Tag Archives: 2012

Of Monsters And Men Australian Tour

As was widely reported last week, Of Monsters And Men announced an Australian tour today. Thankfully they made sane venue choices, aren’t doing a stupid ballot system, and aren’t just coming for a festival. What a refreshing change. Can’t wait for the Melbourne show. Details below.

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Escapists ‘Ghost In Your Bedroom’

UK band Escapists have a rather fitting name. The guys have just released their debut EP, ‘Burial’, and it’s full of eerie and captivating music, which is most evident on the opening track Ghost In Your Bedroom, a slow-paced and very restrained number that is a bit reminiscent of the better moments of The Boxer Rebellion’s music.

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Atlas Genius ‘Symptoms’

Let’s kick things off with a new track from Atlas Genius. It’s probably my favourite track from the Adelaide band so far, and given just how much you guys loved their previous couple of singles, that means this track could well be everywhere soon.

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Of Monsters And Men Australian Tour

In very exciting news, Of Monsters And Men as good as confirmed an upcoming Australian tour this morning.

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Hey Sholay ‘Burning’

Sheffield five-piece Hey Sholay are touted as being one of the hottest new UK bands of the moment, but haven’t received much attention in Australia. Yet. Because these guys play such infectious and enjoyable rock music that it’s hard to see them struggling to take off anywhere given enough time.

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The XX Australian Tour

Following the announcement that their hotly anticipated second album will be entitled ‘Coexist’, The XX will return to Australia this July for two intimate shows in Melbourne and Sydney. I caught the band last time they were here, and while they were only ‘good’ at Laneway I imagine that they are much better suited to headline indoor shows as opposed to festivals, so this really is a tour not to be missed.

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