March 2002 - I just discovered how long it's been since I updated this list & I must offer my apologies. In any case, here's the newest of the new for you - I'll try & get on top of the many things I'm currently working on. Here goes - This month's feature album is from Cartman, Go! which features a pile of cool tracks like Nobody & Shock. (Phantom) Amanda Easton will be a name that some will know, she returns with a new single, Falling In (MGM) Artificial is the side project for B(if)tek member Nicole Skeltys. The second album is Libraries Are Fun (Creative Vibes) West Australian act Beatworld have a great new album, the band's second, called Music In The Night (MGM) The Youngsters have a new album, their debut called Lemonorange, which is full of very cool electronic sounds. (Creative Vibes) The Upper Hip is a new ep from Mav & Her Majesty's Finest, containing some great rock tunes. (Global Saville) The Superjesus have a new single, which has already gotten some great airplay, Second Sun (Warner) Following the rather unusual success of Herbert's album Around The House, it's being re-released. Look for it soon. (Creative Vibes) Backyard Dog have a new single out - Baddest Ruffest, which is their debut. There's apparently an album due out in September which should see quite some success, based on the massive UK success of this single, which debuted at number 10 on the UK charts. (Warner) Jane Kitto has been working offshore for a few years, but has now returned to Australia, with a new album titled Princess Of Tragedy & it's a great listen. (Didgeridoo) Staind are a band out of the US, with a very cool single called Outside. Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst did the A & R for the band, as well as guesting on one version of the title track here. There's also an album on the way. (Warner) A fairly hardcore sound from Local Pricks out of West Australia. The band hark back to the days of early punk sounds, but with a fresher attitude than that might indicate, their latest release being Pig Skin (MGM) A remix album of Fauna Flash material has been released, called Confusion & features some great remixes from the liks of dZihan & Khamien, Pole & others (Creative Vibes) The God Botherin' Years is the latest thing from Capital City, the sounds reminiscent of some cool Australian rock acts (MGM) A whole variety of artists have contributed their music to th Amnesty International 40th Anniversary double CD set. The Buddha Bar organisation has put it together & as with most things from them, the presentation is superb. (Creative Vibes) The lovely style of pop from Sydney based outfit Halogen has risen again, this time on their latest single On A Bridge (MGM) Maxim's De Paris is a compilation of music that's been played at the famous Maxim's club in Paris, with some great DJ sets being featured here. (Creative Vibes) Something For Kate have released the latest single from their amazing Echolalia album, Say Something, which I always said should have been a single. Fresh from their second spot in Triple J's Hottest 100, this single should see them hit even bigger heights. (Sony) A sort of follow on from the soundstage left vacant by the fabulous Skunkhour, Purrvert from West Australia have released a cool new ep called Tale Spinners, offering some sounds with a difference. (MGM) Nine Inch Nails have long been fan favourites & they have again excelled, with their brilliant live album And All That Could Have Been (Universal) Looking For Andrew Bradley is the rather unusual title for a cool hip hop album from Quro. It's a refreshing look at hip hop on the Australian scene (Creative Vibes) Finally, last but by no means least is the brilliant new ep called Fly, from Nathan Gaunt & The Blackeyed Dogs. I'm sure we'll all be hearing more from these guys. (MGM) Cya next time...
