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Lana Del Rey : Ride
0 Comments. 506 Views. Posted 11 Oct 2012 @ 6:30am.
There’s not much left to be said about the self-mythologising rise and rise of Lana Del Rey. Ride is lifted from an upcoming expanded edition of the debut full-length Born To Die, a release strategy that categorises Del Rey amongst the likes of Gaga, Perry and Minaj. The track starts out with some deft touches – lush strings complementing Lana’s vocal style nicely – but much like her broader... Read More
Lana Del Rey @ The Palace
0 Comments. 888 Views. Posted 27 Jul 2012 @ 10:26am.
For die-hard Lana Del Rey fans, her first Australian tour has been a long time coming. While she has just one successful record under her vintage belt, this is Del Rey’s second attempt at coming to our shores and this tour includes solo shows in just Sydney and Melbourne. So it was hardly surprising that the venue was packed before the support act even hit the stage. Even a toilet break was out... Read More
Bobby Womack : The Bravest Man In The Universe
0 Comments. 1,017 Views. Posted 27 Jun 2012 @ 7:33am.
Even during his '70s peak Bobby Womack was always an old soul, dispensing street wise wisdom. Now at 68-years-old, and after beating his drug and alcohol demons, he has truly grown into his position as a voice of experience in a crazy world.While he is best known for his 1972 soul classic Across 110th Street, Womack avoids the comeback stigma and proves that he still plenty to offer today’s... Read More
Extra Lana Del Rey Tickets Released
0 Comments. 882 Views. Posted 13 Jun 2012 @ 4:16pm.
Tickets to Lana Del Rey's two Melbourne Splendour In The Grass sideshows were snapped up quick smart. But lucky for those who missed out, extra tickets are set to be released. It's been a whirlwind year for Lana Del Rey, with a cancelled Australian promo tour preceding the release of her hit debut record Born To Die, plus choice festival slots the world over.   Joining Lana for support... Read More
Lana Del Rey Announces Second Melbourne Show
0 Comments. 2,268 Views. Posted 4 May 2012 @ 1:21pm.
After selling out her first Palace appearance, hype-attractant chanteuse Lana Del Rey has announced a second show. Del Rey was set to perform in Melbourne back in March at the Toff in Town, however had to cancel plans due to album promotion commitments in the US. Read More
Lana Del Rey Melbourne Show
0 Comments. 2,706 Views. Posted 2 May 2012 @ 8:18am.
After a controversial false start earlier in the year, Melbourne audiences will finally witness the divisive sensation that is Lana Del Rey in the live setting. Announced on this year's stunning Splendour In The Grass lineup, Lana's Australian debut comes after a whirlwind of intense media attention - resulting in debut album Born To Die becoming a runaway success.   After a shaky live... Read More
Splendour In The Grass 2012 Lineup
3 Comments. 3,548 Views. Posted 19 Apr 2012 @ 8:07am.
  Well folks, this is the one you've been waiting for. After intense speculation and rumour-mongering, the time has come to bask our beady eyes upon the mighty Splendour In The Grass 2012 lineup. And 'tis a mighty one, indeed. Celebrating the return to the festival's spiritual home in Byron Bay will be a veritable galaxy of talent, a fine mix of established veterans and red-hot rising... Read More
Lana Del Rey Postpones Tour
0 Comments. 1,326 Views. Posted 8 Feb 2012 @ 10:29am.
Mere weeks before her scheduled appearance, the much lauded Lana Del Rey has postponed her debut Australian tour. A media release from the touring agency reads:   "Due to unprecedented international demand, LANA DEL REY's forthcoming Australian tour dates are to be re-scheduled.   More extensive dates will be announced soon.  All ticket holders will be given refunds and... Read More
Lana Del Rey : Born To Die
0 Comments. 1,154 Views. Posted 12 Jan 2012 @ 9:27am.
Interesting things have swilled around Lana Del Rey (aka Elizabeth Grant) since she released Video Games last year. Her record label made a statement insisting she is not a groomed and packaged product, but a self-made dream pop bombshell (a self-described "gangsta Nancy Sinatra"), which of course just fuelled the blogsphere backlash against her. Her extensive plastic surgery has been revealed... Read More
Lana Del Rey Announces Tour
0 Comments. 3,557 Views. Posted 12 Dec 2011 @ 9:23am.
Talented New York beauty and this week’s Single of the Week artist, Lana Del Rey, has announced that she’ll visit Sydney and Melbourne early next year. Del Rey, whose breakout track Video Games is approaching 11 million views on YouTube, has seen her mesmerising voice and charm contribute to her explosion in popularity worldwide. Del Rey’s debut album, Born To Die, is set for release on February... Read More
Single of The Week - Lana Del Rey : Video Games
0 Comments. 1,397 Views. Posted 8 Dec 2011 @ 4:08pm.
  Lana Del Rey is magnetic. Stunningly beautiful and depressingly talented, lips plumped up to bursting and miles of hair cascading over slender shoulders, she points her doe eyes at the camera and lets loose with a toffee-flavoured croon somewhere between Adele and Joanna Newsom. You know that star quality thing people talk about? She invented it, although her musical chops are not so... Read More
Laneway Festival 2012 Rumour Round-Up
0 Comments. 3,321 Views. Posted 6 Oct 2011 @ 9:36am.
With the festival season starting to well and truly get under way, it means we must bid farewell to the hectic, internet-discourse-fuelled season of festival lineup announcements. With the first official Laneway Festival announcement due to drop this Monday October 10, let us take a quick glance at what we know so far. The official video announcing the dates and venues (see above) is... Read More
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