Australia is unveiling new hip-hop talent at a phenomenal pace, and a name you are going to hear more and more of is, Bam Bam - announcing his debut EP The Good Life, which will be released on Friday March 28, 2014 through Ten To Two Records
From Banger Films, the creators of “Iron Maiden: Flight 666” and “Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage,” comes “Super Duper Alice Cooper” the story of Vincent Furnier, the preacher’s son who struck fear into the hearts of parents everywhere as Alice Cooper, the most outrageous rock star of his generation.
Dedicated to founding member Joe Strummer along with several others who were there for the ride, Danny Garcia’s ‘The Rise And Fall Of The Clash’ provides a nice overview of the band’s demise and particularly from the time of the second line-up, but would have made for more objective viewing had the original surviving members had their say.
There can be no doubt that Deniz Tek is a man of very many talents. Firstly he’s an E.R doctor, a fighter pilot…and why not a rock star as well. There isn’t much that he hasn’t succeeded in, and of course he’s better known in Australia for being the musical mastermind behind seminal rockers Radio Birdman and more recently The Soul Movers
Canadian Musician, songwriter and band member of 'Broken Social Scene', Kevin Drew, has returned with his second solo album 'Darlings', it features contributions from former bandmates Charles Spearin and Ohad Benchetrit, as well as Apostle Of Hustle’s Dean Stone and the Stills’ Dave Hamelin.
Ella Hooper of Killing Heidi fame is back and she’s hit the music scene in a big way with a solo album, forthcoming tour and a gig on ABC’s Spicks and Specks. Hooper exploded into our radios and eardrums as a 17 year old, alongside her brother Jesse, with such hits as Weir and Mascara.
On her way to perform at her Canberra show, Elizabeth Rose took some time to talk with Music Editor Darren Hassan about her new self titled EP and current tour, which includes the opening night of Pirie and Co, Adelaide’s newest live music venue.
In the lead up to their newest album release 'Wolverines', Front man Vinnie Caruana from American indie/punk/rock outfit I Am The Avalanche took some timeout to speak with Music Editor Darren Hassan about the influence for the album, to answer some questions about the current music industry, and what he does to chill when not performing.
Just released today, I Am The Avalanche's (IATA) latest offering 'Wolverines' released through Rude Records is sure to be a winner with its indie/punk rock edge and meaningful lyrics reflective of Vinnie Caruana's physical and emotional pain after an injury sustained on tour. From the opening riff of 'Two Runaways', reminiscent of AC/DC's 'Highway To Hell', it is clear that IATA have launched full throttle with this album and given it all from the get go
In 2008 Schulz broke into the #10 of DJ Mag’s Top 100 chart. He’s remained there for the last four straight years (polling #9 in 2011) and now stands as the busiest international DJ playing out of the United States, and won Best American DJ at the 2008 IDMAs.
Melbourne powerhouse electro producer Zoolanda has been delivering well above his surprising young age, on both production levels & accomplishments; having already collaborated with international Melbourne sound King Will Sparks, remixed & collaborated for scene heroes such as Uberjakd & SCNDL as well having countless originals & remixes in the Beatport Top 100.
Marina Prior is renowned for thrilling audiences across the country and is highly regarded as Australia’s leading lady of the theatre stage. On Friday April 4, Marina Prior will release a special edition boxed set titled “Songbird” through Fanfare Records which will include a brand new single Songbird written by famed singer/songwriter and Fleetwood Mac keyboardist Christine McVie, ahead of a national Australian Tour.
New York City-based rock band I Am The Avalanche is pleased to announce the premiere of their brand new album, Wolverines is now being streamed in its entirety on Billboard.com!
Acted, Directed, Filmed and Edited all in a 24-hour period by BONJAH’S Glenn Mossop, the music video for their third single ‘Honey’ from their forthcoming album Beautiful Wild is a very honest insight into the lead singers creative processes including the bands songwriting.
Singer, songwriter, radio and TV personality Ella Hooper has announced a national tour to celebrate her single, ‘Low High’, which is set appear on her forthcoming debut solo album, In Tongues.
Dew Process would like to welcome Liverpool four-piece Circa Waves to the family. Hotly tipped by NME as a band to watch and crowned with not one, but two BBC Radio 1 Hottest Record in the World kudos, the band are the latest to join Dew Process’ esteemed roster, along side the likes of London Grammar, Mumford & Sons, Gossling, Kingswood and Mikhael Paskalev.
Kevin Hart and Ice Cube lead the lineup in Ride Along, the new film from the director and the producer of the blockbuster comedy Think Like a Man.
Canadian based electronic/synthpop outfit Trust will release their sophomore album Joyland on 7 Mar through Create/Control & Arts & Crafts, and from the sounds of it clubs all over the world are about to hear some distinctive beats and bangin' tunes
Many Australians would now be aware of Mikhael Paskalev, the undie-clad Norwegian singer behind the catchy hit I Spy, which came in at Number 75 on the Triple J Hottest 100 last year. The film clip depicts Paskalev in a total reinvention of Tom Cruise's famous undie dance scene in Risky Business, which Paskalev takes to new heights.
After an already impressive three full-length albums about beards, the world’s premier beard-related rock act The Beards are returning with a brand new album, and with it, the most comprehensive Australian tour the band has ever embarked upon.