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Epicure embark on farewell tour Epicure embark on farewell tour
10 March 2010

After 10 years, 4 studio albums, a handful of EPs and hundreds of lives shows around the Country to an adoring cult following, Epicure has called it a day.

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The Bedroom Philosopher releases Northcote single The Bedroom Philosopher releases Northcote single
8 March 2010

In the lead-up to his third studio album Songs From The 86 Tram set for release April 2 through Shock, wit-hot maverick The Bedroom Philosopher has officially unleashed new single Northcote (So Hungover), the follow up to previous single Tram Inspector.

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Fifth Annual Between the Bays Music Festival Fifth Annual Between the Bays Music Festival
6 March 2010

Tex Perkins, The Fauves, Lior and Angie Hart headline a day of music on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula on March 20th under the guise of the Between the Bays music festival.

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Jakob Dylan to release Women and Country Jakob Dylan to release Women and Country
5 March 2010

Jakob Dylan will release his sophomore solo album, “Women and Country”, on Sony Music on April 9th, 2010.  Soulful yet striking and ripe with sublime beauty, “Women and Country” is the follow up to the artist’s 2008 critically acclaimed debut, “Seeing Things”.

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Gareth Liddiard (The Drones) announces solo East Coast dates Gareth Liddiard (The Drones) announces solo East Coast dates
5 March 2010

After five years of non stop touring, four albums, and numerous accolades, one of Australia's most acclaimed and unique songwriters Gareth Liddiard of The Drones has decided to put his pedals on ice for a while.

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Album Reviews

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Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way

Having released debut album ‘A Book Like This’ to rapturous reception, the expectations surrounding Angus & Julia Stone’s second album ‘Down the Way’ have been massive. As Max Easton writes, you’re not likely to be disappointed.

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The Avett Brothers - I And Love And You

The Avett Brothers have become a cult institution in their native USA through a decade of relentless touring. Hard work paid off with their latest major label debut, which has the  quasi-folk/acoustic/rock/pop band releasing what is surely their best album to date.

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The White Buffalo - Hogtied Revisited

After years of solid touring with only an EP to his name, the imposing figure of Jake Smith, The White Buffalo has released ‘Hogtied Revisited’ his anticipated debut album. With a commanding voice backed by a broad range of alt-country blues, it’s a release that’s well worth getting a hand…

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Georgia Fair EP

Hailing from Sydney, Jordan Wilson and Ben Riley, travelling under the name Georgia Fair have released their debut EP to radio success. Playing lazy Sunday afternoon folk, Georgia Fair have a crafted a solid debut.

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Bridezilla - The Last Dance

Since rising to fast fame with their much talked about self-titled EP in 2007, Sydney indie outfit Bridezilla have remained on the lips of music fans and the tips of the fingers of media types nationwide. With the release of ‘The First Dance,’ the eager wait for a debut album…

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Features

An Interview with Damian Kulash (OK GO) An Interview with Damian Kulash (OK GO)
6 February 2010
Having shot to success off the back of a couple of incredibly well crafted and choreographed viral music videos, LA four-piece OK GO cemented themselves as one today’s most unique entertainer’s. Making their way out to Australia for the Playground Weekender festival in February to tour their latest album ‘Of the Blue Colour of the Sky,’ Max Easton called in for a chat with front-man Damian Kulash. Read on...
Soulshine Interviews G.Love (Part 1 of 2) Soulshine Interviews G.Love (Part 1 of 2)
11 December 2009
On his most recent foray to Australian shores in support of Australian only release ‘Long Way Down,’ G.Love sat down for a chat with Soulshine’s Max Easton. Covering anything from the fate of Lauren Hill to the state of the music industry, Soulshine has it all typed out in two parts. Read on...

Live Reviews

The Beautiful Girls - Coolongatta Hotel (Jan 16th, 2010) The Beautiful Girls - Coolongatta Hotel (Jan 16th, 2010)
25 January 2010
Long-term Soulshine favourites The Beautiful Girls finished off their 09/10 Australian tour with a sold out show at the Coolongatta Hotel on Queensland’s Gold Coast. We were on the ground to see the progression of their sound. Read on...
Animal Collective - The Forum Theatre, Melbourne (Dec 14) Animal Collective - The Forum Theatre, Melbourne (Dec 14)
28 December 2009
Have you ever had a sense that you’ve just witnessed a show that a fair portion of the crowd will be talking about in 10 years time? Well upon leaving Melbourne’s premier music venue The Forum, I had that feeling after seeing Animal Collective’s second ever Melbourne show. Read on...