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Histamine – Ahead of Kraken Rum underground music event: Subterranean Summer

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Where are you currently based?

We’re based in Sydney’s Inner West, although our vocalist AJ relocated to Newcastle last year, and now travels down for shows etc

How did Histamine form?

Myself (Tully) and AJ had just had our previous band call it a day, and we immediately started talking about what we wanted to do next. We roped in our mate Jack to play drums, and he then got Alex on board to play bass.

What’s been happening recently?

We’ve been playing heaps of shows, which has been great after the stop-start nature of the past couple of years, and we’re working on new songs for a release in 2023.

Please tell us about any new music in the works or on the way:

We’re working towards an album coming out late next year

How would you describe your sound?

Fast, abrasive and relentless

What or who influences your sound and songwriting? 

We pull from a pretty wide range of influences across the hardcore and punk, but we definitely lean towards the faster, rawer sounds that are at the roots of the genre.

You’re playing at Subterranean Summer; an underground music event in Sydney on the 1st of December with SPEED and Posseshot to name a few of the epic bands playing, who are you looking forward to seeing play?

Always stoked to see and play with our homies in Speed, but I’m personally really looking forward to catching Posseshot, and just being part of such a diverse lineup.

How do you prepare for live shows?

We tend to just have a couple of beers at the venue and try to take it easy.

What can we expect from your live show at Subterranean Summer?

An unapologetically relentless 20 minutes of riffs and noise

Who are you listening to at the moment?

MSPAINT and Dazy are both in high rotation at the moment

What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?

We’ve got one more show on the cards for 2022 after Subterranean Summer. In the new year we’re going to pull back a bit on local shows to focus on writing, but we want to get to Melbourne, Brisbane and hopefully Perth for some shows in the first few months of the year.

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Awkward Branches

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Where are you currently based?

Mike is in London & Phil is in Bristol.

 

Being long term friends, how did the Awkward Branches collab come to be and how did you arrive at this point?

We met working at events – mostly weddings – at an old chapel in Peckham and quickly learned that we were both musicians. Phil suggested collaborating on something and went round to Mike’s to record some pieces. The early demos were quite proggy and ambient, but we also seemed to be drawn to quite bouncy, catchy melodies, so we soon moved towards more pop-oriented structures. Over the years we’d occasionally work on things together, in-between other projects, and the loose ideas eventually coalesced into something tangible – songs that kept speaking to us until it was time to put a name to them.

 

What’s been happening recently?

Aside from releasing our debut single, we’ve been working on remembering how to play the songs together. It’s been a while since some of them were recorded, but they’re still in there somewhere, at the end of a neuron!

 

Your single ‘A Frame (Not a Window)’ is out now via Tip Top Recordings, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I don’t think we ever talked much about shared influences at the beginning; there was something quite instinctive to it. We’ve undoubtedly unconsciously stolen ideas from all over the place and there are certainly crossovers in our tastes – too many to mention, but especially anything dreamy, with good interactions between guitars and synths.

 

How did you go about writing ‘A Frame (Not a Window)’?

Musically, this was actually one of the earliest pieces we worked on; Phil had the main guitar part already worked out, and Mike added some keys and percussion. We both had this instrumental version of the track on our phones for years, and never tired of listening to it. It always felt like a song-in-waiting, so eventually Mike added the vocals and it came together quite satisfyingly. 

 

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

So far we’ve recorded and produced everything ourselves in Mike’s bedroom-studio, over the course of about 6 years. For the final polish on the track we turned to the trusty ears of Mathew Keightley.

 

How did you approach the recording/production process?

Tentatively at first; we had no plan and everything was quite instinctive. Phil kicked things off with the guitar parts and Mike added to them with keys, percussion and eventually vocals. In terms of production, we’ve tried to keep things quite simple and tangible and not add too many layers, as much as it is tempting.

 

What or who influenced the concept for the music video?

Mike made the video, initially inspired by a craft-paper collage Phil had made as a potential EP cover. We wanted it to have a tender, hand-crafted quality – slightly clunky, like the Mr. Men animations – despite it being a largely digital affair.

 

What do you like doing away from music?

We both thoroughly enjoy watching the worst Stephen Segal films ever made, which happens to be all of them.

 

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Mike: Beth Orton’s new album and Blood Orange’s latest EP.

Phil: caroline’s self-titled debut album

 

What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?

We have a few more songs that will form our debut EP due out in spring, we’re some new things, and hope to feel confident enough to start playing live soon.

 

Favourite food and place to hangout?

We like nothing more than heading to a little place called The Couch, sharing two of the largest pizzas Dominoes will provide, a bottle of the reddest of red wines, and the inevitable sense of dread that follows.

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jnr. delivers stadium-ready pop with his latest single ‘Say (Light Me Up)’

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“I really love when it explodes in that colourful, wonky, fuzzy chorus” Declan Byrne, Triple J

“One of Sydney’s most interesting singers, songwriters and producers” Empire of Lounge

Returning with his second self-produced release, jnr. shows that he can deliver stadium-sized pop that stands its own alongside the chart-toppers. The emerging Sydney artist is doing it all on his own with his new single “Say (Light Me Up)” – a song for speaking your truth before it’s too late. The song will be accompanied by a sunrise visualiser shot on Super 8 Film by frequent collaborator Zoë Dubuc and Myles Carroll.

jnr.‘s lyrics always delve into the complexities of friendships and relationships, this release being his most vulnerable yet. They talk about true events of a relationship where your partner is hiding the truth, and how that secret tears them further apart. The song features soft synths and 80’s drums under an impassioned vocal and ear worm hook. It’s a bright and bubbly song fit for rolling down. the windows on a summer afternoon and screaming every word.

jnr. is a newcomer to the pop scene – only releasing his first single, ‘Remember’ in March this year. But he has been behind the scenes producing and toplining for some of Sydney’s best up-and-comers (Corrj, JËVA and ANGE to name a few). His sophomore solo release, ‘A Friend’ showed a stylistic change and proved this emerging artist has a diversity to his music unmatched in the current musical landscape. Fans of The 1975, LANY might find a stylistic similarity, but you can hear influence from RnB, trap, punk and ambient music that create the amalgamation that is jnr.

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Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jnrfullstop

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundsbyjnr

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JOVI SKYLER releases new single and visual ‘EVERGREEN’

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Punk, alternative rock with an early ’90s spirit and a twist of psychedelia. 

Jovi Skyler is a Sydneysider punk-rocker singer-songwriter and DIY music video maker.

““Evergreen” is a two minute punk song that deals with being in a tumultuous relationship and how it can drain you with its ups and downs. ”  – Jovi Skyler

“Jovi Skyler makes music that is driven, passionate, and packs a powerful punch. It has the energy and growl of grunge, as well as the playful punk middle finger to the mainstream sound and lack of creative freedom. ”- Yack Magazine!  

“Uncompromisingly angsty and electrifying.” – Hysteria Mag  

Jovi Skyler is a Sydneysider punk-rocker singer-songwriter and DIY music video maker. Skyler has dedicated many years to his craft as a songwriter since picking up the guitar. Having studied at the Conservatorium of Music for a spell before dropping out, he proceeded to live abroad in Europe for over two years gigging under various monikers as a staunch soloist playing only original songs unplugged in cafes, bars and other venues. It was during this time that Jovi’s consistent exposure to entertainment hubs fermented his creative fervour and desire to focus a light on the dynamics of heady distractions.

Jovi Skyler’s self-titled debut EP released at the start of the global pandemic. A distorted jaunt of twisted post-grunge structures and incisive takes on the surrounding world. Its second single “We Went to the Zoo” received extensive support on US college radio and support throughout Australia’s Community Radio Network and some international radio stations in Japan, Germany, Canada, and the UK.

In 2021, the release of “Danger Land” and “Tattoos” were hailed by tastemakers and fans alike. The tracks honed Jovi’s ability to craft his own psychedelic music videos with a DIY ethic during the lockdowns in Sydney. It also shifted Skyler’s focus towards some of the real issues that people are dealing with.

Off the back of his well-received singles “Got It Wrong” and “Never Wanted.” Jovi Skyler is set to release his sophomore EP, sometime early next year, alongside it a new single and DIY music video.

Armed with a full tank of socio-cultural observations, Jovi and his guitar are primed to go, guaranteed to get you grooving with its wild and rebellious swagger.

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Sam Hunter -Releases ‘Testing The Waters’ Ft Jhelisa

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Testing The Waters came to fruition in the initial studio session in June 2022 with Sam Hunter’s producer, Delipres and up and coming singer song writer Jhelisa. Prior to this session Sam and Delipres had written and produced an album + 9 singles since 2020,focussing on their rapport as well workflow in the studio since beginning their collaborative journey.They both agreed they wanted to bring out a new sound with a female vocalist which is when the Universe provided the opportunity to meet Jhelisa…this happened spontaneously via social media when Jhelisa reached out to Sam asking if she could collaborate.Fast Forward to first studio session, the 3 Sydney locals had a brief discussion on workflow and how the creative process would look. Turns out, it was same wavelength territory and the team quickly realised they had cohesive energy creatively as well as seeing eye to eye on many ideas. 

 
Creating the single derived from Delipress ability to play piano and other instruments definitely influenced the songs genesis! Before they knew it the bare bones of the song had a funky groove and wicked bassline that automatically pricked up Sam’s ears. After Having a thematically orientated conversation about the record, Jhelisa and Sam started writing their parts (Jhelisa = Hook/Bridge) (Sam = Verses/harmonies/bridge). The idea of Summer Love’ had fallen into the writing schemes of the pair and very quickly became apparent that this was a ‘Seasonal Love’ type feel whilst the music represents the glow of Spring/Summer, the pair agreed that their current emotional states and experiences led to writing what we now know to be ‘Test The Waters’.You know, when we first meet that special someone, emotions tend get the better of us,however a logical assessment of the interactional growth of the relationship will lead us on the journey of ‘Testing The Waters’.

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Sam Hunter Interview: Releases Testing The Waters

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Where are you currently based?

S: I’m currently based in the South West of Sydney, living with my band ‘beatnix’

How did you first start playing music?

S: I’ve been singing all my life but it actually came about when I was in Switzerland playing football in 2008. I was injured quite badly and found writing poems and noting my emotions helped me cope. At the time I was at an American international school in Zürich, and I was heavily influenced by the golden era of Hip Hop! So I wrote and rapped everyday for the next 6 years.

What’s been happening recently?

S: Gigs gigs gigs! I recently became a full time musician and am running my own business so the live aspect of entertainment has been flourishing. I am the front man for the trio ‘Beatnix’ so as well as solo and duo gigs, we are starting to make a name for ourselves. I’ve also been focussing on learning piano and exercise.

Your latest single ‘Testing The Waters’ ft Jhelisa is out now, how did you come to work with Jhelisa?

S: I’m so happy with it! Jhelisa had reached out to me via instagram (if I remember correctly), she had only one song out and sent me some references. I think it was mutual that we both wanted to create together, she has a really unique voice to match her incredible writing style!

Please tell us about the collaborative process:

S: The day we met was literally when we booked the studio session with my producer ‘Delipres’. Once we got acquainted there was an open conversation about our experiences. I actually came up with a figure on the keys but they both looked at me and said –
“I thought you wanted to write an upbeat, fun song Sam … those chords sound sad” ? haha!

They were right. It was all too natural after that … Jhelisa and I went back and forth to find the concept quite swiftly whilst Delipres found the right chords and groove. Once he hit that Jamiroquai style baseline I had the first verse written in 10 minutes! We did one more studio session after the draft day and then it went to mixing and mastering.

What influenced the sound and songwriting on Testing The Waters?

S; The positive, nonchalant energy of that original session really set the tone for the song I believe. We all spoke about influences such as Mac Miller, SZA, Dualipa, Gold-link and many more but the overall influence was each other’s skill sets and ability to find a creative process that day. Jhelisa wrote that hook so naturally which gave me so many ideas for my rap verses. Delipres (Patrick Clody) absolutely nailed the musical side of the session and kept that summer feel alive!

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

S: The original session was back in early June I believe, at Delipres’s home studio in Sydney. We always start an early AM session if we are creating from scratch and then take a week or two to listen to the first mix… from there we wrote and adjusted the song as well as the arrangement. Delipres did a marvelous job on the edits and first 3 mixes, that’s when I sent it over to ‘Ben Feggans’ at Studio 301. He has mastered a few tracks for me and is fantastic!

How did you approach the recording/production process?

S: All in that initial session. Jhelisa wrote the hook and bridge plus the call and response, whilst Delipres was swiftly creating the music. At the same time I wrote and polished off my verses and then we recorded it as the track runs so it felt natural. I find working in those environments immensely productive, especially when everybody involved is transparent and understands their role in the project!

What’s planned for future music and music projects?

S: I have a couple of singles up my sleeve that I will bring out in 2023. Delipres and I have spoken about an EP in 2023 but my main focus is getting original music written and produced with my band ‘Beatnix’. The boys are incredible musicians and I believe we are making music and art that is incredibly unique. But you’ll have to stay tuned and see it unfold for yourselves!

Who are you listening to at the moment?

S: This year alone I’ve had to learn over 50 covers so I can work and book gigs, but I’m actually listening to an array of different music. From Chopin recitals to Mac Miller’s whole catalogue. The boys and I got to do a gig back in June with Grammy winner Masego, so I listen to him and FKJ a lot. Tom Misch, Jordan Rakei, Stormzy, Ocean Wisdom, Joey Bada$$, Horrorshow and many more. I’m actually enjoying podcasts lately too! My Therapist Ghosted me and Huberman Lab are my favourites!

What do you like to do away from music?

S: I’m on that learning wave at the moment so plenty of reading! To be honest my life is music so it’s incorporated in almost everything I do however I do normal things like, beach, skate, work out, watch good movies and to be honest … cooking is one of my favourite pastimes! I love caring for people and watching their faces when they try my food. Spending time with my pugs is never a bad time either!

Plans for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?

S: I’m a workaholic so doing everything and anything I can to keep business coming in and opportunities rolling. I have about 22 plus gigs to go before the year is out but around Christmas time I’ll switch off and spend time with family. I just became a Godfather so trying to get over to France to meet little Georges ❤️

Favourite food and place to hangout?

S: Maaaan, have you been down to ‘Unamas’ at Coogee Pav? It’s exquisite! I’m all about my fine dining and boozy hangs. Give me that European tapas or just a cheese board any day!

Newtown is my Jam though and I could spend my whole day walking up and down the strip supporting all the local businesses … P&V Wine merchants is my spot though!

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Indie-Folk Rock Artist Eimhin Returns With Heartbreaking Single ‘She Met My Eyes’

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Previous Support For Eimhin

“I like when Eimhin swirls to life and gets you dizzy.”
(Declan Byrne, Triple J) [About ‘Lately’]

“Eimhin’s lyrics dance along the optimistic tune, delivering honesty and grace while sweeping listeners up in a land of indie-rock intoxication.”
(Blank Street Press)

“Quaint, mystical, charming indie folk that borders on glistening pop melodies”
(Scenestr)

“‘Lately’ is a bright and emotional tune with delicate acoustic guitar work and a rich vocal delivery. It quickly builds into an uplifting indie-rock vibe that is sure to lift your spirits.”
(AAA Backstage)

“The track invokes images of sepia leaves and the smell of petrichor. The mists rise into a gusto with a huge, breathy MCR bridge. A wall of sound conjured up by a swell of the mellotron impedes our path, and our only way out is to listen.”
(Livewire AU) [About ‘Lately’]

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Gold Coast/Yugambeh Country-based artist Eimhin (pronounced Ev-an) is making his highly anticipated return with the delicately poignant ‘She Met My Eyes’, due out on November 9.

With a diverse sonic background informed by his Irish folk heritage, Eimhin spent his teenage years doing musical theatre before ultimately playing in original bands and answering the call of punk rock, hardcore, glam and emo. Now he is starting fresh with an ethereal indie-folk/rock sound that has been winning hearts (and making boys cry).

Challenging the status-quo is high on the artists’ agenda. Taking the lead of Virgin Prunes, David Bowie and more recently Harry Styles, Eimhin is embracing his divine femininity through gender non-conforming fashion and vulnerable songwriting.

Eimhin’s second release titled ‘She Met My Eyes’ follows its stunning predecessor, ‘Lately’, building on an already solid foundation of heartbreaking honesty and musical whimsy. On this track, Eimhin moves tenderly through moments of softness tinged with pangs of regret, closing with an eerie scene of lovers desperately trying to avoid the inevitable end of their relationship.

Eimhin explains that the story behind ‘She Met My Eyes’ comes from his own lived experience:

“It’s about the liminal period in a relationship when you’re still in denial that things are falling apart. Instead of facing the truth you find yourself placating each other, you still say ‘I love you’ but it doesn’t feel the same in your heart. You’re still planning for the future, but that future is no longer a reality, at least not with one another.”

Already weaving his mystical charm through the Australian music landscape, Eimhin has generated buzz at Double J, Blank Street Press, Scenestr, AAA Backstage, Livewire AU and more.

Poetic new song ‘She Met My Eyes’ from Eimhin will be released on November 9, and celebrated with a single launch – details below. Don’t miss it.

‘She Met My Eyes’ Single Launch
Friday, Nov 18 – Dust Temple, Gold Coast (Yugambeh)
Supported by Emily Grace Taylor
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VALLIS ALPS RETURN WITH CLIMACTIC NEW SINGLE + VIDEO ‘SET IT OFF, SET IT RIGHT’ THEIR FIRST NEW MUSIC IN FIVE YEARS

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ACCLAIM FOR VALLIS ALPS

‘Young’
ARIA Gold Certified

“Vallis Alps is one of the best discoveries off triplejunearthed.com“
triple j

“Mood music in the best possible sense”
Idolator

“The duo are one of this country’s favourites”
Pilerats

“Fable is a true testament of Vallis Alps’ signature sound: colourful, intense and catchy”
Ones To Watch

“simple, endearing, and of course, catchy as hell”
The 405

“Vallis Alps are delivering all the feels”
Fashion Journal

“East is one of their most energetic and hard-hitting songs yet”
The Line Of Best Fit

“Vallis Alps soar to new electronic heights”
The West Australian

Revered electronic duo Vallis Alps, the project of Parissa Tosif and David Ansari, return today with their first new music in five years, the atmospheric ‘Set It Off, Set It Right‘. LISTEN + WATCH HERE.

Evocative of the vibrance and pace of past tracks ‘Oceans‘ and ‘Fading‘, ‘Set It Off, Set It Right‘ affirms the unmistakable sound of Vallis Alps, enhanced with a refined sheen and sonic palette they debut today. Born in the midst of writing trips and recording sessions across Si’ahl / Seattle, Lenape Land / New York, Tongva Land / Los Angeles and Eora / Sydney in 2018-19, ‘Set It Off, Set It Right‘ brings Parissa and David back to their project’s transatlantic routes, completing the song across timezones and Zoom sessions in the course of the pandemic, kicking off a pulsating fresh step in their song-making craft.

Of the release, the duo share “‘Set It Off, Set It Right’ encapsulates the confusion, pain and delight in the breaking points before major life decisions. We built the sonic landscape around handclaps; the sound of hands coming together in the opening seconds of the song felt intimate and primal and ultimately set the tone for a slow crescendo of imperfect instruments – toy pianos, iPhone-memo glockenspiel, detuned synths, yells – culminating into a halftime pressure-release at the end of the song that resolves the tension built throughout.”

Visually, ‘Set It Off, Set It Right‘ enhances those moments of impact, cusps and verges of change, illuminating the tug-o-war of life and partnerships forged along the way. Director, DOP and editor Tanmay Chowdhary (Rolling Stone, Vogue, Nowness). Watch below.


WATCH: ‘Set It Off, Set It Right’ (Official Music Video)

Reflective of the leaps taken in life-altering decisions, and the myriad of emotions that come with following them through, ‘Set It Off, Set It Right‘ is the sonic manifestation of momentum; a mantra to trust the process. Hand-claps stir alongside sparkling synths, springboarded by booming percussion to boost Parissa‘s vocals, shifting in and out of focus as with every deep, faithful breath in oneself, crescendo to finally take flight in a crystalline finish. The result is a soundscape unlike anything yet in the Vallis Alps canon, footnoting a similar balance of intention and passion through all elements of the creative as James Blake, Mount Kimbie or London Grammar.

Led by purposeful production and strong, empowered vocals, ‘Set It Off, Set It Right‘ is inspired by the steps Parissa and David have both taken in beginning their own families, moving abroad and building their creative careers, including Parissa becoming a mother and her admittance and entrance as a practising lawyer and David‘s most recent launch of his ebullient solo project Davey and Podcrushed, the podcast where Penn Badgely, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari explore the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager with notable guests: Amy Schumer, Drew Barrymore, Lisa Kudrow, Mark Ronson and more.

Today’s new release also speaks to the ways in which Parissa and David have had to come apart to get back together again, of the recalibration in the creative and personal relationship. This new single, they reveal, is “an ode to breaking from the past into a better and more truthful future. Of the moment we deliberately chose to switch up and repair the dynamics and direction of our longstanding friendship to be more unified.”

Following on from their much-celebrated debut release, ‘Young‘ (Certified ARIA Gold), which culminated in their self-titled debut EP, the band then shared their 2017 follow-up EP Fable as well as standalone singles ‘So Settled‘ and ‘Oceans‘ which drew international praise; consecutive entries across triple j‘s Hottest 100 from 2015-17; sold out 40 date tours across the US, UK, Europe and Australia alongside appearances across SXSW, The Great Escape, Reading and Leads Festival, Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Groovin’ The Moo, Spilt Milk, Listen Out and more; produce remixes for Troye Sivan with ‘EASE‘ and Matt Maeson on ‘Hallucinogenics‘ alongside a cover of The Shins‘ ‘New Slang‘ for triple j’s Live A Version; and garner a discography boasting half a billion streams globally – all achieved as a fiercely independent outfit.

Through ‘Set It Off, Set It Right‘, Vallis Alps pick up where they notably left off.

‘Set It Off, Set It Right‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.

Stay connected with Vallis Alps:
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Bella Deer

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Where are you currently based?

Currently living in Greater Geelong. Grew up here and am living here currently as my Dad isn’t in the best of health, so being near family (and the beach) is great but I really miss Melbourne, especially the local Thornbury music community where I lived in 2019.

How did you first start playing music?

Classical piano lessons were forced upon me as a kid, I called quits many times only to find myself writing my own songs, then wanting singing lessons, and then returning to lessons again. I really do value the skills I obtained from learning classical music. I always played music at high school in an array of different bands and projects.

What’s been happening recently?

It’s been amazing to have been able to ‘get the band back together’ so to speak. During lockdowns I didn’t really play much music, but earlier this year decided I should see if I could find someone local, especially to play my new material. Shoutout to Rael, who has been rocking up to practices these last six months, and of course my amazing bassist and main Tetris packer of 5+ years, Simon. He never lets me down. I really like playing as a three piece, but think we need a live guitarist too.

We also played in Ballarat at Volta on Thursday 3rd Nov and the feedback we got was overwhelmingly positive, which was such a relief! It was a good feeling especially for our first launch show.

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

Artists such as Broods and Lorde really influenced ‘Bloom’ itself. It’s definitely on the more pop side, but I find my songs generally fit across multiple genres, including indie and alt rock. It just depends how I’m feeling!

How did you go about writing Bloom?

‘Bloom’ was born from an impromptu jam, if I recall Simon was actually playing drums and I was on keys. Think this sometimes gets me pumped up a little more than if we were both playing melodic instruments.

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

Produced and recorded in July 2019 – feels like a lifetime now to be honest with the wonderful Joel Quartermain (Eskimo Joe).

What or who influenced the concept for the music video?

Video concept was a tricky one; I really wanted to steer away from flowers (this was definitely not what I was going for from the early inception of the song) and there are a few songs with the same title already.

Who did you work with to create the music video?

I sourced a local Geelong company called True South Film and it was directed by the wonderful James Duggan. He was very efficient and I felt really comfortable working with him. I knew from the beginning he was going to come up with something really special from seeing his previous work, as I really struggled with the visual side of things!

Please tell us about the most challenging and rewarding aspects of creating the music video?
I hadn’t made a clip in a really long time, so I felt a little rusty! Iit was a freezing night, and we finished really late. I really love the colours and the vintage lenses they used. Aiden Mair (DOP) is also very talented and could see how much he loves his work.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I saw Hayley Mary live recently in Queenscliff and she blew me away. I already knew how great she was, but I am loving her solo stuff. I may have fangirled a bit at the merch bar. I am also loving a few Italian artists I’d dare say you’ve never heard of (Pinguini Tattici Nucleari/Mahmood); I really want to improve my Italian as I wish to travel (and perform there) as soon as possible as I have friends and family in Milan and in Tuscany. I have to say I am also digging Sam Smith’s new track with Kim Petras.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?

We’ve got a hometown show at the Door Gallery Café on November 19, but I am hanging out to play in Melbourne again, most likely in the new year. Please keep an eye out as I plan to drop another track ready to drop early 2023, so there will be more shows to play then too!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

My favourite all time food is a bowl of gnocchi with a bangin’ ragu. If I could choose anywhere to hang out it would be in Brisbane with my Brisbane babes Bri and Amelia whom I met at Bigsound in 2017 in an elevator to the then Rooftop bar 11. I’m really glad I took that wrong turn or the friendship may not have ever occurred!!!!

 

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Saturday 19th November Door Gallery Cafe Fyansford

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jnr.

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Where are you currently based?

I’m based in Eora (Sydney) and work out of my studio in Marrickville.

How did you first start playing music?

I started learning piano when I was around 8 and would sing and play old Billy Joel and Elton John songs. I picked up guitar a bit later and started playing in rock bands which really solidified the passion. I haven’t really stopped since.

What’s been happening recently?
Too much! I released my last single ‘A Friend’ at the end of September. Then I had to figure out how to do my live shows almost immediately after the release, and did my first two shows under the jnr. name. And all that time I was finishing off this next single and working with other artists. It’s been a pretty hectic end to the year.
 
What or who influenced the sound and songwriting for your latest single ‘Say (Light Me Up)’?
I wanted this one to be introspective but uplifting – I love that push and pull between emotions in music. I was listening to a lot of LANY at the time and I think that really shows in the track’s aesthetic. Thematically, I was in a really troubled place at the time and needed to get it out. It’s hard writing music about people you’re close with because they’re gonna know what it’s about as soon as they hear it. But it doesn’t feel authentic to write about topics that aren’t playing on my mind at the time. This feels like a snapshot of where I was at that time.
 
How did you go about writing Say (Light Me Up)?
It took a few drafts and structure changes to get to where it is. It’s all based around that pad in the intro, this weird blippy synth and big 80’s drums. The vocals went through a few melody drafts but once I found the right fit I knew instantly.
 
Where did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
I started producing this one at home – I’ve got a little setup in the living room. And I just kept going between home and my studio space (Casa Studios) to finish off the prod. After I finished the production I had a few sessions at Studios 301 with Nico Mendoza (the king) to do the mix and master. He made this song exactly what it needed to be and I couldn’t be happier.
 
How did you approach the recording process?
I produce alone, so the recording process is very introspective and I get to get really deep into all the fine details with essentially no time restraints. I recorded this mainly in the box, and used Omnisphere for most of the synths.
 
This track has taken a new direction from your past releases, how did this come about?
I rarely ever write a straight-ahead ‘pop’ song – it’s always influenced by other weird things that I’m into at the time. But I wanted to challenge myself and do something completely within the genre. Because I love artists like joan, Nightly, Lauv, Conan Gray – they’re all just making really well-written and well-produced bangers. So I focussed a lot on the songwriting and making the production as clean as possible, while still keeping it authentic. It still sits in the same world as ‘A Friend’ even though I’m doing something a bit different.
 
Please tell us about the video, aesthetic of the jnr. brand and the people behind it:
It was really spur of the moment. Me and Zoë usually sit down and talk about what we see when we listen to the song and go from there. We wanted a vintage vibe because the song has kind of a nostalgic feel to it. So we roped in Myles Carroll who is a gun on the Super 8 Camera and got these beautiful shots at sunrise. There’s not really a story to it, we wanted it to look more like a home movie.
 
You work with your partner Zoë, how has this been?
It’s so easy. She gets my vision and always has ideas on top of mine that bring it to the next level. I’m a very visual person, but find it hard to explain what I see in my head (I do that better with sound). So I really trust her with the jnr. brand; my aesthetic is definitely a blend of both of us.
 
Please tell us about your relationship with the Sydney music scene and the artists that you love:
Sydney is coming up! There are so many underground artists and events happening that really excite me. Everytime I go out I see more and more people that are making incredible art and are contributing massively to the culture. I think it’s only up from here, there’s a lot to be excited about.
 
You work as a producer and topliner outside of jnr. what do you get up to?
I do a bit of everything. I love melody so much that when I’m producing I usually help out with the topline as well. But I’ve been working mainly with artists I meet online or through other people. Most recently, I co-produced and co-wrote Corrj’s latest single ‘Lie To Me’, which is a 00’s RnB-trap song (catch me on the ad libs as well). When there’s less pressure on me as a vocalist to perform in the studio I get to really dig into the production and experiment with new sounds that may not necessarily work for jnr. 
 
How did you get into producing?
Accidentally! I was on a Zoom writing camp in lockdown as a topliner. The producer in the session asked if I produced as well and I said “Yeah, kinda.” So he left the call and let me drive the session. I had to learn on the fly and hope for the best haha. It was pretty daunting but I can’t thank him enough for it. The artist in that session became a really good friend of mine and we’re working on a single for next year!
 
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
The rest of the year is going to be finishing off songs that I want to put out next year, and working with more people outside of my circle. Lots to expect.
 
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Harry’s House and Being Funny In A Foreign Language have been on rotation.
 
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Klub Satellite in Newtown!
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FROM MELBOURNE TO MIAMI AUSTRALIAN ARTIST BEHANI RELEASES HER DEBUT SINGLE “LET ME KNOW”

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The talented Australian singer-songwriter, entertainer, and record producer BEHANI is ready to take the world by storm with her debut single, “Let Me Know” produced by powerhouse producer Scott Storch and released on her independent label, Stormness Records.

The fearless songstress brings a signature style in which upbeat R&B and sensuous pop with Afro-centric vibes blend perfectly in a crisp sound with a global appeal. With an effervescent melody and a timeless vibe, the energy of “Let me know” is pure pop gold.   Released just last week to commercial radio, the track is already garnering support in the UK market and hit #33 on the Shazam Top 200.

Born in Melbourne into a family with Persian and Italian roots, BEHANI is naturally destined to become a global artist. She understands what it means to be open to exploring different sounds and create a very personal yet appealing style.

With BEHANI’s vocals at the forefront, “Let Me Know” delivers a shimmering stream of dancefloor sounds, showcasing a soothing and unique vocal style backed by solid song writing and world class music production provided by legendary producer Scott Storch at Miami’s iconic Circle House Studio.

“Let Me Know” is the debut offering from BEHANI who is currently collaborating with award-winning producers worldwide, including Africa, the United States, and Europe, and names as prominent as Ne-Yo, French Montana, DJ Khaled, and more.

BEHANI’s tenacity and perseverance after years of dedication to music make her debut single a steppingstone in what is set to be a promising career.  “Let Me Know” hints at what’s to come in 2023 from this talented young artist as she embarks on her journey into the global pop music scene.

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Kraken Black Spiced Rum announces underground music event Subterranean Summer with tickets on sale now

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In celebration of the launch of Kraken Black Mojito, Kraken Black Spiced Rum is bringing the depths of the underground music scene into the light to present Subterranean Summer, a live music showcase on Thursday 1st December, with tickets on sale now. The event will showcase emerging and ground-breaking Aussie artists whose music is challenging stigmas and cultural norms.  

 

Sydney’s hardcore band SPEED are one of the headline acts along with Melbourne’s hip hop duo Posseshot, with support acts including DJ F*KH*D, Mulalo, Histamine and Ptwiggs. The line-up features Australia’s rising countercultural talent and will be the first time the artists will perform on the same stage. 

 

Hayley Dixon, Proximo Spirits Specialist, notes: “Australia has an incredibly talented and diverse music scene, from the underground hardcore growing its fanbase over the past few years to the hip-hop space that continues to evolve across the nation. We’re thrilled to create an event that celebrates such a diverse mix of talent and supports Aussie’s rising countercultural artists.” 

 

Subterranean Summer is being held at the Inner-West institution, The Great Club in Marrickville, with tickets including free trial of the new Kraken premix Black Mojito throughout the evening. Recently launched in the Australian market, Kraken Black Mojito is a dark and fiercely refreshing twist on the classic mojito, boasting the taste of Kraken Black Spiced Rum mixed with natural flavours of mint and lime, topped with soda.  

 

Jem Siow, SPEED frontman, says they can’t wait to hit the stage and share their hardcore music with a wider audience. “Subterranean Summer is gonna be a hectic show. Stoked to play with Posseshot for the first time in Sydney with a mad mixed bill.” 

 

Dixon encourages all music lovers to “grab your mates, book your tickets and kick off summer with an epic alt-summer music showcase like no other.” 

 

Event details 

·         Location: The Great Club, Marrickville 

·         Date: Thursday, 1st December (first day of summer)  

·         Time: Doors open at 6pm, through to 12am 

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Where are you currently based?
We’re four mates living in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) in Aotearoa (New Zealand). We love it here!
 
How did you first start playing music?

Individually we all have roots in music here and there. Some of us started playing music before having a full set of teeth, and some of us started a little later. We all met while studying music at university and formed a band there; Some of our stuff is still recorded there and we love coming back to our roots.

What’s been happening recently?

A LOT of things have been happening. Let’s see, we released Something Else in April which got some fantastic radio play around the country. We threw that single a release party at the Tuning Fork and had our biggest headline show yet. Then we jumped on tour with our mates Skram from Wellington, to celebrate their fresh album. We only just wrapped up the tour when we dived straight back in the studio to record this new single Better Days. That’s now been mixed and mastered and we’re sending it around Australia and Aotearoa to make sure it lands in the right ears.

We’re putting on a release gig at the Tuning Fork with some killer support acts to celebrate this new single on November 19 so our brainspace is very occupied by all the logistics around the release.

Your latest single ‘Better Days’ will be released on the 18th of November 2022, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
It’s hard to say what influenced the songwriting, Koen wrote the song back in 2017 or so, but it’s a song about getting off your ass and finding your happy place. The sound, however, is a bit more recent because we redid the entire recording of the single. We’ve been playing a cover of the iconic Naive by The Kooks on tour and there’s definitely a bit of The Kooks you can hear in the song, sonically.
 
How did you go about writing Better Days?
Writing the song was fairly easy, I (Koen) came up with the chords and structure of the song and then I got a really great feeling from the music alone. I then wrote the lyrics pretty easily, keeping road trips with my close mate Zac in mind while writing the song, and summing up great times we’ve had surfing, spearfishing, rock climbing and camping together.
Summer is just around the corner so It’s a great nudge for everyone who pays attention to the lyrics to get outside and take in the beautiful world we live in.
 
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?

Straight out of the tour with Skram we dove into the studio to record the Drums for Better Days. At this point we already had pretty decent guide tracks to give our drummer, Max Earnshaw, a really good energetic mix in the headphones, with the idea that it would make Max play more energetic as well. We then made those drums sound even better with some nice plugins and even nicer outboard hardware, and Jonathan Meyer tracked the bass simply directly into the pre-amps. After that, guitarist and singer Koen Aldershof layered about 4 different guitar parts over multiple tracks, to get that popular indie-pop-rock sound, similar to Half-Alive, Grizfolk, Great Gable, The Happy Fits; the list is endless.The gang vocals in the chorus are what really makes this song stand out for us. It was quite fun, we asked our Instagram following if anyone wanted to sing along on our new single and we had an overwhelming response. We had a lot of musical and non-musical friends and followers sing along to the chorus lyrics “Higher and higher and higher” which created this huge wall-of-sound kind of vocal effect. It really sounds like there’s a small army of people singing and shouting the key song lyrics. Phew, so the song is done, recorded anyway, and in only 3 weeks. At this point we sent the song off to our previous lead guitarist and good friend Luan Meaker who mixed the song beautifully. Chris Chetland from Kog Studios, (who’s worked with some ridiculously amazing artists) mastered the single and in our opinion, the song is one of the best ones we’ve ever produced.

How did you approach the recording process?

The recording of Better Days actually came about super quickly. We were a little pressed for time, not to mention exhausted, coming out of the tour across the North Island if we wanted to push a single out before the end of the year. We thought, it’s better to release it in November because as soon as December rolls around, nobody is going to listen to anything but Mariah Carey’s jingle bells. So we got stuck in, the way we always do, starting with drums first. If anything, we put less pressure on this single than we have done for previous tunes and I think it made for a really easy and relaxed way of getting the recording done.

What does Better Days mean to you?
The message behind Better Days is to get off your ass and spend some time appreciating the world we find ourselves in. The song is tailored to everyone who has dreamed of doing THAT thing. Whether it’s sky diving over Dubai, backpacking through south-east Asia, Sailing around the world, or another seemingly out-of-reach fantasy, this song is the motivation. The motivation to quit a job you don’t like, to change careers if you don’t like where you’re at, to chase a dream, to find yourself in your happy place. The lyrics in the song, “look for better days”, are meant to make you look within yourself and ask those big questions; Am I happy? Am I where I want to be? Am I on the right track? And while these can be tedious and nagging questions to ask yourself, you are the only person who can admit that you’d rather be somewhere else.
Happiness is important and there’s only one way to find it, by getting of your ass and looking for it.
 
What’s planned for 2023?
More music and more shows are a must. We love making music and we love playing it to people even more. We’ve speculated about jumping across the water and visiting our friends over in Australia, but at this point, nothing is confirmed or concrete.We have locked in a few festivals that we’ll be announcing soon so follow us on social media to stay up to date.
 
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Ugh so many, too many amazing artists! I try to spin my Release Radar on Spotify every Friday as well as my Discover Weekly playlist. I find some true gems in there, like the new album from The 1975, Spacey Jane, and releases from The Rions, The Murlocs and Gang of Youths. But like I said, the list is endless.
 
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Favourite food, hahaha, what a random question. I mean, Lasagna always slaps, although you can’t beat a good plate of sushi. The best meal would be a potluck to nibble on a bunch of different flavours and cuisines and hang out with mates. Speaking of hanging out, anyone who hasn’t heard of Movespace needs to head over to their socials and follow them. It’s definitely our favourite place to hang out! It’s a creative space with room for co-working during the day but hosts gigs in the evening, both inside and on their rooftop venue. They’ve recently built a recording studio with the most incredible vibe and it’s THE space to meet cool like-minded people.Of course, we can’t go past our favourite venue, The Tuning Fork! It’s THE place to catch some of the up-and-coming kiwi acts and establishing overseas acts. We’re playing our second show at the Tuning Fork on November 19th and we can’t wait to be back on that beautiful stage!
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SUM 41 ANNOUNCE INTIMATE MELBOURNE CLUB SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TEENAGE JOANS TERRA TOURING IN DECEMBER WITH THE OFFSPRING

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Want some more Sum 41 in 2022? Along with joining The Offspring on the sold out national Australian tour this December, the Canadian punk rock juggernauts are thrilled to announce an intimate club show at Northcote Theatre in Melbourne on Tuesday 6 December.

Hitting Australia next month alongside the equally formidable punk lords The Offspring, Sum 41 will treat Melbourne fans to a special headline show while they’re down under, with Adelaide duo Teenage Joans and Melbourne alt-rockers Terra set to raise the roof at the Northcote alongside the Ontario icons.

Having sold over 15 million records worldwide and scoring a Grammy Award nomination, two Juno Awards, a Kerrang! Award and multiple Alternative Press Awards in their storied career, Sum 41 are undeniably one of the most prolific and hard-working live acts. From the ongoing endurance of their breakout singles Fat Lip, In Too Deep and Motivation to their reputation for performing (pre-COVID) hundreds of times per year, it’s little wonder Sum 41 have been routinely hailed as one of Canada’s most successful and exciting exports; and absence has only made the heart grow fonder, with the band bringing their bigger and better than ever before live prowess down under to close out 2022.

Also hailing back to high school days, Adelaide two-piece Teenage Joans took out the triple j Unearthed High crown back in 2020, with the duo going on to release a continuous flow of beloved tunes, appear onstage at festivals including Summer Sounds, Mountain Goat Valley Crawl and Yours & Owls Festival, while also touring alongside the likes of Violent Soho, Ruby Fields, The Hard Aches, Clowns and many others.

Beginning life in high school before forays into busking and YouTube covers, a pop rock cover of Vanessa Carlton’s A Thousand Miles cemented the ongoing and resounding adoration for Melbourne five-piece Terra. Since then, the group have gone on to showcase their fresh and immersive take on the alternative and pop-rock realms, with their 2022 EP Reverie firmly flexing the band’s sonic diversity and sharpened songwriting chops.

SUM 41
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
TEENAGE JOANS
TERRA

TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER – NORTHCOTE THEATRE, MELBOURNE
216 HIGH STREET, NORTHCOTE

Tickets on sale now at www.destroyalllines.com

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