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RICE IS NICE are very happy, excited and over moons to announce the signing of SHADY LANE a pop/electronic four piece from Sydney. You may have caught the now SHADY LANE performing as “Jordy Lane” with a geriatric iMac and a collection of backing tracks, but Jordy is now joined by a full live band...
Traps scored a support slot for one of Deerhunters recent Sydney shows at the Annandale. They provided and awesome display playing songs from thier first ep and 7″ single to the packed house. We got some super amazing photos of them on the night. Check em out beloooow. Traps are also in the studio...
RICE IS NICE RECORDS are very happy to say they have a long loving future planned for themselves and MINIATURE SUBMARINES! MINIATURE SUBMARINES is a vehicle for the solo recordings of Mark Nelson, otherwise known for his work in Melbourne band The Stabs. Stylistically the Submarines music couldn’t...
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TALONS - Talons
TALONS are to release their debut self-titled album through RICE IS NICE May 30th!! YES!! The band have completed their greatly awaited chart busting album with Tim Carr (Dead China Doll, Ohana) in the producer chair, resulting in a rocket recording which is set to do wonders for the band. The album...
STANDARD LIFE / BRAINWASHER - Limited 7” release out MAY 1st. RICE IS NICE are excited to bring you the first vinyl release from Traps. After a successful single release in 2008, leading to an onslaught of live performances including playing with These New Puritans (UK), Children Collide, Pivot and...
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SPOD - Aminals 7″
Aminals! Thats right AMINALS. Spelled funny but sounds awesome. This 3 track 7 inch record was released in Mid 2008. It Previewed an upcoming track from Spods - Superfrenz album in the monstorously popular nintendo super boogie CATS. Also featured on the record is a cover of We Want Some Pussy by 2 Live Crew! A real collectors item and there are only... [Read more of this review]
*35 in Rolling Stone Magazines Top 50 records of 2008 *Rolling Stone 4/5 stars *Rolling Stone 10 artists to watch *Sydney Morning Herald’s METRO - 4/5 stars - “If the cool kids are listening to the sound of cut copy and the presets, what should the extra-cool folks be listening to? Go no further than Sydney’s SPOD.” *Polaroid Of... [Read more of this review]
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