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For Immediate Release Barry in Brisbane With the mercury dropping down south, Melbourne's indie pop/ post punk trio Baryshnikov are flying to Brisbane on the last weekend of March in search of one last ray of sunshine before the rain sets in. In support of their new self recorded,... (684 more chars...)
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 16, 2010)— Christofer “C-Money” Welter announced today that his debut solo, full-length album entitled “Family Business” will be released digitally, worldwide on April 20, 2010. “Family Business,” produced a... (2157 more chars...)
South Bank is putting the finishing touches on Jazz in the Pocket , an intimate series of performances that are set to unearth the musical talents of staff and students from the Queensland Conservatorium. In true jazz spirit, Jazz in the Pocket will be performed in an intimate ‘pocket&r... (1695 more chars...)
REGGAE BOMB about to hit the MASC Live Room @ Club Envy on Sat 20th March. Cost: $15 Vibration: POSITIVE! That's right folks, when you mix the right combination of Reggae, Dub, Funk and Soul you get an Explosion! With bands Heart Tribe [bellingen], One Love, In2Nation and a soulful solo from Harii... (648 more chars...)
Fri day, March 12, 2010 S&R Nightclub, SURFERS PARADISE QUEENSLAND UP-COMING EVENT, MARCH 25, 2010 The S&R Club, Surfers Paradise is venturing into the business of rock music. Since the departure of the T... (1020 more chars...)
perhaps maybe?!? CD launch - PonyPalooza! perhaps maybe?!? are thomas the black on guitar and vocals, stingray on drums and vocals, kazeus on kazoo, slide whistle, duck caller and vocals, and heather the magnificent on bass and vocals. perhaps maybe?!? have been dominating pon... (1896 more chars...)
Following their knockdown and knockout last-minute pairing at Ric's in January, Dick Desert and The Judy Dolls are going to do it all again on March 19. It's a down and dirty hoedown of the new Dick Desert solo lineup and the high glam tease and tittillation of burlesque troupe The Judy Dolls. Dirty... (91 more chars...)
BURN DOWN HOLLYWOOD POPS THE ZOO CHERRY!!! For immediate release – Tuesday 9th March 2010 Brisbane lads Burn Down Hollywood will be gracing the stage for the first time ever on Wednesday, 24 th ... (1138 more chars...)
Direct from Sydney Fucking City, The Dunhill Blues return to Brissy to play Ric's on Easter Saturday. Come on down, Good Friday is a long, dry 24hrs and driving 12 hours in a van makes 'em cranky. The Dunnies are still touring off the back of their brilliant debut album, released thr... (109 more chars...)
Perhaps Maybe?!? launch the “666 Myspace Friends” campaign! In the lead up to their CD launch extravaganza, PonyPalooza!, local band, perhaps maybe?!?, have announced the “666 Myspace Friends campaign”. The aim is for the band to reach 666 Myspa... (633 more chars...)
BAM! Fest is Queensland’s hottest new festival bringing you three epic days of non-stop entertainment this October. It’s cool, it’s funky, it’s hip-hop-and-happening, and it’s chock full of yummy tid-bits to suit everybody’s taste. Seriously. With a mixture of ov... (1791 more chars...)
If you are a family of four, or just planning a get away with friends, Gold Coast Australia is the perfect spot to start! The hotels offer beach front locations and the even more enticing views make it one of the most famous holiday attractions for travellers. No matter what the occasion or intent... (3097 more chars...)
The land of limericks, leprechauns and Guinness will descend on Brisbane on Saturday 13 March as thousands celebrate the 21st anniversary of the city's famous St Patrick's Day Parade. Queensland Irish Association President Eamon Gaffney said the luck of the Irish had blessed the parade over th... (2099 more chars...)
Advertising / Controversy - Remixed, is the new double A side single from genre crossing UK experimentalists PINK PUNK - Yap, Massy, Donna Williams & John Hendicott. All proceeds from the download sale of Advertising are being donated to the Bill Hick's Foundation of Wildlife Rehabilitation. ... (1356 more chars...)
Hi Fi West End present Stompin', Dedicated to Dance, the ultimate dance event on Saturday March 13. Featuring Wild Marmalade and Opiuo together with Spankin'hide and D.J.Sketi , Stompin' will be a night of nonstop dancefloor action. Based in Byron Bay, Wild Marmalade are the world’s or... (1658 more chars...)
Beatronica set to party at the Music Kafe Friday 5th March at 11 pm .. be there for the groove. Oly Mans electro synth guitar will be tripping you out as the band rap up their residency there. last drinks at midnight. The Mars Girl will enter the atmosphere and sing you into a trance as de Beat ARIA... (199 more chars...)
the MEDICINE SHOW, play the zoo on saturday the 6th of march to help raise dosh for the sunstate roller derby league. Gentle Ben and... (162 more chars...)
(Saturday, 27 February 2010) Written by Josh Moscov
Last month, Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip/drum percussion magazines worldwide, featured the new loud and aggressive playing techniques of Slayer’s Dave Lombardo . Continuing its diversity of coverage, the March Issue explores Switchfoot’s Chad Butl... (2979 more chars...)
(Saturday, 27 February 2010) Written by Andrew Lye
Local Brisbane band 'the Wells' has been announced as one of the top two bands in Queensland for Nova's "I AM WITH THE BAND" competition! Keep and ear out for 'Little Things', the opening track from the band's latest EP - Feeling Automatic, which is currently receiving airplay on Nova 106.9FM! Th... (433 more chars...)
Inspire Gallery Bar 71 Vulture St. West End presents Cabaret Le Vautour [Cabaret on Vulture]. A 21st century Cabaret featuring a line up of Brisbane’s newest and most unique performers and artists. An inspiring variety of acts will perform each Friday in March, hosted by Piano Man, ... (637 more chars...)
Foco Nuevo Turns Two Foco Nuevo, the folk club run by Sue Monk and Lachlan Hurse from Jumping Fences will celebrate two years of alternative folk at a celebration concert on March 5. Sue and Lachlan set up Foco Nuevo after returning from Cuba in early 2008, where they were invited to play in se... (1411 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 24 February 2010) Written by Ed Duquemin
BEATRONICA will be at the Music Kafe for the last Sunday gig of their residency in there. DONT MISS THIS ONE.. the bands on fire. The beats are superior according to Time Off so see for yourself as ARIA legend de Beat drums up a fiasco and MC's the show.. The ever soaring Mars Girl will be there wit... (182 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 23 February 2010) Written by lolathevamp
Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School charmed the pants off Brisbane's artlovers last month, and are set to do it all again! Bring your sketchpads to Glass Bar on the 2nd of March to draw, giggle, or simply watch those scintillating scene-stealers from The Burlesque Ball - The Gamble Sisters! This tantillis... (566 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 23 February 2010) Written by lolathevamp
Following their knockdown and knockout last-minute pairing at Ric's in January, Dick Desert and The Judy Dolls are going to do it all again on March 19. It's a down and dirty hoedown of the new Dick Desert solo lineup and the high glam tease and tittillation of burlesque troupe The Judy Dolls. Dirty... (91 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 23 February 2010) Written by Rob Barbuto
Shorts on the Green Short Film Festival returns this year to Surfers Paradise. After a very successful start in its inaugural year, Shorts on the Green returns in 2010, allowing students, amateurs and professionals alike to enter their films to be shown on the big screen. Entry into the festival i... (691 more chars...)
Brisbane singer Sarah Collyer returns to the Brisbane Jazz Club Saturday March 6, 2010. In August 2009, “This Way” – the debut EP by Brisbane’s Sarah Collyer was officially launched to an enthusiastic audience at the Brisbane Jazz Club. Since the... (1188 more chars...)
Songwriter Sarah Collyer plays at Inspire gallery and bar this Friday 26 th February After the successful launch of her debut EP This Way, at The Brisbane Jazz Club in August 2009, Sarah continues to hone her song writing skills in solo shows throughout Brisba... (1084 more chars...)
YES it happened. Relentless acoustic rock act from the GOLD COAST !! BUD.COM.AU Hit the small screen on ABC tv RAGE on SAT. morning The song 'HAPPY' sitting nicely between the likes of Lady GAGA and Beonce. [I wonder if such an amazing feat could perhaps generate a little publicity from a sup... (79 more chars...)
(Saturday, 20 February 2010) Written by Josh Weekley
Imagine a band that has the balls to call themselves “Snatch Magnet”, and you’ll have a great start for understanding what the band is about. Even The Onion listed the name as “1 of the 10 worst band names ever.” Snatch Magnet is a hard rocking, hard partying ba... (1814 more chars...)
(Friday, 19 February 2010) Written by Ben Crossley
Whiskey & Speed - a morbid little band who combine the hard-hitting music of the Melvins and the surreal songwriting of Alice Cooper…with a bit of a punk twist are playing their first gig of 2010 at the Jubilee Hotel on the 6th March. Having been away from the stage ... (622 more chars...)
Ipswich Comedian Sammy "Shake-A-Speare"Conway has taken out the Qld final of the Melbourne Comedy Festivals Deadly Funny night held at West End at the Browing St , Studio's. He will head to the Melbourne Comedy festival to perform at the Melbourne town hall. m 0429 775557
When was the last time you spent an intimate evening with Mr Rascal? Although Brisbane’s electric folksters have been blowing minds across venues in Brisbane in Sydney during the last three months, this Thursday the 25 th February at the Troubadour will be one of... (2009 more chars...)
(Thursday, 18 February 2010) Written by Ed Duquemin
Beatronica will be at the Music Kafe Boundary Street West End Sundays in Feb.. Catch the Mars Girl singing the soul groove. The little lady with the big voice. The tunes are fresh and some would say Briso's best electo groove group. Check http://myspace.com/beatronica for details and clips.
(Thursday, 18 February 2010) Written by Rosie Cypher
UK super-club brand Godskitchen kick starts the year with Pure Trance Classics, a must-have collection for fans and clubbers alike. Spread over three CD’s, Pure Trance Classics is the definition of real trance anthems for the loyal clubbing generation, bringing to... (4406 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 17 February 2010) Written by Steele Chabau
Fresh from her nationwide 'Paper Cranes' Tour, Hannah Macklin is back with a new band, featuring Lachlan Mitchell and Myka Wallace from Laneous & The Family Yah, and The Ark Room's Steele Chabau. Hannah Macklin will be playing a brand new set of brand new songs on Sunday 28th of February at The Trou... (72 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 17 February 2010) Written by Inky LaLa
Miss Peppa Minx and Miss Inky LaLa are a pair of showgirl sisters who have been wowing Brisbane burlesque audiences for years. Teaming up as "Tease For Two", Ink and Peppa deliver all the best in bump and grind, and always with a cheeky smile. Bubbling with class and a pinch of arse, their next... (108 more chars...)
Detroit art punk rock queen Niagara will team with iconic rock and roll soldiers the Hitmen for a seven-date Australia tour in April. Niagara made a name as the femme fatale of Detroit bands Destroy All Monsters, whose ranks included late Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton. Destroy All Monsters r... (3088 more chars...)
There are many things you can do before you take a trip to make your travel go more smoothly. In fact, if you are preparing for travelling then you probably have a long list of things to do already. One of the most worthwhile things you can do is gathering travel insurance quotes in order to get th... (2832 more chars...)
Well, well, well! After a couple of years of saying they'll do it, they finally did it!, Did what, I hear you ask? TroubleKarmaFlow have finally gotten their butts into gear and recorded a cool, 6 track live album and the result is simply Superb! The album's artwork is also super cool, so make s... (565 more chars...)
(Saturday, 13 February 2010) Written by Heart Tribe
Heart Tribe supported by Indigo Kids! 7pm-9:15 @ Ric's Bar on Fri 5th March
Heart Tribe are an original funky reggae/dub and dance band who's tight yet improvisatory style and unique tempo changes keep the audience on their toes. They're coming from the Mid-North Coast of NSW to tour their indepen... (817 more chars...)
These days everyone wants to save a little money. This is especially true when you are buying things that you can’t hold or feel. This is certainly the case with travel insurance. Why in the world would you want to pay more than you have to! Absolutely the best way to make sure that you are g... (2949 more chars...)
Sydney, Australia. February 4th 2010: You may have never heard of tenzenmen or dualplover but for the last 5 to 10 years both labels have been at the forefront of introducing incredibly strange and obscure music from around the world to adventurous ears in Australia. Members of both labels have wor... (2074 more chars...)
Sydney, Australia, January 20th 2010: Around 2 years ago SCUL HAZZARDs made the big leap from Brisbane to London, playing over 100 shows, releasing 2 vinyl full length albums, working dead end jobs and generally impressing everyone that came across them. Now, finally, they're back, straight into a ... (2071 more chars...)
Media Release For immediate release February 10, 2010 Brisbane music lovers will get the chance to experience internationally acclaimed music at the Queensland Centre for Photography on February 19 when The Australian Voices (TAV) bring to life heroes and history through a... (3809 more chars...)
Launching Conversations: Volume One Brisbane artists are set to cruise into the Australian Jazz scene when Conversations, the album, launches at the Brisbane Jazz Club on Sunday 7 March 2010. A concept developed by Dave Spicer and Irene Bartlett, well-known musicians and respected educa... (2550 more chars...)
Mason Rack Band -high energy blues-rock, with a drum & percussion show defying description, and rockin' tunes. Get along to hear new songs, ol' Mason gems and toe curling tales from Canada - Mason brought one of them back with him Apocalyptic Canadian drummer Joel. Late 2009's 40,000 km and 60 show... (493 more chars...)
Music comes and goes. The sounds in the music change, but the feeling you have when you listen never goes away. The best feeling is indescribable, as if it came from another planet and you don’t know what it is but you understand it and it makes you something more than you were befor... (2679 more chars...)
The Genes, one of Brisbane's favourite bands are celebrating their 20th year and will be appearing at The Joynt, West End on Sunday February 21 from 4 - 7 pm. From their early beginnings at The Picasso Bar in Spring Hill where they made it their own venue, and the Spring Hill Festiv... (385 more chars...)
Pencil the 27 th March into your diaries, tease your hair and get those extra tight jeans out the Jubilee Hotel is hosting the Queensland State Air Guitar Finals. You can be a part of the air guitar action registration is 7pm on the night, limited places available. Winner will travel to Canbe... (256 more chars...)
(Sunday, 07 February 2010) Written by Pat Connolly
Melbourne punk band NO CREDIT pack up their swags and head to QLD in late February. Having spent the last year promoting their EP ‘Rock n Roll with Fast Bits’ and sharing stages with the likes of Nofx, Bad Religion, Lagwagon, Strung Out, No Use For A Name and more, the boys are keen to g... (498 more chars...)
Local alternative band The Black Walls are launching their debut self titled EP on Friday the 12th of February. They are holding the launch in the Star Bar (upstairs) at the Jubilee Hotel. Supports are from good friends The Wretched Villians, Midas Punch and Jimmy Sky (Kunst, Flowers For Lily). D... (116 more chars...)
Well it's lonely out here on the road. 'Specially on them long midweek nights with nothin but an AM radio to keep a man company. Best get to Rics on Wed 10th instead. Gear jammin rockin' country with The Ten Fours. Free entry. 10-4 Out
Michael Metcalf about to take the Gold Coast by Storm Michael Metcalf Gold Coast Man! is forming Musicians to play his originals live, starting around the Gold Coast and Brisbane area's. Currently an unsigned artist who writes, sings and plays a variety of instruments he records from home, and... (719 more chars...)
For sure Brisbane's hottest live electro groove band Beatronica are performing all around the Bris.. Music Kafe 7th Feb and all Feb Sundays plus Zouk Bar 13th Feb, to name a couple. yeah now make that a date.. mr Moog was in the house fat sound and rough like the 1st man now theres a man whose stuff... (209 more chars...)
Melbourne punk band NO CREDIT pack up their swags and head to QLD in late February. Having spent the last year promoting their EP ‘Rock n Roll with Fast Bits’ and sharing stages with the likes of Nofx, Bad Religion, Lagwagon, Strung Out, No Use For A Name and more, the boys are keen to g... (504 more chars...)
GSlicer was born in Brisbane, Australia. Growing up, he quickly became interested in music and began dedicating countless hours to learning and perfecting its production. He has plenty of accomplishments and masterpieces for which he is recognised. In the past, he has collaborated with other ... (753 more chars...)
Q punx are back in town to pre-celebrate the release of issue 2 online (www.qpunxmag.com.au) So on the 6th of feb catch Noxious , Align , The Flangipanis and My self destruction @ fat louies. Entry is free but donations will be welcomed. Doors @ 7:30pm so get in early as all the bands are awesome.... (148 more chars...)
(Thursday, 28 January 2010) Written by Bob Willman
The Victorian skiing and snowboarding season is just around the corner. Winter sports are expected to show a huge rise in popularity this year with the Vancouver Winter games dominating TV ratings in February. Most Australian operators are of the opinion that the comprehensive coverage will mean lot... (2442 more chars...)
(Thursday, 28 January 2010) Written by Anthony Gates
The Ten Fours return to The Joynt this Saturday night the 30th for a gear grindin' set of truckin' songs and other tales of woe. Come along and experience Brisbanes best dusk till dawn, east coast run, Jimmy haulin' hogs, rockabilly, country, blues and rock and roll review. Free entry.
Catch BEATRONICA in the Valley Mall this Friday 29 Jan at Zouk Bar, from 10pm. The band play electro lounge and groove, featuring Aria award winner De Beat on drums and MC, the First man on bass, electro wonder Ole man on guitar synth and the Mars girl on vocals fillin the place with a blend of sou... (61 more chars...)
It took a musical adventure spanning four continents for Grinspoon to find the key to shaking up the Australian music scene. Their epic quest to find rock’s holy grail eventually led them home to make their best album of their 14 year career, cementing their position at the helm of the loc... (752 more chars...)
Local alternative pub rock band Don’t Tempt Thieves are ready to convince fans and cynics that 2010 will be the start of something big. The band’s first show for the year is at the Live, Loud & Local! session at the Hard Rock Cafe in Surfers Paradise on January 29. L... (414 more chars...)
Did you know that it’s easier to ski in New Zealand than it is to ski in Australia. Direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to either Queenstown or Christchurch put you right in the thick of the action without all the problems that getting to the Australian ski fields entails. Ther... (2198 more chars...)
(Saturday, 23 January 2010) Written by Peter Smyth
Well, the 2010 New South Wales Snow and Skiing season is just around the corner again and everyone is ready for the fun and frivolity to start. In the year of the Vancouver Winter Olympics and the sensational TV coverage it will receive, it is expected that the Australian season will be one of the ... (2483 more chars...)
LOS ANGELES (January 21, 2010)— Vampires Everywhere! announced today that their debut EP entitled “Lost in the Shadows” will be released on February 9, 2010. Produced by Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, The Darkest Hour, Senses Fail, The Bled) the album fe... (1835 more chars...)
Purveyors of fine reggae and rhymes, Anarchist Duck, have announced their tour dates for Feb/March this year. Following a packed schedule in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, the Ducks will hit Brisbane in March again with shows at The Joynt, The Shire and Goodna. They will play the Corinbank fest... (861 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 20 January 2010) Written by bud manthey
Acoustic 2Piece 'BUD.COM.AU' are currently promoting the single 'HAPPY '.at all their Gigs, on line [bud.com.au], and have sent the master copy to RAGE !!! check it out early on YOU-tube!
The Music business workshop for independent musicians, bands and creative businesses might be just what you need. The Music Business Workshop run by Mustang Promotions provides a workshop alternative for independent artists who are a little unsure as to what to do next or need some directi... (1423 more chars...)
Queensland creative industries businesses may be eligible to apply for up to $8,000 worth of online marketing services. Ratu Lewis, Managing Director of Brisbane-based online marketing agency, Margin Media, has been accepted as a consultant in the JobsAssist Program run th... (709 more chars...)
The New Year is gearing up and there are many out there who have always dreamed of a career as a musician or in the industry as a support worker. But its tough out there, how can you survive in an industry that changes so rapidly and has becomes more confusing each day? Time was when anyone c... (2825 more chars...)
Recording a debut album can be an arduous business. Just ask Brisbane pop/rock outfit, The Brunswicks . After many months working in collaboration with producer Neil Coombe in the renowned White Room Studio, the band has, at last, emerged with its first long-player, Otherwise Foreve... (1139 more chars...)
Evolutionary Touring/Monstrothic Presents ULCERATE (NZ) + BEYOND TERROR BEYOND GRACE (NSW) WITH SPECIAL GUESTS EXCRUCIATE + BRAZEN BULL AT MONSTROTHIC @ ROSIES BRISBANE FRIDAY FEB 5TH 8PM $15 18+ Ulcerate from New Zealand are competitive with the best bands from... (2202 more chars...)
Popular Brisbane 70s tribute band "WE WANT MORE" will be performing a fully costumed, 100% live 70s show this Saturday 23rd January at Deception Bay Sports Club, 110 Maine Tce, Deception Bay, Qld. The band kick off at 8pm and play a great selection of Pop, Rock, Disco and Glam hits of the decade... (467 more chars...)
Paper Cranes EP Launch The Zoo, Thurs January 21 from 8pm Featuring Miguel and Yeo & The Fresh Goods ! 2009 Qsong Award winners, popular Brisbane duo Macklin & Newcomb are set to embark on their 2010 Paper Cranes Tour in January. Beginning ... (2285 more chars...)
Hot on the heels of a great 2009, TroubleKarmaFlow are back bigger and better than ever! They have finally recorded a 6 track demo-good enough to release, some are saying - with a few tweaks here & there :-) Their sound is certainly catching the attention of the big players and it will only be a... (524 more chars...)
Press Release: "A Night of Soul" Soul Continuum/Dru & The Intentions "A Night of Soul" Jan 30th, The Zoo Four bands, four creations, one CD launch, one dancefloor. One.nite.only! 8pm Jan 30th, Saturday night. SOUL CONTINUUM is a fresh and exciting new soul, fun... (1689 more chars...)
Empire Hotel & Ritual Events continue the Ulterior Sunset Series on Sunday Jan 31, with one of the worlds most revered and respected underground house / techno music producers and DJs: CHARLIE MAY Doors open at 4pm with supports from Rich Curtis, Dingostyle and CJM. Tickets available at www.ozti... (180 more chars...)
for independent musicians, bands and creative businesses The Music Business Workshop run by Mustang Promotions provides a workshop alternative for independent artists who are a little unsure as to what to do next or need some direction to discover the untapped resources in their network. The Inde... (2959 more chars...)
The Judy Dolls at The Judy? You heard right. Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School Brisbane is where cabaret meets life-drawing, a decadent event where you can sip absinth and draw an outrageously costumed model (or two) at a great bar! The Brisbane branch is fresh off a sell-out season at The Woodford Folk... (901 more chars...)
DRUM! Demos Diversity For NAMM Dave Lombardo's Loud But New Approach Kicks Off February 2010 Issue: Plus Gavin Harrison and Stanton Moore. Published January 14, 2010 To read a sneak preview of the Dave Lombardo cover story click here. San Jose, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publ... (4981 more chars...)
Q PunX mag is a new free press that is focusing on the Queensland punk scenes and the people that surround it .They Have just released their first issue online and wish to eventually become a gloss magazine that is free to the public.Check out their first issue at www.qpunxmag.com.au . the first is... (569 more chars...)
Friday the 22 nd January 2010 marks the second ever show to be held by ‘Press Record Online’ a new online music source that was launched at the end of 2009. This time the Press Record crew are tackling the metal genre with an all ages show to be held at Eagleby Community Hall, 94 Fryar... (1713 more chars...)
2010 should be preparing itself. The Son's of Gaia - a newly formed earth metal quintet hand-grown in the Gold Coast desert - have landed, and without further ado have forced sunshine state locals to take notice. Lead guitar hasn't been this scorching on the coast for a long time - backed by ... (486 more chars...)
Melbourne party-rock duo THE CHEATS are making their maiden voyage to Queensland this month. Having already shared stages with acts including Eagles Of Death Metal, Louis XIV, British India, The Grates, The Drones, and Brant Bjork & The Bros - the dynamic duo have now unleashed their debu... (608 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOLLYWOOD, CA – January 11, 2010, Pop/Soul Producer, Singer and Songwriter LaDeana Michelle has released a final, teaser EP entitled, “Bringing Love Back” , a move that will multiply her rapidly-growing fan base worldwide, for her hig... (4561 more chars...)
Check out Company Sin performing an intimate acoustic set this Thursday night @ the Music Kafe, 185 Boundary St, West End, from 11pm. It's free and the rumour is they will be debuting a new track or two!
Come along and see local Brisbane bands 'the Wells' and 'Autumn Sun' hit the stage at The Globe Theatre this Saturday night with support acts Francesca de Valence and Tom Eggert! Saturday, 9 January 2010 - doors open at 7pm. Pre-sale tickets are available online for $11.50 from www.globetheatr... (212 more chars...)
Melbourne entrepreneur Justin Snyder has put a new twist on the traditionally unfashionable bum bag, helping festival lovers across Australia keep their hands free and their belongings safe with his eco-friendly fashion label Happy Cow. Established in 2004, these designer belts bags are a... (665 more chars...)
SECRET GUESTsssshhhh - Wiley Reed to perform with Lil' Fi!
How big is this Sunday gonna get - The Hipshooters, Lil' Fi and Wiley Reed, James T and the Tomahawks. And it's all FREE - see us all out back in the beer garden at the Tyalgum Hotel, Tyalgum (google us) in Nth NSW near Murwillumbah. K... (635 more chars...)
Be part of The Hipshooters history - recording live at the Queens Arms.
You are invited to be part of history in the making. Due to all your enquiries The Hipshooters are recording LIVE in The Queens Arms. The Bomby has sadly gone….so our new live recordings are to be performed from 8pm on Ja... (1586 more chars...)
Don't Tempt Thieves have confirmed that their yet-to-be-named debut full length album has just reached completion. Although a release date is yet to be announced, it is expected that the album will hit the shelves some time after June 2010. The band has once again secured a distribution deal with Au... (173 more chars...)
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 4, 2010)- Pop Rock band Last November from Atlanta, Georgia has been nominated for their second New Music Weekly Award , in the New Group Category alongside Kings of Leon, 3OH!3, Boys Like Girls, S.T.E.M. and Shinedown. The New Music Weekly Award... (1846 more chars...)
First major Chip Music event of 2010 and you can be there for FREE M-.-n or Marc Nostromo started digging the guts of the Gameboy in June 2004... Since then, he's been developing a specific style by taking a straight electro-dance floor approach, combined with gritty sounds & high dri... (1200 more chars...)
Hey, As a local street press I thought it would be kind of me to inform you of an upcoming album from Dj Butcher (Pure Product) and Tommy Illfiga (Tom Thum). Together they we are the production crew "The Crate Creeps"... We have just started releasing information about the album via myspace, youtu... (433 more chars...)
Would you like spies with that? Burger Force is a new and unusual comic book from writer/director Jackie Ryan. It is the story of an pop culture detective agency operating from a secret facility beneath a fast food takeaway. The undercover operatives serve thick shakes and fries by day and thw... (305 more chars...)
Simone Pitot will be stepping out alone with a solo performance at Ric's Bar on the 6th January starting at 9:30pm. Departing from the musical tapestry of modern synth and dark electronica, Simone will be offering up acoustic translations of her original material and playing a selection of songs fr... (415 more chars...)
(Monday, 28 December 2009) Written by Mablo Fehres
The Australian Rock band ASTRAL ALIENS - the only-ever, 2-Time Champions of the KROQ BATTLE for LOS ANGELES.
The Aussies again battled it out against 30 of LA’s other elite bands, winning the 2009 KROQ Grand Finale at The Knitting Factory, Hollywood. One of America’s leading music publications, M... (3866 more chars...)
Local rockers The LoveBuckles are set to return to the Zoo on Saturday January 9th after their six-month escape. They play alongside Fractions who are launching their debut self-titled EP. Also featured are The Levons and J-Pan Fan. Tickets are $10 and doors are at 8.
LIVE IN THE QUEENS ARMS 12 JAN 2010
THE HIPSHOOTERS RECORDING LIVE
You are invited to be part of history in the making. Due to all your enquiries The Hipshooters are recording LIVE in The Queens Arms. The Bomby has sadly gone….so our new live r... (1390 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 22 December 2009) Written by Jeni Spears
DREAMWORLD AND VIP FESTIVALS AMP UP THE VOLUME THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE! INDIE LINE UP TO ROCK AND RIDE MUSIC FANS WITH AMPED NYE AT DREAMWORLD Known for its million dollar scream machines and the first stop for adrenalin junkies around the nation, Dreamworld is set to hit dizzy heig... (3367 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 22 December 2009) Written by Trevor White
Backstagejobs.com.au - New News Content You can now come to the one place when looking for backstage Jobs and News at www.backstagejobs.com.au Wanting Techincal News we have now have live feeds from Jands Pty Ltd Show technology And more coming onboard in the new year!!!! So... (159 more chars...)
BIG BLUES SUNDAY AT TYALGUM HOTEL 10 JAN 2010
LIL' FI, JAMES T & THE TOMAHAWKS & THE HIPSHOOTERS
On Sunday 10th January celebrate with Lil' Fi, James T (Ex Canned Heat) & The Tomahawks plus The Hipshooters at Big Blues Sunday at The Tyalgum Hotel ... (3494 more chars...)
Gold Coast is talking about it. Surfers Paradise has been rocked by it. The deprate need for glamourous and cool nightlife entertainment leads to the opening of Tune-Up Bar & Karaoke Studios. Cavill Avenue (2009) Gold Coast was in need of a desperate wake up from its image of the ... (1977 more chars...)
The 2010 Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) is shaping up to deliver its most dynamic event yet, from March 5 – 13, 2010, in the heart of Byron Bay. Now entering its fourth year, BBFF is a growing enterprise that each year attracts a greater number of film submission... (3092 more chars...)
(Thursday, 17 December 2009) Written by Jeni Spears
MUSIC LOVERS say goodbye to drink queues, crowded tents, and smelly toilets, as this year’s biggest music festival promoter’s offer VIP service. Gold Coast business, VIPFESTIVALS.COM has joined partners with the promoters of Summerfielddayze and Big Day Out , and is again ... (1484 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 16 December 2009) Written by Rosie Cypher
2009 has been THE year of electro influenced beats and has seen the likes of David Guetta, Deadmau5 and Calvin Harris ruling the charts and airwaves, taking the sound to mass appeal. 2010 looks set to continue paving the way for the electronic genre where musical styles get m... (5420 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 16 December 2009) Written by Emma Egerton
IT’S NOT ALL SMOKE AND MIRRORS The bounty of rising talent in the arts provides Brisbane’s culturally curious youth with endless alternatives to the standard night out. At a recent event, Mirror Mirror Luxe: Moulin Rouge, the “Mirror Mirror” fashi... (1515 more chars...)
Indie troubadour Mason Rack is back from his 3rd Canadian tour having completed 60 shows and 40,000 km travelled in a van. ''We had venues and festivals trying to book us straight away for next year as we will tour Canada again July 2010.” Mason Rack Band is the only band in the history o... (1393 more chars...)
Qpunx Mag, A new Punk zine will hit the streets on January the 8th and to celebrate Qpunx is trowing one helluva launch party @ the Jubilee hotel A mag for all made by musicians from the local scene For $5 you can see 9 of queenslands up and coming bands bring this idea to fruition. F... (257 more chars...)
The infamous Brisbane Dr Sketchy branch, part of the global art movement that is bringing fun, gorgeous scantily clad models and cabaret stars to life drawing is at it again! This time, Dr Sketchy will feature finalists of the QLD Miss Burlesque competition at 7pm in the courtyeard of The Arts Thea... (656 more chars...)
Blatherskite – a Sydney Art Rock band have released their fourth full length album, “Where the Wasteland Ends”. It represents a new and vastly matured kind of juxtaposition, a dirty blend of industrial rock and metal, punctuated with tongue-in-cheek self depreciation, woven toge... (1058 more chars...)
LIVE: Drew & The Intentions CD Launch, supported by The Rooftops & Cheapfakes, The Globe, Friday 4 December 2009 Photo by Josh Robertson Cheapfakes feature members of Brisbane's dub/soul/funk outfit Dubdoubt. The band is not real tight tonight, and despite some nice backup vocals fro... (3656 more chars...)
(Friday, 11 December 2009) Written by Emily Wenham
Fresh off the back of performing at the Caloundra Music Festival, emerging Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter Emily Wenham is set to release her debut EP ‘Catalyst for Love’ this Friday night the 18 th of December at The UpFront Club, 31 Maple St Maleny. Emily will be p... (1507 more chars...)
MUSIC LOVERS say goodbye to drink queues, crowded tents, and smelly toilets, as this year’s biggest music festival promoter’s offer VIP service. Gold Coast business, VIPFESTIVALS.COM has joined partners with the promoters of Summerfielddayze and Big Day Out , and... (1527 more chars...)
Former rockstar and founding member of successful Australian band The Church Peter Koppes, is the newest member of staff at the Noosa School of Rock. Koppes and Kiwi sound engineer Johnny Bundellu, who now lives at Nambour, will be joining the teaching staff for the 2010 program. After a successf... (1096 more chars...)
Sienna Skies are a 6-piece Experimental/Post Hardcore band from Sydney, Australia. Their debut album ‘Truest Of Colours’ could well be what Australian Hardcore fans have been waiting for. In 2007, the band released their first EP titled ‘Where Joy Exists Despair Beckons’ wh... (1052 more chars...)
Original and inspired gifts for under the Christmas tree? Glittering brooches, perfume bottles, lucite bangles, painted fans, beaded evening bags, cuff links, retro earrings, compacts, parasols, trinket boxes, hat pins, handpainted butto... (1637 more chars...)
Qpunx mag will soon be released to the world and the first issue comes out on the 8th of january. to celebrate 10 bands will come together and play to you for $5 buck. on the lineup are Align / zero inn / noxious and vomit bullets with more TBA. to get in contact with qpunx mag email them qpunxmag@y... (10 more chars...)
(Saturday, 05 December 2009) Written by Nate Hamon
On December 11th at the Beenleigh Tavern, Mayan Fox will be playing their last gig for some time as they concentrate on finishing their long awaited album and (more importantly) Maria and Nate have their 3rd child. It has been an epic year for Mayan Fox with a mini tour of NZ and a big win in the H... (200 more chars...)
Gold Coast reggae rockers, Anarchist Duck, return to the Gold Coast this week after a successful east coast tour spanning from Brisbane to Melbourne. Their first show will be at regular stomping ground, The Loft (Chevron Island) on Friday Dec 11 at (doors at 8pm) with support from Brisbane... (1119 more chars...)
Beatronica have been wooing audiences live lately with their brand of live electro groove and are at the Kaliber Cocktail Lounge on Thursdays through December in the Valley Mall. The line up is Melbourne’s dynamic soulful Mars girl on the vocals, lots of groove on drums by da Beat (ARIA winner... (480 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 02 December 2009) Written by Sam Stone
The MTV/Optus One80Project Returns To Bring Another Australian Drama to Life The OPTUS ONE80PROJECT has again opened the door for two Australian aspiring TV makers by launching its fourth year of competition. The national television competition OPTUS ONE80PROJECT, is an opportunity for all local a... (1169 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 02 December 2009) Written by Luke Jackson
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Sunshine Coast Hardcore outfit Grace Is Gone will play 3 record release parties around the country over the next few weeks in support of the bands debut full length album titled " Rise Up " which is set for release on the 1st Feb 2010 through MGM. Grace Is Gone play the Sands Tavern , Marooc... (380 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 02 December 2009) Written by Simon Cow
I shoulda learned to play the guitar, I shoulda learned to play them drums! Background music label to pay royalties to unsigned artists. Australian record companies generate more than $300 million annually from the sale of music. Now, an innovative new project believed to be an Austra... (2552 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 01 December 2009) Written by Rosie Cypher
Fresh from being placed a hugely respectable no.16 in the DJ Mag Top 100 Poll, 2009 has been quite a year for Bobina . Whether its launching his flagship event Bobina Extended , remixing the Freemason’s latest hit Heartbreak (Make Me A Dancer) ft Sophie Elli... (4192 more chars...)
Free MP3 announces the release of MP3 toolbar that will help you to convert you tube videos to MP3 and allows you to download them to your computer. The conversion it provides is completely free, fast, require no registration and can be used without any limitation. With the help of this ... (1103 more chars...)
As a preview into Emmanuel Jal’s highly anticipated fourth album (scheduled for release in 2010) he is releasing a brand new single on December 2, 2009. The track is called “We Fall”, and was produced by Silvastone, and features the soulful vocalist, McKenzie Eddy and guitari... (2466 more chars...)
Beatronica set to party in the Valley on Thursdays in December at Kaliber Nite spot from 8 pm starting the 3rd with a taster sheduled for this Friday 27 Nov at 6 pm with special guest Mr Moog coming on down for a spot. The band play electro groove with soul rock blues ..lots of groove and MC ing by... (680 more chars...)
Brisbane electro pop band The People People have just released an 11 track album. Rush into Rockinghorse Records, Butterbeats at Broadway on the Mall, Bang Doll Vintage (Boundary St, West End) and The Shire Teahouse to nab a copy. Or grab a signed copy at their next gig, Thursday 26th November a... (196 more chars...)
PRESS RELEASE ... PRESS RELEASE ...PRESS RELEASE ... 'Ways of Seeing' Art Exhibition, 11-16 December, 2009 Circle Gallery, 274 Montague Rd (upstairs from Art Shed), West End. Ria Willering Sean Wiegand Mark Davey Kim Dow... (1177 more chars...)
CATHOUSE CREEK @ INSPIRE 71 VULTURE ST WEST END, THURSDAY NOV 26, 7.00 PM FREE! FABULOUS! FUN! FOOT-STOMPING! Purveyors of original and traditional alt-country, much of it in Americana style, Cathouse Creek's unusual instrumentation and good-time, foot-stompin' hillb... (812 more chars...)
AusCause.com.au Combines Merchant Discounts with Free Donations to Worthy Australian Causes A new Internet site called AusCause.com.au now offers Australians a free membership that combines shopping discounts with automatic donations to the shopper’s choice of cau... (2822 more chars...)
(Monday, 23 November 2009) Written by Hannah Piper
Brisbane’s most exciting emerging photographers are hosting a collective exhibition this December at the Joshua Levi Galleries, Woolloongabba. Eighteen artists from across Brisbane will have their work on show demonstrating a fusion of formal training in traditional methods and contemporar... (1815 more chars...)
(Saturday, 21 November 2009) Written by Steve Case
"He sounds like America...but this horse has a name and it's Stephen J. Case." - Guy Pinter The Daily Advertiser
If sensitive acoustic singer-songwriter James Taylor and venerable bluesman Leadbelly had a baby they'd have named it Steve Case.
Born and raised in Wagga Wagga, NSW - a country loca... (3044 more chars...)
Media release 20 November 2009 TOOT fiesta! It’s time for Emerge Project’s annual 10-minute play fiesta and we’re sure you’ll give us 10/10 for this year’s play selections! TOOT (10 Out Of 10) fiesta will be held at 7.30pm, 14 to 16 Decembe... (4075 more chars...)
Scott Spark sings about awkwardness, failure, shift-work and death but he does so with a cheerful smile and pleasant melodies tinkling away on the keys. He's just emerged, pale and bearded, from an epic recording session that was mixed by Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, Laura Veirs, Sufjan Ste... (207 more chars...)
MEDIA RELEASE MEET DELANEY 7 Year old Delaney Cooper will be the face of rockin4thekidz, a fundraiser to be held on January 25 th 2010 in the small New South Wales village of Tyalgum. Delaney is diagnosed with Autism and is one the students with special needs that atten... (2727 more chars...)
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 18, 2009)— Atlanta-based pop rock band Last November is set to release their brand new EP “tug o’ war!” on January 26, 2010. The EP follows up the release of their first single and music video from the new record, “Julie... (2279 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 18 November 2009) Written by Kieran Ryan
Soggy Sundays are a celebration of some of Brisbane's most exciting up and coming musical talent at one of Brissy's favourite swimming spots, Ithaca Pool. Spread across 3 Sundays this summer, each will showcase a new batch of acts and be a perfect way to spend your afternoon, swimming, and feasti... (472 more chars...)
The long awaited CD “Double Focus” by the Tanzanian poet and musician Ras Nas aka Nasibu Mwanukuzi is set for release in Oslo, Norway, in November this year. The CD contains music and spoken word. Recorded at Urban Sound studio in Oslo by the legendary recording engineer Jock Loveband... (2184 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 17 November 2009) Written by Dugald Park
Culture Kings- Australia's latest up and coming street wear store has now opened its doors to its third store right on Elizabeth Street, Brisbane with the largest range of clothing, NEW ERA Caps, Sneakers + Heaps more. Fastly becoming a heavyweight against its competitors, Culture Kings has teamed ... (394 more chars...)
The Ravens Court are back with a revised line up. They are playing at The Step In in the Valley on Nov 27. Headliner is PRETTY BOY FLOYD from the U.S. First 100 people through the door get a free CD. Doors open at 8pm.
(Friday, 13 November 2009) Written by Rosie Cypher
Twice In A Blue Moon is the hugely successful third artist album by trance heavyweight Ferry Corsten that will now be released in a remixed package. The Dutch superstar has consistently shown his electronic talent through slick production and epic DJ set... (2454 more chars...)
Described as cinematic folk with an alt country nuance, “Stay Close” makes a splash as the first release for Tusk Tusk. A simple layered vocal melody, accompanied by acoustic guitar, takes a dynamic turn as the lyrical narrative builds in intensity. “Stay Close” unf... (397 more chars...)
The Staffrod Bros will play live at The Myer Centre on Tuesday 24 November kick starting the centre's Very Important Party - a night of fashion, food, entertainment as well as big savings from big name retailers. The boys will get the party pumping starting their 90 minute set at 5pm. In addit... (347 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 11 November 2009) Written by Ebed Susilo
Hi ya guys, I have just uploaded the video of my latest single Sushi Train up on YouTube. I also linked them to my website in the Media Section. It is a slow tempo song celebrating life and love... in the metaphor of Sushi... www.ebedsusilo.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHS5b_xBU_k
PRESS RELEASE Press enquiries: Sharyn Henry tel: 0431296198 email: sharyn@musicbythesea.com.au Music By The Sea Website: www.musicbythesea.com.au The Music By The Sea Festival (8-10 January, 2010) The 8th Music By The Sea Festival (8-10 January, 2010) presents quality music in thr... (2170 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 11 November 2009) Written by Matt Black
Media Release. Interview and photo opportunities with Jacqui Ryan How many Brisbane singer songwriters can say that they were shortlisted for the highly anticipated New Moon soundtrack – the second soundtrack release from the Twilight saga film franchise? Only one can, and that one ar... (2885 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 10 November 2009) Written by Nina Persson
Christmas party goers yearning for a sublime end-of-year celebration will revel in sophistication when Little Stanley Street is transformed into an atmospheric haven for one night of dining splendour on Friday 18 December. In the spirit of community celebration and indulgent street life, more... (2391 more chars...)
Brisbane’s Vaudeville Revival Those in the know will be flocking to Brisbane’s Old Museum on Friday the 13 th of November to witness the revival of the River City’s vaudeville heyday. See Queensland’s finest burlesque, circus, tango and song talent perf... (1420 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 10 November 2009) Written by adrian waters
Bistro is back at The Boundary. As a cornerstone of our global cultural heritage, the pub bistro has shaped the way we homo sapiens engage with the universe. Le Bistro Royale reinvents the bistro for modern tastes. Find out how & why as Ragu, The Wayne Keys Show, The Brothermandude, A&M and Cal... (107 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 10 November 2009) Written by adrian waters
Bistro is back at The Boundary. As a cornerstone of our global cultural heritage, the pub bistro has shaped the way we homo sapiens engage with the universe. Le Bistro Royale reinvents the bistro for modern tastes. Find out how & why as Ragu, The Wayne Keys Show, The Brothermandude, A&M and Cal Cril... (101 more chars...)
Mere Noise Records presents the second MERE NOISE MELTDOWN The Step Inn - This Saturday 14th November! 2 stages!! 10 Bands Front bar and back bar. Doors open at 6pm. Tix are only $15 (+bf) and available through Oztix at: http://tickets.oztix.com.au/default.aspx?Event=13255 El Borrac... (646 more chars...)
(Monday, 09 November 2009) Written by Hannah Klose
From Andrew Taylor’s living room to the couches of The Troubadour HK Management will launch his new EP Living Room on Wednesday 18 November. Formerly from Sony-signed Fatis Valour, Taylor has gone solo to unleash his own musical creativity, developing a delightful blend of acoustic f... (1374 more chars...)
(Monday, 09 November 2009) Written by Hannah Klose
Musical living room From Andrew Taylor’s living room to the couches of The Troubadour HK Management will launch his new EP Living Room on Wednesday 18 November. Formerly from Sony-signed Fatis Valour, Taylor has gone solo to unleash his own musical creativity, developing a delight... (1397 more chars...)
A fresh sound is coming up on Sunday 22nd Nov at the Music Kafe. Beatronica play electro groove with soul rock blues .. lots of groove by da Beat (Gondwana percussionist Ed Duquemin) ..also features the A1 the French man on the da bass.. the Mars girl on the vocals.. the Ole man on guitar synth.. Fi... (279 more chars...)
(Thursday, 05 November 2009) Written by Jessica Lowe
“ Alternative folk darlings, The Gentlemen are playing their last big show for the year at The Troubadour this Thursday night, the 12 th of November. They've been getting quite familiar with the Brisbane live scene of late and since their humble beginnings back in July thi... (973 more chars...)
November 5 2009 Explorations - Edgy Warehouse Performances Brisbane music lovers can witness two days of top musical performance at the Decoder Warehouse on November 7 and 8 when The Australian Voices (TAV) , showcases some of its finest talent through their Explorations concerts. Details... (3066 more chars...)
(Thursday, 05 November 2009) Written by Craig Evans
GURU Radio.net is a all new internet radio station being launched in Feb 2010. The station is primarily Brisbane based and it will play music globally. GURU programs will be genre specific 1 to 2 hour programs targeting a specific genre and a listening demographic and audience the average age's wi... (581 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 04 November 2009) Written by Ed Duquemin
A fresh sound is coming up on Sunday 22th Oct at the Music Kafe. Beatronica play electro groove with soul rock blues .. lots of groove by da Beat (Gondwana percussionist Ed Duquemin) ..also features the A1 the French man on the da bass.. the Mars girl on the vocals.. the Ole man on guitar synth.. Fi... (280 more chars...)
Leadfinger Comes to the Clarence Wollongong's Leadfinger are returning to Brisbane to woolloongabba's Clarence Corner on saturday December 5th. Along for the ride is local pranksters The Vaginabillies along with two bands from Lismore powerpop sensations BirdBrain and rock and roll juggernaut of ... (2219 more chars...)
WEDNESDAY IS NOW LADIES NIGHT WITH THE VAGINABILLIES Brisbanes greatest Calypso country psychedelic ensemble have been given a wednesday night residency in front bar of the Step Inn. It will be running for five weeks starting on 18th of November. Each show will feature The Vaginabillies w... (1188 more chars...)
PRESS RELEASE Press enquiries: Sharyn Henry tel: 0431296198 email: sharyn@musicbythesea.com.au Music By The Sea Website: www.musicbythesea.com.au ... (2241 more chars...)
(Thursday, 08 October 2009) Written by Ed Duquemin
Beatronica is a four piece band playing a swampy surge of electronica blues grooves plus a sensation of juicy visuals to the uplifting beat. Gondwana's drummer Ed Duquemin's new band playing tunes co-written with Brisbane poet Skye Staniford and keys legand Wayne Miller. Catch them at the Music Ka... (29 more chars...)
The hotel bistro is a revered space in Australian pub culture. Hovering somewhere between beer garden & lounge bar it bears little resemblance to it's French and Russian imitators. On Sun Oct 18 at West End's Boundary Hotel, Le Bistro Royale serves up the first tantalising menu of local talent for... (173 more chars...)
This Friday October 9, local funk/reggae rock renegades Anarchist Duck swoop in to The JOYnt in South Brisbane for their first Brisbane CD launc. They will be joined by Gold Coast reggae amazon, CC the Cat and some other special performers. It is expected to be a huge show with a $10 entry fee or F... (130 more chars...)
| a collection of photographs by dane beesley | Opening night: Friday October 16 | exhibition continues to wednesday october 21 | NINE LIVES GALLERY 330 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley www.photodane.com
Trans:Com releases latest EP from Projekt Inertia Projekt Inertia ’s 2nd EP Someone Like You is the beginning of a transformation. The band is expanding its sound through collaboration, expansion and by the members having an ever-stronger understanding of their craft. Someone Li... (1291 more chars...)
(Saturday, 03 October 2009) Written by gina monico
Los Angeles, CA (October 2, 2009) —A Smile From The Trenches will be in Las Vegas for CD release party on October 29 at THE FARM. Door open at 6pm and the band performers 9pm. Additionally, as of recent, the band has inked a deal with up and coming record label DC Hardcore (home of punk legen... (4443 more chars...)
After months of toiling in the studio, alt/pop outfit The Brunswicks emerge to showcase tracks from their upcoming debut album, Otherwise Forever . Catch them along with Autumn Sun and Luke Dalton @ the Globe Sat Oct 10th from 7pm. Tickets $10 from www.oztix.com.au . Find out more at: ... (111 more chars...)
Simone Pitot will be drawing another audience into ambient gothic/folk soundscapes with a performance at Ric's Bar on 6th October at 9:00pm. Backed by the talented gentlemen of The Goodtimes Band, Simone continues to make her mark on the Brisbane live scene as she promotes her debut self-titled EP.... (423 more chars...)
After keeping low key for the past few months, Brisbane's independent queen of folk/country Sue Ray will be returning to the spotlight on Friday October 2nd at The Troubadour. The reasons for Sue's recent hiatus from the stage will be soon apparent to fans as she debuts new material written for up... (577 more chars...)
After selling out dates across the East Coast of Australia as well as in New Zealand SHIHAD have added two QLD shows to their 2009 tour. After a successful 2008 including the release of their seventh studio album “The Beautiful Machine”, as well as numerous sold out shows across ... (1709 more chars...)
Brisbane based Roots band, TroubleKarmaFlow are carving up the local scene and hitting both coastal areas of South East QLD with a clear cut goal of touring early next year, but all of this has come to a sudden halt with their drummer pulling the plug due to work commitments. So, the word is out ... (461 more chars...)
(Sunday, 27 September 2009) Written by Peter Collins
VEGAS KINGS GENTLE BEN & HIS SENSITIVE SIDE SLUG GUTS HI FI BAR SAT 10th OCTOBER The new Vegas Kings album, "You'll Never Work In This Town Again" is out now on Mere Noise Records & MGM. Check out some new tunes here: http://www.myspace.com/vegaskings The album was recorded at Black... (277 more chars...)
The sixth annual Johnny Cash Tribute, starring: The Mean Eyed Cats + special guests.... Pony (Ten Fours) Andy (West Texas Crude) Paulie (Crazy Rhythm Boys) Pete (Corn Liquor) Warren (Atomic Rockers), Miss Teresa (Rhythmaires) Kate (Texas Tea) Mitch (Captain Twilight) Steve Grady DJ Lori L... (525 more chars...)
(Thursday, 24 September 2009) Written by Josh Moscov
Travis Barker is receiving rave reviews for his new “fly” drum kit, which MTV described in a July 29 report as “gravity-defying and head-spinning.” DRUM! Magazine, one of Enter Music Publishing's hip, drum/percussion magazines, however, had the scoop when DRUM! contri... (2015 more chars...)
(Thursday, 24 September 2009) Written by sarah collyer
Sirens of Song at The Brisbane Powerhouse 17 October 2009 Fresh from her sell out performance at the Brisbane Jazz club, Sarah Collyer is back! This time Sarah will share the stage with fellow Brisbane songstress Susanna O’Leary, to present a ... (737 more chars...)
THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT has announced two shows in October before whisking off to the other side of the world to unleash their blend of Aussie rock on the British. Fans can catch the Brisbane outfit for a show in Rockhampton (October 30) and one in Mackay (October 31). Tickets on-sale now! Ticket... (946 more chars...)
(Thursday, 24 September 2009) Written by Nate Hamon
Exotic Popsters Mayan Fox have finally stepped away from the amateur "myspace is our website" attitude and gone a little bit professional with their very own website. Sign up to their mailing list for the chance to get FREE stuff, HOT news and LOADS more. www.mayanfox.com
Carving out a road-less-travelled in songwriting land, Hannah Macklin & The Teapotter Party combine hip-hop, soul, and rock; think old-school Mo-town mixed with new-school urban grooves. Teamed with rainy-day faraway lyrics, daydreaming gets down. Supported by the subtly sensual Kristen Haynes and... (201 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 23 September 2009) Written by roo friend
Stomperoo Press Release “Touch me…I’ve touched Elvis!” So goes the cry when Stomperoo performs. Well, not quite but almost. “ I worked with Larry Muhoberac, Elvis’s piano player in the 60’s, for 2 years, with some ol... (834 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 22 September 2009) Written by Eleanor Angel
Eleanor Angel & Band @ The Powerhouse Sunday October 4, 3:30p.m. Free Entry With special guest Sophie Koh Enchanting songstress Eleanor Angel & her band perform songs from her forthcoming album live at the Powerhouse on Sunday, October from 3:30 p.m. Ele... (383 more chars...)
(Monday, 21 September 2009) Written by Steph Birch
Psychedelic party popsters The Travelling So-and-So’s are giving post Parklife and Sounds of Spring punters a reason to party on, unpacking their always unpredictable bag of tricks in the 1am late slot at The Troubadour this Saturday September 26 th . With a fast growing reputation for cre... (456 more chars...)
(Monday, 21 September 2009) Written by Luke Mysliwy
After a successful CD launch event in July, the Eidecan Committee is getting ready for the next big thing on the calendar, the heats of the 2009 Eidecan Battle of the Bands. The Battle of the Bands heats will be held on the 24 th and 31 st of October, on the lawn in front of the... (872 more chars...)
(Monday, 21 September 2009) Written by Andrew Chen
Leather and les pauls. CD Launch with Tin Can Radio and The Rooftops at the Globe Theater, 4th Dec. Armed with his soul-baring, self-produced debut album "You Just Might," 19-year-old muso-producer Andrew Chen is bursting to take to the stage. Backed by his visually rich 8-piece band of... (790 more chars...)
Coming up shortly is the sixth annual Tribute to Johnny Cash . This special evening is being held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the Step Inn in Fortitude Valley. Guest Performers Reforming for the tribute will be The Mean Eyed Cats a talented collection of Brisbane rockabillies including D... (878 more chars...)
The musical world of STARCH is young, bold and crazy. Fat Funk blended with Hip Hop rhymes and burning Rock riffs form the sound of the seven-headed crew. For nearly ten years they've been living their credo that music has to feel good. So their shows present a big load of positive energy, crazin... (876 more chars...)
Gold Coast funk n reggae explosion, Anarchist Duck bring another Duck on board for their CD launch tour in the form of Jake O'Brien, the enigmatic trumpet and bass player of Gold Coast's roots outfit Black Market Rhythm Co. The Ducks packed out The Loft on the Gold Coast, transforming it into dan... (664 more chars...)
The four-peice, Seeds , weaves reggae, african, soul and jazz. Its members are prominent contributors to the down-to-Earth Brisbane music culture that inspires a natural flow between people and between people and place. They are Peter Hunt on vocals and trumpet, Anthony McIlwain on guita... (794 more chars...)
Brisbane bands In Sepia, The Here and the Elsewhere, Desert Ghost and Carry Nation will take their music to the stage on September 24th in a bid to raise money for cancer research. In Sepia’s drummer Dave organised the show after joining 13-member Relay for Life team Roland’s Runners, c... (2686 more chars...)
(Saturday, 12 September 2009) Written by Matt Canham
U.S. based company StemTech Health Sciences, producer of StemEnhance, StemFlo, StemSport, StemPets and StemEquine is preparing to launch in Australia after very successful sales in 11 countries. Today’s announcement allows people in the Brisbane area to learn more by attending the official l... (473 more chars...)
(Thursday, 10 September 2009) Written by Ebed Susilo
Hi just want to say that you can download my promotional singles Lone Wolf and Sick Puppy for free from my website. www.ebedsusilo.com Plus, you can watch their music videos too. I've just finished shooting the next music video for my song Sushi Train. So I'll be in touch with you when... (72 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 09 September 2009) Written by Jared Tredly
WHEREWOLVES - ALL AGES BRISBANE SHOW OCTOBER 17 2PM - 6PM Off the back of numerous support slots including the national support with US giants ANBERLIN & THE ACADEMY IS...WHEREWOLVES headline their own Brisbane All Ages show. Tickets are on sale now for this local show featuring Brisba... (193 more chars...)
Local Brissy up and comers Black Hat Cadillac are putting on a gig to raise money and awareness of the cruel trade of bear bile farming There is believed to be approximately 10,000 moon bears imprisoned in cages no bigger than their own bodies on bile farms throughout China and Vietnam. They are... (872 more chars...)
Brisbane Festival’s QUT Spiegeltent will host a literal smorgasbord of creative talent during September and one performance not to be missed is STARSCREAM13 who will perform on Friday 18 September. Starscream13 has evolved out of the melting pot that is the Brisbane music scene, and b... (1604 more chars...)
(Thursday, 03 September 2009) Written by No Frills*
No Frills* artist run initiative presents Matt Dabrowski and the Many Hands of Glamour Opening 6pm September 16, 2009 16 September – 3 October Thursday – Saturday 2-6pm Metro Arts Studio 3.10 109 Edward St, Brisbane This September, marvel at the latest revelations of Matt Dabro... (1458 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 02 September 2009) Written by Krissi Weiss
nightillion are excited to welcome trumpet player Bobby Roschel to their ever-changing line-up. His first gig with them will be at Lock and Load, Saturday Sept 12th. This friday the 4th the band with be traveling in trio mode to the UpFront Club, Maleny. "In Brisbane's desert of too-cool indie rock ... (94 more chars...)
PRESS RELEASE The elusive Brissy outfit Buttonman are launching themselves back on to the live scene after a six-month sabbatical. The lay off saw the band’s three singer-songwriters producing and recording new material for their debut EP “Times Are Strange” to be launch... (2408 more chars...)
FLANGIPANIS FIRST BIRTHDAY SHOW Satruday 5th September at the Clarence Corner Hotel The flangipanis are a trio who are celebrating a whole year of surviving the local punk rock scene with a super-bill event with potential catastrophic outcomes.... Incorporating such acts as: Blowha... (461 more chars...)
Olivier Gregoire aka Kolombo came to international prominence through King Kong records ( Sharem Jey ’s label) for which he’s been producing many electro-house EPs with his partner, Jerome, under the name of Lou Lou Players . The pair went on to remix artists such as Darren ... (1285 more chars...)
For Immediate Release Pete and the Tar Gang – Songs Of The Hollow Bone Moon… September 18, 19 & 20th Set forth on an adventure over lands and seas! From the very beginnings of mankind to the yeti haunted peaks of the Scottish Highlands… Pete and the Tar Gang – a ... (2379 more chars...)
On Friday the 5th of September a diverse array of acts from across Brisbane's broad spectrum of alternative bands will descend on Fat Louie's pool hall. The night will feature; Your Hand In Mine - newborn angsty folk sextet; Hope Springs - The kind of emo your older brother used to listen to before ... (151 more chars...)
24 August 2009 MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seventy Seven Things You Did Metro Arts, Brisbane 18 – 22 September 2009 Be prepared for cabaret as you have never seen it before. Jo Loth and Nic Vogelpoel, two perform... (2380 more chars...)
Extrafoxx front man, local legend and part-time Viking King, Conwae Burrell, will be showing off his new line-up for his indie rock-pop outfit Extrafoxx at Rics Bar on Saturday 29th August. As the group fast approaches the finish of their long-awaited debut album, will be warming up their live shoe... (1009 more chars...)
The Sunshine State is set to host America’s hottest dance groups. The all-male troupe, known as JabbaWockeeZ (JBWKZ), will perform at the Brisbane City Hall on Sunday 30 August. This Californian based group has experienced global success since winning the inaugural MTV... (2433 more chars...)
Following months of courting, waking up in the middle of the night in cold sweats, and idle chit chat, Modular is very proud to announce that Sydney duo Bag Raiders are now a part of the Modular premiere league. Bag Raiders new single, Shooting Stars is the first release in Modula... (1566 more chars...)
They say lightning never strikes twice and they’re right, but at Modular lightning sometimes strikes a colossal 3 times! And so it goes that the 3 rd chapter in the Leave Them All Behind series of mix/unmix compilations is now in the can and will be available to all on 7 th Augu... (701 more chars...)
Since their standout performance at Brisbane’s recent Greenfest and having played a few shows with Sydney sensation Mick Hart, Tim Loydell and The Deckchairs have been busy putting the finishing touches on some incredible new material. They are performing a small run of shows this weekend in ... (1529 more chars...)
"Kharee Anthony is long awaited, he has returned with positive, conscious, philosophical, spiritual, romantic and self searching songs. His album was recorded with a live band no drum machine." FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kharee Anthony formerly known as Dubby is a reggae musician with ... (4161 more chars...)
MEDIA RELEASE- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International launch of ‘Remote Control’ – Soundtrack to ‘POP’ on Nintendo Wii Brisbane, Australia – Recorded and mastered directly from the Nintendo Wii hardware, Remote Control is the first album of its kind! As the... (1737 more chars...)
Biggest Birthday in Brisbane Brisbane's Roma St Parklands will soon be the scene of the largest Krishna's Birthday festival in the Southern Hemisphere outside of India, where it has been celebrated annually by millions of people over the last three thousand years. On Sunday ... (1829 more chars...)
Publishing around the world is in a significant phase of evolution and as it goes digital, one big challenge is to integrate information for digital platforms, into the Internet and Web environment. Considering the volume of information to be converted, doing this manually is just not possible, auto... (2211 more chars...)
Where can you see dogs and foxes sharing a stage? At the Hard Rock Cafe that's where! This Friday night (August 21st) HRC and GT Promotions presents 'Beauties & Beasts' . Mayan Fox, Dogtags, and in their farewell to the Gold Coast performance LeBelle, will all be setting the stage on fi... (143 more chars...)
With a resume that includes support slots for bands such as Dukes of Windsor and The Red Paintings , Gold Coast Stalwarts LeBelle are packing their bags and heading to Melbourne. Why? Ask them this Friday night (August 21st) when they say goodbye with one last farewell performance at the Hard ... (101 more chars...)
With a folded handkerchief in my breast pocket and a new bottle of single malt whiskey, Hannah Berge sits conversing with THE GENTLEMEN on Christ, Morgan Freeman and contradictions in organised religion. The Gentlemen are bad with first impressions. In fact it took lead s... (1588 more chars...)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13, 2009) – Washington D.C. based reggae band SOJA announced today that their highly anticipated, third full-length album “Born in Babylon” will be released digitally worldwide, exclusively on iTunes on August 25, 2009. The album follows up their successf... (2474 more chars...)
Press Release: Well, the day is FINALLY here and the Giveaway & Member Site is Officially "open" and on-line: www.chuck-schuldiner.org . This project was originally intended to be a "Contest", however, trying to comply with all of the different laws of so many different Countries, regard... (1356 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 12 August 2009) Written by monica sharma
Publishing around the world is in a significant phase of evolution and as it goes digital, one big challenge is to integrate information for digital platforms, into the Internet and Web environment. Considering the volume of information to be converted, doing this manually is just n... (2299 more chars...)
Countless aspiring musicians have wistfully pictured themselves in the world’s greatest rock band, belting out a smash-hit in front of 60,000 adoring fans at Wembley Stadium. But then, alas, reality bites. They face the fact they are not only without a band, but are at a lo... (5479 more chars...)
Exactly one year on from their initial debut release, Dear April will again grace the stage at The Zoo on Friday September 11, in celebration of their exciting follow up EP ‘Look.Listen.Begin’. Joined by special guests Hannah Acfield (Melbourne), Ludavico and Cohagen Quaid, t... (1563 more chars...)
Aussie blokes Sluice release new anthemic track for the non-bachelor... A new radio-only single Daisy from NSW indie band SLUICE will be released nationwide on Monday – the second single taken from their forthcoming debut LP following on from the single ‘On the Grass... (737 more chars...)
Hard Rock Cafe Farewell Gold Coast legends Le Belle on Saturday August the 21st. The Alt-Rockers (who thus far have supported the Red Paintings, Dukes of Windsor and more) have been beckoned to Melbourne and so will say goodbye to the Coast with one helluva shebang. Mayan Fox & Dogtags wil... (161 more chars...)
Coolangatta's own Vices For Virtues are breaking up, drawing to a close more than four years of writing and performing their own brand of aggressive, melodic hardcore and commanding every stage they placed their feet on. After releasing a successful demo and a split with their friends Avenge The Dea... (1447 more chars...)
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 5, 2009) – Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution dominated the iTunes charts with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Bright Side of Life” on August 4, 2009. The band’s new release currently holds the #1 spot on iTunes in th... (2435 more chars...)
Queensland 's up and coming rock and roots band, BusbyMarou, wowed a sell-out crowd at 'Emergence' in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley on Saturday night, 1st August 2009. 'Emergence', hosted by Busby Marou, with special guests Jo Kelly Stephenson and Stevie Geyer, showcased Australia's next harves... (2928 more chars...)
Sun State Roller Girls are the premiere all-female, fl at track, quad-skating roller derby league in Queensland. The undefeated Golden Roughs battle and claw against last seasons Champions, Liquorice Short Shorts on Friday August 7th at Beenleigh Sports Arena. Date Fr... (1688 more chars...)
Sydney Garage Punks "The Dunhill Blues" release their debut album through Off The Hip records this month. 11 tracks of horn drenched, guitar noise augmented with 3 bonus tracks from the out of print and impossible to find "12" mini-album" The Dunhill Blues will be launching their latest opus ... (70 more chars...)
To celebrate the release of his forthcoming solo album, 'Everything is True' ,SFK frontman, Paul Dempsey will be performing songs from the album and signing copies in Brisbane on the day of the album's release. See Paul perform at the Queen Street Mall stage, Brisbane city on FRIDAY AUGUST 14th ... (293 more chars...)
Redland Performing Arts Centre proudly presents SONYA HARTNETT’S THURSDAY’S CHILD A Monkey Baa Theatre Production Based on the award-winning Australian novel Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge... (6515 more chars...)
(Saturday, 01 August 2009) Written by Anna McBride
Since our launch in Feb 09, BandCentral http://www.bandcentral.com/ has generated a considerable buzz on the online music and tech scenes. Profiled by Social Media Bible ‘Mashable.com’ http://mashable.com/2009/07/14/bandcentral/ last week as part of their ‘spark of genius&... (2451 more chars...)
THE HANDMADE EXPO IS HAVING ITS 1ST BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST. RUNNING FOR 12 MONTHS, THE HANDMADE EXPO CO-ORDINATORS, LIESA, MICKY & MIRIAM ARE PROUD TO BE PUTTING ON A FIRST BIRTHDAY BASH AT THEIR BRAND NEW HOME OF THE IPSWICH TURF CLUB, BRISBANE ROAD, BUNDAMBA. FROM 8AM-2PM ... (1730 more chars...)
The Gamble Sisters and their band of swingin’ gentlemen are a glamorous mix-up of older music styles and entertainment with new ideas of jazz and rhythm. They fuse genres such as Swing, Jazz, Rockabilly and Andrews Sisters style to create a contrasting Cabaret vibe and inject it... (1009 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contemporary Rockin’ Folk duo Swoon will be performing in the area this week touring their debut album ‘Kindred’. This dynamic duo from North Qld write and perform a range of material from danceable high energy Rockin’ Folk, to tender ballads and hu... (1257 more chars...)
When one thinks of the Gold Coast, the boys from ELKE wouldn’t exactly be what springs to mind. But when you hear the rhythms that are driven as the pounding sea and the melodies that blaze as bright as the sun, the connection becomes all too clear. Formed from the ashes of Card... (2010 more chars...)
26 July, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Brisbane’s Sarah Collyer launches debut EP This Way The Brisbane Jazz Club August 22 , 2009 “The perfect music for a lazy Sunday afternoon” With her sumptuous velvety voice and a delicious plat... (1037 more chars...)
Hi all, I would like to announce that you can now download the promotional singles Lone Wolf and Sick Puppy absolutely free from my website: www.ebedsusilo.com You can also watch their music videos too, or look up in YouTube. Enjoy and stay in touch for the first official EP release in ... (129 more chars...)
Hi I'm Michael Metcalf from the Gold Coast check out my new music on www.myspace.com/michaelmetcalf also my new music video in the videos section, or go to www.youtube.com/michaelmetcalf1. Cheers!
BURNING BROOKLYN will launch their New Single, Where The Heart Stops, at the Hard Rock Cafe, Surfers Paradise this Friday, July 24. Be the one of the first 5 people to say the catch phrase through the doors to receive your FREE copy of the forthcoming Burning Brooklyn EP due for release August 1s... (68 more chars...)
Hello there! We have an album launching on iTunes, Amazon & emusic in a couple of weeks, and wanted to get in touch with some influential, powerful and good looking reviewers to say hi and give you a sneak preview of the album, and access to the media page. This might feature somewhere in a novel... (922 more chars...)
Release the Doves! Brisbane’s New Home of Underground Soul, Rock and Hip Hop, Bird Fire Records is proud to announce it’s First LP release. Laneous & The Family Yah’s “St Ill Regal” will be delivered Nationally in August. To celebrate join Laneous on Friday August 28... (87 more chars...)
Pio Productions present 'PHOENIX DREAMS' written by Theresa Pio THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL MUSICAL ! Calling all Singers, Beat boxers, B-boys B-Girls/Hip Hop Dancers and Dance Crews between ages 16 to 26 years old for a musical production. Where: THE METRO ARTS -... (153 more chars...)
2009 is now shaping up to be the band’s biggest year yet. Mourning Tide have tracked the new album at Grove & Oasis studio’s Australia, mixed in L.A. with renowned engineer/producer Steve Evetts (Dillinger Escape Plan, Everytime I Die, Sepultura, He Is Legend, Hatebree... (893 more chars...)
FORT WAYNE , IN (July 13, 2009)- Mike The Pike Productions, Inc. CEO/President, Mark B. Newbauer , proudly announces the lineup completion for the company’s August 29 , 2009 concert at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana. “We couldn’t be happier with this lineup. ... (2572 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 09, 2009 – SEAN MURPHY Hawaiian-born, LA-based Sean Murphy is ready to unleash his first album “One Life” in August 28, 2009. Already, Sean's MySpace page has 4 million hits to date, and respected artists like B... (1464 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE, RHYTHMIC RELEASE Neil Peart's Powerhouse Percussion Results In Third Consecutive Victory as Drummer Of The Year In Enter Music Publishing's Drummies Awards. Featured In DRUM! Magazine's August, 2009 Issue On Newsstands Now. SAN JOSE, Calif., -- Neil Pe... (4899 more chars...)
The Good Ship are as surprised as anyone at the massive reaction they've been getting after only a handful of shows. After recently packing out the Joynt, this week they continue their run of impressive supports, warming up the crowd for JJJ favourites Skipping Girl Vinegar . If you like your ... (319 more chars...)
Everybody's favorite cabaret life drawing night, Dr Sketchy, has returned to Brisbane July 13 7.30pm! A massive success around the world, raging like a bushfire ever since Molly Crabapple founded the first Dr Sketchy event in New York 2005, it's the best way to warm up a Brisbane winter! Tickets ar... (471 more chars...)
'Tis a cold night outside........ the windows are a-clacking, and the doors a-rattling as the icy wind whips up and down the (kind of) deserted streets. The moon hangs low and yellow, a poisoned eye staring an eternal accusation at us all........ well Lords of Wong will keep you warm! The Wong boys... (468 more chars...)
If you like your alt country more twisted than a cut snake chewing peyote than stumble down to the Step Inn on Sat the 18th of July for four bands that are firmly attempting to jam the HO back into howdown. Local cowpunk stalwart Dick Desert will be showcasing a new lineup, whilst Beaudesert exile... (116 more chars...)
Local rock outfit The LoveBuckles will be blowing audiences away at the Zoo this Thursday (July 16th), supporting fellow Bris Vegans Axis and Old New York (both of whom are launching new material). Doors are at 8 and the cost is $10.
19 July 2009 1.4 Billions Reasons to End Extreme Poverty An Australian initiative to launch a global movement to eradicate poverty 6:30pm, Saturday 18 July 2009 Ian Hangar Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Southbank Hugh Evans, former Young Austral... (4253 more chars...)
In August the heart of Surfers will have a particularly carnival flavour to it as the Gold Coast welcomes its latest party venue to the glamour strip. Sunset Brazil opens its doors as the Coast’s first Brazilian themed restaurant and cocktail bar that includes a spectacular live show as part... (1442 more chars...)
GZA/Genius (Wu Tang Clan) – LIQUID SWORDS TOUR 2009 When it comes to thought-provoking, street- bred raw lyricism, The Wu- Tang Clan’s fountain of wisdom GZA takes his job very seriously. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, and one of the founding members of the mighty Wu-Tang Clan, ... (1242 more chars...)
See this awesome vid clip online now: Mason Rack Band "Beast". Invincible music, beat goes on long after the song is thru.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSAGdZGxVvA
and on http://www.myspace.com/masonrackband in "View My: Videos"
Keep a little piece of Mason Rack Band - they're off... (171 more chars...)
Here Knows When is a 3-piece rock outfit based in Sydney whose ambitious approach towards song writing has manifested itself in a set of original, diverse and sombre sounds. The band draws inspiration from a large number of acts with the guitar-driven atmospherics of early ... (492 more chars...)
THE BOONDALL BOYS (album Launch) MEATBEATERS THE VAGINABILLIES 8PM SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH CLARENCE CORNER HOTEL WOOLOONGABBA FREE ENTRY As a sign of diplomacy within Brisbane's narrow confines Turkeyneck records and Swashbuckling Hobo have joined forces to release the Debut album f... (606 more chars...)
THE STINKBUGS THE BOOBYTRAPS LOBSTER PROPHET 8PM FRIDAY JULY 24TH CLARENCE CORNER HOTEL WOOLOONGABBA FREE ENTRY Garage Punk abounds at the Clarence Corner Friday July 24th with a perfomance of the reclusive STINKBUGS launching their psychedelic debut masterpiece, featuring membe... (438 more chars...)
Turkeyneck records is having a birthday bash for the owner’s 30th birthday on July 18th at the Clarence Corner hotel the night will feature the one and only Fred Negro with the darlings of timeoff the Vaginabillies, the garage punk thrash of the Hymies, The near legendary cowpunk group the Fr... (404 more chars...)
tawdry presents In The Flesh - a festival celebrating live performance culture in Brisbane. A circus of live music, street theatre, burlesque dance, tattoo art presented in the flesh , spoken word, body art, VJ's and visual artists, local fashion designers and performance makers. The fes... (1129 more chars...)
The Del Sonics, local super-duper instro-prog-surf-power-rock combo, have added a bunch more dates to their “World Domination Imminent Tour” – a “semi-residency” run of Sundays at The Music Kafe, West End Sunday 12 July The Music Kafe, ... (1826 more chars...)
Well it has been a long time in the making! But Australian Independent Feature film SLEEPER is finally in the final throws of post-production and will be screening for the first time in Australia at the 10th Annual Melbourne Underground Film Festival in late August. Synopsis: Enigmatica... (7092 more chars...)
NetGameMedia Pty Ltd, the driving force behind Australia’s first online music radio station for gamers have announced ClanSport – an online gaming tournament portal with a difference. Friday 3 rd July 2009 – NetGameMedia Pty Ltd. today announced the ... (4006 more chars...)
Music By The Sea presents CARL CLEVES and THE HOTTENTOTS TWO CONCERTS IN ONE Australian Music Awards include: BEST FOLK SONG – MUSICOZ; BEST LYRICS – ASA; BEST ALBUM – NCIEA; BEST COFFEEHOUS... (1912 more chars...)
‘Smirnoff Rock Off’ Battle of the Bands is about to explode on stage at the Boiler Room Nightclub at The Warehouse Tavern Yatala. Winner of Best Themed Bar in QLD (QHA Awards 08) The Boiler Room will showcase South East QLD best original bands all vying for $5,000 in cash and prizes. Ba... (1485 more chars...)
Some of the most exciting new artists from around the globe will be converging on Brisbane this September with the BIG SOUND Music Industry Summit announcing the first group of showcasing artists. Performing and speaking at BIG SOUND will be acclaimed US musician/producer and all rou... (6271 more chars...)
Q Music is thrilled to announce the finalists for Q Song 2009. Judges have faced an enormously difficult task with almost 2200 songs entered in Q Song 2009, almost 800 entries more than in 2008. Each song was judged anonymously (track title only) by a team of dedicated music industry represe... (9747 more chars...)
O ne of Queensland’s best kept secrets – Gold Coast based blues and roots artist Mason Rack – is set to take on the world.
In July, Mason and his stellar band will be heading to Canada to take on the North American festival circuit. But before jetting off, Mason will perform a run of dates ... (1524 more chars...)
With My Bullet’s unique offering, now you have just the right Christmas and life time gift for your near and dear ones. Announcing the launch of My Bullet’s unique new product - Individually engraved, novelty .50 caliber Brass & Silver bullets, with casing and exqu... (4932 more chars...)
Musicians and artists wishing to enter the commercial radio industry’s search for new and emerging Australian music talent have two weeks left to enter, with submissions closing on July 3. The New Artists 2 Radio (NA2R) event, now in its eighth year, aims to discover the next big music star to... (4218 more chars...)
The Honeyjoys, Shoot! The Piano Player & Dujalu @ the Zoo, Wed 1st of July - $8 cover charge. Local Brisbane Band The Honeyjoys headline a night at the Zoo that features three of Brisbane’s most captivating female vocalists. From pop & folk, to jazz, blues & cabaret, these three... (385 more chars...)
PRESS RELEASE June 2009 ‘Smirnoff Rock Off’ Battle of the Bands is about to explode on stage at the Boiler Room Nightclub at The Warehouse Tavern Yatala. Winner of Best Themed Bar in QLD (QHA Awards 08) The Boiler Room will showcase South East QLD best ... (1324 more chars...)
Fossil fuels have no place in our future. If we continue to burn them at the current rate, two things will happen as sure as night follows day.....our economy will be disrupted beyond repair, and our planet, likewise, may be damaged sufficiently to induce global catastrophe. The question arises, wha... (5980 more chars...)
The above image is one of many snippets from the last time Buick Six played The Troubadour's 1:00am slot... needless to say it was a fun time for all, with many people making their on-stage debut, dancing around the band, spilling beer on equipment, tripping mic's etc... So it's no wonder they... (772 more chars...)
2009 has seen a brilliant start to the year for Sydney rock band STONE PARADE with their award winning song “Somebody will miss you” hitting radio stations and the airwaves across the country. July will see Stone Parade form part of a special touring initiative known as ‘Rock th... (719 more chars...)
Slop-pop-skuz-rockers, New Jack Rubys , are teaming up with West End's most notorious bastards, Lords of Wong , for a run down to Melbourne, so what better way to warm up than a FREE gig at a pool hall? It's a no-frills affair - just honest rock n roll at the right price. Opening the night, on ... (129 more chars...)
Killer grooves, bountiful bass, acres of space and crisp beats Acclaimed NZ dub, hip hop & drum n bass producer, The Nomad with rising Hip Hop star Oakley OG Grenell and MC Switch –(Sunshine Sound System) , plus Melbourne based dub band Melatonin join forces for a ... (718 more chars...)
Company Sin have been holed up in the studio completing their debut album, but have decided to venture out into the night and perform this Friday June 12 @ the Step Inn Front Bar. Tracks from the upcoming album will be featured as well as a couple of other newbies. Also on the bill are The Purga... (43 more chars...)
The new Ravens Court line starts gigging and touring from June 13. The new line up is Coony (lead vox and gtr) Shoey (drums and BV's) JD (bass and BV's) Fozz (lead gtr) Wrathchild and Foxy (BV's) Members of the line up have played for numerous bands including Black Label, Screaming Tribesmen, South... (46 more chars...)
THE DEL SONICS - “WORLD DOMINATION IMMINENT TOUR” The Del Sonics, local super-duper instro-prog-surf-power-rock combo, have added two more dates to their “World Domination Imminent Tour” – Thursday 18 June 2009 The Musik Kafe, ... (1579 more chars...)
The Ozjam Review launched on the 1 st June 2009 was set up as another tool to help aid Australian musician’s rise to the top! You’ve formed a band, got a great sound, got an awesome band name, lined up some gigs, but what next? This new service available on Ozjam enables you to have you... (903 more chars...)
Purveyors of fine, steam powered rock and roll The Smokestack Orchestra are back in the boiler room, stoking the fire, this time at The Troubadour. Manning the bilge pumps will be sonic engineers HITS , while beasts of burden New Jack Rubys bring the coal up from storage. 13th of June, 1... (28 more chars...)
To coincide with the launch of Brad Anderson Creates Graphic Design , Brisbane designer Brad Anderson has created some feature artwork that is funny and exciting. If there were to be a real live-action Simpsons movie, who from Hollywood's elite would be cast to play the Simpsons' charac... (798 more chars...)
Sue Ray, Brisbane’s queen of the independent country music scene, will once again be bringing the Queen Street Mall to life on as part of the ongoing showcase QSM Live. Sue will be appearing on Friday the 5th of June at Milano’s stage and starting at 5:30pm will deliver three 30 minut... (529 more chars...)
Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of the debut single by Perth-based multi-instrumental pop quintet Apricot Rail . ‘ Pouring Milk Out The Window ’ sees Apricot Rail producing some of the most discretely charming, lush instrumental pop music you’re likely to hea... (1360 more chars...)
Weerd Science is Joshua Eppard. Original drummer of the new prog bands, Coheed and Cambria and 3. He's an underground hip hop artist from Kingston, NY on Equal Vision Records / Super Rap Records. His sophomore effort, "Sick Kids" will be out later this year. Earlier this week Weerd Science put up h... (527 more chars...)
‘MIBUS’ CD launch and concert filmed for DVD Event Date: 8pm Sunday 14th June, 2009 Event Venue: Worship Centre, 71 Kate Street, Carina, Brisbane Rising Brisbane instrumental band, ‘MIBUS’, will launch their debut CD, &ls... (1546 more chars...)
Remember La Bamba? Bombalayo (maybe I should check that spelling before this goes to print). The latest single 'La Mosca' from Exotic Pop band 'Mayan Fox' would sit nicely on an album entitled 'The Best of Latin Pop Crossover Hits'. Not that it's a hit yet, but give it time, it's undeniable hoo... (231 more chars...)
THE PRESETS – ARIA WINNERS 2008 Best Video Kris Moyes - The Presets, My People (Modular/Universal Music Australia) Producer of the Year The Presets (Julian Hamilton & Kim Moyes) - The Presets, Apocalypso (Modular/Universal Music Australia) Best Dance Release The Presets... (1711 more chars...)
LOS ANGELES, CA (May 26, 2009)— Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution announced today that their long awaited sophomore full-length album “Bright Side of Life” will be released in stores nationwide and digital worldwide on August 4, 2009. The album follows up their award winn... (3086 more chars...)
2009 marks the 30th anniversary of Kiss' most popular and widely recognised album - Dynasty. To commemorate this anniversary, 9 artists from the USA, Europe and Australia have contributed their talents to create " Succession - A 30th Anniversary Tribute to Dynasty ". This album, which wil... (605 more chars...)
"We Want More" perform a sensational tribute to the Glam Rock era of the early 70s this Saturday at Caboolture RSL. Entry is Free! A spectacular, fun show based on the music and image of the big movers and shakers of the Glam Rock era. The show features the glittering music of The Sweet, Slade, T-R... (985 more chars...)
Don’t miss an exciting night of live rock music at the Bayview Hotel, Redcliffe on Friday 29 th May at 8:30pm. There will be two stunning bands paying tribute to true legends of rock DEEP PURPLE and STATUS QUO . First up is “Shades Of Deep Purple” - this 5-piece b... (1332 more chars...)
MEDIA RELEASE May, 2009 Redland Performing Arts Centre proudly presents… Kahlil Ashanti in BASIC TRAINING By arrangement with Merrigong Theatre Co. In association with Erich Jungwirth, Richard Jordan Production & Barry Josephson... (5463 more chars...)
Secret Sounds Presents THE GUTTER TWINS An Acoustic Evening With Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan With Special Guests to be announced This July, Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan are coming to Australia together for the first time as the GUTTER TWINS. As well as playing SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS, they w... (1575 more chars...)
Not Ok have made their latest EP free for download and artwork is also included. Follow the instructions on the bands myspace page www.myspace.com/notokband and its yours! Not Ok will be playing at The Zoo in Brisbane on May 30th, a bunch of new merch will be avaliable... cheap as chips too!
"Unit 13 remind me of dirty sex at 4am, half closed eyelids in a bar surrounded by smoke and lust, and a lust I can't contain. In short, their music makes me want to dance!" Magdalena, Mz Ann Thropik Described as “the Presets on crack”, Unit 13’s debut album &l... (1418 more chars...)
After fronting Brisbane soul band TheLongGreen Beans for 7 years, singer/ songwriter Burl Ivers has decided to release his own solo offering to us all. ‘Portrait” is the result. A tight collection of groovy tunes, borrowing from the idioms of soul, world and roots music, it’s b... (618 more chars...)
Since its establishment in 2003, The Bang Gang has established itself as Australia’s unrivalled premier night of twisted musical eclecticism, everything and the kitchen sink party vibes and the best DJs this side of Boy George. Jaime Doom, Gus Da Hoodrat, Dangerous Dan, DJ D... (817 more chars...)
Tuesday 19th May 2009
POP PUNK IS BACK AND IT’S FROM HERVEY BAY!
With the heavy pop sound of Blink 182, Greenday and Stiff Little Fingers, NO-HYPE is already receiving awesome feedback on their tracks and being thrown on the road to prove their worth.
Initially formed in 2004, brothers ... (1784 more chars...)
Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the signing of Perth-based multi-instrumental pop quintet Apricot Rail to its roster of artists. Most instrumental rock suggests the apocalypse is coming. If it is, Apricot Rail are too busy crafting beautiful lilting melodies to care. This Perth (A... (1538 more chars...)
Hidden Shoal Recordings are pleased to announce the release of ‘ seabirdtown ’, the new single by Tangled Star, taken from their forthcoming That Time EP. ‘seabirdtown’ opens with the expansive open air sound of Pink Floyd-style organs and spatial guitars before falli... (1487 more chars...)
Los Angeles , CA – When you-know-what hits the fan and you’ve come upon hard times like this economic recession, true friends are hard to come by. But tough times also reveal who you can really count on. Vocalist-Songwriter-Musician-Producer, Sonya Kahn has lived... (3768 more chars...)
Los Angeles , CA – Love is a beautiful emotion. And for Vocalist-Songwriter-Musician-Producer, Sonya Kahn, love is everything. Her love of family, her love of friends and especially her love for music. A classically trained concert pianist, Kahn not only sings, writes al... (5152 more chars...)
Los Angeles, CA – The LONELY ROAD. Vocalist-Songwriter-Musician-Producer, Sonya Kahn is on a mission to defeat loneliness. With her release of her new full production break-out ballad performance music video single LONELY ROAD at www.YouTube.com/sonyakahn ; she has been... (3033 more chars...)
Grant, Badge, Rob and Shane are 4 blokes who have been playing in bands both together and apart for many years. Grant, Rob and Badge grew up together and formed one of Australia’s most successful festival bands, Odessa.
High Noon Heat is the new project for this unruly crew and in the few short m... (1397 more chars...)
Introducing COWPER , Brisbane's newest and most intriguing exponent of alternative folk. Sharing a gene pool with big sister Jackie Marshall , many will be curious to hear what else gives in the way of musical offerings in the Marshall family line. With his lilting vocals recalling the balladeer... (640 more chars...)
The Australian music scene is growing bigger by the second, captivating both local and international audiences with its distinctive and definitive sound, accompanied by unrivalled passion and immense talent. Unfortunately for many musicians the rise is often slow and accompanied by little o... (1772 more chars...)
Irish singer-songwriter ALAN BOYLE has been tucked away in a tiny studio for the last year putting the finishing touches to his debut Australian release OXYGEN , and to celebrate having finally put it to bed will be previewing tracks from the new EP with his Band of Bleeding Hearts at The Tro... (182 more chars...)
They may be mates off stage - but tonight at the Sands Coolangatta Hotel its all about the competition for Gold Coasters StoneMason and Kiwi's abroad - Trigger Theory. Free Entry! Come watch!
No strangers to the East Coast live music circuit, Sketching Cato are set to launch their latest dark and dazzling self-titled rock release. At six tracks in length, this powerful EP doesn't pull any punches. Locked in for The Cambridge Hotel on Friday June 19, 2009 , Sketch... (1630 more chars...)
------------------ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ---------------- ''Best mother f*ckin' band to come out of Australia, education via entertainment. That's exactly right !''.... ICE T - Loudmouth magazine 1993 After years of actively dealing with copy... (1803 more chars...)
Melbourne band, Starting Sunday, are giving fans the chance to download their new single ‘When You’re Around’ for free via their website www.startingsundaymusic.com . “When You’re Around” will also be available to purchase as an EP, featuring other tracks ... (2568 more chars...)
For Immediate Release – 12 th May 2009 The wave of Australian musician Eden James is riding high of late. The multi award winner is confirmed to play this year’s Rockwave festival in Greece, along with The Killers, Moby, Placebo, Duffy, Motley Crue and T... (804 more chars...)
FOR RELEASE MAY 26 EDITION Alternative rock trio Dear April hit the Valley at Ric's this Sunday afternoon in celebration of commencing recording of their second EP. The release follows the self-titled debut EP from the band, which was released in September last year. "We were really happ... (541 more chars...)
Just A Band’s 3rd EP To Hell With Gravity New EP / out May, the 18th 2009 Available on vinyl at any good stores and on itune, Beatport, Junodln... The abrasive duo from Bordeaux, Just A Band , is back in spring with a 3rd record out in May, 18th, includi... (1288 more chars...)
Pitch Black is Paddy Free and Michael Hodgson – the superb masters of deep groove. Together, they weave irresistible rhythms. Their infectious mesmerizing beats and melodies demand your body gyrate and boogie. Impossible to box into a single genre, Pitch Black’s enveloping ... (2041 more chars...)
Local bands Lion Island, An Boat, Rebel Priest and more will feature at the 2nd "Best Night Ever" to be held at the Ann St Presbytarian Church Hall. Saturday 16th, 7pm. Entry by donation, alcohol free event. Proceeds go to funding mission work in fiji.
ART CAMP is here! Experience an exiting, intensive week of visual arts activities for senior secondary students from 29 June 4 July. Enjoy workshops with professional artists, gallery tours, arts industry presentations, excursions, and an evening program of social events for those living in. ... (318 more chars...)
Patrons who visit the recently revamped 2nd Degree Bar on Tuesday 13th May should be prepared to brace themselves against the lure of siren song as the stage is graced by three of Brisbane's most talented and enchanting solo female singer/songwriters. The night will open with pitch perfect pianis... (494 more chars...)
Brisbane's own time-travelling, road-hogging, face-melting steam rock trio The Smokestack Orchestra are doing you a favour. They've colluded with a pair of blistering Sydney bands, angry punks Army Ant and throaty blues swampsters Gay Paris , to put on an intimate show of gigantic proportions.... (228 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 29 April 2009) Written by Aaron Sammut
MEDIA RELEASE APRIL 29
UnderExposed: Final Week FOR 2009
To celebrate the first year of UnderExposed organisers are planning a massive final weekend.
FRIDAY MAY 1
Friday May 1 See Georgia Potter , Rhiannon Hart , Friends Of Hers , The Hors... (1774 more chars...)
He's booked to support Hoodoo Gurus in August, but first Shane Eggmolesse has an album to launch at The Hive on May 16. Don't Mind is the latest offering from Sunshine Coast's homegrown artist, and after playing numerous shows in clubs and pubs in Mt Isa and North Queensland... (1839 more chars...)
To celebrate the success of local touring the beautiful Eleanor Angel will be performing at The Troubadour this Sunday May 3. Rain on the Street is the ethereal and mesmerising debut album from Brisbane songstress Eleanor Angel. Two years in the making, Eleanor has crafted a nostalgic sounds... (1512 more chars...)
Contrary to rumours spreading like wildfire, the Good Ship are not playing Twin Towns on wed 29 april. In fact they are playing at the 2nd Degree Bar, University of Queensland. One day they shall grow up to become the new Wickety Wak and grace the halls of TT and Seagulls Leagues Club, but there's ... (383 more chars...)
For the fist time in the northern Sunshine Coast area, "We Want More" the premier 70s Glam - Rock - Disco - Pop tribute band will perform live! The show is at Tewantin Noosa RSL at 8pm on Friday 1st May. Entry is FREE so there's no excuse for absenteeism groovers. Featuring the best of the 70s hit... (146 more chars...)
1897 is the second full length album from Australian soundscapists Seaworthy. Signed to influential experimental/electronic New York label 12k, Seaworthy have moved towards a greater emphasis on minimalism in their improvisation and composition of guitar, electronics and field rec... (1658 more chars...)
Brazilian Music *The mix of Hip Hop and Samba* 28th and 29th May 2008 Brisbane & Gold Coast Info: 0422 311 311 Contact: Alex Lima Email: info@braziliantouch.com.au Time: 9 pm till late Family Night Club 9 pm... (3564 more chars...)
Spewing forth from the wastelands of the Brisbane Heavy Metal scene in 2007, and with a successful demo 'Chapter One' already under their belts, local lads Violent Green are out of the studio and ready to punish ears once again with their new EP 'Abyssus in Terra' . Mixing a brutal potion of De... (715 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 22 April 2009) Written by dallas heron
Melbourne artist Dallas Heron returns to Brisbane for one show only as special guest for Ball Park Music's long awaited Mini Album Launch. In an intimate performance Dallas will be performing stripped back arrangements of his critically acclaimed album 'From the Hollow Sky'. Th... (34 more chars...)
Press Release: for Immediate Release 20.04.2009 'Vorn Doolette is the folk discovery of the year, with a honey sweet voice to die for' (Michael Harry, The Adelaide Magazine) Don’t Miss the Melancholy Sweetness of Vorn Doolette on the Trouba... (13091 more chars...)
HerveyBay band No-Hype, are set to release their debut EP.Recorded at Byron Bay studio301 and Greatmusic studio Brisbane with producer Wernher Pramschufer.Anthony Lycenko, was in charge of the sound engineering at 301.Being influenced by the likes of Blink,Greenday.Stiff little fingers and the Se... (321 more chars...)
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15/04/09 Belief in Aeroplanes debut EP- B.i.A.E.P has landed. And it's with all the smoke and racket that’s to be expected. North Coast NSW’s trio Belief in Aeroplanes took time out in la... (1442 more chars...)
Heya This Friday night sees a RUMBLE UPSTAIRS with local swamp and roll bands Vegas Kings and Gentle Ben & His Sensitive Side being joined by the new kids on the block Sulphur Lights . It's going to be help upstairs at The Step Inn ... bands are playing on the floor so you kids can get so... (276 more chars...)
“She has the uncanny ability to outperform herself with each track” – Time Off “Captivating; not only for her instrumentation and lyrical qualities but mostly for Madeleine’s magnificent voice” – Australian Musician Magazine 3pm, Sunday 26 th April ... (2784 more chars...)
Carlos de Nicaragua is a man with a long, long musical history. From his Central American birthplace to the banlieues of Paris via the Caribbean, Cuba, Africa and all the influences along the way, he has developed a truly unique sound over the last quarter of a century. Now Carlos de Nicaragua y F... (2145 more chars...)
Friday 17 th April 2009 PRESS RELEASE “Discotouch album in the works!” A dance album with a difference. Tasmanian born and bred DJ, producer and musician Discotouch (aka George Begbie ) will be unleashing his debut album, Pet Radio in the se... (1829 more chars...)
Ruby Rose the face of MTV and indeed a style icon has risen to fame the past year as a MTV VJ, she has graced almost every magazine cover and is truly one of the most recognisable faces of the Australian music scene. RITTY who originally hails from the UK has been invol... (920 more chars...)
An otherworldly path of artistic delight will unfold at the inaugural ‘Dalliance’ Carnivale by the Creek, 9 th /10 th May 2009 presented by Currumbin RSL. The festival is inspired by Fringe Festivals around the world, showcasing comedy, dance, aerial acrobatics, visual light sh... (2435 more chars...)
ENACIO sign to Blue Tongue Management (The Angels circa 2007) Solid! Energized! Real! ..... Just some of the ways to describe this exciting young band hailing from the Gold Coast... Guys in the crowd punch the air to the gutsy rock, the girls grab hold of the lyrics and sing 'em back and ... (1490 more chars...)
"The real deal..... one of our finest talents" - Rolling Stone Australia "..... there’s always been something about a feisty girl with an axe and a pen, and those who enjoyed this sound the first few times around probably will again." - mess+noise "Fantastic storytelling perform... (503 more chars...)
The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 15 th April 2009 For Immediate Release Feel the pulse of the forest, let it lead you through the mist and join the celebration. On its return to Roma Street ... (2726 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 15 April 2009) Written by Lisa Jameson
Psycho in The Zoo will showcase four of Brisbane’s up and coming local artists as they push creative boundaries with their passionate, dynamic and exciting performances. With incredible acts Mark Lowndes, Spacifix, Heroes Envy and The Vessels, Psycho in The Zoo will merge a variety of ... (1158 more chars...)
ALF RETURNS After many years and several transformations, Alf is back! "Alf presents us with a balanced sentimentalism coupled with acoustic pop that is awash with surf themes and experiences." - Jaz, OzMusicProject. A constant piece of the Brisbane music scene’s furniture during the ear... (1424 more chars...)
Everybody needs a little R N R. Head out to Waxy's this Friday in Surfer's Paradise for Rock 'N' Roots Fiesta. Featuring Mayan Fox, Dogtags, Trouble Karma Flow, Hey Blackbird, Damien Robertson ( from Parkday) and Joshua Caldwell . Doors open at 7:30pm. Check out any of these bands sites (ju... (63 more chars...)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 13, 2009)—Arizona based acoustic Hip Hop ensemble The Wiley One has partnered up with the leading environmental company Zero Hero Events, to release their brand new single “Go Green” on iTunes Earth Day, April 22, 2009. Written and performed by Sam Wile... (1182 more chars...)
Official Announcement - New Website Officially Launched We merged BSJ News Australia and BSJ to one site. With the new site you will need to register for free membership to access our new Forums, Backstage Tours and Competitions and much more. To do this you just need to head to the home page... (947 more chars...)
The best indie line up ever on the Southern Downs hits Warwick, “the Rodeo City”, on the Labour Day weekend The Boat People, Loren, Asa Broomhall, Tenzin Choegyal and the Tashi Lhunpo Monks, MC Julez & DJ Bacon, Ryan Murphy, The Estates, Trent McNamara (ex Melniks), Autumn Sun, an... (2098 more chars...)
SAN ANTONIO, TX (April 9, 2009)– San Antonio-based indie pop artist Merykid is set to release his new EP “Boy and The Bird” on June 30, 2009 following with a live album release entitled “Merykid: Live at The Magic Attic.” “Boy and The Bird” will be available... (3450 more chars...)
W'gongs Leadfinger make it to Brisbane....finally!!!!! Leadfinger is the brainchild/solo project of one Stewart "Leadfinger" Cunningham, he comes from a rocknroll pedigry not seen in these parts of australia for some time raised in woollongong and begining in the Proton Energy Pills then onto semina... (656 more chars...)
Be sure to tune your radio dials to 102.1fm at 7:30am on April 16th to catch Sue’s appearance on 4ZZZ’s popular morning show “Breakfast Will Tear Us Apart” hosted by former Queensland Senator Andrew Bartlett. A long time fan of her music, Bartlett will be interviewing S... (325 more chars...)
' Alien 8 Yourself ' by Pete M is due for release June/July. This album is an instrumental Shredtronica offering of great guitar throughout. Appearing on the album are players like Joel Hoekstra (Guitar Player - coming May edition), Jeff Marshall (GIT Instructor- USA) and Thorsten Koehne from Ed... (121 more chars...)
Seriously infectious Sydney mod-punk-rock five piece, Me Vs. You have been hitting the road playing anywhere and everywhere. April sees them bring their heavy yet catchy brand of hardcore back to Brisbane, playing The Hive on Friday Apr 24 (All Ages and Acoustic - now at the Fortitude Valle... (173 more chars...)
It’s April already, and that means the Hear and Say Centre has launched their annual Butterfly Appeal! The charity helps children learn to listen and speak and the Butterfly Appeal is their major fundraising event for the year. To coincide with the launch of the appeal local songstress and... (363 more chars...)
an Aussie from Gold Coast, Queensland. Who always makes me curious. Who is Mark Easton? In an earlier life he was a professional punk. In many bands. Somewhere in the beginning of this century he and his pal bassist Peter Copeland and drummer Jared Harrison, formed the power trio Mark Easton L... (3049 more chars...)
This Central Queensland band is more than excited to not only be performing to a great crowd of music lovers but to also share the stage with some of the greatest Australian bands in Australia. www.myspace.com/whytezebra http://www.whytezebra.com.au/
A charismatic and danceable treat, Teleprompter are a departure from traditional classifications. Merging indie rock attributes with an angular post-punk playing style, this quintessential quartet produce an enigmatic, no-holds-barred sound to the acclaim of critics and fans alike. After a series ... (920 more chars...)
MARK EASTON will be playing songs off his brand new cd MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL at the JOYnt this friday 3rd aprl the album is number 3 on the blues beat charts this month http://www.bluesbeatradio.com/chart.htm a recent review from Poland by Przemek Draheim said this of the new album: ... (2978 more chars...)
After two long years in hibernation since their Slayer support in 07, the engine room behind Brisbane kings of metal Minus Life are ready to unleash their different brand of progressive metal on an unsuspecting public. They play this Saturday 4th April at Brannigans Tavern, Broadbeach and at The Dea... (178 more chars...)
After last years sold out debut, INFERNOFEST 2 rocks around again delivering some of the biggest names in Australian heavy music. Fire along to the Step Inn on Saturday 18th April to see Dreamkillers, Hollow, D-Nine, The Dead, Switchblade (Syd), Our Last Enemy (Syd), Hung, Newborn Entity, Violent Gr... (245 more chars...)
PRESS RELEASE: A Current Affair's favorite 'stripper' Lola The Vamp is performing every friday lunchtime at BConfidential in Upper Edward Street! In her first series of Brisbane shows for some time, Lola brings her feathers, fans, elaborate costumes and props to the classiest, friendliest adult venu... (404 more chars...)
After four months of writing and pre-production, followed by one month of recording, Miacarla have finished recording their sophomore release. Miacarla will release their brand new single ‘Get Up’ (Produced by Matt Bartlem and mixed by Forrester Savell) in April. To celebrate its... (385 more chars...)
Gold Coast rockers The City ShakeUp launch their long awaited debut EP ‘Ticket to Pripyat’ in April with shows in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The launch shows will see the band performing two 18+ shows and one All Ages show from April 16-18. You can catch The City Shake Up on the ... (327 more chars...)
Beenleigh/Gold Coast Exotic Popsters Mayan Fox have recently taken out first place in the Australian Hard Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands against some awesomely fierce competition. They also scored a very tight 2nd at the Brisbane Battle of the Bands the night before! You can next see this ex... (103 more chars...)
MARK EASTON will be playing songs off his brand new cd MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL at the JOYnt this friday a recent review from Poland by Przemek Draheim said this of the new album: You have recorded one hell of an album! Your music is fresh sounding and foot tapping, it hops and grooves a... (546 more chars...)
The T6 has arrived! iriver has released their all new, pocket sized T6 multimedia player. With brushed metal back and a hard glossed face, the 4-gigabyte T6, is a sleek, intelligent, high-performance piece of modern electronic engineering. Though light itself (54 grams) the T6 isn’t lig... (1251 more chars...)
Australia ’s dance music download site, DanceMusicHub will launch V2 of the site on Monday 6 th April 2009. The launch will be supported by a consumer promotion with two Pacemaker’s up for grabs plus an exclusive release from the world’s number one dance label Ar... (2385 more chars...)
new live double-album "Up Sets" September last year, we recorded a live double album over two enjoyable nights. Now six months later, we're finally ready to release it! Up Sets features two energetic upbeat sets of playful jazz/fusion - one disc for each set. What better way to launch ... (379 more chars...)
Saturday night sees rock & indies finest coming together to smash it out in the city.. Seaplane, Legions of Mary, White Mansions and Sabrina Fox hit it out at Fat Louies- level 1/124 Albert St. Starts 8.30pm and it's free! so what's stopping you?
Sydney band Lost Valentinos have been recording their forthcoming debut album Cities Of Gold with super producer Ewan Pearson (The Rapture, M83) over the past two years in Sydney, London and Berlin. The narrative record, telling the story of the search for the lost city of gold, is final... (2270 more chars...)
Design professionals, advertisers, paper and print suppliers including Design Victoria’s Anna Falk and Andrew Park and mag nation founder, Sahil Merchant rose early for the launch of Australia’s edgiest design magazine, Fluoro, last week at the Flinders Lane Studio of housemouse. ... (2787 more chars...)
ART ² CALLING ALL VISUAL ARTISTS AND BRISBANE MUSIC LOVERS! 4ZZZFM and Bleeding Heart Gallery are on the hunt for talented visual artists who also have a passion for the Brisbane music scene and the people in it! 4ZZZ (102.1FM) has a history of over 30 years as Brisbane’s alt... (1701 more chars...)
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Brought to you by Josh Levi Galleries...
... featuring local music photographers James Adams, Kristen Ashton, Dane Beesley, Stuart Blythe, Stephen Booth, Steve Bull, Charlyn Cameron, Joshua Collings, Kathy Dora, Just... (8690 more chars...)
Gold Coast Bluesman Mark Easton's new cd MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL is picking up airplay in the USA on their biggest blues program BLUES DELUXE, the track SO TIED UP, which has questionable references to "Michael Hutchence hanging on the back of a hotel door" and "George Michael hanging around ... (3640 more chars...)
Burning Brooklyn - having successfully thrashed all others in their heat and semi final of the Rock Off BOTB - will be playing to win the upcoming Final - April 4 - Runaway Bay Tavern!! Put the date in your memory banks and come show your support! Get there early as bands will be performing from 9p... (134 more chars...)
Oi you Crazy Kids! Just a reminder about the rather large and special MY FICTION album fundraiser gig at Troubadour this Saturday night - it is shaping up to be a massive night (to purchase tickets online visit - http://troubadour.oztix.com.au/ or contact the band). And remember the first ... (652 more chars...)
This Saturday 28th March, see Brisbane's finest line up of roots, rock n pop with another JLR PRESENTS event at the JUBILEE HOTEL. Kicking off at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) $12 will get you in to see Nightillion back from trekking the world. One Year Later-these lads can ROCK! The Lung Shrubs-... (221 more chars...)
March 12th, 2009 by admin ZORAN BILOGREVIC’S WHYTE MAGICK WINS INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM ************** WHYTE MAGICK WINS AGAIN This time it is THE WINNER of the inaugural ************* An’R AWARD OF EXCELLENCE ************* Zoran Bilogrevic’s WHYTE MAGICK wins the INA... (8784 more chars...)
Brisbanes most popular psychedelic country calypso punk band the Vaginabillies will be airing their grievences and disdain for mediocrity by playing an entire set of Gin Club songs in their aforementioned style to try and spread unity in Brisbane's fragmented music scene. Along with that train wre... (323 more chars...)
Back from years in the wilderness Big Bongin Baby are headlining a toilet rock spectacular. Joining them will be punkrocknrollers the ShrewmS and the long lost Gravel Samwich who will be playing their first show in over ten years, they cut their teeth in Townsville in the late 80's relocated to sy... (199 more chars...)
If your mind were a room and your life's memories lost in a jumble of old boxes, what forgotten treasures might you find? From the creator of i nternationally acclaimed productions LaLaLuna and The Shneedles , luminous physical theatre maestro, Wolfe Bowart returns with his latest all-ages... (2754 more chars...)
The new Everyday Formula website is now online. We're currently hard at work adding content from our latest signings and projects. Drop by and check it out and be sure to sign up to the mailing list to go in the draw to win a load of great prizes drawn monthly. For those of you unfamiliar wi... (211 more chars...)
OUR LAST ENEMY RETURN TO AUSTRALIA Returning from LA where they recorded their debut album with Christian Olde Wolbers (Fear Factory,God Forbid,Threat Signal,Mnemic) Sydney’s industrial metal demons Our Last Enemy are back in the country for a run of pre-release promo dates. With... (610 more chars...)
With locals The Bloodpoets going from strength to strength this week has been a big one for the band ! New clip - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF0j66b7t44 March 21 Live & Local - 4zzz fm 102.1 .... 6pm March 27 - Single launch @ The Zoo !! w/ The Chutes & Sarah Haigh
It has been a long journey for Jeffrey Addison and Gavin Rough of TMDP. After spending the last decade creating music together, the collaborative electronic production duo are set to release their debut ‘TMDP’ on Toronto’s YYZ Records. Determined to set themselves apart from the ... (1248 more chars...)
Local 'Exotic Popsters' Mayan Fox are through to the Semi-Finals of the Brisbane Battle of the Bands (to be held at Moreton Bay Trailer & Boat Club on March 27th) and then will be lighting up the stage again with their 'good time' flavours the very next night in the Grand Final of Hard Rock C... (25 more chars...)
Hi Groooovers! There's a rockin' big weekend coming up with something for everyone - whether you're on the Gold Coast or north of Brisbane. Firstly, "We Want More" - the masters of 70s Glam, 70s Pop/Rock and 70s Disco will be boogie-ing on down to Southport RSL on Friday 20th March at 8pm for a ... (1332 more chars...)
Violent Green is a five piece death metal band rising from the slew of Brisbane, Australia metal ranks. Since forming in early 2007 Violent Green have spewed forth their emotive sounds of hate, envy and corruption; releasing a 4 track demo in their first year. ... (1258 more chars...)
No. No. They didn't just complete intensive abourist training to combat the woes of the Global Financial Crisis - it's the eagerly awaited 2nd album effort from the delicate Brisbane riffrock quadrangle - The Quickening. May sees the Quickening releasing 'White Blossoms' in both di... (927 more chars...)
Gold Coast band HIGH NOON HEAT has recently played sold-out shows and will support Rose Tattoo on the Gold Coast in April. To launch their freshly recorded debut EP “Feeling Lucky” produced by Syd Green and engineered by Rose Tattoo's bassist Geordie Leach, the boys from HNH are h... (1012 more chars...)
Queen of voodoo, Betty Bombshell, and her stompin' quartet, Rocket to Memphis , have cooked up a brand new platter of knee-tremblin', soul-shakin' swampabilly for your hip-grinding pleasure. Rocket To Memphis from Perth are touring Australia to launch their first full-length CD on Raucous Record... (760 more chars...)
The Ravens Court new film clip "Curious Group" was released today. It can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/user/theravenscourt or http://www.myspace.com/theravenscourt Negotiations underway for some Australian Touring by the band in late May.
Combining groove-laden funky soul and folky hand crafted acoustics, singer/songwriter Paulo Silva has started to gain wider attention with his original and traditional Brazilian music tinged with Western flavour. Paulo Silva lived in Brazil until the age of 26 when he moved to Australi... (280 more chars...)
On Saturday gone, Mayan Fox did battle against some awesome bands in SeaFM/Hard Rock Cafe's Battle of the Bands . The fight was tenacious and Mayan Fox feel lucky to have gone through to the Grand Final to be held at the Hard Rock Cafe , Surfers Paradise on Saturday, March 28th . The firs... (41 more chars...)
Brisbane artist Jody Cunningham's latest exhibition 'Indivisuals' is showing at Doggett Street Studios from Friday the 13th March 2009 until Saturday 4th April. Featuring work created in the past two years, the exhibition is concerned with gestures and movement. The interaction between a musician... (210 more chars...)
MARK EASTON is the number 1 blues rock artist this week on MP3.com.au the album MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL holds the number 1 spot on the acoustic blues charts, as well as number 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 to listen to the album go to MP3.com.au SO TIED UP the track that has upset a f... (153 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE, RHYTHMIC RELEASE SAN JOSE, Calif., -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum magazines worldwide, is experiencing a tremendous response rate to its "Email Neil Editorial Campaign." Officially launched on February 11, the Neil Peart population has sent questions via neil... (1771 more chars...)
Trans:Com releases Projekt Inertia – Shine Like A Star "Shine Like A Star" is the first release from Mathew Sallur and Colin Kleyweg under their new moniker Project Inertia . Mathew and Colin started together in 1995 (as Inertia ) and gained strong support in Perth from 199... (3171 more chars...)
This Saturday, 7th March, be sure to catch TroubleKarmaFlow play the 3 Worlds Cafe at 2558 Gold Coast Hwy, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 Kicking off at 8pm with only $5 entry Be sure to check out TKF as a 3 piece roots band-guaranteed to still get you dancing. Sydney sider Blues and roots, one manb... (87 more chars...)
My Fiction announce special fundraiser show In the past year they’ve become one of Brisbane’s most talked about bands, and now My Fiction are set to dive headlong into the production of their highly anticipated debut album. With a sound that is urgent and... (1674 more chars...)
Despite the lush orchestration one is likely to hear on record, Son of Sea is really just one person - Montreal-born, Brisbane-raised musician Martin Macdonald. Having played in a number of bands, including hitting skins for dirt-country rockers the Granite Lakes whose pinnacle at that time was pro... (1934 more chars...)
Mixed Up Music Inc. www.mixedupmusic.com Phone-403.475.1046 Email - media@mixedupmusic.com PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEADIATE RELEASE Contact: Aaron Rosso Office: 403.475.1046 Cell: 403.604.8893 www.mixedupmusic.com MIXED UP MUSIC SET TO LAUNCH UNIQUE DI... (2074 more chars...)
Do you want to join an established band with festivals and plenty of gigs lined up? TroubleKarmaFlow are a roots fused with hip hop band and are looking for a new MC who can play synth. You must have your own instrument and be fully dedicated as this band has strong representation and are seriuo... (969 more chars...)
On Friday 6th March 2009, "We Want More" the premier 70s tribute act perform their SUPER 70s show 100% live at Southport Sharks on the Gold Coast. 70s Disco, 70s Rock, 70s Pop, 70s Glam - it's all here wearing it's platforms and 70s garb - not arf! Admission is free, a time machine on the other ha... (130 more chars...)
Melbourne artist Dallas Heron returns to Brisbane for one show only at The Red Room in support of his album 'From the Hollow Sky". In an intimate performance Dallas will be joined by long time collaborater Adrian Shaw on Trumpet, Keys and Percussion. Also playing is Vicky Grant and Ball Park Music... (69 more chars...)
As a follow up to their successful southern tour and EP launch at the Globe, the Honeyjoys will be playing Ric's Bar on Sunday, March 8, at 4.45. EP and Tshirts for sale at the gig.
The real beauty of India lies in its cultural diversity. It is this diversity that makes our country ever interesting and an odyssey of knowledge with something new to learn everyday. And one of the most unique, original and untouched cultures the country boosts of is that of the Nagas. Now, you c... (1427 more chars...)
It's been a long time in the making, during which the boys of SUPERJIMENEZ have been fighting corruption like proper super-people, rescuing their lead guitarist in distress from nine months in his native Australia following visa troubles; it was a hard-fought battle that resulted in victory for tr... (960 more chars...)
Season 2008 undefeated champions Liquorice Short Shorts battle against underdogs the Golden Roughs on March 7 at the Beenleigh Sports Arena in the Sun State Roller Girls Season Opener. BRISBANE – Brisbane’s premier roller derby league, The Sun State Roller Girls (SSRG) are expecting a c... (2913 more chars...)
LAS VEGAS, NV (February 24, 2009)– With two studio albums under their belt [“City Lights” EP (2005) and “Complacency” LP (2006)], Las Vegas-based rock band Ashbury is set to release their highly-anticipated new EP “Let’s Make A Scene” on March 31, 2009... (3075 more chars...)
Help us raise funds for CanTeen (the Australian Organisation for young People Living with Cancer). JLR PRESENTS an all chick line up of Brisbane's hottest acts, this Friday 27th @ the Jubilee Hotel. $15 entry with $2 from the price going directly to CanTeen. Upstairs in the Star bar, fe... (203 more chars...)
This Saturday night sees two of Brisbane's finest swamp-Goth-garage bands heading down to the Miami Shark Bar on the Gold Coast. Headlining the evening are The Purgatories, who, after a string of successful shows, are developing new material for another recording project. Their mix of 60s psychedeli... (286 more chars...)
MusoWiki is the latest gadget to hit the online airwaves to help musicians navigate the ever expanding and increasingly complicated super highway of Internet marketing. Launched in 2007, musowiki.net has already had more than 30,000 hits and boasts 750+ entries. Musowiki is the one-stop... (1313 more chars...)
“10 Years of Life” is the debut album from Warren Bennett and is filled with songs about a particular period in Warren’s life that is so reminiscent of many people going through that 18-28 year old time in their life. A decade really can define who you are going to beco... (2418 more chars...)
Local rockers The Fuss are gearing up for a busy 2009. Having recently picked up a new drummer, the band are busting to show off a bundle of brand new tracks and are finally ready to hit the road again. Catch their swaggering live shows when they support The Exploders at Toowoomba’s B... (133 more chars...)
The Vampires brings together some of Sydney's finest emerging jazz musicians; Jeremy Rose on sax, Nick Garbett on trumpet, Mike Majkowski on bass and Alex Masso on drums. Their 2008 release, *South Coasting *highlights the compositions of Rose and Garbett, who have developed a unique style drawing ... (443 more chars...)
Black Mustang & The Trophy Brides will be performing with THE MEDICINE SHOW @ the Joynt on the saturday the 28th it's free entry kids! cart your arses on in. c.d.'s and t-shirts on sale
Snare City have just released their debut self titled album after spending over 3 months recording with producer Rik Conti in his studio at Tumbulgum NSW. The album boasts a variety of fun Hip Hop, meaningful Rap and a few Dance tracks. The Tweed Heads based group have also just finished shooting a ... (1292 more chars...)
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in “true green” Australian style on Saturday March 14, when Brisbane’s annual St Patrick’s Day Parade hits the city streets to celebrate all things Irish. As Queensland gears up to celebrate its 150 th birthday this year, Brisbane’... (770 more chars...)
Conquer Mount Everest and Raise Money for Sick Kids Ever dreamed of conquering Mount Everest? Now you can, without having to trek to the Himalayas to do it. The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation is challenging the public to join its Heritage Building Society Everest Virtual Challenge to r... (743 more chars...)
DJ Lori Lee has assembled a mega rockabilly raffle to raise money for the Bushfire Appeal. The raffle will be run at the Rockabilly Bop this Saturday night with all proceeds to be deposited to the Bushfire Appeal. Prizes include a double pass to the GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival, a g... (1018 more chars...)
Check out the Jubilee Hotel Star Bar this Friday night for a night of great music with all proceeds going to the Victorian Bush Fire Appeal. $10 entry with some cool prizes from Triple M, Lightsounds and more. Doors open at 5.30pm First act is on at 6pm. Come show your support.
(Thursday, 19 February 2009) Written by Nate Hamon
Fri Feb 20 see the Jubilee Hotel and JLR Promotions hosting a MASSIVE night of entertainment featuring 8 bands including Damasyria , Mayan Fox , Kybosh , Sonic Porno , Annalisse , Alan Boyle , Anna Weatherup and Greenthief as well as random stuff like prizes! All pro... (98 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 18 February 2009) Written by Josh Moscov
San Jose, CA -- Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip percussion mags worldwide, will feature Neil Peart on the cover of DRUM ! Magazine in June. However, instead of having one of its staff writers interview Neil, the company is inviting Neil Peart fans to conduct the interviews... (1647 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 18 February 2009) Written by Libby Butler
NICK JR. PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE ON STAGE – AUSTRALIA, MAY 2009 YO GABBA GABBA!, created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz, is produced by The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN Media Release ... (7592 more chars...)
Aussie-Anglo alternative outfit Black Poets releases its debut album "Innocents And Thieves" in May 2009. The album, released through London label Tonecity Recordings and distributed in the UK through Universal Music Group is a must for all Interpol and Editors fans. The band have been building an ... (862 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 17 February 2009) Written by fat tuesday
fat tuesday (4 pieces of nutritious Bris-funk) are playing @ the Joynt, Fri 20 Feb, from 8pm. Free entry, special guest MCs, 3 full sets of funky shenanigans! Intrigued?
Suzi Quatro is the undisputed Queen of Rock! Especially here in Australia. She still tours to packed houses in the country every other year! Her music is catchy and dynamic; a night with Suzi is an awesome fun night. You want to do it again and again; but you can't, because she doesn't live ... (1996 more chars...)
“Miles Away” tour for International Songwriter of the Year - Francesca de Valence Tues 10 Feb, 2009 After performing at the Los Angeles Music Awards in November, and wi... (2092 more chars...)
On Saturday, February 14th, forthcoming R&B/Pop/Soul sensation LaDeana Michelle will release an exclusive, digital-only love song package, entitled, “ Inside Love’s Window ” , a move that will further solidify her rapidly growing fan base worldwide. LaDe... (3810 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 11 February 2009) Written by Matthew Suter
The Gold Coast is raising money for the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal the best way it knows how, with loud music and dancing. “Australia's playground has watched the floods to the north and the fires to the south but the one thing that unites us is the invincible Australian spirit,” says Ma... (901 more chars...)
THE GLOBE PRESENTS SAN VALENTINO'S BORDELLO. ST VALENTINE'S DAY FOR FREAKS AND GEEKS HALFWAY THE MEDICINE SHOW THE TEN FOURS THE WRETCHED VILLAINS PAULIE BAND HIS CRAZY RHTHYMN BOYS CHECK OUT LINK FOR MORE DETAILS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS 'UN! http://www.myspace.com/... (20 more chars...)
Friends and Allies! Loveable locals Villains of Wilhelm are back in town after a promiscuous stint down the east coast. After being picked up by Triple J for some airplay Villains will be releasing their Debut Single "Angelina" on Valentines Day (Feb 14th for those of you not in the kn... (170 more chars...)
So the economy sucks – CHUCK. So you can’t find matching socks – CHUCK. So the waiter took your glass before you’d finished with the ice – CHUCK. When life seems all too much, when little problems seem like they’re bringing the world down on top of you, when you... (2048 more chars...)
(CLEVELAND, OH) – Electro-rock band THIS IS A SHAKEDOWN! have tapped producer/engineer Sean Beavan, best known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson, to mix their debut album, “Love Kills.” The CD is due out on the Reversed Image Unlimited l... (1574 more chars...)
Dubmarine Bringing the love with special guests The Chocolate Strings and Roots Above Ground Reggae – Drum n Bass – Dancehall Sat 14th February Shark Bar Miami Tavern 2043-2047 Gold Coast Hwy, Miami $12 7pm - midnight ... (1442 more chars...)
(Thursday, 05 February 2009) Written by Cam Merton
Hidden Shoal Recordings today announced the release of ‘ Hot Afternoon In The Bulls’ Square ’ by Italian instrumental band HC-B , the first single to be taken from their forthcoming debut album for Hidden Shoal, Soundcheck For A Missing Movie . Lurching forward from a spra... (1203 more chars...)
One time proprietor of the infamous Atlas Records shop in Soho, London, Pete Herbert divides his time these days either behind the wheels of steel at clubs and parties around Europe or in the studio working solo or with friends on their various musical projects... For Eskimo... (1696 more chars...)
SALMON PLAY THE TROUBADOUR SATURDAY 14 th FEBRUARY . SALMON has carefully selected its crew from the finest available to drive its stellar machinery. This crew comprises… KIM SALMON, MATT WALKER, STUART THOMAS, CLARE MOORE, ANTON RUDDICK, MIKE STRANGES, PENNY ... (1778 more chars...)
On Sunday 22 February local songster John Meyer and his awesome support band are thrilled to be supporting folk rock sensations from Melbourne, the Wishing Well . The Wishing Well are currently touring their latest single "Empires on Fire" and John Meyer will be joined onstage by the angelic... (311 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 03 February 2009) Written by Chrisse Feros
BadBubba Records is an Independent Australian Record and Artist Services Label based in Brisbane, producing music of ALL styles and genres to an international standard. BadBubba Records regards every artist and band with the highest integrity, and accords them and their music every respect as up-... (1530 more chars...)
The Bloodpoets have certainly 2009 running. After the recent success on JJJ with single Borderline (for which they have just shot a clip), the band have supported The Whitlams and will support British India on 4 dates on their upcoming tour as well as a few shows of their own - Feb 7 - The... (304 more chars...)
On Saturday 21 st of February The Return of the Spring Hillbillies are loading up the Dodge and heading up our way from Brizvegas to play the Crystal Waters Community Café Deck. Lead singer and wanna-be guitarist Booger Tee explains that the Hillbillies are a fun tribute band, where no song ... (931 more chars...)
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 30, 2009)— Maryland-based singer-songwriter Sam Grow is set to independently release his highly-anticipated debut full length album “Ignition” on February 10, 2009. Grow has blended the best of pop, rock, and soul sounds to create an album completely uniqu... (1287 more chars...)
Smooch,kiss,pash,bump bits and then get some transport into The Valley on St Valenties Day. The Globe theatre presents SAN VALENTINO'S BORDELLO! HALFWAY THE MEDICINE SHOW THE TEN FOURS THE WRETCHED VILLAINS PAULIE B AND HIS CRAZY RHYTHMN BOYS RED DEVOTCHIN and more and more and more ... (66 more chars...)
SKRITCH Press Release – January 30 SKRITCH, Brisbane’s busiest and most versatile music maker is coming out of the studio and back to centre stage for the first time since mid 2008. One of his many projects, MARY TREMBLES , plays The Globe (Brisbane) on ... (2030 more chars...)
The new Turns II Ashes E.P., titled 'These Ghosts Are As Good As Dead', is now available online, or in physical copy if you contact the band via myspace ( www.myspace.com/turnstoashesband ). The 5 piece features ex-members of wish for wings, and also available is their previous record, 'Pictures of ... (44 more chars...)
Did you miss out on tickets to the Laneway Festival? come down to the Jube this Saturday and get amongst the atmosphere with a night of rock! If you missed Woodford and Big day Out? Well, get down to the Jube to see Woodford fresh The Quills and "we're on a high from playing Big Day Out, Flow... (237 more chars...)
Media Release COURAGE, DIVERSITY, ACCEPTANCE AND HARMONY - ONE FOR ALL One for All is a bold new cultural diversity initiative from BEMAC, the Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre. With the motives of Courage, Diversity, Acceptance and Harmony, One ... (3297 more chars...)
Spiritual Connections - Diverse Cultural Expression
Bleeding Heart Gallery presents a
collection from Indigenous communities throughout
Northern Territory .
Spiritual Connections is a name that
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Few Australians know the song 'Waltzing Matilda' is owned by an American company raking in thousands of dollars. The Australian writer Banjo Patterson would be turning in his grave....he only got 5 pounds for the song. It’s all about intellectual property.....which is seldom intellectua... (4963 more chars...)
Since its founding in 2003, The Bang Gang has established itself as Australia’s unrivalled premier night of twisted musical eclecticism, everything and the kitchen sink party vibes and the best DJs this side of Boy George. Try as they might to hide from the limelight and stay away... (770 more chars...)
Local rock favourites Melodyssey perform songs from the stunning 2008 release "The Two windows" as well as old faves at The Zoo, Friday, Feb 6th. Joining the band will be old friends This Collision and new up and comers Arctic. Tickets are $15 on-line or at the door. Doors open 8 pm
Brisbane's country music queen Sue Ray will be joining the growing roster of local musical talent bringing the Queen Street Mall to life on friday nights and weekends as part of QSM Live. Sue will be appearing on Saturday January 31st at the Translink stage and starting at 12pm will deliver three 3... (390 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 27 January 2009) Written by Ben Fishlock
Local punks Bad Day Down have been announced as the support for Canadian etho-punks Propagandhi on the Queensland leg of their Australian tour in February. Bundy-ites Forefold with be opening the show on the 13th at The Arena too. For more info see www.bluemurder.com. Propagandhi play the Are... (54 more chars...)
The Clarence corner is playing host to battle of the RnR Bands. Screamin Stevie and the Credit Union and the Racketeers will battle it out for the mantle of greatest rnr band in the galaxy. The night will feature rnr madness with all the highs and lows of an illegal asian dog fight. Organ driven ma... (162 more chars...)
Press Release! Jake Donehue & the Disgruntled Taxpayers Wipedoubt The Altered States of Being Date: Saturday 7 February 2009, Doors: 7:30pm Venue: The Jubilee Hotel 470 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley Cover Charge: $5 The three Brisbane based alternative rock outfits are set to... (868 more chars...)
January 30 sees Sakkuth playing Brannigans Tavern, Broadbeach with Daysend (Syd), Incyde and Insanity Reality $8 at the door. February 13 the band plays The Sands Tavern, Maroochydore with Humonic (Melb), Ablaze Withsin, The Plague Black, Drunk with Power $10 pre sale or $12 at the door. QUT Guil... (195 more chars...)
