Posted by marysue on Oct 17, 2012
So we were recently contacted to partake in a compilation CD called “Less Talk More Punk” put out by PR group “Off the Record”, so there was no way we were letting this slide. The CD includes all up and coming Punk bands from around Australia and will give you an indication that fast and heavy certainly ain’t dead! Here’s what’s in this issue: It’s all happening! With The Amity Affliction releasing Chasing Ghosts to much acclaim (including taking out the #1 slot in the ARIA charts!), it’s now time for Byron Bay’s own Parkway Drive to try their hand at the big leagues with their fourth full-length Atlasslated for release October 26th. With the year coming to a close, this issue also boasts our Annual Reader’s Poll where you’re free to have your say on who killed it this (and who probably ought to be killed). Just for speaking your mind, we’ve got a KILLER prize up for grabs thanks to the kind folk at UNFD. If you’re the lucky winner, you’ll get a meet and greet with the Australian artist of your choice from the UNFD label! Amity Affliction? In Hearts Wake? Buried In Verona? Oh yes, you could be hangin’ with the best of them, so be sure to get your answers in! Also this issue, climb aboard the freebie train with our copy of Less Talk, More Punk Vol 2! 20 tracks deep, this baby is bursting at the seams with Avastera, Cupidfalls, Them Sharks!, Chainsaw Hookers and tonnes more so you can rock out while you read. Lining the pages of BLUNT this month we’ve got: – Parkway Drive: Byron’s famous sons add some weird shit to their metalcore and get serious about the environment. – Muse: Unintentionally penning an Olympic theme song is all in a day’s work for these Brits. – All Time Low: The pop-punk kings beg for forgiveness for all the sins they committed on their last album. – Title Fight find their green thumb and devastate an entire scene with their new album. – Between The Buried And Me: Prog metal never sounded so god damn… proggy. Prepare thy mind. – Tame Impala: Perth sons want you to take an acid trip with your mum. – Grinspoon: Lismore’s finest pulled a rabbit out of their hat on their latest album, but don’t dare bring up the past. Plus The...
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Posted by marysue on Sep 12, 2012
So we are heading off to Big Sound soon and for those who are in the know, its the place to be for all things related to the music industry, but for those who are like “hey, what is this big sound you talk of”, here are some deets to get you up to speed. Big Sound 2012 will be held on the 12-14th September. Now in its 11th year, Big Sound has a reputation as the best and most relevant music industry event in Australia. Produced by QMusic, Big Sound is positioned as Australia’s most internationally focused conference. Big Sound draws top national and international industry talent to Brisbane each year, forming a vibrant collection of musicians, buyers and industry experts to create an environment of new music discovery. The three-day Big Sound conference program has a substantial reputation around the world for its cutting edge topics and down to earth approach in tackling issues in what is one of the world’s most rapidly changing industries. The ever growing Big Sound Live program delivers a unique tastemaker-friendly atmosphere. Big Sound Live allows the public seamless access to live and original music throughout the program in a variety of Fortitude Valley clubs and venues across two nights. Big Sound Live 2012 is presented by Oztix and will see 120 bands over 12 venues for one of the most exciting industry festivals and showcases in the Southern Hemisphere. Past Big Sound speakers have included:
Alan McGee Creation Records & Poptones Founder : David Enthoven & Tim Clark ie:music :Michael Azerrad Author/Journalist : Seymour Stein Sire Records : Tony Harlow Warner Music Australia : John O’Donnell Manager/Publisher : Michael Gudinski Mushroom Group of Companies :Robert Forster The Go-Betweens : Danny Goldberg Gold Village Entertainment : Van Dyke ParksArtist/Songwriter/Producer : Steve Pavlovic Modular Recordings : Spiral Stairs Pavement : Glenn Wheatley Talentworks : Michael Chugg Chugg Entertainment : Morgan Lebus Domino Recordings and Publishing : Tom Windish The Windish Agency : Peter Jesperson New West Records : Brian Ritchie The Violent Femmes + hundreds more! Past Big Sound Live showcasing artists have included:
Adalita : Bertie Blackman : Ball Park Music : Bleeding Knees Club : Busby Marou : Bob Evans : Boy & Bear : The Cairos : Calling All Cars : Children Collide : Cloud Control : Deep Sea Arcade : Dan Kelly’s Dream Band : Dappled Cities : DZ Deathrays : Ernest Ellis : Emma Louise : Evil Eddie : The Getaway Plan : Guineafowl : The Holidays : Horrorshow : Hungry Kids of Hungary : Husky : The Jezabels : Jinja Safari : The John Steel Singers : Lanie Lane : Last Dinosaurs...
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Posted by marysue on Sep 3, 2012
Yay! Welcome to thecurseofmarysue.com where we will be taking on the dubious task of updating you on all the shenanigans that is the ‘The Curse of Mary Sue’. Although we are only in our infancy we’re hoping and aiming for bigger and better things as we journey down this enviable path of what can only be described as one of the most challenging of proffessions. But hey, we wouldn’t want it any other way, because what’s life with out music. So in the coming weeks we will be seeking to keep you up to date on an ever expanding digestion into the life and world we now strive for through posts, photos and of course our music. To help us help you with staying informed feel free to sign up to our newsletter using the register tab on our homepage and also hit us up on twitter @curseofmarysue to stay keyed up on the latest. Yours sincerely The Curse of Mary Sue p.s. Did someone say...
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Posted by marysue on Sep 1, 2012
Camera + fairy lights + giggling band members = some zanny band photos courtesy of Bluntkrayon Photography. You can view more of their work at Bluntkrayon...
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Posted by marysue on Aug 30, 2012
‘So here’s an idea, why don’t we take a set of photo booth photos every time we travel somewhere new and exciting’, and since technically we haven’t gone anywhere yet, it serves to be only fitting (and logical) that we start in our home town of the big smoke, Sydney. And let’s just say it wasn’t an easy...
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Posted by marysue on Aug 26, 2012
To see more photos, head over to our Facebook! Also check out our great friends at Okashi. Photography Im sure they’d be happy to hook you up with some photo...
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