Here are some cool hip hop grooves to brighten up your Thursday. MC Tuka has been sharing the stage with urban acts like Thundamentals, Rumpunch, and Sketch the Rhyme for the last few years, but with the recent release of his debut album Will Rap for Tuka he’s stepping into the spotlight. I love the…
Author: Lauren Katulka
The Delta Riggs Back Home for Aussie Single Shows
The Delta Riggs have been far from idle since releasing their self titled EP in March. The lads packed their bags and traveled to the United Kingdom to begin work on their debut album, which should hit stores in the middle of next year. While they were visiting the Old Dart the band worked with…
Doves Do Greatest Hits Down Under
That old saying that time flies when you’re having fun seems to hold true for Doves. It’s hard to believe that this British band burst onto the scene 12 years ago. They’ll remind us of just what they’ve achieved when they bring their The Best of the Doves tour to Oz next February. The run…
“If Only” – Juke Kartel
I know there are plenty of Juke Kartel fans around so I figured I’d show you their new music video for “If Only.” The clip takes us around their new base of California, from the streets of downtown Los Angeles to the arid beauty of the state’s deserts. This song was one of my favorite…
Altiyan Childs Has The X Factor
Altiyan Childs has won the hearts of the nation, and the title of X Factor winner. After Andrew Lawson was ousted early on, it was down to Altiyan and Sally Chatfield. Honestly at that point I didn’t much care who won, although Altiyan was my sentimental favourite. Everyone loves an underdog, don’t they? Something tells…
“New Techniques for Beginners and Champions” – A Family of Strangers
The world of side projects is a bit of a musical mixed bag; for every success there are many more dismal failures. Happily A Family of Strangers, the latest project for The Butterfly Effect front man Glenn Esmond, falls into the former category. It’s too early to determine whether chart success will follow the band,…
Altiyan, Andrew, and Sally Battle It Out on “The X Factor”
We’re finally at the pointy end of The X Factor with Sally Chatfield, Andrew Lawson, and Altiyan Childs all vying for the title. Sally Chatfield kicked us off by reprising her version of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” I’m not generally a fan of redoing what you’ve already done, but I think this topped her…
Barnesy, Noiseworks, and Thirsty Merc Play Red Hot Summer
The annual Red Hot Summer tour will wind its way through regional Australia in January, and it’s shaping up to be a cracker. Jimmy Barnes will headline the event with special guests Noiseworks, and Thirsty Merc. The McClymonts will also join the shows in Morwell and Mannum. I don’t blame them for not playing all…
Dereb the Ambassador Brings Retro Ethiopian Soul to Oz
From Ethiopia to Sydney, soul singer Dereb Desalegn has come a long way. After moving to our shores he took up with the band Lion of Judah, but now he’s striking out on his own with the self-titled project, Dereb the Ambassador. The first cut from this endeavor is “Etu Gela,” a dance floor filler…
Hancock Basement Unleash New Single
Canberra four-piece Hancock Basement are back with a vengeance with their catchy new single “One in a Million Does.” This bouncy pop number is irresistible, the kind of thing you’ll find yourself singing for days later. The song also marks the band’s first foray into the world of music videos. It’s a fun debut, with…