The Middle East
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In 2006 they released a split EP with local Cairns band Sleeping In Trains.
Their debut full-length was released on 24th April 2008. They released their work as an EP in the United States in fall of 2009 and is available here at http://www.themiddleeastmusic.com.
Their live shows have been describe as “surreal” and often create a very calm, space-like atmosphere. Recently, Pitchfork Media offered a free download of the song “The Darkest Side” as a part of their weekly Forkcast; describing the song as “a simple, finger-plucked acoustic affair with alternating and harmonizing vocals that lend the hushed track a sense of beleaguered hope.”
Their music is often played on triplej (a nationwide Australian radio network) and their song “Blood” is rumoured to be appearing in a film to be released sometime in 2009.
Please visit http://www.myspace.com/visitthemiddleeast or vote for them on triplej unearthed: www.triplejunearthed.com.au/TheMiddleEast
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Cat Power
Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast, Australia
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Grizzly Bear
Corner Hotel, Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
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Sunset Sounds
Riverstage, Botanical Gardens, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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| 228 attendees
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hollyy___x connected The Middle East to the group Next Big Things - NBTs. 16 hours ago
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runner98765 tagged The Middle East with ‘to discover’. Monday morning
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runner98765, henrywells and possumtamer added The Middle East to their libraries. Monday morning
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Nobodylikesyou added The Middle East to the lineup of Big Day Out 2010 - Second Sydney Date at Sydney Showgrounds. Sunday afternoon
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