I’m always quietly thrilled to hear that anyone’s kicked Justin Bieber’s ass, even if it’s only in a metaphorical sense. When an Aussie does it, so much the better. So Laura Imbruglia, we salute you! In its first week on MySpace, Laura’s new film clip for “I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend” attracted more than 14,…
Author: Lauren Katulka
The Mission in Motion Finally Release Album, Support Senses Fail
Sydney quintet The Mission in Motion have just released their latest single “New Skin,” a teaser from their soon-to-be released album Somewhere Safe. Head to the band’s MySpace page to hear the track. “New Skin is our weekend song,” explained the band’s front man Brett Islaub. “We wanted to write a song about letting everything…
The Verses Prepare to Release Debut Album “Seasons”
The Verses, the current guise of talented siblings Ella and Jesse Hooper, are preparing to release their debut album Seasons. The disc has been four years in the making, but from listening to the album sampler it’s clear this was time well spent. There’s an assurity about the outfit; they’re comfortable with the songs and…
Guy Sebastian and Jordin Sparks Duet Live in Los Angeles (Video)
While touring America recently Guy Sebastian caught up with his duet partner and fellow Idol victor Jordin Sparks. The pair treated fans at Los Angeles’ Club Nokia to a special performance of their hit duet “Art of Love” last Friday night. Here’s the video for all you fans around Oz (and the rest of the…
Buck 65 Celebrates 20 Years in the Biz with Aussie Shows
Nova Scotia’s Buck 65 is returning to our shores for a swag of shows this September. This intriguing performer blends hip hop, blues, folk, and country to create the kind of music which defies classification. He’s built a lot of underground buzz in the last 20 years, which is all the better for his fans…
Rick Price @ Lizotte’s, Newcastle – 10 July 2010
As winter weather sets in, it gets to be a bit quiet on the gig front. What better way to ease myself back into the live music scene than a night out at Lizotte’s. I’ve made no secret of my love of this live music experience. Whether at the Central Coast or Newcastle venues, you…
Princess One Point Five Tour Oz with Album
Following the recent release of their fourth album What Doesn’t Kill You, Princess One Point Five are heading out on the road for an album launch tour. The album features the single “Today,” which you might have heard on JJJ or your local community radio station. Princess One Point Five are known for their powerful…
Q & A with Aston’s Hanna Oblikov
Classical pop act Aston have built some serious online buzz with the release of the viral video cover of “Telephone” and their soon-to-be-released new single “Bulletproof.” I caught up with the band’s cellist Hanna Oblikov today to talk about online success, performing on The Matty Johns Show, and what it’s like arranging chart toppers for…
Download Guy Sebastian for Free!
Life’s been hard lately for Guy Sebastian fans. We know he’ll be back soon for The X Factor, and we wish him every success on the international stage, but it’s pretty tough to have him spending so much time in the United States these days! To reward your patience, you can now download “Never Hold…
The Optimen Get Out of Brisbane on Album Tour
Ever since Brisbane hip hop outfit The Optimen released their sophomore album The Out of Money Experience in April, we’ve been wondering when we’d see them on the road. Our patience has paid off, with The OPees announcing a swag of dates in July and August. And the good news is that there are even…

