This review originally appeared on Tonedeaf.com.au In this day and age it is near on impossible to escape the words; ‘pressure’, ‘anticipation’ and ‘second album syndrome’, when discussing the release of a band’s sophomore record. These words take on even more significance when said band’s debut release garnered worldwide acclaim, won the Mercury Music prize…
It’s near impossible not to be drawn into the downtrodden narratives on Dead & Born & Grown. Namely, the heartache in ‘The Motherlode’, the lover’s past of ‘Winter Trees’ and the theme of death in ‘Wisely & Slow’ from siblings Jessica, Emily, and Camilla Stavely-Taylor – aka The Staves, who have just released their debut album. The…
Ever since I discovered Out On A Limb Records, I have always associated Limerick’s independent label with a long line of fantastically loud and alternative guitar based bands. From Waiting Room and Rest, to Giveamanakick and Ten Past Seven, the label has for the last decade, consistently released one exceptional record after another. You can…
What: St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival Where: Footscray Community Arts Centre, Melbourne When: Sunday 3rd February 2013 What initially started off as a city centre based music event in a Melbourne laneway in 2004, the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival has since developed into a large scale touring affair. Nowadays it stops off at spots in Sydney, Perth,…
Crackling Vinyl 