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Oz Music Scene

March 3rd, 2008

My Top 10 Aussie Tunes For Your Listening Pleasure

Here in the music channel we’ve been talking about the songs we’re digging right now. Some of them are new, some of them aren’t, but these are the Aussie tunes that have really impressed me lately. I’ll do a roundup of the other blogs lists later on today, which should give you all plenty of […]

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November 11th, 2007

“No Man’s Woman” - Various Artists

Some say the concept album is dead, but don’t tell that to the folks behind No Man’s Woman. The album features some of Australia’s finest male artists covering songs made famous by iconic female figures.
The results are surprising. I would never have expected some of the song choices, like Josh Pyke’s Kate Bush cover, or […]

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September 30th, 2007

Lior Tours Endless Road

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Lior’s debut album Autumn Flow did big things in 2005, scoring a handful of ARIA nominations and achieving gold status. Now he’s set to replicate this success with album number two, Corner of an Endless Road.
“These new songs are intensely personal and candid,” says Lior. “Corner of […]

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September 7th, 2007

Breasts are Best at Legs 11

Legs 11 is back again, giving Sydneysiders a chance to hear some great local bands and raise money for breast cancer research in the process.
This time around, Missy Higgins, The Waifs, Paul Kelly and Blue King Brown are amongst the stars taking to The Domain’s stage on October 26. The event will also feature an […]

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September 7th, 2007

No Man’s Woman | Aussie Blokes Get In Touch With Their Feminine Side

In 2001 indie goddess Tori Amos put a feminist twist on some iconic male tracks with her album Strange Little Girls. Now some Aussie lads have turned the concept on its head with their new album, No Man’s Woman.
This tribute to some of the world’s most influential female artists features tracks by Joni Mitchell, Blondie, […]

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August 1st, 2007

Aussie Artists Turn The Tide Against Climate Change

Some of Australia’s top musos look set to build on the momentum of Live Earth with the release of Turning the Tide. The double CD looks to raise awareness of climate change and tolerance of all people.
The new release includes big name talent like Missy Higgins, John Butler Trio, and Lior, alongside some fantastic up-and-coming […]

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