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Posted 6th Sep 2008 by Katie May Ruscoe
Where did Kanye West sample stronger from? Daft Punk's Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger of course. But where did Daft Punk sample Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger from? Edwin Birdsong's Cola Bottle Baby. This is a solid funk number from Mr Birdsong - who never achieved much success chart-wise but still retained a loyal following once the seventies were over. Lucky, I guess, the song was sampled; it would be shame to have let that damn fine bassline and organ work fade without a wider audience !!
The vines, so fine
Posted 4th Sep 2008 by Katie May Ruscoe
After the initial NME build-em-up high, it became touch-and-go there for The Vines (what with the breakdown brou-ha-ha and bandmember walkouts) but now, the South Sydney rockers are back and more potent than ever with new album
Melodia. I've been having a bit of a listen to Melodia this week and have to say I'm enjoying the 60's rock vibe- particularly on tracks like
He's a Rocker (the album's first single) and the slightly psyched out
Orange Amber. As part of Melodia's release Mr Nicholls and Co are embarking on a big, fat Nationwide tour - starting with Canberra on October 24 before snaking their way around Melbourne Byron Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. Tickets go on sale This Friday September 5.
Can I kick it?
Posted 4th Sep 2008 by Katie May Ruscoe
Why, yes you can. The sydney finals for MTV Kickstart 2008 are on this Friday night! Like battle of the bands on performance-enhancing dsrugs, MTV Kickstart offers bands from around Australia the chance to, well, "Kickstart" their music careers. Those Sydneysider's looking for a slice of the SD&RR lifestyle are punk acts The Wahas and CHAINGANG; indie rockers Particles; newwave group The Magic Hands and bluesmen The Mischief. It would be wrong and simply lacking in community spirit if you didn't head along to Oxford Arts and show your support this Friday night so to get tickets, simply head to the Kickstart website and click on the big button that says GET FREE GIG TICKETS. easy.
Booooo Kanye!
Posted 2nd Sep 2008 by Katie May Ruscoe
Much to the chagrin of my boyfriend, I've never really gotten into Kanye West (I'm more of a hip hop classicist myself) but now - lumped right in there with shutter shades - I have a definitive reason why that even he can't argue with. If you'll allow me to borrow from Kayne's patented caps-lock blog technique (BTW, I'm typing so hard I might break my Mac book Air!!!!!!!!) WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!!!?
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On the Island with Pomomofo.
Posted 2nd Sep 2008 by Lucy perrett
Check out the new video from Pomomofo for the track 'Island' ....it's brilliant..
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Meet Walter Meego...
Posted 2nd Sep 2008 by Lucy perrett
Walter Meego are Justin Sconza and Colin Yarck, a duo from Chicago Illinois
The lovely pair create disco pop tunes full of synth driven bass that will do more than get your toes tapping… Having checked out their website it became very apparent that these guys have something fresh to offer.. It’s starry skies in a tropical oasis and you are dancing …! Oh yes you are dancing..
They recently signed to new local indie label BANDROOM RECORDS alongside Black Kids, Calvin Harris and Peter Bjorn and John and are set to release their debut album
‘Voyager’ down under on
September 13.
Little Scout
Posted 1st Sep 2008 by Sigrid Brown
Little Scout are a great little poppy/folky/indie four piece who've been around since Autumn 08. They have a solid and devoted fan base that's growing by the day and they're winning more and more hearts with each show. They're pretty regular giggers around their Brissy home. They've got a few coming up;
SEPTEMBER 4 - Brisbane
The Troubadour for MTV Kickstart semi final with Rocketsmiths, Cairos, Villains of Wilhelm and Tragic Athletic.
OCTOBER 10 - Brisbane
Valley Studios with Split Sombre & The Rational Academy
OCTOBER 17 - Brisbane
The Zoo with Yves Klein Blue + The Holidays
So get on over to one of their shows, check em out and have a bop along.
The Dead Loss EP available from Rocking Horse Records, Brisbane + from our myspace.
SEPTEMBER 4 - Brisbane
The Troubadour for MTV Kickstart semi final with Rocketsmiths, Cairos, Villains of Wilhelm and Tragic Athletic.
OCTOBER 10 - Brisbane
Valley Studios with Split Sombre & The Rational Academy
OCTOBER 17 - Brisbane
The Zoo with Yves Klein Blue + The Holidays
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Little Scout crept out of the shadows very cautiously in the Autumn of 2008. Its two main members Melissa and Patrick decided to lock themselves in a room, give themselves some time and see what they really sounded like by themselves. Little Scout emerged as fresh purveyors of fine pop music with a touch of fragility. Enamoured with a good dose of encouragement from their pals, and with the help of a triangle, casio beat and a tamborine, the band took to the bright lights of the stage in May 2008. The duo became four when good friends Kirsty, Miro and sometimes Cam were added to the Little Scout muffin mix, contributing dreamy clarinet, drums, triangle and harmonies. Suffice to say, Little Scout hasn't mastered sweet rock moves by any means, but they often try to smell nice and wear fancy shoes while performing. (read less)If you want to hear more of them in the comfort of your own home...their EP, Dead Loss, is available from Rocking Horse Records in the city or via their 'space.
Check out http://www.myspace.com/littlescoutm
SEPTEMBER 4 - Brisbane
The Troubadour for MTV Kickstart semi final with Rocketsmiths, Cairos, Villains of Wilhelm and Tragic Athletic.
OCTOBER 10 - Brisbane
Valley Studios with Split Sombre & The Rational Academy
OCTOBER 17 - Brisbane
The Zoo with Yves Klein Blue + The Holidays
So get on over to one of their shows, check em out and have a bop along.
The Dead Loss EP available from Rocking Horse Records, Brisbane + from our myspace.
SEPTEMBER 4 - Brisbane
The Troubadour for MTV Kickstart semi final with Rocketsmiths, Cairos, Villains of Wilhelm and Tragic Athletic.
OCTOBER 10 - Brisbane
Valley Studios with Split Sombre & The Rational Academy
OCTOBER 17 - Brisbane
The Zoo with Yves Klein Blue + The Holidays
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Little Scout crept out of the shadows very cautiously in the Autumn of 2008. Its two main members Melissa and Patrick decided to lock themselves in a room, give themselves some time and see what they really sounded like by themselves. Little Scout emerged as fresh purveyors of fine pop music with a touch of fragility. Enamoured with a good dose of encouragement from their pals, and with the help of a triangle, casio beat and a tamborine, the band took to the bright lights of the stage in May 2008. The duo became four when good friends Kirsty, Miro and sometimes Cam were added to the Little Scout muffin mix, contributing dreamy clarinet, drums, triangle and harmonies. Suffice to say, Little Scout hasn't mastered sweet rock moves by any means, but they often try to smell nice and wear fancy shoes while performing. (read less)
Check out http://www.myspace.com/littlescoutm
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