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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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Glass Towers
Halcyon

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By  |  May 7th, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, indie pop, Australia

Sounds like: Foals, The Kooks, Last Dinosaurs

Out of all the great Aussie indie-rock bands going around, Glass Towers are one of my favorites. Their summery debut “Jumanji” was followed by the heavier riffs of “Tonight,” a…keep reading →


Conics
This Moment

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By  |  May 6th, 2013
Filed under: indie pop, electro pop, dance

Sounds like: Friendly Fires, Bag Raiders, Gold Fields

Having released a number of singles over the past couple of years, young Sydney dance-rock outfit Conics have already shown plenty of promise. After being handpicked to share the stage…keep reading →


Jagwar Ma
Man I Need

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By  |  May 4th, 2013
Filed under: Electronic, indie rock, indie pop

Sounds like: The Rapture, Kasabian, Cults, Unknown Mortal Orchestra

There’s no stopping the freight train that is Sydney duo Jagwar Ma. With a number of hit singles already on the books (“The Throw,” “What Love,” and “Come and Save Me“),…keep reading →


Outkast
Prototype (Tame Impala Cover)

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By  |  May 3rd, 2013
Filed under: Australia, psychedelic, covers

Sounds like: Andre 3000, Tame Impala

For those who aren’t familiar with Australian radio station Triple J’s segment “Like A Version,” each week a band is asked to perform a song of their choosing live on…keep reading →


Willow Beats
Elemental

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By  |  May 2nd, 2013
Filed under: Electronic, indie pop, female vocalist

Sounds like: Flume, Mount Kimbie, Chrome Sparks, DEJA

Melbourne electronic duo Willow Beats have the makings of a true powerhouse. The uncle-niece combination gained immediate success after their earlier single, “Alchemy,” was terrifically received by radio and online…keep reading →


Valar
Astronaut

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By  |  May 2nd, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, Australia, folk-rock

Sounds like: Radiohead, Grizzly Bear, Thom Yorke

After disappearing into hibernation for more than a year, Sydney-based Valar are back with brand new material, something I’m rather excited about. In fact, a new EP entitled Chocolate Cake is just…keep reading →


Second Hand Heart
Hold On

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By  |  May 1st, 2013
Filed under: indie pop, female vocalist, Australia

Sounds like: Local Natives, Alpine, Freelance Whales

Midway through last year we brought you Second Hand Heart’s single “Trouble,” a beautiful, emotive track which I spent a lot of time daydreaming over. The Melbourne five-piece have been…keep reading →


The Money Go Round
Endless Sun

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By  |  April 27th, 2013
Filed under: indie rock, Australia, psychedelic

Sounds like: The Beatles, Kasabian, Tame Impala, Deep Sea Arcade

Late last year, we bought you a great track from Sydney band The Money Go Round. The band’s debut single “YAYAYA” drew plenty of positive reviews, with their sound being…keep reading →



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