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LATEST NEWS?HOMEBAKE RETURNS TO KICK OFF THE FESTIVAL SEASON: Festivals remind one of summer, sweat and?.songs. Homebake is an annual festival that represents the Australian music scene showcasing an all-Australian line-up with the occasional act coming from our sister land, New Zealand. Homebake is set to commence on the 3rd December 2011 at the Domain in Sydney after a one year break in 2010. With an even bigger line-up than the preceding year Homebake is sure to be a sell out. A few of the renowned acts that make up the huge line-up are Nick Cave's Grinderman (pictured), Pnau, Gotye, Gurrumul, Icehouse and The Vines. The Homebake line-up literally hits home on how great the music talent in Australia is. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketek & Oztix. Check out www.homebake.com for more info?EVERYONE LOVES A BAD SEED: In more Nick Cave news, the bad, brooding Australian rock icon isn't even dead yet and they are already paying homage to him with tribute concerts set to tour his mainland Australia in November. The songs of Nick Cave are to be reinterpreted by some of Australia's top vocalist's including rock chick, Abbe May and You Am I's, Tim Rogers. Brought to you by Triple j the shows concur with their own Ausmusic Month. Nick Cave has had a busy life with 35 years experience under his belt giving the artists chosen a lot to work with; it will be interesting to see who can pay tribute to his work most respectively. Tickets are on sale now, sadly for the young folk all shows are 18+?CHICKS CAN DJ! - DJ MINX TAKES OUT SHE CAN DJ TITLE 2011: The She Can DJ final was held at cream of the crop Ivy bar, where ten finalists battled it out with twenty minute sets, proving that yes chicks can DJ. Supported by big name sponsors and full to the brim with industry super stars such as the likes of international guest ambassador and DJ direct from Pacha Ibiza, Sarah Main and Stereosonic Festival co-director Simon Coyle, the event was more than impressive. DJ Minx won the title however isn't the only fox that has a future to look forward to with EMI Music, the brain behind the competition. Alison Wonderland also scored a recording contract with the EMI family and recently accompanied DJ Minx and the She Can DJ crew to London & Ibiza where they will worked alongside DJ kings, David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia playing at Ibiza parties notorious for dance music?SO LONG KURT COBAIN. NEVERMIND IS HERE TO STAY: Nevermind is an album that will never be forgotten or put aside to collect dust. Twenty years on since the release date September 24, 1991, Nevermind is being celebrated and praised by living music legends as well as today's music geniuses. Following grunge record Bleach was Nevermind, the mastermind of Kurt Cobain who was the group's chief songwriter. Cobain, a self confessed heavy metal devotee wanted to write more pop driven songs but what really helped the band in its aim to create a mix of pop and rock with Nevermind was getting American producer Butch Vig on side. Entering the charts in November 1991, Nevermind remained there for 52 weeks but took three months to get to number one. Twenty years on and Nevermind still belongs at number one in many musicians and music lovers minds?TRIPLE J HAS 'UNEARTHED' A NEW STATION: Triple j Unearthed started as a band competition in the 1990s, which then turned into a music sharing website and is now becoming a new ABC digital radio station along with already established radio station Triple j. Triple j unearthed is a digital station dedicated entirely to playing unsigned and independent Australian music. Unearthed is a music commune open to musicians and the public to upload, download and review tracks. Triple j's new born station gives Australian bands an original and exciting avenue to get noticed in this dog eat dog world?TWO TAKES ON NEIL YOUNG @ BLENDER GALLERY: If you are into photography Blender Gallery is Sydney's mecca of the exhibition world, especially if you are heavily into music. Blender Gallery specialises in Fine Art Music Photography and Limited Edition Rock 'n' Roll Prints. Being home to a number of iconic Rock 'n' Roll photographers and their collections such as AC/DC EXPOSED! by Philip Morris and Pattie Boyd (The Beatles & Eric Clapton), Blender Gallery will soon be providing accommodation for music photographers Henry Diltz and Joel Bernstein and their limited edition prints of legendary musician Neil Young. Both men are multi talented who are photographers as well as musicians, which has given them an advantage to understand and capture Neil's visual persona. Make sure to visit Neil Young in all his glory at Blender Gallery, 16 Elizabeth St, Paddington, Sydney from Thursday, November 3 at 6:00pm - December 3 at 6:00pm?LEONARDO SWEEPS OUR SHORES: Leonardo Di Caprio has introduced many unknowing Australians to the novel The Great Gatsby just by arriving here in September to begin filming on the drama romance film adaptation of writer F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel of the same name. With a $120 million budget and being directed by Baz Luhrmann, The Great Gatsby consists of a reputable cast, amongst them is Australian actor Joel Edgerton who will take on the role as Tom Buchanan. The Great Gatsby has before now been filmed six times and is due to be released for the seventh time on December 25, 2012 by Warners Bros. Pictures?CONCERNS FOR ADELE'S NUMBER ONE ASSET: Anyone who owns a radio would know Adele for her chart hits Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You. Who truthfully knows any other of her songs as these are the only tracks that get any airtime and substantial amounts at that? Concerns surrounding Adele's voice have been the reason for her absence from the recent Q Awards and a run of performances in the U.S. Adele has been battling with a haemorrhaged vocal cord since January and still continues to struggle with throat problems. 21 is Adele's second studio album which was only released at the beginning of the year on the 21st January 2011. Die hard fans are hoping that she gets back to full health swiftly as they are anxious to have new tracks of hers replayed and stuck in their heads?STEVE JOBS, THE MAN BEHIND THE PC: Where do you begin with Steve Jobs? His career was so innovative and significant that there are not enough words to praise him with. Jobs' has had such an impact on the world that it feels a felony to try and summarise his life. Jobs' has been in the news not just since the day of his death but through out his career so it is not necessary to try and begin to summarise his remarkable life. Everyone knows his achievements and how he battled with a terminal illness. This piece is merely a tribute to his life and his contribution to the world. Jobs' was not only a genius inventor but a family man like everyone else. Jobs' creation is in most family homes in the form of a notebook, an iPhone, iPod, iPad, the list goes on and the Apple empire will continue to expand and continue to be apart of everyone's family and the way the world connects?TAME IMPALA: AUSTRALIA'S OWN WAVE OF PSYCHEDELIC: Tame Impala have proven that Australia has still got it by bringing back the sixties roots of when psychedelic music became a craze. The band comprises of four young, bare footed psychedelic rockers who have already made a name for themselves in the music industry and signed a worldwide deal with independent Australian label Modular People in 2008. Among the Modular team are well recognised acts such as Wolfmother, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Ladyhawke. In their short career Tame Impala have already played at Glastonbury, Big Day Out, Vivid Live, have had a slot on the Jimmy Fallon show and are headlining at Bengkel Night Park in Jakarta on the 29th October 2011. If you happen to be in Indonesia be sure to watch them take over its capital city?

NOEL GALLAGHER FLYING SOLO ON DEBUT ALBUM HIGH FLYING BIRDS

The album name may just be symbolic of the newfound freedom Noel Gallagher gained since quitting Oasis in 2009; on the other hand, the expectation that is attached with this album must be daunting. Noel will be forever known as one of the narky brothers from Oasis, the sole songwriter and the man behind their success. One must not forget Noel's achievements when listening to High Flying Birds as he still demonstrates he has it as a modern composer. Post Oasis, it is Noel who seems to be the victorious Gallagher in the music world. He was announced in the second Big Day Out line up just recently and has sold out his side shows around the nation. In comparison Liam hasn't done all that much apart from Beady Eye and launch a clothing brand. Get a taste of Noel live HERE!

BIG DAY OUT IS BACK IN 2012, CELEBRATING 20 SUCCESSFUL YEARS

Despite the split of one of Australia's music's most successful partnerships, Big Day Out's Vivian Lees and Ken West know the show must go on as Big Day Out will celebrate 20 years next year, announcing Ken West will be sole producer of the festival. Whether you spend Australia Day at Big Day Out, Sydney or listening to triple j's hottest 100, you are guaranteed to be pampering your ears with some of the best music there is to offer globally. If you miss out on BDO tickets or purely can't afford them around the festive season, there are a few remarkable sideshows that have been announced coinciding with the huge BDO line-up. Check out the line up and side shows HERE!

BEARS TEAR UP THE RED CARPET AT 25TH ARIA AWARDS 2011

The annual ARIA awards capped off an amazing music jammed year and celebrated a quarter of a century in the industry. Sydney quintet, Boy & Bear, also finished off an eventful year by winning five ARIA awards for their highly praised, self-produced, debut album, Moonfire. For a band that has only been in the limelight since they won the 2010 j Award for Unearthed Artist of the Year, they have been crowned Rolling Stone's Artist to Watch of 2010, won Best Adult Alternative Album, Breakthrough Artist - Single, Breakthrough Artist - Album, Best Group and the ARIA to take out Album Of The Year for 2011.

THE BLACK KEYS HIT 'THE ROAD' WITH NEW ALBUM EL CAMINO.

One would assume that The Black Keys are feeling responsible for breaking hearts over the nation by cancelling Big Day Out tours and sideshows earlier this year. Who cares now? Their bribe worked. Australians are the first in the world to hear their new album El Camino, Spanish for 'the road' or 'the way'. To promote the release of their latest album El Camino in Australia on 2nd December, The Black Keys have sent a replica of the El Camino vehicle to Australia that is set to trek over 3000kms down the Australian East Coast from Cairns to Melbourne. Guilt usually results in free stuff; The El Camino has exactly that on board.

ARCTIC MONKEY'S STAY TRUE TO INDIE ORIGIN.

Arctic Monkey's formed in 2002 at the ripe young ages of 16 & 17. The band signed to independent label Domino Records after a bidding war in 2005. Their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, catapulted their career when it was released in early 2006 and became the fastest-selling debut album in British music history. The band has since released three more albums. Suck It and See is the last album under the current arrangement with Domino Records and it seems the indie label remains in Arctic Monkey's vision for further albums. The Arctic Monkeys will be in Australia for the Falls and Southbound festivals and recently added a second Sydney sideshow.

ROLLING STONE'S 100 GREATEST GUITARISTS

When it comes to music Rolling Stone magazine really nail the top 100 lists, whether they are on singers, albums, songs or guitarists. They didn't leave it up to the amateurs to help revise David Fricke's 100 greatest guitarists of all time from 2003, instead they hand picked a highly regarded panel of guitarists and other experts to decide which guitarists they believe still hold their place and where in the ranks of rock 'n' roll history. Jimi Hendrix still rightfully remains number one guitarist of all time while Keith Richards has moved from 10th place to 4th and Duane Allman who formed The Allman Brothers Band has been dropped from 2nd place to 9th. See the reviewed list HERE!

GORILLAZ CHANNEL TUNES THROUGH CHUCK TAYLOR'S

Who exactly can't Damon Albarn, the mastermind behind the animated hip -hop group Gorillaz, collaborate with? Converse All Star weren't beyond the Gorillaz reach. Teaming up with the well established brand and releasing a new line of shoes (not tunes) the Gorillaz co-founder Jamie Hewlett has designed four different Gorillaz prints for the Chuck Taylor All Star Collection planned to hit stores and pavements in February 2012. The partnership doesn't stop there. Gorillaz are set to be involved in Converses 'Three Artists, One Song' campaign which involves a further collaboration with artists from two different genres to create a unique song, set to be released coinciding with the Gorillaz Converse line.

HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION

When the final instalment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released, many die hard fans mourned the end of the saga. The Powerhouse Museum is bringing hope and another opportunity to evoke the Harry Potter experience with Harry Potter: The Exhibition showing now until 18th March 2012. Fans imaginations are set to come to life with a personal look inside the legendary wizard's magical world, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series. The Harry Potter phenomenon lives on, get involved and see costumes, creatures and props from the following Harry Potter films:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010)
Harry potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011)

GENERAL PANTS CO'S MAJOR LABEL MERGES WITH the bubble

General Pants is usually associated with fashion not music. Lo and behold, unknown to most within GP Co's ever-growing online store exists an artist's empire- 'the bubble.' General Pants Co. are pleased to proclaim their first round of partner brand challenges including Lee, Vanishing Elephant, Levi's, The Library and Evil Twin, as well as the incorporation of Major Label within the bubble program. Bands can now apply to be a signed Major Label act through the bubble, with a 2-month artist package, including full record royalties. General Pants are not only putting trendy clothes on the youth's of today's backs, but filtering fresh, unmarked music through their ears also. All hail GP! Creative people can burst the bubble HERE!

CLIMBING THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN FOR 40 YEARS

On Tuesday 8th November 2011, Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album celebrated 40 years since its release with record label Atlantic in 1971. Referred to as Led Zeppelin IV or the album with the famous Stairway to Heaven track, it fast became a commercial and critical success. As mentioned previously, Rolling Stone magazine know how to compile a list. In 2003, Led Zeppelin IV ranked 66th in their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Out of Led Zeppelin IV came the famous four symbols that represent each member of the band. Rather than using the group name to promote the album, all that was used were these four symbols. The decision to have only the symbols featured on the album artwork did not sit well with their press agent. Led Zeppelin IV is now one of the best selling albums worldwide with 32 million units and is third best selling album ever in the U.S.

Courtney Higgins