NEW NAVY

Single Stream: New Navy "Regular Town" (2012)

Like the love-child of a coconut tree and a grass Hula skirt, New Navy’s latest tune "Regular Town" has given us all the tropical, hip-swinging inspiration needed for our summer playlists.

the AU interview: New Navy (Sydney)

We had a chat with Sydney band New Navy about their new single, a possible full length release and some great finds on Triple J Unearthed...

Album Review: Triple J - Triple J's Hottest 100 Vol. 19 (2012 LP)

Triple J’s Hottest 100 is one of the most anticipated countdowns of each year. It tends to have something for everyone – representing the year in music. 2011’s Hottest 100 was, of course, no exception and features a variety of songs from a vast range of genres and artists/bands. The annual two disc CD release, Triple J’s Hottest 100 Vol. 19 is a 41 track compilation, featuring a selection of the songs that made the top 100 – and a stellar compilation at that.

musica/Tumbalong - Tumbalong Park, Sydney (22.10.11)

I must admit, when I first heard of musica/Tumbalong, my initial thoughts were “hipster". Condescending, yes, but everything from the copy promising visceral experiences while drinking wine to a name that included the obligatory punctuation over a letter screamed out to the often-maligned niche known for it's overuse of pretension and misuse of irony.

Example, Calvin Harris, Cloud Control and more added to Sydney's Field Day 2012 lineup

Two of the hottest properties in dance music, Calvin Harris and Example have joined French electro-maestros Justice on the Field Day 2012 line-up. Sydney’s best New Year’s Day party is further enhanced by the dubstep stylings of Modestep and a solid squadron of local stars including Flight Facilities, The Aston Shuffle , Cloud Control and New Navy.

Peats Ridge Festival announces 26 new artists to their bill, including Jim Ward and Yukon Blonde

Peats Ridge Sustainable Arts and Music Festival today announces a massive 26 new acts to their already bulging festival line up.

Revived American rocker and master lyricist, Jim Ward, world breaking Canadian band Yukon Blonde, Melbourne band of the moment - Aria Award nominated Oh Mercy, hot Aussie favourite - Canyons, and bursting local act New Navy are among the newly announced.