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Sounds like:
Grizzly Bear,
Jeff Buckley,
Department of Eagles,
Daniel Rossen
By
Hugh McClure
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Aug 20, 2013
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Brooding, introspective musicians are nothing new, but they keep coming up with such incredible music. Not being a creative type myself, I don't understand that process of putting together a piece of music which really represents your emotional state...
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2

Sounds like:
Mount Kimbie,
Young Wonder,
Lapalux
By
Hugh McClure
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Aug 19, 2013
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Two of the most blogged about acts on Indie Shuffle over the past couple of months combine on this track, with producer Fractures on remix duties for Snakadaktal's recent single "Hung On Tight."The remix comes shortly after the release of Snakadaktal...
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3

Sounds like:
Little Boots,
Lykke Li,
Ellie Goulding
By
Tobias Handke
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Aug 12, 2013
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"Hurricane" is the electro pop-flavored fourth single from Aussie songstress Owl Eyes' debut album Nightswim. Much like the UK's Little Boots, Owl Eyes is all about shiny synths, booming bass, and anthemic choruses. "Hurricane" is uptempo female pop ...
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4

Sounds like:
Warpaint,
Melody's Echo Chamber,
Beach House
By
Hugh McClure
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Aug 7, 2013
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Melbourne-based Manor are a huge tease, having released just two singles since forming in 2011. The duo do have a pretty valid excuse given they both also play in the brilliant, Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!, but when you enjoy a band's music this much, i...
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5

Sounds like:
Wolfmother,
Gung Ho,
DZ Deathrays,
Violent Soho
By
Tobias Handke
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Aug 2, 2013
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There was a time when Adelaide act Wolf & Cub were destined to be the next big thing, but alas, like so many touted bands, they got lost in the hype. The most confusing thing is why. Not only do they write blistering garage rock tunes, but they i...
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6

Sounds like:
Friendly Fires,
Bag Raiders,
Van She
By
Hugh McClure
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Jul 31, 2013
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It will come as no surprise to anyone who's followed my reviews over the years when I say that I have a pretty massive soft-spot for Sydney duo Olympic Ayres (Nathan Mifsud and Kamaliza Salamba). Aside from featuring a number of their singles on the ...
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7

Sounds like:
Otouto,
Mariah Carey,
Oscar Key Sung
By
kid-sam
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Jul 31, 2013
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Banoffee (aka Melbourne's Martha Brown) is another Australian artist destined for big things. She's set to make serious waves with her debut release, "Ninja." Inspired by R&B greats such as Mariah Carey and Drake, as well as local Aussie artists ...
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8

Sounds like:
Ellie Goulding,
Zola Jesus,
Austra
By
Hugh McClure
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Jul 26, 2013
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Bree Tranter is a name that will already be familiar to some, with the singer/songwriter starting out as member of one of Australia's most well-loved bands -- The Middle East (which broke up in 2011). Since then, the North Queensland native has reloc...
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