Captain Jack Sparrow Flies The Coop

Cap'n Jack Sparrow - or, at least, the guy who plays him - has flown back to the USA this week for surgery on his hand. Johnny Depp, 51, reportedly injured his hand on the Gold Coast this week, where he is currently filming the fifth instalment in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. He … Continue reading Captain Jack Sparrow Flies The Coop

Solex vs Daze Affair – The New Phoenix Rises

Critically acclaimed North Queensland mix master Daze Affair has worked his magic on a new track, this time former Townsville hip hop emcee Solex's track Phoenix. The track is the third collaboration from the duo available on Soundcloud, with the full-length Vibrations: The Remixes available via iTunes on March 24. Check out the latest track, … Continue reading Solex vs Daze Affair – The New Phoenix Rises

The Internet Giveth, Instead of Taketh Away

It's a heartwarming end to a story of cyberbullying. Last month, a user on 4chan posted a couple of images of a "portly gentleman" that was having a fucking blast dancing at a club... till he realised someone was watching... and laughing... and taking photos of him. Under the caption, "Spotted this specimen trying to … Continue reading The Internet Giveth, Instead of Taketh Away

Soundwoes For Two Major Cities

At a time when many festivals seem to be struggling, the hugely popular Soundwave festival has had two huge blows this week. First, Public Transport Victoria announced there would be no public transport available to or from the venue this year, including trains, trams and buses, "due to other citywide commitments." This has led to … Continue reading Soundwoes For Two Major Cities

Regional Retopia

Melbourne rapper 360 has announced a regional Australian tour almost straight off the back of his last one. The Retopia tour will see '60 perform rescheduled shows from last year's Utopia tour, as well as additional dates, over April and May. The tour will kick off in Traralgon on Thursday 2 April, and wind it's … Continue reading Regional Retopia

New Rivals For Coal Chamber

Californian alt-metal powerhouse Coal Chamber is officially back in business with new record Rivals announced for Spring. The band still comprises of frontman Dez Fafara (now of DevilDriver), guitarist Meegs Rascon (now of We Are The Riot), skins slammer Mikal Cox (also WATR) and bassist Nadja Peulen, however this record has been 13 years in the making, … Continue reading New Rivals For Coal Chamber

Thundamentals Storm Oz

Straight off the back of their hugely successful Cosby Sweater tour support with Hilltop Hoods, Thundamentals has just announced a string of Aussie headline shows. The Elephant in the Room Tour kicks off with two standalone shows in the boys' home stomping grounds Sydney and Katoomba, before storming across the nation throughout April and May. … Continue reading Thundamentals Storm Oz

Live Earth for a Sydney Winter

American politician and climate advocate Al Gore and his Happy friend Pharrell Williams have announced they will be hosting (and in Williams' case, creative directing) a series of Live Earth concerts around the globe this year - including one in Australia. Eight years after the inaugural event spread environmental awareness and brought climate change to … Continue reading Live Earth for a Sydney Winter

Kickstart My Heart

American rock legends Motley Crue has announced it's final tour - including confirmation of an Australian leg, although no set dates are available yet. The band will perform its "last ever" show at LA's Staples Centre on New Year's Eve, 34 years after their career began. In the meantime, however, dates have been announced for Japan … Continue reading Kickstart My Heart