Tonight The X Factor contestants showed a bit more of their personalities, with a show dedicated to their own musical idols. Sally Chatfield gave us a little Evanescence with “Bring Me To Life.” I thought it was the perfect song choice for her, showing us that she could do more than the big tearjerker ballads….
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Meet Brisbane Electro-Rockers, The Moniters
Brisbane three-piece The Moniters have unleashed their debut single “Exit the System,” a cracking indie electro rock track that hints at exciting things to come. Who would have thought music like this would come from a chance meeting at a Killers concert? Frontman Jimi Lucas and drummer Matt Schrader ran into bass player Barney Gickel,…
Melbourne’s Sydonia to Support KoRn
Melbourne’s Sydonia have scored the prestigious support spot for American hard rockers KoRn. The shows will help the band showcase their latest single “Ocean of Storms” and other tracks from their second album. This band has earned the praise of some of the world’s musical heavy hitters including Slipknot and Lamb of God. Although their…
Get Down, Down with Chemical Transport on Tour
Those wacky, panda-loving kids from Chemical Transport are loading up the tour bus to support their single “Down, Down.” Sure the tune’s been out since April, but any excuse for a party right? The band is steadily gaining a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting live acts following support slots with Switchfoot, MM9, and…
Ryan Meeking and the Few Tour New EP
The gorgeous Ryan Meeking and the Few will hit the road next month to support their brand new EP We’re Still Saying Nothing. Funnily enough, the band is saying plenty. This is their third EP following the release of Broken Cars & Empty Pockets and the wonderful Night Owls. Thankfully after all those short releases,…
You Am I Finally Release That Self-Titled Album
Uninspired bands usually release their self titled albums first, but it seems at album nine You Am I may have finally run out of titles. Their new self titled album is scheduled to hit record store shelves on October 8. At least they’ve invested a bit of effort into the songs, which are said to…
Make Some Extra Money with Posse
As readers of my blog, you’re probably passionate about Australian music and always keen to turn your friends on to the artists that you love right? We all happily do this sort of promotion for free, but there’s a nifty site called Posse that wants to pay you for it. The model is simple. Every…
“Me, Me, Me & Him: The Secret Life of a Receptionist” – Class A
The world of rap music seems to be a bit of a boys club, so it’s refreshing to see Class A breaking the mould. With her debut album Me, Me, Me & Him: The Secret Life of a Receptionist she looks to redefine what we think about rap music with an originality that goes beyond…
The Owls Launch Self Titled EP
The Owls have hatched their new self titled EP, which was officially released today. The disc features “Go, Let It Go,” which you may have heard on the radio. Even if you haven’t, you’re going to love the band’s silky melodies and dark, brooding bass lines. To celebrate the release The Owls are played a…
Angry Anderson Headlines Queensland’s Equinox Rocks Festival
Many music festivals say they’re extreme, but few can back up their claims like the Equinox Rocks Extreme Music and Skydiving Festival in the Queensland town of Toogoolawah, an hour and a half from Brisbane. This quirky event will hit the Ramblers Drop Zone on Saturday October 16. The event brings together extreme sounds and…