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Little Birdy
Little Birdy were an Australian alternative rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia, in 2002 by singer and guitarist Katy Steele, drummer Matt Chequer, guitarist and keyboardist Simon Leach, and bass guitarist Scott O Donoghue. They gained public attention when their single Relapse gained popularity on alternative radio stations such as Triple J, leading them to be signed by the record label Eleven: A Music Company. They released three studio albums (all three of which entered the top ten in the ARIA charts), two EPs, and ten singles.
Grand Rapids apartment proposal draws pushback over ‘displacement’ of antique shops
Updated Apr 26, 2021;
Posted Apr 26, 2021
A Detroit-based developer wants to create a 753-unit apartment development at 446 Grandville Ave. SW, the site of the historic Sligh furniture building. (Brian McVicar | MLive.com)
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI A proposal to transform the historic Sligh Furniture Company building in Grand Rapids into a 753-unit apartment development is moving forward after receiving planning commission approval despite concerns over affordability and displacement of retail tenants.
Developer John Gibbs of Detroit-based Sturgeon Bay Partners says the project, which is also slated to include ground-floor retail, a public plaza and a one-story café, will help meet demand for affordable and market rate housing in Grand Rapids.
Isolation and no competition a boost for WA s music industry amid coronavirus
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Henry Carrington-Jones (left) and David House feel super lucky to be in Perth right now.
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COVID-19 has provided a silver lining for WA musicians and audiences as more local artists take the stage, filling the gaps left by a lack of national and international tours.
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However, the industry says it s helped artists at the start of their careers
Scaled-back social distancing rules have allowed local artists to sell out shows
In fact, Kojonup rock duo Old Mervs reckon 2020 was their best year yet.