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PREMIERE: Cool Sounds – ‘Headset’

12/15/2014, Annie, No Comment

Melbourne sextet Cool Sounds come from that wonderful part of the world (read: Brunswick) that gave us Ciggie Witch, Zone Out, Velcro and the Ocean Party. Predictably, lad-about-town Liam Halliwell – aka Snowy Nasdaq – has…

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PREMIERE – ‘Bending Over Backwards’ – High-tails (Snowy Nasdaq Remix)

05/02/2014, Melissa Tan, 1 Comment

Liam Halliwell is Australia’s biggest band slut (second to Simon Lam). As seen on the internet and several stages across Aus, Liam is Snowy Nasdaq. The man who co-brought you bands like the Ocean Party, Velcro,…

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INTRODUCING: Babaganouj

03/10/2014, Annie, No Comment

Yet another band to have risen from the ashes of the dearly departed Yves Klein Blue, Babaganouj was formed by guitarist Charles Sale in 2011 – just months after YKB split due to ‘creative differences’. Named after a ridiculous 12-second…

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LISTEN: Peking Tapes – Summer Lovin’ 2013

01/28/2014, Annie, No Comment

Last year Sam ‘Rusty’ Crockett and Richie Shilton of cassette label Peking Tapes decided to collect a stash of their friends’ unreleased material for the Summer Lovin’ 2013 compilation. Coincidentally, Rusty and Richie’s friends play in just…

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LISTEN: The Ocean Party ‘SPLIT’ LP

11/08/2013, David Payne, No Comment

  The Ocean Party’s latest record, Split is out now through Spunk records. Yes, that hip label. Home to Bonnie Prince Billy, Okkervil River, and Bill Callahan amongst others. It’s a welcome reminder that hard…

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LISTEN: Zone Out – ‘This Place’

08/22/2013, Annie, No Comment

‘This Place’ is the new single from Zone Out, Melbourne’s latest incarnation of the twee spirit, led by Ashley Bundang. Zone Out’s music is an affable blend of gentle strumming and fey vocals, replete with…

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PREMIERE: The Ocean Party

08/09/2013, Melissa Tan, No Comment

We love these guys. Most bands don’t usually don’t make more than twice an appearance on this blog (so many new bands, so little time), but these guys have somehow found a way around that….

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