Swedish singer-songwriter José González contributed a song called Far Away to the soundtrack of Red Dead Redemption, which you can see him performing in all its mournful cowboy glory live on a rooftop.

Check out www.rockstargames.com for more info.

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The slumbering town of Woodford (at least in winter) is getting a treat with the news that Mumford & Sons and Bluejuice will play a special show at The Woodford Hotel on Friday Jul 30.  It’s a free gig organised by Nova, and both bands will perform during DJs Ryan, Monty and Wippa’s national broadcast. If you don’t have a ticket, or simply want to see your favourite act in a more intimate setting – this may prove a great opportunity for you.

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Gorillaz have confirmed an Australian tour in December, with general tickets going on sale Friday Aug 6 at 9am (there will also be a pre sale, details TBA). No information has been confirmed regarding which album guests will be at the shows, but it’s safe to say Damon Albarn will be fronting up for his first visit to these shores since Blur last toured.

Gorillaz play:

Monday Dec 6 Burswood Dome, Perth
Wednesday Dec 8 Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Saturday Dec 11 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Thursday Dec 16 Entertainment Centre, Sydney
Sunday Dec 19 Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Tickets for the Brisbane show via Ticketek.

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Splendour In The Grass is selling the last of their event only tickets, and they’re available from 9am on Thursday Jul 22 through MoshTix. While you can’t camp on the Woodfordia site there is still camping available at Woodford Showground (a five minute drive away) or Lake Somerset Holiday Park at Kilcoy. If you don’t feel up for camping there’s numerous transport options to and from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and closer districts inland have shuttle buses operating. There will also be a special Splendour Train Service operating each night stopping at Petrie, Northgate, Fortitude Valley, Central and Roma Street. A special Sunday night service will see the last train extend to the Gold Coast, express Roma Street to Beenleigh and then all stops thereafter. See TransLink for details.

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Klaxons are touring – but they’re skipping Brisbane. If you’re in Sydney on Thursday Sep 2 the British electro-types will be at the Enmore Theatre, and then on Friday Sep 3 at The Palace in Melbourne. Tickets are at Ticketek from Thursday Jul 29.

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Cut Copy don’t return home until September for their Gold Coast Parklife appearance on Saturday Sep 25, but you can get a taste of their new stuff with the track Where I’m Going. It’s bundles down your speakers like a beagle puppy, chockfull of blissed out woo-oohs, ahh-ahhs and yeah-yeahs… there’s even a wee throwback to their shoegaze electronics. It’s a fun, light track – and one that points towards summertime parties and a summertime release for their much anticipated third LP (which is due for mixing by Ben Allen of Gnarls Barkley and Animal Collective fame next month).

Head to www.cutcopy.net and click the Download A New Cut Copy Song link and it will be emailed to you – simple!

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In news that surprises no one, Pixies (pictured) have sold out their Saturday Jul 31 show at The Zoo. Users report OzTix selling out in less than a minute, and the few remaining paper ticket outlets in the city are reporting they’re also now sold out. For those that got a ticket – congratulations! It should be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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For those with Splendour tickets (sans tent) or even those holding out, hoping to win one, head to http://tiny.cc/79v1z. Terms apply, but Virgin Mobile has teamed up with Splendour organisers to offer 1000 free tents, and possibly one of those scarce-as-hens-teeth tickets. You need to become a member (it’s easy done on the site) but once you’re in, Members (plus one) gain access to some pretty spiffy options - ones they’re labelling the Posh Pit (VIP bathrooms), The Fast Lane (express bar queue) and The Power Point (a place to charge your phone - that’s open to members and non-members, mind).

The festival timetable is out too: http://tiny.cc/2x0bo – start your planning!

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More re-sale event only tickets for month’s end Splendour In The Grass have been made available at Moshtix. Hop to it!

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UQ's Psychology department is seeking participants in an online study of Musicians' wellbeing. Psychology PhD candidate Stacey Parker is calling for active local musicians to get involved online - "In the current research we are interested musicians unique experiences of work and the consequences of this for their health and wellbeing. Our data will be shared with organizations that lobby for better support and standards for people working within the music industry." Follow this link to learn more: http://tiny.cc/e37fk.

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