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1) Forming late 2008 around charismatic guitarist/vocalist Marty Frawley and bassist Rick Milovanovic, the Twerps have quickly risen to become one of Melbourne, Australia’s favouri
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Sounds like:
The Jesus and Mary Chain,
Twerps,
Smith Westerns
By
Hugh McClure
on
Jan 15, 2016
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Melbourne's SMILE has the honor of my first review of 2016 -- funny enough with a track entitled "Holiday" (and this writer has just returned from one). The lads have been close to my heart since their debut release a couple of years back, and have s...
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Sounds like:
Smith Westerns,
Twerps,
Cloud Control
By
Hugh McClure
on
Oct 6, 2015
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Melbourne band SMILE has routinely been a favorite of mine since I first happened across them a couple of years back. They're not just another slacker band, hovering somewhere in between the current genre and something from a bygone era.
The four-pi...
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3

Sounds like:
Twerps,
The Ocean Party
By
Hugh McClure
on
Nov 13, 2014
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With all the attention Australia's electronic scene is receiving at the moment, there's also been so much incredible rock music coming out! There's been a bumper crop of standout releases this year, and you can go ahead and add this one to the list. ...
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4

Sounds like:
Real Estate,
Beach Fossils,
Twerps
By
Hugh McClure
on
Oct 7, 2014
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Melbourne's The Ocean Party has a busy few weeks ahead, with their first US trip leading into the release of their fourth album, Soft Focus. Heading over to New York for a run of five shows at this year's CMJ Festival, the talented five-piece will sh...
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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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