Q&A with Marie Moe – Razika

Q&A with Marie Moe of Norwegian indie-ska-pop-rock four-piece Razika

:: What track changed your life ::
I remember the first time I heard the song “Speed king”, first track on Deep Purple’s album “In Rock”. I was around 13 and got really blown away. At that time I was listening a lot to commercial popmusic (like Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne, Ashlee Simpson, Green day, you get the picture), but after hearing this, my taste in music went in another direction. Fortunately.

:: What is your favourite Album ::
That’s a hard one, there are so many great albums! But if I have to pick one alltime favorite, maybe the “Electric Ladyland” album by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. I’m really into the old rock music.

:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
Young Dreams is a band from our hometown Bergen in Norway. They are really great and I think their album is coming out in Australia soon.

:: Favourite Quote ::
What doesn’t kill you, only makes you stronger.

:: When on tour, you can’t live without ::
Toothbrush and toothpaste. Its amazing what a quick brushing can do, especially if you’re having a hang-over, hehe.

:: When you think of Australia, you think ::
Kangaroos? No. Beaches and sun and summer!
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Event News: DUETS 2012 – One of the biggest musical line ups ever assembled in Australia!

Photo by Ant Ritz


Rob Mills, Leo Sayer, John Waters, Jack Vidgen, Ian Dickson, Mark Gable (Choir Boys) , Dave Faulkner (Hoodoo Gurus) , Mark Vincent & Don Spencer – taken at Milsons Point Sydney for Don Spencers charity event “Duets 2012”
Photo by Ant Ritz

DUETS (formerly known as Dueting it for the Kids) is a unique concert unlike anything else staged in Australia. It brings together the very best of the music industry in a concert of duets with proceeds going to support The Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF). This year’s concert, which is proudly sponsored by APN News & Media, is set down for Monday, 20 August, 2012 at Sydney’s iconic State Theatre.
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Awaken I Am to play at BIGSOUND Live

They say silence can be golden, and that’s exactly what it has proved to be for Brisbane’s Awaken I Am. After taking a few weeks off, they managed to strike gold with a seriously impressive list of upcoming shows, including showcasing for BigSound Live alongside Twelve Foot Ninja, Closure In Moscow, Heroes For Hire and Your Favorite Enemies at Tempo Hotel on September 12th.
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Little BIGSOUND – Full Lineup and Program

Programmed by youth for youth, the second annual Little BIGSOUND announced its full program, a feast of industry and music in a one-day forum for young people 14-25 looking at starting a career in the business.

Taking over Fortitude Valley’s Judith Wright Centre on Saturday September 15 and following the Southern Hemisphere’s largest music industry gathering BIGSOUND, Youth Music Industries (YMI) have joined with QMusic to produce a unique event. Using the best speakers and musicians from around Australia, Little BIGSOUND aims to both inspire and provide a window into the world of the music industry.
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Q&A: Bart Thrupp

Bart Thrupp is a storyteller at heart. With his Folk/Pop melodies, Aussie charm and songs that everyone can relate to, he’s been captivating audiences across the country.

:: What track changed your life ::
I wrote a song called the Girl in the Fishbowl. That was the single that made it possible for me to quit my job. For that reason I would sing it every day for the rest of my life.

:: What is your favourite Album ::
Doolittle by The Pixies. Genius.
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Interview: Mat. McHugh – The Beautiful Girls

Interview by Stuart Blythe
Currently on his “An Evening With The Beautiful Girls” ten-year anniversary tour, Mat. McHugh took time out with Life Music Media.

LMM: You’re currently on your “An Evening With The Beautiful Girls” ten-year anniversary tour.
How’s the tour been so far?

Mat. McHugh: It’s been ok. 3 shows in. I’ve been trying to get my head back in the game. I haven’t played TBG songs for a little while so it’s all about getting the groove back at the moment.
 
 
LMM: It’s the ten-year anniversary tour but also a farewell to The Beautiful Girls moniker and stepping out as Mat. McHugh. Frightening or natural artistic progression?
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Festival News: I’ll Be Your Mirror Melbourne 2013 Curated by ATP & The Drones

ATP announce their return to Australia for a very special event………
I’ll Be Your Mirror Melbourne
Curated by ATP & The Drones
February 16th and 17th 2013
Tix on sale 9am Monday 13th August from www.ATPFestival.com

Described as the “ultimate mix tape”, All Tomorrow’s Parties is a boutique festival that goes against the grain of the larger, more commercial music festivals – with quality and customer experience coming first – presenting award winning sound and acclaimed organisation.
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