Tag: "The Music Scene"

Roger Sanchez
0 Comments. 463 Views. Posted 13 Apr 2012 @ 10:50am.
  The man doesn’t really need an introduction - it’s impossible that you know electronic music and not the name Roger Sanchez. Who hasn’t had a dance to Another Chance from the seminal LP First Contact released way back when in 2001? The man behind various monikers is a bona-fide legend when it comes to music. As a label boss and DJ he is without peer – a man whose vision... Read More
Scaramouche
0 Comments. 982 Views. Posted 7 Feb 2012 @ 12:52pm.
  It’s been said that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Yet this isn’t the case for Scaramouche, the Melbourne via Canberra five-piece act. Known for their propulsive rhythms and old-school, classic rock-influenced mentality, Scaramouche is remarkably content in their new surroundings. “It was the music scene that brought us here,” says drummer John Milton, on the line from his... Read More
Neon Indian
0 Comments. 1,258 Views. Posted 27 Jan 2012 @ 6:03am.
2011 was a busy year for Alan Palomo of Neon Indian fame, and if his recent New Year’s Eve celebrations are anything to go by, 2012 looks to be just as jam packed. “I played on New Year’s Eve in Dallas,” Palomo begins when asked how he rang in the beginning of 2012. “It was a crazy rave in downtown Dallas with Diplo and Girl Talk and some others. It was a lot of fun. I ended up having an early... Read More
Opiuo
0 Comments. 3,645 Views. Posted 9 Aug 2011 @ 10:54am.
Talk about producers of breakbeat, drum and bass and glitch, and you often conjure up images of pale, reclusive dudes hiding out in basements making the kind of terrifyingly loud, jarring noises erupt from their monitors that would make small children sob, complaining about how the scene was so much better ten years ago and how kids these days just don't know what real electronic music is, et... Read More
Tracy McNeil
0 Comments. 2,242 Views. Posted 3 Jun 2011 @ 5:10pm.
While Tracy McNeil came relatively late to musical performance, in hindsight it's almost inevitable that she should find herself standing on a stage with a guitar, a rich singing voice and a bag full of tunes. "My mom and dad were both musicians in Canada, so there was always music in the house" McNeil recalls. "They broke up when I was about three - mom played in dad's band, and when they split... Read More
Afrojack
0 Comments. 1,839 Views. Posted 20 May 2011 @ 10:24am.
With his whistle stop four date tour of Australia seeing him take in Perth alongside Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast, Dutch producer Nick van de Wall, better known as Afrojack, explains that he learnt early on in his career that trying to fit too much into a short space of time is far from rewarding. He cites his biggest mistake to date, “Trying to do many bookings in the European summer about... Read More
Suzie Stapleton
0 Comments. 2,247 Views. Posted 23 Mar 2011 @ 8:24am.
Before she packed her bags to move to Melbourne to pursue her musical fortunes, Suzie Stapleton spent time in Sydney 's dance scene. Looking back on it, Stapleton is sanguine. "I spent my late teens totally into the dance scene in Sydney," she says. "I left school and started writing for street press about the dance scene." Stapleton had played a bit of guitar at... Read More
Imelda May
0 Comments. 2,389 Views. Posted 10 Mar 2011 @ 10:05am.
Often referred to as the 'Irish Amy Winehouse', Imelda May's songs put a modern spin on the classic '50s sounds of legends like Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly. May herself has an easy explanation, giving us the rundown on how Irish culture and her family's musical inclinations helped develop her love of making music.   Although the name Imelda May might be new to many, this... Read More
Gipsy.cz
0 Comments. 688 Views. Posted 24 Feb 2011 @ 9:22am.
Prague; the home of stunning castles and cathedrals, beautiful gothic architecture and of course, amazing beer. It's also the home of Gipsy.cz, the crazy, genre-bending band of gypsies who, incidentally are making their maiden voyage to Australia as part of The Karavan Gypsy Music Festival this month. Before members Vojta Lavicksa and Radoslav Banga roll into town, they happily... Read More
Nightmaster
1 Comments. 3,947 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:10am.
Bands; here’s a hint. If you are looking for press, particularly street press, it doesn’t hurt to give the writer some incentive. I’m not suggesting you bribe us with cash. Not at all (although if you are into that, hit me on twitter @liampieper), but it doesn’t hurt to make us feel special. Maybe a nice vinyl 12” of your record, or even a cup of tea... Read More
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