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  • Belle And Sebastian @ The Tivoli Review

    For many, Belle And Sebastian are more of a concept than a band.


    A badge of honour for the sensitive, bookish, introverted types who prefer to commit feelings to...
  • Introducing Chase City

    With cues from the likes of Vampire Weekend, Last Dinosaurs and Two Door Cinema Club, Chase City have all the winning ingredients of a band who will soundtrack your

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  • Beat The Drum @ The Domain Review 2015

    A festival celebrating the 40th birthday of triple j. A festival held on one day, in one place, showcasing 40 years of Australian music across every genre imaginable. NO BIG

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  • Wye Oak @ Black Bear Lodge Review

    It’s Sunday night, 11 January 2015 and Baltimore duo Wye Oak are appearing in Brisbane at Black Bear Lodge for the last show of their first ever Australian

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  • Music By The Sea Festival Review

    The 13th annual Music By The Sea Festival saw music genres collide, with the performances of Ensemble Diaspora, and FourPlay String Quartet.


    To the untrained eye it...
  • Ball Park Music Are Going Back To School

    After the incredible success of their ‘Puddinghead’ album last year, 2015 offers new challenges for Ball Park Music frontman, Sam Cromack.


    For indie-pop rockers...
  • Mosman Alder @ The Brightside Review

    Supported by bands Banff and Blonde Tongues, Mosman Alder played last Friday night (19 Dec) at The Brightside.


    The crowd was eclectic, the room filled with all...
  • Ty Segall @ The Zoo Review

    It’s a typically hot and humid Brisbane summer night on Friday 19 December.


    After spending most of my year overseas, it’s weirdly reassuring to be back in the balmy...
  • Darren Middleton: Connecting With A New Audience

    Amidst the commercial plunder, hype and craze of music, music’s message often gets lost amongst the posters, merchandise, record units, boardrooms and MTV

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  • Top 5 Christmas Songs With The Good Ship

    Right... It's Christmas time... traditionally a time for being with loved ones and sharing those special moments.


    Those questionable crew members of The Good Ship...
  • WAMI Winners Timothy Nelson & The Infidels Are Sourcing New Fans

    Timothy Nelson is set to take his band and incredible afro back on the road after winning a slew of awards for their latest album.


    Timothy Nelson is absolutely...
  • Mantra To Feature In Play It Safe, A Melbourne Independent Film

    A new Melbourne indie film about the trials and tribulations of a young musician will feature Australian hip hop artist Mantra.


    Chris Pahlow's independant debut...
  • Introducing Creature Kind

    With a musical style that crosses between indie rock, electronic and acoustic pop, Creature Kind will support British singer Joan Armatrading later this month when she plays

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  • Introducing Willow Beats

    Willow Beats are a Melbourne-based electronic duo that originated in the lush valley of Murwillumbah.


    They sing songs about ethereal creatures and are influenced by...
  • 5 Monster Movies With Teen Sensations

    Teen Sensations recently released ‘Monster Beach Party’, a song about a basketball-playing vampire who wants to ask a girl on a date but can't go in the sunlight, so he has

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  • San Cisco @ The Zoo Review

    Friday night (21 Nov) marked San Cisco’s third time performing at Brisbane’s indie-band favourite, The Zoo.


    Coming through town on their national ‘Run’ tour, they...
  • Bandito Folk: Brisbane’s Folk Renegades

    With their gentle, folk sound, introspective lyrics and gospel sounding harmonies, Bandito Folk are making a name for themselves, with critics comparing them to the likes of

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  • Introducing Riley Pearce

    A WAM Award-nominated artist, Riley Pearce’s own alternative-folk style has organically grown from his changing surroundings.


    From a childhood spent in Holland,...
  • Little May: Supporting Their Musical Idols

    Sydney three-piece Little May are taking on the world, while supporting some of music's biggest names.


    Annie, Liz and Hannah are currently touring Australia,...
  • Introducing Sarah Belkner

    Sydney-based singer, songwriter, arranger and composer Sarah Belkner comes out from behind her previous moniker, Miss Little, to release her first, studio single as

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