When Kylie Minogue released her single “All the Lovers” in June, we said the sexy music video was the best part about it. But it seems that several Asian countries don’t agree as they’ve banned the raunchy clip from their screens. Television stations in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia won’t play the music…
Author: Lauren Katulka
Guy Sebastian Claims ARIA Number One
After nipping at Bruno Mars heels for a few weeks, Guy Sebastian has finally toppled him to take the number one spot on the ARIA singles chart with “Who’s That Girl.” It’s actually the first time we’ve seen an Aussie sitting at the top of the singles chart in 2010, and I couldn’t ask for…
The Best of 2010
With Christmas done and dusted we’re all looking ahead to the next big celebration, New Years Eve. But before we usher in 2011 I figured it was time to pause and reflect on the year that was. Here’s what rocked my world in 2011. Of course it’s purely subjective and based on the music I…
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Sounds of Oz readers! I hope you’re all enjoying the day, spending time with your families or friends, eating too much, and playing with a few shiny new toys. Unless you scored a new laptop, there’s probably no reason for you to be online reading my blog! But if you are, thank you,…
The Church Announce Retrospective Albums Shows for America
The Church recently performed retrospective concerts in Melbourne, and they went so swimmingly the band’s decided to do it all again in the United States next February. The Future Past Perfect shows will again see the Church performing three key albums from their career: 2009’s Untitled #23, 1992’s Priest=Aura, and finally Starfish from 1988. Tickets…
Warner Music’s Insane Christmas Competition
I don’t ordinarily promote other people’s competitions on this blog, but this one was so cool that I just couldn’t resist. It’s also pretty timely with most of us gazing at empty wallets after all that Christmas shopping. Warner Music Australia is giving one lucky person a copy of every single album released in 2011….
Free Scott Spark Christmas Tune
Scott Spark’s spreading a little festive cheer with his new track “Last Christmas (What Do You Say?)” Don’t confuse this song with the campy Wham number. It’s a beautiful piano driven tune, the kind of thing perfect for spinning late at night when you’re sipping on eggnog or brandy. And it wouldn’t be Christmas if…
“Dr Dream and the Imaginary Pop-Cabaret” – Emma Dean
After hearing the New York Post rave about our own Emma Dean, I knew her sophomore album Dr Dream and the Imaginary Pop-Cabaret must be something special. But I wasn’t prepared for exactly what a magical album it is. Emma Dean pushes the envelope to create a record that lies somewhere between old school Tori…
New Song Obsession: “All I Ever Wanted” by Mark Wilkinson
I pride myself on loving music of all genres, but there’s no denying that I have a special place in my heart for folky acoustic singer songwriter types. The latest to cross my path and worm his way into my subconscious is Mark Wilkinson. It was love at first listen when I heard his new…
Kylie Minogue’s Christmas Single Helps Vision Australia
Kylie Minogue is showing her Christmas spirit, donating part of the proceeds from the sales of her A Kylie Christmas digital single to Vision Australia. This charity helps children with little to no eyesight. The single is just the thing for making you feel a little bit more festive, with Kylie’s versions of “Santa Baby”…