Link Love Around the Music Channel

Since you’re here, I already know you love Australia and it’s world famous music scene. But more likely than not you also enjoy music from other places and other genres I haven’t even touched on here at Oz Music Scene. But fear not, this blog is part of the b5 Media blog network, which features some of the best music sites out there.

My b5 music comrades have rather outstanding posts up which are worth a read:

It goes without saying that NYC’s finest will be in attendance at the upcoming SXSW music festival. b5’s Big Apple Music Scene has talked with Motel Motel and Lemonade, both SXSW showcasing artists. Motel Motel will be performing three times that week, while Lemonade hopes to impress with their first South-By appearance.

The Rock Dose has a feature on Jump Back Jake, the Nashville southern rockers who will also be performing at SXSW.

Austin Sound Check is embracing the latest tech craze and checking out other local musicians who love to Twitter. The blog also tells us why celebrity chef Rachel Ray needs to keep her oven mitts off the famous SXSW festival.

On Metal Martyr, read three reviews of hard-hitting instrumental albums from Scale the Summit, American Draft and Pegataur.

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Music Blog Spotlight: Our Top Tunes

Earlier today I showed you the Aussie tunes I’ve had on high rotation. The other music gurus in the channel have also offered up a great mix of songs for your listening pleasure, so why don’t you check them out?

  • Devorah’s got her finger on the pulse at Big Apple Music Scene, suggesting we check out the likes of MGMT and The French Kicks.
  • Brit Music Scene legend Dave always compiles great lists and this one’s no exception, featuring newcomers Adele and The Zutons and legends like Queen and The Who.
  • Roberta at Ear Sucker has posted a nifty little player which allows you to hear awesome bands like Matchbox Twenty and Led Zep.
  • Scott at Metal Martyr gives us added value, with not just his favourite 10 songs right now but also 10 albums we should check out.
  • Bruce at Our Digital Music has given us a list of oldies but goodies, featuring Leonard Cohen, Crosby Stills and Nash, and Janis Joplin.
  • Gilan serves up 10 of the best Beatles tracks at The Beatles Invasion.
  • And last but not least our channel editor Mike delivers Canada’s finest at Toronto Unplugged including The Coast, The Hives, and The Salingers.

So you know what we like, but what about you? What music should I give a spin? I’m always keen to hear some new tunes, so if there’s something I should hear please let me know!

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