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February 2022

Music News

METRONOMY NEW ALBUM ‘SMALL WORLD’ OUT NOW VIA BECAUSE MUSIC / VIRGIN MUSIC AUSTRALIA

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“wonderful new album, Small World… captures the strangeness of the past two years: how we learnt to value the simple things — family, friends, nature, leisure — as we grappled with upheaval and fear.” – Sunday Times Culture

“Small World might just have the biggest heart of any Metronomy record yet” – Rolling Stone UK

“The British indie-synth-pop troupe are at their jolliest here, clopping into your happy place on a jaunty Chicago house bassline” – The Guardian

“Metronomy are hitting pause on coy indie electronica and exploring more straightforward, heart-on-sleeve material for their new album ‘Small World’” – NME

“Small World is inhabited by earworms, a sepia-tinged record that recalls loves and summers past… Fittingly, the most joy on Small World is found in its microscopic details, the moments with a precise curatorial touch leaving the best taste in the mouth” – Loud and Quiet

Metronomy today release their seventh studio album Small World via Because Music / Virgin Music Australia. The nine-track project includes the previously released singles ‘It’s good to be back’, which confronts the common platitude coming out of the pandemic, and ‘Things will be fine’, that grapples with harnessing hopeful, sunny optimism in the face of difficult situations. The project also follows their previous EP Posse EP Volume 1 released last year.

Small World is an album that sees Metronomy return to simple pleasures, nature, and an embracing in part of more pared down, songwriterly sonics, all while asking broader existential questions: which feels at least somewhat rooted in the period of time during which it was made – 2021. Finding appreciation in nature and our roots, while reappraising the things we value as we get older are all things that are part and parcel of the human experience: though it has all felt accelerated and emphasized in this past year or so. Through the tumultuous ebb and flow of the years, Metronomy continues to endure, and Joe Mount’s ability as a songwriter, arranger and producer shines through on Small World, evergreen.

Listen to Small World

Metronomy – Small World
Life and Death
Things will be fine
It’s good to be back
Loneliness on the run
Love Factory
I lost my mind
Right on time
Hold me tonight
I have seen enough

‘SMALL WORLD’ is out now.
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Eats & Drinks

Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market Iconic Summer Night Market

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Pasta tossed in a 40kg Grana Padano Wheel from That’s Amore Cheese

Melbourne’s favourite halloumi fries from The Cypriot Kitchen

Fluffy steamed bao buns from Wonderbao

Sweet and sticky dutch pancakes from The Tram Stop

Tex-mex tacos from Dingo Ate My Taco

Fresh juice from Sugarcane Juice, or lemonade from The Traditional Lemonade Stand.

Aside from delicious food, also enjoy live entertainment from Cuban street music band, Keko, and performances from local street acts.

The open-air event runs until Wednesday April 6 and is the perfect opportunity for locals to rediscover our vibrant city.

Please see below for more information and high-res imagery.

FAST FACTS: SUMMER NIGHT MARKET | @thenightmarket

When: Wednesdays, until 6 April

Time: 5pm – 10pm

Where: Queen Victoria Market, Queen St, Melbourne

Cost: FREE

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FORMAT FESTIVAL TAKES OVER THE GOLD COAST THIS APRIL

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Saturday April 2 | Doug Jennings Park Main Beach, Gold Coast
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Well Spent & The Yot Club are proud to present Format Festival, a new cutting edge boutique music and arts festival, taking place at an idyllic greenfield site, located next to the Gold Coast Broadwater.

The festival program is a diverse line-up representing a new era in Australian music spread across two epic, undercover stages. 

Featuring Confidence Man, Crush3d, Dameeeela, Hermitude, Human Movement, Made In Paris, Motez, Latour, The Jungle Giants, Total Giovanni, Willaris K plus more to be announced.

After a three-year pandemic hiatus, I feel that the landscape for music, events and festivals on the Gold Coast is going through immense changes. The demand is ever-present, and over the years, we’ve seen the introduction of new sounds and exciting ideas and, most importantly, punters yearning for more.

Format Festival has been created purely out of love and excitement for the music; we feel we have identified a gap in the entertainment eco-system on the Gold Coast and wanted to make a (hopefully) regularly occurring niche boutique music and arts festival.

The music direction for our festival has been created to showcase new and familiar sounds; from the get-go, the goal has been to present a grassroots concept that is different to what is currently available in the local festival market.

On our main stage, we will be showcasing some of the biggest names in Australian artists such as Hermitude, The Jungle Giants, Confidence Man, Total Giovanni and more. 

On our “sun-stage”, we will be presenting new sounds to the area, which are ever-present in Melbourne and Sydney and iconic night-time fuelled cities worldwide. 

Over the weekend of the festival, we will be announcing side show’s during the weekend at venues such as; The YOT Club and elsewhere bar. – Charlie Fisher, (Format Festival director)

Format Festival is not be missed, tickets are sure to sell out quick, so prepare yourself for the ultimate day with friends.

Tickets on sale NOW from $110 BUY HERE

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Startup Duo Faybl Releases Emotionally Charged Take On Progressive House ‘Island’

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Artists: Faybl
Title: Island
Label: Self-released
 

American startup duo Faybl‘s newest release – “Island,” will take you back to the cathartic, high-energy dance anthems of the early 2010s in the best way possible. The duo’s signature sound is on stunning display with the new track, which opens with soulful vocals belting out heartfelt lyrics like “even if it hurts, even if the tides turn violent, I will be your island.” Faybl slowly build into a goosebump-inducing drop full of big room energy and soaring melodies that make this gem into a tearjerker on the festival stage. Whether you’re a newbie to the scene or a tried and true veteran, this track about offering support to each other during hard times is sure to ignite your emotions and your dancing shoes. Read on for the artists’ inspiration behind the track:

“In a time when many people in our lives and around the world are facing a lot of adversity, we feel it’s more important than ever to emphasize being there to build up and support your friends and loved ones. Much of our current culture is so focused on showing what we have and trying to present the best versions of ourselves that we can often neglect building sound support systems and making sure we participate in supporting those we care about. We wanted to create a house tune with influences from artists like Illenium and Seven Lions to create an emotional yet powerful and fresh take on progressive house and festival culture. We hope this song will inspire people to reach out to their friends and family and remind them how much they appreciate them. Life is short, and we often take the life and people we have while trying to chase something else for granted. We first played this song at the end of our set at Red Rocks opening for Illenium, which is a venue that we had been dreaming of playing from the moment we started making music. With the incredible crowd response, we decided that it should be the song to kick off 2022 with this new sound.“

Faybl is a US-based duo out of Denver, Colorado, already making waves with fans and industry tastemakers alike. “Island” is their 7th release ever, with their most popular single to date being “Love Runs Cold.” This past summer, they opened for Illenium at the storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, where they played “Island” live for the first time. Faybl‘s journey has just begun, so ride along on their adventure by following them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Charissa

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Where are you currently based?

I live in Burlington, Ontario Canada.

How did you first start playing music?

I started playing the saxophone in elementary school and my journey really began at twelve years old when I taught myself how to play guitar on an old Spanish guitar I found in my grandpa’s basement. From then on I started to write my own music!

What’s been happening recently?

Life has definitely slowed down a bit these days with everything going on in the world but I’ve been focusing on creating more and getting ready to release more new music!

Your latest single ‘People Like You’ will be released on February 18, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I had been listening to Patty Griffin’s “Living With Ghosts” album and found her songwriting style and vocal delivery really inspiring. I wrote “People Like You” during the summer of 2020 and it started out with just a melody I came up with. Almost all my songs start that way and then I’ll try and find a chord progression I like. It was really raw and I brought the idea to my co-writers Chrystal Leigh and Emma-Lee. Emma-Lee heard it like a classic country song and we continued with that vibe in mind.

How did ‘People Like You’ come about?

When I was in Nashville on my first writing trip a few years ago, I had a session with Chrystal Leigh and she had this line idea, “the world could use more people like you” and I remember I really liked it but we ended up writing something completely different that day. That line stuck with me and when I found out my friend had suddenly passed, I came up with a melody and reached out to Chrystal again to write it in his honour.

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

The song was recorded at Coalition Music, Toronto in the summer of 2021, produced by Colin Cripps, engineered by Adam Royce, Mixed by Chris Stringer and Mastered by Peter Letros at Wreckhouse studio.

How did you approach the recording process?

We recorded it all in one take, recording the vocals and guitar together like a live performance. We wanted it to be as real and authentic as possible.

What’s planned to support the single?

I’m doing as much as I can online with interviews and campaigns while restrictions are still in place due to the pandemic but I really hope I’ll be able to meet the people who are listening very soon and play the song live for them.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I’ve been listening to The Lumineers new album, “Brightside” and Adele!

What do you like to do away from music?

I like to go for bike rides, do anything creative like painting and I love to garden.

What’s planned for 2022?

Releasing my debut EP and playing as many shows as possible!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

I love to hang out at my grandparent’s place! I love being in their company and eating real authentic Greek food.

Fun fact!!!! My guitar is from Melbourne!!! (Cole Clark Guitars)

Website: www.thisischarissa.com

Twitter: @thisischarissa

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Instagram: @thisischarissa

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Jayme Lynne

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Where are you currently based?

I’m currently based in Keswick, ON. Keswick is part of the Town of Georgina on Lake Simcoe, about an hour north from Toronto.

How did you first start playing music?

I’ve always loved music, but I think the very first hands-on musical experience for me was when I was around 8 or 9 years old. My friend convinced me to go with her to a choir class in town. I didn’t really want to go at first, but it ended up being a lot of fun and that’s when I realised how much I really love to sing!  Not long after that I discovered Taylor Swift, and she inspired me to learn guitar so that I can write and play my own songs.

What’s been happening recently?

Recently I’ve been keeping busy with the making of the “No Complaints” music video! It’s been a lot of work, but also a lot of fun, and I can’t wait for you to see it!

Your latest single ‘No Complaints’ will be out on Feb. 18, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

There was a girl in high school who bullied me. I was always making a point to be nice to her (you know – kill ‘em with kindness sorta thing) but I feel like doing so only made her more mean to me somehow.  I didn’t really know what else to do, so after school one day I just started writing how I felt about this difficult situation.  It was a cheeky way for me to both rise above the situation, but also fight back a little. I wrote one verse at that time, which is now the bridge of the song. I wrote the rest of it with Al Rowe and Mark Rynkun, and the three of us turned it into the silly, high-spirited song it is now.

How did the single come about?

I’ve been singing this song at gigs for years, and it seemed to always be people’s favourite one. It was only a matter of time before I recorded it, and I’m so excited it’s finally getting out there!

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

I recorded this song in the summer of 2021 at Newcomb Studios, with producer Adam Newcomb (who also mixed and mastered the track) in Northumberland County, ON.

How did you approach the recording process?

My super talented producer, Adam, also played all the instruments on this track, so once those were all done I went in to record my vocals.  We made tweaks and enhancements as we went along, thanks to help from another super-talent, Roberta Michele (who is also my voice coach). Also, for some reason I started thinking about Dolly Parton at some point along the way and I feel like you can sort of hear that in parts of the song, which I’m low-key obsessed with!

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Recently I’ve been listening to some Dolly Parton, Lady Laga, Dan + Shay, and (as always) Taylor Swift. Plus a lot more, but those are the ones that stick out right now!

What do you like to do away from music?

I honestly love so many things!  Firstly, spending quality time with my family, friends, and boyfriend. I also enjoy working out, rollin’ around on my Heelys, and the classic girly-girl things like shopping, makeup, getting my nails done, and dressing up.  Also in my opinion, at the end of a long day, there’s nothing better than watching a movie in comfy clothes with a glass of wine and popcorn!

What’s planned for the rest of 2022?

A LOT! More singles, music videos, recording, live shows (*if COVID lets me), and my debut EP is set to be released near the end of the year!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

My favourite food is popcorn, hands down! In summer, my favourite place to hangout is the beach or a nice restaurant patio for drinks!  If it’s a cold Canadian winter day, my favourite place to hangout is in my bed with 10 blankets!

 

Website: http://jaymelynne.com

Twitter: @jaymelynnemusic

Facebook: /JaymeLynneMusic

Instagram: @JaymeLynneMusic

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Moodygee ft. Anne Leyne

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On February 18, 2022 Moodygee and Anna Leyne release their single „Keep Me Up“ via Beat Dealer Records. With a mix of slap bounce and future rave, the track brings a power that is increased more by Anna Leyne’s outstanding voice and underlines the inner turmoil in the topline with its dark vibes. The single is the perfect banger for the upcoming festival season.

Moodygee is known as a former member of the successful DJ duo Darius & Finlay or the Nightbass Dj Team. With the projects he was awarded with the Amadeus Music Award and received several prizes at the Austrian Dance Awards. Across all platforms, the Austrian has already reached over 25 million streams and has collaborated with artists such as Klaas, Crystal Rock and Marc Korn in the past.

Singer / Songwriter Anna Leyne is a household name in Germany’s Music Scene. She already worked with artists and producers such as Mousse T. and Slackwax. With her most successful song „Close to My Fire“ Anna Leyne reaches over 4 million streams on all streaming services. In 2014, Anna Leyne co-wrote the album „To Your Bones“ for „The Voice of Germany“ winner Charley-Ann, as well as the song „Ghost“ for Jamie-Lee the following year, who won the season with „Ghost“ and competed for Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016.

 

Listen to ‘Keep me up’  here.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Mike Emilio:

Moodygee, also known as Johann Gmachl, stands for EDM Sound from Austria.

Whether with the Nightbass Dj Team or with Darius & Finlay, numerous shows across Europe were on the program until he left in 2020. With his old projects he has more than 100 million streams and has been rewarded for his work so far with the Amadeus Music Award and numerous prizes at the Austrian Dance Awards.

Since the end of 2020, Moodygee has decided to go for a solo career and also to do numerous collaborations with Klaas, Crystal Rock, Mark Korn, Rene Rodrigezz, Paenda, Adam Bü and other well known Artists.

Anna Leyne:
German based Singer/Songwriter Anna Leyne is a household name in Germany’s music scene.

She has accomplished a rising number of releases and has been noted as a songwriter and vocalist by collaborating with artists and producers like Mousse T. and Slackwax. „Close To My Fire“, co-written and sung by Anna Leyne was picked in 2013 by noted Blues artists Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart for their album of covers from various musical eras. Their interpretation was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Blues Album.

In 2014/2015 Anna Leyne collaborated with DJ Thomilla and co-wrote and contributed backup vocals for the debut album „To Your Bones“ of the 2014’s winner of „The Voice of Germany“ Charley Ann. Further on she wrote and sang a topline on the new single of Italy’s finest Deep House Producer Spada called „Catchfire (Sun Sun Sun)“.

Her song „Ghost“ which she wrote in collaboration with producers DJ Thomilla and Conrad Hensel was the winning song of 2015’s winner of the TV show „The Voice Of Germany“ Jamie-Lee and was picked by the German audience as Germany’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm.

The Voice Of Germany 2016: Songwriting for Yasmin Sidibe’s single ‚River‘. She entered the semi finals for Team Fanta. The single was released in December 2016 on Universal Music.

In 2017 Anne Leyne teamed up with the producer Spada again. The single is called „Oxygen“ and is released by Time Records. „Oxygen“ was sung and written by Anna Leyne.

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Mike Emilio x B3NTE x Bright Sparks

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„I’m Not Okay“ is an energetic slap house / bounce track. Mike Emilio has collaborated with artists such as Flo Rida, Bloodhound Gang and VINAI and reached over 50 million streams with his top track „I Follow Rivers“. In total, he has over 200 million streams and was featured in the top playlist „Main Stage“ several times.

B3nte also has more than 172 million streams with his releases. He worked with KSHMR on „The Spook“ and „The Spook Returns“ and achieved three times platinum and four times gold in Sweden.

Bright Sparks has teamed up with Tiesto on their top track „On My Way“, reaching over 150 million streams. They also collaborated with the likes of Sam Feldt, Oliver Heldens, Klingande, Hardwell and Feder.

 

I’m not okay by Mike Emilio, B3TNE & Bright Sparks will be released February 18, 2022 on all common streaming platforms via Beat Dealer Records. The dance label was founded in 2018 and released tracks from artists such as Tungevaag, LUNAX, Jerome, Bougenvilla, King Topher, Sagan, Riggi & Piros, Dante Klein and many more.

 

”This song got the perfect mixture of genres according to me, radio-friendly verses with a drop filled with energy.”
-Mike Emilio on the track-


” The track is melancholic yet an uplifting dance track perfect for the clubs and festivals.“
-B3NTE on the track-

 

Listen to ‘I’m not okay’  here.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Mike Emilio:

With over 200 million streams in total, the DJ, producer and songwriter Mike Emilio has been noticed worldwide. For the past years, the Swede has been working with artists like Flo Rida, Bloodhound Gang and VINAI to name a few. Mike got noticed early as one of the most popular ‘russ-artists’ with several songs charting in Norway.

2020 ‘I Follow Rivers’ got released together with Vigiland, SUD and Helion and it went viral and became one of the most popular songs in Scandinavia reaching over 25 million streams within one year. It charted at Spotify Top 50 Sweden the whole summer and got noticed by DJs like Tiesto and David Guetta.

Mike Emilio won ‘Producer of the year’ at the Swedish ‘Dalecarlia Music Awards 2021’. An honorable price confirming Mike’s talent, hard work and dedication. With the ability of being versatile, Mike got a lot of new interesting music coming up.

B3NTE:
Producer and DJ Marcus Benteby (B3nte), was born June 1998 in Stockholm, Sweden. His talent of music was recognized during his childhood and he got accepted to a music School. At the age of 15 he started producing tracks of his own while continuing high school. His dream was to work full-time on producing music and his main inspiration for music is the producers Will Sparks, Deorro and Skrillex. The collaboration with famous producer and DJ KSHMR and Basskillers for the track ”The Spook” exploded in 2015. This led to a new collaboration, this time with KSHMR and Badjack and ”The Spook returns” was released 2016. Now with over 172 million streams on various platforms and 100 million streams only on Spotify, B3nte has earned 3 Platinum tracks and 4 gold with the Swedish tracks ”Om Sverige vinner VM”, ”Folkfest” and ”Alla Dansar” with producers Kuselofte and Fakkboiz. He is now working full-time on producing music and doing DJ gigs. B3nte would describe his music style as Melbourne bounce/EDM.

Bright Sparks:
UK duo BRIGHT SPARKS are the vocal dynamite you’ve heard on trx by DJs Oliver Heldens, Sam Feldt, Feder, Hardwell, Klingande and even the dance godfather himself – Tiësto. Their collaboration with Tiësto ‘On My Way’ already smashed 100+million streams on Spotify. Aside from ‘featurings’, they’ve also been hard at it on their own releases too – ‘Missing’ dropped on Martin Garrix’s STMPD Records and received a lot of festival setlist love. Follow now to hear all the latest new releases!

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VANFEST IS SET TO RETURN WITH TWO EVENTS CONFIRMED FOR 2022

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The sorely missed VANFEST Music Festival is making its highly anticipated return to Forbes NSW with two events scheduled in 2022.

Kicking off on Saturday 9 April, a scaled back 1-day event aptly called Mini-VANFEST will take place as a teaser before the traditional 2-day format returns with a full line up of international and local artists in December.

In support of the live music industry, regional NSW and the local community the VANFEST team is bringing back all the performances, artists, memories, and magic moments that we’ve been missing these past two years and it is set to  be bigger and better than ever!  Kicking off with Mini-VANFEST to give fans a taster of what’s to come later in the year.

Pre-sale tickets will go on sale today at 8am and General Public tickets will be available from 10am on Monday 21st February at www.vanfest.com.au

Mini-VANFEST will host a star-studded line up of some of Australia’s hottest artists, featuring legends like Holy Holy, indie-pop icon Julia Stone, Jarryd James, Eves Karydas, Loretta, the rising reggae-rock powerhouse Rum Jungle, Cloe Terare and local supporting acts, keeping true to the event’s grassroots origins.

“The past couple of years have been devastating for our industry, and the regions, so it gives us great pleasure with the aid of NSW Governments Regional Events program and Festivals Australia, that we have the opportunity to support the industry and the local community by adding a smaller event earlier in the year to get people back outdoors and enjoying the things we have all missed so much,” says Matt Clifton, VANFEST Director.

As an all ages, multi-faceted event, Mini-VANFEST is more than just a music festival. The day will include a wide variety of culture, food, indigenous workshops and experiences beyond big name music acts. Guests are encouraged to bring the family, have a picnic, and enjoy food and beverage from the local regions.

As well as bringing much needed tourism and vibrance to what has been a quiet corner of Australia, VANFEST is supporting the local First Nations community with indigenous workshops presented by the Thumbs Up Foundation, teaching local indigenous youth valuable musical skills, providing a platform of support, and even giving the opportunity to perform on stage at the event and meet the featured artists.

Mini-VANFEST is proudly supported by the NSW Government’s Regional Events Program, Festivals Australia, and Forbes Shire Council.

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Mack Moses

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Where are you currently based?
Melbourne. Born and raised.
How did you first start playing music?
We had instruments all around our house. My Dad and older brother are also musicians. I didn’t really start super young though – I was only about 16 when I started practicing properly
What’s been happening recently?
Lots and lots of gigs. Music as well as being a passion is also my career, so during the week I perform around town and work at Hit Makers Australia – a Singing & Songwriting school I opened in 2013. I also dedicate at least one day a week to writing for other artists and sync agencies. So heaps happening at the moment!
 
Your latest single ‘Back Home’ will be out on February 18, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I love the funk. Funk is a genre, but it’s mainly a feeling, you either have it or you don’t. It’s something that’s written in my upbringing. My Dads band The Declase Brothers were huge influences – my uncles on Bass and Drums just created a groove it’s hard to explain. I have an uncle who DJ’d back in the clubs when funk music was at its peak and he would play us stuff you didn’t hear on radio. It was all around me.
 
How did you go about writing Back Home?
I was actually going to write something for a house artist hence the straight four to floor drums, but when I started adding elements to it I knew where I had to take it.
Back Home is taken from your sophomore EP ‘Coloured Floors’ that’s set for release in the middle of 2022, please tell us about what this EP means to you:  My first album CASSANDRA is mid tempo hip hop and r&b with massively emotional songs to me. Written in a tough time of life I mean the first line of the first song is “I’ve been lookin for something to get me outta my daze”. Coloured Floors is the sun coming up, it’s for the dance floor. I needed to do it to show both sides of my personality.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
The album is far from just my input. It has the blessing of about 10 other legends that sprinkled their magic on it. I’ll name names soon but yeah there’s some awesome humans that helped me
 
What can we expect from this EP?
8 songs. 5 of them will hopefully make you dance. The other 3 is me showcasing my songwriting a little more. There’s a song called ‘Cool’ which I think is my favourite one. Don’t expect anything just play it loud and get what you get!!
 
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Morning Maxwell
Don Blackman
Dornik
 
What do you like to do away from music?
Spend time with my family. Life feels like it’s flying by these days!!
 
What’s planned for 2022?
After this album my focus goes back to the behind the scenes side of things – writing and producing for other artists and creating more opportunities in the industry that way. I’m totally happy moving forward if Mack Moses is the guy you see when you Google who wrote a certain song as opposed to the guy on the artwork
 
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Ok, so my wife made this dish the other week, she’s vegan so it was like Tofu, Chickpeas, Rice and veggies with all these spices.. man I don’t know what was in it but I reckon it’s my new favourite meal. I added heaps of chilli too it was amazing hit me up if you’re reading this, I’ll ask her the recipe!!!
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Eliza & The Delusionals drop official visuals for striking new single ‘Give You Everything’

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With the countdown to their much anticipated debut album Now And Then now officially on, Eliza & The Delusionals return today, serving up a brand new music video for their insatiable track ‘Give You Everything’.

Bringing things back to high school and leaning into the nostalgia of an iconic kids show served as the inspiration for the ‘Give You Everything’ music video; expertly delivered by Eliza & The Delusionals and filmmaker Nick Maguire.

Filming took place at Kingscliff High School, the alma mater of both Eliza Klatt and Kurt Skuse, with Maguire directing, bringing the band’s teen dreams to life. Inspired by the classic show Lizzie McGuire, the ‘Give You Everything’ music video was shot on 16mm film and featured hand drawn animation to really channel the Lizzie McGuire vibes.

“I remember literally the day we finished demoing the first idea of ‘Give You Everything’ after the writing session, Kurt had started talking about ideas for the music video that we would do one day. Fast forward to 2021, and he had come up with the idea of doing a ‘high school daydream’ with animated versions of us inspired by Lizzie McGuire, which was one of our favourite shows when we were younger. Funnily enough, we were able to use one of the hallways and classrooms at my old high school. 

The video was shot entirely on film, which was something we’ve always wanted to do, and directed by Nick Maguire who we thought was the perfect person to bring the idea to life. I remember when we saw the first sketches of us as Lizzie McGuire characters created by Jackulson and we lost our minds. We thought it was so cool. This is definitely our favourite video to date, we’re super proud of it.”
ELIZA KLATT, ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS‘Give You Everything’, written across sessions in Los Angeles with award winning songwriters Sarah Aarons (Zedd, Childish Gambino) and John Hill (Cage The Elephant, Lykke Li) and back home in Australia, is a stellar cut from Now And Then. It represents the strength of the Eliza & The Delusionals dynamic – both as a band and between Eliza and Kurt as songwriters.With mere months to go until Now And Then is revealed in its entirety, the hype surrounding Eliza & The Delusionals resumes; it’s not just the music fans and the band are anticipating with excitement.
The band’s return to live stages in 2022 is major: across March and April, Eliza & The Delusionals will perform their rescheduled shows with The VANNS, as well as their own rescheduled headline tour. The release of Now And Then will also coincide with their return to the international market, with Napa Valley’s Bottlerock Festival landing Eliza & The Delusionals on the same lineup as the likes of Metallica, CHVRCHES, Silversun Pickups, BANKS and more.

PRAISE FOR ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS

“I’d happily let Eliza & The Delusionals soundtrack my entire life.”
Triple J, Claire Mooney

“Eliza & The Delusionals deserve to be one of our greatest indie bands right now, they just keep serving up slices of brilliance and this one is shimmering with golden goodness.”
Triple J, Declan Byrne 

“Australian rock band Eliza & the Delusionals are masters of using rock and pop-inflected sound to elicit emotions and pour their hearts out.”
Atwood Magazine

“…the strength of some incredible singles positioned themselves as a band literally everyone needed to know.”
Vanyaland

TOURING WITH THE VANNS

Tickets available through www.thevannsband.com 

Saturday, 5th March Forum Melbourne
Sunday, 6th March Torquay Hotel Torquay
Saturday, 12th March Altar Hobart (Early Show – Sold Out)
Saturday, 12th March Altar Hobart (Late Show – Sold Out)
Sunday, 13th March Forth Pub Forth 
Friday, 18th March Cambridge Hotel Newcastle
Saturday, 19th March Manning Bar Sydney
Friday, 25th March Wollongong Uni Wollongong
Friday, 1st April Kambri @ ANU Canberra

ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS ALBUM TOUR DATES
Supported by Seaside 

Saturday, 9th April The Leadbeater Melbourne Tickets
Sunday, 17th April The Brightside Brisbane Tickets
Friday, 22nd April OAF Gallery Sydney (Early Show) Tickets
Friday, 22nd April OAF Gallery Sydney (Late Show) SOLD OUT
Saturday, 23rd April La La La’s Wollongong Tickets
Sunday, 24th April Huxley’s Caringbah Tickets
‘Give You Everything’ is out now!
‘Now and Then’ is released Friday, May 20th
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New to the Scene: NXLLY journeys from toxicity to empowerment in her latest single ‘I KNOW’ from her Upcoming EP

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Perth based 19-year old R&B singer NXLLY (pronounced NELLY) is new to the scene but is already crafting a sound that combines raspy R&B with dark soulful undertones.

The young artist has a special way of connecting with her  listeners through her voice. Her voice shows a unique authenticity – which is rare to come across in this day, showing her story of toxicity while simultaneously radiating a blissful narrative of empowerment and vivacity .

If you’re a fan of R&B music with a dark finish, then you’ll enjoy her track ‘I KNOW’. NXLLY takes influence from the vocal tones of Rihanna, the flow of Kehlani and the complex lyric writing of Jhene Aiko. Produced by DINJE, her graceful vocals make the perfect duo to the soundscape depicting empowerment and energy.

Speaking about the track, NXLLY says, “I was inspired to make this song, when I was in a toxic ‘relationship’, I made this song to create an empowering energy for all who can relate ”.

With a dark r&b undertone I KNOW is a work that will bring your late night thoughts alive and seduce a soothing energy giving you the courage to battle toxicity. As NXLLY moves through 2022 with her upcoming release of her Debut EP she’ll be putting everyone on high alert with her penchant for crafting sophisticated songs that complement her undeniable unique vocal talent.

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Mysteryland returns with their biggest edition ever for 2022

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Ticket pre-registration is available until 21 February 12pm CET, via www.mysteryland.com
Mysteryland will take place from August 26-28, at the Floriadeterrein in Haarlemmermeer, The Netherlands

The world’s longest-running electronic music festival Mysteryland will make its long-awaited return to Haarlemmermeer from August 26-28, 2022. The legendary Dutch festival which showcases over 300 artists across 22 stages is gearing up for its biggest edition to date in the lead-up to its 30 year anniversary next year. After completely selling out the 2021 event, Mysteryland is offering fans the chance to attend with a limited batch of newly available tickets. The tickets will be available from February 21, 12pm CET via www.mysteryland.com.

The three-day festival is set to wrap up the Dutch festival season in spectacular style. With internationally renowned hosting partners including Q-dance, Sexy By Nature, Carl Cox presents Awesome Soundwave, Cocoon, Vunzige Deuntjes, and Thunderdome, as well as local partners such as Lovelee, Wassarette, and Funky Town, the festival offers the best from a wild array of genres. Covering the full spectrum of electronic music from house, house, techno, trance, EDM, hardstyle, and hardcore, the festival doesn’t stop there. With pop, afrobeat, Latin, R&B, and hip hop, Mysteryland has something for everyone. The iconic stages range from sprawling outdoor dance floors to massive, atmospheric tents beaming with laser shows and inimitable sounds hosted by both the most sought-after names worldwide and exceptional local talent.

Milan Raven, managing director of ID&T Events: “We can’t wait to finally welcome our fans back into the world of Mysteryland. This year, our programmers and creatives have had longer time to create, so even more love and attention has been put into the immersive world that our visitors step into in August. We will return bigger and better than ever before and we are looking forward to a mesmerizing conclusion to the Dutch festival season at Mysteryland.”

More than 100.000 visitors from over 100 different countries flock to experience the legendary festival each year. After a two-year hiatus, Mysteryland is set to return stronger than ever with a state-of-the-art production. Festival-goers will be immersed into ‘The Kingdom of the Weird Party Animals’, where illuminated paths lead guests through a magical world full of surprises, hidden places, and special creations. From spiritual ceremonies and reviving massages, to dipping into the hot tubs or kicking back in a traditional pub, Mysteryland offers so much more than your average festival.

For the full experience, the festival grounds welcomes campers from Friday until Monday. 2022 will see the biggest campground to date, set to accommodate 20,000 ticket holders. The camping plaza is fully equipped with modern facilities, a food court, chill areas, and much more. With an entertaining program all weekend long, an extra festival day on Friday, and an afterparty on Friday and Saturday exclusively for campers, the camping experience is packed with extra entertainment. After two years in the making, Mysteryland is set to be the highlight of the festival season.

The pre-sale with the final tickets will start on February 22 at 12pm CET, via www.mysteryland.com. Pre-registration for the ticket sale is available until 21 February, 12pm CET.

About Mysteryland
Mysteryland is the leading electronic dance music festival in the Netherlands, organized by ID&T. The first edition of Mysteryland took place in 1993, making it the longest-running electronic music festival in the world. Each year, the festival attracts more than 100.000 visitors from over 100 nationalities, who’ll get to see 300 artists perform on 20 stages. The festival has hosted performances from big artists such as Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, and Avicii, covering all genres within the spectrum of electronic music: from house, techno, trance, EDM, hardstyle, and hardcore tot Latin, pop, R&B, hip hop, and Afrobeats.
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SIOBHAN COTCHIN SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘TUCSON’ + ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP, HIGHWAYS AND HEARTBREAKS – OUT 31 MARCH

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“The future queen of Australian country” – Guitar World.

“There’s something incredibly special here.” – Pilerats.

“We’re on board for all the stories Siobhan’s yet to tell.” – Triple J Unearthed

“Siobhan Cotchin is writing songs well beyond her years…her sonic expression is like that of the greats, with the ability to hold regret, agony, and hope within gossamer walls of melody. – Happy

Alt-country singer-songwriter, Siobhan Cotchin creates a landscape of loneliness, wayward cowboys and lost love on new single ‘Tucson’. The 21-year-old West Australian rising star today announces her debut EP is set for release on Thursday 31 March.

On ‘Tucson’, Cotchin creates an intimate snapshot of a character who’s at a crossroads. Centring around a narrator that is being held captive by their small-town mentality, and feeling as though there is “nothing that lies beyond here”. They have outgrown their town but are stuck, surrounded by their unfulfilled desires.

Siobhan sharing, “Tucson’s narrator, in my head, is a lonely dive bar singer whose partner has just left them. They are slowly coming to terms with the reality of being trapped in their small hometown, whilst they have bigger dreams to fulfil.”

Cotchin has proven herself as a talented songwriter, able to simply decode complex human relationships. Her debut EP, Highways and Heartbreaks, tells stories of broken relationships and dealing with the aftermath. With the influence of contemporaries like Orville Peck and Springsteen-esque story-telling, she creates a neo-western landscape that is completely and refreshingly her own.

The 5-track EP captures an inky mood, best experienced in low light whilst driving. From the opening, ‘Didn’t See the Sun’ through to ‘You Me & the Ever Rising Sea’ the listener is transported to another time and place – travelling through the depths of heartbreak, isolation and a longing for escape.

Cotchin has already made a significant mark on the Australian music scene, winning over hearts with her debut single ‘Tear Myself Apart’ and four mesmerising follow-ups ‘Do You Know What I Mean?’, ‘Just The Way It Is’, ‘The Fair-Weather Friend Blues’ and ‘Highway Song’. She’s had multiple singles sitting in the triple j Charts and every one of her releases has been played by national community radio — on repeat.

Siobhan’s heart-hitting songwriting has earnt her an impressive list of accolades including, a spot in triple j Unearthed Top 10 best discoveries of 2020, WAM’s Best Country Act, a nomination for Best Blues / Roots Act, Most Popular New Act for 2021 and the Grand Prize for WAM ‘Song Of The Year’ 2021.

Highways and Heartbreaks is due for release on Thursday, 31 March.

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