Stumbled Upon

Stumbled Upon #087 – Damien Ike (East London, UK)

In our 87th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Damien Ike from East London, and chat about his start in the music industry and get a sneak peak at his latest track ‘Kingdom Come’ off his latest release, Even In War. Musician: Damien Ike Website / Social Media: Facebook / Twitter / Soundcloud Genre: Alternative…

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Stumbled Upon #086 – Roses & Revolutions (Rochester, USA)

In our 86th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Roses & Revolutions from Rochester, and chat about moving towards a more indie pop sound, their love of Fleetwood Mac and get a sneak peak at their latest track ‘Start Over’ off their EP, Torch. Band Name: Roses & Revolutions Website / Social Media: rosesandrevolutions.com Facebook…

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Stumbled Upon #085 – GLADES (Sydney)

In our 85th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet GLADES from Sydney, and chat about preparing for their debut show and get a sneak peak at their latest track ‘Falling Away’. Band Name: GLADES Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter Genre: Alternative Pop Members & their roles: Karina – Lead vocals Cam…

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Stumbled Upon #084 – Ornaments (Newcastle)

In our 84th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Ornaments from Newcastle, and chat about being friends since high school, their eclectic influences and get a sneak peak at their latest track, ‘Strangers’. Band Name: Ornaments Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Triple J Unearthed Genre: Indie, Rock Members & their roles: Huw…

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Stumbled Upon #083 – David Aurora (Gold Coast)

In our 83rd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet the Gold Coast’s David Aurora, and chat about his writing process, avoiding genre stereotypes and listen to his latest track ‘Crawl’. Musician/Band Name: David Aurora Website / Social Media: davidauroramusic.com Facebook Genre: Anything and everything. Members & their roles: David Aurora (guitar/piano/vocals) with a revolving door…

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Stumbled Upon #082 – Tim Muddiman and The Strange (UK)

In our 82nd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet the UK’s Tim Muddiman and The Strange and chat about touring with Gary Numan and Pop Will Eat Itself, recording with friends, and his upcoming release ‘Your Drugs’. Band Name: Tim Muddiman and The Strange Website / Social Media: timmuddimanandthestrange.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Rock Members…

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Stumbled Upon #081 – Jesse Witney (Gympie)

In our 81st instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Jesse Witney from Gympie, Queensland, and chat about his one man tour across Australia, growing up in a musical family and his brand new release, Be It. Musician: Jesse Witney Website / Social Media: jessewitney.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Roots Members & their roles: Jesse Witney…

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Stumbled Upon #080 – Netsuke (London, United Kingdom)

In our 80th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney bred, now London locals, Netsuke, and chat about their latest single, ‘Mute’. Band Name: Netsuke Website / Social Media: ilovenetsuke.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram Genre: Alternative Electronic Members & their roles: Freya: vocals + electronics, Elias: vocals + electronics, Danny: guitar and programming (and…

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Stumbled Upon #079 – Small Feet (Stockholm, Sweden)

In our 79th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Swedish rockers Small Feet, and chat about the Stockholm music scene, their upcoming US tour, and the Aussie links to the debut record From Far Enough Away Everything Sounds Like The Ocean. Musician/Band Name: Small Feet Website / Social Media: smallfeetmakesmusic.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter…

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Stumbled Upon #078 – Mar Haze (Sydney)

In our 78th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet dub rockers Mar Haze from Sydney, and chat about their latest self-titled release, their RNB vibes and check out their track, ‘Tinder’. Band Name: Mar Haze Website / Social Media: marhaze.com.au Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram Twitter Genre: Dub Rock Members & their roles: Dean Mitchell…

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Stumbled Upon #077 – Diane Coffee (LA / NY / Bloomington, USA)

In our 77th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Diane Coffee (aka Shaun Fleming) and chat about recording his brand new release, Everybody’s A Good Dog and his Motown influences. Band Name: Diane Coffee Website / Social Media: www.dianecoffee.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram Genre: Psychedelic Motown Members & their roles: Shaun Fleming: writer/instrumentalist Live…

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Stumbled Upon #076 – TEIJ (Perth)

In our 76th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet TEIJ from Perth, and chat about the band’s formation and their brand new track, ‘Tell The Boys’, released last weekend. Band Name: TEIJ Website / Social Media: www.teijmusic.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram Genre: indie pop / rock Members & their roles: Tahlia Beeson – Vox…

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Stumbled Upon #075 – I'm Not A Band (Berlin, Germany)

In our 75th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Stephen and Simon from I’m Not A Band an electro pop act from Berlin and chat about their latest track, ’Cages’. Musician/Band Name: I’m Not A Band Website / Social Media: www.imnotaband.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Alternative Electro Pop Members & their roles: Stephan Jung: Violin,…

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Stumbled Upon #074 – Harrison Storm (Mornington, Victoria)

In our 74th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Victorian singer/songwriter Harrison Storm and chat about recording his debut EP Sense of Home, and moving to Melbourne to pursue music. Musician: Harrison Storm Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Singer/Songwriter Members & their roles: Harrison Storm – Guitar, Vocals Justin Lewis – Lead…

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Stumbled Upon #073 – Sasha McVeigh (Nashville, USA)

In our 73rd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet the adorable and charming Sasha McVeigh from Nashville (by way of the UK), and chat about being a British country singer in the USA, Dolly Parton to Elvis and get a sneak peak at her latest track ‘Someone To Break My Heart’. Musician: Sasha McVeigh Website…

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Stumbled Upon #072 – Monogram (Glasgow, UK)

In our 72nd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Scottish rockers Monogram and chat about the summer festival circuit, How to Train Your Dragon and their release Anno. Band Name: Monogram Website / Social Media: mo.nogr.am Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Post-Pop Members & their roles: Liam Rutherford – Lead Vocals, Guitar…

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Stumbled Upon #071 – Lady Lamb (Brunswick, USA)

In our 71st instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Lady Lamb from Brunswick, USA, and chat about her second album, AFTER. and touring with The Tallest Man On Earth. Musician: Lady Lamb Website / Social Media: www.ladylambjams.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram Genre: Pop, Rock Members & their roles: Aly Spaltro – writer/arranger/guitarist/ singer +…

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Stumbled Upon #070 – Black Whales (Seattle, USA)

In our 70th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Black Whales from Seattle, and chat about the simplicity of 1960’s Californian rock ‘n’ roll, finding their label via Twitter and get a sneak peak at their latest record, Through The Prism, Gently. Band Name: Black Whales Website / Social Media: blackwhales.com Facebook / Soundcloud /…

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Stumbled Upon #069 – James Franklin (Melbourne)

In our 69th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet James Franklin from Melbourne, and chat about his inspirations from Stevie Wonder to Sting and get a sneak peak at a track his debut EP, The Laundry Room Mixtape. Band Name: James Franklin Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter Genre: Folk Members &…

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Stumbled Upon #068 – Plastic Birds (Sydney)

In our 68th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Plastic Birds from Sydney, and chat about being in a band with your brother, rapping, Phil Collins and get a sneak peak at their latest track ‘In Time’. Band Name: Plastic Birds Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Psychedelic froth ‘n’ roll Members &…

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Stumbled Upon #067 – YUCCA (Hersbruck, Germany)

In our 67th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet German rockers YUCCA, and chat about their changing influences (from Jimmy Eat World to Soulwax) and check out one of their most addictive tracks from 2011’s Make Up, Young Birds. Band Name: YUCCA Website / Social Media: yucca-music.de Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Indie, Electro Members &…

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Stumbled Upon #066 – Ginger and Drum (Sydney)

In our 66th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Ginger and Drum from Sydney, and chat about Damien Rice and the Dixie Chicks, meeting at uni, and check out the title track from their latest release, ‘Ticking Boxes’. Band Name: Ginger and Drum Website / Social Media: gingeranddrum.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter Genre: Indie/Pop…

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Stumbled Upon #065 – Redlands (Denver, USA)

In our 65th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Denver’s indie rockers Redlands, and chat about recording in Phoenix, standing up for fans and have a listen to ‘Leather Boots’ off their latest release Adventurer. Band Name: Redlands Website / Social Media: redlandsmusic.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Indie Rock Members &…

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Stumbled Upon #064 – Lex (Brisbane)

In our 64th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Lex , the re-incarnation of Brisbane’s Lex Rüsten, chat about reforming as a three piece, the mental health release of rock’n’roll and get a sneak peak of their latest EP, Cactii. Band Name: Lex Website / Social Media: lexlikesyou.com Facebook / Triple J Unearthed / Twitter…

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Stumbled Upon #063 – The Pinheads (Wollongong)

In our 63rd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Wollongong’s The Pinheads, and chat about ten pin bowling, sitars and other possible fabrications, but best of all, we get a listen to the title track off their upcoming debut EP, I Wanna Be A Girl. Band Name: The Pinheads Website / Social Media: Facebook /…

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Stumbled Upon #062 – Salvador Dali Llama (Sydney)

In our 62nd installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s Salvador Dali Llama, and chat about blending psych pop with gospel soul, band couples and their brand new single, ‘I Want You’. Band Name: Salvador Dali Llama Website / Social Media: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Soundcloud Genre: Psychedelic Soul Members & their roles:…

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Stumbled Upon #061 – Venice Trip (London, UK)

In our 61st instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet London’s Venice Trip, chat about the current psychedelic resurgence and get a sneak peak at their debut EP, Look Forward. Band Name: Venice Trip Website / Social Media: venicetripmusic.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Psychedelic Rhythm & Blues Members & their roles: Andrés Alcover – vocals and…

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Stumbled Upon #060 – Penelope Austin (Sydney)

In our 60th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s Penelope Austin, and chat about using music as a coping mechanism, living a nomandic life and get a sneak peak at her latest single ‘Trigger’. Musician: Penelope Austin Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram Genre: Alternative Pop Members & their roles: Penelope…

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Stumbled Upon #059 – Verge Collection (Perth)

In our 59th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Perth’s Verge Collection, and chat about their latest album Feel Bad Songs. Musician/Band Name:  Verge Collection Website / Social Media: Facebook Genre: Alternative Members & their roles: Ben – Vox/rhythm Andy – Bass/backing vox Bryn – Lead Guitar/backing vox Barry – Drums What music or artists…

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Stumbled Upon #058 – Eaves (Leeds, UK)

In our 58th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Eaves from Leeds, and chat about Glastonbury and their upcoming shows around Europe with Mumford and Sons. Band Name:  Eaves Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Folk Members & their roles: Joseph Lyons – Singer/guitarist Daniel Catherall – Lead guitar Josh Pamplin – Bass…

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