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Chuck Ragan to release third solo album

July 12, 2011

Hot Water Music frontman Chuck Ragan is set to release his third solo album, Covering Ground, on 13 September 2011 through California’s SideOneDummy records.                         Recorded between three different tour this year, Chuck Ragan and his band, Jon Gaunt (...
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Album Review: Austin Lucas – A New Home in the Old World

April 19, 2011

Title: A New Home in the Old World Artist: Austin Lucas Label: Hometown Caravan Released: 1 April 2011 In one word: Complete Following recent successes such as 2009’s Somebody Loves You and 2008’s Bristle Ridge split release with Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music, American bluegrass/punk crossover Austin Lucas returns with...
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Album Review: Less Than Jake reissue two classic albums Losing Streak and Hello Rockview

March 8, 2011

Title: Losing Streak & Hello Rockview reissues Artist: Less Than Jake Label: Sleep It Off Released: 1 March 2011 In one word: Skank-tastic Less Than Jake are one of the few survivors of the late 90s wave of ska-punk and their longevity is thanks in large part to the punchy numbers...
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Album Review: Twitch The Ripper – Bodiless

February 21, 2011

Title: Bodiless Artist: Twitch The Ripper Label: Independent Released: 1 February 2011 In one word: Spooky Electro synth-pop duo Twitch The Ripper have released unto the world their debut album, Bodiless. Hailing from Connecticut, USA, the duo utilise vocalist Jon Dobyns’ eery lyricism and vocal styles over the minimalist production of...
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Descendents at No Sleep Til festivals, Australia – Gig review and photos from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane

January 3, 2011

Gig/Concert: Descendents Venue: No Sleep Til… festival (Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane) Date: 17, 18 and 19 December 2010 Headliners: Descendents In one word: ALL! After over a decade of not touring and 7 years since their last studio album, punk rock pioneers Descendents finally made their way down under for their...
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Album Review: Joey Cape – Doesn’t Play Well With Others

January 2, 2011

Title: Doesn’t Play Well With Others Artist: Joey Cape Label: Independent Released: February 2011 In one word: Personal In January of 2010, Californian punk rocker turned folk singer Joey Cape released the first of a series of 12 tracks which would form his second solo album, Doesn’t Play Well With Others....
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Reverend Horton Heat at the Rosemount, Perth – Gig Review

December 20, 2010

Music Vice is pleased is pleased to present the following review from our newest contributor, James Walker. Gig/Concert: Reverend Horton Heat with Ruby Roots and Cal Peck & The Tramps Venue: Rosemount Hotel, Perth Date: 15 December 2010 Headliners: Reverend Horton Heat In one word: Freakout! Walking into the Rosemount there...
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Bouncing Souls and Hot Water Music at the Rosemount, Perth – Gig review and concert photos

December 12, 2010

Gig/Concert: Hot Water Music and Bouncing Souls with Grim Fandango and Dave Hause Venue: Rosemount Hotel, Perth Date: 8 December 2010 Headliners: Hot Water Music In one word: Fanboys Co-headlining tours seem to be all the rage this summer in Australia and as this particular gig’s merchandise desk would attest, there...
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Reel Big Fish v. The Aquabats! at Capitol, Perth – Gig review and concert photos

December 12, 2010

Gig/Concert: Reel Big Fish v. The Aquabats! with The Resignators Venue: Capitol Theatre, Perth Western Australia Date: 7 December 2010 Headliners: Reel Big Fish In one word: Pickituppickitup! With both The Aquabats! and Reel Big Fish recently gracing Australian shores as part of the 2010 Soundwave Festival, it came as somewhat...
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Album Review: Less Than Jake – TV/EP

October 13, 2010

Title: TV/EP Artist: Less Than Jake Label: Sleep It Off Released: 12 October 2010 In one word: Fun Floridian ska-punk veterans Less Than Jake return with their latest effort, a covers album of TV theme songs and commercial jingles. With its 16 tracks spanning only 13 minutes, this is a quick-fire...
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