Melbourne Soundwave Festival is done for another year, and 2015’s lineup officially delivered on the goods. Faith No More, Steel Panther and Manson drew extremely eager audiences as anticipated but the real winner was the outstanding turnouts for the local acts on the bill. I witnessed fantastic crowds for Ne Obliviscaris, King Parrot, Tonight Alive and The Bennies despite their sets taking place relatively early in the day. It’s almost like the smaller lineup, with less local acts prompted people to deliberately take heed of the selection of bands this year. 2015’s lineup was a carefully curated, handpicked offering of the finest Aussies out there. It’ll be interesting to see how next year’s festival looks.
Melbourne’s Super Best Friends will release their debut full length LP Status Updates on March 20 via Gun fever. They’ll also hit the road shortly thereafter to launch it. See them at The Old Bar in Melbourne on Thursday March 26. They’re also at Karova Lounge in Ballarat on Wednesday April 15 and The Black Swan in Bendigo on Thursday April 16.
Ecca Vandal, the lady responsible for one of last year’s best songs White Flag, has revealed the next instalment, by the name of Battle Royal. She’s also announced a string of Gasometer shows so you can finally see her do her thing live. The Gasometer will host a month-long residency every Tuesday this March.
New Zealand’s Antagonist AD are going to release their fourth album via UNFD on Friday March 27. It’s a banger of an album and features guest vocals from an array of big names including Architect’sSam Carter, The Amity Affliction’sAhren Stringer, JJ Peters from Deez Nuts and Comeback Kid’s Andrew Neufield. The Ghost Inside’sAaron Brooks also works behind the desk.
You Me At Six, previously announced for Groovin The Moo festival, have revealed more extensive headlining dates for this April. They’re going to hit up Melbourne’s Hi-Fi Bar again on Thursday April 30 but this time they’re bringing Luca Brasi along for the ride. CannigeddaHELLYEAH!? Tickets are up for grabs from Thursday March 5.
Machine Head are coming. Ready to support their 2014 release, Bloodstone + Diamonds, the legendary band will visit for the first time since 2010. They’ll play at 170 Russell on Monday June 22 and tickets are available now. “We cannot wait to plunder your cities into the dust,” the band warned.
Brisbane’s A Breach Of Silence will embark on a run of dates in march to support their newie The Darkest Road. They’re hitting up Melbourne’s Evelyn Hotel on Friday February 27. Supports yet to be announced but we’re anticipating a quality local bill.
