‘Obscene’ is the debut from Minnesota (USA) based duo Popstar. The 4 songs bring an overwhelming sound that covers various influences such as Metal, Electro, Industrial and even a touch of Rap. The harsh vocals fit this relentless-and shrill-sound perfectly. This is a promising band. (Rate:7½).

Listen to “20.20 Vision”:

https://popstarbandus.bandcamp.com/track/20-20-vision

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I have been working for over 30 years with Side-line as the main reviewer. My taste is eclectic, uncoventional and I prefer to look for the pearls, even if the bands are completely unknown, thus staying loyal to the Side-Line philosophy of nurturing new talents.

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80’s pop icon – and every mum’s ideal son-in-law – Rick Astley will be a special guest at the upcoming Australian and New Zealand shows of A-ha. It will be a-ha’s first time back in Australia since 1986 and they will be touring New Zealand for the first time ever.

British popstar Rick Astley became worldfamous with his 1987 song “Never Gonna Give You Up” and although he retired in 1993 (at the age of 27), he made a comeback in 2007, becoming an Internet phenomenon when the music video for “Never Gonna Give You Up” became integral to the meme known as “rickrolling”.

Here’s the official video announcing the tour.

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