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The Top 10 Australian Albums and EPs Of 2017

December 22, 2017December 22, 2017 biggalexwatts

2017 has been an incredible year for Australian releases, and most heartening of all is that roughly half of those on this list are the artists’ debut. These are ten of the albums and EPs that really blew me away … Continue reading The Top 10 Australian Albums and EPs Of 2017

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Saskwatch – Manual Override (2017 LP)

September 3, 2017September 3, 2017 biggalexwatts

The evolution of Saskwatch has been interesting to observe – while they started out as a fairly straight-forward take on ‘60s soul they have readjusted their direction over the last few years, turning their hands to a brand of indie … Continue reading Saskwatch – Manual Override (2017 LP)

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Interview: Chris Gill of Northside Records

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 biggalexwatts

To anyone who is at all familiar with Melbourne’s funk/soul community, the afro-headed figure of Chris Gill, live DJ, radio announcer on Triple R’s Get Down and owner of the city’s foremost emporium of funk-associated discs, Northside Records, is sure … Continue reading Interview: Chris Gill of Northside Records

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Soul Priority: A Profile on Melbourne’s Soul Scene featuring Saskwatch

September 15, 2015October 24, 2019 biggalexwatts

Melbourne’s credentials as a rock’n’roll city are widely acknowledged, however there is also a burgeoning scene led by a diverse group of upstarts intent on taking their music from Brunswick to Bonnaroo and beyond. This month we examine the rise … Continue reading Soul Priority: A Profile on Melbourne’s Soul Scene featuring Saskwatch

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Golden Plains Sixx, Day Two – Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Meredith (11/03/2012)

August 8, 2015 biggalexwatts

Waking up hungover in a hot tent is an inevitability on the second day of Golden Plains Sixxx, however it was unfortunate that this came at the cost of seeing Harmony. After stumbling down the hill and queuing for a … Continue reading Golden Plains Sixx, Day Two – Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Meredith (11/03/2012)

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