In New Zealand in the last few years we've been lucky enough to be exposed to some awesome local bands and new music. I distinctly remember there being a huge stigma associated with liking and listening to local music as little as 10 years ago and I'm so glad that has changed as NZ has some really talented individuals and some great bands.
I have been pleasantly surprised by the current lively Australian music scene, particularly in Melbourne. There always seems to be some live music to watch and new bands to follow. Most of these bands I had never heard of but I really like their stuff. Some of my new favourites getting lots of play on my ipod are Operator Please (their new album Gloves is a goodie), Angus and Julia Stone, and Little Red. I'm still loving Empire of the Sun, John Butler Trio, The Temper Trap and Daniel Merriweather.
We'll definitely be making an effort to get out to some gigs soon. Watch this space!
Some youtube links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nlc8yLVPm8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmoOQzZX97c&feature=fvst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yur15Brfvhs&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OyCEDTeRmI
Will have a look now... x
ReplyDeleteHey, Col. Loving your blog! You write sooooo well! Keep it coming. Chuffed that I'm your first follower! xx