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Archive for April 2008

April 23rd, 2008

Splendour Lineup Announced

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Are you dying to know who’s playing Splendour in the Grass this year? Well I won’t keep you in suspense any longer!
The international acts are always the biggest drawcards, and this season’s no exception. We’ve got 80s flower-pot wearing icons Devo, Iceland’s finest Sigur […]

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April 23rd, 2008

Gyroscope Comp Winners Announced

Congratulations to Dean, Ben, Tyce, Arns, and Joshua! They’ve all picked up a copy of the chart-topping CD Breed Obsession in my Gyroscope giveaway.
I asked the question “What’s your obsession?” and I loved reading the answers. Our winners are obsessed with music, breathing, drumming, hockey, and of course, Gyroscope!
Thanks to everyone who entered, and congratulations […]

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April 22nd, 2008

Shihad’s Beautiful Comeback

Aussie rock icons Shihad are back with a brand new album and tour!
Beautiful Machine strikes just the right balance between power and melody. And with master engineer Alan Moulder (Depeche Mode, U2, Smashing Pumpkins) at the helm, you know it’s going to be good.
Beautiful Machine will hit store on May 17, which gives Shihad fans […]

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April 22nd, 2008

Happy Earth Day

Today is Earth Day, a day where we stop to appreciate the world in which we live. And so as we pause to reflect I thought I’d leave you with a song by Melbourne singer-songwriter Xavier Rudd. This song “The Mother” is from his third album Food in the Belly. It perfectly encapsulates the wonder […]

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April 21st, 2008

New Guy Sebastian Album in the Works

Guy Sebastian’s Memphis Album was such a success, he’s decided to head back to the States to prepare for a follow-up.
But don’t expect another album of soul covers. While it’d undoubtedly sell well, Guy’s busy collaborating with the likes of David Ryan Harris on some original songs. A star in his own right, Aussie music […]

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April 21st, 2008

The Presets Top Aussie Charts

It’s another week, and we find another Aussie outfit sitting at the top of the ARIA charts. It’s so great to see Aussie music fans embracing our local artists!
Electro darlings The Presets have debuted at number one with their second album Apocalypso. The Sydney outfit has managed to keep fellow Sydneysiders Cog from the top […]

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April 20th, 2008

Matchbox Twenty @ Tempus Two Winery, 19 April

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There are very few bands I’d stand out in the rain to see. But last night I did it for Matchbox Twenty, and I’d happily do it again.
Honestly, I was thrilled the concert went ahead at all. When I awoke in the […]

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April 19th, 2008

Pete Murray Announces Aussie Tour

He’s kept his Aussie fans waiting more than two years, but Pete Murray has finally announced a national tour. He’ll play old favourites and tracks from his newie, Summer at Eureka.
“I did a lot of gigging around Feeler and See The Sun but I pretty much took the last couple of years off from touring […]

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April 19th, 2008

No Wedding Yet For Brian and Delta

Brian McFadden and Delta Goodrem announced their engagement last year, but don’t expect them to rush down the aisle any time soon.
While they originally planned to marry this year, they’ve pushed the nuptials back until 2009 to accommodate their careers. After all, Delta’s going to spend months in America promoting her album and Brian’s going […]

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April 18th, 2008

The Angels Reunite For Aussie Tour

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Doc Neeson hinted at it way back in January, but now it’s official. The seminal Aussie pub rockers The Angels have reunited.
After a bitter separation which lasted more than a decade Doc Neeson has reunited with John Brewster, Rick Brewster, Chris Bailey, and Graham Bidstrup.
The iconic lineup will […]

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