really looking forward to this

how limited?

who's New War?

they would need at least a 14'' to get me excited, this band sounds like a duck, seem like nice guys though

Bio says: New War is, as the name implies, a looming Power. Comprised of expatriate Chris Pugmire (of acclaimed cult Seattle/Kill Rock Stars band Shoplifting) and Melbourne luminaries Melissa Lock (also ex-Shoplifting, ex-Remake/Remodel, ex-Bird Blobs), Steve Masterson (ex-Bird Blobs) and Jesse Shepherd (Sir), New War is devoted to its own ideas/sound: shapeshifting, focused, hard. And as the name implies, its ideas/sound are wide-screen, wild-eyed, nauseous.

a band made up of those folks sounds pretty cool... definitely keen to check them out

http://andrewmcmillen.com/2009/12/28/a-conversation-with-craig-mathieson-australian-music-journalist/

additional show on this run is now at the Nash in Geelong, friday feb 19th with Divide & Dissolve plus one more TBC. long live Al and the National Hotel!

last time i try and post an image.

which image were you guys trying to post?

half the 12'' is up for download on rose quartz, if folks are innerested.

i heard the Qua remix side of this 12'' last night - sounded pretty amazing. German minimalism indeed..

listening now - this is toe tapping stuff!

i wanna hear the qua side!

was trying to post the poster art for the upcoming launch shows.

They were trying to post this:

trivial pursuit!

appresh.

Tried to go on Saturday but it was already sold out. Most disappointed. Maybe one more show before sneaking off O/S?

How was QUA?

New My Disco stuff was amazing. Amped for the new album.

The biggest surprise was being extremely impressed by openers New War. I tried finding some of their stuff, a myspace page, anything online but only came up with a line or so of text mentioning former bands the members had been in (Bird Blobs!). Damn they were fucking great.

what did they sound like?

I'm pretty shit at describing sounds, I'll attempt:

Kind of dark and brutal but also restrained and haunting. Periodically explosive. Drums were loud and pounding with interesting beats. Bass was tastily dirty and repetitive. Synth was utilised in a variety of ways, thankfully not in a typically ''synth sounding'' way though. Vocals reminded me in parts of (strangely) Scott Walker Drift era. Vocals were also sometimes a manic holler. Reminiscent of early Swans in parts.

Visually the band presented an intriguing image. The front man hobbled around with reckless abandon aided by a walking stick/crutch.

that description just gave me a boner happycow... thanks!

thanks melbourne.. amazing couple of shows..

new war were outstanding every night of these shows.. definite must-see band..

Here we go, found in another thread:

http://www.myspace.com/newwarmusic

Looks like new war are supporting jandek too...

My Disco were absolutely incredible last night.

How much is the new 12''?

the copies at the launches were sold for $20.. mistletone have it listed at $27 including postage on their web store..

all copies at the shows sold out.. not sure when the rest of the stock arrives in oz, but probably not long.

mistletone web shop

If I'm mistaken, New War features ex-members of Shoplifting - missed them the other night though. My Disco were ace!

If I'm NOT mistaken.

Yeah ex-Shoplifting and Bird Blobs.

Used to be called The Whulge.

Live clip here.

Bootleg MP3 here. There's also a recording of Dead Dog AKA Rohan and Liam on the page.

Not great quality but there's nothing else.

I saw a dude recording the set on Sunday. Is anyone here that dude?

May have been this person.

the greatest regional venue in Australia tonight! the Nash, Geelong! with Absolute Boys and Divide & Dissolve!

are absolute boys named after the great panel tune?

i like the tune on their myspace, btw. gots to check em!