Archive for October, 2010

Brett Lee’s Band White Shoe Theory To Tour India

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Brett Lee, Australian fast bowler/bassist/vocalist/designer/Hindi news anchor, has announced a five-city India tour with his band White Shoe Theory. Check inside for deets and a video of Brett Lee with Asha Bhosle.

Pics: Swarathma, TAAQ @ Hard Rock Cafe, Bangalore

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Bangalore rock act Thermal And A Quarter and folk fusionists Swarathma played a greatest hits and collaborations set at Hard Rock Cafe, Bangalore recently. We have the setlist and a gallery of pics.

Pics: The Pulp Society, Goddess Gagged @ Firangi Paani, Mumbai

Monday, October 25th, 2010

Mumbai rock act The Pulp Society played at Firangi Paani (Andheri), Mumbai, after an efficient set by Goddess Gagged. We have setlists and pics.

Live: Tough On Tobacco, Bedouin Soundclash @ Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Mumbai alternative rock act Tough On Tobacco and Canadian alt reggae act Bedouin Soundclash played Hard Rock Cafe, Mumbai recently. TOT performed tracks from a coming new album while the Canadian trio played a career-spanning set with tracks from their most recent album Light The Horizon. We were there.

Live: Thermal And A Quarter @ Firangi Paani, Mumbai

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Bangalore alternative rock act Thermal And A Quarter played an intimate gig at Firangi Paani, Mumbai recently. Their greatest hits set contained some unexpected covers and converted a slim audience of diners into a head-bopping mass of fans. The gig was opened by grunge covers act Blank. We were there.

Review: Confused – Dammit

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Dharwad alt/punk/grunge band Dammit recently released their three-track EP . The band’s three “originals” aren’t quite original yet. Our full review inside.

Mekaal Hasan Band Tour Canceled

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

The coming Mekaal Hasan Band India tour has been cancelled due to the forces of evil unavailability of visas. Details inside.

Watch: ‘Terrible Love’ – The National

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

The sombre Brooklyn indie rockers have a video out for the alternate version of High Violet highlight ‘Terrible Love’, featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the band on tour.

PentaTV Episode 9 Now Online

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

The new episode of the Pentagram web series gives us the low-down on the band’s drummer Shiraz Bhattacharya, and his Harley Davidson.

Bhayanak Maut – Metastasis EP

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

The new Bhayanak Maut EP is here. Metastasis is the follow up to the band’s excellent 2009 untitled full length studio album. Download Metastasis now for free. We’ve got a message from the band, the EP in two downloadable formats, cover art, liner notes and more inside!