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Klaxons announced as DJ's at the 'What We Do Is Secret' Modular party

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

British indie rockers Klaxons today announce they’ll be performing a DJ set at What We Do Is Secret – a Modular party at Oxford Art Factory on Saturday 27th July. Curated by Modular Records and FBi Radio, the party is a celebration of the community...

Placebo announce new album 'Loud Like Love' to be released in September

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:30:00 +0000

Placebo have announced the name and release date for their forthcoming seventh studio album. 'Loud Like Love' will be released on September 16th 2013, and will feature 10 brand new tracks recorded in London last year, produced by Adam...

Spotify celebrate their first birthday with some great results!

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:54:00 +0000

Music streaming giant Spotify are marking the first anniversary of their entry into the Australian market with the release of trend figures and the launch of live charts. 42.5 million hours of music was streamed by the Australian...

The Doors Ray Manzarek is dead

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:39:00 +0000

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, has died after battling bile duct cancer, aged 74. In a statement released on Manzarek’s passing, Doors guitarist Robby Krieger said he is saddened by the loss of his friend and...

LIVE REVIEW: Local Natives @ The Forum (Melbourne, 18/05/13)

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:57:00 +0000

There’s a lot to say about a band that draws a crowd made up mainly of solo gig-goers. It’s a huge testament, to say the least. David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ plays behind the distinct hum of pre-show chatter while we wait for LA four-piece (plus...

Babyshambles announce Splendour sideshows but will they be here or not?

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:26:00 +0000

English garage rockers Babyshambles will be performing a string of Splendour sideshows across Australia this July. With two LPs behind them (2005’s 'Down In Albion' and 2007’s 'Shotter’s Nation'), Babyshambles are currently putting the finishing...

The Jungle Giants 'I Am What You Want Me To Be' Australian tour

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:07:00 +0000

With their newest single ‘I Am What You Want Me To Be’ just released, Brisbane's The Jungle Giants are thrilled to reveal a series of tour dates this July. Here the song below. ‘I Am What You Want Me To Be’ is one of a vivid and youthful...

Tame Impala lose their bassist Nick Allbrook

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:12:00 +0000

Tame Impala have announced that bassist Nick Allbrook will leave the band. Allbrook originally played guitar and keys in Tame Impala before moving to the bass in 2010. Read the full statement: Hey friends, fans and followers, We have...

Franz Ferdinand announce first album in four years 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:19:00 +0000

Franz Ferdinand are back with a brand spankin’ new album, titled 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'. It's their first in more than 4 years, this newest of albums will hit Australian shelves on Friday, 23rd August and the rest of the world...

LIVE REVIEW: Vance Joy @ Northcote Social Club (Melbourne, 30/04/13)

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:09:00 +0000

Opening with 'Emmylou', Vance Joy had at least half of the audience right there. As a joke, I asked the girl next to me if she had substituted 'Emmylou' for her own name to which she didn’t even need to reply. Even in the dim Northcote Social Club...

High Highs announce Sydney and Melbourne Shows

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:07:00 +0000

Sydney-born, Brooklyn-based duo High Highs will return to Australia for two headline appearances in Sydney and Melbourne in June. The band released its debut LP Open Season earlier this year, and justified the buzz with widely hailed performances on...

New Melbourne based online music show 'Knock Knock' launches with Dub Fx on Sunday 19th May

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:57:00 +0000

Knock Knock - Who's there? "Knock Knock" - Yeah I said who's there? "It's us! It's Knock Knock!" So who and what is 'Knock Knock' you ask? 'Knock Knock' is an interactive music show where the audience controls the content. The idea...

Is Google looking to take on the music subscription market this week?

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:24:00 +0000

It seems that Google will unveil a new subscription music services this week. Google has now signed separate licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment for both YouTube and Google Play, setting the stage for such an...

Alpine announce one-off Melbourne show before hitting the US

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:41:00 +0000

Alpine have announced one last home town show on Thursday 30th May at The Hi-Fi Bar in Melbourne before departing for the USA. On June 1st the band will embark on a US nation-wide tour with Crystal Fighters, in support of the Votiv US release of...

Pond announce fifth album 'Hobo Rocket' will be released this August

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:26:00 +0000

Perth-based rock freaks Pond today announce their fifth album, 'Hobo Rocket', to be released this August on Modular Recordings. 'Hobo Rocket' will be out August 2nd in Australia. First single ‘Giant Tortoise’ has already been released and the...

Passion Pit announce Australian tour

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:42:00 +0000

Hot on the heels of the sold out Splendour in the Grass and just announced Spin Off festivals, Passion Pit will be performing their own headline shows in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth - including an under 18's show in Melbourne. Passion...

Vance Joy signs to Atlantic, hits Splendour and joins Bernard Fanning on tour

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:34:00 +0000

Melbourne artist Vance Joy has signed to Atlantic Records. Pretty good hey? Atlantic has released a string of recordings that have had a profound impact on the course of modern music. They have a rich history that includes such musical icons as...

Daft Punk to feature on Kanye West's new album?

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:18:00 +0000

Kanye West's new album is slowly beginning to create a buzz like Daft Punk after reports that the album is finished, and that it's "dark", and that it's likely out June 18. Now, Rolling Stone has a bit more speculative information. Rumours are...

Editors announce new album 'The Weight of Your Love' will be out July 5th

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:03:00 +0000

Editors’s fourth studio album, ‘The Weight Of Your Love’, will be released by in Australia on July 5th. The video for first single ‘A Ton Of Love’, filmed and directed by the Soup Collective in Manchester is available to watch below. ‘The...

Splendour in The Grass sideshow PRESALE TICKETS!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:44:00 +0000

Pre-sale tickets for majority of the Splendour sideshows have gone on sale and will end at 12:00pm AEST tomorrow, Thursday 9th May. Tickets for Haim, James Blake, Everything Everything, Palma Violets, Daughter, Surfer Blood, Jake Bugg, Fidlar and...

The Lonely Island to drop new album 'The Wack' on June 11

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:10:00 +0000

Joke-rap trio the Lonely Island (aka Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer) have announced their third album, 'The Wack Album', out on June 11. Like 2011's 'Turtleneck & Chain' and 2009's 'Incredibad', 'The Wack Album' is full of...

Wavves and Unknown Mortal Orchestra team up for Splendour sideshows

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:49:00 +0000

Wavves and Unknown Mortal Orchestra will perform together at a couple of Splendour in The Grass sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne. Wavves will also play their own show in Adelaide. In March, garage stoners Wavves released their latest and fourth...

Spin Off Festival announce lineup for 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Mon, 06 May 2013 05:31:00 +0000

Of Monsters And Men, Passion Pit and FIDLAR will be headlining Adelaide’s Spin Off festival. These awesome headline acts will be joined by Aussie electro guru Chet Faker and triple j Unearthed faves Dune Rats, Snakadaktyl and Jungle...

Surfer Blood announce Splendour in The Grass sideshows

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:20:00 +0000

Surfer Blood is an alternative rock band from West Palm Beach, Florida and are heading back to Australia for Splendour in The Grass. The band appeared at Splendour three years ago alongside Strokes, Mumford and Sons, and Florence and the Machine...

Daughter announce Splendour sideshows

noreply@blogger.com (Jase Schattner) — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:13:00 +0000

London's Daughter is coming to tour Australia for the first time. Originally the solo work of Elena Tonra, Daughter is now a trio featuring guitarist Igor Haefeli and drummer Remi Aguilella. Their first full-length album, 'If You Leave', was...