June 24th, 2008
It looks like the wishes of all Rose Tattoo fans may soon be granted. Plans are afoot to release the album they recorded in 1980.
Rose Tattoo completed the album in Los Angeles after Bad Boy for Love. The record company was never happy with it, so the band went back into the studio and made [...]
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June 23rd, 2008
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything from Australia’s hottest dance outfit, Sneaky Sound System, but all that’s soon about to change. Miss Connie, Black Angus, and MC Double D are back with album number two called, funnily enough, 2.
No points for originality there, but it’s still going to do well thanks to [...]
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June 23rd, 2008
Missy Higgins has just wrapped up an American tour, and what better way to celebrate than starting another one?
The Aussie ex-pat is hitting the Midwest and America’s North East. It all kicks off on July 10 in Madison Wisconsin.
Missy is one of Australia’s finest singer songwriters, so if you get the chance make sure you [...]
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June 21st, 2008
Sony BMG Australia plan to release the ultimate Michael Jackson compilation just for its local fans.
For three weeks starting today, the record label is encouraging Aussie MJ devotees to vote for their favourite songs at mj50.com.au.
The 30 most popular songs will appear on the album alongside a new megamix by Jason Nevins.
King of Pop will [...]
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June 20th, 2008
I’ve been a Ry Cuming fan for a while now, so I was thrilled to read he’s just signed a worldwide record deal with Jive!
The Aussie expat has wasted no time in getting to work on his debut release. And with Mark Batson (James Blunt, Dave Matthews Band, India.Arie) at the helm, it should be [...]
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June 19th, 2008
Will one of hip hop’s hottest name head Down Under next year? That’s the word from America, as planning for the second series of the US program 4Real gets underway.
The series sends celebs to some of the world’s most remote communities, and an Australian Aboriginal village is on the short list for an upcoming episode. [...]
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June 18th, 2008
There’s a brand new all ages festival bringing the cream of Aussie talent to the Central Coast. It’s called Coaster, and it’s on for the very first time on September 20 at Gosford Showgrounds.
The line up is massive, with The Living End, Kisschasy, The Potbelleez, Blue King Brown, Cog, and the Coast’s favourite sons Something [...]
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June 18th, 2008
Paul Greene is one of Australia’s best kept secrets. His album Distance Over Time recently hit number one on the iTunes blues and roots charts, and critics are raving about it.
Paul’s sold almost 30,000 albums locally, and played everything from major festivals to bar rooms to concert halls. You might have also caught him recently [...]
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June 17th, 2008
The lineup for Brisbane’s biggest free music festival, Valley Fiesta, was announced today and it’s an absolute doozie.
The coolest kids around, Operator Please, will headline the star-studded lineup, which includes Urthboy, DJ Dexter of The Avalanches, Jeff Lang, Little Birdy’s Katy Steele, Sparkadia, and stacks more.
You can catch all the fun in the Fortitude Valley [...]
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June 17th, 2008
Image details: 2008 APRA Music Awards served by picapp.com
Last night Daniel Johns became the first person in history to win three APRA Awards in one year.
The Silverchair frontman was named Songwriter of the Year for the number one hit “Straight Lines,” which also won Song of the Year and Most Played Australian Work gongs.
The other [...]
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