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Magic Dirt

Andrew Weaver — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:03:36 GMT

They have ridden the wave that is the music industry, and emerged unscathed.

Beck

Johnny Sparklechops — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:27:52 GMT

But with this collaboration you feel like he’s hit pay dirt.

Devo

Andrew Weaver — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:03:33 GMT

Devo were part of an underground movement, you know.

Hadouken

Andrew Weaver — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:21:26 GMT

It must be a good feeling to have it out, finally, after what must seem like an interminable wait.

Kasey Chambers

Andrew Weaver — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:12:34 GMT

Kasey Chambers may have made the best record of her life with the love of her life.

Youth Group

Andrew Weaver — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:51:11 GMT

The Night is Ours had the most convoluted birth of any of Youth Group’s albums

Vanessa Amorosi with Michael Paynter

Danni Ralph — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:45:07 GMT

They are both comfortable performers and have new material to flaunt.

Flyleaf

Ozan Beyit — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:35:53 GMT

Even-more-essence or Evanescence revisited; brand the band as you may, there is more to Flyleaf’s familiar sounds that skirt along the edges of metal anguish and religious rock.

Powderfinger @ The Forum

Steph Wallis — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:07:43 GMT

A year after the release of Dream Days At The Hotel Existence, the 'Upstairs at the Downstairs Tour' involved Brisbane group Powderfinger playing gigs at theatre venues around the country.

So Fresh

Danni Ralph — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:31:41 GMT

It wouldn’t be a pop collection without some Britney Spears.

Coldplay

Al Newstead — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:31:08 GMT

Coldplay joined the ranks of the big leagues, bands like U2 and Radiohead, almost the moment that ‘Yellow’ hit the airwaves and they’ve been rejecting their stance as wet-eared fops ever since.

No Age

Shannon Carlson — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:17:24 GMT

Born out of the surprising surrounds of Los Angeles, young vegan experimental punk rocking duo No Age have turned out an ambitious release, steeped in art credibility and optimism.

Boyz II Men

Vicky marie — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:56:15 GMT

The smooth trio Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris and Wanya Morris went 'Down on Bended Knees' to please a compact crowd of craving enthusiasts.

Global Chilling

Sparklechops — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:59:05 GMT

Pacha’s latest collection of like-minded groves tackles that end of the evening reserved for winding down with a close friend and, if my mum isn’t reading this, maybe a joint or two and a glass of wine.

Pigeon Detectives

Lara Antonelli — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:33:35 GMT

Whoever said that pigeons were rats with wings never heard about this band.

Stephan Bodzin @ Brown Alley

Danni Borg — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:56:16 GMT

I haven’t been to many Likes Of You Parties, but they have been constantly bringing quality acts to Melbourne so I knew this night would be full of quality tunes.

The Fratellis

Danni Ralph — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:09:41 GMT

Label them what you will – alternative, indie, rock – but without doubt they are another UK band with a sound we have heard before.

Fergie

Danni Ralph — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:37:47 GMT

Has there ever been a more successful artist to spawn so many self-indulgent radio hits as one Miss Fergalicious?

Joan as Policewoman

Andrew Weaver — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:34:51 GMT

It took Joan Wasser far too long to burst into the public consciousness.

Australian Made: DJ Showcase

Danni Ralph — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:43:18 GMT

True to the good old Aussie nature, the acts are not necessarily Australian born, but most certainly Australian made.