About: hmcclure

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Hugh is based in Sydney, Australia, and lives in a world where music helps him function. He attends up to four gigs a week, and is constantly digging through bandcamp and soundcloud for hidden treasures. Hugh's passion is sharing Australian music with the rest of the world as an International Correspondent for Indie Shuffle. He also likes turtles, facial hair, and taking covert photos of hipsters.

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GOVS
Merseybeat

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By  |  January 29th, 2013
Filed under: indie pop, folk, Australia

Sounds like: Youth Lagoon, Kings of Convenience, Jonathan Boulet

I love stumbling across unearthed local talent, and one of my best finds to date (by some margin!) has been Gold Coast native GOVS (Josiah Birrell). His gorgeous debut single…keep reading →


Australian Ambience
Sunday Night Chill

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By  |  January 27th, 2013
Filed under: Electronic, ambient, chillwave

What's so good?

Back in September, I brought you the first Sunday Night Chill playlist dedicated to Australian artists. It was so much fun that I’ve been saving up all the best ambient…keep reading →


YesYou
Amsterdam

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By  |  January 26th, 2013
Filed under: indie pop, electro pop, synth-pop

Sounds like: Passion Pit, Electric Guest, Foster the People

Brisbane duo YesYou are quickly gaining a reputation for being one of the best emerging talents in Australia. Their vibrant, well-produced pop music has been routinely praised, from their debut…keep reading →


Jagwar Ma
The Throw

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By  |  January 25th, 2013
Filed under: Electronic, indie pop, electro pop

Sounds like: The Rapture, Cults, Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Sydney duo Jagwar Ma (Jono Ma and Gabriel Winterfield) are quickly developing into one of the worst-kept secrets in the music industry. Fresh off 2012, which saw the release of…keep reading →


City Calm Down
Sense of Self

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By  |  January 24th, 2013
Filed under: Electronic, indie pop, electro pop

Sounds like: Cut Copy, Midnight Juggernauts, Van She

City Calm Down isn’t  a band that has seen overnight success like so many other popular Australian acts. The Melbourne-based four piece have been patiently perfecting their craft over the…keep reading →


D.D Dumbo
Tropical Oceans

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By  |  January 21st, 2013
Filed under: folk, Australia, folk-rock

Sounds like: Grizzly Bear, Jeff Buckley, Tim Fitz

D.D Dumbo is the project of Oliver Hugh Perry, who makes music at his home in Castlemaine – a small rural town a couple of hours from Melbourne. After playing…keep reading →


Rat & Co
Seawind

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By  |  January 18th, 2013
Filed under: Electronic, experimental, ambient

Sounds like: Boards of Canada, Tycho, Baths

Rat & Co is a band I’ve been paying special attention to in recent months. Headed by Melbourne musician Joshua Delaney, they’ve been commanding a lot of attention locally, with…keep reading →


Van She
You're My Rescue

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By  |  January 17th, 2013
Filed under: indie pop, electro pop, dance

Sounds like: M83, Bag Raiders, Miami Horror

After a long break from recording, Sydney four-piece Van She stormed back into the public eye last year on the back of their hugely popular sophomore release, Idea of Happiness.…keep reading →



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