COUNTER CULTURE

Brown Acid compilations, New TOWNS single, Russell W streaming & Nineties favourites

April 04, 2024 • Jeb Taylor

This week it is a look at the Brown Acid compilations from Riding Easy/Permanent Records, TOWNS are back with a new single, Russell W's classic album is now streaming and a look at some nineties musical highlights.

Sultans Of Spin events, New Shellac album & Brant Bjork in Wollongong

March 27, 2024 • Jeb Taylor

This week features a few Sultans Of Spin events, details on a new album from Shellac and Brant Bjork in Wollongong along with some related tour memories.

Slhouette showcase, Coledale RSL block party & Around The World vinyl recommendations

March 20, 2024 • Jeb Taylor

This Sunday is the first Silhouette label seasonal showcase, next Saturday is the Sultans Of Spin block party in Coledale and I also recommend some records from our Around The World curated section.

A personal look at the incredible Spunk Records history

March 13, 2024 • Jeb Taylor

This week’s whole Counter Culture column is dedicated to Spunk Records, the incredible Australian indie label who this week have announced they’ll be wrapping up operations mid-year.

W.I.T.C.H Live, Shining Bird show, Late Night Tales compilation & New local music

March 06, 2024 • Jeb Taylor

On Monday night I saw a show that I never through I’d see in Australia. Zamrock legends W.I.T.C.H (We Intend To Cause Havoc) played Sydney Opera House and it was a fantastically intimate feel-good show. As I’ve mentioned here before, I got fairly deep into the Zamrock scene a few years back and W.I.T.C.H are one of the leaders of the movement. Although a lot of the original members are no longer with the band, founder and frontman Jagari has assembled an incredible collection of musicians from around the world to perform their back catalogue classics, and also record new music...