they were a great aussie band with their first couple of albums. then they turned shit with their 3rd effort so now they're back to being kiwi :D

I liked the third :sad:

I liked the third :sad:

 

Same here. I thought they did a good job with the whole concept album thing.

Not so sure. I mean, there were a couple of good singles off it, but it just didn't work as well as an album as their first LPs did. The new stuff sounded good live, IMO.

 

U2 ticket update. Prices ranging from $40-$350. Fingers crossed the inner standing isn't $350.

They're from NZ but they're dicks and moved to australia

 

Why are they dicks for moving to Australia? They are forced to... the market in New Zealand is far too small. A move to Australia, then worldwide, is a logical progression. Even Neil Finn had to move to Melbourne before Crowded House was formed.

heard of a bit of the children collide album last night. it sounds decent so i might check it out soon.

 

also heard Sparkadia's jealousy which is one of my favourite aussie songs from the last few years. any news of a new album from them?

Yeah Children Collide's album is the triple J feature this week. They don't interest me that much.

 

On the other hand, Sparkadia DO interest me. There is a possible album release before the end of this year, and I have heard reports of even as early as early October. As you may know, they are supporting Little Red on their upcoming Australian tour. I'd imagine the album would be done by then. Last i heard of Alex Burnett he had finished recording and was up to mixing. It will be interesting who he gets to play in the band with him after the other three left for various reasons (babies, etc.) after "Postcards" was released and toured. All and all excited, I really like the sound of this band and they are a big inspiration of mine / sort of sound like our band.

Why are they dicks for moving to Australia? They are forced to... the market in New Zealand is far too small. A move to Australia, then worldwide, is a logical progression. Even Neil Finn had to move to Melbourne before Crowded House was formed.

 

haha. Sorry, I was just being silly. New Zealand's market for mainstream music is terrible. It's mainly just have a few hit singles then never be heard of again. Which is why so many bands go overseas I guess.

I do like how there's a market for our more underground bands in europe and the US. Some bands like So So Modern, Die! Die! Die! and Liam Finn have gotten some fame overseas from just touring excessively in a small van.

dp

heard of a bit of the children collide album last night. it sounds decent so i might check it out soon.

 

also heard Sparkadia's jealousy which is one of my favourite aussie songs from the last few years. any news of a new album from them?

 

that is awesome...

recently i also listen this album , some tracks are really fantastic.

Ooh a new person, hi! :D

 

Ah thanks grace.

 

What do we think of this news of a U2 tour?

 

http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/local/25168/U2-December-tour-dates-leaked

 

SAY WHAT??

 

Seriously, I stay away from the internet for a single weekend and a U2 tour is announced.

I would personally love to see them, but with Muse so close it might be a bit too much... my Dad's a huge fan though, maybe I can convince him to buy me a ticket :P

 

Also heard the new Sparkadia song, liked it quite a bit. Haven't heard anything about an album though.

Jay Z opening up for u2 on the Aussie and NZ dates.

^Yeah I saw that. Interesting choice.

It was Kanye West last time, right?

^Yup it was.

 

I'm such a fanboy for remembering that haha

Are you going to go to their show Eddie.

Also I really hope they play One Tree Hill in NZ again this tour. Such an amazing song.

Nah I'm not going. Maybe if they announce a show in my city (unlikely)

I've got my own music projects to spend money on. Haha.

U2 in Aus/NZ ticket prices

 

Standing: $99.90

P1 Seating: $299.90

P2 Seating: $229.90

P3 Seating: $174.90

P4 Seating: $109.90

P5 Seating: $39.90

RED ZONE: $349.50

 

U2 are very smart. they know a large proportion of their fan base will prefer to sit rather than stand.

 

a dodgy seating plan for the sydney show

http://anzstadium.com.au/Libraries/ANZSdocs/U2_360_tour_seating_map.sflb

 

EDIT: cool info for the sydney shows

 

The groundbreaking configuration, which has no defined front which means the audience can watch from all angles, will see ANZ Stadium’s capacity grow to more than 90,000. The band’s 2006 Vertigo Tour lured 211,747 fans across three ANZ Stadium concerts, making Sydney the Tour’s biggest outdoor stopover outside U2’s home town of Dublin, Ireland.

 

holy #(@)@

We're very pleased to announce that Biffy Clyro and Dead Letter Circus will be supporting Muse in Australia this December.

 

Biffy will join the band at their shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth while Dead Letter Circus will support Muse in Brisbane.

 

Click on the individual tour dates below for more info and to buy tickets.

 

http://muse.mu/news/article/695/australian-supports-announced/

 

I am pleased.

^^

 

im very very pleased!! DLC are one of my fave young aussie bands. been a fan since 2008 when they released their debut EP so im happy i get to see them live finally.

Are you going to the brisbane show?

I am! :awesome:

A little disappointed I miss out on Biffy Clyro, but still, Dead Letter Circus are awesome :D

whoops my bad. misread it haha.

 

ah well biffy's cool.

the lcd soundsystem show i went to earlier this year will be broadcast on triple j on monday at 8. :)

^^Yes! Heard 'Drunk Girls' today on the radio from that same set. Did you manage to record Delphic's Splendour set by any chance? I tried but failed as my internet cut out :sad:

 

Also...

I COMPLETELY FORGOT THIS MORNING THAT U2 TIX WERE GOING ON SALE. @$%@&^%@$^&^*$@&!!!!!!

My Dad really really wanted to go too :disappointed: I'm a terrible child :lol: