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Enamour returns to Anjunadeep with ‘Revelator’ EP – out Now!

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With 7M streams to date of his 2021 ‘Say Hello’ EP, Enamour returns to Anjunadeep with his eagerly-awaited ‘Revelator’ EP, out today.  This four tracker is testament to his signature, eminently danceable blend of evocative melodies and complex driving beats.

The Washington DC DJ/producer has been championed by Gorgon City, Nora en Pure, Lane 8, Eelke Kleijn, Dosem, releasing on Get Physical, Armada, LNOE, Einmusika…

Every cut on this release stands out: a testament to his signature, eminently danceable blend of evocative melodies and complex driving beats. Poignant focus track ‘Healer’ features the dreamy, pop-infused vocals of Lisbon’s shobi (real name Margarida Falcão) who is also vocalist for electro-pop group Vaarwell. 

Title track ‘Revelator’ is one of those epic peak time euphoric builders for which Enamour is renowned. ‘Cause and Affection’ is a more contemplative cut that’s been a sought-after ID since his last Anjunadeep Edition, rounding out the release before the ‘Healer’ sunrise dub brings it full circle.

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Pennywise – Forum Theatre, Melbourne 18 September 2022

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Forming back in 1988 and hailing from Hermosa Beach, Pennywise alongside fellow Californian punk rockers Circle Jerks and Civic gave Melbourne’s Forum Theatre exactly what they had been waiting for.

Circle Jerks hit the LA South Bay scene back in 1979, playing a huge role in the innovation and development of Hardcore Punk. It was a true pleasure to see Pennywise and the Circle Jerks on the same bill.

Forming in 2018, Melbourne’s very own Civic opened the show with a huge mix of tasteful glam/classic rock hits.

Checkout https://www.livenation.com.au/artist-pennywise-6617 for the final remaining tour dates and tickets.

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Saytek

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Hey Saytek, thank-you for joining us. Firstly, before we start, how has your summer been?
Its been truly amazing for live shows!  I have performed in Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Ibiza, Trogir, New Delhi, Mumbai, Frankfurt, Oslo, Zürich , Hasting,  Kassel, Manchester, Wismar, Prague, Monchengladbach, Magdeburg and more! Just planning Autumn and winter now!

All of the tracks in this EP are live recordings from Summer Love Festival. Could you tell us a little bit more about this?
All the music I release is chopped directly out my live sets, whilst a lot of artists make tracks then work out how to perform them live I work the other way round with all the music I create being made for the live show! I release a lot of stuff that is recorded at gigs as well! I did a live on tour series on my label Cubism so it made perfect sense to record the tracks I recorded in the Superfreq tent at Summer love on the Superfreq label.

You released an album on Carl Cox’s ‘Awesome Soundwave’ label at the end of last year. Do you have any plans for another album?
Yes that was actually my second album on the label! The have released over 25 of my tracks so far. We have already spoken about a possible third album coming in the next year or so.

Who was your favourite DJ growing up?
I loved Jeff Mills and Richie Hawtin when he was doing Deck FX 909

Are there any current artists that inspire you?
There are loads I regularly listen to Drumcomplex’s radio show its always great techno on there. But also a lot of DJs I hear out and about when touring hearing them do their thing in a club is always a great source of inspiration.

Outside of electronic music, what other types of music do you listen to?
I love a lot of music from 80’s synth pop to dub to 60’s 70’s rock music 80s & 90’s hiphop, classical and Jazz. I am a massive music lover!

What equipment did you use to record this E.P?
My set up is as follows:Novation Peak, Roland MC707, Pioneer V10, Novation Impusle 25 Korg Kaos, Pad Korg Volca Kick , Macbook Pro, Ableton, Focusrite audio interface REM Midi Clock, Pioneer RMX1000

For me its the perfect combo of a great groove box, a very powerful synth, Ableton & Controller and DJ style FX. It means my set is very hands on but there is no scrolling through menus everything is done by touch. It gives me ultimate control and allows me to improvise, but also arrange everything in real time.

What is your favourite bit of gear when you are writing tracks?
Everything is equally as important as everything else it all works together to make one instrument!
 
Do you have plans to do any more releases this year?
Yeah a few on the Horizon with singles on R&S and Awesome Soundwave and a 5 Track Vinyl EP on a new label from Warsaw called Acid Works.

Last Question! Have you got any gigs planned that you would like to tell us about? I have quite a few but can’t wait to return to Fabrik Madrid for Carl Cox invites on the 1st of October! Its gonna be rocking 🙂

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FRAN ‘THREW IT ALL AWAY’

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Started on a grand piano in Fran’s home studio and finished under the guidance of Slumberjack’s multifaceted Morgan Then; Threw It All Away is Fran’s first offering on Lab Six Records. 

Opening with piano chords and a Kanye West inspired vocal that forms the song’s main motif, the track proceeds with snappy drums played in a ¾ pattern and lead vocals giving the track a timeless feeling reminiscent of Portishead and Massive Attack. 

Threw It All Away is a modern take on classic Trip Hop and thanks to some very clever production it is one track you definitely do not want to throw away. 

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https://www.facebook.com/GottaLoveFran/ 

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Benjamino 

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Where are you currently based?

Currently based in Wollongong, Australia (about 1hr south of Sydney). It’s a beautiful coastal city and a great place to write and produce music.

How did you first start playing music?
Around the age of 7 I started working out my favourite melodies by ear on the home piano and it all grew from there.

What’s been happening recently?

A lot of writing and recording! I work at a studio in Wollongong called DROP where we record other artists and write production music, so that takes up most of my time.

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

At the end of last year I bought a new digital synth – an ASM Hyrdasynth, and on the first day it arrived at my place I played the opening synth line on one of the presets and the song developed from there.

How did you go about writing Chasing My Tail?

I had a night recording session cancelled at the last minute in January so decided to use the time to write the majority of this song. That night I wrote all of the sections, most of the lyrics and the big guitar line in the middle of the song, so it was fairly productive!

What does this single mean to you?

I feel like it is a step in a new direction for my writing and production style. This year I have focused more on vocal melodies and hooks and this is the first of that bunch that I have released. Lyrically, the song is essentially about a quarter-life crisis so it’s obviously very personal haha

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

I recorded the drums, synths, bass and guitars with Kieran Parker (another producer at DROP and my live drummer) at DROP, the first time we’d done so and we were very excited to use a lot of very fancy mics. The backing vocals were recorded with Julie Oguey, she came up with most of the arrangement and it added a new dynamic to the track. My ever faithful horn players all recorded their parts at home and sent them to me. The track was mixed by Glenn Lumanta and mastered by Jason Martin.

How did you approach the recording/production process?

I tried to lean into my love for synths and indietronica a little more. I also experimented with the structure so that it wasn’t a standard pop song route.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Over the last few months I’ve been obsessed with Victoria Monet’s album JAGUAR as well as Sammy Rae and the Friends new singles. I was lucky enough to record Arlo Park’s live show in Sydney recently for Triple J so I have been listening to her a lot since then.

What do you like to do away from music?

I’m a sport fanatic, both watching and playing (when I can, gotta be careful of those precious fingers).

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

I have a lot of songs ready to record, so that will be a goal for the rest of this year. Trying my best to book as many shows as I can too, hopefully will be able to play around more of Australia now.

Favourite food and place to hangout?
Anything Italian. Apart from hanging at home, I really like hanging out at just about any cafe.
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PSTCRDS

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Where are you currently based?
We’re currently based in Newcastle, Australia.

How did the band form?
The band formed from me (Stove) and Henry being in a previous band together and bonding over a love of pop punk and emo music, and when that band eventually separated they decided to try writing some different stuff together and PSTCRDS was born.

What’s been happening recently?
Recently we just put out a new single ‘What We Dwell On’, accompanied by a music video shot by Crow River Visuals and we’re currently supporting that release through a tour with Synge from Sydney.

Your latest single ‘What We Dwell On’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
The idea for WWDO was mostly to try something a little different, almost towards an ‘anthem’ vibe of sorts, and something people could really dance to. The influences came from a range of different stuff we had been listening to, bands like Stand Atlantic, Youth Fountain and some pop artists like Taylor Swift, Peach PRC etc

How did you go about writing What We Dwell On and what does this single mean to you?
We actually had an original version of the song that sounded completely different, but in the studio we decided to go in a different direction and try something new that we hadn’t done before.

The single is based around the loss of a relationship, be that a friendship or a romantic one, and the single being so different from what we’ve done in the past feels like a good way to emphasise moving forward from where you were to where you want to be.

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
We recorded the single in late July, and we worked with Chris Lalic (Windwaker), who we’ve worked with for every release we’ve done so far.

How did you approach the recording process?
We always try to approach the recording process with an open mind to trying new things and changing as much as we feel we need to. There’s always a 90% finished demo from the start, but several times now we’ve completely scrapped songs and rewritten them, so we always try to stay open to any and all ideas as we go.

Who are you listening to at the moment?
I can’t speak for the other boys, but I’ve been listening to a lot of heavier stuff lately, which is interesting considering the sound of WWDO, but I’ve been loving Knocked Loose’s A Tear in the Fabric of Life, the new singles from The Gloom in the Corner and also Eat Your Heart Out’s new album!

What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
Mostly we’re just aiming to play as many shows as we can and hopefully write some more music to put something out next year.

Favourite food and place to hangout?
I’m obsessed with Mexican food, so my favourite place to eat is always Mad Mex, but in terms of places to hangout I tend to spend a lot of time at home with my roommates and just kicking around Newcastle really.

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JUNO Award-Winning Indie-Folk Band The East Pointers Announce New EP House of Dreams To Arrive On September 30th New Single “Save Your Lonely” Out Now

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Toronto, ON – JUNO Award-winning Canadian pop-folk band The East Pointers, are excited to announce the release of their highly anticipated new EP House of Dreams, set to arrive on September 30th via Nettwerk Music Group on all streaming platforms.

House of Dreams was born out of pandemic downtime and a desire to always be pushing forward. With the cancellation of touring in 2020, Koady Chaisson, Jake Charron and Tim Chaisson of The East Pointers started working on new music with the help of their friend and member of The Trews, Colin MacDonald. After narrowing down over twenty songs written to the best seven tracks, the EP was brought to life virtually with the help of producer Derek Hoffman (Arkells, The Trews, Silverstein).

In January 2022, the band suffered an unimaginable loss with the sudden passing of beloved member Koady Chaisson, and the new music was brought to an abrupt halt. Tim and Jake met in the weeks that followed and both knew, almost without saying it, that they had to carry on and bring the new music to fans.

“The “House Of Dreams” EP is a collection of 7 tracks that we wrote while sidelined during the pandemic. After eight years of solid touring, it was our first experience being grounded on Prince Edward Island as a unit. We recorded them with our producer, Derek Hoffman, before our bandmate and best friend, Koady, sadly passed away. Koady was probably the most excited about all of these tracks, so we’re channeling that enthusiasm as we release it to the world,” said Jake Charron and Tim Chaisson of The East Pointers.

Keeping Koady’s spirit alive, House of Dreams will push new boundaries with the same driving trad instrumental hooks the band has become known for in tracks such as “When I Had You,” “Happy As I’ve Never Been” and “Kayla, For Me,” a song about loss and the memories that you try to hang onto when dreams are suddenly taken away.

The EP’s first track, “The House of Dreams,” is special to the band as it is one of Koady’s compositions that came from their writing sessions, originally titled “Quarantine Sessions #2”.

“The location of Koady’s dream-come-true home is a little cottage with a spectacular view of the ocean on the Eastern Shores of Prince Edward Island. We spent many days here as a band, hanging out, writing music, and dreaming up plans for the future,” said Jake Charron of The East Pointers.

Also included on the EP, will be the recently released singles “I Saw Your Ghost”, “Stronger Than You Know,” and “Save Your Lonely,” an upbeat and decidedly folk-pop tune about the hardships endured by a touring musician and feeling the distance from someone back home.

Since forming in 2014, The East Pointers have remained furiously energetic, musically complex, and technically brilliant. They’re grounded in family, as the seventh generations of traditional PEI and Ontario-based Celtic players and writers, and have effortlessly parlayed into the folk-pop arena.

The band gained international recognition as musical trailblazers, and continued to rise to success after releasing their debut album, Secret Victory, in late 2015 and performing in Canada, the United States and Australia. The East Pointers have also received achievements including a JUNO Award for Traditional Roots Album of the Year in 2017 for Secret Victory, a nomination for Traditional Roots Album of the Year for What We Leave Behind at the 2019 JUNO Awards, the Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year at the 12th Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2016, and nominations for Instrumental Group of the Year and Canadian Folk Music Award as Ensemble of the Year again in 2018.

In addition to the new EP, The East Pointers are also getting ready to present the Harvest Home Festival, set to take place on September 23rd and 24th at the Rollo Bay Fiddle Grounds in Prince Edward Island. For more information on the festival, visit here.

House of Dreams Track Listing

1. The House Of Dreams

2. Stronger Than You Know

3. I Saw Your Ghost

4. Save Your Lonely

5. Kayla, For Me

6. When I Had You

7. Happy As I’ve Never Been

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The Chats – Forum Theatre Melbourne – September 16 2022

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Words: Chris Brooks – Photography: Juan Castro

Beloved South East Queensland legends The Chats tore up Melbourne’s Forum theatre with trail blazing support from USA Mean Jeans & Melbourne locals The Prize.

The Chats smashed through 20 something, bone crunching, high voltage, punk rock classics. With barely a moment for breath, every song seemed to be pushing close to 2x speed or more compared to recorded versions, very reminiscent of early Ramones shows.

Filled with bogan mullets and sweaty flannelettes, The Forum crowd lapped up every sound screeching decibel that The Chats dished out.  If you haven’t already, do yourself a favour and catch The Chats on their GET FUCKED world album tour!

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Kosling Returns To Protocol Recordings with “Back To You,” Showcasing the Label’s Signature Progressive Sound

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Artists: Kosling
Title: Back To You
Label: Protocol Recordings
 

French producer Kosling is back on Nicky Romero‘s record label with his new single “Back To You,” a progressive gem with some nostalgic progressive big-room roots. The opening notes bring to mind classics from the 2010s, when electronic dance music had its modern rise to fame, with dynamic notes and emotive vocals. Kosling kicks the track into high gear with a euphoric and energetic drop that will induce goosebumps and lead the listener right to the dance floor. Since his previous release – “Lonely Days,” on Nicky Romero‘s imprint, Kosling has released two tracks on Proximity – “Stronger” and “Over You.” “Back To You” showcases Protocol‘s signature progressive and melodic vibe, making it a perfect addition to the label’s catalog and a nod to Protocol‘s long-time fans.

Founded by Nicky Romero, Protocol Recordings is one of the leading imprints for innovative electronic dance music. It boasts a roster of heavy-hitters, complemented with immensely talented up-and-comers such as Thomas Gold, Deniz Koyu, Teamworx, Futuristic Polar Bears, Trilane, Marcus Santoro, Stadiumx, Tim van Werd, and Nicky Romero himself, to name a few. All with a diverse range of sounds that are guaranteed to light up a dance floor. Kosling comes to Protocol with a resume that boasts several successful releases on Armada, Proximity, Revealed, and SIZE. His very first single – “Believe,” has garnered almost 1M streams in less than a month, earning the support of heavyweights, including Nicky Romero, David Guetta, Tiësto, and Afrojack, and “Wildest Dream” with Thomas Gold (also a Protocol release) is about to break 20M streams on Spotify alone. We can’t wait to see what Kosling has up his sleeve next.

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PSTCRDS drop energetic new single “What We Dwell On”

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Newcastle pop punk outfit PSTCRDS deliver a fresh anthemic sound on their latest single “What We Dwell On“.

The intoxicating new track explores the ideas and emotions surrounding a failing friendship.  As the tune twists and turns, it evokes a sense of dejection whilst simultaneously clinging to feelings that are no longer reciprocated, despite continued efforts.

“Eventually you can only try for so long to keep someone in your life who doesn’t want to be there,” says the band.

Produced, mixed and mastered by Chris Lalic (Windwaker, The Last Martyr), “What We Dwell On,” was welcomed into the world on Wednesday night via triple j Short.Fast.Loud. The tune is accompanied by a dynamic music video directed by Crow River Visuals (Paperweight, Terra).

Formed in early 2019, PSTCRDS is Stove Reid (vocals), Henry Holzberger (guitar), Tom Pockett (guitar/vocals), Brad Reid (bass/vocals) and Jack Stewart (drums). Together the band blend traditional pop punk sensibilities with a mix of emo and metalcore influences. The group dropped their debut EP, ‘This Place Or Our Pace,’ in May 2021 and was described by Wall of Sound as capturing, “The youthful essence of pop punk perfectly, whilst adding rebellious grit and staying current to today’s scene.”

The five-piece followed up with two-track release, ‘System Overload,’ in September 2021 to which triple j Unearthed’s Dave Ruby Howe expressed, “These big melodic punks have added a bit of gnarly skater bite to their sound here.”

To date, PSTCRDS have warmed up stages for artists to the likes of Windwaker, Rumours, Reside, Ocean Sleeper and more and set off on their first successful headline run mid-last year.

The band are currently flaunting their new tune live across the East Coast as part of their ‘Typical Emo Sh*t Tour’ in collaboration with Sydney metalcore group, Synge. The band have already listed Brisbane, Central Coast, and Canberra and still have sets in store for Adelaide, Melbourne, Singleton, Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle. Tickets on sale now.

“What We Dwell On” is available now, streaming everywhere!

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INFERIORITY COMPLEX – MELBOURNE BASED METAL OUTFIT RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘TILL DEATH DO US PART’

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Melbourne based Metal outfit Inferiority Complex have just released their formidable new single called ‘Till Death Do Us Part’, which was premiered via AAA Backstage.“Till Death Do Us Part is about an unhappy couple. Moving on from the land of the living, the wife of a dishonest and unloving husband decides enough is enough. She sells her soul to get back at the man she once loved. Chaos ensues.”

Inferiority Complex create an earnest and powerful brand of music that is inspired by the likes of Northlane, Paramore, Spiritbox and Intervals.The band debuted in 2020 with the release of their single ‘Yours Sincerely’. The single has since amassed over one millions streams across multiple platforms and secured airplay on Triple J. The band then went on to release their debut EP called ‘First Law’ in February of 2020, playing to an almost sold-out crowd just prior to COVID lockdowns.After the successful launch of the band during a global pandemic, Inferiority Complex recently went back into the studio to record their sublime new single.

New single ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ is available on all major online stores and streaming services.
“This is the real deal guys! This goes hard.”
Claire Mooney – Triple J

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Tamino Reveals New Single – You Don’t Own Me – from new album ‘Sahar’

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“Hauntingly beautiful and sharp” – Esquire
“Taking multi-instrumentalism to a new level” “a magical elixir” “right at home on the indie-rock/post-punk sound spectrum” – KCRW on “Fascination”

Today, global star Tamino releases the third single, “You Don’t Own Me” alongside a soul-stirring music video, off his highly anticipated forthcoming sophomore album, Sahar, due out September 23 on Virgin Music Australia.

“You Don’t Own Me” is inspired by “Man’s Search For Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl, a psychiatrist, philosopher and holocaust survivor who saw the search for meaning as central to the human condition. The song proclaims an existentialist commitment to freedom and offers a universal message of solace in the face of oppression.

Legendary Olivier-winning choreographer and Beyonce collaborator Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui was commissioned to choreograph the coinciding video. The result is a magisterial interpretation of time and oppression, represented by ten dancers behaving as an anonymous horde of bodies looming over Tamino, in turn becoming an extension of the sand swarming the expanse.

Director Bastiaan Lochs says of the video, “Time, to me, is the most universal oppressing force. the passing of time weighs down on everyone everywhere always. Our lives tick away second by second and there is no escaping this. But showing clocks didn’t seem very appropriate. Sand has always been the closest relatable substance to time for me. Perhaps because of the hourglass. Sand falling and filling up a space feels like a physical representation of time beating down relentlessly. The idea of Tamino in a house slowly filling up with sand started forming. A place undefinable in time. Where each second might as well be an eternity.”
Watch video for “You Don’t Own Me” HERE

Born from Tamino’s Antwerp apartment and bolstered by collaborators including Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood, producer/engineer PJ Maertens and drummer Ruben Vanhoutte, Sahar is a powerhouse sophomore effort that mixes Arabic folk and experimental indie rock with sweeping orchestral arrangements. On Sahar, Tamino rearticulates the Arabic oud, the instrument of his grandfather Muharram Fouad, one of Egypt’s most celebrated singers and actors, into more a ‘typical’ indie rock instrumentation. The way it pairs with his smoldering voice creates a sonic landscape which is lush, layered and haunting. Sahar is where the romanticism and tragedy of Jeff Buckley meets a cosmopolitan, universalist aesthetic sensibility – an effortless mingling of European, American and Middle Eastern influences.

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Boiling Hot New Single From Project Bexx ‘Don’t Touch Me’

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Previous Support For Project Bexx

“The new clip for ‘Thicc’ sees the club-circuit stalwart team up with women and non-binary performers from Perth’s local cultural scenes to deliver a bright, bold and high-energy dose of body-positive visuals for this d-floor banger.”
(RAGE, ABC) [About ‘Thicc’]

“BEXX sounds like a certified showstopper on this track. Such a commanding statement.”
4 / 5 (Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J) [About ‘Thicc’]

“Absolutely owning this.”
4 / 5 (Zan Rowe, Triple J) [About ‘Thicc’]

“all three of these bexx uploads are hi energy pop slices to give you a real boost!”
4 / 5 (Declan Byrne, Triple J)

“BEXX’s music is some of the most exciting we’ve come across in Perth’s last twelve months, let alone in the niche pocket of club-ready dance music she specialises in. She’s a star, and as soon as WA artists begin their descent to the east coast for gigs, everyone else is going to see that too.”
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‘Don’t Touch Me’ is a boiling-hot, rage-fuelled dance anthem from the Boorloo/Perth-based electronic/dance artist and absolute boss b*tch Project Bexx. Light a match on September 16 alongside the accompanying music video, this one is going to spread like wildfire.

Winner of the WAM award for Best Live Electronic Act 2021, producer, performance artist, DJ and all-round powerhouse that is Project BEXX supported none other than Tame Impala and Pond within only 6 months of launching as a musician. Since then, she and her band have gone on to play to crowds with The Presets, Shockone, Luke Million, Kilter, Cosmos Midnight, Peking Duk, G Flip, Ruel, playing Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival and more, as well as being a highly sought-after act to play raves, parties and other events around WA.

Her first single for 2022 following last year’s badass banger ‘Thicc’, and two collabs called ‘Run This Town’ (with Tina Says) and ‘Together (with SOLSTA), ‘Don’t Touch Me’ is yet another impressive release from this showstopping MC that has already been nominated for WAM award’s Song Of The Year.

‘2, 4, 6, 8, Everything I see, I hate’ is the strong opening lyric for the new single ‘Don’t Touch Me’. With plenty of attitude that implies BEXX has no time for bullsh*t, this song is like bottled anger, shaken up and released in an energetic tirade of fast-paced spoken word vocals delivering their powerful message. AI narration and infectious synth beats make this song a signature crowd-pleasing danceable tune, but one with plenty of substance. Intended to be a shared anthem for anger at systemic oppression, capitalism and mental health, this is a track that listeners can sing along to at the top of their lungs.

Writing the song was a necessary cathartic release from a time when she felt there wasn’t much happiness to be found in the world. Following its creation, BEXX discovered a weight was lifted and she could again start to see the positives in life again. She hopes the song does the same for those who listen.

BEXX elaborates, saying she hopes ‘Don’t Touch Me’ “empowers anyone who listens to it to feel like the master of their own life, and that they can dismantle any systems or situations where they want to see change. It’s all about that POWER, STRENGTH & PASSION baby.”

Accompanying the track is the abstract and ominous music video that explores power and who holds it in society. Following members of the band, they are auctioned off, with their freedoms sold to a group of anonymous gold masked bidders as BEXX notes:

“These masked figures can represent whoever or whatever the viewer sees them as, because really it is just a comment on how there are systems and people in society which control those below them.”

Co-directed with Tay Kaka, with a handful of help from the team of performers, BEXX hopes to inspire and empower people to fight back against these figures in power and reclaim control back over their lives.

Turning heads across the media landscape with that power, strength and passion through her iconic brand of electronic music and impeccable high-energy live performances, Project Bexx has received support from Triple J Unearthed, RAGE, Xpress Mag, Pilerats, AAA Backstage, Scenestr, and more.

This huge anthemic new track from Project BEXX, ‘Don’t Touch Me’ will be unleashed on September 16.

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Grace Sanders Releases Single ‘Attachment Theory’ And Announces EP ‘Nothing Is Personal’

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“It’s gritty, attitude filled pop mixed with fwd thinking soul and rnb and grace pulls it off so well!” 
4 / 5 (Declan Byrne, Triple J) [About ‘Anymore’]

“Still feeling the after effects of Grace Sanders’ latest – pulse elevated and nerves on edge,
this is pacey and alive”
4 / 5 (Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J) [About ‘Anymore’]

“Her vision for writing top shelf synth pop tracks is showcased at the highest level this time around. It’s honestly some of her best work to date.”
(AAA Backstage) [About ‘Anymore’ & ‘Nothing’]

“‘Scrolling’, although forlorn, is musically forward-facing. It takes its cues from the prevailing hyper-pop movement, a kind of pop music that .. absorbs and propagates the prominent communication methods of the early 2020s.” (Beat) [About ‘Scrolling’]

‘Calling My Mother’ – 5th Most Played Track on RTR FM in 2021

“It’s a great mix of addictive basslines, sultry synths and vocals that leave you wanting more. Grace grabs your attention from the very first second and doesn’t let go.”
(Cool Accidents) [About ‘NO FAIR’]

“Let it unfold around you, slowly and intentionally, thick with melodies that become more memorable each time she repeats them.”
(Sound Doctrine) [About ‘Dissipate’]

“It’s a charming four-minutes that centres on this genre-mixing pop sound that’s full of bubbly confidence and Grace Sanders’ signature charm”
(Pilerats) [About ‘Green’]

Stream ‘Attachment Theory’

Once again bringing her shimmering and soulful approach to a unique blend of electro-pop, psych and R&B inspired grooves, Boorloo/Perth artist Grace Sanders unveils her blissful new song, ‘Attachment Theory’ on September 16 and announces ‘Nothing Is Personal’ EP (Out October 28).

Having recently completed a huge tour with Great Gable presented by Triple J, Across The Road and Select Music, Grace is a seasoned performer, who has also wowed crowds alongside Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Grevious Bodily Calm, Tanaya Harper, Dulcie and Adrian Dzvuke.

The follow-up to her latest release ‘Anymore’ and B-Side track ‘Nothing’, ‘Attachment Theory’ is an earnest and effortlessly flowing track from a sophisticated artist who continues to go from strength to glorious strength with every move she makes.

‘Attachment Theory’ begins with a slowly unravelling melody that moves with ease, ensuring Grace’s lush vocals elegantly weave over and above the masterful production (a collaborative effort from herself and Ezekiel Padmanabham). The sentimental R&B-inspired soundscape soars with purpose toward a beautifully textured breakdown glittering with surprising percussive gems, before melting into charming layered harmonies and unbridled brilliance that instantly warms the heart. And if it weren’t for the cheeky inclusion of ‘missing the ‘D” at the very end of the lyrics, this could almost be a Grace Sanders song for the whole family to enjoy.

The new single ‘Attachment Theory’ takes its name from a popular psychological theory that is currently trending on Tiktok, and has become quite a hot topic of conversation. The theory explores how relationships formed during childhood with giving and receiving love inform our relationships with others as we continue to grow older, in a kind of ripple effect.

Grace has used this as a point of reference for her new song, reflecting that: “The way our relationships and breakups in adulthood can mirror some of those early experiences and become an avenue for reflecting on the version of ‘self’ we become in the context of ‘others’.”

Support for Grace Sanders’ work continues to grow with each release, already having won over the likes of Triple J, Double J, Triple J Unearthed, NME, Tone Deaf, The Music, Cool Accidents, AU Review, Acid Stag, Pilerats, Spotify Playlists and many more.

Prepare to get (securely) attached to the new song from Grace Sanders – ‘Attachment Theory’ is out on September 16 with ‘Nothing Is Personal’ EP set for release on October 28.

 

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MAGNOLIA PARK SHARE NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO ‘ADDISON RAE’

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 “If you’re into the whole recent mainstream pop punk revival, then you’ve probably heard of Magnolia Park, who are one of the best bands bringing this sound back right now.” BrooklynVegan

“Magnolia Park are unique talents with the ability to make dance-worthy bops about heavy issues.” MTV News 

“their songs hit on the disconnection and disaffection that we all swim in daily, injecting their pop punk hooks with urgency.” Afropunk

Florida pop-punk band Magnolia Park add another instalment to their ever-expanding discography with new music video “Addison Rae.” Inspired by everyone’s favourite Tik-Tok star, the track’s infectiously catchy melody is in the same vein as classic Fall Out Boy or Yellowcard, equipped with clever lyricism, anthemic sing-along hooks and effective rhymes that are bound to play on a loop in your brain all day. Guitarist Tristan Torres explains further,

“Addison Rae brings you back to the height of 2000’s Pop-Punk with its infectious chorus and unbelievably catchy lyrics that make you want to learn every word.”

WATCH THE “Addison Rae” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

Since forming in Orlando, Florida, in 2019, the six-piece act—vocalist Joshua Roberts, guitarists Tristan Torres and Freddie Criales, bassist Jared Kay, drummer Joe Horsham and keyboardist Vincent Ernst—have released an EP, mixtape and handful of singles and toured with everyone from Sum 41 to Simple Plan as a way to bring their upbeat brand of pop-punk to the masses.

While Magnolia Park’s music is at times lighthearted, the diverse act are also serious about spreading a message of inclusivity and inspiring other kids like them to start bands as a form of creative expression. “Our goal when we’re together is to make sure the next generation doesn’t have to face as much racial backlash for being a rock band,” Torres explains. “In the industry, people look at us a certain way and try to impose things on us—and we want to make sure the next generation of rock bands don’t have to go through what we’ve been through.”

With just under 1 million streams per week, Magnolia Park has been on a non-stop touring schedule that has found them sharing stages with pop-punk stalwarts, Sum 41, Simple Plan, Waterparks and State Champs. The band is also kicking off a tour with A Day To Remember starting October 1st in Florida, and ending in Irvine, CA on October 28th. 
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