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British India – ‘March Into the Ocean’ National Tour | March-May 2011 [Tour News]

  After heading to Tassie last weekend to play the MS Fest (Multiple Sclerosis) the British India lads are back in Melbourne, checking their amps and booking flights, in preparation for their single launch tour that kicks off this week!

The new single “March Into the Ocean” has hit the airwaves nationally and last week took out the very impressive Channel [V] Ripe Clip of the Week…
Quite the feat for a song that was only released earlier this month!

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A Day To Remember and Underoath – Australian Tour – May 2011 [Tour News]

With Brisbane selling out in under a day we are thrilled to announce that the Sydney show has now sold out as well! Never one for resting on their laurels, A Day To Remember will now be playing a second and definitely FINAL Sydney show on Saturday 14 May at the Big Top, Luna Park.

 

The ability to evolve and push boundaries has never been more important than it is now. While the mainstream becomes safer, the dynamic, genre-bending acts are driven underground, to be discovered by a whole new generation of music fans not content with the identikit bands pushed at them through the major media. It is this hallowed place that A DAY TO REMEMBER has not-so-subtly taken over, from stereos to mosh pits across the world.

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DATAROCK Australian Tour – May 2011 [Tour News]

Photo_by_Tom_Oxley   Norway’s red tracksuit party masters Datarock are excited to announce they will be returning to Australia in May for Groovin’ the Moo and will be partying it up with special headline shows along the east coast.

Datarock will be performing at The Zoo in Brisbane 4th May, Oxford Art Factory in Sydney 5th May and East Brunswick Club in Melbourne 12th May.

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Andrew McMahon @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 12 February 2011 [Live Review]

Review: Amy Lee Freshwater

  Being a Jack’s Mannequin fan, and an even bigger Something Corporate fan, I was eagerly looking forward to seeing frontman Andrew McMahon perform a solo show at the Metro this year. Notably, so were quite a few others as the Metro was packed to its borders with people ready to sing their night away in one massive choir, which is exactly what they did…

All equipped with a beautiful black grand piano, a corona and a small budda sitting on top and Bobby Anderson assisting on acoustic guitar and backing vocals. McMahon began the evening with a Jack’s Mannequin song contrary to an audience members request of ‘The Lion King’, a comment which McMahon was quite amused by. We heard As You Sleep, followed by Crashin’ and then Swim, which by now had both McMahon and the crowds vocal chords well and truly warmed up.

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The Dandy Warhols – Australian tour announced! May 2011 [Tour News]

 
Stand back!
The Bohemians are coming!

THE DANDY WARHOLS first garnered international attention in 1997 with the world’s catchiest anti-heroin song, “Not If You Were The Last Junkie On Earth.” However it was their brilliant third album ‘Thirteen-tales-from-urban-bohemia’ that catapulted them into the stratosphere.

Alternative Press called it “a scattershot bagful of wild rides and demented ditties and an album of maniacal depth and vision” whilst MTV described it as “a real piece of art, with an unmistakably original sound and incisive storytelling.”
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The Getaway Plan with Tonight Alive @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 11 February 2011 [Live Review]

Review: Amy Lee Freshwater


[Photo Credit: Amy Lee Freshwater]
  It’s not surprising The Getaway Plan sold out two shows in one day at the Metro Theatre, they were at the height of their career when the announcement was made that they were breaking up, and the anticipation to see whether they still rock built up a big response to this reformation tour. Joining them on tour were Melbourne friends Secrets In Scale and Sydney band Tonight Alive.

Managing to catch the end of Secrets In Scale, general consensus from the crowd was that they played a decent set and really got everyone pumped for the remainder of the night.

Tonight Alive took to the stage to a loud and excited audience. Rarely do I witness such enthusiasm for a support band, but Tonight Alive took it right in their stride and used that energy to their advantage pushing the same amount of energy, if not more, right back out at the audience in order to create an incredibly impressive set. They played something to please everyone, old song, new song, love song, heavy song, sing-a-long song. Tracks included My Favourite Thing, Revenge and its Thrills and closed out with Wasting Away, but the highlight for many was a cover song ‘In My Eyes’, the original by band Rufio. A notable set from this fitting support act who in no time will be headlining venues such as the Metro I’m sure.

Seeing the audience during the changeover time between bands reminded me of being a little mosh teenager sweating it out at the front just to be in a good spot for my favourite band. Even though this was the over 18’s show, people were going nuts pushing and shoving during the whole half hour trying to be front and centre for The Getaway Plan. Expecting them to come out and smash us with a hit, the set began with the melodic ‘Move Along’, a new song, that somehow super-fans already knew the words to. Soon enough they did break out into songs ‘Streetlight’, ‘Sleep Spindles’ and ‘New Medicine’ from their album Other Voices, Other Rooms. Four tracks in and the stage backdrop lit up with fairy lights, it was a bit of an ‘aww’ moment.

It was clear by now that The Getaway Plan were enjoying playing together again, and that their time apart doing other projects has massively improved their dynamic as a band. Noticeable improvements both musically and performance wise from guitarist Clint, who has been playing with The Amity Affliction whilst being on a break from TGP. The announcement from singer Matthew Wright that the band are in the process of recording a new album received an overwhelming response from the crowd, only fueling the fact that their popularity is going to increase second time round. The set built in intensity throughout the show, ‘Red Flag’ was a definite highlight with Wright getting his scream on and the band breaking down that song and just ripping like I’ve never heard them before. Another new song made it into the setlist and Wrights voice may have been tiring from the former song, as he introduced back onto the stage the singer from Tonight Alive to lend her killer vocals to this one. The band closed out the set with an old favourite ‘Where The City Meets The Sea’ which triggered a loud sing-a-long, to the point where Wrights voice was almost unheard. Inspired by the ever-waiting audience, TGP returned to the stage for a two song encore comprising of two more from their debut album, ended the night perfectly.

This band has reaffirmed their place in the Australian music scene, and no doubt their next record will take off as their first one did, lets hope they stick together for the long run this time round.


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The Getaway Plan with Tonight Alive @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 11 February 2011 [Photo Gallery]

DEAD KENNEDYS – AUSTRALIA ÜBER ALLES TOUR – April 2011 [Tour News]

  Dead Kennedys are one of the most popular and important American punk bands, and they are returning to Australia for three special shows this April.

They formed in San Francisco in 1978 when vocalist Jello Biafra answered a music paper advert placed by guitarist East Bay Ray. They were joined by bassist Klaus Flouride, drummer Ted, and a second guitarist known to posterity simply as 6025.

The latter soon departed, while Ted was replaced in 1981 by D.H. Peligro. Lead vocals are now sung by former Wynona Riders singer Ron “Skip” Greer
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The Getaway Plan with Tonight Alive @ Metro Theatre, Sydney 11 February 2011 [Photo Gallery]

Photographer: Amy Lee Freshwater
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ESCAPE THE FATE – Australian tour announced! April 2011 [Tour News]

  ESCAPE THE FATE is running straight for rock stardom, exuding a spirit of chaotic mischief, reminiscent of the riotous Motley Crue, which they capture brilliantly in their electrifying live shows. Hailing from the world’s most outlandish city, Las Vegas, ESCAPE THE FATE are conquering crowds and packing venues throughout the world, enslaving a legion of faithful fans at each stop with their brand of boisterously addictive rock.

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ROYAL CHANT – Ghosts    [New Music]

  What doesn’t kill us takes a long time to make us stronger. It’s a statement that the four individuals from the mid-north coast of New South Wales who comprise ROYAL CHANT bid you consider well, through the ten tracks of their debut album RAISE YOUR GLASS & COLLAPSE.

‘Ghosts’ is the first track from the their debut album RAISE YOUR GLASS & COLLAPSE – due out mid 2011.

Listen to the track here…
Royal Chant – Ghosts – Genre: Garage/Folk/Indie

Catch ROYAL CHANT live this February to a number of shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Port Macquarie, including a 3 week residency at Sydney’s Oxford Arts Factory.- Check here for full details!


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Discover: GO/NO-GO [Explore Music]

  Band: GO/NO-GO

Genre: Rock/indie/new wave
Current Location: Sydney, Australia.

Members: Daniel Arena – Guitar/Keys/Vox
Steve Allison – Electronic percussion/Synth
Stephen Claxton – Vox/Guitar/Keys
Tarek Darwish – Bass Guitar/Vox
Nicholai Danko – Drums


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The First Emperor: China’s entombed warriors @ Art Gallery of NSW

Come face to face with the guardian warriors of China’s First Emperor, entombed for over 2000 years


The First Emperor: China’s entombed warriors brings to Sydney one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time. This major exhibition presents over 120 objects, 10 of the world-renowned warriors and horses, and significant recent finds from the First Emperor’s mausoleum located in the province of Xi’an, central China.
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Charlie Mayfair announce Sydney February residency

  Having welcomed in 2011 by playing two massive shows with Brisbane’s Sunset Sounds and the AusSounds Australia Day Concert, Charlie Mayfair are well and truly warmed up for another great year.

February will see the band embark on their biggest mission yet; a weekly interstate trek for their Sydney residency at the Oxford Art Factory.

The free shows see Charlie Mayfair take the role as main support as they join Sydney locals Phatchance and Coptic Soldier who will perform a joint set to celebrate their individual new releases.
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Supafest 2011 – Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Taio Cruz, Bow Wow [Festival News & Tickets]

Paperchase Touring And Entertainment in association with Jive present
Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Taio Cruz, Bow Wow
Plus 4 more to be announced!

  Paperchase Touring and Entertainment are responsible for the biggest and best urban/pop events of 2010 including Supafest, Winterbeatz and Summerbeatz, featuring a stellar line-up of some of the best and most popular acts in the world today. In its inaugural first year, Supafest alone drew over 65,000 people and with the first line-up of acts announced today, Supafest 2011 is expected to draw even bigger numbers making it one of the worlds largest Urban Music Festivals.

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