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May 2022

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ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS gear up for the release of highly anticipated debut album NOW AND THEN and share lead single, ‘BED SONG’

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U.S. BOTTLEROCK FESTIVAL IN MAY

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With their Australian tour underway and their debut album NOW AND THEN in the wings, waiting to be unleashed, Eliza & The Delusionals return today sharing the lead single from the studio album: the addictive ‘Bed Song’.

Released as a follow up to February’s ‘Give You Everything’ and ‘Halloween’ at the top of the month, ‘Bed Song’ is another masterclass in how songwriters Eliza Klatt and Kurt Skuse balance emotionally driven lyricism with fresh and dynamic songwriting arrangements.

As an indication of what the wider NOW AND THEN album is like, ‘Bed Song’ is a prime example of Eliza & The Delusionals in their natural element – harnessing rich indie and alt-rock influences in producing something completely their own.

A song about relationships and the different ways we navigate them, ‘Bed Song’ was recorded between Brisbane’s Airlock Studios and the home studio Kurt and Eliza built during the initial waves of the pandemic; as well as the studio of acclaimed producer Konstantin Kersting (Tones And I, Mallrat, The Jungle Giants).

“’Bed Song’ was an idea that started off so differently, and I’m really glad we came back to it and worked on changing it because it quickly became one of my favourite songs on the record. This song is really about Kurt and myself finding similarities in our past relationships and bringing those ideas together in a way where we could understand each other’s perspectives.”
 Eliza Klatt, ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS


2022 has proven to be a busy return to live touring and forward planning for Eliza & The Delusionals. Currently working their way around the East Coast on their headline ‘Give You Everything Tour’ after playing some incredible rooms earlier in the year with The VANNS, the band is thriving as they hurtle confidently towards album release and their return to North America, where they will kick off their international campaign with an appearance at the Napa Valley’s Bottlerock Festival alongside the likes of Metallica, CHVRCHES, Twenty One Pilots, BANKS and more.

Their journey to this point has been one of many successes in the face of constant pauses to scheduled tour and relocation plans. Since the release of their 2020 EP A STATE OF LIVING IN AN OBJECTIVE REALITY, Eliza & The Delusionals have been consistently establishing themselves as an Australian act with legacy potential; dropping a string of singles throughout 2021 and 2022 that bolstered their reputation as a vibrant powerhouse.

The release of singles ‘YOU’, ‘SAVE ME’ and ‘NOTHING YET’ elevated Eliza & The Delusionals’ presence in Australia and abroad (‘SAVE ME’ accruing over 750k combined streams worldwide alone, as well as 30+ editorial playlist spots and the cover of Front Left on Spotify). The band currently enjoys over 92k monthly listeners on Spotify, with recent release ‘Give You Everything’ racking up over 109k worldwide streams since its release and the official music video accruing over 15.8k views to date.

Now, with the release of ‘Bed Song’ coming just ahead of NOW AND THEN, Eliza & The Delusionals are giving fans one final taste of what’s going to be their most defining effort to date.

PRAISE FOR ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS

“I’m not afraid to say it. This is just about the best song Eliza and the Delusionals have ever released.”
Triple J Unearthed, Tommy Faith (‘GIVE YOU EVERYTHING’, 2022)

“Eliza & The Delusionals mix nostalgic and euphoric better than anyone else. I’d be holding a lighter up high if only I wasn’t drying my eyes.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe (‘GIVE YOU EVERYTHING’, 2022)

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

“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 type of track that pushes forward, reminding us of better days, and sparking excitement for what’s to come.”
Vanyaland

‘Bed Song’ is out now.
‘Now and Then’ is released Friday, May 20th
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Melita

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Where are you currently based?

I’m based in the hills district in Sydney.

How did you first start playing music?

I’ve always gravitated towards singing and performing from an early age. There is much evidence of this eg. home videos of me trying to entertain guests by singing ABBA into a paper towel roll. In terms of songwriting, that began at about age 10 when I received a digital piano for my birthday and started to write tunes in my bedroom.

What’s been happening recently?

The Sydney music scene is flourishing again so I’ve been busy doing all sorts of gigs (originals, covers and playing in other bands), teaching and working on my next releases. You definitely need to wear a lot of hats in this industry but I’m really grateful to have enough opportunities to make it work as a full time musician.

Your debut single ‘Hearticulate’ was released on the 6th of May, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

It ain’t no secret that I love 70s music so there are definitely some yacht rock influences in there. Think Steely Dan, Bobby Caldwell and Valerie Carter. I also listen to a lot of current R&B artists like Raveena and Kali Uchis as well as soul/funk revivalists like Silk Sonic and Vulfpeck so there may be some traces of that in there too.

How did you go about writing Hearticulate?

I’m mainly a keyboard player but the initial idea for the song actually came to me on the guitar. I was noodling around in my studio and came up with the arpeggiated chord progression you can hear in the chorus. I then transferred the chords onto the piano and wrote the melody and the lyrics in my bedroom.

What does this debut single mean to you?

This one is a special one for me. I feel super aligned with it stylistically and just ran with my creative instincts which sometimes tells me to do things like play a spacey synth solo. It’s important to me to create from an authentic place and use songwriting as a tool to discover and articulate what’s true in my heart 😉

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

The song was actually made entirely at home as I happen to live with a couple of fine musicians – my Dad and brother. We all have our own studios at home so the song hopped between three spaces. The track was produced by my brother Alex Ertler and I and mixed and mastered by my good ole man John Ertler.

How did you approach the recording process?

The song has been through a few iterations. The first was for a uni assignment in 2020 during lockdown. A year later I revisited it, upped the tempo and added new instrumentation. My fickle self ended up thinking it was better and had more groove in the first demo so I returned to the original tempo and gradually replaced all the instruments and vocals. It wasn’t the smoothest process but I’m glad that I waited until 2022 to perfect the track as I felt more confident with my skills and artistic vision for this project.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2022?

I’m getting ready for my headline show at Lazybones on the 9th of June! It’s gonna be a groovin’ time playing with a full band and celebrating the release of “Hearticulate”. There may be some Cuervo gold, there may even be some keytar. I’m also preparing the next batch of tunes.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I recently saw Donny Benét at Manning Bar so I have been blasting his disco grooves in the car a lot. Some old school stuff too eg. The Chi-lites and The Crusaders. I listen to a lot of local Aussie artists too. Recently I’ve been enjoying AnnaLina, Gemma Navarrete, Julian Munyard and Chuey.

What do you like to do away from music?

I feel like most of my time is consumed by music but I also enjoy being in nature, clumsily rollerskating, reading, watching films and travelling which I hope to heck I do this year.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

I’d say my favourite hangout spot is Frankies. Delish pizza, elite whiskey & apple. They also used to host Tuesday karaoke nights. I recall singing some TOTO and Deep Purple up there. In terms of restaurants, I love Colombian and Japanese food so I’d recommend Tentaciones in Surry Hills and O’Uchi in the CBD (get the green tea creme brûlée).

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Square Dance Caller Returns With Slick New Single ‘Somebody Like You’

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MELBOURNE, Australia. On May 5th, Alt Rock outfit, Square Dance Caller will release their slick new single, ‘Somebody Like You’ from their forthcoming EP, ‘Daze In Technicolor’. Listen to ‘Somebody Like You’ HERE

Complete with chugging guitar riffs, punchy synths, layered, pop-laced vocals, and a driving, hypnotic drum groove, ‘Somebody Like You’ conjures a sense of nostalgia that sits somewhere between the group’s sonic influences of early Talking Heads and naughties era Gorillaz. Of the track, Brendan Etherington (guitar/vox) shares:

I wrote this song in 2020 during Melbourne’s second lockdown. Stuck in my room, I’d been mucking around with drum loops and came across a cool beat that I liked. It started with the bass riff and grew from there. 

The upbeat ear-worm blends hip-hop-tinged drum loops and samples with distorted rock guitars to create a genre-bending, contemporary take on alt/indie rock. Michael Etherington (drums/BV’s) explains:

We used both sampled drums and real drums to create a nice mix. The guitar solo was a bit of a fluke. It was the one from the demo that Brendan recorded late at night after a bunch of drinks. He could never top it, so we used that one in the final mix. A happy accident that worked out.

With its undeniably catchy chorus hook, “I wish I had somebody like you, when I was twenty-two”, of the lyrical inspiration for the track, the band elaborates:

I think we have all had somebody in our lives either romantically, or platonically, who’s a bit older or more mature and who seems so cool and confident. We either lusted after them or wished we had them in our corner teaching us all their moves.

Replete with sentimental lyricism heavily influenced by their own personal relationships and lived experiences, the group’s earnest display of introspective songwriting has seen them continue to cultivate a wide audience, performing to packed houses across Melbourne.

Square Dance Caller’s forthcoming EP, ‘Daze In Technicolor’, covers a range of styles and lyrical themes, showcasing the band’s creative versatility. Here, dreamy indie-rock soundscapes and balladesque vocals compliment a fiercer, funkier offering in the form of the first single, ‘Somebody Like You’, a rhythmic and lyrical departure with a sentiment of its very own.

‘Somebody Like You’ is out now. Square Dance Caller will launch the new single on May 19th at The Leadbeater Hotel.

BUY TIX TO THE SINGLE LAUNCH

About ‘Square Dance Caller’

Formed in 2021, Square Dance Caller is the latest project from Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and brothers Brendan and Michael Etherington. Completing the band for their latest musical instalment is Mat Hooler on keys (KeyHoo) and James Manning on bass (The Solicitors).

A nod to their late grandfather’s tenure as a real-life Square Dance Caller, the band by the same name, draws inspiration from classic rock outfits such as The Eagles, The Clash and The Beatles, and Aussie comrades British India and Bad Pony.

Square Dance Caller isn’t the first collaborative music project that Brendan and Michael have co-led. Their joint five-year rock band ‘Busy Kingdom’ saw the dynamic duo refine their musicianship, touring the country with homegrown legends The Getaway Plan and Thirsty Merc, to name a few.

Square Dance Caller’s debut 2021 album ‘Celebrity’ received resounding success across indie music blogs, college radio and playlists throughout Europe and America. The band’s forthcoming EP ‘Daze In Technicolor’ will be released in 2022.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squaredancecallerband/

 

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MARCUS WYNWOOD

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Where are you currently based?

I’m based in the little seaside town of Penguin on the NW Coast of Tasmania. It’s an amazing place with a creative community, a heap of cafes, and a couple of pubs on the main street. Oh, and we have a giant 3 metre tall Penguin, can’t forget that.

How did you first start playing music?

It’s something I’ve always done. I started playing guitar when I was 7 on an old acoustic that was pretty much attached to me. I started writing songs and playing in pubs and bars in my early teens and have just kept doing it since.

What’s been happening recently?

I’ve been working on a few new song ideas and preparing for a couple of shows. I’ve been blown away by the response I’ve received from my last couple of singles “Something In My Eye” and now “Little Space”. I’m lucky to be able to do what I love: make music, and it’s even better when people like it. So, recently, I’ve been working on more songs.

Your latest single ‘Little Space’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

A whole bunch of things. When I’m writing a song, there is a thousand different perspectives going around my head. How does the music build, does the song structure take you somewhere, do the lyrics make sense, do they mean something, does it draw you in. Other times when I’m writing a song, my head is completely empty, and it just happens. “Little Space” is a bit of a different direction for me, but it feels good to be writing in this style. It’s also a different because it’s a song with no chorus – but I still wanted to draw the listener in. I wanted the listener to be surrounded by sound, like they are inside something. There are around 6 guitar parts in there, along with bass, drums, and a heap of backing vocals. You can even hear my daughters singing the “and I will always love you” parts. I like creating simple songs, but I also enjoy layering them up – not to add complexity, but to add depth. Jon Grace did an amazing job with mixing the vocals, which I think helps the listener sink into the track. To me, there are aspects of Radiohead, Billie Eilish, Talking Heads and maybe even The Cure in there, but chuck some headphones on and see what you think. Sink into it.

How did Little Space come about?

This song started out as a little two chord guitar riff and just grew from there. I often start with a rhythm and maybe one simple lyrical idea. I like the way the words “there’s a little space” roll off the tongue, and how it represents a place of safety that hopefully we all can find. Some people are doing it tough, but it’s a nice thought to know that there is a little space somewhere in this crazy world where you belong.

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

I have a humble little home studio where I spend a lot of time writing, producing, and recording my music. Everything for “Little Space” was performed and recorded by me in my little studio, and then I sent it to Jon Grace to mix. I’ve worked with Jon on other projects in the past, and he is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet in the industry. Jon has worked with bands like Bakers Eddy, Dear Seattle, Dune Rats and Kingswood, and I really like his creative approach to making music. The track was mastered by Samuel K Sproull who is an accomplished producer and amazing musician in his own right. I’m lucky to be working with such a cool team.

Is there an EP on the way? If so, please tell us more:

After recently releasing “Something In My Eye” and “Little Space”, I’m now taking some time to work on new material – the beginnings of an EP. I guess we’ll see where it takes me. 

Will you be touring anytime soon?  If so, where and when?

I have a couple shows coming up around Tasmania. I’m playing in Devonport on the 21st of May alongside Without Fail, Adapt, and The True Champions of Breakfast. Then in Launceston on the 9th of July with Slow Down Sonic. I’d love to jump on a plane and tour again (Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, everywhere!), maybe when the EP is done?

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I’ve been listening to a lot of Tassie music lately, bands like Spkezy, Adapt, Broxton and Verticoli have all got some great music out at the moment. Other Aussie acts I’m enjoying are Sly Withers, Alice Skye, Week Neez, and Totally Unicorn. 

What do you like to do away from music?

Hanging out with my family and friends, going to see live music, or just zoning out and playing some old-school SNES. A bit of NBA Jam, Street Fighter, or Mario Kart – that’s always a good time. 

What’s planned for the remainder of 2022?

I’m hoping to spend some time writing and recording, with a few shows thrown in for good measure!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

There is a place called “Wok and Roll” that do great sushi, but my favourite place at the moment is the “Penguin Beer Co”.  They do live music, epic burgers, and a range of locally brewed beers. You should try the “Emperor Penguin” IPA, it’s fantastic.

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AUSTRALIA’S OWN UK CHART TOPPER ALEX HOSKING IS BACK WITH NEW SINGLE ‘NEED YOUR LOVE’

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Hitmakers Alex Hosking and UK Producer, Majestic have joined forces on new collaborative up-beat pop single ‘Need Your Love’.

A pulsating blend of deep, low-slung bass, euphoric piano chords and Alex’s distinctive vocals, ‘Need Your Love’ is a party-starting club banger with serious crossover appeal. A proven talent as a songwriter, Australian Alex Hosking has already made a big impact as co-writer and featured vocalist on PS1 hits ‘Fake Friends’ and ‘Life Goes On’, tracks that have amassed over 90 million combined streams and topped the UK charts. Her huge crossover appeal was underlined by A-lists at BBC Radio 1, Kiss FM and Capital Radio in the UK as well as NOVA, KIIS FM and the Hit Network here in Australia. On the tracks creation she muses:

‘Need Your Love’ was written at the start of the pandemic. I had just been separated from my boyfriend who is from America. The opening line “sometimes I wonder if I had to, could I ever let you go?” – was a reflection of having to say goodbye to my boyfriend overseas and not knowing when I would see him next. Fast forward and I was back in London and the first in person session I had was with Majestic! We hung out, we wrote a song, we ate food and then I showed him Need Your Love and immediately he asked for the song to be sent to him and he started working on the production! A whole year later the song is out, and it is just the best feeling to have a song out that you are truly proud of and that I got to write with good friends in a really vulnerable time.’

The record follows on from ‘Losing My Mind’, Majestic’s collaboration with dance music legend Nightcrawlers, and ‘Rasputin’, his viral reimagining of the Boney M euro-disco classic that has amassed over 200 million global streams, peaked at #11 in the UK Singles charts and made it onto the A-list on BBC Radio 1, Capital FM and iHeart. 

Crossing into a multitude of dance music genres, from UK Garage and house to D&B and Dubstep, Majestic has performed with the likes of Sigma, DJ EZ, MJ Cole, Judge Jules, and Laidback Luke. He pioneered an all-new concert-rave hybrid known as LIMITLESS, selling out five shows in London and also taking it to Mallorca’s iconic BCM, Ibiza and Malia. A high-quality remixer, he has previously reworked tracks from Craig David, Preditah, Kaskade and many more. When describing the new record Majestic proclaimed:

‘Need Your Love’ is a dance ballad which gives you the vibes for the club as well as the vibe to scream into your hairbrush whilst getting ready!’

A collaboration between two certified pop talents, it’s little wonder ‘Need Your Love’ sounds so special.

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IBBY AKBAR RETURNS TO MELBOURNE FOR CHARITY PERFORMANCE

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MELBOURNE CHARACTER COMEDIAN & SOCIAL MEDIA SENSATION IBBY AKBAR IS RETURNING FOR AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE AT THE PALAIS THEATRE WITH ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE MOYAMOYA CHARITY.

 

Melbourne’s own character comedian and social media sensation, Ibby Akbar is returning to the stage for a very special encore performance on Thursday, 26 May at the Palais Theatre presented by The Hour Group.  Tuesday 10th May, 10am (AEST).

 

Ibby has created a cult following with over 200k fans and boasts over 50M views across his social media platforms, He recently took Australia by storm with his debut live comedy show ‘I Am’ selling out 10 capital city shows around the country.

 

The star comedian has wowed audiences with his stand-up show which features his candid views of life.  From issues in society, to his personal life and experiences – in contrast to his YouTube skits, the roles are reversed, and the audience get a closer look at who Ibby Akbar really is and what makes him tick!  He talks about growing up in Melbourne with ethnic parents to toxic relationships, true love and more!  One thing’s for sure, Australia wants to see more of Ibby Akbar!

 

In a very special, one-off event, Ibby is returning to the stage in his beloved hometown for a final encore performance with all proceeds from the show being donated to the MoyaMoya Charity.  The charity is very close to Ibby’s heart, his sister has been personally affected by the MoyaMoya disease.

 

“I had a wonderful time touring Australia with my debut show and was blown away by the response and the demand for more live events.  This seemed like a perfect opportunity to raise awareness for MoyaMoya disease and at the same time support the charity that has been helping my little sister.”

 

SHOW DETAILS

 

6:30PM DOORS – THURSDAY 26 MAY 2022

PALAIS THEATRE, LOWER ESPLANADE, ST KILDA

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM $35 FROM – www.ibbyakbar.com/tour 

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Topic

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Hey Topic! Pleased to meet you and thanks for making time to sit down with us.

  1. You’re in Australia touring for two weeks! How has the tour been so far?

A: The tour was great! Australia is definitely one of my favorite countries in the world. I visited Australia in 2017 and instantly fell in love with the country. I was very excited to be back and also play a tour, which was a first for me! It has been a great experience and a huge milestone in my career.

  1. What was your favorite show?

A: That’s a tough one to pick, especially when I played eight shows but I guess it was the one at Marquee in Sydney. It was my final gig of the tour and also got surprised with a plaque from my label a few minutes before stepping into the DJ booth, so I was a little extra hyped that night!

  1. How has the Australian crowd been?

A: The Australian crowd is something else! I described it as “mad” on one of my Instagram posts (check it out and you´ll know what I mean by that :D), you guys definitely go crazy and you also like to drink a lot I guess.

  1. What surprised you most about Australia?

A: I mean, it was not a big surprise but I was traveling to a different city every day and sometimes it was like a four or five hour flight, like from Darwin to Melbourne. Of course, I knew that Australia is big and that not too many people live there in relation… but it’s just so impressive when you fly for so many hours and you don’t see any city or anything and you’re still in the same country – just in a different city. ‘Cause I’m from Europe you know, and when you fly 4 or 5 hours there you´ll fly over six countries and you’re most definitely even out of Europe 😀 That was really impressive to see.  

  1. Are you planning another visit to Australia soon?

A: Yeah, while we were there we talked a little bit with my booking agents that we might do something at the end of this year or maybe in the beginning of 2023. I am definitely up to come Down Under again. 

  1. What are your other plans for 2022 and what are you looking forward to most?

A: 2022 will definitely be the year that I’ll just go and play as many shows and festivals as possible. I just wanna get out there and finally be able to play all the shows that I missed the past two years. There’s so much I am looking forward to, there’s Parookaville coming, Tomorrowland mainstage and so many other great festivals and so many releases that are lined up, so can’t really pick.

  1. This Friday (22.04.) you’re releasing a new track with Alvaro Solar, can you tell us a bit more about this collaboration?

A: Yeah, on April 22nd I released a track with Alvaro Soler. We have many mutual friends and we were linked up in 2020. He’s a great guy, great songwriter and it was a lot of fun working with him on a track. I am very happy that the song is out now and so far we’ve gotten very good responses about it. I am also very happy that we managed to have a nice symbiosis of like the Spanish world and the dance world.

  1. Can we expect any more new music from you soon?

A: Yes, very soon!!! There will be an announcement very soon. You might have even heard it in my sets before, but that´s about everything I can say about it right now.

  1. What artist do you really want to work with and why?

A: – 

  1. Can you tell us a bit more about ‘melancholic dance music’?

A: ‘melancholic dance music’ is a phrase that we came up with, just after “Breaking Me” was release as someone asked me to describe my sound.  I always liked melancholic music. And even when I was a kid I was always listened to the more sadder songs but at the same time it made me happy, I don’t know why, it’s just me being weird I guess …haha. But then when I started making music and especially dance music I always loved to put the melancholic touch to it. “Melancholic dance music” – basically songs which bring up various kinds of emotion but at the same time you just can´t stop your body from moving.

  1. What is your favorite track released by yourself?

A: It’s impossible to pick a favorite track by yourself. I mean, all those tracks have a great personal memory for me and have a story to it. So it is pretty tough to pick one. Everyone is special itself. Which one is your favorite?

  1. What kind of music do you like to listen to in your free time?

A: I wouldn’t say that I have a favorite genre that I like to listen to. I like a lot of music. I think with Spotify and the possibility that you can listen to every music literally at the tip of your finger it made everyone’s music taste broader, I guess. 

  1. What do you enjoy most when you’re not in the studio or playing at a festival/club?

A: I like to watch and play Basketball myself. I also enjoy to spend time with my friends and family over a good meal!

  1. You’re a big Formula One fan, who’s your favorite team and driver this season?

A: I am a Formula 1 fan again. I was into it a lot when I was a kid and fell back on love with it last year. I don’t really have a favorite driver, last year I was cheering for Max Verstappen and I was very happy that he won. But this year I am just enjoying watching Formula 1 and may the best one win. I´m impressed by Lando Norris though and I think he might be a world champion at some point.

  1. What’s on your bucket list for 2022?

A: Playing at Tomorrowland Mainstage was always on top of my bucket list since I became a DJ. I will be able to tick that one off my list later this year, I am so excited!!! 

  1. One last question: If you could have dinner with someone, dead or alive, who would it

be and why?

A: Oof..another tough one!  Maybe Avicii. He was so good, made so sick tracks and also had such an impact! He would definitely be on top of my list.

Thanks so much for your time and enjoy the last few shows this weekend!

 

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OUR FIRST KISS FESTIVAL – 7 May 2022

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PHOTO CREDIT: Nate Hill @natehillphotography

Our First Kiss Festival took place on Saturday, May 7th at the Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts.

Our First Kiss 2022 Lineup

Presented by Destroy All Lines and Wonder Group

The Veronicas

Short Stack

The Getaway Plan

Dream on Dreamer

Closure in Moscow

PHOTO CREDIT: Nate Hill @natehillphotography

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THE CHATS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘GET F*CKED’+ AUSTRALIAN TOUR

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Sunny coast punks, The Chats unapologetically announce the release of their second album, GET F*CKED for release worldwide on August 19th via Bargain Bin Records. The band have also let a new single and video rip PLUS revealed an Australian headlining tour for September 2022. 

LISTEN: THE CHATS – ‘6L GTR’

‘6L GTR’ is the new album’s opener; a swinging takedown of a speed-crazed status-symbol driver – a critique piqued when Eamon spotted the titular licence plate in an airport carpark. After the immortal chorus of “don’t need a big flash fancy car, just need a six-litre GTR”, Sandwith instinctively broke into a quote from David Lee Roth’s purring dropdown rap from Van Halen’s ‘Panama’ – most apposite! – but unfortunately Roth didn’t approve of this so they had to axe it.

“Our manager got an email from David Lee Roth’s people that said “NO!” we can’t use it.” Sandwith explains, “What a dog c*nt.”

New album GET F*CKED is fully loaded with 13 new, high-velocity punk tracks that rip from start to finish, and lyrically cover panic attacks, junkies, prison breaks, the price of smokes, surf mafia, being drunk in every pub in Brisbane and many more based on personal experiences.

Once they’d worked up a rollicking batch of new tunes, they had actually planned to record again in Geelong, near Melbourne, with Billy Gardner, who produced ‘High Risk Behaviour’, but due to pandemic border closures, they nailed it instead in six days at Brisbane’s Hunting Ground facility with Cody McWaters, who’d worked on a single for Eamon’s other band, Headlice.

The more you listen to it, the more you realise that there was only one plausible title for this second Chats album. “We just thought how funny would it be, if you were a kid seeing it on the album cover. I remember going to K-Mart and seeing the Green Day ‘Dookie’ CD, and being like, ‘Aw man, this is the craziest album cover I’ve ever seen!’ Imagine being a kid and just seeing a CD that says, ‘Get F*cked’!” 

THE CHATS
GET F*CKED AUSTRALIAN TOUR

with special guests MEAN JEANS (USA)
Tickets on sale now from thechatslovebeer.com SAT 10 SEP – ODEON THEATRE, HOBART – LIC/AA
THU 15 SEP – ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY – LIC/AA
FRI 16 SEP – THE FORUM, MELBOURNE – 18+
SAT 17 SEP – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE – LIC/AA
SAT 24 SEP – METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE – 18+

THE CHATS- GET FUCKED
August 19 via Bargain Bin Records
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Jacket Weather Seduce Us for The First of Many Times

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From the opening riff of The Girl Next Door, you know that Jacket Weather are something different.  The members of Groove City have managed to maintain all the slickness we’ve love from them but with a classic rock edge. Still with heaps of 70s flavour, this time the platform disco boots have been shelved for some tan leather deck shoes. Apparently the first of four 3 track EPs; ‘Memories’ is a tight little collection of punchy yacht rock with immaculate production and superb songwriting.
The second track Fall For You, lands hard again with the guitar before smoothing out into a thumping dancefloor cruiser that would be as at home in a club as it is on a coastal highway. By the time the title track arrives, the various colours of Jacket Weather have been revealed. There’s a loungy element to this one that makes you want to recline on a chesterfield with a double scotch on a single ice cube.
According to the band, the Memories EP “…is an ode to the beginning of any sparkling new relationship. From the excitement of the first time you realise that you are into each other, and just how quickly it can all be over.” With the next 3 EPs due out before the end of the year we are over the moon that this particular love affair is just beginning.

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Digital Farm Animals Brings Feel Good Tech-House/Disco Vibes with “Streets Of Gold,” Featuring Kelli-Leigh. The First Proper Club Release on Patrick Moxey’s Newly Launched Helix Records

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Artists: Digital Farm Animals
Title: Streets Of Gold feat. Kelli-Leigh
Label: Helix Records

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British artist Digital Farm Animals makes his debut on Helix Records with disco-house single “Streets Of Gold,” featuring British singer/songwriter Kelli-Leigh. Piano chords and Kelli‘s soulful vocals open the track, while the “Pigman” seamlessly incorporates a groovy beat and upbeat melodies to make for a dance-worthy sonic gem that signifies Helix Records’ first proper club release. The label is Patrick Moxey‘s (formerly the CEO and main driving force behind Ultra Records) newest venture as part of a strategic partnership with Warner Recorded Music. With “Streets Of Gold” Digital Farm Animals is continuing his hot streak of releases, which began in 2021 with his single “Don’t Play” with KSI and Annie-Marie, which skyrocketed to #2 on the UK charts and was nominated for “Song of The Year” at the BRIT Awards 2022. Keep an eye out for more feel-good new music from Digital Farm Animals and Helix Records coming soon!

“I’m so excited for the release of my new single ‘Streets Of Gold.’ The one took a lot of influence from the sound of deep house that I grew up loving and makes me think of the Summer! I hope it brings you good vibes too” – Digital Farm Animals

With his trademark pig helmet and signature sound, the UK artist and producer Digital Farm Animals is out to take over the dance music scene. He already has high-profile collaborations with artists such as Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Alan Walker, Craig David, Anne-Marie, and KSI. His recent and forthcoming material is explosive and highly energetic, and the focus is on creating massive, feel-good hits. Performing “Don’t Play” at sold-out venues and festivals such as Ministry Of Sound, Reading Festival, The Jingle Bell Ball, and Blackpool Tower last year was a highlight of 2021 for Digital Farm Animals. His upcoming collaborations include Marshmello, Khalid, Surfaces, Tiësto, Avril Lavigne, David Guetta, Ty Dolla Sign, and more. Digital Farm Animals‘ most streamed track to date is “All Falls Down” with Alan Walker, approaching half a billion streams on Spotify alone.

Kelli-Leigh is a South London singer/songwriter who has worked with the likes of Duke Dumont, Jax Jones, and Low Steppa, among others. Her inspirations stem from growing up with Whitney Houston and Prince, and after touring with Adele on her 21 album tour in 2011, she decided to step out on her own as a solo artist. During the early stages of her solo career, she was asked to vocal on tracks such as “I Got U” and “I Wanna Feel,” which went straight to #1 on the Official UK Charts. In 2017 Kelli-Leigh entered the Official UK Charts featuring on the top smash hit “More Than Friends” with James Hype. She released her debut single “Do You Wanna Be Loved Like This?” in February 2018 through her independent label Music Core, which ended up as one of Top 10 trending tracks on Shazam in the UAE and entered the Virgin Radio Dubai Hot 30 chart starting off a strong collection of releases and fan favorites. Kelli-Leigh‘s voice has been streamed over half a billion times and she has made several appearances on BBC Radio 1‘s Live Lounge.

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NAZAAR Releases Hard-Hitting, Yet Emotive 6-Track “VISNS” EP, Featuring Previous Singles “WITH U” and “Shadows.” Out Now as Self-Release

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Artists: NAZAAR
Title: VISNS EP
Label: Self-release

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Following his recent single release “WAR CRY” with Virus Syndicate, and earlier “Shadows” with Louiejayxx, the American-Pakistani artist NAZAAR releases his full EP “VISNS,” a 6-track package that is a true sonic journey through the realms of bass music. From the ominous and eerie “WITH U” to the vocal-forward, emotive “LIES” featuring Hera Lynn, “VISNS” is a representation of NAZAAR‘s creative genius as he produces music that appeals to the heart and on the dance floor. The EP‘s outro “LOVE BURNS” leaves the listener with a catharsis that’s especially rare for the type of heavy-hitting and yet cinematic music that NAZAAR has created. “VISNS” gives NAZAAR a strong start to the year, leaving us wondering what else he has in store for the rest of 2022.

“The ‘VISNS‘ EP is more than just another project; it stands for a cause that’s greater than me. VISNS is a body of work that’s supposed to help listeners dig deeper into their thoughts and make sense of the visions they have for themselves. In a dark time, I found my peace in writing music, stories with an audible addition to them. Each song on this EP is a story within itself, a story about the inner fight to find peace, the struggle with anger and fear, and the relief of finally letting go. VISNS is a story about me finally finding myself and having absolute clarity about my future. 6 songs, 6 stories, 6 different feelings; that is what VISNS is. I hope everyone who gives it a listen is able to feel what I felt when writing these songs and finds out just a little bit more about their own VISNS.” – NAZAAR

Raised between Pakistan and America, Farhan Zahir – better known as NAZAAR – has made his signature sound a combination of his roots and his western upbringing, the hidden riches of the Middle East, with the prominent sounds of electronic dance music. He has previously worked with Carnage on “Blitzkrieg” and had a stream of solo independent singles, such as “Jinn” or “Guru.” His past releases have found homes on Never Say Die, Space Yacht, Bassrush, and Columbia Records, where NAZAAR has put out his remix of The Chainsmokers‘ “Sick Boy.” In 2018, he released a single titled “A Dance With Death,” which enjoyed unprecedented DJ support from the likes of Excision, RL Grime, Zomboy, and many more. The success of this single forged the path to NAZAAR‘s debut 5-track EP titled “The Legacy” on Never Say Die in early 2019. Keep an eye out for more new music coming soon!

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Smith’s Chips launches ‘crunchtacular’ track with Dune Rats and Double Crunch Chips

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Smith’s Chips and leading Aussie rock artists, Dune Rats, have teamed up to launch a new track to help empower loud-crunchers which will be sold as the world’s first chip Non-Fungible-Token (NFT) for free.

The collaboration between Smith’s Chips, Dune Rats and Australia’s loudest crunchers saw the snack-favourite and Brisbane rock band creating the track with chip-fanatics who love to crunch loudly and proudly. Together, a unison of crisp-enthusiasts crunched to the lyrics, “Crunch, crunch, Double Crunch” on Smith’s Double Crunch chips, forming elements of the NFT crunch-hit.

Following the recording session, the track has been developed into a masterpiece and an audio NFT – a unique, one-of-a-kind digital piece of art featuring Aussie crunchers and orchestrated by Smith’s Chips and Dune Rats.

From Tuesday 3rd May, 500 copies of the ‘crunchtacular’ track will be minted and become available to obtain for free as a collective piece via Fanaply on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Dune Rats’ singer, Danny Beus said: “It was a hoot to get together with a bunch of legends to record this crunchy number about super catchy chips”.

Smith’s Senior Brand Manager, Sam O’Donnell said: “We are stoked to be creating a piece of history with the Smith’s chip NFT, a world first, in partnership with Dune Rats to celebrate the launch of our new Smith’s Double Crunch chips. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity that crunch cravers won’t want to miss!” 

The Smith’s NFT has been designed to celebrate the Smith’s Double Crunch range that launched earlier this year in four fully loaded flavours: Ultimate BBQ Ribs, Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings, Cheesy Garlic Bread and Original. Built for maximum crunchability, Smith’s Double Crunch has full on flavours, deeper ridges and has two times the crunch of Smith’s iconic Crinkle chips.

To be one of the lucky 500 NTF owners of this crunchy track, head to https://fanaply.com/moment/crunchtacular

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Noon Shift

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Where are you currently based?

Since the day we started up we’ve always been a Western-Sydney based band.

How did you first start playing music?

We started playing music together after meeting in our high school’s guitar ensemble. I remember after meeting and starting up a band we’d pretty much go up to our school’s music rooms every single lunchtime and play together, occasionally staying a little too long after the lunch bell and getting in trouble for being late to class.

Please tell us about the Noon Shift journey so far:

I’d say since forming the first big step for us as a band was recording our first EP “Fuse” in 2018. Around the time it came out we were all becoming old enough to start playing at pubs, so I’d say that was the point where things really kicked off.
Since then we’ve mostly just focused on recording and releasing new tracks to play at our gigs and watching our audience steadily grow. We put out our second EP in early 2021 but knew it was time to up the ante a little and record a full length album. We’ve since come out the other end of that process with an album we’re all really proud of and can’t wait to share with the world!

What’s been happening recently?

Well last weekend saw the release of our debut album’s first single “Do It All Again”. We got some really kind words from a few fans which is always encouraging and appreciated. We then wrapped up the weekend with a charity gig at Petersham Bowling Club in Sydney raising funds for those affected by the floods. It was really great to see so many people show up for a good cause!

Your latest single ‘Do It Again’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

Sure is! I was doing a lot of guitar teaching at the time and found the songs I was teaching my students began inspiring the ones I was writing. I actually came up with the bulk of the song during a 30 minute break between lessons. If you listen closely you can hear a bit of influence from tracks by Foo Fighters, Hockey Dad, Chuck Berry and even a bit of Metallica!

How did you go about writing the single?

Once I had what I’d call the ‘bones’ of the track written (usually the riff/chords and melody) I took it to the other guys in the band and fleshed it out. The track actually came together quite a bit easier than some others. It was just one of those songs that as soon as you write, you know what the drums and bass are supposed to play as well. The song has been an absolute blast to play through every single time from the get-go.

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

We recorded the album, including this track over the summer of 2021/2022. It all began with a visit to The Brain Studios in Sydney to record the drums. The guy who runs the place, Clayton, gets great drum sounds and knows how to pull a great performance so choosing to do the drums there was a real no-brainer!

We then finished all the tracks in my home studio. I once again found myself taking on the producer role, trying to get the best sounds and performances I could, which can be a little tricky when trying to be the judge of your own. I have a little spare bedroom in my house which we pretty much used as a control room, while my bedroom became the room where our amps would be set-up. We had to have the amp up pretty loud to get it sounding right If you walked in while someone was playing it’d blow your head off!

The songs ended up back at The Brain Studios once I’d done the mixes to be mastered.

What programs/instruments do you use?

When recording drums we used a whole mix of pieces from different kits that Clayton thought would sound best. I do remember actually using a ride cymbal in the place of a crash for a bit of a heavier sound for the cymbals.

Our bass player Michael recorded the full album with his Ibanez SR series 5 string. We recorded the bass direct, without an amp but blended his clean tone with a dirty tone from a free Sansamp clone plugin.

As for guitar, everything was recorded through my trusty Tokai ES335 style guitar. As a huge Dave Grohl fan I’d wanted an ES style guitar since I was about 13. The real ones are quite expensive but I’m really happy with my one and use it for pretty much everything. The fact that they’re semi-hollow makes it decently loud unplugged, which is great for when I’m writing and something you typically don’t get from a solid-body.

How did you approach the recording process?

Even though we recorded the entire album on computers I still wanted to keep in mind a few of the limitations of analogue tape. On tape you can’t really edit a performance in the same way as a computer so what’s played is what you get, imperfections and all.

To me that’s what makes a lot of recorded music personal and memorable so we chose at the start of the recording process that we would use minimal editing on our performances and just learn to be okay with the little imperfections that (hopefully) make the music better.

Please tell us about your upcoming album:

I started writing our upcoming album, “Steering Wheels on Summer’s Days” after the end of my first relationship. The album is about the experience of a relationship’s final stage and end, the phase of grieving after and then finally learning to be okay with it and opening oneself up once again. It was our first time taking on a project of this size and we’re glad to have come out the other end of it with something we’re really proud of!

What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 and beyond?

Well 2022’s gonna see a few more singles in the lead up to the album’s release on October 14th 2022. The space between is gonna be filled with a bunch of shows. We’d love to hit the road and play all around Australia but we’re happy to wait until the right time comes!

We’re also just beginning to demo a few songs for what we’re expecting will be our next album so we’re really excited for what the rest of this year and beyond holds!

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I’ve personally been listening to a lot of Press Club lately. I’m seeing them play in Sydney in a few weeks and I’m the kind of person that wants to know all the songs when I go to see a band play live. Other than that, our bass player Tchai and I were listening to an American band called Sungazer on the drive home the other day. They’re pretty different from what we do so it’s actually quite refreshing to hear!

What do you like to do away from music?

When we’re not playing music we usually just like to sit around drinking beer and enjoying each other’s company. Perhaps the occasional fishing-trip or ill-fated longboarding sesh.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Let’s tie the two together and say that we love to get a kebab from our local shop Fully Tabooly in Pemulwuy. It’s a great place to sit down, have a yarn and hoover up a bab. Would highly recommend, just don’t forget to grab a loyalty card!

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SHADY NASTY RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE ‘CHEST HEIGHT’ DEBUT UK + EUROPEAN TOUR KICKS OFF THIS MONTH

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PRAISE FOR SHADY NASTY

“The trio’s sound is as inscrutable as ever: lyrics are written like text exchanges between
gym junkies while the instrumentals are jenga towers of hip-hop beats,
slowcore guitars and punk vocals“
NME

“Jittery and tense blasts of sketchy rock that sounds like kids born in the late 90s have
discovered some early Helmet or Mark of Cain records. This is good rowdy stuff”
VICE

“The Australian trio’s sound can turn on a dime between ethereally pretty and menacingly dark”
Kerrang!

“The atmosphere is unsettling in a similar way to Show Me The Body’s songs”
Stereogum

“Rare units and they’re not afraid to mess with your ears“
Dave Ruby Howe (triple j Unearthed)

“When people say there’s no band quite like Shady Nasty in Australia,
it’s not some hyperbole or over-exaggeration”
Pilerats

Eora / Sydney based alt-punk trio, Shady Nasty, today unleash their latest release, ‘CHEST HEIGHT‘, ahead of their debut international tour in the UK and Europe this month. LISTEN HERE.

Produced by The Presets‘ Kim Moyes, ‘CHEST HEIGHT‘ sees Shady Nasty flirt with augmented vocals to share their experience of a digitally enhanced dating scene in their harbour city home. One in which the abrupt metrics of looks, ‘chat game’ and vibe run algorithmically rampant.

Much like the compressed nature of this data, the song’s protagonist too avoids meaningful reflection in the wake of an unsuccessful score. Heavy with defeat, the single ruminates on an inability to “do anything right”, offering an equally self-critical and self-pitying resolution of “if you were two inches taller maybe you’d do better at the club.”

‘CHEST HEIGHT‘, helmed by downtrodden vocals in the vein of Nilüfer Yanya and King Krule, is another example of Shady Nasty‘s abilities to refract growing pains into social commentary in which the trio continue to look beneath the surface of their subjects alongside an enduring motif – a serious, long-term relationship with cars.

In their words, Shady Nasty share “CHEST HEIGHT is about our collective experiences of dating app logic. It explores the temptation to see dating as a game with fixed rules, one which can ultimately lock you and your perception of others into cheap and isolating yet extremely powerful categories.”

Shady Nasty is a band that operates on an oxymoron – a post-punk outfit whose most popular songs (‘Get Buff‘, ‘R0LL1N’ H1LLZ‘, ‘PRETTYB0YZ‘) circulate on calm, sombre melodies that straddle both electronic and hip hop driven impulses. Anthropologists of their own world, their music is rife with intelligent observations about the burgeoning algorithm of life.

With their recent EP CLUBSMOKE, a blurry-eyed meditation on vlogging, gymming, clubbing and clout, the group saw international acclaim from NME, Stereogum, Kerrang, DIY, New Noise, BPM, and locally from triple j‘s Home and Hosed, Something More and Unearthed, FBi Radio, 2SER, RAGE, Pilerats and Purple Sneakers. Its success recently took Shady Nasty to the coveted Oxford Art Factory stage where devout adherents propelled a heaving mosh.

Now the group stand ready for the globe, on the heels of their debut UK and European tour across May – see all tour routing details below.

‘CHEST HEIGHT‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.

TOUR DATES
Mon 9 May – MOTH Club – London, UK
Tue 10 May – MOTH Club – London, UK
Thu 12 May – The Great Escape @ Komedia Basement – Brighton, UK
Fri 13 May – The Great Escape @ Patterns Up – Brighton, UK
Thu 12 – Sun 15 May – The Great Escape – Brighton, UK
Tue 17 May – Trix – Antwerp, BE*
Thu 19 May – V11 – Rotterdam, NE*
Fri 20 May – ACU – Utrecht, NE*
Sat 21 May – Vera – Groningen, NE*
Mon 23 May – Blue Shell – Cologne, DE*
Tue 24 May – Molotow Skybar – Hamburg, DE*
*supporting Gustaf

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