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Archive for August 2008

August 31st, 2008

Australian Idol Gets Top 24

The wannabes and attention seekers are long gone, and Australian Idol now has a top 24. I haven’t written about this season yet, partly because the action has been so fast and furious, but now as we head towards the finals I figured I’d share my views.
There’s been some major changes this year, and so […]

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August 30th, 2008

Cool Stuff at Coaster

Some exciting promos ensure Coaster will be more than just another festival.
Firstly the event has its very own mascot: Coasterman. It sounds a bit naff at first, but Coasterman is anything but. Apparently punters can look forward to Coasterman performing death-defying feats on his “killer scooter.” Now that just might be something worth seeing.
Artist signings […]

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August 30th, 2008

The Follow Found

The missing members of Sydney rockers The Follow have been found. Azaria spoke to his manager Gabe Deluc yesterday, saying that he is safe and “just needed to get away.”
“We’re taking a few days off to meet as a band and assess where we go from here,” Gabe said in a statement on the […]

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August 29th, 2008

Catch “Easyfever”

Some of Australia’s finest musicians have come together to pay tribute to local rock pioneers The Easybeats. Easyfever will feature the works of new kids like Skybombers and Dappled Cities alongside industry veterans like Neil Finn and Iva Davies.
The album will also include a real treat for fans: a previously unreleased song called “Motherfigure.” […]

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August 29th, 2008

Diesel’s “Days Like These” Tour

Aussie music legend Diesel is heading out on the road for a massive tour to promote his latest album Days Like These.
The disc is a return to the rock sound Diesel’s famous for, and this back-to-basics approach will be reflected in the intimate shows.
“It was just the three of us,” says Diesel. “Myself, Richie Vez […]

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August 28th, 2008

Kylie Announces Aussie Tour Dates

Kylie Minogue has announced she’s finally coming home. Our pop darling will visit Sydney on December 14 and Melbourne on December 19.
“It’s been such as joy to take this show to so many countries that I’ve never been to before, but it’s a real thrill to finally be bringing it home to Australia and to […]

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August 27th, 2008

Snoop Dogg Tour in Doubt

Snoop Dogg hopes to visit Australia for a massive tour with Ice Cube in October. But with the Aussie government launching a full investigation into his criminal past, it may not happen.
Snoop, aka Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr, applied for a visa last month. Provisional approval was granted, but that doesn’t mean he’s in the clear […]

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August 27th, 2008

The Follow Members Missing

Two members of Sydney band The Follow have gone missing in the United States. Jess Origliasso’s ex Azaria and bass player KJ were last seen in North Hollywood on Friday night.
“All of The Follow’s family and close friends have been contacted, we’ve filed a missing person’s report and have reached out to the Australian consulate […]

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August 26th, 2008

New Augie March for Nix!

It’s been a long term since we’ve heard anything new from the sublime Augie March.
The lads in the band appreciate that, so they’re offering up free downloads of their brand new track!
“Watch Me Disappear” is the title song from the band’s forthcoming full length album.
It was recorded with Joe Chiccarelli, famous for his work with […]

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August 26th, 2008

Missy Higgins On Leno and On Tour!

Keep an eye out for Australia’s own Missy Higgins on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno this week. She’ll perform her amazing ballad “Where I Stood” on the show on Thursday August 28. And with timezones being as they are, that’s the following day for Aussies.
If you’re like me and still living without pay TV […]

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