Month: September 2010

Institut Polaire announce October/November tour and debut LP "Make Your Own Mayflower"

It seems only fitting that in these first heady days of spring that we celebrate the new and distinctly floral.  As such, Perth-born now Melbourne-based, Institut Polaire, offer their hotly-anticipated debut release, MAKE YOUR OWN MAYFLOWER. You can listen to the full album below courtesy of Show Off Services. As luscious and delicately flavoured as…

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Katy Perry and Taio Cruz hold on top of the ARIA Charts

Katy Perry’s album “Teenage Dream” holds for a second week at the pinnacle of the ARIA Album Chart, comfortably staving off Eminem’s “Recovery” which makes another surge towards the top of the chart, moving up from four to two.  Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite” chalks up three weeks at number one with sales in excess of Platinum…

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Double Dragon returns to the Oxford Art Factory on October 1st, headlined by Bridezilla!

Anyone who went to the first installment of Double Dragon, knows just how amazing a night it is. An incredible showcase of Sydney’s best talent (and a few out of town guests too…) – and all for just $5! Due to overwhelming demand, Double Dragon will be returning next month, and we couldn’t be more…

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The Demon Parade announce tour in support of debut EP and a brand new music video!

Built on a foundation of swirling psychedelic guitars and vocal harmonies, The Demon Parade are releasing their debut EP God Said It’s Legal. The EP follows on from the band’s first release – a limited 500 run of a special-edition 7” which were quickly snapped-up – as well as a string of high-profile gigs at…

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Pyramid Rock Festival on Sale on Tuesday!

Be sure to act quickly when tickets for Pyramid Rock Festival 2010 go on sale at 9am THIS Tuesday – September 14. Put a reminder in your diary, or your iPhone, or whatever it is that the cool kids have these days because with a line up as exciting as this everyone will belining up…

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2MANYDJS to play Parklife, while Pirates takeover?

If you had the pleasure of experiencing 2MANYDJs at Field Day this year, you know just how amazing their new live show is. So the fact they’ve just been added to the Parklife lineup gets us quite excited. Although not nearly as excited as we already were to see Soulwax again.  In other news, apparently…

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Photo Gallery: Stoney Joe + The Cannonels + Tomas Ford and His Broken Guitar – The Velvet Lounge, Perth (10.09.10)

Stoney Joe was joined by The Cannonels and Tomas Ford and His Broken Guitar at The Velvet Lounge in Perth. Tony Lendrum was there and brings you these photos from the night.

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Peabody Release Loose Manifesto and Announce East Coast Tour!

Australian rock stalwarts Peabody will release its fourth studio album Loose Manifesto on Friday 1 October 2010. To celebrate, the band will play an eleven date east coast album launch tour this October and November. Catch Peabody launch Loose Manifesto on Thursday 28 October at the Harp Hotel in Wollongong, Friday 29 October at Yah…

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GOOD VIBRATIONS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE LINE UP FOR 2011…

You won’t get no sleep! Bringing you the summer‟s most electrifying beats, pioneering UK dance act FAITHLESS headline this year‟s festival. Joining Faithless for 2011 are French indie rockers PHOENIX, rap / reggae combo NAS and DAMIAN MARLEY, electronic pioneer SASHA and viral phenomenon CEE LO GREEN! Genre straddling Diva KELIS will be bringing all…

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the AU interview: Adrian Beltrame of Little Red (Melbourne)

Today sees the release of Little Red‘s highly anticipated sophomore album, Midnight Remember. A few days ago, as he was at home in Melbourne, I chatted with one of the bands two guitar/vocalists, Adrian Beltrame. We chat about the new album, the upcoming tour and plenty more! It’s nice to see you relaxing at home Adrian, because I…

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the AU interview: The Hundred in Hands (Brooklyn)

Amanda Picman recently had the chance to chat to Jason and Eleanore – the Brooklyn based duo otherwise known as The Hundred in the Hands. They’re getting ready to launch their debut album in Australia, so Amanda chats about this, their upbringings, Native American battles, their intentions to tour Australia in January and plenty more……

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Falls Festival in Lorne sells out in 12 Minutes!

Now in its 8th year in Tasmania and 18th year in Victoria, The Falls Music and Arts Festival is one of Australia’s longest running music and arts festivals. So it should come as little surprise that the Lorne installment has sold out in just 12 minutes today!  Tickets are still available for Tasmania, but it…

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Crowded House announce a 2nd and final Brisbane show.

Crowded House, one of the most exceptional and enduring bands worldwide, have confirmed a 2nd show atthe Brisbane Convention Centre.  Celebrating the release of their latest album ‘Intriguer’, Crowded House will follow their sold-out November 9 show, with a final show on Wednesday November 10.The Crowdies will be on stage for two hours… and more,…

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Smashing Pumpkins return to Australia next month!

In the 90s, I was a huge Smashing Pumpkins fan. But never having had the opportunity to catch the original lineup live, back in 2005, when Billy Corgan came to Australia, I lined up overnight to watch him play a 2 and a half hour-or-so acoustic set at the Marquee in Sydney. A top 5 musical experience,…

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The 20th Annual Meredith Music Festival Has Sold Out!

In an announcement that should surprise no one: THE 20th MEREDITH IS NOW SOLD OUT. Throw in an amazing lineup with the fact that the thing always sells out super quick fast, it was inevitable 🙂 – We’re super excited about Clipse by the way. Here’s the press release from the lovely Aunty Meredith: Tickets…

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JACK JOHNSON announces TEGAN and SARA and Ash GRUNWALD as support acts on his 2010 Australian Tour!

With the start of his 2010 “To the Sea” Australian tour just around the corner, JACK JOHNSON is pleased to announce that Tegan and Sara, and Ash Grunwald will be joining him on the National run of dates.  Tickets are on sale now and selling fast! Saturday December 4th – NIB STADIUM, PERTH Tickets available…

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GBH with special guests The Rumjacks – Australian Tour Announced!

After years of speculation, groundbreaking English hardcore punk band GBH will tour Australia and New Zealand on the back of their eleventh studio album, Perfume and Piss (Hellcat Records) in October 2010 There isn’t a self-respecting gutter punk, hardcore kid or sub cultural miscreant alive who hasn’t see the GBH logo emblazoned on the back of a leather…

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Days Like This! won't return in 2011…

Like Homebake before it, another festival has bitten the dust for the 2010/11 Summer Festival season. We absolutely adored the 2010 installment of Days Like This! and it’s such a shame that it won’t be back for 2011. But that said, this shouldn’t be the last we hear of the boutique festival.  Here’s the full…

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Ivy League Spring Break Party 2010 at GoodGod Small Club!

We’re going to be at this party – it’s surely going to be epic. We love Ivy League – and who doesn’t love Cloud Control (pictured above, photo by Nik Thorup) – let alone the rest of the amazing lineup? And you can be there too! Just make sure you line up early. Here are the details: The…

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Punk legends Guttermouth announce October Australian Tour!

The last time Guttermouth visited Australia, New Noise Agency took them to the major capital cities, alongside a visit to Toowoomba’s Eidican festival. These depraved genius legends of California’s Punk community sold out shows, shocked newcomers and far surpassed the expectations of faithful fans. All in a day’s work for one of the hardest working – and hardest living…

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BIG SOUND kicks off tomorrow; Dan Kelly and Oh Mercy added to BIG SOUND Live.

The eyes of the music world will turn to Brisbane tomorrow when the annual three-day BIG SOUND music industry conference and festival hits town. And of course the AU review will be there covering it all!  Named by The Music Network as “the country’s pre-eminent music conference”, BIG SOUND delegates will hear from some of…

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Single Review: Bon Jovi’s “What Do You Got?” (2010) is a song that relates to everyone

Bon Jovi’s latest single, “What Do You Got?”, released at the end of August this year, is one of the few songs that has been freshly recorded for the band’s Greatest Hits album, due to be released at the end of the year. Bon Jovi have been known for their reasonably fast adaptability to the…

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Armin Only Mirage NYE Venue Announcement!

We know many of you have been waiting for this announcement for a while… so here we go! The full press release is below, full of the most adjectives I’ve ever seen in a release. Damn, it must be a freakingly epic night they’re got planned for you. First Release Tickets are on sale NOW!…

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St Jerome's Laneway Festival 2011 – Dates and Venues announced!

Red pens and calendars at the ready. The St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2011 is returning to the inner-city venues that made the 2010 event such a success. You had fun didn’t you? We sure did. Florence and Mumford. Echo and the Bunnymen. The XX. Daniel Johnston. How could you forget?  While the first announcement for…

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Review: Jamiroquai – White Knuckle Ride (2010 Single)

There is nothing more enjoyable than to put on the headphones at your local music store, listen to a new record and being instantly mesmerized by a tune. Well, this could quite simply describe and summarize British band, Jamiroquai‘s new single. Jay Kay and his band mates return after 5 years since the release of…

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U2 360˚ Tour with Jay-Z – Announcing 2nd Shows!

U2 360˚ Tour with very special guest Jay-Z – announcing 2nd shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney! Well, that was inevitable. Surely there’ll be third shows, too? Now I’m just waiting for Gorillaz to announce their second shows… hopefully they will! Here are the updated dates: Melbourne, Etihad Stadium  – Wednesday December 1 – sold out  – Friday…

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Album Review: Tiesto – Kaleidoscope Remixed (2010 LP)

When Tiesto released Kaleidoscope in 2009, it was met with mixed reactions. Although it was clearly a commercial success, a lot of critics and fans were divided, with some panning it and others declaring it the most adventurous record the trance producer/DJ had ever done. He certainly earned a lot of respect for pushing the…

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Smoke & Mirrors to return to Sydney Festival 2011, after wowing audiences in Edinburgh!

Sydney Festival have announced that the hit of the 2010 Sydney Festival, Smoke & Mirrors, starring iOTA, will be returning to the Spiegeltent in 2011! They also have some fantastic news from abroad… Smoke & Mirrors gets rave reviews at Edinburgh Festival Fringe  “Smoke & Mirrors gives Edwardian music hall a modern makeover with its…

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Island Vibe Festival 2010 – 2nd Announcement!

If you haven’t heard of the Island Vibe Festival, it’s a massive 3 day festival at Home Beach, Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah). In 2010 it’s taking place over Halloween weekend: Friday 29th, Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st October.  Now into its fifth big year, Island Vibe has solidified its reputation as the leading Reggae,…

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