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Forever the Optimist announce ‘Arecibo’ Tour Dates + Release ‘End of Antics’ Music Video

torForever the Optimist‘s message was received – the transmission about their album ‘Arecibo’ was heard loud and clear and now it’s time for them to visit those who received it and give them their mission – spread the word.

Forever the Optimist’s album ‘Arecibo’ transmitted on April 18, 2014 to all corners of the globe and the replies came back in earnest.

This new message comes in visual form with a promise attached – a visually stunning filmclip for single ‘End of Antics’ and a promise to bring the message to the people, live, throughout Australia.
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Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Sydney, tour

Megan Cooper to perform at Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane – 18 May 2014

27_Degrees_TitlesBrisbane singer songwriter Megan Cooper brings her band The Pretty Pennies to the Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane on 18 May 2014 to mark the release of ‘27 Degrees’, the second single from her acclaimed debut album Ghosts Choirs & Kings.

Winning over critics since the album release with her self-penned mix of vintage country, bluegrass and rootsy blues, the first single ‘Virginia Fall’ has been receiving national airplay. However, it is live where Cooper seals the deal with “one of the most striking voices in Australian Country” (Noel Mengel, Courier Mail). Cooper’s delivery spans the quirky to the high lonesome, with the added sweetner of the Pretty Pennies rich harmonies.
Mixing with the finest of fellow Brisbane songwriters, Cooper will be supported by Harmony James and Jen Mize (Breaking Hart Benton), both on the verge of releasing brand new albums, in what promises to be one stellar night of hometown, alt-country goodness.
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Brisbane, news, tour

Eumundi Live announces ‘WinterSun’ Festival

eumudi live 2014Eumundi Live has grown to be one of the best little boutique music festivals going in Australia and ‘WinterSun’ on Sunday June 29th is set to take Eumundi Live to a new level. There will be a bunch of shining artists over two stages and bands ranging from funk, thru soul, bluegrass, rock, folk and indie-pop.

The festival will also be supporting local charities with profits going to Katie Rose Hospice, Riding For The Disabled and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
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Brisbane, news, tour

Septicflesh and Fleshgod Apocalypse Touring Australia 2014

septicfleshPrepare your senses for a dual barrelled symphonic metal onslaught when Italy’s Fleshgod Apocalypse and Greece’s Septicflesh embark on their long awaited and much anticipated first tours of our fine land.

Italy’s brutal/symphonic horde Fleshgod Apocalypse have forged an identity within the extreme metal world and the underground metal scene by delivering a unique blend of technical death metal interspersed with symphonic elements that have led them to acclaim with fans and critics alike. Their latest release Labyrinth hones in on the band’s unique traits such as their grand symphonic arrangements giving fans everything they could hope for and more that takes the band’s signature sound to new euphoric heights.
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Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Perth, Sydney, tour

Dan Peters releases new single ‘Oh, Valentine!’ + East Coast Tour Dates

danpetersSound weaver Dan Peters has just released his latest single ‘Oh, Valentine!’, and is preparing to grace stages along the East Coast of Australia.

Armed with an arsenal of loop stations, Dan Peters captures the spirit of the world’s punk rock forefathers within his cavernous brand of Grunge/Indie Rock.

Since forming, Dan Peters has continued to develop his loyal fan base through touring locally & abroad, whilst receiving radio play from stations throughout the country after the successful release of his debut album ‘Everything is Calmer Underwater’.

Dan Peters will be celebrating the release of his debut album with a limited run of tour dates.

‘Everything is Calmer Underwater’ is available for download now on iTunes.

DAN PETERS
‘Oh, Valentine!’ Tour
**Tickets on-sale now**

Thursday July 17th – Rics Bar, Brisbane, QLD
Free Entry 18+ only

Friday July 18th – Hermanns Bar, Sydney, NSW
Tickets available at door 18+ only

Sunday July 19th – The Espy Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Free Entry 18+ only

www.facebook.com/DanPetersMusic

Brisbane, July 2014, Melbourne, news, Stream, Sydney, tour

THE VANNS – release new single ‘Guilty Love’ + East Coast Tour Dates

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New South Wales Indie Rockers The Vanns have outdone expectations with the release of their latest single ‘Guilty Love’.

Hailing from the sleepy New South Wales township of Kiama, The Vanns have burst from the shadows of their garage to deliver an infectious mash of Blues & Indie Rock to the people, captured brilliantly in their latest release.
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Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Sydney, tour

The Jack Rabbit Slims release single ‘Welcome To The End’ + East Coast Tour Dates

thejackslimsMelbourne based Garage/Blues Rock outfit The Jack Rabbit Slims have just released their latest single ‘Welcome To The End’ and are kitting up to take the East Coast by storm.

Born in the bedroom of a South-East Melbourne hellhole, the lads from The Jack Rabbit Slims have honed in on their high-octane, sleazy rock sound through non-stop gigging, winning fans with their incendiary live show and charismatic performances.

Whilst taking names and chewing gum, The Jack Rabbit Slims have earned themselves attention from various forms of media throughout Australia, enjoying radio play from Triple J Unearthed, as well as many other college/community stations across the country.

After relentless gigging in their local scene, The Jack Rabbit Slims are ready to be set free.

The lads will be celebrating the release of their latest single with a run of East Coast tour dates in July. ‘Welcome To The End’ is taken from 3-single release ‘Deadbeat Odyssey’, which is available for download on Bandcamp.

THE JACK RABBIT SLIMS
The ‘Deadbeat Odyssey’ Tour
**Tickets on-sale now**

Thursday July 10th – The Corner Store, Sydney, NSW
Tickets available at door 18+ only

Friday July 11th – The Square, Sydney, NSW
Tickets available at door 18+ only

Saturday July 12th – Rics Bar, Brisbane, QLD
Free Entry 18+ only

Sunday July 13th – Rics Bar, Brisbane, QLD
Free Entry 18+ only

Sunday July 19th – Rochester Castle, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets available at door 18+ only

www.facebook.com/TheJackRabbitSlims

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Brisbane, July 2014, Melbourne, news, Sydney, tour

Flamenco singer Diego El Cigala announces Australian Tour

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The Spanish Romani flamenco singer Diego el Cigala never stands still. The word fusion could have been coined for him, for he has blended musical styles in magnificent fashion ever since his 1997 debut album Undebel, which put traditional flamenco into the mix with pop, folk and jazz, to stunning effect. Since then, the Madrid-born artist’s creativity has taken a leap forward with every new release, winning him a booming fan base throughout Latin America and Europe.
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Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Perth, Sydney, tour

Boy & Bear Announce ‘Get Up & Dance’ National Theatre Tour

Boy & BearHaving recently toured the world to sold out venues across Europe, the UK, US & Canada, and currently mid-way through an extensive 29 date regional tour of Australia, in-demand Sydney five-piece, Boy & Bear have announced their final tour for 2014, their Get Up & Dance theatre tour set to take place throughout September 2014. This will also be their final tour in support of their number 1 ARIA album, Harlequin Dream.

Boy & Bear will kick start the tour at The Palais (Melbourne) on September 5, and will move through to some of the country’s biggest and most respected theatres including Her Majesty’s Theatre (Adelaide), The Arts Centre (Gold Coast), The Tivoli (Brisbane), Sydney Opera House (Sydney), Albany Entertainment Centre (Albany, WA), Bunbury Entertainment Centre (Bunbury, WA) and finishing off at the Fremantle Arts Centre (Fremantle, WA) on September 28.
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Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Perth, Sydney, tour

Todd Sibbin And The Acadian Driftwood release first single ‘Blame It On The Aeroplanes’

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Todd Sibbin is a true storyteller. Blending lyrical depth with modern melodic and production values he creates thought-provoking and insightful music packed with rootsy hooks.

Todd Sibbin and The Acadian Driftwood’s new single ‘Blame It On The Aeroplanes’ from the new 10-track LP, ‘A Set Of Knives, A Pair Of Pens’ is fuelled by personal experience. It was written when those around Todd began to move away. Trying to come to terms with the reasons of their leaving and the effect it had on his own thought processes provided the fodder for the single.
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Adelaide, May 2014, Melbourne, news, Stream, Sydney, tour

Chet Faker two weeks at #1; sells out 4 Forums and 3 Enmores; Adds Rat & Co to National Tour

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Chet Faker’s long-awaited album campaign is off to an impressive start – Built on Glass spent two weeks at the #1 spot on the ARIA Album Chart and is currently sitting pretty at #4 in its third week of release. The Melbourne artist has sold out an incredible four Forums in his home town of Melbourne and three Enmores in Sydney, as well as multiple dates in Perth and Brisbane and more.
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Phil Smith Announces Album Tour For ‘Year Of The Dog’

PhilAll great music cities have rare treats that can be found in the underground. PHIL SMITH is one of those rare treats.

The new PHIL SMITH album “Year Of The Dog” is without an emotional filter. It is stripped bare on every level in the great tradition of albums like Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon” and Ryan Adam’s “Heartbreaker”.

Since it’s release, “Year Of The Dog” has been receiving rave reviews with particular favor towards PHIL’S well-crafted songwriting. Noel Mengel from The Courier Mail described PHIL SMITH’S music as “a beautifully understated example of Americana songcraft.”
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Brisbane, Byron Bay, Melbourne, news, Sydney, tour

Veruca Salt : National Tour | September 2014 ** More Shows **

vs**** TOUR UPDATE ****
Sydney/Melbourne sold out – new shows added + Perth date change

The September tour for recently reformed Alt Rockers, Veruca Salt has proved to be an absolute smash! With Melbourne’s Corner Hotel show selling out within 8 hours of going on sale and now the Factory show in Sydney has also sold out, it seems everyone needs a bit of Salt in their diet!

The good news? Its been delivered! Extra shows have now been added
Corner Hotel Melbourne – Tuesday, September 30
Factory Theatre Sydney – Thursday, October 2

As a result of the extra shows, the Perth date @ The Rosemount has moved to Saturday, Oct 4

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Featuring All Four Original Members For The First Time Since 1998

Finally! The news Veruca Salt fans have been waiting yeeeears for!

The original members of Veruca Salt, Nina Gordon, Louise Post, Steve Lack and Jim Shapiro recently announced an epic reunion tour that seems them playing their first shows together since 1998, and we are stoked to say Australia has been included in those plans which will see them here in September!

Born in Chicago in 1993 out of singer-songwriter-guitarists Louise Post and Nina Gordon’s desire for a dreamy-grunge band with influences like Big Star, My Bloody Valentine and the Pixies, they soon made the transition from cutesy pop upstarts to big league wet dream rock queens and became one of the most important bands of the 90’s in the process. Their sugary sweet vocal harmonies sat perfectly with their huge fuzzy rawk riffs and it sounded oh so good!
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Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Perth, Sydney, tour