Big beats, big hooks and big problems; an art so effortlessly realised by Brooklyn three-piece Wet and signature traits that today see them signed to the Dew Process family – a musical bloodline spanning the likes of London Grammar, Mumford & Sons, Sarah Blasko and Gossling.
The signing follows Wet’s recent stint at SXSW; four shows in short succession that saw them emerge a festival favourite, dazzling fans and industry alike.
Continue reading Wet Signs With Dew Process
Sydney quartet Infinity Broke’s anticipated debut album River Mirrors will be released on Friday 4 April 2014 via Come To The Dark Side Luke / MGM Distribution. River Mirrors will be available on CD and limited edition 180gm vinyl.
Now in their second decade, The Hold Steady formed in 2003 in Brooklyn, NY, and, with their vibrant mixture of punk ethos and classic rock pedigree punctuated by lyrically dense storytelling and guitar riffs, quickly became a critically acclaimed rock band with a rabid fan base to match.
‘Teeth Dreams’ is the New York band’s sixth album and first on its own Positive Jams imprint via new label Washington Square, itself a newly established imprint formed by Razor & Tie, distributed by Sony in Australia. The Australian release will feature an extra three exclusive tracks.
Continue reading The Hold Steady Return with new Album “Teeth Dreams” | May 2nd 2014
Never one to think inside the box, Alison Wonderland announces her most ambitious and original project to date – presenting the ‘Wonderland Warehouse Project’. Joined by shooting star Wave Racer and rising star Young Franco, the Sydney-based producer/DJ will turn a number of remarkable properties into temporary party temples as she embarks on a national tour of unique, secret Warehouse spaces.
Continue reading Alison Wonderland presents the “Wonderland Warehouse Project”
The Big Pineapple Music Festival 2014 is back Saturday May 17 2014
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Joan as Police Woman has been as restless as ever since her last sold-out Australian tour in 2011, and the release of that year’s classic album The Deep Field. She’s starred in a BBC produced celebration of the music of Sandy Denny. Joan also appeared on Orchestral Variations V.01 by The Separate (aka producer / engineer Rob Kirwan), reimaging the Smiths’ The Night Has Opened My Eyes. But most crucially she’s returned to the studio to create her most striking LP yet, The Classic. Critics and fans are united in their praise of an album that one scribe said was best experienced with lights out, eyes closed, headphones on. This is music to get lost in.
Continue reading Tour News | Joan as Police Woman returns to Australia | June-July 2014
Brisbane band Sheppard are proud to announce their signing with historic British record label Decca Records (backed by Universal Music worldwide) – the original home of international icons such as The Rolling Stones and Tom Jones.
The first Australian band ever to sign with Decca (which was founded in 1929), Sheppard are heading to North America next week to finalise the worldwide release of the new single “Geronimo” which is impacting radio around Australia now and debuted this week at #31 on iTunes.
Continue reading Sheppard Sign Record Deal with Original Home of The Rolling Stones
Before the 10th annual Gum Ball hits the exquisite bush of Belford in the Hunter Valley, the festival has released its program as well as made three exciting new additions to the impressively diverse program.
The exciting new additions include Australian grunge rock icon Adalita, famed surf film producer Andrew Kidman and his ethereal band The Windy Hills, as well as spectacular local troubadours The Lairs.
The three acts will join bands such as King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Jinja Safari and Adrian Edmondson on the Friday evening, whilst the Saturday program will see a packed day of genre -hopping with the Hoodoo Gurus performing around 10pm before an all star band led by Nicky Bomba enters stage left to close out the festival in a massive 10 year celebration.
Continue reading THE GUM BALL | April 2014 | More Bands and Full Program Announced!
Gold Coast Musician Ella Fence brings her soulful and spiritual acoustic-folk music to Hobart!
Between Tuesday 8 and Sunday 13 April 2014, Ella Fence for the first time will perform at venues in Hobart, Tasmania.
Ella studied at the Queensland Conservatorium and upon completion took her music to Europe where she continued to flourish as an inspiring artist.
Feeling at home in the multicultural city of Oslo, Norway, Ella performed at venues including the Nordic Black Theatre. This opportunity led to an interview and performance on the National Norwegian Radio station ‘Radio Norway’.
Continue reading Ella Fence | Hobart Tour | April 2014
Within seconds of Ignition’s lacerating opening riff, you know what you’re in for. Behind Waleed Aly’s slamming guitars (RN Drive, The Project), and Jeff Wortman’s (Peanut Gallery, Triple M) vocals, a siren wails and a spoken voice warns us that desperate people do desperate things. Soon the rhythm section arrives and we’re off: the track is surging and the stakes are high.
Continue reading Robot Child Release New Single, Ignition, And Announce Album Tour!
Soundworks Touring & KillRockStar Big Dog Entertainment present the genre-breaking instrumental pyrotechnics of the incredible 2CELLOS live in Australia.
Young Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, together known as 2CELLOS, have achieved sensational success by taking the cello to a new level. Their playing style has broken down the boundaries between different genres of music, from classical and film music to pop and rock. 2CELLOS have no limits when it comes to performing live and are equally as impressive when playing Bach and Vivaldi as they are when rocking out, as evidenced in the recent mind-blowing clip of their version of the AC/DC track Thunderstruck.
Continue reading 2CELLOS announce ‘IN2ITION’ Australian Tour | May 2014
Hammersonic Festival always selects and brings to you the best metal bands with some of biggest names as the headliner. This is the spirit of Hammersonic.
Continue reading Hammersonic Festival – Jakarta International Metal Festival | Sunday April 27th 2014
**** Tour Update ****
Due to overwhelming demand a second Melbourne show on Thursday, 18 September, at the Palais Theatre has been added to Tina Arena’s National Reset Tour.
Tina said today “I’m overwhelmed and thrilled with the amazing reaction from fans for The Reset Tour, my first pop show in ten years. Thank you all!”
Tickets for the 2nd Melbourne concert will be on sale from 10.00 am, Monday 31 March, 2014, from www.Ticketmaster.com.au / 136100.
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Continue reading Tina Arena – Reset Tour – 2nd Melbourne show announced!
Photo credit: Krista Melsom
Dave Brockie –
August 30, 1963 – March 23, 2014
Jack Flanagan, manager of GWAR has issued an official statement:
“It is with a saddened heart, that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR passed away at approximately 6:50 PM EST Sunday March 23,2014. His body was found Sunday by his band mate at his home in Richmond, VA. Richmond authorities have confirmed his death and next of kin has been notified. A full autopsy will be performed. He was 50 years old, born August 30, 1963.
My main focus right now is to look after my band mates and his family. More information regarding his death shall be released as the details are confirmed.”
http://www.gwar.net
From beyond the majestic shadow of Matthew McConaughey’s signature hum emerges Australia’s favourite mashup duo, Yacht Club DJs, with brand new mixtape Oddity Number 5 in tow. It’s a free download brimming with Yacht Club’s fearless repertoire; a one-hour banger fest that’ll have you fanging for the weekend, stockpiling the party mixers and wondering what ever did happen to 90’s buzz-babe Mya (not all that much).
Continue reading Yacht Club DJs Unveil “Oddity Number 5” Mixtape Ahead Of East Coast Tour