Tag Archives: Australia

News: Bono Inspired by Temper Trap for New U2 Albums

11 Jan

Saw the below online and wanted to share as it’s not every day a rock legend like Bono gives praise to a band.  Icouldn’t be happier for the Temper Trap and looking forward to their next album!

From the Herald Sun:

BONO has cited Melbourne band the Temper Trap as an inspiration on the new U2 album.

Talking on the U2.com site to fans, Bono said the band was working on three albums with different musical directions.

“Something really exciting is that finally the rock band is melting into clubland and experimenting with sounds that are not normally deemed authentic for the rock band – synthesizers, experimental sounds – which you can hear in an album by the Temper Trap,” Bono said. “That’s exciting, a new hybrid.”

The Temper Trap, whose hit Sweet Disposition was compared with the sounds of U2, has been recording its second album, due for release mid-year, in LA and London.

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New Music: The Jungle Giants

4 Jan

Big shout out to my friend Taj for his recent pass along of The Jungle Giants, he nailed this one.  If you follow my blog you know I think the world of the music coming from Australia these days and wow, I sure hope the Brisbane quartet make it to the states soon.  From the minute you listen to their self titled EP you can’t help but crack a smile and start tapping your foot or just break into a full on dance.  You’ll be jumping for joy for The Jungle Giants and their indie pop sound if you’re a fan of Two Door Cinema Club, Walk The Moon and the likes.

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Tonight: The Naked and Famous Live at The Cosmopolitan

30 Aug

If you are in Vegas you probably should make your way to The Cosmopolitan tonight as The Naked and Famous are playing out at The Boulevard Pool at 9 p.m.  I saw them perform out at Lollapalooza and damn, did they put on one heck of a show.  If you’ve never heard of The Naked & Famous, now’s your chance to get up close and personal with the group from Down Under.  I honestly don’t think people realize how lucky those of us who live in Las Vegas are to get bands like this to perform right in our backyard. Hope to see you tonight!

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New Music: John Butler Trio Live at Red Rocks DVD/CD

20 Jul

The wait is over.  A year after performing in front of their largest audience in the US at what I consider to be the greatest music venue in the world, Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado, the John Butler Trio have released a DVD/CD commemorating the momentous occasion.

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New Music: Boy & Bear

18 Jul

I swear there seems to be more and more great music coming out of Australia and Boy & Bear are the latest such group.  After putting out a rocking EP, Emperor Antarctica, and spending some time touring with Mumford & Sons, the five-piece folk group are getting set to release their first full length record, Moon Fire next month.  If the more upbeat, “Feeding Line” is any indication, this could shoot right up as one of the top albums of 2011.  I haven’t heard the CD but from this single and their previous EP, these fellas have a bright future ahead of themselves.  Lucky for us in the States, they are playing Lollapalooza in a couple weeks (followed by two NYC shows)!  Give a listen and judge for yourself.  And if at first listen you start thinking it sounds a little Brandon Flowers/The Killers-ish, you’re not alone.

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New Video: John Butler Trio – “Don’t Wanna See Your Face”

3 Nov

An exciting day as one of my favorite bands, John Butler Trio, released their new music video for “Don’t Wanna See Your Face” off the album April Uprising.  Check out the video below and if you don’t have April Uprising, it is a must have in your music collection.

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