Tag Archives: Icehouse

Two Great Tastes: Icehouse And Simple Minds Check Roots On T-Rex Classic

Posted on November 27, 2023 by postpunkmonk

The last post about Derek Forbes’ autobiography touched on the connections between Australia’s Icehouse and Scotland’s Simple Minds as both bands had significant history dating back to their teaming up in 1981 for tours of Oz and the UK in … Continue reading →

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The Antipodeans Talk Icehouse, Oz Synth Rock Roots, And The Art Of The Mix

Posted on November 1, 2021 by postpunkmonk

When The Antipodeans contacted me after my first post on their debut single, talk quickly went to a possible interview and I’m always looking to improve the scope of PPM and conducting interviews is a direction I’m moving in lately. … Continue reading →

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The Antipodeans Deliver Satisfying, Post-Modern Icehouse With “Hey Little Girl”

Posted on October 28, 2021 by postpunkmonk

The Antipodeans VS ICEHOUSE: Hey Little Girl – DL [2021] Hey Little Girl [extended mix] 7:09 Hey Little Girl [radio mix] 4:11 Hey Little Girl [Mark + Danny’s extended disco mix] 7:11 Hey Little Girl [Mark + Danny’s disco mix] … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost 20 Years Later – Time For An Icehouse Remix

Posted on October 8, 2021 by postpunkmonk

I’d heard a bit recently on the Steve Hoffman Forum’s Icehouse thread about the new 12″ single by The Antipodeans VS Icehouse where the Oz synthwave duo of Mark Vick and Danny Muller reworked the 1982 Icehouse classic, “Hey Little … Continue reading →

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Raiding The “Ice Box” – Planning An Icehouse BSOG [part 8]

Posted on October 28, 2016 by postpunkmonk

Following the insular release of “Code Blue,” [there was never a copy sold anywhere but in Australia/New Zealand] the band lineup that had stabilized around guitarist Bob Kretschmer, Andy Qunta, et. al. for several years of success splintered. I thought … Continue reading →

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Raiding The “Ice Box” – Planning An Icehouse BSOG [part 7]

Posted on October 26, 2016 by postpunkmonk

Holy Mackerel. Now where were we on this thread? That’s right. Icehouse rarities. After the commercial climax of “Man Of Colours,” I suppose it was inevitable that the juggling act between art and commerce that had balanced on an ever … Continue reading →

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Raiding The “Ice Box” – Planning An Icehouse BSOG [part 6]

Posted on October 14, 2016 by postpunkmonk

In 1987-1988, Icehouse went all Michael Jackson as the “Man Of Colours” album had an unprecedented five top forty singles peeled off of it in their native Australia. Only three of these got a release in the US, but “Crazy” rose to … Continue reading →

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