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Archive for September 2007

September 30th, 2007

Lior Tours Endless Road

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Lior’s debut album Autumn Flow did big things in 2005, scoring a handful of ARIA nominations and achieving gold status. Now he’s set to replicate this success with album number two, Corner of an Endless Road.
“These new songs are intensely personal and candid,” says Lior. “Corner of […]

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September 29th, 2007

Aussie Musos Reveal Their Favourite Albums

The Adelaide Advertiser ran a fascinating article today where (mostly) Australian artist spoke about the albums they couldn’t get enough of.
It’s little surprise to know our own talented troubadour Ben Lee is a big Bob Dylan fan, or that Silverchair dumming whiz Ben Gillies took his cues from Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham.
But I was a […]

By lkatulka -- 4 comments

September 28th, 2007

“Ripe” - Ben Lee

Ben Lee has released the feel-good album of the year. The appropriately titled Ripe is a mature effort, bursting with happiness and good vibes.
A more cynical critic may argue that this disc is weaker for its lack of angst, but such positivity is refreshing and very easy to listen to. These critics tend to equate […]

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September 28th, 2007

Jessica Mauboy’s Talent is Deadly

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She may have lost the Australian Idol crown to Damien Leith, but there was no second prize for Jessica Mauboy last night. The teen sensation was named Artist of the Year at the Deadly Awards.
The Deadlys celebrate the achievements of indigenous Australians in music, sport, entertainment, and the […]

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September 27th, 2007

James Blunt Plans Aussie Stay

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He’s got the number one album in the country at the moment, and James Blunt is heading to Australia to say thank you!
His second album, All The Lost Souls, wasted no time making an impression with a number one debut this week.
James Blunt will be […]

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September 27th, 2007

The Veronicas Rock Oz

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The Veronicas are coming home for Christmas to perform some massive shows around the country! The Origliasso twins, now based in America, have not played in Australia since last year’s Coke Live arena tour.
The Hook Me Up tour will showcase the sisters’ […]

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September 26th, 2007

Daughtry Showcase @ The Gaelic Theatre, Sydney - September 25

Sydney was treated to an outstanding rock show last night when American band Daughtry joined Brisbane’s Small Mercies at The Gaelic Theatre. It took me some effort to drag myself to Sydney for the show, as I’d been feeling unwell all day, but I’m so glad I did.
The tiny Surry Hills venue was crowded with […]

By lkatulka -- 3 comments

September 26th, 2007

Joey Fatone and Millsy?! “The Singing Bee” Hosts Announced

Channel Nine has assembled a cast of “used-to-bes” for it’s new musical gameshow, The Singing Bee.
The series will be hosted by former ‘N Sync Joey Fatone. If you don’t remember him, he was the token pudgy, unattractive guy in the group that launched Justin Timberlake, and … that’s it. Apparently he’s been earning a crust […]

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September 25th, 2007

Delta’s Lively New Hit

Delta Goodrem has proved she’s the comeback queen. Her new single “In This Life” has debuted at number one on the ARIA singles charts. This is Delta’s eighth Australian number one, but she hasn’t had a hit since “Almost Here” in 2005.
She joins Ricki-Lee whose dance hit “Can’t Touch It” is sitting at number 10 […]

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September 25th, 2007

Lana Gets The Boot

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After consistently bad reviews, Lana Krost bowed out of the Australian Idol finals last night. Her performance of Moloko’s “Sing It Back” was undoubtedly her strongest, but it wasn’t enough to convince Australia.
The pretty Perth teen took the news well, declaring “I’m going to look […]

By lkatulka -- 1 comment

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