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'Air DJ' |


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This band have played at many Melbourne venues and received airplay on both Triple J and Triple R. 'Air DJ' is a fantastic blend of electronic sounds and rhythms with vocal samples thrown in by the band.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/cartwheel
Artist: Cartwheel
Release Title: . . . Test Drive Now
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Fatman' |


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Formed four years ago from the now defunct Honeywagon, this band has a solid indie/alternative style. The band lists their influences as Tom Waites, Elvis Costello and Santana. 'Fatman' is one of their favourites. It tells the story of Greek migrant Elvis Wannabe and his mission to build a Graceland’s replica in an Australian country town.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/creamoftartar
Artist: Cream of Tartar
Release Title: 15g Net
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Mandate' |


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This three piece band, with its acid/industrial stylings and pertinent lyrics, are fast becoming the Midnight Oil of the new millennium. 'Mandate' was labelled too political and too controversial by radio station Triple J, mainly because it uses samples of John Howard, among others, in a similar style to the lampooning of Pauline Pantsdown.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/eye
Artist: Eye
Release Title: Politics . . . Vol 1
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Trigger Hippy' |


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Three very experienced artists came together to form the outfit Fragile, bringing with them a depth of sound and experience that cannot be replicated by the younger, off-the-street garage bands. 'Trigger Hippy' (Hitradio Edit) is a mature sounding release featuring haunting vocals reminiscent of Massive Attack.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/fragile
Artist: Fragile
Release Title: Trigger Hippy
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Games' |


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This five piece band hails from Victoria and their influences span three decades of music, including David Bowie, Devo, Split Enz and the Beatles.'Games' is a quirky little ballad about the games we play within relationships. It makes excellent use of organ sounds accompanied by guitars and strong vocals.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/framingwatson
Artist: Framing Watson
Release Title: (no album release)
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Mark Mark' |


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These Sydney boys have recently been blitzing the airwaves of radio station Triple J. 'Mark Mark' is instantly addictive, despite the heavy overtones. With lyrics written and sung completely in the native tongue of Thailand, there is nothing stopping you from chanting along to the chorus.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/heifer
Artist: Heifer
Release Title: Heifer
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Superunko' |


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Put simply, Jaded Temple would be best categorised as an alternative rock outfit although their repertoire covers many styles and genres including punk, pop, funk, ska and freelance trip-hop. In 'Superunko' their punk rock roots really shine through. It’s high energy stuff to get the you jumping.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/jadedtemple
Artist: Jaded Temple
Release Title: 20th Century Milennium Hits Vol 1
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Birds of Prey' |


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Jordan’s style centres around industrial atmospheres used as sonic backdrops for dark, Celtic-influenced melodies. 'Birds Of Prey' is an amazing example of what can be achieved using only vocals to create both rhythm and melody. There is a definite haunting quality around Jordan’s voice and the lyrics are poignant and insightful though somewhat dark.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/jordanreyne
Artist: Jordan Reyne
Release Title: Birds of Prey
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'She’s Mental' |


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Monkey Puzzle is currently at the forefront of New Zealand ska music with their twisted blend of rock and reggae. Over the years Monkey Puzzle has performed at hundreds of live events, released three EP’s and left a trail of satisfied audiences all over the country. 'She’s Mental' is a slice of old-school Ska at its rocking best.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/monkeypuzzle
Artist: Monkey Puzzle
Release Title: Chew This
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Cartoons and Chalkboards' |


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Based on the NSW Central Coast, One Dollar Short is a five-piece punk band. 'Cartoons and Chalkboards' is a perfectly balanced power pop tune. The vocals are delivered with passion, veering close to the emo-style of singing and the track rocks out at the end with an incredible riff .
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/onedollarshort
Artist: One Dollar Short
Release Title: From the Start
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Punk Rock Idol' |


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This Melbourne-based four-piece rock band has loads of attitude, balanced by a sense of humour. 'Punk Rock Idol' is a power pop rock track tribute to the legend of music, Iggie Pop. It's about a lad who heads to the Falls Festival to play a New Years Eve gig only to find that he has the urge to return to this surfing holiday madland.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/pennysafari
Artist: Penny Safari
Release Title: The Safari Inn
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'I’m Gonna Fly' |


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One of the most popular online artists by far, Seventh are recent winners of Triple J’s Unearthed band competition for the Riverina Region. Within days of the release of 'I’m Gonna Fly' as an MP3, it was the most downloaded track and for good reason. This band is out on the edge of Australian alternative music and a lot of people are listening to what they have to say.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/seventh
Artist: Seventh
Release Title: Decide
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Strange Town' |


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This band has had support slots with major acts including Snout, Jebediah, Screamfeeder, Regurgitator, The Superjesus, The Fauves, the Living End, Hunters and Collectors and Skunkhour. 'Strange Town' is an awesome number that’s instantly infectious and will keep you coming back for more.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/theatoms
Artist: The Atoms
Release Title: B-Mover
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'Angel' |


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An alternative rock outfit based in Melbourne, the Looking Glass have collaborated on their latest production for over three years. You may also know the band by their alter ego: Dead Earth. 'Angel' is a simply titled track that is a great example of their haunting musical style.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/thelookingglass
Artist: The Looking Glass
Release Title: (no album release)
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
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'All Around You' |


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These guys are a young melodic punk band from Melbourne. 'All Around You' is tight and coated with punk power chords. Third Degree’s sound is full of energy and they really get to flex their musical muscle on this song.
Online: http://www.MP3.com.au/thirddegree
Artist: third degree
Release Title: (no album release)
Genre: alternative
Requirements: mp3 audio player, eg. Winamp
Warning: this song contains coarse language
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