Andrew Tijs

Neil Young, Arcade Fire, Beck, Mumford & Sons Jam Together

Neil Young celebrates 25 years of the Bridge School by jamming with Arcade Fire, Beck, Mumford & Sons and more

Tagged as: Arcade Fire, Beck, Bridge School Benefit Concert, Dave Matthews, Devendra Banhart, Little Willies, Mumford & Sons, Neil Young, Norah Jones

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Chris Martin of Coldplay. Image by Ros O'Gorman.

Coldplay Debut ‘Paradise’ Video

by Andrew Tijs

On the back on their new album Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay offer their cute escapee elephant clip for ‘Paradise’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Brian Eno, Chris Martin, clip, Coldplay, film, Mylo Xyloto, Paradise, rock, single, UK, video

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Adele Continues But Six New Albums Hit The Top Twenty

by Andrew Tijs

Adele’s reign goes on, but the top twenty got a shake up on this week’s ARIA chart.

Tagged as: Adele, albums, ARIA, Bjork, chart, Cold Chisel, Feist, Five Finger Death Punch, High Flying Birds, Jason Derulo, Lanie Lane, M83, Mark Vincent, Noel Gallagher, Ryan Adams, Shannon Noll, Sneaky Sound System

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R.I.P Aussie Rapper Hunter

by Andrew Tijs

Syllabolix Crew rapper Hunter from Western Australia has succumbed to cancer.

Tagged as: cancer, Dazastah, death, documentary, Drapht, Funkoars, Hilltop Hoods, hip-hop, Hunter, Layla, R.I.P., rap, Robert Hunter, Syllabolix crew, tribute

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TwitBits: Usher, Devin Townsend, Simon LeBon, Deadmau5 And More

by Andrew Tijs

Usher preps for Halloween, Devin Townsend films a puppet show, Simon LeBon muses on Gaddafi, Deadmau5 quotes a cool film and heaps more.

Tagged as: Bliss N Eso, Chris Brown, Dave Navarro, Deadmau5, Devin Townsend, Mel B, Mike Portnoy, PVT, Ronan Keating, Sean Kingston, Simon LeBon, TwitBits, twitter, Usher

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Cut Copy Top A Clever Line-up For Melbourne Music Week

by Andrew Tijs

Melbourne Music Week brings 170 artists, including Cut Copy, Gaslamp Killer, DJ Krush, and Midnight Juggernauts.

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Coldplay Heads Up This Week’s New Releases

by Andrew Tijs

Coldplay kick off the new albums released today, with Justice, Tom Waits, Washington, Darren Hayes and more.

Tagged as: albums, best of, Camille, Coldplay, Danny Widdicombe, Darren Hayes, DVD, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Georgia Fair, greatest hits, Husky, Jim Jones Revue, Justice, new, Patrick Stump, Pearl Jam, Real Estate, releases, She And Him, The Screaming Trees, Tom Waits, Washington

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Your New Favourite Artist: Mutemath

by Andrew Tijs

Try something new: super funky New Orleans soul-rock quartet Mutemath.

Tagged as: album, Blood Pressure, funk, Mutemath, New Orleans, Odd Soul, rock, single, soul, Your New Favourite Artist

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Rock Of Ages Announces Final Melbourne Show

by Andrew Tijs

Classic rock stageshow Rock Of Ages is winding up its Melbourne run in less than three weeks.

Tagged as: cock rock, final, jukebox, live, metal, rock, Rock Of Ages, show, stage show, theatre

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TwitBits: Gene Simmons, Steve Aoki, Slash, Washington And More

by Andrew Tijs

Gene Simmons posts wedding pics, Steve Aoki recommends tunes, Slash hits the studio, Washington streams her EP and heaps more.

Tagged as: Best Coast, Beth Cosentino, Gene Simmons, Gillian Welch, Hayley Williams, Paramore, Sage Francis, Skrillex, Slash, Soulja Boy, Steve Aoki, Tonight Alive, TwitBits, twitter, Washington

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Syl Johnson Sues Kanye And Jay-Z Over Sample

by Andrew Tijs

Soul singer Syl Johnson has taken exception to a sample in a bonus track on Jay and ‘Ye’s Watch The Throne.

Tagged as: action, copyright, Different Strokes, hip-hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West, legal, rap, sample, soul, sues, Syl Johnson, Watch The Throne

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Hip-Hop Legend Pete Rock Tours Australia

by Andrew Tijs

Iconic DJ and producer Pete Rock has booked a trip to Australia at the beginning of the New Year.

Tagged as: 2012, Australia, Brisbane, Ghostface Killah, hip-hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Melbourne, Nas, New Year's, Perth, Pete Rock, producer, Public Enemy, rap, Sydney, tour

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Architecture In Helsinki Reveal Wiggles Cover

by Andrew Tijs

Architecture In Helsinki have posted a video of their ‘Wiggly Party’ cover for the Rewiggled tribute.

Tagged as: 10s, Architecture In Helsinki, Australia, Bluejuice, Oh Mercy, Pap VS Pretty, Rewiggled, The Living End, The Wiggles, tribute, video clip, Washington, Wiggly Party

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Frank Fairfield Announces First Oz Tour

by Andrew Tijs

Acclaimed US folk throwback Frank Fairfield has booked his first Australian Tour.

Tagged as: 10s, Americana, Australian, California, first, folk, Frank Fairfield, Meredith, national, tour, US

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Justin Bieber Prepares Collaborative Christmas Album

by Andrew Tijs

Christmas always comes too soon, but not for Bieber, who delivers a theme album featuring Usher, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey and more.

Tagged as: album, Boyz II Men, Busta Rhymes, Christmas, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Mistletoe, pop, single, Under The Mistletoe, urban, Usher

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Ian Brown of The Stone Roses - image By Ros O'Gorman

Ian Brown Says Stone Roses Reunion Is Happening

by Andrew Tijs

After many furious denials, reports have emerged that the reunion of Madchester kings The Stone Roses is finally happening.

Tagged as: 90s, Ian Brown, John Squire, Madchester, Mani, Reni, reunion, Shaun Ryder, Stone Roses, tour, UK

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Gin Club, Wilson Pickers, Evil Eddie Play Daniel Widdicombe Benefit

by Andrew Tijs

This Friday sees a benefit and album launch for Wilson Pickers member and solo artist Daniel Widdicombe.

Tagged as: album launch, benefit, Brisbane, Daniel Widdicombe, Evil Eddie, Fortitude Valley, Ian Haug, leukemia, Powderfinger, The Gin Club, The Wilson Pickers, The Zoo

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Kimbra Launches Debut EP In The US

by Andrew Tijs

Soul-pop starlet Kimbra launches her career with an EP and Gotye showcase in the US.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, cover, debut, EP, gig, Gotye, Kimbra, Nina Simone, pop, release, Sam Sparro, showcase, soul, US, Vows, Warner Bros.

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Reggae Hitmakers UB40 Declare Bankruptcy

by Andrew Tijs

Despite scores of hits and tens of millions of albums sold, four members of reggae megastars UB40 declare bankruptcy.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Ali Campbell, bankruptcy, Birmingham, insolvent, Mickey Virtue, pop, reggae, UB40, UK

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Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Eddy Current Suppression Ring Deliver Rarities Compilation

by Andrew Tijs

Melbourne garage rockers Eddy Current Suppression Ring are about to release a singles and rarities collection.

Tagged as: 00s, 7-inch, Australia, collection, compilation, ECSR, Eddy Current Suppresion Ring, garage, Melbourne, new album, rarities, rock, singles, So Many Things

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Courtney Love Leaves Soundwave Due To Limp Bizkit

by Andrew Tijs

Soundwave promoter AJ Maddah tweets that Courtney Love has cancelled Hole’s slot because of Limp Bizkit.

Tagged as: 2012, AJ Maddah, cancelled, Courtney Love, festival, Hole, Limp Bizkit, pulled out, Soundwave, twitter

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Rick Ross Suffers Two Mid-Air Seizures

by Andrew Tijs

Kanye and Diddy collaborator Rick Ross suffered two seizures on separate flights today.

Tagged as: album, Bugatti Boyz, Diddy, emergency, EP, flight, God Forgives, hip-hop, hospital, I Don't, rap, Rick Ross, seizure

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Lady Gaga And Usher Play Bill Clinton’s Charity Birthday

by Andrew Tijs

Lady Gaga jokes and Usher splits his pants at Bill Clinton’s charity birthday festivities.

Tagged as: Bill Clinton, Bill Romance, Bono, charity, Grace Potter, Juanes, K’naan, Kenny Chesney, Lady Gaga, performance, President, Stevie Wonder, The Edge, Usher, William J Clinton Foundation

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TwitBits: Cody Simpson, Skrillex, Ricky Martin, Swizz Beatz And More

by Andrew Tijs

Cody Simpson hits Japan, Skrillex posts a snide article, Ricky Martin cheers a Hollywood coming out, Swizz Beatz offers Kanye remixes and heaps more.

Tagged as: Britney Spears, Catpower, Chan Marshall, Cody Simpson, Erykah Badu, Flo Rida, Jay-Z, John Steel Singers, Kanye West, Matt & Kim, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Ricky Martin, Skrillex, Swizz Beatz, The Grates, TwitBits, twitter

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The Cruel Sea Return For A Mini-Tour

by Andrew Tijs

Surf-blues legends The Cruel Sea have booked three shows for November.

Tagged as: Adelaide, Golden Days Festival, live, Melbourne, Queenscliff Music Festival, Sydney, Tex Perkins, The Cruel Sea, tour

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Adele Beats Out Chris Isaak And Evanescence

by Andrew Tijs

Adele holds off strong showings from Chris Isaak and Evanescence on this week’s chart wrap.

Tagged as: Adele, ARIA Chart, Big Scary, Bjork, chart wrap, Chris Isaak, Cody Simpson, Evanescence, Feist, LMFAO, Red Dog, Ryan Adams, Sneaky Sound System, The Wombats

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Big Boi Takes Plea On Drug Charge

by Andrew Tijs

Outkast rapper Big Boi has taken a plea on his August drug charges and tweeted about it.

Tagged as: arrest, Big Boi, charge, drug, hip-hop, legal, Outkast, plea, rap, tweet

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Thom Yorke of Radiohead image noise11.com

Radiohead Plan To Record New Music

by Andrew Tijs

Radiohead have revealed that they have new songs and studio time booked.

Tagged as: electro, experimental, music, new, Radiohead, recording, rock, studio

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Hanni El Khatib Announces Sideshows

by Andrew Tijs

Hyped LA retro rock artist Hanni El Khatib has announced New Year sideshows.

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Dave Grohl Fills In For Cage The Elephant Drummer

by Andrew Tijs

Foo Fighters mainman Dave Grohl continues his lifelong career of coolness by drumming for Cage the Elephant.

Tagged as: Cage The Elephant, Dave Grohl, drumming, fill-in, Foo Fighters, hospitalisation, rock, tour, US, Wasting Light

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New Music Releases for 19 April 2019

Major new titles coming this week from: The Rolling Stones (GH), Cage the Elephant, Josh Groban (Live), The O'Jays, After the Burial, X Ambassadors, Jade Bird and Katie Noonan.

April 19, 2019

Woodstock 50 line-up includes Santana, Robert Plant, John Fogerty and Brian Cadd

The Woodstock 50 line-up has been unveiled with acts spanning from the original Woodstock 50 years ago to some of today’s biggest stars.

March 20, 2019

New Music Releases 27 July 2017

Major new titles coming this week from: Arcade Fire, Cage the Elephant, O'Shea, Elvis Presley (early), The Isley Brothers with Santana, Alice Cooper, Make them Suffer, Shane Nicholson, Manchester Orchestra, James Vincent McMorrow, Dan Sultan, and a Carole King tribute album.

July 28, 2017

Dan Auerbach Produced New Cage The Elephant Album

Grammy-nominated rock band Cage the Elephant announced their fourth studio album, Tell Me I’m Pretty, which will be released on 18th December 2015.

October 8, 2015

Muse, Matthew Bellamy, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Coachella Complete Line-Up Revealed

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival people tweeted out the poster for this year's show on Wednesday night, with a real host of great names scheduled to play this year's show.

January 9, 2014