The Australian music industry has lost another of its own, with the passing of Harvey James. The Sherbet guitarist died last night in Melbourne aged 58 following a battle with lung cancer. “Dad passed away peacefully at 8.15 pm tonight,” his daughter Alexandra wrote on the Send Your Love To Harvey James’ Facebook page. “We…
Author: Lauren Katulka
Autumn Gray Has Love Handles
Melbourne indie act Autumn Gray is preparing to release its new mini-EP Love Handles with a pair of launch shows. For the uninitiated, Autumn Gray is something like a mini folk army, with seven members contributing lush harmonies and rich musical melodies. Their music features everything from traditional instruments like flutes and pianos to more…
Take Photos for Grinderman
Grinderman are offering budding photographers access-all-areas passes to their upcoming Big Day Out sideshows thanks to a very cool competition. If you want to win one, simply show the band you’re worthy by sending a link to on online portfolio of your work to grindermanphotocontest@gmail.com. Make sure you include the show you’d like to capture…
Melbourne Concerts for Queensland Flood Relief
Australia’s hip-hop and dance communities have beaten Michael Gudinski to the punch, organising some massive flood relief shows in Melbourne before the official announcement of Sound Relief 2. If you’re free tonight make sure you get down to the Corner Hotel for its Hip Hop Flood Relief show. America’s Pharoahe Monch will headline the night,…
“Our Horse is Dead” – Heartbreak Club
After watching hours of devastating news footage from Queensland floods, I wanted a pick-me-up. After looking at the cover of Heartbreak Club’s Our Horse is Dead, with its whipped My Little Pony-esque cartoon, I knew that album was just what I needed. And so on an afternoon where so much is going wrong in the…
Q & A with Daniel Lee Kendall
After releasing the gorgeous Lost in the Moment EP last year, Daniel Lee Kendall is preparing to leave the Central Coast and show Australia what he can do. As part of the One for the Road tour, Daniel Lee will visit capital cities and regional towns around the country with Old Man River and Passenger….
Oztix Gives to Queensland Flood Relief
Sorry about the short notice on this one guys, but I just found out that Oztix is generously donating the proceeds from every ticket sold today to the Queensland Flood Appeal. So if you’ve been considering getting tickets for shows like festivals including Soundwave, Good Vibrations, or Supafest, or see the individual shows from The…
Art Vs Science Debut Album on the Way
After wowing dance fans everywhere with tracks like “Parlez Vous Francais?” and “Magic Fountain,” Art Vs Science figured it was about time they released an album. That album is The Experiment, and it’ll hit stores on February 25. The disc was recorded last year with the assistance of Berkfinger, Magoo, Eric J Dubowksy, and acclaimed…
The Level Spirits Release “Take It Out” Music Video
The first music video to catch my attention this year is the quirkily cool “Take It Out,” the debut single from The Level Spirits. There’s an alt country vibe to this track, which features gorgeous vocals from Molly-Jean Morrison. I also love the film clip, which takes a fun look at the perfect nuclear family,…
Heartbreak Club Sign with Centrifuge
Heartbreak Club’s 2011 is off to a great start after signing with Centrifuge Music Publishing Group. Centrifuge isn’t one of the big names in the Australian industry, but it boasts an impressive roster featuring Noiseworks, Sierra Fin, Artisan Guns, and The Never Ever. Surely joining a relatively small label will see Heartbreak Club’s talent nurtured…