words: Jade Kennedy Last year was a somewhat selfish one for Art Alexakis – a fact he himself will happily admit. The Everclear front man released his debut solo record, Sun Songs, and toured it throughout the UK, Canada and USA. He announced the tour, which began in May 2019, in a somewhat odd fashion … Continue reading Everything Is Wonderful For Art Alexakis
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Spiderbait has been one of the more active bands on the Hotter Than Hell lineup since 'reforming' in 2013. The band toured for the anniversary of their hit record, Ivy & The Big Apples, as well as played some massive lineups, including A Day On The Green with The Living End, Veruca Salt and Tumbleweed. … Continue reading Spiderbait on Summer Festivals, Hotter Than Hell and… new Music?
Aussie rockers Magic Dirt made nostalgic fans very happy earlier this year when they announced they were getting the band 'back together' (not that they ever officially split) for a string of shows, commencing with Hotter Than Hell - which kicks off in Townsville this weekend. Earlier this month the band announced it was republishing … Continue reading Magic Dirt Prepares to get Hotter Than Hell
If you were to ask some casual music fans on the East Coast, West Australian stalwarts Eskimo Joe all but disappeared following 2011’s commercial radio hit Love Is A Drug. But, indeed, the guys are all still gigging together, working on new projects and, as lead vocalist Kav Temperley explained to Girl this week, gearing … Continue reading Eskimo Joe Preparing Their Party Pants (and shoes) For 21st Year
As a teenager growing up watching summer festivals like Livid and Homebake, with Aussie bands taking the main stages with gusto, women fronting bands like The Superjesus’ Sarah McLeod were held by yours truly in the same regard as Chrissie Amphlett, Stevie Nicks, Blondie and Joan Jett: revered as true rock n roll heroes. To … Continue reading A Super(jesus) Summer Festival Ahead
Ah, the great Australian summer. Blowflies, barbies, bushfires, backyard cricket, cyclones and, in 2018, one of the hottest tours to hit the country since Homebake, Livid and Big Day Out. Hotter Than Hell was announced yesterday, and holy hell it is the festival of our nostalgic '90s/'00s dreams: Eskimo Joe, Jebediah, Killing Heidi, Grinspoon, The … Continue reading Aussie Summer Festival Is Here & Hotter Than Hell
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