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Live: Augie March - Forum Theatre


By Keith Harwood • Oct 17th, 2008 • Section: Music, Reviews

Local lads Augie March offered an enjoyable, slightly under-practiced sneak-peak at their new album in this exclusive performance for Triple J.



Live: Luke Steele


By Keith Harwood • Aug 17th, 2008 • Section: Music, Reviews

The Sleepy Jackson are among the most revered alt-pop talents in Australia, so naturally when I heard that Luke Steele - the creative force behind the band - was coming to Melbourne as part of his first ever solo tour, I bought tickets with great anticipation.



Film: Acolytes


By Keith Harwood • Aug 7th, 2008 • Section: Film, Reviews

All comparisons aside, John Hewitt’s thriller Acolytes does exactly what you would hope a thriller would do - it frightens.



Live: British India


By Keith Harwood • Jul 21st, 2008 • Section: Music, Reviews

On the eve of the release of their sophomore album Thieves, British India delivered a burly performance in the gloomy and modest confines of Richmond’s Corner Hotel.



Single: Tin Alley - Polar Bear


By Keith Harwood • Jun 15th, 2008 • Section: Music, Reviews

Melbourne trio Tin Alley’s single Polar Bear kicks off with a killer riff that leaves you anticipating something in the realm of The Exploders’ fast and punchy My Country Brain.



Profile: Koshowko


By Keith Harwood • Jun 3rd, 2008 • Section: Melbourne Talks

It’s difficult to catagorise Melbourne electro three-piece, Koshowko. In terms of genre, it’s the kind of music that borrows from here and there and ends up sounding like something you can’t quite put a finger on.
Martin Koszolko, the polish-born force behind the outfit, has an undeniably approachable feel about him. Sophisticated in his attire, yet [...]