It's the end of The Swans. Well, kind of. After the band's current album and touring cycle, founder and leader Michael Gira is going to pare down the band into something more intimate. But, on the eve ...

American experimental rock band Swans return this week with their 17th studio album, Birthing. Still led by Michael Gira, who has been the group’s sole constant member since 1981, they have also ...

Playlunch have continued the rollout for their as-yet-untitled second studio album with their second single of 2025, entitled ...

He was known for rag-dolling defenders in his day, and Barry Hall has tackled this hilarious acting cameo with the same ...

Prolific songwriter and founder of The Black Swans, Jerry David DeCicca, returns to Murray, Kentucky, for a show at Wits' End Records on Sunday, June 15. Tracy Ross speaks to DeCicca ahead of the ...

Town Hall is considering leaving Melbourne music fans Thunderstruck by helping to re-create an iconic music video featuring ...

Of all the bands who could record a tribute to Madonna, Sonic Youth are probably not the first you'd think of. Read more ...

David Stubbs offers ten points of entry into the four decade long back catalogue of Switzerland's leading electronic ...

The Who's Pete Townshend on parents, partnerships, punk, songwriting, the aristocracy, addiction, the internet and the ...

Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson love this region - but most Brits have never heard of it. With a major new film heading to cinemas, ...

Has the AFL’s new king emerged? According to one of the greatest ever, Sam Darcy is footy’s best forward since Jeremy Cameron ...

Coffee fiends rejoice as the Birdhill Coffee Festival in Co Tipperary returns for its second year this month, from June 27-29. Whether you are a pro or just someone who enjoys a good cup of coffee, ...