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Throughout the last year and a half, The VANNS have proven their resilience and strength as a band. Utilising the momentum the release of their breakthrough debut album Through The Walls spurred, The VANNS formed for themselves a strong reputation as live performers around the country.
Reaping industry acclaim including the lucrative triple j Feature Album and Like A Version series, the band easily converted the praise and stock being invested in them by tastemakers and respected outlets into a beloved show that has gone on to sell well over 6000 tickets across the nation and accrue over 10 million streams to date on all platforms.
And while touring may be on pause for now, The VANNS’ newest release serves as a reminder that when audiences and band can gather together again, there’s a lot of fun to catch up on.
PRAISE FOR THE VANNS
Triple J, Claire Mooney (‘Red Light’, 2021)“This makes for one hella groovy follow up to your bloody fantastic debut album. I love the playful percussion and those gritty guitars cutting through toward the end. I love everything about you guys!”
Triple J, Bridget Hustwaite (‘Red Light’, 2021)
“Smack bang in the centre of a venn diagram between ‘grandiose rock anthems that not even stadiums could hold’, ‘fervently passionate authenticity’ and ‘infectious larrikin spirit that makes them impossible to hate’, THE VANNS deserved every second of their monolithic breakthrough at the turn of the decade.”
Australian Guitar Magazine
“…a strong, slick and inviting sound that just begs to be heard live.”
The AU Review
Pilerats
‘Feels Good Now’ is out now.
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Overflowing with love and a belly full of fruit, Brunswick local ray of sunshine Fiz drops cozy new track Ripe. Full of warm tones and fruity riffs, the release plants her as one of the country’s most intriguing new artists.
Following her debut single ‘Orange’, Ripe speaks on the rare moments of clarity where we remember everything will be okay, and reminds it’s listeners to reflect on the people (and animals) who we hold closest to our hearts.
Produced by Alex Moses, this indie-folk daydream is as charming and citrusy as ever. It will no doubt be the soundtrack helping you slow down and sit back while melodic whistles guide you through a stream of poetic lyrics.
Fiz and her wonderful new band are warming up for a launch show to pair with the new track to be announced in the coming weeks.
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What made ‘Not For Sale’ the natural fit for Thunder Fox to come out the gate with, as an insight to the new album?
We felt that “Not For Sale” was a great introduction to the record as we were able to inject some of the new sounds we’ve been leaning into whilst maintaining Thunder Fox’s signature groove. Consider “Not For Sale” a tantalised little toe dipped in the chocolate river that is “Sanctuary” and, if it’s warm enough, everybody will wanna dive in.
What were your inspirations for the music we’re about to hear on the full album?
I think one of Thunder Fox’s biggest drawcards is the eclecticism we try to maintain throughout all of our projects. It can be a blessing and a curse that the five of us come from such a myriad of musical backgrounds and influences so, with Sanctuary, we wanted to try our best to create a cohesive record whilst holding on to our eclectic magic. Instead of drawing so much from musical influences, we aimed to paint a picture conceptually, touching on topics that were prevalent in our lives at the time and trying to hold on to it for the most part of the album.
Describe how this record captures the vibe of the band moving forward into 2022?
This record is a display of our metamorphosis after a number of line-up changes and a ton of development over the last couple of years. With our sound maturing, we’re also becoming more confident on the production side of things and enjoying being more creative in the box rather than just trying to excel at our instruments. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a wild ride but, when I listen to Sanctuary, it sounds like Thunder Fox is all grown up. I think it can only be yet another milestone towards our eventual world domination.
What have you been enjoying the most about creating music with Thunder Fox?
When I think of the benefits of music creation in the band, I could go on for hours about how cathartic and life-altering it all can be. With that said, a couple of things really stand out. Firstly, there’s a magnetic kind of fulfilment that I always chase when I try to sing better, play better or write better lyrics. I can never quite reach the end goal but soldiering on towards it every day is my dream come true. I always want to outdo whatever I did last time. With that said, when it all comes down to it, even if the music sucked it would all be worth it for the camaraderie and friendship I’ve found with my bandmates and Dan, our engineer/producer wizard. I love the guys with all of my heart and had the time of my life writing and recording in our little Nambucca Air BnB over a couple of weeks. It was pure bliss.
It’s been a bizarre time for musicians to stay creative – how has Thunder Fox managed to keep it together over the last year and a half?
There’s no doubt the past couple of years have been incredibly taxing and, it would be easy to say all of the drama just gives us more fuel to write and record awesome songs about how fucked life is but, it ain’t always that easy. I think being in such a state of limbo, isolated and bored can often lead me, personally, to a place of genuine languishing. In that state I can lose motivation so quickly and I feel I can’t write beautiful things when I’m in such a potato state. It comes and goes in waves though and, if anything, I’m just so proud to have achieved or created anything at all during all this craziness, let alone the best album of all time.
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soap water: the movie (coming soon)
Accompanied by a short film co-directed by Seamans and an old friend, soap water: the movie brings the narrative push and cinematic soundscapes of carwash‘s debut EP to poignant visual life, due to be released shortly following the EP and premiered at an independent San Diego cinema, one of Seamans’ favourite haunts growing up. Written as a hangout movie, the short film zeroes in on one day in the life of a teenager who yearns desperately for his first kiss, capturing the fragile, fleeting moments of adolescence, where carefree abandon collides with the impending obligations of dawning adulthood, soundtracked by the music of carwash.
soap water EP is out now, buy/stream it here.
TRACKLIST
friendship
a big tree in a giant green field
racetrack
boyfriend, girlfriend
at least i lived it with you
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With the release of their new studio album Sanctuary later this year, Sydney’s Thunder Fox are coming back on to radars with a new sound. It’s a sound that still remains core to the band’s original sonic identity: an effortless blend of pop, soul, R&B and indie, but also dives deep into some great new influences.
From the record, the band shares its first single – ‘Not For Sale’ – a dynamic example of the creative high the band has been on throughout the production and recording of the album as a whole.
‘Not For Sale’, recorded by Thunder Fox in Nambucca Heads, was mixed by Daniel Willington (Iluka, Good Lekker) and mastered by Steve Smart (Tash Sultana) at Sydney’s Studios 301. The song is also an early example of the-new Thunder Fox member Casey Allan’s input on bass. Throughout the entirety of Sanctuary, the listener gets a great grasp on how the creative dynamic between the band members has galvanised; making ‘Not For Sale’ a prime single to lead with.
“‘Not For Sale’ is our introduction to Thunder Fox’s new sound. Casey, being a relatively new addition to the band at the time, brought with him a synth bass and a set of fingers carved by the Gods. Man, he had such a groove on that pile of plastic, the rest of us were floored. We wanted to write something dark, but funky (duh), and bad boy Casey had just the stuff.
The lyrics here are also self-explanatory: I know I’m not the only one who had it etched into their brain early on, by social media among other sources, that success and happiness is defined by finance, followers and fame. Damn, we were wrong. Sometimes we lose ourselves so immensely to the pursuit of materialistic ends, we forget how ridiculous it all is. I know I did.”
Thunder Fox, Sam Dawes
the East Coast. Their music, taking influences from artists as varied as D’Angelo and Winston Surfshirt, through to Lime Cordiale and Allen Stone, shines with its depth and dedication to the genres it resides in. And at the same time, shows listeners that Thunder Fox is a band who is always thinking ahead to the next new sound.
PRAISE FOR THUNDER FOX
“Been keeping an eye on this band ‘cos they’re relentless giggers and hit that sweet spot between Winston Surfshirt and Lime Cordiale. Here’s another promising track that’s part social diatribe, part fun funk explosion.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe (‘Smokin’ On Loosies’, 2020)
“…sultry sax-iness and funk-drenched…a groove-laden number that is set to get feet churning and hips swaying.”
Scenestr (‘Been Busy’, 2019)
“Their music is fun and bawdy, yet with a sexy sophistication that makes it incredibly appealing.”
Eclectic Music Lover
“…funk-drenched blast of horns, harmonies, humour and bucketloads of Thunder Fox swagger.”
Music Feeds
‘Not For Sale’ is out now.
SANCTUARY is released Thursday, November 18th.
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Courtney Barnett – ‘Rae Street’ (Official Video)
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Photo by Nick Herbert & Parker Corey
PRAISE FOR INJURY RESERVE
“Injury Reserve feels remarkably fresh and singular”
Pitchfork
“With each project, the band continues to artfully toe the line between experimental and relatable”
Billboard
“One of the best new groups in hip-hop”
Pigeons & Planes
“Accompanied by production that moves like a series of hard-hitting waves,
it’s a tantalizing taste of what’s to come.”
COMPLEX
“Injury Reserve are dip, dodging, and diving their way up”
Acclaim
The album’s release follows the band’s recent glitchy and gritty single ‘Superman That’ as well as the first single shared from the aforementioned album, ‘Knees’, which NPR’s Reanna Cruz lauded as, “sonically, it’s nothing like anything I’ve heard before.”
Injury Reserve was originally a trio, consisting of rappers Ritchie With a T, Stepa J. Groggs and producer Parker Corey. Their mixtapes Live From The Dentist (released in 2015) and Floss (2016) earned them underground buzz, and they capitalised on the attention with their debut album in 2019, the eponymous Injury Reserve.
The group’s momentum was put on hold when in June of 2020 Groggs tragically passed away. By The Time I Get To Phoenix was largely completed ahead of Groggs’ passing with his contributions, and is the first Injury Reserve music to be released since their eponymous debut album. Ritchie and Corey took the past year to complete the record, and the title has meaning past simply referencing Injury Reserve’s hometown.
It’s a homage to a song that has been covered countless times, which is in line with Injury Reserve’s ethos and approach when it comes to creating music. The group pulls from several styles and eras of hip hop, but runs each one through the Injury Reserve lens, putting their own distinct and cohesive sound across their references. Nowhere is that dynamic more present than on By The Time I Get To Phoenix.
TRACKLIST
Outside
Superman That
SS San Francisco (feat. Zelooperz)
Footwork in a Forest Fire
Ground Zero
Smoke Don’t Clear
Top Picks For You
Wild Wild West
Postpostpartum
Knees
Bye Storm
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Dooms Children has released the wistful new track “Heavy Year” and launched pre-orders for their upcoming, self-titled debut album, out October 20 on Dine Alone Records/Cooking Vinyl Australia. Dooms Children is the new psych-rock solo project from venerated post-hardcore artist Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire, Gallows).
Dooms Children finds MacNeil on a different artistic path both in style and content with an honest and sincere offering that shines light on recent life experiences and revelations. “This is the most personal music I have ever released,” says MacNeil. “Dooms Children is about falling out of love, about addiction and lying awake at night wondering if you’ve made all the wrong choices.”
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TRACKLIST
Not Today (Intro)
Roof
Remarkably
Can’t Do This Alone (ft. Navy Blue)
Never Fall Off
Drug Supplier (ft. Jesse James Solomon)
Wik Tha God
Ego Death
The Business
Home
All I Need (ft. Earl Sweatshirt)
Gas Face (ft. Remy Banks)
Promised (ft. MIKE)
New Truths
Still Here (ft. duendita)
Grape Soda
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