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Falls Festival Lineup

August 11, 2010 by Lachy 2 Comments

Interpol Joan Jett And The Blackhearts The National The Living End Public Enemy – Performing In Full ‘Fear Of A Black Planet’ Klaxons Angus And Julia Stone Tame Impala The Rapture Ladyhawke Cold War Kids Sleigh Bells Peaches – DJ/Karaoke/Performance Art Set Hot Hot Heat Paul Kelly Ash Grunwald Children Collide The Beautiful Girls The […]

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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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Album Review: The National ‘High Violet’

April 24, 2010 by Lachy 16 Comments

The National proclaimed ‘High Violet’ would be their happy pop record. It’s not. Many people thought that this record would be a massive disappointment after the huge success of ‘Boxer’. It’s not. What it is, is a masterpiece.

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‘High Violet’ Streaming

April 23, 2010 by Lachy 2 Comments

The National’s new album just began streaming on the New York Times website a few minutes ago. Here’s the link. I’m about to listen to it for the first time, and am incredibly excited. A review will follow, probably tomorrow. Enjoy! Update: review here.

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News: ‘High Violet’ Streaming This Friday

April 20, 2010 by Lachy 1 Comment

Apparently The National’s highly anticipated new album ‘High Violet’, of which we have already heard several track from, has leaked in low quality form. In response the band have made the wise decision that they will be streaming the album via the NY Times from this friday. Personally I’m resisting the low quality version in […]

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You Have To Hear: The National ‘Afraid Of Everyone’

April 14, 2010 by Lachy 0 Comments

Another song from The National’s upcoming album ‘High Violet’. Just when I thought I couldn’t be any more excited for this album, this track surfaces, with backup vocals from none other than one of my favourite ever singers, Sufjan Stevens. This is a gorgeous, slowly-building (of course), absolutely sublime song. Grab it here (right click […]

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