Live: Eddy Current Suppression Ring – Melbourne Zoo
Eddy Current Suppression Ring Roar Sounds Melbourne Zoo February 19, 2009 It’s always good to see that despite the global financial crisis, despite the threat of terrorism and nuclear destruction,...
View ArticleLive: Mogwai – Forum Theatre
They say “the suit don’t maketh the man” – well, at least I think they do – something along those lines anyway. And while we are on the topic, who are ‘they’? Ponder that one while you read on....
View ArticleLive: Evan Dando – Corner Hotel
Evan Dando Corner Hotel April 3, 2009 A conversation with a mate on the outskirts of musical taste went a little something like this, ahead of Evan Dando’s performance in Melbourne: Mate: “What you...
View ArticleLive: Dan Auerbach – Corner Hotel
Dan Auerbach Corner Hotel April 9, 2009 I’ve never been to the Rock’n'Roll Hall of Fame. Judging by caliber of some of the inductees I don’t think I’m missing out on anything either. Besides, unless...
View ArticleFilm: Deathbowl to Downtown
Deathbowl to Downtown Deathbowl to Downtown Melbourne International Film Festival Screening Friday August 7th Pop-Culture documentaries are always a risky proposition at a film festival. The last...
View ArticleFilm: I NEED THAT RECORD!
I NEED THAT RECORD! I NEED THAT RECORD! THE DEATH (OR POSSIBLE SURVIVAL) OF THE INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE Melbourne International Film Festival Thu 30 July, Wed 5 August I need to preface this review...
View ArticleFilm: All Tomorrow’s Parties
All Tomorrow's Parties All Tomorrow’s Parties Melbourne International Film Festival Sat 25 July, Thu 6 August As a music ‘tragic’, I can say with clear conscience and no regret that I make mix CDs...
View ArticleLive: Paul Dempsey
Paul Dempsey performs at The Corner Paul Dempsey The Corner September 12, 2009 O-Week. Yep, that first week of Uni designed to introduce people coming from a diversity of social and cultural...
View ArticleCatching up with Tumbleweed
So, I’m a guy in a suit who’s just booked a sweat-box of a meeting room inside a large, soulless, corporate building, yuppie iPhone in hand scribbling madly on a pad. I find myself trying to work out...
View ArticleDinosaur Jr. – Corner Hotel
Dinosaur Jr. Corner Hotel March 4, 2010 Tinnitus. Before you go Googling this affliction, I can tell you it is not a foot fungus commonly found in backpacker showers or footy club change rooms. It is...
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