NorthernSoul52 Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 Not sure where to open this conversation, but struck me last week on the way back from Pond. Spent a bit of time in Australia and New Zealand last year, and fell for a few artists that never really had a footprint over here, from what I can gather. A friend I made on my travels was down in Wollongong the other night for Cold Chisel's reunion warm-up show, a tour that is strangely wrenching to miss. Throw in Crowded House, Pendulum and Stand Atlantic this year, and I've been enjoying my acts from Down Under. So in that spirit - who else should I check out that I've possibly missed from AU/NZ? And who would be a good shout for the farm itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben7amin_ Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 Played last year - Psycadellic porn crumpets prog rock expertness and on Tour next year from NZ- very underated indie band The Veils. Ive always been a big fan of the Avalances their shows are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSoul52 Posted October 3 Author Report Share Posted October 3 Psychedelic Porn Crumpets is one I've never quite managed to get into. Maybe I owe them another shake. Can't say I've heard of The Veils! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 I went to see Battlesnake last night. Theatrical/comedy metal but excellent musicians with decent tunes. I always think the band has to have the chops or the joke wears off pretty quickly. Anyway, a really entertaining night, if you like that sort of thing, they have a few dates left on the tour. 20241002_220756.mp4 20241002_222841.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben7amin_ Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 There not big - but I am a fan - Total Depravity is a good album though - the size of the venues they are playing is an indicator of there size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSoul52 Posted October 3 Author Report Share Posted October 3 6 minutes ago, Gnomicide said: I went to see Battlesnake last night. Theatrical/comedy metal but excellent musicians with decent tunes. I always think the band has to have the chops or the joke wears off pretty quickly. Anyway, a really entertaining night, if you like that sort of thing, they have a few dates left on the tour. 20241002_220756.mp4Unavailable 20241002_222841.mp4Unavailable Ach, that's annoying. On my patch this weekend, but I'm down south for the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 (edited) Off the top of my head I'd check out Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, The Beths and The Goon Sax for some good guitar based indie. RBCF are one of my favourite bands since I discovered them. EDIT: Turns out Goon Sax split in 2022. Finger on the pulse me 😂 Edited October 3 by Quark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfa Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 I quite like Spacey Jane, Last Dinosaurs, Jungle Giants, Ocean Alley, Gang of Youths etc - glasto has never given them slots though which is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSoul52 Posted October 3 Author Report Share Posted October 3 Have Gang of Youths never played? That... surprises me. Let Me Down Easy is a top song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSoul52 Posted October 3 Author Report Share Posted October 3 Thank you for the recommendations by the way, keep 'em coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlotteB Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 (edited) Angie McMahon was great this year. Edited October 3 by CharlotteB This, not last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernSoul52 Posted October 3 Author Report Share Posted October 3 Would say, in turn, if nobody here is tuned onto Cold Chisel, I would recommend them. Khe Sanh, Flame Trees, Forever Now, Cheap Wine and When the War Is Over are a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfroml Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 I would highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend checking out Melbourne's finest band... Tism (This is Serious Mum). They've been around since 1982 and just returned after a 20 year absence. You'll either totally get them or not. But anyone I've personally recommended them to ended up loving them (personal friends). Very entertaining, their wild shows are WILD. They kept their identify a secret for years but turned out two of them were school teachers. Very articulate and too clever by half. Offensive, bizarre. Catchy songs. The RHCP threatened to kill them if they ever met due to the song 'He'll Never be an Old Man River' due to the River Phoenix reference. Lots of videos etc out there, they're also streaming and have a brand new album out tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 Fanny Lumsden played the Avalon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toilet Duck Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 How on earth has this thread existed for 2 hours without the Gizz being mentioned? @Quark recommendation of The Beths seconded here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 The Lucksmiths are great great (now defunct) band from Australia, in the vein of the stuff @Quarkmentions. Only seems to be live stuff on youtube, but I'd recommend the album 'Warmer Corners', it's probably on your streaming site of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 Forgot to add Yumi Zouma to that list. Synth pop band, turned out a couple of lovely albums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 But my favourite Australian artist is Adam Gibson, absolute legend, and one of the very few names left on my list that I've never seen. I've always said that when I win the lottery, first thing I'm going to do is throw a big f**k-off party and book Adam Gibson to play. He's had loads of projects, but here are a few of my favourite tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 9 minutes ago, Toilet Duck said: How on earth has this thread existed for 2 hours without the Gizz being mentioned? They've released at least an album and 2 EPs in that period 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 And finally, the mighty Stella Donnelly. Still active I think, but quiet of late. Played Glastonbury a few years back (Leftfield) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaboom Boxer Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 I saw both The Avalanches and Parcels at Tempelhof in 2022 and they were both really good. Would be fantastic additions to any Glasto lineup. Have either ever played? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toilet Duck Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 7 minutes ago, Quark said: They've released at least an album and 2 EPs in that period 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superscally Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 21 minutes ago, Toilet Duck said: How on earth has this thread existed for 2 hours without the Gizz being mentioned? @Quark recommendation of The Beths seconded here! ...nor Amyl and the Sniffers or Courtney Barnett. However, one band which were incredible but have sadly passed into shadow were the Peep Temple. Viagra Boys-tastic https://youtu.be/E5q-dPAHif0?si=mlauKTmNNmwL8X_v 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 2 minutes ago, Superscally said: ...nor Amyl and the Sniffers or Courtney Barnett. However, one band which were incredible but have sadly passed into shadow were the Peep Temple. Viagra Boys-tastic https://youtu.be/E5q-dPAHif0?si=mlauKTmNNmwL8X_v I was going to mention Amyl. Forgot about Courtney, but for some reason she never really clicked with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted October 3 Report Share Posted October 3 23 minutes ago, Mardy said: The Lucksmiths are great great (now defunct) band from Australia, in the vein of the stuff @Quarkmentions. Only seems to be live stuff on youtube, but I'd recommend the album 'Warmer Corners', it's probably on your streaming site of choice. Ooh I like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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