The New York Post always has its finger on the pulse, so when it names one of our musicians as someone to watch in 2011 you know they’re something pretty special. Quirky cabaret pop songstress Emma Dean is the only Aussie on the list of “Top 10 Artists to Know in 2011.” That’s not bad…
Western Australian crooner Earl Cole will show us a very different side when he slips on his disco shoes this New Years Eve. He’s part of the Disco Inferno show taking over the South of Perth Yacht Club on December 31. Earl will appear with Chelsea J Gibson, DJ Grandmaster Mac, and the Inferno Dangers…
Kate Nash fans who’ve missed out on Playground Weekender tickets need not fret; the British songstress has just announced a string of side shows. Kate will play capital cities along the east coast in support of her new album My Best Friend is You. The disc sees Kate delving into new territory inspired by the…
Dan Webb takes his cues from the world of classic rock with his sophomore EP, Hyperspace Clearance. It’s a suitably far out name for a disc which revels in the music of the 60s and 70s. It’s not a carbon copy of the acts that came before, but Dan certainly wears his influences on his…
The 17 finalists from the Telstra Road to Tamworth competition have been whittled down to just 10 after the recent boot camp in Sydney and a performance at the Telstra V8 Supercars. There are seven left in the performer’s category: Queenslanders Alan Boyle, Nikki Jenson, and Shandell Tosoni Benobble, Victoria’s Gena Rose Bruce and Harry…
Perth’s Rosemount Hotel will ring in the silly season next Saturday night with its Not So Silent Night party. This annual event is so big it’s going to take one stage inside the venue and another one in the street to get things done! This year’s party is set to be one of the best…
It’s rare to come across a band that feels really original. After all, there are only so many different instruments, and so many different notes they can play. But after listening to The Honey Month’s new song “Foliage,” I’m beginning to think they might be one of those rare gems. Their sound is so exciting….
When I arrived at the Sydney Entertainment Centre last night, I wasn’t in the best mood. Our hotel had lost the reservation for one of our rooms, resulting in a good hour of drama. I’d gone without dinner after sending back my overcooked steak, only to have the replacement never arrive. I needed something special…
Those killer concert announcements are coming through so quickly we’re all going to be broke before Christmas. The latest one is Eddie Vedder, who’s leaving his Pearl Jam band mates behind for a solo tour of Oz. There are three big draw cards for me, beyond the obvious brilliance of Mr Vedder. Firstly there are…
Brisbane four-piece Montpelier is giving us our first taste of their forthcoming EP by offering a free download of one song, “Last Boat.” Click here to own the track, which features haunting vocals from Greg Chiapello and some incredible drum beats reminiscent of The Temper Trap. It’s no wonder Greg delivers such an amazing vocal…