Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 15, 2009, 12:05 am
It’s still more than three months away, but it seems British electro-pop star La Roux just can’t wait to board the Bacardi Express. She visited Australia only six months ago, but says the local ...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 14, 2009, 11:05 pm
Many musicians play a token gig in Perth or Fremantle, but few take the time to launch a full-scale tour of Western Australia. So I take my hat off to bluesman Jez Mead, who’ll spend his summer trav...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 14, 2009, 12:05 am
Kylie Minogue is preparing to release a new digital live disc, just in time for Christmas. Kylie Live in New York features audio recorded during the last days of Kylie’s sold-out American tour. The...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 13, 2009, 11:05 pm
Bliss n Eso fans have the chance to get up close and personal with the urban outfit this Sunday. They’ll be appearing at The RecordStore in Darlinghurst from midday to celebrate the upcoming vinyl r...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 12, 2009, 11:05 pm
Guvera, a free legal download service will launch locally on Tuesday with the support of EMI Music and IODA. The site’s is funded by advertisers, thereby offering music fans a home a free alternati...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 12, 2009, 12:05 am
Sony is spreading a little Christmas cheer with its brand new release Stars of Christmas. The stars in questions are a slew of Australian Idol contestants (Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll, Anthony Callea...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 11, 2009, 11:05 pm
After a successful maiden visit earlier this year, Nashville’s Old Crow Medicine Show are heading back Down Under next year. Old Crow Medicine Show goes beyond their “Americana” tag, deliverin...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 11, 2009, 1:15 am
Jazz singer Su Cruickshank has lost her long battle with illness at the age of 63. A regular on television variety shows like The Midday Show with Ray Martin and The Bert Newtown Show, people of my v...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 11, 2009, 12:09 am
After the buzz surrounding his inclusion on next year’s Laneway festival bill, enigmatic British singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston has announced two very special side shows. The tour will support t...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 10, 2009, 12:05 am
After enjoying plenty of airplay on Triple J, Angus and Julia Stone have officially released their brand new single “And the Boys.” “And The Boys” is the first taste of Angus and Julia Stone...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 9, 2009, 11:05 pm
Sydney electro-rock five-piece Danimals have been revealed as the winner’s of the Tooheys Extra Dry: The Lab competition. The lucky band are currently in New York working with Mark Ronson, Santigo...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 9, 2009, 3:00 am
James Reyne is the latest Aussie music veteran to record a covers album. The former Australian Crawl frontman will release a collection of Elvis Presley songs next year. “I wondered whether we cou...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 8, 2009, 1:30 am
Jimmy Barnes, Shannon Noll, and Adam Brand are going bush for one big Aussie tour. The Red Hot Summer tour will take in regional centres around the country this January.Jimmy Barnes is a bona fide leg...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 8, 2009, 12:18 am
Melbourne power-pop trio Even are celeb rating the silly season with three very specially shows. Ash, Wally, and Matt will play three intimate shows at Fitzroy’s Workers Club under the banner of Xma...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 7, 2009, 12:05 am
This week I was lucky enough to receive tickets to the final show of The Whitlams’ latest Sydney Opera House run. A night out at one of Australia’s most gorgeous live music venues with one of the ...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 6, 2009, 11:05 pm
Bacardi seems just as interested in beats as booze these days. Hot on the heels of the announcement of next year’s Bacardi Express comes the B-Live bat-box release of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.�...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 5, 2009, 11:05 pm
Reigning Australian Idol champ Stan Walker has been named an ambassador for the Sony Foundation. The charity raises money for parts of the community in need. Its current focus is building specialise...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 4, 2009, 11:05 pm
It seems that TownHallSteps’ recent tour of the United States has paid off. The band has just inked a deal with Arsenal Management, who will help the band crack America in 2010. “The response...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 4, 2009, 1:17 am
Aussie rockers AC/DC and country star Keith Urban have all bagged Grammy nominations. AC/DC’s Black Ice will go up against the likes of U2 and Green Day for the best rock album of the year. Their ...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 4, 2009, 12:09 am
Sorry Biffy Clyro fans. Health complaints within the band has seem them postpone their upcoming Australian visit. “Unfortunately, it is the case that both Simon and James require minor medical pro...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 3, 2009, 12:05 am
Congratulations to Aaron Priest. He’s the lucky winner of our competition to win a double pass to Saturday night’s Whitlams concert at the Sydney Opera House. Keep an eye on your inbox Aaron for ...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 2, 2009, 11:05 pm
FBi Radio provides a welcome alternative to the massive Austereo and Nova radio networks. You can help keep this independent music station on air and indulge in some fab music at the same time by purc...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 2, 2009, 12:05 am
It’s hard to believe that The Sundance Kids are already up to single three from Fall Into Place. The latest release, “Burn So Bright” might just be my favourite. This is the sort of slightly edg...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 1, 2009, 11:05 pm
Sydney’s Sienna Skies rock hard. I’ve just taken a listen to the track “Heartquake” from their debut album Truest of Colours, and I think it may have blown my head off. Of course, I have d...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 1, 2009, 9:07 pm
Tomorrow night The Whitlams will take to the Sydney Opera House stage to perform the first of three very special shows. The iconic Australian band, backed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, will play i...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Dec 1, 2009, 12:05 am
It’s been a while since Sony has signed up not just the Australian Idol winner, but the runner-up. But Aussie music giant just couldn’t let Hayley Warner get away. The 17-year-old rock chick has ...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 30, 2009, 11:05 pm
Brit electro-pop sensation La Roux will headline next year’s Bacardi Express. I wondered how they’d top last year’s headliners Groove Armada, and I guess I’ve got my answer! ”My band and I...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 30, 2009, 12:05 am
I love Australian music, but it takes a very special performer to compel me to buy tickets for each and every tour. David Campbell is one such talent. I caught the Good Lovin’ tour when it rolled ar...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 29, 2009, 11:19 pm
Jacob Butler’s “Coma” is one of those songs I’ve loved since the first listen. So I was thrilled to see it popping up in the ads for the final week of Neighbours. Only time will tell w...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 28, 2009, 11:05 pm
It seems like quirky French rockers Phoenix were only just here, but they’ve announced they’ll make a return visit in 2010. The band will play four shows in support of their critically acclaimed ...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 28, 2009, 12:05 am
The cover art for Stan Walker’s debut album, Introducing … Stan Walker, has been revealed. I really like it! There’s definitely a vintage vibe to it. It seems Sony are trying to style St...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 27, 2009, 11:05 pm
Those Short Stack boys continue to take Australia by storm. After three sell-out tours, including next month’s sold-out run, Short Stack have announced even more dates for next year. The Stack is t...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 27, 2009, 12:57 am
Fresh from his fourth ARIA win, Josh Pyke has announced a brand new solo tour. Josh will perform tracks from Chimney’s Afire, the disc which saw Josh Pyke take home his second adult contemporary a...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 26, 2009, 11:52 pm
Empire of the Sun were the big winners at last night’s ARIA Awards. The electro-pop duo took out four awards on the night: best group, best album, best pop release, and best single for “Walking on...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 26, 2009, 1:02 am
Sam Clark’s walking the well-trodden path from Neighbours star to singing sensation. But there’s something different about the lad otherwise known as Ringo Brown. Far from just a voice and...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 25, 2009, 11:05 pm
If early reaction is any indication, it seems Stan Walker might have the stuff to have a successful musical career. The reigning Australian Idol’s first single “Black Box” is sitting pretty at ...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 25, 2009, 12:43 am
Tumbleweed were a force to be reckoned with in the 90s, riding the wave of grunge rock’s popularity. They parted ways more than a decade ago, but now they’re back. I recently caught up wit...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 24, 2009, 11:38 pm
George Michael is one of those reclusive artists we rarely see on a stage. So it’s thrilling to see him winging his way Down Under next year. This will be George’s first visit to Oz since 1988. G...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 24, 2009, 12:05 am
Ella and Jesse Hooper are back with their brand new outfit The Verses. Their self-titled debut EP shows that this reemergence is much more than simply Killing Heidi Part Two. The earnest teenage angs...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 23, 2009, 11:05 pm
As the mercury soars it was inevitable that we’d see another WILD dance compilation. Wild Summer 2010 looks to be your summer soundtrack with mixes from DJ Gemstar and MC Lady Lauryn. The Aussie g...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 23, 2009, 12:05 am
Sony seems keen to capitalise on Stan Walker mania with news the record company will release his first album next month. Introducing … Stan Walker, like The Winner’s Journey albums we saw fro...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 22, 2009, 11:05 pm
Powderfinger have clocked up their fifth consecutive number one album. Their newie Golden Rule has debuted at the top spot. Powderfinger are holding down the fort as the only Aussie act in the top 10 ...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 22, 2009, 3:33 pm
I think I’ve given everyone in Perth enough time to hear the news for themselves. Australia has a new Idol, and the one with the crown is none other than Stan Walker. The soul singing teen beat...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 21, 2009, 11:05 pm
He frequently flies solo, so it’s no real surprise to hear Tim Freedman will go it alone for his next album. The Whitlams frontman, who has just inked a deal with Sony, is currently penning his firs...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 21, 2009, 12:05 am
Guitar legend Zakk Wylde is winging his way to Sydney, and he wants to meet his fans. Thanks to Gibson, Zakk will appear at Allans Music store in Pitt Street on December 3. Be there from 4 pm to hav...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 20, 2009, 11:05 pm
We’re just one day away from the Australian Idol grand final, so it’s exciting to look back and see the success of past contestants. Jacob Butler’s track “Coma” has just been nominated for t...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 20, 2009, 2:59 am
It’s been one hell of a week for Amy Meredith. The Sydney quintet performed an energetic set at the Day in the Park festival, and a special secret show for their home-town fans at Cronulla Beach. ...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 20, 2009, 1:25 am
Last night the G-SHOCK: Shock the World Tour made a pit stop in Sydney. Fashion guru Jonathan Pease hosted the event which celebrated the evolution of Casio’s famous G-SHOCK watch. The night featur...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 19, 2009, 2:13 am
Gibson Guitars are releasing the ultimate collector’s item for AC/DC fans: the Angus Young signature model. The axe is based on the guitarist’s 1968 Gibson SG. Like all guitars of the period, it...
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Lauren K. posted an article on Oz Music Scene - Nov 19, 2009, 12:57 am
Grab your poodle skirts and Brylcreem and get set for the 50s extravaganza, The Big Bopper Presents Elvis Meets Buddy! I saw Doug Parkinson play The Big Bopper in the original run of Buddy way back ...
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