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Vampire Weekend Announce Headline Shows
February 8, 2010 – 2:00 pm | No Comment

Our pals at Frontier Touring have passed on some exciting news – In addition to their scheduled performances at the Groovin The Moo festivals, US indie rockers VAMPIRE WEEKEND will be headlining a number of …

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Laneway Festival - Sydney
February 8, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment

OK GO.

I am starting this review of backwards, simply because I cannot get Florence Wench’s amazing performance out of my head. Please bare with me - my tongue has too much to say about this incredible beauty and my stubbly fingers cannot keep up. Anyway, here goes.

Picture this. Electric blue jumpsuit, bright long orange hair, and masses of gold bling around her neck. Standing tall in the middle of the stage, singing sweetly and holding beautiful high notes. Her arms open like butterfly wings and an insane light show was in full force behind her, radiating her awesome-ness…. Capturing that memory, trying to explain that breath taking moment for you, it’s tough. STUNNING is really the only description I can offer you. She looked like a true pop artist. And WOW did she perform like one also!

Another awesome aspect to the Sydney Laneway festival was the vibe. The people who joined the atmosphere on the 31st of January were the epitome of cool. The oozed style and were full of life. They were all incredibly good looking and as they walked past, an alternate and interesting scent was left lingering in the air.

It seems only right to talk about Mumford and Sons, the current number 1 in Triple J’s hottest 100 for 2009. And yes they showed the Laneway crowd how they earned this amazing title. The talented musicians seemed to capture all of their fans, transporting us on a journey into a world filled with banjos and salty wise words. To a place where life and love can be wrapped up in chunky knit clothing and kept safe forever. Sounding similar to The Fleet Foxes, Mummers mixed charm with hearty lyrics and added the indie folk rock genre to the Laneway festival. Their number 1 hit ‘Little Lion Man’ brought an absolute uproar in the lane, applause and cheers stampeded out of Sydney’s College of the Arts in Roseville and it was the highlight of my day.

The beautiful voice of Sarah Blasko was heard down another little lane, with a crowd swaying and singing in time. Ms Blasko never disappoints, I have been lucky enough to see her numerous times, and still come back for more! Similar story with Philadelphia Grand Jury, one band I will never get enough of. They rocked the stage and got LOOSE like always, entertaining the crowd with their wild antics - Berkfinger eating another microphone and Calvin going mental on the drums. Such good quality entertainment!

These were the stand out performers of my day in the little lane. Cute festival, great idea, cool people, great artists and fun times - What more could you want?! I recommend getting yourself a ticket next year, definitely worth the bones!

Katie Duncan.

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Lily Allen @ Festival Hall, Melbourne 28 January 2010
February 2, 2010 – 12:43 pm | One Comment
Lily Allen @ Festival Hall, Melbourne 28 January 2010

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Turning up at Festival Hall Thursday night, you might have been forgiven for thinking you may have turned up to the wrong gig – the most eclectic crowd I have ever seen at any gig …

Sunset Sounds @ Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Day Two- Jan 7th (continued)
January 20, 2010 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Sunset Sounds @ Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Day Two- Jan 7th (continued)

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An interesting mix of middle-aged folk (one of my lecturers is among them), diehard fans and curious onlookers have begun to assemble at the Garden stage for one of the distinct highlights of the event. …

Sunset Sounds @ Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Day Two- Jan 7th
January 20, 2010 – 10:00 pm | No Comment
Sunset Sounds @ Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Day Two- Jan 7th

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Brisbane sons The John Steel Singers make the most of their opening slot over on Riverstage, wasting no time in energising the sore and sorry crowd after the previous day’s fare, striking a chord with …

Sunset Sounds @ Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Day One - Jan 6th (continued)
January 20, 2010 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
Sunset Sounds @ Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Day One - Jan 6th (continued)

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Icelandic chanteuse Emiliana Torrini takes the stage with her tie and bowler hat-clad band and her faithful following is rapt from the minute this humble little lady opens her mouth.  Playing a mix of rare …

Sunset Sounds @ Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Day One - Jan 6th
January 20, 2010 – 12:05 am | No Comment
Sunset Sounds @ Brisbane Botanical Gardens, Day One - Jan 6th

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Smudges of grey cloud on the horizon couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 15,000 punters pouring through the gates of Brisbane’s Botanical Gardens on day one of Sunset Sounds 2010. All had arrived styled and …

Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More
December 28, 2009 – 12:51 pm | No Comment
Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/12/28/mumford-sons-sigh-no-more/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Well, it’s seems pointless to say it’s been an exciting year in music. Band after band have stepped up to the plate and delivered some truly brilliant and refreshing stuff. Adding to this tremendous list …

Green Day, Jet @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre 9th December
December 11, 2009 – 1:59 pm | No Comment
Green Day, Jet @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre 9th December

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Walking into the Brisbane Entertainment Centre to the sound of Jet’s latest single “She’s a Genius,” one can’t help but wonder if pop punk superstars Green Day could have picked a more odd band to …

The Eels - Hombre Lobo
December 8, 2009 – 1:21 pm | No Comment
The Eels - Hombre Lobo

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/12/08/the-eels-hombre-lobo/’;username=’myvisiontv’; It’s been a long five-year wait for LA singer/songwriter Mark Everett, aka front man for The Eels. But I’m here to tell you Hombre Lobo is well worth the wait.
Sitting on a plane, travelling …

The Scare, Jack Ladder & Black Milk @ Mojo’s, Fremantle
December 8, 2009 – 1:05 pm | No Comment
The Scare, Jack Ladder & Black Milk @ Mojo’s, Fremantle

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On the otherside of Australia, travelling all by my lonesome, …

The Jezabels, 28th November @ The Clubhouse
December 3, 2009 – 9:41 pm | No Comment
The Jezabels, 28th November @ The Clubhouse

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/12/03/the-jezabels-28th-november-the-clubhouse/’;username=’myvisiontv’;  It’s a largely hip and young crowd that fronts this evening’s precedings at The Clubhouse, with many a smack of red lipstick and tight, black jeans. Your scribe is taking in the uber-cool surroundings of …

Philadelphia Grand Jury - Neverland Bar, Coolangatta
November 20, 2009 – 1:32 pm | No Comment
Philadelphia Grand Jury - Neverland Bar, Coolangatta

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Philadelphia Grand Jury - Neverland Bar, Coolangatta
We have been putting off writing this gig review, simply because we don’t know where to start. This show was the cat that got our tongue and we shall …

Bluejuice - ‘Head of the Hawk’
November 19, 2009 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Bluejuice - ‘Head of the Hawk’

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Bluejuice - Head Of The Hawk
If you haven’t got ‘Bluejuice’ pumping through your veins right now, your not alive. Blast their new record ‘Head of the Hawk’ outta your stereo, fill those lungs with air …

Double Review: British India - Coolangatta Hotel
November 18, 2009 – 12:05 am | No Comment
Double Review: British India - Coolangatta Hotel

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Standing amongst a very keen crowd at Coolangatta Hotel this was the sixth time we’ve seen British India live, and we swear they are just ripening to perfection.
At 5 foot 4, Declan Melia is proof …

Birds of Tokyo & Glenn Richards - QPAC, Brisbane
November 18, 2009 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Birds of Tokyo & Glenn Richards - QPAC, Brisbane

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Birds of Tokyo & Glenn Richards, QPAC, Tuesday 10th November
In for a rare treat tonight, masses of punters from all walks of life are scurrying in the same direction as the final call for doors …

The Mess Hall - For The Birds
November 17, 2009 – 12:59 pm | No Comment
The Mess Hall - For The Birds

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8/10
It’s hard to imagine topping 2007’s Australian Music Prize award winning album Devil’s Elbow, with singles “Pulse” and “Keep Walking” doing their job of smashing Australian music scene conventions admirably, but it seems …

Kid Sam - (Support for Philly Jays) Neverland bar, Coolangatta
November 17, 2009 – 11:31 am | No Comment
Kid Sam - (Support for Philly Jays) Neverland bar, Coolangatta

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There’s a new kid on the block and his name is Sam. Kid Sam.
One of the things I seem to enjoy most about live gigs is the surprise of the support. It’s a wonderful thing …

Miami Horror - Neverland Bar, Coolangatta
November 16, 2009 – 2:30 pm | 3 Comments
Miami Horror - Neverland Bar, Coolangatta

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To say my expectations were blown across the dance floor on Saturday night is a HUGE understatement. A more correct claim would be along the lines of…. They were blown right out the doors of …

Philadelphia Grand Jury - Hope is For Hopers
November 10, 2009 – 12:01 am | No Comment
Philadelphia Grand Jury - Hope is For Hopers

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Philadelphia Grand Jury - Hope is For Hopers
Philadelphia Grand Jury are a forced to be reckoned with on the indie-rock scene right now. They kick-started 2009 with summer appearances at the Big Day Out and Laneway …

Washington @ the Corner Hotel, Melbourne.
November 10, 2009 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Washington @ the Corner Hotel, Melbourne.

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Washington @ the Corner Hotel, Melbourne.
As one of four nominees for the 2009 triple J Unearthed Award, Megan Washington and her band are (according to the music world) killing it.
Just to let you know I …

Josh Pyke - HiFi Bar, Brisbane
November 9, 2009 – 3:24 pm | No Comment
Josh Pyke - HiFi Bar, Brisbane

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The troubles that evolved last night deserved recognition in the next Mission Impossible movie. I can’t simply just go to Brisbane to watch Josh Pyke’s Variations tour at the HiFi. Instead, I get lost on …

Foals Djs @ Neverland, Coolangatta
November 9, 2009 – 3:09 pm | No Comment
Foals Djs @ Neverland, Coolangatta

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Taking a break from the recording of their second album, Edwin Congreave (keyboardist) of Oxford band FOALS decided to have a roam around Australia and play a few gigs here and there. 
Friday night Edwin (aka …

Review: Air- Love 2.
October 22, 2009 – 12:05 am | No Comment
Review: Air- Love 2.

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Hmmn. I can’t really begin to describe how much of a problem I’m finding Air these days. Maybe because the days of cute dance music is over, maybe because nothing will ever beat their fantastic …

Album review: Oh Mercy-
Privileged Woes
October 12, 2009 – 12:25 pm | No Comment
Album review: Oh Mercy-
Privileged Woes

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Album review:
Oh Mercy-
Privileged Woes
As opening track “Lay Everything on Me” bursts through like sunshine on an early morning, you get the feeling the rest of the album will be a pretty sweet experience. Melbournites …

Album Review- Muse: The Resistance
October 5, 2009 – 12:05 am | No Comment
Album Review- Muse: The Resistance

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Oh Muse. Whilst listening to this album in my car I couldn’t help myself from transporting myself to the second dimension on a sexy spaceship rocket. [cough]. Yes, I’m serious. And don’t tell me you …

Liam Finn & Eliza Jane - Champagne in Seashells EP Launch @ The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
September 25, 2009 – 1:48 am | 3 Comments
Liam Finn & Eliza Jane - Champagne in Seashells EP Launch @ The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

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This was a much anticipated gig for me since first hearing the effortlessly cool and mesmeric tune ‘Long Way To Go’, and getting hold of the whimsical EP Champagne in Seashells, Liam and Eliza Jane Barnes’ first studio …

Album Review- Liam Finn + Eliza Jane: Champagne in Seashells
September 18, 2009 – 10:43 am | No Comment
Album Review- Liam Finn + Eliza Jane: Champagne in Seashells

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When I was doing research for this review (just to make sure I don’t copy too many whored out adjectives) I was surprised to see just how many major websites have chosen to review the …

Muse - The Resistance
September 17, 2009 – 11:49 am | One Comment
Muse - The Resistance

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Since storming the world with 2007’s juggernaut album Black Holes & Revelations, all eyes have been on Muse. The Devonshire trio’s fourth studio album cemented their status as, without a doubt, one of the biggest …

DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH? w Yacht Club DJs @ The Tivoli
September 17, 2009 – 11:26 am | No Comment
DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH? w Yacht Club DJs @ The Tivoli

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Oh what a night.
Arriving early was definitely a good idea. I did not miss a minute of the incredible warm up set that those amazingly talented kids who sailed in from the Yacht Club put …

Album Review: Tinpan Orange “The Bottom of the Lake”
September 4, 2009 – 1:30 am | No Comment
Album Review: Tinpan Orange “The Bottom of the Lake”

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Mmm, gelato. Soft and smooth, easy to eat, not to mention easy on the stomach. Plus, I don’t feel like I’m going to gain a tonne of weight or turn to gelato when it’s Valentines …

Wondering About Lisa Mitchell
September 3, 2009 – 11:27 am | No Comment
Wondering About Lisa Mitchell

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LISA MITCHELL, at only 19 years of age and already being praised by Australian Idol judge as, “the best thing musically that has ever come out of this country,” has just begun her Wonder tour around the …

Moby – Wait For Me
September 3, 2009 – 11:17 am | No Comment
Moby – Wait For Me

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2008’s Last Night was characterised by the New York DJ scene and was Moby’s ‘love letter to New York’. His 2009 offering, Wait For Me is a rollercoaster ride through your personal back catalogue of …

Reverend & The Makers – A French Kiss in the Chaos
September 3, 2009 – 11:14 am | No Comment
Reverend & The Makers – A French Kiss in the Chaos

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If a support slot for Oasis isn’t enough to get you noticed then I don’t know what is. A thick British accent, outlawish pop sensibilities and a front-man who likes to steal the limelight and …

Dappled Cities w/ Philadelphia Grand Jury + Yacht Club DJs @ The Northern
September 1, 2009 – 1:40 pm | No Comment
Dappled Cities w/ Philadelphia Grand Jury + Yacht Club DJs @ The Northern

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Dappled Cities brought much more than a ‘Wall of Zounds’ to The Hotel Great Northern in Byron; it would be closer in comparison to a whole house of Zounds – or whatever other witty structural …

Arctic Monkey’s - “Humbug”
August 28, 2009 – 11:31 am | No Comment
Arctic Monkey’s - “Humbug”

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Where oh where did MY Arctic Monkeys go? You know, the cutesy, cheeky Arctics who dominated the noughties with their Stroke-like riffs and English grunge?
They’ve left the building.
Say hello to the new Arctic Monkeys. …

Florence and The Machine - Lungs
July 28, 2009 – 10:33 am | No Comment
Florence and The Machine - Lungs

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The last few weeks, the issue has been raised all over talkback radio stations and indie blogs across Australia: was Triple J’s Hottest 100 of All Time sexist? Only two females were featured as vocalists …

The Dead Weather- Horehound (2009)
July 22, 2009 – 1:11 pm | No Comment
The Dead Weather- Horehound (2009)

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Is there anything Jack White can’t do? There is many a side-project that has gone astray, unheard or rubbished by the music press. Not The Dead Weather and their debut album Horehound. Instead of White …

Yves Klein Blue - Oxford Art Factory
July 14, 2009 – 1:29 pm | No Comment
Yves Klein Blue - Oxford Art Factory

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Yves Klein Blue front man Michael Tomlinson brings the edgy side of ROCK to the otherwise indie band, in their Ragged and Estatic tour, seen at the Sydney Oxford Art Factory on Saturday July 4th, …

Augie March at the Coolangatta Hotel. 9/7
July 10, 2009 – 11:35 am | One Comment
Augie March at the Coolangatta Hotel. 9/7

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Augie March are the most underrated band in Australia right now. They righteously earnt their spot in the Triple J Hottest 100 of all time, yet I could still stand in front of the questionable …

Trapped by Conditions
July 9, 2009 – 12:28 pm | No Comment
Trapped by Conditions

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I first encountered The Temper Trap at the then-new to Australia V Festival in 2006. They played one of the first slots and I got there to see them based on nothing more than packing …

Yves Klein Blue, Philadelphia Grand Jury @ The Soundlounge, Saturday 27th June
June 30, 2009 – 12:50 am | No Comment
Yves Klein Blue, Philadelphia Grand Jury @ The Soundlounge, Saturday 27th June

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Near constant gigging around the musical haunts of Brisbane over previous years and a solid debut album hot off the press has ensured a strong turnout of mostly bubbly and pretty twenty-somethings to catch one …

Karnivool - Sound Awake
June 29, 2009 – 10:50 am | No Comment
Karnivool - Sound Awake

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Karnivool- Sound Awake (2009)
EMI
4/5 
So there I was, driving home from work one night with the brand spanking new Karnivool record, still rapped in plastic sitting on the passenger seat. I thought about waiting til I got …

Karnivool, Sugar Army @ The Tivoli`
June 26, 2009 – 12:14 am | 2 Comments
Karnivool, Sugar Army @ The Tivoli`

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It has to be said: Perth is pumping the good shit out. Proving that this highly anticipated gig had indeed sold out, The Tivoli is packed like a can of sardines and buzzing with excitement …

Little Boots - “Hands”
June 24, 2009 – 12:10 am | 2 Comments
Little Boots - “Hands”

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I’ll shamelessly admit it, I’m a big fan of Perez Hilton’s celebrity gossip blog, and for a while, he has been flogging a one woman band called Little Boots. With my iTunes …

A True Party Starter!
June 23, 2009 – 4:03 pm | 3 Comments

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/06/23/a-true-party-starter/’;username=’myvisiontv’;So, today I was doing my rounds on the My Vision TV facebook page and noticed a post by a DJ mate of mine (Jimmy Ellis)  and thought I needed to pass it on! 
It is during …

Enter Shakari – Common Dreads
June 18, 2009 – 12:22 am | No Comment
Enter Shakari – Common Dreads

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Enter Shikari – Common Dreads (2009) – 6/10

Mixing genres can be awesome. Star Wars rocked because it was science fiction with magic and sword fighting. Aliens was great because it was a horror/sci-fi/war mesh. Musically, …

Circus by Britney Spears…..
June 18, 2009 – 12:20 am | No Comment
Circus by Britney Spears…..

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She’s coming to Australia, so we thought we may do a little review….
All of Australia abuzz with the recent news that Britney Spears is coming to Australia for the first time in November, for her …

The Vestal Virgins at The Music Kafe
June 18, 2009 – 12:20 am | 4 Comments
The Vestal Virgins at The Music Kafe

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Touched for the very first time
The Vestal Virgins at The Music Kafe
Aggressive and progressive rock band The Vestal Virgins, a Brisbane-based three piece of twenty-something-year-old guys, performed their first public gig at The Music …

The Nightjars- Self titled
June 16, 2009 – 1:34 pm | 3 Comments
The Nightjars- Self titled

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The Nightjars- Self titled
9/10
Okay, I must confess. I listen to a lot of new bands, and then discard their albums within about 5 minutes of listening. At the radio station I work for, I often …

Review: Jeff Buckley: Grace Around the World (3-Disc CD and DVD)
June 12, 2009 – 12:24 pm | No Comment
Review: Jeff Buckley: Grace Around the World (3-Disc CD and DVD)

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Review: Jeff Buckley: Grace Around the World (3-Disc CD and DVD)
9/10
15 years ago the then little-known artist Jeff Buckley released Grace on Columbia records. Columbia wasn’t going to release the album of ten melodramatic and …

And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead @ The Zoo
June 2, 2009 – 7:35 pm | No Comment
And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead @ The Zoo

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/06/02/and-you-will-know-us-by-the-trail-of-dead-the-zoo/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Winding down from an extensive world tour that began early this year, …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead showed no signs of weariness when they dropped in to Brisvegas after a …

Sneak Peak! Empire Of The Sun’s “Standing On The Shore
May 31, 2009 – 3:36 pm | No Comment

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/05/31/sneak-peak-empire-of-the-suns-standing-on-the-shore/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Hmmm….So we were sent an email with a sneak look at the new Empire Of The Sun’s clip! 
And yes! Of course, it is a little odd and shot in the middle of nowhere……Perth, WA. This …

Sunn O))) “Monoliths and Dimensions”
May 18, 2009 – 1:05 pm | No Comment
Sunn O))) “Monoliths and Dimensions”

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/05/18/sunn-o-monoliths-and-dimensions/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Sunn O))) “Monoliths and Dimensions”
7.5/10
Ever wanted to daytrip around the swamps of hell? Get lost and mugged for your equilibrium? Then listen to this album.
Alright, specific I know, but having seen this band live …

Charles “Bud” Tingwell 1923 - 2009
May 15, 2009 – 12:43 pm | No Comment
Charles “Bud” Tingwell 1923 - 2009

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/05/15/charles-bud-tingwell-1923-2009/’;username=’myvisiontv’;As I begin to write this, I understand that it is not “music news”, but I feel that we should pay some respect to a great man who passed away today. 
My Vision TV focuses on showing …

Ratatat - Coolangatta Hotel
May 14, 2009 – 12:33 am | 2 Comments
Ratatat - Coolangatta Hotel

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Bluntly contrary to the nature of the Mike and Evan themselves, which upon interview was rather quiet and reserved, the set drew upon a heck of a lot of energy and it didn’t stop at …

MSTRKRFT- The Fist of God
May 12, 2009 – 12:59 pm | One Comment
MSTRKRFT- The Fist of God

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Artist: MSTRKRFT
Album: The Fist Of God
Rating: 8.4/ 10.0
Beware! “The Fist of God” begins with a sucker punch. It opens with a robotic drum roll that lasts all of an instant, like a boxer’s wind-up, then plows through …

DOOM “Born Like This”
May 7, 2009 – 9:28 am | One Comment
DOOM “Born Like This”

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DOOM “Born Like This”
7.0/10
 
After a couple of years near silence, punctuated only by a few guest verses and allegedly sending impostors to lip-sync at the few shows he has booked, MF DOOM, aka Viktor Vaughn …

Dual Review: The Silversun Pickups “Swoon”
May 5, 2009 – 10:43 pm | No Comment
Dual Review: The Silversun Pickups “Swoon”

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/05/05/dual-review-the-silversun-pickups-swoon/’;username=’myvisiontv’;The Silversun Pickups “Swoon”
4/10

The Silversun Pickups are back following their 06/07 dream-run with Carnavras, to rekindle the romance in this indie-rock love affair with Swoon.
 
All the same elements are there. The echoed whispers of Frontman …

Grizzly Bear “Veckatimest”
May 4, 2009 – 11:19 pm | One Comment
Grizzly Bear “Veckatimest”

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Grizzly Bear “Veckatimest”
6/10
 
Listening to the third album ‘Veckatimest’ from the Brooklyn based quartet Grizzly Bear, I was transported to an earlier world, when things didn’t matter so much and you could just lose yourself for …

The Drones w/ Witch Hats @ The Hi-Fi Bar Launch
May 1, 2009 – 1:37 pm | No Comment
The Drones w/ Witch Hats @ The Hi-Fi Bar Launch

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/05/01/the-drones-w-witch-hats-the-hi-fi-bar-launch/’;username=’myvisiontv’;I arrived at West End in Brisbane to just to find the lineup to The Hi Fi Bar extending from the entrance of  the venue all the way around the corner. Each person was holding a printed piece …

There’s a reason the 80’s were in the 80’s…
April 30, 2009 – 10:51 pm | 4 Comments
There’s a reason the 80’s were in the 80’s…

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/30/theres-a-reason-the-80s-were-in-the-80s/’;username=’myvisiontv’;We were having a discussion today about some of the disgusting 80’s-oriented pop music coming out at the moment.
At first, it seemed like indie pop was merely taking inklings of the era and sprinkling a few …

Tame Impala @ The Northern
April 30, 2009 – 10:11 am | One Comment
Tame Impala @ The Northern

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/30/tame-impala-the-northern/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Thankyou Modular! Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou!
Once again Modular has proven itself as the record label with the know-how, bringing us yet another stellar act by the name of Tame Impala.
 
I know they’ve been around a while …

The Manchester Orchestra “Mean Everything To Nothing”
April 28, 2009 – 11:30 pm | 2 Comments
The Manchester Orchestra “Mean Everything To Nothing”

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The Manchester Orchestra “Mean Everything To Nothing”
4.5/5
 
First of all, I’d like to thank God for placing heaven on a CD.
 
Sometimes the best kept secrets must be made public. In this case, the American …

Kid 606: Shout at the Doner
April 28, 2009 – 12:43 am | No Comment
Kid 606: Shout at the Doner

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Kid 606: “Shout at the Doner”
3/5

Not many dance albums can get my head bopping to the point where I think it may just fall off, but this one did. Which is strange; because while I …

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2009
April 28, 2009 – 12:24 am | 4 Comments
Byron Bay Bluesfest 2009

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/28/byron-bay-bluesfest-2009/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Rain, hail or shine, nothing could dare stop the thousands of determined music fanatics from attending this diverse festival. Now, with 25 years under its belt, this invigorating concept of the best of blues and …

Coachella Wrap
April 23, 2009 – 11:20 pm | No Comment
Coachella Wrap

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/23/coachella-wrap/’;username=’myvisiontv’;The sun is setting between the mountains of Indio, California on Friday night; an amber colour; cheekily reminding revellers of the annual Coachella Arts and Music Festival of the night ahead….and, more importantly, prompting punters …

Pj Harvey/John Parish “A Woman A Man Walked By”
April 22, 2009 – 11:55 pm | No Comment
Pj Harvey/John Parish “A Woman A Man Walked By”

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Pj Harvey/John Parish “A Woman A Man Walked By”
3/5
 
Some music manages to take you by surprise and defy expectations, and the new album by PJ Harvey and John Parish is certainly a shock to the system.
 
A …

Lily Allen “It’s Not Me, It’s You”
April 22, 2009 – 11:39 pm | No Comment
Lily Allen “It’s Not Me, It’s You”

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Lily Allen “It’s Not Me, It’s You
3.5/5
When I knew of Lily Allen’s ‘It’s Not Me, It’s You’ second album release I had to own it. When I first heard it - I have to admit …

Clues, News & Upcoming Interviews
April 19, 2009 – 2:51 pm | No Comment
Clues, News & Upcoming Interviews

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/19/clues-news-upcoming-interviews/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Well, it’s nice to sit back and take a deep breath. We’ve been a little hectic lately, which is exciting, but nonetheless exhausting.
On Friday we had a great day shooting interviews with separate acts Grafton …

Lady Sovereign “Jigsaw”
April 18, 2009 – 11:55 pm | No Comment
Lady Sovereign “Jigsaw”

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/18/lady-sovereign-jigsaw/’;username=’myvisiontv’; Lady Sovereign “Jigsaw”
3.5/5
 
Mix together one teaspoon of Missy Elliott , a pinch of Lily Allen, a dash of M.I.A and what do you get? Lady Sovereign’s new album Jigsaw served on a platter. The recipe …

Mindless Self Indulgence @ The Tivoli
April 18, 2009 – 11:42 pm | No Comment
Mindless Self Indulgence @ The Tivoli

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/18/mindless-self-indulgence-the-tivoli/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Walking up the hill to The Tivoli I knew that tonight’s show was going to be something that I have never witnessed before, but as I turned the corner I could have never imagined the …

The International Relations Tour: Hungary Kids of Hungary, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Washington @ Airport Tavern
April 18, 2009 – 11:28 pm | One Comment
The International Relations Tour: Hungary Kids of Hungary, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Washington @ Airport Tavern

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/18/the-international-relations-tour-hungary-kids-of-hungary-philadelphia-grand-jury-washington-airport-tavern/’;username=’myvisiontv’;It’s safe to say that most Australian bands who have gained national attention in recent times all got their start on everyone’s favourite youth radio station: Triple J. The three acts on the bill this …

SUBSCRIBE AND WIN!!!
April 13, 2009 – 10:27 pm | No Comment
SUBSCRIBE AND WIN!!!

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It’s time to announce our first prize giveaway! That’s right…To launch our new An Horse Exclusive My Vision TV video interview, we are giving away three copies of the new album Rearrange Beds to three lucky …

Dan Deacon “Bromst”
April 11, 2009 – 1:25 pm | No Comment
Dan Deacon “Bromst”

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/11/dan-deacon-bromst/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Dan Deacon “Bromst”
3/5
Dan Deacon is an artist of contrasts. For a person who resembles more a calypso-coloured accountant than the Jesus-like sampling machine you might expect at the centre of frenzied concerts; that is apparent.  …

The Duke Spirit @ The Zoo
April 10, 2009 – 4:44 pm | No Comment
The Duke Spirit @ The Zoo

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/10/the-duke-spirit-the-zoo/’;username=’myvisiontv’;I’ve had Neptune on rotation in my car for several months at a time throughout the year of 2008. So I’ve been familiar with UK indie/pop band The Duke Spirit for some time now. That …

V-Festival (Gold Coast)
April 9, 2009 – 5:57 pm | One Comment
V-Festival (Gold Coast)

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/09/v-festival-gold-coast/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Not quite as big as Splendour in The Grass or The Big Day Out, the V Festival is slowly gaining notoriety as a very cool day in the mud. Last year’s V Fest was a …

Blaring from the My Vision Office…
April 8, 2009 – 12:54 pm | 3 Comments
Blaring from the My Vision Office…

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/08/blaring-from-the-my-vision-office/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Thanks to everyone who has been checking out the site since it’s launch a few days ago; we’ve had a staggering amount of hits and hopefully you all keep coming back to see what we’re …

Bat For Lashes “Two Suns”
April 7, 2009 – 3:08 pm | No Comment
Bat For Lashes “Two Suns”

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Bat For Lashes “Two Suns”
3/5

Bat For Lashes talent lies in that she can work within a variety of genres while still retaining an individuality that is mostly her own. Why the quantifier? Well, because Bjork’s …

Antony and The Johnsons “The Crying Light”
April 6, 2009 – 1:34 pm | No Comment
Antony and The Johnsons “The Crying Light”

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/06/antony-and-the-johnsons-the-crying-light/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Antony And The Johnsons “The Crying Light”

4/5
 
Antony And The Johnsons’ third studio album is indicative of where they stand on the music forefront at present- in a state of absolute progression. Not only does Antony …

The Very First Post
April 6, 2009 – 12:31 pm | 2 Comments
The Very First Post

url=’http://www.myvisiontv.com.au/2009/2009/04/06/the-very-first-post/’;username=’myvisiontv’;Hello everyone,
So, it’s 11:03. Sam, Adam and I have been up all night uploading all the new content onto the new site, trying to stay excited even as the clock passed 2am. The most motivating …

Sinden/Fake Blood @ The Empire
April 6, 2009 – 1:49 am | One Comment
Sinden/Fake Blood @ The Empire

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Sinden/ Fake Blood @ The Empire
 
One word. Sweat. Pouring out of every gland of every human body, dripping from strands of untamed hair, mixing with the juices of the person next to you and soaking your …

Fleet Foxes @ The Tivoli
April 6, 2009 – 1:32 am | One Comment
Fleet Foxes @ The Tivoli

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Fleet Foxes @ The The Tivoli
According to the Chinese calendar, 2008 was the year of the rat. Some would argue however that 2008 was the year of the fox, the Fleet Fox.
‘Fleet foxes’, heralding …

The Tutts “Get In The Club”
April 6, 2009 – 1:19 am | No Comment
The Tutts “Get In The Club”

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 The Tutts “Get In The Club”
3.5/5
 
A few years ago as I was browsing through MySpace music, I was clicking on every band in every band’s top friends. As you do. Down the rabbit hole of …

Bell X1 “Blue Lights On The Runway”
April 6, 2009 – 1:14 am | 2 Comments
Bell X1 “Blue Lights On The Runway”

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Bell X1 “Blue Lights On The Runway”
3.5/5
 
‘Blue Lights on the Runway’ is the fourth studio album from Irish band Bell X1, made up of Paul Noonan, Dominic Phillips and Dave Geraghty.
 
The innovative trio certainly …

Yeah Yeah Yeah’s “It’s Blitz”
April 6, 2009 – 12:58 am | One Comment
Yeah Yeah Yeah’s “It’s Blitz”

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs “It’s Blitz”
3.5/5
Dancing, screaming, glitter, guitars and synths are some of the words that could describe the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s from some of their previous albums “Show Your Bones” and “Fever to Tell.” …

Little Joy “Little Joy”
April 6, 2009 – 12:40 am | No Comment
Little Joy “Little Joy”

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Little Joy “Little Joy”
2.5/5
 
‘Little Joy’ is the silver lining to The Strokes year-plus hiatus as it meant that Fabrizio Moretti (The Strokes) could take some time to hang out with Rodrigo Amarante  (Los Hermanos) and …

Lotus Plaza “The Floodlight Collective”
April 6, 2009 – 12:27 am | One Comment
Lotus Plaza “The Floodlight Collective”

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Lotus Plaza “The Floodlight Collective”
3.5/5

 
Lotus Plaza, the solo project from Deerhunter guitarist Lockett Pundt, cannot help but be compared to Atlas Sound, another recent solo project coming from the Deerhunter camp, this time from frontman …

Jaguar Love “Take Me To The Sea”
April 6, 2009 – 12:12 am | No Comment
Jaguar Love “Take Me To The Sea”

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Jaguar Love “Take Me To The Sea”
4/5 
 
When Seattle band The Blood Brothers called it a day in October 2007, many were left wondering what would be next? 
 
They didn’t have to wait long for an answer, …

Various Artists “Dark Was The Night”
April 6, 2009 – 12:03 am | No Comment
Various Artists “Dark Was The Night”

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Various Artists “Dark Was The Night”
4/5
 
Remember the 90s? We probably were running around a sprinkler, or an inflatable pool, somewhere, dancing to our older sibling’s mixtapes, who were sporting trendy new Doc Martens and Dad’s …

Frightened Rabbit “The Midnight Organ Fight”
April 5, 2009 – 11:54 pm | No Comment
Frightened Rabbit “The Midnight Organ Fight”

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Frightened Rabbit “The Midnight Organ Fight”
3.5/5
 
Hailing from Scotland, it is obvious this inspirational four piece band sport a we-just-love-making-music-and-don’t-care-if-you-like-it-or-not attitude.  The Midnight Organ Fight is Frightened Rabbit’s second studio album, produced by Peter Katis …

Fever Ray “Fever Ray”
April 5, 2009 – 11:42 pm | No Comment
Fever Ray “Fever Ray”

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Fever Ray “Fever Ray”
4/5 Stars

It’s difficult to prepare yourself for Fever Ray, the self-titled debut solo effort by Karin Dreijer Andersson, one half of Swedish brother and sister electronica duo The Knife. One expects a …