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Sounds like:
Flying Lotus,
Bonobo,
Ras_G
By
Hugh McClure
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Jun 24, 2013
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One of the finest of the up-and-coming Australian producers is Adelaide beatmaster Oisima. In 2012, he completed two EPs -- Dusk Till Dawn and Goddess (which featured the track "In the Mood") -- with a debut full-length album expected later this year...
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2

Sounds like:
Radiohead,
Grizzly Bear,
Thom Yorke
By
Hugh McClure
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Jun 22, 2013
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Sydney band Valar have always had a pretty typical sound to their music -- a great sound, but one that you could class as "typically Valar." Well, they've completely ruined my generalizations of them on their latest release, spinning off into a prett...
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3

Sounds like:
Ben Folds,
Peter Bjorn and John,
Jonathan Boulet
By
Hugh McClure
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Jun 21, 2013
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Has Tim Fitz (age 23) been around long enough for me to call him an "old favorite"? It seems like a long time ago that I reviewed his first two EPs, The Infinite Space and Beforetime (both released back in 2011), but Fitz has kept himself busy since....
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4

Sounds like:
Bon Iver,
Justin Vernon,
Jose Gonzalez
By
Hugh McClure
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Jun 20, 2013
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With news filtering through about the new Volcano Choir album on its way, I'm on a bit of a Justin Vernon high this week. I find it a little coincidental that I'd be sent this new track from Australian singer/songw...
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5

Sounds like:
Ifan Dafydd,
Bonobo,
Mount Kimbie
By
Hugh McClure
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Jun 20, 2013
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I often look over earlier reviews I've written, and notice there's hardly any electronic music -- especially compared to the reviews I write now, where it's the clear genre majority. There's just so much good stuff coming out of Australia at the mome...
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6
Sounds like:
J Dilla,
Madlib,
Flying Lotus,
Kilter
By
Hugh McClure
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Jun 18, 2013
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There are a few Australian producers concentrating on a more hip-hop influenced sound, and young talent Slamagotchi (Sebastian Vivian) is one of them. Attending the music hotbed of Chatswood High School alongside fellow Indie Shuffle favorite Kilter,...
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7

Sounds like:
Moon Boots,
Perseus,
Bondax
By
Hugh McClure
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Jun 17, 2013
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A lot of remixes are sent my way, and unfortunately the majority of them don't differ too much from the original. This one, however, stands out as perhaps the most surprising to date.That's because French producer Petit Prince has completely twisted ...
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8

Sounds like:
Boards of Canada,
Burial,
Four Tet
By
Hugh McClure
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Jun 15, 2013
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Chet Faker should be known to most of you by now. The Melbourne electronic musician first caught our attention back in mid-2011 with his rendition of Blackstreet's classic R&B track "No Diggity" (which was also featured during this year's Superbo...
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