OFWGKTA sideshow

OFWGKTA are playing Vivid Live in Sydney next month, and now they're playing a sideshow in Brisbane at the Hi-fi on June 5th. Buy your ticket here.

Lightsounds Gold Coast Open Day

FACEBOOK EVENT

Something for all DJ nutters out there. This saturday Lightsounds is having an Open Day at their homebase in Ashmore. Check the poster for the details or join the facebook event above.

Medium Rare & Live On Letterman

MEDIUM RARE is the latest album from the Foo Fighters, It is a cover album. Upon release of their latest release "WASTING LIGHT", they decide to release a cover album. Dave & the boys are hard at work pumping out music. It was released on vinyl on April 16th, dubbed "Record Store Day", celebrating independent record stores. Apart from new recordings of "Bad Reputation" (originally by Joan Jett & The Heartbreakers) & "This Will Be Our Year" (originally by The Zombies), the rest are recordings off previous B-Sides and other compilation albums.

The Foo Fighters visited Letterman as well recently to perform pretty much the whole new album "WASTING LIGHT", the clips are below.





















Performing a classic "All My Life"


http://www.foofighters.com

BEST DAY EVER

BEST DAY EVER is the new mixtape offering from 19 year old rapper MAC MILLER. Was released well over a month ago yet still worth blogging the shit out of. A good mix of sweet laidback hip-hop vibes from this dude. He has also released his first EP called "On & On & Beyond" which you can buy at iTunes. Support the upcoming good dudes.

http://macmiller.org/

Bleeding Knees Club

FACEBOOK EVENT

Information courtesy of Bleeding Knees Club.

"Who the f:/ck are Bleeding Knees Club?" -

It's a question more and more folks have been asking since party-hardy duo Jordan Malane and Alex Wall burst out of the Gold Coast at the tail-end of 2010.

An irrepressible garage-pop 'n' surf-punk pair, Bleeding Knees Club have won hearts and minds through a reckless live reputation and, on the recorded front, with a swag of super-catchy tunes on their debut EP "Virginity".

This year has seen them tour nationally with Wavves, Lightspeed Champion and Gold Fields, as well as play the Gold Coast date of the Big Day Out.

Their EP cuts "Have Fun" and "Bad Guys" have been flogged on Triple J and public radio, and "Have Fun" even infiltrated the world of high-street fashion when it was hand-picked to soundtrack a TV ad for Myer's Miss Shop.

Bleeding Knees Club are now getting ready to take their rip-roaring attitude global! They head to the UK in May for some club dates, as well as an appearance at famed Brighton festival The Great Escape. After that, it's off to New York City to record their debut album with new BFF Dev Hynes (Lightspeed Champion and Blood Orange) as producer.

Before they jet, they'll be bringing the party to a small sweaty venue near you one more time. Get ready to get loose!







http://www.myspace.com/thebleedingkneesclub
http://www.myspace.com/bleedingkneesclub
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/bleedingkneesclub

LEVEL UP - CARDBOARD CASTLE WITH FAHRENHEIT 43

FACEBOOK EVENT

Information courtesy of Rosies.

Shotgun Entertainment & Rosies Live brings you... ROSIES LEVEL UP featuring ...

CARDBOARD CASTLE
Having recently returned from living in Toronto, Canada, Gold Coast's Cardboard Castle hit Level Up to launch their brand new EP!

FAHRENHEIT 43 (VIC)
Bandpage www.listn.to/fahrenheit43
Fresh back in Oz from touring overseas with the Gin Blossoms (USA), F43 are in Brisbane for a rocking show at Rosie's Live this April! This is the last Australian club show for FAHRENHEIT 43 before they head into the studio to record their debut album with American producer Paul Leavitt ( Senses Fail / All Time Low / The Dangerous Summer). THIS SHOW IS NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!


NINE SONS OF DAN
One of the hottest pop rock bands around at the moment, Nine Sons of Dan had a huge 2010, embarking on tours, releasing videos, winning MORE band comps.

CHASING GHOSTS
Man with his guitar playing heart felt but edgy tunes? Yes please.

Doors from 8pm - Get in early to challenge the bands to Guitar Hero
$10 Entry
18+ only

Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All

A lot of hype and interest has sprung around the interweb about this collective of hip hop artists, who call themselves ODD FUTURE WOLF GANG KILL THEM ALL, also known as simply ODD FUTURE or the acronym OFWGKTA. This hip hop collective features a range of dudes brought up on skating and broken homes, ranging from age 16 to 23.

Led by rapper/producer TYLER THE CREATOR, who released his first solo album called "BASTARD" in 2009, and is about to release his second offering "GOBLIN" next month. Other members includ HODGY BEATS, EARL SWEATSHIRT, DOMO GENESIS, MIKE G & FRANK OCEAN, with also producers LEFT BRAIN, SYD THE KYD and the SUPER 3.

There are also groups inside the group, MELLOWHYPE is a group consisting of LEFT BRAIN & HODGY BEATS, THE JET AGE OF TOMORROW consists of producers MATT MARTIANS and HAL WILLIAMS and EARLWOLF consists of TYLER, THE CREATOR and EARL SWEATSHIRT.

They've released four mixtapes and eight studio albums, all free from their website. The group tapes are called "The Odd Future Tape" and "Radical".

What has made these dudes involved in a lot of hype is the lyrical content in their songs. A lot of songs talk about drug use, raping women, killing people, putting them under the genre HORRORCORE, yet the group has dismissed that genre that represents them. Personally its not like it hasn't been done, Eminem used to rap about killing people, same as a few other gangster rappers like Ice-T & 2PAC, NECRO raps about similar shit too.

Anyway got some clips below of the group, certainly worth keeping an eye on. They're playing Vivid Live in Sydney later in the year. GOLF WANG!

TYLER, THE CREATOR - YONKERS off GOBLIN (2011)


EARL SWEATSHIRT - EARL off EARL (2010)


TYLER, THE CREATOR & HODGY BEATS perform at The Woodies 2011.


TYLER, THE CREATOR & HODGY BEATS perform "Sandwitches" on Jimmy Fallon 2011.


MELLOWHYPE perform on The Daily Habit.


EARLWOLF- Orange Juice off the Odd future mixtape "RADICAL"


INTERVIEW with TYLER, THE CREATOR.


INTERVIEW with ODD FUTURE


http://www.oddfuture.com
http://www.oddfuture.tumblr.com

Splendour In The Grass 2011

The lineup for SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS has been announced today. The festival will take place from the 29th till the 31st of July this year at Woodfordia, 5kms outside of Woodford up in the wilderness of Queensland. The festival is known for giving fans the option of camping on site so definitely some wicked times ahead for the festival heads. Here is the full line-up below with plenty of great local and wonderful international talent to choose from:

COLDPLAY

KANYE WEST

JANE'S ADDICTION

THE HIVES

PULP

THE LIVING END

THE MARS VOLTA

REGINA SPEKTOR

BLISS N ESO

PNAU

MOGWAI

DJ SHADOW

GLASVEGAS

THE GRATES

DEVENDRA BANHART AND THE GROGS

MODEST MOUSE

THE MIDDLE EAST

KAISER CHIEFS

JAMES BLAKE

KELE

THE VINES

ELBOW

ESKIMO JOE

NOAH & THE WHALE

CHILDREN COLLIDE

THIEVERY CORPORATION

CUT COPY

ISOBEL CAMPBELL & MARK LANEGAN

BLUEJUICE

THE KILLS

BLACK JOE LEWIS & THE HONEYBEARS (FEAT. THE RELATIVES)

ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI

FOSTER THE PEOPLE

THE PANICS

FRIENDLY FIRES

JEBEDIAH

THE VACCINES

GOMEZ

BOY & BEAR

GOYTE

DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH?

CLOUD CONTROL

MONA

SPARKADIA

WARPAINT

MUSCLES

FITZ & THE TANTRUMS

THE JEZABELS

DRAPHT

BRITISH SEA POWER

TIM & JEAN

LEADER CHEETAH

GROUPLOVE

SEEKER LOVER KEEPER

YELLE

KIMBRA

PHRASE

OH MERCY

DANANANANAKROYD

THE BLACK SEEDS

MARQUES TOLIVER

THE HOLIDAYS

GHOUL

LIAM FINN

THE HERD

YOUNG THE GIANT

GUINEAFOWL

HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY

JINJA SAFARI

WILD BEASTS

ILLY

CUT OFF YOUR HANDS

GARETH LIDDIARD

ALPINE

WORLD'S END PRESS

MOSMAN ALDER

LANIE LANE

THE ASTON SHUFFLE

FLIGHT FACILITIES

D-CUP (WE SPEAK NO AMERICANO)

AJAX (MEGA JAM SET)

HOODRAT & DANGEROUS DAN

LIGHT YEAR

HOOPS

CASSIAN

WAX MOTIF

KATO

TONI TONI LEE

CHARLIE CHUX

TRANTER

http://splendourinthegrass.com/

THE EASTER BAND-O-RAMA

FACEBOOK EVENT

Information courtesy of elsewhere.

Keen on bands?

The Easter Band-O-Rama is bulging with SE Queensland live acts to punctuate your Easter Sunday.

Religious celebrations are just around the corner and the odds are you have a few days off owing with the Easter/ANZAC Day combo set to earn the average nine to five employee the best part of an entire working week to squander at your leisure.

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THE EASTER BAND-O-RAMA

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RUSSIAN KIDD [live/EP launch]
SOUNDTRAFFIK [live]
ARCADE MADE [live/bundaberg]
YORKE [live]
PIRATES ALIVE [live]
BIXBY CANYON [live/bris]

STRETCH PAPER CRANES [dj]

SUNDAY APRIL 24 [EASTER SUNDAY
DOORS 7PM
ENTRY $10 presold / more on the door

Tickets on sale Monday April 11 through oztix.com.au

www.elsewherebar.com.au

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RUSSIAN KIDD [EP LAUNCH]

Electro, indie, smooth, pop, dirty, rock... are just some of the many ways to describe a new, fresh flavor in town, called Russian Kidd. This 4-piece Gold Coast band brings new meaning to the word versatility, as it boldly creates a hybrid between genres, shocking its enthused audience one show at a time.

The band proves versatility, not only through the use of eclectic beats and refreshingly melodious vocals, but through four talented musicians with four different backgrounds and four different musical influences that blend perfectly into one riveting and addictive sound.

Like the delicious aftertaste of a titillating Caprioska, Russian Kidd leaves the crowd lingering for more of their powerful drums, sharp melodies, catchy electro hooks, thumping bass lines, intricate harmonies and mind-blowing guitar solos. The band, which has been playing together for a year and a half, believes that the music and lyrics of each song tell a story that any individual can relate to.

Their formidable energy on stage demonstrates a certain confidence slightly reminiscent to that of Two Door Cinema Club and Bloc Party. Through their performances on stage one certainly notices a sharpness that is graceful yet shocking. It is also not hard to see that there is an air of certainty in their music and a passion for what they do.

Whether it is the result of a cohesive vision, an acclaimed dynamic balance or a willingness to explore, it is with complete certainty that anyone who attends a Russian Kidd show will end up leaving purely satisfied, with a smile on their face and a beat in their step.

Their self-titled debut EP, set to launch on the 24th of April, 2011 at Elsewhere Night Club, is something that all music-lovers should look forward to. Look out!

http://www.triplejunearthed.com/RussianKidd
http://www.myspace.com/russiankiddmusic
http://www.facebook.com/russiankiddmusic



SOUNDTRAFFIK

Offering a unique explosion of dance music fused by rock, pop, electro and tech elements. Based on the Gold Coast, Soundtraffik is comprised of Ben (producer, guitar, keyboard), Giv (producer, electric drums) & Jason (Vocals).

Having scored a second remix release on Sharam Jey’s German Label; King Kong Records, Soundtraffik's crossover sound is drawing recognition from labels around the world.

http://www.myspace.com/soundtraffik
http://www.facebook.com/soundtraffik



BIXBY CANYON

Bixby Canyon are harsh and grungy. Their frontman probably needs a bigger stage, even with the mic stands moved onto the floor he’s bouncing off his bandmates and running off to do a lightning lap of the half-empty room. Their unassuming bass player looks like Michael Cera, so it’s an impressive surprise when he steps up to the mic and screams like his guts are on fire. - Jody Macgregor - Rave Magazine Feb 2011

http://bixbycanyonband.com
http://www.myspace.com/bixbycanyon
http://www.facebook.com/bixbycanyonband



PIRATES ALIVE

Gold Coast surfers Michael, Jarryd and Sam have collaborated to form a splendid trio - by the name of 'pirates alive'. Their surf/garage flavour is influenced by artists from The Doors and Pink Floyd to The Beautiful Girls and Angus Stone, a mix which will leave you rocking and perhaps a bit stunned.. The band would come together to jam over a few beers to reach a whole new level of creativity... and through their surf orientated flavour and their love for raw psychadelic solo's a unique sound was made...

http://www.triplejunearthed.com/piratesalive
http://www.facebook.com/piratesalive



YORKE

YORKE have refined their unique sound, drawing from the best parts of their melting pot of influences. The trio found their sound through the songs of southern rock giant’s Kings Of Leon, pop punk legends Jimmy Eat World and alt-rock gods Muse and Biffy Clyro.

Bringing these vastly different influences together to form a single coherent sound has been no easy task, but the product speaks for itself. Swift dynamic changes, crashing choruses and soaring melodies feed the undercurrent of beautiful and heartfelt lyrics.

http://www.myspace.com/auYORKE
http://www.youtube.com/auYORKE
http://www.facebook.com/pages/YORKE/325886590477



ARCADE MADE

Epic saga-force pop-stop stadium funk mingle with an electro-kraut sawlead jig to inspire you to bob your head with malicious intent.

H.S.Ward is English, however G.H.Corpe and V.A.Nydam were spawn in sundried counrty of Australia. We are in our last year of school, planning to squirt our potential on everyone's faces next year in "the city".Epic saga-force pop-stop stadium funk mingle with an electro-kraut sawlead jig to inspire you to bob your head with malicious intent.

http://www.triplejunearthed.com/ArcadeMade
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arcade-Made/191445867562835

Fight For Your Right - Revisited

New York trio the BEASTIE BOYS have a new album coming out May 3rd entitled "Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2". Although there isn't a Part 1 due to sudden announcement back in 2009 that member Adam Yauch (MCA) was being treated for a cancerous parotid gland and a lymph node. It is believed that Part 2 is just the new name for Part 1 with a few different tracks, none the less sure to be another interesting pile of music.

What they've also done is released a trailer called "Fight For Your Right - Revisited", a small clip featuring several actors playing the parts the boys played back in 1986 hit classic "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)". The clip features a few "Beastie" groups, one including Seth Rogen, Danny McBride & Elijah Wood, the other including Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly & Jack Black. Stanley Tucci & Susan Sarandon also appear in small unknown roles.



The original 1986 clip "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)"


The first single off Hot sauce entitled "Too Many Rappers" featuring Nas.


The latest single "Make Some Noise" is meant to officially drop in a day or two. It can be heard on their official blog, heres a link for it Here

http://www.beastieboys.com

Clay Magazine Launch

FACEBOOK EVENT

Information courtesy of elsewhere


Clay Magazine continues to be a beacon collective of cutting edge graphic design, underground fashion, personalities, photo shoots, creative writing, stories & snaps from the hottest parties & fashion parades.

This year stays true to the above with a colossal entertainment line-up featuring local heroes Dead Beat Band, QLD 'band to watch' The Belligerents, OPEN AIR DISCO in pennylane and all the fun of PHOTO BOOTH.

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CLAY MAGAZINE LAUNCH 2011

feat.

DEAD BEAT BAND [live]
THE BELLIGERENTS [live]

+ OPEN AIR DISCO
+ DJS
+ PHOTO BOOTH

Friday April 8
Doors 10pm
$10/15/20 entry

http://www.facebook.com/deadbeatbandmusic
http://www.facebook.com/thebelligerents

Is Friday Still Fun Fun?

It's Friday again and I thought I'd make a note of the song that fatcats from all around the world are dubbing the "Worst Song Ever". Rebecca Black's "Friday", has hit over 40 million + views on Youtube alone, also reportedly earning $1 million dollars from sales on the iTunes store.

Everyone is giving her shit yet she and the producers of this god awful track are laughing all the way to the bank. I don't blame her for it, she's the product, she's the face that producers sell to make their money, she's the puppet. They wrote the song, made the video, auto-tuned the fuck out of her voice, put some creepy old rapper in the vid, and now are cashing in on it.

I blame them, this sort of stuff reminds me of how much the music business is just cashing in on shit repetitive teeny/tweeny pop music, dance music, electropop music, yet real artists writing their own songs sit casually independently or unknown. They are other songs with young tween singers that the Ark Music Factory has released, personally I'd say they're all better than Friday, but not that hard to do so.

One good thing to come from this are the parody videos. They are plenty floating around the internet and I'm going to post a few up below. Enjoy.

Dead Letter Circus Tour March/April

Brisbane alternative big name DEAD LETTER CIRCUS will tour the country this coming week, starting at the Tivoli in Brisbane is Friday, ending up in Fremantle on April 8th. Tickets can be bought at http://www.deadlettercircus.oztix.com.au. The tour is supported by FLOATING ME, [ME], ARMY OF CHAMPIONS, SELF IS A SEED & WOLVES.

http://www.deadlettercircus.com

JAM JAH VOL 2. AT HARD ROCK.

This Saturday at HARD ROCK cafe in Surfers is JAM JAH Vol. 2. Three Great Flavours of talented local reggae/dub/soul artists. COLOURFIDE, A FRENCH BUTLER CALLED SMITH and MARK LOWNDES are on the line-up. It's also Hard Rock's 15th birthday bash.

http://www.myspace.com/colourfide
http://www.facebook.com/colourfide
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/colourfide

www.myspace.com/afrenchbutlercalledsmith
http://www.facebook.com/afbcs
www.triplejunearthed.com/afrenchbutlercalledsmith

http://www.marklowndes.com
http://www.myspace.com/marklowndes
http://www.facebook.com/marklowndesmusic
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/MarkLowndes

Prom Night Party!

PROM NIGHT is another party organisation that has started up on the coast, running at elsewhere every month. I believe this is the second one with 3 acts from Sydney, ELMO IS DEAD, OH GLAM & ASTRIX, supported by Sammy Owens & Hey Arnold. Thursday March 31st is the date to save critters.

PROM NIGHT PARTY FACEBOOK
ELMO IS DEAD FACEBOOK
ASTRIX FACEBOOK
OH GLAM! FACEBOOK

Andrew Taylor EP Launch. featuring Jayden Courts

Local muso ANDREW TAYLOR is having an EP launch at the Old Museum next Saturday. The gig features old friend of mine Jayden Courts amongst other names. Buy tickets at the Old Museum website or at the Door. There is a show on Tonight and next Saturday. solid.

Attend The Facebook Event Here.

http://andrewtaylor.bandcamp.com
http://www.myspace.com/jaydencourts

Cardboard Castle EP Launch at Elsewhere

Information courtesy of Elsewhere Bar.

Attend the Facebook Event Here.

High-school friends that started a band after a couple bad breakups in Australia's California; The Gold Coast. Played everywhere they could for 2 years. Made friends, broke hearts, kidnapped garden gnomes and Glued a toy horse to the front of their van, then moved to Toronto to do pretty much the same. Four friends who love rock’n’roll, still standing on the wall and slurring all our words.

Cardboard Castle play songs about girls, that melancholy that comes with nostalgia and those hazy summer nights you can't forget.

Mainly about girls...

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POP TART presents: CARDBOARD CASTLE EP Launch/Back in Oz Party

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CARDBOARD CASTLE [live]
STELLAR GREEN [live]
+
PAPER CRANES [DJ]

Thursday March 24
Doors 10pm
$10 entry/$15 with copy of EP

http://www.myspace.com/cardboardcastleband
http://stellargreen.com.au
http://www.facebook.com/papercranes

Polaroid.com

"A trusted global brand for over 70 years, Polaroid is best known for pioneering instant photography. Today, Polaroid has reinvented instant photography for the digital age and is a world leader in consumer electronics." - Polaroid

Be able to purchase Polaroid and share your Polaroid images. It's like Polaroid Social Networking. The featured gallery at the moment is by rock band THE KILLS. Check out some of the polaroids below. All rights go to THE KILLS.










THE KILLS Polaroid Gallery at Polaroid.com
http://www.thekills.tv
http://www.polaroid.com

Wasting Light

WASTING LIGHT is the upcoming seventh studio album from the FOO FIGHTERS. Its the first album they have released since ECHOES, SILENCE, PATIENCE & GRACE back in 2007 (They released a Greatest Hits record in 2009 also though). The first single was released February 23rd and is entitled "Rope", certainly some classic heavy Foo being pumped out. PAT SMEAR joins the group officially for this record, although he had been touring with the group since 2006 and was previously a member of the band on the Foo's first records FOO FIGHTERS (1995) and THE COLOUR & THE SHAPE (1997).



http://www.foofighters.com

Napster Days

I call this post Napster days basically because I've been thinking about some of the first bits of music I first listened to way back in the span of 1999-2000. It was a time when Napster and free music file sharing was first invented and being dominantly used around the world. My brother was a user, and this is some of the stuff he was listening to, and I was hooked. My beginnings for love of music.