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AVALANCHE SHARE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘SECOND HAND BAND’ + ANNOUNCE NEW...

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AVALANCHE SHARE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘SECOND HAND BAND’ + ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR MAY 11 RELEASE + EAST COAST TOUR
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AVALANCHE SHARE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘SECOND HAND BAND’ + ANNOUNCE NEW EP FOR MAY 11 RELEASE + EAST COAST TOUR

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SHARE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO SECOND HAND BAND

+ ANNOUNCE
NEW EP FOR MAY 11 RELEASE PRESAVE NOW
+ EAST COAST TOUR

MEDIA RELEASE:: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FRIDAY APRIL 9

Sydney’s hardest-rocking four piece Avalanche have today announced their rollicking new single Second Hand Band, a powerful track that encapsulates what it’s like for a rock n roll band on their way to the top, out today – April 9.  The band have also released a potent video to accompany Second Hand Band, an ode to the band’s beginnings, rehearsing in an old steel factory in Sydney’s west. Avalanche’s highly anticipated new EP of the same name is set for release on May 11, and the group will be heading out on a massive east coast tour to celebrate, kicking off at Crowbar in Sydney for Home Brewed Festival on April 9, then moving through Port Kembla, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Wollongong, Newcastle, back through Sydney, then wrapping up at The Basement in Canberra on August 14.

The new single, Second Hand Band, is evocative of the Aussie pub rock greats – AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, The Angels – but with a modern, unique Avalanche spin.  The listener can hear the years of practice, passion and grind that has gone into this project, and anyone who has ever dreamt of a life as a musician will relate to the subject matter behind this heavy, gritty romp.  Lead vocalist Steven Campbell says, “With Second Hand Band, we tried to capture our experiences as a young rock band in Australia and the way we kinda see ourselves and how others may see us in the industry; thoroughly used, gently bruised and in somewhat working order and trying to find our own voice, where all the music we play is influenced by what we grew up on, the music in our dad’s record collection and the dirty pub rock of Australia’s past, but played through our generation. Because when you’re first starting out as a band and you’re at the absolute bottom of the feeding chain, a good live show is the only thing you have, so you better make it fucking phenomenal.  That’s what we learned very early on and we always work our arses off at every show to do that, and then we kinda worked backwards from there to get that on tape and in our songwriting, and so the single and EP was born.” The video for Second Hand Band captures exactly that – the exceptional live show that has been at the forefront of Avalanche’s practice since the very beginning. Dramatic, sweaty and exciting, the video demonstrates Avalanche’s commitment to true entertainment.

The EP is as dirty, hard-rocking and moshpit-filling as one might imagine after hearing the single Second Hand Band for the first time.  Recorded at DEF WOLF Studios with producer and engineer Mark Matula, the EP is as hectic and brash as you’d hope for from a rock n roll band like Avalanche.  It’s a full-body experience; guitars and drums right in your face from the get-go, with lead vocalist Steven Campbell’s voice punching through the noise. Speaking on the inspiration behind the EP, Steven reflects, “Well, this EP basically is about our experiences so far as a rock band and also just as people and where we’re at in our lives and jobs and all that.  We have songs like Down in The Gutter, Permanent Ink and Spit in My Mouth that are very fast, aggressive songs, about life and fuckwits getting you down, not taking what others try to shove down your throat and not caring about what other people think.  Then we have ‘Get Back (To Fuckwit City)’ which is basically just a fun, tongue in cheek ode to our home city of Sydney!”

The true Avalanche experience is to witness them live – and luckily for fans they will be heading out on an extensive Australian tour to celebrate the release of Second Hand Band in April through to August 2021. Giving audiences a taste of what to expect from their explosive live show, Steven says, “Our live shows are what we do all this stuff for and when people come they should expect a good time.  They should feel like they’re at the craziest, wildest party they’ve ever been too, you know the one that ends up on the local news.  The ones you can’t quite remember, but you’ll never forget.  They should expect blood, sweat, piss and hell even some tears sometimes – our live show is what we’ve come to be known for and something you gotta experience to understand, and our new material encapsulated it better than ever.”

Second Hand Band (single) is out April 9. Second Hand Band (EP) is out May 11 and is available to pre-save and pre-order now.

Avalanche is Steven Campbell, Veronica Campbell, Arthur Divis and Ryan Roma.

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AVALANCHE ‘SECOND HAND BAND’ NATIONAL TOURSAT 17 APR | CROWBAR, SYDNEY NSW | 18+
‘Home Brewed’ Festival | Tickets available from Oztix

SAT 24 APR | THE ARTHOUSE CAFE, PORT KEMBLA NSW | ALL AGES
‘Artsville Unhatched’ Festival | Tickets available from Festival Director

SAT 22 MAY | PADDO RSL, SYDNEY NSW | 18+
Tickets available from Oztix | 1300 762 545

SAT 19 JUN | KING LEARS THRONE, BRISBANE, QLD | 18+
Free entry

SUN 20 JUNE | VINNIES DIVE, GOLD COAST, QLD | 18+
Tickets available from Oztix | 1300 762 545

SAT 26 JUN | HOTEL WESTWOOD, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from Eventbrite

SUN 27 JUN | THE LAST CHANCE ROCK N’ ROLL BAR, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from Oztix | 1300 762 545 | https://thelastchance.oztix.com.au/

THURS 8 JULY | LA LA LA’S, WOLLONGONG NSW | 18+
Tickets available from Moshtix

SAT 24 JULY | HAMILTON STATION HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW | 18+
Tickets available from Oztix | 1300 762 545

FRI 6 AUG | KELLY’S ON KING, SYDNEY NSW | 18+
Tickets available from Eventbrite

SAT 14 AUG | THE BASEMENT, CANBERRA ACT | 18+
Tickets available from Oztix | 1300 762 545

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THE TESKEY BROTHERS RELEASE COVER OF ‘NEVER TEAR US APART’ BY INXS + ANNOUNCE MELBOURNE SHOW AT THE FORUM
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THE TESKEY BROTHERS RELEASE COVER OF ‘NEVER TEAR US APART’ BY INXS + ANNOUNCE MELBOURNE SHOW AT THE FORUM

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Warrandyte four-piece The Teskey Brothers have treated fans to an extremely powerful cover of ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ by INXS! The band first performed their rendition of the classic as part of their 2020 ARIA Awards performance and again for ABC TV’s 2020 New Years Eve telecast; due to an overwhelming response online, the outfit entered the studio to reimagine the track in full, releasing their breathtaking recorded version for the first time today on all DSPs.

WATCH: The Teskey Brothers – ‘Never Tear Us Apart’

“This is an all-time classic Australian song that all of us love. It’s a pleasure to sing it and I don’t know why we didn’t do it earlier.

We’re very proud to dedicate this release to our friend Michael Gudinski who was a huge supporter of Australian music and The Teskey Brothers. Our two worlds collided and we will always be grateful for that.” – Josh Teskey

To celebrate the release, the band has just announced a special headline show at The Forum Theatre in Melbourne on Wednesday April 21st. Tickets will go onsale next Tuesday 13th April at 9am.

This show follows the band’s run of dates across the country as part of the Summersalt Festival alongside fellow local heavyweights Boy & Bear, The Cat Empire, John Butler, Montaigne & more.

The Teskey Brothers rounded out 2020 with a special hour-long performance alongside Orchestra Victoria at Hamer Hall, whereby the band collaborated with the 45-piece orchestra to bring their catalogue to life, reimagined by arranger Jamie Messenger and led by conductor Nicholas Buc. The event followed an ARIA Award win for Best Blues & Roots Album for their #1 ARIA chart-topping LP, Live At The Forum. Amidst a 16-date sold out national Australian tour in 2019, the band undertook the arduous task of recording to analogue tape during their four-night stand at the beloved Melbourne venue. The album features songs from the band’s two revered albums, Run Home Slow (2019, #2 ARIA Chart) and Half Mile Harvest (2017), as well as a special cover of John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’. Live At The Forum is the first live album to go number 1 by an Australian band since 1992’s AC/DC Live.

The Teskey Brothers are: 
Josh Teskey – vocals & rhythm guitar
Sam Teskey – lead guitar
Brendan Love – bass guitar
Liam Gough – drums

Download The Teskey Brothers GIFs here.

THE TESKEY BROTHERS
Supported by Mia WrayWed Apr 21 –  The Forum, Melbourne
Tickets on sale next Tuesday 13th April at 9am

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The Teskey Brothers – ‘Never Tear Us Apart’

Out now through Ivy League Records

Buy/stream here

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UNIFIED Music Group & Bolster Partner With Creative Victoria To Produce The “Main Stage” Virtual Forum
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UNIFIED Music Group & Bolster Partner With Creative Victoria To Produce The “Main Stage” Virtual Forum

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Hit hard by the pandemic, the Australian music industry faces a long rebuild as the rest of the country returns to COVID normal. Many have asked, what role can brands play in its recovery and what does the future of entertainment and music look like for artists and brands?

Taking place on Thursday April 29, Main Stage aims to connect and foster constructive conversation between media agencies, brands and the music industry.

Attendees will hear directly from artists and industry experts on the best ways to collaborate with some of Australia’s most influential cultural tastemakers.

Main Stage is co-presented by one of Australia’s leading independent entertainment group’s, UNIFIED Music Group and Melbourne entertainment & culture marketing agency Bolster in partnership with Creative Victoria. The in person event will stream live from ‘The Studio’ located within Harry the Hirer in Richmond, Melbourne.

Michelle Rose, UNIFIED’s Commercial Marketing Manager comments, “Thanks to Creative Victoria we welcome this incredible opportunity to encourage and inspire brands to work closely with the industry and our artists as we rebuild in this new world.”

Throughout the day the broadcast will include presentations, panel discussions and a live Q&A that will unpack the relationship between brands, artists and audiences.

Hosted by Rob Hicks & Lachlan Bradford of the Funny Business Podcast, Main Stage will explore the value of commercial partnerships in the music space, the concept of selling out, how brands can engage meaningfully with festival audiences, and the value of niche communities.

The event will feature artists and speakers from companies including UNIFIED, Bolster, Secret Sounds, Mushroom Creative House, and BRING, Universal Music for Brands. The full program will be unveiled next week.

James Clarke, Managing Director at Bolster said “It’s an important topic at an important time for our industry. It’s exciting to see Main Stage come to life and collaboration and ideas between the entertainment industry and the advertising world put at the forefront.”

Brand managers, marketing directors, media planners and other marketing professionals are invited to register at the Main Stage website here: https://main-stage.com.au/

Melbourne attendees will also be invited to the Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) Networking Breakfast on Friday April 30.

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MATT GUDINSKI ASSUMES ROLE OF CEO MUSHROOM GROUP
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MATT GUDINSKI ASSUMES ROLE OF CEO MUSHROOM GROUP

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Mushroom Group today announced that Matt Gudinski will assume the role of CEO of the Mushroom Group, effective immediately.
Matt moves into the role following the sudden passing of his father, Michael Gudinski, on March 2 this year.
Matt most recently held the role of Executive Director, Mushroom Group from 2013.   In the eight years following, Matt and Michael worked side by side at the helm of Australia’s most powerful independent entertainment group, overseeing over 250 employees and two dozen companies.
Formed in 1972, the Mushroom Group encompasses touring and events, record labels and artist services, publishing, merchandising, booking agencies, film and television production, talent management, venues, creative services and a brand agency.
In 2013 Matt spearheaded a public relaunch of the Group where he was named as Michael’s successor.
Matt Gudinski said “This isn’t a role that I expected to assume yet, but I am determined to honour the great legacy my father left.  Mushroom Group is in its strongest position ever and as we fast approach our 50th year I know that our incredibly talented Mushroom family will help me deliver the vision Dad and I had for the next 50 years of our business.”
While Matt was literally born into the business, he officially joined Mushroom Group in 2003 at age 17. Since then, he has been hands on with all aspects of the Group, helping grow its label and touring divisions while overseeing change in music publishing and artist management amongst many other things, driving Mushroom’s evolution, diversification and vision to be a global leader.
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EX-OLYMPIAN Afterlife Remixed EP is out now!  Second Melbourne launch show announced
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EX-OLYMPIAN Afterlife Remixed EP is out now! Second Melbourne launch show announced

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Praise for Ex-Olympian

2SER Feature Album 

“He has hit his stride” – The Age / Sydney Morning Herald (Mikey Cahill)

“a wonderful introduction to the world of “Dream Funk”” – AU Review

“The vintage disco-infused production sounds so effortless, which is quite funny because when you start to really listen it’s pretty apparent that a lot of work has gone into making it sound so breezy. That’s without doubt one of the marks of a great artist.” – Double J

“You’ll get lost in the music of Ex-Olympian” – Mixdown Mag

Afterlife Remixed is a fresh take on Ex-Olympian’s 2020 debut Afterlife, calling on some friends, favourite musicians & DJs to rework some of their favourite songs on the record – giving them an Afterlife of their own. Afterlife Remixed is out now via Dot Dash / Remote Control Records.

The original record itself was influenced by themes of starting again, trial & error, renewal and dialogue. Liam McGorry aka Ex-Olympian says: “In this way, I thought it would be interesting to extend that dialogue and ask those same friends to reinterpret the works they have helped inspire in the first place”. 

Featuring reworks by the College of Knowledge, GL, Alice Ivy, Katarzyna Wiktorski, Penny Dub, Pepito and Mike Gurrieri, it slides across the musical spectrum from jazz to soul, acid house and funk from song to song.

Alice Ivy, on her rework of ‘Voices In My Head‘: “Afterlife was one of my favourite records of 2020, I’m honoured that I was asked to remix ‘Voices In My Head’. The original mix had so much emotion to it, I wanted to tap into that energy in a more dancier way. Liam and I have shared a studio for a couple of years and he has contributed to a whole bunch of Alice songs with his horn playing,  so this one was extra special to me!  Thank you Ex-Olympian for trusting me with it!”

The first single from the EP was a College of Knowledge rework of the stunning ‘Lilac Youth’. Channelling the spirit of David Axelrod himself, College flip the original in a long-form funky meditation, like only they can… featuring some lyrical Farfisa melodies, intricate guitar lines and soulful Hohner D6 clavinet.

The work’s second taste, Penny In The Well (feat. Sam Lawrence), gets the Jarrad Brown treatment as Penny Dub. Jarrad & Liam have shared a special bond as friends since meeting while recording for Jarrad’s band Eagle and the Worm, continuing as housemates, and collaborating together in Dorsal Fins. The rework itself is equal parts Sly & Robbie and Stereolab, taking the effervescent original and transforming it into a downtempo after-hours affair.

Jarrad says: “As with many of Liam’s projects- I’ve been at the intersection of enjoying Liam’s record as a fan + also watching & being part of the making of it. Afterlife captures Liam shifting between personal creative expression and the collaboration of his community around him. My remix meets Liam’s sounds as a fan, through the lens of the community within Afterlife.

Ex-Olympian is the new musical vessel for Liam McGorry – songwriter & musician for bands such as Saskwatch and Dorsal Fins. Named after the neon sign that adorns ‘Borsari’s Corner’ in Melbourne’s Lygon St, Ex-Olympian reflects the times we all need to shift things forward into a new phase. His debut record Afterlife saw McGorry received additions across Double J and national community radio play from 2SER, RRR, FBi, PBS, 4ZZZ and RTR.

Stream / Download Afterlife Remixed: exolympian.lnk.to/afterliferemixed

Ex-Olympian Afterlife Album Launch 

Thursday 27th May – SOLD OUT
w/ Katarzyna Wiktorski & DJ Chris Gill
Northcote Social Club

Thursday 1st July
w/ Ella Thompson & College of Knowledge DJs
Northcote Social Club
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Ex-Olympian – Afterlife Remixed1. Lilac Youth (College of Knowledge Remix)
2. Penny In The Well (Penny Dub Remix)
3. Pain Au Chocolat (Katarzyna Wiktorski Remix)
4. Taste of Love (San Giorio di Susa) (GL Remix)
5. Brother (Pepito Remix)
6. Javelin Flight (Mike Gurrieri Remix)
7. Voices In My Head (Alice Ivy Remix)

Ex-Olympian – Afterlife Remixed is out now via
Dot Dash Recordings / Remote Control Records
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Good Lekker – Unveil Hypnotic Accompanying Video For ‘Hard to Be Alone’
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Good Lekker – Unveil Hypnotic Accompanying Video For ‘Hard to Be Alone’

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SUPPORT FOR ‘HARD TO BE ALONE’

“Think Catfish and The Bottlemen meets Passion Pit meets The Jungle Giants. A perfect combination proving that the boys from Good Lekker are an absolute powerhouse; a force to be reckoned with.”
Temporary Dreamer (AUS)

“Remember being double bounced by your annoying older cousin on a trampoline as a kid? This track is the less terrifying, just as bouncy and euphoric, musical version of that feeling.” – 4.5/5 stars
 Abby Butler – triple j Unearthed (AUS)

Premiered on triple j Unearthed’s TOPS program


Wollongong-based indie-dance band Good Lekker have just revealed an enthralling accompanying video for their single ‘Hard to Be Alone’ – shot by Jamison Kerr, directed and edited by Nicholas Issakson, and graded by Wes Grant.

Shot at Hillview Heritage Hotel in the Southern Highlands, the video features appealing indoor and outdoor visuals, harsh red and green lighting, and spellbinding quick cuts. The protagonist, played by co-vocalist Alex Grey, travels through a dream-like vortex of haunting and exaggerated imagery, as the clip nods to the confronting certainty of insecurities.

Grey talks about the meaning behind ‘Hard to Be Alone’:

“The video is toying on the instabilities that many relationships have. It does this by having the protagonist going slightly crazy throughout the video. He is stuck in his own head and the real world.”

Good Lekker will continue their run of sold out shows and east coast headline tours with further dates supporting crowd favourites MALLRAT, Hockey Dad, The Vanns and Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers. This continues on from performances at Australian boutique festivals Party in the Paddock, Yours & Owls, Sweaty Palms, FKA Festival and Garden Party, and shows with Boo Seeka and The Babe Rainbow.

Since its release, ‘Hard to Be Alone’ has been widely embraced by triple j, triple j Unearthed, SYN FM, Radio Adelaide, and 2SER. It has also seen online support from Temporary Dreamer, Rawing In The Pit, Milky Milky Milky, GC Live, Australian Music Scene, and AAA Backstage.

‘Hard to Be Alone’ is available worldwide now


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SUN 28 MAR | SIDEWAY BAR, CANBERRA ACT
THU 8 APR | UOW UNIHALL, WOLLONGONG NSW *
SAT 8 MAY | YOUR AND OWLS ALL AGES SHOW, WOLLONGONG NSW **

* Supporting MALLRAT
** Supporting Hockey Dad, The Vanns & Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers

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Introducing Behind You who share caustic new song ‘Burning’
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Introducing Behind You who share caustic new song ‘Burning’

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PRAISE FOR BEHIND YOU

Independent Artist Of The Week
FBi Radio

“Sickeningly good”
Declan Byrne, triple j (4 stars)

“Spreading chaos in all directions and scorching the earth in its wake,
Behind You just summed up the 2020 mood with caustic energy in under 3 minutes”

Dave Ruby Howe, triple j Unearthed (4 stars)

“To be extremely clear, this song is really good”
Sound Doctrine

Introducing local electronic punks Behind You with their new song ‘Burning‘ accompanied by an enthralling self-directed video. Written during the peak of crisis, ‘Burning‘ is an anthem for the end times. Listen HERE, watch HERE.

The group of Frank Fisher (vocals), Joe Goddard (production) and Dylan Clay (percussion), Behind You present the sonic amalgam of free-genre connoisseurs black midi, Show Me The Body’s hardcore roots, with the aplomb of MC Ride and Royal Headache’s Shogun.

Frenetic, impulsive, and fully charged, Behind You present another joyride through space and restraint on ‘Burning‘. Toms and fills on the verge of bursting, vocals a breath away from feeling winded, a stop-start beat that keeps you guessing – ‘Burning‘s 3-minute chug is a gut-punch. Their biggest inspirations: depravity, vertigo, and spoken word that rewards upon repeated listen. Unpredictable and considered, ‘Burning‘ blends their mutual love for The Drones, Death Grips and Black Country, New Road, to create their own take on industrial hip hop and hardcore.

Of the video, the band share, “For the video, we returned to some of the bushland around where we grew up. It felt like there was something prophetic or tragic about staging an act of narcissism in these places which might not exist in 100 years. Watching the footage back we realised there was this irony about it which made the extravagance of the track feel like a farce – screaming into a cheap camera while bushwalkers pass by – so we leaned into that during the edit.”

Based out of Sydney’s Inner West, Behind You began as a duo in 2017 and released a slew of singles and EPs, performing to small crowds in dark venues around the city. Things changed in 2020 with the entrance of their live percussionist, and the release of their last single ‘More Like Fresh‘ turned heads, drawing praise from the likes of triple j Unearthed and FBi Radio’s Independent Artist of the Week.

Behind You stand as one of Australia’s most exciting experimental bands right now, stay tuned for more.

‘Burning‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.

Video credits:
Directed & Edited by: Behind You
Shot by: Cameron Johnson
Camera Assistant: Nathan Dick
Runner: Dan Merson

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ONSLOW  UNVEIL COLOSSAL DEBUT SINGLE ‘LET ME RUST’
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ONSLOW UNVEIL COLOSSAL DEBUT SINGLE ‘LET ME RUST’

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SUPPORT FOR ‘LET ME RUST’

“It felt like the band had reached through the radio gripped me by the collar. Heavyweight alt rock with the emotion in overdrive.” – 4/5 stars
Dave Ruby Howe – triple j Unearthed (AUS)

“A grungey alt-rock banger that’s going to wow fans and showcase a different musical side to these two musicians!“
Wall of Sound (AUS) 

Premiered on triple j’s Short.Fast.Loud w/ Josh Merriel

 


 

Perth-based melodic-punk group Onslow have just revealed their titanic debut single ‘Let Me Rust’ – produced and mixed by Matthew Templeman (Make Them Suffer, Voyager, Statues).

Opening with poignant guitar chords, ‘Let Me Rust’ vigorously bursts with potent drums and driven distorted riffs, before the melancholic vocals of Sean Harmanis guide the track dynamically through quiet verses and compelling choruses. Emotionally charged hooks lead into an entrancing bridge, where colourful harmonies then pave the way for a monumental finale to bring the song to its abrupt ending.

Harmanis talks about the process behind ‘Let Me Rust’:

“This tune was probably the main catalyst for starting the band in general. To me, the song is about feeling as if you’re going to waste. At the time, I was struggling to find purpose and felt as if I very had little direction in my life. Between Make Them Suffer tours I felt an increasing sense of isolation and separation from my friends and normal life at home. This led to some unhealthy habits. The lyrics ‘Let me rust. Drink me empty. Turn to dust, slow and steady’ are about the vicious and unhealthy cycle I felt I had fallen into and the increasing sense of isolation that paired with my reclusivity. Musically, I tried not to think about it too much. I just see each section as a bite-sized moment from my favourite bands of my early adolescence. They come together to form the alt-rock Frankenstein that the song is.”

Onslow consists of hardcore-scene behemoths Sean Harmanis (Make Them Suffer), and Scott Kay (Voyager, Statues, Absent Heart). Expanding from their roots, the two musicians confidently show their ability to blend heavier music elements with angst-fuelled punk lyricism, taking cues from Deftones, and The Smashing Pumpkins.

‘Let Me Rust’ is available worldwide now

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Groove City
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Groove City

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What is your name and role within Groove City?

Hiya! I’m Cal and I’m the singer & songwriter.

Where are you currently based?

We just moved back home from Melbourne to Sydney.

How did Groove city form?
I’d taken about 6 months off music, licking my wounds from the break up of my turbulent first band, Thunderthief.
Dan and I had been spending a lot of time together forming our friendship via funk nights out listening to all our favourite music and dancing the night away.

That’s when I knew I was ready again. One evening not soon after I called Dan asking if he wanted to start a disco duo and before I could finish my pitch he cut me off mid sentence telling me to “shut up already, I’m IN” and promptly hung up on me.

What’s been happening recently?

We just played our homecoming show, Moonlanding, at The Factory Theatre with our new 3 part horn section, The Hornshank Redemption.

Your new track ‘Making Love On The Moon’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Mayer Hawthorne has been an influence since we formed, but particularly recently with his latest singles album. It’s full of beefed up nods to 70s/80s yacht rock and pocket groove. That’s where we want to take our sound.

As per usual, love inspired the songwriting. This time, it’s from a new found love and where it could go.

How did you go about writing Making Love On The Moon?

It usually starts with my acoustic and I spending some time together. I write the chords, vocal melody, lyrics and structure and then take the first draft to the boys. We plug in and from there.

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

We’ve had a home studio for the last 3 years. This was the last track we recorded in our studio during lockdown in melbourne last October. It’s also the first song of ours that we recorded, produced and master completely ourselves.

How did you approach the recording process?

We usually record a draft vocal and guitar and then build each instrument layer by layer. Multiple times as each roles part becomes more developed.

You’ve played massive sold out Headline shows as well as playing other great acts being Confidence Man, Client Liaison and Flight Facilities to name a few, how do you prepare for live shows and what do you most enjoy about playing live?
Our live shows involve a whole team these days. Most nights are spent playing the set over and over and then working with our wonderful lighting wizard, Lachie, on cues and colours.

The best part about playing live is the crowd. Seeing people singing along to our songs and having their own connection to those lyrics and dancing free of any worry is something truly special and I cherish that.

You’ve also had massive success on Spotify and Tik Tok, how has social media impacted Groove City?
Our South Yarra train station performance of Gold Chevvy really made people feel something during lockdown last year, huh?

Social Media really forced us to think outside the box while stuck at home last year. Our best is yet to come.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Always listening to Steely Dan, Toto and Whitney Houston but I’ve actually been listening to Ben Folds Five most recently!

What do you like to do away from music?

Pretend I’m Larry Bird winning his third consecutive 3 point competition.

What’s planned for 2021?

Finishing up a couple more singles, a live tour, a disco concept album and launching another project ‘Hot Glass’.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Mary’s Newtown.

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SOMEPLACE, SOMEWHERE  An arts & music culture event by picnic.  (partnered with mental health charity Chasing the Stigma)  Sat 17th July 2021 12:00 – 22:00 Hainault Forest Country Park, IG7 4QN
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SOMEPLACE, SOMEWHERE An arts & music culture event by picnic. (partnered with mental health charity Chasing the Stigma) Sat 17th July 2021 12:00 – 22:00 Hainault Forest Country Park, IG7 4QN

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Independent record label and events brand picnic reveal details of a hedonistic one day festival involving art, music and culture in East London.

  The festival is giving the opportunity for local creatives and brands to collaborate and feature at one of the on-site villages, which will host live art and photography exhibitions, art installations, independent fashion brands, vinyl fairs, DJ equipment demo’s, culinary offerings and more. 

Francesco Del Garda, Laurine & Cecillio, Christian AB, Hamish & Toby, Andy Luff, Truly Madly, Sugar Free are just some of the artists who will be playing across the two stages.

After creating an unforgettable and unique community spirit in 2020, beloved London label and party crew picnic had no choice but to grow the concept into something further, and develop the experience into an exploration of art, local culture and music on a grander scale, in the form of Someplace, Somewhere.

This year’s edition will be the first opportunity the event can go that step further in uniting lovers of all things music and the arts for a day of hedonistic antics in the forest. Found at the east end of the Central Line, Hainault Forest Country Park boasts 1000m2 of land, making it the perfect setting for the festival to operate in line with Covid safe regulations and to maintain distancing, picnic will be working with BioSURE UK who will be providing a full solution to ensure all COVID-19 regulatory testing processes are adhered to for the event.

The theme, goal and driving force behind this year’s Someplace, Somewhere is to “give something back” to the creative communities who have been hit the hardest from the pandemic. The picnic crew want to invite local and budding creatives to collaborate and feature their works at one of the on-site festival villages (details on how to apply and collaborate will be announced on their socials in due course for those looking to get involved on a creative level.) They are welcoming artists in all forms and creative platforms who would benefit from showcasing and selling their works at the festival.

The carefully curated musical programming draws in on Picnic residents, local heroes and international staples on the underground circuit, including Italian selector Francesco Del Garda, Slow Life duo Laurine & Cecilio, Christian AB, Truly Madly, Hamish & Toby to name a few. The heavy hitters are also joined by picnic resident and co-founder Andy Luff, a B3B between Sugar Free, Fonte & Malika as well as Herra, and a B2B between Jack Swash and Louis Jay.

In keeping with the theme of giving back to the community, picnic are proud to also be partnered with mental health charity Chasing the Stigma, who offer a multi platform service to people struggling with mental health. Their ‘Hub of Hope’ app has listings of over 1800 health services from all over the country and a website offering training courses and health advice. An on-site pop up tent will give guests an opportunity to talk face to face with their professionals who will be on hand to support people who might be in need, or perhaps just want to have a chat.

The on site festival villages will host a variety of cultural offerings such as vinyl fairs, independent fashion stalls, a popup hair salon, live art installations, sculpture and photography exhibitions, cocktail and IPA bars, new start-up food concepts and workshops, as well as much more to come from those creatives who will apply to contribute.

“Someplace, Somewhere aims to bring people together through art and music. Our diverse collaborations and bespoke tailoring for the festival will create an amazing collective vibe where some of Europe’s elite DJs and artists can join forces. Step into the unknown where music and art coincide on a parallel pathway” — says picnic co-founder Andy Luff.

Artist Lineup (more tba)
Francesco Del Garda
Laurine & Cecilio (Slow Life)
Christian AB
Truly Madly
Hamish & Toby
Sugar Free b2b Fonte b2b Malika
Andy Luff
Herra
Jack Swash b2b Louis Jay

Art & Culture Offerings
Record Fair – Waxx Material, Seawolf Records, Bizarre Traxx & second hand vinyl sellers
Live Art Installations – Artists TBC
Pop Up Hair Salon
Independent Fashion Stalls
Pop Up Charity Tent in partnership with ‘Chasing The Stigma’ Mental Health Awareness
Art Sculptures – Artists TBC
Cocktails, IPA Brewers, Pop Up Bars
Food Village – Local eateries and start up food concepts

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AGUNG MANGO REFLECTS ON CANDID A+B SIDE ‘120FPS / WISEFOOL’  JOINS GENESIS OWUSU ON NATIONAL TOUR
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AGUNG MANGO REFLECTS ON CANDID A+B SIDE ‘120FPS / WISEFOOL’ JOINS GENESIS OWUSU ON NATIONAL TOUR

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PRAISE FOR AGUNG MANGO

“There is something special going on here”
Purple Sneakers

“Agung Mango has built his career on not pushing the boundaries, but obliterating them”
Music Feeds

“Darker and wilder”
NME

“Cementing himself as one of the exciting new artists rising up
from Melbourne’s ripe underground scene
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Acclaim Magazine

Agung Mango, Naarm/Melbourne based rapper, today shares his first taste of new music for 2021, premiered via Good Nights on triple j, the forthright singles ‘120fps / WISEFOOL‘. Listen HERE.

A pivot from the gritty and brash ‘LITTLE BUM‘, the slinky funk infused ‘120fps‘ sees Mango take a moment to reflect inward, sincerely and honestly commenting on his state of being. Here Agung reflects on confronting his inner demons, where the bombastic prodigal son realises he is the only one standing in his way of success. ‘120fps‘ is a call to step off the seesaw of a love-hate relationship within yourself.

Opening up for the first time, Agung shares “The relationship discussed in the song is a metaphor used to describe the struggles and dependencies I’ve had in the past with using drugs. Throughout the past few years it has been an ongoing journey of myself battling depression and addictions, while simultaneously just trying to stay afloat. This song is me coming to the realisation that these dependencies were constantly dragging me into a dark place and slowing me down, and was something that I needed to let go of in order to achieve all the things I want to do in life.”

In channelling the softer sides of Earl Sweatshirt and Tyler, the Creator, B-Side ‘WISEFOOL‘ serves as Agung‘s interpretation of the dreamstate. Shifting through time and space as one moves in and out of consciousness, Mango continues, “I wanted the freedom to be able to unapologetically write a song that didn’t just have to have only one premise or storyline, similar to how dreams are like. It is free flowing and spontaneous, and I just laid down whatever was on my mind at the time.”

The release of ‘120fps / WISEFOOL‘ follows a busy 2020 for Agung Mango who dropped ‘LITTLE BUM‘ to widespread support from triple j and Unearthed, NME, Acclaim, Purple Sneakers, FBi Radio and more; and later his collaborative SON OF AGUNG EP with Nikodimos, the rapper continues to re-affirm his position as one of the most exciting artists in the Australian underground, with his popularity continuing to boil in the rap scene. This year, Agung Mango promises to leave no stone unturned with the release of more music, while also joining Genesis Owusu on his upcoming national tour this April/May. Stay tuned for more from Agung Mango in 2021, who continues to rise with every next step.

‘120fps / WISEFOOL‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.

TOUR DATES
Supporting Genesis Owusu
Thu 15 Apr – Oxford Art Factory – Sydney
Fri 16 Apr – Oxford Art Factory – Sydney
Sat 17 Apr – UC Hub – Canberra
Wed 21 Apr – Corner Hotel – Melbourne
Thu 22 Apr – Corner Hotel – Melbourne
Fri 23 Apr – Corner Hotel – Melbourne
Sat 24 Apr – Corner Hotel – Melbourne
Thu 29 Apr – Mojo’s Bar – Fremantle
Fri 30 Apr – Rosemount Hotel – Perth
Sat 1 May – Lion Arts Factory – Adelaide
Fri 7 May – Oxford Art Factory – Sydney
Sat 8 May – Oxford Art Factory – Sydney
Fri 14 May – UC Hub – Canberra
Thu 10 Jun – The Triffid – Brisbane
Sat 12 Jun – Solbar – Sunshine Coast

Tickets available via Handsome Tours.

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Queensland Music Awards Announces first round of 2021 finalists, Billy Thorpe Scholarship shortlist, and People’s Choice Awards’ nominees + Award ceremony event tickets on sale now!
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Queensland Music Awards Announces first round of 2021 finalists, Billy Thorpe Scholarship shortlist, and People’s Choice Awards’ nominees + Award ceremony event tickets on sale now!

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Bottom L-R: No Money Enterprise, The Jungle Giants, Tia Gostelow
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The annual Queensland Music Awards (QMAs) today announces the 2021 genre category finalists, the Billy Thorpe Scholarship shortlist, and the nominees for the publicly voted People’s Choice Awards, with winners to be presented under the decadent chandeliers of the Fortitude Music Hall on Wednesday 5 May in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.

After a record number of artist submissions from all over the state, the impressive and extensive list of finalists includes emerging and established artists from the furthest reaches of Queensland’s thriving and diverse music communities.

Finalists include Eves Karydas, The Jungle Giants, Mallrat, and Sycco contending for the Pop crown, AYA J, Beddy Rays, ELEEA and Miiesha are finalists for the Indigenous Award, DVNA, FELIVAND, MiCCY, and Miiesha representing the judges best releases from the Soul/Funk/R’n’B category, and Ball Park Music, Beddy Rays, Hope D, and Jaguar Jonze are the top talent for Rock.

Jesswar, No Money Enterprise, LEMAIRE, and Tbi$h round out the best of the best in the Hip Hop/Rap category, CLOE TERARE, Fragile Animals, Greta Stanley, and Tia Gostelow are up for the Regional Award, and the returning new Children’s Music Category sees a stellar list of finalists with Fabulous Lemon Drops, Nyssa Ray, Happy Singing Kids, and The Mini Moshers.

After a record number of submissions, the Video category gives us some of the strongest finalists so far, with clips from Cub Sport ‘Confessions’ directed by Jennifer Embleton, FELIVAND ‘Trajectory’ directed by Levi Cranston, Jarryd James ‘Miracles’ directed by Mick Soiza, and Lastlings ‘Out Of Touch’ directed by Dylan Dulcos and Rico Zhang offering outstanding creative visual accompaniments to some of the state’s biggest songs of the last year.

With even more outstanding artists up for awards in Blues/Roots, Country, Electronic/Dance, Jazz, Heavy, Folk/Singer Songwriter categories and more, the 2021 QMAs promises to be a massive night of celebrating the talent, resilience, and relentless passion of Queensland’s musicians and their teams.

>> Click here for a full list of categories and finalists <<
(QMusic CEO Angela Samut) “The Queensland Music Awards have become an important date in the calendar for our music community and despite the hardship of the last twelve months, our artists have proven that they are among the best in the world.


We had a vast number of exceptional submissions in every category, more than any previous year. Our judges certainly haven’t had an easy job narrowing it down, but we are thrilled to present such a remarkable group of talented finalists.


The creativity emanating from our state is both exciting and inspiring and I’m proud that the QMAs can be the place for Queensland to celebrate our musicians’ success”
Also announced today are the finalists for the annual Billy Thorpe Scholarship, which will be awarded to one of the four finalists Beckah Amani, King Stingray, Phoebe Sinclair, or Selve. Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and presented by QMusic, The Billy Thorpe Scholarship was established in 2010 in honour of the late Billy Thorpe, and awards the annual winner $10k as well as the opportunity to record with an established producer and receive career-planning from Chugg Entertainment.
“My daughters and I are so happy and proud that The Billy Thorpe Scholarship and QMusic have had the privilege to support the emerging young talent of Queensland for the past 13 years. There was a record amount of applications this year, and the quality of our four finalists was just amazing. It took a very long Zoom meeting with the judges to narrow down the finalists.

I look forward to seeing how the scholarship might help the winner achieve exciting things in the coming 12 months.”  – Lynn Thorpe
After a notably difficult year for live music across the country, Queensland’s much-loved music venues and festivals have proved resilient and adaptive in the face of COVID-19, continuing to showcase local artists, diversity, and sustainability throughout the past 12 months. The Queensland Music Awards are yet again placing the power in the hands of the public to decide on Queensland’s favourite festival and live music venues, welcoming back the People’s Choice Awards presented by The Music and Oztix – but with a twist… This year, Queensland’s best venues and festivals will be decided by 60% public vote, and 40% from an expert industry panel.
The 2021 People’s Choice Award categories are: Metro Venue Of The Year, Regional Venue Of The Year, and Festival Of The Year. All public votes go in the draw to win a double pass to celebrate with the who’s who of Queensland music at the 2021 Queensland Music Awards on Wednesday 5 May at The Fortitude Music Hall. You only have one vote, so make it count!
>> CLICK HERE TO VOTE <<
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With an impressive line-up of artists and special performances to be announced soon, the Queensland Music Awards are a must in this year’s calendar for Queensland’s industry and music community to celebrate the best artists and entertainment we have to offer.
Tickets are on sale now with a range of Awards experiences available: from banquet tables and VIP Boxes to bird’s eye views from the Mezzanine. Tickets start from $55 (+bf) for QMusic members.
For more information go to www.queenslandmusicawards.com.au.

The Queensland Music Awards
When: Wednesday 5 May
Where: The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Presented by QMusic


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@QldMusicAwards


The 2021 Queensland Music Awards is produced by QMusic.
QMusic is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.
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MICRA RELEASE TWO-TRACKER ‘UNDERCOVER LOVER’ AND ‘I SHOULDN’T HAVE LISTENED’
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MICRA RELEASE TWO-TRACKER ‘UNDERCOVER LOVER’ AND ‘I SHOULDN’T HAVE LISTENED’

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Today, Sydney-based rising dream-pop duo Micra – Ivana Kafedjiyska and Robbie Cain – share their dynamic two-tracker ‘Undercover Lover’ and ‘I Shouldn’t Have Listened’.

A cathartic track with swelling synths, engrossing bass and compelling production, ‘Undercover Lover’ explores the process of surrendering:

“There are some people in your life that go under the radar or your circumstances don’t allow you to fully connect. This song is about when all the bullshit is done and you can just let your guard down to be with someone who’s been under your nose the whole time.” 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q43FKVBUHo
‘Undercover Lover’s’ intoxicating slow-burn is boldly juxtaposed against the rockier ‘I Shouldn’t Have Listened’. With an energetic beat and memorable hooks, the synergy between the duo’s intuitive production and complex songwriting makes room for the track’s unexpected twists and turns. As Micra explain, the song’s intensity comes from emotional pain:
“Letting other people’s thoughts dictate your actions never ends in satisfaction, yet we still do it all the time. Sometimes this can be a little different in the case of chasing after someone. Other people can see the situation clearly when you are not able to. This song is about a time when indecision and external influences led to a whole lot of hurt.” 
The two-tracker is a neat follow-up to Micra’s previous single ‘Sonata’, a hypnotic track which strengthened their position in the dream-pop landscape and saw extensive support from indie-tastemakers globally including David Dean Burkhart, as well as major playlisting across DSPs. ‘Sonata’ was also playlisted by TikTok on release.

During a tumultuous 2020, Micra kept busy by releasing a steady flow of singles with accompanying DIY live videos, finishing the year off with a breezy, hypnotic cover of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool’s hit ‘Dance The Way I Feel’. Previous single ‘Coral Crush’ explored a more pop-centric side to the duo and was coined by Pilerats as “a masterclass in the excellence Micra has consistently shown us over the last few years”. Whilst earlier release ‘Under My Skin’ was named Clash Music’s ‘Track of the Day’ and was added to RUFUS DU SOL’s ‘Headphone Selections’ playlist.

A sonic experiment from Bulgarian born and raised singer/ guitarist Ivana Kafedjiyska and Australian guitarist/producer Robbie Cain, the duo performed a flurry of impressive, sold-out shows at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory and La La La’s in Wollongong in November last year. Micra will perform at Pressure Fest in Sydney on April 24.

Micra – ‘Undercover Lover’ /
‘I Shouldn’t Have Listened’

Two-tracker out now through Liberation Records

Available to buy/stream here

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CRUMB Share two new songs ‘BNR’ & ‘Balloon’ Video for ‘BNR’ out now
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CRUMB Share two new songs ‘BNR’ & ‘Balloon’ Video for ‘BNR’ out now

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“Compelling” – NME
“Soothing yet hypnotic” – DIY
“Melodies that squirm and stay in your brain” – The Fader
“Gorgeous – they can’t stray far wrong” – Crack 

After returning with a new song last month, Crumb are back to share two new tracks, ‘BNR‘ and ‘Balloon‘, and an accompanying video for ‘BNR‘. Like the previously-released single ‘Trophy’, the two new songs elevate their infectious sound, with the video for ‘BNR‘ acting as the perfect visual counterpart as an eerie and dystopian tale unfolds.

Speaking on the new songs, Lila Ramani says: “’BNR‘ is an ode to my favorite colors. I had a weird obsession with those colors in winter 2018-2019 and felt like they would follow me around everywhere I went. ‘Balloon‘ tells the story of a girl that dances so fast in the club that her head falls off.”

Crumb are Lila Ramani, Bri Aronow, Jesse Brotter and Jonathan Gilad. ‘BNR‘ and ‘Balloon‘ join ‘Trophy‘ as the first releases from the group since their 2019 debut album Jinx, which Pitchfork described as having a “hypnotic quality [that] grows ever more romantic and tense with repeat listens.”  

Crumb – ‘BNR’ & ‘Balloon’ are out now
via Crumb Records / Remote Control Records

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HORSEGIRL Sign to Matador Records Announce Vans Channel 66 Livestream Concert  on April 13 @ 9AM AEDT
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HORSEGIRL Sign to Matador Records Announce Vans Channel 66 Livestream Concert on April 13 @ 9AM AEDT

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Praise for Horsegirl 

“Horsegirl’s members are still in high school, but this Chicago trio sounds like they’ve been plotting their rise forever.” – Paste

“No artist has introduced themselves more strongly and with greater immediacy than the arty, wise-beyond-their-years nu-gazers of Horsegirl.” – NME

“[Horsegirl’s] songwriting shows a confidence and flair that you’d be happy to find in groups twice their age.” – WNYC New Sounds

“On [‘Ballroom Dance Scene’], guitarists Lowenstein and Cheng’s sleep-smeared murmurs stumble into each other atop Reece’s steady drum work. The words and phrases that float to the surface sound like entries in a haunted dream journal” – Pitchfork

“Fantastic” 
– NPR Music’s All Songs Considered on ‘Ballroom Dance Scene’

Chicago’s Horsegirl, the noisy rock trio of 17-18 year olds Penelope Lowenstein (she/her), Nora Cheng (she/her), and Gigi Reece (they/them), announce they’ve signed to Matador Records / Remote Control Records. In conjunction with the signing, the band will perform a free livestream concert on April 13th at 9am AEDT via Vans Channel 66. This broadcast is the first time many outside of Chicago will have the chance to see Horsegirl play live.

Raised in Chicago, Lowenstein, Reece and Cheng each started playing music at a young age. Lowenstein and Cheng met through a local music program, where they initially bonded over their similar taste in records. After frequenting local shows together, and Reece joining one night, they quickly became friends who fell in love with discovering music, sending each other songs and videos from now defunct DIY bands and scenes. There was an immediate collective vision developing that would inform what would soon become Horsegirl. The idea of playing together felt very natural and fun, and a further way to explore music they loved together (check their weekly playlist for a glimpse). After a brief time in a Sonic Youth cover band, and one open mic later, Horsegirl was formed. Now together for almost two years, the trio have played contemporary art museums, all ages venues, and house parties.

Horsegirl operate as a true unit, with a young and punk-minded aesthetic. There’s an edginess to their overall lyrics and sound, which feature dreamy guitars and distinct dual vocal melodies by Cheng and Lowenstein, and the propulsive rhythmic drums of Reece. While they’ve only released three songs thus far, they’ve already garnered praise from the likes of Pitchfork, NPR Music, Chicago Tribune, NYLON, Paste, and more, and repeat plays on Sirius XMU and BBC6. The first pressing of their 7”,’Ballroom Dance Scene‘ b/w ‘Sea Life Sandwich Boy,’ sold out within 24 hours. For a deeper dive into the collective vibe of Horsegirl, head over to NME for their Radar story.

“Today is Wednesday, a wonderful day for some wonderful news. We are very excited to announce that Horsegirl has signed to Matador Records. 

Two years ago when we were underclassmen, we pooled together our money to see Yo La Tengo live (Ira Kaplan handed us his guitar). That fall we played a show in the street with a Stephen Malkmus poster taped to the kick drum. When Belle & Sebastian played the entirety of If You’re Feeling Sinister at Pitchfork, we stood in the front and said Judy had a dream of Horsegirl. Matador has been formative for our relationship as friends and musicians, and we feel insanely grateful to be working with them. 

We are really appreciative of everybody who has amplified our work in these past few months, the people who’ve found us and understand what we’re going for, and the Chicago kids who’ve understood all along. 

To the adults at the Yo La Tengo show who said we were too young to like good music (and made fun of Penelope for bringing her backpack): kids are going to bring punk-rock back.”
– Horsegirl

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