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It’s a wrap on Series One of The Sound!
Having shone a light on some of our country’s finest musicians and songwriters for six weeks now – from iconic chart-toppers (Nick Cave, Paul Kelly, Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil) to triple j stars (Illy, DMA’S, Angie McMahon, Amy Shark) and arresting newcomers (BENEE, Miiesha, Dallas Woods) – each week The Sound has delivered incredible performances, proudly captured and delivered by Mushroom Vision and the ABC.
Australian music needs to be heard. For Episode Six this Sunday – our final instalment of this first series – we’ve got yet another line-up you don’t want to miss.
Joining regulars Jane Gazzo and Zan Rowe this week are three very special guest co-hosts: 4x Grammy winner Keith Urban, who releases his 10th studio album, THE SPEED OF NOW Part 1, on 18 September. He’s joined by acting legend Jack Thompson, while we also have a special appearance by the music man himself – Molly Meldrum.
Tune in to Episode Six for performances by:
- Her breakout hit ‘Dance Monkey’ hit #1 in 30 countries, and was the most streamed song globally for over four months. The Sound is thrilled to welcome Tones And I performing another of her hits, ‘Never Seen The Rain’, this week
- The only AU artist in ARIA chart history to achieve six #1 singles and two #1 albums: Guy Sebastian has sold almost four million albums to date. He performs his hit single ‘Standing With You’ inside Sydney’s historic Town Hall
- Multi-Platinum, ARIA award-winners Bliss n Eso are one of the biggest local touring artists of the last decade. The trio is back with a blistering new single, the first taste of new music since 2017’s #1 Off The Grid
- Coming off the back of their first ever #1 album (Akilotoa | Anthology 1994-2006), Vika and Linda show off their amazing gospel harmonies, with a killer rendition of single ‘There Ain’t No Grave (Gonna Hold My Body Down)’ – which can be heard on the duo’s album Sunday (The Gospel According To Iso), due out 11 September
- Creating a haunting merging of living traditional culture with electronic music, multi-award winning Adelaide duo Electric Fields bring moments of breathtaking beauty and power to their cover of ‘From Little Things, Big Things Grow’, which appears on Cannot Buy My Soul: The Songs of Kev Carmody 2020 Edition. Exclusively for The Sound, they perform alongside three special guests: Missy Higgins, Jessica Mauboy and John Butler
- With their serious love for the blues, powerhouses Josh Teskey (The Teskey Brothers) and Ash Grunwald will launch their very special project with an exclusive performance this Sunday. Tune in to find out all the details!
- With 22 million+ streams worldwide, rising star CXLOE inked a deal to release her debut album via Sandlot Records (Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande). She joins us to perform the excellent ‘12 Steps’
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![EPIZODE5: EPILOGUE reveals the second round of lineup, including JAMIE JONES, [A:RPIA:R], APOLLONIA, NASTIA, SONJA MOONEAR, ARCHIE HAMILTON, MR.C, and many more!](https://thepartae.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/EPIZODE5-EPILOGUE-reveals-the-second-round-of-lineup-including-JAMIE-JONES-APOLLONIA-NASTIA-SONJA-MOONEAR-ARCHIE-HAMILTON-MR.C-and-many-more.jpg "EPIZODE5 EPILOGUE reveals the second round of lineup, including JAMIE JONES, APOLLONIA, NASTIA, SONJA MOONEAR, ARCHIE HAMILTON, MR.C, and many more")
EPIZODE5: EPILOGUE celebrates its fifth anniversary with a star-studded lineup on Vietnam’s picturesque Phú Quốc island from December 29th 2020 to January 10th 2021! The thrilling 12-day music and art festival will, once again, bring the world class selection of electronic music heroes, inspiring art installations, exciting wellness activities and magical sunsets within their non-stop program. Now, the second wave of acts is revealed featuring planetary DJ icons such as JAMIE JONES, [A:RPIA:R], APOLLONIA, NASTIA, SONJA MOONEAR, RICHY AHMED, SATORI, ARCHIE HAMILTON, AGENTS OF TIME and MR.C. They will be playing alongside some of the best Europe and Asia talents, such as VLADA, SOFIA RODINA, ZOTS, FIDELES, ARRAM MANTANA, ANNA NOVA, MICKEY ZHANG, TEMPLE RAT, HIBIYA LINE and ANH VY.
These names are added on the first wave of superstars such as RICARDO VILLALOBOS, BINH, DEBORAH DE LUCA, DUBFIRE, GOLDIE, GUTI, HECTOR, LOCO DICE, WAFF and many more. Together, these artists will bring their fresh beats to Epizode’s iconic stages for an unforgettable fiesta over the NYE holidays.
Leading the second wave lineup is JAMIE JONES, EPIZODE’s mainstay who will be making yet another anticipated return alongside label mate RICHY AHMED. Minimal sensation [A:RPIA:R] will take us on a hypnotic journey while French trio APOLLONIA leads with their signature groovy back-to-back-to-back set. Techno lady NASTIA will be debuting Epizode while spreading her passion behind the decks and the Swiss queen SONJA MOONEAR will enchant the crowd with her lean house moods. Dutch artist SATORI will play his impressive live act again while FUSE London star ARCHIE HAMILTON will bring his hugely sought-after act of minimalistic sounds. Italian trio AGENTS OF TIME have mastered their house sound for an enthralling live act and multi-talented English DJ, producer and rapper MR.C will bring a force of London rave scene.
Resident of the famous Russian art collective Arma 17 – VLADA will bring her stripped beats, followed by SOFIA RODINA’s acid techno, and an atmospheric ride provided by ZOTS. Italian duo FIDELES will work the decks with their contemporary melodic beats, ARRAM MANTANA will bring his eclectic set, followed by emotional energy from ANNA NOVA. Next up is MICKEY ZHANG, the godfather of Chinese dance music, alongside Chinese artist TEMPLE RAT who will present her signature set infused by an instrument erhu which she plays live. Holding up the local flag in EPIZODE is HIBIYA LINE, owner and founder of the Vietnam’s techno temple The Observatory, while the rising star ANH VY, a resident DJ of The Observatory himself, will bring his seamless mix of beats and genre-bending tunes to the beach.
While helping the Asia-Pacific music scene drive forward, EPIZODE has, in only four years, made an impressive mark internationally. With the vision to unite people from around the globe, the festival has become a top destination to ring in the new year, gathering music enthusiasts, art lovers, experiential seekers and music industry professionals. Sunset Sanato beach in Phú Quốc where EPIZODE takes place offers an immersive festival experience, surrounded by lush jungles, heavenly food, and awesome people.
12-day Multi Passes are available online at €198, and can be purchased online via Epizode website: www.epizode.asia
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LINEUP (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
[A:RPIA:R]
ABELLE
AGENTS OF TIME
ANH VY
ANNA NOVA
APOLLONIA
ARCHIE HAMILTON
ARRAM MANTANA
BINH
CHKLTE
DAVID GTRONIC
DEBORAH DE LUCA
DUBFIRE
E/TAPE
FIDELES
GOLDIE
GUTI
HECTOR
HIBIYA LINE
JAMIE JONES
JAVIER CARBALLO
LOCO DICE
LOUISE CHEN
MAHONY
MICKEY ZHANG
MR.C
NASTIA
OUISSAM
RICARDO VILLALOBOS
RICHY AHMED
ROUSTAM
SATORI
SOFIA RODINA
SONJA MOONEAR
SUNJU HARGUN
TEMPLE RAT
VLADA
wAFF
YAYA
ZOTS
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![PRAISE FOR RICH BRIAN The Sailor triple j Feature Album “The best music of his young career” Pitchfork “At just 19, Brian is dropping thoughtful, lyrically dense rhymes.” UPROXX “The 88rising mainstay's sophomore effort effectively solidifies his position in the world of hip-hop, building up his character as a force to be reckoned with.” Hypebeast “[Brian's] biggest artistic leap yet” Highsnobiety “An important step forward" Complex Today, rapper, producer, singer and songwriter Rich Brian - the first Asian music artist to reach #1 on iTunes’ Hip Hop charts - releases his latest single 'Don’t Care' via 88rising, distributed by 12Tone Music. Listen HERE. To complement the single, Rich Brian has also dropped the music video for 'Don’t Care' today. Listen HERE, watch HERE. Directed by Rich Brian and James Defina - whose credits include Post Malone’s 'Wow.', 'Psycho', 'Congratulations' and 'White Iverson' and Future’s 'XanaX Damage' and 'Love Thy Enemies' - the music video features Rich Brian wandering around the Zuma Ridge Trail at dusk with the city of Los Angeles twinkling in the distance. His vulnerability is revealed to listeners as he sings and raps about the pressure he faces every day, while once again displaying his ability to constantly shapeshift and reinvent his sound. With lyrics like, “I don’t care what they say, it’s just another day”, the song is reflective of its serene mountainous backdrop with Brian opening up about the never-ending quest of people pleasing and the blissful, quiet moments of simply not caring. Speaking on 'Don’t Care', Rich Brian explains, “This song is about me trying to make so many people around me happy and caring about everybody’s feelings while completely disregarding my own, and the rare moments of me not caring about anything for a second.” 'Don’t Care' follows Rich Brian’s hit 'Love In My Pocket', which introduced listeners to a fresh sound from the artist. 'Love In My Pocket' crossed over 20M streams since its release. Additionally, 'Don’t Care' will be included in Rich Brian’s project, 1999, which is slated to be released on August 25th. Stream/download 'Don't Care' by Rich Brian here, out now via 88rising, distributed by 12Tone Music. Stay connected with Rich Brian: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube](https://thepartae.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/RICH-BRIAN-RELEASES-NEW-SONG-1170x670.jpg "RICH BRIAN RELEASES NEW SONG")
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After more than 30 years in the top tier of Australian rock, soul and blues, Diesel (Mark Lizotte) has delivered an album that melds all the varied sides of his musical personality – and reveals a few new ones. World, meet Sunset Suburbia.
“It’s all of my life’s work so far brought to fruition, in many ways. It’s pretty encompassing,” says Diesel.
The single ‘Come Back’ made an immediate connection with audiences Australia wide after Diesel performed it on The Sound on Sunday evening. Watch the captivating performance below.
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After clocking up over 6500 streams in just a matter of months with their debut single Someone Else, Among The Restless are back with their follow up track Without You. Taking their music to the next level, ATR have called in renowned producer Steve James (Red Engine Recording) to take care of the engineering and mixing – and with names such as The Screaming Jets, The Angels, Cold Chisel and Airbourne under his belt, there is no doubt this one is going to be big. Without You is guaranteed to have you singing out loud so get keen, this is one you will want on high rotation.
With the odds stacked against them in the current ‘Corona-climate’, it is refreshing to see new music still coming out – giving hope of a return to the live scene soon. Until then, crank up Without You and get on board the Among The Restless train, it will be stopping at all streaming services on the 15th August 2020.
“The debut single screams attitude with its killer lyrics and catchy hooks. Add to this, dirty riffs driving drums and a weighty bassline, Someone Else will draw you in for the duration then spit you out with a big slap at its colossal climax.” – Silver Tiger Media.
“Such a good debut single! Awesome production all around excited to hear more from you guys.” – Kabir
“Killer song, love it. Instantly stuck on my head!” – CH
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Last Friday, Gianluca Vacchi and Ir Sais released their brand new track ‘Para’. The summer smash arrived right in time for the heatwaves, accompanied by their feel-good music video.
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It’s not hard to turn off when you’re commuting to and from work. We have all been there. You wake up in the morning and travel to work completely shut down. Or, it’s the evening, and you just want to arrive home and rest. However, an excellent commuting playlist can turn the tables around. It can enhance your journey to work and turn up your emotions in a positive way.
Although music was there from the beginning of mankind, it was only recently that researchers discovered the positive effects it has on our mood and performance. According to scientists from McGill University, your level of dopamine — a neurotransmitter that plays a major role in motivation and pleasure — increases by 9% when you listen to soundtracks you like. Moreover, sports researchers from Brunel Faculty showed that volunteers who listened to music had 15% improved endurance during exercise.
Now that we know what positive effects music has on us, let’s explore some of the best songs for producing them.
The Weeknd — Blinding Lights
According to rumors running around L.A, the “Blinding Lights” lyrics are about someone special. Selena Gomez, to be exact. She was The Weeknd’s famous ex. On the other hand, the “Blinding Lights” still feel like it belongs to Netflix’ Stranger Things — brimming with 80’ vibes and symbols. Unfortunately, the official music video doesn’t have a single Demogorgon in it.
If flexibility is queen in today’s music industry, then The Weeknd clearly showed that he’s the king and beyond great at adapting to different styles. Although “Blinding Lights” is chock-full of upbeats and heavy synths, it’s lyrics express a want for love since he’s “experiencing withdrawal.” “Blinding Lights” is perfectly made. This doesn’t come as a surprise since pop music maestro Max Martin was involved in the production process.
Survivor – Eye of the Tiger
We all know this one. “Eye of the Tiger” raises spirits high and is a perfect inspiration when you’re running on a treadmill. No wonder, since it’s the Rocky 3’s theme.
During the beginning of the 80’, the mainstream rock scene was an interesting place. We were still a couple of years away from pop-metal bands hits, and a few years after the 70’ rock scene. This is why various bands tried to appeal to both the rock and pop listeners during these years. Such bands mixed arena-style choruses with heavy guitar riffs, both loaded with a healthy bit of melody. One of the most famous bands was Survivor.
And their most well-known hit? Eye of the tiger. The song was so good that it placed them on top of the charts and made it into the hit motion picture Rocky 3. Jim Peternik, who wrote “Eye of the Tiger,” intuitively understood what the song needed. “I saw blows in my mind,” he told the press then. And from that, the classic American rock song came into being.
If you don’t have the time to search for classics like this and make your own playlist, you can always check out places like Lease Fetcher that turn the most popular commuting songs into badass playlists.
This Is How We Walk On The Moon – Geographer
“This is How We Walk on the Moon” is a down-to-earth, mood-elevating song singing about overcoming difficulties. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or afraid of what the future holds, this song will completely take you away. It will remind you that every little step forward (even some that take you backward) can bring you closer to your objective—a perfect go-to morning commute song.
There are several covers of this song from Arthur Russell. However, this one is enormously brilliant. Geographer’s “This is How We Walk on the Moon” is a part of his EP — Endless Motion Volume One. If you want to hear more great covers, be sure to check it out.
Red And Gold From Danielle Grubb
“Red And Gold” from Danielle’s EP “Venus” came out in recent years. It was an immediate hit in the alternative scene. The song is brimming with an original, eclectic combination of R&B, heavy-rock, funk, and pop. It’s a song for chilling, making it a perfect choice when you have completed your work for the day and want to bask in your success.
Danielle Grubb is a Dallas-based artist who has been performing in different projects ever since she was a teenager. The first band she was in, The Forest Fire, was enormously popular in the Texas state area.
“Jessica Jade is one of those artists that you’ll be glad to have known about before they got big, and trust us, it is going to happen soon.” – Tone Deaf
“Bet is an extremely likeable track from an artist I could literally listen to all day.” – Project U
“Sydney has a new R n B star on the rise.” – SNIFFERS
Multi-dimensional R&B artist Jessica Jade journeys through four different sets in the film clip for the stripped back single ‘BET’.
Much like the clip the process for the video was such a journey. Along time in the making, planning was put on hold due to lockdown which helped the Redscope team develop the ideas into what was actually shot over those four locations. Jessica Jade says the pool scene was the hardest to shoot, “To be honest I was really under prepared for how cold it was going to be. I still can’t believe I went in the pool at night during winter. The scene is so beautiful though and I love a good physical challenge.”
‘BET’ captured the attention of several online authorities including SNIFFERS and Project U along wth Tone Deaf who dubbed her a ‘future R&B legend’. It’s also the second offering from Jessica Jade’s forthcoming debut EP which features a collection of stellar, multi-genre tracks centered around the theme of independence and respecting yourself.
Recently selected as one of FBi Radio’s Independent Artists and performing as a part of their Independent Play series, be sure she’s one to keep an eye on. Also striking a chord with tastemakers Complex, Life Without Andy and Filterzine she’s already been tapped on the shoulder by Converse, Champion and JD Sports.
Flourishing in the digital realm her previous releases have clocked spots in Spotify’s New Music Friday AU/NZ & Denmark, R&B Connect, Pop N Fresh and Apple Music’s Best of the Week and Mood.
Touching on themes of self-respect delivered in an oh-so-sweet and sassy packet, be sure to delve into ‘BET’ before her debut EP arrives later this year.
JESSICA JADE
‘BET’
OUT NOW
As the music industry continues to grapple with the impacts of the pandemic, Support Act’s COVID-19 Crisis Relief grants are helping artists, crews and industry workers get back on their feet. Longtime supporters of the industry, Nando’s has pledged 15,000 meals to help feed Support Act’s grant recipients.
While tough government restrictions on large gatherings and social distancing protocols are slowly beginning to ease in some pockets of Australia, there is still a long way to go before packed out arenas and festivals are back on the cards.
With the help of a recent funding injection from the Australian Government through the Office for the Arts, leading music charity, Support Act, has dramatically increased the number of Crisis Relief grants for music professionals financially impacted by the pandemic. Since March, Support Act has provided close to $1million in crisis relief to more than 400 artists, crew and music workers across the country.
Veteran supporters of the music industry, Nando’s has chipped in over $200,000 worth of Nando’s eats by donating 15,000 meals, which will be delivered through the grant program to further support for those doing it tough.
Support Act CEO, Clive Miller, said that their COVID-19 Crisis Relief grants are providing essential support to a diverse range of talented and passionate music professionals.
“Music workers were some of the first people to be affected by the pandemic, and are likely to be the last to fully recover. Our COVID-19 Crisis Relief Grants are helping many music workers and their families keep their heads above water by covering essential costs like rent, household bills and groceries.
“We’re thrilled that Nando’s has jumped on board to provide additional support through these testing times.” Clive added.
As a big supporter of the industry, Nando’s has fuelled hundreds of touring musicians through artist catering over the years and has brought many more emerging and established artists together for its annual local and global Music Exchange workshops (MX).
Nando’s music program spokesperson, Cath Palfreyman, said that partnering with Support Act in the wake of the pandemic was a no-brainer.
“As a purpose-led business, feeding the nation during the pandemic has been really important to us. COVID-19 has unfortunately put our artist feeds and annual MX workshops on hold for now, but we wanted to keep supporting the industry. We love Support Act so we are super pleased to be working with them again, finding a new way to share the Nando’s love with artists, crew and industry workers in a field that’s so close to our hearts.
“We’re desperate to see the Aussie music scene come out the other side of this crisis, which is why we’re donating 15,000 meals to help fuel the industry. We’ll be the first in line to grab tickets to a gig once restrictions are lifted,” Cath said.
ARIA Award winning duo and PERi-PERi lovers, Peking Duk (Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles), say the effect COVID-19 has had on the Australian music and entertainment industry has been absolutely devastating. Being one of the first industries to be impacted by the lockdowns and closures and most certainly one of the last that will return to normal means the knock on effect won’t just be hurting the artists that create the music, but the many crew members and support staff that help them bring these projects to life as well.
“The work that Support Act does to provide relief to the people we work with and share an industry with has been a lifeline for many. We can’t thank Support Act enough on behalf of everyone out there who is suffering right now. We also want to thank Nando’s, a company that has been feeding bands for years now, for stepping up when it matters the most and continuing their ongoing support for the music and entertainment industry. We can’t wait to get back on stage, get back on the road and see Australia’s live music scene booming again like the absolute champion that it is.”
Alongside Nando’s partnership with Support Act, the PERi-PERi experts have fed many more communities over the course of the year. Since April, Nando’s have contributed $4.5 million worth of food to frontline Healthcare and Emergency Service workers and have generated an additional 1 million meals to Foodbank.
To find out more about Support Act’s Crisis Relief grant, please visit: www.supportact.org.au
For more information on Nando’s, head to: www.nandos.com.au
Photo Credit: Ian Laidlaw @ian.laidlaw
