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November 2020

Georgia Dutton

Where are you currently based?

I am currently based in Brisbane!

How did you first start playing music?

I’ve always had a passion for music, long before I was even aware of it. I’ve been writing songs for as long as I can remember and I played guitar, piano and percussion in school. I always knew I wanted to be a full time musician and I’m so grateful that dream is working out for me.

What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been?

I just dropped a new single so I’ve been enjoying seeing the reaction to that! My Covid experience has been bittersweet, I’ve had so much time to work on music but I really missed performing. I had my first gig since Covid a few weeks ago and it was so magical.

Your new single ”I Wish We Met When We Were 25′ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I was really inspired by classic, pop breakup songs. I wanted to have my sassy breakup moment so I definitely did some exaggerating with the lyrics. My producer and I took inspiration from artists like Charli XCX, Taylor Swift and Caroline Polachek. We wanted to add an element of electronica to give more texture and depth.

How did you go about writing the single?

I got the idea for the title randomly one day and wrote it down in notes then didn’t touch the idea for another month. I started humming the melody one night and recorded a voice memo then fleshed it out on the piano the next day. The lyrics definitely came out naturally, I think my best songs are the ones that only take me 5 minutes to write.

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?

I recorded 80% of it at my home studio with my producer Levi Kohler at the start of this year then added finishing touches at Airlock Studios with producer Steve Kempnich a few months ago.

How did you approach the recording process?

I always like to finish the structure and lyrics before recording so I have a vision of the finished song. I basically just show my producer some reference tracks and examples of what I want the song to sound like, then we just do what comes natural from there!

What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?

I want to squeeze in some more gigs and focus on recording more tracks for the future

Any shows coming up?

I have a show on December 17th with Sir & Lydia at Tomcat

What do you like to do away from music?

I got into making jewellery during Covid so I’ve been enjoying that!

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I’ve been loving The Neighbourhood’s new album at the moment, it’s so catchy and fun!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

I am a sucker for a good picnic, it’s the ultimate no pressure hangout situation in my opinion!

Links to socials:

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November 25, 2020 0 comment

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THE SOUND | Season 2 Episode 5 stars: Birds of Tokyo, Alison Wonderland, Kate Ceberano, Something For Kate + more | Sun 29 Nov, 6pm on ABC + iview

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THE SOUND

SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 6PM ON ABC + iview

SEASON 2 EPISODE 5 STARS:

BIRDS OF TOKYO, ALISON WONDERLAND, KATE CEBERANO,
SOMETHING FOR KATE, HAYLEY MARY, ZIGGY RAMO, KIRSTEN SALTY + MORE

+ SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOSTS DYLAN LEWIS AND TIM MCCALLUM

Incredible live music, broadcast direct to your TV each week: watch on ABC and iview – airs Sundays 6pm + repeats Saturdays 1.30pm
Season 2 Episode 5 stars: Birds of Tokyo, Alison Wonderland, Kate Ceberano, Something For Kate, Hayley Mary, Ziggy Ramo, Kirsten Salty + more…
Special guest co-hosts are television and radio veteran, Dylan Lewis, and sensational classical entertainer, Tim McCallum
Tim Rogers, Shane Parsons (DZ Deathrays), Mo’Ju and WAAX honour The Loved Ones and INXS in the weekly ‘Tribute’
Don’t miss a moving ‘From The Vault’ performance from Gurrumul

Jimmy Barnes and the ACO mesmerised from Sydney’s State Theatre, the stunning vocals of Julia Jacklin and Tia Gostelow left us breathless, Casey Barnes got us on our feet rocking out, Crowded House took us back to the 1992 ARIA’s, and Dragon’s ‘April Sun In Cuba’ had us singing along word for word – Sunday’s episode of The Sound did not disappoint!

Australian music lovers ready yourselves, Episode 5 is on the way and ready to knock socks off around the country. With the 34^th annual ARIA Awards screening this evening and Aus Music Month drawing to a close, what better way to celebrate epic local talent than to dive into The Sound at 6pm this Sunday 29 November!

Tune into ABC and iview to catch:

Platinum certified, ARIA and six-time APRA award-winning WA outfit, Birds of Tokyo, have grown exponentially from their independent roots to become one of Australia’s most popular contemporary rock bands. They perform their brand new single ‘Weekend’ for the first time in a TV exclusive this Sunday, bringing their iconic sound to screens around the nation. ‘Weekend’ is the band’s first release since their album ‘Human Design’ debuted at #1 on the ARIA Album Charts earlier this year.

Alison Wonderland needs no introduction. The Billboard-topping DJ has established herself globally as one of the most exciting artists of the genre, taking on stages at some of the world’s premiere music festivals and more. She joins us from the rooftop of LA’s iconic Capitol Building with her latest single ‘Bad Things’.

Multiple ARIA Award-winner Kate Ceberano is without doubt one of the nation’s most prolific recording artists, chalking up 28 albums across her 35-year career. Kate delivers a stunning performance of ‘Sweet Inspiration’ from Sydney’s City Recital Hall, exclusively for The Sound this Sunday. Kate’s brand-new album ‘Sweet Inspiration’ is out February 5^th, 2021 and available for pre-order now.

With a career spanning over two decades, critically acclaimed Melbourne trio Something For Kate continue to be one of Australia’s most beloved trios. They perform their latest single ‘Come Back, Before I Come To My Senses’ from their just-released album, and first in over 8 years, The Modern Medieval.

Hayley Mary has quickly cemented herself as one of nation’s most exciting solo artists. Hayley’s bold new track ‘The Chain’ is an anticipated follow up to her captivating 2019 debut EP The Piss, The Perfume, she performs it this week from Anita’s Theatre on the NSW South Coast.

Originally hailing from Arnhem Land, Sydney-based hip hop artist Ziggy Ramo is an important emerging First Nations voice, addressing social injustice through his music. Lifted from the Deadly Hearts compilation, Ziggy performs ‘Tjitji’ from the Cell Block Theatre in Darlinghurst; gifting audiences with one of the most moving musical moments ever seen on The Sound.

Boasting a moody mix of bold R&B and sophisticated pop, Sydney’s 20-year-old Kirsten Salty will take to The Sound this Sunday following the release of her debut single ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi (feat Taka Perry)’.

Joining Jane Gazzo and Bridget Hustwaite this week as special guest co-hosts are much-loved television and radio veteran, Dylan Lewis, and extraordinary entertainer Tim McCallum, who wowed with his rendition of the Australian national anthem at last month’s AFL Grand Final.

But wait, there’s more: this week’s showstopping ‘Tribute’ collaboration celebrates two great quintessential Australian rock bands – The Loved Ones and INXS – and includes some of Australia’s favourite musicians. The must-see rock line-up will feature:

You Am I frontman and ARIA winning soloist Tim Rogers

Shane Parsons, vocalist and guitarist of sonic-punk trio DZ Deathrays

Lauded Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Mo’Ju

Brisbane rockers and live music sensations, WAAX

Finally, our ‘From The Vault’ clip this week is from Yolgnu man, Gurrumul.

Don’t miss The Sound – airing this Sunday 29 November at 6pm on ABC and iview.

THE SOUND
SEASON 2

EPISODE 5
SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER, 6PM ON ABC TV + iview
REPEATS SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER, 1:30PM

Starring
BIRDS OF TOKYO
ALISON WONDERLAND
KATE CEBERANO
SOMETHING FOR KATE
HAYLEY MARY
ZIGGY RAMO
KIRSTEN SALTY

TIM ROGERS, SHANE PARSONS (DZ DEATHRAYS), MO’JU and WAAX
pay tribute to
THE LOVED ONES and INXS

GURRUMUL
‘From The Vault’

Hosted by
JANE GAZZO, BRIDGET HUSTWAITE
and special guests DYLAN LEWIS and TIM MCCALLUM

#TheSoundAU

THE SOUND

ABC TV + iview

MUSHROOM VISION

November 25, 2020 0 comment

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SLY WITHERS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘BOUGAINVILLEA’

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“Wonderful songwriting that is both aggressive and tender.” – Tone Deaf

“They’ve transformed and blossomed into something remarkably special.” – Pilerats

“Sly Withers have found their own groove, which makes the prospect of a new full-length all the more enticing.” – The Music

In a year where most of the local music industry has been hamstrung by world events, Perth indie rock four-piece, Sly Withers, have bucked the trend and gone from strength to strength. That success only looks certain to continue with the release of their blistering new single, ‘Bougainvillea.’

It follows in the footsteps of ‘Cracks’ – arguably their biggest release to date. That powerful track, which was heralded by fans and media upon release earlier in the year, has quickly found a home on regular rotation at triple j, while continuing to build the national following they had been harvesting over recent years with songs like ‘Lately’ feat. Carla Geneve, ‘Explode Into Vie w’ and ‘Closer.’

Now the band returns with the barnstorming, ‘Bouganvillea’ – a pure slice of punk with yet another swing for the fences chorus, boasting a wall of guitars and backing vocals, thunderous drums and an explosive atmosphere that all combines to form a giant, triumphant, mountain of celebration rock.

LISTEN TO SLY WITHERS’ NEW SINGLE ‘BOUGAINVILLEA’ HERE

Produced by Matt Templeman (Make Them Suffer – Worlds Apart), who has proven to be the X-factor that has unlocked the band’s true studio potential over their most recent singles, ‘Bougainvillea’ is the latest chapter to showcase how Sly Withers has evolved from a local Perth scene favourite, into an act with the potential to become one of the biggest names on the national stage.Theirs is an unavoidably endearing story – going from mates in music class, busking Jack Johnson tunes in shopping malls; through to becoming stalwart of the fertile West Australian music scene winning both WAM and NLMA trophies; and now establishing themselves as a sought after presence on national radio and on stages across Australia and beyond. It’s a heart-warming tale of perseverance, self-belief and mateship that fans can’t help but get behind.

That sense of comradery permeates all their music, in particular the readily identifiable and relatable stories in their lyrics, and it’s what really makes the listener feel a part of the Sly Withers story. It’s also set to be an integral element of all the songs on their forthcoming new album, scheduled for release in the first half of 2021.

“This upcoming album feels like a defining moment in terms of us being able to make the exact kind of album we wanted to make,” says guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Sam Blitvich. “The songs feel like the most accurate representation of our taste and our songwriting that we possibly could have presented at this point in time and we’re really proud of what we’ve created.”

The release of ‘Bougainvillea’ arrives with yet another fantastic video, directed by their friend and regular collaborator, Tim Elphick. Featuring a spectacularly shit talent competition, it does also feature some of the band’s best acting work… although that also could be easily chalked up to the wigs and silly fake moustaches.

Meanwhile, West Australia’s strict boarders has proven to be an advantage, and seen the band return to playing sold out hometown shows the last few months. That is set to continue into the summer, and for tickets and info, head to their website. For the rest of us, we’ll have to wait until 2021 to sing our hearts out with our fists in the air, but thankfully by then we’ll have a full deck of Sly Withers anthems ready to go.

Sly Withers’ New Single ‘Bougainvillea’ Is Available Now Via Dew Process and Universal Music Australia

Follow Sly Withers:

website | facebook | instagram | twitter | dew process

November 25, 2020 0 comment

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SHYJANA

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Where are you currently based?

I’m currently based in Sydney, Australia.

How did you first get into music?

When I was 7 years old I was listening to channel (V) used to be my favourite on a Saturday morning and I’d sing along to all the songs.

“I wish I was a punk rocker” by Sandi Thom had just finishing playing I started singing it and my family relative came out of the kitchen saying she loved the song but stopped when she realised it was me singing and not the TV.

She turn to my mum and said “you need to put her in singing lessons” my mum ended up working three jobs just to put me into singing lessons.

What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?

The past couple of months have been pretty crazy for me prepping for my single release as well as writing new songs and coming up with concepts and ideas for music videos as well as other releases.

I remember when everything first started getting serious with COVID I felt so strange definitely deflated because there were certain plans that I had made that got put on hold.

Your house burnt down, please tell us how things have changed for you since:

I tend to tell people that my house burning down in one of the best things that ever happened to me. They call me crazy of course but before my house burnt down I was not in a good place at all.

When I was 16 years old I was on The Voice Australia.

After being eliminated in the battle rounds I didn’t cope well at all.

I suffered from depression & anxiety for 4 years, I couldn’t keep a job, I couldn’t write any music, I didn’t even want to leave my bed.

That all changed when my house burnt down.

It wasn’t over night, I couldn’t just forget about all the things lost.

It was one of the hardest things I ever had to watch.

My mum and I lived in a homeless shelter for 4 weeks following the fire, it really opened my eyes.

Your new single ‘Top Spot’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I was working as a housekeeper when I wrote Top Spot, I remember the day like it was yesterday.

I remember being so tired whilst driving from one hotel to the next I was working a double shift and had been working crazy hours all week.

I knew why I was doing it I knew that the long hours, the sore feet it was only for one thing and that was so I was able to make music.

I started to think about all the crazy stuff people do to get where they want to be and started writing.

I wanted it to be relatable, quirky & new.

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?

My producers name is Philippe-Marc Anquetil.

We have been working together ever since I was on the voice.

We recorded & mastered Top Spot in his Studio.

Top Spot was recorded in April this year.

How did you approach the recording process?

I always like being prepared when heading into the studio.

I normally go in with 3-5 songs that I have recorded a demo to at home.

We listen to all of the song and make the decision, I was really nervous about Top Spot because it was unlike anything I had ever written before.

What does Top Spot mean to you?

Top Spot reminds me of where I was when I wrote it and how far I have come in that time.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Post Malone for sure I love all of his stuff.

Saweetie is also on repeat SZA, Kiana Lede and Mali-Koa’s new album.

What do you like to do away from music?

My life pretty much just music if I’m not in the studio I’m usually thinking about going into the studio. I love food so cooking & baking when I get the chance.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?

I’m heading back into the studio over the next couple of weeks and starting to prep for my next release which will be early next year.

I’m hoping to be able to perform Top Spot live by the end of the year if not really early next year.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

My favourite food is a pepperoni pizza for sure.

Favourite place to hang out would have to be my studio.

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November 25, 2020 0 comment

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Harves

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What is your name and role within Harves?

My name is Matthew Wright and my role in Harves includes singing/songwriting, playing keys and panicking about things I don’t need to.

Where are you currently based?

Based in Melbourne, Australia.

How did Harves form?

Sam and I spent many years sending song files back and forth and loosely collaborating over the internet. Until mid-2020, we didn’t really have a clear vision for what we were attempting to do. Our first single (Do Your Worst) was placed in a film through our publishers, and that was really the catalyst for us getting our shit together.

What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?

We’ve mostly been writing and preparing for our next release. Covid has certainly made things tougher for us. We’ve worked together in person only a handful of times this year, but in that time we’ve managed to launch the band, and finish and release 2 songs. We’re adapting I guess.

Your new single ‘The River’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

Harves take influence from wherever we can. Between the two of us, our taste in music is incredibly broad. We don’t really make a conscious effort to sound any particular way. I think our music is a perfect blend of everything we like, and the River is a great representation of that.

How did you go about writing The River?

Sam sent through the instrumental idea about a year ago and the vocal came to me almost instantly. It was one of those songs that takes on a life of their own. Apart from some changes the chorus, nearly everything was written within a couple of hours.

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?

We record and produce our own songs. Sam is also Produces/Mixes/Masters by trade. Harves are a pretty self-sufficient unit.

How did you approach the recording process?

Due to Covid, The River was recorded entirely from our respective houses. I did the vocals in my bedroom and Sam took care of mostly everything else in his home studio.

What does The River mean to you?

The River is a metaphor for the place that my mind goes when I create music. It can be a really dark and often lonely place, but coming out the other end is almost always worth it.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Right this very second I’m listening to John Coltrane. Also been giving the new HEALTH record a lot of love. We’re both massive fans of nearly everything they do.

What do you like to do away from music?

We’re both pretty avid gamers. I’d say we’re nearly as passionate about video games as we are about music. We draw a lot of inspiration from that world. Writing for video game soundtracks is a big goal for us.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?

We’ll be spending the rest of the year writing and preparing for our next release. We’re still undecided on what that release will be, but time will tell. Now that Covid restrictions are easing, we’ll no doubt start looking into playing some shows.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Honestly, my favourite place to hang out is in the comfort of my own home. I’m a bit agoraphobic, so the thought of going out makes me kinda anxious these days. My favourite food is dill pickles – I could (and often do) eat them all day, every day.

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November 25, 2020 0 comment

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CLUBBING TV ANNOUNCES CLUBBING.LIVE, A NEW, INTERACTIVE LIVE STREAMING PLATFORM

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Over the last 10 years, Clubbing TV has successfully produced and broadcast more than 1500 hours of live streams from all around the globe. From studios, clubs, roof tops and crazy boat parties to some of the biggest festivals in the world, Clubbing TV has hosted impeccable live broadcasts to over 50 different countries where their TV channel is broadcasted. With the lockdowns, the live scene has been forced to rest, but live DJ streams have flourished all over the web on various platforms such as Facebook, Twitch, Youtube and Instagram — all of which have prompted a new wave of online creativity.

Unfortunately, the new content ID policy of these platforms restrains DJs, meaning they often perform DJ sets for their followers but get cut off if they don’t own the music right of the tracks they play. This is a further muting of the voices of artists who are not still not allowed to play in a club, a bar or a festival for sanitary reasons – and now – even online due to copyright restrictions.

These new measures have inspired Clubbing TV to create their own legal and licensed live streaming platform: Clubbing.live.

Clubbing.live is a minimalist live-streaming platform conceived by the team at Clubbing TV for both music lovers and live streamers. Free, easy to use and interactive, Clubbing.live lets dance music fans watch various DJ sets, live performances, talk-shows and 3D virtual experiences every day! The Clubbing.live interactive chat allows users from all over the globe to talk to each other’s during all the live shows or even send audios and animated gifs, re-creating a real participative experience.

Clubbing TV is broadcast on traditional TV (so cable, satellite, DTT, IPTV) in 50 countries around the world and into 100 million households. This means that anyone who plays on Clubbing.live could be selected for broadcast on the main channel internationally and simultaneously. This is a truly unique offering that puts Clubbing.live head and shoulders above the competition in terms of artist exposure.

For the official launch of Clubbing.live, rendez-vous on November, 28th at 8pm CET to watch an exclusive set from Worakis² at Positiv Festival at the wonderful Roman Theater of Orange, France.

Worakls and the cellist Antonin Winter performed an epic live set in front of the Clubbing TV cameras and the show will be broadcasted on Clubbing TV and on Clubbing.live for the very first time. If you were not able to attend any festival in 2020, this show will make you feel like you were there.

Worakls, a French musician and producer, is mostly known for his classic tracks Porto, Salzburg andCloches. He will soon unveil two new big releases: Worakls feat Eivør – Red Dresses (Ben Böhmer Remix) out on Hungry Music on December 11th and Worakls & Rusanda – Storm out on Sonate on December 18th.

Clubbing.live is now open to media partners, clubs, festivals and will be opening soon to all artists willing to live stream on a dedicated music platform.

Media partners, clubs, festivals, promoters – if you want to stream smoothly with a high quality image and sound and no interruption? Please contact us at live@clubbingtv.com for onboarding.

DJs, producers, performers – do you also want to stream smoothly with a high quality of image and sound and no interruption? Feel free to pre-register on www.clubbing.live

And for all music lovers, join us now on Clubbing.live and check our calendar to see what will be your next virtual party!

About Clubbing TV

Clubbing TV is the World’s first lifestyle TV channel dedicated to clubbing, DJs and Electronic music culture.

We offer the best live events, DJ sets, lifestyle programs, music videos, party reports from the hottest dance floors, interviews with the most famous DJ & producers plus exclusive shows, festivals and concerts gravitating all over the international dance music scene. From Ibiza to Amsterdam, Miami to Mumbai through Paris, from the smallest underground clubs in London or Tokyo to the massive mainstream festivals like Tomorrowland or the Ultra Music Festival, Clubbing TV represents all the electronic music styles and flavors. We bring the party to you!

Being the official media partner of some of the world’s biggest electro festivals, Clubbing TV is able to bring you in the heart of massive events such as the worldwide famous Amsterdam Dance Event, the Miami Winter Music Conference, the International Music Summit in Ibiza, Time Warp, Tomorrowland, Exit Festival, the best Ibiza superclubs and many more insane parties and events.

Clubbing TV… Louder than your speakers!

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November 25, 2020 0 comment

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THE BONNIE DOONS unveil shining sophomore EP release, THE BETWEENERS

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LISTEN To THE BETWEENERS : https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thebonniedoons/the-betweeners-2

Heralding a summer where we all will (hopefully) return to some sense of normalcy, Brisbane five-piece The Bonnie Doons release their much anticipated new EP, The Betweeners.

The four track release from the Brisbane indie group comes rich in groove and rhythm, positioning the young band as formidable champions of this sound out on the East Coast. Across the EP, listeners are able to learn more about this young band, who have developed into one of Brisbane’s brightest acts, pushing soulful songwriting and performance forward.

The music of the EP sits in the same lane as your Ocean Alleys or your Lime Cordiales, yet in the wordplay, cadence and flow of the lyrics against the music, The Bonnie Doons also call on the likes of Erykah Badu, Outkast and Sublime in their artistry.

A record that is rooted in optimism and always to better days, The Betweeners traces the intricacies of relationships and growing up. Recorded at Brisbane’s Alchemix Studios, production was handled by the band’s Kane Kennedy before being sent to ARIA winning engineer Govinda Doyle (Angus and Julia Stone) for mixing and mastering.

“The theme of this EP is to make better decisions; expressed mostly through talk of relationships. It’s important to evaluate your life every so often, and make the decisions that are right for you, not to please others. If it’s the right thing to do, don’t avoid committing to a hard choice because you’re worried about how people will perceive it.” The Bonnie Doons

Warmth surrounds the guitars and percussion throughout the EP, while in Torian Brewer and Kennedy’s vocals, the listener is treated to a strong duo at ease with one another on track. Brewer is a natural on the mic; his cadence flowing naturally as his wordplay construction. Backed by great textured vocals and production, it’s a joy to listen to. EP tracks ‘Supatool’ and ‘JIEM’ provided added reggae notes, leaning heavy on the bass and rhythms, each element easily complementing one another.

“Ultimately it is about being truthful to yourself; to quit deceiving yourself because it’s easier at the time, and having the confidence to stick to your guns. In a day where anxieties are prevalent everywhere, we’re trying to focus on making our actions more deliberate. Don’t just sit back and let life happen to you. We should all be the main character in the movie that is our life.” The Bonnie Doons

PRAISE FOR THE BONNIE DOONS

“Brisbane five piece The Bonnie Doons meld their sun-drenched surf rock and nascent pop influences, making for a groove-laden, incredibly catchy bop for fans of Ocean Alley or Lime Cordiale.”
Music Feeds

“…the Brisbane five-piece deliver an instant summer soundtrack; ‘Fred’ pairs a rich, atmospheric sound with motivational lyrics…”
NME

“With more refined funk and deeper roots grooves, it’s clear that the group are finding themselves comfortably in line with the likes of Ocean Alley and San Cisco.”
Like Velvet

LISTEN To THE BETWEENERS : https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thebonniedoons/the-betweeners-2

November 24, 2020 0 comment

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ANDREW POLOLOS DAZZLES IN NEW SINGLE, ‘CONTROL’ FEATURING JT SOUL ANNOUNCES FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM, UNTIL WE DANCE OUT NOW VIA AQUARIUS RECORDS

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Crafting an ode to the dancefloor, Montreal-based Andrew Pololos delivers the lead single off his forthcoming 2021 album, Until We Dance. Oozing with sultry vocals and sizzling deep house sensibilities, ‘Control’ ft. JT Soul provides a glimpse into what’s to come from the bubbling producer’s upcoming venture. Out now via Aquarius Records, ‘Control’ ft. JT Soul is available across all digital streaming platforms.

STREAM: ANDREW POLOLOS – ‘CONTROL’ FT. JT SOUL

Opening with a subtle melody, JT Soul’s enticing vocals flood the soundscape as the track quickly morphs into a heavy house beat. Pololos’ production shines throughout the track with a layering of groovy synths and a rolling bassline. Designed with the dancefloor in mind, ‘Control’ has an infectious melody that is sure to resonate with listeners across the dance music space.

STREAM: ANDREW POLOLOS – ‘RUNNING’ FT. ANDRIA PIPERNI

“I’m really excited to unveil the new album! It features many talented vocalists from around the globe; including JT Soul, who really nailed the mysterious and alluring vibe on this one. I was looking for someone for about a year to mesh well with the Clapton Stratocaster and heavy bass line. It only took him about an hour to write the lyrics!”

-Andrew Pololos

Montreal-based DJ/Producer Andrew Pololos has cultivated local and global attention as a powerhouse DJ during the past decade. With over 1000 worldwide events under his belt across countries like Australia, the Caribbean, Croatia, Greece, Hong Kong, and Mexico, his musical prowess is certainly no secret. Additionally, Pololos has an established residency for The Yacht Week Worldwide. As he continues to captivate audiences across the globe, Pololos has also been expanding his discography, with his groovy and compelling signature sound garnering thousands of streams across platforms. Preparing for a significant moment in his career, Pololos has been working tirelessly to craft his forthcoming debut album.

‘Control’ feat. JT Soul provides a tantalizing glimpse into what the budding producer has in store for his debut album. Gearing up for the release of his biggest project to-date, Andrew Pololos prepares to dazzle the world with his intransigent take on house music.

November 24, 2020 0 comment

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COURTNEY BARNETT Announces Global Livestream From Where I’m Standing: Live from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Streaming Live to Homes and Cinemas around Australia

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Courtney Barnett has today announced that she will be performing a global live stream on Thursday 17th December from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne. The event will be available across multiple time zones for audiences around the world and is the first full-band show she will have performed since the sold-out Corner Hotel bushfire fundraising gigs in early January.

From Where I’m Standing: Live from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne will stream at the following times with fans around the world able to choose the most convenient stream for them:

Australia / NZ Stream – 8PM AEDT / 10PM NZDT
Australia West Coast / Asia Stream – 8PM AWST / 9PM JST & KST
UK & Europe – 8PM GMT / 9PM CET
North America East Coast – 8PM ET
North America West Coast – 8PM PT

While Barnett’s hometown of Melbourne was in lockdown for over 100 days, she was forced to swap the tour-bus for an apartment and lay low. Indeed, 2020 was the year that Barnett’s seemingly never-ending global touring schedule ground to a halt. It’s been an opportunity to regroup, think deep and rest. Eventually, it became an opportunity to write and create too.

Now re-emerging, Barnett plans to bring together her band (Bones Sloane, Dave Mudie and newest member Lucy Waldron on cello) to one of Australia’s most extraordinary buildings, the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne for a very special, very beautiful, one-night-only live event.

Working with film-maker Derry Sheehan, Barnett and band will perform smack-bang in the middle of the exhibition hall in one of Melbourne’s most beautiful, landmark buildings. They’ll perform some of her classics and premiere a bunch of brand new compositions.

Tickets go on sale HERE from 9AM AEDT on Friday 27th November, and with no audience in attendance, the only way to see the show will be to buy a ticket to the live stream. In an Australian first, a very select group of fans will also have the opportunity to watch the event live in cinemas across the country concurrent to the live stream.

The concert’s title From Where I’m Standing is taken from a line in Barnett’s song ‘City Looks Pretty’ which was inspired by a period of self-imposed isolation. The song, which appears on her award-winning 2018 release Tell Me How You Really Feel has felt eerily prescient these last few months.

Constructed for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition, the Royal Exhibition Building was the first Australian building to receive UNESCO World Heritage Listing. This grand event space has been an iconic presence in Barnett’s home city for 140 years and is under the custodianship of Museums Victoria. It was built by David Mitchell, father of famed operatic soprano Dame Nellie Melba, who performed in the building in 1907 and whom Courtney Melba Barnett was named after.

Barnett is also incredibly excited to partner with Driift in their first-ever Australian production. Driift are responsible for recent global streaming events featuring Nick Cave, Kylie Minogue, Niall Horan and Laura Marling.

Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building sits on Country of the Boonwurrung and Woi Wurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations. Courtney Barnett, Look Out Kid, Driift, Milk! Records and Remote Control acknowledge the land’s traditional owners.

Courtney Barnett – From Where I’m Standing: Live from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne (Trailer)

Courtney Barnett
From Where I’m Standing: Live from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne

THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER
Australia / NZ Stream – 8PM AEDT / 10PM NZDT
Australia West Coast / Asia Stream – 8PM AWST / 9PM JST & KST
UK & Europe – 8PM GMT / 9PM CET
North America East Coast – 8PM ET
North America West Coast – 8PM PT

Tickets via http://courtney-barnett.lnk.to/REB-live

Courtney Barnett – From Where I’m Standing: Live from the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne – Live Streaming Thursday 17th December

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November 24, 2020 0 comment

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Association of Artist Managers and Warner Music Australia Team Up To Launch First Nations Mentor Program

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The AAM and Warner Music Australia are proud to announce their First Nations Mentorship program for 2020/2021. Commencing in 2014, the program has evolved into a multi-faceted professional development program consisting of peer- to- peer mentorship, essential development workshops and networking opportunities.

This years’ refreshed program has evolved once again, to encompass two different pathways; one for two current First Nations managers at any stage of their career, the second is for one First Nations person interested in artist management. As well as a peer-to-peer mentorship, the program includes a panel of First Nations voices, who will have a frank discussion about sovereignty and the work the greater music industry needs to undertake to ensure that diversity, representation and acknowledgement is safe-guarded into the future. Mentees will also have the opportunity to have one on one time with specialist team members within the Warner Music family.

Panelists for the 2020/2021 panel discussion are Kabi Kabi and Wiradjuri artist and producer Alethea Beetson, rapper, drummer and speaker from Brewarrina Ryan Dobby and 2019/2020 mentee and AAM member Cerisa Grant. The panel will be held on Friday 4th Dec from 10am – 11.30am (AEDT).

As inequality for our First Nations people within the music industry continues to be highlighted, the AAM and Warner Music Australia hope that this program can equip and enable first peoples to take an active and vital role in Artist Management.

Apply for the AAM/Warner Music First Nations Mentor Program here
https://www.aam.org.au/

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UP LATE ANNOUNCES ‘STARS’ EP, OUT DECEMBER 18 NEW SINGLE ‘FUCK YOU’ ft. HEARTEYES OUT NOW

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“That distortion and chaos, mixed with the pop semblance – that dichotomy – that genre-mashing, that’s the EP. That’s Up Late.”
~ Max Pasalic

Fresh from the announce of his new label home, Up Late is announcing his forthcoming EP ‘STARS’ will be released on Friday December 18, alongside the reveal of new cut ‘Fuck You’ ft. Hearteyes today.

The moniker for Wollongong singer-songwriter, producer and visual artist Max Pasalic, Up Late’s latest single features fellow Wollongong artist and longtime friend Hearteyes. Leaning heavily into his flair for alt-rock, Pasalic explains that ‘Fuck You’ is a response to rules and routine and embodies the DIY ethos both artists hold close to their chest.

“Fuck You is our chance to literally say fuck it to the rules and parameters placed on artists and creators,” he says, adding that this track marks the first “rock song” in the purposefully genre-less Up Late project.

“When I originally wrote this it was just four guitar chords because I honestly suck at guitar. That’s the DIY hardcore attitude – ‘who cares if I can’t play guitar? I can play four chords so fuck it that’s my song’.

“Hearteyes dm’d me after hearing ‘Friends’ and we started re-connecting. I showed him ‘Fuck You’ and he saw the vision immediately and came into the studio the next day with a Chrome Hearts trucker and a tote bag full of beer and tracked his verse in 10 minutes. He’s got true chaotic energy, he’s the human embodiment of relentless creativity.”

In September Up Late marked the first solo project to join the UNFD roster. The upcoming ‘STARS’ EP will mark a complete collection of Up Late’s previous singles from 2020, and feature a reimagined version of his celebrated triple j DIY Supergroup submission ‘Like This’.

After debuting with his comp entry in May, Up Late scored an honourable mention among 900+ other entrants, a nomination as one of the “10 most exciting discoveries of 2020” by triple j and nods from local music media including Pilerats, Blunt Magazine, Music Feeds, MILKY, Depth + more.

Backing it up with inimitable singles ‘FRIENDS’, ‘u left me on read’ and ‘Alone’, Pasalic continues to flex on his flair for unusual genre blends. Many may remember the 24 year-old as the lead singer of heavy act After Touch, who released various outputs on UNFD in 2017/18, while he also has credits producing for various local and international rap and hip hop artists including the likes of BONES.

‘STARS’ EP is out Friday December 18 via UNFD.

Pre-save ‘STARS’ EP here:
http://unfd.lnk.to/presavestars

Stream ‘Fuck You’ ft. Hearteyes now:

http://unfd.lnk.to/FYou

‘STARS’ EP TRACKLIST:
1. LIKE THIS (v2)
2. Fuck You
3. Alone
4. u left me on read
5. Friends
6. Friends (Moonbase Remix)
7. u left me on read (Acoustic)CONNECT WITH UP LATE:

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Kids Of Yesterday Release New Single Mad World (Tears For Fears) Debut Album Escape Planet Out This Friday November 27

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Today, Sydney punk rock band Kids Of Yesterday release their version of the Tears For Fears hit Mad World. The single is off the bands debut album Escape Planet, out this Friday!

LISTEN TO MAD WORLD

Mad World sees Kids Of Yesterday belt out their own version of the Tears For Fears hit single. A late edition to the album, the cover was added during the last days of recording. Considering what everyone has been going through this year, you can understand why Kids Of Yesterday decided that this song needed a revival. While the track has been covered many times, the band make it their own, starting off acoustic, it develops into an up-tempo punk rock anthem.

Mad World is the third single to be released off the bands debut album Escape Planet, out independently this Friday Nov 27.

Escape Planet was recorded at The Grove studios on the central coast of NSW with producer Jack Nigro (DMA’s, Skegss, Vacations). Kids Of Yesterday have combined elements of Frenzal Rhomb, Rise Against, Frank Turner and NOFX with their own brash form of punk on their debut album. For fans of late 90’s classic punk rock from Fat Wreck Chords and Epitaph Records, this will be one of the best Australian punk rock records released this year.

Kids of Yesterday is the brainchild of singer/ guitarist / chief songwriter Duncan Davidson. The band first formed in 2010 in the jam room of a Tempe share-house. Over the years founding members Duncan Davidson and Joseph Lamond have been joined by many talented musicians in the line up, as the band gigged frequently throughout Sydney, while self-releasing several EPs.

ICYMI Kids Of Yesterday have already released two singles from their debut album, Reefer Madness and Woman Of Stars.

LISTEN TO REEFER MADNESS

LISTEN TO WOMAN OF STARS

KIDS OF YESTERDAY – ESCAPE PLANET – OUT THIS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27

TRACKLIST1. Twenty Fifteen (This is the Year)
2. Reefer Madness
3. Cause Tomorrow
4. Horsin’ Around
5. Saviour Tales
6. In Teh Net
7. OH MY GAIA!
8. Hell Sells
9. Take a Look
10. Gorilla War
11. To The Light (Phase Transition)
12. The Directors Cut
13. Woman of Stars
14. Illumination
15. Mad World
16. Escape Planet

ABOUT KIDS OF YESTERDAY

Sydney-based punk rock band KoY (Kids of Yesterday) first formed in 2010 in the jam room of a Tempe share-house. Over the years founding members Duncan Davidson and Joseph Lamond have been joined by many talented musicians in the KoY line up, as the band gigged frequently throughout Sydney, released several EPs, gained high rotation air time on stations such as Triple J Unearthed, headlined Home Grown in 2013, and toured interstate before taking a break over the last few years. Ten whole years may have passed since those early days in Tempe, but the passion and drive for the KoY project never lapsed, with Davidson continuing to write new material for the band even during their hiatus. 2020 has seen Davidson and Lamond join forces once again, stripping KoY back to a duo, and releasing the bands much-anticipated debut album, ‘Escape Planet’ – set for release this November

November 24, 2020 0 comment

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WADE JACKSON Signs to Broken Stone Releases new single ‘Nightlife’ Announces new album Sensationalized

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Broken Stone Records are pleased to announce Wade Jackson has joined their roster and will release his new album Sensationalized on Friday 4 December. Wade today releases new single ‘Nightlife‘

As Wade says of the single “I wrote and recorded Nightlife during the Coronavirus lockdown in Sydney. The view of the empty streets from my apartment window, particularly in the night, made me imagine a dystopian city that had been taken over by witches. The witches slept in nightclubs during the day and musicians must call/summon these witches at dusk by playing music that they enjoy to bring them out of their slumber and leave the clubs in good moods. If the music is to their liking, it would make them levitate and dance in the night sky whilst giving off rich-red, silky light flashes. I wanted the outro guitar solo to represent the witch dancing in the sky.”

Wade Jackson – ‘Nightlife’
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Wade began predominantly worked in music theatre and writing screen plays. Given things weren’t going so well he decided to use his musical chops to write his debut album Goodbye Rain, Hello Sunshine in 2012 which he later recorded with producer Liam Judson (Belles Will Ring, Cloud Control to Major Tom, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever Dream). Touring Australia widely, he took a break to write Whiskey Alpha Delta Echo in the fall of 2013, again co-producing with Judson. The album was picked up on a licensing deal from a Spanish label generating a European tour.

After returning from Europe, with wind in his sails and sales he started work on the follow-up, Crown & Cathedral which unfortunately was disliked immensely by his Spanish fan base citing “there’s too much synthesiser”, a mistake that Jackson did not learn from and continued to use on the follow up album, The Ghost Searches Beside Me. The LP was recorded and mixed by Jackson with his new set of skills he was forced to learn after going broke from investing all of his money into a music documentary he made with friend and well known Australian band manager and industry stalwart, Greg Carey. Waiting – The Van Duren Story was screened around the world and well received.

Now, Broken Stone Records have come knocking after hearing the soon to be released fifth album titled Sensationalized.

As Wade details of the album “Sensationalized was written and recorded during the Covid-19 lockdown in Sydney. The theme is based around a fictional complete city breakdown, exaggerated reality. An almost apocalyptic, dystopian city with different scenarios played out by different characters in a diary/self reflection style.

This was also reflected in the music I was listening to: Joe Walsh – Barnstorm, Joni Mitchell – Hejira, Lewis Baloue – L’amour, Peter Koppes – Manchild or Myth. All these records for me have a real reclusive feel and felt comforting whilst alone during lockdown.”

1. Sensationalized
2. Wild
3. Heaven
4. Help The City
5. Light In The Shade
6. The Outside World
7. We Have It
8. I Used To Die Here
9. Everything Else Is Yours
10. Nightlife
11. Start Again

Wade Jackson – Sensationalized is out Friday 4 December via Broken Stone Records / Remote Control Records.

November 24, 2020 0 comment

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MANE

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Where are you currently based?

I currently live in Adelaide near the water!

How did you first start playing music?

I started playing music when I was 16ish I actually just decided to dust off my brothers old guitar and look up some YouTube tutorials on how to play songs I liked at the time.

What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?

I’ve just finally released the EP ‘Coping Mechanisms’ via Dew Process which I’m super happy to be able to share. Covid has obviously impacted music and arts this year but personally it hasn’t been too bad for me. I’ve enjoyed a bit of down time. The one thing I miss the most is playing live and touring so I’m looking forward to potentially getting back at it and doing that in the somewhat near future. Fingers crossed!

How did you go about writing Coping Mechanisms and what does this EP mean to you?

I wrote the EP across 2018 and 2019. I think this EP to me is finding hope in darker times and strength in small things even when it feels impossible.

Where and when did you record/produce EP? Who did you work with?

I recorded the EP towards the end of 2019 in Melbourne’s Shed Studios with John Castle. Other collaborators I worked closely with on this EP are my great friends Benjamin Tamblyn and Mario Spate, as well as writing with Joel Quartmaine & Konny Kersting.

What did you find most challenging and rewarding throughout the process?

I think the challenge wasn’t so much the creation and writing of the music but persevering through personal issues while trying to remain creatively energised and enthused. Completing the EP and more so releasing it has been the rewarding part and seeing how it has resonated with others.

Any live shows coming up?

December 11th in Adelaide at JIVE I’ll be playing my first headline show of the year and I’m over the moon about it.

What do you like to do away from music?

Cooking, crafting, walking my doggo, binging tv series and seeing my fam and friends.

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Joelistics reveals second taste of his forthcoming production record and short-film Joelistics Presents Film School, teaming up with local outfit Garden Tiger on the meditative ‘Memory Palace’ + Mapping Melbourne online film premiere and Q&A

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“Australia’s answer to J Dilla” – MTV Australia

“He’s someone always at the cusp of what’s next, pushing forward new and unexplored ideas in a way that makes it feel like his speciality.” – Hayden Davies, Pilerats

This year, Australian beatmaker Joel Ma aka Joelistics announced the beginnings of an ambitious new project that would see him switching out his previously lauded role of MC for his newly crowned title of Victoria’s Best Producer in his forthcoming concept record and production project Joelistics Presents Film School. Crafting a transient world of beats, synths and their visual counterparts, Film School will bring together dance, film, animation and a sprawling soundtrack of immersive atmospherics. With the first taste, ‘Yokai’ out now, Joelistics is excited to delve deeper into the unfurling mystery of Film School with his next instalment ‘Memory Palace’, and announce the Film School online film premiere + Q&A on Thursday 3 December as part of Multicultural Arts Victoria’s Mapping Melbourne program.

On ‘Memory Palace’, Joelistics has teamed up with Mindy Meng Wang and Francesca Mountfort of Melbourne underground cello/guzheng/synth group Garden Tiger to weave a sensual piece alluding to fear and its connection to the senses. Directed by Rhys Graham and shot during the break between lockdowns at Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa Retreat in Hepburn Victoria, the ‘Memory Palace’ video features MaggZ, an exciting young dancer and choreographer, Elle Shimada, a Japanese Australian performer, producer and violinist, and Yumi Umiumare who is considered Australia’s leading Butoh dancer.

“During lockdown, I became obsessed with dreams and memories and the idea that they are not stored, they are recreated every time we think of them. With the video, we tried to show, in an oblique way, the fear of losing one’s memories, the ever so slight shift in how we picture things when we remember them and the quietude of memories degradation” – Joelistics

Moody and angular, the roots of the Film School project go back as far as 2016 when Joelistics took a trip to his birth land of Malaysia. Whilst in Kuala Lumpur he stocked up on Canto pop records from the 70’s and 80’s. Over the proceeding years, he collaborated with artists such as Parvyn Singh (The Bombay Royale), Hailey Cramer (HAYCH) and others, often writing for their projects but then delving into some of the hypnotic grooves he had put aside for Film School. The result is a blend of Pan Asian psychedelia, post rock stylings and lo fi synth scapes made from the scraps of your ancestor’s vocals, dusty loops and traditional Chinese and Western instruments, with an underlying urge to meditate on the anxiety of our times and the transcendence that comes from facing fear.

Catch the online premiere of Joelistics Presents Film School at this year’s Mapping Melbourne festival presented by Multicultural Arts Victoria, Thursday 3 December with an intimate in-conversation between Joel Ma, his collaborators and Margot Tanjutco.

Multicultural Arts Victoria – Mapping Melbourne
Thursday 3 December
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free
Watch the online live premiere of Joelistics Presents Film School plus the Joel Ma collaborators in conversation with Margot Tanjutco, on Multicultural Arts Victoria’s Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
More information: Multicultural Arts Victoria website

‘Memory Palace’ is out now via Odd Head Music and Ditto
Spotify / iTunes / Apple Music / Bandcamp

‘Memory Palace’ Video Credits:
Directed by Rhys Graham

Devised in collaboration with
Joel Ma, Elle Shimada, Yumi Umiumare & MaggZ
Produced by Rhys Graham & Natalie Nalesnyik
A production of Daybreak Films, 2020

Performance by
Yumi Umiumare
Elle Shimada
MaggZ
Music by Joelistics and Garden Tiger

Cinematographer – Alex Cardy
Editor – Natalie Nalesnyik
Gaffer – Hannah Palmer
Colour Grader – Daniel Stonehouse / Crayon

Garden Tiger
Mindy Meng Wang – guzheng (Chinese harp)
Francesca Mountfort – cello
Joel Ma – synths