I "stole" this meme from Steven at No excuse, No explanation and since I love music too, I try to participate and share some of my favorite music from time to time. So make sure you visit Steven too.
An Australian friend recently introduced me to a band called Powderfinger. They are an Australian band [seems obvious I know but isn't always the case] and I love them. I would classify them as a rock/pop band. I have asked several Aussie friends what they thought of the band and I have received replies such as too mainstream, overplayed, love them to great. These Aussie friends are internet friends but I have known most of them for years. I met them on a Robbie Williams fan site [see link on left side bar]. Since I work nights while they are awake I have gotten to know them very well. Since we met on a musical site, albeit a site for a singular pop star, we are all music fans none the less. This has been a great source of music exchange for all involved. Australia is on my list to visit. [I figure I can stay in most cities free I have met so many great people].
I had never heard of them before and I have no idea if they have tried to "break America". No matter with such good friends I have been able to aquire a fair amount of their music already. They are also available on itunes and I even found one cd in my favorite music store, Newbury Comics.
Here are a couple of my favorites........... so far
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Good morning VL,
Love it. What a great start to the week!
Hope you had a great weekend!xx
You have good taste! ;) Australia's on my 'must visit' list, too. :)
I love, love, LOVE finding music outside of the states. I've been stalking British musicians ever since we were in England a few years back. And when we were in Italy, I took my Zune so I could tune into Italian radio stations. If I have to listen to American pop, I think my ears will just bleed out. So, any chance to find other music makes me so happy I could squeal.
You know what else? Apparently, Powderfinger has been around so long that they have a "Best of" album on iTunes AND their songs are still 99 cents (in a world of $1.29, I really appreciate that!) I love this meme. Can we keep it? Pretty please?
I like that them, never would have heard of them except for you, thanks.
Secretia
They remind me a little bit of a 90's band called the Nixons. Check out an album called FOMA. there are some phenomenal songs on it.
although my speakerless computer prevents me from hearing them, i suspect i will like these songs and this band. to date, all of your suggestions have been good for me. your internet friendships are enviable and book-worthy, you know?
Good Morning...
Those were great.
Thanks for sharing ;)
very nice. thanks for the intro!
Love your taste in music. Thanks for sharing.
mary
LOVE THEM...never heard of them till today, but I think they will become a fast fav.....great taste my friend;)
I wanna go to Australia...
Thank you gf for turning me on to this band. I love them!! And thanks for posting "Nobody See", great song....live version is awesome. Don't forget to bring the cd's with you when you come.
"Powderfinger" have been around for a while, and sang on Heath Ledgers movie "Two Hands",(1999). They were around long before that though.
Gosh, this is the last thing that I expected to hear today!
I get so excited when someone finds some band that are very little known outside of the U.K. or America.
I'm pleased to find that they are finally being recognised globally now! It has taken them years to get to where they are now.
"These Days" is one of my favourites and has been on my i-pod for at least four years now.
I can't believe you posted Powedrfnger - rock on! My former flat mate is Australian and he introduced me to them - another good Aussie band is the Living Ends!
Hey thanks! I like them! I'm going to see what's on itunes for them. :)
You crazy kids and your Rock & Roll music!
How cool! Thanks for sharing! :o)
Not bad. Good to hear new talent from down under! Thanks for passing along.
Love them! :-)
You have good taste! ;) Australia's on my 'must visit' list, too. :)
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Thanks, I'm always looking out for new music.
I've never heard of them, but really like their sound. Going to order their CD.
They remind me a bit like a cross between Coldplay and Train.
Thanks for sharing this..never heard of them but like the songs.
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