Let’s start with Geisha. Despite the name, there was neither a Japanese connection, nor any female in the band. Described as Australia’s answer to Duran Duran when they started out in 1983 (no gay-sha jokes, please), the band released two albums and numerous singles, all of which did well in the Melbourne locale, whcuhw as their base.

The band split up in 1988, briefly reforming a decade later, for a few live shows around a compilation album. Singer Chris Doheny – who was the sole band member present in every line-up – got geisha back together in 2007, with guitarist Joe Matera. They’ve even persuaded legendary producer Tom Werman to come out of retirement, to work with them on a new album. This is said to have a ‘tougher, melodic, guitar driven sound’.

Download the song Mystery Writer here.

Find out more at  www.chrisdoheny.com

Onwards to Sydney’s Hell City Glamours, who play loud, trashy rock’n'roll. Hell City Glamours – Oscar McBlack (vocals/guitar), Mo Mayhem (guitar/vocals), Jonny (bass/vocals), Robbie Potts (drums) – look and sound like the sort of band who never take a smoking ban seriously, and know exactly what do with a good whiskey and a bad woman.

The music is exactly what you’d expect: it’s the Stones with a Stooges sneer and a hint of Hanoi Rocks glitz. Oh, and being Aussies, it’s all served up with more than a nod towards Rose Tattoo – you’d expect nothing less, right?

The band’s debut album, self-titled, is out now on Classic Rock’s own Powerage Records in the UK and Europe – and it’s dance music for hooligans, reprobates and the general riff-raff on the street. You’ll love it.

Download the song One Night Only here (email sign-up required).

For further info, go to www.myspace.com/hellcityglamours

Hell City Glamours – Oscar McBlack (vocals/guitar), Mo Mayhem (guitar/vocals), Jonny (bass/vocals), Robbie Potts (drums) – look and sound like the sort of band who never take a smoking ban seriously, and know exactly what do with a good whiskey and a bad woman.

The music is exactly what you’d expect: it’s the Stones with a Stooges sneer and a hint of Hanoi Rocks glitz. Oh, and being Aussies, it’s all served up with more than a nod towards Rose Tattoo – you’d expect nothing less, right?

The band’s debut album, self-titled, is out now on Classic Rock’s own Powerage Records in the UK and Europe – and it’s dance music for perverts, reprobates and the general riff-raff on the street. You’ll love it.

Isn’t it about time that we had another bunch of bouncing boozers from Down Under who look the part, act the part and reach all the parts? Welcome to Hell City Glamours – it’s gonna be a rollercoaster ride.

Download One Night Only at www.hellcityglamours.com/home/media/download-songs/

For further info, go to www.myspace.com/hellcityglamours