Politics Canberra? Or Sneakers?
26 July, 2010 – 9:23 am | No Comment

In a time of political uncertainly, where men cry and there’s more redheads than an M.I.A video, all eyes are on you Canberra.  Are you going to step up to the plate and accept your …

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The Philly Jays

Philadelphia Grand Jury are just a bunch of normal dudes writing indie-punk-soul hits.

PhDJ

PhDJ is a disc jockey, business guy, producer, and an all round party dude.

Purple Sneakers DJs

Purple Sneakers DJs prove that just because you play indie, you don’t have to suck balls as a DJ!

Purple Sneakers NYE

Imagine New Years at your house, with all your friends plus an endless supply of booze and the best bands and DJ’s!?

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Frightened Rabbit Sideshows + Giveaway
28 July, 2010 – 3:24 pm | No Comment

Frightened Rabbit Sideshows + Giveaway

The lovely bearded lads from Frightened Rabbit are making their way back to our shores again for Splendour in the Grass and after their wonderful performance at Laneway Festival earlier this year, we can’t wait to see them again!

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New Track From DZ
28 July, 2010 – 2:45 pm | No Comment

New Track From DZ

Apart from playing a heap of warehouse parties lately, Brisbane two piece DZ also had time to produce a brand new single, ‘Gebbie Street’.

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Philly Jays & PhDJ Go On Safari
28 July, 2010 – 2:29 pm | No Comment

Philly Jays & PhDJ Go On Safari

It has been nice to have the Philly Jays back in the country. So far they’ve rocked the Metro and the Beach Road Hotel, and with only one week left before they leave us again, they’ll be playing Splendour in the Grass on Saturday as well as supporting Wolfmother at the JD Set in Melbourne tomorrow.  Read the full story »

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Boundary Bonds with…Kate Mills, Native Tongue Music Publishing
28 July, 2010 – 10:54 am | No Comment

Boundary Bonds with…Kate Mills, Native Tongue Music PublishingThis week we bond with Kate Mills from Native Tongue to have a look at what goes on behind the scenes in the world of music publishing.  Ever wondered how you get your music onto the next big commercial? Read on… Read the full story »

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Hipster Helpline: Autography
28 July, 2010 – 10:40 am | No Comment

Hipster Helpline: AutographyThis week Mush tackles the big issues of autographs and idols.  To sign or not to sign.  If you have any questions for our mastermind contact her via our REQUEST page.

“The excitement experienced when you get your first autograph is likely to spur you on to collect more and become a hobby that last a lifetime.”
- Lydia Cooper, EZine Journalist Read the full story »

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Miike Snow Splendour Sideshow
27 July, 2010 – 3:14 pm | No Comment

Miike Snow Splendour SideshowMiike Snow have played every major music festival from Coachella to Glastonbury and now they are heading to our shores for the first time to play Splendour in The Grass. This is great news for about 30, 000 of us, but what about those who can’t attend or were there but passed out before lunchtime?
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Party Pics Are Up
26 July, 2010 – 4:07 pm | No Comment

Party Pics Are UpOh don’t you worry they arn’t that bad…in fact you all look wonderful…
wonderfully drunk and out of control!

Hangovers will come and go but thanks to the internet, these photos will circulate forever!

For Sydney go HERE

For Melbourne go HERE

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Politics Canberra? Or Sneakers?
26 July, 2010 – 9:23 am | No Comment

Politics Canberra? Or Sneakers?In a time of political uncertainly, where men cry and there’s more redheads than an M.I.A video, all eyes are on you Canberra.  Are you going to step up to the plate and accept your responsibility… or are you going to Purple Sneakers? Read the full story »

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Launching: Arcade Fire
23 July, 2010 – 2:50 pm | No Comment

Launching: Arcade FireThis week we are stoked to be launching the highly anticipated third album from Arcade Fire –The Suburbs thanks to Spunk. Read the full story »

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Purple Sneakers Sydney blows off Splendour for Dappled Cities
23 July, 2010 – 2:41 pm | No Comment

Purple Sneakers Sydney blows off Splendour for Dappled Cities

Splendour camping ticket – $461.80
Flights to Brisbane – $200 +
Transport to Woodford (wherever the f#ck that is) – $50 +
One alcoholic beverage – $ Gazillion Read the full story »

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Surfer Blood Drops Into Sneakers Melbourne
23 July, 2010 – 2:40 pm | No Comment

Surfer Blood Drops Into Sneakers Melbourne

Who said you can’t have it all? Like you couldn’t be responsible and save all your pocket money by not going to Splendour while at the same time drinking your body weight in booze and still seeing some of the amazing local and international acts playing. Read the full story »

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Sneakers Melbourne Hooking Up With Kasabian & Guineafowl
21 July, 2010 – 4:08 pm | No Comment

Sneakers Melbourne Hooking Up With Kasabian & GuineafowlThe 23rd of July is a pretty unassuming date.  At best it may be your Nan’s birthday but like a ninja jumping out of your neighbour’s shrubbery Purple Sneakers is springing you with the best line up to date! Read the full story »

PSDJS CRASH KAROVA’S 6TH BIRTHDAY
21 July, 2010 – 3:23 pm | No Comment
PSDJS CRASH KAROVA’S 6TH BIRTHDAY

It’s general knowledge that the Purple Sneakers DJs bring a party wherever they go but shit is bound to get out of hand when they head to Ballarat this Saturday 25th July for the KAROVA LOUNGE …

Philly Jays Beached As
21 July, 2010 – 3:21 pm | No Comment
Philly Jays Beached As

Philadelphia Grand Jury are BACK in Australia and have spent the past week catching up with their friends, family and fans. Last week they joined a heap of other talented Sydney bands at FBi’s Final …

PhDJ Euro Trashed
21 July, 2010 – 3:19 pm | No Comment
PhDJ Euro Trashed

PhDJ has spent the last few months leading the life of an epic globe trotter, making trips between the UK and Australia seem like ducking down to the corner shop and DJing at every party …

Purple Sneakers Canberra Feat. Kid N Bird
21 July, 2010 – 3:18 pm | No Comment
Purple Sneakers Canberra Feat. Kid N Bird

In a time of political uncertainly, where men cry and there’s more redheads than an M.I.A video, all eyes are on you Canberra.  Are you going to step up to the plate and accept your …

Quick Chat With Grizzly Bear
21 July, 2010 – 3:12 pm | No Comment
Quick Chat With Grizzly Bear

We steal a quick moment with Grizzly Bear bass player/ multi-instrumentalists/ producer/all round nice guy Chris Taylor before he takes to the Sneakers decks and blows you away. Find out what he’s doing, what he’s listening too …

Purple Sneakers Sydney Featuring Grizzly Bear
21 July, 2010 – 3:11 pm | No Comment
Purple Sneakers Sydney Featuring Grizzly Bear

They’re packing out their Australian dates, are headlining Splendour in the Grass and now GRIZZLY BEAR are set to DJ at Purple Sneakers. 

PVT On Tour
21 July, 2010 – 3:11 pm | No Comment
PVT On Tour

PVT (formerly known as Pivot) have lost a few vowels and added vocals to their third album, Church With No Magic. After the success of ‘O, Soundtrack My Heart’, the band have developed their distinct instrumental …

Win Tix To Surfer Blood
21 July, 2010 – 3:09 pm | No Comment
Win Tix To Surfer Blood

Surfer Blood are finally gracing our shores for Splendour in the Grass in August, but if you’re not heading to our favourite camping festival, then make sure you check out their sideshows at Manning Bar, Sydney …

Foals Oh You!
21 July, 2010 – 3:07 pm | No Comment
Foals Oh You!

Do you ever bump into your bleary eyed friends mid week and ask them why they look so washed up and proceed to tell you about an awesome secret warehouse party they went to? Many …

Hipster Helpline
21 July, 2010 – 1:37 pm | No Comment
Hipster Helpline

In such political times we keep getting told that the most important issues on our country’s agenda are things like health, education and the environment.  But while all that’s going on who is looking after …

Otouto – W.Hillier
21 July, 2010 – 12:30 pm | No Comment

OTOUTO – W.HILLIER (Dir. Alice Glenn) from two bright lakes on Vimeo.
Put 3.39min aside for the new Otouto video for their single W. Hillier from their debut album ‘Pip’.
Straight faces and crooked bodies are a …

PARTY PICS ARE UP!
19 July, 2010 – 11:42 am | No Comment
PARTY PICS ARE UP!

Oh how we danced…
These will be the pictures you pull out to prove to your ungrateful snot nosed kids in years to come that you were cool once…Then they will roll their eyes and tell …