AUSSIE
MUSIC SCENE
DANCE
The
Australian dance scene is on the up.
Every year we have the world's top dance acts such as DJ
Carl Cox , Underworld, Frankie Knuckles, The Chemical Brothers,
Goldie, Fergie and the rest.
Such dance
groups as Renaissance and Ministry are regular visitors to our shores.
The “Home” nightclub family now has a new member located
at Darling Harbour in Sydney.
Check out the local acts such as Pee Wee Ferris, Groove Terminator
and Freak Nasty whose bass is always “Booming Back Atcha”
LIVE
MUSIC SCENE
Quality
music acts from throughout the world visit our shores every year
When
in Oz, try and get to see Australian acts when they get into town. Its
not judt about Kylie and ACDC. The new wave of australian artists
are quality acts. The likes of Grinspoon,
Gerling, The Cruel Sea, Karma County, Jimmy Little, Youtha Yindi
and TISM(what about the rest?).
Mate, they
go off!!
Here's a
low down on some of the Aussie best at the moment...
You
am I, Grinspoon, Jebediah, Regurgitator,
Powderfinger
AVALANCHES
Melbourne
Hip hoppers are now world renowned with their album ' Since I first
met you". Eclectic crazy mix it all up brilliance. Live mix
all sorts of stuff from madonna to Marvin Gaye. Pure joy.
YOU
AM I
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Comprises:
Tim Rogers, Andy Kent, Russel Hopkinson
Formed in
Sydney in 1989, they are at present putting together their 5th album.
Tim Rogers’ clever and thoughtful lyrics are well suited for the bands
melodic guitar sound
.
In 1999
Tim Rogers released a highly acclaimed solo album, “What Rhymes With Cars
& Girls”
Check out
the beautifully morose “Heavy Heart”
GRINSPOON
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Lismore’s
finest explode on to the national scene in 1998 after being unbearthed by Tripe
J radio station. Known as one of
Australia’s hardest working bands, they seem to be constantly touring.
Their live sets will get you sweating in the mosh pit to the glorious 2
minute pop of “Just Ace” or shouting your loudest “More Than You Are”.
In 1999 Grinspoon gained international attention with their US tours
supporting such acts as Anthrax.
Check out
their latest album “Easy”.
Grinspoon
are in your face.
JEBEDIAH
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Kevin,
Chris, Brett and Vanessa make up Perth’s latest rocksters, Jebediah
Their
debut album “Slightly Odway” was made a huge commercial success by the hit
singles “Leaving Home’ and “Teflon”.
Teenage angst lyrics backed by excellent catchy riffs have seen the
“Jebs” become one of Australia’s most popular bands at present.
Their new album sees them going from strength to strength.
Catch them at a venue near you.
REGURGITATOR
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Quan
Yeomans and Ben Ely comprise the core of the band and what a bag of tricks these
boys are. The “Gurge” mix many
styles. In the earlier days their
sound was almost surf punk rap with hits such as “Blubber Boy” and “The
Kung Foo Sing” Their latest two
albums saw the “Gurge” develop a very pop oriented sound with the blissfully
cheesy “Polyester girl” while still clinging to their punk roots.
Their high energy shows are a “must see”.
POWDERFINGER
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Fighting
out of Grosvenor St in Brisbane, Powderfinger are the new darlings of the
Australian Music industry. Their
new album “The Internationalist” cleaned up at the 1999 ARIA’s (Australian
version of Grammy’s). In Triple
J’s top 100 of 1999 (voted by the listeners and the biggest listener poll in
the world) Powderfinger had 4 entries from this album.
Heartthrob
Bernard Fanning’s thought provoking lyrics are well complemented by the bands
rhythm section. Excellent live act.
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