NewsThe xx album 'Coexist' hits Gold sales in Australia
Coexist, the brilliant sophomore album from Mercury Music Prize nominated trio The xx, has hit Gold sales in Australia.
Coexist is the follow-up album to The xx's debut xx, which also achieved Gold sales in Australia. The album went on to achieve platinum sales in the UK and accumulated over 1.3 million sales worldwide.
Sydney's Bell Weather Department are back with a new Double-A-Side Release
Sydney’s Bell Weather Department are back, once again championing their brand of kaleidoscopic rock & roll with a new double A- side release, ‘Voodoo Hoodoo’/‘Hole In The Sky’ to be released 4th February, 2013.
Artists Who Have Defined the Aussie Music Scene: 80s, 90s & 00s
Previously we brought you the biggest names in the biz from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Whilst their accomplishments may be making you think twice about dragging a carefully crafted playlist of international acts onto your iPod, we understand that jivin’ it up to 50s rock ‘n’ roll might not be your style. So, at AAA we’ve been making our way through the guilty pleasures of the 80s, 90s and 00s, to find the game changing Aussie artists that might be more your speed.
The Top 10 Music Documentaries of All Time
When most of us think of the words 'music documentary', Spinal Tap springs to mind; and that's not only because it's one of the funniest films of all time, but because it's also probably pretty close to the truth. That aside, the music doco can be a vital part of a fan's collection, and more often than not, provide an intriguing insight into the lives and careers of our favourite acts. Here are the top ten music documentaries of all time; each one as unmissable as the last:
YOUTH LAGOON's sophomore LP 'Wondrous Bughouse' - March 15, 2013
SHOCK RECORDS TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE YOUTH LAGOON LP, WONDROUS BUGHOUSE MARCH 15, 2013, VIA FAT POSSUM
First single ‘Dropla’ available now to share – https://soundcloud.com/fatpossum/dropla/
“tender as ever” – Pitchfork
“customarily epic” – Pretty Much Amazing
Artists Who Have Defined the Aussie Music Scene: 50s, 60s & 70s
Australia Day: amongst an infinite number of sunburnt bodies, charcoaled steaks and empty beer bottles, lies a poor, neglected yet overheating iPod. Deplorably, each year musical devices across the nation are forced to blast the cringe-worthy sounds of American pop stars. But not this Australia day!
ESBEN AND THE WITCH 'Wash The Sins Not Only The Face' out now!
Wash The Sins Not Only The Face, the second album from UK trio Esben And The Witch, is out now via Matador / Remote Control.
Dispelling any burden of ‘the difficult second album’, Esben And The Witch have comprehensively transcended any such slump or curse to create a majestic, haunting and triumphant work that is not ‘difficult’ in the slightest.
