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Oasis
Oasis Cheat Sheet: 10 Songs You Need To Know
with the next single Wonderwall taking the wold by storm. It hit #1 in Australia (although only #2 in the UK after pretty much the whole country already bought ... although the album continued the band’s #1 run in both Australia and the UK. Sounding a little like an attempt at Wonderwall 2.0, the track is solid, but this
Industry / News
Trad Nathan and Tyla Dombroski of Crowbar Brisbane
Crowbar Brisbane To Take Over The Zoo
keep music within its walls.” Tyla Dombroski, who’s also a Board member of Sound NSW and President of the newly formed Live Music Venues Alliance , added ... while working with industry and government to ensure the survival of grassroots venues across Australia
Features / Interviews
Jamie xx
Jamie xx: 'I Wanted To Mess With People's Brains A Little Bit'
really a love letter to its history. This one is a bit more global-sounding. I've enjoyed the fact I get to go to all these places and experience ... That way, the show becomes about the crowd rather than just watching one guy.” Australia will get its own taste of the In Waves tour this December, with Smith marked
Features / Music
'I Hear Motion,' Jane Gazzo
Jane Gazzo’s New Book 'I Hear Motion' Takes Us On A Terrific Trip Back To The ’80s
Sean Kelly remembers a UK review of Local and/or General . “It said I sounded like David Bowie being boned up the arse.” Geisha landed a major deal with EMI after ... together to chat about the project. Most of all, I Hear Motion shows that Australia produced some gems in the age of acid wash.  “Have you heard So Much
Features / Track by Track
Alter Boy
Track By Track Through Alter Boy's Debut Album 'I Don't Live Here Anymore'
world since its release in early September, drawing mass praise for its immersive sound and raw storytelling. To celebrate the album’s release, Alter Boy are taking ... listener. I Don’t Live Here Anymore is out now. Alter Boy are touring Australia in October - tickets can be found here. The full tour dates are as follows: Friday
News / Festivals
Miguel
Miguel Pulls Out Of Promiseland Festival Ahead Of Headline Performance
year, but no release date has been confirmed. Miguel was set to return to Australia for the first time since 2018. In a live review of his show at Melbourne ... compelling” as Miguel. Handke added, “It's hard to articulate just how gorgeous he sounds, but if Prince and Marvin Gaye had a love child, it would sound something like
News / Music
The Southern River Band
'Live As F*ck': The Southern River Band's UK/Euro Tour Immortalised In Print
moment, for not only us but Australian music”. “I’ve done countless tours around Australia with these idiots,” Miller reflects, “but it’s wild to be on the other side ... band’s drummer “ Tyler ‘ The Hawk ’ Ray Michie rocking up to, and sound checking at Warwick Castle in his flag shirt,” Miller says. “He is of Arrernte descent
Features / Interviews
esperanza spalding
Esperanza Spalding On The Intergenerational Appeal Of Jazz: 'It Is So Much The Fabric Of This Music'
will lead her longtime guitarist Matthew Stevens – describing the Canadian as "a painter with sound" – and drummer/percussionist Eric Doob, a third Berklee College Of Music alumnus ("we probably did things ... experiencing or the inputs that are coming to me." esperanza spalding returns to Australia this month, playing at QPAC , the Perth International Jazz Festival , and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Industry / News
AIR Awards
AIR Launches Label & Distributor Member Mentoring Program
Label and Distributor Member Mentoring Program . Supported by Music Australia (through Creative Australia and Sound NSW via the NSW Government), AIR Label and Distributor Members will receive professional development ... label and distributor members and to working collaboratively with industry professionals across Australia.” AIR associate, full and distributor members will find that applications are now open and will close
Features / Interviews
Nick Ward
Nick Ward Discovers Himself On 'House With The Blue Door': 'I Don't Know What An Album Is If This Isn’t One'
childhood, it isn’t easy to find the words or sounds to seamlessly translate the parts of childhood that ultimately impact the person you become. Ward recalls the intention ... debut album, House With The Blue Door, is out tomorrow via EMI Music Australia - you can pre-order/pre-save the album here . Alongside playing support for Troye Sivan’s upcoming
Features / List
Kylie Minogue
10 Iconic Kylie Tracks We're Hoping To Experience Live On Her 'Tension Tour'
most-successful songs ever; and, of course, the song that started it all for Australia’s soapie star-turned-pop princess: The Loco-Motion, “chug-a chug-a motion” -inspired ... wants to rock with you !” – remember this underrated belter? The beat actually wouldn’t sound outta place on an Eminem record! Red Blooded Woman made/makes us wanna be Kylie
Features / Music
Jerome Blazé
Jerome Blazé's New Documentary Invites You Into The ‘Living Room’
calls home. In singles, like Let Your Heart Fill Up, the instantly recognisable sound of Australia’s pedestrian crossing beep is sampled and put together with field recordings ... imperfection – basked in the shadows of the outdoors during golden hour, the sound of cutlery clinking and streetcars singing immortalising the space as a home, a safe haven