GUZMAN (INTRODUCTION BY MICHAEL AZERRAD) – FAMILY VALUES: KURT, COURTNEY & FRANCES BEAN POWERHOUSE BOOKS BOOK REVIEW BY VICTORIA LOVE-RAINBOW Opening with the iconic figures Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, the essay, written by Michael [...]
HOMEGROWN – SOUNDS OF VICTORIA @ PICA, MELBOURNE (AU) MARCH 16, 2024 Homegrown, presented by Destroy All Lines, set Melbourne on fire with the heat and stellar lineup. The first show of its inaugural inception at PICA in Melbourne was [...]
BLINK 182 w/ RISE AGAINST SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND (NZ) MARCH 2, 2024 What do you do when Blink 182 tours Australia and sells out? Welp, you head to Auckland’s Spark Arena with VIP access, and boy, did it shine! Devastatingly and at short notice, [...]
MANNEQUIN PUSSY I GOT HEAVEN EPITAPH RECORDS Mannequin Pussy is Philadelphia, punk rock, with a generous splash of indie. Marisa “Missy” Dabice (vocals and guitar), Maxine Steen (guitar), Colins “Bear” Regisford (bass), and Kaleen Reading [...]
KIRLIAN CAMERA RADIO SIGNALS FOR THE DYING DEPENDENT RECORDS Kirlian Camera, an Italian electronic phenomenon, has been active since 1979, albeit with a different name; this band has created a unique fusion of synth-pop, dance, electro-gothic, [...]
LORD OF THE LOST SWAN SONGS (10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION) NAPALM RECORDS Swan song is a term that comes from an ancient myth that swans sing a beautiful and haunting song before they die. Lord of the Lost captures this idea of a final and decisive [...]
THE DARKNESS w/ YOU AM I, DZ DEATHRAYS & CRY CLUB FESTIVAL HALL, MELBOURNE (AU) FEBRUARY 3, 2024 The Darkness Permission to Land 20th Anniversary Tour of Australia and New Zealand set Festival Hall on fire last Saturday night with a stellar [...]
AMY WINEHOUSE FRANK (20th ANNIVERSARY REISSUE) UMe Amy Winehouse’s Frank, a remarkable freshman release, celebrates its 20th anniversary by the tragic artist. She was genuinely impressive, arguably one of the most extraordinary talents of [...]
AMY WINEHOUSE FRANK (20th ANNIVERSARY REISSUE) UMe Amy Winehouse’s Frank, a remarkable freshman release, celebrates its 20th anniversary by the tragic artist. She was genuinely impressive, arguably one of the most extraordinary talents of [...]
CYBERAKTIF eNdgame ARTOFFACT RECORDS Cyberaktif does not disappoint with their latest release. The foundation has been laid with a tremendous album eNdgame, set for release on February 2nd. As promised, it will shake things up, being [...]
LOVE STORIES GONE WRONG A CONVERSATION WITH LOVELORN DOLLS Lovelorn Dolls are classified as gothic; their music is not simply dark, as those new to the genre may expect, but rather deep, layered with emotion. Daubresse offers, “It’s not [...]
FAKE SHARK AFTERGLOW LIGHT ORGAN RECORDS Prepare to sink your teeth into Fake Shark’s exceptional album, Afterglow. There is nothing fake about these Canadian-born gents; they are killers. This album oozes a generous blend of alternative [...]
THE VIOLENT YOUTH NA IGLE ARTOFFACT RECORDS The Violent Youth have made their way to Artoffact Records, announcing their new album, Na Igle (On Needles). A dynamic duo, Arthur Tsymbal and Julian Riegal from Belarus and Germany respectively, [...]
LORD OF THE LOST WEAPONS OF MASS SEDUCTION NAPALM RECORDS What is this magical, mystical madness I have stumbled across here? Covering several musical genres, Lord of the Lost is an eclectic mix of heavy metal, glam, and industrial rock. [...]
DEN BROWNE – PADLOCKS: LIVING WITH SID AND NANCY BACKSTAGE BOOKS BOOK REVIEW BY VICTORIA LOVE-RAINBOW Padlocks: Living with Sid and Nancy is a unique glimpse into the intimate relationship of Nancy Spungen and Sid Vicious through the eyes [...]
BILLY IDOL: STATE LINE – LIVE AT THE HOOVER DAM KALEIDOSCOPE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The setting of a concert can make a huge difference in how the music is experienced and appreciated. When outdoors, this experience is enhanced. Billy Idol took [...]
FOO FIGHTERS w/ TEEN JESUS AND THE JEAN TEASERS & HOT MILK @ AAMI PARK, MELBOURNE (AU) DECEMBER 4, 2023 Support acts Hot Milk & Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers were up first on Monday night, opening for what could easily be considered [...]
ADAM STEINER – DARKER WITH THE DAWN: NICK CAVE’S SONGS OF LOVE AND DEATH ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD BOOK REVIEW BY VICTORIA LOVE-RAINBOW “There is no great genius without some touch of madness.” Aristotle. Adam Steiner’s Darker with [...]
GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2023 @ FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE, MELBOURNE (AU) DECEMBER 1, 2023 Despite the gloomy weather, the Good Things Festival rocked Melbourne on Friday at Flemington Racecourse, showcasing the best of Rock, Metal and Punk. The rain [...]
THE CRANBERRIES EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING IT, SO WHY CAN’T WE? (30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION) ISLAND/UMe The ‘90s grunge movement changed music, providing a platform that brought alternative rock to the masses. Nirvana was the catalyst, sparking a [...]
AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS @ PIER BANDROOM, FRANKSTON (AU) NOVEMBER 25, 2023 The Pier Bandroom, Frankston, came alive Saturday night. Many people are experiencing their first punk rock concert, with their parents tagging along. I overhear the girls [...]
CAUSTIC BUGGY INDEPENDENT Caustic’s new single “Buggy” is a delicious, dark, dystopian dub… direct from DJ Matt Fanale. Industrial electronica with a solid, deep foundation sprinkled with lighter specks of unexpected melody. It’s [...]
WELCOME TO THE DARKNESS LIGHT BULB FILM DISTRIBUTION NOVEMBER 9, 2023 Welcome to The Darkness, is a thrilling and heartfelt journey into the revival of iconic rock band The Darkness. It is a captivating glimpse into the band, overcoming personal [...]
DRIFT w/ GARAGE SALE & GUSH – CANDYLAND TOUR @ CHERRY BAR, MELBOURNE (AU) NOVEMBER 4, 2023 Melbourne’s notorious Cherry Bar lit up on tonight, a grungier venue pulsating neon red, glittery red sequence; Cherry is, as advertised, [...]
