THE SAINTS ’73-’78 DEBUT RELEASE

In October 2024 The Saints ’73-’78 played a 3-night stand at Brisbane’s Princess Theatre. All 3 shows were recorded by long time Ed Kuepper affiliate Derek Bovill with 4 songs from night two mixed by 4ZZZ’s Branko Cosic. The result?

“This wasn’t a tribute to the Saints … it was something else. It was eight guys on stage reaching for magic, devoted to the moment and delivering one of the greatest final furlongs I’ve seen in four decades of watching live music.” – Sean Sennett

Hear it here.

VALE JAMES BAKER

James Baker carried an air of mythology and untouchable cool even as he walked the streets of Surry Hills. He had seen and done all we wanted to do before we had even begun! To call him your friend was to claim bragging rights but he was everyone’s friend. No airs or graces, James was extremely humble and happy to see and chat with everyone.A founding member of seminal bands The Victims, Scientists, Hoodoo Gurus and the Dubrovniks, James was a great drummer but an even greater human. There will never be another James Baker.

PIGS x7 ANNOUNCE DEATH HILARIOUS

The new album – the band’s fifth – is defined by calculated aggression and self-lacerating lyrics. Its startling bonuses include playful synth work and the appearance of a giant from hip-hop in El-P- from Run the Jewels. With its title juxtaposing absurdity and seriousness, this is Death Hilarious.

The album follows their first ever Australian tour and Meredith Festival appearance in December 2024, and features guest appearance. Hear first single Stitches here.

CHIMERS KICK OFF THEIR EUROPEAN TOUR!

Former Melody Maker journalist and Uncut magazine founder Alan Jones was more than impressed with Chimers debut show in Ireland by Wollongong duo Chimers Irish Australian duo Chimers just now blowing the fucking roof off an absolutely rammed Billy Byrne’s Bar at Kilkenny Roots 2025. What a brilliant racket. Heavy on the Japandroids vibe. Ferociously loud, incredibly infectious, quite glorious.” Their tour now takes on the UK proper before returning for more Irish shows.