I Sold My Soul To The Open Road...

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..