Words by James Tait The press release for Davey Lane’s fresh solo album Atonally Young describes the You Am I guitarist as a ‘chord-slinging cowboy’, which might have veered into Bon Jovi territory were he not such a genuinely brilliant axeman. Voted in the Top 25 Australian guitarists of all time earlier this year, his […]
Davey Lane is something of a prodigy. Easily one of Australia’s great guitar virtuosos, Lane first came to attention of legendary You Am I as a teenager, posting their guitar parts onto You Am I’s own website. Skip forward a few years and he’s been a full time member of the band since 1999. That’s […]
This was my first foray into the world of Aunty Meredith’s festivals, and it’s safe to say it will not be my last. I can completely understand why this is an annual pilgrimage for many. The people, the land, the downright quirkiness of it all made for a near-perfect weekend of music, sunshine and all-around […]
The wait is over. The 2013 Splendour in the Grass lineup has finally been announced. I have to say that I’m not sure some of these names have sunk in yet, but first impressions are that it is pretty massive. The SITG crew released the lineup via a videolink this morning. Our favourite acts that […]