Month: December 2010

Gotan Project – Sydney Opera House (05.12.10)

In between Flo Rida and T-Pain making their mark on commercial radio, it’s easy to forget that REAL music still exists. The sort of music made by people with a love for sound, a love for writing, a love for the instrument and a love for the production. Thankfully, there are groups like Gotan Project,…

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the AU interview: Two Hours Traffic (Canada)

While on tour in Australia with The Jezabels, we had the oppertunity to chat to Canada’s Two Hour Traffic – we find out how the tour is going, and learn a bit more about this wonderful band. You’re currently back in Australia on a National tour with The Jezabels, with only a few shows left….

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The Church – Notes Live, Newtown (05.12.10)

It had been quite a while since I’d had the opportunity to catch The Church – but never have I had an opportunity quite like this. In the middle of their “An Intimate Space” 30th Anniversary Acoustic Tour, they stopped off at a venue more intimate than most: Notes Live in Newtown, for a special…

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The Hot BBQ Festival announces a Mos Def and Roger Sanchez headlined January 2011 Lineup!

After a sizzling debut at its grand new location in the stunning seaside surrounds of Point Nepean, Portsea, everyone’s favourite sunny summer arvo get together, Hot Barbeque, is set to revel in the sunshine and bring home the bacon once again in 2011. Featuring yet another rare line-up of juicy bands, finger-licking artists and hot…

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Jethro Tull, John Legend, Gurrumul and ZZ Top Headline the 2nd Byron Bay Bluesfest 2011 Announcement

The second Bluesfest announcement for 2011 includes: Jethro Tull, ZZ Top, John Legend, Gurrumul (Bluesfest exclusive), Toots & the Maytals, Pete Murray, Wolfmother, Funky Meters, Irma Thomas, Booker T, Los Lobos, Kasey Chambers, Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band, The Dingoes, Diesel, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, B.B. & the…

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the AU interview: Grant Nicholas of Feeder (Wales, UK)

I caught up with Grant Nicholas, the lead singer of Feeder, as he was waking up in London… we chatted about the new record, the next one to come, their upcoming tour of Australia for Soundwave, Buck Rogers and plenty more. Read on! What’s the morning wake up ritual for the lead singer of Feeder?…

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