Many years ago, I saw a 60s covers band named Ready Steady Go, whom, as their name would suggest, specialised in those from the mod sub-genre. They were supporting a Jam tribute band who’d severely over-charged for tickets. Before their set, Ready Steady Go’s keyboard player told me they hadn’t been allowed a soundcheck because [...]

If you live in Australia and happen to be reading this, chances are you own a Cold Chisel album already. Their brand of music, largely stemming from no-nonsense pub rock, made them megastars in their home country; for the rest of the world, however, Cold Chisel’s work is far less known, although they retain a [...]