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MAGIC DIRT

Magic Dirt are an Australian rock band fronted by Adalita. Formed in 1992 in Geelong, Victoria, they are currently on hiatus following the tragic death of bassist Dean Turner to cancer. They are one of the longest running, critically acclaimed (although far from commercially successful) bands to have come out of the Australian music scene.

Magic Dirt have released 8 albums and 3 EPs during their career, balancing a fine line between improvisational noise and alternative rock, and remaining a staple of influential radio station Triple J.

Dean Turner's death both shocked and united the entire Australian music industry. Following Turner's death Magic Dirt performed a final tour in honour of his memory. They also released a six-track EP, White Boy, as a tribute. As from 2011, the band is on hiatus with no immediate plans to tour or record. In March 2011, Adalita spoke about Magic Dirt when promoting her solo album, "No, no we've not retired. There's none of that at the moment. We're just taking some time off the road, but we do have some plans. We've got a lot of work to do, and a big legacy to fulfill".

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UFO Go

UFO Go is an alternative rock project from Melbourne, Australia.

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Dylan Lewis

Dylan Lewis is one of Australia’s most enduring and recognisable entertainers, with a career spanning over two decades and encompassing television, radio, film and music. Dylan was a mainstay on Nova for 13 years, and was most recently heard all over Adelaide as the co-host of Nova919 Adelaide breakfast show ‘Dylan and Hayley’, and ‘Lewis and Lowe’ before that. The start of 2020 saw Dylan feature as a guest host of Double J’s ‘Summer Mornings’. For two years he then hosted Double J Weekends. He has previously hosted radio shows on Fox FM, Triple J and Nova 100 in Melbourne.

Dylan's hard work and talent has been rewarded by winning 3 ACRA Awards so far in his radio career, 'Best Newcomer' 2007, 'Best Music Personality’ 2009 and ‘Best Music Presenter’ 2012.

Infamously known as the presenter of ‘Recovery’ on ABC, Dylan has hosted an array of television music and variety shows, including 10.30 Slot, Pepsi Live and Network Ten’s national Saturday morning show, ‘Video Hits’ with Faustina Agolley from 2010 to 2011. To the delight of ‘Recovery’ fans, the ‘Recovery Special’ returned in 2019 as part of ABC’s AusMusic month.

A regular star on television, Dylan has also been popular guest panellist on shows such as ‘Spicks & Specks’, ‘Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Generation’, as well as regular field reporter and guest co-host on ‘The Circle’ and appearances on Network Ten's 'The Project’ doing the 'Whip Around'.

When Dylan first shot to cult fame on ABC TV’s national Saturday morning live music show ‘Recovery’ in 1996, he catapulted the popularity of live music and interviewing to a new level. He hosted ‘Recovery’ for four years and his infectious persona brought a new element into Saturday morning television. Dylan's warmth and individuality aided in attaining artists that would appear exclusively on ‘Recovery’ whilst visiting Australia.

Following ‘Recovery’, Dylan hosted the national television program ‘The 10.30 Slot’ on Friday evenings, another of ABC TV’s popular music and pop culture extravaganzas. Dylan's association in the music world was cemented when he became the host of Channel 10’s ‘Pepsi Live’ in 2001 - continuing this role for three years on the only Australian commercial television music program at the time. Dylan simultaneously hosted the show’s national radio program on 2-Day/Fox FM. He then went on to co-host ‘Video Hits’ 2010-2011, airing every Saturday and Sunday morning on Channel Ten, Australia’s longest running music show and the world’s second longest running after Eurovision.

Dylan’s star studded list of celebrities interviewed includes Stevie Wonder, Foo Fighters, M.I.A, Britney Spears, Ed Sheeran, Sting, Kylie Minogue, Bjork, Russell Crowe, Silverchair, Faith No More, Metallica, Oasis, No Doubt, De La Soul, Public Enemy, Reece Witherspoon, Billy Zane, Eric Bana, Noel Fielding…and the list goes on...

As a huge fan of the series, Dylan was thrilled to accept an offer to be in the Australian Celebrity Big Brother. When it came to the final eviction night, Dylan was the overwhelming winner as voted by the general public. He has also appeared on Channel 9’s ratings winner, Celebrity Circus where his natural comic ability and willingness to take on all challenges thrown at him, once again made him an absolute standout of the series. The start of 2022 saw Dylan enter the ‘so-called’ jungle on ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’, supporting ‘Lifeline’ as his chosen charity.

One of Dylan’s career highlights was when he appeared as an extra in ‘Star Wars Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones’. Continuing on the feature film ride, Dylan landed a role in ‘The Real Thing’ released in Australia in 2002 and has played the lead role in short films, ‘Like It Is’, ‘RAY’ and 'The Postman', as well as many minor film and TV roles. He had a guest role in ‘Emo The Musical’ as Doug Skeleton in 2016.

Dylan graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Education in secondary drama and music in 1994. He dabbles in pastimes such as juggling, fire-breathing, clowning and magic. He plays piano, clarinet, saxophone, turntables, accordion, harmonica and didgeridoo. Dylan also has his own man-choir called....Manchoir – a group of men who sing (and perform) in mostly perfect harmonies. He has also played in two well-known Melbourne bands: funk band 'The Brown Hornet' and hip-hop band Megabias. Both bands have toured extensively, released a few albums and performed on a variety of television shows. He now plays in a band called The Haploids making music for kids that parents won’t hate.

Dylan extends his support to many different charity causes through his media profile. Namely, he’s been an ambassador for Headspace (The National Youth Mental Health Foundation), The Starlight Foundation, Smiling Mind, Ride2School Day, Lifeline, Polished Man and Artists For Kids.

Dylan has hosted many launches, corporate functions and awards events. The rare experience of hosting an abundance of television shows, including hundreds of hours of live TV, combined with his professionalism and elite talent allows him to deliver at the highest level.

He is the proud father of a daughter and a son. He is very happily married. He collects action figures, musical instruments, records, art and camels.

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Big Moist and the Smoking Durries

Big Moist and the Smoking Durries are 3 geezers and a gal from the suburbs of Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, who love singing about beers and having a right good old time!

With hints of indie tones and shameful confessions, BMSD continue to staple themselves on the Aussie music scene, with their ecstatic, hard-hitting and carefree aesthetic coupled with some of the most relatable tracks ever written!

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Zobb

Zobb. It’s not just a band. It’s a word as meaningful as you want it to be. You can’t see it, but everyone has the mark of Zobb in them or on them. It’s there when you have your first kiss, and when you hear your first crunchy riff. It sits silent in the dark, but it’s never too far. Come see for yourself. Listen, dance, experience.

Zobb is ours, Zobb is yours. We’re all gonna make it

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Platonic Sex

Birthed in sun-bleached Meanjin, Platonic Sex are a queer alt-rock band who don't sleep together, promise. Their songs are exercises in catch and release, vulnerable lyrics and guitar-driven melodies which swell and crash with emotion. Live, they’ve played alongside the likes of Good Boy, Full Flower Moon Band, Doggie Heaven, Adam Newling, Flowertruck, Flamingo Blonde and Hallie. After wrapping up their national tour dates with Hope D and Noah Dillon, they're gearing up to drop their second single of 2022, "Devil's Advocate".

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MOM JEANS (USA)

Mom Jeans found their start in early 2014 at UC Berkeley, with guitarist Austin Carango and lead singer Eric Butler. This line-up would go on to record Spring Demo in May 2014, a six-track EP which would later be released as the band's self-titled debut on cassette tape by Northern California-based label, Fourth Row Records. Tracks on Spring Demo feature only Eric and Austin in an acoustic style, while the later released self-titled EP boasted an electric instrumentation with new additions, Josh Perline on bass/vocals, and David McDowall on drums (before his departure from the band shortly after release). Later that summer, the trio would record their last EP before their first full-length album, titled Allergic which featured Austin switching to drums, Josh switching to guitar, and bass recordings being handled by both members. Post-release, Gabriel (Gabe) Paganin joined the band as live bassist and Josh Perline exited the band on good terms.

Mom Jeans self-released their first full-length album, Best Buds, on July 3, 2016. Like their self-titled EP, the album was first released on cassette tape by Fourth Row Records in the summer of 2016. However, soon the group would sign with Massachusetts-based label Counter Intuitive Records, who then re-released the band's first full-length album on vinyl in November 2016.

On March 7, 2017, Mom Jeans released a split EP with the Fresno-based band Graduating Life. It was during this period that Bart Thompson of Graduating Life and Meet Me in Montauk fame would become a guitarist for the band.

On October 6, 2017, Counter Intuitive Records released a split EP titled NOW That's What I Call Music Vol. 420, featuring music from Mom Jeans as well as the bands Pictures of Vernon and Prince Daddy & The Hyena.

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Supermodels

Melbourne four-piece Supermodels play roots-inspired post-punk that draws on folk rock, 60s pop, blues punk and new wave. Oscar Sergeant and Callum Elvins' lyrical songwriting is backed by Callum's Telecaster twang and the hulking rhythm section of Rehn Smith (drums) and Fraser Elvins (bass), to create driving and melodic rock and roll that pays homage to it's influences while forging a path of its own.

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The Here Here’s

Inspired by the cinematic surf sounds of Joe Meek, John Barry and Jack Nitzsche, the hot rod twang of Link Wray and the eccentric genius of Lee Perry’s Upsetters, The Here Here’s play an all original repertoire of melodic, toe tapping and memorable killer instrumentals.

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Lil Ugly Mane

Travis Miller (born May 13, 1984) is an American rapper, singer and record producer from Richmond, Virginia.[1] He has recorded under multiple aliases in various genres since his first known released project in 2005,[2] including Lil Ugly Mane, Shawn Kemp, Vudmurk and Bedwetter.

Miller rose to popularity in the early 2010s with an experimental approach to Southern hip hop. His debut album Mista Thug Isolation gained him notoriety in the underground hip hop scene.[3] Since then, he has experimented with a number of styles within and outside the hip hop genre, most recently releasing the indie rock album Volcanic Bird Enemy and the Voiced Concern.[4][5] His other work spans genres including instrumental and abstract hip hop, black metal, free jazz and noise music.

Miller began recording music in the 2000s under a number of aliases. Much of his early music cannot be found today on the internet, however some of it has been re-released, such as on his Register compilation album. Some of his early work included the black metal projects Vudmurk and Seidhr, the industrial and noise projects Across, Public Garden and Rats, and the underground hip hop group The Legacy, during which time he rapped under the name Young Gus.[6]

Miller began releasing hip hop under the name Lil Ugly Mane on Bandcamp and producing beats for himself and other artists under the name Shawn Kemp in 2010, releasing his debut mixtape Playaz Circle in 2011.[7] His early work under the Lil Ugly Mane name drew on various styles of underground Southern hip hop from the 1990s such as Memphis rap and chopped and screwed. His style was similar to that of the contemporaneous Raider Klan collective, with whom he collaborated. His 2012 debut album Mista Thug Isolation earned positive reviews from Mishka NYC, among others and support from members of the popular hip hop collective Odd Future.[8][9] The album has since been hailed as a classic of the 2010s underground hip hop scene, earning later praise from Pitchfork and The Needle Drop.[10][11] The album was followed by a number of smaller releases, including the Uneven Compromise EP, which is ranked in the top 10 greatest EPs of all time by user-generated music review site RateYourMusic, and the single "On Doing an Evil Deed Blues", in which he outlined his grievances with the music industry and his intention to retire the Lil Ugly Mane project.[12][13]

Miller announced he would release one final album under the Lil Ugly Mane name, and began sporadically releasing compilations of beats and older material on Bandcamp, including the Three Sided Tape series, the final installment of which, Third Side of Tape, received positive coverage from Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop among others.[14] In 2015, Miller released what was intended to be the final Lil Ugly Mane album – Oblivion Access and the final Shawn Kemp project – Trick Dice, a collaboration with rapper Nickelus F. Oblivion Access saw Lil Ugly Mane taking a more experimental approach divorced from his earlier '90s Southern rap influences.[15]

In 2017, Miller announced he would continue rapping under the name Bedwetter and released his debut project under the name – Volume 1: Flick Your Tongue Against Your Teeth and Describe the Present. The album continued with the more introspective and experimental style of Oblivion Access.[16] Around the same time however, Miller began rapping under the Lil Ugly Mane name again as part of the group Secret Circle with Antwon and Wiki. After releasing a few singles, the group disbanded and scrapped their debut album due to a personal falling out.[17] Miller began working with the remaining members of GothBoiClique, however then appeared to go on hiatus, only releasing small collections of older material sporadically.

In 2021, Miller began releasing new music under the Lil Ugly Mane name. He released the single "Headboard", followed by "Porcelain Slightly" and then his third major release under the Lil Ugly Mane name – Volcanic Bird Enemy and the Voiced Concern, which was covered positively by Sputnik Music and Stereogum.[18][19] Around the same time, Miller released a new black metal demo under the Vudmurk name.

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