Sparkadia
Sparkadia is the project of alternative pop musician Alexander Burnett. Originally a band, Sparkadia formed in Sydney, Australia, in 2004. Up until 2009, Sparkadia was a four-piece band. The band formed in Sydney in 2004 and were originally known as The Spark. The brainchild of Alex ... Read More
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The Trouble With TempletonTrouble With Templeton">The Trouble With Templeton (pictured) play their first headline show at Black Bear Lodge on Thursday May 24 after a busy 10 months for Thomas Calder (AKA Templeton) with the recording of his mini-album, and subsequent Triple J airplay. Having toured with Husky, Matt Corby, Sparkadia and others, Calder headlines with Betty Yeowart and Hugh Middleton in support.Rave Magazine22 May 2012
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WIN: The Trouble With Templeton Tickets + Ne ..THE TROUBLE WITH TEMPLETON, AKA Brisbane singer/songwriter Thomas Calder, have done a lot in the short time they’ve been around. From playing with the likes of Sparkadia, Matt Corby, Dead Letter Chorus and more, they’ve also got some serious love on Triple J Unearthed (Seriously, there are so many little triple j drum symbols on [...]Purple Sneakers19 May 2012
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Album Review: Imaginary Cities - Imaginary C ..Last year, Canadian two-piece Imaginary Cities , consisting of Marti Sarbit and Rusty Matyas, released their stunning debut album Temporary Resident . The band toured Australia at the tail-end of 2011 with Sparkadia and have recently released a three track, self-titled EP. The EP is made up of two songs from ‘Temporary Resident’ - the slow starting ‘Say You’ which builds into a catchy, bass-driven pop affair; ‘Temporary Resident’ with it’s synth-infused pop rock and bonus track ‘Marry The Sea’ is an acoustic beauty. ‘Marry The Sea’ is the only track that is not from ‘Temporary Resident’ and this stripped-back, acoustic form ...The AU Review17 May 2012
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Made in Japan – Definitive PulseVisit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: Foals, Bombay Bicycle Club, Sparkadia, New Navy Song: Made in Japan - Definitive Pulse [download here ] What's so good? Made in Japan first caught our attention earlier in the year (despite forming in 2008) with the release of their brilliant debut LP, Sights and Sounds . The Sydney four-piece has been touring the album, and recently headed back to start work on new material, which they plan to release completely independently. Speaking with drummer and vocalist James Cooney, he mentioned, “Thanks to the support and attention we received after our music was featured on ...indie shuffle9 May 2012
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Live Review: Bluejuice + Loon Lake + The Cai ..Bluejuice and The Gov have had some pretty sweet moments together over the years; crowds have been surfed, security guards have been violated from onstage and every time, a conglomeration of sweaty and exhilarated punters leave the venue wanting more or needing a lie down. Tonight, the Sydney band are back for another round, touring their latest record Company around the country; I hadn’t seen the band in a headlining capacity since 2010 and quite frankly, that was way too long between drinks. The Cairos are a band I didn’t think I knew until halfway through their set ...The AU Review22 April 2012
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MADE IN JAPAN // SIGHTS & SOUNDSIn case you haven’t heard, Made in Japan are a dreamy indie-rock four-piece from up Sydney way, formed in 2006 by school mates James Cooney and Jono Graham. Soon after rounding out their line-up with Tom Davis and Andrew Knox, the quartet independently released their debut EP in 2009 (the launch for which sold out in a lightning twenty minutes). The boys have continued this momentum, making waves and winning hearts across the Australian music scene and touring with an impressive list of acts including the likes of Sparkadia , Bluejuice and End of Fashion , just to name a few ...Deaf Ambitions17 March 2012
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Made in Japan – Sights and SoundsDownload link is in the original post Sounds like: Foals, Bombay Bicycle Club, Two Door Cinema Club, Sparkadia, New Navy Song: Made in Japan - What It is [download here ] What's so good? More fantastic indie pop music from Australia. This time it’s from Sydney band Made in Japan, a four-piece formed back in 2006. After toiling along since their inception like most young bands, Made in Japan are soon to release their debut album Sights and Sounds . While this will be their first full length offering, they have given us a sneak peak of their potential already. Released ...indie shuffle12 February 2012
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Sparkadia - Mary (Official Video)It's kind of funny how sometimes I will come across a song and plan on posting something on it only to get an email either from that band or their record company asking me to check this band out. OK, it's only happened once before, but when it does I usually take it as a sign that maybe I should have been a little quicker with my review. Originally I was going to post "China" from Sparkadia when I first came across it. The beat during the chorus reminded me slightly of The Who's " Baba O'Riley ...Music That's Nu2Me8 February 2012
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Lancelot...Knight of the Round TableLANCELOT is the new project from 21 year‐old Sydney producer Lance Gurisik. Formerly recording as AEONS, in 2011 Lance dropped the drums, kicked aside the USB keyboards and embedded himself in the studio to create his own dense style of house music. With a fetish for analogue gear, Lance draws upon his broad knowledge of classical music styles and forms while recording and writing for dance floors – the result sitting somewhere between new‐wave pop and downtempo, tropical house. I'm happy to report there's not a dub or step in sight and it's fucking marvelous. For ...The POP! Stereo2 February 2012
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Feature: Trial By GIF: Triple J Hottest 100 ..Last week, he summed up the first half of the triple j Hottest 100 in a language the youth of Australia understands: the animated gif. Today, MAX EASTON returns to slow down your browser with the top 50 tracks of 2011 (as voted by triple j listeners, that is). 50. Boy and Bear – Part Time Believer 49. Boy and Bear – Milk & Sticks 48. Art Vs Science – A.I.M. Fire! 47. Sparkadia – Mary 46. Active Child – Hanging On 45. The Kooks – Junk Of The Heart (Happy) 44. Hermitude – Speak Of The Devil 43. Grouplove – Itchin’ On A Photograph 42. Florence ...Mess and Noise29 January 2012
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News: Gotye Tops The Hottest 100: We Told Yo .."Gotye to top the Hottest 100." This was M+N contributor Andrew McMillen’s startling prediction at August’s Splendour In The Grass festival. And while he was mocked and derided like a young Nostradamus at the time, lo and behold, he was right. ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ featuring Kiwi-born singer Kimbra was officially announced this evening as the “hottest” song of 2011, beating out the likes of The Black Keys’ ‘Lonely Boy’ (#2), Matt Corby’s ‘Brother’ (#3) and Skrillex (#21). It’s the second year running an Australian act has topped the publically voted list, following ...Mess and Noise26 January 2012
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Feature: Trial By GIF: Triple J Hottest 100 ..MAX EASTON offers his critical appraisal of triple j’s Hottest 100 2011 in a language the youth of Australia understands. Taking in 1.2 million votes from music fans, spectators and members of Dave Grohl's fan club, triple j's Hottest 100 is unequivocally the world's largest annual music poll conducted by a government funded radio station broadcast on a national holiday. As an event that is nothing if not this country's finest musical institution, it deserves nothing but the most careful analysis of its contents; an analysis that could only be done via the internet ...Mess and Noise26 January 2012
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Wednesday 25th January with Jay HoadPrince Rama – Om Namo Shivaya Wintercoats – The Overture Twerps – Jam Song TV On The Radio – Stork & Owl The Townhouses – Temora Sparkadia – Mary The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing The Hives – Try It Again Brendan Benson – Metarie Teebs – Yellow More New Tinpan Orange – [...]The Range on Radio Adelaide25 January 2012
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[Introducing] – SparkadiaWith a pop hook and lilting crescendo lurking around every corner, Sparkadia offers a mixed bag of surprises in the guise of gorgeously executed, dreamy power pop.Listen Before You Buy21 December 2011
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News: Hottest 100 Opens For Voting: Place Yo ..Gotye will top next year’s triple j Hottest 100. This was M+N contributor Andrew McMillen’s frank assessment after watching a particularly “hair-raising” performance of ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ with Kimbra at August’s Splendour In The Grass. While ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ isn’t the only contender for 2011 – there’s that song by, er, that guy, and that other one whose name escapes us – it’s firmly tipped to become the second consecutive Australian song to top the poll, following Julia Stone">Angus & Julia Stone’s “controversial” triumph earlier this year . The ...Mess and Noise14 December 2011
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