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Laneway Sideshows Announced

November 15, 2011 by Lachy 1 Comment

Today has brought with it the announcement of a ton of Laneway sideshows. Chillwavers, get ready to spend a lot of money. Here are all the details for Melbourne.

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Gig Guides

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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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'Best Of' Lists

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More Splendour Sideshows

June 7, 2010 by Lachy 0 Comments

Since I posted my Splendour Sideshows Guide and subsequent updates (1,2), even more sideshows have been announced, as most international bands playing Splendour are deciding to drop by Melbourne as well. Of particular note are: Delphic, Sunday 1st August @ The Corner Hotel, $35 The Drums, Monday 2nd August @ The East Brunswick Club, $38.50 […]

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Gig Guides

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You Have To Hear: The Drums

October 24, 2009 by Lachy 0 Comments

You can kind of feel for The Drums. Before they had even released an EP, they were being hailed by many as the great saviours of indie pop. This is both one of the great strengths and weaknesses of the current climate of music blogging and magazines: we can learn about bands before they have […]

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You Have To Hear:

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