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Septicflesh and Fleshgod Apocalypse Touring Australia 2014
Prepare 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
Sound 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
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
Melbourne 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
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
Having 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’
All 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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CORONER touring Australia for the first time – June 2014
CORONER are touring again and for the first time ever here in Australia. Don’t miss out on this one… Visit Hardline Media for all tour details – www.hardlinemedia.net
Veruca Salt : National Tour | September 2014 ** More Shows **
**** 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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Live Review | The Wailers + Sly & Robbie & the Taxi Gang with Bitty Mclean @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney | April 19 2014
Review by Wanda Hill
The legendary Wailers played a mesmerizing set to a captivated audience at Sydney’s classic venue The Enmore Theatre. Hit song after hit song was played to perfection and delivered with passion, integrity and the magic that has captured fans of Bob Marley and Wailers, all over the world.
Bass player Aston “Family Man” Barrett is the foundation of the band having co-produced and played with Bob Marley and the Wailers throughout the 70’s, writing many of the world famous bass line grooves. Keeping this music alive and spreading the message and wisdom contained within the lyrics remains a strong focus for Aston.
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Ms. Lauryn Hill | Australian Shows | May 2014
After 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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Live Review | Killswitch Engage + Kill Devil Hill @ UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney | April 12, 2014
Words and Pics: Ben Hosking – www.hoskingindustries.com.au
Last time this reviewer was lucky enough to see Killswitch Engagewas at what was then called the Forum at Moore Park (now the HiFi). It was a sideshow to another festival and the bill included Divine Heresy and Shadows Fall. It was a remarkable show housed within a diminutive venue when the band was fronted by the mighty Howard Jones – who, at one point in the show climbed the speaker stack and proceeded to fall into the crowd below. The anticipation level was high for tonight’s show.
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Photo Gallery | Killswitch Engage + Kill Devil Hill @ UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney | April 12, 2014
Photographer: Ben Hosking – www.hoskingindustries.com.au
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Temples announce Australian shows – May 2014
Psychedelic 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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