We all knew Angus & Julia Stone’s latest album Down the Way was selling truckloads, but what you might not realise is that the album is this year’s highest selling local release. The disc has notched up platinum sales since it debuted at number one in March, a position it held for two consecutive weeks….
Blue King Brown are back with their new single “Women’s Revolution,” a collaboration with respected Jamaican chart topper Queen Ifrica. Reflecting the heritage of both acts, its dynamic film clip was shot in Kingston and Melbourne. “The song draws inspiration from the day-to-day female leaders in our world,” explained lead singer Natalie Pa’apa’a. “It also…
In 2008 all of Australia fell under the spell of Gurrumul. This blind indigenous singer sang in a language most of us didn’t understand, but his warmth and passion spoke to us in way that went beyond words. His self-titled album went platinum twice and won ARIA Awards for best independent release and best world…
Sydney electro-pop duo Aeons are preparing to release their debut EP Beyond the Satellites this month, and they want you to enjoy it for free. I’ve heard the first track from this five-song release, “Where The Sky Meets the Sea,” and I’ve got to say I’m impressed. I’m not typically a fan of electronic music,…
In less than a week, Brittle will unleash their debut EP The Owls, a project that the band are preparing to give away for free! Today I caught up with the band’s drummer Geoff Slingsby to chat about his band’s generosity, their massive three-month tour, and more. Brittle’s an interesting band name. Where did that…
I wanted to take a short break from chatting about music to mention another topic that’s dear to my heart. You might have noticed the Pedigree Adoption Drive banner in my sidebar. I was always of the opinion that it’d be a great cause to support, but I was also acutely aware than my cat…
Following the recent announcement that Cypress Hill would headline, the folks at Coaster have announced their first line-up. It’s a bill which features plenty of exciting new local acts including Art vs Science, Basement Birds, Bluejuice, and Boy vs Bear. I’m thrilled to see a line-up which doesn’t include so many of the usual festival…
The Bacardi Express has been one of the most exciting concert events of the year to date. Now you can relive all the fun of the tour with an exhibition of rare photographs set to open in Sydney. New small bar and art space Doctor Pong in Darlinghurst will host the event this July. The…
It’s a rare and beautiful thing when music charms you, but after catching Darren Hanlon’s newie “All These Things” on Rage this morning I was well and truly charmed. Despite being a blogger with a decent vocabulary, charming seems like the very best adjective to describe this song and accompanying music video. The quirky lyrics,…
Geek chic electro-popster Adam Young, otherwise known as Owl City, is returning our fair shores for a tour this November. Clearly the “Fireflies” singer enjoyed his last Aussie visit with Cobra Starship which was only a couple of months ago! It’s great to see him returning as a headliner. If you agree, you can grab…