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“I’m yet to see anything new that’s like a threat; not even a threat, like the next suitor to the throne."

“So it’s about taking a bit of a gamble and I do think it paid off – I’m personally very happy with the songs and I also think they’re quite diverse."

“We are writing it right now and we have a bunch of great demos going so far. Once we have enough material to piece together our concept record, then we’ll go and record it."

"I was into Australian bands like The Saints, starting back then, your [Radio] Birdman, Rose Tattoo, of course, The Angels and AC/DC, of course. So getting down there was kinda gettin’ down to hallowed ground for me."

"This time the live visuals are much more developed, and we’ve figured out how to make a live performance.”

"There really isn’t one or two, or five or ten defining bands. It’s frustrating; that’s the one thing I really criticise about the new vanguard of rock‘n’roll bands. There’s no thread between all of us."

Sydney’s Hand of Mercy have enjoyed a massive rise in recent times. Last year’s well-received studio album ‘Last Lights’ was vindication of a band moving in the right direction. 2013 already looks to be even bigger. Killyourstereo.com sat down recently with guitarist Josh Campio to discuss the band’s upcoming European tour, their spot at next month's Push Over fest…and Taylor Swift records. 

We stopped by the Feelings Single Tour at Alhambra Lounge in Brissy.

We caught up with Red Bull Music Academy alumni, Ta-ku to talk biscuits, bedtimes and music. Read more here!

I have figured out the perfect Soundwave timetable.

A music fan laments the loss of a music venue he never attended.