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THE VANNS announce ‘RED EYE TOUR’ for March/April and release alternate version of 'JULES SAID’ from acclaimed debut album, THROUGH THE WALLS It has been an absolutely huge 12 months for THE VANNS. With the release of their debut album Through The Walls, the South Coast band firmly cemented their identity as one of Australia’s most formidable names on the indie rock circuit. Now, with a new decade already kicking into gear, The VANNS announce they’re getting back out on the road this Autumn and to boot, they’re releasing a special new version of album track, ‘Jules Said’. The new single, written by Jimmy Vann and Cameron Little expands upon the original album version, with the band hitting the studio with Grammy nominated, ARIA winning producer Adrian Breakspear (Gang of Youths, Pharrell Williams) to bring this new version of ‘Jules Said’ to life. “Jim and I wrote ‘Jules Said’ in my bedroom in under an hour. It was the first song we finished writing for Through The Walls. We were doing a lot of writing on Logic and trying to come up with ‘cool sounds’ for a while, and then we went out to lunch and were like, ‘When we get back, let’s just try and write something with two guitars and no computer’.” Cameron Little Earning acclaim from fans and throughout the industry, The VANNS embraced powerful melodies, driving guitar and songwriting strength with Through The Walls and as the reaction to the album went on to prove, the four-piece were definitely showing up and demonstrating long-lasting quality on record. Nabbing triple j’s Feature Album spot during Ausmusic Month 2019, rave reviews and fired up crowds across all dates of their Australian tour at the tailend of last year, The VANNS stepped further into the Australian music spotlight than before. Not ones to waste time, the band’s forthcoming tour dates are ready to keep the momentum going. “Really pumped to be heading back out on tour, especially doing other venues and towns we haven’t done in a while. Playing to a new crowd, some of whom may not have seen/heard the album songs live yet is super refreshing and can make a show feel unpredictable. That’s something I really love about touring and am excited to be a part of.” Andrew Banovich “Another strong track from this froth-worthy band. The VANNS have gotta be one of the best indie rock acts in the country right now.” Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe “Easy to see why The VANNS have popped off in such a big way in recent years. They know their way around a pop rock winner like they wrote the map.” Triple J Unearthed, Tommy Faith “The four piece have grown to become a quintessential name to the Australian rock scene and the many pockets of brilliance it contains, taking a ‘quality AND quantity’ approach to songwriting that ensures that they’re never quite forgotten about without having to compensate in their work’s strength.” Pilerats “Packed to the brim with the charm and infectious hooks that we’ve come to know and love from the band, along with evocative and emotional songwriting.” Music Feeds THE VANNS AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES Presented by triple j With Special Guests Death By Denim Tickets: https://www.thevannsband.com/shows Thursday, March 19th Altar Bar Hobart* Friday, March 20th Howler Melbourne Saturday, March 21st Adelaide Unibar Adelaide* Friday, March 27th Sol Bar Sunshine Coast Saturday, March 28th Crowbar Brisbane Friday, April 3rd Wollongong Uni Wollongong Saturday, April 4th Cambridge Hotel Newcastle Friday, April 17th Indian Ocean Hotel Perth *Death By Denim not appearing ‘Jules Said’ is released Friday, January 17th. Official Website | Facebook | Instagram |Twitter | Triple J Unearthed | YouTube

The VANNS announce ‘Red Eye Tour’, release alternate version of ‘Jules Said’ from the acclaimed debut album ‘Through The Walls’

ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR FIRE RELIEF TWO WEEKS 'TIL TOUR KICK OFF! ‘White Wedding’, ‘Dancing With Myself’, ‘Rebel Yell’, ‘Mony Mony’, ‘Eyes Without A Face’, ‘Flesh For Fantasy’.… He’s a punk rock superstar and multi-Grammy nominee, his place in rock & roll history one of legend. The one and only Billy Idol hits Australia this month for his first live shows since 2015! Now, the iconic singer has announced he’ll raise much-needed funds for charities battling the fire crisis as part of his upcoming visit, which sees Idol return to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney for three headline dates with his full band, including legendary lead-guitarist Steve Stevens. Tickets to all shows are on sale now. Last night, Idol revealed fans had the chance to bid on special Meet & Greet packages in Brisbane and Sydney to help raise funds. A message on his website reads: “Like you, I’ve been watching the terrible fires in Australia with great concern. The damage to humans and wildlife alike thus far has been devastating and as we prepare to come to play in Australia and New Zealand in the coming days our thoughts are with those dealing with the ongoing crisis. To help support fire relief efforts in Australia I’m honoured to do the following to help the cause. All funds raised will be donated to Rural Aid Australia (www.ruralaid.org.au) and Animals Australia (www.animals australia.org). I’m going to auction off two Meet & Greet packages in Sydney and Brisbane. Auction list below: BRISBANE + ANIMALS AUSTRALIA https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/312947525457 BRISBANE + RURAL AID https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/312947526616 SYDNEY + ANIMALS AUSTRALIA https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/312947527151 SYDNEY + RURAL AID https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/312947526928 Idol is also giving emergency personnel the chance to score free tickets to both shows. “A limited number of free tickets will be made available to the Sydney and Brisbane shows for Australian first responders and other emergency personnel who have been battling the crisis. Those interested in requesting free tickets should make a request by email to billyidol.net@gmail.com. Specific details are available at BillyIdol.net.” Lastly, Idol also announced he’ll donate a portion of merchandise sales from his Sydney and Brisbane shows to fire relief efforts to the above charities, with that donation portion matched by Frontier Touring and venues Riverstage (Brisbane) and Hordern Pavilion (Sydney). Don’t miss the iconic Billy Idol live in concert this month! BILLY IDOL with special guests The Delta Riggs & The Kids (Bris/Syd only) AUSTRALIA JAN/FEB 2020 Presented by Frontier Touring & WSFM (Syd), 97.3FM & 4KQ (Bri) ON SALE NOW via frontiertouring.com/billyidol Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD Lic. All Ages Ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100 Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW Lic. All Ages Ticketek.com.au | 13 28 49 Also performing: Wednesday 29 January AO Live Stage, Australian Open | Melbourne, VIC ** Ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100 Lic. All Ages ** not presented by Frontier Touring 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.

Billy Idol announces fundraising campaign for fire relief | Tour kicks off in two weeks!

Melbourne native DJ Boring finally returns home to Australia for ten dates

Melbourne native DJ Boring finally returns home to Australia for ten dates

"A couple years ago I wanted to learn to make sourdough bread, as did my good friends Emilyn Stam and Alan Mackie (who also performed on this album). We enlisted the help of our friend Anne Hartman: banjo picker, instrument builder, and baker extraordinaire. Over the course of a day, Anne guided us through the subtleties of creating a good dough, shaping loaves by hand, and baking to perfection. We spent the afternoon playing old-time fiddle and banjo tunes together while we waited for the bread to rise, and since that day, the three of us have never stopped baking! We've also passed on our knowledge (and our sourdough starter) to other friends, and the baking and breaking of bread has come to be synonymous with care, companionship, and a love of simple pleasures. I wrote this song to express my gratitude to Anne for a gift that has continued to give." - Nathan Smith Growing up in North Bay, Ontario, Nathan began playing classical violin at the age of six, all the while being steeped in Irish and Canadian fiddling. While studying and playing viola in the University of Ottawa string quartet and the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, Nathan was also drawn to playing and singing American bluegrass music, and he eventually settled in Toronto to study Jazz and Contemporary Music at Humber College. Soon after, he began singing and playing in his own innovative bluegrass band, The Barrel Boys, who have released two original albums. A skilled and versatile musician, Nathan writes and performs his own traditionally inspired original compositions in addition to playing and singing with Western Swing outfit The Double Cuts, bluegrass dobro legend Ivan Rosenberg, and folk multi-instrumentalist Emilyn Stam. https://www.nathansmithmusic.net/ https://www.instagram.com/nathanonfiddle/

Nathan Smith Premiere

Get Physical turn to Spanish artist Squire for a pair of tracks that show the fast-rising star could be one of the breakouts of 2020. Squire was brought up on jazz before getting into house sounds, and always keeps his grooves deep and emotive. With one eye on history but one foot heading forwards he has released on this label as well as Kindisch, Behrouz’ Do Not Sit On The Furniture and My Favorite Robot Records amongst many more. This has taken him to clubs around Europe and even Burning Man, Space Ibiza and BPM Festival. Tasteful house opener 'Inner World' is a sublime seven-minute opus with cinematic drama in the synths and effects that light up the drums. They are firmly rooted to the floor and get you in the zone and keep you there for the duration as a storytelling lead plots its own adventurous path with a hint of Middle Eastern melancholy. The excellent 'Indicus' is a spine-tingling deep house track with more majestic synths and chords up top; chords brightly coloured and laden with a rollercoaster of emotions that make this a hugely accomplished production that is again finished with some subtle Middle Eastern sounding vocal chanting. This is assured and atmospheric house music as ever from Squire.

Squire releases ‘Rebel Wisdom’ EP on Get Physical, out February 7th

The Growlers

The Growlers / Star Crawlers – Melbourne – The Croxton 16 January 2020

JOSEF SALVAT UNVEILS NEW SINGLE ‘IN THE AFTERNOON’

PRAISE FOR PINEGROVE “Pinegrove (recall) some of the most consistently likable rock bands of the past 20 years in their most easy going phases: There’s the rootsy shamble of early Wilco, the wiggly guitar solos and general guilelessness of pre-prog Built to Spill. But beneath the amiable surface is an intense work about one of the most important things imaginable: how to make our friendships really matter.” - Pitchfork "There's a confessional quality to the songs of Pinegrove that feels reassuring. The problems that swirl around Evan Stephens Hall's head feel universal” - NPR "Pinegrove have finally cracked the code to perfecting the warbly emo-country ebullience that only they do so well. Guitars whistle with a sticky-sweet twang, Evan Hall’s striking and sentimental poetry twisting elegantly around the band’s labyrinthine compositions." - Australian Guitar "...this ruddy cheeked collective rekindle the guileless spirit of mid-90s alt rock (Wilco; Buffalo Tom).a surge of power-chord melancholy." - MOJO, ★★★★ "The mournful peddle steel, keening harmonies and thumping analogue rhythms that ornament the deeply introspective songs of Marigold transform...into a vibrantly emphatic experience. The band is in peak form...ruggedly handcrafted tracks that capture charged moments in real time, just as Hall's trenchant, minutia-filled lyrics do." (8/10) - UNCUT “One of the most talented recording and touring bands in the land” (8.5/10) – Under The Radar Pinegrove have released their critically lauded new album, Marigold via Rough Trade Records / Remote Control. It comes with an acoustic version of new single 'The Alarmist' available to watch now. Of the track, the band says ‘This song tries to look at the negotiation of space between two people—balancing comfort and closeness with a need for independence. the song takes place in the first moment you find yourself alone after an intense experience with a friend, sorting through the layers of history, head swimming; revisiting frames of memory, seeing your relationship (& yourself in it) with startling clarity.’ 'The Alarmist' follows earlier tracks taken from Marigold: 'Moment' and 'Phase'. As 2019 turned into 2020 the band released Marigold’s lyrics and guitar tabs via their website and invited fans to record and post their own interpretations of the as-yet-unreleased songs. Fans posted their renderings online with the tag #PineTab throughout the new year. All submissions to date can be found on Pinegrove’s Instagram Page under their story highlights. Formed in 2010 in Montclair, NJ by childhood friends Evan and drummer Zack Levine, Pinegrove have released three previous albums - Everything So Far (2015), Cardinal (2016), and Skylight (2018) - to critical acclaim, garnering them a widespread and devoted listenership. Marigold features Evan, Zack, Nick, as well as Josh Marre (who, outside of his usual guitar duties, doubles on bass for this record), Sam Skinner, Nandi Rose, Evan’s dad Doug Hall, and Zack & Nick’s dad Michael William Levine. Sam also engineered and co-produced the record, as he has on every Pinegrove recording since 2015. While there is room for ambiguity in Evan's hypnotic storytelling, its thesis is anchored as always in radical empathy. This is music that makes a humble yet confident case for inclusiveness and community, for tenderness and patience in a world that sometimes seems to have other plans. “This is a lifelong project,” Zack says, “We’re always thinking about how to be better humans and humanists. It’s about how to keep going, and to respond to the world as it is right now.” Buy / Stream Pinegrove - Marigold: https://pine-grove.lnk.to/marigold Pinegrove - Marigold 1. Dotted Line 2. Spiral 3. The Alarmist 4. No Drugs 5. Moment 6. Hairpin 7. Phase 8. Endless 9. Alcove 10. Neighbor 11. Marigold Pinegrove - Marigold is out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control

PINEGROVE New album Marigold out today Release acoustic video for ‘The Alarmist’

SUPPORT FOR STUPID BABY "It's big sounding stuff from Stupid Baby. A tidy mix of shoegaze, dreamy and grunge that works so well. Keen to hear more!" - 4/5 stars - Declan Byrne - triple j (AUS) "Stupid Baby deliver deliciously dark debut 'Feline'." - Life Without Andy (AUS) NSW Central Coast-based indie-rock quartet, Stupid Baby have just unveiled their stunning debut single ‘Feline’ – produced by Simon Dobson (Bootleg Rascal) and mixed by Dylan Adams (DMA’s, Skegss, The Gooch Palms, West Thebarton). Taking cues from the likes of The Kills, Sonic Youth and The Dead Weather, ‘Feline’ is a brooding and thought-provoking slice of sophisticated indie-rock, that swiftly sets the pace with its immediate and unwavering consistency. Dynamics and structure are harnessed with finesse, as deft instrumentation provides an apt foundation for the dual vocal efforts of Liz Drummond and Jake Dobson to brightly shine. Drummond describes the motivation behind ‘Feline’: “We felt ‘Feline’ was a good introduction to what’s to come from Stupid Baby. We wrote it pretty quickly in the room together, starting with the riff. The lyrics were fairly stream of consciousness between Jake and I, which we liked. We wanted to hone in on the dual vocal thing, and for all the parts of this song to be driving, and alluding to some kind of intense relationship dynamic. It's probably one of the moodier, darker Stupid Baby songs”. Stupid Baby is made up of four long-time friends, Liz Drummond (Little May), Jake Dobson (Desert Moons), Eli Milojkovic (Sea Legs) and Will Glencross. Despite not having released any music, the band have already toured and shared stages with the likes of The Chats, The Smith Street Band, Pist Idiots, Skegss, Ocean Alley, Polish Club and WAAX. The group are set to appear at the inaugural Rolling Sets festival held in January in Coffs Harbour, alongside Hilltop Hoods, The Rubens, Mallrat and George Alice. In the coming weeks Stupid Baby will reveal an accompanying music video for ‘Feline’. ‘Feline’ is available worldwide now STUPID BABY UPCOMING TOUR DATES SAT 25 JAN | ROLLING SETS, COFFS HARBOUR NSW w/ Hilltop Hoods, The Rubens, Mallrats and more FOLLOW STUPID BABY FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | SOUNDCLOUD | SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC

STUPID BABY UNVEIL DREAMY DEBUT SINGLE ‘FELINE’

BOOTLEG RASCAL UPCOMING TOUR DATES Tickets on-sale now via www.bootlegrascal.com FRI 17 JAN | MIRANDA HOTEL, MIRANDA NSW w/ A.GIRL + TIMI TEMPLE SAT 18 JAN | CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW w/ A.GIRL + TIMI TEMPLE SUN 19 JAN | PARK HOUSE, MONA VALE NSW w/ A.GIRL + Grace Grove FRI 24 JAN | MIAMI MARKETTA, GOLD COAST QLD w/ Drop Legs + Saint Lane SAT 25 JAN | THE NORTHERN, BYRON BAY NSW w/ Drop Legs + Saint Lane SUN 26 JAN | SOL BAR, MAROOCHYDORE QLD w/ Saint Lane + Venice Queens THU 30 JAN | JIVE BAR, ADELAIDE SA w/ Richysand + Alex Hosking FRI 31 JAN | SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER WA w/ T$oko + The Bambuseae Rhythm Section SAT 1 FEB | INDI BAR, PERTH WA w/ T$oko + The Bambuseae Rhythm Section SUN 2 FEB | MOJOS FREMANTLE WA w/ T$oko + The Bambuseae Rhythm Section FRI 7 FEB | THE BEERY, TERRIGAL NSW w/ Nelipot + Saint Spook + Deadshowws SAT 8 FEB | TRANSIT BAR, CANBERRA ACT w/ Liv Li + Muddy Wolfe SAT 21 MAR | A DAY ON THE LAWN, HOBART TAS w/ Boy & Bear + MEG MAC FRI 27 MAR | WOOLLY MAMMOTH, BRISBANE QLD w/ Shag Rock + SCABZ THU APR 2 | MARRICKVILLE BOWLS CLUB, SYDNEY NSW w/ Shag Rock + SCABZ FRI 3 APR | HOWLER, MELBOURNE VIC w/ Shag Rock + SCABZ

Bootleg Rascal – Reveal New Single and Video for ‘Lonely Times’, Plus East Coast Tour and Bushfire Appeal Event

Long-running late-night club and live music mecca Metropolis Fremantle has received a million-dollar upgrade, with particular attention paid to enhancing the club’s audio-visual facilities. With world-class, 360-degree lighting features, Metropolis Fremantle delivers a new level of club experience to Perth patrons. Metropolis Fremantle now boasts a large, high-definition stage screen, curved screens wrapping the venue’s many columns and a suspended screen above the dancefloor, connected to Australia’s only moving mother grid. LED lights with the ability to change moods and themes throughout the course of a night are used throughout the venue to create varied and unique ambience. Owner David Heaton says, “Metropolis Fremantle has been at the forefront of live music since 1991. This audio-visual renovation reaffirms our commitment to bringing the people of Perth a world class entertainment venue.” “The investment of a large amount of money into the venue is a reflection of our confidence in the club and also to reclaim our position as one of the leading nightclubs in the country,” he continues. Long-time venue booker, Jeff Halley, added, ‘With the trend towards touring acts producing a grand visual experience to accompany their stage show, Metropolis’ upgrade in facilities offers local and touring acts a similar opportunity in producing their own amazing audio-visual experience.” The renovation is part of Fremantle’s returning sparkle, after a long period of downturn in the port city. Metropolis Fremantle’s upgrade comes as South Fremantle becomes a hot spot for drinking and dining and new neighbours The Old Synagogue enters the South Terrace hospitality scene. Metropolis Fremantle, which first opened on South Terrace in 1991 in the space formerly known as King’s Theatre, has hosted hundreds of live acts and DJs over the years, including INXS, Jimmy Barnes, Snoop Dogg, Will.i.am, Interpol, Primal Scream, Supergrass and more. Coming up at Metropolis Fremantle, there’s live shows from Bastille, Pennywise, NLE Choppa x Famous Dex, The Darkness and Jimmy Eat World and more. For the full calendar of events and tickets, head to metropolisfremantle.com.au.

METROPOLIS FREMANTLE’S MILLION-DOLLAR UPGRADE DELIVERS NEW LEVEL OF CLUB EXPERIENCE

We wanted to create a love song with a melody and lyrics that would draw people in; a love song that we can all relate to and connect with - Could You Be is “that song.” It tells a story about two people falling in love, a powerful mental and physical energy exchange between them. Could You Be speaks the truth of our emotions - much more than we can say for most present day human connection (or lack thereof) and dating. You can hear and feel the expression of curiosity, hesitation, compatibility, and exploration, when it comes to falling in love, through the lyrics. That’s what it’s about. A couple mutually compelled to explore this natural feeling of attraction. - Rian Peters (aka iamtheliving) https://www.deezer.com/en/track/769784172 https://music.apple.com/us/album/could-you-be-feat-ashleigh-ball/1482520681?i=1482520689

iamtheliving Premiere

INTRODUCING KIWI FEST: Melbourne's Festival for New Zealand Music, Culture, Arts, Food and Drink Saturday 15th February 2020 – Footscray Community Arts Centre All Ages - 2pm-10pm Meet the newest Music, Culture, Arts, Food and Drinks festival on the block: Kiwi Fest is an All-Ages annual one-day celebration of NEW ZEALAND culture, bringing together Melbourne’s Kiwi communities for a diverse festival of all things AOTEAROA. This week the festival will also be donating $10 from every ticket sold between 15 January – 19 January to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. On Saturday 15 February Kiwi Fest is taking over the lush, green, outdoor riverside lawn at Footscray Community Arts Centre, the perfect setting for live music, cultural performances, traditional and artisanal food and drink from New Zealand’s world-renowned industry, as well as a Kiwi mākete village (markets) selling a wide array of Kiwiana, Māori, Pacific Island and contemporary goods and wares. Kiwi Fest 2020 aims to bring together and share all classic beloved Kiwi things to the suburbs of Melbourne. Created by old high school friends and Wellington Ex-pats Jacob Howard and Chris Lemeulu, the pair reconnected over a few beers watching an All Blacks game, lamenting the lack of events serving the large community of Kiwis in Melbourne. Together Jacob and Chris started gathering the local community and business figureheads with a clear vision to make Kiwi Fest an annual celebration of Melbourne’s New Zealand community. “We began crafting an event that offered a bit of a ‘Slice of Heaven’ for both Kiwis here and anyone else who wanted to taste a little sample of New Zealand culture. It was important for us that this was community based at its heart, was 100% outdoors and captured our relaxed ethos, great products and rich culture” says Creative Director Jacob Howard. THE MUSIC The inaugural event is to be headlined by Che-Fu, the legendary hip hop and RnB icon. With the most top ten songs of any individual in New Zealand musical history, Che-Fu is one of New Zealand’s most successful and beloved recording artists. Originally coming to attention as a founding member of the iconic Kiwi band Supergroove, Che went on to forge a solo career unrivalled in its success and the trail that it blazed not only for hip hop but Kiwi music. Audiences will also be treated to other local and Pasifika artists Including roots heavyweight Israel Starr, the soulful Iva Lamkum, beatmaker and DMC World Champion DJ SPELL, the Polynesian roots infused reggae vibes of The Refugees, and Amin Payne will be brining his G-Funk and disco sound along with very special guest vocalist and fellow Kiwi Stacey. THE FOOD Hangi boys is the story of 4 guys from the North Island showcasing their heritage and culture through traditionally cooked NZ cuisine. With over 40 years of combined experience in Hospitality internationally, living here in the renowned food capital of Australia. The unique flavour of Hangi stems from pre-colonialism days passed on through generations of Maori, it was a staple diet for many celebrations. Using spices such as horopito, fresh market produce and native wood from our homeland we aim to capture the attention of both international guests and kiwis living abroad right here in Melbourne. THE DRINK Garage Project was started in Wellington by two best mates with a passion for the good stuff. Within a few short years, they turned their microbrewery into the widely acclaimed best brewery in New Zealand. Garage Project dominated the GABS Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers for 2019, taking out first place with its Pernicious Weed, second with its DFA, and landing a total of 25 beers on the list overall. THE CULTURE The inaugural Kiwi Fest celebrates the diverse Kiwi community with Māori and Pacific Island Cultural Performances from Ngā Mātai Pūrua, Collateral Culture and Nga Uri Whaioranga all Highlighting bringing people together through shared history and culture, learning forgotten histories and the education of traditional rites and practices. Kiwi Fest is an all-ages cultural event paying tribute to the Land of the Long White Cloud. Join the festivities and share the Kiwi love for the environment and respect of Maori and Pacific Island traditions and culture. KIWI FEST 2020 Saturday 15th February – Footscray Community Arts Centre 2pm - 10pm FEATURING: Che-Fu, Israel Starr, Iva Lamkum, DJ SPELL, The Refugees, Amin Payne, Stacey Ngā Mātai Pūrua, Collateral Culture and Nga Uri Whaioranga Hangi Boys and Garage Project All Ages Event – (All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult) Tickets: $30-$55+BF Children Under 3 Free Ticketing via: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/kiwi-fest-2020-tickets Kiwi Fest Facebook Kiwi Fest Website Kiwi Fest Instagram

Melbourne’s Festival for New Zealand Music, Culture, Arts, Food and Drink!

Perth-based, Zimbabwe-born rapper/producer Arno Faraji today shares his new single and video for ‘Bass Jumpin’. Listen and watch HERE. ‘Bass Jumpin’ is another warm and wavy offering from the 19-year-old artist who is outpacing a crowded field of competition by developing his own unmatched sound with each new release, pairing a raucous, sample-filled beat with Faraji’s quick-witted raps and impossible-to-hold-down flow. It’s a sound whose infectious appeal crosses lines of genre and taste amongst rap fans. While his vibe-heavy, feel-good focus owes much to Soundcloud and party rap, his stylish, future-leaning production brings to mind KAYTRANADA and Injury Reserve, with the sly, nimble bars of Goldlink and an irresistible sense of playfulness that recalls the likes of Childish Gambino. Of the release/video, Faraji says: “Bass Jumpin' is about battling your demons (whatever they are) even when things seem crazy and making opportunities instead of waiting for them! It’s had a few lives, produced by Moktar then remixed by Moktar + Just A Gent." The latest in a run of hype-worthy singles he’s dropped since nabbing the triple j Unearthed High Prize back in 2017 (becoming the first hip hop artist to do so in the process), ‘Bass Jumpin’ follows on from ‘Scalin’, co-produced by Milan Ring, which received high rotation across triple j and FBi Radio, and his collaboration with Remi & Sensible J, ‘Bless (What It’s Like)’, which made its way onto various Spotify and Apple Music playlists, including ‘Best of the Week’ (Apple Music) and ‘New Music Friday Aus & NZ’ (Spotify), and has since amassed over a million streams on Spotify. The release of ‘Bass Jumpin’ also caps an incredibly exciting year for the young West Australian artist, coming off the back of his debut Australian ‘Faraji SZN’ headline tour and support slots for Kwame and Cosmo’s Midnight on their respective national tours, playing to sold-out crowds at the Enmore and Forum Theatres. ‘Bass Jumpin’ is out now, buy/stream it here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9toFvfredg Stay connected with Arno Faraji: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Soundcloud | Unearthed

ARNO FARAJI SHARES NEW SONG & VIDEO FOR ‘BASS JUMPIN’

Photo: Johnny Fabrizio Love for Ratboys: “It builds on the imagery of its title throughout, a twangy rock rush about feeling unreal in reality.” – Stereogum “Chicago indie rockers Ratboys go to outer space with their new song and video, the first taste of their upcoming album Printer’s Devil." – Brooklyn Vegan “The track, which is equally as captivating in video form, is Ratboys at the height of their power.” – The Grey Estates Dew Process is today thrilled to announce Chicago indie rock outfit, Ratboys, will release their new album, Printer’s Devil , via the label on February 28, beginning with their brilliant new single, ‘Alien With A Sleep Mask On.’ One of the most electrifying bands we’ve been introduced to in a long time, Ratboys first nabbed our attention at SXSW in 2019 as one of the standout performers at a festival crawling with amazing live acts. Their charming ability to marry the worlds of jangly indie guitars, the heart-on-your-sleeve lyricism of country music, and the joyous bright spark of pop punk, makes them one of the truly unique voices in contemporary rock, and just a delight to introduce your ears to. And they make that introduction with an exceptional new video for this new single as well, as they aptly blast their sound into outer space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqDNufv66Wg&t=6s&utm_source=MASTER+MEDIA+LIST&utm_campaign=2923fd2cd0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_10_01_02_25_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa53bddde5-2923fd2cd0-259292265 Ratboys, featuring core members Julia Steiner and Dave Sagan, have commanded well-earned praise from international taste-makers since they launched the band in 2009. They’ve released critically acclaimed singles, EPs (including a full 8-bit covers EP) and albums, with the likes of Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, DIY, and NPR all singing their praises. Printer’s Devil though, is their most fully formed vision as a band, as they now embark on a new era as a four-piece with drummer Marcus Nuccio and bassist Sean Neumann. Recorded live at Decade Music Studios in Chicago and produced by the band and engineer Erik Rasmussen, the album captures the bombastic, electrified fun of their live show in a bottle and showcases their growing chemistry as a tight-knit group. Steiner wrote the majority of Printer’s Devil with Sagan while she was experiencing a dramatic shift in her own foundations, demoing out songs in her Louisville, Kentucky childhood home, which had just been sold and emptied out. “Demoing there was almost too intense,” Steiner says. “I kept writing in my journal that it feels like we shouldn’t be there. I don’t know if that feeling made its way directly into the lyrics, but to me, the songs will always be connected to that sense of home and time passing.” Upheaval and change are clear themes spread throughout the songs of Printer’s Devil, but the moments of uncertainty are embraced as a necessary part of growing. And through it all, Ratboys’ dynamics still beautifully thread together the kinds of intimate folk songs and devastating alt-country tracks that fans have come to expect from them, showcasing a rare range that invites listeners to imagine the band blowing out a 2,000-cap room or playing quietly next to you in the living room. An anachronism for a printer’s apprentice, the phrase “printer’s devil” came serendipitously to Steiner while she and Sagan were demoing in that same house. “I was reading about Walt Whitman and there was this very casual sentence that said Whitman worked as a printer’s devil in a printing house in Brooklyn.” She pauses on the phrase. “I had never seen those two words together. They are both very powerful on their own, and together it was just a complete unknown, a total mystery. One of Whitman’s jobs was to test the ink. I don’t know if this actually happened, but I have a feeling that maybe this was one of the first times he experimented with poetry.” The title Printer’s Devil symbolizes this journey of new discovery, finding things from one to the other and letting meaning snowball and continuing down that path. On the title track that closes the record, using a simple loop and a repeating chord progression, Steiner slowly inserts abstractions, like testing the ink on the page. The motion continues, the band never breaking from the meditative loop, finding meaning in the smallest things, letting the idea guide the way. “To be able to embrace a simple idea,” Steiner says, “and follow it where it needs to go, was revolutionary to me.” The song is both a punctuation mark and a cliffhanger. It seems that Ratboys are on the right path, and the journey has just begun. ‘ALIEN WITH A SLEEP MASK ON’ IS OUT NOW! PRINTER’S DEVIL is out February 28 via Dew Process Follow Ratboys: Twitter || Facebook || Instagram || Dew Process

CHICAGO INDIE ROCKERS RATBOYS RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘ALIEN WITH A SLEEP MASK ON’ NEW ALBUM PRINTER’S DEVIL OUT FEBRUARY 28 VIA DEW PROCESS

PRAISE FOR WESTERMAN “Westerman’s songwriting takes in the tumult of a whirring mind and turns it into music that has the power to soothe modern anxieties, if not solve them" Pitchfork “Developing imperfect ideas into something brilliant” Noisey “Manages to delicately balance melodic complexity and a variety of different instruments in a way that sounds not just easy, but effortless” Dazed Today, West London's Westerman announces his signing to Play It Again Sam and shares his first release on the label. 'Blue Comanche' is a beautifully evocative three-minute song, Westerman's lyrics cutting deeper as guitar strings and buoyant synths slowly blossom into the atmospheric pop world he introduced on his critically-acclaimed Ark EP. Listen HERE. Speaking of the song, Westerman says, "Blue Comanche is about the inevitability of environmental loss as a consequence of modernization. I'm not a Luddite, I don't think we should go back to the Stone Age or anything, but there's still something profoundly sad about what's being lost. I find party politics frustrating because it's so cyclical. I'm obsessed with ethics, and politics and ethics can be bad bedfellows. I'm political in a solitary way. There are issues that I think are important and occupy my thoughts, but I struggle with organized politics. In the party system, there's inevitable compromise and concession, which is frustrating. That's why I like writing, you can say what you want without any dilution. I wanted this to be a calming song though, not angry. Today it's so easy to live in an echo chamber of bad news, but if you look hard you can still see individual acts of kindness everywhere. You have to be engaged and stay sensitive to suffering, but it's not constructive to live in that space all the time." Westerman's music is graceful and self-reflective, but more than this he leaves enough space in his songs to evoke questions about modern anxieties and what's at the essence of being human. The latest song continues Westerman's journey from pop maverick to one of the most vital voices coming out of the UK. Alongside the track, he is announcing a string of shows in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, San Francisco plus a date in London at Hoxton Hall on June 4th, 2020. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, January 17th at 10 AM local time and will be available via www.westerman.world. Listen to 'Blue Comanche' above, find full tour routing below and stay tuned for more from Westerman coming soon. 'Blue Commanche' by Westerman is out now, buy/stream it here. Photograph by Bex Day. WESTERMAN WORLD TOUR DATES 4 June - Hoxton Hall - London, UK 22 July - National Sawdust - Brooklyn, NY 26 July - The Garrison - Toronto, ON 30 July - Masonic Lodge, Hollywood Forever Cemetary - Los Angeles, CA 31 July - The Independent - San Francisco, CA Stay connected with Westerman: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Soundcloud | YouTube

WESTERMAN SHARES ‘BLUE COMMANCHE’ SIGNS TO PLAY IT AGAIN SAM