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Sounds like:
The Morning Benders,
The Drums,
Beach Fossils,
Beach Boys
By
Hugh McClure
on
Jan 4, 2012
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For a virtually unknown young band, Sydney's SURES have a big year ahead of them if the start of 2012 is anything to go by. The surf poppers were handed a support slot for Best Coast's Sydney show in late January. They were then chosen as one of the ...
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2

Sounds like:
Jeff Buckley,
Nick Drake,
John Frusciante,
Ryan Adams
By
Hugh McClure
on
Dec 27, 2011
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Australian Idol is not the regular starting place for a successful indie artist, but Sydney's Matt Corby is not a regular musician. Matt graced the reality show in 2007 before setting off on a musical journey which would see him settle in London afte...
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3

Sounds like:
Beach Fossils,
Real Estate,
Wild Nothing,
Smith Westerns
By
Hugh McClure
on
Dec 26, 2011
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I love surf pop, but it's not one of the more intricate genres of music going around. Brisbane trio Gung Ho have released a single, "Twin Rays," which adds some substance to surf pop while still maintaining its laid back and summery vibe. Having su...
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4

Sounds like:
Two Door Cinema Club,
The Strokes,
Foals
By
Hugh McClure
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Dec 20, 2011
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Indie Shuffle's review of Last Dinosaur's earlier single "Honolulu" described them as a "less polished and refined version of Two Door Cinema Club." Their new single "Zoom" has bridged that gap significantly.The four-piece power-pop band - hailing f...
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5

Sounds like:
Cults,
Primal Scream,
Unknown Mortal Orchestra,
Kasabian,
Tame Impala
By
Hugh McClure
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Dec 18, 2011
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Sydney's Jono Ma is a busy man. A member of the now redundant Lost Valentinos, Ma has recently turned his hand to producing. Aside from helping out locals New Navy with their EP, Uluwatu, Ma was recruited by none other than UK band Foals to provide s...
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6

Sounds like:
The Naked and Famous,
YesYou,
Tim and Jean
By
Hugh McClure
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Dec 14, 2011
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Two of the members of the successful Queensland pop-band Operator Please, cousins Chris Holland and Tim Commandeur, have started a new project called Colour Coding. Now based in Sydney, the talented young gentlemen are putting the finishing touches o...
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7

Sounds like:
Passion Pit,
Miike Snow,
The Naked and Famous,
Tim and Jean
By
Hugh McClure
on
Dec 5, 2011
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YesYou are a little mysterious to me, as they probably are to most. I pride myself on knowing as much new Australian music as possible, but until recently I'd never heard of the Brisbane-based duo, Jono Kirkham and Gav Parry.Australian radio station ...
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8

Sounds like:
Grouplove,
Peter Bjorn and John,
Young the Giant
By
Hugh McClure
on
Nov 28, 2011
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Sydney's Guineafowl are fast becoming an Indie Shuffle favorite. Fresh from a jam-packed tour of the U.S. "“ which included a performance at the CMJ Festival "“ the five-piece have been touring their new single, "The Lie Is," around Australia.After ...
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