MUSIC FOR YOUR EARS

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cog
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So who are Cog exactly? Well, they’re a three piece from Bondi in Sydney, they were kicking around the Aussie scene for a couple of years and released two great EPs called Just Visiting Part 1 & Just Visiting Part 2. Then in 2004 they collected together all their gear and crew and headed to Weed, California to record the amazing debut album The New Normal with producer Sylvia Massy-Shivy (Tool, R.E.M). It was the first time that cog captured their massive live sound on a recording. The album changed peoples view of them and birthed a new stalwart following of fans. The New Normal showcased a more mature and succinct act. Will, tenacity and their ability on their instruments had brought them this far. This time round, Sharing Space they all knew exactly what they wanted from their band. Essentially, it was the time, as the band put it, to create new resolutions. To do something different. To create music that they wanted to hear. cog are touring Australia right now and their live show has built them the reputation amongst many as the most promising act in Australia. Go! “When it comes to overall music brilliance and world-beating ability, it’s hard to look past Cog. They’re as good, if not better, than most of the bands that sell millions of albums overseas.” So go buy a copy of their albums now you won’t be left disappointed.

THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS

The Beautiful Girls latest album Ziggurats picks up where the Police left off combining angular rockin’ and reggae with Mat’s acute lyrics. It’s ten songs long, shunting kick ass feel against reggae and mashing them with a couple of obscure covers. You all know the tracks and love them, click on the album cover above to get connected.

LORDZ OF THE FLY

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MCs Big Buxx and Rudy Jackson formed Lordz of the Fly after an extended period of experimental collaboration. With the album SYMPTOMATIC out now , collaborations are in effect. LOTF linking with Chicago MC Diverse, MC Kye (Wicked Beat Sound System, Budspells), Hyjak (Hyjak&Torcha) , NFAMOUS (1200 Techniques) and Sydney’s new funk roots crew Botanics has turned over some amazing new material.

ROGERTHAT

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Of the last 6 months Rogerthat have spent 2 and a bit months touring the world and 3 months since then, locked in a shipping container, at altitude, in the bush at the back of the gold coast making their forthcoming album. The first release from the “shipping container sessions” is almost on us. Romantic? You’d hope so. This will be the record that changes the world. Well, alters it. Somehow.

DUBBLY

Double-y as good? We think so! Dubbly are a 3-piece roots/rock/reggae band Based in Sydney comprising of Nieko (Vox/guitar), Sime King (bass/Vox/percussion) and Fernando Aragones (drums/Vox). Never heard of them? (Where have you been?!) The band tours on the North Coast of Australia and gets lots of airplay in Brazil. Check out there album ‘styles’ for some seriously chilled-out tunes.

BORDER CROSSINGS

The second album release by BORDER CROSSING ‘Freedom Of Speech’ is a diverse odyssey through reggae, soul, hip hop, dancehall and cinematic downbeat, and as such is an outstanding follow up to their first album OMINOUS which won rave reviews globally. Check them out and buy a copy for your listening pleausre today.

THE LUCKY FONZ

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Amsterdam-based Dutch singer-songwriter Lucky Fonz III (born Otto Wichers, 1981) is deeply rooted in American song traditions; from Cash and Dylan to Bright Eyes and Will Oldham. After short stints as a pianist, DJ and busker he started performing traditional folkmusic whilst living in Edinburgh, Scotland. Back in the Netherlands, he became a solo-performing singer-songwriter making his mark on the thriving Amsterdam underground folk circuit. In a relatively short period of time he managed to become a popular live act, and his songs have earned him a devoted following among both Dutch indie fans as well as the roots crowd.

MIKE HUDSON