Seether – Dale Stewart: Music Interviews
February 4, 2012 by Simone Ziada
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Their big fans of our country, so it’s no surpise that South African rockers Seether had nothing but excitement when given the opportunity to bring the alternative metal stylings to our shores. Prior to thier voyage, I spoke to bassist, Dale Stewart about everything from their new album to the love/hate relationship with living on the road – he even managed to sneak in some cheeky touring stories and the ultimate collaboration.
Kevin Mitchell [Jebediah] : Music Interviews
November 9, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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Call him Kev, call him Bob Evans (like I accidentally did), call him whatever you like! The undeniable truth about Jebediah frontman Kevin Mitchell, is that no matter whether he’s performing as the vivacious Jebediah frontman or the sublime Mr. Evans – he knows how to keep up appearances.
The Hives (Chris Dangerous) : Exclusive Music Interview
July 15, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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I was given the opportunity to have a chat with Chris Dangerous from The Hives. What resulted from the interview? Well, there was a bit of a language barrier – some word slurring, some regular question-repeating, and a whole lot of giggling from both ends.
Boy and Bear (Killian)- Splendour In The Grass Feature : Music Interviews
July 9, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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Set to take the stage in a few weeks at this year’s Splendour In The Grass [check out who's playing here] and only a couple of months away from having their debut LP, Moonfire, released, it’s safe to say that Boy and Bear have come a fair way since their beginnings of being a Triple [...]
The Books – The Way Out : Album Reviews
June 9, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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The Books, made up of guitarist and vocalist Nick Zammuto and cellist Paul de Jong, are a duo that formed in New York City in the late 90s. It has, therefore, been for over a decade that these two gentlemen have been providing the obscure and the abstract to the public’s ear.
Ice Cube – I Am The West : Album Reviews
May 18, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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Whether he’s coming straight outta Compton or straight outta a Disney movie, Ice Cube has constantly maintained his south-side persona throughout his entire career, and his masterful touch has not yielded on I Am The Way – his 9th studio album.
Old Man River – Trust : Album Reviews
May 16, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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In a time where musicians love nothing more than a good synthesizer or a good sample, it is very rare to come across artists with music so pure and natural, and from such a diverse worldly taste.
Sydney soul singer Ohad Rein aka Old Man River is back with his sophomore record, Trust; the follow-up record [...]
Black Mountain – Wilderness Heart : Album Reviews
April 7, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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Canadian psych-rock five-piece Black Mountain, returned last September with their latest offering, Wilderness Heart. It stands as the group’s third full-length record, following 2005’s Black Mountain and 2008’s In The Future which was nominated for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize – Canada’s most esteemed musical award.
Crowded House – The Very Very Best Of
April 5, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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Australian music has been and will always be something that we hold extremely near and dear to our hearts. And at the forefront of our collective affection sits Crowded House, who have released the aptly titled The Very Very Best Of, best of compilation.
N.E.R.D. – The Best Of : Album Reviews
March 23, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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N.E.R.D are one of those acts that you can always guarantee to make music that will make your booty shake and head bounce – and they very rarely undermine women in their lyrics (always a bonus). So it was always going to be a good thing when they decided to release N.E.R.D – The Best Of.
Flying Scribble – We’re A Chameleon : Album Reviews
February 8, 2011 by Simone Ziada
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From the beginning of this album, you are automatically teleported into another universe. Flying Scribble’s debut is so far abstract that, at times, it is almost unbearably diverse.
Boy In A Box – Moon Comes Up : Single Reviews
February 2, 2011 by Simone Ziada
Filed under Music, Singles Reviews

Melbourne-based Tij Priddle, or – or as he is best known – Boy In A Box, began making a splash in the music scene from an early age, playing in numerous bands on the east coast of NSW. However, his biggest splash came about last year with the release of his debut single Moon Comes Up


