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You’ve probably heard the infectious-as-swine-flu “Thump� all over the radio and Saturday morning video shows, now Australia’s own Bertie Blackman is touring the country. And proper touring like – she’s starting in Hobart this Friday and finishing in Perth at the end of the month. Hardcore. For details click here www.bertieblackman.com. She’s one of Yen’s favourite artistes, and we advise, no strongly advise, you catch this feisty talent before she’s selling out stadiums.

 

Who wants some dreamy pop, psychedelica, experimental sounds and electronica from their Sunday afternoon? We do! We do! Melbourne peeps should head to The Tote this weekend for Hold Hands! With 16 of Melbourne’s finest bands playing between 2.30pm and 11.00pm, the line-up features Beaches, Black Cab, Children of the Wave (pictured), Dick Diver, Guy Blackman, Jessica Says, Kes Band, Kid Sam, Lee Memorial, Mick Turner (The Dirty Three), Ned Collette, Spider Vomit, St Helens, The Sand Pebbles, The Smallgoods (Duo), The Sun Blindness, and DJ Faux Pas. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to community radio stations across Melbourne and Sydney - a warm and fuzzy feeling can be yours for the very reasonable sum of $20 + BF.

 

WHAT: Hold Hands!

WHEN: Sunday 26 July, 2.30pm - 11pm

WHERE: The Tote Hotel, cnr Wellington and Johnston Sts, Collingwood

HOW: Tickets from The Tote front bar, www.cornerhotel.com, Polyester Records (city and Fitzroy), and Missing Link.

WHY: ‘Cause it’s gonna be awesome, that’s why.

A beautiful singer-songwriter from the UK, King Jim writes melodic country gems with harmonies that melt your heart... His tales of love and loss resonate with honesty that draw you in and leave you aching for more.

 

Tracks like ‘Desire’ and ‘It Ain’t Easy’ are graceful and simple yet they feel so rich with layers and warmth. If these demo tracks are anything to go by it’s going to be one heart-felt debut release.. Let's hope he doesn't keep us waiting too long..

French website La Blogothèque's founders wanted to share and show music in a different way. So co-founder/director Vincent Moon started to film indie bands playing live out of classic music venues but instead in unique places and posted the videos on their website. The buzz didn't take too much time to spread and these Take-Away Shows as they were to be called, rapidly gained a huge fan base. Sydney band Dappled Cities have raised to this musical challege: in the streets of San Fransisco, they perform in the most spontaneous way three tracks of their sophomore album Granddance. Check that here.

After wowing the hoards at Glastonbury this year, and setting the critics buzzing, dark-edged UK trio White Lies are playing two intimate sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne, along with their debut performance at Splendour In The Grass. As a bonus for fans, Universal Music Australia are offering a free download of their UK No. 1 hit album, To Lose My Life for every person who buys a ticket online to their Sydney or Melbourne shows by 24th July.

TUESDAY JULY 28 - METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY (All Ages)
Tickets from:
www.metrotheatre.com.au
www.qjump.com.au
www.ticketek.com.au

THURSDAY JULY 30 - THE HI-FI, MELBOURNE
Tickets from www.thehifi.com.au and www.qjump.com.au

Fresh off their massive national tour Wolf & Cub are teaming up with Triple J for what will be a very special event. Along with stellar supports The Scare and Calling All Cars, Wolf & Cub will play at the Governor Hindmarsh in Adelaide. And thanks to the lovely folk at Triple J the show is absolutely FREE! Adelaideans be warned, the last three free shows hosted by Triple J had queues round the block so be sure to get there early.

The lovely Cat Power, obviously bummed at her omission from the Hottest 100 of all time.

Articulate, the ABC's daily arts blog, brings up a darn good point in their discussion of the lack of ladies in the latest Triple J Hottest 100 of All Time. A smattering of samples and some guitar-wielding femmes, sans microphones, were our only representation on the female front. I'd like to point the finger... but Richard Kingsmill can't take the heat for the choices of the nation. We good people decide the list!