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| 5 March 1998
See Portishead in Melbourne on 19 April. The Bristol foursome are adored for their queasy soundscapes, their lush layers of trip hop and Beth Gibbons' unique voice. The band's debut album, Dummy, of 1994, has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. Last year the band released the self-titled album, Portishead, which contains the addictive and stirring uneasiness of All Mine and Only You. more... Ani DiFranco, the righteous babe from Boston, is making her way to Melbourne to play at the National Theatre with Dar Williams. With the arrival of her 10th studio album, Little Plastic Castle, DiFranco takes you into her social, political and personal world. She is supported by Dar Williams, who tours Australia for the first time to promote her third studio album, End of the Summer. Williams combines a classic rock sound with a pop and folk overtone. Her album is loaded with crackling wit and poetry. This should be a great night for contemporary folk at its most diverse. more... Also, read the interview When Green Day made their way into the mainstream charts several years ago, nobody would have expected them to survive the disposable music industry as long as they have. But, after 10 years of playing, the trio prove that people still want to hear signature punk brat tunes. The band have released a new album, Nimrod, and play one Melbourne show on 27 March. It's going to be an explosive punk night - guaranteed! more |
Perth has a history of injecting the Australian music industry with a
steady supply of interesting bands - think back to The Scientists, The
Stems and Triffids. Today we have Beaverloop, Ammonia, Header and Jebediah,
the last of which comes to Melbourne mid month. Promoting their new album,
Slightly Odway, the pop based foursome have enjoyed commercial and
alternative radio-station support. The Murmur-signed band is supported by
label mates Living End.
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While Moomba's on, get out of the house and enjoy the FREE entertainment. One of the highlights is the Moomba Cultural Villages. Embrace the indigenous and ethnic music, along with other great activities. more Every week in Sounding Off we cover the latest releases in a variety of genres. One special album you should look out for on CitySearch in coming days is Madonna's Ray of Light. You've heard the new single, Frozen. Now you can learn about her first new album since Bedtime Stories of 1994. What to expect? A dark spiritual Madonna who embraces elements of techno, disco, electronica and '70s soul. Finally, a fund-raising event that helps to raise awareness about endangered species. At this weekend's Healesville Sanctuary Unplugged, you can hear musicians Kev Carmody and Neil Murray. It's not often that music makes a difference, but this time your support definitely can. |
| The Mavis's are about to embark on a mini tour to promote their new single,
Cry, from the forthcoming album, Pink Pills. The foursome deliver crisp pop
melodies and could achieve commercial success with this new album.
Originally from Ballarat, The Mavis's are famed for songs such as Box,
taken from the album Venus Returning, and more recently Naughty Boy. See
them when they come to town for a blast of pure pop bliss with a sonic
twist.
Making their way to the Melbourne Concert Hall this week are Atlanta's Indigo Girls. Renowned for their stripped down folk, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have performed together since the early '80s. On this tour, they're promoting material from their ninth studio album, Shaming of the Sun. While we're on the subject of folk, keep in mind that Ani DiFranco and Dar Williams perform in March at the National Theatre. DiFranco's latest release, Little Plastic Castle, is a delightful mix of spoken word and folk with hints of punk attitude. The 27-year-old runs her own record label, Righteous Babe Records, and has released 11 solo albums. Williams comes to Australia for the first time to promote her third album, End Of The Summer. This is a unique double bill you shouldn't ignore. Hardcore noise merchants Strife play at the Corner Hotel on 8 March. The band will feature material from their second album, In This Defiance. Strife are as much about music as they are about message. In This Defiance articulates the band's rejection of violence, drugs, corrupt governments and alcohol. They're playing only one Melbourne show. |
Music festival Offshore '98 takes place near Torquay in April. It features
a fabulous line-up of bands including The Tea Party, Spearhead, L7, No Fun
At All, The Superjesus and The Cruel Sea. We'll keep you posted of further
details.
Hunters & Collectors have decided to call it a day, ending close to a decade-long reign in the Australian music scene. The band's Say Goodbye tour comes to Melbourne next weekend. U2 play at Waverley Park this Saturday night as part of their PopMart world tour. Pop, the band's eight studio album, combines U2's organic rock with an electronic edge. See what U2 had to say in the following interview. It won't be long before Oasis play in Melbourne to promote their newish release, Be Here Now. Two of its singles, Do You Know What I Mean and Stand By Me, are receiving ubiquitous airplay. So, for an evening of Brit pop soaked in melody get along to this show. Yo La Tengo have created minimalist art noise pop for about 12 years. The trio, from New Jersey, have just released a new album, I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One. They play two shows in Melbourne. Finally, for the latest CD reviews, see Sounding Off for new reviews weekly. |
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The Foo Fighters are in Melbourne 10 Feb 1998, unleashing material from their latest album, The Colour & The Shape. Fans can look forward to hearing classics that include I'll Stick Around, Monkey Wrench and Everlong. Read the Foo Fighters Story. Want the latest word from the Foo Camp? Read the Interview with the band's drummer, Taylor Hawkins. |
| Pearl Jam are in Melbourne in March 1998 for three shows, two of which have already sold out. Music from the band's fifth studio album, Yield, will feature heavily at the show. Unfortunately, Yield is more about classic guitar rock than what made them huge in the first place: grunge. Yield isn't breathtaking |  |
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