Doug Wallen
@dougwallen.bsky.social
Arts journalist, band booker & broadcaster in Australia https://linktr.ee/dougwallen
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I interviewed Pixies drummer David Lovering for The Big Issue Australia
I wrote a couple of reviews and a Q&A in this year's Summer Reading Guide. (No bylines, so you'll have to trust me.) It's available at Readings shops and will be included in assorted weekend newspapers over the coming weeks. (*Illustration by Ilya Milstein*)
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I wrote a couple of reviews and a Q&A in this year's Summer Reading Guide. (No bylines, so you'll have to trust me.) It's available at Readings shops and will be included in assorted weekend newspapers over the coming weeks. (*Illustration by Ilya Milstein*)
I wrote about my old stomping grounds of Ballarat, this time for their epic Sunnyside arts programming www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/tr...
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I wrote about my old stomping grounds of Ballarat, this time for their epic Sunnyside arts programming www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/tr...
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
In the new Big Issue, I interview Alex Kapranos from Franz Ferdinand ahead of their Australian tour dates. Out now!
November 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In the new Big Issue, I interview Alex Kapranos from Franz Ferdinand ahead of their Australian tour dates. Out now!
I interviewed Pixies drummer David Lovering for The Big Issue Australia
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
I interviewed Pixies drummer David Lovering for The Big Issue Australia
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Thanks to @dougwallen.bsky.social for this generous piece for Broadsheet about the Together Alone book: www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
Crowded House’s Moodiest Album Is the Subject of a New Book
Blending elements of scholarship, criticism and travelogue, Crowded House’s Together Alone is a fresh look at one of Australia’s most beloved bands.
www.broadsheet.com.au
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Thanks to @dougwallen.bsky.social for this generous piece for Broadsheet about the Together Alone book: www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
I wrote about what to watch in Australia this month www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
Eight New Films and TV Shows to See in November 2025
November strikes an appealing balance of awards-tipped cinema and darkly funny television, with plenty of local talent in the mix.
www.broadsheet.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I wrote about what to watch in Australia this month www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
I wrote about the local openers on AC/DC's first Australian tour in a decade themusic.com.au/features/acd...
AC/DC's Tour Is Giving Emerging Aussie Acts A Massive Leg Up: Here's Why It's So Important
themusic.com.au
November 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I wrote about the local openers on AC/DC's first Australian tour in a decade themusic.com.au/features/acd...
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
November 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
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I interviewed @byroncoley.bsky.social about archiving Steve Albini's belongings, their lifelong friendship, trying to put a price point on someone's memories, and what our belongings reveal about us for @pitchfork.com
Digging Through Steve Albini’s Closet
Byron Coley, the former Forced Exposure journalist and longtime friend of Albini’s, talks about archiving his collection of belongings, unexpected finds he’s listing for sale, and what made the Shella...
pitchfork.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I interviewed @byroncoley.bsky.social about archiving Steve Albini's belongings, their lifelong friendship, trying to put a price point on someone's memories, and what our belongings reveal about us for @pitchfork.com
made it through the week youtu.be/rLNh0hTBSnQ?...
Creepshow Disco ft. Ed Harris
YouTube video by Chief Scheider
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
made it through the week youtu.be/rLNh0hTBSnQ?...
I wrote a feature on The Belair Lip Bombs, who released their second album today on Third Man themusic.com.au/features/a-w...
‘A Well-Oiled Machine’: The Belair Lip Bombs Reach New Heights Once More With ‘Again’
As The Belair Lip Bombs release their new album, 'Again,' a highly-enviable record deal and big touring plans see them in the best position of their career.
themusic.com.au
October 31, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I wrote a feature on The Belair Lip Bombs, who released their second album today on Third Man themusic.com.au/features/a-w...
strong day for new Australian albums: The Belair Lip Bombs, Hydroplane, Georgia Knight, Youth Group, HighSchool, Salarymen, Worm Girlz and this especially under-the-radar record from DEN digitalregress.bandcamp.com/album/post-p...
Post Pink, by Den
9 track album
digitalregress.bandcamp.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
strong day for new Australian albums: The Belair Lip Bombs, Hydroplane, Georgia Knight, Youth Group, HighSchool, Salarymen, Worm Girlz and this especially under-the-radar record from DEN digitalregress.bandcamp.com/album/post-p...
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Watchlists ready? Noirvember founder Marya E. Gates tees up the moody month of moral ambiguities and mysteries with a starter pack of twenty women-directed noir features—cigarettes and stilettos not included. boxd.it/2MO
October 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Watchlists ready? Noirvember founder Marya E. Gates tees up the moody month of moral ambiguities and mysteries with a starter pack of twenty women-directed noir features—cigarettes and stilettos not included. boxd.it/2MO
I interviewed Liz Stringer about her ambitious Australian tour, which integrates grassroots local charities at every stop themusic.com.au/features/it-...
‘It Will Make A Meaningful Difference’: Liz Stringer Pairs Live Music And Charity For Her ‘To Survive’ Tour
As Liz Stringer readies the launch of her To Survive tour, the acclaimed artist talks charitable inspirations, her latest record, and a return to the piano.
themusic.com.au
October 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I interviewed Liz Stringer about her ambitious Australian tour, which integrates grassroots local charities at every stop themusic.com.au/features/it-...
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Friends, I have had a very long break from solo touring and performance. In Feb 2026 I am thrilled to break the drought and kick off with a tour in Australia with my friend and collaborator Merzbow. It has been almost 10 years since I played in many of these cities. See u there!
October 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Friends, I have had a very long break from solo touring and performance. In Feb 2026 I am thrilled to break the drought and kick off with a tour in Australia with my friend and collaborator Merzbow. It has been almost 10 years since I played in many of these cities. See u there!
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
October 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
I reviewed the new Shepparton Airplane album for The Australian (online only)
October 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I reviewed the new Shepparton Airplane album for The Australian (online only)
I reviewed the new Tame Impala record for The Weekend Australian
October 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I reviewed the new Tame Impala record for The Weekend Australian
Friday afternoon work soundtrack joewesterlund.bandcamp.com/album/curios...
Curiosities from the Shift, by Joe Westerlund
12 track album
joewesterlund.bandcamp.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Friday afternoon work soundtrack joewesterlund.bandcamp.com/album/curios...
I interviewed Pixies drummer David Lovering for The Big Issue, ahead of the band's November tour of Australia. Out today!
October 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I interviewed Pixies drummer David Lovering for The Big Issue, ahead of the band's November tour of Australia. Out today!
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New from your friends @australiainstitute.org.au: The Point! Get the news, fact checks and explainers you need on everything from international relations to climate change.
thepoint.com.au
thepoint.com.au
The Point
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
October 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
New from your friends @australiainstitute.org.au: The Point! Get the news, fact checks and explainers you need on everything from international relations to climate change.
thepoint.com.au
thepoint.com.au
very chuffed to have booked a Magic Dirt gig in my little town of Beechworth
October 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
very chuffed to have booked a Magic Dirt gig in my little town of Beechworth
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
October 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
tonight's radio www.podomatic.com/podcasts/ind...
I wrote about what to watch in Australia this month (including the Pavement documentary) www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...
9 Movies and TV Shows to Watch in October 2025
October’s cinema and streaming highlights include bracing spectacles, small-screen nailbiters, questioning documentaries and serious Oscar bids.
www.broadsheet.com.au
October 20, 2025 at 4:43 AM
I wrote about what to watch in Australia this month (including the Pavement documentary) www.broadsheet.com.au/national/ent...