The Drones
Robert Christgau on Some Raggedy-Ass Rock and Some Tropical Fuck Storm
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews The Mekons 77's 'It Is Twice Blessed' and Tropical Fuck Storm's 'A Laughing Death in Meatspace.'
Tropical Fuck Storm Have the Best Band Name (and An Even Better Album)
The Drones are dead, long live TFS. Listen to their debut album in full and read our interview with Erica Dunn and Gareth Liddiard about the birth of a new rock powerhouse.
MOD CON's Steely Punk Will Make You Want to Destroy Capitalism
We're premiering 'Modern Convenience,' the Poison City debut from Melbourne's MOD CON.
Listen to Gareth Liddiard Cover Jonathan Richman’s 'Vincent Van Gogh’
To celebrate the NGV's Vincent Van Gogh exhibition, the Drones frontman has covered Richman's 1983 track.
Courtney Barnett Has Ups and Downs in “Elevator Operator” Video
Sleater-Kinney, Jeff Tweedy, and all sorts of others turn up too.
It’s National Puppy Day So Here Are Some Snaps of Cool Bands and Their Hot Dogs
We’d like it if every day could be National Puppy Day.
Vivid Festival Diary
Musician Roy Molloy shares his experiences from each day of Sydney's festival of light, music and ideas.
Pale Heads Get Off Their Heads With Some Nasty Aussie Rock Dirge
These Melbourne weirdos are about to release a collection of songs about decapitation and accountancy.
Daniel Johns, Sufjan Stevens and Royal Headache Are to Join Morrissey at Vivid Live
To celebrate the lineup announcement we take a look back at Morrissey's 1988 debut 'Viva Hate'.
Trending In 2013: Songs About Shit Cars
Since the very beginning, the automobile has been a staple focal point in popular rock. When Chuck Berry wasn’t singing about questionably aged girls or his ding-a-ling, chances are he was expounding the virtues of Cadillacs, Fords and the ‘Murican freedo