Archive for category: 2012 Australian Releases

My Dynamite – Self Titled
/ April 19, 2012 1:34 pm

My Dynamite – Self Titled

In 25 words or less: “This is the best album that The Black Crowes never released and for that, I am thankful that I now have a follow up to Shake Your Money Maker.” Being Melbourne based myself, I’m somewhat shamed to say that I’ve only been witness to one My Dynamite live performance, in what must be their 3 [...]

Gasoline INC – The Wanted One
/ April 19, 2012 10:59 am

Gasoline INC – The Wanted One

Relocating from their native Perth, to Melbourne, the undisputed “rock capital” of Australia, Gasoline INC may have endured some relatively hard times navigating their way through the maze of the newly adopted Melbourne scene, but undoubtedly their new EP The Wanted One should be the beacon that lights their way.  Ok, so did that beacon comment sound corny?…well, I was [...]

Neon Heart – Out Of My Hands
/ April 19, 2012 8:50 am

Neon Heart – Out Of My Hands

In 25 words or less: “With enough rock chops to mix it with the hard rockers, they have enough catchiness and hooks for those who simply appreciate catchy rock.” Sydney rockers Neon Heart have been plying their craft for a few years now and on this their second EP, they deliver five tracks of some pretty addictive kick ass rock.  [...]

Cold Chisel – No Plans
/ April 7, 2012 10:32 am

Cold Chisel – No Plans

It’s as hard to believe that 14 years has passed by since Cold Chisel’s last studio album, Last Wave Of Summer, as it is to then ponder that it’s now been some 28 years since the album before that, Twentieth Century, when Cold Chisel “broke up”.  No Plans, the newly released seventh studio album from arguably Australia’s most iconic rock band, [...]

Hoodlum Shouts – Young Man, Old Man
/ April 3, 2012 10:40 am

Hoodlum Shouts – Young Man, Old Man

“Hoodlum Shouts” – well there’s a band name that if you haven’t heard their music before, would conjure up many different possibilities as to the style of music they play.  Hailing from the nation’s capital Canberra, throughout this, their debut full length album, the Hoodlum Shouts deliver nearly 50 minutes of brooding Australiana punk country tinged alternative rock that has [...]

Sunset Riot – Uprising
/ March 17, 2012 12:29 pm

Sunset Riot – Uprising

25 words or less: With a distinctly Australian flavor in the vein of The Screaming Jets and a massive dose of bluesy 80’s hard rock stylings, Sunset Riot are proudly flying the flag for Australia in the name of rock. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Sunset Riot are well advanced on their journey to forge their reputation as a live act [...]

Joe Matera – Slave To The Fingers
/ March 17, 2012 11:01 am

Joe Matera – Slave To The Fingers

In 25 words or less: There’s much to be enjoyed on this EP and importantly it’s great to acknowledge Joe’s mighty fine contribution to keeping the legacy of instrumental rock alive. For the majority of rock fans here in Australia, over the last decade or so, you are bound to have heard, read, or seen Joe Matera at some point.  [...]

The Lazys – Temptation Never Liked You EP
/ January 15, 2012 12:51 pm

The Lazys – Temptation Never Liked You EP

Aussie Rock and Roll has always been a staple in the industry as we’ve produced just a few names you may have heard of, Rose Tattoo, AC/DC, Cold Chisel and Craig McLachlan & Check 1,2.  Well maybe not the last one, but you know what I mean, the Aussie ‘pub’ rock scene has always been a big one and with [...]