http://www.tsunamimag.com/ C.A.E. Enterprises Pty. Ltd. Articles http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5336 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5336 The Prodigy have added a Riverstage show to their Australian Big Day Out tour - and theyll be supported by Simian Mobile Disco and Hot Chip DJs. Tickets go on sale November 14, and the show itself will be on Tuesday January 20 2009. Be quick though, with Big Day Out tickets completely sold out these ones will be moving fast. http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5800 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5800 WHOLE ndash; If animals had a conception of the Devil, he would surely have human formBy Pollyldquo;If anyone wants to save the planet, all they have to do is stop eating meat.nbsp; Thatrsquo;s the single most important thing you can do.nbsp; Itrsquo;s staggering when you think about it. Vegetarianism tasks care of so many things in one shot: ecology, famine, crueltyrdquo;. Paul McCartneyHumans lack both the physical characteristics of... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5779 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5779 My name is: Ben Hassellnbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Irsquo;m in a band called: TRAPSMy band mates are: Matt Edge, Kieran Day, Tainnbsp; We are from: SydneyOur latest release is: Common Errorsnbsp;nbsp;nbsp; People always compare us to: Dead Kennedys, ?See us live at: The Globe Theatre, Brisbane, Thursday November 20The Sands Tavern, Sunshine Coast, Saturday November 22The Great Northern, Byron Bay, Sunday November 23Our MySpace is:... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5778 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5778 My name is: Cameron PottsIrsquo;m in a band called: Dead Letter ChorusMy band mates are: Michael Faber guitar, Gabrielle Huber Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Andrew Rose Bass, Lee Carey DrumsWe are from: SydneyOur latest release is: lsquo;The August Magnificentrsquo;. Debut album out now on CodeOne/MGMPeople always compare us to: Arcade Fire, Neil Young, Explosions In The Sky, Emmylou Harris, Fleet Foxes, John Farnham, Craig Mclachlan and Check 1,2,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5776 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5776 Mogwai have announced sideshows to their Golden Plains appearance - including a Brisbane date in March. The Scottish group are renowned for the power and epicness of their live shows, and will be rocking the Tivoli on March 3rd. They sold out their last tour in 2006, so get on the tickets quickly. http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5771 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5771 Jose Gonzalez is returning to our shores next year to melt hearts around the country. The Swede is bringing his moody but beautiful acoustic folk to the Powerhouse on Saturday February 7th. Stay tuned for more details.nbsp; http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5740 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5740 My name is: Johnny Galvatron vocals/guitarIrsquo;m in a band called: The GalvatronsWe are from: Melbourne Rock CityThe best looking person in the band is: Gamma keyboards. Hersquo;s an African Adonis. Our latest release is: lsquo;Robots are Coolrsquo; free downloadPeople always compare us to: Mega triumphant transforming robots.See us live at: The Brisbane Entertainment Centre on November 8 with Def Leppard and Cheap Trick, then headline... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5739 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5739 My name is: Cas drummer Irsquo;m in a band called: Taken By The Silence We are from: Brisbane The best looking person in the band is: Me. No, Aidan. No, itrsquo;s Mike. Hang on, Shane? Were all ridiculously good looking. Zoolander is like the Elephant Man compared to us. Our latest release is: an EP which we are currently working on. Itrsquo;s coming soon.People always compare us to: an amalgam of the oft-referenced Tool and Rage Against The... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5738 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5738 My name is: Chris VocalsIrsquo;m in a band called: Stealing Orsquo;neal We are from: MelbourneThe best looking person in the band is: Our tour manager Pees. Donrsquo;t be fooled by the namehellip; seriously.Our latest release is: lsquo;Collidescopersquo; EP ndash; out now via BNM Records.People always compare us to: Immature children.See us live at: The Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay on November 20, The Hive AA, Brisbane Acoustic on November... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5737 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5737 My name is: Anika Moa Irsquo;m from: New Zealand The best looking person in the band is: Me My latest release is: lsquo;In Swings the Tidersquo; ndash; out now via Inertia.People always compare me to: Celine Dion MySpace: www.myspace.com/anikamoa Whats one thing everyone should know about your music? You dont need to be drunk to enjoy it. Will you be participating in Movember? Ive already started. Im a girl so it takes a while. Are you going... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5736 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5736 UNEARTHAfter a trial separation from producer Adam D of Killswitch Engage fame, Massachusetts five-piece metal band Unearth have risen from the claustrophobic studio box with their fourth album, lsquo;The Marchrsquo;. Melissa Spurgin spoke to drummer Derek Kerswill ahead of the boys hitting our shores for the Soundwave Festival in February.Yoursquo;ve just released your fourth album, lsquo;The Marchrsquo; - whatrsquo;s the feedback been like... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5735 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5735 Sit back and relax, yoursquo;re about to hear a modern day fairy tale. A rags not really to riches definitely story of a young Sunshine Coast boy who had a dream of pumping dance music into the ears of every male and female under the sun. This dream was realised when he was voted the 2008 1 DJ in Australia by inthemix.com. Melissa Spurgin spoke to 21-year-old Tyson Illingworth, otherwise known as DJ tyDi. Congratulations on getting voted 1 DJ... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5734 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5734 THE SCREAMING JETSThe Screaming Jets have seen members come and go and several management changes throughout their lucrative 19 year career. But the release of their sixth album, lsquo;Do Yarsquo;, is proof these Aussie rockers are only getting better with age. Lead singer Dave Gleeson spoke to Tsunamirsquo;s Carolyn Garner about the new album and the bandrsquo;s evolution over the years. There has been an eight year hiatus since The... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5733 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5733 THE ORB From their beginnings as Paul Oakenfoldrsquo;s guests at the legendary Heaven nightclub in London, through to becoming icons of the British ambient scene, The Orb remain a defining group in the worldwide electronic community. Tsunami caught up with founding member Alex Patterson in anticipation of their appearance at Global Gathering.By Greg Reasonldquo;Irsquo;ve just done a phenomenally amazing tune taking the sounds of magnets... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5732 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5732 The Australian music industry is a harsh place. Overnight success stories are non-existent. For every band that makes it far enough to be signed to a label, release a debut full-length, or gain national radio play on the hallowed Triple J, therersquo;s a hundred others that fall by the wayside. Through sheer determination and painstaking persistence, Brisbane garage blues duo The Blackwater Fever have battled through the pleasure and pain to... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5731 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5731 THE ARMADAItrsquo;s been three years since Jeff Martin last dabbled in the realms of heavy music. Now hersquo;s poised to set this plane alight once more with his promising new band, The Armada. Jake 3 caught up with Martin, who was excited about debuting his new group to Australian audiences this month.How did The Armada come together?I built a recording studio in Ireland; it was finished last October. Wayne and I - Wayne Sheehy, whorsquo;s... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5730 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5730 TEXAS TEAWhen I first heard I was interviewing a band called Texas Tea, it immediately made me want to slap my thigh and make lsquo;Beverly Hillbilliesrsquo; jokes watch yar lsquo;ed granny!. Now thatrsquo;s out of my system, I can tell you about a sweet and soulful little Brisbane country duo, far removed from any of the stereotypes. I spoke to Ben Dougherty about the new album and the Australian country music scene.By Melissa SpurginPlease... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5728 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5728 SOULFLYSepulturarsquo;s lsquo;Rootsrsquo; and Soulflyrsquo;s self-titled are two albums that defined great metal in the late lsquo;90s, just as lsquo;Beneath the Remainsrsquo; did in the late lsquo;80s. Itrsquo;s a whole new decade, but Soulflyrsquo;s new album lsquo;Conquerrsquo; does little to suggest Max Cavalera is ever going to run out of passion or power. Jake 3 was lucky enough to have a quick chat with Cavalera, who was friendly,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5727 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5727 SOMETHING WITH NUMBERSAfter going from their humble beginnings on the Central Coast to recording with a world renowned producer in New York, Something With Numbers are ready to take over Australia again with their third album, lsquo;Engineering the Soulrsquo;. Vocalist Jake Griggs took some time out from preparations for their national tour to chat with Tim Chapman about the new record, his hometown scene and getting mistaken for ex-Idol... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5726 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5726 PAUL VAN DYKPaul van Dyk PVD was recently ranked No. 1 DJ in the world by DJ Magazinersquo;s Top 100 DJs Poll for the second consecutive year and has won this yearrsquo;s International Dance Music Award IDMA for Best Euro DJ. But, as Luke Davison discovered, this very busy man does a lot more than just producing and DJing around the globe. PVD is on a break from an American tour at the time of our conversation. I start off by asking him if... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5725 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5725 PARKWAY DRIVEOnce upon a time five friends got together in the cruisy surf town of Byron Bay and started writing some heavy tunes, playing shows in friendsrsquo; backyards, and performing to a handful of kids at any venue that would give them a chance. Then Resist Records saw the opportunity to let a few big names stop off in the small town for shows and the genre started to blossom. What resulted was the biggest metalcore act this country... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5724 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5724 LYNCH MOBFrom cult heavy metal band Dokken in the lsquo;80s to his current crew Lynch Mob, George Lynch is known as a guitar playerrsquo;s guitar player. Jen Anderson caught up with George as he finished working on his most recent instructional guitar DVD.Do you remember how you came up with the song lsquo;Mr Scaryrsquo;?Yeah, that original idea came into be as a vocal song. I have the tape of Dok singing that and if you heard it you would be... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5723 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5723 LOWRIDERNot long after supporting Christina Aguilera on her 2007 tour, Adelaidersquo;s Lowrider are set to join Alicia Keys on her Australian tour next month.nbsp; Lowrider drummer Paul Bartlett spoke to Tsunamirsquo;s Carolyn Garner about their unlikely choice as support band for two of Americarsquo;s leading songstresses and their latest album, lsquo;Diamond Amongst the Thievesrsquo;.The Bartlett brothers, John keys and Paul, joined Scott... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5722 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5722 LAGWAGONItrsquo;s hard to believe the once youthful pop-punkers that sparked a generation of quality punk in the early nineties are now family men and considered veterans of the scene. That may be the case for Californian five-piece Lagwagon but, as vocalist and main songwriter Joey Cape tells Gav Britton from his San Francisco home, therersquo;s still life in the old dog yet ndash; just as long as they can stay away from pesky children and... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5721 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5721 JETAs Jet prepare for their long-awaited return to the stage at this yearrsquo;s Odyssey event, frontman Nic Cester tells Steve Tauschke how re-working an Australian rock classic has refuelled the bandrsquo;s musical passion.To be selected as the band to revive lsquo;50s rocker Johnny Orsquo;Keefersquo;s iconic single lsquo;The Wild Onersquo; in celebration of Australian rock lsquo;nrsquo; rollrsquo;s 50th anniversary is an honour in itself.... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5720 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5720 IRRELEVANTIrrelevant have been kicking out punk and hardcore tunes for over 10 years now. In that time, theyrsquo;ve seen many bands and styles come and go. Their longevity is testament to their hard work, dedicated following, and most importantly, their kick-ass tunes. As they prepare to take on the nation again, drummer Michael Anderson caught up with Tim Chapman to talk about the bandrsquo;s career thus far and recording the latest record,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5719 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5719 GOJIRAlsquo;Uniquersquo; is a term that gets thrown around a bit too often these days, but itrsquo;s one that definitely applies to French four-piece Gojira. After all, how many other bands sing about flying whales and saving the environment while playing earth shuddering riffs? To quote a Kiwi rapper, ldquo;Not many, if anyrdquo;.By Gav BrittonAfter forming in 1996, it took Gojira nearly a decade to emerge from the French underground. Their... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5718 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5718 FAKERThey are famous for heart attacks, sleepwalking and being magnetic. They are Faker and they are hitting Brisvegas for the Stereosonic festival. Bass player Nic Munnings got on the blower to give Tsunami an update on the tour, the next album and to give some festival advice for first timers. By Vivienne Hillldquo;Stock up on glow sticks,rdquo; advises Munnings. ldquo;Itrsquo;s really the best way to go for any festival. Also, make sure... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5717 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5717 When hersquo;s not crooning for one of metalrsquo;s most emotionally charged and brilliant bands, Katatonia, Jonas Renkse can be found playing bass for death metal supergroup Bloodbath. Hot women, long summer days, unbelievably talented musicians ndash; oh to be Swedishhellip;By Gav BrittonThey might have started off as a drunken homage to old-school death metal between long-time friends Mikael Aring;kerfeldt Opeth, vocals, Dan Swanouml; Edge... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5716 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5716 1 GIANT LEAPIn a world where the consumer market is being driven by an insatiable need for the next mindless fad at the click of a button, products with a sense of purpose, meaning and the ability to change peoplesrsquo; lives for the better are a rare commodity. lsquo;What About Me?rsquo;, the new multi-media project from 1 Giant Leap duo Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman, is one such product.By Gav BrittonFour painstaking years in the... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5715 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5715 SEX DRIVEJosh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, Clark Duke, James Marsden7/10High school senior Ian Josh Zuckerman has decided to drive cross-country with his best friends, the self-confessed love machine Lance Clark Duke and pretty girl-next-door Felicia Amanda Crew, to hook up with a supposedly hot girl hersquo;s met on the internet. Along the way, their car ndash; actually the car belongs to Ianrsquo;s brother, a frenzied macho man named Rex James... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5714 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5714 ROCKNROLLAGerard Butler, Thandie Newton, Tom Wilkinson 8/10lsquo;RocknRollarsquo; is lsquo;Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrelsrsquo; on acid or, to cite a more recent example, lsquo;Snatchrsquo; on Redbull. Its insanely fast, frenzied and high-spirited fun. Thank God Madonna let her husband off the leash to do something fun again and something she didnt insist on appearing in. Its brilliantly written, immaculately performed and deliciously... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5713 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5713 DYING BREEDNathan Phillips, Leigh Whannell, Mirrah Foulkes4/10If yoursquo;ve seen lsquo;Wrong Turnrsquo;, lsquo;The Texas Chainsaw Massacrersquo; or lsquo;Cabin Feverrsquo; ndash; in fact, any of those yankie films about dumb kids that head out to the sticks and get more than they bargained for - yoursquo;ve seen the Aussie version. Though, besides a meat pie made of human remains, therersquo;s nothing lsquo;Aussiersquo; about it.Zoology... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5422 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5422 Widely regarded as the greatest hip-hop artist to emerge from the UK, the mercurial Roots Manuvarsquo;s fourth studio album, lsquo;Slime amp; Reasonrsquo;, emerges after a turbulent three years of his personal life. The man otherwise known as Rodney Smith was waking from a heavy post-party slumber when Richard Buck caught up with him.Being raised in a strict Christian household where going to church was a daily event, the preacher-style flow... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3106 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=3106 LIORIf musicians really do think of their albums as their babies, then singer-songwriter Lior has had one hell of a gestation period. Not that you can blame him. If you gave birth to one of the most beloved Australian albums to emerge from the past 10 years, then yoursquo;d be pretty wary too. What if this one was ugly? What if it didnrsquo;t make any friends? Tsunamirsquo;s Melissa Spurgin found out how he got through the labour... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5690 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5690 The Big Day Out has announced its second lineup, with Serj Tankian, Dropkick Murphys and Hot Chip joining the already bulging lineup. Obviously its cold comfort for those that missed out on tickets to the sold-out Gold Coast show, but the rest of the announcement includes: BLACK KIDS, LUPE FIASCO, HOLY GHOST!, ZTRIP, DIED PRETTY, THE VINES, INFUSION, CHILDREN COLLIDE, PEE WEE FERRIS, SPARKADIA, THE GETAWAY PLAN, LITTLE RED, MAMMAL, MERCY... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5689 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5689 My name is: Matt RidgwayIrsquo;m in a band called: WinterparkMy band mates are: Jordy Hewitt, Alice McBroom and Kate Ritchens.We are from: MelbourneOur latest release is: lsquo;Falling Men and Flying Dreamsrsquo;.People always compare us to: lately itrsquo;s been the Cocteau Twins, but Irsquo;m not so sure about that. I think it has something to do with my Boss Dimension C pedal.See us live at: Ricrsquo;s Bar, Brisbane on Saturday November... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5688 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5688 My name is: Tim HarveyIrsquo;m in a band called: Hot Little HandsMy band mates are: James, Brigitte, Raph, RoyceWe are from: MelbourneOur latest release is: lsquo;Dynamite in Black and Whitersquo;People always compare us to: Quincy JonesSee us live at: 7th Nov @ Great Northern Byron and 8th Nov @ Uber Bris, Our MySpace is: http://www.myspace.com/hotlittlehandsMy favourite album is: lsquo;Pacific Ocean Bluersquo; by Dennis Wilson qualifies as... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5687 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5687 What a line-up. Kicking off the night was Cleveland-based Bone Thugs-n-Harmony; the group that changed the way hip-hop sounded during the early nineties and formed a mass following along the way. One member down Bizzy Bone, the other three original members plus their DJ got the near-capacity crowd bouncing with mostly early material. The guys paid homage to fellow rap collaborators such as Easy E, Tupac and Biggie. Promising to come back in... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5686 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5686 My name is: Tom RichardsonIrsquo;m in a band called: Tom Richardson Solo Tom Richardson Project BandMy band mates are: Brenton Smith Drums Brenton Gillies Bassnbsp; We are from: Warrnambool VICOur latest release is: lsquo;Evolutionrsquo; 2008People always compare us to: The Beautiful Girls, Ash GrunwaldSee us live at: Thurs Nov 13:nbsp; Pacific Hotel, Yamba NSWFri Nov 14: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Ballina RSL, Ballina NSWSat Nov 15: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5682 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5682 TALIB KWELILive at the ShrineShock7/10lsquo;Live at the Shrinersquo;, Talib Kwelirsquo;s first ever live release, is undoubtedly another piece that showcases his vast ability and cements his place as one of the most gifted and respected MCs in hip-hop. Kwelirsquo;s rapping is flawless throughout, but unfortunately this release does in part suffer from the live hip-hop DVD curse that has time and again plagued even the greatest artists in the... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5681 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5681 DIMMU BORGIRThe Invaluable DarknessNuclear Blast/Riot3/10Letrsquo;s face it: this band lost their appeal a long time ago. Once a strong figure in Norwayrsquo;s black metal scene circa the early lsquo;90s, Dimmu Borgir gradually lost everything that made them great. Wersquo;re nownbsp; left with unimaginative riffing, over-reliance on keyboards and Vortexrsquo;s clean vocals, and overblown symphonic parts picking up the slack, or attempting... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5680 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5680 1 GIANT LEAPWhat About Me?One World Music 9/10Rarely do you take much more away from a movie or television series than a little short-lived entertainment value. Well, prepare to be enlightened. The second project for UK based producers/film makers 1 Giant Leap will leave viewers pondering lifersquo;s big questions and insights long after the film and seven-part series double DVD is over. On this trans-global film making/music recording... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5679 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5679 THUNDAMENTALSSelf-titledObese Records6/10Thundamentals are the latest signing to Australian hip-hop powerhouse Obese Records. Lurking in the background for some time, the Blue Mountain crew give us our first taste of things to come with this debut self-titled EP. But this is where the problem lies: rather than give us a three course meal of new and interesting flavours, we get an entree thatrsquo;s fresh but contains the same old spices. The... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5678 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5678 THE TEMPER TRAPSweet Disposition Liberation8/10Itrsquo;s great to hear a young band really using their gifts to full potential. The Temper Trap are doing just that. Frontman Dougy has an amazing set of lungs, but itrsquo;s the subtlety with which he exercises his voice that really gives TT their power. Rather than try to blast you out of the room like some of their earlier tracks lsquo;My Sunrsquo;, lsquo;Sweet Dispositionrsquo; builds as a... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5677 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5677 THE E.L.FSunray in the Rave CaveOaks/MGM1/10As someone who was and still is an enormous Gerling fan, listening to this EP was about as disillusioning as it gets. lsquo;Sunray in the Rave Caversquo; is almost painful to the ears from start to finish. This is an abomination. Darren Cross was possibly the loosest of the three Gerling guys, but even still, I canrsquo;t wrap my head around how many drugs yoursquo;d need to make this shit sound... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5676 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5676 PURITY DEVICESelf-titled EPmyspace.com/puritydevice9/10This dark little taste from Purity Devicersquo;s forthcoming album, lsquo;The Single Act of Beingrsquo;, is a surprise to say the least. Starting off with a histrionic mash of NIN, Muse and Autechre on lsquo;Rivers of Enkephalinrsquo;, the EP then takes an unexpected detour into moody electronic pop-rock territory ala A Perfect Circle, before drifting off into the droning, glitch and... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5675 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5675 CONFIGSYS PROJECTThe Super BeastCDR8/10From what dark corner of hell did this track come from? I donrsquo;t really care if ConfigSys Project sold their soul to the devil to produce this dark and driving re-work of Rob Zombiersquo;s classic, because the combination of Psy-inspired kick drum and bassline, thrashing guitars, and sharp synth work is enough to turn any 3am dancefloor of ravers into a seething mass of Luciferrsquo;s minions MK... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5674 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5674 ARMEN FIRMANYour Name In My SkinCreative Vibes9/10Much like that super-hot girl from high school who would never give you the time of day, Armen Firmanrsquo;s sound is difficult to nail. Kings of Leon has been thrown around a bit, but thatrsquo;s not quite on the money. Sure, the Melbourne five-piece blend ridiculously catchy rockers lsquo;In the Waterrsquo; with stirring, slow-paced balladry lsquo;Porch Dwellerrsquo;, but they sound... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5672 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5672 ANDREW KENNEDYRunning Stumbling Bumbling BurstingBroken Toy Records8/10This delightful pop EP from Brisbane singer/songwriter Andrew Kennedy is basically six tracks of poetry. His lyrics are outstanding ndash; honest and beautiful, and while the music isnrsquo;t exactly an original sound, it supports Kennedyrsquo;s voice fantastically. lsquo;Suicide Tuesdayrsquo;, the first single and ode to the weekend, is irresistibly catchy. While... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5671 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5671 VARIOUS ARTISTSEasy Fever: A Tribute to The Easybeats and Stevie WrightVirgin/EMI9/10In the 1960s, The Easybeats were the first big Aussie band that tried to conquer the world. But a lot of you reading this are probably too young to even know who they are. Since then, theyrsquo;ve produced the greats like AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and INXS. So itrsquo;s about time someone gave them a bit of a salute for what they have done for Australian music. The... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5670 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5670 TEX PERKINS amp; HIS LADYBOYZ No 1s amp; No 2s Universal1/10Yes, they are sexy men. Yes, they are great musicians in their own right. Yes, they wear white especially well if they had yellow teeth they would look like something out of a John Paul Young film clip.nbsp; And yes this outfit is one hell of a piss take. But the problem is, at best, the material is only mildly funny. The albumrsquo;s purpose is to have fun with songs that have gone... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5669 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5669 THE GIFTHORSES/TPoison City8/10Irsquo;m a bit biased when it comes to this band. Irsquo;ve seen them around Brisbane quite a few times and knew this was gonna be one hell of a record well prior to its release. For those unfamiliar with these local dudes, The Gifthorse play a driving, melodic brand of punk rock drawing influence from Hot Water Music, Jawbreaker and their ilk. They also put a personal touch to it in the form of vocalist Shane... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5668 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5668 THE FAINTFascinationPod/Inertia7/10Strangely coming across as goofy and intelligent at the same time, The Faint carve out minimal electro-pop songs that bounce this way and that as if in competition with the blips, bloops and beats that make lsquo;Fascinationrsquo; so endearing. The vocals become irritating quite early in the piece, but thankfully there is enough substance in the finely tuned mechanics behind it all to keep your hand away... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5667 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5667 THE AMITY AFFLICTIONSevered TiesBoomtown/Staple8.5/10Hardcore and metalcore are genres that have gone from strength to strength in recent times. But in an ever-growing genre, it is hard to find music that is unique and different. Every now and then though, there is a record that blows your mind. The Amity Afflictionrsquo;s first full-length does just that. Combining furious beats with frenetic and melodic riffs, the perfect mix of sing/scream... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5666 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5666 SSSThe Dividing LineEarache/Riot7/10Next time you and your friends head out to shred some asphalt, yoursquo;d be well advised to bring a copy of this CD along for the ride to pop in the boom-box, precariously perched at the edge of the concrete bowl. Simply put, this is some high-grade crossover thrash that stays well on the hardcore/punk side of things, not to mention one hell of a refreshing listen. For the last few years Municipal Waste... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5665 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5665 SPODSuperfrenzValve/MGM7.5/10Sydney electro hip-hop nerd Spod hasnrsquo;t let losing most of this album to hard-drive suicide get him down. His titular lsquo;super friendsrsquo;, who organised a fundraiser to reconstruct the entire album from scratch, have made this follow-up to lsquo;Taste The Radnessrsquo; possible. And thank Zeus they did, because lsquo;Superfrenzrsquo; contains some Spodly messages that are just too important to go... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5664 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5664 SNOW PATROLA Hundred Million Suns8.5/10Polydor/UniversalThe heartfelt lsquo;Signal Firersquo; may have been wasted on the lsquo;Spiderman 3rsquo; soundtrack, but its quality was a promising sign that Snow Patrol could deliver another solid record full of instant hits. With its pockets of acoustic melancholy, 2006rsquo;s lsquo;Eyes Openrsquo; was the prime appetiser for the palette of styles the band has served up for their fifth album,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5663 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5663 SKIPPING GIRL VINEGARSift The NoisePopboomerang/MGM7/10Remember that song lsquo;Happy Birthday Helenrsquo; by Things of Stone amp; Wood? Well, Skipping Girl Vinegar, with their earthy, pleasantly Australian sound, remind me a bit of that band. Not surprising then that former TOSAW frontman Greg Arnold had a hand in producing lsquo;Sift The Noisersquo;, the debut album from these Melbournites. Therersquo;s an uplifting, optimistic vibe to... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5662 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5662 SCOTT MATTHEWSelf-titledLongtime Listener/Fuse7.5/10Being compared with Antony amp; The Johnsons must get tiring for Scott Matthew, but for this Australian born singer it must also be a source of pride. His soulful voice and emotive delivery are immediately engaging ndash; there are elements of Rufus Wainwright in the simplicity of the arrangements he backs these tunes with. The end result is a powerfully moving album that covers lots of... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5661 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5661 P.O.D.When Angels and Serpents DanceP.O.D. Records8/10Apparently P.O.D. have released two albums since 2001rsquo;s international hit lsquo;Satellitersquo; but, to be honest, I didnrsquo;t notice. With this record, however, the band are standing up to be counted. Welcoming back guitarist Marcos Curiel from an extended absence, lsquo;When Angels and Serpents Dancersquo; is one of the bandrsquo;s most accomplished releases to date. Shying away... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5660 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5660 PICOMorning SunBombora7/10Surfing, writing music and travelling the world sounds like a lifestyle that just about anyone would dream about as a job. Aussie surfer, songwriter and musician Pico is back with his fifth album since his debut lsquo;Ghost Flowersrsquo; hit the shelves over 10 years ago. With a very laidback guitar driven sound, lsquo;Morning Sunrsquo; has been put together with the help of some big names in the Aussie music scene,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5659 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5659 OASISDig Out Your SoulBig Brother/SonyBMG5/10Itrsquo;s rare that a band stops when they should, so they can depart on their strongest record. History wonrsquo;t remember Oasis fondly for this. The Gallagher brothers have released five albums since 1995rsquo;s lsquo;Morning Gloryrsquo;, and each one has been as uninspiring and predictable as the last. Nothing has ever come close to the sonic energy of their first two releases, but in saying... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5658 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5658 MOGWAIThe Hawk Is HowlingSpunk/EMI8/10As the quiet-loud-louder dynamic of post-rock quickly becomes as predictable as the tired rock structures that the genre was trying to break free of, where can a band like Mogwai go? On latest outing lsquo;The Hawk Is Howlingrsquo;, these Glaswegians have completely eschewed vocals and even sound bites, making this their first purely instrumental album. Therersquo;re few of the upfront electronic... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5657 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5657 MERCURY REVSnowflake MidnightV2/Shock8/10Ten years since their breakthrough lsquo;Deserterrsquo;s Songsrsquo; and Mercury Rev are still trying to match the delicate optimism that Kermit the Frog nailed on lsquo;The Rainbow Connectionrsquo;. But as fair an effort as 2005rsquo;s lsquo;The Secret Migrationrsquo; was, there was something about its unabashed bombast, coupled with the showtune cheese of Jonathan Donahuersquo;s lyrics, that was... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5656 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5656 MADLIB THE BEAT KONDUCTAWILB AM: King of the WigflipRapster/Inertia8/10Maverick producer Madlib takes a diversion from his left-field beat excursions to re-trace his roots in early lsquo;90s west coast hip-hop and Ramp;B on the final edition of the Beat Generation series.nbsp; Heavy sample-based editing that splices up jazz instrumentation with electronica and a melange of vocal snippets lends a tripped-out, blunt worthy vibe to the album,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5655 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5655 KEANEPerfect Symmetry Universal7/10Apprehension filled the room as lsquo;Perfect Symmetryrsquo; was swallowed by the CD player. Please donrsquo;t let this be shit, I begged silently. There is nothing more disappointing than absolutely loving a song, as I do with lsquo;Spirallingrsquo;, only to find the album that spawned it is a dud. Itrsquo;s like meeting a sexy, charming, hilarious boy only to find out his friends are paedophiles - it... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5654 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5654 KAZ JAMESIf They KnewSony BMG5/10Kaz James has gone all out on his first record, dragging in help from Macy Gray, The Last Goodnight, Stu Stone and DJ Lethal. lsquo;If They Knewrsquo; isnrsquo;t a bad album for lovers of dance, although Kaz has definitely stuck between the lines, giving off a safe, commercial club vibe. All the synth effects are sounds that everyone has heard before. Nothing sounds out of the ordinary or avant-garde, which is... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5653 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5653 JESS MCAVOYAs The Sun FallsHenduwin Music 4/10Jess McAvoyrsquo;s second album sounds like someone is singing karaoke the whole way through it. Combine Missy Higgins, Laura Marling and some cheesy country singer and you get Jess McAvoy. The only difference is that Missy Higgins and Laura Marling arguably donrsquo;t have that tacky country vibe about them. lsquo;As the Sun Fallsrsquo; sounds like an amateur record and gives off a strong... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5652 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5652 JACKSON JACKSONTools For SurvivalVirgin/EMI4/10My biggest criticism of Jackson Jackson is that their albums always appear patchy. It was noticeable on their first album, lsquo;The Fire Is on the Birdrsquo;; a few great songs lsquo;Elizarsquo; were clouded with others that simply werenrsquo;t that enjoyable. The same is the case for lsquo;Tools For Survivalrsquo;. When Harry Angus and Jan Skubiszewski get it right, as they do on several... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5651 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5651 IDA MARIAFortress Round My HeartSony BMG8/10Itrsquo;s the girl who likes you so much better when yoursquo;re naked. But donrsquo;t go stripping your clothes off just yet because Ida has a lot of other good stuff on this album you probably should hear first. Ida sings like a throaty, alcoholic 23-year-old Norwegian for around 30 minutes, displaying some punchy guitar pop with oodles of attitude. Ida has dark hair, smoky eye make-up and some... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5650 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5650 I AM GHOSTThose We Leave BehindEpitaph/Shock-37/10There is only one way I can adequately describe just how awful this record is, and that is to go into character as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman: You little fucking maggots! You make me wanna vomit! How dare you call yourselves a screamo/hardcore band when yoursquo;re just four pieces of makeup-wearing My Chemical Romance wannabe pieces of trash! How long is this piece of crap anyway, 14 tracks?! I... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5649 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5649 HERMITUDEThreads Elefant Traks/Inertia7.5/10Sydney beat makers El Gusto and Luke Dubs comprise the duo of Hermitude. Now into their third album, they have built themselves a reputation for crafting some of the finest detailed instrumental hip-hop productions that take influence from Cuban, dub, jazz, soul and classical music. This is where lsquo;Threadsrsquo; takes a distinct deviation from their previous work as electro proper lsquo;80s... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5648 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5648 HEIDI ELVAShips and TreesVitamin7/10Delicate. Gentle. Intimate. Dreamy. Soothing... If silhouettes had sound, Heidi Elvarsquo;s lsquo;Ships and Treersquo;s would be it. The album is sparse, with hints of darkness and sadness. Ten ambient and folk-laced tracks of beautiful compositions and lyrical poetry, Elva has created an album that truly defines what sound is. Mainly guitar and voice, the album features everything from trombone, cello,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5647 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5647 GZA/GENIUSPro ToolsShogun7.5/10The hip-hop legend GZA the Genius has returned to demonstrate his superior vocabulary and flow with solo album number five. The Wursquo;s conscious rapper, GZA has been one of the most consistent members of The Clan since his groundbreaking lsquo;Liquid Swordsrsquo;, and lsquo;Pro Toolsrsquo; is no exception to the rule. While the monotonous lsquo;0 Financersquo; demonstrates low level beat making,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5646 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5646 GOJIRAThe Way of All FleshListenable/Stomp5 French HornsBonjour! My name is Phillip Mecraque and I am Tsunamirsquo;s French lsquo;eavy metal correspondent. I am Francersquo;s version of zee lsquo;Metal Godrsquo; and have an intimate understanding of zee French tongue, zerefore I thought I would be the best man to review my countrymenrsquo;s new release, lsquo;The Way of All Fleshrsquo;. I almost swallowed my French stick whole when I first... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5645 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5645 FUCKED UPThe Chemistry of Common LifeMatador/Remote Control9/10Fucked Up are the undisputed kings of simultaneously subverting hardcore and improving it in the process. While much of the unorthodox instrumentation that was heard on previous full-length lsquo;Hidden Worldrsquo; is missing on here, this time around these sections are filled in by a third guitar player and more multi-tracked layers and harmonies than you can shake a stick at.... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5644 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5644 FI CLAUSBijouxIndependent8/10Fi Clausrsquo; debut album, lsquo;Bijouxrsquo;, is the perfect mix of upbeat pop and folky love ballads, and her unique voice lends to a distinctly Australian sound. Laidback and cheerful, the album is perfect for a summertime release. lsquo;Bijouxrsquo; is full of playful and bubbly songs such as opener lsquo;Get Itrsquo; and lsquo;Perfect Dayrsquo;, both accompanied by horn arrangements that add to their bright... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5643 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5643 ENSLAVEDVertebraeNuclear Blast/Riot9/10Itrsquo;s been an interesting journey watching Norwayrsquo;s Enslaved slowly transform from the traditional black metal band that shared a split EP with Emperor way back in 1993 to the progressive black metal equivalent of Opeth that they are today. Their amazing evolution reaches a new level on album number 10, lsquo;Vertebraersquo;, so much so that the slightest hint of black metal only rears its head... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5642 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5642 DREADLOCK COWBOYSelf-titled Independent6.5/10In a saturated market of singer-songwriter guitarists, does the Dreadlock Cowboy aka Hayley Small have what it takes to break through? Is this girl, who has quite a bit of gig experience, pixie shaped ears and alternative appeal, unforgettable? Quite possibly. Appearance aside, I admire her ability to go beyond the guitar and craft well-developed pieces of music, preferring to showcase one... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5641 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5641 DUNGEN4Subliminal Sounds/Dew Process8/10Dungenrsquo;s very creatively-titled fourth album cuts right to the chase. They are a psychedelic rock band and they make absolutely no bones about it. While the idea of being psych rockers in 2008 might sound a little bit like yoursquo;re living in the past, therersquo;s something very futuristic about the sound of this album - even if itrsquo;s drenched in fuzz and the promo shot looks like Led Zep... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5640 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5640 DR. DOOOMDr. Dooom 2Threshold/Shogun8/10Im going to choose my words very carefully here. Itrsquo;s not just because I suspect this album has been written by an alien being who has stumbled across our little planet and decided to take the piss out of us by posing as a hip-hop artist. The real reason Im writing with a bit of trepidation is because Dr. Dooom makes it quite clear what he thinks of music journalists. On Mopped Up the good Doctor... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5639 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5639 DAVID HOLMESThe Holy PicturesMercury/Universal6/10David Holmes has made a name for himself as of late for doing the soundtracks to the lsquo;Oceans 11/12/13rsquo; films, but lsquo;The Holy Picturesrsquo; is the first solo album from the Irish DJ for quite some time. The album surprisingly has less of an electro DJ feel and sounds more like it is being played by an actual band, with Holmes even lending his own vocals for the first time. The... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5638 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5638 BRIAN WILSONThat Lucky Old SunCapitol/EMI8.5/10Having exorcised his demons via the completion of the long-lost Beach Boys album lsquo;Smilersquo;, Brian Wilson was finally able to move on. Itrsquo;s been decades since Wilson has sounded so happy and confident, and his songwriting ndash; while never suffering too greatly from his ailments ndash; is in top gear again. Despite the fact that this is a concept album, that is pretty much where the... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5637 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5637 BRETT DENNENHope for the Hopeless Downtown/ Inertia 6/10You gotta love someone who can turn those awkward, high-pitched voice farts frequently made by prepubescent boys sound like beautiful music. Especially when itrsquo;s not some spotty youth, but a 28-year-old Californian red-head hailed as the next Jack Johnson. Brett Dennenrsquo;s third studio album, lsquo;Hope for the Hopelessrsquo;, starts off strong, with his raw, gravely voice, so... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5636 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5636 BLOODBATHThe Fathomless MasteryPeaceville/Stomp7.5/10Supergroups are weird beasts. They rarely equal their sum of their parts. Unfortunately this is true in Bloodbathrsquo;s case, although you get the feeling itrsquo;s due to the band membersrsquo; hectic schedules and not a lack of talent. What started as a drunken death metal tribute act between members of Opeth and Katatonia back in 1999 has become a rather serious affair. This becomes... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5635 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5635 BLITZEN TRAPPERFurrSub Pop/Stomp8.5/10Blitzen Trapperrsquo;s name and logo on the album cover are a bit misleading. No, they are not German and no, they are not metal. Theyrsquo;re quite the opposite of both of these in fact. lsquo;Furrrsquo; is the Portland sextetrsquo;s fourth album first on a major label, though and is a warm blend of earthy Americana and experimental folk. Known for their blend of genres, the band has mostly toned it down... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5634 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5634 BLEEDING THROUGHDeclarationTrustkill/Shock3/10Devin Townsend is the Phil Spector of extreme metal ndash; hersquo;s a brilliant producer that also happens to be batshit crazy. Unlike Spector, who releases his crazies by putting guns to peoplersquo;s heads and generally being a nutbar, Townsend instead puts it into his material; a much less illegal and costly method of doing so that seemingly isnrsquo;t limited to the albums hersquo;s playing... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5633 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5633 ARROWSModern Art amp; PoliticsHobbledehoy8/10One EP, a split, and now this: Arrowrsquo;s debut full-length album. A certain few may remember these four lads playing under the name December Waiting years ago, but Arrows are a standalone entity, a point furthered by the high quality of the material on this disc. lsquo;Modern Art amp; Politicsrsquo; sees them doing away with the darker sound of their split with These Hands Could Separate The Sky... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5632 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5632 ANGE TAKATSAniseed TeaIndependent8/10The artwork is beautiful, her music enchanting and her songs revealing. Ange Takats succeeds where most singer-songwriters fail. Not only does she invite the audience into her world, but she entertains them at the same time. Standout tracks include the upbeat lsquo;Good Womanrsquo;, a ditty about a nudist called lsquo;Barryrsquo; and closing track lsquo;Angersquo;, which tells the personal tale of... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5631 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5631 ALEX LLOYDGood In the Face of a StrangerSony BMG4/10For those of you who loved Alex Lloydrsquo;s earlier work, you will be pleased to hear that this album is exactly the same as what he has done before; just a little more stripped down. But sticking to his original guns and playing it safe has produced what tends to be a mediocre comeback from the soloist. The title of the first single lsquo;Slow Trainrsquo; describes the album in its... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5527 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5527 THE BRAVESomething Coming Over MeAisle 68/10The Brave have stepped out confidently and released their first EP. The title track definitely makes something lsquo;come over yoursquo; when you slip it into your CD player and press play. The Brave seem to have just the right balance between typical Aussie commercial rock and alternative garage band. The themes on the record are very deep, covering the big life issues such as direction, taking... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5511 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5511 SWITCH 3Calm BeforeIndependent7/10With more musical talent to back up than your average rock outfit, Switch 3 have produced an interesting and surprisingly adept album. The opening track, lsquo;Last Dayrsquo;, shows off the bandrsquo;s strong points with solid guitar work and an endearing bonus of a keys interlude. Lyrically the arrangement sometimes feels awkward and over-artsy. Vocalist Maf Davis does present strong vocals, which may be an... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5509 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5509 PEZA Mind of My OwnSoulmate Records/Inertia9/10Show me a more well-rounded solo debut album from an Australian rapper and Ill consider minimising the calls Im about to make. Go ahead, check the archives. Melbourne emcee Pez has done what so many long-time artists are still yet to achieve: a widely appealing album with substance, flair and great production. The songwriting, at times, could be envied by even the most revered lyricist. Listening... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5505 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5505 KINGS OF LEONOnly By the NightSony BMG9/10If dirty, no-holds-barred sex had a soundtrack, this would be it. And not just because of the song named Sex on Fire. Caleb Followill has refined his sensual wail - its now better than ever on this fourth studio album from Kings of Leon. Standout vocalists can sometimes outshine their band think Ian Kenny and Birds of Tokyo, but not here. Nathan, Jared and Matthew more than hold their own -... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5504 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5504 JOLIE HOLLANDThe Living and the DeadAnti/Shock4/10Known for her folk-country, blues and jazz-infused songs and distinct voice, Jolie Hollandrsquo;s fourth studio album, lsquo;The Living and the Deadrsquo; is, unfortunately, rather average. Comprising of mostly laidback acoustic tracks about lovers come and gone, lsquo;The Living and the Deadrsquo; sounds uninspired overall. While itrsquo;s pleasing to the ear, it better acts as background... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5503 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5503 Ill BillThe Hour Of ReprisalUncle Howie Records/Shogun8.5/10As soon as the intro track commences, any long-time Ill Bill fan will come to the immediate realisation just how much he has improved in every facet since his debut release. Thanks to long time Wu-Tang mix engineer Carlos Bess, this is by far the most sonically polished release from Uncle Howie Records to date. The overwhelming amount of features 13 in 18 songs certainly does not add... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5501 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5501 DOWNSYDEAll CityIllusive Sounds8/10Four years after lsquo;When the Dust Settlesrsquo;, Downsyde return to us on a new label with the same old WA funk fans have grown to love. From lsquo;Watucamehere 4 featuring Gurursquo; to the albumrsquo;s lead single, lsquo;Fortune amp; Famersquo;, we get that typical Downsyde party sound. But this time around I definitely feel a little more maturity from the crew. The beauty of Downsyde is they never... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5500 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5500 DEVILUTIONWelcomeIndependent9/10Devilutionrsquo;s much-anticipated debut album, lsquo;Welcomersquo;, is set for release on Halloween, complimenting their next tour, taking the Sydney scene by the throat for a ride into the heart of devil country. lsquo;Welcomersquo; showcases the bandrsquo;s versatility from refined poetry and emotional arrangements in lsquo;Last Laughrsquo;, to blood pumping rock anthems like lsquo;Daddyrsquo;s Little... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5499 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5499 CRADLE OF FILTHGodspeed on the Devilrsquo;s ThunderRoadrunner5/10Things were looking quite promising for Cradle of Filthrsquo;s eighth studio album when it was announced theyrsquo;d given up on the lame word play with their titles lsquo;Nymphetaminersquo;, lsquo;Thornographyrsquo;, teamed up with producer Andy Sneap Machine Head, Megadeth, made their first concept album since 1998rsquo;s excellent lsquo;Cruelty and the Beastrsquo; and,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5576 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5576 My name is: DanIrsquo;m in a band called: Black MustangWe are from: BrisbaneThe best looking person in the band is: our sound guy gotta keep him on our good side.Our latest release is: lsquo;Between The Devil amp; The Deep Blue Searsquo; ndash; out now via Plus One records.People always compare us to: good old fashion rock rsquo;nrsquo; roll.See us live at: The Zoo, Brisbane on November 1album launch.Our MySpace is:... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5574 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5574 First release tickets have completely sold out ndash; but you can still secure your pass to Stereosonic 2008 in the second ticket release details below. Canadarsquo;s multi-talented superstar Stu Stone will be heading south for Stereosonic 2009, which takes in dates across the nation. As acclaimed for his acting Donnie Darko and net radio programs as much as his rap and music production skills, Stone is a rare talent and wersquo;re blessed to... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5569 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5569 The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are honoured to present the legendary Mr Leonard Cohen in his first Australian concert tour in almost a quarter of a century.nbsp; The tour will include a series of indoor arena concerts plus a day on the green winery shows. Promoter Michael Gudinski said the Leonard Cohen tour is a must see for any self-respecting music lover.ldquo;The Leonard Cohen concert I saw last month was almost... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5558 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5558 As the harsh assault that is Machine Head blasted out of the speakers with surprising - although somewhat muddy ndash; volume, it was clear that these metal pioneers were the true heavyweights of the evening. The set focused heavily on material from lsquo;The Blackeningrsquo;, however the lsquo;Burn My Eyesrsquo; selections of lsquo;Oldrsquo; and lsquo;Davidianrsquo; were the highlight as usual ndash; sooo heeeavy!After the haunting... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5544 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5544 Although last years debut where Daft Punk rocked stages around the country will be a tough one to follow, Modular arent daunted at the prospect. Theyve opened the doors on their impressive stable of artists to take us all back to Nevereverland and at the same time celebrate turning ten. The Presets, Klaxons, Hercules amp; Love Affair, Cut Copy, Whitest Boy Alive, Ladyhawke, The Bumblebeez, Muscles and Van She are just some of the artists that... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5534 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5534 Grinspoon have been added to the Odyssey 09 event at Carrara Sports Complex on the Gold Coast for New Years Eve. Also added to the lineup are Bliss N Eso, Phrase, Malente and Sam La More. Theyre joining Jet, Eskimo Joe and The Butterfly Effect.nbsp;nbsp; http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5529 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5529 THE HOLIDAYSWhen the Ship Goes DownLiberation Music5/10The Holidays new EP is a little like a roll-up: sugary, mildly satisfying, but youre hungry again almost immediately after eating. The title track, When the Ship Goes Down, is catchy enough but the other four just seem to merge into each other. The sunny hooks are reminiscent of the Arctic Monkeys, just not as original. Their stories arent as good either. Where are the wry observations... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5526 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5526 MARK BONOOthersideIndependent7/10It took a few listens to fully appreciate the musical stylings of Mark Bono. At first I was not convinced his voice was different to anything I had heard before. Itrsquo;s almost reminiscent of the lsquo;90s pop rock scene. Not to say his voice lacked texture or quality, but perhaps originality. Upon further listening, I found it was the lyrics that kept me intrigued and resonated in my mind. Not only did he... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5525 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5525 DAVEY SPICER amp; THE CREATURES OF HABITTides and CavesIndependent7/10lsquo;Bang Bang Baby Goodbyersquo; starts off reminiscent of a classic Ash Grunwald track with a fast, punchy, roots-style melody line. It takes the listener on a journey of a female shooting her estranged lover, or possibly just shooting down his pride... who knows. Davey Spicerrsquo;s most notable performance is his beautifully soothing acoustic guitar playing and... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5524 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5524 ANDREW KENNEDYRunning Stumbling Bumbling BurstingBroken Toy Records8/10This delightful pop EP from Brisbane singer/songwriter Andrew Kennedy is basically six tracks of poetry. His lyrics are outstanding ndash; honest and beautiful, and while the music isnrsquo;t exactly an original sound, it supports Kennedyrsquo;s voice fantastically. lsquo;Suicide Tuesdayrsquo;, the first single and ode to the weekend, is irresistibly catchy. While... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5519 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5519 VARIOUS ARTISTSGroove Armada Presents: Lovebox Volume 2Lovebox/Inertia8/10More often than not, compilations sound a lot better on the back of the CD than the individual tracks do when played alongside a selection of other songs from different artists with totally different sounds. This is definitely not the case with Groove Armada and their second instalment of lsquo;Loveboxrsquo;, which takes its inspiration from the legendary London and... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5518 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5518 VARIOUS ARTISTS Century Media - Covering 20 years Of ExtremesCentury Media/Stomp9.5/10Instead of traditionally slapping songs from their catalogue together and releasing it as an anniversary album, Century Media have taken it to a new level. They have asked bands that are currently signed to the label to do covers of other Century Media releases. The compilation kicks off with Arch Enemy covering Dream Evils epic The Book of Heavy Metal, with... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5517 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5517 TV ON THE RADIODear Science,Touch and Go/4AD/Remote Control9.5/10Dear Science,I just thought Irsquo;d shoot you a quick email to thank you for all that yoursquo;ve done for us. I mean, where would we be without ears grown on the backs of mice, Viagra, and that particle accelerator thing that will surely destroy us all? Thanks also for giving us the ability to record music, without which we wouldnrsquo;t have this third album by TV on the... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5516 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5516 TRIVIUMShogunRoadrunner8/10Trivium. Itrsquo;s no secret theyrsquo;re something of a polarising figure in the modern metal scene: many see them as the prodigal sons of the true metal style; many see them as nothing but poseurs. And while their albums have been inconsistent at times, theyrsquo;ve shown flashes of brilliance with every effort, but are yet to deliver a start to finish monolith of the genre. lsquo;Shogunrsquo; goes a long way... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5515 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5515 TOM COONEYPresque VuRemote Control9/10Brisbane-based singer/songwriter Tom Cooneyrsquo;s debut album, lsquo;Presque Vursquo;, captures Cooneyrsquo;s unique fusion of pop and folk in an intensely intimate setting. Using mostly minimalist instrumentation, the album showcases Cooneyrsquo;s beautifully haunting voice and exceptional classically-trained guitar skills. lsquo;Presque Vursquo; begins strongly with lsquo;Golden Threadsrsquo;; a track... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5513 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5513 THE COOL KIDSThe Bake SaleRemote Control8/10From the moment lsquo;The Bake Salersquo; hits your CD player, the album has hard-hitting, heart-pumping beats, rhythmic vocals and mad flows. With an impressive head-bobbing and butt-shaking album, These Chicago-based rappers have simple flows and catchy hooks, which creates a spectacular dance club feel. Having been produced by one of the grouprsquo;s members, Chuck Inglish, the album does not... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5512 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5512 THE BLACK SEEDSSolid GroundInertia9/10Heralding the sounds of summer is The Black Seedsrsquo; lsquo;Solid Groundrsquo;. Fronted by Barnaby Weir guitar/vocals and Daniel Weetman vocals, percussion, MPC, this Wellington band have already won hordes of fans with their two double-platinum selling albums and infectious live shows. Self-described as ldquo;a musical brotherhood committed to making heavyweight soul sounds from the islands of the... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5510 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5510 SALMONELLA DUBFeel the Seasons ChangeVirgin/EMI7/10Recorded live during the bands 2008 lsquo;Feel the Seasons Changersquo; tour, this album provides a musical journey through Aotearoa New Zealand landscapes. Classic Salmonella Dub tracks are re-invented by the incredible New Zealand Symphony Orchestra arranger Tom Rainey, creating an artistic masterpiece. Additionally, if you are not a New Zealander or donrsquo;t know the sounds of Waiata or... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5508 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5508 MIC CONWAYrsquo;S NATIONAL JUNK BANDCorporate ChookRouseabout Records5.5/10 If your crazy, daggy aunt was going to be in a band, this would be it. The term lsquo;Junk Bandrsquo; is very fitting, with these crazy 50-somethings playing everything from sousaphones and kitchen sinks to garbage cans. These guys are a lot of fun, singing about the most unlikely subjects and making fun of popular culture as they go. lsquo;Rubbish Wraprsquo; is a... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5507 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5507 LL COOL JExit 13Def Jam/Universal2/10LL Cool J Ladies Love Cool James was once a multi-platinum rap heavyweight. Since dropping lsquo;Radiorsquo; in 1985, he has enjoyed mainstream popularity and underground respect. On his latest offering, lsquo;Exit 13rsquo;, the Def Jam poster boy shows his age. The album feels wrong from the startas LLrsquo;s old skool flow struggles to gel with his new skool production. Unfortunately the guest features,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5506 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5506 LADYHAWKELadyhawkeModular9/10Pip Brown, aka Ladyhawke who took her name from the 1985 fantasy film starring Michelle Pfeiffer, has broken from her lsquo;Teenagerrsquo; mould with Nick Littlemore Pnau and conjured up something extra special. The one thing that really makes me stoked about this album is that Pip Brown, or whoever did the tracklisting for the record, put her released singles at the end of the album. Most artists usually put... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5502 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5502 END OF FASHIONBook of LiesVirgin/EMI5/10The opening track of lsquo;Book of Liesrsquo; sets the scene for an entire album of Kings of Leon-esque catchy riffs and trendy vocals, which is great...if yoursquo;re into that kind of thing. With a strong presence in a genre which sometimes renders its bands interchangeable, End of Fashion have produced a catchy, easy to digest CD full of melodic tracks that demand no real attention from the listener.... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5498 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5498 COLD WAR KIDSLoyalty to LoyaltyShock 6/10This album is definitely a lot darker than the Cold War Kidsrsquo; first attempt, lsquo;Robbers and Cowardsrsquo;, but it proves a nice follow up to what could have been an outright disaster of a second album. Their quality of sound is darker, the aspirations seem greater and the references are a lot broader, with the band covering subjects such as suicide and the bohemian lifestyle. Singer Nathan... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5497 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5497 CHILDREN COLLIDEThe Long NowUniversal8/10Hands up if youre one of the pissed off punters who thought Sounds of Spring organisers shouldve pulled a band OTHER than Children Collide because of the rain? Yeah, me too. After hearing this, their first full-length offering, I was pumped to see them live. Damn the man! The Long Now is an upbeat album that sways from crash and bash rock to something a bit more melodic. Social Currency has already... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5496 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5496 BRENDAN CANNINGBroken Social Scene Presents: Something For All Of UsArts amp; Crafts/Shock9.5/10lsquo;Something For All of Usrsquo; is the second release from the Broken Social Scene Presents series. After Kevin Drewrsquo;s 2007 effort, lsquo;Spirit Ifhellip;rsquo;, co-founder of the Canadian group, Brendan Canning had a lot to live up to. The album turned out to be 50-minutes of pure indie bliss. Canning has taken all of the good things from... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5494 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5494 Chinese Democracy has finally arrived - well, almost. One of the most highly anticipated albums in rock history, the long-awaited Chinese Democracy marks the first album of new material from Guns Nrsquo; Roses since 1991rsquo;s simultaneous release of Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II.nbsp; Chinese Democracy will be available globally on November 23 on CD and vinyl accompanied by a free digital download of the tracks, and as a... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5493 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5493 My name is: Justin KeenanIrsquo;m in a band called: The Go SetMy band mates are: Ago drums, Jesse guitar/mandolin, Tom bass, Lachy bagpipes and Bedge fiddle.We are from: Melbourne VICOur latest release is: Our fourth album, called lsquo;Risingrsquo;.People always compare us to: The Pogues, The Clash, Weddings Parties, Roaring Jack, Radio Birdman, Flogging Molly, and The Dropkick Murphys.See us live at:Thurs 23rd Oct ndash; Bon Amicis,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5492 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5492 My name is: Ryan Feltonnbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Irsquo;m in a band called: Chaos Divinenbsp;nbsp;nbsp; My band mates are: Dave Anderton, Simon Mitchell, Michael Kruit, Ben Mazzarolnbsp; We are from: Perth, WAnbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Our latest release is: lsquo;Avalonrsquo;People always compare us to: Dream Theater, Opeth, Soilwork and Meshuggah.See us live at: NSW dates coming very soon!Our MySpace is: www.myspace.com/chaosisdivineMy favourite album is:... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5491 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5491 A surprisingly packed house awaited the eclectic bunch of New York luminaries that comprise Joan As Police Woman. The exceedingly talented front-woman and namesake, Joan Wasser, stepped out and greeted the audience before beginning her set on keyboard and only eventually moving to guitar. All of the favourites were played as was a surprise cover of Jimi Hendrixrsquo;s lsquo;Firersquo;. Wasserrsquo;s cohorts Parker Kindred and Rainy Orteca... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5490 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5490 My name is: NickIrsquo;m in a band called: Major MajorMy band mates are: Lee, Adrian and Jamesnbsp; We are from: Melbourne TownOur latest release is: lsquo;Great Leaguesrsquo; EP no. 2People always compare us to: the Weezer, Jebediah type bands of the lsquo;90s. See us live at: The Zoo Nov 14th, Rics Nov 15thnbsp; Our MySpace is: www.myspace.com/thisismajormajorMy favourite album is: lsquo;Hourly Dailyrsquo; by You Am IMy favourite movie is:... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5489 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5489 Sun, surf and soul baby! Thatrsquo;s what was promised and that, plus a great deal more, was delivered on this weekend of superb music and family fun. Caloundra is a wonderful place for a festival of this size and calibre, and while the line-up initially fell short of expectations in comparison to last year, it proved to be ideal for its audience. Coupled with warm weather and a friendly crowd, the festival offered people of all ages a great... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5488 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5488 My name is: Rosie BurgessIrsquo;m in a band called: Rosie BurgessMy band mates are: Sophie Kinston and Sam LohsWe are from: the heart of Melbourne town.Our latest release is: lsquo;Wait for the Worldrsquo;People always compare us to: The WaifsSee us live at: Ballina Hotel Fri Nov 7th, The Rails in Byron Sat Nov 8th, The Troubadour in Brisbane Sun Nov 9th.Our MySpace is: www.myspace.com/rosiesmusicMy favourite album is: lsquo;Blue Horsersquo;... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5487 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5487 My name is: Mei Lai Swannbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Irsquo;m in a band called: Mei Lai SwanMy band mates are: currently Rae Howell keys/mallephone and Lachlan Wallace drums. We are from: Alice Springs and MelbourneOur latest release is: lsquo;Calling The Skyrsquo; single, Oct 2008People always compare us to: Lamb, Bjork, Joanna NewsomSee us live at: The Troubadour, Nov 19; Crystal Waters, Nov 20; The Soundlounge, Nov 21; Mullumbimby Music Festival, Nov... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5486 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5486 My name is: Jayden WrrtsIrsquo;m in a band called: Eleventh He Reaches LondonMy band mates are: Great guys.nbsp;nbsp; We are from: Perth. Itrsquo;s like to the left and down a bit.Our latest release is: A pretty great 7rdquo; coming out before the end of October.People always compare us to: Things they really shouldnrsquo;t.See us live at: 30/102008 - The Red Room in Brisbane with The Paper And The Plane, To The North and Art... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5438 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5438 Brisbane had been waiting a long time for this. One of the largest and most excited crowds I have ever seen at The Arena stood in barely contained anticipation as a seemingly endless dance track rang out over the PA. The seconds counted down until the metal legends finally took to the stage for their first-ever Australian performance, smashing into lsquo;Perpetual Black Secondrsquo; sounding every bit the well-oiled machine that they do on... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5433 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5433 In 2001, Pantera and Corrosion of Conformity with Jimmy Bower filling in on drums played a smashing double bill at Festival Hall RIP that would go down as one of the most magical moments in Brisbanes metal history. After seven long years, members from both bands finally returned for Downs first-ever headlining show in the country, giving us glimpses of the same magic felt all too long ago. As opener Hail the Leaf burst out of the speakers, it... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5442 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5442 Editorial Deadlines:-nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Tsunami hits the streets on the first Friday of every month.-nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; The magazine is sent to the printer on the Monday before that Friday.-nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Editorial deadline is the Wednesday a week and a half before the street date, however, space is limited so it pays to get in at the start of the month if you would like an interview, profile etc.-nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; We have a monthly journo meeting... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5426 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5426 Despite being a Sunday night, a strong crowd turned out to hear a relaxed Ash Grunwald and Aussie roots pioneer Mick Hart do their stuff recently at Maroochydorersquo;s Sands Tavern. Touring his latest album, lsquo;Fish Out of Waterrsquo;, Ash was friendly and chatty as he played for about one-and-a-half hours. Dressed casually in a t-shirt, ripped jeans and sporting the trademark dreads, the Melbourne performer was obviously stoked that the... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5425 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5425 I never thought Irsquo;d get the chance to see Carcass in a live setting after their breakup in the mid-lsquo;90s. But lo and behold, a reunion happened, an Australian tour was booked, and I was in the venue bright and early almost shaking with anticipation. Before the legendsrsquo; set got underway, there were some local supports to whet the appetite.Brisbane death metallers Defamer started off the show and for the most part their down-tuned... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5424 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5424 There was a surprisingly large crowd when I Heart Hiroshima took the stage. But despite the fact that the floor was full of indie kids, the band proved to be a poor choice of support act. They seemed reluctant to play their hits; instead, most of the set was comprised of new material. However, they did bring out singles lsquo;Punksrsquo; and lsquo;Feel Itrsquo;, which got a little bit of recognition from the audience. Despite the tight set... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5423 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5423 It looked like a dismal day ahead as the clouds covered the RNA showgrounds and settled in to stay. The sight of a few rain clouds wasnrsquo;t going to stop the 15,000-strong crowd from rocking out with their raincoats out. Surprisingly, there was little mud about which was an added bonus, although the wet weather delayed the start of the first few sets by about two hours, with most bands having to cut sets short near the start of the day.... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5389 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5389 UNCHARTED COMPETITION THREE HAS KICKED OFF!UNSIGNED BANDS STEP CLOSER TO WINNING THE PRIZE OF A LIFETIME - A SPOT ON THE BIG DAY OUT 2009 TOUR!Unsigned bands have been registering in droves to be in with the chance of winning that one and only, highly sought after slot on the Big Day Out 2009 Tour. We can now officially announce that the Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED competition is well and truly underway.In true uncharTED fashion, the public... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5388 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5388 Jam Music isnrsquo;t quite done with the national line up of the 2009 Good Vibrations Festival, they have two more artists to announce on the bill!Alongside THE ROOTS on the Roots Stage is THE PHARCYDE! This is the original line up of Tre quot;Slimkid3quot; Hardson, Derrick quot;Fatlipquot; Stewart, Imani Wilcox, and Romye quot;Bootie Brownquot; Robinson who reunited this year for the first time since they broke up in the mid 90rsquo;s! They... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5387 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5387 This year Rogerthat toured for three and a half months and recorded for another three. In the UK the band played an 8 gig tour to crowds of 5-600 people and loved it, cranking up their live show and getting a fair few new fans in the process. They also tripped thru Europe playing 26 shows in 2 months. The band returned from that successful tour of Europe and took the touring energy into the studios and have just finished a new EP titled... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5386 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5386 The National Campus Band Competition NCBC, the largest live band competition in the southern hemisphere, has joined forces with PPCA, FasterLouder,nbsp; APRA and Avant Card to unearth Australiarsquo;s next music super stars.nbsp; Organised by the Australasian Association of Campus Activities AACA, NCBC has been running on Australian University and TAFE campuses across the country for 19 years. The competition showcases up-and-coming bands to... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5385 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5385 More people are listening to community radio than ever before and 46 per cent of Australians listen because they play more Australian music and support local artists.The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia announced the results of its National Listener Survey today, which shows an increase of 10 per cent in the number of people listening to community radio in the last two years.Deb Welch, President of the CBAA said more people... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5384 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5384 Get tanned, get styled and get revved up for the red carpet action at the Xbox 360 Indy Fever Party - the hottest off-track Indy party.In its fifth year, the sell-out event will be the only place to be on Friday October 24, with non-stop entertainment including live performances from Australiarsquo;s hottest DJs, celebrity appearances, and interactive product experiences.nbsp;After making a grand entrance via the red carpet, guests will be... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5375 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5375 The St Jeromes Laneway Festival is back in 2009, with a new Brisbane venue and a stacked lineup as always. Girl Talk is headlining the shows, with support from Stereolab, The Hold Steady, Architecture in Helsinki, The Drones and stacks more. This is only the first lineup announcement, so there should be some more goodness to come. The Brisbane show is moving to Alexandria St of St Pauls Terrace and will be on January 31 - bring a hat... The... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5347 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5347 With an eclectic sound of experimental blues and Dirty Three inspired instrumentals, Bremen Town Musician are a three piece of violin and vocals, drums, and guitar/bass. Performing as a street musician since 1995 in Australia the U.K and Iceland she was mentored by Geoff Adeney ex Bullamakanka lsquo;79 -rsquo;81 and Cleis Pearce Coolangubra, Dha.nbsp; In 2007 she toured the United States with Icelandic/American country rock act The Foghorns.... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5346 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5346 The 10th of October 2008 marks the date Madison Heart Entertainment and the Alternative Touring Co. will launch Club Reckless at the Pig and Whistle Maroochydore. Club Reckless is the first indie alternative club to be established on the Sunshine Coast and the grand opening will feature giveaways from Macbeth Footwear, Glamour Kills Clothing and American Allstars as well as a performance by nationally acclaimed band Mourning Tide. The opening... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5345 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5345 While the mere mention of their name often invokes raised eyebrows and amused smiles among the uninitiated, Brisbane four piece Hungry Kids of Hungary produce music that inspires equal measures of curiosity and joy.The band name hints at the personalities of the four people within the band, while never taking themselves too seriously, its this attitude that is perhaps the secret to their incandescent, soulful brand of pop.quot;Its good to... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5344 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5344 The Go Set recently released their highly anticipated fourth album Rising on 4th October 2008. The album was recorded with US producer Jonathon Burnside Melvins, NOFX, Sleepy Jackson at Eastern Bloc studios in Melbourne and has been labeled as a move back to its punk rock origins, but with new forays into reggae and ska ndash; styles not familiar for a folk/punk outfit.The Go Set has toured and played with the likes of The Living End, The... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5337 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5337 Well true to form, it was hot as shit for Parklife ndash; but fittingly, the lineup was an absolute scorcher too. Personally it was this that drew me and undoubtedly many others back in after the shmozzle that was last year. In a pleasing change the crowd wasnrsquo;t saturated in fluoro, although a more than healthy Gold Coast contingent were as always eager to remove shirts at a momentrsquo;s notice. Others may not have been as impressed... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5335 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5335 Fleet Foxes have announced some tour dates to go with their appearance at the Falls Fest, which is great news for us up here in Brissie! The hirsute Seattle-ites are playing the Tivoli on the 4th of January, after playing Sydney on the 3rd and Melbourne on the 2nd. If you arent going to Falls youd be well advised to move quickly on these tickets, they wont last long! http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5288 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5288 My name is: ToddIrsquo;m in a band called: The Bloodpoetsnbsp;nbsp; We are from: BrissieOur latest release is: lsquo;Fire in Erlangenrsquo; EP. Our debut album is currently being mixed for an early rsquo;09 release.People always compare us to: Ben Lee, if he rocked out a little more.See us live: October 10 at the Airport Tavern, Coolangatta, October 11 at the Pacific Hotel, Yamba, October 18 at the Caloundra Music Festival and November 13 at... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5287 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5287 My name is: Aaron GaffneyIrsquo;m in a band called: LamexcuseWe are from: Canberra, A.C.TOur latest release is: lsquo;Life. Like. Wildrsquo;.People always compare us to: Wersquo;ve been compared to bands such as Bodyjar, Hot Water Music and Sommerset.See us live at: Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour on October 10, Hard Rock Cafeacute;, Surfers Paradise on October 17, and The Living Room, Brisbane on October 18. Wersquo;re also working on a Toowoomba... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5285 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5285 My name is: Al Poseidon AdventureIrsquo;m in a band called: asecretdeathWe are from: Gold CoastOur latest release is: the greatest album ever recorded by a group of mentally challenged individuals: self-titled album released on Skull and Bones Records through Stomp Distribution.People always compare us to: Converge, Curl Up and Die, Mastodon, Neurosis etc.See us live: with Amity Affliction, House vs. Hurricane and Rex Banner at The Red Room,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5284 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5284 MY BEST FRIENDrsquo;S GIRLDane Cook, Kate Hudson, Jason Biggs6/10In lsquo;My Best Friendrsquo;s Girlrsquo; Dane Cook plays Tank; the guy men hire to date their ex-girlfriends. The plan is: he takes the ex on a nightmarish date to prove to her that their ex-lover wasnt that bad at all. Before the night is over, shell be calling her old flame begging for him to come back.Kate Hudson is the well-to-do but sex-starved urchin, Alexis, who dumps... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5283 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5283 MIRRORSKiefer Sutherland, Amy Smart, Paula Patton2/10In this yearrsquo;s laziest horror film, self-confessed horror master Alexandre Aja lsquo;The Hills Have Eyesrsquo;, lsquo;Haute Tensionrsquo; has Kiefer Sutherland dodging his own reflection. Sutherland plays Ben Carson, a disgraced cop who takes a job as a night watchman in a department store that was cleaned out in a fire five years before. His only company is a bunch of old mannequins... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5282 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5282 BURN AFTER READINGGeorge Clooney, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton7/10As brilliant as lsquo;No Country for Old Menrsquo; was, and as fun as lsquo;Burn After Readingrsquo; is, nobody will deny being slightly disappointed by both filmsrsquo; endings. They are abrupt and unsatisfying. In the case of lsquo;Burn After Readingrsquo;, the ending needed to work a lot better than it does.John Malkovich plays a laid-off CIA agent named Ozzie,... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5280 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5280 Winners of seven ARIA awards and plenty of rock nrsquo; roll hearts, veteran rockers You Am I boast a career spanning almost a generation; and theyrsquo;re not planning on hanging up their instruments just yet. Guitarist Davey Lane chatted with Tsunamirsquo;s Steve Tauschke in the lead up to the release of lsquo;Dilettantesrsquo;, the quartetrsquo;s eighth album.Almost two decades into a career that shows few signs of abating, You Am I, split... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5279 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5279 Very Unique Existence are a Byron Bay pop-rock band with a powerful message. They are headlining Brisbanersquo;s Greenfest, which has been boldly dubbed as this decadersquo;s Woodstock. Tsunamirsquo;s Carolyn Garner spoke to the bandrsquo;s lead singer, Rich Latimer, about his quest for social change. The self-proclaimed lsquo;positive consciousness bandrsquo; meaning the proceeds of their touring shows go towards the community in which they... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5278 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5278 After three years of relentless touring and a rather frosty reception for their third album, lsquo;The Crusadersquo;, Floridian four-piece Trivium decided to try a different tact on album number four, lsquo;Shogunrsquo;. Most agreed a change was in order, but nobody expected the thrash metal titans to head to the country music capital of Nashville, Tennessee to find inspiration.By Gav Brittonldquo;We were in Nashville for six or seven... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5277 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5277 Not many would have begrudged drummer Hamish Rosser if he had walked away from The Vines in 2004. The band had just suffered the most public of implosions. Ex-bassist Patrick Matthews, now in Youth Group, deserted the band on the back of Craig Nicholsrsquo; erratic and destructive behaviour which hadnrsquo;t yet been diagnosed as Aspergers syndrome. So why did Hamish stay?By Nate Shealdquo;I just thought it was going to dissolve,rdquo;... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5276 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5276 Meet Peter Dolving: born in Sweden and raised by an ldquo;American redneckrdquo; stepfather from an early age, hersquo;s quite possibly metalrsquo;s most outspoken, intelligent and intriguing frontman.By Gav Brittonldquo;We wanted to make a compact album with efficient songs and an album of diversityhellip; I think we did what we set out to do,rdquo; says Dolving of his latest and fourth album with The Haunted he left the band after the 1998... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5275 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5275 They say good things come in threes. This proverb certainly applies to The Butterfly Effect. Album number three, lsquo;The Final Conversation of Kingsrsquo;, rounds out a trifecta of emotionally and musically complex albums that have seen the Brisbane four-piece go from local legends to national heroes. Itrsquo;s also their most progressive piece of work to date.By Gav Britton Clocking in at seven minutes, the opening track from lsquo;The... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5274 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5274 Electronic dance outfit The Bird are heading to Island Vibe Festival this month as an unlikely addition to the predominantly reggae, blues and roots line-up. Keyboardist for the band, Simon Durrington, spoke to Tsunamirsquo;s Carolyn Garner about why they chose to play at the festival.How are you feeling about playing the Island Vibe Festival?Yeah good, anytime you play on an island you go, lsquo;Oh, this is going to be funrsquo;. I... http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5273 http://www.tsunamimag.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=5273 Todayrsquo;s hardcore scene, whether it be at home or abroad, has become somewhat unpredictable. The blend of different styles can turn out an lsquo;80s-infused hardcore punk band one day and a bloodthirsty metal-core act the next. With the genre adapting a do-it-yourself work ethic, the quality of the bands in question is quite varied. Every so often though, a band will emerge from the pack with an original take on things that lets them...