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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...)
(Wednesday, 25 March 2009) Written by Aaron Sammut
MEDIA RELEASE
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...)
BLACK FRIDAY AT CLUB BLINK: DEVILUTION , FRANTICMISS, DJ'S BZURK, SNOWFLAKE, TRIPP PLUS EVIL CORSET SHOW, $10 ENTRY. FRANTICMISS IS A BRISBANE ALTERNATIVE/ELECTRONIC/PUNK BAND IN THE VEIN OF BJORK AND TOOL. THE LAST SHOW THEY PLAYED WAS IN PERTH SUPPORTING CANADIAN INDUSTRIAL BAND "THE BIRTHDAY MAS... (180 more chars...)
Victorian deathcore quintet The Red Shore, have created a quite a cult following with their unique and innovative take on the genre. The Red Shore have worked hard grinding away building their name on bold and brutal styling’s with insane breakdowns and intense changes in speed. ... (1995 more chars...)
Help fight Poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa by walking a 'mile' with us at the City Botanical Gardens on sunday March 22nd at 10:30
Help Build a Well, build a school, give an African child shoes, health care access for mother or treatment for HIV/AIDS all by just walk 1.6kms.
www.takethewalk.net... (22 more chars...)
The Music kafe/Bar is one of West Ends newest, finest attributes for music lover and players. 7 days & 7 nights, the Music Kafe is all about local music and promoting local artists. From Jazz, Funk, Acoustic sessions, Rockabilly, Open Mic nights, Open Decks, Hip-Hop, spanish guitar & everything... (652 more chars...)
Brave and big hearted Queenslanders, prepare to shave, colour or wax those glorious locks to support the great work of the Leukaemia Foundation! World’s Greatest Shave is on 12 – 14 March so gather your friends, family and workmates and plan your fun shave event to show you care ... (449 more chars...)
Hailing from the creative hub of Cape Town, South Africa, Jax Panik has risen from obscurity to being one of the country’s most promising new acts. What started out as an online-only release less than a year ago now enjoys high rotation play listing on some of the country’s best known ... (1608 more chars...)
For all you Hip Hoppers and Dance lovers out there, Tweed heads Hip Hop/Rap/ Dance group ‘Snare City’ are holding their DEBUT Album Launch at Airport Tavern Coolangatta QLD on Friday the 13 th of Feb 2009. After spending 2 months recording at Euphoric Productions Studios in Tumbulgum, N... (802 more chars...)
Are you in a band, managing a band or interested in working in the music industry? You can fast track your way to a successful career by undertaking a course in music business. Studying music business with Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE will teach you how to run your music related b... (1846 more chars...)
The Medicine Show return to the studio in March to record their full length album. With a passel of new songs and the producing skills of Ed Gresack the band will be hiding out in Byron Bay for an extended period to lay down lay these new tracks. "We reckon it's time for us to release a fully arra... (532 more chars...)
Spend your pre-public holiday day wisely.. Check out the funky double act @ Lock 'n Load, West End, Sunday 25 Jan: - Joe Tamaira & the Greenstones (smooth dub and reggae for your soul): 3-6pm - fat tuesday (new school funk and groove for your ass): 7-10pm. No cover charge. Delicious drinks... (19 more chars...)
Local shoegazers Lilly's Ether will be bringing their experimental ambiance to the Globe Theatre for their last show ever on Saturday the 24th of January. The final show will double as an EP launch for the bands first and only release. Following the final performance band members Jack Harris... (468 more chars...)
Demand satisfaction! Witness post-pop school boys Friends Of Hers take on face-powder folkstress Claire Whiting in a dual EP launch dual. Two acts, five tracks, digipacks. Relax! The spilling of songwriter blood in January is an important ritual known to enhance the fertility of the music ... (481 more chars...)
Sat 24th Jan Band of Frequencies, The Ark Room (EP Launch), Truth Serum &CC The Cat $10 entry, doors @ 7pm The Ark Room have just finished recording their debut EP 'Sunrise Spark', featuring five tracks which are the product of an eclectic mix of influences, a bit of genre-hopping and... (405 more chars...)
GET YOUR FUNK ON @ THE JUBILEE HOTEL OVER THE AUSSIE DAY LONG WEEKEND. SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY UPSTAIRS IN THE STAR BAR SEES ANOTHER JLR PRESENTS EVENT . KICKING OFF AT 8PM WITH $12 ENTRY, BUT IF YOU GET IN BEFORE 9PM, YOU GET A DISCOUNT-SCORE! FEATURING THE TRAVELLING SO & SO'S TIN CAN RAD... (340 more chars...)
MEDIA RELEASE Exploders and Treetops Join Forces On the surface The Exploders and Treetops may appear very different. But take a coin, flip it, call and what do you get? The same thing, the sides look different but they're just faces of the one beautiful shiny coin ... (4086 more chars...)
January 25 at the Troubadour & January 30 at The Soundlounge (Currumbin) followed by dates on the Sunshine Coast & Northern NSW . ‘fresh folk, philosophy & soul’ The release of Georgia’s long awaited debut recording is the culmination of severa... (2449 more chars...)
New Folk Trio Friends of the Iguana (softly) rocked Brisbane in the 90’s with a guitar, cello and…er, another guitar. Their ‘Collected Recordings’ compilation is now available on itunes in an expanded version which includes previously unreleased tracks.
Gold Coast highway rocknroll demons The F1-Elevens, who have spent over 6 months rooting around and doing jack shit, are back playing live again. They're kicking shit off in they're home town at the Hard Rock Cafe on Fri 30th Jan, fans of high octane speed-rock shouldn't miss it. Also playing on th... (38 more chars...)
MEDIA RELEASE The Girls vs. Boys Valentines Tour January 14, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In a celebration of Love, Music and Rock & Roll, The Rogues & JPAN-FAN are proud to present the Girls vs. Boys Valentines Tour of 2009 . Teaming up in the grandest battle of the sexes that Queens... (905 more chars...)
Get in the time machine this weekend for two exciting SEVENTIES musical events. The first is on Friday 16th January at Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club, Lawnton. The second is at Bribie Island RSL the following day on Saturday 17th January. What a way to kick off the new year in style! Australia's ... (512 more chars...)
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 7, 2009) – Singer songwriter Delaney Gibson will kick off 2009 with a total of twelve award nominations, two from the 3rd Annual Rockwired Reader’s Poll Awards, and ten from the 2nd Annual MAVRIC Awards in Ventura County. Rockwired has honored her with nomination... (3640 more chars...)
On Sunday 18 th January, an exciting new live original music night is kicking off at brand new uber cool club, Neverland. The night is called Jam Factory and it’s proudly presented by Gold Coast based music collective Essence Projectile. In 2008 the Essence Projectile crew, ... (2166 more chars...)
The Lifeline Bookfest has always promoted the recycling of books. Now, it’s recycling the plastic bags they come in. Bookfest Coordinator Roy Frith said Lifeline had taken steps this year to ensure the good health of the environment. “Lifeline is working to ma... (2961 more chars...)
The Lifeline Bookfest has always promoted the recycling of books. Now, it’s recycling the plastic bags they come in. Bookfest Coordinator Roy Frith said Lifeline had taken steps this year to ensure the good health of the environment. “Lifeline is working to ma... (2946 more chars...)
Next Saturday January 17 be sure to head down to the Jubilee Hotel for an evening of swamp garage music with local rockers Kewpie Doll and The Wretched Villains. Rounding out the huge line-up is Peter Green and The Midnight Prophets, The Black Walls (launching their debut EP), Company Sin and The P... (303 more chars...)
Its not every day you hear a band described as "smut pirates", but that's the buzz on new Brisbane band the Good Ship . Their songs cover a wide territory of traditional ye olde folk and country sounds, but it's the liberal sprinkling of ribald, even pornographic lyrics that are making people s... (220 more chars...)
The Smokestack Orchestra are set to kick off the new year with a pair of blistering shows. After a cracking ’08 which saw the launch of debut album Salute Heavy Industry to rave reviews, the Orchestra plan to keep the pedal down in ’09 with more bonebreaking rock and roll. On Fr... (270 more chars...)
AUSTRALIA DAY 2009 @ Regatta!!! Regatta turns it all on for 2009, with a massive 12 hours of celebrating being Australian thanks to New Bundaberg Red. Enjoy a traditional Australia Day at one of Brisbane's Iconic party venues. All the action kicks off at 3pm and runs thru to 3am. Catch ... (546 more chars...)
Los Angeles, CA (January 7, 2009)—MLC PR announced today that emerging Atlanta-based band Last November has signed on for their music publicity services in order to promote their highly anticipated sophomore album “Over the Top or Under the Weather.” With a diverse brew of quirky, ... (2439 more chars...)
Rockabilly vs Swing at The Troubadour The first Robot International gig for 2009 will be the Rockabilly vs Swing night, coming up on Saturday January 17 at The Troubadour. Melbourne ’s gangster swing act Frankie Wants Out is skipping M-Town and heading up to Brisbane to launch their... (941 more chars...)
Logan will host the “World Connection” talent quest on 31 st January 2009 at Logan PCYC, Jacaranda Avenue, Woodridge. The event is being organised by Brisbane’s Champion Sound, and is aimed at providing opportunities for talented musical young peop... (2644 more chars...)
FROM THE DESK OF THE SMOKESTACK ORCHESTRA Ring in the New Year and break yourself for Australia! This 25 th of January, Australia Day Eve, The Smokestack Orchestra joins Brisbane’s own Black Mustang, Rhiannon Hart, Linc le Fevre and Tasmania’s Enola Fall a... (401 more chars...)
The Honeyjoys are a recently formed five-piece pop/folk act with Rachael Sheffield on vocals; Allan Sheffield on guitar and vocals; Claire Barry on piano, flute and vocals, Dan Graver on bass and Will Probert on drums . We have recently played at prominent Brisbane ... (1253 more chars...)
New year? New look! The Valley’s fashion hub, TCB - is giving away 11 designer outfits for FREE! As part of TCB’s Chinese New Year celebrations, visitors to the centre simply drop their free entry forms into the barrel to go into the draw to win their favourite outfit. For Chinese ... (910 more chars...)
Touting new material, Baron Field drops by The Joynt this Sat 10th Jan in support of compadres The Medicine Show and The Trophy Brides . For this very special and rare event El Baroni will be accompanied by the extraordinary slide-a-ma-phone talent that is Mr. Michael Elliott . This killer bil... (84 more chars...)
hey Freakers The Mighty Vaginabillies will be playing their new hit Wide world of water Sports this coming saturday. Also there is talk of a double album called the Gin Club Sandwich which covers their double album Junk in the style of Pussy Galore.
Management at backstagejobs.com.au announced today Friday 2nd January 2009 version 5 will be released early January. Changes to Version 5 are : New - Weekly Spotlight, focusing on a particular Featured Employer job; New - New look for homepage. Easier to locate job categories specific to t... (1176 more chars...)
They may not have the Bob Marley dreads or the Rasta coloured clothing but they’ve certainly got the reggae, soul-funk sound. Kiwi-Melbourne based band BONJAH are playing a host of shows across South East Queensland including Koala Bar in Noosa on Wednesday Jan 7th, The Beach Hotel in Byron... (2618 more chars...)
The Bloodpoets kick off '09 in style when they support The Whitlams & The Boat People at the Coolongatta Hotel January 9th following the success of their single Borderline which will be on their debut album Polarity which will be released in the new year. The single can be downloaded from : w... (39 more chars...)
NEW YEARS EVE @ SHED 5.. SUNDOWN 2 SUNRISE!! Shed 5 is hosting a MASSIVE new years eve show featuring some kick arse punk & rock n roll bands including; DEVILOCK, RUST, F1-11's, FERRY RD DISASTER, KILL THE APPRENTICE, the BIG RIGS, TWIN CITY RIOT, LOST CAUSE, BOOZEHAG and the RIOT. So get down to... (106 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 17 December 2008) Written by Nikki Kay
WIN your favourite designers outfit! For Chinese New Year people wear clothes to symbolise a new beginning in a new year. TCB loves anything that involves clothes, so we’re giving several lucky individuals the chance to win a whole new outfit by their favourite TCB retaile... (285 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 17 December 2008) Written by Nikki Kay
Artist Anastasia Booth will be onsite at TCB during January, creating a Chinese New Year inspired art installation. Come and watch Anastasia at work every day from 2nd January till 19th January (excluding Saturdays). TCB Fashion Lane: 11am - 3pm A QUT fine art student, Anastasia’s i... (433 more chars...)
Los Angeles, CA (December 12, 2008)—Award winning artist Colin Armstrong is set to premiere his music video for the single “Hey Yoko” off his debut full length album “Lost and Anonymous” exclusively on the TV-centric music discovery site LP33.TV (www.lp33.tv) Wednesday... (3900 more chars...)
Having performed at The Troubadour, Ric's and The Globe in 2008, back from his European trip, Peter B is making a special appearance at the recently opened BLACKSTAR Roastery & Espresso Bar at 44 Thomas St West End with help from his new buddies, The Homeless Souls. Apart from being Brisbane'... (613 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 10 December 2008) Written by Olivia Caputo
Location : Hamilton Town Hall, Cnr Rossiter and Racecourse Rd, Hamilton Brisbane Date: Saturday 13 th December 2008 Time: 9am – 4pm http://brisstyle.blogspot.com/ BrisStyle is a collective of emerging and established artists, crafters and designers from Qu... (1065 more chars...)
THE WEST END CHILL OUT'S, PRESENTED BY JLR, HAVE MOVED TO THE JUBE. KICKING OFF ON THE 3RD OF JAN, THE JLR PRESENTS EVENTS START WITH A KICK ARSE LINE UP. CHECK OUT TOURING SYDNEY SIDER, KIERAN GLASGOW WITH SUPPORT FROM BRIZZY & THE SUNSHINE COAST'S VERY BEST-THE FIRE TREE, AUTUMN SUN, MICK M... (770 more chars...)
Turkeyneck Records Psychedelic Critmas Brisbane's only Psych garage Punk label are having a party to celebrate another year here in the Tropics. Featuring psychedelic pranksters The Pineapples from the Dawn, the organ driven madness of Screamin Stevie and The Credit Union, the BoondallBoys, The B... (456 more chars...)
On the back of their success of the Calella Psychobilly Meeting, Fireballs will be playing a once off show at the Prince of Wales on December 19. The band have enjoyed a revived success since their second resurgence in 2005. After an eight year slumber they reunited to play with idols Motörhead and... (1584 more chars...)
A recent review described the band's sound as "hummable alternative folk - rock with historic roots. The band are rounding out a busy 2008 with the following shows - Friday December 5 - The National Hotel, Towoomba w/ The Jimmy Watts Band Thursday December 11 - The Verve Cafe, Metro ... (114 more chars...)
The boys from Buick Six have had a pretty busy first year on the scene; playing sold out shows with Tame Impala, having their gear stolen and attracting label interest are some examples! To start off 2009, Buick Six will play The Zoo on the 16th of January for their first 'headline' show. T... (446 more chars...)
MUSIC SHOULD BE FREE The Genes have released their new single "2001" and "ALBUM No 7" their 7th studio album. Both the single and the album are available to listen to and download in full free of charge at www.thegenes.com and they have revamped www.thegenes.com to... (5287 more chars...)
Footsteps Gallery presents Cathey Condon - Shining Sunshine Coast artist Cathy Condon ’s work has been described as dream-like, emotion-charged and imbued with captivating energy. The figurative and abstract paintings flow from the themes developed 32 years ago... (530 more chars...)
This Saturday (Dec 6th) Beenleigh PCYC will be playing host to an extremely timely and worthwhile fundraising event. Musos Against Slavery & JLR Promotions present 'Christmas for Haiti'. This is an all ages event asking for only a gold coin donation for entry. Besides an Awesome line-up includi... (355 more chars...)
It’s been a long, drawn out 18 months for Sunshine Coast 4-piece Technical Symplicity, but they are finally unleashing their debut EP Orbit next Friday, December 5th at the Sands Tavern, Maroochydore as they support Central Queensland’s Epidemic...Over. Technical Symplicity, whose ... (1399 more chars...)
Dutch modern jazz quartet Azure will release their debut album 'When She Smiles' on April 14th, 2009. The album will consist of nine of their original compositions, and will be available through Itunes and in record stores throughout Europe. Azure will support their album with a tour in the summer o... (8 more chars...)
Drawing crowds of over 4000 last year,this years event promises to be bigger and better, kicking off with anew aspect at the Brisbane Powerhouse on Tuesday 25th November with a week long display of works from some of Brisbanes most unusual, crazy and creative local visual artists. This will be c... (1515 more chars...)
Viper Nora, For lovers of zombies, horror movies, long nights, heavy music, and intense colors. Starting less than a year ago, this small clothing line is ever expanding and with the launch creeping closer and closer, big things are on there way. We started out as a company based on designing for ... (776 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 26 November 2008) Written by SHANE EDWARDS
THOSE OLD SCHOOL PUNK ROCKERS TWIN CITY RIOT HEAD SOUTH TO LISMORE"S WINSOME HOTEL THIS SATURDAY WHEN THEY TEAM UP WITH LOCAL BOYS BOOZE HAG REPORTEDLY AFTER THERE ORIGINAL SHOW AT THE LENNOX HEAD HOTEL ALSO ON THE NORTHERN RIVERS OF NSW WAS CANCELLED DUE TO CROWD ISSUES AND SOME LOCAL AUTHORITIES B... (116 more chars...)
As The 'Poets lay finishing touches to their upcoming album, they have already had some success on JJJ and other stations with the first single Borderline. The Bloodpoets play support to The Wellingtons for the QLD leg of their tour at the following dates Friday November 28 - Miami Tav... (124 more chars...)
PRESS RELEASE - THE PRECURSORS After an extend hiatus The Precursors will return to the local live scene next Thursday 4 th December at Step Inn, supporting Little Vegas & The Fuzz Parade, New Jack Rubys and White Mansions . 2008 has been an eventful year for these Brissie l... (460 more chars...)
To The Street Supporting Brisbane's homeless young people The Globe Theatre Saturday November 29 8pm Rachael Brady , Skinny Jean , Mr. Maps, and The Paperbacks are joining forces & good-will for one night only to raise funds for Homeless and ... (921 more chars...)
(Saturday, 22 November 2008) Written by Michael Nowak
Fresh from playing and turning heads down south during their Melbourne tour in October playing venues including the Revolver and Ding Dong Lounge the Gonzo Show play their last gig for 2008 at the Zoo on Thursday 27 November. ... (480 more chars...)
that's right kids 28TH NOVEMBER FRIDAY NIGHT at THE VALLEY STUDIOS with there BYO licence - the MEDICINE SHOW CORNLIQUOR CHUCK'S WAGON THE MEDICINE SHOW release their long awaited e.p. "DIG DEEP" ON SALE AT BLACK FRIDAY'S @WEST END, AND SOON TO BE AVAILABLE AT ROCKING HORSE RECORD... (297 more chars...)
(Saturday, 22 November 2008) Written by Josh Moscov
FOR IMMEDIATE RYTHMIC RELEASE San Jose, Calif., November 21, 2008—Eighteen years ago, two drum/percussion magazine professionals, Andy Doerschuk and Phil Hood, lost their jobs with a prominent publishing conglomerate. In an economy that was certainly not thriving, the two men made a co... (2883 more chars...)
"We Want More" the Premier 70s Glam Rock Tribute band will rock Souths Sports Club, Mortimer Rd, Acacia Ridge on Saturday 22nd November. Glitter gear, platform boots and rock stars in a timewarp!! Boogie on down. Support comes from retro-rockers "Shades Of Deep Purple" performing Australia's most... (73 more chars...)
Guns N Roses finally come through with their long awaited Chinese Democracy album. Get along to Inferno @ Step Inn (upstairs) to be the first to hear it and possibly score yourself a copy. There will be promo girls there from 9-midnight handing out shirts, badges, stickers and interactive media. Do... (39 more chars...)
448 Demystify, a new and exciting independent fitness company, was created as a response to the current state of the industry. **NO MEMBERSHIP FEE REQUIRED – NO MORE EXCESSIVE RATES – NO MORE ONSLAUGHT OF POPPY MAINSTREAM MUSIC** This is the training environment you always want... (1205 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 19 November 2008) Written by Mick Hart
MICK HART RETURNS TO THE SOUND LOUNGE Sydney Indie Folk singer/songwriter Mick Hart has finally returned to Australian shores after living in France for the past 3 years and making a huge impact on the European scene. In 2007, Mick signed a label and publishing deal in France, supported ... (542 more chars...)
North Queenslanders get ready to rock because tickets to the first ever Cairns Music Festival are now on sale and will be your gateway to seeing Australia’s top dance acts perform in the tropics for the first time! The killer line-up will feature Aria-award-winners Sneaky Sound Syst... (1892 more chars...)
Hitting the streets to unearth the next crop of undiscovered Australian talent, iriver today announced the gifted young music and video producers to receive their coveted “I’ve made it” award. Continuing the success of iriver’s previous initiative, which unleashed the hugel... (2418 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE CYMBAHOLIC RELEASE Clearwater, Florida – Hammerax, famed for making cymbal-like instruments with sustain and musical effects that go well beyond the sonic possibilities of ordinary cymbals, has made Dame Glennie an official endorser. The first artist to sustain a full-t... (1616 more chars...)
Are you looking for a career that encourages individuality and creativity???? Would you like an opportunity to make money for being YOU! Hairdressing is a trade that has worldwide demand with few cultural and econonmical barriers and can lead to international success. It is also a stepping stone... (745 more chars...)
The perpetual motion narco-swamp machine that is SixFtHick has just returned from their 3rd successful European tour clutching fresh vinyl-donuts hot from the wax press. The split 7' cut with Gentle Ben and his Sensitive Side for French label Beast Records and Melbourne's Spooky features 2 new trac... (447 more chars...)
(Thursday, 13 November 2008) Written by David Flynn
Up and coming Brisbane locals Sunflower are thrilled at being hand picked by Melbourne juggernaut Mammal as support for several dates on their upcoming national album release tour. Having just completed their first east-coast tour and released a single, Sunflower have been ga... (796 more chars...)
Friday 14 November 2008 INDIE FEST...a huge night of local independent music. With a mix of hard, garage and pop rock, blues, reggae, roots and acoustic, there's something here for everyone. $10 entry, that's only $2 per band! Joshua Caldwell is a talented acoustic rock musician who is just sta... (1095 more chars...)
(Thursday, 13 November 2008) Written by Andrew Tuttle
WED NOVEMBER26 7PM - EXOTERIC GLEE CLUB #9 Globe Theatre,220 Brunswick St. Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, $6 gala gathering with three band areas (cinema, foyer stage, other place), in the iconic 70’s cinemaspace, featuring some very fine and rare buzz, an unbelievable m... (547 more chars...)
(Thursday, 13 November 2008) Written by Andrew Tuttle
Breakdance Your Mind! Audiopollen (www.audiopollen.org) presents 5 days of modern Australian noise, sound, punk, free experimentation and DIY publishing in Brisbane at the end of November. showcasing artists from these inspired labels: breakdance the dawn (totally un... (3660 more chars...)
Begining Wednesday 19th November, Barsoma opens its doors for SomaSpace; a feast of Design, Stencil Art, Illustration, Painting, Street Art, Photography, Digital Installation and Much, much more. We believe in the sheer talent going un-noticed in this city and are providing a new platform for the... (690 more chars...)
Hailed by many as Australia’s answer to Pharrell, humble 22 year old Yeo (pronounced ‘Yo’) Choong is set to embark on an east coast tour in November that would make any god-like hip-hop producer proud. Although he may be regarded with the likes of those rolled by majors, Yeo ha... (2706 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 12 November 2008) Written by Nate Hamon
This Thursday night (13th Nov) from 7pm, the Gold Coast Arts Centre's 'The Basement' will be hosting a 2008 wrap party featuring the creme de la creme of this years acoustic performers.
ToneFreak Records brings guitar music back to Australia and also welcomes well-known Australian guitar icon and virtuoso Brett Garsed to its distribution roster... It is a new era for guitar music in Australia! Tone-Freak Records is committed to guitarists and g... (1321 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 11 November 2008) Written by Dan Batchelor
Sydney Blues Punks, The Dunhill Blues, are coming to Brisbane in support of their 12" vinyl mini-album. 2 tracks from the 12" "Cash" and "Jesus may forgive you but I never will" have already received plenty of airplay on 4ZZZ over the past few months. These will be their first trip north of the ... (373 more chars...)
Rachael Brady , Skinny Jean , Mr. Maps , and The Paperbacks are joining forces & good-will to raise funds for Homeless and At-risk Young People in Brisbane! The four acts will dedicate their time and musical prowess at To The Street on Saturday 29th November, along with Brisbane's very own... (371 more chars...)
Radiohead have done it with 'In rainbows', now Nine Inch Nails have come on board with'Ghosts' and 'The Slip' using Transic 's original idea of a 'pay what you want' download. Of course the Transic people dont mind Thom yorke & crew and Trent reznor borrowing the download format which they ori... (293 more chars...)
Los Angeles, CA (November 3, 2008) — ToneRiot Records™ has announced the release date for the SexTapes™ debut album on November 11, 2008 . The album will be available through iTunes (worldwide), Best Buy stores, FYE, Borders Books, Wherehouse Records, Amazon.... (2394 more chars...)
News Release For immediate release Wednesday, 5 th November 2008 Musicadium The unlikely duo of a Digital Music Distributor and a Gig Promoter (Chiki Productions) are joining forces to bring you the first of Musicadium’s With Digital Love free-entry industry showcase... (1213 more chars...)
2008 APRA – AGSC SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Underbelly hits musical highs with The Black Balloon The 2008 APRA – AGSC SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS was held tonight at the City Recital Hall in Sydney and revealed two multi-award winners;... (7670 more chars...)
(Thursday, 06 November 2008) Written by Todd Leavey
The wickedest recovery party of all time happens every Sunday afternoon at Tinbillys (Cnr George & Herschel Streets, City). Featuring DJ Mad Bastad!! The maddest of mad DJ's in Brisbane playing all the old skool and freshest dance anthems from 3pm till 9pm. Rock out your weekend at Tinbillys Sunday ... (24 more chars...)
Access All Areas.net.au is ending the year with a bang with the official Christmas Party, AAA: Live, Loud & Festive hosted at the Globe Theatre on December 12 (18+) and the Valley Studios on December 13 (All Ages). Hosted by Avalon Drive’s Ryan Kennedy, AAA: Live, Loud & Festive will ... (2916 more chars...)
MEDIA RELEASE ➢ Immediate release Date: 7th November 2008 Multi mix: BreakOut Presenting At Brisbane Valley The drums are calling for The Jubilee Hotel 15th of November 08: where you’ll get to see a diverse array of bands perform. Vayer all the way from Townsville... (955 more chars...)
J.FOLD , the men’s accessories company behind The Original Sportswallet , debuted their Reverb Collection of high-quality, design-driven leather wallets at the PROJECT tradeshow in Las Vegas in August 2008. The laser cut perforated pattern, 100% top grain leather, and fres... (1558 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 04 November 2008) Written by Cameron Ball
Brisbane punters are in for a treat as they have two upcoming chances to catch local rockin' trio Company Sin. First up is Thursday November 13, at The Step Inn alongside Dirty Boys of the Jungle, 21 Months and Sudden Chaos, followed up by an appearance at Fat Louies on Saturday November 15, whe... (284 more chars...)
DMS have shed their skin and become bigger and better with a new drummer... With new input their live shows will be faster, angryer and more intense so check them out this Friday night at the Jubilee as they show off their new strengths..
(Tuesday, 04 November 2008) Written by Yuri Johnson
The Keep On Dancin's are a three-piece band from Brisbane. They formed in September, 2008 with a shared vision of 'looking and sounding cool'. Their music is a concoction of spooky surf numbers, 50's pop ballads and King Loser-esque freak-outs, bundled up tidily by a sea of reverb and the band'... (708 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 04 November 2008) Written by Mark Chapman
PROVOKE welcome the big man himself, Davey Chipsngravy to the now even bigger bottom end. With the new PROVOKE album - This is Real (Pee Records) - fresh on the street, SEQ’s own purveyors of tough, old-school hardcore have welcomed a new member into the family: Davey C... (1999 more chars...)
Musos Against Slavery and JLR Sound & Promotions present 'Christmas for Haiti' featuring Xy, Mayan Fox, Botaux Lacy & East Wind. Expect Awesome Music, Prizes, Food... all in the name of a great and urgent cause. All Ages!! Beenleigh PCYC, Alamein st, Dec 6th, 5pm
(Tuesday, 04 November 2008) Written by Kate Di Muoro
"An Idea does not gain truth as it gains followers...." It is unheard of that the lyrics of a modern pop song are quoted amongst the greatest philosophical and scientific minds of the last 2,000 years. But a line from the verse of "Rosetta" has found Amanda quite suddenly thrust up alongside the... (3597 more chars...)
This thursday will be the launch of the Jake Rush & the Bad habits Block party at Bar 388 The Valley hotel. $5 Entry. This week we have Skinny Jean and Ball Park music GRacing the stage with us. It is going to be such a good night. So come down and support new original music venues, Doors open... (232 more chars...)
Jungle Lifestyles is proud to present Jungle Traffic and their debut album 'Freedom Town'. Two years in the making, 'Freedom Town' is Jungle Traffic's first venture into a full length album. A melting pot of lounge beats, Hip hop and acoustic roots, 'Freedom Town' is a testament to experimentat... (563 more chars...)
Aimed at providing an online hub for music lovers www.ownthatpit.com is up and running. The forum, which is run by two young Brisbane based lads with a love for pretty much everything musical, ownthatpit.com is a place for basically anyone who is involved in/interested in/a part of thei... (198 more chars...)
Head on down to Ellaways Music Underwood, 39-45 Compton Rd, on November 8th 2008 for the Dollar Sale launch. Watch some great live bands play, join the Triple M barbeque, or chill out at the Triple M interactive trailer from 10am to 1pm. We will be giving away 7 great items for just $1, plus heap... (460 more chars...)
THE CHARLIE LIONS National Tour 2008 / 2009 PRESS RELEASE Aftershock Records is proud to present The Charlie Lions, with their debut EP “Trip the Light Fantastic” and their very first national tour promoting the album. The Charlie Lions hit the road on Wed 26 th Novemb... (1091 more chars...)
In what promises to be an epic night of guitar driven punk-rock, The Purgatories make their debut in grand style at The Zoo on Wednesday November 12 with Dead London and Comatosed. Sick of all these shitty retro rock acts, the new Brisbane three-piece decided to do it properly combining Birthday P... (225 more chars...)
(Sunday, 02 November 2008) Written by Trevor White
Be in the chance to win great Prizes with backstagejobs.com.au new Competitions page On Australia's newest online employment website dedicated to back stage jobs. If this sounds like you and you want to Win Theatre Tickets, Backstage tours, Subscriptions to industry bases Magazines? Then ... (1585 more chars...)
Los Angeles, CA (October 22, 2008)— After to passing up a developmental deal with Hollywood Records, award-winning Singer/songwriter Colin Armstrong has completed his debut full-length album “Lost and Anonymous,” officially slated for release on January 13, 2009. Produced and mixe... (2811 more chars...)
Perth-based trio Tame Impala are set to ring in a new era of free-jamming musical delight with the release of their electric debut EP on Modular. To celebrate the release of the EP, Tame Impala will hit the road for a series of intimate EP Launch Dates traversing a... (1753 more chars...)
JAPUNGA - FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER @ CLUB 299 FORTITUDE VALLEY BRISBANE. JAPUNGA play their 1st show since supporting Trivium at the Tivoli last year. Showcasing songs from the up coming new record and performing songs from previous releases. The band will be on at 10:30pm with ... (182 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 29 October 2008) Written by Phil Williams
Aftershock Records recording artist Amber Cashel and her band are embarking on a NSW & QLD tour in November 2008 to promote Amber's debut album "One Iota & Everything That Follows" and her current single "Simple Complication", in which the accompanying music video can currently be seen online. Ambe... (841 more chars...)
Perfect Potion presents Tibet2 Timbuk2 Perfect Potion proudly presents Tibet2 Timbuk2 and their upcoming CD launch. Tibet2 Timbuk2 will be appearing at the Brisbane Powerhouse on Saturday 15 th November, 8pm and a percentage of the sale proceeds from the CD Launch night will be donate... (1771 more chars...)
Three of Brisbane's best 60's garage bands get ready to drop out & freak out in a venue near you! See The Busymen do what they do best! 60's punk rock n roll combining beat, proto-punk, blues & feedback. If you like DMZ, The Coloured Balls & The Cramps then you have taste & proba... (748 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 28 October 2008) Written by Brett Caporn
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09.09.08 New release from Little Rascal Records, Cairns, QLD, Australia: MONKEYBOTHERER - ANONYMI File Under Drum & Bass anonymi is a digital artist, with a lifetime rooted in instrumentalism and percussion. His tracks mash u p global folk styles with polyr... (1308 more chars...)
To Raise funds for the MS Society - a disease that hits you when you are in your 20's - 30's, local artists are peforming at Hotel L.A on THIS SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 1. D.J's Miizoom, Elledorado & Shaun MC-1 will play Electo vs Drum & Bass vs Funk at the $12 a head night. If you want further informati... (72 more chars...)
Los Angeles, CA (October 22, 2008) — Mona Loring, president of MLC PR, officially announced today that award-winning singer/songwriter, Colin Armstrong, signed on for her firm’s PR services. Subsequent to passing up a developmental deal with Hollywood Records, award-winning singer/songw... (2180 more chars...)
Solo Artists, Musicians, we need you. Music management company Michelle Schonberger is holding auditions on November 29th 2008 for solo artists, musicians and young performers. Show case your Music Career potential. All ages, see website for details. http://www.ravemagazine.com.au/www.mic... (100 more chars...)
The Valley Hotel / Bar 388 in conjunction with I Am the Walrush Productions present Jake Rush & the Bad Habits Block Party, an original music extravaganza! Set to be held on every Thursday in November at 388 Brunswick St, The Valley, the house band for the four weeks will be Jake Rush & the... (793 more chars...)
In September, The Westminsters quietly deposited into the world a 2nd EP for 2008. Recorded in a single week during August, the self-titled EP was released as a free download via the band's website ( www.thewestminsters.com ), complete with artwork and liner notes. In-keeping with the low-key bir... (519 more chars...)
Doom-drone juggernauts No Anchor are set to head a sonic bloodbath this Halloween in the cramped depths of the Tongue and Groove Café for what has been dubbed a ‘Horror Costume Orgy’. Returning fresh from a compact chunk of Melbourne dates, No Anchor will be throwing sounds from th... (973 more chars...)
Dark Electro act replikant are transmitting live @ the Halloween Extravaganza Ball this friday night 31st October. located @ 166 Ann street, the city. doors open @ 8pm and also performing is Felinedown, Dream Sequence and Frantic Miss. entry is just $5
(Saturday, 25 October 2008) Written by David Krebelj
Colour, Light, Movement, Sound! 2 DISC SPECIAL EDITION DVD AVAILABLE NOW “The high watermark for rock documentaries is undoubtedly.....Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster.... CLMS!.... is right up there....due to its extraordinary insightful and courageous spirited attitude, ... (2769 more chars...)
To celebrate the launch of their two track EP and short film, Gold Coast collective Essence Projectile lands at Swingin Safari on November 2nd with a kooky & kool arts and music festival with a twist ... and everyone’s invited! Led by Freddy Holler and Emily Cook, a collective of musicia... (2358 more chars...)
Press Release Chrome Daddies reunion show Sunday 9 th November, 2008 . Jubilee Hotel, Fortitude Valley It has been 3 years since the Chrome Daddies played their final show. Now they’re back at the same venue where it finished. Over th... (1413 more chars...)
Media Release – For Immediate Release Ninetynine Australian Tour & Silo EP Release - 2008 Indie pop/rock band Ninetynine (Melbourne) is teaming up with American band Land What Land (Seattle) to play a string of Australian dates this November. Ninetynine will be performing songs... (2172 more chars...)
Australia's Premier 70s Tribute Show "We Want More" will be returning to Caboolture on November 1st 2008. The show takes place at the Caboolture Sundowner, Aerodrome Rd at 8pm and admission is FREE! Featuring the great 70s Rock, Glam and Disco hits of the era, the 5 piece band perform 100% li... (200 more chars...)
While many bands are wondering how to get a gig for their band, three local Wynnum High students Billy Batchelor, Jayson Batchelor and Josh Morgan, became proactive and created an event to showcase their talents. Last Saturday night the Bayside Intense became a reality for their band Broken Away a... (968 more chars...)
NOMINEES FOR 2008 APRA – AGSC SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCED!! APRA and the AGSC recognise the talented wild bunch who bring music to the screen! In what is the only Australian event to recognize the unsung heroes of music composition for the large and smal... (12893 more chars...)
Official Press Release Dead in Hollywood presents the False Start “Through the looking glass” tour….. False Start announce their Australian album release tour in support of the release of “Through the looking Glass” which is out November 8th through Amphead. 2008 has... (2077 more chars...)
(Thursday, 16 October 2008) Written by Cameron Ball
Rockin’ Brisbane 3pce Company Sin have been travelling down that Devils Road and it’s led them to the Tongue & Groove, West End, where they will unleash their sinful tunes Friday 24 October. Also featuring on this special Free show are Sonic Porno and The Brixton Rockers. Doors open at... (9 more chars...)
Popular Brisbane soloist Jacob S. Harris is set to headline at The Troubadour in support of his recently released EP "Lady Juliana" on Wednesday 22nd October. Ben Salter will be taking a brief respite from The Gin Club's busy tour schedule to support Jacob, as will local songstress Sue Ray who con... (227 more chars...)
If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Well, this could be your chance. There’s a theory that everyone in the world is connected by no more than six degrees of separation, and Tooheys Extra Dry want four Australians to help prove it. We all know great conversations happen ... (385 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 15 October 2008) Written by Robert Lee
Brisbane's Garage Punk up and comers Lords of Wong are set to release their recently recorded debut Enter the Wong thru brisbane label Turkeyneck. Distributed nationally through Fuse. Signed over a drink at the West End Club. Lords of wong are a welcome addition to Turkeynecks growing roster. Releas... (79 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 15 October 2008) Written by Trevor White
Then check out this new employment website www.backstagejobs.com.au it has dedicated categories to the entertainment industries. Plus you can subscribe to the sites free jobs bulletin that gets sent to you each week with the most recent jobs. And the site creator has not forgotte... (236 more chars...)
Get down to South's Leagues Club, this Friday NIght for an all chick line up at the 5th West End Chill Out. Featuring Diana Anaid, Nightillion, Autumn Sun, Sarah Haigh & Chick Flick, this is not a night to be missed! All that great talent for only $10 plus a FREE BBQ! BONUS! Doors open at 6.30pm... (77 more chars...)
Amaya Laucirica's much anticipated debut album "Sugar Lights" will be nationally released by Infidelity Recordings through Inertia Music on October 25 . To celebrate, the band are doing a mini tour of the East Coast and will be gracing the Troubadour's Stage on Sunday October 26. The first single ... (256 more chars...)
Mayan Fox will be without their co-captain Maria for their next couple of gigs (Gilhooleys on Albert this Thursday 16th and Miami Shark Bar next Friday the 24th) as she has suffered a heavy fall and broken her tailbone. The remaining boys promise to step up to the mark in her absence and ensure thei... (54 more chars...)
The Ravens Court CD "Skeletons in the Closet" is set for release on Oct 31 2008. International support has been overwelming and thankfully recieved in particular the U.S. and the U.K. The Ravens Court version of Live Wire (nikki sixx) courtesy Warner/Universal is gaining stronger U.S. airplay ever... (143 more chars...)
Following on from the success of last years expansive mind-warping compilation Light Sound Dance, The Bang Gang Deejays (aka Jaime Doom, Gus Da Hoodrat, Ajax, Dangerous Dan, DJ Damage and Double Nolan) return this October to celebrate their 5 year anniversary with the release of a new 2 di... (1588 more chars...)
Thrilling, immediate and engaging; Sydney's CASSETTE KIDS are the act to watch on the Australian live scene . With their unique sound and entrancing lead singer, the quartet has been turning heads with their energetic and passionate show. Live, CASSETTE KIDS explosive indie guita... (1708 more chars...)
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" Friday the 24th of October sees local swamp trio THE MEDICINE SHOW fly to Melbourne for a series of showcase gigs. Appearing at 303 Friday the 24th of October,The Retreat on the 25th and finally Sunday the 26th of October at The Greayhound. ... (643 more chars...)
NSW South Coast pop punk rockers, The Conspiracy Plan, are making their way up the east coast of our great land to promote their new EP "Can I Borrow A Feeling?" and break some hearts along the way. They manage to stop in at Barsoma in Fortitude Valley on Sunday the 26th of Oct. Helping them rock ... (100 more chars...)
Hello, I have recently completed my debut album “Seasons” which I am dying to have reviewed at least once. Let me explain. I’m a 33 year-old singer/songwriter from Victoria, BC and this record is a truly unique undertaking of which I am incredibly proud. Problem is, I can&r... (2409 more chars...)
From solo cello to a 15-piece pop ensemble and all kinds of musical treacle in between... 'Wine in the Tea Cups Variety Show' presents four of Brisbane's most eligible bachelorettes/musicians- Vanessa Hodgins, Emma Hales, Madeleine Johns and Laura K. Joined on stage by a hoard of musical friend... (1160 more chars...)
(Saturday, 11 October 2008) Written by Brent Duncan
BRENT DUNCANS DEBUT EP TITLED ROCKET BOOTS was written and inspired by the 1980's animated character Astro Boy. Brents voice captures emotion and honesty. The fun catchy and clever 'Rocket Boots' is a feel good song, while other outstanding tracks on this EP feature a pop ballad, a funky acoustic... (304 more chars...)
(Thursday, 09 October 2008) Written by TJ Rintoull
As of now, A Name Will Come has been placed on indefinite hiatus, due to the sudden and unexpected departure of Bean and Carey from the band. Naturally without two pivotal members, the band cannot and will not continue to function as A Name Will Come. I'm sure they had valid reasons, some of wh... (1575 more chars...)
YOU COMIN? Current mood: warm Category: Pets and Animals Howdy ,howdy and how do yep it's time for another show from The Medicine Show THE GUILD BAR QUT GARDENS POINT CAMPUS that's in town,folks! This Friday night It's free free free to ge... (1296 more chars...)
To Raise funds for the MS Society - a disease that hits you when you are in your 20's - 30's, local artists are peforming at Hotel L.A on Saturday November 1. D.J's Miizoom, Elledorado & Shaun MC-1 will play Electo vs Drum & Bass vs Funk at the $12 a head night. If you want further information abou... (64 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 08 October 2008) Written by Daniel Vistar
Bic Benedict and Kye Cole CD launch has been moved from the living room(due to closure) to 388 The Valley Hotel(downstairs). The Full lineup is: Bic Benedict, The Kye Cole Band, Little Red Light, Jake Rush and the Bad Habits and Dave Spicer. Doors are from 8pm $10 cover
It's been a busy year for local abstract folk band Peter Green and the Midnight Prophets. After some big shows this year, they are now putting the finishing touches to their first album and have lined up some Sydney shows in November. The new album was recorded (mostly) live with Aaron R Walker a... (258 more chars...)
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SuperHappyRecords RUINGLORIA SIGN AMERICAN TOURING DEAL Sydney rockers, RuinGloria , recently si... (555 more chars...)
Yes, fate has smiled upon new local 3-piece, The Purgatories and they are set to play their first show at The Zoo on Wednesday, November 12 with Dead London and Comatosed. After hijacking the stage for one song after a Midnight Prophets gig at the Red Room last weekend, The Purgatories are set to... (153 more chars...)
Brisbane based electronica outfit, The Hufflecrys, have just released their debut release, album23. Comprising of 6 brand new tracks, and 14 more obscure moments ("Toofoorus Hedjam" being one of these), it's quality electronica. And it's the right price - nix. Go to http://www.jockdynamit... (65 more chars...)
2008 has been a big one for The Bloodpoets and it doesn't appear to be wrapping up anytime soon .... This weekend sees The 'Poets heading south for a couple of shows : Friday October 10 - Airport Tavern, Coolongatta w/ For Those Less Fortunate Saturday October 11 - Pacific Hotel Yamba w... (48 more chars...)
Mayan Fox will be back playing on the Gold Coast Friday October the 24th at the Miami Shark Bar . The good-times pop/rootsy guys and girl will be supporting award winning James Grehan and his Bubblewrap Records album release. Mayan Fox have been on a short hiatus as Maria recovered from a... (152 more chars...)
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25 September 2008 New Australian Live Art festival woos impressive international artist line-up exist in 08 : 6 days, 5 sites, more than 40 artists, 3 generations, 4 continents Brisbane: 22 – 26 October, Judith Wright Centre and Metro Arts T... (6393 more chars...)
There are only a few days to go until the next big rockabilly night in Brisbane. Coming up this Friday night, October 10 is when The Creepers from Sydney roll into Brisbane for a once only performance, headlining at the 12th installment of the Custom Rockabilly series at The Troubadour. The Creep... (671 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Runway MMC Re-Writes The Rules Teenage Girl Group’s Clothing Line & iTunes Powers New Single Teenage girl group Runway MMC are using innovative marketing techniques to separate themselves from other up and coming pop groups in order to pr... (2822 more chars...)
MY FICTION join SUGARRUSH Records My Fiction today announces the world wide release of their debut EP ‘Your Tokyo’ through independent label SUGARRUSH Records. SUGARRUSH Records is home to some of Brisbane’s most exciting acts. This announcement caps off a very busy ... (3000 more chars...)
HEY BIG SPENDER . . . CQUniversity brings Sweet Charity to Rocky audiences If you enjoyed the performances of Chicago in 2007 your hearts will skip a beat when CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Performing Arts students present their foot-tapping, all-singing and all dancin... (3189 more chars...)
Music and theatre auditions planned CQUniversity is holding auditions for its Bachelor of Music (Specialisation) and Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation) degrees in Mackay and Rockhampton. The Bachelor of Theatre program will debut in Mackay in 2009 in the campus’ iconic theatre facilities. ... (2821 more chars...)
CHEAP BEER AND WINE FREE ENTRY FRIDAY NIGHT 10TH OCTOBER QUT GARDEN'S POINT CAMPUS "THE GUILD BAR" PRESENTS THE MEDICINE SHOW THE TEN FOURS GIRL WITH CAKE DID WE MENTION CHEAP BEER AND FREE ENTRY WHAT ELSE COULD YOU WANT?! COME A GET A LIL DIRTY
CHEAP BEER AND WINE FREE ENTRY QUT GARDEN'S POINT CAMPUS "THE GUILD BAR" PRESENTS THE MEDICINE SHOW THE TEN FOURS GIRLS WITH CAKE DID WE MENTION CHEAP BEER AND FREE ENTRY WHAT ELSE COULD YOU WANT?!
Davey Spicer & The Creatures of Habit release their second EP in 3 months this friday Oct 3 at Cafe Checocho @ Hardgreaves St, West End. They release this EP as a follow up to the well reveived Tides & Caves EP which received rave review around Brisbane. Support comes from upcoming songstress Meg... (120 more chars...)
What could be more unsettling than being in a band where nothing is permanent? Despite the challenges of uncertainty and the limitations of a do-it-yourself approach Mr Rascal is a concept that continues to thrive on change. With the recent success of the band’s sell-out album launch and wi... (2384 more chars...)
As the 'All Hands on Deck' Red Cross charity tour makes its way to The Zoo next Saturday October 11th, the already diverse lineup featuring Brisbane favorites Repeat Offender and Tim Loydell & The Deck Chairs will now be joined by the charismatic rhythm and beat of local up-and-comers, The ... (1294 more chars...)
JUST BREATHE: BRISBANE’S BEST INDIE MUSIC AT THE RED ROOM Indie fans can experience a night full of Brisbane’s best music - The Chutes, Pink Bullet, and Letter to Spain - and support a worthwhile charity at the same time at the Red Room at the University of Queensland St ... (1343 more chars...)
Local country/roots artist Sue Ray will be taking to the stage in the fight against Breast cancer on the 4th October as part of the "Concert for the Cure" organisations series of musical events aimed at fundraising for the Breast Cancer Foundation. Sue will be joined onstage by other Brisbane mus... (253 more chars...)
(Sunday, 28 September 2008) Written by fat tuesday
fat tuesday are bringing a whole heap of your essential funkahydrates to: Lock 'n Load (142 Boundary St, West End) Sat Oct 4, 10pm (3 sets of funky goodness) Get there!
Check out the 5th West End Chill Out on October 17 at South's Leagues Club, West End. With a free bbq, river views & drinks on the deck, this is the venue to be at and play at. October's Chill Out features an all chick line up with Diana Anaid and local bands Chick Flick, Nightillion, Autumn Sun ... (211 more chars...)
(Thursday, 25 September 2008) Written by Steve Coon
The Ravens Court version of Nixxi Sixx - Live Wire starts on Radio Rotation in Los Angeles in Two Weeks. Current U.S. radio Airplay is 210+ stations. Video clips are about to commence of Fox and ABC in the U.S. as well as various independant music shows. Album Skeletons in the Closet will be re... (36 more chars...)
(Thursday, 25 September 2008) Written by Anje West
Brisbane OzBrazilian outfit The View From Madeleine's Couch play more shows in Rio de Janeiro next week! The group are in the middle of a study/creative development project (assisted by Arts Qld), and have two consecutive nights next week at Rio's newest live music venue, TribOz. The band's firs... (860 more chars...)
September 4 & 5 saw Brisbane jazz junkies pack out Jazzworx Club at Bowen Hills for the new Chris Poulsen Trio live album recording. With such a buzzing crowd on both nights the Trio delivered, true to form, an intensely energetic performance. We can anticipate a very vibing double CD from them ea... (49 more chars...)
Heya, make sure you put Friday October 10 on your calendar for the next big rockabilly night in Brisbane. This is the night when The Creepers from Sydney sneak into Brisbane for a once only performance, headlining at the 12th installment of the Custom Rockabilly series at The Troubadour. ... (1225 more chars...)
Súnas is a fiery four-piece Celtic band well known around Brisbane for their energetic live performances and stunning musicality. Súnas are about to embark on their most extensive tour to date, kicking off at the Railway Hotel in Byron Bay and finishing at the Folk in the Foothills... (483 more chars...)
deep blue looks like an orchestra, acts like a band and feels like a movie. Incorporating cameras, giant screens, dynamic lighting, strings and electronics, deep blue is an evolution in contemporary music-making that creates an orchestra which is accessible to everyone. The new Concert... (1917 more chars...)
With an eclectic sound of experimental blues and Dirty Three and The Necks inspired instrumentals, Bremen Town Musician are a three piece of violin and vocals, drums, and guitar/bass. Performing as a street musician since 1995 in Australia the U.K and Iceland she was mentored by Geoff Adeney (ex Bul... (1853 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 23 September 2008) Written by Fiona Chin
MEDIA RELEASE 23 September 2008 FUSION 2008 - Street Art for Charity Kids don’t live on the streets; they die. That’s why some of the worlds’ most renowned street artists have banded together with RIOT Group to auction original artwork i... (2220 more chars...)
Press release For immediate release “Rugged and stylish luggage for the modern day traveler” Made of ABS polycarbonate, the Seahawk luggage range features a unique durable shell that maintains its appearance – a bonus... (1263 more chars...)
BRING TWO ARSES- Y'ALL GONNA NEED EM!!!!!! oooh oooh yeah that'S right, baby just like that....... oops well now the clarence corner hotel friday night FRIDAY BLOODY NIGHT THE MEDICINE SHOW THE JIM ROCKFORDS (HANDSOME BASTARDS) THE WORKING GIRLS http://www . myspace. com/themedicineshown... (103 more chars...)
Melbourne turntablist and producer for Triple J Unearthed winners The Pryor Theory, Kid Katana be DJing from 9.30pm at The Pineapple Hotel, 706 Main St, Kangaroo Point on Saturday October 4th! Free entry, happy hour drinks prices running throughout the night, and the funkiest Southern Fried Beatz ... (193 more chars...)
(Friday, 19 September 2008) Written by Administrator
The 41st edition of the AustralAsian Music Industry Directory is now available as a 180 page, full colour, A4 print edition for
only $50 from the Rave Magazine office at Stones Corner.
Starting its 21st year and published twice annually in March
and September, the AMID has over 70 sect... (523 more chars...)
(Thursday, 18 September 2008) Written by Daniel Vistar
Local band Bic Benedict are releasing their debut EP 'Lodestar'on October 1 through Acme Distro. It will be available through all leading music retailers and can be downloaded through itunes. The official launch gig will be at the Living Room, Paddington on the 17th of October(see gig guide for m... (71 more chars...)
(Thursday, 18 September 2008) Written by Lee Paton
From their latest album Finding Mr Perfect to the new DVD release, Girls In Action , chronicling their tour of East Timor with the Australian Defence Force – the Luscious Lasses, Legless, are BACK! For Immediate release – September 2008 Featuring... (1934 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 17 September 2008) Written by The Transits
We're looking for the right person. This includes; the right skill set, personallity, musical influences etc. Most likely a guitarist or keyboardist but we're open to players of other instruments as well (obviously vocals, bass and drums not needed) We're looking for someone with taste and finesse ... (408 more chars...)
MEDIA RELEASE Young Folk Musicians take note! We are looking for Australia’s best young and upcoming folk musicians to take part in what will be an annual Youth Encouragement Award. If you are aged between fourteen and twenty-two and you play a folk-style ins... (1080 more chars...)
Heidi Minchin has left Skinny Jean and we are looking for a new person to fill the gap. We are specifically looking for a lady with a great voice and moxy. Heidi also liked to dabble in the percussion box and played keyboard parts. Skinny Jean is recording in less than 2 weeks, and will beg... (449 more chars...)
(Monday, 15 September 2008) Written by keith pallant
UK songwriting contest has awarded Talia Finalist for DEEP BREATH IN semi finalist for IT'S ONLY ME Talia was also a finalist in the Australian songwriters association , songwriters contest Talia is a 16 year old singer /songwriter from Brisbane. www.myspace.com/taliapallant
(Sunday, 14 September 2008) Written by Simon Kennedy
The Zoo hosts a gaggle of Lofly Hangar regulars on Thursday night, with Mr Maps (complex but tuneful post-rock thing), Calvara (70s loving, sweeping rock thing) and newcomers The Riflebirds (doomy, slo-core-americana-post-rock-jazz thing). The Riflebirds launch their debut EP through LoFl... (296 more chars...)
On Saturday 27 th of September local Christian and soft rock acts will gather together in support of SENT Charity. Graceville State School Hall will play host to a feast of great music as we seek to raise money for the “SENT” charity. Sent is a non government charity which runs orphan... (341 more chars...)
(Thursday, 11 September 2008) Written by Steve Coon
The Ravens Court sincerely thank Nikki Sixx, Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd and Warner Chappell Music Australia for allowing us the licence for our productions of Live Wire (Nikki Sixx) This is one track on album the Skeletons in the Closet CD which will be released on Oct 31 2008... (298 more chars...)
(Thursday, 11 September 2008) Written by Matthew Crute
----- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ------------ SEPTEMBER 2008 ----- "Rook may just be Australia's best kept secret in the Australian heavy rock scene"... Beat Magazine “This rock powerhouse have earnt themselves the reputation as one o... (2281 more chars...)
(Thursday, 11 September 2008) Written by Chris Bolton
Melbourne independent label Two Bright Lakes tour the east coast of Australia to launch Seagull's debut album ‘Goodbye Weather’ and to introduce their visually engaging shows to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne from 2 nd - 9 th October 2008. Since forming ... (3760 more chars...)
(Thursday, 11 September 2008) Written by Little Scout
Brisbane's own indie–pop darlings Little Scout are pleased to announce Matthew Kennedy of KI Artist Management as their official manager as of today. Matthew Kennedy can be contacted at matthew@kientertainment.com.au or 0402 473 359 for all future queries regarding Little S... (188 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 10 September 2008) Written by Nathan Bruen
Known locally for their aggressive live act, vicious vocals and devestating drums, Sakkuth have returned from a hiatus with an album three years in the making. The formidable fivesome are finally releasing their third full length album - From Wretched Blood. Available instore and via all digital r... (860 more chars...)
Bands of Queensland proved their musical chutzpah earlier this month with a set of massive Global Battle of the Bands (GBOB) Heats where dozens of bands rose to the challenge – a testament to the colossal amount of musical talent Queenslanders have to offer! With Heats all the way from Su... (2997 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 09 September 2008) Written by TJ Rintoull
A Name Will Come's long search for a bass player has finally ended. And the young man who has taken up the torch is one Mr Yaan Dalzell, a personality with music flowing deep within his veins. He's come through fire and torment to be with us, so we ask that all of you who know and love A Name Wil... (93 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 09 September 2008) Written by Zenobia Frost
Experimental folk-comedian The Bedroom Philosopher joins forces with some of Brisbane’s most dazzlingly hip cult-musos and spoken word lovelies to create a glorious day’s entertainment kicking off at the decent hour of 2pm. The Bedroom Philosopher will join Mikki Ros... (2113 more chars...)
5...4...3...2...1... lift off! Mission Control are a Melbourne quartet who are about to do just that! A combination of synths and psych guitars Mission Control have science fiction atmospherics that merges Pink Floyd and Dr Who! Mission Control emerged from their bunker in February with... (1838 more chars...)
18th SEPTEMBER, JUBILEE HOTEL BACK BAR Southbank Institute of Technology are proud to present MEDIANT, TUFF GHOST, LEFT OF CENTER, CODED LANGUAGE, EXIT ROOM, THE COCONUT CREAMS, CRAVE and BLOOD JUNGLE appearing live at the Jubliee Hotel, as a part of gig week celebrations. Students studying in the... (436 more chars...)
Mojo Juju & the Snake Oil Merchants Sellin’ You Salvation – Tour Sept / Oct’08 'Fanfare to the damned & depraved.” Mojo Juju & the Snake Oil Merchants (those rag tag musical rat bags), elope with Opposable Thumbs , Melbourne’s circus sideshow superstars! T... (1798 more chars...)
(Sunday, 07 September 2008) Written by Tal Wallace
The Smokestack Orchestra are fuelled and prepped for the launch of their debut album "SALUTE HEAVY INDUSTRY" at the Troubadour on Saturday the 20th of September. Out through PlusOne Records, "SALUTE..." is 12 tracks of steam powered rock and roll with plenty of clang in the boiler room. Joining th... (86 more chars...)
WE WANT ZEE TRUTH MY FICTION!!! The truth is that MY FICTION have a rather large truck load of gigs coming up - including supporting Jebediah this Saturday night at The Zoo [SOLD OUT]. So steal your little brothers (or sisters) BMX and make your way to one of the many brisbane gigs below.... (1583 more chars...)
Denver, CO (September 3, 2008) – Solo artist Michael James recently released his new EP “To Raise an Army for Love” and now unlike most independent artists, and among many heavy hitters in entertainment, he is showcasing at NACA Central: October 16th, in Tulsa, OK and at NACA Nor... (3294 more chars...)
(Thursday, 04 September 2008) Written by Marnie Harris
Brisbane based music Industry business students Marnie Harris and Caitlin Just are proud to present “Alive @ The Hive”, an all ages acoustic charity show, to be held on Sunday 14 September at The Hive, from 1-4pm. Proceeds from “Alive @ The Hive” will benefit “T... (1629 more chars...)
The Bloodpoets are pleased to announce that they will be performing as part of this years Caloundra Music Festival. With many more acts to be announced, the 'Poets will join the already strong bill of the likes of Pete Murray, The Whitlams, Kate Miller - Heidke and many more. For more infor... (124 more chars...)
Springfield, IL (August 29, 2008)— As summer’s hottest up and coming teen sensation Justin Stein will be the opening act on September 4, 2008 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center for 19 Entertainment/Jive Records recording artist Jordin Sparks, co-headlining with Jesse McCartney. ... (2292 more chars...)
Washington, DC (August 27, 2008)—H.R., legendary front-man of Bad Brains, will be releasing his new solo album “Hey Wella.” The first single titled, “Didn’t I Tell You” was successfully released on August 5, 2008 and the title track “Hey Wella” follow... (2324 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mona Loring Jordyn Borczon MLC PR (818) 706-8080 contact@monaloring.com Ventura Based Indie Artist Delaney Gibson Announces the Release of her Debut Album “The Worst Kind of Way” Delaney Gibson set to relea... (2099 more chars...)
Hi! My name is Jade Greenwood Turner and I am a contestant in the Miss World competition. The charity I have chosen to raise funds for is Youngcare - a charity that aims to provide a dignified and age appropriate lifestyle for young people with physical disabilities. In contribution to this ca... (842 more chars...)
FULL CONTACT ALL GIRL ROLLER DERBY ACTION! IN BRISBANE Bout 1 - Season Opener Golden Rough vs Liquorice Short Shorts 13 September - Doors open 6:30pm Featuring the indi-rock stylings of Girls with Cake Tickets $10 at the Door food and alcohol available Beenleigh Arena 2-10 Miln... (264 more chars...)
THE UK SONGWRITING CONTEST 2008 has just officially awarded CEALLACH semi-finalist for Canterbury (Instrumental) semi-finalist for Last Day (open) semi-finalist for Walks in Beauty (open) semi-finalist for For We Are Many (open) Ceallach is a female singer-songwriter from the Gold Co... (105 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 02 September 2008) Written by Dingo Trapper
JOBSON'S DREAMKILLERS and JJ SPEEDBALL join forces to unleash one hell of a tour. Jobson's Dreamkillers and JJ Speedball need no introductions. Both bands respectively are renowned for their high energy stage shows and die hard reputations. QUEENSLAND'S FINEST have been stomping the stage board... (1170 more chars...)
Brisbane group MASHEEN will be playing at the Sounds of Spring Festival to be held at the RNA Showgrounds in October. MASHEEN will be playing two sets on the DJ platform, times TBA.
MASHEEN will be playing alongside:
Cog
Spiderbait
The Herd
Dukes of Windsor
The Getaw... (420 more chars...)
Mayan Fox want to remind anyone heading to their gig tonight at 'The Loft' in Chevron Island G.C. to bring a couple of extra bucks in their pockets to purchase a badge. All profits are heading to the Anti-Slavery Organisation 'The Polaris Project'.
John Harley Weston is already endorsed by Takamine Guitars and D’Addario Strings. We’d just like to thank both companies for not only supporting John over the past few years but also adding John’s profile to their worldwide websites. See links below http://www.takamine.com/?f... (84 more chars...)
Next time you’re walking through a major shopping centre or flicking through radio stations on Foxtel or Austar Pay TV you’ll hear John Harley Weston’s music. Several songs from the new album have just been added across their Homegrown radio channel, as well as a few select p... (543 more chars...)
OLYMPIC THANK YOU TO CHANNEL 7 TELEVISION & FANS Many thanks to Channel 7 Television for including two John Harley Weston songs on their Beijing Olympics playlist. (Waltzing Matilda and Believe In Yourself). Having this kind of support is proof that John’s music is up there with the best of... (448 more chars...)
Ellaways Massive Clearance Sale at Kedron & Underwood Stores Two Days Only Sat 30th Aug 8.30-5 Sun 31st Aug 10-4 20% Off Print Music Starting this Saturday, we are having a sale like never before. The boss has instructed ‘All overstocks must be cleared’ so hundreds and hundreds of ... (659 more chars...)
LATEST NEWS The long awaited album Skeletons in the Closet is due for release on Halloween - Oct 31 2008. The latest addition to the band is our new drummer Shoey, this dude kicks serious arse! We are also very lucky to have Magenta Bentley and Brigette Paroissien as a part of this project. We ... (506 more chars...)
Kamikaze are Adelaide’s very own olympic standard rock’n’roll pentathalon and all-round supremely sordid exhibition of unbridled recklessness. They combine the crash’n’burn mentality of the original Japanese suicide squads with the mystic rites of the amusement parlo... (870 more chars...)
Local coastal groovers Autumn Sun will be heading back to The Red Room at UQ St Lucia with their full band on Friday 5th Sept to cruise you into the weekend. After a number of acoustic shows at The Red Room, Autumn Sun are finally bringing the rest of their musical gang along to amp up their chil... (502 more chars...)
ROOT! (Vic), Featuring members of TISM, will be performing live at THE TROUBADOUR on Saturday Sept 6th with local sex pots, THE PACKETS! Tickets available from the usual outlets!
VEGAS KINGS launch their new live record, "Yeah I'm Drunk So What?" at The Troubadour on Friday 5th September . The live record is a limited edition (100 pressed) and contains some never before released songs, some new material and some classics. Support on the night comes all the way from... (333 more chars...)
Lovable Brisbane lads Villains of Wilhelm will be out and about over the next 2 weeks! The energetic foursome are renouned for their live shows and thrashy riffs, take your pick as you can catch them at; -The Step Inn, August 28th w/Audiac (melb) & The Grove -Valley Studios, August 29th w/ Th... (155 more chars...)
Fresh from her explosive sold-out East Coast tour, Australia's burlesque superstar Lola The Vamp is about to head stateside to headline a series of shows alongside Cirque Du Soliel and the very best of world burlesque! Tease-o-rama is the world's premier burlesque event, beginning in 2001, and even ... (539 more chars...)
DJ Lori Lee and Robot International proudly presents the fifth annual Tribute to Johnny Cash . This very special evening is being held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 on the newly refurbished Deck Bar at The Jubilee Hotel in Fortitude Valley. This is the weekend of the Valley Fiesta. G... (2206 more chars...)
The 2008 Sunshine Coast Blues Festival will once again bring together the Blues family for a great weekend of Blues at the Nambour Showgrounds on September 12th-14th.
The 2008 line up includes Music Oz Best Blues Band “Extended Family” and “The Ray Beadle Band” from Sydn... (578 more chars...)
Don't forget to come and check out Brisbane's only fully immersive progressive music night at The Globe! 3 awesome local prog bands and visuals by the amazing Red Tape Pictures. Doors at 8pm! Entry $12. www.myspace.com/tomskerlj www.myspace.com/thesecondthat www.myspace.com/ghostt... (13 more chars...)
We’re as concerned about the price of a good night as you are. Thankfully, Café Checocho on Hardgrave Road is offers a little reprieve. Friday September 5 th , Ara Williamson, Gavin Ingham and Sasha Baronoff will be singing some tunes to get your toes tapping and your hear... (124 more chars...)
“I Am”, produced by multi platinum producer, Rob Wells, is in heavy rotation nationally and climbing the charts. Visit Nikki Sjoberg’s homepage: http://www.myspace.com/nicolesjoberg TO REQUEST HER SONG, “I AM” CALL: 1-800-962-5590 This smooth a... (1196 more chars...)
BLACK MARKET RHYTHM CO. SELECTED FOR BIGSOUND ’08! Queensland boys, Black Market Music Co. (BMRC), have rocked their way into being selected as one of the showcase artists for the BIGSOUND ‘08 Conference in Brisbane this September 10-12th. This fantastic opportunity sets the guys up ... (4038 more chars...)
"Roland K Smith, former lead singer of Sydney band Walrus, has recorded a stunning collection of songs for his debut EP. He’s left the heavy rock of Walrus behind for a strong country influence. He works well within this genre. His self-titled debut is nothing if not authentic. There are whis... (2763 more chars...)
JOBSON'S DREAMKILLERS and JJ SPEEDBALL join forces to unleash one hell of a tour. Jobson's Dreamkillers and JJ Speedball need no introductions. Both bands respectively are renowned for their high energy stage shows and die hard reputations. QUEENSLAND'S FINEST have been stomping the stage board... (1179 more chars...)
Q Music’s 7th annual BIG SOUND is pleased to announce the showcase nights of premium local music talent across five locations in Fortitude Valley’s entertainment precinct. With top Queensland acts including The Resin Dogs, The Gin Club, The Boat People and John Steel Singers joining wit... (3487 more chars...)
Things are hotting up for Ash Grunwald. His new album, Fish Out Of Water, has most music journo’s around the country giving it the big thumbs up, with everyone seeming to agree that this album is his finest to date. The first single, Devil Called Me A Liar is getting similar love fr... (2991 more chars...)
At the top of the popular voting at WorldWideTalentQuest a garage band, a rock bassist from China, a beautiful rock singer are all fighting for votes to win the $1000 cash. The first Concert three weeks ago went to a garage band rock singer, with "Two fat pigs..." Go to http://www.wwtq.net and ... (103 more chars...)
GOLD COAST blues artist MARK EASTON will be doing 2 shows in brisbane at the CLARENCE CORNER HOTEL on friday 22nd and the ROYAL MAIL HOTEL, GOODNA at 1pm saturday 23rd. Mark has just completed a tour right around australia from Cairns to Broome, and across to NEW ZEALAND to play THE BAY OF ISLAN... (298 more chars...)
After spending the majority of this year finalising their album for release later in the year, The Bloodpoets hit The Zoo Wednesday August 27 with The Transits for a great night of local music. The band then play Kaliber Sept 12 for a the friday of Valley Fiesta before hitting the road in Oc... (185 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 13 August 2008) Written by Tim Morrissey
Q-Song award winners the John Steel Singers play their last Brisbane show before they go into hibernation over August and September to record for their next realease. The FREE show is at the QPAC Cascade Court on Saturday 23 August from 7:30 with support from The Gallant & Yeo and the fresh goods ... (1 more chars...)
Gold Coast rockers, The Moderns, win the MTV Kickstart Gold Coast heat @ elsewhere On Saturday, 9th August elsewhere teamed up with MTV to host the Gold Coast finals of MTV Kickstart - a national initiative to assist aspiring and independent artists. 5 finalists had been se... (1440 more chars...)
The Traveling So-&-So’s formed in the European summer of 2007, whilst busking throughout some of the more offbeat cultural hubs of the Northern Hemisphere. Now they’ve brought a taste back for our sleepy town as they battle it out in heat two of this Saturday's Valley Markets B... (1399 more chars...)
REPEAT OFFENDER TO OPEN @ THE DISCO! Repeat Offender, a mainstay of the local underground rock scene, have been selected by frontier touring to open for PANIC AT THE DISCO at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday Aug 20. This caps off a big month for the boys, who have been busy showcasing... (556 more chars...)
New Film Maker wins award Anna Osetroff of Stafford Heights wins THEpostWORKS Award for Excellence in Editing, at the Queensland New Filmmakers Awards Ceremony. The award was presented by Bob Blasdall CEO of THEpostWORKS, on Saturday night at the QNFA gala presentation event at B... (1143 more chars...)
Folk-pop rockers Dear April are pleased to announce the release of their debut, self-titled EP! The Brisbane-based band will be celebrating with a show on Thursday, September 11 at the Zoo, joined by special guests Maverick and Hannah Acfield. For Dear April, the EP has been a long tim... (1239 more chars...)
As you may already know, two songs by Queensland based award winning singer-songwriter John Harley Weston have been chosen by Channel 7 Television for their Beijing Olympics Playlist. That’s brilliant news for this hard working artist! One of the songs is the Australian classic ‘Wal... (1877 more chars...)
Check out http://www.wwtq.net If you are a rocker, heavy metal, jazz, indie, garage band, vocalist, or just on the make, WorldWideTalentQuest offers cash music grants from $1000 to $25000 by popular vote! $3,000 paid out in the last 10 days. Upload now, get all your mates to vote, and take hom... (76 more chars...)
Be sure to get along to The Stockmans Bar and catch Coal Bucket during this years Ekka. Kye, Mick and Dan will be performing on Saturday 9th from 3pm to 6.30pm, and Wednesday 9th and Saturday 16th from 2pm to 5.30pm. Come along and say Hi, grab a copy of Kye's new EP, and enjoy a fun afternoon of ... (29 more chars...)
The count down begins as internationally renowned singer/songwriter, Lecia, adds the final touches to her highly anticipated October album release – Into Being . Known on the east coast for her respected guitar skills, Lecia not only has a reputation for tearing into the occasio... (423 more chars...)
(Thursday, 07 August 2008) Written by Krissi Weiss
Following the temporary departure of flautist Andy Keller, Chris Gillespie has joined the ranks of nightillion on electric violin for their recent string of gigs. After wowing the crowd at the Northey Street Winter Solstice Festival, nightillion then went on to sell out their gig at Tongue and Groo... (410 more chars...)
Pase Rock (Spank Rock, USA) started dancing, collecting records and scratching at 9 years old. This passion for music at such a young age transformed his life into a music lovers dream – touring the world, managing festivals and party nights as well as holding residencies DJing in... (822 more chars...)
BELLYDANCING, BANGLES, BAUBLES, BEADS & BAZAARS! One hundred and seventy belly dancers, from south-east and central Queensland and New South Wales, will shimmy, swing and scintillate at the twentieth annual Extravaganza of Middle Eastern Dance on Sunday 24 th August. Presented by... (3333 more chars...)
Washington, DC (August 5, 2008)—H.R., legendary front-man of Bad Brains, will be releasing two new singles of his new album “Hey Wella.” The first single titled, “Did I Tell You” will be released on August 5, 2008 with the title track “Hey Wella” following ... (2216 more chars...)
As teenagers, impressive from their 2005 debut supporting My Disco, Tragic/Athletic – then just old school friends Rohan, Paul and Ollie - made loud, abrasive music that followed no real pattern and appeared like cut and pasted bits of frantic energy. It was partly instrumental and confrontati... (1391 more chars...)
Brisbane band, Repeat Offender , will headline the Red Room at University of QLD, St Lucia on Wednesday August 13 for a special showcase of their new tracks ahead of their support with Panic At The Disco. The band have caught the attention of several notable major labels in recent weeks after upl... (1747 more chars...)
Fresh from support slots with Magic Dirt, Brisbane ’s My Fiction launch their debut EP “Your Tokyo” this Saturday night, August 9 at the Valley Studios. The launch show wraps up a busy month that has seen the indie-electronic five-piece complete the EP, p... (1791 more chars...)
An inept mechanic and a flat phone battery may have kept exciting drummer Jono Davis from his 2nd gig with new band Mayan Fox last Thursday night on the Gold Coast but Singer Nate Hamon has promised to piggy back him and his kit to the next gig ( Wednesday night at Kitty O' Sheas , Cax... (42 more chars...)
THE MEDICINE SHOW TAPE A NEW MUSIC VIDEO THIS WEEKEND FOR THEIR SOON TO BE RELEASED SINGLE "DIG DEEP" DO YOU WANT TO BE IN A MUSIC VIDEO? DROP BY THE GUYS MYSPACE PAGE FOR INFO AND DOWNLOAD A PRE RELEASE COPY OF THE SONG "DIG DEEP" FOR FREE. FREAKS AND GEEKS PLEASE APPLY
The UQ Red Room will play host to a night of great local independent music on Friday 8th August. Singer/songwriters Matthew Hoffman and Kitsunegari will be taking their places onstage. Hoffmans set will comprise a selection of acoustic renditions from his electronic/experimenta... (392 more chars...)
Jake Rush & The Bad Habits After recently headlining at the Zoo and being "BANNED" from Rics. Jake Rush and the Bad Habits are of to a smooth start on the Brisbane Music scene. The four young men hailing from Brisbane, show a diverse and eclectic taste in Music. It's like Radiohead meet... (422 more chars...)
Naples, FL (July 30, 2008) – Phoenix Block is set to impact FMQB radio charts August 4, 2008 after generating a national buzz around the new single “ Future Calling .” The song has been coined the unofficial Barack Obama campaign song, thus, securing onl... (1281 more chars...)
Now in their second year, it is currently a very exciting time for Brisbane band The Reversals. Your first impression might be that two years is not a very long time, but that two years has been over 10 years in the making. Three of the members Nathanael, Scott and Chris have been friends since e... (1523 more chars...)
"We Want More" The Premier 70s Glam Rock Tribute Show will be glittering it up 70s style at The Acacia Ridge Tavern, 1386 Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge on Saturday 9th August at 7:30pm. This 5-piece band play all the big hits of the 70s Glam Rock era 100% live in full platform booted, glitter flar... (1171 more chars...)
Pulse - World music dance party Pulse is a world music event presented by Talkin' the Drum and Dance Roots that welcomes the whole family. There will be fine nibbles by Tulsi Foods (local West End business) -Very yummy! Bring your family and friends (and make new ones!) A night full of dance an... (998 more chars...)
The Westminsters has finally entered the video age. Creating a YouTube account was a moderate success (pat on the back for that one), as was the making of the video. Shot partially in the lovely surrounds of Kobble Creek (NW of Bris
