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Pop Evil 'Versatile' - Interview With Leigh Kakaty

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Pop Evil 'Versatile' - Interview With Leigh Kakaty

LET THE CHAOS REIGN!

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Take a deep breath in, and Let The Chaos Reign!

Earlier this year, Brendan the blind guy caught up with lead singer from U.S rock heavyweights POP EVIL to chat about the band's new accurately titled album, 'Versatile' feature hard-hitting rock slammer 'Let The Chaos Reiggn'.

It's the in-depth, powerful words of wosdom, creativity, love and support from "blue-collar" hard-working artists like Leigh that help make music a powerful substance that can pull us out of dark times like the world has gone through this past 18 months!

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Ekko Park 'Horizon' - Interview With Joe Walsh

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Ekko Park 'Horizon' - Interview With Joe Walsh

“LUCK OF THE IRISH”

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"LUCK OF THE IRISH" This year may have been challenging to say the least, but good things are on the near Horizon! Beloved New Zealand rockers EKKO PARK recently dropped their long-awaited third studio album 'Horizon' featuring singles 'Uh Oh' and 'All Eyes On Me (featuring Grant Nicholas)'. To celebrate, Brendan the blind guy spoke to lead singer Joe Walsh, who doesn't know a single Eagles song, about the album, the bands rapid success and more that'll knock you flat on your ass! Like, Share and Follow Keen Eye 4 Concerts on Social Media and via our newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com/sign-up

This year may have been challenging to say the least, but good things are on the near Horizon!

Beloved New Zealand rockers EKKO PARK recently dropped their long-awaited third studio album 'Horizon' featuring singles 'Uh Oh' and 'All Eyes On Me (featuring Grant Nicholas)'.

To celebrate, Brendan the blind guy spoke to lead singer Joe Walsh, who doesn't know a single Eagles song, about the album, the bands rapid success and more that'll knock you flat on your ass!

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From Ashes To New 'Panic' - Interview With Danny Case

From Ashes To New 'Panic' - Interview With Danny Case

“LIKE AN HOUR-LONG YOGA CLASS”

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"LIKE AN HOUR-LONG YOGA CLASS" U.S rock heavyweights FROM ASHES TO NEW drop their highly anticipated third studio album, 'Panic' featuring singles 'What I Get' and 'Panic'. To celebrate the release of their new album, vocalist Danny Case had a chat to Brendan the blind guy about the idea behind the album, the bands writing methods and much more hot 'n' spicy magic! Like, Share and Follow Keen Eye 4 Concerts on our social medias and via our newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com/sign-up

U.S rock heavyweights FROM ASHES TO NEW drop their highly anticipated third studio album, 'Panic' featuring singles 'What I Get' and 'Panic'.

To celebrate the release of their new album, vocalist Danny Case had a chat to Brendan the blind guy about the idea behind the album, the bands writing methods and much more hot 'n' spicy magic!

I could not even begin to fathom that times a hundred!

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Josh Pyke 'Rome' - Podcast Interview

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Josh Pyke 'Rome' - Podcast Interview

“YOU CAN’T ESCAPE WHO YOU TRULY ARE IN YOUR CORE”

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They say everything leads back to Rome, so it's fitting that one of Australia's best story-tellers, Mr. JOSH PYKE has returned to his home in music after a three-year hiatus! Brendan the blind guy caught up with Josh to chat about his new album 'Rome' plus upcoming intimate tour, projects on his hiatus and more! Like, Share and follow Keen Eye 4 Concerts via our e-newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com/sign-up

They say "all roads leads back to Rome", with "Rome being a kinda metaphor for yourself" so it's fitting that one of Australia's best story-tellers, Mr. JOSH PYKE has returned to his inner home in music after a three-year hiatus!

Brendan the blind guy caught up with Josh to chat about his new album 'Rome' plus upcoming intimate tour, projects on his hiatus and more!

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Check out the press release announcing Josh Pyke’s new album, intimate tour and more here.

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Montana Sharp 'Greenhouse' Single - Podcast Interview

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Montana Sharp 'Greenhouse' Single - Podcast Interview

“I WISH I WAS A SLICE OF CHEESE”

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"I WISH I WAS A SLICE OF CHEESE" Classically trained pop new-comer MONTANA SHARP drops her mysterious, theatrical and spine-tingling debut single 'Greenhouse' Brendan the blind guy had a chat to Montana about the single and more to make you feel like a Disney Princess!

Classically trained pop new-comer MONTANA SHARP drops her mysterious, theatrical and spine-tingling debut single 'Greenhouse' Brendan the blind guy had a chat to Montana about the single and more that’ll make you feel like a Disney Princess!

“Apart from it having the obvious humorous lyrics, it’s actually quite beautiful as far as the music goes and all in all, shows a rare creativity and talent for songwriting which I think people will love!” Brendan - ‘A Slice Of Cheese’

View the press release for ‘Greenhouse’ by Montana Sharp here.

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NATHAN CAVALERIA - 'Demons' Podcast Interview

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NATHAN CAVALERIA - 'Demons' Podcast Interview

“IT IS WHAT IT IS AND I’M STRONGER FOR IT”

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The talented and inspirational blues-rock guitar prodigy NATHAN CAVALERI unveils his new album 'Demons' featuring emotive single 'Before You Check Out' plus announces a string of headline Australian tour dates, a spot on the Bluesfest 2021 line-up and an episode on ABC's Australian Story, sharing his incredible story! Brendan the blind guy had a deep, meaningful and uplifting chat with the prodigal guitarist about the new album, beating Leukaemia, selling out arenas with some of the industries biggest names and much more! Like, Share and Follow Keen Eye 4 Concerts on social media and via our e-nesletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com/sign-up

The talented and inspirational blues-rock guitar prodigy NATHAN CAVALERI unveils his new album 'Demons' featuring emotive single 'Before You Check Out' plus announces a string of headline Australian tour dates, a spot on the Bluesfest 2021 line-up and an episode on ABC's Australian Story, sharing his incredible story!

Brendan the blind guy had a deep, meaningful and uplifting chat with the prodigal guitarist about the new album, beating Leukaemia, selling out arenas with some of the industries biggest names and much more!

For the ABC Australian Story episode on Nathan Cavaleri, click here.

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Check out the press release announcing new single ‘Before You Check Out’, album ‘Demons’ and more here

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In Flames - Podcast Interview With Anders (vocals) 31/07/2020

In Flames - Podcast Interview With Anders (vocals) 31/07/2020

“A MASSIVE CELEBRATION OF SOMETHING WE ALL LOVE”

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It's time to brush the dust off the doom and gloom of 2020 and get excited, because Swedish metal-masters IN FLAMES are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album 'Clayman', with the release of the album remastered plus the addition of four re-recorded tracks and a new instrumental track! Vocalist Anders recently spoke to Brendan the blind guy about the album, the bands' career in the past 20 years, the key to a good performance and much more retro-fun that'll make your mouth water! Like, share and sign up to the Keen Eye 4 Concerts newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com

It's time to brush the dust off the doom and gloom of 2020 and get excited, because Swedish metal-masters IN FLAMES are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album 'Clayman', with the release of the album remastered plus the addition of four re-recorded tracks and a new instrumental track!

Vocalist Anders recently spoke to Brendan the blind guy about the album, the bands' career in the past 20 years, the key to a good performance and much more retro-fun that'll make your mouth water!

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Check out the Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition press release here.

Grace Farriss - 'All The People' Podcast Interview 20/07/2020

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Grace Farriss - 'All The People' Podcast Interview 20/07/2020

THE EXACT DEFINITION OF FUNK!

All the people seeking a pick me up for the cold Winters' week, look no further for I present to you singer, songwriter, composer, producer, author, poet, painter and environmentalist, the stunning and talented GRACE FARRIS! Brendan the blind guy had a chat to Grace who recently dropped her "explosive fireball of funk" new debut single 'All The People' off her upcoming debut album 'Grace' featuring a stella line-up of performers. On top of that Brendan and Grace talked about Grace growing up with her rockstar dad, the legendary Andrew Farriss from INXS and much more! Like, share and sign up to Keen Eye 4 Concerts' newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com

All the people seeking a pick me up for the cold Winters' week, look no further for I present to you singer, songwriter, composer, producer, author, poet, painter and environmentalist, the stunning and talented GRACE FARRIS!

Brendan the blind guy had a chat to Grace who recently dropped her "explosive fireball of funk" new debut single 'All The People' off her upcoming debut album 'Grace' featuring a impressive line-up of performers. On top of that Brendan and Grace talked about Grace growing up with her rockstar dad, the legendary Andrew Farriss from INXS and much more!

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View ‘All The People’ press release here

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Primal Fear - Interview with Matt 'Sinner' 05/06/2020

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Primal Fear - Interview with Matt 'Sinner' 05/06/2020

METAL, IT’S NOT JUST A GENRE, “IT’S A WAY OF LIFE”

Tremble in fear at the howl of the banshee, as the king of madness himself, Matt 'Sinner' the bassist and vocalist from German Power-Metal masters PRIMAL FEAR chats to Brendan the blind guy about the bands new and best album yet, 'Metal Commando, plus what metal music means to Sinner, how he's been coping through these troubled times and much more! Like, Share and sign up to the Keen Eye 4 Concerts e-newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com

Tremble in fear at the howl of the banshee, as the king of madness himself, Matt 'Sinner' the bassist and vocalist from German Power-Metal masters PRIMAL FEAR chats to Brendan the blind guy about the bands new and best album yet, 'Metal Commando, plus what metal music means to Sinner, how he's been coping through these troubled times and much more!

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Firewind - Podcast Interview with Gus G, 04/05/2020

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Firewind - Podcast Interview with Gus G, 04/05/2020

“THIS STUFF PUTS ELEPHANTS TO SLEEP!”

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Gus G, the Greek guitar maniac is back on the throne with his ninth studio album with the mighty FIREWIND featuring new vocalist Herbie Langhans! Brendan the blind guy caught up with the veteran guitarist himself to chat about the new, self-titled album, Gus's past musical exploits including performing with the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, how Gus has been coping with the current isolation caused from the devastation of COVID-19 and much more! This is the purrrfect bordem buster for your isolation! Sign up to the Keen Eye 4 Concerts e-nesletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com

Gus G, the Greek guitar maniac is back on the throne with his ninth studio album with the mighty FIREWIND featuring new vocalist Herbie Langhans!

Brendan the blind guy caught up with the veteran guitarist himself to chat about the new, self-titled album, Gus's past musical exploits including performing with the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, how Gus has been coping with the current isolation caused from the devastation of COVID-19 and much more!

This is the purrrfect bordem-buster for your isolation!

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DEVILSKIN 'Red' Podcast Interview with Jennie Skulander, March 26 2020

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DEVILSKIN 'Red' Podcast Interview with Jennie Skulander, March 26 2020

THIS WILL MAKE YOU SEE RED!

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Seeing red with the effect COVID-19's having on daily life and the music industry? Feeling like a caged animal in self isolation? Well this will make you see red in the best way possible! New Zealand Hard-rock band DEVILSKIN released their third studio album 'Red' today, April 3, and Brendan the blind guy had a chat to lead singer Jennie to find out how she's coping with COVID-19, what her personal take on the album is, what sport she does, and a hilarious post-gig Maccas run before the responsibilities of motherhood came along! Sign up to the Keen Eye 4 Concerts newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com

Seeing red with the effect COVID-19's having on daily life and the music industry? Feeling like a caged animal in self isolation? Well this will make you see red in the best way possible! New Zealand Hard-rock band DEVILSKIN released their third studio album 'Red' today, April 3, and Brendan the blind guy had a chat to lead singer Jennie to find out how she's coping with COVID-19, what her personal take on the album is, what sport she does, and a hilarious post-gig Maccas run before the responsibilities of motherhood came along!

Help keep the music industry alive in these hard times, grab your copy of ‘Red’ on CD and Vinyl via https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/vinyl-devilskin-red-red-vinyl-lp

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Atreyu - 'In Our Wake 2020 Australian tour' Podcast Interview, February 14 2020

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Atreyu - 'In Our Wake 2020 Australian tour' Podcast Interview, February 14 2020

THE TIME IS NOW!

What is your legacy? What will you leave in your wake? What if today is your last day? Well, the time is now to "find a place in the music" and "loose you s***", because U.S metalcore godfathers, ATREYU are finally back in Australia at long last, in celebration of their 2019 album, 'In Our Wake'! Brendan the blind guy was lucky enough to talk to drummer and lead clean vocalist Brandon about the tour, album, what he'll be cooking for Brendan and other fans and one hell of an epic stack, that no one can prove! Sign up to the Keen Eye 4 Concerts newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com

What is your legacy? What will you leave in your wake? What if today is your last day? Well, the time is now to "find a place in the music" and "loose you s***", because U.S metalcore godfathers, ATREYU are finally back in Australia at long last, in celebration of their 2019 album, 'In Our Wake'!

Brendan the blind guy was lucky enough to talk to drummer and lead clean vocalist Brandon about the tour, album, what he'll be cooking for Brendan and other fans and one hell of an epic stack, that no one can prove!

For the full 2020 Australian tour info, click here.

For the full 2020 Australian tour info, click here.

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Marko Hietala (Nightwish) - Podcast Interview, December 13 2019

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Marko Hietala (Nightwish) - Podcast Interview, December 13 2019

STEP INTO THE IMAGINAERUM, IT’S STORYTIME!

Welcome to the greatest show on earth, it's storytime in the imaginaerum with your host, Brendan the blind guy, and his very special guest, the one, the only, bassist, male-vocalist and co-songwriter, MARKO HIETALA, from the mighty Finnish symphonic-metal band, NIGHTWISH! Today's show is filled with insight into Marko's solo album 'Pyro Of The Black Heart' (English release out January 24 2020), filled with wicked delights in the songs' lyrics to captivate the imagination, as well as intricate and tentalising genre's ranging from rock, metal, folk and more! Step inside the imagaerum for a world of intrigue, full-devotion effort, and stories throughout Marko's illustrious career that'll make you pass out! Sign up to our newsletter via the official Keen Eye 4 Concerts website www.keeneye4concerts.com

Welcome to the greatest show on earth, it's storytime in the imaginaerum with your host, Brendan the blind guy, and his very special guest, the one, the only, bassist, male-vocalist and co-songwriter, MARKO HIETALA, from the mighty Finnish symphonic-metal band, NIGHTWISH!

Today's show is filled with insight into Marko's solo album 'Pyro Of The Black Heart' (English release out January 24 2020), filled with wicked delights in the songs' lyrics to captivate the imagination, as well as intricate and tentalising genre's ranging from rock, metal, folk and more!

Step inside the imaginaerum for a world of intrigue, full-devotion effort, and stories throughout Marko's illustrious career that'll make you pass out!

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Walking On Cars - Podcast Interview With Patrick (vocals), November 26 2019

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Walking On Cars - Podcast Interview With Patrick (vocals), November 26 2019

THIS MONSTER’S BACK IN TOWN!

This monster's back in town! Brendan the blind guy went chasing speeding cars as he spoke to Patrick, the lead singer from Irish alt-rock band WALKING ON CARS leading up to the bands debut Australian headline tour for their critically acclaimed second album 'Colours'. The two lads spoke about the making of the new album and the inspiration behind the songs, how the band walk out onto the stage at their energetic live shows plus a whole new meaning to a "wet dream". Follow Keen Eye 4 Concerts on all your socials and sign up to our newsletter at www.keeneye4concerts.com

This monster's back in town! Brendan the blind guy went chasing speeding cars as he spoke to Patrick, the lead singer from Irish alt-rock band WALKING ON CARS leading up to the bands debut Australian headline tour for their critically acclaimed second album 'Colours'.

The two lads spoke about the making of the new album and the inspiration behind the songs, how the band walk out onto the stage at their energetic live shows plus a whole new meaning to a "wet dream".

Head to the What’s On? page for full information on the bands Australian tour!

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Reilly Stapleton - Podcast Interview, November 15 2019

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Reilly Stapleton - Podcast Interview, November 15 2019

GIVE IN TO YOUR DEVILISH IMPULSE!

You best give in to your devilish impulse telling you to listen to this! 'Cause Brendan the blind guy had a long, but insanely funny, entertaining, insightful and kind of creepy chat to Melbourne singer/songwriter REILLY STAPLETON about her enthralling new dark single 'Impulse' and the unsettling horror-filled video for the track! It doesn't take a CSI detective to know you'll be bending your knees backwards and running around with a chainsaw if you don't listen! Follow Keen Eye 4 Concerts on all your favourite socials and sign up to our newsletter via the official Keen Eye 4 Concerts website www.keeneye4concerts.com

You best give in to your devilish impulse telling you to listen to this! 'Cause Brendan the blind guy had a long, but insanely funny, entertaining, insightful and kind of creepy chat to Melbourne singer/songwriter REILLY STAPLETON about her enthralling new dark single 'Impulse' and the unsettling horror-filled video for the track!

It doesn't take a CSI detective to know you'll be bending your knees backwards and running around with a chainsaw if you don't listen!

Watch the unsettling, wicked video clip for ‘Impulse’ below, and try to figure out how they all die!

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Saint Asonia - Podcast Interview with Adam Gontier (vocals), November 6 2019

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Saint Asonia - Podcast Interview with Adam Gontier (vocals), November 6 2019

TIME TO UNLEASH THE BEAST WITHIN!

It's time to unleash the beast within! Even Brendan the blind guy could see that this right here is not of flawed design! Brendan had the honour of chatting to ex-Three Days Grace, now Saint Asonia lead vocalist ADAM GONTIER to chat about Saint Asonia's new album 'Flawed Design' featuring tracks 'This August Day', 'Beast' and 'Sirens (feat. Sharen Den Adel)' and what Adams writing influences are and so much more, including what Adam gets up to in the shower and what interesting body part he's signed over the years! Check out the official Keen Eye 4 Concerts website www.keeneye4concerts.com

It's time to unleash the beast within! Even Brendan the blind guy could see that this right here is not of flawed design! Brendan had the honour of chatting to ex-Three Days Grace, now Saint Asonia lead vocalist ADAM GONTIER to chat about Saint Asonia's new album 'Flawed Design' featuring tracks 'This August Day', 'Beast' and 'Sirens (feat. Sharen Den Adel)' and what Adams writing influences are and so much more, including what Adam gets up to in the shower and what interesting body part he's signed over the years!

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Ali Barter - Podcast Interview, October 24 2019

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Ali Barter - Podcast Interview, October 24 2019

QUITE A SUITABLE GIRL!

This girl right here is quite a suitable girl to snag your attention, so please stay focused! Brendan the blind guy spoke to Melbourne's pop/rock star ALI BARTER about her recently released second studio album 'Hello, I'm Doing My Best' plus the Australian run of tour dates for the album, what inspires her writing and much more! Make sure you've got hold of it properly and have a listen! Check out the official Keen Eye 4 Concerts website www.keeneye4concerts.com

This girl right here is quite a suitable girl to snag your attention, so please stay focused! Brendan the blind guy spoke to Melbourne's pop/rock star ALI BARTER about her recently released second studio album 'Hello, I'm Doing My Best' plus the Australian run of tour dates for the album, what inspires her writing and much more!

Make sure you've got hold of it properly and have a listen!

Plus check out Ali Barter’s ‘Hello, I’m Doing My Best’ Australian tour dates at the What’s On? page here.

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Of Mice And Men - Podcast Interview with Tino (drums), October 16 2019

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Of Mice And Men - Podcast Interview with Tino (drums), October 16 2019

THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Some say rock is dead, and that threat may be real, but there's a band who won't be silenced anytime soon! Brendan the blind guy recently chatted to Tino, the drummer from U.S metalcore giants OF MICE AND MEN about their new album 'EARTHANDSKY' plus their live shows and much more! Check it out with no restrictions at all! Plus check out the official Keen Eye 4 Concerts website www.keeneye4concerts.com

Some say rock is dead, and that threat may be real, but there's a band who won't be silenced anytime soon! Brendan the blind guy recently chatted to Tino, the drummer from U.S metalcore giants OF MICE AND MEN about their new album 'EARTHANDSKY' plus their live shows and much more!

Check it out with no restrictions at all!

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Nadisko - Podcast Interview, September 8 2019

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Nadisko - Podcast Interview, September 8 2019

THE BASICS OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC

Brendan the blind guy recently took a break from his love of rock and metal, and let Blake from Sydney electronic duo NADISKO take him through the basics of electronic music on and off stage, in accordance with the duo's new winter-warming sensation, 'Take Me Away'. Find out what goes on behind the decks on stage, why never to be a DJ in a club when Usher walks in and much more! Check out the official Keen Eye 4 Concerts website www.keeneye4concerts.com

Brendan the blind guy recently took a break from his love of rock and metal, and let Blake from Sydney electronic duo NADISKO take him through the basics of electronic music on and off stage, in accordance with the duo's new winter-warming sensation, 'Take Me Away'.

Find out what goes on behind the decks on stage, why never to be a DJ in a club when Usher walks in and much more!

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The Dandy Warhols - Podcast Interview with Brent (Drums), October 18 2019

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The Dandy Warhols - Podcast Interview with Brent (Drums), October 18 2019

“HORSHACK!”

All you girls and boys better listen closely, because if you like 90's psychedelic-pop, than this will make you get off! Brendan the blind guy got to live the highlife chatting to Brent the drummer from legendary psych-pop band THE DANDY WARHOLS, about their 25th anniversary Australian tour, their new album 'Why You So Crazy?' and its inspiration and much more! Listen and you'll feel like you're having dinner with some of music's greatest, and as if you're caught in a 70's TV show! Check out the official Keen Eye 4 Concerts website www.keeneye4concerts.com

All you girls and boys better listen closely, because if you like 90's psychedelic-pop, than this will make you get off! Brendan the blind guy got to live the highlife chatting to Brent the drummer from legendary psych-pop band THE DANDY WARHOLS, about their 25th anniversary Australian tour, their new album 'Why You So Crazy?' and its inspiration and much more!

Listen and you'll feel like you're having dinner with some of music's greatest, and as if you're caught in a 70's TV show!

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