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Sounds like:
Mac Demarco,
Real Estate,
The Morning Benders
By
Hugh McClure
on
Jul 25, 2015
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Carrying the prestigious title of "one of my favorite Australian bands of the last year or so," Good Morning is also beginning to receive plenty of interest from more credible sources.
The Melbourne duo of Stefan Blair and Liam Parsons made a splash...
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2

Sounds like:
The Bees,
Mac Demarco,
Super Furry Animals
By
Hugh McClure
on
Feb 21, 2015
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Since catching our attention late last year with their debut single "Ain't Horrible," Melbourne band Crepes return with a new track titled "Stages of Fear."
The five-piece are putting the finished touches on an EP, and Indie Shuffle are pleased to p...
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3

Sounds like:
The Cure,
Diiv,
Wild Nothing
By
Hugh McClure
on
Nov 27, 2014
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For a band with such a complicated coming together, Nite Field's music is anything but difficult. The four-piece -- who all originally hail from Brisbane, came together in Melbourne, but now split their time between Sydney and their home town -- are ...
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4

Sounds like:
Real Estate,
The Morning Benders,
Here We Go Magic
By
Hugh McClure
on
Oct 16, 2014
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Melbourne dwellers Stefan Blair and Liam Parsons have been writing music together since meeting back in high school. After combining funds to purchase a Fostex 4-track tape machine, they've begun work on their debut EP, operating under the moniker Go...
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5

Sounds like:
Real Estate,
Twerps,
The Ocean Party
By
Hugh McClure
on
Sep 29, 2014
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Melbourne band Smile has been an absolute favorite of mine since I was introduced to their music early last year. After delivering their debut album Life Choices, the guys have put together a new two-track release, and its lead single "BLVD" is premi...
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6

Sounds like:
Smith Westerns,
Yuck,
Twerps
By
Hugh McClure
on
Aug 11, 2014
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Since arriving on my radar this time last year, Melbourne's The Ocean Party have never failed to impress me -- their gritty slacker-pop always hits the mark. Their album Split was on the shortlist for my favorite releases of 2013, and thankfully the ...
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7

Sounds like:
Yuck,
Dum Dum Girls,
The Breeders,
Twerps
By
Hugh McClure
on
Nov 4, 2013
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Brisbane garage pop band Major Leagues are an act that is rightfully starting to turn some heads as they begin preparing themselves for a busy last few months of the year. The four-piece's earlier releases (including their previous single "Endless Dr...
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8

Sounds like:
Smith Westerns,
Twerps,
the Ocean Party
By
Hugh McClure
on
Oct 24, 2013
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Melbourne slacker band SMILE released their debut album a couple of months back, and in true slacker style I'm only just getting around to reviewing it now. Recorded by Rat & Co's Josh Delaney (also a member of SMILE), Life Choices was pieced tog...
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