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INXS Score a Month of Number Ones

Way to go INXS! The classic rock outfit continue to reign supreme on the albums charts with their greatest hits album The Best Of, making it four straight weeks at the top spot. Kick’s finally fallen out of the top 10, but clearly a new generation of fans is discovering those hit singles!

They’re keeping company in the top ten with Hillsong United. The church’s latest release, The White Album [Remix Project] has debuted at number nine. Talk about strange bedfellows!

5 Seconds of Summer and Joel Fletcher continue to impress on the singles charts. “She Looks So Perfect” has fallen a few positions this week, but it’s still more than respectable at number seven. It’s a similar story for “Swing,” which has dropped two to sit at number nine.

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Lowlakes Get Icy in Europe

Haunting Melbourne four-piece Lowlakes are preparing to take Europe by storm! The band will be celebrating the recent release of their debut LP Iceberg Nerves with a trip around some of the world’s iciest locales.

The album features the band’s latest single “Newborn,” a typically atmospheric, intense number which showcases lead singer Tom Snowdon’s hypnotic voice beautifully. If you’re lucky enough to be in Europe you can hear the band play “Newborn” and others from the album at the following shows

14 March 2014 – Kassablanca, Jena
15 March 2014 – Beatpol, Dresden
16 March 2014 – Hafen 2, Offenbach
17 March 2014 – Molotov, Hamburg
19 March 2014 – Ut Connewitz, Leipzig
20 March 2014 – Bogen F, Zuerich
21 March 2014 – Suedpol, Luzern
22 March 2014 – Bikini Test, La-Chaux-de-Fonds
24 March 2014 – Pension Schmidt, Muenster
25 March 2014 – Milla, Muenchen
26 March 2014 – Galao, Stuttgart
28 March 2014 – Gemeindekeller, Goefis
30 March 2014 – W@ Poppodium, Den Bosch

More shows to be announced

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123 Agency Artists Unite for Mi Casa Su Casa

Do you want to see the best up and coming talents sharing one stage? Well you’ve got it, because the 123 Agency’s massive Mi Casa Su Casa tour is kicking off tonight. It features some of the agency’s brightest talents – Tales in Space, Pierce Brothers, Stillwater Giants, Yeo, Gena Rose Bruce, and Blonde On Blonde –joining forces to put on one hell of a show.

Line ups don’t get much more diverse than this. We’ve got dance infused rock, indie-folk, and pop, all existing in harmony to delight punters around the country. The line up will change each night, so fans will always get a new, fresh, Mi Casa Su Casa experience!

7 March 2014 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane (Tales In Space, Blonde On Blonde, Pierce Brothers)
8 March 2014 – Solbar, Maroochydore (Tales In Space, Blonde On Blonde, Pierce Brothers)
9 March 2014 – The Brewery, Byron Bay (Tales In Space, Blonde On Blonde, Pierce Brothers)
14 March 2014 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne (Pierce Brothers, Tales In Space, Gena Rose Bruce)
15 March 2014 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay (Pierce Brothers, Tales In Space, Gena Rose Bruce)
20 March 2014 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury (Stillwater Giants, Tales In Space – FREE)
22 March 2014 – Amplifier, Perth (Stillwater Giants, Tales In Space)
23 March 2014 – Newport Hotel, Fremantle (Stillwater Giants, Tales In Space – FREE)
27 March 2014 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla (Tales In Space, Pierce Brothers)
29 March 2014 – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney (Yeo, Tales In Space, Pierce Brothers – FREE)
30 March 2014 – The Small Ballroom, Newcastle (Yeo, Tales In Space, Pierce Brothers)

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Dewayne Everettsmith Releases Long-Awaited Solo Album

I can’t say that tourism ads are generally where I go looking for great music, but I found it when Tourism Australia featured Dewayne Everettsmith’s song “It’s Like Love” in their last campaign. I feel head over heels for the tune way back in 2012, and was desperate to hear more. He’ll finally show us what else is in his bag of tricks when he releases his debut album Surrender on March 14.

“When I wrote most of these songs, I was obviously in emotional turmoil – difficult things in my life,” he explained. “The idea was that when someone listens to it, it touches a nerve but they take a positive from it. That was the ultimate aim.”

If that intrigues you, make sure you grab a copy of the album and see Dewayne playing its songs live at a venue near you.

6 March 2014 – Kulcha, Fremantle
8 March 2014 – Kings Park, Perth (supporting Gurrumul)
9 March 2014 – Spiegeltent (10 Days On The Island), Hobart
11 March 2014 – Arts Centre Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise
14 March 2014 – Factory Floor, Marrickville
16 March 2014 – Casterton/Sandford Football/Netball Club, Casterton
20 March 2014 – Captains at Mariners, Batemans Bay
21 March 2014 – Southern Cross Club, Canberra
23 March 2014 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
26 March 2014 – Civic Centre, Wagga Wagga
27 March 2014 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
28 March 2014 – Lizotte’s, Central Coast
29 March 2014 – Lizotte’s, Dee Why

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute

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Insomnia Inspires Anna O

If you love strong female voices like Kimbra and Lorde, you’re going to want to hear Anna O, a bold new talent from Perth. She’s matched her strong vocals with relatable lyrics in her ode to insomnia, “Sleeplessness.”

“The chorus explores the idea of the ‘choir’ of mind chatter, basically touching on how crazy it is to think about all the people laying awake with their mind going crazy, and what we’d all sound like together,” she explained.

“Sleeplessness” is the first track lifted from Anna’s debut EP, When the Winter Came, which will hit stores on March 21. We’ll all have a day to get familiar with it before she launches it for her hometown fans at North Perth’s Four5Nine Bar on March 22. It should be a night to remember, as Anna is itching to take the stage.

“I can’t wait to get out of the studio and start playing my songs to people.  I’ve got a DJ opening for me and I’m pumped to make it a slamming party,” she enthused.

Tickets for Anna’s launch are available now through Oztix.

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INXS Continue to Rule the Charts

INXS have done it again! For the third week running the classic rock band has claimed the top spot on the ARIA charts with their The Very Best greatest hits album. Their beloved 1987 release Kick is also performing well with a number three finish. That’s pretty impressive considering the miniseries finished up weeks ago. How long with their streak last?

The John Butler Trio have taken a tumble this week. Their latest release Flesh & Blood has fallen five places to finish at number eight.

Our latest boy band 5 Seconds of Summer have zoomed into the charts this week. “She Looks So Perfect” is sitting pretty at number three on debut. Sixteen weeks after its release, “SWING” just won’t quit. Joel Fletcher’s smash is currently sitting at number seven.

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Postblue Get Ugly, and I Like It

The fuzzy, unpolished sound of Postblue isn’t the sort of thing I’d normally go for, but there’s something about this meeting of Byron Bay and Melbourne musicians that’s gotten underneath my skin. I couldn’t help thinking of the grunge acts of the ‘90s as I listened to “Ugly,” the latest song lifted from their debut album I Hope They’re Praying For Me.

The album is scheduled to hit stores on March 21, and they’ll celebrate with a string of shows all around the country. Stablemates Luca Brasi will serve as support act for the following dates.

14 March 2014 – Magpies Club, Canberra
15 March 2014 – Hermann’s Bar, Sydney
16 March 2014 – Beatdisc Records, Parramatta (ALL AGES)
21 March 2014 – John Curtin Hotel, Melbourne
22 March 2014 – Crowbar, Brisbane
23 March 2014 – The Lab, Brisbane (ALL AGES)
11 April 2014 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
12 April 2014 – Secret Venue, Hobart (ALL AGES)
12 April 2014 – Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston

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The Vernons Score T-Mobile Ad


Queensland rockers The Vernons have scored a major coup, with their song “Shake n Roll” featuring in the latest advertisements for American mobile phone giant T-Mobile. The 12-month campaign is amazing exposure for the band, who spent 2013 working hard on breaking into the US market.

Just as they’ve got the world wanting to hear more, they’re also hard at work on their sophomore EP, not so originally titled Volume II. That recording, which is expected to drop in July, will see the group working with The Wrecking Crew’s legendary guitarist Louie Shelton.

It sounds like all the stars are aligning for this great Aussie act!

Image used with permission from Shake Appeal

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INXS Claim Number One and Two

It’s another great week for INXS on the ARIA charts, with their The Very Best greatest hits collection maintaining its number one position on the album charts. Kick has also moved up five spots to claim the number two slot. This is the first time in the history of the ARIA charts that we’ve seen a single Aussie act claiming the two top spots. They’ve also got four more albums in the top 40: Live At Wembley Stadium 1991 (#17), The Swing (#25), Shabooh Shoobah (#33) and Listen Like Thieves (#36).

We see another Aussie act at number three. The John Butler Trio might have slipped down a spot, but considering the INXS juggernaut they’re probably thrilled that Flesh & Blood’s still near the pointy end of the charts.

Adelaide metalcore act I Killed the Prom Queen are also making their presence felt with their third studio album. Beloved sits at number six on debut, a real improvement from their last studio album, Music For The Recently Deceased, which peaked at number 27.

The Aussies aren’t exactly firing on the singles charts, but it’s nice to see Joel Fletcher and Savage holding steady. “SWING” is still at number four, an impressive 15 weeks after its debut.

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