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Live Review | Caspian + Meniscus + Hope Drone @ The Tempo Hotel, Brisbane | March 21, 2014

Words by Denis Semchenko
caspianIt’s a gorgeous Thursday evening in the Queensland capital, the smell of the rain still hanging in the crisp air after an earlier downpour. Following a brisk walk to the Tempo, we are met with a killer blast of noise: that’s Hope Drone, eagerly conforming to their moniker by dousing the venue with bucketfuls of post-black metal (yep – everything is “post” these days) and death growls. It’s not all Cookie Monster-esque bluster, though – the quartet aren’t shy on melody and have their cleans and atmospherics down pat.
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Yacht Club DJs Unveil “Oddity Number 5” Mixtape Ahead Of East Coast Tour

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From beyond the majestic shadow of Matthew McConaughey’s signature hum emerges Australia’s favourite mashup duo, Yacht Club DJs, with brand new mixtape Oddity Number 5 in tow. It’s a free download brimming with Yacht Club’s fearless repertoire; a one-hour banger fest that’ll have you fanging for the weekend, stockpiling the party mixers and wondering what ever did happen to 90’s buzz-babe Mya (not all that much).
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Photo Gallery | Melbourne Fashion Festival 2014 | Opening Night | David Jones Runway

Photographer: Naomi Rahim – Design & Photography
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Divide & Conquer announce The “Long Story Short” Tour – April 2014

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Sydney outfit Divide & Conquer have announced they will release their long awaited debut EP, “Long Story Short”, on April 1st to iTunes and embark on “The Long Story Short Tour” in a run of dates during April.

Divide & Conquer are known for their energetic performances and are looking forward to showcasing songs from the post-summer release, smashing up some stages and getting into people’s faces on this compact tour run.
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A Sleepless Melody – Fire (Official Music Video)

Recorded in the US with producer and long time friend Kevin Gates (Never Shout Never, The Ready Set), ‘Fire’ is a lush indie-pop track with a punchy chorus that tells a specific story between two people and the experience most can relate to – the confrontation of telling a lover that you’re no longer in love with them.
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ARCH ENEMY announces new singer

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In early June 2014, ARCH ENEMY will unleash their 9th studio album, War Eternal, worldwide via Century Media Records and Trooper Entertainment in Japan. With this upcoming release, the band will introduce a new member to their ranks: Alissa White-Gluz, former vocalist of Canadian extreme metallers THE AGONIST. Angela Gossow, who joined ARCH ENEMY in 2000 and made her debut on the now classic Wages Of Sin (2001), will be stepping down as front-woman and focusing on management, while Alissa takes her place.
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Playwrite – Lady Oracle Single Tour March/April 2014

PlaywrightMelbourne 5 piece Playwrite create a wild, haunting wall of sound and energy. For years Playwrite have captivated audiences with their vibrant live performance. Through pounding drums, samples and swirling guitars come soaring lyrics and chants and an infectious live performance that is, at times, both electric and poignant.

Playwrite have played alongside: Half Moon Run (CAN), Emma Louise, Hermitude, Wild Beats (UK), ALPINE, Katie Noonan, Leader Cheetah, Set Sail, Gold Fields, Gossling, Jordie Lane, Hayden Calnin, Geoffrey O’Conner, Townhouses, Rat & Co and many others.
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Carcass announce Australian tour – June 2014 | Supports Announced

CarcassCARCASS are back and back at what they do best! Writing and releasing the choicest of cuts in their highly influential way. With ‘Surgical Steel’, CARCASS has risen to the occasion and given fans an album that holds up to their classic repertoire, delivering another milestone and is undoubtedly just what the doctor ordered! Everything a CARCASS fan could want is on this record, with every era of the band represented.
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THE ROLLING STONES CALL OFF THEIR TOUR OF AUSTRALIA AND NZ


The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry and disappointed to announce the postponement of the rest of their 14 ON FIRE tour of Australia and New Zealand following the death of L’Wren Scott.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood wish to thank all of their fans for their support at this difficult time and hope that they will fully understand the reason for this announcement.
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Interview | Stevic – Twelve Foot Ninja

Interview by Stuart Blythe

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They broke crowd funding records for their latest music video, they’re about to kick off an Australian headline tour, before making their return to the U.S. later this year.

Life Music Media catch up with Twelve Foot Ninja guitarist Stevic for a chat.

LMM: The Pozible crowd-funding campaign for your new video was an amazing success.  What prompted your decision to use crowd funding and what are your feelings about the campaign success?
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