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UNKLE HO – Subterranea

Jim Steps

Unkle Ho are set to release a limited edition EP called Subterranea. 1000 copies and you can pre order yours now. JB Hi-Fi have the album set for $9.99. Heres what they had to say about Unkle Ho. Welcome to the wonderful upside-down world of Unkle Ho, and his perfectly unconventional new EP Subterranea. Neither poker-faced sophisticate nor court jester, Unkle Ho is the cloaked host from the future, entertaining a grand ball from the past. Predominantly electronic but enhanced with live instrumentation and a cut and paste aesthetic, Unkle Ho has evolved again, elevating the groove of each composition. … Continue reading UNKLE HO – Subterranea

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(International Year Of) ASTRONOMY CLASS – Exit Strategy

Jim Steps

Marking the International Year Of Astronomy with style: hip hop group Astronomy Class release their second album. The album sees producers Sir Robbo and Chasm build on their signature reggae-blessed hip-hop, brought to life so magically on their 2006 debut, Exit Strategy, while dipping deeper into the sweet soul of Motown’s yesteryear. Ozi Batla makes a welcome return to the mic, brimming with confidence following The Herd’s AIR and J Award winning, ARIA top ten album, Summerland. He delivers his own lyrical stamp on the trials and tribulations of modern life, crafting a sharp-witted and layered listen. John Maddox (bass) … Continue reading (International Year Of) ASTRONOMY CLASS – Exit Strategy

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THE HERD – LAST HEADLINE SHOW AND DVD

Jim Steps

Despite hanging up their boots for 2009, The Herd have given in to the demands of online fans and are announcing a final Tour (East Coast only). The tour coincides with the special DVD release of the Elefant Traks 10th Anniversary Party, filmed with 13 cameras in late 2008. The DVD captures the vitality and energy of the Elefant Traks celebration. It’s been a phenomenally successful 12 months for The Herd: their fourth album Summerland debuting at #7 on the ARIA chart and the resulting tour was the biggest in their history. They went on to win two AIRA Awards … Continue reading THE HERD – LAST HEADLINE SHOW AND DVD

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Hellsong – Urthboy

Jim Steps

2009 sees the release of Urthboy’s much anticipated third solo album, Spitshine.  Hellsong seems to be the first single of the album and is already out.  The film clip has already been made ‘Indie Clip of the Week’ on Rage. The animation is comprised of more than 7000 hand-drawn images and was put together by Broken Yellow, working in collaboration with artists from opposite corners of the globe. The clip was also directed by jtv’s own Brendan Doyle. The single launched at the Vanguard on May 20. Expect to see tour dates soon. Spitshine will see Urthboy team up again … Continue reading Hellsong – Urthboy