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”…
Author: Lauren Katulka
Sydneyvision Winner Dyan Tai Asks “Why Sydney”
Anyone described as the Asian love child of Prince and Lady Gaga has enough going on to get me interested. And so it’s well worth taking a look at Dyan Tai, the recent winner of the Sydneyvision Song Contest. Think Eurovision for Sydney’s burbs. Dyan won the title with this delightfully campy dance ode to…
Wayne Swan’s Daughter is “So Cool”!
While Wayne Swan has been doing his best to manage Australia’s money, his daughter Erinn has been quietly plugging away at a musical career. With her band Streamer Bendy, the tattooed Brisbanite has written and recorded tracks in Sweden and Los Angeles. The new single “You’re So Cool” is the first taste of their efforts….
Laneous & The Family Yah Do Festivals Ahead of EP Releases
Laneous & The Family Yah have had a massive 2010, releasing their second album Found Things and a swag of singles, and clocking up plenty of touring kays. You’d think they’d have earned a rest, but the Brisbane band is already preparing to release an ambitious three EPs. The indie outfit will release the Found…
Old Man River, Passenger, and Daniel Lee Kendall Announce “One For the Road” Tour
Old Man River is teaming up with Passenger and Sounds of Oz favourite Daniel Lee Kendall for one big summer tour. This is one of those really exciting bills for folks who love the art of songwriting and story-telling through music. It’s also taking in some gorgeous venues in the capitals and regional centers. If…
Get Push Over Tickets Early, and Save!
Push Over is one of Australia’s longest running all-ages music festival, and with a killer line-up for 2011 it shows no signs of losing steam. Next year’s festival will see an eclectic bunch of bands from around the country performing over four sound stages in Melbourne. Get on down to see sets from Children Collide,…
Red Jezebel Give Free Download for Aussie Cricket Team
Red Jezebel is giving us all an early Christmas present! The Western Australian act is currently offering its new single “Bodyline” as a free download. Apparently the staple of the band’s live set was intended as a Christmas release, but the staunch cricket fans figured maybe an early release would help boost team morale. You…
Score Free Big Day Out Tickets and Phones with Motorola Competition
Motorola has its own version of Santa this Christmas, and it’s Barry. Barry has been travelling all around the country handing out free Big Day Out tickets and Defy phones through the company’s Dash to Defy promotion. To track down Barry, just point your browser to the Dash to Defy website. Registered members get clues…
Jebediah Albums Finally Released Online
After a hiatus that stretched far too long, Jebediah are finally back together and in the studio preparing a brand new album for our listening pleasure. To celebrate, Sony Music has gone back in the vault to release a digital box set of the band’s first three studio albums. Slightly Odway, Of Someday Shambles, and…
Resist The Thought and Buried in Verona Headline “I Wanna Give It” Tour
Resist the Thought and Buried in Verona are teaming up for one big Aussie metal tour this summer. The Sydney bands will play just about everywhere over January and February. Resist the Thought have been called one of the “best young metal acts to ever grace an Australian stage,” while Buried in Verona are riding…