Oz Music Scene

September 4th, 2008

“Losing Sleep” - Axle Whitehead

I lapped up Axle Whitehead’s singles “I Don’t Do Surprises” and “Anywhere,” so my expectations of his debut album Losing Sleep were pretty high. I’m thrilled to say it didn’t disappoint. In fact, I’ve listened to very little else since its release.
What keeps me coming back time and time again is the sheer variety of […]

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July 13th, 2008

James Reyne @ Lizotte’s, 12 July 2008

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Last night I headed out to my favourite venue, Lizotte’s, to see one of my favourite performers, James Reyne. The reasons why I love both venue and performer so much are similar: they deliver exceptional quality each and every time.
So I was in a good mood long […]

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April 20th, 2008

Matchbox Twenty @ Tempus Two Winery, 19 April

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There are very few bands I’d stand out in the rain to see. But last night I did it for Matchbox Twenty, and I’d happily do it again.
Honestly, I was thrilled the concert went ahead at all. When I awoke in the […]

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April 8th, 2008

Win Gyroscope’s “Breed Obsession”

Gyroscope’s latest album Breed Obsession recently topped the Aussie charts, and after giving it a spin it’s not hard to see why.
Breed Obsession is instantly accessible with lighter moments balancing the darker tracks. It opens with the big first single “Snakeskin,” before launching into another slice of Aussie rock, “All In On One.” The intense […]

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August 16th, 2007

“Skin” - Katie Noonan

Katie Noonan’s solo release, Skin, has taken up permanent residence in my stereo. The voice behind supergroup George has produced an album of infectious joy that gets richer with every listen.
It’s been five years since George released their landmark album, Polyserena. A lot has changed for Katie Noonan in that time. Many performers seem to […]

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