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Jeff Lang “I Live In My Head A Lot These Days” National Tour | June-July 2014

jeff langMelbourne based Jeff Lang is known for his unique nature and diverse musical palette, that is shown in his music as a songwriter, a collaborator, a guitar virtuoso and lyricist. Jeff Lang is a storyteller through his music with an ability to leave his song interpretations open to the individual.

With 14 studio albums under his belt, two of which he collected ARIA awards for – “Carried In Mind” won the 2012 ARIA award for “Best Blues & Roots” and Jeff’s world music project Djan Djan won the 2010 ARIA for “Best World Release”, Jeff Lang is a singularly unique performer.
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SEPULTURA announce Australian and New Zealand Tour

SEPULTURA TOUR ARTIt was the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil that launched the ascent of their native sons in SEPULTURA (Portuguese for “grave”) in 1983 with a trajectory unsuspectingly aimed at the worldwide metal music scene. A band with humble economic beginnings whose musical identity was forged in the context of living through Brazil’s authoritarian military dictatorship, SEPULTURA would go on to become Brazilian ambassadors to the metal world, revered master architects of the death/thrash genre, and the most successful and influential heavy metal band from the Federal Republic of Brazil.
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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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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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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

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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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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

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

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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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Meat Puppets | Australia Tour 2014

meat puppetsBy popular demand, Meat Puppets have once again extended their upcoming Australian tour, adding two shows at Melbourne’s Ding Dong Lounge on Tuesday 27th May and Wednesday 28th May.

At the first show (27th), Meat Puppets will play a short ACOUSTIC set that will include much-loved Puppets songs ‘Oh Me’, ‘Lake of Fire’ and ‘Plateau’ (best known from the performance with Nirvana, during the band’s iconic MTV Unplugged set in 1993).
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Ms. Lauryn Hill | Australian Shows | May 2014

Lauryn-Hill1-1024x683After selling out her Melbourne show, the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill has announced a second date at Hamer Hall on Thursday 22 May.

Hailed as one of music’s leading ladies, Ms. Lauryn Hiill made history with her multiple Grammy wins and was a member of award-winning group The Fugees.

Released to massive critical acclaim, her debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was a genre-bending record which blended R&B, doo-wop, pop, hip-hop, and reggae, and was lauded for its honest representation of life and relationships
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Temples announce Australian shows – May 2014

templestourPsychedelic newcomers Temples have announced their first Australian shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Joining Temples for these dates in May will be fellow indie-psychers Deep Sea Arcade.

Temples consist of lead singer/guitarist James Edward Bagshaw, bassist Tom Warmsley, drummer Sam Toms and keyboardist Adam Smith.The Kettering band, whose debut single ‘Shelter Song’ earned them kudos from the likes of Johnny Marr and Noel Gallagher, and received solid triple j play, culminating in their debut album “Sun Structures” being awarded Feature Album status at the station.
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