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Nitocris was a favourite of LOUD back in the 90s. They appeared on the cover of the print zine twice and featured in the pages several times.

They pulled the plug amicably in 2001 with most of the members going to a wealth of other bands including Fyreflies, Morgana and the Monstars, Cousin Betty, Sand Viper, Raprager, Raising Ravens and the Sugar Beats, to name but a few.

25 years after they split and 17 since a one-off show at the Annandale, the five piece will make a return to the stage on October 3 at the Marrickville Bowlo in Sydney. Hit this link for tickets, an exclusive tee and a limited edition double vinyl featuring their self titled album and tracks from all their other releases.

Mock Media‘s Mock City Rock is a swaggering, full-throttle blast of rock ‘n’ roll that wears its influences proudly while carving out a personality of its own. Fueled by punchy riffs, infectious hooks, and a reckless sense of fun, the track channels the raw spirit of classic garage rock and proto-punk into something vibrant and refreshingly alive. The band’s chemistry is undeniable, transforming every chorus into a communal shout-along. Equal parts grit, attitude, and melody, Mock City Rock feels like the kind of anthem built for packed venues, late nights, and speakers turned all the way up.

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Brisbane’s premier heavy music and dark arts event, the Dead of Winter Festival, is officially rising from the ashes. Dubbed The Resurrection, the festival is locked in for Saturday, 27 June 2026, marking its first return since 2019. Originally launched in 2009, the iconic gathering was forced into a multi-year hiatus following the pandemic. For […]

The North Country‘s Once The War Has Ended is a stirring blend of indie rock and synth-pop that pairs thoughtful songwriting with rich, dynamic arrangements. Balancing emotional weight and melodic immediacy, the track unfolds through layered harmonies, driving rhythms, and a sense of cautious optimism that lingers throughout. The band’s knack for combining personal reflection with broader social themes gives the song added depth, while its vibrant instrumentation keeps it engaging from start to finish. Both poignant and uplifting, Once The War Has Ended showcases The North Country’s ability to craft music that is intellectually engaging without sacrificing its emotional impact.

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After the revelation of his Desert Trip festival experience, he returned with his Us + Them tour – eight years after he thought he’d delivered his swan song

This week’s “Dark Wave” featured music by Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Danse Society, Psychic TV, Nitzer Ebb, Shriekback, Specimen, The Cure, Lowlife and more.

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Brisbane’s premier heavy music and dark arts event, the Dead of Winter Festival, is officially rising from the ashes. Dubbed The Resurrection, the festival is locked in for Saturday, 27 June 2026, marking its first return since 2019. Originally launched in 2009, the iconic gathering was forced into a multi-year hiatus following the pandemic. For […]

Brisbane’s premier heavy music and dark arts event, the Dead of Winter Festival, is officially rising from the ashes. Dubbed The Resurrection, the festival is locked in for Saturday, 27 June 2026, marking its first return since 2019. Originally launched in 2009, the iconic gathering was forced into a multi-year hiatus following the pandemic. For […]

In a previous playlist, I celebrated bands fronted by female lead singers, voices that reshaped punk, slacker, garage, and everything in between. Today, we turn the spotlight to another recurring obsession in rock history: songs about girls.

Girls as muses, memories, myths, heartbreakers, troublemakers, ghosts, ideals, and sometimes very real people. From tender odes to noisy crushes, from romantic clichés to sharper, stranger portraits, these songs show how the idea of “the girl” has been sung, shouted, distorted, and reinvented across generations.

This playlist is not about one kind of girl, nor one kind of love song. It is about the many ways rock has written girls into its stories. I hope you like it.

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Joseph Tholl already has a rich history in rock and metal. The Swedish musician was a founding member of Enforcer, and after leaving the band, he started a new outfit called Black Trip. Last but not least, he joined Tribulation as a guitarist. Alongside all these commitments, Tholl also released a solo album called “Devil’s… Continue Reading →