Oz Music Scene

January 21st, 2008

Midnight Juggernauts Sign International Deal

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Melbourne indie outfit Midnight Juggernauts are poised for world domination after signing an international licensing deal with EMI.
The band’s own label Siberia Records will continue to produce and control all the Midnight Juggernauts work, but EMI will distribute their music outside […]

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January 20th, 2008

Shannon Noll @ Deep Rock Drive - 19 January 2008

Last night I watched Shannon Noll doing his thing in Las Vegas courtesy of Deep Rock Drive. This cool new website allows people anywhere in the world to experience live music from the comfort of their own home.
I must admit, I was a little nervous about how my poor Broadband 1 connection would cope with […]

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January 20th, 2008

Joe Jackson’s Stepping Out In Oz

I’m showing my age here, but I’m pretty psyched to read Joe Jackson’s coming back to Australia in May.
Joe will play a string of dates at lovely intimate venues to support the release of his latest album Rain.
If you’re a fan of his early work I wouldn’t stress. When Joe played here in 2003 he […]

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January 19th, 2008

John Butler’s Seed Helps Aussie Artists

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If you’re an aspiring young artist, you could get a leg up in the industry courtesy of John Butler.
The John Butler Seed project offers cash grants to help young artists make their ideas happen.
The 2008 categories are indigenous recording, professional and […]

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January 19th, 2008

Buffalo Tom Announce Aussie Tour

Here’s some good news for fans of Boston indie kings, Buffalo Tom. It’s been a long wait (nearly 10 years!), but the trio is finally heading back to Australia.
Fans can expect some great shows, including classics like “Sodajerk” and “Taillights Fade” and tracks from last year’s Three Easy Pieces album.
Catch Buffalo Tom at:
7 March 2008 […]

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January 18th, 2008

Missy Higgins Prepares American Assault

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Missy Higgins is heading to the United States this month to celebrate the American release of her multi-platinum album On a Clear Night.
Her first engagement is a special appearance at the Where Music Meets Film concert at the Sundance Film Festival. Missy […]

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January 18th, 2008

The Chair Tops Radio Charts, But It’s Not All Good News for Aussies

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The ARIA judges love them, the record-buying public loves them, and now it’s official: the DJS of Australia also love Silverchair.
The Chair’s monster comeback single “Straight Lines” was the most played song on Aussie commercial radio last year. It beat out “How to Save a Life” […]

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January 17th, 2008

Ray Davies, Cruel Sea, and More Announced for Bluesfest

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The latest announcement of bands for the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival is enough to make any self respecting music fan drool (or at least start planning their trip to Byron).
Since he squashed those rumours of a Kinks reunion, the […]

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January 17th, 2008

Kate Ceberano’s Secret Past

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She’s been a fixture on the Aussie music charts for decades, first with her band I’m Talking and then with solo hits like “Brave” and “Bedroom Eyes.” She’s danced with the stars (and won!) and even taught Daniel Kowalski a thing or two about singing on It Takes […]

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January 16th, 2008

Deni Hines Promotes Green Message

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Deni Hines has always been conscious of her impact on the environment. She lives in a chemical free house, refuses to eat meat, and won’t install cable TV because it would mean cutting down a few trees.
Now she’ll spread the word on a new green television program. […]

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