WOLFY & ROSIE TUCKER
RELEASE
SUCKER SUPREME TO STUDY AND RELAX TO
ROSIE TUCKER’S SUCKER SUPREME OUT NOW
Earlier this year, Rosie Tucker (they/them) released their third studio album Sucker Supreme, produced by Wolfy (he/him), which FLOOD called “a capsule of self-exploration and detailed, diaristic revelation.”
Now Wolfy and Rosie Tucker share sucker supreme to study and relax to, a chill lofi reimagining of Sucker Supreme. The album takes inspiration from Youtuber Lofi Girl’s lofi hip-hop radio which features beats to relax and study to. Despite starting as a rock album, it’s an authentic lofi hip-hop experience and provides the perfect vibe to help you chill, study, or fall asleep.
“Wolfy had recently covered an entire One Direction album in the lofi beats style, so it made sense for him to do ‘Sucker Supreme’, given that he produced it,” notes Rosie Tucker. “I think we were both a little obsessed with the chill lofi stuff throughout quarantine. Most music is distracting, even good music, and it can be hard to go about your day and listen to music at the same time. Lofi is blessedly ignorable, soothing, mint chocolate ice cream for the pandemic-addled mind”
“Making music is only worthwhile if it’s fun and nothing is more fun than taking it upon myself to cover entire albums in ridiculous genres,” adds Wolfy. “During quarantine, I was looking for any way to lower my blood pressure so it was a constant stream of bossa nova and chill lofi in my house.”
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Where are you currently based?
Currently based in Wollongong. I moved down here a year ago from Sydney.
How did you first start playing music?
My mum had me on the piano as a young child which was a little on the enforced side. I eventually picked up the guitar and started writing songs in my early teens as a bit of a coping mechanism.
What’s been happening recently?
I’ve completed the studio recordings for an upcoming EP of which the two singles I’ve released this year, including ‘Travel Companion’, will feature on. I’m aiming to bring that out sometime later this year.
Aside from that, I’ve invested a bit of time and money in my own home recording studio set up. I’d like to hone in on those skills a little more for future work and recordings.
You’re described as a folk music artist, is this accurate? Why or why not?
My roots are in folk/singer songwriter, however I enjoy the ebb and flow. I very much enjoy having the freedom to move around in genre and style. The sound is very dependent on the dynamic, whether I play solo, with my band or a percussionist or a violinist which is usually determined by the venue or availability of the musicians I like to play with. When I play with my drummer and bassist for example, the sound is much rockier/groovier.
I like to describe myself as Alt Folk for that purpose.
Your new single ‘Travel Companion’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?How did you go about writing ‘Travel Companion’?
I was at a stage in my songwriting where I was writing for the band. I wanted to strip it back down to a singer songwriter level again and the song itself was influenced by that reason. I don’t usually write with an idea or theme in mind, I generally have the vocal accompaniment roughly arranged and then spend a couple of hours singing lyrical nonsenses until an idea has brewed. I had recently been on a solo road trip and I guess that experience combined with the ones preceding cut the mustard for the topic!
I took the song into the recording studio!
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
I recorded the song with producer Guy Fenech at Rolodex sound which at the time was in Leichhardt, Sydney. The track was mixed by Nick Franklin, also working out of Rolodex Sound.
How did you approach the recording process?
I had a demo track of ‘Travel Companion’ from a previous recording attempt. Guy and I collaborated on our ideas and a lot of the music, aside from the main vocal and acoustic guitar, was created in the studio. Ella Carstein played the violin and Guy himself played a little percussion.
What inspired the music video?
Maisie Cohen directed, filmed and edited the video. It was her idea to take the video out onto the road to capture the wonderful rural architecture of the iconic colonial buildings as well as capturing the arid landscapes of outback NSW, which aids in portraying the notion of isolation associated with the song and travelling on the road in Australia in general.
The music is a waltz once the violin part kicks in, so it was important to me that we captured a little bit of dancing!
Where did you film and who did you work with to create the music video?
The video was filmed in various locations in NSW. We travelled from Wollongong to Mungo National Park, stopping at various towns and locations along the way. The road trip was undertaken in a week with the help of videographer Drew Norley and friend Ariki Hita. Collectively we all contributed our ideas for the video.
We also filmed part of the video at ‘The Servo’ in Port Kembla where we recruited dancer Kiera McGillion as well as my younger sister and her partner. My 4 year old niece also features in the video.
What did you enjoy the most about creating the video?
The road trip was so much fun! I was very impressed and humbled by our ability to maintain the balance of professional and personal relationships with each other.
Please tell us a little about where you live and do your surroundings influence your music?
I live in a lovely little suburb in Wollongong, sandwiched between the escarpment and the beach and I absolutely love it. I’m finding it more challenging to write at the moment because I’m feeling happy and healthy as a result of being here in combination with personal life matters though, so creatively it might not be a good thing! It’s the sad songs that sell right?
What do you like to do away from music?
I must get out into the bush for walks and plant ID regularly. I’m learning how to surf and to speak Serbian and German. I’m also studying environmental and plant related things stuff with TAFE/uni.
This is majority covid era compensation though – once the pubs and live music venues reopen, I’ll be at the bar having a sing, dance and a healthy yarn!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief released some new music. I’m a huge fan.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2021 going into 2022?
I’m taking it easy for the remainder of the year. I’m going to continue as is and re-evaluate when time becomes a little less uncertain.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Sweet potato fries and donuts are the best. I don’t mind where I hang out, it’s the company that makes it special.
PRAISE FOR RITA B
“An acoustic track that will appeal to listeners of Stella Donnelly and Julia Jacklin, ‘Travel Companion’ offers touching lyrics that paint a fragile picture of escapism, isolation, and loneliness.”
Scenestr
Travel Companion “…the video may be a pretty literal interpretation of the track and its thematic elements”
The Music
“At first, I thought the folk band was there to soften the Stella Donnelly-like frankness of Rita B’s badass lyrics but now I realise they are as much the bark as they are the bite. Killer!”
Nkechi Anele, former Roots ‘n All presenter, Triple j
“relatable, funny and just downright entertaining”
Divide and Conquer
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Where are you currently based?
I recently lived in Nanjing, China. My studio is also here.
How did you first start DJing?
When I was 16 years old, I heard DISCO and Techno music on the radio. I was fascinated by electro at that time, and I also liked this career very much. By chance, I met a DJ from Shanghai in the club when I was 17 years old.
You recently did a Livestream for DJ mag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s094lskRTgM
how did this come about?
I am honored to receive the invitation of DJMAG to participate in this live broadcast. I recorded this program on a beautiful hill in Xi ‘an city. This set mainly focuses on House and Tech House, and also includes many of my works and mashups.
How did you prepare for the DJ Mag stream?
We have done a lot of preparatory work, including music, MV, publicity and so on, all around the positioning of reflecting my Chinese elements to plan everything.
What or who influences your music?
There are many factors that may influence my music, because I have been a DJ since 1997, and the experience and taste accumulated over the years are the source of my creation.
What programs/equipment do you like to work with?
I use FL STUDIO software, and the hardware is getting simpler now, mainly RME sound cards and Genelec speakers.
Please tell us about your recent release on Smash the House
I released two songs on Smash the House, both Tech, House style.
Although I do many different styles of music, I still have a special liking for house music. I will be releasing more House games on Smash the House in the future.
You have new music coming out soon on Ge, what can we expect?
In September, I will release my new work “DISRUPTION” on my own label ECHO STAGE RECORDS, which is a combination of thick Chinese style and Glich Hop. I also shot the Music Video of this Music in Xi ‘an, which a city ancient capital with traditional Chinese characteristics.
The new single “About You”, which I collaborated with Lost Capital, is our first transnational collaboration. It has a returning House rhythm and a futuristic Vocal. I believe fans will definitely like it.
I collaborated with Fatman Scoop on a new single.I can not spoil much about this new ID, but I can tell you that it is a music with strong Chinese style, it will be released in October. I am confident that this single has a chance to become popular on dance hit lists.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Recently, I like to listen to ALOK. His music is very comfortable and can also bring me some inspiration.
What do you like to do away from music?
I like to travel and play table tennis in my spare time.
11.What’s planned for the remainder of 2021 going into 2022?
My biggest goal this year is to hit the DJMAG TOP100 DJs list. No matter what the result is, I’m still going to focus on my music career.In 2022, I will shoot more MV’s, so that the world will be more impressed with China’s achievements and the development of Chinese electronic music.
12.Favourite food and place to hangout?
My favorite food is Sichuan food. I also like to visit Chengdu. Everything in Chengdu is like heaven.
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Shout Into The Noise, Ash’s eleventh studio album, sees him challenge himself and push into new territory, crafting the finest album of his career. The album was produced by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Lachlan Bostock (Mansionair).
“I embarked on a mission to write with younger writers and producers,” Ash says. “I’ve spent much of my career tipping my hat to those who have gone before, maybe it was time to learn from the younger generation and find a new sound that blends the two worlds. An irony that I only realised after the fact is that this is actually my most personal songwriting I’ve ever done. These amazing songwriters unlocked something for me.”
Ash Grunwald is now one of Australia’s most successful blues musicians ever, with six top 50 albums and two APRA Awards. In addition, he’s been nominated for five ARIA Awards and four AIR Awards, and he was named Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014. 2019 saw Ash release the acclaimed album Mojo, and publish his first book, Surf By Day, Jam By Night. Most recently, Ash collaborated with Josh Teskey on the top-10 album Push The Blues Away.
Shout Into The Noise is the start of a new chapter for Ash Grunwald. “This album is my resolution to myself that I am releasing any constraints on who I am or what I’m capable of.”
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‘Silk Chiffon’ feat. Phoebe Bridgers by MUNA
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out now on Saddest Factory Records via Dead Oceans
Listen: https://muna.
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Cap Carter has dropped his third single ‘Guns’, a gut-wrenching song of tragedy and hope. While his singles ‘Relapse’ and ‘Gold’ have dealt directly with Cap’s own personal experience with addiction, rehabilitation and family, ‘Guns’ reflects on the loss of a childhood friend from Carter’s days growing up in Western Sydney.
Laying bare a brutally frank dialogue between a man who ultimately loses his battle with addiction and his girlfriend, ‘Guns’’ is not simply a dive into the darkness of tragedy. It is a reflection on how we must not allow this seemingly insurmountable darkness to prevent us from searching for light.
“This is definitely turning a corner, where the perspective is not ‘woe is me’. No matter what you have gone through in the behaviors of the past, you can change your story and the direction of your life.” This is the message that brings a new revelation in Carter’s journey. It is a hopeful third act within the three songs he has released. “It’s no longer an internal look. Now I’m looking past all the stuff that I’ve gone through, and I’m thinking about the people I’ve lost. I’m thinking about how to move forward through that.”
The gravity of Cap Carter’s words is served directly from his reality, from his soul and delivered through his achingly powerful voice. The vocal has purpose, the sparse production on ‘Guns’ demands the listener confront it. “It makes sense to have my vocal and my songs front and center supported by hip hop elements, because that’s my background. All of the extra stuff is just complimentary. I want to be able to play that on acoustic guitar and still move people”
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ABOUT CAP CARTER Born in Manila, the western Sydney raised Cap Carter released his major label debut single, ‘Relapse’, at the start of 2021. Building a global and dedicated fan base with his original music and honest storytelling, Cap stands out for his and distinctive and authentic vocals. Writing through his own personal and lived experiences, Cap works a fusion of r&b soul with an edge and grit that is unique and refreshing. |
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Sydney-based alt-pop producer and singer-songwriter CYRUS today shares his new single ‘Love Online’ and announces the release of his forthcoming debut EP had, lost, out Oct 5. Listen HERE, watch HERE.
Written almost immediately in the still-painful aftermath of the dissolution of a long-term relationship, CYRUS’ forthcoming debut condenses and chronologically charts the entire course of a relationship and its explosive breakdown, from initial infatuation to the moment of ruination and the ensuing process of closure. In this trajectory, ‘Love Online’, the closing track, represents the tentative first steps of moving on, the confusion felt at navigating new, unfamiliar terrain. With his lithe falsetto, thunderous electronic percussion, playful, shape-shifting production that encompasses iPhone keyboard clacking and message notifications, and a climactic, soaring guitar solo, CYRUS’ plea for a purer form of human connection that is unmediated by technology turns insecurities into something anthemic.
Of the new single, CYRUS shares: “‘Love Online’ is about my desire to prioritise communicating and sharing love, experiencing other people in real life as opposed to through a screen. It came about in the period of time between my breakup and the relationship that I’m in currently. I was on Instagram and dating apps trying to meet new people, just be single. And it would just be the same stuff over and over again. [I was] hoping for some sort of magical connection [but was] always falling flat.”
Following lead single ‘Facts’, ‘Love Online’ is the second track lifted from CYRUS’ forthcoming debut EP. had, lost arrives following a three-year hiatus from releasing music, the first project to be released under Cyrus Villaneuva’s latest moniker. During that interval, Villeneuva established himself as a highly-touted, much sought-after producer and co-writer, working alongside a slew of like-minded Australian alt-pop acts including Client Liaison, CXLOE, Glades, and more. Being thrown headfirst and wide-eyed into the spotlight as a teenager, CYRUS’ subsequent struggles with the lack of creative freedom and integrity has inculcated his latest music with a sense of deliberate self-reliance, imbued with matured self-awareness and a refined clarity of artistic vision.
‘Love Online‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
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