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(March 4th 2007) After a significant amount of time sitting idle, work is currently underway to resume the site. To this end, over the last 2 days, antispam measure have been installed on all forms for link submissions, news submissions etc..., to negate the bastard spammers who have been punding the forms for the last couple of years.
While this may inconvenience a small minority of users, at least this reduces the crap that these idiots ram through. I hope to finally get back onto reviews etc..., in the coming months.
(February 27 2005) A long awaited album from New Order called Waiting For The Sirens To Call is due out soon. This is the first new album for the band since 2001. The material on the album has been said to be more rock oriented than some of the band's more well known early work.
(February 27 2005) Weezer, who first came to prominence with Undone (The Sweater Song), have slated their next album for release in May 2005. The first single will apparently be Beverly Hills. The album is as yet untitled.
(February 27 2005) Johnny Cash will be honoured by the release of a 4 CD set entitled The Legend, to be released mid-June 2005. The set will feature some 107 songs which cover his career from 1955 to 2002.
(February 27 2005) Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker has apparently appeared on a Los Angeles radio program confirming that the group are taking a break currently, but denying rumours that the band are breaking up or that there is currently infighting. Rumours had been rife following the band's pullout of a Tsunami benefit concert earlier this month.
(February 27 2005) Organisers of the recent 'Wave Aid' concerts have handed more than $2 million over the aid organisations who are carrying out ongoing work in countries affected by the Tsunami, which hit parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand & other countries.
(February 27 2005) Despite a bit of a media feeding frenzy over the last couple of weeks, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has vetoed any performance by one of the more popular older acts in Australia, John Farnham, citing any performance by either Farnham, any other Australian or New Zealand performers to provide renditions of classic popular war songs as being inappropriate.
(February 17 2005) New hEARd reviews are finally online. These are the first new reviews published here, despite keeping other parts of the site up to date since October 2002. Staireo have a wicked album which is the feature. Work is ongoing to get some of our massive backlog of demo & international releases.
(February 3 2005) Triple J's Hottest 100 poll was played on Australia day, with another remarkable contingent of both Australian & International acts in the 100 songs as voted by listeners.
For the record, Franz Ferdinand, as highly anticipated, took out the number 1 spot with their track "Take Me Out", while Missy Higgins grabbed a couple of spots in the top 10, including number 2 with "Scar"
(February 3 2005) The massive popularity of Apple Computer's iPod music player & it's variations, have begun to impact other manufacturers. Despite a much smaller market share with it's computers than Microsoft, Apple command a massive share in the music player market.
Competing companies have tried to increase their market share with innivations, but the popularity of the iPod & the increasing range of differing models coming out of Apple have made their mark. The engineering & finish of the iPod, combined with it's ease of use & overall product are the reason the iPod is so successful. As Apple's computers are also of an exceptional quality & are innovative, it remains to be seen how long it is before it's Macintosh computers begin to rise in sales.
(February 3 2005) Portishead are apparently working on new material for their first album release in 8 years. No date has been set for the release, but the band have been meeting occasionally to record new material for the forthcoming album.
(February 3 2005) While illegal music downloading has been marked by court cases & the like against a number of different file sharing application software companies, legal pay per download services have been gaining popularity & the amount of paid downloads saw a massive increase in the last year, with Apple Computer's iTunes music store in the US, supported by massive sales of the company's iPod music player, the leading music store.
(February 3 2005) 'Reality' performance shows such as Australian Idol, American Idol, The X-Factor & Popstars are coming under increasing criticism from both within the music industry & from consumers, sick of seeing the same thing redone again & again. Time will tell how well some of the graduates of these shows manage to prolong their career.
Voting closes on January 21st, 2005. For more info, check out the Hottst 100 poll at http://www.triplej.abc.net.au/hottest100/default.htm
For entry forms and further information visit ASA website at www.asai.org.au or contact Giselle Roberts, Contest Coordinator, at giseller@asai.org.au or the ASA National Office on (02)6231 1452 and inquiries@asai.org.au. inquiries@asai.org.au www.asai.org.au
Knox now fronts THE ZARSOFF BROTHERS; Ovenden fronts BULLAMAKANKA; Longman drums for rock'n'rollers Ol' 55; & Bethell has lived in London for 25 years, with R & B band NINE BELOW ZERO (who were in the first episode of BBC TV punk comedy THE YOUNG ONES) and THE BLOW MONKEYS. Ovenden and Bethell also played on Richard Clapton's classic single Girls On The Avenue. pbk918@uow.edu.au
Come watch aJay rock the place, with Bugdust headlining, these guys played THE FALLS FESTIVAL this year and have recently supported 28 DAYS and FULLSCALE, The Crisps are opening the night. ajay@ajaymusic.com
All types of music considered!! Music needs to have been recorded on to cd. www.ecn.net.au/~jay/cloudbase Email jay@ecn.net.au
For more information about Man Bites God or to arrange interviews, contact Sally Reiffel on 0414 998 125 or check the Man Bites God Media Site www.manbitesgod.com/media
Did we mention that it's FREE ENTRY !!! so come along and see the craziest , loudest , most obnoxious cows in town Live at the Bull!!!! Bull N Bush Hotel CNR WINDSOR & SEVEN HILLS RDíS BAULKHAM HILLS www.heifer.com.au
(March 2nd 2004) The Angels Band - a reunion of Rick and John Brewster with Chris Bailey and Buzz Bidstrup, 4 of the original celebrated lineup which recorded the first four albums from 'The Angels', 'Face to Face', 'No Exit', 'Darkroom' and their debut album 'The Angels'.
9pm Friday 5th March Bridge Hotel Victoria Road Rozelle NSW. 9pm Saturday 6th March Bridge Hotel Victoria Road Rozelle NSW. 9pm Sunday 7th March Panania Hotel Panania NSW. April gigs announced soon www.theangelsband.net
The 'stitch in time' e.p. is being released through October and November and Tamas Wells and his band are embarking on a national tour. Having played Brisbane, Byron Bay and Adelaide, the band now head to Melbourne (the Empress Nov 2) and Perth (The Grosvenor Nov 9 and Mojo's Nov 12). Check out their website www.tienanmin.com for details or email tamasw@yahoo.com.au
Just Bands Online: http://littlesmoke.com/justbands
The group will be holding another auction & skydiving weekend, with support & signed items from bands like 28 Days, Meatbee, Kasey Chambers & many more. Phil Emmanuel will be holding a free concert & there are many associated events. The goal for the group is to gain some mental health beds in the local hospital, as there are currently no beds. For more information, email Val Rowe or phone 02 6962 3948
I have to sincerely apologise for the lag in updates & reviews & hope to keep on top of things from here on again. As many of you know, hEARd is a non-profit organisation. I have personally covered it's costs since 1994 without any benefits or funding. If you or your company is able to assist with running costs, please get in touch with hEARd.
If you are unable to attend, or don't live in the area, and want to show Shonda Sue your support, visit her official website and sign her guestbook. More details about the celebration will be posted on the site as well. For more information, email LFE_ceo@lycos.com or visit The Official Website for Shonda Sue
There are 18 Bands on this years CITA CD. Commercial radio in Canberra is getting behind the product, as is Triple J and indi radio. The Caught in the ACT CD's were distributed at the NEMO Showcase & Conference in Boston USA in April 02. Two Canberra bands were featured at the conference last year, Griffin and Mr Fistar. The Australian launch has now taken place in Canberra and the bands of CITA are now hoping to travel the East Coast to help raise awareness of the Canberra product. For more information, email jolrug@yahoo.com - or check out Caught in the ACT 2002
Jim Beam are supporting this years comp which means an awesome prize pool to give the bands a real head start, and studio time and CD pressing thanks to Universal Music for the winners. Make sure you check the website to see when gigs are being held in your area. Head along to support up and coming bands, and for a great time! For more information see www.yap.com.au/bandcomp or email brooke@making-waves.com.au
Their EP 'BBQ Arias', released by Rising Star Music, is available in all good Melbourne record stores from May 17th. For more info, email admin@risingstar.com.au or visit their website at www.risingstar.com.au/offens.htm
Shonda Sue is looking forward to expanding her horizons and will soon be featured in the European market when Comstock Records debuts her single, "Live While I Can," off her "Girl Thang" album in late May 2002. For more information about this rising young star, visit her official website, http://www.shondasue.com or email LFE_ceo@lycos.com
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