I recently had a chat with Heidi from Australian expat band Cloud Control, who has been announced as one of the ambassadors for the prestigious Australian Music Prize for 2011. We talked about the prize itself, setting fire to Arcade Fire’s stage, chatting with Win Butler, Cloud Control’s relocation to the UK, Tame Impala’s A-list celebrity fanbase, plans for a new Cloud Control album, and of course that legendary Splendour stampede.
Continue readingThe Essential Albums Of 2010 (So Far)
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 […]
Continue readingGig Review: Cloud Control @ The East Brunswick Club, 22nd May
This was either my fifth or sixth time seeing Cloud Control live, I’m starting to lose track. However it was the first following the release of their debut album ‘Bliss Release’, and it seems to me like the band develop a more and more professional live show each time I see them. Sure enough, this […]
Continue readingAlbum Review: Cloud Control ‘Bliss Release’
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 […]
Continue readingCloud 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 […]
Continue readingDon’t Miss: Cloud Control
Pluck favourites Cloud Control will be embarking on a national tour this May in celebration of the release of their upcoming debut album, ‘Bliss Release’. I’ve already heard most of the album live and it is going to be absolutely awesome. The band’s live show is a real treat as well, and has earned them […]
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