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Archive for November 2007

November 19th, 2007

Music Blog Spotlight: Our Guilty Pleasures

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I wasn’t the only one to dish the dirt on my some of the guilty musical pleasures. My fellow bloggers in the musical channel weren’t too proud to admit to their own daggy discs.
Mike at Big Apple Music Scene shared his […]

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November 19th, 2007

My Top 10 Aussie Guilty Pleasures

This month we’ve been talking about guilty pleasures in the music channel. We all have them, those songs we love but we rarely admit to. From the silliest pop song to the most overblown power ballad, we’re lifting the lid on our secret indulgences. I’ve decided to make this a video post as many of […]

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November 19th, 2007

Natalie vs. Matt: Australian Idol Showdown

Last night our Australian Idol hopefuls Natalie Gauci and Matt Corby had one last chance to impress the public. But did they pull it off? Who deserves the winner’s crown? Here’s my verdict on the final showdown.

Matt Corby kicked off the night with his rendition of the winner’s single, “Here I Am.” Newspaper reports earlier […]

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November 18th, 2007

Dicko Says Idol Finalists Are “Beautiful But Bloody Boring”

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I’ve got to admit, I’m pretty excited about Australian Idol this year. Sure Ben McKenzie got dumped a lot sooner than he should have and I wish we’d had an originals night like last year, but on the whole I’m pretty happy with our final two.
But it […]

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November 17th, 2007

Young Modern on Vinyl

Silverchair are giving fans the chance to own their ARIA award-winning album Young Modern on vinyl. With only four hundred available, they’re a must for collectors.
As you can expect with such a small pressing, these will sell out. To get your hands on one, head to Silverchair’s online store.
They’ll cost $45 for Aussies and $50 […]

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November 16th, 2007

Stars Lend a Hand for McHappy Day

Tomorrow is McHappy Day, the one day of the year when we can feel a lot less guilty about eating plenty of Big Macs.
One dollar from the sale of every Big Mac sold will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. If you’re more of a McNuggets fan like myself you can still help out by buying […]

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November 16th, 2007

Marcia Hines’ New Lease on Life

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After four decades in the music business, Australian Idol judge Marcia Hines is showing no signs of slowing down.
During her time in the spotlight, Marcia’s learnt a thing or two. She brings together a collection of songs that have taught her a thing or two in […]

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November 15th, 2007

Konnect to Kylie

Move over MySpace. Kylie Minogue’s just released her own social network, Kylie Konnect, and it’s sure to be a big hit with fans.
Like other social networking sites, Kylie Konnect allows users to create profiles, make friends, and upload pictures. But what sets it apart is all the little extras for Kylie fans.
The site promises its […]

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November 15th, 2007

The McClymonts’ Bright Debut

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Meet Australia’s answer to the Dixie Chicks, The McClymonts.
Just like their American counterparts, sisters Samantha, Brooke, and Mollie McClymont are sexy, sassy, and they’re bringing country into the 21st century.
“If we can have even a quarter of the success of the Dixie Chicks, we’d […]

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November 14th, 2007

Q & A With The Last Town Chorus’ Megan Hickey

The Last Town Chorus has captivated fans across North America and Europe with their sublime vocals and haunting melodies. Now the New York outfit is set to weave their magic in Australia.
The Last Town Chorus will play their first Australian shows in November, including sets at the Queenscliff Music Festival and supporting our own Kate […]

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