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Splendour In The Grass Day One Review

August 4, 2010 by Lachy 2 Comments

Splendour In The Grass 2010 was the best music event I have ever been to. It was the most thoroughly enjoyable musical experience of my life. Let’s get that out of the way immediately. And I think that many of the other 30,000 people there would hold a similar sentiment. There are very few negative […]

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The Essential Albums Of 2010 (So Far)

June 8, 2010 by Lachy 3 Comments

So here we are, nearly halfway through 2010. And what a year for music it has been, both locally and internationally. Since I love my music lists, I figured I’d put together one of the must-have albums of the year so far. I absolutely love all of these records, and if you haven’t got a […]

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Muse Australian Tour!

May 27, 2010 by Lachy 0 Comments

Just after gracing our shores for the Big Day Out concerts, Muse will be returning later this year to play a series of headline arena shows. Tickets are supposedly somewhere between $100-$120, and go on sale Monday June 7th. Brisbane – Entertainment Centre Sunday 5th December Sydney – Acer Arena Thursday 9th December Melbourne – […]

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You Have To Hear: New Arcade Fire Songs

May 21, 2010 by Lachy 0 Comments

Well, kind of. These are very short previews of the songs featured on the upcoming 12″ single from Arcade Fire. Apparently the 12″ will be released on June the 1st, and an album will follow shortly, but very little is confirmed at the moment (we don’t even know the name). I simply cannot wait. Via […]

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Album Review: Cloud Control ‘Bliss Release’

May 20, 2010 by Lachy 1 Comment

Cloud Contol have taken their time with this debut album. I remember seeing them supporting Josh Pyke early last year, by which point they already had an EP, a hit single (Buffalo Country), and a series of acclaimed live sets under their belt. Although I definitely enjoyed their support act set, I never would have […]

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Splendour Sideshows Guide

May 9, 2010 by Lachy 4 Comments

So tickets to Splendour have come and gone, and if you missed out (or even if you didn’t), you’re probably going to be interested in hitting up a few sideshows. The problem of course is that the Splendour lineup was so full of amazing international artists that it’s going to be hard picking just a […]

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