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Written by: Kathryn Mahina
Minimalism is a term used by us wanky hipsters to describe a movement in art and music where the work is stripped down to its most fundamental features.
Melbourne group
Otouto have taken this concept, poured their heart and soul into i... [more]
Written by: Lisa Dib
“I had never heard of anti-folk. I didn’t intend to be. Apparently anybody that played weird folk music in my neighbourhood in New York City…I’m not against it, it’s interesting, if that’s what people wanna call it. It’s interesting becau... [more]
Written by: Tyson Wray
Okay so I’m here with of James Mercer, front man of The Shins and Danger Mouse a.k.a. Brian Burton and collectively they are now known as
Broken Bells.
Thanks a bunch for giving us the time guys.
James: No worries.
Dwarf: Alri... [more]
Written by: Liz Leahy
After a two-year absence from our shores, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes as New Zealand’s
The Black Seeds are hopping across the ditch for a five show Australian tour this March.
It’s been a while since The Black Seeds were in... [more]
Written by: Gemma Jackson
“Its a rigged system.” says
Urthboy. “ It’s not fair.” He is returning to Melbourne this March to play at an all-ages event, Pushover Festival. “The all ages gigs are so important because there’s not enough of them.” He’s one of the mayor... [more]
Written by: Brett Neuling
Hardcore group
Hatebreed are having the time of their lives at the moment. Their latest album release, the simply-titled
Hatebreed, has received plenty of attention in the hardcore community since it’s release in late September last... [more]
Written by: Lee Spencer-Michaelsen
Being blue is not always easy. Extensive touring and writing can take its toll on the little engine that could. With their name lending from the colour of international Klein Blue first mixed by Yves Klein, a Frenchie with a fetish for naked b... [more]
Written by: Lyn Geisel
Sydney band,
Bridezilla, are part beautiful (bride) and all things in-between (zilla).
As I speak to Millie (saxophone and keyboard player) I find out that their name came from by Holiday’s (vox) grandfather out of the blue, she be... [more]
Written by: Sophia Ham
Dave Butler from Brisbane band
Montpelier almost forgot to call me. He was too busy having a swim. Ah, to be a forgetful young thing in soggy swimmers…
Can’t say I blame him for wetting it out, poolside. By the sounds of it, 2009 was a... [more]
Written by: Chris Familton
When
Dinosaur Jr reformed in 2006 many fans would have been expecting a fleeting reunion, a tour and perhaps an abandoned attempt at writing and recording new material before imploding in a collision of personalities. The good news is of... [more]
Written by: Lee Spencer-Michaelsen
Expect the unexpected.
The Israelis of outrageous garage rock and roll have let the cat out of their long hair and moustaches to terrorise the world with a riot of a show that harnesses energy and excitement in an uncontrollable manner.... [more]
Written by: Alex Buckley
“I can sing, I can write string arrangements, I produce, I’m capable of doing all the things your favourite rock artist or pop artist can do. I fucking shit all over ‘em,” Ben Drew (AKA
Plan B) scoffs.
This sounds like the calling card... [more]
Written by: Stu Warren
Angus Stone is still in bed when my call is connected. Cue mass swoon and envy from his legion of female fans...
“I’ve just woken up,” he says, stifling a yawn or two. I feel rather intrusive but push on and ask where he is.
“Well, I... [more]
Written by: Ben Pollard
Just as their name suggests,
The Violet Flames are currently burning with positive energy. It’s what the rocking three-piece’s live shows thrive on as they perform a select run of Melbourne dates before focusing on making a push into the... [more]
Written by: Dan Pejic
For those who surveyed the crowd at this week’s S.L.A.M. rally, there was no shortage of music royalty. Strewn amongst over 10,000 marchers were some of the artists that the rock and roll heritage of this country has been built on. Names like... [more]
Written by: Adam Langenberg
Wolfmother are well and truly reborn. After Chris Ross and Myles Heskett left the band in August 2008, leaving frontman Andrew Stockdale as the sole remaining member, Stockdale declared he would continue to use the Wolfmother moniker.... [more]
Written by: Steve Lamattina
After generating some major hype at South By Southwest Festival the debut album from Los Angeles'
Local Natives was one of the most anticipated in the early part of 2010.
The Dwarf checked in with Talyor Rice to see how they are de... [more]
Written by: Kathryn Mahina
Swedish sensations
Shout Out Louds are back and better than ever with their third album
Work set to be released internationally this month. The Dwarf rang Carl Von Arbin to find out about the new tunes.
The five piece from Stockhol... [more]
Written by: Belle Tope
Recently voted America's number one DJ,
Z-Trip is carting his decks around Australia to show our audiences what it takes to win that award.
The Dwarf caught up and quizzed him about the tour and his increasing profile.
What... [more]
