Dermie and Maz of Diskmandotnet have looked after all of the Almanac’s website needs for over a decade. So, who are they? [Thanks for another excellent year Dermie and Maz – JTH]
Almanac Music: ‘Let There Be Rock’ – Songs That Reference Rock and Roll
May 31, 2024 by 158 Comments
In this installment of KD’s long-running series about popular song, the theme is songs that reference rock and roll. As usual, readers’ responses are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Music: KISS End Of The World Tour –
October 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Sydney concert of the KISS ‘End Of The World Tour’ was an enjoyable extravaganza for Richard Griffiths as he recounts in his review of the musical and visual spectacular presented by the band.
Almanac Music: The Mother Lode – Ten Rock Songs on the Heavier Side
December 9, 2022 by 12 Comments
KD looks at ten key rock songs – on the heavier side – that were important in his young years, and invites Almanackers to share some of theirs.
Almanac Music: When I killed Kiss’ ‘Alive!’
February 20, 2021 by 10 Comments
Upon being restricted to COVID-enforced Facebook challenges, Adam Fox recalls a terrific tale of one of his favourite records, and how it soon created family turmoil.
Almanac Music: Classic Rock’s most underrated lead guitarists
November 5, 2018 by 19 Comments
The beauty of great rock guitarists is they manage to leave an indelible, unique mark on the genre despite having the same six strings and the same twenty-odd frets as every other player to work with. Alex Darling discusses some of his favourite guitar players.
The 2018 No Zones Cup – Round Twenty
August 9, 2018 by 5 Comments
Earl covers the waterfront this week. From AFL rule changes, to the possible non-expansion of AFLW, to the difference between KISS and the New York Dolls..
Grand Final 2015 – West Coast v Hawthorn: ‘Hotter than Hell’… but ‘I want to Rock and Rioli all night and party every day’.
October 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
Paul Campbell has spent the last ten days on a Hawthorn and Kiss high. Here is his report.
Writers block during the finals: I blame KISS
September 18, 2013 by 11 Comments
Much to ponder – Chappy and the MRP, the Alvarez-Mayweather fight, the Kennett Curse – but an inability to put those thoughts on paper. KISS made a fortune out of writers block, why can’t Iron Mike?
AFL Grand Final Entertainment: Hear her roar, loud and muddied
The merits of Katy Perry opening for the Grand Final today have been dissected in the public square, Jarrod Landells gives his thoughts on who should play Melbourne City.