Ball Park Music nominated for two J Awards and release the video for ‘Literally Baby’

November 30th, 2011

As 2011 draws to a close, there is no denying it’s been an eventful one for Brisbane’s Ball Park Music.  After releasing their debut album ‘Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs’ to critical acclaim, the band debuted their album at No.36 on the ARIA album chart, completed a sold out national tour, annihilated Jay Z and Kayne West for Channel [V]’s Ripe Clip Of The Week with their video for ‘It’s Nice To Be Alive’ and now the six piece have been nominated for two J Awards for ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Unearthed Artist of the Year’. (more…)

HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY INK DEAL WITH ROUGH TRADE BENELUX

November 28th, 2011

While Hungry Kids of Hungary have been a little quiet on the home front since their massive sold-out Final Escapades Tour in May, the band has been has been garnering a lot of traction in the Benelux where they have just inked a deal with Rough Trade to release their debut album Escapades.
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EDWARD GUGLIELMINO HEADS UP 2011’S FINAL NANNA NIGHT

November 28th, 2011

CHAIRLIFT ANNOUNCE LANEWAY FESTIVAL SIDESHOWS

November 24th, 2011

Brooklyn indie electro-pop duo Chairlift return to Australian shores in 2012, set to entrance audiences with shows at Laneway Festival and exclusive sideshow performances in Sydney and Melbourne.

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TARA SIMMONS RELEASES NEW SINGLE + NEW VIDEO

November 23rd, 2011

Don’t be alarmed if you switch on the radio this Summer and hear a banging new single from Tara Simmons, sounding a little different than perhaps what you were used to from this Brisbane musician. The single is called ‘Be Gone’ and represents a wide-eyed, sonic and visual direction-change for the young singer who is currently polishing off work on her second album (due for release in the first quarter of 2012). (more…)

TRACK & FIELD EXTENDS EARLY BIRD TICKETS UNTIL FRIDAY 25th NOV

November 17th, 2011

As it happens, the early bird doesn’t quite always catch the worm. With this in mind and extending beyond the nature-themed metaphor, the organisers behind the second instalment of Brisbane’s newest boutique music event – Track & Field – are offering the early bird ticket price to next week’s event right up until the doors swing open. (more…)