Are you ready for a Descent Into The Maelstrom? Radio Birdman film becomes reality next month

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By The Barman

The Barman

19 May 2017

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It's finally happening. Sydney filmaker Jonathan J Sequeira's long-awaited feature film on Radio Birdman is being released theatrically in Australia in June.

"Descent Intro The Maelstrom" will play across silver screens before being  available on DVD. 

• movie
• radio birdman
• descent into the mae;strom
• documentary

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No nostalgia, just blues and Animal magic

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By Robert Brokenmouth

Robert Brokenmouth

15 May 2017

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_{Animals co-founder John Steel.    Mandy Tzaras photo}

Remember the screaming '60s? If not, you’ve seen the footage, in particular of the Beatles in "A Hard Days’ Night", of hordes of howling fans hurtling after their fantastic idols … when the object of pursuit becomes less than human, almost a fetishistic object.

Those days are gone, thank god. The other influential band which everyone remembers is the Rolling Stones, long regarded as the great survivors of the Sixties. Until their last LP of blues covers, their LPs were not selling well. One of the reasons I think their last LP sold so well is, I think, the intimacy implicit in the release. That, and the knowledge that the Stones are rediscovering their roots again.

Truth to tell, if you pull the original versions of the songs the Stones covered … you’d probably enjoy the originals just as much, if not better.

• the animals
• john steel
• eric burdon
• micky gallagher
• danny hadley

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Time and Time Again - Johnny Casino (Folc Records)

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By The Barman

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12 May 2017

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Recorded in fits and spurts across four years and multiple countries, “Time and Time Again” had a drawn-out, trans-national gestation and birth. That’s fitting because it’s an album with a spirit that doesn’t need a visa to work in any place that’s receptive to spirited, heartfelt rock and roll.

It’s been said before but bears repetition: Johnny Casino’s been a moderately well-kept secret in his birth country of Australia since he struck out under his own name in the ‘90s. With Easy Action and then The Secrets - the former a US-spawned crew, the latter a rotating cast of members in various Aussie state capital cities - he’s built a formidable body of work without bothering mainstream taste arbiters. 

• johnny casino
• hit the ground running
• time and time again
• folc records
• la vila nova

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Cold Irons Bound - Cold Irons Bound (self released) & The Edge of Winter - Eden (Seraph)

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By Robert Brokenmouth

Robert Brokenmouth

11 May 2017

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You need to know that I don’t know Melbourne band Cold Irons Bound from a bag of chops, while I do know Sean Bowley, the man behind Eden (a situation which I dread, because what if my mate produces some awful muck? How the fuck do you tell them?). 

And the thing is, while I always give a band an even chance regardless of whether I do or don’t know the personnel involved, there’s always a risk that some irritable individual will go, "Hey… favouritism!"

• cold irons bound
• sean bowley
• eden
• melborne
• the edge of winter

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Rush b/w Raw Ramp (Easy Action)

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By The Barman

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10 May 2017

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Birmingham’s Black Bombers follow their rough ’n’ tumble, rambunctious eponymous debut album and "Crazy" 45 with a Record Store Day single and it’s a totally righteous effort. 

A slinky bass-line and sultry vocal (that’s Rachel Mayfield in the duet, ex-delicious monster) give “Rush” a downright sexy feel.“You take my mind over the top/You make my senses stand up,” intones guitarist Alan Byron before the song’s consumed by a monstrous guitar break and a wave of horns. Sonically speaking, it’s simply spectacular.

• easy-action
• record store day
• black bombers
• birmingham
• rush b/w raw ramp

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Monsters b/w Before You Go - DM3 (Spider Music)

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By The Barman

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10 May 2017

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It’s been a long time between drinks but the DM3 cocktail remains as sweet as ever, without losing any of its bite. This limited edition, double A-sided 45 shows off the Fremantle trio’s trademark tight harmonies and guitar-fuelled melodies, just right.

• dm3
• stems
• powerpop
• dom mariani
• before you go

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URRAH!! – Rattens Kater (Conquest of Noise)

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By The Barman

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10 May 2017

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In Kärrgruvan, Sweden, where Rattens Krater apparently come from, they call it “terrorpop”. You might coin a different name. Go ahead, knock yourself out…

Stylistically speaking, “Urrah!” is a game of Musical Twister: One limb is anchored on the hard rock colour, another is on electronic-punk. A third is planted on grunge-pop and the other is flailing about, threatening to land somewhere else, depending on what you’re second-guessing them to be doing.

• conquest of noise
• Rattens Kater
• urrah
• swedish

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Death Of An Angel - Destination Lonely (Voodoo Rhythm)

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By The Barman

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06 May 2017

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Trashy wah-wah skronk is what Destination Lonely delivers. In spades.

A bass-less trio from Toulouse, the members have done time in Jerry Spider Gang, The Fatals and Kung Fu Escalators. If those names mean anything to you, you’ll know what to expect. Just imagine them frolicking in a swamp. 

This is rock and roll from the dirty side of the street. All the well-to-do people live somewhere else. Opener “Dirt Preacher” sets the scene: Barely audible, angsty vocals under layers of guitar. The wah pedal signifies music that opens up and bleeds, on a regular basis. 

• garage
• swamp
• voodoo rhythm
• jerry spider gang
• destination lonely
• death of an angel
• lo spider

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Speaks Evil – Giuda (Conquest of Noise)

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By The Barman

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03 May 2017

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Italy’s best kept secret since the Bellini cocktail with Peroni chaser has an Australian record label. In an age of Fake News, this is significant Good News. It means there’s one fewer reason (like overseas postage) for Aussies not to pay attention.

So let's catch up with the rest of the world: Giuda play irresistible songs that marry all the best parts of glam rock to punk. That’s the simple story. Handclaps mixed with hooks… nasty, gravel rash chords…rifferama that’s sharper than a Rome pickpocket’s reflexes.

• punk
• conquest of noise
• glam
• giuda
• italian

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