Rockism and Poptimism
“Rockism” is a derisive poptimist term, “Poptimism” is in turn a derisive rockist term. The entire thing is damp and confusing. Eamonn Kelly writes.
George and Jordan from Moistoyster Talk About Some Things
Our new song was written by Sam, and it's called nothing. It’s about nothing. The chorus goes, “nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.”
REVIEW: Something to Tell You – HAIM
HAIM have probably delivered their fans just what they want. Clinton Ducas reviews.
Gig review: Boo Seeka (Mojos)
Purgatory is ruled by an unsmiling ticket-checker. Arriving at Capitol 15 minutes before Boo Seeka was due on stage, fate had me pinned. Clinton Ducas reviews.
Taking 5 With New Nausea
Music editor Tess Bury caught up with local heartthrob Albert Pritchard, AKA New Nausea, to find out how he started making music and what makes him do it.
Review: Bravado – Kirin J. Callinan
It’s often difficult to work out whether he’s being ironic, trying to make a statement, or just being downright weird for the sake of it. Matthew Maltman reviews.
Review: Rocket – Alex G
Alex G is keeping the indie rock dream alive, and I don't even mean that facetiously. Nick Morlet reviews.
World Order
On first inspection, WORLD ORDER appears a group of unsmiling Japanese office workers. Debbie Choo writes.