Category Archives: Melbourne

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

Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Sydney, 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.
Continue reading THE VANNS – release new single ‘Guilty Love’ + East Coast Tour Dates →

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.
Continue reading Flamenco singer Diego El Cigala announces Australian Tour →

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

Karen Leng announces her final Kinky Afro

KAREN LENGMelbourne community radio station 3RRR 102.7FM has announced that after 29 years as a volunteer broadcaster, Karen Leng is leaving her program Kinky Afro in order to pursue other creative endeavours with ABC radio. Karen has made an amazing contribution to 3RRR and is very highly regarded by the station’s volunteers, staff and subscribers.

Since beginning with Triple R in 1985 Karen has presented many celebrated music programs including Station to Station, Hotwire and since 2001, Kinky Afro.
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June 2014, Melbourne, news

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.
Continue reading Todd Sibbin And The Acadian Driftwood release first single ‘Blame It On The Aeroplanes’ →

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

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Perth, Sydney, tour

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

Splendour in the Grass sideshows announced!

splendour2014SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS SPROUTS SIDESHOWS!
All tickets on sale 9am AEST, Friday 9 May Visit secret-sounds.com.au for details

FOSTER THE PEOPLE * LONDON GRAMMAR * BEN HOWARD * KELIS * METRONOMY * GROUPLOVE * THE 1975 * SKY FERREIRA * PHANTOGRAM * FUTURE ISLANDS * SKATERS * JUNGLE * THE STRYPES * MIKHAEL PASKALEV * THE ACID * CIRCA WAVES * THE HEAD AND THE HEART * ÁSGEIR * DARLIA * THE WILD FEATHERS * MAS YSA * RY X

FOSTER THE PEOPLE
Promoted by: Secret Sounds and Handsome Tours
These charming Californians have been on one hell of a ride; their album Torches sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide, reaching #1 on the ARIA charts along with their 6 x platinum song of the year Pumped Up Kicks. Their much-anticipated second release, the triple j Album of the Week awarded Supermodel just dropped with Coming of Age and infectious new track Best Friend in high radio rotation and set to be among the songs of 2014.
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Monday 28 July – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tuesday 29 July – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Continue reading Splendour in the Grass sideshows announced! →

Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Perth, Sydney

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!
Continue reading Veruca Salt : National Tour | September 2014 ** More Shows ** →

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, news, Perth, Sydney, tour