“I saw rock and roll future and its name is Bruce Springsteen”. It’s a hell of a claim and while that quote may not have accurately predicted what was to come it certainly became part of rock mythology. The man who wrote it was John Landau, the music critic and record producer who would go on to both produce and manage Springsteen. It was written as part of a review for a live … [Read more...]
Prince’s Protege
Smoke Fire Hope Desire - Harts. Darren Hart, or just “Harts” as he’s known in the music world is a phenomenal talent. Virtuoso is a term that applies to only a very few, but this man is that and so much more. Guitar, keys, bass and drums are all part of his musical repertoire and on stage he can move effortlessly between each of them. Then there’s his exceptional vocals, … [Read more...]
Reggatta de Blanc – The Police
The early Police albums encapsulate a time in my mid teens that tapped into my boundless energy and unbridled enthusiasm for just about everything. There’s a wide-eyed openness in our young lives that seems a little naïve on reflection, yet the shortcomings we possessed through our inexperience were compensated by our willingness to embrace promising new concepts with … [Read more...]
Doomsday Clock – Abbe May
Abbe May first emerged out of Western Australia through a number of Perth based bands like The Fuzz and Abbe May and the Rockin’ Pneumonia, but since 2010 has performed under her own name. You only need to look at her solo album titles Design Desire, Kiss My Apocalypse and the forthcoming Bitchcraft (due later this year) to know that this woman is no shrinking violet. As a … [Read more...]
Stop Making Sense – Talking Heads
“Hi, I’ve got a tape I want to play.” So begins the journey into one of the most incredible concerts ever committed to celluloid and its brilliant accompanying soundtrack. Stop Making Sense begins with David Byrne walking out on an empty stage devoid of any set or backdrop. As the camera follows his feet towards the lone microphone stand at front stage centre he places a boom … [Read more...]