Spiderbait; Cinema Prague, Newport Hotel, October 23, 1995
With Melbourne’s Spiderbait drawing huge crowds of punters all weekend, there was no doubt the evening’s entertainment was to multiply with the deft wizardry of Cinema Prague.
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interview | The Dambuilders
Does the archetypal Boston band continue to wear grotty sneekers and write mid-paced, acoustic college radio hits? ADAM CONNORS asked Dave Derby, lead singer of Boston’s The Dambuilders.
interview | Swervedriver (1995)
While the majority of the UK music scene is measuring each others’ hair length, IQ and ‘Beatleness’, some bands are actually getting down to business and writing great music. Once again it is led by Swervedriver, a band originally from Oxford but who now command one of their biggest audiences in America, the traditional graveyard … Continue reading “interview | Swervedriver (1995)”
Superscope (CD Launch), The Loft, October 7, 1995
It was no surprise that Euro-busker Joe Algeri was standing at the door with his trusty guitar as I walked into The Loft on this night. Heck, some would say that Superscope are fundamentally the remnants of his old backing band The Stonemasons, but I forthrightly disagree with this stylistic pop-snobbery after seeing this, the … Continue reading “Superscope (CD Launch), The Loft, October 7, 1995”
Cinema Prague; Spank; Left Nut, All Ages, Halls Head Tavern, Mandurah, August 26, 1995
apologies for the word count Sue, but I grew up near and within this soul-destroying area and this project needs attention. If it doesn’t suit Revue thematics could you please pass it on, or at least the angst, to the right department. Ta. Choices are vast for people in Perth. Oh, so you disagree? Cry … Continue reading “Cinema Prague; Spank; Left Nut, All Ages, Halls Head Tavern, Mandurah, August 26, 1995”
Lost; Squadcar 95; O!; Bluetile Lounge; Tucker Bs; Sleepy Township, The Lone Star, July 15, 1995
Let’s not talk about the weather. Let’s talk about one of those events that no matter how frigid it is outside, you end up leaving with a yummy warm soul. And it all comes down to that little, definitive Perth scene – the Chapter Music and Aquamudvuv co-op.
interview | Bluezeum, Interview with Adwin Brown
The lush, jazz-fused beatnik platter that is Portrait Of A Groove rushes at you from a crew named Bluezeum, a collective of smooth professional musicians headed by a kid from the Southern Californian spoken word circuit, Adwin (pronounced ah-dween) Brown.
interview | Summersault ’95 – The Local Assault
As well as the stunning array of glamorous, international musical megastars strolling the catwalk at Summersault, Fremantle Oval January 7, a local contingent of glamorous musical megastars will put forth their noise on the same stages. ADAM CONNORS spoke to Perth bands Jebediah, Bluetile Lounge, Outstation, Wormfarm and Thermos Cardy before the big day arrived.
