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Album News Weekly: 14th October 2016.

This Week in Album News… we’ve got a bit o’ country, a bit of soul; Client Liaison drop Diplomatic Immunity on us, while The Molochs unveil America’s Velvet Glory. FREYA JOSEPHINE HOLLICK Hollick’s new album The Unceremonious Junking of Me is out on November 11th through Heart of the Rat Records; made over three sessions at the Main Bar in…

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Album News Weekly: 6th October 2016.

This week in album news, we’ve got some heavy metal releases alongside electro as the likes of Graves and I Prevail announce their album pre-orders along with Zeds Dead; Friday have announced their brand new EP, while Jamie Lidell prepares to release album number six. Get amongst it below… GRAVES Wollongong heavy metal group Graves are due to release their debut album Monster through Greyscale Records…

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Album News Weekly: 30th September 2016.

This week in album news…Simple Minds have announced the release of a new acoustic album, Billy Bragg & Joe Henry’s collaborative project is out now, Honeyblood comes through with Babes Never Die, Jeff Rosenstock pops up with WORRY. and more! SIMPLE MINDS The iconic group have announced a brand new acoustic album, due out for release this…

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Album News Weekly: 23rd September 2016.

This week in album news: The Weeknd announces Beauty Behind The Madness’ successor, Kings of Leon return with WALLS, Warpaint celebrate their album release, KLP prepares her EP and more! THE WEEKND The Weeknd has this week announced the follow up to his acclaimed Beauty Behind the Madness album in 2017’s Starboy. The album is out this November 25th and has already…

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Album News Weekly: 9th September, 2016

In this issue: A bona fide artistic legend, a skuzz pop up and comer and maybe the coolest band in the world walk into a bar… YOKO ONO Sooo… this sounds cool. Yoko Ono is rereleasing a bunch of stuff. This will come in the form of The Yoko Ono Reissue Project, comprising of 11…

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Album News Weekly: 26th August 2016

In this issue: A cool girl gives us lady wood, a Perth boy gives us a musical gang bang, some yanks call us ‘Generation Fucked’ and I need a cold shower… TOVE LO The Queen of the Clouds turned ‘Cool Girl’ is back with LADY WOOD, her highly anticipated second album. Broken this time into…

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Album News Weekly: 20th August 2016

In this issue: Metallica are releasing a new album. There are other peeps doing some pretty cool things too, and Nick Cave is still alive, but Metallica are releasing a new album. METALLICA Hooooo boy! Here we go. After a long eight year wait, Lars tingled our spines when he announced Metallica would soon release…

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Album News Weekly: 29th July 2016

In this issue: Phantogram eye up the release of Three, Dinosaur Jr prepares for people to Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not this August, Melbourne’s Acolyte are set to drop their debut album Shades of Black next month and more! PHANTOGRAM The third studio album from Phantogram, aptly titled Three, will be released via Republic Records on September 16th….

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Album News Weekly: 22nd July 2016

In this issue: Bright Eyes announce the re-release of their six album catalogue, Nick Waterhouse to release his third studio record, Alex Watts announces details of his new album Another Step In The Dark, Slowly Slowly anticipate the release of their debut album Chamomile and Seekae’s Alex Cameron strikes out with solo album of his…

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Album News Weekly: 15th July 2016

In this Issue: Parkway Drive release deluxe version of Ire, Omar Musa announces new EP, Beach Slang announce A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings, Agnes Obel is set to release Citizen of Glass in October & more! PARKWAY DRIVE Parkway Drive today release the special deluxe edition of their album Ire, including new single “Devil’s…

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Album News Weekly: 8th July 2016

In this issue: New music out of Adelaide from The Winter Gypsy, Melbourne’s Residual announce their new EP, Roots Manuva has a new LP set for August, Ella Hooper releases a double EP this month and more! THE WINTER GYPSY Adelaide folk group The Winter Gypsy have announced the release of their debut EP, Page…

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Album News Weekly: 1st July 2016

In this issue: Only a handful of new releases this week! From some old schoolers, Blink 182, to newcomers Big Thief. Get listening! BLINK 182 Punk legends Blink 182 have released their new album California, debuting new guitarist Matt Skiba. Available now, get on it! BIG THIEF  Big Thief have released their debut album, Masterpiece, via Spunk Records. Available…

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Album News Weekly: 24th June 2016

In this issue:  A range of genres and newcomers this week! Update the library and discover some new tunes. CONNOR YOUNGBLOOD Dallas born artist Connor Youngblood has released his EP The Generation Of Lift, available today! BROODS  New Zealand electronica duo, Broods have released their second record Conscious, available for grabs today! LISA PRANK Lisa Prank has released her…

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Album News Weekly: 10th June 2016

In this issue: Bands and Artists, old and new comers this week! Rock out to some Garbage or relax to The Temper Trap, or give it all a listen! FATHERDUDE Harlem-based breakout artist Fatherdude releases his fresh EP, The Balance, today! THE GOOCH PALMS The Gooch Palms release their much-anticipated sophomore album Introverted Extroverts on Wednesday, June…

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Album News Weekly: 3rd June 2016

In this issue: A bunch of freshies to check out this week! You know the drill, update the music library and enjoy! Selah Sue Five years after her European multi-platinum debut, Selah Sue is releasing her sophomore LP, Reason, today via Because Music. Deeds Brisbane rock outfit Deeds are set to release their forthcoming EP Exile, today! Ice Cream Canadian electronic duo…

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Album News Weekly: 27th May 2016

In This Issue: A wide range of fresh tunes this week from electro to thrasher, broaden your ear drums and enjoy! FLUME After writing in hotel rooms, aeroplanes, trains, taxis and tour vans, Flume’s album Skin is available today via Future Classic! FUJIYA & MIYAGI Brighton based outfit Fujiya & Miyagi will be releases new music in EP…

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Album News Weekly: 20th May 2016

In this issue: Another great week of fresh releases ranging from newcomers to music natives, time to update the music library! CAR SEAT HEADREST From bedroom pop to classic rock, Car Seat Headrest are announcing their new record Teens Of Denial, is released today, via Matador Records/Remote Control Records. KYLE FORESTER Kyle Forester releases his debut self-titled album,…

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Album News Weekly: 13th May 2016

In this issue: A range of different music has been released this week, change things up and gets listening! BAYONNE Self described minimalist composer, Bayonne releases his debut album Primitives, today. YAK UK band YAK is excited to release their debut album Alas Salvation, via Kobalt Label Services available today! Mark Pritchard Mark Pritchard provides…

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Album News Weekly: 6th May 2016

In this issue: A lot of newcomers are set to release their debut albums this week! Keep the playlists alive with a bunch of brand new tunes. THE POSIES Stretching their on-and-off again relationship over four decades, The Posies release album number eight Solid States, via Planet! HOMEBOY SANDMAN Addressing themes such as; his personal insecurities,…

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Album News Weekly: 29th April 2016

In this issue: A bunch of fresh debut album releases to check out this week, ranging from love songs to classic metal. Time to update the music library with these fresh of the plate albums! Boxer Rebellion Described as ‘an emotional sucker punch’, London quartet Boxer Rebellion are set to release their fifth record Waves…

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Album News Weekly: 15th April 2016

In This Issue: It is the final last Album News Weekly this week!! Well for me at least, check out the latest from pop, rock, hip hop and in between. There’s some sweet new releases from the revamped Magnetic Zeros crew, as well as The Sugarcanes hailed as being for those Alabama Shakes lovers, get…

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Album News Weekly: 8th April 2016

In This Issue: Another fresh week of releases coming out today with the latest from M83 and The Dandy Warhols as well as plenty of tracks coming out of Canada and abroad alike. Check out some sweet album covers and even sweeter tunes! M83 M83, aka Anthony Gonzalez, announces the details of his forthcoming full-length…

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Album News Weekly: 1st April 2016

In This Issue: It’s a massive start to the new month this week with new overseas favourites Babymetal starting the list. Get scrolling through some ace album artwork and update your music library! BABYMETAL BABYMETAL all-girl-fronted Japanese heavy metal/teen-pop hybrid group are set to release METAL RESISTANCE on April 1 via RAL/Sony Music Entertainment. Darq…

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Album News Weekly: 29th March 2016

In This Issue: Now that all those chocolate bellies are starting to settle it’s time to get back into the swing of things; here are all the releases that came out over the long weekend for you to catch up on! Feast your eyes on some stella artworks and there’s a few soundbites to sample…

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Bjork, New Order, and more are coming to Vivid Sydney

It’s one of the most exciting events on Sydney’s cultural calendar. Vivid Sydney has grown into a phenomenal platform of innovative lights, music, and ideas; one which the world pays close attention to as, for a few weeks (five days longer this year), Sydney turns into the shining star of the Southern Hemisphere. One of…

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Album News Weekly: 18th March 2016

In This Issue: There is indie, there is electronic, there is hip hop and there is goth punk metal core all coming at you this week from full blown debuts to mini LPs and solo ventures. Take a peek at the new music release eye candy available this week! Baauer LuckyMe and Warp are proud…

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Album News Weekly: 14th March 2016

In This Issue: Plenty of debuts up this month to check out from some southern styled sounds to flat out post punk and even some ol’ Jeff Buckley released from the archives, check it out! The Cat Empire It had been rumoured for a few months, but The Cat Empire finally released their new album…

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Album News Weekly: 4th March 2016

In This Issue: The month of March is bursting with releases and this is just the first Friday of many! There are a dozen wicked records available today including Aussie hip hop darling Urthboy right on down to the return of The Violent Femmes. We’ve even included an Honourable Mentions section to fit in the…

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Album News Weekly: 26th February 2016

In This Issue: You are going to want to buckle in for this one, we have an overwhelming batch of releases all due out this weekend! If you were struggling for new tunes, we have you covered on everything from breathy indie goddess Frøkedal to new death metal crew Abyssus and all artists in between….

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Ottawa’s iconic RBC Bluesfest unleashes massive 2016 lineup; Aussies DZ Deathrays, Boy & Bear and The Paper Kites feature

Ottawa’s iconic RBC Bluesfest – which, like its Australian equivalent, is far more eclectic than its name suggests – has unleashed an incredible lineup for 2016, with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Wolf Parade, The Cult, Bryan Ferry, Half Moon Run, Ben Harper, The Tallest Man on Earth, The Monkees and many,…

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