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The 1975 release EP ‘IV’

The 1975 have completed the quadrilogy of EPs with the release of IV today. IV is their last release before their debut LP release sometime in August/September. They bring back single “The City” from Facedown EP, and the first listen of it sounds more produced and synth-heavy. It’s good. Other tracks featured are “Haunt // Bed”, “So Far (It’s Alright)” and [...]

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Weekly Playlist 95

Weekly Playlist 95 features new tracks from Folly & The Hunter, Parquet Courts, Magic Man, Smallpools, Little Comets, The 1975, Still Corners and Is Tropical. Folly & The Hunter – “Vultures” Beautiful track. Check this entire album out. Great for early morning runs/bike rides/late night road trips. Parquet Courts – “Tears of Plenty” If you [...]

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Holy Ghost

Holy Ghost! release new video for track, ‘Dumb Disco Ideas’

Brooklyn-based synthpop duo Holy Ghost! have unveiled their new music video for their new song ‘Dumb Disco Ideas’. The video, directed by Ben Fries, features a plethora of colourful, synchronised lights and a backdrop of the New York City skyline from dusk until dawn. The tracks goes on and on forever, but if you can push that to [...]

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Downtown Tracks

Downtown Tracks set to launch emerging street artists campaign

Across the world we have all been exposed to an abundance of street artists. Some of them are rubbish. Some of them are okay. Some of them are simply sensational, making your daily commute one filled with vibrance and enthusiasm. I’m sure you’ve thought to yourself once in your life, how aren’t these raw talents donning [...]

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Interview: Local Natives

Interview: Local Natives

Local Natives took time out from their sound check, before their show at The Zoo in Brisbane, to chat with Giffo. Watch the unedited interview above to hear about band democracy, using music as currency and their favourite opening tracks.

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Tame Impala lose a member

Nick Allbrook from Tame Impala has officially left the band as confirmed by a facebook statement yesterday. The bassist is being replaced by Cam Avery, from The Growl and Pond. Will this change result in a change to Tame Impala’s musical style? Unlikely since frontman Kevin Parker seems to have everything in control, hopefully Cam can [...]

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Astrid & The Asteroids

Astrid & The Asteroids drop music video for track, ‘West End’

A skinny decaf almond milk double ris latte and a tofu burger thanks. Here’s one for all the West End hipsters to ponder over… Brilliant. Grab this catchy tune here for free.  

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Letherette

Album Review: Letherette – Letherette

A fresh end to the week has come with the stunning tunes by Wolverhamptons duo Letherette from their debut self-titled album.   Having been introduced to them last week by a work colleague, I have had this one on repeat to and from work, at home, on my runs and on the shitter. The problem with [...]

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Monthly Muse: Pharrell Williams doesn't age

Monthly Muse: Pharrell Williams doesn’t age

It’s come to my attention that Pharrell Williams doesn’t age. Just look at the photo montage above. The Neptunes man clearly defies physics and science as we know it. That aside, he’s just reeled off back-to-back number ones in Australia, albeit as the able sidekick of Daft Punk and Robin Thicke consecutively. By now you’ve [...]

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Music Video: Lorde – “Royals”

This young NZ lass is causing massive waves around the globe with her minimalist electro. Grab her debut EP, The Love Club, out now. “This is great” Grimes, 2012. “She was only 16 years old” Michael Caine, 1971.

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