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BEST COAST! ‘The Only Place’ Album – Out 18th May (Popfrenzy)

The Only Place, Best Coast’s follow-up to 2010’s acclaimed Crazy For You finds the proudly Southern Californian duo of Betha ny Cosentino and Bobb Bruno maturing in both their sound and perspective. While Crazy For You was a nostalgic tribute to teenage feelings,…

THE FINGERS MALONE ENSEMBLE! New Single ‘Push’ – On Tour With Ash Grunwald!

Fingers Malone’s productions simultaneously ooze the feeling of late heady nights and lazy long afternoons. The fingers malone ensemble will be hitting the road and unleashing bass rumbling tunes from his album ‘Push’ all over the sunburnt country on a…

LOVE PARADE! ‘Like Lovers Do’ New Single – Out 11th May!

Love Parade formed in the small surfing town of Newcastle but soon relocated to the congested nest of Sydney. They bend books 'til the spines are damaged and put records on top of other records on the turntable. They…

PRISONER! The Gov, the Screw & the Top Dog – Sydney Event

The Governor, the Screw, and the Top Dog!!! 3 iconic original Prisoner stars. How does that sound? This event is still in the planning stage by Val Lehman. "I am asking for expressions of interest.. for an afternoon tea at an…

WAVERLEY! Release Debut Album ‘Challenger’ – At Radio Now!!

“For most Melbournians, the name ‘Waverley’ is synonymous with a local football ground but after Friday night’s show, I suspect that may not be the case for much longer.” – Beat Magazine After spending the back half of 2011…

BATTLESHIPS! ‘In Retrospect’ Tour – Guests of WINTER PEOPLE!

Sydney band Battleships formed in early 2011 and spent most of the year writing, rehearsing and recording new material, then testing it on live audiences. Their debut single 'In Retrospect' is the first offering from this young Sydney band and…

NUMBER STATION! ‘Everything Will Change’ EP Launch & Shows!

Proving the adage that good things come to those who wait, Melbourne’s own former Triple J Unearthed winners NUMBER STATION will finally release their debut EP, EVERYTHING WILL CHANGE, on Monday, May 4, 2012. Hitting radio on Monday,…

SIX60! Release Debut Album 20th April & Australian Tour!

As a band, Six60 originally formed while at University in Dunedin in 2008. Inspired by the vibrant culture of soul, rock and bass heavy electronica that defined late 2000s student life down south, they began jamming out at their…

HARD-ONS! ‘Smell My Finger’ Remastered & Reissued, with Tour!

One of the most unlikely rock‘n’roll bands to reach hero status in Australia and elsewhere is The Hard-ons. Originating from the underprivileged suburb of Punchbowl, Australia, a multi-racial trio of high-school kids stormed firstly the suburb’s party-scene, then Sydney’s…

EMILY BARKER & THE RED CLAY HALO! Almanac Album Tour!

Respected ABC presenter Doug Spencer introduced ‘Billowing Sea’, the opening track from Almanac, on his Weekend Planet radio program by describing it as “Chamber-folkish with some spine: a nice juxtaposition of despair at love having gone bad and glee at…

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0May 9, 2012
BEST COAST! ‘The Only Place’ Album – Out 18th May (Popfrenzy)

The Only Place, Best Coast’s follow-up to 2010’s acclaimed Crazy For You finds the proudly Southern Californian duo of Betha ny Cosentino and Bobb Bruno maturing in both their sound and perspective. While Crazy For You was a nostalgic tribute to teenage feelings,…
0May 8, 2012
I AM GIANT! Announce Australian June/July 2012 Tour !

I Am Giant are returning to Australia in late June for their second headline tour this year. The 5 date tour is in support of the UK based bands’ latest single ‘Purple Heart’ taken from their critically acclaimed…
0May 4, 2012
THE FINGERS MALONE ENSEMBLE! New Single ‘Push’ – On Tour With Ash Grunwald!

Fingers Malone’s productions simultaneously ooze the feeling of late heady nights and lazy long afternoons. The fingers malone ensemble will be hitting the road and unleashing bass rumbling tunes from his album ‘Push’ all over the sunburnt country on a…
0May 1, 2012
LOVE PARADE! ‘Like Lovers Do’ New Single – Out 11th May!

Love Parade formed in the small surfing town of Newcastle but soon relocated to the congested nest of Sydney. They bend books 'til the spines are damaged and put records on top of other records on the turntable. They…
0April 18, 2012
PRISONER! The Gov, the Screw & the Top Dog – Sydney Event

The Governor, the Screw, and the Top Dog!!! 3 iconic original Prisoner stars. How does that sound? This event is still in the planning stage by Val Lehman. "I am asking for expressions of interest.. for an afternoon tea at an…
0April 18, 2012
WAVERLEY! Release Debut Album ‘Challenger’ – At Radio Now!!

“For most Melbournians, the name ‘Waverley’ is synonymous with a local football ground but after Friday night’s show, I suspect that may not be the case for much longer.” – Beat Magazine After spending the back half of 2011…
0April 18, 2012
BATTLESHIPS! ‘In Retrospect’ Tour – Guests of WINTER PEOPLE!

Sydney band Battleships formed in early 2011 and spent most of the year writing, rehearsing and recording new material, then testing it on live audiences. Their debut single 'In Retrospect' is the first offering from this young Sydney band and…
0April 17, 2012
NUMBER STATION! ‘Everything Will Change’ EP Launch & Shows!

Proving the adage that good things come to those who wait, Melbourne’s own former Triple J Unearthed winners NUMBER STATION will finally release their debut EP, EVERYTHING WILL CHANGE, on Monday, May 4, 2012. Hitting radio on Monday,…
0March 27, 2012
SIX60! Release Debut Album 20th April & Australian Tour!

As a band, Six60 originally formed while at University in Dunedin in 2008. Inspired by the vibrant culture of soul, rock and bass heavy electronica that defined late 2000s student life down south, they began jamming out at their…
0March 22, 2012
HARD-ONS! ‘Smell My Finger’ Remastered & Reissued, with Tour!

One of the most unlikely rock‘n’roll bands to reach hero status in Australia and elsewhere is The Hard-ons. Originating from the underprivileged suburb of Punchbowl, Australia, a multi-racial trio of high-school kids stormed firstly the suburb’s party-scene, then Sydney’s…
0March 22, 2012
ISIDORE! “Life Somewhere Else” Album Release

Jeffrey Cain - late of Remy Zero and currently curating sounds in the deep south – handed Steve Kilbey - continuing ever forward through The Church and many a side stream – a disc signed only as Isidore. Soon after – and to Cain’s surprise – what was once an…
0March 18, 2012
EMILY BARKER & THE RED CLAY HALO! Almanac Album Tour!

Respected ABC presenter Doug Spencer introduced ‘Billowing Sea’, the opening track from Almanac, on his Weekend Planet radio program by describing it as “Chamber-folkish with some spine: a nice juxtaposition of despair at love having gone bad and glee at…
0March 13, 2012
WHITEHOUSE! ‘A Funky Intervention’ Album – Out 6th April!

Whitehouse has something to say and knows how to play. They are (from left to right) Al Morris on Guitar and ‘Minister of Yo Money Biatch’, Chaminda ‘Cha Cha’ Samaraweera on Drums and ‘Minister of your land= our land’,…
0March 11, 2012
TUMBLEWEED! Tour East Coast Ahead Of New Album Sessions!

TUMBLEWEED return to the studio in Sydney on June 9th with Paul McKercher (ARIA award winning these days mind you!) who last worked with the band on the last album the original Tumbleweed line-up recorded; the Galactaphonic LP back…
0March 4, 2012
ANDREA CORR! Australian Release Of ‘LIFELINES’ – March 16th

Andrea Corr of the multi platinum selling act, The Corrs, releases her brand new solo album ‘Lifelines’ on Friday March 16th 2012. Andrea’s first release in over four years, ‘Lifelines’ is a real singers album – a deeply personal, warm and intimate exploration of her…
0February 29, 2012
THE SIDE-TRACKED FIASCO! EP & East Coast Tour!

Sydney based FunkCore band ‘The SideTracked Fiasco’ will release their second E.P entitled ‘Enter the Motivational Sasquatch’ on 9th March, 2012. The title of the E.P is a reference to the bands unofficial mascot THE MOTIVATIONAL SASQUATCH, a delusional…
0January 30, 2012
WILL & THE PEOPLE (UK)! Album Release and Tour !

WILL AND THE PEOPLE are a collective of people who have decided to play and make music together forever… They are perfect for main stages at festivals, living rooms, sweaty packed pubs and clubs at 3am, in tents, fast cars,…
0January 22, 2012
BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY! Second Melbourne Show Announced!

Second Melbourne show announced!! THURSDAY 8th MARCH: MELBOURNE, REGAL BALLROOM + Mick Turner (dinner and show or standing room only) Tickets on sale Friday 10th March from www.webtickets.com - Polyster Recs (City and Fitzroy), Thornbury Records and Basement Discs. Castlemaine Theatre Royal show…
0December 20, 2011
BATTLES! The Man-Machine! Big Day Out sideshows 2012!

Anyone who witnessed NYC group Battles at the Big Day Out in 2008, at their sold-out Sydney Festival Becks Bar show in the same year, or at either of their sold-out Sydney Opera House Opera Theatre shows for the inaugural…
0December 7, 2011
J MASCIS! 3rd Melbourne Show Added – Australian Tour 2011

Recently anointed by US magazine Rolling Stone as one of the Top 100 greatest guitarists of all time (just a little behind Paul Simon…) Feel is proud to announce a third Melbourne-city show for Dinosaur Jr frontman, J Mascis. The massive…
0November 27, 2011
URGE OVERKILL – Rock & Roll Submarine, Australian Tour 2012

They have no right to be this good, really they don’t. Fifteen years since their last release Chicago-born hep-cats Urge Overkill return with a brand new album Rock & Roll Submarine - and no better way to celebrate than a welcome…
0November 27, 2011
ROKY ERICKSON (USA)! Australian Tour March 2012

Popfrenzy Presents are proud to announce legendary rock n' roll pioneer Roger Kynard "Roky" Erickson is set to tour Australia this coming March, 2012. As singer, songwriter and guitar player for the legendary Austin, TX band The 13th Floor Elevators,…
0November 25, 2011
GIRL IN A COMA! Exits & All The Rest, New Album Out 4th Nov!

San Antonio's GIRL IN A COMA have left a permanent tattoo on the hearts of music lovers with their piercing songs and nuclear performances. They've blazed a singular trail since Nina Diaz joined the band at age 13 and have found…
0November 17, 2011
BLACK JOE LEWIS! Standing On The Edge Of Gettin’ It On!

“Black Joe Lewis was the Friday highlight. They were probably booked off their live rep, and the astonishing spectacle of the slight Joe screaming curse words like a modern day Howlin’ Wolf was a sight to behold. With a swaying…