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Big Scary ‘Gladiator’

September 7, 2011 by Lachy 0 Comments

Big Scary have unveiled the second single from their upcoming debut album (in the traditional sense of the word), ‘Gladiator’. It shows off the more raw side of the band that fans will recognise from their early demos. Here it is.

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Inland Sea ‘No Time’

September 7, 2011 by Lachy 0 Comments

Brisbane ten-piece Inland Sea released their debut EP ‘Traitor’ last year, and have recently followed it up with new single ‘No Time’. This is a pretty stunning tune, give it a listen.

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Big Scary Interview

August 13, 2011 by Lachy 0 Comments

Melbourne duo Big Scary have had a fascinating career considering that they are yet to release a traditional album. They’ve toured with a whole range of local and international acts, recorded four EPs structured around the seasons, and explored a whole spectrum of musical styles, from folk to garage rock. They have recently announced their debut album, and are playing at the BigSound festival in Brisbane, so I had quick chat with the more drumming-inclined of the duo, Jo.

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Glenn Richards Interview

August 11, 2011 by Lachy 0 Comments

I had a chat with Glenn Richards, of Augie March fame, who is about to embark on an acoustic tour playing predominantly his solo music with Dan Luscombe from The Drones, to talk songwriting, the difficulties that face Australian musicians, books, rotting horse flesh, and the likelihood of an Augie March reunion.

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Kimbra Announces National Tour

August 3, 2011 by Lachy 0 Comments

Fresh from a killer set at Splendour In The Grass and a collaboration with the oh-so-hot-right-now Gotye, Kimbra has announced a national tour featuring her biggest venues yet in support of the release of her debut album, ‘Vows’, which is out 2nd of September.

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