I ain't saying shes a Crate Digger...

My faith in life was slightly dulled on Sunday night as the double header of Australian Idol and the ARIA awards was on the television, which made me consider the possibility of considering self-harm. Since the horrible events of that particular evening where all my dreaded predictions of award winners came to fruition with Nostradamus-like accuracy and horror, I have been looking around for something to listen to, something that could bring back my belief that Australian music is indeed incredible.



So I did some metaphorical crate-digging and I picked out The Necks. Unfortunately under-appreciated yet still have enough of a cult following, they sit somewhere within an experimental-minimalist-jazz sort of frame and have been kicking for the best part of 2 decades. Trying to find an mp3 is a killer, but I found this live performance they did for the ABC earlier in the year that I am sure you will enjoy.

MP3: The Necks - Live Performance for ABC's 'Set'





I wanted more music to satisfy my urge, so I listened to Rhode Island noise-mongers Lightning Bolt. This track was released last year on their Hypermagic Mountain LP. Its a buzz-saw-to-the-face job, wrecking up shit as it tears through your speakers and ear-drums. The drums, bass and vocals are filthy and abrasive, and it is beautiful.

MP3: Lightning Bolt - Captain Caveman

Buy 'Hypermagic Mountain' from Amazon


My faith in life has returned.


EDIT: oooo im so scared..
http://www.smh.com.au/news/digital-music/aussie-alert-rip-off-music-well-get-you
/2006/10/31/1162056971903.html