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What up KYS?
It's been some time since my last blog and for that i apologise, but i do promise these ramblings will be more frequent from now on.
Anyways, the big news right now that has everyone talking is the travelling circus known as Soundwave..
A festival that once started on a smaller scale, residing in Perth one day a year has now turned into one of the powerhouses on the summer festival calendar!
2010 will be no exception either as Soundwave has pulled together a line-up that has everyone losing their minds.. And rightfully so.
I'm going to take the time in this blog to run through the bands that make the front of my jeans stretch and my mind explode..
AFI - These guys have been and always will be one of my favourite bands, seeing them 2 days in a row at The Hi Fi Bar on that first tour was amazing, I'm sure they are going to kick ass and take names in Australia once again.
Crash Love is out 29th of September.
Paramore - Just a fun pop punk band full of sing-a-longs. I predict they will be the NFG of Soundwave 2010, good friends chucking a bit of a mosh together..
Brand New Eyes is our 29th of September
Faith No More - Self explanatory right?! In the past few years we have seen multiple Mike Patton related bands visit our shores, now the real deal is back and ready for action!
Taking Back Sunday - These guys still put on a rad show, make damn sure you tell all your friends to check them out! (seewhatididthurrr?)
Sunny Day Real Estate - Honestly, who thought Sunny Day would ever make it to Australia? Fingers crossed these pioneers play a huge selection from 'Diary'.
The Get Up Kids - What really needs to be said about this band other than they are phenomenal?! I was lucky enough to see them about 4 months ago at a festival in Europe.. All i can say is be very very VERY excited..
The Get Up Kids really are something to write home about!
A Day To Remember - DISRESPECT YOUR SURROUNDINGS!! Fkn m0sh.
Isis - I am still yet to see Isis in a live setting, Panopticon is a phenomenal record and all the live footage i have seen looks incredible.
I hope these guys are playing as the sun is setting!
Gallows - I was pretty ruined when i found out Gallows were cancelling their Australian tour that was scheduled for this September, having seen these guys at Taste Of Chaos a few years ago i had been itching for another dose of the pissed off punk rock that these angry men produce. Here it is!!
The Black Flag of our generation..
A Wilhelm Scream - Incredible band, shred tastic, guitarmageddon, guitarbonara, etc etc. Just go watch them ok?!
The Weakerthans - I am actually speechless about this one, i never ever though i would get to see The Weakerthans..
One of my favourite bands ever, John K Sampson (ex Propagandhi) is an absolute poet.. This will be 100% brilliant..
If you haven't already given this band a go then i suggest you go out and purchase the records 'Reconstruction Site' & 'Left and Leaving'.
Comeback Kid - Always put on a great live show, kids will headwalk.
Four Year Strong - Beards Ahoy! So keen for a mid afternoon pop punk session with these lads, expect to hear some 90's covers! Shine up your wallet chain and throw on the airwalks people.
Rolo Tomassi - These guys have been a recent addition to my collection, words cannot really describe the sound or vibe this band gives off, suss them out!
www.myspace.com/rolotomassi
Baroness - Out of the bands I'm keen to see, Baroness is the one i am least familiar with, but i have heard good things, plus if i don't watch them, my pal Dizz will prob spin kick me through a window or something!
RX Bandits - OH SHIIIIT! Yet another band i never thought I'd get to see live.. RX Bandits are rad and their new record Mandala is absolutely stellar!
The 16 yea old in me is skankin' all over the place!
So there it is, that's my wrap up of the Soundwave lineup so far, given how insane the lineup is, i'll be getting my travel on to as many Soundwaves and Sidewaves as possible!
A massive shout out to the whole Soundwave crew for putting on this amazing festival. especially the people behind the brilliant website which can be found here:
http://www.soundwavefestival.com/
STAUNCH!
Future blogs:
Tour summaries: Mindset/ Stand Defiant/ The Omen/ Peter Combe and the Toffee Apples.
Savant out..
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Hello KYS,
My name is Brad, and welcome to my blog.
So, I've been trying to think of what topic to tackle on my first entry, but I've hit writers block.
Actually, the problem with that sentence is that it actually insinuates i know how to write, which after a few of these nonsensical ramblings you'll begin to realise that i am indeed clueless..
Anyways...
Winter, it's finally here and i for one am loving it. There's nothing better than sitting around in a hoody and watching a movie with a latte and some good biscuits, or laying in bed just listening to the rain! Winter, it's simply amazing! As the seasons change though, so does my musical taste buds..
As soon as winter hits there's a few classics that are on high rotation for the whole 3 months, records that just seem to capture the whole feel of winter for me..
Right now they are:
1. The Weakerthans - Reconstruction Site
2. AFI - The Art of Drowning
3. Rocky Votolato - Makers
4. The Alkaline Trio - From Here to Infirmary
5. The Bouncing Souls - Anchors Aweigh
6. Lifetime - Jerseys Best Dancers
Over the weekend i managed to have a lovely nostalgic session in the form of 'What's My Age Again' 90's punk night @ Escobar. The whole thing really took me back a few years, it was great to see people get on board, dress according to the era and party like they were the still the age they first heard 'The Offspring - Smash' at.. I was lucky enough to score a DJ spot in the hardcore room for this night, my good friend Connor and i teamed up as 'DJ Night Owlz!' and created a play list that we thought would get the floor moving. Everything from Gorilla Biscuits to Kid Dynamite made an appearance, Escobar saw what I'm sure was their first ever wall of death, staff were not amused. Either way, it was brilliant to relive so many great songs from my youth, a lot of which are still responsible for my musical taste today.
Other things i have been stoked on recently include:
Chicken and vegetable pies.
Bundaberg ginger beer.
Breaking Bad (watch this show people) wikipedia.org/wiki/Breaking_Bad
Having the house to myself.
Socceroos making it through to the world cup
and
Brendan Kelly from 'The Lawrence Arms' hilarious blog badsandwichchronicles.blogspot.com/
That's it for now, I'm sure you'll agree with me that this blog has been neither informative, nor interesting..
I will strive towards making me next blog something a bit more topical and well thought out.. Hang in there with me as i try and reach blog enlightenment on this journey that can metaphorically be compared to a orangutan learning to ride a small bicycle..
Until next time KYS...m0sh.
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