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KASABIAN – Australian Tour – August 2014 **Supports Announced**

KASABIAN PR SHOTMelbourne five-piece, The Delta Riggs have been confirmed as the support act for the Kasabian tour this August.

Throughout May & June, The Delta Riggs conquered stages throughout Germany, Holland, Belgium & the UK, including key performances at The Great Escape, Liverpool Sound City, dutch tastemaker festival London Calling (NL) and punctuated by the legendary Jimmy Page turning up at their show at Notting Hill.

Their rattling and rapturous new single “The Record’s Flawed” from the band’s forthcoming second album, ‘Dipz Zebazios’ was released via the newly re-launched Rolling Stone Australia and quickly found a home among “Triple J’s Top 10 most played tracks”.

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The distinct sound and integrity of Kasabian’s fifth studio album defines the very essence of the band, their trademark sound distilled and re-packaged into one incredibly exciting, unique statement of intent.

’48:13’ is driven by the continuous evolution and musical experimentation of the band through their previous 4 albums, spanning a career which celebrates its 10th year with the release of this, their 5th album.

1st single Eez-eh is a relentless all-night tune, which will doubtlessly ignite at the shows.
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Allday sells out Startup Cult tour shows in 48 hours

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Allday’s incredible debut album ‘Startup Cult’ debuted at #3 on the ARIA charts, and in just 48 hours most of his Startup Cult Tour has sold out.

Shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, and Brisbane have sold out.
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THE OWLS Announce Massive National Tour, Unveil New Track + Release New EP

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Newcastle band, The Owls. After the success of breakthrough singles Krakow and Oceans, the four-piece have released their highly anticipated third EP Own The Streets and to celebrate, announce a MAMMOTH 26-date tour around the country as well as unveiling their third track ‘Bad Side (Electrify)’
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NEUROSIS (USA) – Australian Tour 2014 – August 4-9

neurosislife is noise has announced the first ever Australian tour from heavy rock luminaries NEUROSIS.

Neurosis have become an institution of heavy music. From their beginnings as a hardcore punk band in the mid-80s to their gradual evolution into a transcendent and genre-defying collective, the Oakland, California natives have broken ground at every turn, pioneering a sound that influenced heavyweights like Isis, Mastodon and High on Fire.
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Hanson: MORE ANTHEM WORLD TOUR CONCERTS SOLD OUT

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Inspired by the enthusiasm for the coming ANTHEM WORLD TOUR which has already garnered sold out shows at both Melbourne’s Palais Theatre and Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, HANSON has selected several key shows on their upcoming Australian tour to thank their fans by inviting them to choose the set list of songs the band will perform.

The band’s second Sydney concert at the Hi-Fi on Aug 13th will be one of the select cities to get this rare treat from the pop-rock trio, along with their show at the Gold Coast’s Coolangatta Hotel on Aug 6th and their final Australian show of the tour at Fremantle Metropolis on Aug 15th.

“We have been blown away by the response to the coming tour, so to say thank you we’ve decided to put the set list in the hands of the fans – something we have never done in Australia before”, said Taylor Hanson.

Adds Isaac Hanson “This gives us a chance to celebrate all of the highlights from the last 6 albums with fans. We’re really excited to see which songs Australia wants to hear.”

Setlist voting will be take place on the band’s website, Hanson.net, and begin on July 4th at 9am AEST.

ANTHEM is the band’ss 6th studio album and the fourth to be released on their own independent 3CG Records, which they founded in 2003.

2013 marked the 21st anniversary of HANSON. The band celebrated the anniversary with the launch of their own craft beer Mmmhops, inspired by the title of their breakout single.

HANSON have been nominated for multiple Grammys, released five prior studio albums which spawned a string of hit singles, and sold over 16 million albums worldwide.

AUGUST 2014 TOUR DATES
Tue 5 Aug Brisbane AUSTRALIA The Tivoli
Wed 6 Aug Gold Coast AUSTRALIA Coolangatta Hotel Set List Voting
Fri 8 Aug Sydney AUSTRALIA Enmore Theatre SOLD OUT
Sat 9 Aug Melbourne AUSTRALIA Palais Theatre SOLD OUT
Sun 10 Aug Melbourne AUSTRALIA The Hi-Fi
Tue 12 Aug Adelaide AUSTRALIA HQ
Wed 13 Aug Sydney AUSTRALIA The Hi-Fi Set List Voting
Fri 15 Aug Fremantle AUSTRALIA Metropolis Set List Voting
Sun 17 Aug Auckland NEW ZEALAND Powerstation

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Q&A with Julia Henning

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With the release of new single ‘December’ from her debut album, ‘Fledgling’, and a national tour about to kick off, Julia Henning took time out to answer a few questions for Life Music Media.

: What track changed your life ::

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. This is the song that introduced me to his lyrics. It is such a haunting and powerful song, with so much feeling placed in each word. Leonard Cohen has become one of my greatest inspirations and helped me to see songwriting as more of a craft to be honed than something I just did for fun.

:: What is your favourite Album ::

Leonard Cohen – Live in London
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CANNIBAL CORPSE with guests HOUR OF PENANCE Australian Tour | September 2014

cannibal corpseOn the eve of their new, yet untitled album, the towering gods of deathmetal, CANNIBAL CORPSE, smash their way back to Australia for what will be a grisly, hostile start to their world tour in support of this album. With all their trademark blistering riffs, turbulent drums, ruthless and razored vocals, the bludgeoning force of CANNIBAL CORPSE will strike like an ice pick to the back of your head.

The butchery is coming this September!
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The Dandy Warhols – 2014 Australian Tour

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In 1994 a groovy little band outta Portland, Oregan burst into life – they were called THE DANDY WARHOLS. There were a group of friends who ’needed music to drink to’.
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SAY ANYTHING Announce Australian Tour for October!

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A band that defies categorisation and one of the most innovative indie bands, SAY ANYTHING are heading back to Australia this October for a series of headline shows.

Forming in 2000, SAY ANYTHING has built a formidable and fiercely loyal fan base with their quirky, honest and eclectic take on rock.
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RUSSELL MORRIS releases “Van Diemen’s Land” Video + Tour Dates

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Russell Morris has been one of Australia’s best rock exports for the best part of fifty years. One of the most cited influences for today’s musicians; Morris continues to blaze a path with his latest albums becoming the most successful of his career.

Sharkmouth saw the ARIA Hall of Fame inductee return to the top 10, snare his first ever ARIA Award and receive a platinum award while his latest Van Diemen’s Land debuted at #4 in April, becoming his highest ever charting album. Recently listed in TheMusic’s top 25 albums of 2014 so far, the album is breaking new ground bringing a whole new generation of fans.
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YOU ME AT SIX + TONIGHT ALIVE ANNOUNCE 2ND MELBOURNE SHOW!

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After the first Melbourne 18+ show sold out in a matter of hours You Me At Six, Tonight Alive (and the promoters) were inundated by fans to add a second show. We are now bloody stoked to announce a second and definitely final YOU ME AT SIX and TONIGHT ALIVE Melbourne show. Tickets for the newly announced Monday 8 September show at the Hi-Fi are on sale Thursday 17 July at 9am. Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide fans be warned that only limited tickets remain for your shows.

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A dream pairing if there ever was one…YOU ME AT SIX and TONIGHT ALIVE join forces to tour Australia this September!

YOU ME AT SIX are hailed as leaders of Britain’s new rock by everyone from Radio 1 to Q Magazine and The Times. From their infamous sold out show at London’s Wembley Arena to upcoming appearances at Reading and Leeds Festival, these lads are no stranger to bringing their absolute ‘A’ game to any stage around the globe.
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Angus and Julia Stone – 2014 Australian Tour – More Shows Announced!

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Tickets to Angus & Julia Stone’s Australian tour are flying out the door, with the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane shows now SOLD OUT, they have announced second shows in all three cities, due to overwhelming demand!

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This album is extraordinary. Angus and Julia are truly unique musicians. They are authentic and pure people who do things from the heart. I’ve never worked with anyone like them before’’ – Rick Rubin

Angus & Julia Stone are set to bring their critically acclaimed live show back to where it all began for a string of headline tour dates this September. The forthcoming tour will see the band perform many of their most recognized and well-loved tracks, along with exciting new material from the soon to be released third album produced by Rick Rubin.
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LUNATICS ON POGOSTICKS Announce New EP + Tour Dates – September 2014

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Teen rapscallions Lunatics On Pogosticks announce the release of a new EP, ‘Slug Cat and Snail Dog’ via themusicconnection label / MGM on Friday 11th July 2014. In support of the release, the grunge trio will head out on a tour of the East Coast this September.

After two years, two EP’s, a smattering of singles and a handful of house parties the band took out the 2013 Unearthed High Competition with their stomping single ‘Picasso’s Saddest Love’, hand picked by Triple j (over 900 other Aussie mites).
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Kingswood announce new Single + Australian Tour

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Melbourne indie-rockers Kingswood have unleashed their latest single ‘I Can Feel That You Don’t Love Me’ from the forthcoming album ‘Microscopic Wars’ which will be released through Dew Process. Recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, the debut long-player sees the band team up with Grammy Award winning producer Vance Powell (Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon) and is set for release Friday August 22nd.
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LORDE sells out Festival Hall date on eve of Australian tour

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Frontier Touring have announced that Lorde’s first date at Melbourne’s Festival Hall has sold out. There are only a few tickets remaining to both Hordern Pavillion shows and all others are selling fast.

The recipient of the APRA Award for Outstanding International Achievement has been attracting rave reviews for her recent European and US tour, while the accolades (Grammys, Billboard Awards, Silver Scolls) for her multi-million selling debut and singles continue to roll in. Don’t miss these shows; the last Lorde will play in Australia for quite some time.
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