Live at the Wireless
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Karnivool - The Refusal
'The Refusal' is the first offering from Karnivool's highly-anticipated third album due out mid-year.
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Cash For Gold - Cheerleaders
'Cheerleaders' is first single from Cash For Gold, featuring horns and a groove to knock your socks off!
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Buchanan - Human Spring
Melbourne's Buchanan are set to release their huge debut album Human Spring.
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Big Black Delta - Side of The Road
Big Black Delta is the brainchild of LA based artist Jonathan Bates who until recently was the driving force behind alt. rock favourites Mellowdrone, has been heavily involved in M83's live and studio sound, has also worked with the likes of White Sea and has also been in demand for remixes working with Daft Punk, M83 and most recently with Maynard from Tool's and his new project Puscifer.
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All The Colours - Second To None
'Close your eyes and drown in the glow' is how All The Colours vocalist Josh Moriarty (who you'll recognise from frequent vocal duties for fellow Australians Miami Horror) invites you in to their latest single, 'Second to None'. It's a slightly unnerving, yet wholly appropriate introduction to a song that is equal parts seduction and discomfort.
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StormChasers - Someone Else
If ever there were a band who personified the exuberance, optimism and free-spirited nature of youth, it would be StormChasers. Listen up, Funk/Soul brothers and sisters; this 7-piece crew from Brisbane is here to make their way into your heart and provide many a soundtrack for your youth.
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Lemaitre - Continuum
Lemaitre are Ketil Jansen and Ulrik Denizou, a young Norwegian duo with the electronic universe at their feet. Their stunning new EP Relativity 3 marks the start of what promises to be a remarkable year for the dynamic pair.
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Citizen Kay - Yes!
Originally born in Ghana, then moving to the Capital of Australia while still very young, Citizen Kay has grown up with an ambition to make his way into the music scene. Beginning as an aspiring songwriter with a love of hip-hop, he began rapping under the name 'Kay'. Since 2008 Kay has become well known for rapping and all round music skills in the Capital. He has written, produced and recorded songs for himself and collaborated with many others, gaining a reputation as 'the go-to guy' for...
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Wavves - Sail To The Sun
'Sail To The Sun' is the first scuzzy taste of the SoCal rockers' upcoming album, Afraid Of Heights, due in March.
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Dutch Uncles - Fester
The infectious glitch-pop lead single from Dutch Uncles' third studio album, Out Of Place In The Wild. Hailing from Manchester, their new album is their best yet and is due out March 8.
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The Delta Riggs - Rah Rah Radio
Enjoy this thick slice of rockin' goodness: the leading single taken from The Delta Riggs' forthcoming self-produced album, due April 2013.
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Sugarpuss - Falling Outta Love
Sugarpuss are a band from Perth, WA whose roots taste like old school rock, but like an old fine wine have matured so that if you were to open them now, you would hear more of a "Pop", the echoes of which reverberate around the cosmos and back again. 'Falling Outta Love' is their first release and won them the coveted WAM Song Of The Year Award in the "Love" category late last year.
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Them Swoops - Too Fast For Love
Them Swoops have just finished putting the final touches on their EP titled Glimmers. 'Too Fast For Love' is the second single from Them Swoops' debut EP called Glimmers! Very glimmery indeed!
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The Griswolds - The Courtship of Summer Preasley
'The Courtship of Summer Preasley' is the latest offering from Sydney's The Griswolds, following up their debut hit, 'Heart Of A Lion'. Colourful, fun, and catchy as hell, this one is great for the summer ahead.
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Rainy Day Women - Friends
Channeling summer with a partiality to the sunny West Coast, these four fellows could not be further from their nom de plume. With a knack for melody and sun-drenched ditties reminiscent of The Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac, Rainy Day Women make bright, savvy music of the pop variety.
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Drapht x Ta-Ku - 1990's (Feat. N'Fa Jones / Joyride)
'1990's' is off an E.P. Perth's own Drapht and producer Ta-ku are set to release first half of 2013. Also featuring N'fa Jones and Joyride, the '1990's' subject touches on nostalgic references to that particular time in space, appreciating what they were for then, but overall being comfortable moving forward, staying true to who you are and living in the present.
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The Love Junkies - Oxymoron
The winners of Unearthed's Southbound 2013 competition, The Love Junkies are a grunge rock three piece from Perth. Their new track 'Oxymoron' is a banding rock tune with sarcastic verses and a chainsaw chorus!
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Gung Ho - Strangers
Working out of bedrooms, home-studios and storage facilities around the country, Brisbane surf-rock duo Gung Ho have crafted new single 'Strangers' whilst on the road touring with the likes of Hunting Grounds, Yacht Club DJs and Hungry Kids of Hungary. 'Strangers' is the third cut from the band's forthcoming debut EP titled Anywhere Else (due early 2013).
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High Tension - High Risk, High Reward
High Tension are your soundtrack to the end of the world. Featuring ex members of Young And Restless (Karina Utomo - vocals, Ashley Pegram - guitar), The Nation Blue (Matt Weston - bass), and Love Like Electrocution and Heirs (Damian Coward - drums) this Melbourne-based four piece need to be heard, (preferably barreling down a dimly lit freeway in a late model Ford Mustang).
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Bored Nothings - Shit For Brains
From Bandcamp EPs to a vinyl longplayer in the space of one year, Melbourne's Bored Nothing have wasted no time in bringing their fuzzed out guitar rock to the wider world. Originally heralded by triple j Unearthed, Fergus Miller has recorded a prolific collection of lo-fi tunes - compiled & released as a best-of debut album just this month.
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Regular John - Sky Burial
'Sky Burial' is a song born from a cosmic jam in rehearsals, then simultaneously refined and stretched to it's limits through the recording process with master producer Tim Powles from the Church serving as the guide. It reminds us that the death of something is just the beginning of something else. Be it your love or your life. Or the love of your life. It's also got some killer guitar work and intricate layers from Miles and Ryan to aid you on your journey.
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Vydamo - Gonna Make It
Vydamo is the new solo project from Jim Finn (Art vs Science). 'Gonna Make It' is the first cut from his forthcoming record, an irresistible summer anthem that owes much to the block-rockin beats and anthemic choruses of the Nineties.
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Jackie Onassis - Crystal Balling
Jackie Onassis are a hip-hop duo from Sydney's Inner West and the most recent addition to the One Day Crew (Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate and DJ Joyride). Lyricist Kai and Producer Raph first met in High School, but it was only after individually backpacking round the world, finishing their degrees and making music independently that they reconnected in 2011 and formed Jackie Onassis.
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Courtney Barnett - History Eraser
'History Eraser' is part Bob Dylan's '115th Dream' and part Nick Cave's 'Dig! Lazurus, Dig!'. It was recorded with Courtney Barnett's band (The Courtney Barnett's) and also features a cameo on guitar, mellotron and backing vocals by The Drones' Dan Luscombe. It's about a drunken dream.
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PVT - Nightfall
Experimental-electronic-rock trio, PVT, are synonymous with creating ground breaking music. 'Nightfall' is the first official single from their fourth studio album Homosapien and stays true to their driving impulse to create new, genre-defying music. While incorporating throbbing vintage drum machines and found-sound samples, vocals take on a greater importance than ever before.
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Sticky Fingers - Clouds And Cream
Psychotic pop or sinister surf dub? 'Clouds And Cream' is the 2nd single from the forthcoming Sticky Fingers debut album, which will be titled Caress Your Soul. The second in the line of break up songs based on Sticky break up experiences. Well, one of the Sticky break ups and we say one of, because all four of the band members experienced break ups in the past year.
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Tokyo Denmark Sweden - When It Breaks
Formed in late 2011 and heavily influenced by a shared interest in all things dance/pop/electronic/Macbook Pro, Tokyo Denmark Sweden are rising fast from newcomers to indie dance favourites. Already attracting blogger love both at home and overseas including radio airplay, Tokyo Denmark Sweden are poised to unleash their debut self-titled EP into the world.
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Kingfisha - Piece Of The Puzzle
Kingfisha offer up the second single, from their self-titled debut long player, 'Piece of The Puzzle'. A skankin track fed by its bass heavy end, it grooves through synths, delays and overdubs. Highlighting the smooth signature sound of lead singer Anthony Forrest.
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Cub Scouts - Told You So
If you'd spent the year with your songs on the radio and winning awards while touring with Loon Lake, Ball Park Music, Pluto Jonze and even your own headline tour, most bands would celebrate by resting. Instead, Cub Scouts celebrate by launching their first EP and a fantastic clip for the single 'Told You So' with cameos from 90s icons like Bubble-O Bill, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rubix Cubes and Hubba Bubba.
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Villagers - The Waves
A beautiful sweeping song which kick starts into life with an electronic pulse and builds to a dramatic string laden climax, The Waves is the first piece of music to be released from {Awayland} the follow-up to Villagers' Mercury-nominated debut, 'Becoming a Jackal' to be released January 11, 2013.
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City Calm Down - Pleasure and Consequence
'Pleasure and Consequence' is the first single to be taken from City Calm Down's forthcoming EP Movements. Featuring Jack Bourke's unique and striking vocals coupled with Jeremy Sonnenberg's understated driving bass lines, the song swirls through one's speakers and expands while unveiling a new piece to the puzzle with every turn.
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Royston Vasie
A goodtime hit featuring harmonies from Courtney Barnett and Bob Harrow from Immigrant Union with its massive sing-along chorus and distinctive Bass line 'Come On' is another great preview of what to expect from the popular Melbourne band. To celebrate the band hit the road for an East Coast and regional tour this October with Immigrant Union
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Amanda Palmer
'Do it With a Rockstar' is the first single from Amanda Palmer and The Grand Theft Orchestra, lifted from the forthcoming record Theatre is Evil.
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The Smith Street Band - Sunshine And Technology
It's the good things in life that Melbourne 5 piece The Smith Street Band sing about, like 'Sunshine And Technology'!
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Theme Park - Wax
Fronted by twin brothers Marcus and Miles Haughton, Theme Park are among London's most exciting exports of 2012.
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The Lumineers - Ho Hey
The Lumineers would like to share with you their killer single 'Ho Hey'.
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The Owls - Better Off Deaf
Enjoy The Owls' new single 'Better Off Dead' from their forthcoming EP Swamp Love.
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Redcoats - Raven
'Raven' is the first offering from Redcoats' debut album due out in October.
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Regular John - Slume
'Slume' is an open heartbreak bandaged in fuzz, Syd Barrett slides and Zepped out time signature changes.
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Sticky Fingers - Caress Your Soul
'Caress Your Soul' is Sticky Fingers' first single from their upcoming debut album.
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Hayden Canlin - For My Help
'For My Help' is a carefully woven tapestry of experimental indie/folk partnered with raw and introspective emotion.
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The Griswolds - Heart Of A Lion
'Heart Of A' Lion is the second single from The Griswolds from their upcoming EP.
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John Butler - Ocean (2012)
John Butler offers up a re-recording of his epic guitar track 'Ocean', recorded at his Fremantle studio in February 2012.
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Mia Dyson - When The Moment Comes
Mia Dyson returns with this charming fist taste of brand new album, The Moment, due later in the year.
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King Tuff - Bad Thing
Kyle Thomas' King Tuff moniker is responsible for the scuzziest, rockiest jams you could ask for. Get acquainted with 'Bad Thing'.
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Little Scout - Go Quietly
Little Scout return with a knockout new tune 'Go Quietly', a tease of what to expect from their sophomore record due this year.
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Like A Version: Jinja Safari
Jinja Safari bounce this Like A Version performance hot and fresh out the kitchen - it's a cover of R Kelly's 'Ignition (Remix)' and their killer new original tune, 'Toothless Grin'.
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Like A Version: The Medics
The Medics swung by the triple j studio to celebrate NAIDOC week with an extra awesome Like A Version performance, with their original tune 'Griffin' and a killer take on Bob Dylan's classic 'Blowin' In The Wind'.
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Like A Version: Catcall
Catcall drops by with her live band to perform the killer single 'Satellites' and offers up a chic choice of cover in the form of Phoenix's '1901'.
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Live At The Wireless: Stonefield
triple j takes you back to the foot of the stage at the One Night Stand in Dalby, to experience the rockin' good time vibes of past Unearthed High winners Stonefield. The four Findlay sisters took to the stage just as the sun was setting - and just before the rain started to pour - with a stack of absolutely killer tunes like 'Bad Reality', 'Through The Clover' and heaps heaps more!
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Like A Version: Thundamentals
Thundamentals drop by the triple j studio to perform 'Paint The Town Red' and their spin on your #3 song in the 2011 Hottest 100, 'Brother', by Matt Corby.
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Like A Version: Julia Stone
Bleeding Knees Club dropped by to play their original 'Girls Can Do Anything' before their take on Grimes' electro-pop anthem, 'Oblivion'.
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Like A Version: Bleeding Knees Club
Bleeding Knees Club dropped by to play their original 'Girls Can Do Anything' before their take on Grimes' electro-pop anthem, 'Oblivion'.
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Live At The Wireless: San Cisco
This week the triple j Live Music team take you right up to the foot of the stage at Melbourne's Corner Hotel, so you can experience Perth power pop quartet San Cisco work their catchy indie magic! Get your dancing shoes out for the tracks you loved from their pair of 2011 EPs including 'Awkward', which nabbed the number 7 spot in the Hottest 100!
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Like A Version: The Herd and Friends
It's National Reconciliation Week, and The Herd drop in with a few friends, Radical Son, Sky High and Nooky, to perform this very special Like A version of Sam Cooke's inspirational 1963 song 'A Change Is Gonna Come'.
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Live At The Wireless: Wavves
Californian surf-rockers Wavves did a lap of the country as part of the Groovin' The Moo entourage, proving that they're still well and truly kings of the beach with their scuzzy, catchy tunes. The triple j Live Music team caught them at a packed out Melbourne side show at the Corner Hotel, where they played moshable favourites like 'Post Acid', 'I Wanna Meet Dave Grohl' and a cover of Sonic Youth's '100%'.
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Like A Version: The Maccabees
The Maccabees perform their tune 'Pelican' and their interpretation of Neil Diamond's 'Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon', for Like A Version!
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Live At The Wireless: Last Dinosaurs
It's been a huge year for Brisbane indie power-poppers Last Dinosaurs. Their highly anticipated hook-ladden debut album In A Million Years rightfully scored triple j Feature Album status, so we sent the triple j Live Music team to capture them launching it at the Melbourne's Northcote Social Club where they rocked out to the likes of 'Time And Place' and 'Zoom'.
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Like A Version: City And Colour
Dallas Green of City And Colour goes acoustic for this performance of his song 'Fragile Bird' before taking on Kimbra's 'Settle Down'.
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Live At The Wireless: PJ Harvey
This January saw the illustrious PJ Harvey return to our shores to showcase her Mercury Award winning 2011 record, Let England Shake at a handful of intimate, sold-out shows. Here's you chance to experience the English songstress on-stage with longtime collaborators Mick Harvey, John Parish and Jean-Marc Butty, captured by the triple j Live Music team at Sydney's State Theatre.
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Live At The Wireless: Papa Vs Pretty
Sydney indie quartet Papa vs Pretty played their first round of Big Day Out festivals at the earlier this year, showcasing their J Award nominated debut album United In Isolation. Let the triple j Live Music team remind you how summer sounded with this killer set recorded at the Gold Coast, featuring a bonus/awesome Smashing Pumpkins cover.
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Like A Version: Mutemath
While in the country touring as part of the Groovin' The Moo festivals, Mutemath drop by the triple j studios to play 'Blood Pressure' and a cover of Alicia Keys''Fallin'.
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Like A Version: Deep Sea Arcade
Deep Sea Arcade perform the Chemical Brothers' 'Let Forever Be' plus their own 'See No Right' for the Friday Like A Version session.
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Live At The Wireless: You Me At Six
Hard rockin' Londoners You Me At Six were recently in Australia for a stack of Soundwave festivals and side shows. In between festival duties and a killer Like A Version, the triple j live music team caught up with them and recorded the ruckus at the Roundhouse in Sydney featuring scorchers like 'Loverboy' and 'Reckless' from 2011's Sinners Never Sleep.
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Live At The Wireless: Hermitude
Hermitude had a huge 2011: it saw the release of their fourth killer record HyperParadise, scored them a Music Video J Award for 'Speak of the Devil' and a #44 spot in the 2011 Hottest 100! This booty-shakin', sweaty set was recorded last month in Melbourne's Prince Bandroom and features a career-spanning setlist you can easily get your groove on to.
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Like A Version: Husky
The lads from Husky drop by to play us 'The Woods' from last year's album Forever So, before stripping back INXS' 1987 classic, 'Need You Tonight' for Like A Version.
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Live At The Wireless: Ben Kweller
Last month, Californian indie-rocker Ben Kweller graced our shores to tour his fifth album, Go Fly A Kite, and the triple j live music team were at the Hi Fi in Sydney to capture the entire charming, pop-tastic performance. Featuring older faves like 'The Rules', 'Wasted and Ready' and 'Penny On The Train Track', Kweller and his band's rockin' set packs a punch.
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Like A Version: Big Scary
Tom and Jo from Big Scary give us a stripped-back live performance of their track 'Leaving Home' and a knock out cover of The Jezabels' 'Hurt Me'.
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Live At The Wireless: Kimbra
2011 was quite the year for Kimbra - from the release of her killer debut album Vows, to helping out with vocal duties on Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used To know' - the NZ born singer/songwriter was the very definition of prolific. Let's hear how she capped it all off with this awesome live set recorded at the Falls Festival in Lorne on New Year's Eve. Joined by a full live band, Kimbra played a stack of tunes including Hottest 100 favourites 'Cameo Lover', 'Two Way Street' and 'Good Intent'.
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Like A Version: Lisa Mitchell
Lisa Mitchell and her band perform her song 'Spiritus' for the first time, before a stunning rendition of M83's 'Midnight City' live at the Melbourne Town Hall, for Good Az Friday.
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Live At The Wireless: Laura Marling
While touring the country as part of the Laneway Festival, Laura Marling played a very special, intimate gig set in the stunning surrounds of Sydney's Paddington Uniting Church for a small crowd of lucky triple j listeners. We unplugged the amps and gathered 'round cross-legged as Laura set spines tingling with the likes of 'Rambling Man', All My Rage' and 'I Was Just A Card'.
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Like A Version: Ball Park Music
After hitting the road on a national tour, Ball Park Music drop by to play 'All I Want Is You' before making everyone smile with a feel-good cover of Flaming Lips' 'Do You Realise??'.
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Like A Version: Bon Iver
While in the country for Golden Plains, Bon Iver drop by the studio in this special Like A Version for an intimate rendition of 'Calgary', before revealing dark secrets about Justin's college days (hint: Rasta) and a heartbreaking cover of Anais Mitchell's 'Coming Down'.
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Live At The Wireless: Fleet Foxes
Seattle indie folkers Fleet Foxes headed back to Australia to flaunt their 2011 release Helplessness Blues and were a true highlight of the Falls Festival. Their perfectly blended harmonies and sun-soaked tunes had hands clapping and punters singing along to the likes of 'Battery Kinzie' and 'Mykonos'. Relive ths mesmerising performance captured by the live music team at Lorne's Valley Stage.
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Like A Version: Lanie Lane
Lanie Lane and co. drop by the studio to play 'Bang Bang' from 2011's To The Horses, before treating us to the second Black Keys' El Camino Like A Version cover for the year, with 'Gold On The Ceiling'.
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Live At The Wireless: The Jezabels
It was a massive 2011 for Sydney's The Jezabels: it saw the release of their debut album Prisoner, which gained them a stack of new fans both home and overseas as well as a huge top ten entry in the Hottest 100 with 'Endless Summer'. Recorded live at Lorne's Falls Festival Valley Stage in front of an ecstatic sea of indie music lovers, The Jezabels' Live At The Wireless performance captures an awesome cross-section of their back catalogue with 'Trycolour', 'Hurt Me' and heaps more.
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Like A Version: You Me At Six
The You Me At Six fellas take a break from Soundwave and drop by to play an acoustic version of 'Loverboy' from 2011's Sinners Never Sleep, before covering Coldplay's 'Paradise'.
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Live At The Wireless: Aloe Blacc
As the NYE sun set on the Lorne Falls festival, Aloe Blacc took to the stage armed with soul and transformed the crowd into a fully functional groove train. With a performance packed full of sing-alongs like 'I Need A Dollar' and oozing with charisma, Blacc's live show will win you over and send your toes a-tapping!
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Like A Version: Josh Pyke
Josh Pyke dropped by the triple j studio to perform a stripped back version of 'Love Lies' from 2011's Only Sparrows before taming up with Elana Stone of The Rescue Ships to cover of The Jezabels 'Endless Summer'.
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Like A Version: Austra
While touring the country for Laneway, the girls from Austra stop by and play an intimate rendition of their 2011 tune 'Lose It' before covering some Swedish dance, with their spin of Robyn/Royksopp's 'None Of Dem'.
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Live At The Wireless: Beirut
Beirut ringmaster Zach Condon brought his merry band of neo-folkers to Australia over summer to show off their 2011 record, The Rip Tide. In this special live set captured at the Valley Stage at the Falls Festival in Lorne you'll hear luscious renditions spanning all of Beirut's catalogue, from last year's 'Santa Fe' to 2006's 'Postcards From Italy'.
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