Andrea Petkovic, Radek Stepanek, Tommy Haas, Kei Nishikori, Francesca Schiavone, Daniela Hantuchova, Kim Clijsters and Andy Murray all progressed on day three.

Murray survived a scare in his first round match winning 5-7 6-3 6-2 in just over two hours and in an up and down match for both players Clijsters defeated Ana Ivanovic 6-1 1-6 6-3.

The tournament reached another record crowd with 14,425 attending the day and night sessions. To date 39,265 patrons have entered the Queensland Tennis Centre gates.

In action tomorrow on Pat Rafter Arena are Australian wildcard James Duckworth who meets the No.2 seed Gilles Simon, US Open Champion Sam Stosur and multiple Grand Slam Champion Serena Williams.

Murray will join Bernard Tomic as the headline matches on Pat Rafter Arena tomorrow night.

For more details on tomorrow’s schedule please click here

Results, draws and the latest photos and videos
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Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and former SikTh front-man Mikee Goodman have joined forces for a brand new studio project called Primal Rock Rebellion.

The forthcoming album fuses together two very different approaches to music – Mikee’s unique vocal tones and dark, yet colourful lyrics, and Adrian’s instantly recognisable guitar melodies and song writing prowess. Adrian also plays bass throughout the album! All songs were co-written by Adrian and Mikee as individual pieces of work and recorded in creative windows of opportunity.

Adrian comments “It was interesting doing this album with Mikee not least because we have quite different influences. I was really pleased with the way it turned out. It has a really fresh feel to it.”
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There is a new wave of artists that are constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries. A DAY REMEMBER are at the forefront of this uprising redefining a genre that was desperately seeking creativity,

2011 has been a monstrous year for the Florida quintet. From topping billboard charts and being crowned MTV’s breakthrough artist of 2011 to selling out arena’s across the globe, propelling A DAY TO REMEMBER to unprecedented heights. Their new album ‘ What separates me from you’ showcases the band at their unrelenting best with alternative press proclaiming “Whether it’s crafting a pop-punk anthem or delivering a sonic beatdown, A DAY TO REMEMBER do it better than everyone, and for the rest of us, that’s where the separation lies.” – Alternative Press
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Brisbane boys, Luke, Ryan and Nathan Hourihane are three brothers, who formed Danger at the Door less than six months ago, finding fourth band member Keelan Callaghan on a musician advertising website. The boys have been busy writing, recording and playing gigs ever since. A promotional video for the song “Devil” was filmed at their latest show at The Globe theatre by Red tape productions.

Danger at the Door have already recorded a four track demo and have been told they have similarities to bands such as “Foo Fighters” and “Rage against the machine”.

Now with over fourteen songs written, the boys are getting set to play The Zoo in Fortitude Valley Brisbane, on Wednesday the 18th January 2012. Ryan stated, “Playing at The Zoo is a big step for the band, as it can open up lots of opportunities. We can’t wait!”

So come check out Danger at the Door on Wednesday the 18th January 2012 at The Zoo, Brisbane. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from www.oztix.com for $6 or $8 at the door.

Check out Danger at the Door on http://www.facebook.com/dangeratthedoor

Danger at the Door from Red Tape Pictures on Vimeo.

Day two of the Brisbane International saw a record crowd of 12,595 attend the Monday day session and the first Kids Day held at the event.

The previous day attendance record was 8824 recorded on the tournament’s first Sunday session in 2009.

Add to this a record Monday night attendance of 5883 and the combined day-night attendance of 18,478 smashed the previous day-night Brisbane International record attendance of 13,121 set in 2010.

This record-breaking day saw Ana Ivanovic, Serena Williams, Bernard Tomic, Sam Stosur, Andrea Petkovic and Gilles Simon progress to the second round with Ivanovic’s victory setting up a blockbuster round two clash against Kim Clijsters at Pat Rafter Arena tomorrow.

Also in action on day three are Australians Matthew Ebden up against former Brisbane International champion, Radek Stepanek, and Marinko Matosevic against Germany’s Tommy Haas.

For more details on tomorrow’s schedule please click here

Results, draws and the latest photos and videos
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Love Police announce the first ever tour for one of the UK’s most exciting new talents, Yuck.

Inspired by the likes of Sonic Youth, the Cure, Red House Painters, and the Jesus And Mary Chain, these north London newbies have made a deeply melodic, and casually thrilling coming-of-age album with their debut self titled release.
And now, you can hear them smash it out live as they hit the sideshow stages in Sydney and Melbourne while on the groovy Laneway Festival circuit. Joining them will be first time visitors from the USA, EMA, and Sydney’s Step Panther.
Continue reading YUCK (UK – Laneway Sideshow) with EMA and Step-Panther – Melbourne, 3 February 2012 →

They concluded one of the longest Australian tours by any international act in 2010, now Guttermouth are returning to their second home to do an extended tour of the East Coast of Australia.

Straight out of Huntington Beach, California; Guttermouth have been stirring controversy for almost 25 years with few bands matching the intensity on stage and off. They have seen the rise and fall of many of their punk rock contemporaries, all the while managing to maintain their explicit in-your-face attitude all in the name of good fun. In 2010 they sold out shows all over Australia, Japan & even Thailand. In January they will drive all the way up the east coast again – starting in Geelong and making the journey all the way up to Cairns before jetting off to Japan & Europe as part of the biggest tour in their history.
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‘Kick-starting’ the New Year in the leafy-surrounds of Sydney’s stunning Domain, 32 of the hottest Australian and International artists in music, including Justice (live), Calvin Harris, Example, Gotye, Moby (DJ set) and Flight Facilities entertained 25,000 young Sydneysiders as they partied their way into 2012 at Sydney’s original and best New Year’s Day extravaganza, Field Day, now in its 11th consecutive sell-out year.

Bringing together a colourful assortment of electronic, indie, hip hop dubstep and dance sounds, Field Day 2012 embraced music-lovers with a charged atmosphere to celebrate the New Year in true Sydney style – with a perfect summers day, beautiful people and the setting sun framed by the stunning city skyline.
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Interview by Chris Dornan

Just recently playing live shows up and down the East Coast are the highly successful band CROOKED SAINT with their new album “SWEATING BULLETS”. Chris Dornan (LMM) caught up with solo artist, songwriter and the front man for Crooked Saint, Tim Wheatley.

Chris Dornan: It’s been a great year for you and Crooked Saint with your newest EP SWEATING BULLETS. An EP completely full of a mixture of cool rhythms, harmonic melodies and a simplistic journey of brilliant songwriting. A perfect album to play at the beach this summer. With such a great band behind you including Michael Badger, Johnny Grant and Troy Ramaekers. Are you pleased with the early success so far?

Tim Wheatley: Thank you very much for that. I’m over the moon with everything. When we started this I just wanted to keep myself a little busier and once we finished up recording that first EP “Every Angry Inch” I got a bit of confidence in the tunes as I was a little uncertain at the start. Then I thought let’s take it to the next level and get the band and promote that record and push it and see what happens. I started hanging out with those guys and working with them and doing the shows. Going through the highs and lows I formed a bond with those boys and I’m happy having them on board and contributing now it feels a lot better. As for the shows, the response couldn’t have gone any better.
 
 
LifeMusicMedia: The mixture of laid back sounds and easy going styles on all the singles including the title track “Sweating Bullets” really show your diversity as a songwriter and to the simplistic single “Man In Waiting” which I felt was so true to life and the lyrics about “…for me to slip… for me to lose my grip. “I think it’s true of how society looks at us to sometimes fail. Was my interpretation correct or totally off the mark?

Tim Wheatley: Your interpretation was spot on. It’s funny because it comes across to me as a real happy highway song. Ironically I was writing it originally in a state of angst. There was a lot of pressure on me to be writing and progressing and moving forward. All the demos I was listening back to and I would say I don’t think I like that one or that’s good or there is some potential there. I was very angst to find the good ones to progress with. When I wrote that song I was struggling to find some stuff that was convincingly better. I got those lyrics from the feeling that there is someone there waiting to take my place and slip right in if I don’t up my game.
 
 
LifeMusicMedia: How much of your song writing is true to your life or the people around you?

T.W.: It’s very true. I sing about my surroundings and my environment and try to make it imaginative. I do take a little bit of poetic license here and there. Kind of fast forwarding the boring bits. It’s so very true. I stand by that because the songs that I’ve falling in love with growing up. People like Paul Kelly and Tim Rogers and The Band. They sing about stuff that can be occasionally self deprecating. A lot of the music out there these days is safe people just glorifying themselves. It is just a general statement. My favorite songs are the ones about the guy down in the dumps and it’s most likely his fault he got there.
 
 
LifeMusicMedia: What would be the biggest obstacle as a single artist and for your band Crooked Saint in the music industry today?

T.W.: Bands are really putting themselves out there. The harder they work and the more they get their name out there increases their chances of getting lucky and finding that support. The more time you spend out there you’ll win when the time is right. That’s the way I look at it. I think the biggest obstacle is being able to spend enough time and dedicating enough time. On a whim to be there at the right time. If that made any sense at all it increases your chances of lightning striking you and getting the push that you need.
 
 
LifeMusicMedia: Do you think the days gone where everyone had stacks of Albums, CD’S and cassette tapes? Do you feel that purchasing music online has hurt or improved the independent artist like yourself?
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Review by Victoria Nugent
Brisbane indie pop darling Tara Simmons‘ new single wasn’t what I was expecting. To recap for those unfamiliar with the talented muso, Simmons has blazed her way across the local music scene with sweet folk vocals with just a hint of spice.

Simmons first gained recognition in 2005 for single Everybody Loves You, which gained airplay on Triple J and went on to be a finalist at the Q Song Awards the following year. 2006 also saw Simmons release her debut EP, Pendulum. Since then Simmons has released another two EPs, an album and a compilation CD entitled EPilation featuring the tracks from her first two EPs.

Her most recent EP All You Can saw Simmons gather more steam, with two radio singles All You Can and I Cannot Be Saved. I Cannot Be Saved found its way into the musical accompaniments to various television shows, namely SLiDE and Winners and Losers.
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