Mahli Artz w/ Big Book Fantasy and Hello Hokkaido December 19, 2010

MAHLI ARTZ - Genre: Rock, Indie, Sounds Like: Arctic monks/bop bop,
Influences: zeppelin, Tame, Hammond Jr, --- --- BIG BOOK FANTASY -- Formed on the Gold Coast in 2006, BBF have been focusing embracing the diversity of the individual tastes and musical styles of its band members. As a result, they have produced a sound that includes elements of contemporary American punk, Australian pub rock and a hint of Brit pop. -- -- HELLO HOKKAIDO combines the complex rhythms of funk with the fun and engaging musicality of pop rock. Honest lyrics are woven together with multi-layered harmonies to create a unique sound and strong style. The band has described their music as being a blend of the Hungry Kids Of Hungary and Powderfinger, with a healthy dose of the Killers and just a hint of Coldplay. -- -- THE RUM CORP, Combining the harsh gravel of a newly tarred road in the vocal stylings of singer/songwriter Kyle Phillipson, with melodic tamperings of Cello, Bass and thumping Drums. The Rum Corps exude a shambolic vibe through their savage interpretation of rural inspired folk balladry, a sound reminiscent of long rainy nights spent with red wine and Leanord Cohen albums

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