Here’s our first look at Bran Nue Dae, the flick that sees Aussie singers Jessica Mauboy and Missy Higgins make their cinematic debuts. They join Aussie film royalty in the form of Ernie Dingo, Deborah Mailman, Magda Szubanski, and the incomparable Geoffrey Rush. The film looks like great fun, a real change of pace from the gritty dramas the Aussie industry is so fond of churning out! Bran Nue Dae makes it premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival next month.
Category: Video
From Ramsey Street to Rock Star
Neighbours star Sam Clark is proving he’s more than just a pretty face with the release of his new single “Broken.”
It’s easy to be skeptical when these soap stars get behind a microphone, but Sam shows real potential here. Big pop-rock ballads like this are a dime a dozen, and Sam doesn’t really bring anything new to the genre, but I kind of like it anyway. He’s got a lovely tone to his voice, and he earns bonus points for playing the guitar and piano (or at least appearing to!)
Do we have another Delta Goodrem on our hands? It’s probably a little early to tell, but Sam shows real promise here.
Southern Sons Gets a Rerelease
In news that’s a little out of left field, Sony Music has decided Southern Sons‘ debut self-titled disc is worthy of a re-release!
The 1990 album launched the band, which consisted of Jack Jones (aka Irwin Thomas), Virgil Donati, Phil Buckle, Geoff Cain, and Peter Bowman. It featured the hits “Heart in Danger,” “Always and Ever,” and the tearjerker “Hold Me In Your Arms.”
The band released two more albums before breaking up in 1995. They seem to have well and truly moved on, with Irwin Thomas now playing in the rock outfit Electric Mary. They’ll support Alice Cooper on his August tour, a gig that couldn’t be more different than the Southern Sons shows of the 90s.
If, like me, you preferred the big haired heart-throb to the edgy new image, you can pick up the Southern Sons CD from June 22. Just thinking about it I had to fire up YouTube and see what I could see. I unearthed this old performance of “Hold Me In Your Arms” on Steve Vizard’s show. I think I just fell in love all over again!
Chk-Chk-Boom Girl Clare Werbeloff Ready to Assault Our Ears
Not content with her 15 minutes of fame as the Chk-Chk Boom Girl, Clare Werbeloff is heading to the recording studio to record an album.
Clare’s agent Max Markson has enlisted a team of songwriters to create some smash hit singles for the bogus crime scene witness.
Mr Markson says he has high hopes for Clare’s musical career, which she hopes is a stepping stone to becoming a television presenter.
Oh boy. Call me a skeptic. Perhaps she’s a diamond with a talent we never realised. But something tells me this is going to be a train wreck to rival the hype we’ve already endured. Perhaps we should just get her to record a single, rather than a full length album, and see how that goes, eh?
If you’re completely out of the loop and have no idea who I’m talking about, here’s the clip that shot Clare to fame plus her recent interview with Sunrise. To everyone else, I apologise for posting it.
Ross Wilson Celebrates 45 Musical Years with Melbourne Concert
Any way you cut it, Ross Wilson is a living legend. Very few folks clock up 45 years in the biz, but The Boss has done just that and he’s ready to celebrate.
To commemorate the milestone, Ross will perform a very special concert in his hometown of Melbourne in August. The show will feature a setlist straddling his first band The Pink Finks, Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock, his solo songs, and other side projects. That’s a whole lot of material to get through, so it promises to be one hell of a night!
Each ticket holder will take home a memento of the occasion: a limited edition CD featuring songs from Ross Wilson’s illustrious career.
This very special evening with Ross Wilson will take place at The Palais in St Kilda on August 14. To celebrate, here’s a look at one of my favourite Ross Wilson tracks, “Cool World.”
Wes Carr's "Fearless" Film Clip Released
Wes Carr has finally released his hotly anticipated new video clip for third single “Fearless.” A Wes Carr song is always cause for celebration, but when it’s backed up by such a star-studded clip it’s worth another look. Watch out for Underbelly tough guys Matthew Newton and Vince Colosimo, Pia Miranda, Tim-O-Matic, and Wes’ girlfriend Charlotte Grieg in starring roles.
Wes Carr's Fearless New Vid
Sony Music has just released a teaser clip for Wes Carr’s new music video, “Fearless.” It’s a star-studded affair, with Wes playing 1920s gangster with some of Australia’s biggest stars. How can a clip go wrong with starring turns from Pia Miranda, Underbelly’s Matthew Newton and Vince Colosimo, and So You Think You Can Dance favourite Tim-O-Matic. Not to mention Wes’ rollicking blues soundtrack! I can’t wait to see the full length version!
New Song Obsession: "Out of the Airlock" by Paul Dempsey
I remember Paul Dempsey as the brooding singer-songwriter of 90s indie darlings Something for Kate. These days he seems to have lightened up a little, and it’s a really good thing. But lightness definitely doesn’t mean lightweight. His new single “Out of the Airlock” is a beautiful ditty, and the clip’s every bit as cool. I love seeing him as some kind of giant guitar god, quietly strumming above the miniature town of Lloydhurst.
Grand Atlantic do Beyonce
I haven’t come across Brisbane four-piece Grand Atlantic before, but they’ve really impressed me with this acoustic cover of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies.” The lads have stripped the bouncy girl power anthem back to acoustic guitars, a little percussion, and vocals, and the result is quite remarkable. And there’s not a single leotard to be seen! Well done!
Annie Lennox Redeems The Logies
This year’s Logies were a predictably cringeworthy affair, punctuated by terrible jokes, terrible dresses, and Gretel Killeen’s terrible hair. The one saving grace was Annie Lennox, who brought class and cred to the evening with her poignant solo rendition of the Eurythmics hit, “There Must Be an Angel (Playing With My Heart).” If you missed it because you were avoiding the dross, or simply want to relive the magic, here it is!