With a disposition towards brash rhythms and multi-instrumental layering, Oh Ye Denver Birds pride themselves on an ethos of constant experimentation with sound and structural conventions. Purchase song from iTunes | View artist's IMP profile
Since their conception in early 2010, Friends Of Ben have been gigging, writing and putting everything in place. Now, in 2011, they have scrimped and saved and finally recorded some songs. Purchase song from iTunes | View artist's IMP profile
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With infectious melodies, a lush yet passionate sound, and pop songs that can become five-minute mini-epics without ever outstaying their welcome, it's no wonder Lion Island are quickly making their mark on the Brisbane music scene. A diverse group of musicians with a huge range of influences, Lion Island explore timeless alt-country, folk, and modern sounds. An enthusiastic choir backs songwriter Matthew Vale's rich tenor vocals. Deftly played guitars interlock and provide the perfect foil for rousing trumpet and stirring violin. Behind it all the rhythm section groove like certified old timers who pump out a driving, relentless beat. By recording and releasing their first EP, Berlin, and with international supports, Valley Fiesta main stage, and the Tooheys Uncharted competition final to their name, the band made the most of 2009, their first year together. In 2010 they've featured on the Brisbane Sounds compilation and played at the launch – they're taking their live show to new heights with appearances at the Powerhouse, Youth Arts festival, Unconvention Music Industry Conference, the Zoo, the Hi-Fi and the Globe Theatre. Lion Island plan to release their first full length album, an ambitious effort featuring the full band plus string and brass sections in 2011, with the help of engineer/producer Steve Bartlett (Mr Maps, Skinny Jean, Hungry Kids of Hungary). If the promise of the live show can translate on to disc they could be in for another very busy year.
In 2011 Alternative Rock Band [26] will again be touring extensively through the USA, Canada, UK, Europe & Australia in support of their second album release. Purchase song from iTunes | View artist's IMP profile
Hailing from Brisbane Queensland, this enormously talented artist recorded his first EP titled 'Living Room' and recently released his second EP titled 'Waiting' with outstanding reviews. Purchase song from iTunes | View artist's IMP profile
Hannah Macklin & The Maxwells deliver smart, sassy tunes with a high risk factor - they teeter on the edge of old-school soul and new alternative pop. Purchase song from iTunes | View artist's IMP profile
Quietly emerging songwriter Vanessa Hodgins tells stories she shouldn't at a volume most fragile. Whipbird encompasses Vanessa's work as a solo writer as well as her collaborative efforts. Purchase song from iTunes | View artist's IMP profile