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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 2, 2019
Interview w/ Sydney, Australia Based Rock Outfit Avalanche
Give us your name and your roles in the band? Hey, I’m Steven Campbell, lead vocalist and bass player of Avalanche, we also have Veronica ‘V’ Taleski on lead guitar, Ryan Roma on drums, and only recently, had Arthur Divis join on rhythm guitar. Take us behind the formation of the group and how you all met? We formed in early 2018, we used to jam in Ryan’s dad's steel factory late at night after work, writing and working on original material. He and Veronica have been jamming
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MusicBoxPete
- Nov 13, 2018
Interview w/ Melbourne, Australia Indie Heartthrob Didirri
Check out my interview w/ Melbourne, Australia based indie songwriter Didirri. With his majestically beautiful long hair and swooning good looks, Didirri has been gaining fans from all over with his innate ability to communicate directly with the listener on an intimate level, and allow fans to feel and channel his emotions solely through him. He has been drawing praise and comparisons to Jeff Buckley for his deeply emotive storytelling that has been garnering fans from all a
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 16, 2018
Adelaide, Australia's Lost Woods Release Enchanting New Single "Cinnamon"
Adelaide, Australia based indie rockers Lost Woods have released their impressive new single "Cinnamon". The song has a relaxing, mellow complexion to it that really makes you feel right at ease from the first note. The outfit is comprised of Peter White, Sam Baird, Tom Baird, Miles Sly, and Lucas Sly. The members each bring a sense of their personalities to the fray that is evident when you discover their music for the first time. I was really stunned at how incredible they
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MusicBoxPete
- May 23, 2017
Melbourne, Australia's Own Hayden Calnin Evokes Electro/Folk Hybrid On New Single "Waves&qu
From the land down under in Melbourne, Australia comes the electro/folk infused sounds of Hayden Calnin, who has just released his brand new single titled "Waves". The intricate melodies and warm musicality will greet you warmly upon first listen, and seeks to expand his musical reach beyond the confines of his homeland. There was something special the minute I heard Hayden for the first time, and he really seems to have a firm grasp on what connects well with his audience, a
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 13, 2017
Aussie Trio The Elliotts Make Their Presence Known With Brand New EP "Aeroplane"
Melbourne, Australia based indie pop/rockers The Elliotts are ready to warm your heart with their brand new EP just released called "Aeroplane". The group are known for crafting simply structured pop-rock tunes, but they do so in a way that steals your heart and will leave you running around for awhile trying to get it back. Comprised of Robbie Elliott on lead vocals and guitar, James Howlett on rhythm guitar and vocals, and Daine Clyde on drums and vocals, the group's combin
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MusicBoxPete
- Mar 23, 2017
Sydney, Australia's The Rumjacks Embark on Debut US Tour, Stopping By O'Brien's on 4/13
Sydney, Australia based outfit The Rumjacks are currently on their debut US tour, and will be stopping by locally at O'Brien's in Allston on 4/13. The collective are touring behind their latest LP called "Sleepin' Rough" that takes their Celtic punk-rock blend similar to Dropkick Murphys on a more grander scale, and expose their sound to people outside of the region who aren't familiar with them just yet. The band have a defined style that is all their own, and while they are
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Joe Holt Twitter: @thunderholt
- Feb 27, 2016
Hands Like Houses - Dissonants
Canberra, Australia’s five-piece Hands Like Houses have already played Warped Tour twice, toured with bands like A Day to Remember, worked with Paramore’s producer James Paul Wilsner, and released two albums. Their third, “Dissonants,” is, to be blunt, a masterpiece. It’s heavy, melodic, full of angst, simultaneously galvanizing and introspective, and brilliantly produced by Wilsner. There are a few influences immediately apparent: early 2000s melodic metal bands like Avenged
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 1, 2016
Canberra, Australia Natives Hands Like Houses Release Intriguing Music Vid For "Colourblind&quo
Based from the land Down Under in Canberra, Aussie rockers Hands Like Houses have just unleashed their sleek new music vid for the song "Colourblind". The song runs the gamut somewhere between hardcore rock and mid tempo rock to give it a highly experimental charge that sets it apart from the other bands out there, and makes it its own animal and beast altogether. I found much to be impressed from these guys even though I'm not a huge fan of their genre, I found these guys to
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Joe Holt Twitter: @thunderholt
- Dec 1, 2015
Heirlooms - Stepping Stones
A two song EP by Australian band Heirlooms, Stepping Stones is a well-produced, energetic, and catchy example of modern pop/punk. In fact, it’s so authentically made that my girlfriend, who grew up on bands like Paramore, Flyleaf, and VersaEmerge, turned her head while I was listening and said “I would’ve LOVED this when I was a kid.” Well, I love this now. I didn’t grow up on postpunk or metalcore, and spent my teenage years more fully immersed in Queen than Killswitch Engag
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MusicBoxPete
- Oct 26, 2015
Melbourne, Australia's The Outdoor Type Returns With New Single "On My Mind"
Based out of Melbourne, Australia The Outdoor Type is making his return with a brand new single ready for the masses titled "On My Mind". It's the brainchild of Zack Buchanan, who injects his own trademark blend of folk rock into his sound that is reflective of his upbringing in the desert environment of Australia and is also representative of his musical tastes that were instilled within him when he was younger. You may remember the writeup I did on him last year where I rem
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 6, 2015
Quick Chat w/ Australia's Northlane
Presenting to you today an interview direct from the land Down Under in Sydney, Australia from hardcore sensations Northlane. These guys are currently making the rounds in support of their brand new album "Node", and are starting to make an impression on American listeners in search for their next hardcore sensation. Bassist Alex Milovic was nice enough to sit down and do a brief chat where we discussed the band's influences, what Australia's music scene is like, and the reco
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 27, 2015
Help Out The Relevant Elephants as They Launch Kickstarter Campaign For Australia Tour
Boston's own The Relevant Elephants need your help as they're planning to head off to Australia early next year, and they need the kind hearted support of their fans to make this happen! The band just released their brand spanking new EP just a few months ago, and they're planning to head over to the land Down Under to expose their sound to those who may not be too familiar with their music. In order to make this happen, the band will need donations from their ever growing le
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 27, 2015
Canberra, Australia Based Slow Turismo Release New Single "Corners"
Fresh from the land down in under in Canberra, Australia Slow Turismo have just unveiled their latest musical creation called "Corners". The band is made up of three brothers and two non-brothers who came together for their love of playing and making music together and it shows in what they've conjured up. The sound is an intricate, mellow blend of indie rock with outstanding vocals and honest musicianship that really cuts to the core of the musical essence that is running ra
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MusicBoxPete
- Dec 9, 2014
Experience Melbourne's The Outdoor Type With "Are You Happy"
Melbourne, Australia's own The Outdoor Type has landed on American shores with his debut track titled “Are You Happy”. The performer who goes by the name of Zack Buchanan has a deep and passionate love with music, and you can hear his affection pour out into the open with this track that has elements of Guster with his own unique twist that puts him into a different pantheon of up and coming singer songwriters who have a deep affinity for the environment they live in, and how
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MusicBoxPete
- Nov 7, 2014
Aussie Native Benny Walker Finds His Calling With "Will There Be A Light"
Based out of Echuca, Australia Benny Walker has released his debut single titled "Will There Be A Light". The track cuts down to the core of olk essence with Benny's explosive vocal dynamic running roughshot throughout the entire duration of the track, and his lightly tuned acoustic guitar melodies leading to a song that is deeply passionate and makes your eyes and ears pop out as to how awesomely talented Benny is. I was blown away at what Benny had to offer, and you can tel
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 29, 2014
Artist Spotlight: Moses Gunn Collective
Artist Spotlight is back with a look at Brisbane, Queensland Australia's own neo-psychedelia rockers Moses Gunn Collective! The band consists of Aidan Moore on lead vocals and guitar, Samuel Sargent on drums, Alex Mitchell on bass, and Lewis Stephenson on guitar. The band's sound is a dream laced, hypnotic blend of psych-rock that hearkens back to the late 60's Woodstock hippie era full of wild childs and unrelenting passion and enthusiasm for music and everything associated
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MusicBoxPete
- Mar 24, 2014
Calan Mai Releases Debut Track "We've Got Love"
Queensland, Australia native Calan Mai has just released his debut single titled "We've Got Love". The song is an outstanding, lyrically conscious number that really grabs a hold of you immediately, and comforts you with soothing melodies and Calan's amazing vocals that gave me shivers the first time I heard it, with elements of Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, and Mumford & Sons brought to the forefront and are well represented throughout his music. What I love about Calan is that his
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