When Sydney singer-songwriter Alex Cameron released his debut solo album Jumping the Shark as a few download late last year, it crashed his website. So there’s sure to be plenty of interest in news that he’ll release the album on vinyl on April 11.
If you weren’t swept up in Alex Cameron hysteria the first time, it’ll take just one listen of his latest single “Mongrel.” It doesn’t have the prettiest name, but this is a gorgeous song, minimalist and simple and real. Take a listen and if you love it, make sure you preorder a vinyl copy of the album here.
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Bella Union Becomes the Melbourne Folk Club
From April 23, Carlton’s Bella Union will be transformed into The Melbourne Folk Club. This transformation will see some of the world’s finest folk singers playing for locals in a weekly concert series.
Jordie Lane, Davey Lane, Mick Thomas, Liz Stringer and more will encourage folks to venture out on Wednesday nights to enjoy some great music.
If that sounds right up your alley, make sure you head to the website and become a member of the Melbourne Folk Club. Your free membership entitles you to discounted tickets, a free Mountain Goat beer on entry, pre-sales, and more.
If you need further convincing, here’s the upcoming lineup!
23 April 2014 – Jordie Lane and Special International Guest
30 April 2014 – Melody Pool, The Little Stevies, and Davidson Brothers
7 May 2014 – Liz Stringer, The Mae Trio, and James Kenyon
14 May 2014 – Marlon Williams, Mick Thomas, and Suzannah Espie
21 May 2014 – Grand Slavo, Sal Kimber, and Brendan Welch
28 May 2014 – Sweet Jean, Davey Lane, and Sara Retallick
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INXS Back on Top
So I might have missed the recent chart success of Kylie and 5 Seconds of Summer, but I’m glad my blog’s back in working order to report about INXS’ return to the top of the albums charts with their greatest hits album The Very Best. This gives INXS’ album their sixth week at the top, which is a new record for the classic rock band.
The John Butler Trio have also jumped up the charts. Their newie Flesh & Blood is back at number 10 this week after jumping five positions. It looks like their current tour is helping sales along nicely!
5 Seconds of Summer might have fallen this week, but “She Looks So Perfect” is still selling well. It’s at number four this week. While it’s dropped, Peking Duk are climbing steadily with “High.” The track, which features guest vocals from Nicole Millar, has jumped one position to sit at number seven this week.
Finally rounding out the top 10 singles we’ve got Sia. After charting with her guest vocals on David Guetta’s song “Titanium,” “Chandelier” marks her first ever top ten appearance as a lead artist.
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Gossling Collaborates with Emily Green on Jewellery Line
I love learning about the many talents of our music industry’s best and brightest. So I was impressed when I heard that Gossling has collaborated with Melbourne jewellery designer Emily Green on a fabulous range of handmade accessories.
The collection was inspired by Gossling’s own signature nine bead and big bead necklaces. They’re sure to be a hit with Gossling fans and fashionistas across the country. You can find them on Emily Green’s website from April 1. No joke!
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Fight Poverty and Win with Global Citizen Tickets
If you think that scoring free concert tickets for doing good sounds like a win-win, you’ll want to check out Global Citizen Tickets Australia.
To be a part of it, just go and register at the website. Then you can start earning points for your online poverty-beating actions, like sharing videos on Facebook, signing petitions to world leaders, and e-mailing Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with your concerns. You then use these points to enter a draw for a pair of tickets to the concert of your choice. There are plenty of great shows available, including gigs from local acts like The Jezabels, Christine Anu, and Dragon, as well as international artists like Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes.
“Music not only has the ability to stir every last emotion inside you; but also has the power to inspire, educate, and stop and make you think about certain issues,” explained the program’s chairman Danny Rogers. “We’re really glad that so many amazing Aussie bands are donating tickets to their shows and raising awareness with their fans about social change.”
The initiative is part of the Global Poverty Project, the brainchild of Pearl Jam’s manager Kelly Curtis. It’s so timely, as there are currently 1.2 billion people living in extreme poverty around the world. How great to see it here in Oz!
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INXS Score a Month of Number Ones
Way to go INXS! The classic rock outfit continue to reign supreme on the albums charts with their greatest hits album The Best Of, making it four straight weeks at the top spot. Kick’s finally fallen out of the top 10, but clearly a new generation of fans is discovering those hit singles!
They’re keeping company in the top ten with Hillsong United. The church’s latest release, The White Album [Remix Project] has debuted at number nine. Talk about strange bedfellows!
5 Seconds of Summer and Joel Fletcher continue to impress on the singles charts. “She Looks So Perfect” has fallen a few positions this week, but it’s still more than respectable at number seven. It’s a similar story for “Swing,” which has dropped two to sit at number nine.
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INXS Continue to Rule the Charts
INXS have done it again! For the third week running the classic rock band has claimed the top spot on the ARIA charts with their The Very Best greatest hits album. Their beloved 1987 release Kick is also performing well with a number three finish. That’s pretty impressive considering the miniseries finished up weeks ago. How long with their streak last?
The John Butler Trio have taken a tumble this week. Their latest release Flesh & Blood has fallen five places to finish at number eight.
Our latest boy band 5 Seconds of Summer have zoomed into the charts this week. “She Looks So Perfect” is sitting pretty at number three on debut. Sixteen weeks after its release, “SWING” just won’t quit. Joel Fletcher’s smash is currently sitting at number seven.
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The Vernons Score T-Mobile Ad
Queensland rockers The Vernons have scored a major coup, with their song “Shake n Roll” featuring in the latest advertisements for American mobile phone giant T-Mobile. The 12-month campaign is amazing exposure for the band, who spent 2013 working hard on breaking into the US market.
Just as they’ve got the world wanting to hear more, they’re also hard at work on their sophomore EP, not so originally titled Volume II. That recording, which is expected to drop in July, will see the group working with The Wrecking Crew’s legendary guitarist Louie Shelton.
It sounds like all the stars are aligning for this great Aussie act!
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INXS Claim Number One and Two
It’s another great week for INXS on the ARIA charts, with their The Very Best greatest hits collection maintaining its number one position on the album charts. Kick has also moved up five spots to claim the number two slot. This is the first time in the history of the ARIA charts that we’ve seen a single Aussie act claiming the two top spots. They’ve also got four more albums in the top 40: Live At Wembley Stadium 1991 (#17), The Swing (#25), Shabooh Shoobah (#33) and Listen Like Thieves (#36).
We see another Aussie act at number three. The John Butler Trio might have slipped down a spot, but considering the INXS juggernaut they’re probably thrilled that Flesh & Blood’s still near the pointy end of the charts.
Adelaide metalcore act I Killed the Prom Queen are also making their presence felt with their third studio album. Beloved sits at number six on debut, a real improvement from their last studio album, Music For The Recently Deceased, which peaked at number 27.
The Aussies aren’t exactly firing on the singles charts, but it’s nice to see Joel Fletcher and Savage holding steady. “SWING” is still at number four, an impressive 15 weeks after its debut.
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INXS Score New Number One
Channel Seven’s screening of Never Tear Us Apart has no doubt helped INXS claim their fourth number one on of the ARIA albums charts. Their greatest hits collection, The Very Best, sits on the top of the charts after three previous weeks hovering around the top ten. The band’s 1987 smash Kick is also back at number seven, and their Live at Wembley Stadium 1991 has made its ARIA chart debut, entering at number 17.
All the INXS buzz has kept The John Butler Trio’s latest album Flesh & Blood from the top of the charts. No doubt their first studio album in nearly four years would have done better than its second place if not for all the INXStyria.
Joel Fletcher has the sole local song in the singles top 10 with “Swing.” The song which features Savage slipped down a position this week, but its number four spot is nothing to sneeze at.
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