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THEY’VE GOT THE LOOK

One of Sweden’s most successful musical exports, Roxette shot to fame in the ’80s and ’90s with chart topping singles such as It Must Have Been Love, Joyride and The Look. The legendary pop duo will relive those glory days next February when Roxette returns to the live circuit for an Australian tour that will take in Challenge Stadium on Thursday, February 23. Tickets have been selling like hotcakes so if you’re keen to catch Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle taking centre stage, act quick and hit up ticketmaster.com.au pronto!

THIRD TIME LUCKY

In what is undoubtedly one of the must see tours of the year, trip hop pioneers Portishead have announced they’ll be returning to Australia for the first time in 14 years. With their first album in 11 years coming out in 2008 in the form of Third, it’s understandable that it’s taken them a further three years to make it our way. They’ll take to the picturesque surrounds of Belvoir Amphitheatre on Tuesday, November 15, with extra special guests Mercury Rev in support. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 26, from Ticketmaster.

COMING HOME

After a meteoric success this year so far, Jebediah are pleased to announce that they’ll be performing a final string of shows across our lovely country in November – aptly titled their Battle For November Tour. It’s been a busy year for Jebediah, who released Koscuiszko and went on a massive national tour, ripping up stages at Batemans Bay, Broome, Margaret River and Mt Hotham, just to name a few places. Catch them on Thursday, November 10, at Metro Freo. Tickets go on sale next Monday, August 22. Hit up jebediah.net for more info. It’s going to be sweaty, raucous and rocking.

SUMMA’S HERE

The line-up is finally here and boy is it a cracker. Headlining Summadayze 2012 will be the lovely lads Pendulum. Well it depends who you ask really. Snoop Dogg will also be making an appearance, hopefully with his super hot white gloves like he did at Supafest earlier this year. The Scissor Sisters, Calvin Harris, Grandmaster Flash, Erick Morillo, Sasha, Markus Schulz, Tiga, Skream & Benga, Busy P, DJ Medhi, Jack Beats (live), Moby (DJ set), Flying Lotus, Seth Troxler, Spank Rock, Mighty Fools and In Flagranti will all be smashing out beats. It’s all happening on Tuesday, January 3, at Sir James Mitchell Park in South Perth. Tickets on sale Thursday, September 3, from Ticketmaster. Stay tuned for more line-up revelations.

BAKING A BBQ

X-Press is turning 26 and we’re inviting you to the bash! In celebration of all things X-Press and Perth, we’re putting on a mighty feast (both aural and culinary) with a Backyard BBQ at The Bakery on Friday, September 2 – and it’s free! Catch The Panda Band, The Growl, Goodnight Tiger, The Seals and Shazam, plus enjoy some complimentary grub in a cosy night of frivolity and festivities. Doors open at 8pm, entry is free… and so are the snaggers. Now you simply can’t beat that. Actually, maybe we can – for the first 60 punters through the door will take home an in-season pass to Belmont Reading Cinema’s Gold Lounge. See you there!

BRINGIN’ THE LOVE

If you haven’t seen the video for Gotye’s current single Somebody I Used To Know featuring pop-songstress Kimbra, you’re one of a few. The ARIA award-winning singer-songwriter has finally added a Perth date to his upcoming tour in celebration of his freshly squeezed album Making Mirrors to be officially released this Friday, August 19. If you want to see some serious talent, pencil Friday, December 9, at Belvoir, in your diaries. Tickets are on-sale next Friday, August 26. For all ticketing info, head to gotye.com. Yeow!

SOUNDWAVE REVOLUTION CANCELLED!!

The popular Soundwave Revolution festival due to come to Perth on October 3 has reportedly been cancelled. Don’t believe us? They’ve even posted an announcement on their website. The announcement of the second line-up was postponed several times until finally organisers announced there wasn’t going be be one, and the show was cancelled.

Some bands may still come to tour in Australia anyway, so keep your ears open just in case.

JESSE “THE DEVIL” HUGHES TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM

Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse “The Devil” Hughes is branching out solo and will celebrate the release of his debut album Honkey Kong when it is released on September 23.

The Album, by DangerbirdRecords/CoOperative Music was produced by Toney Hoffer (Beck, Depeche Mode) and has been co-written with popular keyboardist Money Mark (Beastie Boys).

Hughes is launching the album as ‘Boots Electric’, and is also including a ‘Boots electric Theme’ as one of the tracks. His album is a mix of new sounds, as well as those that he is best known for. From honest to goodness ballads to keyboard-heavy dance grooves, the debut album reveals Hughes’ inner pop songwriting techniques.

PANIC SWITCH

If you were thinking their recent show at The Bakery just wasn’t a big enough tour considering their mammoth following, you were right – The Panics are returning next month a for their biggest WA tour yet. With their new album Rain On The Humming Wire getting top shelf reviews everywhere, they take to Settlers Tavern on Wednesday, September 14; Prince Of Wales on Thursday, September 15; The Astor Theatre on Friday, September 16; and the Fly By Night on Saturday, September 17.

MY GREATEST MISTAKE

One of the most revered bands in today’s Australian music scene, The Drones are back with a new live DVD and a national tour to boot. Their DVD, A Thousand Mistakes, hits shops on September 16, and has hours of footage of them performing songs from across their 13 year career. They’ll be bringing that DVD to life at The Bakery on Friday, October 21, with a little help from Adalita. Grab your tickets from nowbaking.com.au.