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Missy Higgins Enjoys Second Week in Top Spot

Missy Higgins has maintained her stranglehold on the ARIA Charts. Her new album The Ol’ Razzle Dazle sits at the top of the albums charts for the second week.

Missy’s managed to fend off stiff competition from fellow Aussie Xavier Rudd. His new album Spirit Bird has nevertheless enjoyed an impressive number two debut.

Keith Urban’s greatest hits album The Story So Far is still doing a roaring trade, which has resulted in a number four finish. While he’ll be off our TV screens once The Voice winds down, yesterday’s tour announcement should ensure it continues to sell.

Speaking of The Voice, Karise Eden showed she’s a real contender for the title with her version of “Hallelujah” sitting at number two. That’s the best chart position we’ve seen of any of The Voice hopefuls; no wonder she’s the odds on favourite to clinch the competition.

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Missy Higgins’s New Album Number One

It’s been a case of musical chairs at the top of the ARIA Albums Charts for some time now. This week we see another Aussie artist sitting on top. Missy Higgins has landed another number one with her long-awaited newie The OI’ Razzle Dazzle.

Keith Urban shows his greatest hits have some staying power. His disc The Story So Far is sitting at number two. The Temper Trap have fallen a bit since they enjoyed their stay at the top, but their new self-titled album is still performing well at number five.

The singles charts are a bit sparse on local talent, but The Voice’s Darren Percival is holding the fort. His version of Stevie Wonder’s “I Believe” is sitting at number five, so I guess we can probably assume he’s safe for another week of the competition!

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Jackson Firebird Release Rocking Debut

Old school Aussie pub rockers Jackson Firebird will release their debut album, charmingly titled Cock Rockin’, this Friday.

The Mildura natives have earned a reputation for their energetic live shows, and engineer/producer Mick Wordley has managed to capture that spontaneity in the album’s ten tracks. There’s nothing fancy here, but that raw, organic rock should strike a chord with music lovers craving a return to basics.

Of course it’s only fitting for a band that prides itself on its live shows to waste no time before getting back on stage. Jackson Firebird will celebrate Cock Rockin’s June 8 release with the Paper Scissors Rock tour. See what all the buzz is about at the following shows.

7 June 2012 – Retreat Hotel, Brunswick (Free)
8 June 2012 – The Patch, Wollongong
9 June 2012 – The Vanguard, Newtown
10 June 2012 – Great Northern Newcastle
11 June 2012 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
14 June 2012 – Retreat Hotel, Brunswick (Free)
15 June 2012 – Wheelers Hill Hotel, Wheelers Hill
16 June 2012 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
21 June 2012 – Retreat Hotel, Brunswick (Free)
22 June 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
28 June 2012 – Retreat Hotel, Brunswick (Free)
30 June 2012 – Settlers Tavern, Mildura

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Catherine Britt Scores Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Slot

Our own Catherine Britt will join a who’s who of international country and folk music at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival in Oklahoma this July.

Catherine is part of an all-star bill which includes Billy Bragg, Judy Collins, Red Dirt Rangers, and Woody’s son Arlo. This year’s even is especially poignant as it commemorates what would have been Woody’s 100th birthday.

The slot comes at the perfect time for Catherine, who’s preparing to release her fifth studio album Always Never Enough in August. May bigger and better things come from her appearance!

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The Temper Trap Top ARIA Charts

Keith Urban has vacated his top spot on the ARIA chart to make way for fellow Aussies, The Temper Trap. The Melbourne band has achieved the best result of their career with a number one debut for their new self-titled album.

Keith hasn’t fallen too far though. The Voice judge’s greatest hits album, The Story So Far, has dropped to number four. It’s also impressive to see country darlings The MyClymonts debuting at number seven with their newie, Two Worlds Collide.

Thank goodness for The Voice, because otherwise the singles top ten would strictly be an international affair. However Brittany Cairns showed she’s unlikely to go home this week, as her cover of “Different Worlds” is sitting at number seven. Judge Delta Goodrem’s infectiously catchy single “Sitting on Top of the World” holds steady at number ten.

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Keith Urban Tops Aussie Album Charts

With extended time in Brisbane my chart report’s coming a little late this week. But with Keith Urban’s latest greatest hits The Story So Far album debuting at the number one slot, I figured it was better done late than never.

It’s a great effort for Keith whose previous best effort was a number three peak for Defying Gravity. No doubt all that exposure on The Voice has something to do with this latest chart success.

The good news for The Voice continues on the singles charts. Contestant Karise Eden is the best performing Aussie this week with her cover of “Nothing’s Real But Love” sitting at number nine. With a result like that, there was no way she’d go home this week. Despite the criticism levelled at her it seems plenty of us still love Delta Goodrem too. Her new single “Sitting on Top of the World” occupies the number ten slot.

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Gyroscope Play Benefit Show for Burns Victim

It’s been a bit quiet in the Gyroscope camp this year, but the Perth band are heading out of hibernation for a good cause. The Western Australian rock act will headline The Benefit Show for Dana in September.

The event will help raise funds for 26-year-old Dana Vulin, who was badly burned when a home invader doused her in metho and set her alight. Money raised on the night will help Dana and her family with their medical costs, legal fees, and rehabilitation. It’s a cause particularly close to the band’s heart, as Dana is Gyroscope guitarist Zoran Trivic’s cousin.

“What has happened to my cousin Dana is beyond words, and never in our lives have we felt stronger about doing a benefit show,” Zoran said. “This will be a most special and important night, and the boys and I are really looking forward to tearing the Rosemount apart on behalf of a brave & amazing girl.”

The Benefit Show for Dana hits Perth’s The Rosemount Hotel on September 22. Tickets are just $35. You can get yours from Oztix from 9 am on Monday, May 30. If you can’t make it but still want you give, you can do so via a direct deposit to Westpac Bank/ BSB 036000 / Account: 939549 / Account name: Foundation for Dana Vulin.

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The Vasco Era Announce Final 2012 Show

It’s not even mid year yet, but The Vasco Era are saying goodbye to 2012 with a final show at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel.

The band’s vocalist Sid O’Neil is planning to recharge his mind, body, and soul with an extended European vacation, so The Vasco Era are giving him a proper send off. They promise some special guest bands will join them so it should be quite a party.

If you want to send Sid off in style make sure you get down to the Corner Hotel on June 22. Tickets are on sale now from the venue.

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Chet Faker Takes on The World

Chet Faker has just signed a deal with American label Downtown Records which will see his debut EP Thinking in Textures released across the United States. The CD will hit US stores on May 22 with a vinyl release to follow on June 19.

No doubt Chet will be keen to return to the States to capitalise on the release, but right now he’s ready to kick off his United Kingdom tour. The Brits loved his EP when it was released there through Chess Club Records in March. He’ll be back on home soil soon enough too. Chet’s already booked in to support The Temper Trap as part of Sydney’s Vivid Festival, and he’s got some slots at Splendour.

Here are all the places you can see Chet Faker play in the coming months:

8 May 2012 – BBC Introducing @ Social, London
10 May 2012 – YoYo @ Notting Hill Arts Club, London
11 May 2012 – Chess Club & Neon Gold Showcase @ The Great Escape Festival, Brighton
12 May 2012 – Sounds Australia Showcase @ The Great Escape Festival, Brighton
31 May & 1 June 2012 – Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House, Sydney (supporting The Temper Trap)
27-29 July 2012 – Splendour in the Grass Festival, Byron Bay

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Mia Dyson Gives Away Long Awaited New Music

Mia Dyson made a big impression on the Australian music charts in the last naughties, but seemed to disappear just as quickly. But it turns out she didn’t give up the dream; she just relocated it to the United States.

After three years touring America with big name artists like Stevie Nicks, Dave Stewart, and Chris Isaak, Mia’s reconnecting with her local fans. The independent artist askedmusic lovers to pre-order her new album through the Pledge Music campaign. These donations will then go towards funding the release. She actually raised enough to make the album in just one week, so Mia wants to say thanks for the support.

Which brings me to “Tell Me,” an achingly gorgeous new track that Mia’s giving away to her fans.

“Tell Me is a track I felt would really resonate with fans of my previous albums,” she explained. “It gives a hint of what I’ve been up to in the studio, so I really wanted fans to hear it first, before we get to the craziness of an album campaign later in the year!”

You can hear the song here, and if you like it just sign up to the Mia Dyson mailing list for the free download. Hopefully that will tide you over until the new album, dubbed The Moment, hits stores in August.