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News: Just like honey – The Jesus and Mary Chain announce ’40 years’ Australian and New Zealand tour.

Arun Kendall May 1, 2024

In a massive week for tour news, the inimitable icons The Jesus and Mary Chain have just announced their 40 year celebration tour of Australia and New Zealand. This is hot on the heels of their brilliant new album ‘Glasgow Eyes’ (reviewed by me here). It’s been seven years since we last heard from the …

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News: The legendary Belle and Sebastian announce Australian tour with Badly Drawn Boy as support.

Arun Kendall May 1, 2024

Massive news this morning as the venerable Belle and Sebastian announce a tour of Australia with English singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy, marking their first trip down under in over twenty years. Belle and Sebastian have been one of the most consistently brilliant exponents of intelligent indie pop since their creation and Badly Drawn Boy is …

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Premiere: The superb Marilyn Maria exclusively unveil enigmatic new video for their vibrant ‘Self Help Tape’.

Arun Kendall April 30, 2024

Last week we had a listen to Eora/Sydney post punk troop Marilyn Maria‘s new fantastic single ‘Self Help Tape’ and today we are honoured to give you an exclusive look at the effervescent video for this slice of post punk joy. We said of the single that it had a bass that eviscerates the spine which heralded …

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News: Dexys Return with new release ‘The Feminine Divine + Dexys Classics: Live!’, plus tour dates

Jim F April 30, 2024

The legendary Dexys, formerly known as Dexys Midnight Runners – do we still have to say that?, are back in action! Following the success of their latest album The Feminine Divine, which marked their highest chart position in over four decades, Dexys are set to release a new live album titled The Feminine Divine + …

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Deb Pelser April 30, 2024

Billie Eilish is bringing her electrifying energy Down Under

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