Sydney Sydney Sydney: Part 2

As always the grip of assignments seems to rule the whiteboydancefloor posting capacity, but none the less we press on with part 2 of my little I love Sydney kick.

Kahlian are a new band of sorts but an old one at the same time. Playing together before under other names, their new found direction under Kahlian seems to be bearing instant rewards. Big on the riffage and straight out fundamentally enjoyable rock n roll. What I love most is that these look like a great Australia band, none of that tight jean shit (which I personally do often adopt) but you know what I mean, fella's who've got a hard earned thurst for a big cold beer. Ya dig? I've followed closely and heard these guys develop with every new track. The kind of band who will continue to draw in new fans, cutting their teeth in pubs all over Sydney and their hometown of Newcastle. My only criticism would be for their own press purposes, they are in dyer need of a midas touch from Boudist.

Mp3: Kahlian – hero
Myspace: Kahlian

Next up is a predominantly acoustic based artist who has come out of nowhere and taken pride of place in my music listening. The track that has come my way is "Tidal wave" which from what I can ascertain is an older track and from there I have used the wonders (and perils) of myspace to get more of a 411 on this fellow. His name is Steve Kopandy and his musical pedigree is both seasoned and divine. Steve Kopandy's music is at its core, heart pulling emotion yet don't mistake that for depressing. There is an undeniable joy that he evokes in his melancholy tones and it seems to leave a more than appetizing aftertaste. I'm at odds why this man isn't dominating over acoustic jokes like Josh Pyke, so I am left to put it down to the ignorance and lack of intelligence of the labor party-loving masses of Sydney.

The good news is that I know the whiteboydancefloor faithful have more tact and depth. So enjoy!

Mp3: Steve Kopandy - Tidal wave
Myspace: Steve Kopandy
Record label: 1979 Records (run by Steve and co)

Finally, some very exciting news from the prolific folk at Sandwich club. They have announced that unlike the classic thursday night sandwiches, they will be running an Itty Bitty Music Festival. However, don't be so foolish to let anything humbling about the name fool you. Like every night run by S/Club, for prices cheaper than gifts for the mother in law, this festival is beyond good value.

For only 15 bucks, that's right 15 bux... you can enjoy an all star line up featuring Dead Letter Chorus launching their exciting new EP (worth 15 bux on their own) THEN add Brian Campeau, Jack Ladder, Walrus, Marching Room, Cuthbert & The Nightwalkers, Cloud Control and DJ's Banshee, MUM, The Claps and The SClub Collective and you've got yourself a deal almost to good to be true. But it is true and so you must go!

It's all going down @ The Loft 6pm til 3am on Saturday 19th May.

Oww baby, oww baby.