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‘The Light’ is the debut single from Belle and the Bone People
Belle and The Bone People are a newly formed Indie/Folk band from Sydney’s Inner West. Growing from friendships formed in the presence of music, Setting out to inspire and challenge…
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Featured Releases
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‘The Light’ is the debut single from Belle and the Bone People
Belle and The Bone People are a newly formed Indie/Folk band from Sydney’s Inner West. Growing from friendships formed in the presence of music, Setting out to inspire and challenge…
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‘IN RETROSPECT’ IS THE NEW SINGLE FROM BATTLESHIPS
Every now and then, a band comes along with the sounds of something fresh and promising. Sydney band Battleships fits right into this category. Formed in early 2011, they spent…
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BELL WEATHER DEPARTMENT – “The Pursuit Of Blue”
Bell Weather Department have meticulously crafted all the pieces of their musical puzzle together over their relatively short existence as a band. From sharing stages with the crème de la…
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UNDERLIGHTS – “Now That You’re In Love” – OUT NOW
In the last 12 months, Underlights have not only been busy on stage, but in the studio preparing for their debut EP. In the first half of the year the…
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THE RUMINATERS – “Deadstuff” – OUT NOW
The Ruminaters are a band. They have become pretty good at playing their instruments, together, in the same room, in their own style. Their debut single “Deadstuff” is released 19th Aug.
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WAVERLEY – “Paper Walls”
“For most Melbournians, the name ‘Waverley’ is synonymous with a local football ground but after Friday night’s show, I suspect that may not be the case for much longer.” –…
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T.A.B. – “Grind” feat Nadja Cox – OUT DEC 2
The half Aussie, half Austrian urban clash duo T.A.B. are back with their latest grimy electro number, ‘Grind’, from their forthcoming album due out in 2012. Based in Austria, T.A.B….
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HARMLESS – “Deliver” – OUT NOW
Off the back of their debut single, “Here’s The Girl”, Melbourne based duo Harmless return with another contribution to 2011’s indie music itinerary from their forthcoming debut album Water Feature….
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MUSHU – “Traps” – OUT DEC 2
Following on from their last single “Bandit”, Sydney based trio Mushu are releasing the next installment “Traps” from their forthcoming EP due out in 2012. The last few years have…
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ADAM GEORGE – “Smoke And Mirrors” – OUT DEC 16
“Smoke And Mirrors” is the debut single from Northern Beaches based singer songwriter Adam George, off his forthcoming debut album, Black Rainbow, due out in 2012. From an early age…
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‘IN RETROSPECT’ IS THE NEW SINGLE FROM BATTLESHIPS
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No CommentsEvery now and then, a band comes along with the sounds of something fresh and promising. Sydney band Battleships fits right into this category. Formed in early 2011, they spent... -
UNDERLIGHTS PLAYING BIG DAY OUT 2012
Posted on November 8, 2011 | No CommentsCongrats to Underlights for taking out the Triple J Unearthed competition to play the Sydney leg of Big Day Out 2012! It’s a massive lineup this year and the boys...