#TUNETHURSDAY

The new Eminem album is going to be huge, he is also on his way back to Australia early 2014 and now teams up (again) with recent visitor to this tourist hot spot. It's "Monster" with Rihanna:



Also this week new music from Katy B, Disclosure & more I will keep you posted on these new tunes when I get another five minutes. Chat Soon...

#TUNETUESDAY

Here is a track from last week's Feature Album on Triple J, it's Danny Brown & "Dip":

Album of the Year Nomination #6 - Lorde - Pure Heroine

Another week another album of the year nod from me. Last week Haim won me over BIG time with their release "Days are Gone" and now it's time from a young lady from across the pond who is killing it worldwide:

"Royals" is clearly one of the biggest hits of 2013, it almost is overtaking Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" favourite status for the number 1 in the Hottest 100 on Triple J.

Not only "Royals', but "Tennis Court" and "Team" have become radio favourites and top sellers on the iTunes store.

Lorde is making her way out her early in 2014 for Laneway Festival. It's pretty exciting and I must say the album is pretty killer too.

For a debut this comes as almost a greatest hits with many songs featuring on the radio prior to it's release. I am in love with this album and it joins a very fine list of albums to take out the album of the year on Boxing Day. Stay tuned for Summer plans for this BLOG as there will be heaps on the way.

For now well done to LORDE.

Countdown - Sun 27 October 2013

20 - John Newman - Cheating

19 - The Amity Affliction - Born to Die

18 - Illy - Youngbloods {Feat. Ahren Stringer}

17 - Daft Punk - Get Lucky {Feat. Pharrell Williams}

16 - Naughty Boy - La La La {Feat. Sam Smith}

15 - Avicii - You Make Me

14 - Eminem - Survival

13 - John Newman - Love Me Again

12 - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - White Walls {Feat. ScHoolboy Q & Hollis}

11 - Lorde - Tennis Court

10 - Ellie Goulding - Burn

9 - Eminem - Berzerk

8 - Lorde - Team 

7 - Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness {Cedric Gervais Remix}

6 - Eminem - Rap God

5 - Calvin Harris & Alesso - Under Control {Feat. Hurts}

4 - Lorde - Royals

3 - HAIM - The Wire

2 - Vance Joy - Riptide

1 - Avicii - Hey Brother

Fall Out Boy Friday

It's been a really long time (well it felt like a long time since the FBI 10th Birthday Bash with the Preatures) since I have had my ears violated in a live music scene. I really do love the Sydney Entertainment Centre and I will miss it when it finally gets a face lift.

Opening up with a tune "The Phoenix" which had a bit of a gruesome video to accompany it was a big brash tune and showed the boys were here to rock (American style). By the fourth tune it was familiar territory for me with "This Ain't A Scene, It's an Arms Race" which was a stomping crowd favourite. The kids up the front really seemed to love it, fists up in the air and jumping up and down in unison.

"Beat it" the Michael Jackson cover did Jackson proud and kept his music alive. They then moved back to near where I was seated for two acoustic numbers which was an ace way to get the people at the back of the dance floor closer to the handsome Mr Pete Wentz & co.

So that concluded and they were back on stage rocking out. Good variety and a bit of fun along the way. The guys seemed to really be enjoying themselves. Overall I had a great time and of course the classic hit "This Ain't A Scene, It's an Arms Race" was definitely my highlight.

Tonight One Direction: what is it with boy bands this weekend?

Out on the Shelves.... Tomorrow - Part 6

I'm not going to lie this is probably the least exciting week of new releases since this BLOG starting reporting on new releases.

So let's take a look at what's out on the shelves first thing tomorrow.

Linkin Park released a mash up style album with Jay Z years ago, so what next? A remix album of course:


It seems remix albums are the thing this week with the late great Donna Summer releasing "Love To Love You Donna":


And finally one of the biggest POP releases of the year Katy Perry drops "Prism", lucky she beat Gaga and gave Miley some solo sales time.



Next week will be a massive week of releases so stay tuned y'all...

#TUNEWEDNESDAY

Their back and their new album "Free Your Mind" drops November 1 here in Australia. Here is another taste from the album "We are Explorers" is a tasty dance pop cut from the Melbourne crew:

#TUNETUESDAY

In a double feature it's the original and a wicked REMIX. I am talking about Azealia Banks and her track "ATM Jam". Finally this tune is on iTunes and hopefully Azealia's debut album will drop next year, I am waiting!


Stay tuned another Album of the Year Nomination coming next Monday, who will it be?

Album of the Year Nomination #5 - Haim - Days are Gone

Straight out of L.A sisters forming the group Haim follow on from Rufus, Kanye West, Disclosure and Rudimental for the Flashing off the Record Album of the Year. Haim have had quiet the year, releasing "Forever" first up they became an instant radio favourite and "Don't Save Me"continued to build their fan base. Touring worldwide the girls went on to release on of my favourite pop gems of 2013 "Falling".

Then came the hit single "The Wire" which has become their crossover hit. The album "Days are Gone" dropped and now they are sure fire hit makers.

"Days are Gone" is a divine pop record with some great influences from across the musical decades.

Haim oh so cool and I have a funny feeling they will make a lot of critics end of year lists.

Stay tuned I have a feeling another album will be joining:

Haim - Days are Gone
Rufus - Atlas
Kanye West - Yeezus
Disclosure - Settle
Rudimental - Home

Keep an eye out :)

Countdown - Sun 20 October 2013

20 - The Amity Affliction - Born to Die

19 - The Jezabels - The End

18 - Flume - Intro {Feat. Stalley}

17 - Daft Punk - Get Lucky {Feat. Pharrell Williams}

16 - Naughty Boy - La La La {Feat. Sam Smith}

15 - Avicii - You Make Me

14 - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - White Walls {Feat. ScHoolboy Q & Hollis}

13 - John Newman - Love Me Again

12 - Lorde - Tennis Court

11 - Ellie Goulding - Burn

10 - Lorde - Team

9 - Eminem - Berzerk

8 - Eminem - Survival

7 - Lorde - Royals

6 - Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness {Cedric Gervais Remix}

5 - HAIM - The Wire

4 - Calvin Harris & Alesso - Under Control {Feat. Hurts}

3 - Vance Joy - Riptide

2 - Eminem - Rap God

1 - Avicii - Hey Brother

Out on the Shelves.... NOW - Part 5 {Return from Holidays Edition}

Triple J has done it again, it's time for the release of Like a Version Volume 9:


Poliça are back with their second release it's title "Shulamith" and here is a little tune you may be familiar with if you listen to the above radio station:


Those Cali punk boys AFI are back and this is their 9th studio album:


That's this week's best new releases. I will be back next week previewing the hottest new records.

New Flume + Loon Lake

Australian Album of the Year for 2012 Flume - s/t is back with a new tune:


The deluxe edition of this instant classic Australian album hits the stalls soon. Speaking of ace Australian music here is the latest from Loon Lake:

ARIA Nominations and Predictions 2013

The ARIA's have been announced (to coincide with the day I return from Asia - maybe not) so here they are and my predictions for who will win in red (let's just say Flume - I think you will have some new decorations in your bedroom):

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Birds of Tokyo - March Fires
Flume - Flume
Guy Sebastian - Armageddon
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Push the Sky Away
Tame Impala - Lonerism

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST

Big Scary
Flume
Rufus
The Rubens
Vance Joy

BEST MALE ARTIST

Flume
Guy Sebastian
Keith Urban
Matt Corby
Paul Kelly

BEST FEMALE ARTIST

Abbe Mae
Emma Louise
Jessica Mauboy
Missy Higgins
Sarah Blasko

BEST GROUP

Boy & Bear
Birds of Tokyo
Empire of the Sun
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Tame Impala

BEST INDEPENDENT RELEASE

Big Scary - Not Art
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Push the Sky Away
San Cisco - San Cisco
Sheppard - Let Me Down Easy
The Drones - I See Seaweed

BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY

Bob Evans - Familiar Stranger
Clare Bowditch - The Winter I Chose Happiness
Josh Pyke - The Beginning and the End of Everything
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Push the Sky Away
Sarah Blasko - I Awake

BEST BLUES & ROOTS ALBUM 

Archie Roach - Into the Bloodstream
Mama Kin - The Magician's Daughter
Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Melbourne Ska Orchestra
Russell Morris - Sharkmouth
The Cat Empire - Steal the Light

BEST CHILDREN'S ALUBM

Giggle & Hoot - Claw Tapping Tunes
Jay Laga'aia - Ten in the Bed
Justine Clarke - A Little Day Out With ...
Sam Moran - Play Along With Sam
The Wiggles - Taking Off!

BEST COMEDY RELEASE

Housos - Live
Sammy J & Randy - Bin Night
Pauly Fenech - Pauly's Shorts
Tom & Alex - The Bits We're Least Ashamed Of
Various - Colin Buchanan's TGIF Songs

BEST COUNTRY ALBUM

Jasmine Rae - If I Want To
Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson - Wreck & Ruin
Lee Kernaghan - Beautiful Noise
Sara Storer - Lovegrass
Troy Cassar-Daley & Adam Harvey - The Great Country Songbook

BEST DANCE RELEASE

Flume - Flume
Jagwar Ma - Howlin'
The Pobelleez - Saved in a Bottle
The Presets - Pacifica
Rufus - Atlas

BEST POP RELEASE 

Empire of the Sun - Ice on the Dune
Guy Sebastian - Armageddon
San Cisco - San Cisco
The Preatures - Is This How You Feel?
Vance Joy - God Loves You When You're Dancing

BEST ROCK ALBUM 

Birds of Toyko - March Fires
Boy & Bear - Harlequin Dream
Tame Impala - Lonerism
The Drones - I See Seaweed
The Rubens - The Rubens

BEST HARD ROCK/HEAVY METAL ALUBM

Airbourne - Black Dog
Karnivool - Asymmetry
Northlane - Singularity
The Amity Affliction - Chasing Ghosts
Thy Art is Murder - Hate

BEST URBAN ALBUM

Bliss N Eso - Circus in the Sky
Horrorshow - King Amongst Many
Illy - Bring It Back
Seth Sentry - This Was Tomorrow
Urthboy - Smokey's Haunt

Flashing OFF on Holidays

See you soon dear readers.

Out on the Shelves.... TOMORROW - Part 4

As I will be on a BIG Jet Plane tomorrow here is a preview of what albums you can expect out in the retail world tomorrow:

Paul Dempsey drops a covers album and man he is smooth:



Mr Little Jeans finally release the album "Pocketknife" featuring the indie smash hit "Oh Sailor":



Nelly comes back onto the scene and "Get Like Me" from "M.O" is easily his best single in years:



St. Lucia drop their album "When the Night":



Last but not least a local release from World End's Press:



There is a heap of new music to get amongst, so hop to it.

#TUNEWEDNESDAY

Sia, Diplo, The Weeknd, how does it all sound? New music by Sia is part of the new soundtrack to The Hunger Games: Catching Fire:



The soundtrack has a huge line up:

01. Coldplay - Atlas
02. Of Monsters And Men - Silhouettes
03. Sia ftg. The Weeknd & Diplo - Elastic Heart
04. The National - Lean
05. Christina Aguilera - We Remain
06. The Weeknd - Devil May Cry
07. Imagine Dragons - Who We Are
08. Lorde - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
09. The Lumineers - Gale Song
10. Ellie Goulding - Mirror
11. Patti Smith - Capital Letter
12. Santigold - Shooting Arrows At The Sky
13. Mikky Ekko - Place For Us
14. Phantogram - Lights
15. Antony And The Johnsons - Angel On Fire

It drops Tuesday 19 November.