SQUEEZE IN CONCERT:British new wave icons Squeeze thrilled fans in 2015 with Cradle to the Grave, their first album of new material in nearly two decades and a triumphant rallying cry that drew them back out on the road. Core songwriters Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook were compared to Lennon and M...

SPOON IN CONCERT:Veteran art rockers Spoon continue to enjoy both indie cred and mainstream popularity, entering their third decade together as one of independent music's most visible crossover successes. As creative in concert as they are in the studio, the band has earned a reputation as a con...

SPIDERBAITIvy and the Big Apples LIVE 2017The Complete Album from Start to FinishTickets on sale 9am AEDT, Mon 28 November from www.spiderbait.com.au “They remain truly unique and they'll never change for anyone.

SPEEDY ORTIZ IN CONCERT:Sounding like a super group comprised of Sonic Youth, Pavement, and Veruca Salt members, Speedy Ortiz draws from alternative rock's past while pointing towards its future. The intricate guitar interplay between Devin McKnight and frontwoman Sadie Dupuis is every bit as im...

Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers have a penchant for tradition, recording their studio albums in analog and insisting on releasing their records on vinyl. The band's traditional approach extends to their beloved live concerts, where craft and musicianship take center stage and marathon sets are th...

Southern California punks Face to Face formed in 1991, originally comprised of singer/guitarist Trever Keith, drummer Rob Kurth, and bassist Matt Riddle. Debuting early the following year on the Dr. Strange label with Don't Turn Away, the trio was quickly snapped up by Fat Wreck Chords, which re...

SOMEKINDAWONDERFUL IN CONCERT:Somekindawonderful is a rising indie grunge-rock act that's becoming known for their animated live performances and infinitely catchy songs. Whether they're telling a story backwards on their hit "Reverse" or covering Notorious B.I.G.

SoCal ska rockers Suburban Legends have been getting fans skanking at their wild live shows since the late '90s, and they've lost none of their brass-heavy bravado nearly two decades later. In concert they're all blaring horns and adrenaline-filled energy, whipping fans into a frenzy with their anim...

SoCal punk rock mainstays Good Riddance returned in a big way in 2015, releasing their first album in nearly a decade and performing shows packed with plenty of politically-charged vim and vigor. The new album, Peace in Our Time, was a welcome return to form for the band, who reunited after a 5-year...

SLOAN IN CONCERT:Power pop titans Sloan have achieved cult status in their native Canada and built a diehard following around the world thanks to their potent blend of crunchy riffs and catchy hooks. The band's four members share songwriting duties, and the result is a wildly diverse sound that ...