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Duffy Heads to Australia in January

December 10th 2008 01:43
Grammy Nominee Duffy Heads to Australia in January

Duffy Heads to Australia in January


Promotional Tour from January 29 to February 2



It was earlier this year that the soulful voice of Welsh native Duffy was heard by the world with the release of her debut UK topping single “Mercy”, an unveiling of what was to come from this 24 year-old.



Her debut album Rockferry was released to critical acclaim reaching #1 in the UK, #4 in the US and #12 in Australia. It has already sold over 4 million copies globally and is platinum in 15 countries and gold in 14!



Rounding out an incredible year for Duffy, she was recently nominated for three Grammy Awards, Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal (Mercy) and Best Pop Vocal Album (Rockferry).



Duffy has been announced to perform at V Festival 2009, however her Australian fans will receive an early treat as Duffy will be heading to our shores from January 29 to February 2 for a whirlwind promotional visit.



DUFFY

Rockferry (Collectors Edition Double Album) – OUT NOW

The collector’s edition includes a 7 track bonus disc, featuring brand new songs including the single ‘Rain On Your Parade’.





Touring for V Festival 2009

Saturday March 28 - Sydney, Centennial Park

Sunday March 29 - Gold Coast, Avica Resort

Saturday April 4 - Melbourne, Showground

Sunday April 5 - Perth, Claremont Showground

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Kaiser Chiefs' new album (LINK)

August 26th 2008 00:54
Kaiser Chiefs confirm details of their new album and join the growing roster at Liberator Music.



So, a mere eighteen months since the release of their second album Yours Truly, Angry Mob, which saw Leeds' Kaiser Chiefs have the best selling UK rock album of last year, they are set to unleash their third long-player. The album entitled Off With Their Heads is slated to hit the streets on October 11th and will see them release it on Liberator Music (part of The Mushroom Group) in Australia and New Zealand.

Kicking off with the somewhat incongruous Spanish Metal before launching into Never Miss A Beat the first track lifted from the album, road tested since the band's UK tour last winter is now complete with backing vocals from Lily Allen and New York Pony Club... it sees the band add to their ever bulging bag of hit singles.

Like It Too Much replete with lush orchestral arrangements from Bond & Bjork maestro David Arnold is a rousing classic Kaisers number which sits comfortably alongside the likes of album highlights You Want History and Good Days Bad Days; the latter underpinned by keyboard arrangements conjuring up New York disco morphed into Talking Heads-like brilliance, whilst in its wake creeps up the Kaiserdelic Tomato In The Rain, heralded by its hammond organ and great lyrics.

Half The Truth more than nods to the likes of XTC and comes with a contribution from UK grime artist Sway, meanwhile friend and musical ally Lily contributes backing vocals to Always Happens Like That before the psychedelic bent continues when drummer Nick Hodgson resumes vocal duties on album closer Remember You’re A Girl, sounding like a long lost John Lennon track from the mid-70's.

Off With Their Heads could/should be described as being the first proper Kaiser Chiefs' album with a solid base on which is constructed a series of tracks which come together as an altogether less frenetic and more cohesive piece of work than previous outings and is almost certainly the better for it.

Off With Their Heads produced by Mark Ronson and Eliot James at RAK and Eastcote Studios in London in the Spring of 2008 and mixed by Andy Wallace (Nirvana, LCD Soundsystem, Run DMC) at Soundtrack Studios, New York has its home at Liberator Music for Australia and New Zealand and will be readily available on CD, Ltd Edition Vinyl and digital formats on 11th October 2008.


Kaiser Chiefs release the album's first single 'Never Miss A Beat' on October 4th.


On confirmation of the deal Michael Gudinski said "This is THE album of 2008 that you need to listen to…the first single “Never Miss A Beat” is a youth anthem. The pairing of Ronson with the Kaiser Chiefs is inspired.

“There is no doubt that Kaiser Chiefs have already developed a loyal fan base in Australia and New Zealand but their new album “Off With Their Heads” is going to take them to the major league.

“We’re thrilled that the Kaiser Chiefs have signed to Liberator. They are the most important International signing the label has made since its inception and together we’re going to take both the band and the label to new heights in Australia and New Zealand.”

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS IS IN STORES OCTOBER 11 2008 THROUGH LIBERATOR MUSIC


FIRST SINGLE ‘NEVER MISS A BEAT’ AVAILABLE OCTOBER 4 2008
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Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have got you covered. The Gorillaz masterminds will release the soundtrack to Monkey: Journey to the West - Albarn's circus opera collaboration with visual artist Jamie Hewlett - via XL in September.

If you’ve been looking for an opera album to wedge next to your dad's Andrea Bocelli collection on the family CD shelf, then Gorillaz masterminds Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have got you covered.


The album, which is produced by Damon Albarn, was recorded in London and Beijing over the last twelve months and features European and Chinese musicians and singers. It draws upon the music Albarn composed and visuals Jamie Hewlett produced for the Chinese opera production of the same name.

The lyrics are based on ancient Chinese texts and performed in Mandarin. Many Australians will be familiar with the story line as it formed the basis of the legendary TV series Monkey Magic.

With Jamie Hewlett on board (the man responsible for the Gorillaz visuals), the project is sure to be both a visual and aural feast.

Monkey: Journey to the West is out August 23 through XL / Remote Control.

The group were also commissioned by the BBC to create a video animation and accompanying music which will air throughout the station’s coverage of the Beijing Olympics.



If it doesn't read here check it out at You Tube.

Journey to the West is out in September through XL/ Remote Control.



And here is a direct link to the site of the-opera/
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Bob Brozman Tour

August 17th 2008 02:36
Bob Brozman

The American world music legend Bob Brozman, one of the most prolific and respected musicians on the planet, returns to Australia to introduce live audiences, to not one, but two of his latest releases; Lumière and Post Industrial Blues. Brozman, who may just be the music industry’s answer to the United Nations, is a must-see, his show is a true delight


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HARLEQUIN LEAGUE (LINK)

August 17th 2008 01:23
HARLEQUIN LEAGUE

With End Of Fashion and The Seabellies

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DAVID BRIDIE (LINK)

August 17th 2008 00:23


DAVID BRIDIE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF MAKING MUSIC

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK RETURN (LINK)

August 16th 2008 23:47
ICONIC POP GROUP RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM AND SOLD-OUT TOUR

Pop supergroup New Kids on the Block are back. Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood and Jordan and Jonathan Knight return on September 6, 2008 with The Block, their first album together in almost 15 years


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UNFORGETTABLE Dean Geyer (LINK)

August 11th 2008 05:20
NEIGHBOURS FAVOURITES RELEASE “UNFORGETTABLE” TRACK


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MISSION:METALLICA (LINK)

August 7th 2008 05:54


METALLICA’S INTERACTIVE WEBSITE LAUNCHES LIVE IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEK

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KEANE'S FREE SINGLE DOWNLOAD (LINK)

August 7th 2008 05:32
KEANE CELEBRATE NEW ALBUM WITH FREE SINGLE DOWNLOAD


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