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Where are you currently based?
I am based in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia.
How did you first start playing music?
I have been pretty musical all my life. My early home videos are of me banging on pots and pans and singing to hi-five. I first started writing songs when I was about ten and then started learning to play bass when I was eleven for the primary school band. My Dad played bass and I wanted to be just like him. I used to jam with my Dad and started writing songs and riffs on bass shortly after I started learning to play.
What’s been happening recently?
A lot! I have been busy planning and organising for this release, shooting a music video and making sure everything’s up to my perfectionist standard. I have also been recording new music and am in the process of finishing my next single as we speak. I’m always plotting and scheming something.
Your debut single ‘Hollywood Ending’ will be released on August 19, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?
I first had all the lyrics written for this song but no melodies or riffs yet in mind. I remember sitting down and purposefully trying to tell myself to be open minded to whatever ideas may come because usually I am quite judgemental of them. I didn’t have a specific sound in mind writing this song other than the “ZZADE” electronic pop but still heavy sound I had been trying to curate. I think production and the main bass riff really transformed the song into something I really liked.
How did Hollywood Ending come about and what is the meaning?
Hollywood Ending came to life from two things – a therapy session and a bad dream. Out of feelings of “life is unfair” and “life sucks” bla bla, I remember telling my therapist that I wished life could be like a Hollywood movie – where the good guys always win in the end. I remember saying the words “Hollywood Ending” and thinking to myself that it sounded like a great line for a song. That night I had a dream…more nightmare…about a boy I used to (unfortunately) be involved with. I woke up confused but inspired to pick up my bass and write a song about how I hoped he got his “Hollywood Ending”. The brain is a funny thing and although that dream was a shitty reminder of that person, I couldn’t be more proud to release this song.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
The original demo of Hollywood Ending was produced by Aaron Shanahan who I was working with at the time. He helped curate some of the poppy production elements and the base of the song. A couple of months later I took the song to my good friend and current producer Tom Megalos for the finishing production touches and mixing. It was then mastered by Matthew Gray.
How did you approach the recording process?
I walked into the studio with the song written and a few notes on some of the ideas I had for production. The whole song came very naturally and after about three hours, Aaron and I had drums, synths, bass and vox down. That original vocal take is the same take you hear now in the song. Tom and I tried to re-record another take but I couldn’t top my first one. My overall approach to recording the song was to once again keep an open mind and try new things. I tried not to limit myself by thinking things like “it’s too poppy” or “it’s not ____enough”.
Please tell us about your early days in alternative punk band The Blockades and how it developed your songwriting and stage energy from such a young age:
I had played in The Blockades from ages 14-18. In that time I probably played over 100 local gigs, a few sold out shows, and the climate strike rally of 5000 people. I think playing so many shows so young really helped me develop a strong onstage persona. I learnt early on to be able to feed off my own energy. Whether the crowd be 5 people or 50, I would be able jump around as if it was Madison Square Garden. I also learnt to observe the crowd and how different songwriting styles would be able inspire different crows behaviour. I now always keep that in mind when writing, I ask myself “Will this be fun to play live?” or “Can this be sung along to?”
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I feel extremely late to the party but the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have been on repeat this week because they just released two new singles that I love. I’ve also been vibing with locals Full Flower Moon Band and a couple of their new singles.
What do you like to do away from music?
I currently work in childcare and babysit so when I’m not making music I’m hanging out with toddlers. My class I like to think is pretty musical because of me. I write songs for them and play my guitar while they each shake little egg shakers I made for them. I also like to ride dirt bikes on the weekend with my family and am working on my jumps. Other than that, I really don’t do much of anything else but music.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
I have a few more gigs planned already, including supporting SOAP this Saturday at Black Bear Lodge. I’m also already in the process of recording and planning another single release.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Fav food is definitely nachos or anything from Netherworld. I have a lot of food allergies so Netherworld is always a safe bet for me. Fave place to hang out would be Black Bear Lodge or the studio.
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HARVEST ROCK
Live music never tasted so good!
JACK WHITE (ONLY AUS SHOW), CROWDED HOUSE, THE BLACK CROWES, KHRUANGBIN, GROOVE ARMADA, SAM FENDER, THE LUMINEERS,
TONES AND I, THE AVALANCHES + MUCH MORE
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 November 2022
Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka & King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina, Adelaide
Tickets on sale to the general public from 9.00am AEST Wednesday 24 August
HARVEST ROCK’s abundance of musical offerings features iconic global headline artists alongside a plethora of Australia’s most loved acts…
One of the great rock conceptualists of the 21st century Jack White will light up HARVEST ROCK on Saturday 19 November with his only Australian show for 2022. White will hit down under with a seemingly endless list of artistic pursuits under his belt including tracks from his solo collection and The White Stripes’ catalogue. That’s before the ever iconic Crowded House close the festival on Sunday 20 November with the ultimate singalong of their treasured discography. Don’t dream it’s over, the list of exciting artists coming to HARVEST ROCK continues with legendary rockers The Black Crowes, critically acclaimed Texan trio Khruangbin, superstylin’ dance powerhouses Groove Armada and mighty voice of a generation Sam Fender also joining the festivities.
Grammy nominated duo The Lumineers will hit the city of churches ready to perform their new album, as Australian busker turned international pop superstar Tones And I gets us moving with her catalogue of smash hits. Australia’s wittiest musical export, Courtney Barnett will impress with her virtuosic guitar skills and sparking, indelible lyrics, while her collaborator, Kurt Vile brings his vibrant yet meditative new music to the festival for an exclusive Australian performance. You Am I will stop by with their much loved rock’n’roll which has seen them awarded ten ARIAs and three #1 albums, Meg Mac will have the crowd swooning as she pushes her stunning and versatile vocals across the festival grounds, and multi-award winning duo Electric Fields will create a haunting merging of living traditional culture with electronic music when they perform, bringing moments of breathtaking beauty and power to the stage. And Allen Stone will amaze one and all with his effortless blending of edgy soul-pop and earthy folk-rock to throwback R&B and Parliament-inspired funk. And that’s just a taste of Saturday!
Sunday will see hugely influential recording artists, producers and DJs The Avalanches provide the joyous, raucous and celebratory live set that they’re renowned for. Singing and song writing, brother-sister duo Angus & Julia Stone will bring their intimate folk and dreamy indie pop to the festival, as electronic luminaries Hot Chip touch hearts and move bodies with their incredible energy and 18-year catalogue. 2020 Grammy nominees The Teskey Brothers will pull out all stops when they take the stage, conjuring a rare soulful energy and raw emotion; while superstar on the rise Genesis Owusu delivers his remarkable live show, entrancing fans with his enigmatic presence. Get ready for Cat Power’s emotionally unflinching songs as the songstress bares her soul live with strength and vulnerability, while celebrated Australian punk rockers The Living End tear up the stage with their blistering set. Don’t miss Holy Holy as they bring their latest album Hello My Beautiful World to life, catch South Australian locals TOWNS as they provide the good times with their unique mix of Australiana and 90s pop-rock, and get ready to dance when Adelaide’s Slowmango take over with their exotically-infused and punchy grooves. Catch these acts and so much more at HARVEST ROCK 2022.
Gourmands, gluttons and gourmets rejoice as HARVEST ROCK is just as much about the food as it is the music. Drop by FEASTIVILLE STAGE, which will feature chefs and mixologists showcasing collaborations between some of Australia’s finest foodies, alongside talent from the musical bill.
The event also boasts an indulgent feast of gastronomical offerings, including a food space with top tier culinary delights plus an elegant clear marquee where you and your friends can book and enjoy a special seating carefully curated and delivered by renowned chef and restauranteur, Jake Kellie of arkhé (are-kay) and former Head Chef of Burnt Ends (Singapore), a park up of food trucks where you can enjoy the usual festival fare, amongst many other feasting flavours.
Parched? Park yourself at one of HARVEST ROCK’s many destination bars, artfully curated by acclaimed Australian wine critic and prolific personality Nick Stock. When it’s time to wet your whistle, enjoy a carefully tailored beverage from the experts at Archie Rose Distilling Co. or find the perfect drop at a wine tasting at the cellar door pop-up – buy a glass to enjoy there or arrange for a bottle to be delivered direct to your home. Relax at the Wine Bar or enjoy some bubbles at the Champagne Bar, where you’ll find delicious cheese platters ready to devour. A beer hall will cater to those that like it frothy, a temperance bar (alcohol free) will provide options for those that like to keep it clean, and an inclusive LGBTQI+ bar will welcome all aficionados of fabulous.
Ankle biters are in for an adventure at LITTLE HARVEST, a mini festival in a festival curated to keep the little ones occupied and entertained. Kids sorted!
“The inaugural Harvest Rock will bring both iconic and hot new International artists from around the world to downtown Adelaide, alongside an abundance of incredible talent from our own shores. Presenting South Australia’s best in show food and wine offerings including cellar door pop ups, a mash ups of chefs and musicians on our Feastiville Stage and Little Harvest for the kids, were excited to provide a festival with many different facets. We’re planning a good old fashioned get together – with great music, food and wine – so come experience Harvest Rock in all its glory.” Said Secret Sounds Co-CEO and HARVEST ROCK Producer, Jessica Ducrou.
Sample all of South Australia’s finest with some of the best restaurants, wineries and fresh produce in the country. There’s also loads of accommodation options to suit every budget. Check southaustralia.com for more details.
Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas said “There is genuine excitement building about the Harvest Rock Festival. November is a great time of year in Adelaide, and with such a great line-up Harvest Rock is set to attract big crowds to our city’s east end.”
Do HARVEST ROCK in style with at the VIP Village and secure exclusive access to the festival’s dedicated VIP area, designed to make you feel like the star you are or turn your HARVEST ROCK experience up another notch by booking one of the Suites overlooking Harvest Stage. You and yours will have access to your own personal cocktail bar and food offerings which you can enjoy whilst taking in the view of the whole festival from the lounge area on your private balcony.
HARVEST ROCK is proud to be working with FEAT. Live to keep the festival emissions as low as possible. $1 added to each ticket will go towards the FEAT. Live “Solar Slice” which will fund the switch to clean power on-site as well as implementing a broader emissions quantification and reduction program. To stay in the loop with the Solar Slice projects visit www.feat.ltd or @feat.
So, get ready to celebrate the best things in life – music, food and enjoyment in style at HARVEST ROCK!
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 November 2022
Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka & King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina
Adelaide
harvestrock.comTICKETING INFO
Tickets on sale to the general public from 9.00am AEST Wednesday 24 August
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FIRST CLASS TOUR – NOV/DEC 2022
With five dates already sold out, critically acclaimed Houston, Texas three-piece Khruangbin today announce a 2nd & final Brisbane show – on sale Wednesday 24 August.
Headed down under with their global First Class Tour, Khruangbin will perform their biggest live shows ever in Australia when they land in November. Universally adored and praised by The New York Times, Billboard, Los Angeles Times, FADER and more, sonic instrumental world-builders Khruangbin – aka Laura ‘Leezy’ Lee (bass), Donald Johnson (drums) and Mark Speer (guitar) – possess a legendary live show, regularly selling-out multiple nights at iconic venues worldwide.
With the band’s previously announced Brisbane date – Fortitude Music Hall on Wednesday 30 November – now officially sold out, Khruangbin are pleased to announce a special, intimate club show the following night: Thursday 1 December at the ornate, 133-year old Princess Theatre, Brisbane.
Tickets for the new Brisbane date will go on sale Wednesday 24 August (12pm local time) via frontiertouring.com/khruangbin
The band’s performances in Fremantle and Sydney quickly sold out, while over 11,000 people will catch them at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, where they’ll be joined by LA tenor saxophonist and bandleader Kamasi Washington. Final tickets are on sale now for VIC.
In further news this morning, the virtuosic trio will also perform at Adelaide’s just-announced Harvest Rock Festival (not a Frontier show). South Australian fans can head to harvestrock.com for all the details.
Last here in 2019, Khruangbin bring their adored and impeccable live show to Australia this Spring.
KHRUANGBIN
With special guests Kamasi Washington (Melbourne/Auckland) and Mildlife (Fremantle/Melbourne/Brisbane)
FIRST CLASS TOUR
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022
Presented by Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment, Penny Drop, 95bFM (Auckland show) and ALWAYS LIVE (Melbourne show)
NEW BRISBANE SHOW: FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE
via frontiertouring.com/khruangbin
Runs 24 hours from: Monday 22 August (12pm local time)
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted
Pre-sale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details
GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Wednesday 24 August (12pm local time)
Wednesday 23 November
Fremantle Arts Centre | Walyalup / Fremantle, WA
SOLD OUT
Friday 25 November
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Gadigal Country / Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT
Sunday 27 November
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Gadigal Country / Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT
Monday 28 November
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Gadigal Country / Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT
Wednesday 30 November
The Fortitude Music Hall | Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
SOLD OUT
Thursday 1 December
NEW SHOW!
The Princess Theatre | Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
18+
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
Saturday 3 December
FINAL TICKETS
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Naarm / Melbourne, VIC
All Ages
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Presented by ALWAYS LIVE
Tuesday 6 December
FINAL TICKETS
Spark Arena | Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, NZ
All Ages
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* Also playing Harvest Rock Festival (not a Frontier Touring show)
Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers. We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.
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What’s been happening recently?
It’s exciting to think we’ve actually got an answer for that question now! After years of, essentially, a hiatus through COVID and everything in between, we’ve been busy trying to regain our momentum touring and writing. We’ve played a few headliners and small festivals around the East Coast this year and have dropped our first music of the year with “Hard Times” to boot, so we’re definitely well on our way to reaching our former glory.
You’ve just released your killer new track ‘Hard Times’ what influenced the sound and songwriting?
This track was initially written between myself and Pat Byrne aka Beso Palma in his studio in Coogee. We were just jamming to be honest since we admired each other and wanted to see what we could create. We spent about an hour listening to 90’s Michael Jackson before actually doing anything so that definitely worked its way into the sound. Once I brought it to the band, we were able to imbue it with our usual cacophony of influences.
How did Hard Times come about?
Hard Times was born out of that jam with Pat. We just laid down a million layers of percussion and tried to make a danceable groove to just sit in. Lyrically, I love to delineate a funky, upbeat instrumental with a little darkness so, I did just that in the studio on the day and they flowed thick and fast.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
Once we’d rehearsed the tune as a band and made some tweaks between us to make it more unique to our sound, we headed into the studio with Pat to put down the instruments. The song was produced primarily by the band with a few naughty home sessions to build the soundscape after the main elements were put down. It was subsequently mixed by our long time collaborator and daddy, Daniel Willington.
How did you approach the recording process?
We took the elements of what we liked from the original session i.e. the percussion and guitars and built on that structure with our live instruments. We started with Bass and Drums, then horns on our studio day and vocals, along with some other auxiliary synths were done at my place using the tracks we came home with.
What or who influenced the concept for the music video?
We’ve got a bit of a reputation for funny videos, bordering on completely ridiculous so, the general consensus was to match the darker tone of this track with something a little moodier to show a different side of the band. Jesse had been doing dance lessons so was in touch with a great choreographer in Jess Innes so he had the idea to just get in a room with our instruments and some sick backing dancers to do something nice and professional for once.
Where and when did you film and who did you work with?
It was filmed earlier in the year at the Egg studios. The video was directed by Nick Allen, shot by Matty Ower and choreographed by Jess Innes. We also were lucky enough to get our hands on some custom outfits designed by my good friend Romon Yang as well as some makeup looks by Georgia Vierod. All of the crew were friends so we felt very lucky to be so close to such talented, hard working creatives.
What did you most enjoy about creating the film clip for Hard Times?
For me, personally, it was surprisingly pleasant to put down the guitar and try not to make a fool out of myself in front of the camera without my usual on stage armour. Considering I’m a notoriously awkward and uncoordinated person, I did much better than I thought I would.
Any upcoming shows/tours – When/where?
As always, we’ve got shows aplenty coming up through the year. We’ll be hitting a few festivals like Relish Festival, Jungle Love and Young Henrys Fringe Festival which we’re so excited for and will most definitely be hitting a city near you to bust out a face melting headliner.
Please tell us about any new music that’s on the horizon?
As we SPEAK we’re whipping up a jam the likes of which have never been seen. We’re aiming to release in the coming months with fame and fortune following shortly after.
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This Friday, The Chats’ rip-roaring, epic second album, unapologetically titled, GET F*CKED will be released on their own label, Bargain Bin Records, so today the band have released the final track, titled “Out On The Street” ahead of full release on August 19th.
The new video for “Out On The Street” features The Chats on the road smashing out their infectious, sing-along punk rock. The culmination of high-energy live footage was captured by Maclay Heriot who followed the band through their 2022 USA tour, with footage taken from Coachella, kicking footies in venue carparks, and a whole bunch of intense US shows.
The Chats have been touring throughout 2022 playing in front of huge crowds across many countries and Australia is up next with a whip around the country slated for September. Kicking off at the Odeon Theatre in Hobart on September 10 and winding up at The Metropolis in Fremantle on September 24, tickets are on sale now at www.thechatslovebeer.com.
Last month, the trio played their frenetic live show at Splendour In The Grass Fest in North Byron Parklands on home soil, where they thrashed through “Smoko” in front of a packed stage – the tune that pushed them into the ears of millions of online listeners at warp speed. Watch the live performance video here.
“Smoko” was just the gateway drug for a life of Chats dependence. Rather like The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army”, it started routinely enough, as the lead track on The Chats’ second EP, Get This In Ya!!, but since October ’17, when singer/bassist Eamon posted an accompanying video – which cost them just $5, for the sauced-up sausage roll snarfed on camera – it’s accrued a staggering 16 million YouTube views and counting, as well as enthusiastic props and radio plays from Elton John, Michael Stipe, Nick Cave, Iggy Pop, Josh Homme and Dave Grohl along the way.
Fast forward through to 2022 and The Chats are about to release their much awaited second album, GET F*CKED – an incendiary, hyper-adrenalized blitz from punk heaven, showcasing an electrifying all-killer-no-filler 13 tracks which perfectly capture the band’s explosive energy.
Pre-order the new album GET F*CKED at www.thechatslovebeer.com
THE CHATS
GET F*CKED AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Tickets on sale now from thechatslovebeer.com
SAT 10 SEP – ODEON THEATRE, HOBART – LIC/AA
THU 15 SEP – ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY – LIC/AA
FRI 16 SEP – THE FORUM, MELBOURNE – 18+
SAT 17 SEP – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE – LIC/AA
FRI 23 SEP – HINDLEY STREET MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE ** NEW SHOW (LIC/AA)
SAT 24 SEP – METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE – 18+
Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird release new track ‘Red Dirt Angel’, announce tour, new album Aug 26
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Where are you currently based?
I’m from Perth.
How did you first start playing music?
One day Dad came home from a weekend garage sale with an old classical guitar. I was the first one to run outside and asked my dad if it was for me. He said yes and that was it!
What’s been happening recently?
Just the usual crazy stuff I suppose. Writing music, gaming and preparing for Bigsound.
Your latest single ‘Guns and Grenades’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I was cramming a school project one night. Because we are using Ableton in school, the song ended up having more electronic elements in it than my previous songs. The lyrics were actually sitting in my phone for a while and I decided, “f$%& it, let’s use it”.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
I recorded the song within the span of three weekends in March this year and I worked with Ryan Botha of Audax Studios here in Perth, who also mixed and mastered the song.
How did you approach the recording process?
I will send the full demo to Ryan. He will then program the drum and bass parts from the demo, we then record all guitar parts. Upload the synth’s from the demo and then comes the hardest part – vocals.
What does Guns and Grenades mean to you?
When I think about the song, I think about two people standing on opposite sides of the battlefield told to fight to the death. These people are having their love torn apart by other people’s selfish interest.
You’re playing at Bigsound 2022, how are you feeling?
Scared and nervous but excited! It’s my first time flying to somewhere else to perform so it’s a really big milestone in my career so far.
What do you have planned for this epic showcase?
I’m excited to play “Guns And Grenades” live!
Who are you looking forward to seeing also play at Bigsound 2022?
To Octavia, The Last Martyr, Future Static.
What do you like to do away from music?
PC Gaming (especially Valorant), spend time with family and my cat Mimi and also drawing.
What’s planned for 2022?
There may be more singles still to come and I’ll continue writing in the meantime
Favourite food and place to hangout?
The restaurants in China Town are bussin, and gamers like me hangout virtually online with other gamer friends.
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Aussies offered a free taco to see if they can pick the difference in the meat versus plant taste test
Mad Mex, Australia’s leading fast, casual Mexican restaurant, is pitting beef against plant power by challenging Australians to see if they can taste the difference between its meat and plant-based mince.
Mad Mex has partnered with a renowned carnivore and former AFL player Brendon Fevola “Fev” to trial these new tasty ‘flexitarian’ options and launch its new Powered by Plants menu items.
The new menu items have been driven by customer demand, with more than 12 per cent of customers opting for plant-based food each year. Testament to its deliciousness, in the past 12 months alone, Mad Mex has dished up a whopping 25 tonnes of tofu and 15 tonnes of vegan
chicken.
Interestingly, demand for plant-based food is being driven by both ‘flexitarians’ – people with a flexible diet between eating healthy and incorporating meat from time to time – and those with a plant-based lifestyle. They both have one compelling demand: the big bold flavours of Mexico.
Mad Mex is the first and only Mexican restaurant brand to create vegan mince as part of its menu. The Mexicali Mince contains no meat but still has an authentic Mexican meat taste. The mince incorporates a mix of Mad Mex’s signature sauces and spices that deliver an unbeatable tasty and saucy filling, that might even be better than the real thing.
Brendan Fevola, also known as ‘Fev’, is the first to admit he’s had challenges with weight and fitness since retiring from AFL footy. Since then, he has been on the hunt for healthy, yet tasty alternatives – so who better to road test the new plant-based mince option than meat-lover Fev.
“I love meat. I must admit I was sceptical of the taste and flavour of plant-based food. I’ve tried them before and it hasn’t tasted nice. This tastes exactly like meat, I can’t tell the difference. That’s the biggest surprise to me. I’m focused on my diet right now and if there’s a way I can make healthier choices and still get the same flavour and taste, then I’m all in,” Fev said.
“The flavour is amazing, it tastes like a normal taco. You could have sat me down and not told me that it was plant-based and I would think it was meat. I could feed this to my kids and they wouldn’t know. That’s when you know, because kids know everything. I swear by this, my mouth is watering. That’s some of the best Mexican mince I’ve ever eaten.”
Mad Mex CEO, Clovis Young, said: “We’re excited to announce these new menu items. We want all our amigos to enjoy our Mad Mex flavour, whatever your typical food choices may be. We were working to create alternatives in our menu that support Mad Mex in becoming a more sustainable restaurant option, and try to reduce our footprint on the planet.
“We have been watching this trend closely and were the first Mexican quick service restaurant (QSR) to launch a vegan product. We have had a Powered by Plants range since 2019. There’s a reason our plant-based foods have been such a hit – they’re delicious. We believe fast food should be better and all Australians can enjoy our authentic Mexican cuisine, irrespective of whether they eat meat.
“For us it’s all about choice. We’re excited to announce our new mince and vegetable options. We believe our customers will love our new range and take the opportunity to eat a little less meat in their diet – we challenge them to try it.”
The Mexicali Mince is made from soy and has a delicious blend of tomato, cumin, onion, paprika, chillies and garlic to deliver an unbeatable tasty and saucy filling. It’s high in protein, is created with natural ingredients and contains no artificial colours or preservatives.
To celebrate the new range, Mad Mex is offering customers a free Mexicali Mince Taco when they purchase any main meal from the 15th -21st August, nationwide. All people need to do is say “Mission Mexicali” at outlets to receive the complimentary taco and taste the Powered by Plants range. [1]
Mad Mex has opened 12 new restaurants in the year across Australia, and the company is looking to grow its store count by 20% annually in the coming years.
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Singer, violinist, producer and hotdog hunter – Maya Killtron’s music is fun, eclectic, and makes you want to rollerskate. Her vibrant style and lush upbeat take on Modern Boogie and 80’s inspired funk have landed her features in Noisey, Earmilk, & Huffington Post. Singles and collaborations have appeared in episodes of Broad City, Kim’s Convenience & soundtracked collections for Swedish fashion house Gina Tricot.
Her vinyl 12” and limited edition 7” vinyl have sold out to collectors and boutique record shops around the world. In addition to her career as a solo artist she is a frequent recording collaborator, writer, producer & touring/performing violinist/vocalist for many Canadian and International artists including The Arkells, Polaris Prize winning Haviah Mighty, The Junos and is one of the voices of Eggo Waffles.
Using carefully crafted songs with vivid imagery and subtle wit, Steven uses his music to tell stories, and create a shared experience with the listener. Hailing from the west coast of Canada, Steven Marriott is a singer/songwriter whose live performance never ceases to get people smiling and singing along. It’s hard to put a specific genre label on his music, but if the Barenaked Ladies adopted Jason Mraz, and invited the Goo Goo Dolls over for a backyard weenie roast, they might bust out the guitars and cover Steven’s music around the campfire.
Songwriting is such an open and boundless art, and there’s no need to limit yourself to one style. Steven’s original music draws inspiration from everything from Celtic ballads to Argentinian tangos, but all the while retaining a folk-rock undertone. Having performed hundreds of shows at various festivals and venues in Western Canada, Steven shows no sign of slowing down. He recently had the privilege to open for Daniel Wesley before embarking on his solo tour through BC and Alberta promoting his upcoming album, Caught in Parallax, and its lead single “So Far To Go”.
https://open.spotify.com/track/1IqhrbGwUNZrWGGR67BjhU?si=d0790358596c48e3&nd=1
Title: I Hope That It Hurts
Label: Universal Music / Virgin Records
Dance music veteran Nicky Romero releases his third single on Universal Music / Virgin Records titled “I Hope That It Hurts” with Norma Jean Martine. The song is a stunning example of Romero‘s ability to produce everything from the mainstage festival dance floor fillers to radio airwaves-friendly dance-pop crossover gems that truly hits in the feels. With a winning combination of emotive vocals and organic, cascading melodies, “I Hope That It Hurts” is the type of breakup anthem that you’ll be belting out in the shower, in the car, or after a few glasses of wine. In addition to his countless releases on Romero‘s very own Protocol Recordings, he previously released “Why Do I Call” and “Nights With You” on Virgin/Universal, while Norma Jean Martine had collaborated on some big hits with the likes of Ofenbach on “Head Shoulders Knees & Toes” (over 350M on Spotify alone) and Lost Kings on “When We Were Young” (over 110M streams on Spotify) making the talented American one of the most in-demand singers/songwriters in the world.
“‘I Hope That It Hurts‘ is a special song to me, as the whole creative process was quite a journey. I fell in love with the first demo of the song, but it was originally too far away from my sound. So my biggest challenge was to turn this beautiful song into something I felt comfortable with without losing the DNA of the original writing and Norma‘s voice, which captivated me when listening to the very first version of it. She really brought the song to the next level with her amazing performance. I’m really excited to share this one with the world.” – Nicky Romero
“I felt honored and couldn’t pass up the opportunity of collaborating with DJ legend Nicky Romero. I’m really proud to say that this is my first ever release with a producer credit attached to my name. During lockdown, I had to learn logic to stay in the songwriting game, so I actually recorded the vocals for this song myself while in my childhood home in New York.” – Norma Jean Martine
After taking the world by storm with early hits such as “Legacy” with Krewella and the #1 single “I Could Be The One” with Avicii, Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki to remixes for the likes of Robin Schulz, Kygo, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve, and with his annual “Nicky Romero & Friends” ADE showcase and the launch of Monocule alter-ego, he keeps proving his ability to turn into gold everything he touches.