It's Been That Kinda Week
What dominated theMusic.com.au this week
The launch of The Guide dominated this week, but here's the rest of what mattered over the past seven days.
NEWS
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All thirteen tracks from the new and mega-anticipated Daft Punk album broken down for you. Kinda makes you just want it out already huh?
Tool Frontman Maynard James Keenan was given doctor's orders not to perform at the last minute, rescheduling the gig for the following day.
What would give up to go to Splendour In The Grass? That's the million dollar - or double pass question...
The dates for the Warped Tour have been revealed, but Perth will miss out on holding the event. Soundwave's AJ Maddah said "Perth is killing promoters" but some band's will play sideshows in the city.
The Odd Future pairing of Tyler, The Creator & Earl Sweatshirt are making their way down under next month. Prepare for some fresh and truly unique performances.
One half of chart topping early '90s hip hop group Kris Kross has died. Chris Kelly, otherwise known as Mac Daddy, was only 34.
The all important set times for Groovin' The Moo have been released. Who will you be checking out on the day?
Telstra have jumped on board as a presenting partner for the widely-tipped Bon Jovi tour later in the year.
Splendour In The Grass has sold out of camping, three day and single day tickets in under an hour this morning. There are some Country Club VIP tix remaining though.
A teaser vid of the upcoming season of Arrested Development has appeared online. It's the first season of the show in seven.
INTERVIEWS
“It's been really busy and I'm kind of exhausted but, at the same time, I like moving around all the time – it really keeps you on your toes."
"I was fascinated by how greed can change a person mentally and emotionally, which is what happens with Thorin as our story progresses.”
“The last time you saw us we were on the Big Day Out, so we get to do our show, which is a completely different thing. I mean, we love playing festivals; they're a lot of fun."
"We have a long way to go and there are no guarantees with our licensing authorities, but I am confident we'll get it over the line.”
"It's funny, I have never considered this before because these people are around me all the time. I love comedians and nerds!”
“We kind of come up with that stuff on the spot, sometimes the night of the show; five minutes before we go on we might be still coming up with the set."
“People that defend pirating... whoever said art was supposed to be free? Whoever said that music should ever be free?"
“When you think about it that way, you know, it is a job. To write the songs is one thing, but then to have all of them in a collection released by a label, you owe that label. It does work, because they do promote it."
“I wrote the bulk of this one and did everything in the process from the early demo recordings to the proper recording and production, mastering, artwork layout, video clips – everything."
"I think this time we really wanted to work with female technicians, for example mastering engineers and all the technical crew that we will bring on tour."
BLOGS
What's more fake: Mrs Brown's breasts or Joel Madden's smile? Decide after reading our Top 5 Shows Not To Watch.
"First coffee time. It's my last remaining vice. Oh, apart from my massive sex addiction. I hope my mother in law isn't reading this. Is she reading this?"
"According to Nick, our stage tech who was watching all this going on, he said he saw me turn from a fully grown man into a 15 year old fanboy in an instant. Fuck it. I don't care."
Josh Thomas is a likeable enough stand-up but his new TV show is very hard to like.
"This was not just angry like the Pistols or tough like 'Dacca, it was the musical equivalent of the colour black and I… fucking….loved it."
ALBUM REVIEWS
"The songs are short and abrupt, no messing around. Not a second on this record is wasted, nor a tune left in as filler."
"Once again, they have produced a necessary, probably vital chapter in the ever-expanding, wonderful bible of GBV."
"This is a winning album that's fun, fast paced and puts a smile on your face from start to end."
"It's familiar Bob Evans, yet it's all the better for being stranger."
"Pelagic is a cinematic spectacle that represents The Ocean at an undoubtedly unique and masterfully original musical summit."
Matt & Kim @ Groovin' The Moo, Maitland: Pic by Angela Padovan
LIVE REVIEWS
"You'd be hard-pressed to find a more laidback and fun atmosphere as the one created by this festival gem."
"The Bronx are a real punk rock band. No glitz, no bullshit – just good times, with a bit of “fuck you” for good measure."
"Paranoid inevitably closed a memorable two-hour display that, without being an all-time classic, still exceeded most or all expectations."
"If you didn't find something – whether old favourite or new discovery – through the day, you're a hard marker, or at the wrong day out."
"Ure closes with a taste of what is hopefully to come: Ultravox's enduring Dancing With Tears In My Eyes."
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