Oz Music Scene

September 30th, 2008

Howie Day Returns to Oz

You might remember me raving about the Howie Day shows I saw a few months ago. I became a fan of this talented American singer songwriter when he released his debut album in 2000, and it was worth the wait when he finally toured here with Whitley eight years later.
The positive response Howie received on […]

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September 30th, 2008

AC/DC The Game

If you’ve ever fancied yourself as Angus Young or Brian Johnson here’s your chance. An AC/DC version of the Rock Band game will be released around the world. AC/DC Rock Band Track Pack will allow players to experience full live Acca Dacca tracks with Rock Band, Rock Band 2 or other compatible music game peripherals.
Like the band’s […]

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September 29th, 2008

AC/DC Top Influential Aussie Albums List

AC/DC’s Back in Black has been named the most influential Australian album of all time. The rock classic took top honours in the poll voted on by a GQ magazine panel.
Acca Dacca’s international smash edged out the disco stylings of Saturday Night Fever, The Bee Gees triumphant soundtrack.
Iconic albums from The Saints, The Birthday Party, […]

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September 29th, 2008

Tom Williams Leaves Australian Idol

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Teen heart-throb Tom Williams‘ winning run on Australian Idol came to an end tonight. The 16-year-old cutie pie found himself in the bottom three with Teale Jakubenko and Madam Parker.
Teale had a really solid night, and Madam Parker simply suffered from poor song choice. Tom on the other hand hasn’t had […]

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September 29th, 2008

EMI Launches Online MP3 Store

EMI Australia has become the first local record label to open an online store. Musicheadmp3.com offers around 500, 000 tracks from the EMI back catalogue to digital downloaders.
“Our goal is always to offer consumers the best possible digital music experience - in all senses of the word,” affirmed EMI Australia Chairman, Mark Poston.
“EMI was the […]

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September 28th, 2008

Australian Idols Take on Local Hits

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! It was all about patriotism on Australian Idol tonight as our newest talents paid tribute to our local legends. This week’s guest mentor was one of our finest, ex-Savage Garden frontman Darren Hayes.

Thanh Bui kicked it off with John Farnham’s “You’re the Voice.” I’ve always thought Thanh sounded a […]

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September 28th, 2008

Next Stop the World for Nollsy

Shannon Noll is one step closer to global nomination after scoring a part in the international arena spectacular War of the Worlds.
Nollsy will reprise the role of Parson Nathaniel he played in the Australian production last year. This time around he’ll play arenas in the United Kingdom before heading around Europe and then to the […]

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September 27th, 2008

New Song Obsession: “Neopolitan Dreams” by Lisa Mitchell

I fell in love with this song when I saw it in those 3 commercials where the people roll around in big clear balls. I was pretty surprised when I found out it was by our very own Lisa Mitchell. This is such a simple little song, and I think because of that it sneaks […]

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September 26th, 2008

Jessica Mauboy’s “Running Back” with Flo Rida

Jessica Mauboy’s well and truly shed her poppy Young Divas image with her slick new single “Running Back.” I can’t say I like the song’s sentiment (where’s the girl power?) but there’s no denying that it’s catchy. Jess is also in fine voice here. When she was competing with the other Divas I almost forgot […]

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September 26th, 2008

Delta Goodrem Wows Letterman

Delta Goodrem made quite an impression when she appeared on American chat show The Late Show with David Letterman last night.
Delta looked gorgeous in a black gypsy-style blouse as she performed her Australian number one “In This Life.”
David was visibly impressed by Delta’s performance, which he called “beautiful.”
If you couldn’t stay up late enough to […]

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