A slice of funky dance rock with a bass line Michael Jackson would be proud of and a groove that sets the mood about love and loss.
Sounds pretty awesome, doesn’t it? That’s the description Mojo Rising gave their catchy dance track “She Woke Up To Me.” One listen and you’ll agree that it’s a keeper. This band from Melbourne, Australia just keeps popping up around OurStage. We first noticed them a few months back as part of the Triple M’s Unsigned Find competition, a contest open specifically to artists down under. Next ,we came across them in Live Performance Videos, and most recently in Pop. Each time I stumble upon one of their tracks, I stop and listen to the whole thing because I can’t help but be absorbed. And after watching the video for “She Woke Up To Me,” it’s clear their stage presence and energy is a real crowd pleaser.
These Aussie boys released their latest EP, Feel What You Feel, this past March. Currently, they’re gearing up for an onslaught of shows, releasing video blogs on their MySpace page and celebrating their recent # 1 slot on Australian Internet Radio thanks to “She Woke Up To Me”! I think I might just move to Australia.
Check out Mojo Rising’s list of gigs this summer, or keep even more up-to-date by following them on Twitter!
Alright, there isn’t really a name change coming. But OurStage does have a special place in its heart this month for Australian artists. No, not because of that Australia movie that just came out on DVD. Hundreds of users on OurStage are located in the Land Down Under, and many of them have the opportunity this month to participate in the Triple M’s Unsigned Find competition. It’s the perfect time to win some money for an Aussie artist; while the northern hemisphere enjoys the weather getting warmer and warmer, Australia is headed for winter in a few months. The $10,000 cash prize will definitely help the lucky winner fight off those cold weather blues. Looking for something new from the southern hemisphere? Check out these rockin’ Aussie Ourstagers:
Mojo Rising 
Aside from being a well-dressed group of talented young men, Mojo Rising’s got nothing to do with The Doors. This groovy dance beat-infused pop rock band is based out of Melbourne, which many people mistakenly believe is the capital of Australia. (Fun fact: It’s actually Canberra.) Feel What You Feel is their brand new EP and it’s available on the Mojo Rising website.
Arcane Saints
Also from Melbourne, the Arcane Saints are a hard rocking Aussie band fronted by Michael John, who happens to be a relative of Iron Maiden bassist and founder Steve Harris. Iron Maiden is appropriately listed as one of their influences, of course. The Arcane Saints have their own new EP available entitled Black Widow Dance, as well some upcoming shows in their native land.
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