Written by Patrick Mulhearn Neighbourhood watch is becoming an increasingly important part of the growing Sydney music landscape with another interesting and exciting lineup. The Grease Arrestor opened the night with heavy-grunge. Iluka. Front woman (a title truly deserving) Nikki Thorburn took the stage with a comp. Tell Me More
Written by Patrick Mulhearn Sometimes, describing music as 'rock' can be patronising. Sort of not cleaver enough for indie and not unique enough for alternative. In the days when there seem to be more genres than bands Children Collide sent a timely reminder perhaps the best compliment in music, 'rock'. As in Childr. Tell Me More
Written by Patrick Mulhearn. The night was an all folk affair opened by singer songwriter Jack Carty. Dirt Farmer were a bright spark up next. Three guitarists give the band a riff-rock sound disguised in dancey rhythm guitar. Their catchy style is very reminiscent of Oh Mercy!. Headliners, Georgia Fair (Jordan Wils. Tell Me More
Written by Emmica Schlobohm. A couple of Dark and Stormys, followed by some Brit inspired rock, avant garde piano, a trip to Nashville and a shot of lively pop…yep sounds like a pretty rad night to me. Lime Cordiale’s EP launch on Saturday night (7th July) was all of the above and a perfect way to discover new hom. Tell Me More
Gallery Burlesque Presents… The Land of Timania …A Burlesque Tribute to Tim Burton Out of the twisted collective mind of Gallery Burlesque came a night like no other, at Sydney’s The Standard, Sunday April 22nd 2012. ‘The Land of Timania’ showcased the most valuable assets of the burlesque circuit (and t. Tell Me More
Pond may have largely been labelled as the “Tame Impala side project label”, (the bassist, Nick Allbrook, and drummer, Jay Watson, for Tame Impala are the singer and bassist in Pond, respectively) but as anyone who was there at the sold out show at the Standard can attest, where Tame Impala lulls and washes over yo. Tell Me More
The dulcet tones of Swedish sister-act First Aid Kit permeated The Standard’s room on balmy Thursday night, pacifying the sold-out audience with the lulling ballads and bluegrass-inflected tunes from their countrified sophomore record The Lion’s Roar. The youthful Söderberg siblings, Johanna and Klara, sing of bit. Tell Me More
A collective wave of hypnosis washed over the sold-out crowd at The Standard on Friday night, as lo-fidelic buzzband Real Estate made their debut performance in the southern hemisphere. Hailing from the ‘burbs of New Jersey, the humble four-piece sailed into a highly spirited set, first thanking their Australian indi. Tell Me More
It was hard not to miss 360 as he slipped around the outskirts of The Standard to take the stage. With a red towel draped over one shoulder and more than a peck shared with his fiancé, he was ready to take the bull by the horns. 360 put on a vigorous show, to say the least. Fired up by support acts Sky High, DJ But. Tell Me More
“Can you put on Miles Davis?” Cass McCombs asked politely while tuning up for the dusky set ahead. The Californian storyteller knows how to capture the wandering gazes of fans before any music has been played. McCombs rocked in with Love Thine Enemy from his most recent release Humor Risk. The bodies in the room be. Tell Me More
The pandemonium that erupted when surfy punk rockers Goons of Doom hit the stage was unforgettable. Following striking support acts, the Goons of Doom arose to the trickling growth of fans, soon to be a turbulent wave of people. Launching their new single Rattlesnake Cobra from upcoming third album Revenge of the Goons. Tell Me More
Melbourne band Husky who have not long begun their month-long national tour, arrived at The Standard on November 12 to strut their stuff. Starting the night off was local artist Emma Davis with her soft and elegant melodies followed by the quirky folksters Tin Sparrow playing their new track Hector Myola, both acts tre. Tell Me More
Everyone who was anyone rocked up to the first official exhibition held at The Standard for the anticipated ONExONExONE exhibition, which was organized by Three Sixty Project. Appreciators of skateboarding and their enthusiasts filled the third floor space, with the vibe in the room reflecting a touch of the old school. Tell Me More
Having not long returned to home soil from their successful defeat of America, Cameras, still riding the adrenalin rush from the success of their first record, “In Your Room” rocked the house down at The Standard On November 4, supported by fellow Sydney band Winter People. Winter People opened with their orchestr. Tell Me More
Officially celebrating their debut LP of Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs and the final night of their tour, Brisbane’s Ball Park Music surely hit the ball out of the park so to speak at The Standard on September 28 supported by the like minded Brisvegas kids; The Jungle Giants and Melbourne’s Northeast Party Hous. Tell Me More
The ever-talented Jonathan Boulet performed at The Standard on September 21, showcasing their raw talent to the Sydney crowd. The extraordinary Jonathan’s stage presence was incredible to witness, he engaged the audience in a way that was almost hypnotizing. The set driven by the sound of the percussion, caused th. Tell Me More
A sold out crowd dominated by a Gen X audience packed themselves into The Standard like it was the 1990’s all over again. Custard came out of hiding (their first gig in twelve years) to join The Standard in its launching week for an intimate performance of all their hits. Their set, an hour long, with David McCorma. Tell Me More
The Standard kicked off its official public launch on Thursday 15th September with the cheeky pranksters Bluejuice. Bluejuice who were suited up in fluorescent light outfits used this night to launch their first single Act your Age from their forthcoming album Company due for release in October. Joining the pranksters . Tell Me More
On Tuesday 13th September the dormant 3rd floor of Kinselas dusted itself off and was transformed into a live performance space that would more likely be found in underground New York than Sydney. The Standard ready and raring to introduce itself back into the land of exquisite music venues launched off with an eclec. Tell Me More
