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interview | Sandpit (1997) – Interview with vocalist/guitarist Brendan Webb

Sandpit hail from the thriving Brunswick Street live circuit of Fitzroy, Victoria, but their coy little lilting tunes are usually the stuff found bouncing between the Merge label in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and New Zealand’s Flying Nun roster. Theirs is the sound of sweet discordance, born of bedrooms and really cheap guitars which go … Continue reading “interview | Sandpit (1997) – Interview with vocalist/guitarist Brendan Webb”

Brenda and Eddy: Young Love Shattered | Metior

Brenda and Eddy: Young Love Shattered By ADAM CONNORS and ALISON HUMPHRY NB 2003: Notes follow in italics. Explanation at bottom. Chris, the following is the photolisting and basic storyline, ‘go hard’ entwining ya narrative with elements of current events: Romeo and Juliet, the Paxtons, young wedding, Crash, liquor licensing laws, Elle’s WA ads shot … Continue reading “Brenda and Eddy: Young Love Shattered | Metior”

Fugazi, UWA Refectory, November 10, 1996

If ever there was a reason to scoff loudly and pee on a concert ticketeer’s window due to the extravagance of today’s entry prices, Fugazi provided the body-warm ammunition for any number of forthcoming events. Hailing from Washington DC, their instant accessability was guaranteed with a $15 fee, their firm grasp of independence and identification … Continue reading “Fugazi, UWA Refectory, November 10, 1996”

In The Pines, Somerville Auditorium, April 13, 1996

Summer tentatively chased away the onset of autumn for the cosiest festival of the year yet again, the third instalment of RTR-FM’s In The Pines. Armed with grandma’s rug and dressed in grandpa’s trousers, the who’s who of Warwick, Willeton and Waroona invaded the prized electoral seat of Nedlands in an indie-kid celebration of all … Continue reading “In The Pines, Somerville Auditorium, April 13, 1996”

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”

Rawkus; Nebula; Hateman Tribe, The Lone Star, August 4, 1995

Revline – Rawkus seconded by bridesmaid I packed my flannelette skivvy and leather earplugs for this, the return gig by the ex-‘loudest pub band in the world’, Rawkus. With a new lead singer, bass player and a rumoured ‘more melodic sound’, the crowd were primed for what was to eventually become pretty unspectacular.

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.

Tumbleweed; Spiderbait; Bodyjar, UWA Refectory, 7 July, 1995

With three of Australia’s loudest and fastest rock n’ punk bands on the bill, this was not going to be your average university cafe eve. The cavernous fast food grotto that by day is the UWA refectory, was this night transformed into a sonic sweat pit as the majority of Perth’s student skegs fogged up … Continue reading “Tumbleweed; Spiderbait; Bodyjar, UWA Refectory, 7 July, 1995”