Feature: Lovers Electric, Sweeter Than Honey

The dynamic and very talented Australian duo are ready to make their mark. Soon to release their debut album in the coming months, they spoke to Vibewire about what inspires the world of Lovers Electric.

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Review: The Silents @ Spectrum (02.05.08)

The Silents make some layered, shoe-gazing noise at the Spectrum. By James Chen

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Feature: Rock 'n' Roll with The Holidays

Roger Waters had a tortured psyche and inflatable pigs, Green Day had Super Soakers™. The Holidays? They have cask wine.

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Review: Foo Fighters @ Acer Arena (03.05.08)

Acer Arena is massive. Think massive and then multiply it by 100 and you have the real idea of massive. It kind of looks like the concert hall the Von Trapp Family Singers played in, except less stone walls and more red seats.

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Review: Andy Bull - Watch this Space

Sydney singer/songwriter Andy Bull is about to arrive.

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Review: Matchbox Twenty @ Sydney Entertainment Centre (18.04.08)

It would be fair to assume the crowd inside the Sydney Entertainment Centre on this night had gathered for a business convention not a rock concert. Never have I counted so many white-collared shirts and bald patches whilst waiting for a band to get on stage.

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Review: V Festival 08 @ Centennial Parklands, Sydney

My skepticism towards V Festival was palatable from the start. Only in its second year, in a massive park and only has three main stages. But how could I resist the sweet call of a lineup featuring The Smashing Pumpkins, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Modest Mouse?

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Review: The Smashing Pumpkins @ Hordern Pavilion

In 2006, Billy Corgan placed an ad in the Chicago Tribune writing “I want my band back, and my songs, and my dreams.” Now in 2008, it had been 10 years since The Smashing Pumpkins played the Hordern Pavilion and the only recurring members were Billy Corgan and drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin. Needless to say, the evening was going to be a blast into the not-so-long-ago past.

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Folk with an edge

Folksinger David Lamotte changes the world at the annual National Folk Festival. By Sarina Talip.

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Review: Future of the Left @ The Annandale Hotel

Catching a band like Future of the Left on a Sunday at the end of their tour is a bit like flipping a coin. On the one hand you're seeing an act that have worked out the bugs of their live show and are about to get a few days off. But on the downside, you're seeing a band that probably need a few days off after an intense schedule – you just don't know what you'll get.

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Review: David D'Or In Concert

Lisa Pham attends a concert celebrating the journey of the Israeli people.

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Jamie Oehlers: Australian saxophonist

Lisa Pham talks to Jamie Oehlers about his passion for jazz, life on the road and future projects.

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Tic Toc Tokyo- Artefacts

This debut EP from indie outfit Tic Toc Tokyo is stuffed with all the ingredients required to dish up a perfect post-punk pie.

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Live music at its best

This week I have been privy to some fantastic gigs- great for the soul, not so much for the finances. From the internationally acclaimed Sonic Youth to somewhat lesser known but equally brilliant local bands, I'm feeling rather fulfilled. Now, anyone want to pay my phone bill for me?

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The Scientists of Modern Music- Electronic Sunset

Who says music is asleep in Tasmania? Don’t throw a blanket over the state just yet as the Scientists of Modern Music release this seven-track wonder. By Leah Markis.

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Emily Ulman- A Year of Perfect Days