WHEN CHIMERS SUPPORTED MUDHONEY…

“Supporting band Chimers arrived on stage without much ceremony, truth be told they didn’t need it – their no-wave music spoke for itself and the early crowd were getting into it. I have searched high and low for a setlist for this gig or even a previous gig and Chimers are an enigma that I have not cracked at the time of writing this review. Chimers are why you turn up early to watch the support – they are something different that is not really out there with elements of not only Mudhoney, but Sonic Youth and something else that was really their own. I will be hunting down their music and having a listen.”theLiveWire (Coolangatta)

“Next we had Wollongong Post Punk duo Chimers hit the stage. Formed in their backyard during lockdowns in 2020, they have become hugely popular in the local scene. They played a rocking set including their latest release ‘Turn on the Lights’ to a fairly decent-sized crowd who seemed to be having just as much fun as they did on stage. Vocalist/Guitarist Padraic Skehan put on an energetic show with drummer Binx that really impressed.”Wall Of Sound (Brisbane)

Chimers new 7″ Turn Out the Lights‘] out now via bandcamp. Debut album (4th pressing) also available.

MASSAPPEAL / BEN BROWN MERCH COLLECTION

At long last the iconic t-shirt designs of Sydney hardcore band Massappeal featuring the art of the legendary Ben Brown return. Three classic designs: Deadheads, Nobody Likes A Thinker and the 1986 tour ‘T’ Sucked Up and Spat Out (shared with Hard-Ons) produced in their original form in all sizes on quality 100% cotton AS T’s. Available now via artistfirst.com.au

FOUR TET DOES GOLDEN PLAINS & PITCH

a/k/a Kieran Hebden, Four Tet’s DJ sets have a legacy of their own, masterfully weaving his imprint through moments of intoxicating transcendence, gummy pop explosions and bass bin mayhem. Traversing the history of British dance music and anointing the future, while pulling in everything from Bollywood funk to DC hardcore. On-sale now!

CHIMERS SUPPORT MUDHONEY

Your new favourite band (and ours) Chimers, have landed in the big time with a whole slew of support slots to Mudhoney confirmed for this April. Expect a new single released ahead of time and a new album’s worth of post-hardcore, hi-energy jams readied just for the occasion. Dates here

BILL CALLAHAN NEW ALBUM

On YTILAER Bill is backed by three choice ones: long-serving, quietly pyrotechnic guitarist Matt Kinsey, Dirty Three’s peerless sticksman Jim White, and, on bass, newbie Emmett Kelly, currently wowing in Ty Segall’s Freedom Band. In places they’re joined by Austin keys player Sarah Ann Phillips, and assorted brass players (“because horns are heralds, triumphs”) – Planets even concludes with three minutes of gleefully searching improv. Overall, though, this dream team summon Callahan’s most delectable sound since 2009’s Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle. Coyotes rolls blissfully like Neil Young in tender Harvest mode, topped off by another joyful, whistle-able refrain: “Yes, I am your loverman. – UNCUT