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Where are you currently based?
I’m currently living in North Bondi.
How did you first start playing music?
I first started off playing trombone in primary school. When I was about 15 I was at a bit of a crossroads with music. I started to go to a few gigs and was really inspired to write songs. I became good friends with the Caravana Sun crew and they gave me some cool opportunities to play gigs with them while I was still at school. The rest is history, I guess.
What’s been happening recently?
2022 has been a bit all over the place for me. I moved from Fremantle to Byron Bay in June, and then I just moved to Sydney a month ago. I felt there was more opportunity for me down here, so I pulled the trigger.
I have been writing a heap through all the chaos and meeting a heap of new people. I’m pretty keen to settle into the big city life for a while and see where it takes me.
Your single ‘Nothing Lasts’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I wrote ‘Nothing Lasts’ in the studio with Jordi and Josh, a couple of weeks before I moved from WA to Byron Bay. At the time, I was staring down the barrel of leaving all my friends, family and the life I had created at home in WA. The song talks about moving on from a relationship, and even though it’s not the easy decision, you know it’s the right decision for both of you.
Lyrically, the track is pretty melancholy, so we tried to give it a bit more of a lighter, driving feel in the production. I think the polarity between the lyrics and production find a happy medium that complement each other.
How did you approach the songwriting process?
I had a bunch of different demos and ideas when I went into the studio with Jordi and Josh. We had recorded a song the day before and were looking to record a new song. The ideas I had weren’t really working, so we decided to just start again and write something from scratch. We wrote most of the song in one morning and just finished it as we were recording it.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
I recorded ‘Nothing Lasts’ with Jordi Davieson and Josh Biondillo (San Cisco) in their home studio in Fremantle. We then recorded the drums with Dan Carrol at Rada Studios then got my good mate Dylan Olivierre (The Money War) to mix it.
Please tell us about the production process:
Josh and Jordi have some amazing vintage gear in their studio. I wrote the chord progression on Josh’s Fender Rhodes and we built the song around that. and used a Yamaha DX-7 for most of the synth/bass parts. This is probably the least guitars I’ve used on a track and it feels refreshing to take my music down a different direction. We built most of the track at their home studio then recorded drums at Rada Studios with Dan Carrol. I love looking back and seeing how many different hands one song passes through. The production of a track is a journey in itself, and I’m so lucky to have the opportunity to work alongside some amazing people.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’m listening to a heap of Whitney at the moment. I think there’s definitely hints of them in ‘Nothing Lasts’. I’ve also been listening to Marcus Mumford’s new album, The Strokes and Tyler, The Creator. My musical taste is a bit all over the place haha.
What do you like to do away from music?
Surfing is my main passion outside of music. It has always been a big part of my life and allows me to escape from all the chaos and keeps me sane. I find it hard to sit still. Being active is really good for my mental health. If I don’t make time to get in the ocean or do something physical I definitely feel it. Music and surfing are my meditation. They allow me to leave all my troubles at the door and let me brain reset.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
I’m really excited to be creating heaps of music with new people. I’d like to do an east coast tour early next year and maybe even tie in a couple of shows back home as well. I’m still finding my feet in Sydney and trying to navigate life in a new city, which is pretty exciting. New people, new songs, anything is really possible.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
WA really punches above in terms of food and bars. For coffee, Ooh Coffee in North Fremantle without a doubt. For bars, Percy Flints is the favourite. One of the best beer gardens I’ve been to, food is pretty good as well. You can pretty much guarantee you’ll see your friends there on any given day of the week. I’m still finding my bearings over in Sydney. I really love The Royal in Bondi. It’s a bit grungy, the food is great and they have some sick bands playing. I saw The Beefs play there the other week, and Isabella Manfredi as well. There’s definitely a cool little scene there.
‘Nothing Lasts’ is out now.
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Waking from the meditation, your eyes open. A big breath in, a big breath out. You hold your hand high above your head and *CRACK* it slices through the timber. Watermelon Boy returns with another tropical club classic. This time teaming up Kingston’s Richie Loop and Jamaican-American Mark Dwyer for the martial arts motiffed Break That Board.
A percussive, twerky rhythm peppered with 90’s fighting game sound FX. Richie Loop’s distinctive vocals are familiar from his collaborations with Hardwell, Timmy Trumpet, Henry Fong, Steve Aoki, Vybz Kartel & Sean Paul. He adds a ripe dancehall flavour to the tune and enacts chorus with the proficiency of a 5th dan black belt. Emerging rapper Mark Dwyer burst into the second verse with a 12 hit combo that shuffles like Ali’s footwork. Combining his passions of tropical sounds, martial arts and vintage gaming, Break That Board is Watermelon Boy’s most personal work yet. A track to motivate, inspire & elate. Break That Board is out Today! (4th of November 2022).
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Von Sharp is the creative project from Queenslander Stu Galligan, a gentleman who at 40 decided that more than anything, he wanted to make music. After a couple of decades building a more conventional career, the artistic impulse reached fever pitch and Von Sharp was born. A lover of classic dance music, the Von Sharp sound has clear elements of early trance and euro-dance. Speaking about the genesis of this project Galligan says “My first song Day Dreamer was a complete secret kept from my friends and family. It was a mammoth effort and a long way from perfect but a huge learning experience and big box ticked. When working on the follow up track Stu enlisted a pair of collaborators to lift the track to the next level. “ Erin and her husband Paul, who is a Producer, are from the US and are now living in Spain.
These guys are career musicians and are living in a beautiful part of the world, playing live music at some really stunning venues. When I first heard Erin’s voice I immediately knew where it would fit and that point in time was the beginning of Save Me. ” Stu had already written the words to Save Me “When I wrote the lyrics I was thinking of a good friend and his long time partner who had just broken up but it also applies to my own situation. The pressure that money, in-laws and you and your partners own expectation can place on a relationship throughout the course of life is sometimes too much for some couples. In this instance, it’s happily ever after.
Using his existing lyrics, Erin created a topline that fit perfectly with Stu’s track. “Erin’s vocal sound is first class and she had a hand in creating the top line melody. I really hope to see Erin perform the song to a live audience, she’s a true professional and a very experienced live performer.”
Save Me (feat. Erin Ezekiel) explores the notion of not being prepared to let true love wither. Romantic at heart and energetic by design Save Me (feat. Erin Ezekiel) has nostalgia at its core. Memories of first loves, bygone summers and distant raves flashback like dancefloor strobe-lights. Triumphant and sweet, Save Me (feat. Erin Ezekiel) is a case of passion coming first. Out Today!
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INFLUENTIAL PUNK VETERANS NOFX RELEASE NEW SINGLE
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NOFX TOURING AUSTRALIA THIS DECEMBER AS PART OF GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL
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GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL 2022
Friday December 2, Flemington Racecourse – Melbounre
Saturday December 3, Centennial Park – Sydney
Sunday December 4, Showgrounds – Brisbane
Photo by: Lucinda Goodwin
With a vocal quality that matches the instant charisma her presence exudes on record, Melbourne’s Bella Deer makes her debut with the gorgeous single ‘Bloom’.
As her first release, premiering with Backseat Mafia this week, Bella Deer demonstrates her boldness as a writer and performer, with ‘Bloom’ exploring her impressive range as a vocalist – and vision as a songwriter.
A composition that strikes hard with emotional keys and rousing rhythms, ‘Bloom’ is the perfect introduction to an artist who is taking a confident stride into the spotlight.
Written in 2019, ‘Bloom’ is one of those rare pre-pandemic songs that has only taken on more strength and significance as we come out of what was such a period of unpredictability. With ‘Bloom’, Bella Deer navigates feelings of self-doubt and inner struggles – inevitably finding the light and power in acceptance and moving forward.
“This song is about struggling with self confidence and mustering the courage to simply be yourself and accepting who you are and what you stand for. When you start to do this, you find that you’re accepted despite those fears. It also explores the frustrations with the lack of meaningful human connections in our society in a tech obsessed world.”
BELLA DEER
For this song, Bella Deer worked with Joel Quartermain (Eskimo Joe, MEG MAC) on production and mixing, with final mastering completed by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis (Amy Winehouse, Ed Sheeran). The final result, a shining mix of indie and pop sensibilities that fans of artists like HAIM, Caroline Polachek and Weyes Blood will instantly be drawn to.
‘Bloom’ also has an accompanying music video, premiered by the AU Review, released today. Filmed in Ceres, Victoria with James Duggan (True South Film), Bella Deer kept the focus on the central themes of finding light out of the darkness.
“The ‘Bloom’ video explores the power of bright colour and light; it symbolises moving away from inner darkness and doubt that has been staring back at you in the mirror for quite some time.”
BELLA DEER
A seasoned musician, Bella Deer has cut her teeth on stages with the likes of Husky Gawenda, Thando and Emma Donovan and The Putbacks in the past in different projects. With this new music and moniker, she enters a new era of artistry – one marked by strong songwriting skills and performance strength to match.
Bella Deer will launch ‘Bloom’ at an exclusive set of shows in Victoria this October and November.
BELLA DEER ‘BLOOM’ LAUNCH SHOWS
Thursday 3rd November Volta Bar Ballarat Tickets
With Nick Harris, Lucy Lorenne & The Early Birds
Saturday 19th November Door Gallery Cafe Fyansford
BLOOM is out now.
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Where are you currently based?
Hey Team! Earlier this year I moved from Brunswick back into Fitzroy. It’s great to be closer to the action again. I love the nightlife here and the energy of Fitzroy is always a buzz.
You’ve recently joined forces with Ritchie Loop and Mark Dwyer, how did this collab come to be?
I had the idea for Break That Board and had come up with the basic rhythm & bassline. I knew that finding the right vocalists would be paramount. I actually connected with Mark first and he laid a killer verse. I knew that we needed a more dancehall style vocal for the chorus and Richie Loop has the perfect sound. The fact that he’s worked with some of my hero’s like Henry Fong & Vybz Kartel was obviously a major bonus. He added so much flavour to the track and really contrasted nicely against Mark’s verse. The track very quickly started to feel complete.
‘Break That Board’ is the killer track that’s come from the collab, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
The tuned percussion is pure Watermelon Boy but I used a more twerky rhythm this time which gave it a different groove. When the vocal recordings came back to me, it all reminded me of 90’s fighting games like Street Fighter II so I recorded a bunch of samples that sounded like the commentary from those types of games. Adding those and the game soundFX really solidified the flavour of the track.
How did the songwriting process take place?
I had the “Mind like a rock, hand like a sword…” concept in my head and wanted to pay tribute to karate bad-assery. I’ve done karate since I was a kid and had never really crossed it over into music in any way. So I sent that to Mark with the beat and he wrote his verse around that. Same with Richie Loop. They both came back with their own lyrics that involved hard work and self improvement which are cornerstones of traditional martial arts. So the track has this “zen” to it which I think is so cool because there’s a correlation with being a musician or any kind of artist. The themes of working hard, honing your skills, so you can be creative, masterful and unpredictable.
Where and when did you record/produce/master?
It was very much a modern recording process with me producing and mixing from Melbourne while Richie recorded in Jamaica and Mark the US. It all came together earlier in the year
What programs/equipment were used?
I write in ableton live and mix internally, recently I’ve started doing a little “pre-master” where I run the track through some outboard gear to give it a little extra shine. I’m also finding that this helps me get a really nice mix because it shows up anything that’s unbalanced. So I’ll end up running the track out a few times and making fine adjustments before sending it to Klaus Hill for the final master. I use an SSL Fusion for a bit of colour as well as a buss compressor from Audioscape and a really nice Australian made EQ from High Voltage Audio.
What were the most challenging and rewarding aspects of creating Break That Board?
It’s always hard working in opposing timezones but if one isn’t in a hurry it can still be reasonable. Hearing the track come together and getting the master back was damn rewarding. It might be my favourite Watermelon Boy work yet. And that’s cool.. To continually make music you’re excited by.
Will we be hearing more tracks from this trio?
I think we’ll have to make more! This was such a ball and came out sounding so solid it’s inspired me to push this sound further.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Hagan, Digital Afrika & BRYAN THE MENSAH are making some of my favourite music at the moment. I’m also really enjoying listening to Alex Jones get raked over the coals on the Knowledge Fight podcasts and being updated on Australian cookers and con-artists on The Conditional Release Program.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
I’ll be playing Cloud 9 in Fiji on the 7th, 8th & 9th of December. It’s a perfect venue for Watermelon Boy; The tropical setting on the water, busting chill tunes with pizza and cocktails. Such a great way to spend a vaycay. On the 21st of Dec I’m hosting a Summer Solstice Variety Show at The Evelyn in Fitzroy with some VERY special guests that I’ll be announcing soon.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
For lunch I love any place with decent vegan sandwich options, that includes Viet Rose Bakery or Nico’s Sandwich Deli in Fitzroy. Around dinner time I’ll frequent one of the local institutions like Afghan Gallery, Madame K’s, Fina’s or The Rainbow Hotel. As far as bars go, we have so many brilliant ones around but you’ll likely find me at Nighthawks in Collingwood which is always a great place for a chat in the beer garden.
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Hailed by Variety as the “the Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Show on Earth,” the Supply Chain Issues Tour continues this month with shows in Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia for Harvest Rock Festival. For complete details and ticket availability, visit jackwhiteiii.com/tour-
Last weekend saw White honoring the life and legacy of his late friend and collaborator, Loretta Lynn, with a moving performance of “Van Lear Rose” at CMT and Sandbox Live’s Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of The Life & Music Of Loretta Lynn, a public memorial service broadcast live rom the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville exclusively on CMT. Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of The Life & Music Of Loretta Lynn will also be made available on Paramount+ in early 2023.
ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200 upon its July release – White’s second top 10 chart debut this year following the April arrival of White’s first solo album of 2022, FEAR OF THE DAWN, which made its own Billboard 200 entry at #4. The two albums also landed atop a variety of additional Billboard charts, including ‘Top Alternative Albums’ and ‘Top Rock Albums’, marking White’s fourth and fifth consecutive #1 debuts on both charts.
TOUR DATES
Sat 5 Nov – Samsung Hall – Manila, Philippines
Tue 8 Nov – YES 24 Live Hall – Seoul, South Korea
Thu 10 Nov – Capital Studio – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Sat 12 Nov – Muang Thai Rachadalai Theatre – Bangkok, Thailand
Mon 14 Nov – Capitol Theatre – Singapore
Wed 16 Nov – Zepp Kuala Lumpur – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sat 19 Nov – Harvest Rock 2022 – Adelaide, Australia
Mon 21 Nov – Christchurch Town Hall – Christchurch, New Zealand
Sat 3 Dec – Audacy Beach Festival 2022 – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sun 4 Dec – 97X Next Big Thing – Tampa, FL
Tue 8 Dec – Q101 Twisted Xmas – Chicago, IL
Sat 14 Jan – iHeartRadio ALTer EGO – Los Angeles, CA
Tickets available HERE.
ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE is out now, buy/stream here
FEAR OF THE DAWN is out now, buy/stream here
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| Where are you currently based?
My hometown, West Wyalong in central NSW. But looking to move away next year just not sure where to just yet!
What was it like growing up in country NSW?
It’s funny, if you asked me this question 10 years ago I would say I couldn’t get to the city / coast quick enough. But as I’ve gotten older and seen more of the world it’s made me appreciate how good it was to grow up in the country. What I look back on now is the mateship that you build in the small country town and no matter how far I go or how long I am away for my mates and those friendships back home have never changed. My last release ‘Aint It Funny How’ explores all of this, give it a listen!
How did you first start playing music?
I was 12 years old when I first picked up the guitar. I had a couple of mates who were a bit older than me start a band and thought they were the best thing ever. And I guess I wanted to be like them so I started playing by myself and started writing songs pretty much straight away in a little notebook which, I have still have today. Some of the lyrics are hilarious.
What’s been happening recently?
I’ve been busy, it’s been a massive year actually. Now footy has finished up I have been playing gigs most weekend in a few new places such as Albury/Wodonga. I’ve just started working on some new tracks so hopefully will be able to release new music sometime next year as well!
Your single ‘Place I’ve Never Been’ is out on November 4, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
This song is a combination of a lot of difference influences. I loved acoustic punk-rock songs as a teenager and the guitar / strings element in this track defiantly draw upon those sounds from Dashboard Confessional, Jimmy Eat World and Angels and Airways. But what I love about this song is the subtle electronic songs. These songs were all drawn from my more recent influences such as Allday. This is a sound /style I really want to explore further in the future.
But the track completely changed from what I originally had in mind for it. The song started as just an acoustic guitar played lying on my lap as a percussion/guitar fusion, similar to how Ziggy Alberts made a lot of his earlier stuff. But the track kept evolving however, the originally chords were kept and we decided to add the electronic elements instead of the percussion elements to give the song a bit of extra punch.
How did this single come about?
I never really intended this song to be on the EP actually. But when I showed my procedure my original idea, he loved the concept of it and immediately saw the potential direction we could take the track so the track evolved and came together really quickly. Lyrically, I had this idea in mind of exploring what it’s like to realize you are falling in love for the time and rather than fight it, letting yourself open up to it and becoming vulnerable with someone again.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
Nearly a year ago to the day I took the 12 hour drive to Byron to record the EP with producer Billy Otto who produced the whole track. Talents Bryon local, Phoebe Neumann also features on the track with the female backing vocals. The track was mixed by Caleb M. Harris who is based in Nashville Tennesse in the States. And the song was mastered by Trent Dobson who is based in the UK – so it was a bit of a global effort!
How was it working with (Producer) Billy Otto?
Working with Billy was incredible. I had zero experience recording music before and Billy made the whole process so easy and so much fun. Some of my best memories will forever be making the demos in the his little house on the hill.
How did you approach the recording/production process?
As this was my first experience recording I didn’t know what to expect so I just went in with an open mind and didn’t want to get bogged down by what I thought they tracks should song like. I am so happy for this because the songs turned out even better than I had imagined. It did get a little tricky after I had to move back home after 3 weeks because of covid, but we made it work and it was just such an amazing experience overall.
Who was responsible for the Artwork and Creative for this project and how did the concepts come about?
Ashley Cooper, who is a member of the Holy Moly Artist and Gum Records family designed the artwork and creative for this track. The track is all set in the early hours of the morning and the cover reflects what a dawn looks like in the country with Australian native fauna looking like shadows.
Your debut EP is on the way, please tell us about the writing process and some idea of what we can expect:
It is my debut EP and it is called ‘Avem Haven’. I started the writing process by booking an isolated cabin in the hills of Kangaroo Valley in NSW. I literally just spent 4 days, from sunrise to sunset, by myself coming up with song concepts, playing with some sound ideas and writing lyrics. Looking back it was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. The cabin I stayed in was called ‘Avem Haven’ and I named the EP after it because without that trip there would have been no EP to release!
What are you listening to at the moment?
At the moment I am trying to really focus on what sort of sounding artist I want to be. A big thing for me is making my live performances sound like the recorded tracks using my loop station. So I am currently listening to Felipe Baldomir, I love how he structures his songs using a loop station and how he uses open guitar tunings. I am also listening to Ziggy Alberts who is a massive inspiration of mine. I love his lyrics and cannot wait for his new album ‘Dancing In The Dark’ to be released. And lastly I am also listening to the Melbourne band ‘Slowly Slowly’. Again I love there conceptual lyrical writing and their overall sound. I saw them live the other week of or the first time and they were honestly the best live act I’ve ever seen.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023? This year, I have a few more shows planned in regional NSW. But next year I am planning my first every official tour to promote the release of my EP which I am super excited about. Expect shows to be down the south coast and in the major NSW cities such as Wagga Wagga, Canberra, Albury and Wollongong.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
I don’t know if I have one favourite food, anything cooked by mum never misses though. And being at home when all the family is home is always my favourite place to be! |
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Amsterdam Dance Event – which took place from October 19th to 23rd – is arguably the leading European music event and something you absolutely cannot miss every autumn. With over 300 music events happening in the city, we attended one of the most epic parties of the week: the Audio Obscura Sunrise at the infamous location The Loft.
Audio Obscura parties are widely renowned for their picturesque and charming locations. This Sunrise Session took place at The Loft, located on the top floor of the A’DAM Tower, one of the tallest landmarks in the city centre of the Dutch capital. The large glass windows allow for a breathtaking view of the city, enhanced even further by the early lights of dawn that created a magical scenery for a legendary dj-set.
Behind the decks, the power combo of Peggy Gou and Hunee entertained the intimate crowd with a whopping 7-hours musical journey that kickstarted the morning on the last day of ADE 2022 from 7-14h. The unusual mix of people, some coming from afterparties or one of the multiple ADE events happening on Saturday night, and some just about to start their day with house and disco for breakfast, contributed to an otherworldly vibe in the club.
Hunee started out with a carefully selected set of trippy morning magic music including several house classics tracks, perfectly fitting to an afterhour. This made the atmosphere quickly escalate and the temperature inside the Loft rise. It was enchanting to see the multicultural and international crowd getting together smiling and dancing to the hypnotic beats.
When Peggy Gou took the stage, the party went absolute bonkers. Her electro disco house selection set the dancefloor on fire, bringing the energy inside The Loft to a whole new level.
As usual, Audio Obscura did not disappoint and delivered one of the most memorable events of the packed ADE week.
To make you feel part of the party, we listed our top 5 tracks that Hunee and Peggy Gou blasted at the Audio Obscura Sunrise Session at the Loft:
- Off the Meds – Hiccups (Roman Flugel Elektro House Mix)
- Peggy Gou – I Go (DJ Koze Remix)
- Satoshi Tomiie – Bassline
- Mim Souleiman – Poa
- Kassian – Aerial
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