If you were wondering why our previous installment of 'Most Anticipated Album Releases of 2012' didn't feature any local acts... there was a reason for that. We have debated, deliberated and pulled many strands of hair in wishing that more could be included in the list. However, the following native heroes made the cut... in no particular order:

Opening with Elton John inspired piano before launching into their brand of catchy pop, Bluejuice have finally perfected the sound they have been working on through their first two albums. Company is the third album from the five piece that sees more catchy tracks ala their smash “Broken Leg” with funky keyboards, head bopping drums and easy singalong lyrics.

Perfect weather made the Adelaide Cup Long Weekend even better, With six stages of music it was a full on day of amazing tunes.

March in Adelaide is truly a magical time. Unicorns? Perhaps not, but there are a number of amazing, back-to-back festivals. The Fringe Festival is still a warm corpse in the ground, and we are about to dance upon its grave. The “Garden” has transformed, with six stages having sprouted up overnight, across Rymill Park.