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Born Ruffians - Red, Yellow & Blue (2008)
After hearing the single ‘Hummingbird’ by Canadian trio Born Ruffians, I was completely intrigued by this band, desperate to hear more. So I have eventually gotten around to listening to the whole...
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St Jerome's Laneway Festival - Lonsdale Street (01.02.09)
This was my first Laneway festival, I was excited because I have heard nothing but great things about it, and being an originally Melbourne festival, it had to be awesome, right? The first sign that...
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SXSW 2010: Day One - Warp Records Showcase - PVT and Born Ruffians (17.03.10)
At the Warp Records showcase at The Pheonix, I caught the end of Pivot (pictured above and below), their set jam packed with new material. Yes boys and girls, the Sydney/Perth via London three-piece...
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Born Ruffians - Say It (2010 LP)
I always get worried by second albums! Especially if the debut was a good strong one, which was very much the case with the Born Ruffians debut Red, Yellow & Blue. I loved that album, so when...
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the AU interview: Luke LaLonde of Born Ruffians (Canada)
In a couple of weeks, Born Ruffians will finally release the follow up to the acclaimed debut “Red, Yellow & Blue” – “Say It”, which we reviewed here on the AU review earlier this month. Let it be...
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the AU interview: Luke LaLonde of Born Ruffians (Canada) - Dec 2010
Canucks have it tough sometimes. Never mind the burgeoning independence movement of those pesky Québécois, or the occasional spate of mind-numbing cold. No, the biggest irritant for inhabitants of the...
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Born Ruffians - Plinky Plonk (2010 EP)
Born Ruffians are Canadian. They ooze indie rock, and they are awesome. Their new EP, Plinky Plonk, is one of my favourite albums of 2010 – and I’ve only had it for about a week.My favourite track is...
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Pyramid Rock Festival - Phillip Island: Day Two (31.12.10)
The second day of a festival is always epic struggle town and after the fucking awesome party of day one, it was pleasantly surprising to see so many other bleary eyed, sun burned, slightly nauseated...
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CMJ Music Marathon 2012 Announces Third Round of Artists!
The CMJ Music Marathon 2012 has announced its third round of showcase artists! The festival is kicking off from October 16 and will be continuing the tradition of musical adventure and discovery for...
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Album Review: Born Ruffians - Birthmarks (2013 LP)
Just when we thought we’d finally got “Hummingbird” out of our heads, Canadian indie pop sweethearts Born Ruffians release another album bursting with catchy choruses, twanging guitars and Luke...
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Born Ruffians confirm return to Australia!
It has been three years since Canadian indie rock trio Born Ruffians have been in the country and now they have confirmed they will be coming back to Australia this summer!They will be performing...
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Gig Announcements: Melbourne & VIC - 22nd November 2013
In this issue: Little Bastard announce Workers Club headline show, Frank Woodley to perform at The Yarraville Club, Exile and Choosey at Red Bull Club Night, "Sun Rising – The Songs That Made Memphis"...
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Gig Announcements: Sydney & NSW - 29th November 2013
In this issue: New Year’s Eve at The Ivy – Lost and Found, Caravãna Sun album launch, No Good throw their first party this November, Sydney Opera House announces second Neil Finn performance, Restless...
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New Music Video: Born Ruffians - "Permanent Hesitation" (2013)
Born Ruffians have released their new video in "Permanent Hesitation"! The single, which is lifted from their third album Birthmarks, has been doing the rounds since the album's Australian release back...
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Photo Gallery: The Falls Music and Arts Festival (Day Four) - Lorne, Victoria...
The last day of 2013 arrives and the Falls Festival crowd are in great spirits. The Falls Fiesta parade winds its way through the crowd at sunset. The Rubens, Violent Femmes, The Cat Empire all keep...
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Festival Review: The Falls Music and Arts Festival, Day Three & Four - Lorne,...
It was day three of Falls 2013, and the only thing thicker in the air than the smell of overflowing long drops was the feeling of excitement for the incredible acts that were soon to grace the...
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the AU interview: Born Ruffians (Toronto, Canada)
the AU review sits down with two parts of Born Ruffians just before they hit the stage at the Oxford Art Factory in Sydney, on their Falls Festival sideshow.PART ONE:PART TWO:
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Winners of the 2014 SiriusXM Indies announced in Toronto!
The 2014 SiriusXM Indies were held in Toronto, where the 14th annual Independent Music Awards celebrated some of the best names in Canadian and international music. Across 37 categories, winners...
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CMW Photo Gallery: The SiriusXM Indies feat. Little Dragon + Born Ruffians +...
We take you to the 2014 Indies in Toronto, Canada. As part of the annual Canadian Music Week, the Indies celebrates the best in Independent Music from Canadian artists. Though the performances aren't...
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