My Music Brisbane

Second Clip From Bernard Fanning's New Album

The Powderfinger frontman's sophomore solo album is almost here. There was one video released for it already, but as of today there's two. "Departures" is the new track and it finds Fanning in an introspective mood, looking back at the 2011 death of his father.

Custard to Reform for Queen's Birthday

Over a decade after their split in 1999, Brisbane alt kings Custard are set to reform for one show only over the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

The foursome will play at Sydney’s Vic On The Park Hotel on Saturday 8th June in their only confirmed appearance for 2013, as The Music reports.

The one-off gig will see the return of bandmates David McCormack, Paul Medew, James Straker, and drummer Glenn Thompson (who joined the recently reformed Go-Betweens) and hopefully bring out vintage tracks, such as ‘Music Is Crap’ and ‘Girls Like That’.

Custard’s stronghold over the Aussie alternative rock scene since their 1990 formation through to their amicable split nine years later spawned a series of popular hits off iconic albums We Have The Technology in 1997 and Loverama in 1999.

The band’s popularity was cemented when the Brisbane outfit were voted in at #7 on Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 1995 for their lead single ‘Apartment’. More success followed in 1998 when ‘Girls Like That (Don’t Go For Guys Like Us)’ came in at #3 on the music poll, being beaten out by fellow Aussie Ben Lee and American pranksters The Offspring.

13 Questions with The Black Gypsies

Melbourne's The Black Gypsies play rock 'n roll like it should be played, hell they'll make you remember why you liked it in the first place. Cale Mason, the man behind the gypsy curtain, undertook 13 Questions for MMB.

1. Who are your heroes?
I guess artists who have stuck it out through all the disappointments in this industry, and have managed to continue doing what they love to do.
2. The first band you saw live?
I really have no idea, I've been taken to shows since before I can remember.
3. What's your favourite Melbourne music venue?
I've always loved the vibe of Festival Hall, but I'm not too much a fan of the sound.
Also smaller venues like Yah Yahs or The Espy, there’s something more intriguing about hearing the sound of a band directly, rather than a sound engineer’s reinterpretation through a massive PA.
4. What’s the best (or dumbest) thing that’s been said to you at/after a show?
Generally I'm in a daze after a show, so I don't remember much, I usually hide away for a bit.
5. Why 'The Black Gypsies' as your band name?
Who knows I was 16...
6. What makes you smile?
Playing records really fucking loud.
7. What makes you cringe?
The petrol warning light that seems to be on my dashboard permanently.
8. Describe the raddest heist you’ve ever pulled off. What’d you steal?
I was once know to steal garden gnomes..
9. What bands should people reading this be listening to?
Most bands with 'Black' in their name a usually worth a listen.
10. Give Melbourne some words to live by... we all know it needs some.
Whisky compliments coffee.
11. You are guilty of shameful things. What are these BAAAAD things?
Its not nice to assume that, but yeah you're probably right.
I listened to some pretty horrible bands when I was a kid, and I'd rather not mention.
12. You can choose one musician/act, alive or dead, to perform with The Black Gypsies for one night only. Who do you choose?
Bonham, Plant or Josh Homme.
13. What can we expect from The Black Gypsies in the near future?
Lots of shows, new records and possibly a new name...

The Black Gypsies - Web - Facebook - Bandcamp

The Red Paintings Debut Album Almost Here

Longtime Brisbane residents The Red Paintings are on the brink of finally releasing their long awaited debut album, The Revolution is Never Coming. It's out next month and has been getting rave reviews (Tone Deaf) so far. You should probably chase it up.

The newest video from the art-rock outfit, "You're Not One of Them" is below.

Jeremy Neale at FBi Radio

Jeremy Neale popped down to Sydney not too long ago and stopped by the FBi Radio studios. They talked to him. And they filmed it. And now they've taken that video, and that talking, and put it on the Youtubes.

Dune Rats roam the streets of South Africa

Dune Rats are currently over in South Africa. Officially the Republic of South Africa. Just wandering the streets, playin some tunes. Scaring the locals.

Dead of Winter 2013 - Second Announcement

Brisbane's Dead of Winter Festival made their second announcement today, adding to their lineup:

GAY PARIS - THE BENNIES - CHRONOLYTH - LAGERSTEIN - SPITFIRELIAR - D- NINE - LACERATION MANTRA - KINGSTON STOMPERS as well as burlesque by BECSTACY and LILA LUXX AND THE BOMBSHELLS.

First Announcement -> Link

Teen Sensations - Surf and Sway Video

If you like matching jackets and surf pop, well, Brisbane four-piece Teen Sensations could be just your thing.

13 Questions with Dune Rats

Michael BC, drummer/bong smoker extroadinaire of Brisbane's own Dune Rats graciously put fingers to keyboard for MMB. Dune Rats. #frothing
(Danny's already graced these pages many moons ago. Follow the -> LINK)

1. Who are your heroes?
Dave Grohl, Snoop Dogg and Violent Soho
2. The first band you saw live?
50 Cent was the first concert I went to but Blink 182 was the first band I saw
3. What's your favourite Brisbane music venue?
The Tivoli hands down
4. What’s the best (or dumbest) thing that’s been said to you at/after a show?
Good question, when we were in America in Texas we had a gig at the High Time Awards after being nominated and the person curating the event said really seriously that we needed to talk to her after the gig. So after walking around the venue for about 30 minutes trying to find her before bailing because we were fucking wrecked she asked us, "Do you Australians eat kangaroos all the time?" I was pretty keen to shoot myself in the face at that point.
5. Why 'Dune Rats' as your band name?
Good question haha.. Danny's neighbour's Dad and his friends would always call Danny and his friends little dune rats because they'd be running around the sand dunes smoking bongs instead of getting into the surf.
6. What makes you smile?
Pussy and weed
7. What makes you cringe?
No pussy or weed
8. Describe the raddest heist you’ve ever pulled off. What’d you steal?
I stole a pack of cymbals from my high school after everyone had gone home on a friday afternoon. It was glorious.
9. What bands should people reading this be listening to?
Violent Soho, Millions, Gung Ho, Dz Deathrays, Velociraptor and Last Dinosaurs
10. Give Brisbane some words to live by... we all know it needs some.
Violent Soho, Millions, Gung Ho, Dz Deathrays, Velociraptor and Last Dinosaurs
11. You are guilty of shameful things. What are these BAAAAD things?
You tell us. We're not ashamed of anything.
12. You can choose one musician/act, alive or dead, to perform with Dune Rats for one night only. Who do you choose?
Probably The Beatles or Nirvana
13. What can we expect from Dune Rats in the near future?
Hopefully not dying.

Dune Rats - Facebook - Itunes - Tumblr - Twitter

New Singles from The Jungle Giants and Go Violets

The likely local lads and lasses of The Jungle Giants and Go Violets have new singles out this week. Give them a listen my dear lemon cake. Go on now do as you're told.

Astrid & The Asteroids - West End

Here's the debut video from Brisane outfit Astrid & The Asteroids. It's titled "West End". I've been there! You may have as well! Watch. Watch and relate. And nod. And then bop your head a little.

Queens of the Stone Age. Get Your Videos Here.

Following a series of teasers and videos, Queens of the Stone Age have released a 15-minute animated short film preceding the release of their upcoming album 'Like Clockwork'. The album's already online if you hadn't looked chums.

The film strings together several songs and combines them with images by artist Boneface and animator Liam Brazier for an effect that Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme describes in a release as "an audio commentary of a manic year."

Mr. Homme and his QOTSA bandmates have also starred in a mockumentary alongside Matt Berry and Steve Agee about the making of 'Like Clockwork' entitled “Secrets of the Sound.” It's not quite Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, but then what is?

Let David Brent Teach You Guitar

Name: David Brent. Occupation: Inspirer. Status: None of your business.

The Jungle Giants on Triple J's Like A Version

Brisbane indie-pop four-piece The Jungle Giants made an impression on Triple J's Hottest 100 last year with 'She's A Riot' and were invited in for a Like A Version session earlier this year. Check out their take on Weezer's 'Buddy Holly' and listen out for a new single from them later this week.

Bernard Fanning - Battleships

Former Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning has returned for another solo outing this year and has released a video for his track 'Battleships'. If you're reading that and hoping for some grand scale seafaring military action you're going to be sorely disappointed. There is some rain though. Make do with that I suppose.

Dead of Winter Lineup First Announcement

A long-standing favourite event for Brisbane heavy music lovers, the Dead Of Winter festival is back again in 2013. This is just the first announcement, with over 40 bands set to perform across five stages at the event when it hits the recently revamped Jubilee Hotel on Saturday 13 July. As in accordance with tradition, punters are strongly encouraged to dress up in their most evil fancy dress to make sure the vibe is just right.

Fireballs - King Parrot - Post-Life Disorder - Disentomb - The Disables - Casino Rumblers - Truth Corroded - Lynchmada - Alpine Fault - Darkcell - Chainsaw Hookers - In Death - Rome - High Time - Flangipanis - Horrorwood Mannequins - Clowns - Working Horse Irons - The Dead Love - The Levitation Hex - The Tearaways - Fat - Kyzer Soze - Kill The Apprentice - El Gordo - Meaniacs - Jack Flash - The 52 Pickups - F.U.C - Acid Nymph - Smoking Martha - The Damned Humans - Alkira - Delorean Tide - The Lilly Rouge Band - Mitch Alexander - The Velvet Vixens

Bowie in Space

This is a video of Commander Chris Hadfield performing a revised version of David Bowie's iconic 'Space Oddity' while floating around the International Space Station.

A guitar aboard a space station? Think they have a drum kit too?

Jeremy Neale - In Stranger Times

Jeremy Neale played Alhambra last night as part of his "In Stranger Times" single launch tour. It was the bomb diggity. Some have described Mr Neale as the kind of Brisbane garage. MMB is inclined to agree. Someone go to Hungry Jacks and get his majesty a sweet sweet crown.

Morning Harvey - Well for Wishes

Morning Harvey would have to be one of MMB's favourite bands of late. Armed with a hazy, dreamy sound and vocals that seem to glide through their songs Morning Harvey are something close to that fuzzed out 90's shoegaze sound. And yet not quite, there's something more focused with their work and despite still only being early days they sound the goods ladies and gents. They sound the goods.

Below is their debut EP "Well for Wishes" and the boys are set to launch it with a gig at Coniston Lane next Thursday.

Hungry Kids of Hungary on Triple J's Like a Version

Brisbane's own Hungry Kids of Hungary made a recent appearance on Triple J's Like A Version. Along with playing their own single "When Yesterday's Gone" the lads covered Tame Impala's "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards"

The Real Eyes - Two Minutes

Ah mally. Another band that's playing Trainspotters this weekend with a newish video out.

Two Minutes. That's the song. The song goes for two minutes. Probably unrelated.

Yes the video is another DZ Deathrays tribute video. No it's not wearing thin. Contact Noel Smyth for an authentic recreation.

Tiger Beams - Beat It (VHS)

Tiger Beams are playing this Saturday's Trainspotters. Yes you should know what that is. They released their latest video for their track Beat It (VHS) last month. Its got all the axe wielding action you could need. Probably. Unless you really like axes.

Johnny and The Fembots - "Hey Don't!" Vid

Below is "Hey Don't!" the first video from Brisbane band, Johnny and The Fembots.

Beware. Its a rollercoaster of laundromat drama.

Warped Tour Returns to Brisbane

The official dates for the 2013 Australian Vans Warped Tour have been announced.

Festival organiser AJ Maddah revealed on Twitter that the Warped Tour will be hitting Brisbane on Friday, November 29; Coffs Harbour on Saturday, November 30; Sydney on Sunday, December 1; Canberra on Friday, December 6; Melbourne on Saturday, December 7; and Adelaide on Sunday, December 8.

Sheppard Acoustic Sessions

Brisbane indie popsters Sheppard have been having a good time of it of late, tv appearances, radio interviews, they're like a proper good band y'all. They've also posted some acoustic renditions of some of their songs online. Aforementioned songs/videos would be embedded under these here words.