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Okmalumkoolkat: South Africa’s Zulu Michael Jackson
Okmalumkoolkat is a man of many identities, described by his fans as a mad-goofy, badass, genius, Zulu Michael Jackson.
He’s also been called ‘the voice of a... -
Australia's Wildest Wog Is Getting Hitched
If the name Mary Coustas doesn’t ring any bells, Effie Stephandis might. And bells are ringing her way – wedding bells.
The stereotypical, wise-cracking Greek... -
Film Buff Forecast: Flickerfest 2016
Australia’s internationally-recognised Flickerfest celebrates 25 years of hot shorts and bite-sized cinema.
This year’s instalment of the annual Flickerfest... -
Oh Wonder @ Oxford Arts Factory Review
It's that moment of exhilaration in your life when, standing there among a couple of hundred fans with an unimpaired view of the headline act that you realise, you're
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Open Letter From Deborah Emmanuel
“Definitions are confounding. To me, everything is a formless mass,” says Deborah Emmanuel – Multi-slam winning Singaporean spoken word artist.
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Walkabout Shoes: One Of A Kind
Uniqueness is something most want to obtain. That piece of clothing no one else has. Walkabout Shoes has that item.
Born in Twins Waters on the Sunshine Coast –... -
The Griswolds Plan To Walk The Moon
With The Griswolds American tour still fresh in their memories, the band have already committed to a run of national dates next month with Ohio natives, Walk The
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5 Adelaide Places The Franklin Electric Want To Visit
Canadian folk-pop band The Franklin Electric have conquered their home country over the past 18 months and are currently touring down under for the first time.
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Legion Festival Reveal First Line-up And Launch Pozible Campaign
Legion Festival, the event labelled the replacement to Soundwave, have revealed the first acts who will play the fan-funded metal festival.
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Sydney And Melbourne Voted Two Most Reputable Cities In The World
Sydney and Melbourne have ranked #1 and #2 respectively on Reputation Institute's 'World's Most Reputable Cities'.
This is the fifth year... -
Spiderbait – A Bond Stronger Than Ever
Australian rock icons Spiderbait will celebrate their 25th anniversary as a band with a national tour in 2016.
After arriving on the Australian music scene in the... -
Acolyte... Spreading The Prog-Metal Message
Melburnian prog-metal quartet Acolyte next month will tour the east coast of Australia, promoting their new song 'The Message'.
The single is a taste of their... -
5 Studio Snacks With Wishes
The moniker of John Towey, Wishes is a Sydney-based musician and producer, composing beats that are a brew of pop, psychedelic and electronic.
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Fierce Mild: What's In A Band's Name?
You call Fierce Mild a joke and they won’t take offence, because they are one. Or their name is, to be more precise.
The paradoxical collocation first emerged from... -
The Return Of Vibes On A Summer's Day
In its heyday, Vibes On A Summer's Day catered for eclectic dance and electronic tastes fuelled by a wave of interest in British soul-funk inspired acts and DJs.
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Stevie Wright, The Easybeats' Lead Singer Has Died
Iconic The Easybeats lead singer, Stevie Wright, has died, aged 68.
Wright featured three times – twice in the Top 20 – in a '... -
Field Day Issues Warning Of Ticket Scams
The promoters of Field Day have issued a warning over fake tickets five days out from the new year's day event.
The 15th edition of the annual event sold out on... -
5 Brushes With The Australian Bush The East Pointers Have Experienced
Canadian Celtic-folk group The East Pointers took the crowd by storm at Woodford Folk Festival last NYE.
The band will return to the festival this year along with a... -
5 Dream Musical Hook-Ups With This Way North
Melbourne’s newest guitar/ drums duo This Way North is Leisha Jungalwalla (Jungal) and Cat Leahy (Sal Kimber & the Rollin' Wheel).
The pair crossed paths on the... -
5 People The Smoke Trees Want To Party With
The Smoke Trees are a no-frills rap group reminiscent of the boom bap/ golden era of hip hop.
With the recent release of new track 'Security', the Sydney group...