Mess + Noise have published the results of their annual readers poll. Nice to see three of our favourite local releases of the year - Talons, The Stabs and Tucker B's - get a mention.
Record Reviews
The Stabs
Dead Wood
Over the past few weeks, while enduring raving on my behalf about the brilliance of this record, those around me that are unfamiliar with the band have questioned what The Stabs actually sound like. As often is the case with music I particularly like, I have struggled to encapsulate my feelings, instead responding by mumbling words like 'punk' and 'noisy'. Now, with the the luxury of not being on the spot, I have had the time to come with a slightly more suitable summary of their music.
Reacharounds
The Stabs
No Hoper
This fantastic swaggering bucket of noise is from the Melbourne trio's new record Dead Wood.
News
Fridays in November: Mountain Fold + Goodgod Small Club
Local music journal, Mountain Fold, will be curating Fridays at La Campana's Goodgod Small Club. The three nights will feature performances by awesome local bands Naked On The Vague, The Stabs, Witch Hats, The UV Race and Royal Headache.
News
This weekend in Sydney: Flip Out Festival
Ordinarily we save our 'what is happening in Sydney' posts for the final two days of the working week, when the soulless 9-5 has beaten you to a pulp and there is nothing left to look forward to other than putting your feet up and/or getting completely dank-faced at an underground rave party.
News
The Stabs, Deaf Wish, The Ooga Boogas and Naked On The Vague added to Sydney Flip Out Festival
The line-up just went from an 8 to a 12. Wolf whistles.
News
This weekend in Sydney: THE STABS, DEAF WISH (and some other stuff)
The two awesome noisy Melbourne bands hit Sydney this weekend, playing three shows over the next couple of days.
News
The Stabs and Deaf Wish join forces for tour
Bleeding ears in Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Geelong and Melbourne.
Gig Reviews
All Tomorrow's Parties @ Mt Buller
09/01/2009 and 10/01/2009
Ben Lilley ventures down deep into the Victorian wildnerness for two days of exceptional music.
Gig Reviews
The Stabs + Talons + Atrocities @ Spectrum
15/11/08
I went and saw some bands play last week. Here is a story about that.
Articles
Our favourite Australian/New Zealand artists of 2008
Artists that touched us. Artists we touched. A big list of people we think you should try and touch sometime.
News
We are spoilt
Tonight there are more 'better than decent' shows going on in Sydney than ever before in the history of time. Shows featuring the likes of Batrider, Dead Farmers, The Stabs, Straight Arrows, Talons, Hand Me My Jetpack, Actor/Model and Tucker B's are all happening. Oh my.
