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THE HOLIDAYS

2010-05-26T01:05:00.001-07:00

Sydney legends THE HOLIDAYS jump back onto the stage tomorrow, 27 May, at Oxford Art Factory to celebrate the release of their new single "Golden Sky." The boys have been putting the finishing touches on their debut album so expect plenty of new tunes to be played on the night. To sweeten the deal ERNEST ELLIS and THE JOYSTICKS are supporting. So brave the cold weather and go see some great music at a great venue.

Details: Moshtix

SHIHAD

2010-05-25T01:13:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite bands is SHIHAD. In August this year SHIHAD will perform their albums THE GENERAL ELECTRIC and KILLJOY over two iconic shows in both Melbourne & Sydney. The KILLJOY and THE GENERAL ELECTRIC landmark shows will be followed by the release of SHIHADS yet untitled 8th studio album in September through Roadrunner Records.

Tickets for these shows go on sale tomorrow. Be sure to head here to snap up yours.

THE VINES X TAME IMPALA

2010-05-18T19:40:00.000-07:00

So how do TAME IMPALA finish up their show at the Metro last weekend? They bring out Craig Nicholls from The Vines and pump out a version of "Get Free." Check it out below - it's pretty raw!

JACQUES RENAULT

2010-05-18T18:32:00.001-07:00

We seem to give props to Future Classic pretty regularly but that's only because they keep putting on great events. This time around they are bringing out New York disco legend Jacques Renault. Renault is signed to the uber - cool DFA Records and has remixed Moby, LCD Soundsystem, Chairlift, Lost Valentinos and Canyons. The party goes down 29 May at The Civic with Andy Webb (Disco Delicious/Death Strobe) and Future Classic DJ's providing the support.

Details: Facebook

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

2010-05-17T02:50:00.000-07:00

One of the breakthrough acts of 2010 has to be TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB. The lads are headed to our shores for Splendour In The Grass and are playing some extra special sideshows along the way. So great has the demand been for tickets that their show at Oxford Art Factory on August 2, has been upgraded to Manning Bar at Sydney Uni. Tickets from the OAF show are still valid however extra tickets are on sale now from Moshtix. Get in quick before you miss out.

TAME IMPALA SYDNEY IN-STORE

2010-05-15T19:00:00.000-07:00

TAME IMPALA are doing an in-store performance and signing at HUM records on Oxford St at midday today. We think its the perfect cure for your hangover.

Details - HUM RECORDS is located at 55 Oxford St, Sydney

MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS ANNOUNCE TOUR

2010-05-11T21:10:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite bands here at Sydney Acid Test, Midnight Juggernauts, have just announced a new tour in support of their soon to be released second album, The Crystal Axis. The tour runs throughout August and takes in most major cities.

The record comes out on May 28 however you can pre - order a limited edition Crystal Axis CD, Surplus Maximus CD, T - shirt and badge here. Make sure you grab tickets early as this is sure to sell out.

THU 12 AUG - THE GOVERNOR HINDMARSH, ADELAIDE
SAT 14 AUG - THE CAPITOL, PERTH
THU 19 AUG - THE FORUM, MELBOURNE
FRI 20 AUG - THE FORUM, SYDNEY
SAT 21 AUG - HI FI, BRISBANE

SYDNEY ACID TEST X DAILY SYDNEY

2010-05-09T20:26:00.000-07:00

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TAME IMPALA - SOLITUDE IS BLISS

2010-05-05T18:56:00.000-07:00

BEYONCE - WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME

2010-05-05T01:28:00.000-07:00

"Why Don't You Love Me" - Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.

SILVERCHAIR MACHINA COLLECTA

2010-05-04T21:02:00.000-07:00

Above is the new offering from Silverchair entitled "Machina Collecta" which made its debut at Groovin' The Moo in Bendigo last weekend. If internet forums are anything to go by the fans really don't like it. Watch the clip and make up your own mind.

PURPLE SNEAKERS 5th BIRTHDAY

2010-05-04T19:41:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it? It's been 5 years since Purple Sneakers opened its doors. To mark this momentous occasion the Boundary Sounds crew have upped the ante and are throwing what is sure to be the biggest Purple Sneakers ever! With JANE GAZZO, THE COSMIC EXPLORER (Richard In Your Mind), TOKI DOKI, KILL THE LANDLORD, NICK FINDLAY and a super friendship set with M.I.T vs BEN LUCID this party is set to kill! It all goes down this Friday, 7 May at The Gladstone Hotel (115 Regent St, Chippendale) from 7pm. Make sure you get there early to make the most of the birthday celebrations.

Check out the Purple Sneakers DJ's Promo Mix below.

Purple Sneakers DJs - 'We Mix, You Dance' Promo Mix by inertiamusic

BLOODY BEETROOTS FREE SHOW

2010-05-03T05:11:00.000-07:00

The Bloody Beetroots really care about their fans. As a consequence of technical problems at Creamfields over the weekend the band have announced a free show which takes place at Oxford Art Factory on Wednesday May 5. Be sure to get down early to secure your place in the crowd as there are only 500 passes available.

VAMPIRE WEEKEND DJ SET

2010-05-02T21:31:00.000-07:00

In town for the Groovin The Moo festival as well as a bunch of sideshows, VAMPIRE WEEKEND, are taking some time out from their live show to do an exclusive DJ set at Fringe Bar on Wednesday 12 May. Also playing on the night is Joyride, Alison Wonderland, and Howling Bells DJ's. This should be pretty epic!

Details: Facebook

YO YO YO, IT'S A NEW HIP HOP PARTY

2010-04-28T19:38:00.000-07:00

We are very excited for YO YO YO, a new hip hop party at Bright'n Up Bar starting this Saturday, May 1. With Bad Ezzy, Joyride, and Stolen Records supremo's Donny Trump and Shantan Wantan Ichiban pumping out the tunes it's sure to be the best way to spend your Saturday night.

Here's a taster of what you can expect courtesy of Shantan - this is real smooth, enjoy!

Stolen Records... Yo Yo Yo - Mixtape by Shantan Wantan Ichiban

Details: Facebook

ERNEST ELLIS LOVELESS VIDEO

2010-04-27T19:52:00.000-07:00

ADULT DISCO

2010-04-21T20:32:00.000-07:00

The legends at FUTURE CLASSIC are launching a new weekly party at the CIVIC aptly called ADULT DISCO, and as such we can only assume that it is going to be a sophisticated affair.

This weekly party monster launches on Saturday May 1 with the FUTURE CLASSIC DJ's jumping behind the decks. There are promises of international and interstate guests to follow in the coming weeks. We are oh so very excited!

Check out the ADULT DISCO MIX to get you in the mood.

BECK & FRIENDS COVER INXS

2010-04-19T19:14:00.000-07:00

So Beck has a Record Club in which various musicians get together and record an album in a day. The songs are reinterpreted and there are no rehearsals. This time round the album given the Record Club treatment is the INXS classic 'KICK'.

Joining Beck on this musical merry - go - round are the Liars, Annie Clark and Daniel Hart from St. Vincent, Sergio Dias from Os Mutantes, as well as Brian Lebarton.

SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS LINEUP

2010-04-14T16:57:00.000-07:00

This year's Splendour In The Grass first lineup announcement is pretty amazing. Here it is:

THE STROKES
MUMFORD AND SONS
THE PIXIES
THE TEMPER TRAP
BAND OF HORSES
PASSION PIT
FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE
LAURA MARLING
GRIZZLY BEAR
BAND OF SKULLS
SURFER BLOOD
ALBERTA CROSS
THE DRUMS
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
MIDLAKE
FOALS
FRIGHTENED RABBIT
GOLDFRAPP
JONSI (Sigur Ros)
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYLE CLUB
SCISSOR SISTERS
THE TING TINGS
HOT CHIP
YEASAYER
ASH
BEN HARPER AND THE RELENTLESS 7
WE ARE SCIENTISTS
RICHARD ASHCROFT AND THE UNITED NATIONS OF SOUND
K-OS
DELPHIC
SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS
THE MAGIC NUMBERS
ANGUS AND JULIA STONE
EMPIRE OF THE SUN
WOLFMOTHER
THE VINES
TAME IMPALA
PAUL KELLY
OPERATOR PLEASE
LISA MITCHELL
MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS
LITTLE RED
SPACE INVADAS
BRITISH INDIA
OH MERCY
THE MIDDLE EAST
BLUEJUICE
WASHINGTON
WHITLEY
DAN SULTAN
CLOUD CONTROL
MIAMI HORROR
CLARE BOWDITCH
PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY
JOHN STEEL SINGERS
VIOLENT SOHO
THE MESS HALL
JONATHAN BOULET
BOY AND BEAR
GYPSY AND THE CAT
LAST DINOSAURS
ERNEST ELLIS
TIM AND JEAN
YACHT CLUB DJS

MAURICE FULTON PLAYS GILLIGAN'S

2010-04-13T19:07:00.000-07:00

The good folks at Picnic, Niche Productions and Dan Cares are holding another party this time with Maurice Fulton at the helm. For those that don't know, Fulton has produced albums for Kathy Diamond, Mu and remixed Annie, Hot Chip, Chicken Lips, !!! and The Rapture.

Local support on the night comes from the Loin Brothers, Kali, Dan Cares and Mirror Mirror.

It all goes down this Saturday at Gilligan's, 134 Oxford St.

Grab tickets here.

ANGUS & JULIA STONE - BIG JET PLANE VIDEO

2010-04-12T18:57:00.000-07:00

TO HAVE & TO HOLD TEASER

2010-04-08T18:17:00.001-07:00

To Have & To Hold - Taster Tape from Jony Lyle on Vimeo.

DEATH STROBE RECORDS LAUNCH PARTY

2010-04-07T22:56:00.000-07:00

Yes cats and kittens, Death Strobe Records is officially beginning its hostile takeover of the music world with a fabulous disco party at IGUANA BAR in KINGS CROSS tomorrow night!

First signing Domeyko/Gonzalez will be coming along with their bizarre arsenal of instruments, exhibiting their gorgeous sound designs and infectious beats that will stretch your brain. On either side will be the fresh prince of discoteca Dangerous Dan, the lovely Le Sister and the Death Strobe seizure jockeys playing impossibly addictive disco and other top-shelf tunes. Expect exciting guests to be hitting the decks and winds to be blowing slowly.

Details: Facebook

NEW MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS VIDEO

2010-04-06T18:12:00.001-07:00

Vital Signs - Midnight Juggernauts from midnight juggernauts on Vimeo.

WE'RE THROWING A PARTY

2010-04-05T23:47:00.001-07:00

For more info head here.

SYDNEY ACID TEST & THE ALBATROSS DISCO MIX

2010-04-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

SYDNEY ACID TEST and the ALBATROSS got together and made a disco mix. Enjoy!

A NIGHT OF DISCO by sydneyacidtest

Moonlight Hours (Jonathan Boulet remix) - The Holidays

2010-03-31T18:11:00.000-07:00

MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS TNT MIXTAPE

2010-03-29T23:22:00.000-07:00

MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS TNT MIXTAPE

TRACKLIST

The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band – A Child’s Guide to Good and Evil
Eroc – Der Prophet
Midnight Juggernauts – Fantastic Valleys
FLRL – Poppies Count
Rob – Femme Et Enfant (Ft. Sebastian Tellier)
Its A Fine Line – Woman
Gold Ether – In Armies
Gucci Mane – Round One (Salem Remix)
Lemonade – Big Weekend
FLRL – Kz
In Heaven (Lady In The Radiator Song)

SOLO (UK- Dirtybird, Sound Pellegrino) @ GOODGOD

2010-03-29T17:44:00.000-07:00

MYLES MAC VINYL MIX

2010-03-25T20:16:00.000-07:00

Myles Mac - Vinyl Only Mix by future classic

If you enjoy this Myles Mac is playing APRES at the Tilbury Hotel in Wooloomooloo this Sunday 28 March.

PHOENIX - LIVE IN SYDNEY - FREE EP

2010-03-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

Here's a nice little treat from PHOENIX - a free EP recorded at their recent shows in Sydney.

Head here for the download.

PIVOT PLAY THE ANNANDALE APRIL 1

2010-03-23T18:57:00.000-07:00

We watched in awe as they destroyed the Sydney Opera House as part of the Luminous Festival last year. Now we are very excited that they are playing a headline show in old Sydney town once again for the first time in 18 months.

It all happens next Thursday, April 1, at The Annandale Hotel.

Grab tickets here.

DOWNLOAD NEW BOOKA SHADE TRACK

2010-03-23T18:32:00.000-07:00

Our favorite Germans, BOOKA SHADE, were just in the country for Future Music Festival and yet again cemented themselves as the kings of minimal - tech.

They have a new album coming out on their Get Physical label on May 3, entitled "More!"

Tracklist:

01 Havanna Sex Dwarf
02 Donut (Interpretation)
03 Regenerate
04 The Door
05 Teenage Spaceman
06 Divine [ft. Yello]
07 Scaramanga
08 L.A. tely
09 Bad Love [ft. Chelonis R. Jones]
10 No Difference
11 This Is Not Time

Download "Regenerate" here. It's five and a half minutes of awesome!

GOOD EATING AT GOODGOD

2010-03-22T21:17:00.001-07:00

After all the rave reviews and masses of fan mail the team at GOOD EATING have deemed it appropriate to “lift their game” and bring “the heat."

THE SWISS (LIVE AND DIRECT)

Smooth as they are soft and shit, The Swiss are 110% hands down and up one of the best live acts operating in THE WORLD. The fact that they are playing at ONE OF SYDNEY’S BETTER PARTIES only foregrounds the importance of this OCCASION. So lock it in.
There will be snacks and that to fill your belly AND….. MAGIC HAPPENS AND MULL FACE CAKE.

It all takes place at GOODGOD SMALLCLUB (55 LIVERPOOL STREET SYDNEY TOWN), Saturday March 27.

HALFWAY CROOKS IS BACK

2010-03-18T19:20:00.000-07:00

This Saturday night, March 20, HALFWAY CROOKS returns to our dirty underground, bass rattling lair at PHOENIX BAR!

As always, expect to hear that Halfway Crooks ‘flava in your ear’ as Captain Franco, Levins and Spruce Lee spin back to back all night long!

Timeless classics, underground gems, trap muzik, hard to find b-sides, chart busters and everything in between… you know how we do!

To get you in the mood grab the new Captain Franco mixtape here.

FREE EVENT ON COCKATOO ISLAND

2010-03-17T19:17:00.000-07:00

From 2pm this Saturday a giant free party is happening on Cockatoo Island in honor of Arthur Russell. Arthur Russell was one of the great disco pioneers of the New York scene. A composer, and all around amazing guy! As part of the party there will be a screening of a wonderful new audio documentary about Russell; "Tapes of thought" by John Connell.

Also, there will be a whole host of musical talent performing their favourite Arthur Russell covers including:

KIRIN J. CALLINAN with Daniel Stricker
MARK BRADSHAW (composer - Jane Campion's Bright Star)
LOVELY HEAD (Vivian from No Art)
LUKE BACON

With DJ spin skills from:
DOPPLER SPECTRUM (DS Juggernaut DJ's)
RON RADGE
JUST ANNOUNCED JAGUAR PAW (KNIFE MACHINE)

Info on Cockatoo Island

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PARTY BY JAKE PRESENT HEARTBEAT

2010-03-16T18:33:00.000-07:00

Canberra promoters PARTY BY JAKE have recently launched a new monthly party dubbed HEARTBEAT at TRANSIT BAR which fuses street fashion labels with the best DJ's in the country. From all accounts it's already been a huge success. On the fashion side HEARTBEAT has already featured upstart Sydney label PETE VERSUS TOBY and the MYPETQUARE label. On the music front disco demon U-GO-B (Modular/Syd), JIMMY2SOX (BANG GANG 12") GET STELLAR, and party-jammers DECKHEAD DJs have jumped behind the decks at this rad night out.

The next HEARTBEAT is on Saturday April 10 and will feature CASSIAN ("Friday Night"/BANG GANG 12") & clothing by ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT plus PRINCI, GET STELLAR, DECKHEAD & PARTY BY JAKE DJ's. This party is set to kill, with free entry and merch to give away!

Do you have your own fashion label? PARTY BY JAKE can launch your label in Canberra through HEARTBEAT! For more info, contact duncan@partybyjake.com

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MUM AT WORLD BAR THIS FRIDAY

2010-03-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

The ever popular Friday night band and DJ fest that is MUM at the World Bar is on again and this weeks lineup is nothing short of awesome.

Out the back in the MUM band room catch Alter Ego Mania, Aeons, Beaufort and Zeahorse (2am) all playing live.

Upstairs in MILF The Trivs from Canberra, Paper Prophets, Broadway Mile and The Archerbolds all rock the boat.

And DJing all over the joint we have Walkie Talkie, Celebrity Sex Tape Vs Swim Team DJs, Electrorash DJs, Jack Shit, Gatsby, Nude DJs, Toki Doki, MILF DJs, Banshee with 16 Tacos and Shunji taking control of La Discotecha

SLOW BLOW END OF SUMMER ROOFTOP PARTY

2010-03-11T19:39:00.001-08:00

The bros from Slow Blow are throwing another party this Saturday on the rooftop of Hotel Sweeney's in the city. Our favorite disco legends,Softwar, are behind the decks so you know the tunes will be unreal.

For all things disco check out the SLOW BLOW blog.

JULIAN CASABLANCAS TO TOUR AUSTRALIA

2010-03-10T18:49:00.000-08:00

Get excited people - Julian Casablancas (singer from a little band called The Strokes) is touring Australia in May. Check the dates below and be sure to get tickets early as this will sell out.

Brisbane May 6th - The Tivoli
Melbourne May 7th - Palace Theatre
Sydney May 9th - Metro Theatre

STREAM NEW ANGUS AND JULIA STONE ALBUM

2010-03-04T18:30:00.000-08:00

Stream the new Angus and Julia Stone album "Down the Way" exclusively from their myspace right now!

THE HOLIDAYS - MOONLIGHT HOURS VIDEO

2010-03-03T18:56:00.001-08:00

Moonlight Hours

THE HOLIDAYS | MySpace Music Videos

THE SCARE OOZEVOODOO PLAYBACK

2010-03-02T17:55:00.000-08:00

The Scare will be performing their critically acclaimed album "oozevoodoo" from start to finish.

It will include never performed songs and a few special guests. They are performing over two nights (Fri-12-March & Sat-13-March) at Sydney's famous Spectrum where the band played their first shows in Sydney some 5 years ago.

Friday 12th March - The Scare w/ Hawnay Troof (USA) and Pockets

Saturday 13th March - The Scare w/ Papa vs Pretty and Chicks Who Love Guns

Tickets $15 PRE // $18 DOOR
www.moshtix.com.au

MICHAEL SHUMAN (QOTSA) PLAYS PURPLE SNEAKERS

2010-03-01T17:32:00.000-08:00

The guest DJ for this week is MICHAEL SHUMAN from none other than QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE! Mike is in the country with his side-project Mini Mansions, currently supporting Spinnerette on their Australian tour. This should be a massive night with PHDJ returning form overseas and all the usual suspects behind the decks.

http://www.boundarysounds.com/

BREAKBOT TOURS OZ

2010-02-24T17:40:00.001-08:00

Having just released his debut EP "Baby I'm Yours" on Ed Banger Records , Breakbot is coming to Australia to celebrate. He plays May 8 at the Arthouse in Sydney - munters get excited!

WU TANG PLAY BONDI

2010-02-23T16:19:00.000-08:00

The exclusive WHITE REVOLVER club in Bondi is once again hosting an extremely intimate show featuring WU TANG CLAN members Prodigal Sunn, Killah Priest, Masta Killa, Inspectah Decks. It all goes down 27 February. Doors open at 8.

White Revolver is located on the corner of Curlwewis Street and Campbell Parade Bondi Beach.

HEALTH

2010-02-18T15:45:00.000-08:00

Speak to anyone who has seen HEALTH live and theyll be sure to start gushing about the best gig theyve been to in a very long time. HEALTH heed to no rules about how a band should behave on stage; from the first capillary-busting squall of distortion to the end of their set, HEALTH provide something viscerally new

HEALTH play OAF Friday 26 Feb

Tix - http://www.moshtix.com.au/Event.aspx?id=32233&pLock=&vip=&skin=&ref=

Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/healthmusic

THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART PLAY OAF

2010-02-16T21:38:00.000-08:00

Brooklyn indie pop darlings THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART hit our shores this week for their first Australian tour, and play Oxford Art Factory on Sunday night. Special guests are New Zealand's own mega-wonder-electro-pop-goddess BACHELORETTE (fresh from supporting ANIMAL COLLECTIVE and en route to touring the US with BEACH HOUSE), plus soon-to-be-Sydney expats, CANVAS KITES in their last show before relocating to the UK.

BUSTA RHYMES AT GOOD VIBES

2010-02-15T20:47:00.001-08:00

THE SCARE BDO TOUR DIARY

2010-02-15T19:47:00.001-08:00

KILLERS & FRIENDLY FIRES GVF NO SHOW

2010-02-10T22:06:00.000-08:00

The Killers Enmore Theatre show tomorrow night has been CANCELLED so to their appearance at Good Vibes. Also, Friendly Fires have cancelled their appearance at the festival.

DISCO PUNX PARTY FEB 19

2010-02-09T19:27:00.001-08:00

Disco Punx know how to throw a good party. This time they are doing it our favorite venue in Sydney, The Civic, with Canyons and Sidwho? in tow.

Grab tix here.

Download Charlie Chux All Vinyl Mix here.

DAILY SYDNEY & SYDNEY ACID TEST

2010-02-08T18:29:00.000-08:00

Check out SYDNEY ACID TEST music news on DAILY SYDNEY.

CLASSIXX

2010-02-07T21:16:00.000-08:00

http://www.myspace.com/classixxmusic

BRIDEZILLA - WESTERN FRONT

2010-01-31T20:00:00.001-08:00

BLOC PARTY BEATS

2010-01-28T16:08:00.000-08:00

Where: Kit & Kaboodle Cocktail Bar and Supper Club
When: 8:00pm Saturday 30th Jan

Email guestlist@falcona.com.au for VIP entry.

SMACK BANG

2010-01-27T22:44:00.000-08:00

Featuring performances by Julian Hamilton from The Presets, Jack Ladder, Clayton Thomas & The Now Now crew, Abject Leader & Robin Fox.

It's happening at The Red Rattler Theater, 6 Faversham St Marrickville.

FUTURE CLASSIC

2010-01-26T17:13:00.000-08:00

Grab some awesome tracks and DJ sets from one of the best labels in this country - Future Classic. Head here for the tuuuuunes.

HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY - ‘The Air Sick Tour’

2010-01-21T17:16:00.000-08:00

A short 12-months since triple j Unearthed invited the newbies to play a spot at the Gold Coast Big Day Out, the Hungry Kids of Hungary have since toured alongside the Philly Jays and Washington and provided national support for Bertie Blackman and Little Birdy before heading out on their very own national headline tour. The monumentally busy year was capped off with solid festival appearances at Woodford, Falls, Sunset Sounds and Southbound.

The band head out on the road again this February and March supported by Ernest Ellis and Boy and Bear.

Catch them at these venues:

WED FEB 24 – FUSE FESTIVAL, ADELAIDE

THU FEB 25 – OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY

FRI FEB 26 – MONA VALE HOTEL, MONA VALE

SAT FEB 27 – EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB, MELBOURNE

SAT MARCH 6 – THE LOST WEEKEND

FRI MARCH 12 – THE ZOO, BRISBANE

SAT MARCH 13 – GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BAY

DEAD PREZ PLAY SYDNEY

2010-01-20T17:52:00.000-08:00

Finally the wait is over for one of Hip-Hops most powerful groups to hit Australia with their high energy show and thought provoking, action taking lyrics.

The duo play Sydney's Gaelic Club tonight supported by The Last Kinection, Dj Ology, and more.

Grab tickets here

YVES KLEIN BLUE ANNOUNCE TOUR

2010-01-19T19:15:00.000-08:00

Yves Klein Blue announce tour with Cloud Control and Last Dinosaurs in support. Here are the dates:

Fri 5th March – Hotel New York, Launceston
Sat 6th March – Republic Bar, Hobart
Fri 12th March – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Sat 13th March – Amplifier Bar, Perth
Sun 14th March – Mojo’s, Fremantle
Wed 17th March – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
Thurs 18th March – Barwon Club, Geelong
Fri 19th March – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Sat 20th March – Adelaide Uni O Ball
Thurs 8th April – Waves, Wollongong
Fri 9th April – Mona Vale Hotel, Northern Beaches
Sat 10th April – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Fri 16th April – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
Sat 17th April – The Old Museum, Brisbane
Sun 18th April – Neverland Bar, Gold Coast

BOOKA SHADE PLAY SYDNEY

2010-01-18T15:44:00.000-08:00

Hitting The Metro in Sydney on Thursday March 4th, the Frankfurt duo are set to dazzle with LIVE renditions of their underground anthems from their trio of acclaimed albums – ‘Memento’, ‘Movements’ and ‘The Sun & the Neon Light’.

Booka Shade’s much-anticipated new album is due for release in April through Bandroom Records.

TICKETS ON SALE 28th JANUARY

THE JEZABELS - HURT ME VIDEO

2010-01-17T22:08:00.001-08:00

FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2nd LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT

2010-01-17T17:26:00.000-08:00

More killer acts added to an already amazing line -up. This is sure to be the dance festival of the summer.

Full Line - Up:

The Prodigy
Empire Of The Sun
Franz Ferdinand
David Guetta
Booka Shade
Erick Morillo
John Digweed
Sven Vath
Above & Beyond
Dubfire
Boys Noize
Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Spankrock
Way Out West
Operator Please
Bag Raiders
Space Invadas
Jump Jump Dance Dance
Super8 & Tab
Jaytech
Mat Zo
Silent Disco
Solid Gold Rollerdisco

FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE PLAY FREE SHOW

2010-01-14T21:24:00.001-08:00

For all the details head here

HOCKEY ARE COMING DOWN UNDER

2010-01-14T00:43:00.000-08:00

DANIMALS SINGLE LAUNCH THIS FRIDAY AT SPECTRUM

2010-01-12T16:51:00.000-08:00

Danimals began as a solo project for 21 year old South African-born Sydney artist Jonti Danilewitz. Within months of discovery of Jontis music, Danimals had muscled into an adjoining live project, transcending the original concept for the squelchy-pop bedroom recordings & modulating into a brain-exploding, psychedic live experience.

Featuring members of Sherlocks Daughter, Mercy Arms, Phrase and I Like Cats, Danimals take a focus on undulating rhythms and the deconstruction of traditional song structures with three drummers revolving around synth & percussion stations, and an array of weird and wonderful gadgets.

Danimals have landed supports for international artists Metronomy and Girl Talk as well as slots at the Big Day Out, Laneway and Peats Ridge festivals.

Get tickets here

CASSIAN EP LAUNCH

2010-01-11T16:27:00.000-08:00

http://www.myspace.com/cassian

LAST PURPLE SNEAKERS AT THE ABERCROMBIE

2010-01-10T17:21:00.000-08:00

To celebrate the closure of the Abercrombie we've put together a special line-up of our best mates. Duelling it out on the decks for your party pleasure we have KATO vs MYSTIC JAGUAR, The Chaser's CHRIS TAYLOR vs acclaimed actor DAMON HERRIMAN, and Channel V's own JANE GAZZO. They'll be joined by Sneakers regulars MUSH vs SEABAS and ERECTRO vs KILL THE LANDLORD, PSDJ NICK FINDLAY vs former PSDJ THE FLAMING HIPS, and an extra special 2+ hour closing set from your PSDJ party kings M.I.T vs BENLUCID vs PhDJ.

DIPLO AND AMANDA BLANK

2010-01-07T16:10:00.000-08:00

Returning to Australia after sell out shows in 2008 with the Parklife tour, Philadelphia native Diploheadlines the latest Killer event at The Metro, Sydney on Friday 8 January 2010.

Here are the main room set times - 10:00 Kato & Anna Luno/ 12:00: Ajax/ 1:15: Amanda Blank/ 2:00: Diplo/ 3:30-4: Close

Rave on.

CHAIRLIFT + THE PHENOMENAL HANDCLAP BAND

2010-01-06T21:50:00.000-08:00

New York’s purveyors of tongue in cheek synth-pop, Chairlift, announce a co-headline tour with fellow Brooklyn-ites The Phenomenal Handclap Band. Catch both acts in a huge double headline bill tonight at the Manning Bar in Sydney.

RED RIDERS GO TO THE BEACH

2010-01-05T15:45:00.000-08:00

Red Riders play the Beach Road in Bondi tonight. Following a killer set at the Purple Sneakers House Party on NYE this is sure to be a great night.

WHITE RABBITS PLAY SYDNEY

2010-01-04T17:10:00.000-08:00

WHITE RABBITS (USA) play OAF tonight. Watch the tour promo video below and get excited!

THE EMERGENCY LAUNCH NEW ALBUM

2010-01-03T19:51:00.001-08:00

THE TRIVS

2009-12-14T16:44:00.001-08:00

The Trivs exploded onto the scene with an arsenal of indie-rock gems, delivered by the devilishly handsome face of pop.

They have been making roads supporting independent touring artists de jour such as Art vs Science, Philadelphia Grand Jury, The Dirty Secrets, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Tom Ugly, Skybombers and Calling All Cars, as well as sharing festival stage with the likes of The Living End, Children Collide, British India and many more.

These guys are definitely a band to watch over the coming months with support already coming their way courtesy of triple j.

Catch them this NYE at the Purple Sneakers House Party - it's going to be massive!

Download their killer track Survival Guide For Forgetful Friends here.

http://myspace.com/thetrivs

NEW ANGUS AND JULIA STONE

2009-12-13T18:23:00.000-08:00

LANEWAY PARTY TONIGHT

2009-12-13T17:56:00.000-08:00

PHAROAHE MONCH DOWN UNDER

2009-12-07T22:04:00.000-08:00

Pharoahe Monch plays the Gaelic Club this Thursday 10 December - check the promo trailer below.

BOXING DAY AT THE EXCHANGE HOTEL

2009-12-06T23:42:00.001-08:00

WASHINGTON

2009-12-04T20:05:00.000-08:00

THE BLOODY BEETROOTS PLAY SYDNEY INSTORE

2009-12-01T23:33:00.000-08:00

Stereosonic went mental for them now The Bloody Beetroots play an exclusive instore live show at the Virgin Megastore on George St, this Friday December 4th from 5pm.

DELPHIC

2009-12-01T22:40:00.000-08:00

Debut album Acolyte out January 22 in Australia / NZ.

NEW HOT CHIP SINGLE

2009-12-01T18:34:00.001-08:00

ARTISAN GUNS PLAY OAF

2009-12-01T17:48:00.001-08:00

http://www.myspace.com/artisanguns

DECKHEAD DJS LAUNCH NEW NIGHT

2009-12-01T17:11:00.000-08:00

With a lack of decent party options on Thursday night Deckhead DJ's have launched Surprise, a new weekly Thursday night jam at The Rouge, Kings Cross. Kato heads a killer line up and entry is free. Sweet!

AUSTRALIANS PLAY SXSW

2009-11-29T18:44:00.001-08:00

Art vs Science, Dappled Cities, Paul Dempsey, Darren Hanlon, Karnivool and The Middle East to play SXSW alongside over 200 other bands from around the world.

View the full line up here.

JONATHAN BOULET ALBUM LAUNCH

2009-11-29T18:28:00.000-08:00

http://www.myspace.com/jonathanboulet

HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY LET YOU DOWN VIDEO

2009-11-29T18:13:00.000-08:00

PHOENIX RETURN TO OZ

2009-11-25T20:11:00.001-08:00

BRISBANE CONVENTION CENTRE -MARCH 1
SYDNEY HORDERN PAVILION - MARCH 2
MELBOURNE FESTIVAL HALL - MARCH 5
PERTH BELVOIR AMPHITHEATRE - MARCH 6

NEW TEENAGERSINTOKYO FILM CLIP

2009-11-25T19:40:00.000-08:00

Black Bones from Rhett Dashwood on Vimeo.

NEW JOHN BUTLER TRIO VIDEO

2009-11-23T21:08:00.000-08:00

PURLE SNEAKERS NYE PROMO MIX

2009-11-23T18:25:00.000-08:00

BEN LUCID PROMO MIX

ERNEST ELLIS LAUNCH NEW SINGLE

2009-11-23T15:57:00.000-08:00

http://www.myspace.com/ernestellis

DAS MONK MIXTAPES

2009-11-22T16:37:00.002-08:00

Uber cool label DAS MONK are dipping their toes into the music world with some awesome mixtapes. Brighten up your day and download them here.

NEW VAMPIRE WEEKEND VIDEO

2009-11-22T16:37:00.001-08:00

JONATHAN BOULET DEBUT VIDEO

2009-11-19T16:48:00.001-08:00

HALFWAY CROOKS - NEW HOME, NEW MIX

2009-11-19T16:39:00.000-08:00

Halfway Crooks re - launches this Saturday at Phoenix Bar. To celebrate Spruce Lee has put together a great new West Coast Mixtape.

OXFORD ART FACTORY NYE

2009-11-18T21:15:00.001-08:00

NME TOP 100 ALBUMS OF THE DECADE

2009-11-18T20:31:00.000-08:00

The Top 100 albums released between January 2000 and December 2009, as voted for by NME staff (past and present) plus a selection of musicians and industry figures that included Arctic Monkeys, Carl Barat, The Killers, Jarvis Cocker, Pete Doherty, Elbow, Johnny Marr, MGMT, Ian Brown, The Big Pink, Snoop Dogg, Alan McGee, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Michael Eavis.

http://www.nme.com/list/albums-of-the-decade/158049/page/1

BECK"S BAR FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED

2009-11-18T16:19:00.000-08:00

Artists included on the bill for the five newly announced nights include Grandmaser Flash, The Decemberists, Amanda Blank, Recloose, MC Zulu, Poirer, Bridezilla, Chasm, Frank Booker and KillaQueenz. These artists join the already announced Beck's Festival Bar acts Grizzly Bear, Severed Heads, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Camera Obscura, The Middle East, DJ Yoda, The Very Best, Breakestra, Trevor Jackson and Vieux Farka Touré.