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FALLS FESTIVAL 2013/14 LINEUP
Vampire Weekend, Grizzly Bear, London Grammar, Violent Femmes and The Wombats will join a host of artists at the 2013/14 Falls Festival. This morning 28 names were announced on the annual festival including 17 internationals who will
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JENNY BROKE THE WINDOW – Ravel
You could easily make the mistake of passing these Sydney lads off as another generic twee indie pop band. But, the difference here is that these guys can legitimately pull together several catchy hooks
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THE HARVEST: Albums Vol. 4
Here’s how this segment works: I’ll listen to as many albums as possible throughout the week, break down buzz worthy choices and then stamp them with either; Unripe (intriguing), Ripening (gratifying) or Ripe (choice
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THE HARVEST: May Albums (Preview)
This is a preview of the 10 albums I’m most interested in reviewing for May based on the early singles. 1. Savages – Silence Yourself Released: May 6th, 2013 For Fans of: Warpaaint, Siouxsie
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND – Diane Young / Steps
When Vampire Weekend released their first album in 2008, it served as a very belated musical awakening to me. After spending six months stranded on a little island on Vanuatu listening to nothing but
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BORN RUFFIANS – Needle
There are many bands that exist in this world that, despite a few good references from friends, I have failed to fully check out or give the time of day to listen to. Ontario’s Born
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BIG DAY OUT 2013: FESTIVAL RECAP
For many Melburnians, Big Day Out (BDO) screams Australia Day and a chance to rock out to big name international and domestic artists. BDO is a kaleidoscope of different demographics packed into Flemington Racecourse,
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SEVEN YEAR ITCH – Byzantine Coat
Mellow, surfy, indie-rockers Seven Year Itch either claimed their name from the iconic 1955 rom-com featuring Marilyn Monroe or have been under duress from an infection for some time now. Although the foundation of
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NEIGHBOURHOOD YOUTH – Half A Man
In a world where even light-up LED yoyos have become lame and outdated (what!?), Neighbourhood Youth have seeped through the cracks with unmistakable talent and cold, hard, blood-pumping indie rock. Debut track ‘Stone’ generated
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SAN CISCO @ THE CORNER HOTEL – 2/5/12
It’s a bit upsetting when male band members look better in tight coloured jeans than you do. But I shall put this bitterness aside and not let it affect the clarity of my judgement
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