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Oz Music Scene

April 14th, 2008

My Sunday Soundtrack

Music is such a big part of the lives of all of the bloggers here in the music channel, we thought we’d give you a little insight into the music we’re listening to. So we’ve all compiled a list of the songs we heard yesterday.
Mine’s a little bit different than it might be on an […]

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January 18th, 2008

The Chair Tops Radio Charts, But It’s Not All Good News for Aussies

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The ARIA judges love them, the record-buying public loves them, and now it’s official: the DJS of Australia also love Silverchair.
The Chair’s monster comeback single “Straight Lines” was the most played song on Aussie commercial radio last year. It beat out “How to Save a Life” […]

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November 3rd, 2007

Jimmy Barnes Rocks on Radio

He’s been a rock star, a television host, and soon he’ll add radio presenter to his already impressive resumé. Jimmy Barnes has just signed on to host the popular Triple M program, Planet Rock.
“I am really excited to be taking the reigns of the new look Planet Rock. The new format of the show is […]

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September 15th, 2007

Labor Government Promotes Local Music

Peter Garrett has announced the Labor government will commit $2.4 million over the next four years to the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP). As if you needed another reason to oust John Howard, right?
The organisation plays a key part in promoting Australian music by delivering local content to 350 community radio stations across the […]

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August 5th, 2007

“Slideshows” - Thirsty Merc

Since I bought tickets to see Thirsty Merc in a couple of weeks, I figured it was about time I picked up a copy of Slideshows. As I listened to the opening track’s crunchy guitar chords and clever lyrics I wondered why it took me so long.
The opening ditty, “She’s All I Got” is a […]

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July 1st, 2007

Big Names Play Small Towns

Here’s one for the kids in the bush. Indie radio network Triple J will rock the Outback with a series of free outdoor concerts.
Chart toppers Missy Higgins and Something for Kate will perform alongside blues band Blue King Brown at the tour’s first show in Humpty Doo. Around 5,000 people call the Northern Territory community […]

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