Edward R. has unleashed a brand new single in “Who’s Going To Love You” and we are loving it – plain and simple. The comparisons between his music and the likes of Bon Iver and The National have been various but they’re strong ones to make. In Edward R.’s music, we get the same hints…
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This is it, guys. BIGSOUND party fever is well and truly here but we’re ready for it. So too is Ecca Vandal, an artist we actually first met at BIGSOUND 2014. Since then, she’s gone on to become one of our favourite live performers, a sentiment felt by many around the country too. She returns with her band…
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Indie electro pop trio Lilt stormed a sold out Jimmy’s Den in Northbridge on Saturday night, flooding the packed venue with lush brooding dance tunes for the launch of their latest single “Wait No More”. Bringing along fellow locals Phocal and Angus Dawson, the show was a full house, full volume yet intimate affair highlighting the stellar…
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If you’re yet to witness the energetic prodigy that is Koi Child, do yourself a favour. Their raw energy is infectious. Their arrangements are downright impressive. There’s a wild ferocity to their sound, but at the same time, everything seems to have its place, and with seven heads coming together to forge the hip hop/jazz…
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We’re days out from the official kick off for BIGSOUND 2016. Our schedules may be prepared. Our livers and grasp on a decent night’s sleep? Not so much. With so many artists spread across the Valley over Wednesday-Friday’s programming, it’s going to be nigh on impossible to see everyone but we’re going to give it a…
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Directed and shot by Geoffrey O’Connor, the new music video from Gold Class captures the darkness and intensity simmering behind each one of their songs released from the Melbourne band thus far. The new single is the first cut of new Gold Class music from their forthcoming sophomore album and is cool song to get the hype train well…
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WA indie rockers Hideous Sun Demon are set to play their first ever shows in Brisbane this week, heading east for BIGSOUND 2016. Having built up a solid reputation for themselves as not only a strong live act, but a band with a knack for whipping out some killer tunes (see: “Oscillate” and “Bad Girl” in…
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Another day, another win for Alex Lahey. Currently on the road with debut EP B-Grade University, Lahey has also started her journey toward international success with today’s announcement of her signing with US booking agency, APA! Joining a diverse roster of artist boasting the likes of Modest Mouse through to Dolly Parton, Lahey has fallen into some solid company….
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Bec Sandridge, the goddess set to hit BIGSOUND for the first time this week, armed with some powerful vocals and insanely entertaining music to match. Ahead of her official showcase in Brisbane for the festival this weekend, we’re stoked to share this special live cut of Sandridge’s single “You’re a Fucking Joke”, recorded at Relativity…
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If you’ve never heard of LA based band LANY, well now you have. After surprising Paul Klein, Les Priest and Jake Goss with a fresh packet of double chocolate Tim Tams all the way from Oz – which by the way they loved, even describing them as starting off “real buttery but then finishes with…
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Nick Waterhouse and Leon Bridges. A match made in heaven, I say. The two recently linked up for a tune on Waterhouse’s third album Never Twice, the final result presenting itself in the form of “Katchi”. What is ‘katchi’? The music, with its cheeky swaggering approach and the lyric “She give me katchi, all night long…” would probably lead you to make…
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Crowded House remain one of Australia’s most beloved bands and come November, the industry is recognising their achievements across the board as they become the latest inductees to the ARIA Hall of Fame. On November 23rd, the band’s 30 year/six studio record long career will be celebrated in Sydney – recipients of 13 ARIA Awards already, it’s…
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Sydney’s Allan Smithy is a lad we’ve been enjoying watch develop as a live performer through this year (he recently impressed at our 8th birthday party last month) and this week, we can’t wait to see how he goes at BIGSOUND. Returning for another round of showcase madness, he lets us in on how he’s planning…
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If someone says they’re a Wilco fan, it could really mean a lot of things. Maybe they’re wearing a chambray shirt and cowboy boots, in which case they probably mean they like Being There or AM. Or perhaps they’re high and paranoid, in which case they’re Yankee Hotel Foxtrot fans, or they’re high and loving…
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Trying to snag some of Marlon Williams’ time off road this year been a bit of a task. For the Lyttleton native with the voice that has captivated audiences around the world, his tour schedule has gone from an album tour here and there in Australia, to a full blown foray into the international scene….
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In the second instalment of our new industry profile series, we head from the west coast down south to the home of Golden Era Records. Based out of Adelaide, the hip hop label has been providing a platform for not only the Hilltop Hoods to cultivate and release music, but their friends as well. Helping to foster…
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The newest trailer for Friday the 13th: The Game released at PAX West 2016, gives horror fans exactly what developers promised, blood and gore, and lots of it.
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The Hunger Games: The Exhibition is headed to Australia during its worldwide tour, bringing Aussie fans a behind the scenes look at the creation of the YA dystopian franchise, with a showcase of over a thousand props and costumes.
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Telltale games have announced the release date for BATMAN – The Telltale Series Episode 2: Children of Arkham. The second episode in the five part season will be available digitally worldwide on Tuesday, 20th of September on PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
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Telltale Games have used their PAX West 2016 panel to announce the release date for its much anticipated third season of its popular The Walking Dead series, officially titled A New Frontier. Since its E3 unveiling in June, news about the release window for the game’s next installment was kept tightly under wraps. , developers finally announced the…
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Remember in the late-2000’s when Madden was terrible for a while there? Those dark days are well and truly over. For the third year running, Madden NFL 17 proves itself to be one of the industry’s best examples of a developer not only taking feedback on board, but doing something with it.
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Edifier has long been a significant name in quality audio. From simple PC speakers to home theatre, they’ve built a reputation for crafting speakers that not only sound amazing but look quite stylish as well. In the R2000DB, Edifier have created a simple dual speaker set up that is perfect for those who want to create…
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While it’s no surprise that Peter Gilmore’s Quay has once again been named “Vittoria Coffee Restaurant of the Year” at the authoritative The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2017 Awards, the comprehensive annual award ceremony did herald a lot of newcomers, as the next generation of Sydney’s top restaurants came to stand toe-to-toe with…
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Touted as the ultimate celebration of all things Italo, Italo Dining & Disco Club makes its return on Thursday, 13th October. To be held at the Icebergs Dining Room and Bar in Bondi Beach, the one night only event is the brainchild of Maurice Terzini and Giovanni Paradiso, who have run the successful party series…
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