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Ex-Lostprophets members discuss Watkins
Former band mates of disgraced singer Ian Watkins have given their insights and perspectives in a new interview. Speaking to the Sunday Times, musicians including Lee Gaze and Mike Lewis discussed Watkins, who is currently serving 35 years in jail. “For the first two months he was in prison [before the guilty plea], I worried about how he was, knowing that he’s quite a weak character. He’s a bit of a coward, not a tough guy by any means. To be in prison, where he’s going to be the guy from the rock band with those charges, I was worried. But then I reached a point where real resentment set in,” Gaze said. Similarly, Lewis is matter of fact in his disgust towards Watkins. “I’ve thought about it long and hard and, no, I have no interest in ever speaking to him again. I feel incredibly bad for his mother and his whole family and the stigma they have to endure now because of what he’s done and what his actions have done to hurt many people. But I have no interest in questioning him ...
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DUNE RATS FEATURE
"I’ve just poured a fresh beer, and BC farted in his hands and put them over my beer...". FUNNY GUYS By Hannah Valmadre It’s midnight in Dublin and Brissy trio Dune Rats have the night off from their hectic international tour schedule. Naturally, beers are being poured and pranks are being pulled. “I’ve just poured a fresh beer, and (Dune Rats dummer) BC farted in his hands and put them over my beer, and now I don’t want to drink my beer because I’m afraid it’s got poo all over it! What a fucker.”  Brett Jansch, who together with Danny Beus and BC Michaels make the unholy triumvirate that is Dune Rats, quickly and enthusiastically explains the antics that occur while on tour, “It’s a game we’ve been playing. We have this tally with who can cupcake each other more times, and I swear to god BC’s tally must be like, fucking, 35 on me, and I’m at like, two. I’m gonna shit in his mouth. That would be worth like 15 points.” As you can imagine, hygiene tends to go a bit by the wayside when yo
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Motez - Own Up / Single Tour
A new single and epic tour to keep you warm this winter.. In case you missed the memo yesterday RE: Aussie House Producers Killing It...well, they are. Motez topped that list which wasn't officially ranked, and like a self-fulfilling prophecy, the South Australia producer has released a new single to commemorate this most joyous occasion of us getting bored and writing articles about stuff that pertains to us. Packing plenty of Motez' signature vibes, with the addition of some super-sexy R&B vocals, it's pretty great. It's also soon to be released officially, backed with remixes by some heavy hitters in Ben Pearce, Silversix, AC Slater, Treasure Fingers and Mo Di. And even greater, he's heading on the road this June/July in the lead-up to his Splendour In The Grass appearance. Check all the dates below, sling him on a follow on FACEBOOK, and get on board the haus music express. Sun Jun 8: Nautic Giants, Gold Coast Fri Jun 20: Secret Warehouse, Adelaide Fri Jun 27: The Factort, Sunshin