Fresh off releasing their tenth studio album Euthanasia earlier this year, Stray From The Path are closing out 2022 in style with a brand new music video for the track Neighbourhood Watch out today.
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One week to go! Festival schedule out now
Just over a week to go and Victoria’s new day-long festival, First & Forever, is almost here! Get in quick – final tickets are on sale now at firstandforever.com.au. Curated by Briggs, First & Forever takes place at The Gathering Place, Hanging Rock on Sunday 27 November, and will see some of the country’s most celebrated contemporary First Nations artists converge for a brand new landmark event celebrating Blak excellence.
BAKER BOY ● BUDJERAH ● JESSICA MAUBOY ● KING STINGRAY ● SYCCO ● THELMA PLUM ● ALICE SKYE ● BUSBY MAROU ● CHRISTINE ANU ● DAN SULTAN ● ELECTRIC FIELDS ● EMMA DONOVAN ● MO’JU ● TASMAN KEITH ● ZIGGY RAMO ● BARKAA ● BIRDZ ● DAMEEEELA ● ERIC AVERY ● JESS HITCHCOCK ● JK-47 ● KALYANI ● KARDAJALA KIRRIDARRA ● KOBIE DEE ● DJAARA DANCERS ● DJIRRI WURRUNDJERI WOMEN’S DANCE GROUP ● TAUNGURUNG CHOIR
Now it’s time to start planning your day, with festival schedule and site map revealed. Artists will play short, uninterrupted sets and collaborate on the festival’s single, main stage – the ‘Uncle Archie’ stage. Gates open from 1pm, and with guest appearances and first-ever collaborations taking place throughout the afternoon and evening. Arrive early so you don’t miss out on any special musical surprises!
See festival schedule
See site map
What’s more, Briggs is thrilled to announce three more artists added to the bill:
Mo’Ju (Wiradjuri) is chameleonic. They shapeshift between albums, often several times within the same release: jukebox-rattling, ‘50s rock n roller to swinging soul crooner; pop experimentalist to synthesised funk adventurer.
Using sound, movement and filmic techniques, Eric Avery (Ngiyampaa, Gumbangirr, Bandjalang and Yuin) takes a multi-disciplinary approach to pushing music and culture into new formations. Avery will perform throughout the day in support of several artists, as lead violin in the First & Forever house band.
With an ear keenly tuned to the low-end frequencies of club culture, Kalyani (Trawlwoolway) explores dance music from across the globe. She takes a confident and idiosyncratic approach to her sets, which can traverse bass-heavy genres including booty bass and trap; or transport audiences with gems of Turkish and Hindi pop rarely heard in clubs this side of the equator.
Special performances by the Djaara Dancers, Djirri Wurundjeri Women’s Dance Group and the Taungurung Choir will lead us into tributes to both Aunty Ruby Hunter and Uncle Archie Roach delivered by Dan Sultan, Paul Kelly, Emma Donovan, Jess Hitchcock and Kardajala Kirridarra.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Whet your appetite on the day with a wide range of vendors, from local wineries to First Nations owned and operated foodies, such as Blak Brews and Cooee Café. Other vendors include Melbourne Paella Company, Taco Station, Dum and Dumplings, Route 66, Two Fat Indians, The Kaiser’s Sausage and many more. Being a picnic-style event, everyone can bring their own food, in a supermarket sized cooler bag.
As First & Forever is a licensed event, there is no BYO alcohol. All bars will have EFTPOS available for ease on the day.
WHAT TO BRING
Important: for information about what to bring, and what not to bring, please read the FAQS www.firstandforever.com.au/
TRANSPORT
To best avoid delays, we recommend taking a bus. For info and to pre-purchase your bus ticket, go to melbourneonthemove.com.au or phone 1300 55 86 86. Bookings are essential. A pick-up and drop-off zone for taxis and Ubers and private vehicles is between gates 7 and 8. For trains, check the V/Line train schedule to Woodend here.
We also recommend carpooling. Private vehicles with four or more passengers park at no charge. Arrive early to avoid delays. Parking will be available on the day – $20 cash or card/tap and go. Read the FAQs for all the transport details.
Artists from multiple nations will converge at The Gathering Place for what promises to be an extraordinary and historic live experience. We look forward to celebrating with you.
FIRST & FOREVER
THE GATHERING PLACE, HANGING ROCK
NOVEMBER 2022
Presented by Mushroom Group, the Victorian Government and Bad Apples Music
With thanks to Paul Kelly AO
Hosted by the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung. Supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria.
FINAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
via firstandforever.com.au
Sunday 27 November
The Gathering Place, Hanging Rock | Macedon Ranges, VIC
Licensed. All Ages – free entry for Under 12s
Ticketmaster.com.au
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Where are you currently based?
We’re based between North Melbourne and Footscray!
I gave Piero 3 seconds to answer and he took 8 and said Pizza. Dylan says burrito but he had no time limit. I’m typing this so I have all the time in the world, which is actually a nightmare for me. I’m eating sour worms right now, so right now it’s sour worms. Best place to hang out is a playground at night, all other answers are wrong.
Supports: The Stranded, More TBA Tickets
Photo by: Mike Miller
Melbourne trio UFO Go are charged and ready to roll with their new single ‘Way Back When’. Warping and threading alt-rock, emo and 90’s indie influences, the new track is a perfect snapshot of the band’s attitude towards creating unforgettable music. They will be unveiling the track at a single launch and playing tracks from their new album at the Workers Club in Fitzroy at the end of November.
“Emo never dies, it just starts paying rent – Way Back When is a song about the mid-20s angst of coming to terms with who you are, and the death of the ego that makes your teen years and early-20s feel so apocalyptic. We learn to let go and forgive ourselves of the mistakes we made learning to be people, in the hope that we might go to bed one day and not remember the day we called our teacher mum, or the time we told a joke that made somebody cry.”
UFO GO
‘Way Back When’ was recorded at the band’s private home studios in Melbourne with production by Mike Miller (Vocals, Guitar), who has also produced tracks for other Melbourne indie artists: Franco Cozzo, Orange Orange, CLAIM and Error37. “We recorded the drums at a friend’s home studio, and the rest at home (pre-COVID trailblazers much), written/produced/mixed/mastered all by Mike.”
UFO GO
Single Art by: Vickih Jihadiqiswah
Applying the same attitude to their visuals, the eccentric music video to ‘Way Back When’ showcases the band at their most creative. It was filmed in their hometown of Williamstown, Melbourne and directed by Mike Miller (Vocals, Guitar) with extras from the Melbourne Actors Centre to add some zany comic relief.
“The video imagines a classic 60s/70s movie car chase, ala Bullitt, though what if cars were people too?? We hired some big strong men from the Melbourne Actors Facebook group to carry us around all day, and I don’t think one of them read the treatment before the day of the shoot – ‘you want me to do WHAT??” UFO GO
The band will be closing out the year strong and celebrating the release of ‘Way Back When’ at a single launch later this month.“At our single launch at the Workers Club we’ll be playing most of the songs off our new album, May Fear Never Stop You. We’ve developed a set that delivers the experience of the album with interstitial tracks that expand on the themes of the songs, with spoken word segments written alongside the lyrics of the album, and a programmed lighting show to match.” UFO GO
UFO GO Single Launch
Matinee: Workers Club Fitzroy, Saturday November 26Tickets
Supports: The Stranded, More TBA
UFO Go released their first full length LP ‘nottoogoodthanks’ in 2018, and single ‘Stay‘ in 2021. With over 50K streams on Spotify alone, the young Melbourne trio have performed at the Yarraville Festival and Swan Hill NYE Festival, and supported a swag of Melbourne artists such as: Hanny J (Clowns), Anty (The Bennies), Axe Girl, Franco Cozzo and Mylk.
Their next full length album, ‘May Fear Never Stop You,’ “is an exploration of learning to be comfortable with your failures, your anxieties, and trying to figure out how to stop holding on so tightly.”
Stay tuned for release details!
‘Way Back When’ is out on now!
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Hailing from Ulverstone in North-West Tasmania, Don’t Come Monday have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the Tasmanian music scene. With humble beginnings in 2015, the band’s new single, ‘Hangman’ will be available on all major streaming platforms from 15th November, 2022, with the music video set for release on 17th November.
‘Hangman’ sees the band expand into contemporary rock and blues territories, utilising gritty and powerful double-tracked vocals, haunting harmonica lines, and foot-stomping riffs. Lyricist Rob Rose speaks about the meaning of the song: “Hangman is about fighting internal battles of dread, doubt, and negativity. It’s about confronting your demons and challenging those perpetual inner voices of anxiety, depression, and fear that can creep in and take over. It’s a dark song about a dark topic, but with a positive and empowering message”.
The music video for the single was shot and edited in Forth, Tasmania by Jala-loka Lewandowski, and directed by Jacob Boote. The video compliments the dark and sombre mood of the track, culminating in an energetic live shot where frontman Rob Rose unmasks, revealing the duality of himself and the ‘hangman’ character before belting out the final refrain with the band, “Hangman hunting me, I don’t want to die!” Co-produced and recorded at Kindred Hall by Andrew Forth, mixed by Russ T. Rokk (Hoodoo Gurus, Rose Tattoo, Midnight Oil, Noiseworks, The Choirboys), and mastered by William
Bowden at King Willy Sound (Gotye, Eskimo Joe, Ballpark Music, The Living End), ‘Hangman’ is 100% Tasmanian-made – from initial conception, through to final stages of audio and video production.
‘Hangman’ is the band’s second single, after independently releasing the controversial and brutally honest ‘Convenience (Will Kill Us)’ from the ‘Hands of Time’ EP in 2020 to widespread positive response.
The band boasts multiple decades of combined musical and performance experience, with prolific songwriter Rob Rose (Thongs and Socks Collective, FOLKUS) on lead vocals, Grant Hearps (Golden Sunbird, Home Brewed Blues, Swell Magnet) on bass, Fintan McCullough (Tessa Lee and The Cold Weather Band, Midnight Messengers) on guitar, and Rick Lovell (Billy Rocket Band, Paradigm, Fireball) on drums. Jack B. Harper contributed the harmonica tracks for “Hangman”.
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Praise for Joy Orbison – still slipping vol. 1
“Rarely is electronic music so utterly human as on Still Slipping” – Pitchfork
“One of the greatest producers in UK dance music.” – Resident Advisor
“If there was going to be one mixtape we all needed to hear in 2021, it would probably be Joy Orbison’s debut, Still Slipping Vol.1, an aural assimilation of the best of British bass culture.”
– Loud & Quiet
“A Joy Orbison full-length, whether you call it a mixtape or an album, has to be among the most hotly-anticipated ideas in UK dance music writ large.” – Resident Advisor
“Already sounding like one of the albums of the year” – Mixmag
“The second you just change the language to mixtape, a woman’s voice deadpans at the end of sparko, “nobody cares”. It’s a droll bit of irony for a record crafted with such care. still slipping is anything but thrown together – in fact, it’s hard to imagine a more holistically conceived set of tracks. This is a body of work that definitely deserves to be taken seriously.” – CRACK Magazine
“One of the most quietly moving dance music records of the year” – Pitchfork
“To diehard UK clubgoers, a full-length project is something people didn’t necessarily expect or need to hear from Joy Orbison. This is the man behind ‘Ellipsis’, ‘GR Etiquette’ and ‘Hyph Mngo’, for god’s sake. By ignoring all rules and blending UK garage, UK funky, house and dubstep, his impact upon dancefloors is already written. No, with still slipping Vol. 1, O’Grady is letting us know: this is something new.” – The Quietus
“A long-awaited, essential debut” – DJ Mag
“His boldest and most intimate productions to date” – Wire Magazine
YUNG GRAVY
AUSTRALIA X NEW ZEALAND MARVELOUS TOUR
Sydney & Melbourne sold out
Second and final Sydney show added!
Tickets on sale now at secretsounds.com
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Recorded and produced by power-pop-rocker Dany Laj, the track (and subsequent album) feature the melodic basslines of fellow Dany Laj and the Looks co-conspirateur, Jeannette Dowling and drums and percussion from Dusty Campbell. Burton’s writing style on this album ranges from classic 90s pop-rock to a more current indie rock, with a little throw-back to the 60s, laced with a touch of the bizarre. With influences that range from Rilo Kiley and Weezer, to Harry Nilsson and a touch of Concrete Blonde, 64 Magic Queen’s is an unfiltered trip through a brain that is hopeful even in the darkest hours. Laj’s melodic guitar lines complement the songs with grace, walking the line between glossy and gritty, much like Burton’s vocal stylings.
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Where are you currently based?
We’re based in Ulverstone, in north-west Tasmania.
How did the band form?
We started playing together in 2015 when Rob Rose (vocals, guitar) approached Grant Hearps (bass) and Fin McCullough (guitar) looking to form a band to focus predominantly on original music. Rick Lovell took up the throne behind the drums in 2019.
What’s been happening recently?
Since recording/shooting ‘Hangman’ we’ve been continuing to write new songs and playing a couple of gigs a month including at some new venues, which has been nice.
Your latest single ‘Hangman’ will be out on the 15th of November 2022, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Hangman is probably the ‘heaviest’ tune we’ve written to date. We’re always striving to write songs that don’t sound like our other songs. This one came out as a gritty, dirty, raw blues rock tune.
How did you go about writing Hangman?
Rob (lyricist) and Fin devised a sketch of what became the ‘A part’ of the song during an acoustic songwriting session. Fin had tuned his guitar down to open D tuning to allow the vocals to be performed in a lower register. This sketch was tweaked and developed upon with the band, and we subsequently decided to make it a 2-part song with a more lively and riff-based outro with a repeated vocal hook as the ‘B part”.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
We recorded the track with co-producer Andrew Forth at Kindred Hall in NW Tassie in November ’21, and then recorded vocals/overdubs progressively over the months that followed. The track was then sent to Russell Pilling (AKA Russ T. Rokk) for mixing, and the mastering was done by William Bowden at King Willy Studios.
How did you approach the recording process?
As it’s a two-part song, we chose to record the two sections separately, allowing us to ensure we got the change in the tempo of the song exactly how we wanted it to be. Drums and bass were tracked first, then the different guitar parts were added, before harmonica (performed by Jack B. Harper) and final vocals were recorded.
What influenced the music video for Hangman?
We worked in conjunction with Jacob Boote (director) and Jala-loka Lewandowski (videographer/editor) for the video. Jacob wanted to go for a dark, medieval-ish look for the first part of the song, and a brighter, more modern looking live band shoot for the outro “B part”. Laura Mead created some props to assist us, including the “hangman” headpiece. We started shooting at about 2pm and finished by about 8 on a rainy, windy day in Forth Tasmania. The whole process was great fun – Jacob and Jala-loka were excellent to work with and many laughs were had along the way.
Any upcoming shows?
We’re at Shearwater Resort Tavern on 02/12/22, Island State Brewing – The Pier (Ulverstone) on 23/12/22 and 20/01/23, and MONA Museum (Hobart) on 05/02/23
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Lately we’ve been listening to plenty of Tasmanian artists, including new releases from Big Alcatraz, Marcus Wynwood, Tessa Lee, Raccoon Dog, and The True Champions of Breakfast, as well as some old favourites by the likes of The Bad Dad Orchestra, Pete Cornelius, The Sheyana Band, Avargo Groove, and The Smooth C***s.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
We plan to continue writing new songs, giging, and to release another five or six track EP of songs recorded during the same sessions as “Hangman” at some stage in 2023.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
A good burger by the Leven River! We can’t wait for Island State Brewing – The Pier to open up in the former location of the ever-popular Buttons Brew Pub. You can’t beat a beer/food/live music joint perched above the river of your hometown!
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Illuminate the River, the free and all-ages music festival featuring Something for Kate, Baker Boy, Art vs. Science, Montaigne, Mia Wray, Teeny Tiny Stevies and many more lands this weekend, and ahead of the day, the festival has unveiled set times and a fundraising initiative for flood-affected residents.
Presented by City of Moonee Valley and On The Road Again and held on Saturday 19 November at The Boulevard in Aberfeldie from 12pm – 9pm, the day’s activities include three stages of live music, carnival rides, kids’ activities, a box wars workshop and more.
A full list of set times can be downloaded HERE or are located below.
Given the festival’s proximity to the flood zones on the Maribyrnong River, all water-based activities at the event, including the anticipated laser show and inflatable regatta, have been cancelled.
Instead, the festival is encouraging patrons to dig deep and support members of their community affected by the recent floods, and the organisations that help them.
Fundraising QR codes will be situated throughout the site on the day, which the public can scan to donate to GIVIT, the Essendon SES or both.
Volunteers in the Essendon SES Unit have been protecting Moonee Valley and surrounding communities since 1981. Most recently they coordinated the evacuation and rescue of residents when the Maribyrnong River flooded.
GIVIT has been helping those impacted by the recent floods directly. This organisation matches donors directly to those in need or uses 100% of donated funds to purchase items that are requested by those who need them.
Produced by the City of Moonee Valley and presented by On The Road Again, a Victorian Government initiative bringing live music back across the state, Illuminate the River 2022 will be held on Saturday 19 November from 12pm – 9pm in the Boulevard in Aberfeldie, and is a free, family-friendly and all-ages event.
Attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle or catch public transport to the event.
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Illuminate The River
Saturday 19 November
The Boulevard, Aberfeldie
12pm – 9pm
Free, all-ages
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Stages and set Times:
Marby Park Stage
Art vs Science
8pm – 9pm
Baker Boy
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Something for Kate
4.15pm – 5.15pm
Montaigne
2.45pm – 3.45pm
Mia Wray
1.15pm – 2.15pm
Teeny Tiny Stevies
12pm – 12.45pm
Boulevard Stage
The Seven Ups
7.30pm – 8.15pm
Soli
5.15pm – 6pm
Max Lawrence
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Seamus McCorry and the Televised Mind
2pm – 2.45pm
Norwood
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Holm Grown Stage
YARA
7.30pm – 8pm
Chaotiic Good
5.30pm – 6pm
Crushed Lavender
4.15pm – 4.45pm
Cooper Jack
3.15pm – 3.45pm
Tony Lukav
2.15pm – 3pm
Team Dream
1.15pm – 1.45pm
Thalia Eve
12.15pm – 12.45pm
Beyond The Valley have just released their daily artist lineup which will see Nelly Furtado play on 31st December (New Year’s Eve) alongside Dom Dolla, Kaytranada, BENEE, Shygirl, Honey Dijon, Yung Lean & more. Limited NYE passes still remain for those who would prefer a one night New Year’s Eve celebration.
The Grammy Award winner ‘Nelly Furtado’ is behind some of the biggest pop songs of the 00’s including ‘Promiscuous’, ‘Say It Right’ ‘Maneater’ and ‘I’m Like A Bird’. For her first show in over 5 years, global pop icon Nelly Furtado will be performing an exclusive one off performance at New Year’s Eve festival Beyond The Valley, this will be her first concert in Australia in 20 years.
Beyond The Valley are sold out of 4 day festival and camping passes. 3 day festival and camping passes are still available, as well as Festival Day Passes with no camping, whereby patrons drive in and out each day and can stay at accommodation in the surrounding area or go home each night.
Beyond The Valley festival, is highly regarded for its incredible experience aspects including stage design, art, lifestyle and wellbeing, spreading their music programme across 3 distinct stages.
Main stage artists will be performing in one of the world’s biggest natural amphitheatres at over 100,000sqm, made for live music experiences. The iconic Dance Tent will feature a 70-metre wide LED wall, the Dr Dan’s stage features a multilevel colosseum structure. Patrons can also uncover Schmall Klüb – a concealed party with spontaneous unannounced sets from headline DJs only accessible through a concealed secret entrance, via a portaloo door.
Patrons can also step away from the music and go for a swim in the pools at the Beach Club,. Other features confirmed by the festival include interactive art installations, the Poof Doof ‘Pride Patrol’, Speed Dating, Open Mic, Fortune Teller, Doof Stick Making, Yoga, Pilates, Meditation & more.
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AITCH |
BENSON |
AROHA |
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DJ JNETT |
BICEP (live) |
BUDJERAH |
BENEE |
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LATE NITE TUFF GUY |
CHARLOTTE DE WITTE |
CONFIDENCE MAN |
CAITLIN MEDCALF B2B DENIM |
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LUKE ALESSI |
CLOONEE |
DJ BORING |
CASSETTES FOR KIDS |
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MARKET MEMORIES |
DENZEL CURRY |
FLIGHT FACILITIES |
DOM DOLLA |
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SOJU GANG |
DIPLO |
HAAI |
FOLAMOUR |
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YO! MAFIA |
FOURA |
HATCHIE |
HONEY DIJON |
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JESSWAR |
HEIDI |
JAY1 |
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JK-47 |
JUICY ROMANCE |
JNR CHOI |
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KEE’AHN |
LAURA KING |
JOB JOBSE |
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Meninyan |
LIME CORDIALE |
JORDAN BRANDO |
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NINAJIRACHI |
MERCI, MERCY |
JOY. |
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PATRICK TOPPING |
PARTIBOI69 |
KAYTRANADA |
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REMI WOLF |
SAM ALFRED |
MEMPHIS LK |
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SAN CISCO |
MIA RODRIGUEZ |
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SALLY C |
STÜM |
NELLY FURTADO |
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SWIM |
TEEN JESUS AND THE JEAN TEASERS |
OR:LA |
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TKAY MAIDZA |
THE ILLUSTRIOUS BLACKS |
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Beyond The Valley
28th December 2022 – 1st January 2023
Barunah Plains, Wentworths Road, Hesse, VIC
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