While we were working on the forthcoming DZ Deathrays documentary (you’ll be hearing more about that very soon), we captured a performance from up-and-coming Melbourne group Damn Terran performing “Death of Me”. The sound isn’t great but you defintiely get a good idea as to what this band is all about! Enjoy! The live footage…
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So last night held many firsts for me. My first time working the ARIAs (or attending at all for that matter), my first time doing red carpet interviews and my first time meeting Kylie Minogue (assuming asking a question in the press centre is “meeting”). But more on all that later… Firstly, let it be…
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Heavenly Sounds is a new initiative to place beautiful contemporary music in Churches and Cathedrals around Australia. In its first effort, the organisers sent Seeker Lover Keeper and special guests on a tour of 12 such venues around the country, selling out every show along the way. Tonight we found ourselves a third of the…
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We sit down with Melbourne band The Pretty Littles to discuss there debut EP Fairweather, working with Big Scary guitarist Tom Iansek and what we can expect from the band in the coming year. Who would you say your main influences are? The Vasco Era are a huge influence. They are the only reason I’m…
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Below is the highly anticipated new music video from Emma Davis and her beautiful track “Feel a Thing”, off her self-titled debut record and directed by Byron Quandary. Enjoy the clip and then see below what our contributors think of the track and the clip (which launches in Sydney tomorrow night!) For more info visit…
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Last night the final Russian Standard Vodka Live at the Chapel event for 2011 took place in Newtown, with the first ever double act for long running series. Two of Australia’s finest live acts, PNAU and Eskimo Joe, shared the altar (so to speak) for a very entertaining evening of live music, in the acoustic…
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Currently in the recording studio working on their follow-up to 2009’s The Peaceful Atom Is A Bomb, Sydney’s Regular John are no strangers to most of our record players and/or iPods. Undergoing a lineup change in between albums, which has seen the introduction of Miles Devine into the fold, it goes without saying that their…
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You’re no strangers to The Living End, and now they’re no strangers of you! The band asked their fans to submit footage for this clip via Facebook and the footage of 19 fans made the cut. Check out the clip for “For Another Day”: The video was directed by Jeremy Santolin. The Living End are…
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It may not have been one of my international excursions. It may not have even lasted 24 hours. But my trip to the Brisbane leg of the Harvest “gatherings” turned out to be one of my most memorable musical expeditions to date. For starters, I made things terribly difficult on myself. Used to cheap last…
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Melbourne six piece Alpine will take all 12 of their hands across the country on a headline tour this coming January in celebration of their new single “Hands”. The track is the first cut from their forthcoming debut album due out on Ivy League in early 2012. You can view the video below and the…
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Fleet Foxes have had an amazing 2011. They’re on tour in Europe as we speak, continuing the ongoing celebration of their sophomore album Helplessness Blues, which was released to critical acclaim in May. They’ll be in Australia over New Years, too! But it doesn’t stop there. In anticipation of a new limited edition 12″, They’ve…
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With the dominance of Apple in the music marketplace, it’s proving more and more difficult for other companies to make their mark and get their slice of the action. But this hasn’t stopped plenty from doing just that. The latest is Blackberry, with their new service BBM Music. To get their take on the marketplace,…
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Organisers of Canberra’s Mission To Launch Festival regretfully announce that the festival has suspended ticket sales and is officially cancelled. The decision has been a very difficult one for organisers who, as Canberra locals themselves, envisaged bringing a world-class party to the nation’s capital for New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, the current economic climate has seen…
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The Rapture are heading to Australia in March, and while we await their return they have debuted the music video for “Sail Away” off their latest LP In The Grace of Your Love. Funnily enough, it was directed by Australia’s own Kris Moyes. Enjoy!
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The Take 40 Stars Of Summer party, presented by the new Toyota Yaris, returns this year to launch the summer party season in seriously glamorous style. Set against a stunning harbour backdrop, this uber- exclusive, decadent summer soiree will feature intimate live performances from dance music powerhouse Sneaky Sound System and ARIA Award nominee Havana…
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Let’s get those diaries open… it’s time for the Big Day Out sideshow announcements! While this is the vast majority of sideshows we’ll be getting for BDO in 2012, we’re sure there’s more dates to come and more artists to be announced so stay tuned… but for now… away we go! Tickets to all shows…
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DAMNDOGS Australian Tour Dates: 11/30/11 – Beach Road Hotel, Bondi Beach (w/ Gold Fields) 12/2/11- Beresford Hotel, Surry Hills 12/3/11- Homebake Festival, Sydney
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So, let’s learn a little bit about Winter People. They are a six-piece post-rock/folk band from Sydney with no less than five vocalists and two violinists. Epic. They are currently on a national tour with Busby Marou. And they have a debut album due for release in early 2012! Off that album comes this track,…
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While bands like R.E.M are splitting up, others are getting back together… Reuniting after an over 10 year hiatus, Irish alternative rock band, The Cranberries, announced the release of their new and sixth studio album Roses, available on Valentine’s Day, 2012. Furthermore, what comes out with this news is “Show Me The Way” a free…
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The hugely successful national run of Tim and Neil Finn tribute concerts – They Will Have Their Way – continued last night with a sold out show at the Sydney Opera House, the first of three at the venue. The show sees seven well regarded Australian artists – Seeker Lover Keeper (Sarah Blasko, Sally Seltmann…
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Ready yourself, the return of Ladyhawke is imminent… Ladyhawke proudly announced the details of two extremely intimate gigs happening this month on the East Coast. Wednesday 23rd November – Phoenix Bar, Sydney Wednesday 7th December – The Tote, Melbourne The gigs will be the first time those of local shores will be able to soak…
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Super Best Friends announce the release of Karma Karma – the first single from the band’s soon to be released EP, Handshake – and a tour to go along with it. Throughout November, the Canberra three piece will take their show on the road, playing to crowds in Sydney, south coast and regional NSW, Canberra,…
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While at the Aussie BBQ at the Delancey in New York during CMJ, Larry Heath catches up with Brisbane two piece The Grates – John and Patience. In this UNCUT interview, we chat about living (and eating) in New York, their new record Secret Rituals, touring and more! Interview & Edit: Larry Heath / Camera:…
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On their way back to Australia for Laneway, we have the latest video from the UK’s Wu Lyf. If you’re a fan of young people running and NOT being blown to pieces (M.I.A) or jumping off a cliff and going all Peter Pan on our arses (Sigur Ros), then then this is the clip for…
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They concluded one of the longest Australian tours by any international act in 2010, now Guttermouth are returning to their second home to do an extended tour of the East Coast of Australia. Straight out of Huntington Beach, California; Guttermouth have been stirring controversy for almost 25 years with few bands matching the intensity on…
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