Oz Music Scene

May 5th, 2008

Music Channel Brings You Sensational Songs

I promised it and the music channel delivered: plenty of must-hear songs for your iPod, MP3 player, or old-fashioned stereo! Here’s what my clever colleagues came up with.

Sammi at 52 Bands has outdone herself with four music videos from the likes of Ben Folds Five and Amy Winehouse.
Ana at Austin Sound Check has introduced […]

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February 18th, 2008

No CDs, But Rihanna’s Still Tops

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Rihanna has made history this week, becoming the first act to top the Aussie charts on digital sales alone.
Her new song “Don’t Stop the Music” was not available as a physical disc, yet still managed to bump Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love” from the top spot.
Apparently record companies will […]

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January 28th, 2008

Music Blog Spotlight: Our Digital Music

I’ve got to admit, I’m not really up to speed when it comes to digital music. I still have some vinyl records, and while I was quick to pick up CDs, MP3s still seem a bit abstract to me. My husband bought me an MP3 player for Christmas, hoping I’d love it because it’s pink, […]

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August 26th, 2007

Abby Dobson Rises Up With Solo Release

The husky sexiness of Abby Dobson’s voice has been a delightful fixture on the Australian musical landscape for some time. She helped make “Even When I’m Sleeping,” her massive 1998 single with Leonardo’s Bride, an instant classic. Her guest spots on Paul Mac’s first solo disc were magical.
Abby’s set to wow us again with her […]

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August 25th, 2007

Free Ben Lee!

It’s not unusual for musos to include a cover version or two in their live show or as B-sides. But you rarely see performers cover entire albums. Yet that’s exactly what Australia’s resident oddball, Ben Lee, has done.
When Ben flew from LA to Sydney recently, he decided to give Against Me’s album, New Wave, a […]

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