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Jónsi: New Live Album And Free Download
1 Comments. 823 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
Icelandic post-rocker Jónsi released his new CD+DVD a couple of days ago, exclusively on his website, and is giving away one of his new tracks as a preview!   The aptly titled New Piano Song can be downloaded now from jonsi.com. It is one of six brand new tracks on his live album/film double pack Go Live, which, as its title suggests, features live versions of all the songs from his... Read More
General Pants Co. Kick-Starting Artists' Careers
0 Comments. 2,944 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
“Are we breaking new ground, breaking Gaga’s, turning the music world on its head? No. We’re making noise, having fun and connecting with young people making cool music." –Jethro Lyons, General Pants Co. Brand Manager   Major Label, a record label owned and run by General Pants Co. has just released its three-artist catalogue for December.   Sydney's... Read More
Cool Summer Festival 2011
0 Comments. 1,835 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Time is fast approaching for the fourth ever Cool Summer Festival in February next year, and those in the know are getting pretty damn excited about it.   Held at Mt. Hotham, this festival is one-of-a-kind, set in the midst of a cool, green landscape, with fresh air, breathtaking views, and endless rolls of misty mountains in every direction. Not to mention the easy-listening Aussie... Read More
Madman Acquires Studio Ghibli's Kari-gurashi no Arrietty
1 Comments. 2,534 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
Madman is proud to announce its acquisition of Kari-gurashi no Arrietty, the latest masterpiece from the Academy Award-winning Studio Ghibli.   This 2010 Japanese anime film is based on Mary Norton's much-loved children's fantasy novel series The Borrowers. It revolves around 14-year-old Arrietty and her family, who are a race of "tiny people" living in peaceful anonymity under... Read More
Discus Thrower's Photo Exhibition
1 Comments. 1,675 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
Australian discus thrower and photographer Calista Lyon is holding a photographic exhibition to raise funds so she can continue to train for the London 2012 Olympics.   The 24-year-old is ranked second in Australia and tenth in the Commonwealth for discus, and narrowly missed out on the Commonwealth Games selection by 35cm.   She recently had shoulder surgery to repair a 270-degree... Read More
Jessica Says Launches New Single
0 Comments. 1,999 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
World Without Men is the name of the brand new release from Jessica Says.   The classically-trained cellist is launching the single on Thursday December 16 at Melbourne's The Toff In Town, and is also supporting singer-songwriter Sally Seltmann at Brisbane's The Zoo in Fortitude Valley on Saturday December 4, and the Great Northern in Byron Bay on Sunday December 5.   Earlier this year... Read More
NCIS Producer At Screenwriters' Conference
0 Comments. 1,876 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Executive Producer of NCIS, and Creator and Executive Producer of NCIS: Los Angeles, Australian screenwriter Shane Brennan is returning home for the Australian Writers' Guild National Screenwriters' Conference that will take place on Phillip Island from February 16-18 2011.   Brennan is the first Australian to run a prime time US Network television series, and he is also one of only a... Read More
Second And Final Sideshow Announced for Primal Scream!
0 Comments. 1,955 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
You may have been disappointed when Primal Scream's Big Day Out sideshow at The Forum on Wednesday February 2 sold out immediately, but you can now wipe those tears from your sad sad eyes because a second and final show has just been announced!   Lees and West are proud to tell you that Primal Scream are giving their loyal fans one more chance to see them perform the colourful Screamadelica... Read More
The Naked and Famous Announce New Australian Headline Shows
0 Comments. 3,864 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:17am.
New Zealand band The Naked and Famous have just announced two headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney, to be played alongside the Big Day Out tour of Australia at the start of next year.   They return after recent sell-out shows in both cities to play The Corner in Melbourne on Friday January 28, and Sydney's Oxford Arts Club on Wednesday February 2.   The Naked and Famous have just... Read More
The Middle East To Preview New Songs In Summer Shows
0 Comments. 1,315 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Recently returned from an epic tour across North America, the UK and Europe, Townsville's The Middle East have taken some time off, written some new songs, and are now preparing to play summer shows across Australia.   Having developed their songwriting, scope and identity widely since 2009's celebrated The Recordings of the Middle East, the band will preview a number of songs from their... Read More
Grinderman Second Melbourne Show
0 Comments. 3,081 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
'If you've seen Grinderman live, you can die in peace.'   Grinderman will tear their dark and dirty rock show out of the festival circuit this coming summer and hit Sydney and Melbourne for headline dates. These shows are just before the band set forth to perform at Big Day Out across Australia and New Zealand.   With their first show at the Palace in Melbourne on Monday January 17... Read More
Big Day Out Full Line Up
0 Comments. 2,436 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:20am.
After the release of the largest ever Big Day Out first announcement last month, Lees and West have returned with a second announcement including several acts to round out the line up. Locals, internationals and a bunch of weird stuff for the ever-popular Lilyword.   Joining the 2011 festival circuit will be Sia, The Vines, The Greenhornes, Washington, Matt & Kim, Black Milk and DJ Anna... Read More
Audio Circus
0 Comments. 1,821 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Want some sugar coating in your Thursday night?   Then check out Audio Circus, the circus-themed night that features live bands and DJ Knave Knixx, complete with carnivalesque drinks, candy, atmosphere and antics! Recieve a raffle ticket upon entry and enter your chance to win on Knave Knixx's Mysterious Spinning prize wheel.   Audio Circus is performed at one of Melbourne’... Read More
Understanding Music Seminar
0 Comments. 3,028 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:23am.
Ever had the dream to play music? Have you tried playing music and given up in frustration?   After a highly successful tour in September 2010, Duncan Lorien, the man dubbed the “world’s most amazing music teacher” is coming back to Melbourne for another of his Understanding Music Seminars.   Described as the “Music Rebels Music Seminar” this... Read More
Jordie Lane and Jen Cloher
0 Comments. 1,255 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:22am.
After selling out their national tour in May, Jordie Lane and Jen Cloher return for a special encore performance at The Corner Hotel.   Fresh from traversing the length and breadth of the USA, the pair will preview new material as well as performing songs from their critically acclaimed albums.   They went to America, bought new guitars, wrote some songs and now they want to show... Read More
Emma Davis Releases Second Track Off New Album
0 Comments. 2,487 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:22am.
Emma Davis has released Machines, the second track off her highly anticipated debut record. With her honeyed vocals and charming lyrics, the lovely Emma Davis has already made her mark on the Australian music scene, and the album’s first single release All Of This received extensive play on community radio right around the country.   The London born songstress has been working hard... Read More
Muscles releases new music video
0 Comments. 1,960 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 11:12am.
The long awaited video for Muscles' new single, Girl Crazy Go premieres today.   The video was shot on location in Tokyo and stars a heap of young ladies going a little crazy under the lights of the big city. They go out for a big night and do everything you want to do on a crazy night - and mayb e a few other things. Let's just say, it starts out fun, and ends with a bang. This is a video... Read More
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