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Archive for the ‘Album Releases’ Category

May 23rd, 2008

Krista Polvere Launches Album in Oz

Long time readers of this blog may remember me writing about Krista Polvere last year. This Adelaide singer songwriter was hanging out in the USA with the likes of Ryan Adams and Ray LaMontagne while preparing her debut album Here Be Dragons.
Fast forward several months and the album is finally ready to be unleashed. And […]

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May 15th, 2008

Summery New Release From The Herd

Aussie hip hop outfit The Herd are back with a brand new album. Summerland is the band’s fourth release and it’s already being called a “melodic opus.”
The tracks are full, with strings and horns sitting alongside throbbing guitars and bass lines. The varied tracks include the powerful “Kids Learn Quick,” the raucous “2020,” the impassioned […]

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May 13th, 2008

Beau Young’s Doing it for the Kids

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We’re used to seeing Beau Young catching waves, but did you know he’s also an accomplished singer?
The former world surfing champ’s chilled out songs wouldn’t be out of place on a Jack Johnson CD or the latest Xavier Rudd release. But unlike his contemporaries, Beau’s not content […]

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May 11th, 2008

Small Mercies Rock USA

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Small Mercies made a big impression on Australia with their ARIA nominated single “Innocent,” and they’re hoping for similar success in the United States.
The Brissie lads have played some high profile gigs at legendary venues like Los Angeles’ […]

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May 10th, 2008

Ross Wilson Rocking All The Way to California

This story is just too cool. Apparently Aussie legend Ross Wilson has been invited to the Eagle Rock Music Festival in Eagle Rock, California. No prizes for guessing what they’ve asked him to sing.
Ross may have written this classic rock track 38 years ago, but it’s never really gone away. It was an Aussie number […]

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April 30th, 2008

Olivia Completes Walk to Beijing

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Olivia Newtown-John’s massive Great Walk to Beijing trek has come to an end. Olivia led a team of local and international celebrities and cancer survivors on the 228 km journey. The trek took 23 days
In case you haven’t heard, the likes of James Reyne, Sir […]

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April 24th, 2008

AC/DC Album, and a Tour?

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There hasn’t been a lot of news since AC/DC announced last year a new album was in the works. I’m happy to say though the Aussie rock veterans are well on their way to releasing this highly anticipated new work.
Singer Brian Johnson says the new album, their first in eight years, should […]

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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 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 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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