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After a long passage of writing and re-inventing, Radarmaker are ready to return to the live arena to show off their new material. Check out the slew of gigs in the Gig Guide.

» 19.03.09 - New Material

Radarmaker have been rehearsing steadily for the past 5 months, writing a new material to record and bring to the live arena. Returning to a more instrument lead sound, the new songs are sonic and dense, and have the radar crew much excited.

» 27.02.08 - Mum Support

Icelandic Creators of Indie and Electronic goodness, Mum, are heading back to our shores, and Radarmaker will humbling open the show. The Rosemount Hotel hosts the show, Wednesday March 19th.

» 26.01.08 - Explosions in the Sky Support

Explosions in the Sky will be igniting the Beck's Music Box Sunday February 17th, and Radarmaker are offering their hand in Support. Expect loved classics and new tunes and some visual slendors. Radarmaker are on at 10.30pm, Explosions at 8pm. Tickets are through Bocs Ticketing .

» 25.01.08 - Baseball Return to Town

The ever expansive and impressive Baseball are returning to our shores. Radarmaker will play the support on Friday March 28th at the Norfolk Hotel.

» 24.11.07 - More Gigs and More New Songs

Radarmaker have three more gigs penned in, including a birthday show for Steph from Rockus and RTRfm. We are also working on some new songs to compliment the current set that we are playing. Expect swinging time signatures, and even more instrument swapping.

» 13.09.07 - Radarmaker Return to the Live Scene

After fifteen months of waiting Radarmaker return to full strength and the live scene, with some new songs and some oldies too. Check the gig guide for more info.

» 27.07.07 - Adam Returns

Yes, it is true. Adam is home, and Radarmaker have returned to their original formation. With gigs already lined up for October, the band are rehearsing again, writing new material, and developing a new sound.

» 05.03.07 - A Bit of News

With Trevor firmly in the drumming saddle, Radarmaker continue with this gigging caper with three more gigs this month. Check out the Gig Guide for more info. There are also some more reviews on the Propaganda page, and rumours are a-flying about Adam's return mid year.

» 05.12.06 - More Gigging and Cypher Launch

Radarmaker are persevering as a three piece with three more shows announced for the coming months. There's the Cypher Launch in December, a hydey show in January and the Deloris support in February. Check out the gig guide for more info.

» 11.10.06 - Road Trip moved to the Block

Road Trip has been moved to the block, on the corner of James and Lake street in Northbridge. Road Trip is at its most eclectic this year, with sounds and approaches as varied as they come. Institut Polaire captivate with their orchestra of alt-country minstrels, Mink Mussel Creek channel 70's inspired rock gods of the new-age in a way only they can so tastefully do. Radarmakers beautifully urgent post-rock and Roly Skender and the Tonics gritty retro pop waltz together in barber shop harmony and for the first time ever, Road Trip presents "The Kids"- a double pronged drumfeast of the least hippy kind featuring Pete Guazzelli and Warren Hall. It runs from 8pm, and is free. Bring a picnic.

» 04.09.06 - Drawn Like Spires Feature Album on Spainish Radio

Drawn Like Spires has been named as feature album on the Spainish Radio Station Cielo Liquido. You can check them out at www.cieloliquido.net to stream the broadcast.

» 04.09.06 - Road Trip 2006

We have again been asked to play at this year's Artrage Road Trip on Sunday November 5th. Schvendes and Institut Polaire will be returning, but there will be fresh blood in Roly Skender and Mink Muscle Creek. More details to follow, including the film that we will be playing to.

» 22.08.06 - Radarmaker on Triple J Unearthed

Radarmaker have joined the Triple J Unearthed site, which gives every band the chance to have their music heard online, and for it to be played on Triple J.

» 31.07.06 - Radarmaker Rehearsing again

After time off to farewell Adam, Radarmaker are rehearsing again. The challenge will be to see what the new three piece dynamic entails, but the journey will be exciting. Look for them to be gigging again soon.

» 26.07.06 - Adam In Malaysia

Adam has officially touched down in Malasia to begin his new lecturing position at Curtin University in Miri. He hasnt as yet found himself a pet monkey.

» 16.06.06 - Drawn Like Spires Album Launch Line-Up

The line-up has been organised for our launch, and consists of Schvendes, Institut Polaire, Hoopers Store, Pacific By Rail, and DJ Anthony Williams from Rtrfm's Posted. The venue is the Bakery on James St, Northbridge, and entry is $8, or $20 with the album.

» 29.05.06 - Radarmaker's Album Launch and Final Gig

Yes, alas it is true. Adam leaves for an international lecturing position half way through July, making our album launch at the Bakery on Saturday the 8th of July our last show as a four piece. Much sadness will be experienced by all.

» 29.05.06 - Radarmaker's Album Goes to Pressing

Radarmaker's first Album, featuring 13 new songs, will be sent off for pressing this week, ready for its release next month. The album was once agin recorded by Trevor Cotton, and Mastered by Neil Rabinowitz.

» 02.05.06 - Radarmaker's New Album

The Album has officially finished its recording and mixing stage, and is now heading off to the wonderful and talented Neil Rabinowitz for mastering. Next month it will be pressed, for its big release in July.

» 02.05.06 - New Gigs

We have added a new show to the gig guide, to conincide with the national tour of Shoeb Ahmad. Its a pretty cool line-up too. Check out the gig-guide for more info.

» 03.02.06 - In The Pines

Yip Yipee. Radarmaker have been added to the In The Pines bill for 2006. We have wanted to play In The Pines for 6 years, so are very happy to be involved.

» 09.01.06 - Cowboy Mouth Begins Next Week

We are tight into rehearsals for the grand opening of play Cowboy mouth, directed by Michelle Sowden. Check out the link above for more info.

» 09.01.06 - New Gigs Announced

Head to the Gig-Guide to check out our new gigs, including a wami night, and a Birthday gig.

» 23.11.05 - Arm Vs WAMI Antenna

WAM have just announced that our Arm Vs Fiery Antenna Music Video will appear on the new DVD compilation, which is part of the Kiss My Wami Festival.

» 23.11.05 - Gigs in the New Year

Radarmaker have slotted in a bunch of new shows for January, one of which is a Radient City Support, and the other is the awesome play entitled 'Cowboy Mouth', created by Michelle Sowden, to be performed at the Hyde Park Hotel. Check the Gig Guide for more info.

» 07.11.05 - Radarmaker in Hiatus

Radarmaker are going to take the next 8 weeks off live shows, so that we can concentrate on the new recording and Adam can metamorphose into Dr Trainer.

» 07.10.05 - Radarmaker in Spain

The particularly awesome folk at Cielo Liquid in Spain, are currently give our EP a spin, and we are particularly chuffed by this. Interested parties should head to www.cieloliquido.net.

» 08.09.05 - Octoberfest of Gigs

After taking two months off to prepare for their new recording, Radarmaker return to the live scene. Check out the gig-guide for more info.

» 09.08.05 - Radarmaker back at Shogun studios

Radarmaker have headed back into Shogun Studios, working again with Trevor "Milkshakes" Cotton, in the attempt to lay down an album's worth of songs. The plan is to have the recordings finished by the end of the year.

» 17.07.05 - Deliquesce on 3RRR

3RRR FM has added Deliquesce to its playlist.

» 17.07.05 - radarmaker.com is finally Mozilla compatible

After a lot of hard work, the Radarmaker web page is now diplomatic enough to be accepted in Mozilla and Internet Explorer. A few things have to be tweaked, so let us know if anyone has any problems.

» 05.07.05 - Arm Vs Fiery Antenna on Rotation @ FBI Radio

FBI Radio, 94.5fm in Sydney has added Arm Vs Fiery Antenna to their rotation this week!

» 22.06.05 - Arm Vs Fiery Antenna download

Follow the links to our Songs page, where you can download the rambunctiuos Arm Vs Fiery Antenna.

» 21.06.05 - found: quantity of sheep afterparty

To follow the specatular screening at Luna, Radarmaker, Schvendes, and The Stickfigures will all attempt to play fqs tracks at the afterparty @ the Leederville Hotel.

» 21.06.05 - Jodie Moran, with special guest Cat Kohn

Jodie Moran and Cat Kohn from a cool melbourne band, that are indeed so cool that we will not metion their name, will be gracing the Hyde Park Hotel, Sunday July 17th, with radarmaker, jasmine loop control, and benedict moleta in support.

» 21.06.05 - found: quantity of sheep at Revelation

The premiere of found: quantity of sheep's dvd, featuring nine music videos made by local film makers including parts of this very band, will be featured at the Revelation Film Festival, Thursday July 7th @ Luna Cinema, Leederville.

» 20.04.05 - Aristocracy and the Horse EP Launch

It has been 15 months in the making, but finally the EP is ready for launching, friday May 6th @ the Rosemount Hotel. Schvendes, Chr15m and Fenris, The Tigers, and Louis Inglis will be in support.

» 20.04.05 - Rtrfm Local Feature Album

In the week building to our launch, Aristocracy and the Horse will be local feature on RTRfm. We will also have a chat with Barr on breaky the friday morning of May 6th. And look out for our interview in the Xpress that week too.

» 07.04.05 - New Photo's

We've placed some new photo's on the Pictures page of a recent gig at the Bakery. The photo's were very kindly taken by Matt James.

» 09.03.05 - Baxter '05 Gig

We have again been asked to help the fundraising for the Baxter trip, this time with a massive gig at the Bakery. There is going to be a bunch of bands, as well as a compilation cd on sale. Check the gig guide for the line up.

» 25.02.05 - WASA Nomination

Arm Vs Fiery Antenna has been nominated for Best Music Video at the WA Screen Awards, Saturday March 12th. We're up against the likes of the Waifs and Jeff Lang, so it could be interesting.

» 03.02.05 - WAMI Gig

We have been invited to play on the three stage spectacular at the Monkey Bar, on Saturday February 26th. The Line up is pretty huge, so it should be great day.

» 03.02.05 - Schvendes CD Launch

Schvendes are releasing long awaited follow up to their album 'The Scoundrel Is Made An Outcast' at the Hyde Park Hotel, on March 4th, with Radarmaker in support.

» 25.01.05 - WAMI Nomination

We are very happy yet very humbled by our WAMI Nomination for Best Music Video. We would be very grateful if you could fill in the voting slip which can be found in this week's Xpress Mag, or online at www.wam.asn.au. Voting closes on Feb 9th.

» 02.12.04 - Gig Changes

There have been a few amendments made to our final two gigs this week. Firstly, Rice will no longer be playing Friday night, at the Hydey. Instead it will just be the three acts; us, Lucy Was A Decoy and These Stars Are Not Satellites. Then on Saturday Night, MiteyKo are still confirmed, but the Nordeens have been replaced by Showbag and Smitten. We're on last, around 11.50pm or so.

» 22.11.04 - Arm Vs Fiery Antenna Music Video

Radarmaker's giant ant faring Music Video for 'Arm Vs Fiery Antenna' will be free free free with Issue #6 of First Past The Post. The mag is being launched at the Rosemount Hotel, Wednesday December 8th.

» 19.10.04 - Muddy Shorts Film Festival

Our Video Clip for 'Arm Vs Fiery Antenna' has been short-listed to appear at the Muddy Shorts Film Festival this Friday October 22nd, at the Back Lot theatre, aka the Bakery. Doors open at 7.45pm, and the entry is free. It will be the first official screening, and hell, there's also a chance that it might win something!! ( i mean Noah and his team might win something...)

» 04.10.04 - Last Minute Hydey Gig

The Delightful Faith in Plastics have invited us to accompany them this Thursday, Oct 7th. @ the Hyde Park Hotel. We're on at 9.40pm.

» 23.09.04 - Triple J

Yes, it is indeed true. Radarmaker were fortunate enough to be played on Sunday night's Soundlab, during a first past the post interview with Anthony Williams, regarding issues 5 and the compilation cd. The cd is also feature album on RTR this week. And yes, we can't believe it either.

» 23.09.04 - The Tucker's Return

We are very happy to anounce that we will be playing with the Tucker B's at the Hyde Park Hotel, Saturday October 16th. It's their first show in ages and ages, so we are very happy to be a part of it.

» 26.08.04 - Road Show Exhibition

Once again the Midland Road Show Exhibition is being organised, to be held on October 8th. Bands include Schvendes, Polaroid Ghost, Kill Devil Hills, Airpost City Shuffle plus lots lots more. We all get 25 mins to accompany a film of our own choosing. Radarmaker, however, will be courageously tackling the challenge as a three piece.

» 26.08.04 - More Gigs

We just got offered some more gigs for October and November, with rather different lineups for us. Check out the Gig Guide for more details.

» 26.08.04 - A Big Radar Cheer

The first past the post launch last night was a huge success, with over 200 punters passing through the door. Cheers to everyone that came, and purchased the CD.

» 18.08.04 - Free CD

We have been very busy organising a CD to place on the front of the next edition of first past the post. Acts include found: quantity of sheep, the absolutes, stina, chrism and fenris (as well as solo tracks from both), chris cobilis, chiba lounge, the break ups, schvendes and us. Dont forget the launch is Wednesday 25th August @ Rosemount Hotel.

» 04.08.04 - First Past The Post, Issue #5

Well, the line up is confirmed at Polaroid Ghost, 11th He Reaches London, Gate, with Chrism and Fenris playing between sets. We are also organising a CD to attach to the next issue. More details about that later. Checkout the gig guide for more details.

» 04.08.04 - The Newbies

Yep, we have new tracks, and yep we have attempted them live, and I do use the word "attempted" very liberally. They are definitely a new direction for us, and can only get better with more live airings.

» 08.07.04 - New Songs

After months and months of deliberation and anguish, we have indeed written some new tracks. We played two last night at the Rosemount, which seemed to go as well as any new songs go. Hopefully we will have the four songs ready for our next show.

» 08.07.04 - The Mixing

Well, we have entrusting the duty of mixing to Trevor "Milkshakes" Cotton. He has finished up with Rusulka, and is now challenging himself with the multi-layer Arm Vs Fiery Antenna.

» 21.05.04 - Guerilla Sessions

The venue has been set for this edition of Guerilla Sessions. The date has moved to the 7th of June, and the venue is 72 Katanning St, Bayswater. Expect crazy yet romantic improv from us and Crazy Steve and Direct Ascension.

» 21.05.04 - June Gigs II

Turns out we are playing the Heathcliffe show after all, and wont be playing Paul's B'day show. There is much confusion in the Radarmaker camp.

» 19.05.04 - The Absolutes Last Show

Much to our dismay, and hopefully the dismay of Perth also, Raif from the absolutes is leaving our sunny shores for a life full of Sydney-ness. Thankfully they have asked us to play their last show, which is at the Hydie, June 13th.

» 19.05.04 - June Gigs

Never opposed to a decent challenge, Radarmaker have decided to embark upon three gigs for the month of June, which we thought were in the same week, but actually aren't. Hoots to us!

» 19.05.04 - The Great Unravelling

Yes Yes, we indeed are movie stars. We have finished shooting Warwick and Adam, and the footage for Noah and Wendi should be completed on Friday, leaving only the giant ant, and lots and lots of editting for Noah!

» 09.05.04 - The Shooting Begins

We officially begin shooting the Video for 'arm vs fiery antenna' this Sunday, with shooting running into Monday as well. If all goes to plan, it will be completed by mid-June, and will be launched in September. We are very excited...

» 09.05.04 - A Few More Gigs

We are trying to only play one or two gigs a month, so that we can work on some new material. Check out our gigs page for more details.

» 26.03.04 - Busy as Bees

In an effort to cut down on the amount of gigs that we are currently exhausting ourselves with, Radarmaker have agreed to do three gigs in a week, and five in the first three weeks of April. Ole!

» 08.03.04 - Airport City Shuffle CD Launches

Those lovely guys in Airport City Shuffle have offered us three gigs to help them launch their 6 song EP, 'set this record straight'. We were meant to join them for a down south tour also, but alas we will be adoring Radiohead instead. Check out our Gig-Guide for more info.

» 25.02.04 - Scarlet Capsule

The productive little ants from The Absolutes, have organised a great gig with Gata Negra, The Plastik Scene and us, whereby the first 60 people thru the door get a copy of a CD, featuring one tracks from each artist. For more info check out http://www.thescarletcapsule.au.tt/.

» 08.02.04 - Last Gig for February

Sunday, Feb 8th, we will return to the Hydey, along with Tracey Read, Lucy was a Decoy, and Fighting for Alaska. This will be our last gig for February, as we want to concentrate on recording and new material.

» 20.01.04 - Gigs and recording

Heaps more gigs to be played over the next month or so, check out the gig section for details. Plus we started trying to record some kind of demo with our good friends Trevor Cotton and Andrew Bartlett @ Shogun studios. Deliquesce might emerge first out of this one.

» 30.11.03 - Yet More Gigs

We're been offered a few more gigs, including New Years at the Hyde Park with 15 other bands, and January 28th at the Carlton with Snowman and Ward 13.

» 30.11.03 - Stuffed Animal Parade Update

The Line up now looks to be Tucker B's, Tigers, Snowman, Heathcliffe, Ten Speen Racer, Thumb, Schvendes, Polaroid Ghost, and Alaska. Hopefully soon we will have an electric guitar to raffle off! The posters should be up in the next few days.

» 22.11.03 - Stuffed Animal Parade

The Stuffed Animal Parade benefit event on Saturday 27th December now has a web page. You can find it at http://www.radarmaker.com/stuffed-animal-parade.Tucker B's and Snowman have jumped on board, as have Nova Fm, B Mobile and Luna Palace Cinemas. Still consolidating the headline, but should have it all worked out soon.

» 17.11.03 - Steph's Birthday

Steph from Heathcliffe celebrates her 21st on January 14th with the help of Schvendes, Josivac, Ten Speed Racer, Adam Livingstone (Heathcliffe) and us Hoorah! Is that how you spell Hoorah?! Anyway, I put some info about Deliquesce in the song section since we played it the other night.

» 5.11.03 - What's going on with our news?

Sorry, all the dates of our news have gone skeweee and out of chonological order. Future events have happened before past ones. I would fix it, but I'm still wrestling with the idea that all time (past, present, future) exist at the same time. So until I come to terms with cause and effect, it's going to stay that way. We have been offered a gig with the Absolutes, Acetate and Melange, @ the swan basement on sunday the 23rd of November. It is yet to be confirmed, but it all looks good.
- noz -

» 27.12.03 - Lifeline Charity Event

It is all just proposed at the moment, but the plan is to raise lots of money for Lifeline, with bands donating their pay. Confirmed bands are the tigers, heathcliffe, ten speed racer, and alaska, all of whom have been very supportive. Hopefully some more bands will be added so watch this space
- woo -

» 08.11.03 - Mukaizake Video Launch

In a DIY/BYO affair, we get to help Mukaizake launch their 'Pilot' Video, along with Hailstones Killed 200, Chrism and Fenris, and Audio Cephlon and Elemental. It's at the Bakery Artrage Complex, 228 James Street Northbridge, with an $8 charge. There will also be a documentary shown by a Brooklyn based film maker, about race identity within the punk scene. The film starts at 8pm.
- woo -

» 28.11.03 - More Kitchen Antics

Once again we get to return to the Kitchen, but we'll have better company and get paid this time. We get to play with Heathcliffe again too which is always a delight. B Movie Heroes are headlining. I haven't seen these guys in a while, but they blew everyone in the room away last time. Should be a great night, indeed.
- woo -

» 27.09.03 - More chaos and fun, but with new friends this time

Given that the Spinsters are reforming, we have been invited to join them, Schvendes, and Found: Quantity of Sheep. We're pretty excited about this one, what a line up. Hopefully we will have some new tunes, and may even sing in more than one track (screaming not included)
- woo -

» 11.09.03 - Was meant to be catching up with the Belts...

Apparantly the Belts were screwed over by Sean Powers, who is organising the gigs at Mojos, so they have decided to cancel the gig. Hopefully we can organise another gig with them soon. It would be good to catch up with them again. Rumour is that they are a bit more rocky these days. Strangely familiar to said band of humble narrator
- woo -

» 31.08.03 - Josh From Stickfigures Birthday

Its birthday and celebrations time. Yep, josh from Stickfigures has very kindly offered to have a birthday, and even more kindly has offered a slot on the bill to us. He's a good boy. oh, the Tucker B's will be in full swing too. They're nice lads too. The gig is at the Hyde Park, by the way
- woo -

» 27.08.03 - radarmaker Swan the Basement

Have just been invited to play next Wednesday with Next Stop Jersey. Not really sure who they are but i like their name. Thankfully, our old friends Ten Speed Racer and Heathcliffe will accompany us
- woo -

» 22.08.03 - The Kitchen

radarmaker have decided to don suits in order to woo the judges at this most prestigious affair, the Campus Bands Competition. We're on at 9.40, you can skip the other bands if you like. other bands mainly comprise of TAFE members, and TAFE music students. i think we get extra brownie points if people actaully cheer, so...you know.. if you dont mind...we would be really appreciative of fog horns.
- woo and controversial words by noah -

» 13.08.03 - Carlton Hotel

We're playing at the Carlton Hotel this friday 15.08.03. I like the Carlton, cos they give us beer and music.
- noah -

» 11.08.03 - Next Big Thing

I just have to send my congrats to everyone in the NBT final on saturday. Everyone was awesome. Heathcliffe should have placed, but judges always are a little crazy. 'walking in the snow, walking in the snow, something something, walking in the snow'. I cant get it out of my head, carnsarn it.
- noah -

» 17.05.03 - radarmaker set to enter the studio

After months of procrastination, radarmaker are finally set to get into the studio and record something. Due to start on saturday 24th May at Sebastian's super studio, exactly what will be recorded how it will be done and if anything is to come of it is unknown. But I remain hopeful that we will be able to capture some of our current set while we are still on to it. Sebastian will be mixer and producer again after his success with Play. He has suggested that Cold Travis The Moon, Helsinko and Hurstville are the most likely to make the final cut.
- noah -

» 17.05.03 - New Web Page Finished

radarmaker finally have a webpage! So Heathcliffe can stop hastling us now. The pages and design were arduously constructed by Noah.

» 15.05.03 - Hyde Park Hotel Gig Announced

radarmaker are playing at the Hyde Park Hotel on Sunday 31st May with Adam Said Galore. Check the Gig-Guide for more info.
- noah -

» 10.05.03 - Radio Interview

Michael from RTR has hooked us up with a little interview for his show on 29.05.03.
- noah -