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Nov 4th

Syndicate (closed door event) at TAB, Singapore

By Aranelle


Gem in the making

Hailing from Sydney Australia, Syndicate proved to be a refreshing take on the rock and pop-rock genre. Comprised of Greg Agar (vocals, keyboard), Kris Peterson (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jimi May (guitar, backing vocals), Shayn Hawley (bass, backing vocals) and Jason Russo (drums), they seem right at home on a rock n roll stage.

Emerging from the pub scenes in Australia, the band was chosen to come to LA and work with giants such as Diane Warren, a songwriter who has collaborated and written epic classics for musicians such as Meatloaf, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, and even featured Brent Fitz (from Slash, Alice Cooper, Theory of A Deadman) and Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies, Puscifer, Dillinger Escape), Rowan Robertson (Dio) and Matt Sorum to guest on their album [from syndicateofficial.com].

Their performance at TAB was their first in Asia. Playing all original songs, they hit the spot with Shout, a catchy pop-rock piece and a bit of a flagship as it gets radio attention back in Australia. Also interesting to note, a few Asian audience members knew the song which prompted Greg to dedicate it to them.

The band had much promise in entertaining the crowd, with Greg's joke inserts and Jason's drumming with his tongue out, they had their own unique touch. Greg's keyboarding skills were however, the whole highlight of the evening. Playing a ballad version of their song All My Life, the audience got a preview of how much potential the band has if they pushed themselves in that direction. Should Greg hone his keyboarding skills, this reviewer is a promised fan of Syndicate.
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Jun 6th

A music concert for dogs

By Yuda

Sydney: Hundreds of dogs had their own day as they attended a music concert at Sydney Opera House, in perhaps world's first show exclusively for canines.

Almost every breed of pooch seemed to be represented at the iconic Opera House as musician Laurie Anderson staged a unique performance especially for his canine fans.

Many of them barked their approval as their owners among the audience sang Happy Birthday to the musician, who was celebrating her 63rd birthday.

The inter-species concert included 20 minutes of odd notes and weird high-pitched screeching of whales, birds and other animals, with furry ears pricking up and some joining in with howls of approval, reported Sky News.

Laurie Anderson, whose biggest hit was "Oh Superman" in 1981, is renowned for experimental music.

Her husband Lou Reed listened in as she explained that she did not really know what sort of music appealed to dogs, but had tried out various pieces on her own terrier, Lollabelle.

"That was the most amazing concert that I've ever gotten to give. The dogs are a really wonderful audience. They're grooving and dancing and uninhibited," she said after the concert

- sify 

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Feb 11th

KILLERS cancel first Australian dates

By Yuda


The Killers had hoped that the Australian leg of their current tour would be completed as planned, but due to the severity of the illness of a close family member, they regretfully announce the cancellation of their Sydney Enmore show as well as their shows at Good Vibrations Festival Sydney and Good Vibrations Festival Perth this weekend. The band apologizes to their Australian fans and asks for their understanding. The Killers still intend to perform at the Good Vibrations Festival’s Gold Coast and Melbourne shows next weekend. The Killers would also like to take this opportunity to assure their fans that any concerns about the future of the band are unfounded. They are all looking forward to some time off at the end of this tour as they have been on the road for a long time, but there are no plans for an indefinite hiatus.

- thekillersmusic.com 

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Jan 30th

Echo & The Bunnymen cancel Australian festival slot after Ian McCulloch misses flight

By Yuda


Echo And The Bunnymen have been forced to cancel an Australian festival appearance, because frontman Ian McCulloch missed his flight.


Due to play the Laneway Festival inMelbourne tomorrow (January 30), the Liverpool group were due to appear alongside the likes of Florence And The Machine, Mumford and Sonsand Black Lips.

Despite the cancellation, festival organisers have confirmed that all other performances are due to go ahead as planned, with Melbournetrio Midnight Juggernauts stepping in to replace Echo And The Bunnymen

- NME

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