The Soft Pack – Self Titled : Album Reviews

Riding the wave of hype garnered from support slots for Phoenix and Franz Ferdinand, San Diego quartet The Soft Pack drop their self-titled debut album on us after much anticipation. Audiences down under had previously had their appetites whetted with the Australian-exclusive, aperitif mini album Extinction being released late last year, and drew comparisons with [...]

Chapstick & Swing Set Green – Live at The Toff : Gig Review

The Toff. Wednesday night. I’m hoping it isn’t about to end prematurely – the bouncer is taking an uncomfortably long time to check my ID. “Wow, you really look a lot like Prince here, buddy!”.

The Dirty F : Gig Review

Lead singer, James Podohoherrckidhii, then unleashes his impressive, virile yelp over a wall of loud distorted guitar and bass, as The Dirty F erupt into their animated set – and I’m immediately drawn in.