AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES:
Friday 10th March – Showgrounds Dome, SYDNEY
Saturday 11th March – Riverstage, BRISBANE
Sunday 12th March – Melbourne Showgrounds, MELBOURNE
(Labour Day Long Weekend)
TICKETS GO ON SALE:
General Public on sale:
Thursday 20 October – 10am AEDT
For all Tickets, go to: TEGLIVE.COM.AU
‘Echo’ Out October 19
‘The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol 1’ EP – Out November 25
Previous support for Circles
‘Sleepwalking’ – First Play on Triple J (The Racket)
‘Sleepwalking’ added to Spotify’s Homegrown + Heavy, All New Metal
and Apple Music’s Heaps Heavy
‘Dig’ added to Spotify’s Rock Out and Apple Music’s The New Rock
“. . . One of Australia’s most successful international prog experts . . .”
(Maniac) [About ‘Dig’]
“Their music soars as much as it djents, the vocals and harmonies, delivered by the three members across the front of the stage, are absolutely on the money, and it is all delivered with a tightness and precision that only comes from being together for well over a decade”
(The Music) [‘Sleepwalking’ AUS Tour Live Review]
“With more sonic meat than your local butcher and a simultaneous scintillating assault and caress of the senses on full display via Sleepwalking, 2022 is shaping up to be a particularly eventful one for Melbourne’s Circles”
(Hysteria) [About ‘Sleepwalking’]
“Some things in life are worth the wait . . . and it gives me pleasure this week to grace Melbourne rock outfit Circles as our featured artist”
(HEAVY Magazine) [About ‘Sleepwalking’]
‘The Last One’ (2018) landed #3 on AIR Independent Albums, #47 ARIA Digital Albums, #4 TheMusic’s Album Of The Year (Writers’ Poll), and reached close to 3 Million Spotify streams worldwide.
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The band’s release ahead of their debut EP after supporting Ken Paulo, Young Robin and Noah Dillion. Previous press support from AAA Backstage, Australian Music Scene, SYN Radio, RTR FM and various radios in Australia.
Lead Singer: Josh Ellis
Perth/Boorloo based band Coco Elise are releasing their flavour filled single ‘Wish you’d show’.
‘Wish you’d show‘, the lead single of the EP ‘Brian’s view’ is a unique and creative work showcasing Ellis’ crisp falsetto tones of his vocals and the instrumental talents in the band.
Chances are if you are around the Perth live music scene you’ve heard of Coco Elise – composed of lead singer Josh Ellis, Isaiah Quintana, Harry Playford and Seb Price. Bringing an indie pop sound which has had them supporting acts such as Ken Paolo & The Space Cadets, Spici Water, Airline Food, Young Robin & Noah Dillon, establishing themselves as one of Perth’s hidden Jewels.
The track list for the EP is as follows:
Shower in the daytime
Brian’s views
Sun may shine
Wish you’d show
In their own words, “Wish you’d show is a short love song about being somewhere and wanting a certain person to comeIt’s probably the most accessible song we have and definitely the easiest to understand lyrically.”
When asked who is Brian? Ellis states that it is a mystery; maybe that’s up to you to decide, but one thing is for sure: Coco Elise’s EP will take you in a whole other dimension, a whole other vibe and with a whole new view (AKA Brian’s View).
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Where are you currently based?
We are currently based in Brisbane.
How did you first start playing music?
Cant speak for all members of the group, but i would be confident in saying we were lucky enough to be exposed to music early on in our childhoods. I know I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to learn an instrument during my schooling years and took it forward from there.
What’s been happening recently?
Since covid we have been focusing our energies on writing new material. We hope that this new track is the first in a series of exciting new releases and content. We were especially excited to welcome our newest member Toby Alexander to the group who was instrumental in the writing and production of ‘You Save Me’.
How did the band form?
In the early days the group consisted of a few of us who knew each other from high school. Then over the years the rest of us came together through the Brisbane music scene and eventually formed our current lineup.
Your latest single ‘You save me’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Our newest member Toby Alexander was instrumental in establishing the initial sound and feel of the song, drawing inspiration from artists such as Rufus Du Sol and Kx5 for his initial demos. Lyrically the song evolved into a kind of fictional telling a failing relationship, and one party’s journey of self realisation and sacrifice in order to set their partner free.
How did You save me come about?
What’s the Brisbane music scene like at the moment?
As the post – covid period continues, we believe this is perhaps as exciting a time as any in the Brisbane music scene. There are countless new artist that have emerged from the online community over the past two years, and as the Brisbane inner city infrastructure continues to develop as it has in recent years we expect Brisbane’s live music to amaze on a national level.
You were the recent winner of ‘Best Live Artist’ and ‘Best Emerging Artist’ that was presented by the Brisbane Council, please tell us about this experience and how it all came about:
We are extremely fortunate that the Brisbane City Council hosts such incredible initiatives such as the Qube Effect awards and City Sounds live music in order to uncover and showcase the city’s emerging artists. For city Sounds were able to play a number of gigs within the city and Southbank areas to large crowds of passers by, and for the Qube Effect awards we were given the opportunity to be mentored by industry professionals, as well as have a music video filmed and produced for us. These experiences were unforgettable and incredibly valuable to us as a band. Our awards were a bonus, but also extremely encouraging showing we were on the right track!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Again I can’t speak for all the boys, but I always like to have a radiohead song in whatever playlist is on. Lately I have also found myself giving some early Elton John a run…
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
At this stage we will look to release several more singles over the coming months, possibly leading to an EP in 2023.
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Oly Sherman basks in the beauty of the everyday in latest single ‘Dancin’ in the Rain’. A beautiful, vulnerable display of strength, Oly’s sumptuous vocal tones take us on a journey of pure joy and artistry.
Speaking to his philosophy of enjoying the simple pleasures of life, Oly’s confident vocals exude a power that draws you in. Soulfully dancing over luxurious jazz instrumentation, the result is nothing short of exceptional.
Pulling aural influences from international favourites Daniel Ceasar, Omar Apollo and Loyle Carner, and closer to home with Tash Sultana, Kaiit, and Matt Corby. Sherman’s aurally decadent soundscapes are nestled in between that beautiful space of soul-fused jazz and RnB.
Slightly more stripped back then previous releases, Oly showcases his confidence in his experimentation, leaning more heavily into the late night jazz dive bar, spotlighting his vocals.
“Dancin’ In The Rain is about enjoying the little things and getting out of your own head. The rain is a symbol for doing things that aren’t necessarily comfortable at first, but doing them because of the valuable people around you, and the ultimate joy of jumping in.” Oly Sherman
‘Dancin’ in the Rain’ sees airy synths, a deliciously grooving baseline, and fluttering sporadic keys work in harmony, elevating Olys honeyed vocal tones. The shining strength of this single is the crooning, saxophone solo that brings to life the feeling of walking through Paris at midnight under spheres of illumination from weathered street lamps.
Like previous releases, ‘Dancin’ in the Rain’ was recorded at Sherman’s home studio, with final touches applied at A-Sharp Studios. The single was then refined by both Oly Sherman and engineer Daniel Natoli.
Since releasing his first single in 2017, Sherman has carved out a devout following of listeners yearning for his soul-laden songs. In that time he has seen break-out success from single ‘Homeboy’ which accumulated 120k+ streams alongside a steady fan base of monthly listeners on Spotify that hovers at around 20k, Oly Sherman has proven his dynamism in spades.
With two sold out shows at iconic Sydney venue The Lansdowne, the Newtown Festival and notable support slots for Slum Sociable, Alex The Astronaut and Matthew Young, Oly Sherman will be sharing his honeyed vocals and grooving beats with a number of shows across the country over September through to November.
OLY SHERMAN TOUR DATES
Friday 2nd September The Taproom Castlemaine, VIC*
Saturday 3rd September The Drunken Poet Melbourne, VIC*
Sunday 4th September Austin’s Winery Sutherlands Creek, VIC*
Friday 23rd September Sol Bar – The Lounge Maroochydore, QLD*
Saturday 24th September Junk Bar with Alys North Brisbane, QLD Tickets
Thursday 13th October The Royal Bondi, NSW*
Friday 25th November Beach Hotel Byron Bay, NSW*
* Free Show
PRAISE FOR OLY SHERMAN
“There are few things you can rely on in this world. One of those things is the quality of Oly Sherman’s uploads. Matt Corby fans, listen up!”
triple j, Abby Butler
“It’s stirring world class folk and that pay off at the end is so worth it.”
Triple J, Declan Byrne
“A folk sensation echoing the dreamy work of Matt Corby, Boy & Bear and Josh Pyke”
Happy Magazine
“True to the theme, this one from Oly Sherman has a golden and sunny hue to it. It’s like he’s dipped all the parts in honey for the sweetest feel.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe
‘DANCIN’ IN THE RAIN’ is out now.
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Where are you currently based?
Sydney – AUS
How did you first start playing music?
At home, I was always surrounded by music. My dad plays electric guitar and my mum used to send my sister & I to piano lessons (I hated that!)
Then I picked up the Saxophone and joined the school band – and that was my main instrument all through school (Jazz Band, Stage Band & Concert Bands)
In my final years of high school I really wanted to start singing – so I would steal my dads guitars to accompany my singing and would watch tutorials on Youtube. I even started playing piano again when I got into music production.
What’s been happening recently?
I’ve spent the past 2 years writing a bunch of new music. Put together my band and rehearsed it all so we could play our first headline gig (whilst shooting the music video for “Tomorrow”)
I’m excited to announce I will be performing at my first music festival in December and have been working alongside the team at SunSets Festival to promote the event.
Your single ‘Tomorrow’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I’ve always loved listening to rap music and the rhythmic delivery of the vocals/rhyming…intertwining melodies with fast paced delivery. I initially sat down to see how many words I could rhyme and for it to somewhat make sense to the listener. Once I had written the hook, I had something catchy to come back to – and I would find pockets to deliver the verses in between.
How did you go about writing Tomorrow and what does this song mean to you?
I worked with producer Thomas Porter on the new single. It was our first session working together and I went into the room with a bunch of songs I had been writing. He encouraged me to throw everything out the window and to see what happened naturally when we started working from a blank canvas. A janky guitar progression and some drums was all we needed to get the songwriting flowing. A few hours later the song was finished. We sat with the song for a while and re-tracked vocals + added some horns to give it some character.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
It was my first time working with high school friend and producer Thomas Porter at his home studio. We used to both play Saxophone in the school band. We wrote/recorded this song 2 years ago and I have been holding onto it ever since – so I thought it was finally time to put it out. It was a bit of a school reunion, the horns were played by Liam Thomas, who also went to the same high school as us.
How did you approach the recording process?
We finalised the instrumental on the first day, and used it as a guide to write lyrics to. Then we recorded the hook and bounced the track with empty verses so I could take it away and play around with it. On the final production day – I had recorded the horns and we came back to record fresh vocals on the whole track + some BV’s and harmonies.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I love variety. Right now I’m listening to heaps of Blake Rose, Lewis Capaldi, Russ, Mac Miller, Lime Cordiale.
Pretty much anything with a strong male pop vocal.
What’s planned for 2023 and beyond?
– More Live Shows
– Support tour
– Studio Sessions and writing trips (Collaborating with new and old friends)
– Rehearsals with the band and polishing up the live show
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Salty Rooster in Manly do the best chicken burgers and chips – you can thank me later!
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Australia’s biggest alternative travelling music festival, aka Good Things Festival is almost upon us and it’s the biggest one yet!
We’re thrilled to announce Good Things Festival in Melbourne is SOLD OUT with Brisbane and Sydney not far behind. We’ve been warning you to grab your ticket, so don’t miss out as tickets fly out the door.
Headlined by one of the world’s most electrifying and successful rock bands BRING ME THE HORIZON, the stacked line-up also includes Australian iconic and gold-selling larrikins TISM performing for the first time in 19 years, American heavyweights DEFTONES, pioneers of SoCal punk NOFX will perform their 1994 iconic album ‘Punk In Drublic’ in full including all your favourites as well as THE AMITY AFFLICTION, GOJIRA, ONE OK ROCK and many more.
As a big supporter of Australian music and talent, Good Things Festival is giving 3 up and coming bands the opportunity to perform at this year’s festival in their city.
Here’s How To Enter:
Register your band HERE
Voting commences on Wednesday 19 October at 9am.
Voting closes on Thursday 27 October.
What You Win:
One Artist per city will win a chance to open Good Things Festival in their city and a merchandise package from our friends at Make Merchandise. The band with the most votes overall will win a Single Recording package from Wick Studios so get sharing.
NB: Your band must be available to perform the relevant showcase date and also be available to perform at Good Things Festival to be considered.
GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL LINE UP:
Bring Me The Horizon | Deftones | NOFX (performing ‘Punk In Drublic’ in full + all your favourites) | TISM (Exclusive: First shows in 19 years!) | The Amity Affliction | Gojira | ONE OK ROCK
In Alphabetical Order:
3OH!3 | Blood Command | Chasing Ghosts | Cosmic Psychos | Electric Callboy
Fever 333 | Jinjer | JXDN | Kisschasy (Performing ‘United Paper People’ In Full)
Lacuna Coil | Millencolin | Nova Twins | Polaris | RedHook | Regurgitator
Sabaton | Sleeping With Sirens | Soulfly | The Story So Far | Thornhill
DATES AND VENUES:
Friday 2nd December – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne (LIC AA 15+) SOLD OUT
Saturday 3 December- Centennial Park, Sydney (18+)
Sunday 4 December – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane (LIC AA 15+)
Tickets on sale now at www.goodthingsfestival.com.
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Where are you currently based?
Perth (Boorloo), WA.
How did the band form?
We all met at uni. I asked the musicians there who inspired me to start a band.
What’s been happening recently?
Released a music video for “Heads at A hundred”, released the song “Natural Ways’. Just been playing gigs as much as we can and been working on the EP.
Your latest single ‘Natural Ways’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Heaps of rnb and soul music. Artists like Durand Jones and The Indication, Ari Lennox, Silk Sonic and Beyonce inspires me lots.
How did you go about writing Natural Ways?
I wrote it the melody and lyrics after falling out with a friend. Brought it to the band and became like a friend breakup anthem for us.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
Recorded and produced by our favourite, Tonecity Record’s Sam Ford.
Natural Ways is your most ambitious track to date, how was it navigating the horn section?
Bob, our keys player and local hearthrob composed the horn section. We kind of just wanted to compliment the melody and lift the groove of the song.
You’ve built a reputation for killer live shows, what do they like most about performing?
Persia, our backing vocalist, is my vocal idol and is basically a goddess, being able to sing with her and play off each other really makes the show fun and fresh. Each song live, each instrumentalist (Bob, Cass and Kuda) have a solo so we all get to shine and just vibe.
How would you define your sound?
Soul, rnb, funk and somewhat jazz. Just mostly fun and groovy but can also be personal and chill. Purely vibing.
What shows are you looking forward to playing?
We’re playing with MNDSGN, in Nov which is really cool.
Highlights of 2022?
Filming Heads at a hundred with triple j and Nida in sydney. We felt like true rockstars and met some incredible people.
Please tell us about your upcoming EP:
Lyrically, it’s super personal to me. My favourite song is the ballad “Two Different People”, which reflects on my own family relationships. We gave something special and unique to each song. I think it’s a true reflection of our song.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Beyonce, Omar Apollo, Yebba, Jazmine Sullivan.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
Get the EP out and hopefully, tour nationally.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
We love $4 Pizza, and we mostly hang out at gigs or rehearsals. Mojos in Freo will always be our homeground.
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‘You Save Me’ is the commanding new single from young Brisbane five-piece Fresco Kyoto. On this new track, they illustrate how their songwriting has evolved over time, going from strength to strength as they refine their sound and aural personality with comparisons to Rufus Du Sol and Hayden James. It’s the ultimate anti-love song.
“A person has realised that they have entrapped their love in a relationship that is proving to be defined by their own flaws. Through self sacrifice the person determines the way they rise above their ailment is on their own, and that their partner must move on to a better life. This song is an ode to time and the revelations it unveils.” Fresco Kyoto
Their love of lo-fi house and ethereal dark melodies shines brightly in the chorus and overall this new track highlights frontman Robbie Balmer’s vocals – balancing complexity with delicacy and vulnerability with strength.
‘You Save Me’ was produced by the band’s own Toby Alexander and Cody McWaters between Hunting Ground Studios and Airlock Studios (owned by Powderfinger’s Ian Haug), where Cody has assumed the role of head engineer. Outside of his work with Fresco Kyoto, Cody has worked closely on releases for The Chats, King Stingray, Selfish Sons, and Osaka Punch, while Toby contributed string arrangements for Holy Holy’s ARIA nominated record, Hello My Beautiful World.
“What makes music creation fantastic for us is that each member truly contributes something unique to the process. As a result songs that start out as a simple melody and lyric are allowed to flourish and reach their true potential.” Fresco Kyoto
Single artwork by: Emily Kerr
Gliding effortlessly between shades of electronica, indie-pop and alternative soundscapes Fresco Kyoto are solidifying their position as one of Brisbane’s next big acts to keep a close eye on. They are signed to Sydney indie label Double Drummer (Greta Stanley, Dominic Breen, Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird).They were recent winners of ‘Best Live Artist’ and ‘Best Emerging Artist’ presented by Brisbane Council. They have supported Jaguar Jonze, Hope D, Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird, Greta Stanley and Custard. Recent singles have caught the attention of triple j, 4ZZZ, Radio Adelaide and they have accumulated over 55K streams across Spotify, Apple, YouTube.
PRAISE FOR FRESCO KYOTO
“These guys reach some soaring heights with this cloudbursting indie pop track.”
Dave Ruby Howe, triple j
“I feel like I’m watching a champagne cork fly into the sky in slo-mo and when that chorus comes in it returns to top speed in full flight.”
Declan Byrne, triple j
“Meet Brisbane’s Fresco Kyoto, who are ones to watch with Whatever You Say”
Pilerats
“ A soothing, picturesque piece of indie-rock”
AAA Backstage
Single: You Save Me is out now via Double Drummer
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First Melbourne show sold out
Joey Bada$$ confirms a second Melbourne show for Northcote Theatre, Tuesday 10 January 2023
Frontier Members presale begins Wednesday 19 October (1pm AEDT)
General Public tickets on sale Friday 21 October (10am AEDT) via frontiertouring.com/joeybadass
Hits includes ‘Devastated’, ‘Temptation’, ‘Head High’, ‘Where I Belong’, ‘Survivors Guilt’ and ‘Zipcodes’.
First Melbourne show at The Forum on Sunday 8 January is sold out
Following high ticket demand, Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring are excited to announce American rapper, singer and actor Joey Bada$$ adds a second and final Melbourne show at the Northcote Theatre on Tuesday 10 January, 2023 to his long-awaited Australian Tour 2023. The first Melbourne show at The Forum on Sunday 8 January is sold out.
The Brooklyn native will bring his latest project and third studio album 2000 – a sequel to his critically acclaimed debut mixtape 1999 – to Australia performing here live for the first time in five years.
Frontier Members presale for the new Melbourne show begins Wednesday 19 October (1pm AEDT) before the General Public on sale on Friday 21 October (10am AEDT). Tickets and more information via frontiertouring.com/joeybadass
Having last toured Australia in 2018, Bada$$ will kick off his 2023 tour on the west coast, playing Metropolis Fremantle on Wednesday 4 January. He’ll then travel east to Brisbane, playing Fortitude Music Hall on Friday 6 January, Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Saturday 7 January, Forum Melbourne on Sunday 8 January (sold out) before a final stop at Northcote Theatre Melbourne on Tuesday 10 January (new show).
Joey Bada$$ released his debut studio album B4.DA.$$ in 2015 which premiered at #5 on Billboard and topped hip hop charts across America before releasing his sophomore album two years later, showing his lyrical prowess on ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$. The 2017 release features ‘Devastated’ and ‘Temptation’.
The album 2000 (via Columbia Records/Sony Music – here), released July 2022, features the singles ‘Head High’, ‘Where I Belong’, ‘Survivors Guilt’ and ‘Zipcodes’.
Don’t miss Joey Bada$$ when he returns to Australia in January 2023.
JOEY BADA$$
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2023
JANUARY 2023
Presented by Illusive Presents & Frontier Touring
NEW MELBOURNE SHOW FRONTIER MEMBERS PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/joeybadass
Runs 24 hours from: Wednesday 19 October (1pm AEDT)
or until presale allocation exhausted
NEW MELBOURNE SHOW GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Friday 21 October (10am AEDT)
Wednesday 4 January
Metropolis Fremantle | Fremantle, WA
18+
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Friday 6 January
Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD
18+
ticketmaster.com.au
Saturday 7 January
Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW
Licensed All Ages
ticketek.com.au
Sunday 8 January
Forum Melbourne | Melbourne, VIC
SOLD OUT
18+
Tuesday 10 January
Northcote Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
NEW SHOW
18+
On sale: Friday 21 October (10am AEDT)
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After a much talked about debut, Labryinto Festival is back on the stunning Coast of Guanacaste in Costa Rica this New Year. From December 28th to January 3rd it offers a unique and escapist mix of world class music music, art, gastronomy, wellness and plenty of strong sustainability initiatives with headlines such as Tale of Us, Keinemusik, Lee Burridge, Damian Lazarus, DJ Tennis, Carlita, Trikk and many more.
Musically, Labryinto is a forward thinking line-up with globally renowned melodic techno pair Tale of Us bringing their always evocative sound. The esteemed German crew Keinemusik also line up with their enchanting house sounds, and All Day I Dream label and party head Lee Burridge is the perfect man to summons some motherly and shamanistic house in the jungle, as is the notorious musical wizard and Crosstown boss Damian Lazarus. Add in the widescreen electronic output of Life And Death’s DJ Tennis, Turkish DJ, multi instrumentalist and producer Carlita and Trikk and you have a surefire winner.
To secure your ticket to this party in paradise head to http://labryinto.com.
4B is back on HARD Recs with another track full of good vibes and plenty of beats, this time with a remake of “Knock On Wood” by Amii Stewart in collaboration with rising Miami-based star, producer Mikey Barreneche. With all the elements of a proper dancefloor filler – from a dynamic bassline, catchy vocal riff as an ode to the known original, and trumpet instrumentals – their new release is simply born for the festival and club scene. 4B applies his production skills to make a fresh and fun version of “Knock On Wood” in the form of “LOUDER” that will vibe with both veteran fans of the original song and those who have never heard it before. 4B‘s summer was pretty intense, from his own sold out “4B & Friends” event at LA‘s Hollywood Palladium to remixes for Dillon Francis, Method Man, to his single with Shaq. On the other hand, Mikey Barreneche has already been supported by the likes of Tiësto, Diplo, Timmy Trumpet, Wax Motif, Thomas Gold, AC Slater, and more.
“‘Knock On Wood‘ by Amii Stewart is such a classic. I was so pumped when Mikey hit me with this idea. This one is super fun to play out live. I’ve played it at most of the festivals I was at this year, so excited to finally have it out on HARD Recs.” – 4B
“I’m excited to see how this generation responds to the track. A lot of younger people may have never even heard the original sample, so it will be a cool thing for them to later find the record ‘Knock On Wood‘ and say, ‘oh, wow, that’s where they got that sound from.’ I’m happy to finally be releasing with Insomniac/HARD Recs. I have been sending demos for a couple of years, so to get a release is always something special.” – Mikey Barreneche
Robert McKeon Jr., better known as 4B, may only be 29 years old, but he’s already been honing his musical skills for nearly half of his life. The American DJ and producer has relentlessly pursued his signature sound and vision, garnering support from some of the industry’s legends like Skrillex, DJ Snake, Diplo and Tiësto for his unique sound and meticulous production style. His trademark single was “Pop Dat” with Aazar in 2015; which became a quintessential trap anthem upon its release in 2015 and quickly evolved into a festival staple recognized all over the world. Since its release, it has become one of the most played trap songs in 2016, putting 4B firmly on the map as one to be watched in the dance music scene. Since then, his talent for boundary-pushing production translated easily into a finely tuned ear for remixes, including one for Fetty Wap‘s “My Way” with Flosstradamus and DJ Snake‘s “Middle,” which was officially released through Interscope. 4B has also earned himself somewhat of a cult following from his electric live performances, which include his wildly popular set at EDC Las Vegas right before ZEDD, where he brought out Soulja Boy as a special guest. 4B continues to evolve and mature as an artist, and we are excited to see what the next wave of his career brings.
Born and raised in Miami, FL. Mikey Barreneche‘s music is heavily influenced by Latin and hip-hop sounds. His biggest influences are Headhunterz, Swedish House Mafia, Kayzo, DJ Snake, Diplo, and Carnage. After finishing a career as a college athlete, he decided to dive straight into music. What he learned growing up as an athlete has so much to do with the way he approaches the music business. Bursting onto the scene in 2018 originally making hard dance, he has seemingly crossed over into almost every other genre in electronic music. His work ethic in the studio and dedication to the craft of DJing is what sets him apart from the pack and is why he is one of the most respected artists coming out of Miami. He has had releases on Space Yacht, Bite This!, Terminal Underground, Hood Politics, Maca, and Autektone. The future is looking bright with some big label releases coming up in the new year. Mikey‘s goal is to give everyone an escape from reality. Ultimately he would love to be remembered as a great person and someone to model a career after.
Photography & Words: Darren Chan
With La Nina hitting Melbourne in full force, it didn’t deter fans from attending the first of two Melbourne shows from heavyweight rockers Butterfly Effect. This was a tour that was put on hold since the pandemic. But with their recent release of “IV”, their first album in 14 years, it was an opportunity to showcase new material amongst their classics.
Prog metal favourites Caligua’s Horse opened the night with tight musical precision and to a very receptive crowd. Thornhill had quite a number of fans at the show tonight wearing the band’s t-shirts. This is a metal band that has escalated in popularity. The band delivered an energetic live set spearheaded by the charismatic frontman Jacob Charlton as they worked through their catalog including “Raw”, “View from The Sun”, and “Casanova”.
To the IV album atmospheric opener “IV” playing, the crowd roared when Butterfly Effect took to the stage launching into “Dark Light” and the catchy “Window and the Watcher”. When someone yelled “Great to see you back boys!”, everyone was in agreement that it had been too long between shows.
To the heavy grind of “Always”, the crowd sang along in unison to singer Clint Boge. His theatrical mannerisms further shifted and shaped the mood for each song from the riff laden “Nil By Mouth“ , the melodic “Gone” to the bass line hook “Everyone Runs”. He paused a few times to thank the fans and acknowledge his gratefulness to be able to do live shows again.
The band returned for a brief encore which included the intricate new track “Visiting Hours” and tying the night with fan favourite “Reach”. The band is never one to take off after the show. They stuck around to chat to fans so in Clint’s words they “would leave the show feeling fully satisified.” They sure did!
Sydney-based musician JAMIESON is set to release his first offering of 2022, titled TOMORROW.
Boasting energetic and summery vibes, TOMORROW blends pop elements and a warm base allowing JAMIESON’s vocals to effortlessly glide over. Created to highlight the vibe of a summer day party, TOMORROW promises to showcase a new level in Jamiesons development moving into 2023.
With an already impressive early catalogue filled with reflective and energetic indie-pop, JAMIESON has quickly made a name for himself garnering support from a loyal fanbase and heavyweights of the industry alike. A flourishing online endorsement from none other than T-Pain, was quickly followed by JAMIESON signing to Warner Music for a global synchronization deal.
TOMORROW is available world-wide!
