Day: 17 August 2011

Electrik Dynamite hit the road to launch Hair.Denim.Sex.Metal

Electrik Dynamite spent the early months of 2011 recording their debut album “Hair.Denim.Sex.Metal” with Lord Tim (Lord, Dungeon) at SLS Studios in Wollongong, producing an impressive and exciting record that blends the sound of modern metal with classic 80’s rock and roll. First single “Midnight Rider” launched online to heightened praise, but it wasn’t until…

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Sydney Uni's Verge Festival kicks off on August 31st with Guineafowl, The Holidays and more

Established talent collides with the emerging when Verge Festival returns to the University of Sydney in 2011. On 31 August Verge Festival docks on the shores of the University of Sydney campus and brings with it live music, interactive installation art, theatre, comedy, panel discussions and pulsing parties. A focal point of Sydney’s alternative arts…

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Jessamine to release debut album and tour through September and October

For the past three years Sydney solo artist JESSAMINE has been busy playing the local live circuit, whilst working on the material needed for her debut full-length album. The producer she turned to was Sydney’s timEbandit (aka Tim Powles of The Church). Following the 2010 single release of “Petals & Razors”, Jessamine bored and lonely…

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Australia's The Morning After Girls and Sparkadia join FILTER Magazine's Culture Collide lineup in Los Angeles

FILTER Magazine is enhancing its already-robust, second annual Culture Collide Festival lineup with even more international talent. The newly confirmed acts are scheduled to perform in Los Angeles, CA, October 6 – 9, 2011, and include: Does It Offend You, Yeah? (UK) Avi Buffalo (USA) The Elected (USA) The Morning After Girls (Australia) The Gift…

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emma louise and The Middle East take the top prizes at the Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland music industry and fans were out in force tonight as the State’s finest artists were honoured at the first annual Queensland Music Awards. Held at Brisbane’s Old Museum, the night belonged to 19-year-old sensation emma louise who picked up three awards including Song Of The Year and the Pop Award for her song…

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The Boroughs Announce Full Line-Up: New York Dolls Joined by Locals Acts!

With news of the New York Dolls first Australian appearance in five years tickets have been in high demand! The influential 70s glam rock outfit reach our shores in October to headline the boutique New York-inspired arts and cultural showcase, The Boroughs. This year, Melbourne and Sydney will stage flagship events, celebrating New York’s important…

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Sydney's Step-Panther releases new track, announces debut LP and play some shows

Irrepressible Sydney trio Step-Panther have announced that they will release their self-titled debut album this November 4th on Speak N Spell through Inertia. In light of the announcement, the band have premiered a new track taken from the album, “No Fun”. Produced by Simon Berkfinger (of Philadelphia Grand Jury) at Lonely Mountain Studios in Sydney…

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Applications now open for the Play, Me residency program for emerging playwrights and directors

Queen Street Studio is proud to announce that applications are now open for the residency program “Play, Me”, which will offer emerging playwrights and directors the chance to work with Verity Laughton, Jo Turner and Cristin Kelly in October and November of this year. This is a unique opportunity for emerging writers and directors to…

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