Look I’ve got to admit that I’m still a little baffled by the resurgence of vinyl at the moment. It’s like the music community had a general meeting about two years ago and decided vinyl was once again a totally legitimate way to listen to music and nobody sent me the memo in which they managed to justify it. Let the record state (puns!) that I have no issues with said revival and am fully supportive of music remaining a tangible commodity and the funds it directs towards musicians as a result. I just seem to remember my peers very suddenly starting to purchase vinyl with such an informed passion that it sincerely felt like I missed the workshop on how to flick through the vinyl rack with their sense of awe and purpose. And truthfully, I still can’t really figure out just how the expense is really justified. The sound is glorious, yes. The artwork alluring, sure. But the lack of convenience in playing vinyl seems to mystically contradict everything the modern music fan has come to value in the past decade. Am I the only person yet to throw myself into the romanticism of it all? Feeling like a staunch and unsupportive music fan, you guys.
Having cheered up significantly since the days of Dashboard Confessional, Chris Carrabba is heading to Australia this year to tour with his new band Twin Forks. They’ll accompany City and Colour when they play at the Myer Music Bowl this December and their new self-titled EP has just dropped.
Melbourne band High Tension have announced a big old album launch for their new album Death Beat (October 25). The band consisting of members of Nation Blue and Young & Restless will hit The Tote on November 15.
Notoriously distasteful cockrockers Steel Panther are returning to the country this December and they’re tackling some almighty venues. LA rockers Buckcherry will join them at the Myer Music Bowl on December 8. Tickets are on sale this Friday.
American metalcore band Woe, Is Me have parted ways but not without giving themselves a firm slap on the back. “I can confidently say that Woe, Is Me definitely made a mark on the scene and influenced a handful of bands…all good things must come to an end and that’s one of many beautiful tragedies to life” the original vocalist said on Twitter.
Misfits are on their way back! Against all odds reviews for their last tour were relatively complimentary so go suss them out when they play the Corner Hotel on January 17.
Poison City party kings The Bennies are making good on their promise of a new album but confirming a November 8 release date for Rainbows In Space. They’ve also locked in a gig at Melbourne’s Ding Dong Lounge on November 16.
Reunited mathcore band Daughters will tour Australia this January. Shit’s gon get hectic when they play The Evelyn Hotel on January 17. You’re unlikely to see these guys play again. Get tickets now.
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes have confirmed supports for their upcoming Aussie shows. The Bennies will play both Corner Hotel performances with some ‘secret special guests’ opening on Saturday October 5 and Burgworth opening party proceedings on Sunday October 6.
Sydney metal band Caulfield have revealed that they’re planning to release their debut album Vanity on Halfcut Records – distributed by Shock Records- on November 8. It looks like the guys have caught the right ears since their 2010 EP Clarity In The Sea Of Confusion.
