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You Have To Hear: The Delta Riggs

March 19, 2010 by Lachy 0 Comments

The Delta Riggs are a band out of the Blue Mountains, and they play an interesting mixture of blues-influence rock music, similar to old (and cool) Kings of Leon. Apparently all the songs on their upcoming debut EP were written on a farm, which isnpired their first video clip for single Soul Train: “I am […]

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You Have To Hear: Jonathan Boulet Covering Eddy Current Suppression Ring

February 19, 2010 by Lachy 0 Comments

Continuing their run of getting absolutely phenomenal acts into the studio, Triple J had Pluck favourites Jonathan Boulet (or, as they shall henceforce be known, Jonathan Boulet And The Groovy Kangaroos) this morning liking a version. The band played their original track North To South-East To You, which I was initially disappointed with, having hoped for […]

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You Have To Hear: Broken Bells

February 18, 2010 by Lachy 0 Comments

Broken Bells is the name of the collaboration between The Shins frontman James Mercer and Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse. Even though the project was only announced late last year, the duo already have a debut album finished, which is due out next month. They make melodic music that flirts with experimentation but never really […]

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You Have To Hear: Yves Klein Blue Covering Lou Reed

February 17, 2010 by Lachy 0 Comments

Last Friday, Pluck favourites Yves Klein Blue made the trip to the Triple J studios to perform the Like A Version segment. Lead singer Michael started by playing the band’s newest single, About The Future, live in the studio, and it was simply magnificent. It is one of the best live songs I’ve ever heard, […]

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You Have To Hear: Boy And Bear

February 11, 2010 by Lachy 0 Comments

I was first introduced to Boy And Bear at last year’s Homebake festival, where they won the coveted Triple J Unearthed position, which allowed them to perform alongside names such as Powderfinger, Red Riders, and Yves Klein Blue. Since then the guys have gone from strength to strength, with a support slot for Hungry Kids […]

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You Have To Hear: Mumford And Sons Covering White Lies

February 8, 2010 by Lachy 1 Comment

Last Friday Mumford And Sons performed live in the studio for Triple J’s Like A Version. They started with their own track The Cave and went on to cover White Lies’ magnificent Unfinished Business. It was an excellent choice for a cover, and the boys of course pulled it off brilliantly, I think I prefer […]

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