http://whothehell.net New. Australian. Music. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:16:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jackie Marshall - 'You Want What I've Got' [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/02-you-want-what-ive-got.mp3] I think it's a crime that Jackie Marshall isn't nationally revered and living in splendour. When she's not writing excellent MySpace blogs about being a starving artist, Marshall writes intelligent and articulate folk songs that sound like a less country and grating version ... http://whothehell.net/archives/2301 Paper Planes - 'Do It For The Kids' [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/04-do-it-for-the-kids.mp3] Paper Planes - 'Uh Huh' [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/01-uh-huh.mp3] January is when everyone likes to reflect on the previous year, so it seems timely that I put up something on these guys. Paper Planes' self-titled debut was one of my favourite Australian albums of 2008 and is a ... http://whothehell.net/archives/2299 The Middle East - 'Blood' [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/01-blood-1.mp3] I feel like Arcade Fire comparisons have been overused in music reviews over the past whenever, so I’m going to do my best to not compare The Middle East to Montreal’s finest. It’s tough though, because this Townsville (QLD) collective do fit the criteria, at least initially ... http://whothehell.net/archives/2303 [youtube]http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=eBkqhVLPPhE[/youtube] For years I've heard people rave about Spod and I just haven't gotten it, but now thanks to this helpful music video I finally understand. Thanks Spod, you're the raddest! http://whothehell.net/archives/2302 Grand Atlantic - 'Tripwires' [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/01-track-1.mp3] Grand Atlantic's last album was an exploration of classic rock sounds and structures with a contemporary pop inflection. I've seen this Brisbane four piece several times and they never fail to impress during a live show. Their latest song is a thick slice of power pop/rock and sees ... http://whothehell.net/archives/2298 Kate Bradley - 'Gold Body' [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/kate-bradley_01_gold-body.mp3] Hey guys! Do you remember back in '07 when US Billboard Magazine named Brisbane as one of the top five unlikely hotspots for new, original music? Do ya?  Well, they did and they also picked singer-songwriter Kate Bradley as an up-and-coming artist to watch. Her songs are ... http://whothehell.net/archives/2292 Brown Bear - 'Was That It?' [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/was-that-it_radio-edit-01.mp3] Brown Bear are from Brisbane and write good, solid songs. Sometimes they try to get all clever with glitchy programming, but for that we should cut them a bit of slack - after all, they did meet whilst studying a tertiary music course. 'Was That It' ... http://whothehell.net/archives/2288 The Jezabels - 'Disco Biscuit Love (official)' [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/01-disco-biscuit-love-1.mp3] Jerry blogged the demo of this song in January, but the official release of The Jezabels’ 'Disco Biscuit Love' deserves a post of its own, as it’s now the shiniest, loveliest, poppiest thing you’ll hear all Summer (maybe), and holy shit I’m in love. ... http://whothehell.net/archives/2286 Ouch My Face - Firehead [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/03-3-firehead-final-master1.mp3] Wow, this is such an aggressive song. Even without the lyrics - which threaten to beat you - this stuff could probably make your nose bleed. Fittingly, the band responsible for this punk/funk gem is called Ouch My Face. Hailing from Melbourne, the three-piece distill rhythm and ... http://whothehell.net/archives/2280 Micky Green - Shoulda (Bloody Beetroots Remix) [audio:http://whothehell.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/mickygreen-shouldathebloodybeetrootsremix.mp3] Remember Micky Green? That Australian singer/model who relocated to Paris and randomly had a top ten hit or two in her adopted country? Perhaps you never heard of her in the first place. Fair enough, since her coverage back home has been marginal at best. Apparently ... http://whothehell.net/archives/2274