Hunters & Collectors release their first ever anthology
By CAMERON MCCULLOUGH They are anthems for a generation, songs that define an era in Australian music. “The real essence of rock music,” Mark Seymour pondered at the end of 1983, “It’s just passion, it’s just really pure.” More than three decades later, that statement is a neat summation of the new Hunters & Collectors collection, which is simply titled Anthology. These 40 songs tell the tale of a remarkable 18 years, from the...
Palace of the king
By CAMERON MCCULLOGH Many doomsayers are writing rock’s obituary in 2015. But if you think rock is dead, ready yourself for the debut album from Melbourne’s Palace Of The King. Titled White Bird/Burn The Sky, this is rock and roll that leaves a trail of denim-clad soldiers and converted non-believers in its wake. On 19 June, it’s time for the White Bird to take flight. From three minute funk-infused rockers through to seven minute...
The Casanovas are back
By CAMERON MCCULLOGH Before beards besmirched rock, Melbourne trio The Casanovas dispatched it with such vigour that Britain’s NME crowned them “Like Jet on Viagra… only better”. Getting back to rock ‘n’ roll, The Casanovas have launched their pledge music campaign, working towards the release of their highly anticipated third album Terra Casanova. Tracked to tape at Sing Sing Studios with producer Jimi Maroudas (Tim Rogers, The...
Nomad unveiled at the artrium exhibition space
From 22 April until 22 May 2015, Bayside City Council’s ARTrium Exhibition Space will be transformed with NOMAD, a colourful woollen membrane created by artists Ara Dolatian and Michele Donegan
360 talks about rap, racism and his love of music
360 is fast making a name for himself in the Australian music scene