Tom (Hobbledehoy)

Ribbons Patterns album out April 9 on Poison City

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ February 23, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Before relocating to the far North of Australia in 2009, Melbourne singer/ songwriter Donnie Dureau (Blueline Medic) spent several month collaborating and performing with good friends (including Jamie Hay of A Death In The Family/ Fear Like Us) for his Ribbons Pattern project. The resulting self titled album is ten brilliantly crafted acoustic tracks, [...]

Jamie Hay talks Conation to Mess&Noise

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ February 18, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The lovely Jamie Hay recently had a long chat with Mess&Noise’s Tim Scott about his previous project Conation, its revitalisation of late with a reunion tour & posthumous ‘The Clouds Are Gathering‘ CDep.
A good read with notable mentions to the Vietnam war, “emo-violence”, Propagandhi & Jamies super tough dad, I recommend you take a look.
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We Set Sail interview in Rave Magazine

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ February 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The record store owning, beach-hating & guitar-playing Paul of We Set Sail is interviewed in Brisbanes Rave Magazine this week.
The interview is also available for everyone to read online here.

We Set Sail join the Hobbledehoy family!

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ February 12, 2010 ⋅ One comment

I’m thrilled to announce that Brisbane’s We Set Sail have joined the Hobbledehoy family. The band are currently demoing for their debut record after-hours at Paul’s record store in Brisbane, to be released on Hobbledehoy expected sometime this year. Follow their progress with videos, photographs & off-hand notes via Tumblr [...]

Indie Label Feature: Stiff Slack

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ January 19, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Independent labels fascinate me. I’m always curiously investigating how they operate differently from one another and why some artists tirelessly endeavor to be associated with a particular one (or few). There are some charming stories with many indie labels, particularly those run by a single person or very small groups. I’m going to spend the [...]

Hobble artists supporting Walter Schreifels tour

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ January 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Legendary guitarist Walter Schreifels will be performing 3 special solo shows in Australia this month with the Melbourne & Sydney shows featuring support from Hobbledehoy artists! Over the past few decades Walter has played in many bands including Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand and Rival Schools – all of which became important and highly [...]

Indie Label Feature: Asian Man

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ January 11, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Independent labels fascinate me. I’m always curiously investigating how they operate differently from one another and why some artists tirelessly endeavor to be associated with a particular one (or few). There are some charming stories with many indie labels, particularly those run by a single person or very small groups. I’m going to spend the [...]

Indie Label Feature: Second Nature

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ January 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Independent labels fascinate me. I’m always curiously investigating how they operate differently from one another and why some artists tirelessly endeavor to be associated with a particular one (or few). There are some charming stories with many indie labels, particularly those run by a single person or very small groups. I’m going to spend the [...]

Owen's new album continues to delight press

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ December 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Owen‚Äôs latest full-length New Leaves was released Sept. 21stst and the good reviews have been nonstop. Check out reviews in Absolute Punk, Billboard, The Onion A.V. Club, The Daily News, The Quietus, and more by [...]

Indie Label Feature: Poison City

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ December 24, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Independent labels fascinate me. I’m always curiously investigating how they operate differently from one another and why some artists tirelessly endeavor to be associated with a particular one (or few). There are some charming stories with many indie labels, particularly those run by a single person or very small groups. I’m going to spend the [...]

Indie Label Feature: Big Scary Monsters

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ December 17, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Independent labels fascinate me. I’m always curiously investigating how they operate differently from one another and why some artists tirelessly endeavor to be associated with a particular one (or few). There are some charming stories with many indie labels, particularly those run by a single person or very small groups. I’m going to spend the [...]

Arrows writing new record

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ December 12, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Brisbane’s Arrows are almost finished writing their follow up to last years brilliant debut album Modern Art & Politics, the band will enter the studio (as well as various recording set-ups in bedrooms) shortly. The record will first be released on LP format with a digital download, a CD format may follow shortly after. More [...]

Conation (Jamie Hay) EP on Posion City

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ November 19, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Long before joining A Death In The Family or playing solo, Jamie Hay fronted Newcastle influential hardcore act Conation whom decided to call it a day many moons ago. Sparked by their reunion show with Propagandhi earlier this year, Conation have been in and out of the studio putting in time where they can to [...]

Hobbledehoy Records featured in Heidelberg Leader

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ November 12, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Shortly after The Age Hobbledehoy feature “How Labels Are Cashing In On Music Piracy” was published, my district local-paper decided to also interview & photograph me at the state-of-the-art facility that is Hobble HQ. After a 30 minute interview and a very awkward photo-shoot, the end result is now published [...]

Test Press Giveaway! Blueline Medic 42:19 LP 2/2

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ November 5, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

UPDATE: Congratulations to the winner, Nicholas Holden of NSW Australia!
Mail-ordering records is great. On occasion, a small freebie or two might arrive along with the package which is really exciting… it makes mail-order a very enjoyable way to buy music. Since the release of the Blueline Medic 42:19 LP I’ve had many requests from people [...]

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