Hitler's record collection

I shit you not. Doesn't sound like he had exciting tastes.

Raw Power is sure to come running for you

The always erudite Houndblog is right onto the "Raw Power" re-issue, taking us through his advanced copy of the package here. Anybody not going to grab a copy?

Exile on Bonus Track Street

Unearthed Stones tracks from the massively muddle-headed "Exile" recording sessions? It says so here. Did Keef nod off and lose them behind the lounge?

Competition.

There's some stiff competition for your attention this Saturday.
At Pony, Spitfire Parade are simultaneously launching their debut album...and splitting up.

Which seems to me an odd way of going about things, but there you go. Support from YIS, Deep Where All Drown and the Sunday Reeds.

But then again... Kim Salmon and the Surrealists are taking an ATP-style run through their 1988 album "Hit Me With The Surreal Feel", over at the Northcote Social Club. And that has supports from Sydney's Holy Soul, as well as Witch Hats, who are playing their last show for a while.

For a change of pace on Sunday, the National Gallery of Victoria is hosting a "Last Day Of Summer" show. Being broadcast live on RRR, it features Henry Wagon, Beaches, Crayon Fields and Ned Collette & Wirewalker. And it's free.

Worst journalist in Australia- vote now.

My friend Ben Butler has been nominated in a pissy internet tantrum that's been set up by notable Australian scumbag Dr. Geoffrey Edelsten. I'm not sure what he wrote to deserve this rant:
The title 'business affairs editor" appears under his name, but his articles display an appalling lack of any business knowledge. There is no doubt that despite his ability to confirm a proposed story as being factual, he is not disposed to do so. This allows him to write a story embellished with incorrect facts, and worsened by ommission of explanations, which instantaneously destroys the foundation of the story. The public should be aware that this 'journalist' and his editors set out to deliver a sensational story, more often than not, as a lead news story but deliberately avoid enquiring of the truth of the matter.

But Ben never wins anything- please go here and vote for him. He'd be honoured.

Full disclosure- I had stitches put in my arm at an Edelsten-owned clinic in Frankston, back in 1987 or so. The service was OK and the big screen TV in the waiting room was a blessing. Though I'm still not sure why they needed a grand piano in the middle of the room.

UPDATE- He won! Well done, Ben. Now, when will Edelsten pony up with the prize?

Firewitch tour

Saw Firewitch get through 2 or 3 songs at a cool party before the cops shut it down last weekend. Their playing some shows again after breaking up for a while which is really cool. Get to a show if you can!

-

Firewitch 10'' ep out on Wantage USA. They will be selling the last batch of these on the tour. Ltd. 355 copies, bout 60 left apparently!

LIARS! full length CD out on Bro Fidelity/WeEmptyRooms. Ltd. 500 copies.

Friday 26th feb: North St. Cafe, Batemans Bay
+ Skinpin and Hoodlum Shouts

Sat 27th: Wombarra Bowlo (north 'gong)
+ Nunchukka Superfly, Turds of Prey, Baby Machine and Bug Girl

Sun 28th 7pm start: Red Rattler, Marrickville
+ Nunchukka Superfly & The Thaw

Friday 12th March: The Old Bar, Fitzroy
+ Spider Goat Canyon & Deep Where All Drown

Sat 14th, 2pm: Irene Warehouse, Brunswick
+ Asssassination Collective, Mitch Brennan and more


http://www.myspace.com/weemptyrooms

Firewitch tour

Saw Firewitch get through 2 or 3 songs at a cool party before the cops shut it down last weekend. Their playing some shows again after breaking up for a while which is really cool. Get to a show if you can!

-

Firewitch 10'' ep out on Wantage USA. They will be selling the last batch of these on the tour. Ltd. 355 copies, bout 60 left apparently!

LIARS! full length CD out on Bro Fidelity/WeEmptyRooms. Ltd. 500 copies.

Friday 26th feb: North St. Cafe, Batemans Bay
+ Skinpin and Hoodlum Shouts

Sat 27th: Wombarra Bowlo (north 'gong)
+ Nunchukka Superfly, Turds of Prey, Baby Machine and Bug Girl

Sun 28th 7pm start: Red Rattler, Marrickville
+ Nunchukka Superfly & The Thaw

Friday 12th March: The Old Bar, Fitzroy
+ Spider Goat Canyon & Deep Where All Drown

Sat 14th, 2pm: Irene Warehouse, Brunswick
+ Asssassination Collective, Mitch Brennan and more


http://www.myspace.com/weemptyrooms

SLAM Rally.

Well, that was fun.
It's hard to convey just what it feels like to march down the middle of the main streets of your home town on a sunny afternoon, with 10,000 or so friends, all for a good cause. This video will give you some idea of the kinda casual, relaxed and goddam noisy nature of the thing:

This article is a great overview, even if the crowd estimate is perhaps somewhat generous.
I was very proud to be there, and to be part of the group of people I was with, even if some of the speeches at the end got a little...serious:

The organisers, the bands, and everyone who came should pat themselves on the back today, and then prepare for round two.

Thanks to Colette for that photo.

Oh my. God.

The long-lost Melbourne teenage band's entire recorded output, plus live stuff, is being re-issued by Afterburn Records (same folks who did Bored!'s re-issue) on CD. Check out the contents:

DISC 1

FOR LOVERS ONLY LP
1. Gunk
2. Headin' For The Id
3. Golly Wolly Golly Wolly Hoo Hoo Ha
4. Sook
5. Snake Charmer
6. Talkin' Rude On The Telephone
7. Blistered Mind
8. She's Hungry
9. Half-Ass
10. Bone Dry
11. The Day They Buried Hemensley
12. Dominatrix
13. Life's So Hard
14. Love You To Death

MY PAL 7''
15. My Pal
16. A Man Without A Woman Is Like A Nun Without A Jackhammer

ROCK IS HELL Mini-LP
17. Rockin' Marky
18. Human Abbreviation
19. Magic Crayfus
20. Meat Cleaver Boy
21. Chockablock Rock 'n' Roll (unabridged version)
22. Rok Zombi
23. Wormsweat
24. Tommy The Toilet

DISC 2

COVERS
1. Real Cool Time (Stooges)
2. Strutter (Kiss)

LIVE (GOD's Final Show 30/9/1989)
3. Gunk
4. Headin' For The Id
5. The Day They Buried Hemensley
6. Rok Zombi
7. Talkin' Rude On The Telephone
8. Blistered Mind
9. She's Hungry
10. Half-Ass
11. My Pal
12. Meat Cleaver Boy
13. Human Abbreviation
14. Snake Charmer
15. Chockablock Rock 'n' Roll
16. Love You To Death

Friday at Cherry Bar

Friday at Cherry Bar

Hear Roky's new song

I feel unclean pushing anyone in the direction of oh-so-cool hipster e-zine Pitchfork but how else are you going to hear "Goodbye Sweet Dreams", a track from Roky Erickson's new album? Thanks to T Tex Edwards for the heads-up.

Good Australian recent releases

Bed Wettin' Bad Boys - Best Band In Sydney/Worst Band In Sydney 7"

The Bed Wetters were down in Melbourne over the weekend playing shows to launch their first 7 inch release, "Best Band In Sydney/Worst Band In Sydney". That title says it all, they're loose as shit. I asked Ben about them opening for Dinosaur Jnr and he said "Well, whatever happens we're still gonna get paid" and then Nic said "It's not like anyones going to book us shows like this again when they see us".

Bed Wettin' Bad Boys Myspace

Kitchens Floor - 7"

I've listened to Kitchen's Floor's first album, "Loneliness Is A Dirty Mattress" a lot since it came out. There's a few bands doing music in a "lo-fi" manner and i generally spit them all back out after first taste. This Brisbane band however seems to sink a bit lo-er than most. They've got a heaviness and rawness that i haven't felt from most other groups in this field. It being on R.I.P Society doesn't hurt either. Oh, good news for Melbourne- they're doing some shows in early March. Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart get some KF action also. Excited.

Kitchen's Floor Myspace

Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Rush To Relax CD/LP

Eddy Current Suppression Ring are simple goods. Their not like buying from Ikea, no instructions or separate parts needed. Rush To Relax is the 3rd installment LP and comes in 10 tracks. Theres an over analytical review shaking up a stir about how their not pushing the envelope and that they should be taking more risks musically. I won't bother helping you to find this review as it's a waste of your time and mine. If you live in Australia the band will be hitting you're town in March or April (Yes, even W.A). They have a bunch of USA tour dates posted on their Myspace too which should excite those of you Goners.

Teen Archer - Teen Archer 10"

This band has chops. I'd say they really got to me when i saw them at the Flip Out after party at Oxford Arts Factory in Sydney. They blew the place apart and have continued to do so on a regular basis. They've been playing everywhere with everyone lately so if you haven't seen them yet i don't where you've been. They'll be doing the Dinosaur Jnr tour with Deaf Wish so if you're going, get there early and see them make dust of the Corner on March 5th. I took Alex and Gus bowling a few months ago, have a look at the photos and read some here <--

Teen Archer Myspace

Deaf Wish - Reality & Visions LP

I don't know what happened, i've really slept on this. I've been listening to this one a fair bit and it's just getting better. Their doing some shows on the east coast in March so go see them do the rock thing. Their playing as a super surprise band at a gig coming up soon so if you're a keen bean, get back to me and i'll fill you in. I interviewed Jensen about the album and other junk a month or 2 ago. Go'n read it 'ere!

Deaf Wish Myspace

Royal Headache - 7"

If this record doesn't come out in the next week i'll be calling Nic at R.I.P Society everyday till i can hold this sucker. The finest band in Sydney, Australia and probably whatever hole you're in. Royal Headache's debut release and my early pick for best 7" of 2010. If you have Golden Plains tickets you'd best get in on time and head for the stage at full pelt for their 2pm set on day one.

Royal Headache Myspace

Good Australian recent releases

Bed Wettin' Bad Boys - Best Band In Sydney/Worst Band In Sydney 7"

The Bed Wetters were down in Melbourne over the weekend playing shows to launch their first 7 inch release, "Best Band In Sydney/Worst Band In Sydney". That title says it all, they're loose as shit. I asked Ben about them opening for Dinosaur Jnr and he said "Well, whatever happens we're still gonna get paid" and then Nic said "It's not like anyones going to book us shows like this again when they see us".

Bed Wettin' Bad Boys Myspace

Kitchens Floor - 7"

I've listened to Kitchen's Floor's first album, "Loneliness Is A Dirty Mattress" a lot since it came out. There's a few bands doing music in a "lo-fi" manner and i generally spit them all back out after first taste. This Brisbane band however seems to sink a bit lo-er than most. They've got a heaviness and rawness that i haven't felt from most other groups in this field. It being on R.I.P Society doesn't hurt either. Oh, good news for Melbourne- they're doing some shows in early March. Sydney, Adelaide and Hobart get some KF action also. Excited.

Kitchen's Floor Myspace

Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Rush To Relax CD/LP

Eddy Current Suppression Ring are simple goods. Their not like buying from Ikea, no instructions or separate parts needed. Rush To Relax is the 3rd installment LP and comes in 10 tracks. Theres an over analytical review shaking up a stir about how their not pushing the envelope and that they should be taking more risks musically. I won't bother helping you to find this review as it's a waste of your time and mine. If you live in Australia the band will be hitting you're town in March or April (Yes, even W.A). They have a bunch of USA tour dates posted on their Myspace too which should excite those of you Goners.

Teen Archer - Teen Archer 10"

This band has chops. I'd say they really got to me when i saw them at the Flip Out after party at Oxford Arts Factory in Sydney. They blew the place apart and have continued to do so on a regular basis. They've been playing everywhere with everyone lately so if you haven't seen them yet i don't where you've been. They'll be doing the Dinosaur Jnr tour with Deaf Wish so if you're going, get there early and see them make dust of the Corner on March 5th. I took Alex and Gus bowling a few months ago, have a look at the photos and read some here <--

Teen Archer Myspace

Deaf Wish - Reality & Visions LP

I don't know what happened, i've really slept on this. I've been listening to this one a fair bit and it's just getting better. Their doing some shows on the east coast in March so go see them do the rock thing. Their playing as a super surprise band at a gig coming up soon so if you're a keen bean, get back to me and i'll fill you in. I interviewed Jensen about the album and other junk a month or 2 ago. Go'n read it 'ere!

Deaf Wish Myspace

Royal Headache - 7"

If this record doesn't come out in the next week i'll be calling Nic at R.I.P Society everyday till i can hold this sucker. The finest band in Sydney, Australia and probably whatever hole you're in. Royal Headache's debut release and my early pick for best 7" of 2010. If you have Golden Plains tickets you'd best get in on time and head for the stage at full pelt for their 2pm set on day one.

Royal Headache Myspace

Hack hack hack.

Hmm, sorry about that brief break in transmission. Let's pile a load of stuff into this one, shall we?

If you missed AC/DC playing at Airline Stadium in Melbourne last week, then this tribute show at the Old Bar may be some small (very small) compensation:

I understand one of the Oldie's owners is celebrating his beard's 21st birthday, or something of that nature, on Friday night, too. Whatever- he's a guy who has been known to drink gin & Red Bull at times, so, y'know, approach with caution.

Then remember to set the alarm early-ish so you can get a good spot on the grass at this:

Playing times:
12.30-1.00: The Brutals
1.20-1.50: The Orbweavers
2.10-2.40: Grace Before Meals (Syd)
3.00-3.30: East Brunswick All Girls Choir
3.50-4.20: Denim Owl
4.40-5.10: Teeth & Tongue
5.30-6.10: Ned Collette & Wirewalker
6.30-7.10: Crow (Syd)
7.30-8.00: Alphabethead (NZ)
8.30-9.00: The Rebelles
9.20-10.00: Dave McCormack & The Polaroids

Last year's show was one of the best gigs of the year. Remember- BYO but no glass, don't forget the sunscreen, and only a complete arsehole would quibble about paying that entry "donation".

If you find the thought of being out doors in the evening a bit scary, you can leave early and head to the Birmy for this:

I have not seen this Taco Leg mob, but am very keen to.

Then a change of pace on Sunday:

Singer/songwriter LOENE CARMEN’s spectacular fourth album It Walks Like Love, released December last year, will receive a belated Melbourne album launch on Sunday 21st February at the Toff In Town. Carmen will perform with her live band and co-conspirators, young punks Brock Fitzgerald and Sam Pearton from The Scare on guitar and drums respectively and right hand man, bass player Sam Worrad, from garage rockers Holy Soul.

At some stage I also need to find time to check out the chinos at Chadstone. But you don't need to worry about that.

Game on

Tickets on sale today at Moshtix.

Save The Birmingham Hotel

Dear Friends of The Birmingham

We'd like to reach out for your help!

Since new management took over the birmingham last year, we've seen some incredible local bands through the venue and have grown to be a great fixture Melbourne's live music community.

The idea of hosting bands at the Birmingham is slowly fading due to noise complaints from one neighbour. And in the last couple of days,
has become serious to the point that we could be told to cease bands as of tonight - I would also like to point out that the neighbour moved into the residence after the venue had been hosting bands.

In a last minute dash - we are asking for anyone who has visited the venue, for a beer or a band, or even anyone who appreciates the importance of preserving the venue to sign this petition below.

Although - on a legal standpoint, the petition will not hold water, we are hoping to appeal to the neighbour so they can see the venue is loved and cherished by a broader public.

So, if you could please take the time to write a small message, or even just a signature - we will be passing this on the neighbour.

Thanks,

The Birmingham Hotel

SIGN THE PETITION

Save The Birmingham Hotel

Dear Friends of The Birmingham

We'd like to reach out for your help!

Since new management took over the birmingham last year, we've seen some incredible local bands through the venue and have grown to be a great fixture Melbourne's live music community.

The idea of hosting bands at the Birmingham is slowly fading due to noise complaints from one neighbour. And in the last couple of days,
has become serious to the point that we could be told to cease bands as of tonight - I would also like to point out that the neighbour moved into the residence after the venue had been hosting bands.

In a last minute dash - we are asking for anyone who has visited the venue, for a beer or a band, or even anyone who appreciates the importance of preserving the venue to sign this petition below.

Although - on a legal standpoint, the petition will not hold water, we are hoping to appeal to the neighbour so they can see the venue is loved and cherished by a broader public.

So, if you could please take the time to write a small message, or even just a signature - we will be passing this on the neighbour.

Thanks,

The Birmingham Hotel

SIGN THE PETITION

S.F. Sorrow must have hated his parents

It’s fun to backtrack and listen to some music that hasn’t been on personal hi-rotation for a while, especially if it involves re-discovering an old classic, but it always raises more questions. For example, the Pretty Things have been spinning in the I-94 Bar of late. Which raises the query, Why did the Sorrows name their kid “S.F.” and what did his initials stand for?

It's all a bit Moon Unit Zappa to my way of thinking and probably led to S.F. ultimately losing the plot, as the storyline of the album reveals.

Reigning Sound Tribute Band! Sunday

Sunday 21st of February

Que Paso

Reigning Men (Reigning Sound Tribute)

"There aren’t many people in Australia who have actually seen North Carolina rock and roll band Reigning Sound in the flesh and it’s looking less and less likely each year that they’ll ever make it out here to Australia. Well there is a way you can come close to the experience, and that is to get down to Yah Yah’s this Sunday night when Australia’s one and only Reigning Sound tribute band, Reigning Men, hit the stage and blast out the hits of Greg Cartwright and Co. I’m not sure if they take requests but they’re really really good. They’ll be joined by Chris Altmann of Vandas fame and his new band Que Paso. Reigning Sound, I mean, Reigning Men, this Sunday 21^st February at Yah Yah’s."

Opens 5pm

Bands on at 7pm

FREE ENTRY

Fucking cool!

Facebook event here

Yah Yah's

Reigning Sound Tribute Band! Sunday

Sunday 21st of February

Que Paso

Reigning Men (Reigning Sound Tribute)

"There aren’t many people in Australia who have actually seen North Carolina rock and roll band Reigning Sound in the flesh and it’s looking less and less likely each year that they’ll ever make it out here to Australia. Well there is a way you can come close to the experience, and that is to get down to Yah Yah’s this Sunday night when Australia’s one and only Reigning Sound tribute band, Reigning Men, hit the stage and blast out the hits of Greg Cartwright and Co. I’m not sure if they take requests but they’re really really good. They’ll be joined by Chris Altmann of Vandas fame and his new band Que Paso. Reigning Sound, I mean, Reigning Men, this Sunday 21^st February at Yah Yah’s."

Opens 5pm

Bands on at 7pm

FREE ENTRY

Fucking cool!

Facebook event here

Yah Yah's

Kim Salmon readies for release

And speaking of Kim Salmon...

I've been giving "Sin Factory" a bashing over the last few days and it's still a magnificent piece of work. Kim Salmon has another line-up of the Surrealists behind him these days and an imminent album. I'm reliably informed it's nothing like "Sin Factory" in the commercial stakes.

Patrick Emery penned an interview you can read on Oz music site Mess & Noise here.

Baby, Please Don't Arrive

Here's a story about an AC/DC fan and mum-to-be hanging on and getting value for money from her ticket. Kudos to the journo for the lead par about it being a long way to the cot.

Welcome back, Roky

The fact that he's recorded a new studio album with Okkervil River means Roky Erickson's return to the "real" world (or at least a version of it) is complete. More info and a track-listing here. Hope it's good.

THIS WEEK

This weekend is gonna be fucking massif!

I've already posted these shows here but just to remind you...

Friday - Constant Mongrel & Taco Leg(Perth) split tape launch at Missing Link. Free. 5pm!

Friday later - Bed Wettin' Bad Boys(Sydney), Taco Leg, Golden Staph(Perth) and Late Arvo Sons. The Birmy.

Saturday - Bed Wettin' Bad Boys, Southern Comfort and School Of Radiant Living. The Birmy. Free. 5-7pm

Saturday right after - Bed Wettin' Bad Boys, Woollen Kits, Bitch Prefect and Southern Comfort. Empress Hotel.

Sunday - Me, Jack Petty, Jimi and Hugh are gonna DJ and have a party at Willow Bar. Then we're all going to see a REIGNING SOUND tribute band at Yah Yahs for free!

What a stellar weekend of shows

THIS WEEK

This weekend is gonna be fucking massif!

I've already posted these shows here but just to remind you...

Friday - Constant Mongrel & Taco Leg(Perth) split tape launch at Missing Link. Free. 5pm!

Friday later - Bed Wettin' Bad Boys(Sydney), Taco Leg, Golden Staph(Perth) and Late Arvo Sons. The Birmy.

Saturday - Bed Wettin' Bad Boys, Southern Comfort and School Of Radiant Living. The Birmy. Free. 5-7pm

Saturday right after - Bed Wettin' Bad Boys, Woollen Kits, Bitch Prefect and Southern Comfort. Empress Hotel.

Sunday - Me, Jack Petty, Jimi and Hugh are gonna DJ and have a party at Willow Bar. Then we're all going to see a REIGNING SOUND tribute band at Yah Yahs for free!

What a stellar weekend of shows

If you're in the area

I was once accused of writing a disparaging, haircut-obsessed live review of Voodoo Lust in a national rock weekly 25 years ago but it wasn't me.

Unbelievably Bad!

Hey, go to Unbelievably Bad right now and then come back to this post

GO

How cool is it??

Danger Coolidge, the man behind the Unbelievably Bad Zine - which is due for a new issue! Has been pumping out consistent interviews on the UB Blog for some time now.

Bookmark it and let it become apart of your daily routine.

We Empty Rooms Label Profile

Witch Hats Interview

Unbelievably Bad!

Hey, go to Unbelievably Bad right now and then come back to this post

GO

How cool is it??

Danger Coolidge, the man behind the Unbelievably Bad Zine - which is due for a new issue! Has been pumping out consistent interviews on the UB Blog for some time now.

Bookmark it and let it become apart of your daily routine.

We Empty Rooms Label Profile

Witch Hats Interview

When too much Raw Power is never enough

April 27 needs to be marked in your diary. Here's why:

RAW POWER: LEGACY EDITION by IGGY AND THE STOOGES
(Columbia/Legacy 88697 56149 2)

Disc One: RAW POWER (recorded September-October 1972, originally issued February 1973, as Columbia 32111) Selections: 1. Search And Destroy • 2. Gimme Danger • 3. Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell • 4. Penetration • 5. Raw Power • 6. I Need Somebody • 7. Shake Appeal • 8. Death Trip.

Disc Two: “Georgia Peaches” (Live At Richards, Atlanta, Georgia, October 1973, all tracks previously unreleased) Selections: 1. Introduction • 2. Raw Power • 3. Head On • 4. Gimme Danger • 5. Search And Destroy • 6. I Need Somebody • 7. Heavy Liquid • 8. Cock In My Pocket • 9. Open Up And Bleed • Bonus tracks: 10. Doojiman (previously unreleased outtake from Raw Power sessions, 1972) • 11. Head On (previously unreleased CBS Studio rehearsal performance, New York City, 1973).
__________________________________________________________________

RAW POWER: DELUXE EDITION by IGGY AND THE STOOGES
(Columbia/Legacy 88697 65714 2)

Disc One: RAW POWER (recorded September-October 1972, originally issued February 1973, as Columbia 32111) Selections: 1. Search And Destroy • 2. Gimme Danger • 3. Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell • 4. Penetration • 5. Raw Power • 6. I Need Somebody • 7. Shake Appeal • 8. Death Trip.

Disc Two: “Georgia Peaches” (Live At Richards, Atlanta, Georgia, October 1973, all tracks previously unreleased) Selections: 1. Introduction • 2. Raw Power • 3. Head On • 4. Gimme Danger • 5. Search And Destroy • 6. I Need Somebody • 7. Heavy Liquid • 8. Cock In My Pocket • 9. Open Up And Bleed • Bonus tracks: 10. Doojiman (previously unreleased outtake from Raw Power sessions, 1972) • 11. Head On (previously unreleased CBS Studio rehearsal performance, New York City, 1973).

Disc Three: Rarities, Outtakes, & Alternates from the Raw Power Era Selections: 1. I’m Hungry (outtake from Raw Power sessions) • 2. I Got A Right (outtake from an early aborted Raw Power session) • 3. I’m Sick Of You (outtake from an early aborted Raw Power session) • 4. Hey, Peter (out¬take from Raw Power sessions) • 5. Shake Appeal (alternate mix version from recently discovered alternate mix reels, “The Embassy Reels”) • 6. Death Trip (alternate mix version from recently discovered alternate mix reels, “The Embassy Reels”) • 7. Gimme Danger (alternate mix from the 1996 Iggy “violent” remixes) • 8. Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell (alternate mix from the 1996 Iggy “violent” remixes). (All tracks previously unreleased except tracks 3, 7, and 8.)

Disc Four: DVD – The Making Of Raw Power, produced and directed by Morgan Neville (featuring interviews with Iggy Pop, James Williamson, Scott Asheton, Mike Watt, Johnny Marr, and Henry Rollins; plus performance footage from James Williamson’s first reunion concert with Iggy and the Stooges, at Festival Planeta Terra, São Paulo, Brazil, November 2009).

Bonus Japanese 7-inch 45 rpm single reproduction: Side One – “Raw Power” b/w Side Two – “Search And Destroy”


So...the original mix - finally mastered to CD properly, I'd guess - plus a stack more good stuff. Fifteen previously unheard tracks. Smart people would bookmark this site. That would be you?

Total Control DJ's at RATS tonight!

Yeah, So tonight(Sat 13th)

School Of Radiant Living

Woollen Kits

Constant Mongrel

-free show-

at The Birmy then head to RATS...

Total Control DJ's at RATS tonight!

Yeah, So tonight(Sat 13th)

School Of Radiant Living

Woollen Kits

Constant Mongrel

-free show-

at The Birmy then head to RATS...

The internet is fucked

Blogs like "I Rock Cleveland" and "Pop Tarts Suck Toasted" ruled and they weren't ever given any warning which makes me want to back up all my images and video because i want this shit to be available for people for a long time. I realise these blogs were giving away music illegally but you'd think a warning and a "you have until..." message would be sufficient. I'm still confused as to how they know which MP3 blogs are the evil ones, what if this happens to me? I'm legit so i'll be pissed if i get the same grim message from Blogger.

ARTICLE HERE

Termbo Thread

Also, this king dick Stephen Conroy wants to have Youtube censored in Australia.

ARTICLE HERE

The internet is fucked

Blogs like "I Rock Cleveland" and "Pop Tarts Suck Toasted" ruled and they weren't ever given any warning which makes me want to back up all my images and video because i want this shit to be available for people for a long time. I realise these blogs were giving away music illegally but you'd think a warning and a "you have until..." message would be sufficient. I'm still confused as to how they know which MP3 blogs are the evil ones, what if this happens to me? I'm legit so i'll be pissed if i get the same grim message from Blogger.

ARTICLE HERE

Termbo Thread

Also, this king dick Stephen Conroy wants to have Youtube censored in Australia.

ARTICLE HERE

Black Lips - Corner Hotel Review

Electric Smile Band

UV Race

The Twerps

Black Lips

Corner Hotel - 4th Feb 2010

This was fun, thought the line up was good. Nobody knew who E.S.B were before they played, i believe one or 2 of them are from Children Collide. They sounded nothing like C.C, they were like some fucked up MC5 psych/garage band. MC5 jamming on Dirtbombs or something. Pretty sick.

UV's played good. HADUKEN, HADUKEN, CONFUSION, CONFUSION. Went down good. Marcus told a very the crowd about a strange dream he'd had involving a cat, his father and a cop raping him. Marcus also had one of his top 5 costumes ever. DX had a great call from the back of the stage in the dark, "Can i get more spotlight on me?". The place started to really fill up when UV's were on.

The Twerps were good, i don't see them enough. Been caining the 7"/CD lately. Marty was in fine form. Good stuff. They had some killer multi-coloured shirts at the show for sale, i wish i'd had the cash for one.

The show was sold out, a good 800 people there for the Black Lips. The crowd was made up of people who like the UV Race and then 450 odd dickheads. Lots of crowd surfing, lots of idiots on the stage. The band didn't impress me much, they seemed to just fuck around the whole time they were on the stage. Weird set list, weird vibes from the band. I hear their dicks, i can see that being the case.

ELECTRIC SMILE BAND

UV RAGGERS

This was Emily Jackson's last show with the UV Race

THE TWERPS

BLACK LIPS

Black Lips - Corner Hotel Review

Electric Smile Band

UV Race

The Twerps

Black Lips

Corner Hotel - 4th Feb 2010

This was fun, thought the line up was good. Nobody knew who E.S.B were before they played, i believe one or 2 of them are from Children Collide. They sounded nothing like C.C, they were like some fucked up MC5 psych/garage band. MC5 jamming on Dirtbombs or something. Pretty sick.

UV's played good. HADUKEN, HADUKEN, CONFUSION, CONFUSION. Went down good. Marcus told a very the crowd about a strange dream he'd had involving a cat, his father and a cop raping him. Marcus also had one of his top 5 costumes ever. DX had a great call from the back of the stage in the dark, "Can i get more spotlight on me?". The place started to really fill up when UV's were on.

The Twerps were good, i don't see them enough. Been caining the 7"/CD lately. Marty was in fine form. Good stuff. They had some killer multi-coloured shirts at the show for sale, i wish i'd had the cash for one.

The show was sold out, a good 800 people there for the Black Lips. The crowd was made up of people who like the UV Race and then 450 odd dickheads. Lots of crowd surfing, lots of idiots on the stage. The band didn't impress me much, they seemed to just fuck around the whole time they were on the stage. Weird set list, weird vibes from the band. I hear their dicks, i can see that being the case.

ELECTRIC SMILE BAND

UV RAGGERS

This was Emily Jackson's last show with the UV Race

THE TWERPS

BLACK LIPS

Jay Reatard Tribute Review

I got to kick things off by DJ'ing which was cool, then there was a showing of an early Jay Reatard/Boston Chinks Euro tour. Useless Children killed my ears and played a ruling set. UV Race did a strong set, also played a new song which i thought was sick. Kamikaze stole the night with their Reatard covers and audience participation. Dj's Tom Mcguigan, Candy Cut, DX and Brain Children were also sick.

I have video, gimme a few hours and it'll be up(it's worth it!)

USELESS CHILDREN

THE UV RACE

KAMIKAZE TRIO