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Cloud Control Do Like A Version

To celebrate the release of their debut album, ‘Bliss Release’, Cloud Control dropped intro Triple J studios last week to perform a stripped back version of their song Gold Canary as well as a cover of Kid Cudi’s Pursuit Of Happiness. Both were of course great. I’ve got the album on pre-order and it should […]

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You Have To Hear: Local Natives

These guys from LA have been making waves in the indie scene for a while now, with achingly beautiful rock tunes, sublime three-part melodies, and hooks galore. Their debut album ‘Gorilla Manor’ was released in the US earlier this year, and it’s an absolutely stunning album, so I definitely recommend you grab a copy if […]

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Stream The Purple Sneakers DJs Promo Mix

Sydney’s Purple Sneakers DJs will be releasing their debut compilation on the 11th June entitled ‘We Mix You Dance’, featuring mixes of the likes of Phoenix, Miike Snow, Art vs. Science, The Big Pink, and even Pluck favourites Kid Sam. In the meantime you can stream a promo mix from the guys right here. Tracklist […]

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Modest Mouse With A Banjo

I saw Ross Noble’s comedy show a few nights ago, and they played some really interesting and fun music during the intermission and before and after the show. They were recognisable songs, but they were all being played masterfully by a bluegrass band. After some research I believe that the band in question is called […]

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You Have To Hear: Boy And Bear ‘Rabbit Song’

Pluck favourites Boy And Bear have recently released a new track, Rabbit Song. I recognise it from their live shows, but they’ve really managed to capture the song in studio form perfectly. It’s a great recording and a very enjoyable song from one of Australia’s up and coming bands. I can’t wait for their debut EP! […]

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You Have To Hear: The National ‘Afraid Of Everyone’

Another song from The National’s upcoming album ‘High Violet’. Just when I thought I couldn’t be any more excited for this album, this track surfaces, with backup vocals from none other than one of my favourite ever singers, Sufjan Stevens. This is a gorgeous, slowly-building (of course), absolutely sublime song. Grab it here (right click […]

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