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The Bombay Royale album launch national tour
15 May 2012
The magic and mayhem of vintage Bollywood collide in spectacular fashion with The Bombay Royale's dizzying blend of haunting Hindi vocals, Tarantino-esque surf guitars, wild disco rhythms, shimmering sitars, flamboyant theatrics, kaleidoscopic colour, outrageous costumes and irresistible dance moves that sweep entire crowds off their feet. The Bombay Royale's debut album You Me Bullets Love is a revelation of a rare new sound that instantly bewitches your senses: exotic, cinematic and utterly exhilarating. Read on...
Jack White, Bloc Party and Smashing Pumpkins top Splendour bill for 2012
19 April 2012
Splendour in the Grass, returning to Byron Bay's Belongil Fields after a two year stint at Woodford in Queensland, has today announced its lineup f... Read on...
The Darkness announce Australian tour
27 March 2012
It’s been four years since The Darkness toured here, and in 2012 Australian fans will be graced with the original line up of Justin Hawkins (... Read on...
Kim Churchill kicks off national tour in support of new album
26 March 2012
Guitarist/singer/songwriter Kim Churchill is set to release his second album Detail of Distance next month, following up three performances at Byro... Read on...
The Jezabels announce national tour dates
29 February 2012
Off the back of Falls Festival and Big Day Out appearances, ARIA nominations and a gold-certified debut album, The Jezabels have announced a ... Read on...
Album Reviews
Kimbra - Vows
Shooting to international prominence with her guest appearance on Gotye's 'Somebody I Used to Know,' Kiwi singer-songwriter Kimbra Johnson has followed the hype with her debut record, Vows - a mixed affair of confused influences. Read On...
Ben Salter - The Cat
There's perhaps fewer hard-working musicians in Australia with a resume like that of Ben Salter. Juggling his time between such indie luminaries as Giants of Science, the sprawling collective The Gin Club and as an integral part of The Wilson Pickers' first two albums. Read On...
Seasick Steve - You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
'Seasick' Steve Wold has lived it all and isn't afraid to share it. Following a string of albums and a relentless touring schedule that has seen him create a formidable following from nothing in his seventh decade. Now 70, Wold delivers a fantastic album in You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks. Read On...
Timber Timbre - Creep On Creepin On
Signed to hallmark Canadian indie label Arts & Crafts, Toronto natives Timber Timbre have released their fourth album, Creep On Creepin On. Reaching into the depths of swamp-blues over gothic, cinematic landscapes, it's a haunting record of superb consequence. Read On...Sound Republic Playlist
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The Drones - Back for a Thousand Mistakes
Known for their raucous live show and powerful poetics, The Drones have found themselves consistent critical appraisal over their ten year career. Read on...
Marcus Teague; the Single Twin
Single Twin has been the ongoing side-concern of former Deloris front-man Marcus Teague for nearly a decade, an outlet which has only just resulted... Read on...Sound Republic Blog
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