Day: 11 July 2011

Kate Vigo + The Commas + Hoy – The Northcote Social Club (09.07.11)

It was a laid back night of acoustic bliss as a sizeable crowd braved the wind and rain to seek refuge in the Northcote band room and help young upstart Kate Vigo celebrate the release of her new single “You’re Haunting Me”. First on the billing were The Commas. They are a mysterious two piece…

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Aleks & The Ramps + Teeth & Tongue – The Toff In Town (07.07.11)

Aleks & The Ramps are one of the many local artists who have been kicking around for years and have never managed to do more than gain an eccentric mix of fans to match the quirky nature of their sound. It was a bold move getting Teeth & Tongue to open for them, as the…

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the AU interview: The Owls (Newcastle)

Larry recently caught up with local band The Owls to chat about life as a band, a possible upcoming album and the Newcastle music scene. You’ve been together since 2008 – how have you developed as a band musically since then? We started as an acoustic three-piece, so quite a bit. A lot of people…

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Music Video Monday feat. French Horn Rebellion, Papa Vs Pretty, Red Ink, Arctic Monkeys, Bag Raiders, Mardi Lumsden, Polar Nation and more!

We kick things off today, as we do every Monday, with our video of the week, French Horn Rebellion and “This Moment”. Can’t get enough of this track and the video! We’ll be talking with the band tomorrow morning, so stay tuned for that content… “This Moment” is also taken from the debut album The…

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Live Review: The Ukeladies + BJ Morrizonkle – The Toff In Town (10.07.11)

I suppose with this gig reviewing kind of caper, you’ll get to see something that is slightly bizarre, out of your comfort zone, and just plain weird. I shouldn’t be so freaked out by it by now, but occasionally, something comes along that makes me wonder, “what the heck was that?”. In part this is…

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Live Review: The Tiger And Me + Sal Kimber & The Rollin’ Wheel – The Toff In Town (09.07.11)

As soon as I walked through the doors, Sal Kimber and her band The Rollin’ Wheel showcased slight tinges of country and folk here and there. Not quite fully being a part of that genre though, and making a statement that they were their own sound. I seem to adore more double basses when I…

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