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It feels sort of fitting (dare we say poetic?) that a band like Urban Sprawl will play at the shop tomorrow. Being from San Francisco, California, it’s not surprising they’ve found lyrical inspiration in some of the social and economic issues of their area, which should resonate with anyone living through our current timeline, basically […]

There aren't many past institutions on the Sunshine Coast that deserve a monument erected to honour their contribution. The Time Machine is one of them. It blazed hard for 7(!) years and was eventually crushed under the boot of personal tragedy and the ruthless churn of the real estate market. While it lasted, the Time […]

You know that part in Jurassic Park when they realise the dinosaurs have started to reproduce? When life, uh, found a way? I had a similar feeling watching the '3am in Southport' video. At last, beatdown hardcore had been combined with Aussie drill. Life found a way. Now we all have to deal with the […]

Robbie is a regular in the shop and it's always such a joy when he comes in. Always curious about new and old music, and so excited about the current wave of hardcore. He is a real central figure in all the shows, up front going wild in the photos that get shared around after […]

Hacker are one of the best Australian hardcore bands right now. With a demo, LP and 7" under their belt, they are finally making it to Nambour and Brisbane, joining Italian punx Golpe for part of their Australian tour. Check them out on Sunday 19 Jan at the Black Box in Nambour from 6pm. This […]

I'll get straight to the point. The Antenna shows this weekend will probably be your best chance to see them in smaller rooms before they become a much bigger band. You can feel the hype building around them, people who can influence tastes are on to them. And the songs are the best sort of […]

BAD HABIT: I wanted to ask about the mindset of Chiffon Magnifique. Watching the clips there's this feeling of self-awareness that isn't ironic but still leans into the dramatic and the theatrical of the goth tradition. It feels like a very mature or modern way of carrying yourself with it. I wanted to ask how […]