Interview: Peter Hunt – Kooii

Interview by Wanda De Verelle-Hill
Kooii will be playing at the brilliant reggae, soul and dub event Island Vibe Festival 2012 on Stradbroke Island this October. We caught up with Kooii’s Peter Hunt (vocalist) for a chat…

LMM: I love your Afro beat/funk sound and can’t wait to get up and dance with you at Island Vibe. Do you have any new songs or a new album coming out that you will be playing at the festival this year?

Peter: We’ll be releasing an EP with a few new songs that we recorded at the Tanuki lounge. There’ll hopefully be a few remixes as well, done by friends, of songs from our first two albums.
 
 
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Mumford & Sons curates Gentlemen of The Road, Dungog NSW

Mumford & Sons, in conjunction with the teams behind the Laneway Festival and Splendour in The Grass, are pleased to announce details of Gentlemen Of The Road (A Camping Stopover) in Dungog NSW on Saturday, 20 October.

The one-day, outdoor event in the historic NSW town is part of a global series of GOTR Stopovers, which debuted in the UK this June. The Gentlemen Of The Road concept was developed by the members of Mumford & Sons, with the band curating the line-up and overseeing the details of the festival themselves.
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THE OWLS – “Better Off Deaf” (Official Music Video)


Gearing up to release their second EP Swamp Love, The Owls have released a beautifully shot clip for first single “Better Off Deaf”. Filmed in captivating black and white, the clip is a simple showcase of the band playing in seperate rooms of a house, but gives a perfect example of the dark and brooding nature of their music and intensitiy of The Owls’ lives shows.
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Metallica to headline Soundwave 2013!

Soundwave Festival

Soundwave Festival 2013 lineup:
Metallica, Linkin Park, Blink-182, A Perfect Circle, The Offspring, Paramore, Garbage, Tomahawk, Stone Sour, Kyuss Lives, Anthrax, Sum 41, Dragonforce, All Time Low, Flogging Molly, Ghost, Duff McKagan’s Loaded, Motion City Soundtrack, Lawrence Arms, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Fozzy, Sleeping With Sirens, Cancer Bats, Madball, Vision of Disorder, Pierce the Veil, Periphery, Shai Halud, Of Mice & Men, Miss May I, Danko Jones, Woe Is Me, The Wonder Years, While She Sleeps, Such Gold, Lucero, Six Feet Under, Deaf Havana, Red Fang, Chunk! No Captain Chunk! and Memphis May Fire!
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Live Review: The Smashing Pumpkins @ Hisense Arena, Melbourne – 2nd August 2012

Review by Billy Geary
With the annual Splendour in the Grass festival letting loose in Bryon Bay, the sideshow circus around the country was in full swing. Co-headlining Splendour was the infamous Smashing Pumpkins, lead by vocalist/guitarist Billy Corgan with a new album in tow. In the lead up to Thursday night at Hisense Arena, there had been much speculation regarding the Pumpkins’ set. Corgan had previously stated that the band’s new album Oceania was to be played in full, aided by a ‘ground breaking’ spherical projection. The most striking thing upon entering the venue was how empty it seemed, with almost the entire top-level empty, as well as large chunks of the floor.

However, as the first few chords of ‘Quasar’ were played it became obvious for those who were there, that it would be a great show. Midway through Oceania, the more casual Smashing Pumpkins fans were getting impatient, with constant calls to play their old stuff. This only inspired the band to work harder, with Corgan visibly loving the opportunity to showcase the new record. Tracks like ‘The Chimera’ and ‘Pinwheels’ worked extremely well, with the former drawing the first large cheer for the night. Mention must be made of the image projection onto the giant sphere above the band as they played Oceania, it was a welcome addition that really gave an extra dimension to the songs that most weren’t too familiar with.
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Tour News: Seekae East Coast Tour – August/September 2012 – More Shows Added!

No longer is Seekae Australia’s best-kept secret. Since the release of their second full-length album +Dome, Seekae have garnered praise and fans from around the world. In 2011, Seekae took their trademark live show to Japan, America, England and Europe. Returning home, this year, they sold out their Vivid Festival show at the Sydney Opera House – a performance featuring an 8-piece string ensemble.

The Vivid performance also saw Seekae introduce a new element to their songwriting and performance: lyrics and live vocals. To debut this new material, braving the winter-morning chill, Seekae and the Opera House team got together, at sunrise, in the Opera House’s Utzon Room to film the new track Yech. Yech represents a new direction for Seekae and confirms their ability to evolve while still maintaining their distinctive intricacy and originality.


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Interview : Ingrid Michaelson

Interview by Robert Pugsley
With Ingrid Michaelson visiting our shores for her sophomore tour this September *2012*, our Robert Pugsley asked Ingrid about her new album, television and what lies ahead.

LMM: So tell me about your new album Human Again – the writing process, the recording process, working with David Kahne and what you think of the final product?

Ingrid: David Kahne pushed me to really sing. He asked me why I never sang the way I sing live on recordings. It really sparked something in me and inspired me to write songs that vocally opened me up. And that in turn allowed me to open up in all other ways too. I am very proud of Human Again. I feel like I wanted to do something bolder and stronger and I did.
 
 
LMM: Human Again has charted well and has received positive reviews, E Weekly etc so are you happy with the reception it has received?

Ingrid: I try not to put too much value in reviews, positive or negative. I just want the people who buy my records and come to my shows to love it.
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Album Review: The Proclaimers – “Like Comedy”

By Natalie Salvo
When I was a wee lass (read: in the mid-80s) I remember listening to The Proclaimers and their big hits “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” and “I’m On My Way”. The two Reid brothers from Leith were quite a novelty with their twee pop songs sung in their Scottish brogue. It turns out they made albums well into the mid-90s, took an extended break and came back singing in the noughties with a renewed gusto.

Like Comedy is their 9th studio album. And if I’m honest I’ll admit that I asked for this one out of a mild curiosity and because I thought it might be a bit of a laugh. But it turns out these two are going to wind up having the last laugh because this 12-track offering is not so bad, in that it is a mixed bag of all-sorts (and by that I mean emotions and musical styles).
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Musiq Soulchild 1st Ever Australian Tour – September 2012

Musiq Soulchild 1st Ever Australian Tour

“Soul music is something that you can’t fake. You’re just expressing yourself. That’s the magic in my music.” These are the words of 11 time Grammy nominee and Soul Train Winner Musiq Soulchild.

The beloved singer is finally making his way to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time in his decade-plus career. He will be blessing his adoring fans with his sultry and captivating voice with shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland. This is a rare opportunity for fans to see one of Neo-Soul’s greatest performers up close and personal.
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Event News: THE SMART – Hands Of Shelter Tour – September 2012

Hands Of Shelter tour – QLD’s FIRST SILENT ROCK SHOW. Supported by Sounds of Troy, Inc3do, Pludo, Pretty Dulcie. The Smart have announced two special concerts at The Hi-Fi Brisbane and The Hi-Fi Melbourne complete with 3D Glasses, headsets and a key-tar as they support the upcoming single release ‘Hands of Shelter’.

Following the airplay success of ‘City Lights’, ‘Electrical’ and ‘Cold Dark Room’; The Smart will take its 3-Dimensional show to the Melbourne Hi-Fi for a visually enticing performance that will be an assault on the senses across three dimensions.
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Tour News: Dan England w/ Clint Boge – Hit The Road Again National Tour | August-October 2012

Capturing the hearts and minds of the nation, multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Dan England has built a solid fan base everywhere he performs. After his highly publicized stint on commercial television, the former reality television star is now a fully-fledgedmainstay of the Australian music scene.

Since his start on Australian Idol, Dan England has toured with the likes of Shannon Noll, and written songs with Tim Henwood (Super Jesus/Androids/Rogue Traders) and Jelly Fish (Soul Asylum/Pulp/ George), released ‘Reason to fly’ which received ample airplay and both a mini-album and EP.
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Interview with Red Revolver ahead of the 4 Walls Festival

LMM: Tell us a little about Red Revolver?

Red Revolver is a young Rock n Roll trio from Brisbane. Our sound is a mixture of many styles and has been described as ‘controlled chaos’. Red Revolver was started with a desire to get people dancing again, which makes our shows fun and energetic.
 
 
LMM: How would you describe your music?
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Interview with The Vernons ahead of the 4 Walls Festival

LMM: Tell us a little about The Vernons?

The Vernons officially formed in May 2011 with 3 members (Jonny, Andrew, James) from the Gold Coast, and one from Brisbane (Elliot). Jonny Nyst (Lead Singer) had been playing acoustic originals for a few years around the Gold Coast area, and the other members of the band came from playing covers gigs on the Gold Coast for our friends. When an opportunity came for Jonny to play an originals gig with a band, we all leapt at the chance, and The Vernons were born. Since then, we have been slowly picking up momentum, playing shows in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, and just recently Sydney.
 
 
LMM: How would you describe your music?
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