Brenton Harris

REVIEW: Every Time I Die – ‘From Parts Unknown’

Artist: Every Time I Die Title: From Parts Unknown Label: Epitaph Records Genre: Hardcore Every Time I Die are one of the hardcore genre’s most respected and revered acts. They are also arguably one of its most consistent, having produced a discography of critically acclaimed records each littered with genre-defining party anthems tailor-made to incite […]

REVIEW: Ceres – ‘I Don’t Want To Be Anywhere But Here’

Artist: Ceres Album: I Don’t Want To Be Anywhere But Here Genre: Alt Rock, Emo Label: Hobbledehoy Records Emerging from somewhere among the hidden laneways, hipster cafes and Gothic architecture of Melbourne, alternative rock quartet Ceres have ridden their finely crafted tales of inner city life from the status of little known but revered local […]

REVIEW: Tigers Jaw – ‘Charmer’

Artist: Tigers Jaw Album: Charmer Label: Run For Cover Records Scranton, Pennsylvania’s Tigers Jaw are a rare breed of band. Masters of introspective lyricism, this much-vaunted quintet possess a unique ability to create music that is both hauntingly beautiful and unashamedly heartfelt, yet still maintains a rollicking energy rooted deep in its punk rock soul. […]

REVIEW: Masked Intruder – ‘M.I.’

Artist: Masked Intruder Album: M.I. Label: Fat Wreck Chords Wisconsin’s Masked Intruder are at once one of modern pop-punks best kept secrets and one of its fastest emerging acts. A gimmick band who keep their identities hidden under brightly coloured ski-masks at all times, the Madison quartet have ridden their unique blend of hilarious throwback […]

SINGLE REVIEW: Every Time I Die – “Thirst”

Artist: Every Time I Die Song: “Thirst” Album: From Parts Unknown As a full-fledged ‘ETIDIOT’ there are very few things in this world that excite me as much as new music from Every Time I Die. So it was with great anticipation that I pressed play on “Thirst,” the first single released from the band’s […]

REVIEW: Me First And The Gimme Gimmes – ‘Are We Not Men? We Are Diva!’

Artist: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Album: Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! Genre: Skate Punk Label: Fat Wreck Chords There are very few acts in the world that featured as predominantly in the highlights of my social life during my teenage years as Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. So it’s with […]

UTG @ Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Doc Brown – ‘Of Mic And Men’

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UTG @ Melbourne International Comedy Festival: David Quirk – ‘Career, Suicide’

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REVIEW: Protest The Hero – ‘Volition’

Artist: Protest The Hero Album: Volition Genre: Progressive Metal Label: Razor & Tie From the moment the then still teenage Protest the Hero announced themselves to the world with their phenomenal debut record Kezia in 2006, the Whitby, Ontario quintet have been considered somewhat of a divisive force in the heavy music scene. Almost universally […]