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We are proud to premiere Sharl’s video for I Fell In Love, an elegant yet slightly eerie video which sheds light on the bad side of love.
Directed in Canberra by up-and-coming filmmaker George Tsotsos, the clip has already made hades turn within the film festival circuit, for example award winner at the Hollywood Gold Awards, current finalist in the Love International Film Festival, Cannes World Film Festival, quarter-finalist in the Los Angeles Film Awards – if that’s not enough to get you keen – we’re sure that it’ll continue to pick up more props for it’s slick visual and Sharl’s stylish cut.
About the video, Sharl says “The music video for I Fell In Love is a beautiful visual exploration of the song which truly reflects my core as an artist. With the introspective and reflective nature of this album it was fitting to use a visual theme of reflection for the film as well. Themes of turbulence, distress, a cycle of healing and ultimately the triumph of inner peace and self-love are explored in the video.”
This premiere comes on the eve of her new album City Lights; a coming-of-age journey through the ups and downs like record label headaches and shedding the bad juju of the dating world. The video for I Fell In Love will be officially released alongside the album CIty Lights on Friday, 26th August – Check it out here on The Partae first!
http://sharlmusic.com/
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TOUR DATES
Sat Sept 3 – Springtime Festival – Ngarangwal / Gold Coast
Sat 26 Nov – Spilt Milk Festival – Ngunnawal / Canberra
Sat 3 Dec – Spilt Milk Festival – Wadawurrung / Ballarat
Sun 4 Dec – Spilt Milk Festival – Ngarangwal / Gold Coast
Fri 30 Dec – Wildlands Festival – Boorloo/Perth
Sat 7 Jan – Wildlands Festival – Meanjin/Brisbane
Stay connected with Ninajirachi:
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Speaking to the making of ‘Situation 99‘, the band reveal “Lu dog had been sitting on these hectic chords for a while and we knew there was a banger in there. Lu and the rest of the band made the most pumping instrumental when we were recording at The Grove and then let Finchy take it home with him to spend a couple of weeks coming up with the lyrics. We took some time to cook up the perfect SPACE ROCK banger.”
Recorded at The Grove alongside Jack Nigro (Skegss, DMA’S, Julia Jacklin, Middle Kids), True Colour is infectious, fun, free-spirited and most significantly, creatively ambitious. Known for their easy-going, take-it-as-it-comes approach to life, The Terrys‘ debut album is a deeply contemplative release encouraging listeners to embrace the highs and lows as they happen, to find their own true colours. This October, The Terrys will perform across the country to celebrate True Colour‘s release – pre-sale tickets are on sale now, pre-save True Colour HERE to get exclusive access. GA tickets are on sale from 9 AM AEST tomorrow, Friday 26 August. For all upcoming tour routing info + tickets see BELOW.
Earlier this week, The Terrys announced their inaugural Battle of the Bands competition, in partnership with Fellr. Paying homage to a scene that has given so much to The Terrys, the band are giving away the chance win the support slot on their debut album national tour plus $3000 in cash, an A&R masterclass with James Tidswell (Violent Soho, Domestic La La), $1000 worth of clothes from Billy Bones Club and more. For information on how to apply and more visit theterrysband.com.
TRUE COLOUR LP
The debut album by The Terrys
October 7 via Domestic La La
GA tickets are on sale HERE from 9 AM AEST on Friday 26 August
‘Situation 99‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
TOUR DATES
Sat 22 Oct – The Zoo – Meanjin / Brisbane
Fri 28 Oct – Jive Bar – tarntanya / Adelaide
Sat 29 Oct – Milk Bar – Boorloo / Perth
Tue 4 Nov – UC Hub – ngunnawal Land / Canberra
Wed 5 Nov – Oxford Art Factory – Eora / Sydney
Fri 18 Nov – Altar Bar – nipaluna / Hobart
Sat 19 Nov – The Corner Hotel – Naarm / Melbourne
Stay connected with The Terrys:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube
Barcelona-based, multi-national indie 4-piece CLEMENTINE are back with their second EP ‘Point Be’. The four tracker, which marks a shift in mood for the guys, is out now on Spanish imprint Siete Señoritas Gritando.
A headline act since 2019, CLEMENTINE’s debut ‘REC.’ was supported by BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and beyond. They’ve been playing some notorious shows in their home town at some of the city’s most iconic cult fave music haunts, but their music is catching attention worldwide thanks to their trademark shimmering guitars, driving rhythm section and strong, soulful vocals.
We caught up with the band around the new release, check it below…
Hey Clementine, thanks for speaking with us! Where are we catching you today?
Hey Partae! Thanks for the interview! You’re speaking to Paul from CLEMENTINE, and right now it’s 30-something degrees in Barcelona, but the skies are looking grey and ominous. I think we’ve got a storm on the way, so it’s unlikely I’m gonna leave my apartment today.
You’re a multinational band all now living in Barcelona – how did you all meet/how was the band formed?
So Julian (guitarist) had been working on a home recording project when we first met through a mutual friend. He was wearing a jumper with the band Foals on it. We instantly bonded over a mutual love of the same kind of music and became friends. I played guitar when I was younger, but hadn’t played for about 10 years. Julian gave me his old guitar and told me to learn again so I could help him record. I was starting again almost completely from scratch, but I worked on my technique and then we started writing and recording together at his house on Carrer de Rec in the El Born neighbourhood of Barcelona. That’s where we got the title for our first EP.
Not long after, Vince (singer/bassist) moved to Barcelona for work. Vince and Julian have been friends since they met at college in France. They’ve played in bands together for years, including when they both went to live together in Colombia. So they’re pretty experienced playing together and know each other really well. After that, we found Raul online, invited him to come and play with us and we had a great chemistry straight away.
You’ve just dropped your new EP, ‘Point Be’, featuring four new tracks. This marks a shift in sound from your debut 2020 release ‘REC.’ How would you describe the REC sound in comparison to the Point Be sound for someone new discovering your music for the first time?
‘REC.’ was the first music we had ever recorded as a band outside of Julian’s apartment, so it was quite a new experience for us. At this point we had played a few live shows and we chose the songs that resonated with the crowd at the shows the best to represent us. I think ‘REC.’ is a more varied release in terms of sound, while with ‘Point Be’ there was more of an effort to keep a consistent sound and theme throughout. We wanted 4 songs that complemented each other perfectly, while still showing a range.
Personally I think that ‘Point Be’ has more anthemic choruses and an overall darker sound, but still has the same energy that you would find in a song like ‘Setback’ or ‘Horror’ from the first EP.
Do you think this shift in sound is a conscious choice or just a natural evolution as you continue playing gigs and writing music together?
In my opinion it was a conscious choice for this EP. Some of these songs are old enough to have appeared on ‘REC.’, so it’s not so much that our sound has changed overall. We still sound like CLEMENTINE, but we’ve chosen tracks for this EP which complement each other to keep a running theme throughout.
We’ve always had a dark and rhythmic sound, and we’ve always written big choruses. But I think that the 4 tracks on ‘Point Be’ definitely showcase some of our most anthemic and ambitious songs yet.
Rumour has it you spent 4 days solid recording the EP outside of Barcelona – what would you say was the best part of such intense studio time, and what was the worst?!
Yeah, the place was in the middle of nowhere, but it was such a great experience. We recorded with a producer named Marco Morgione, who recorded REC. EP. He knows the band well by now and we get on with him so well, which made the whole weekend feel like a holiday. His hospitality and the stunning location were definitely the highlights. We were surrounded by amazing mountainous countryside and the sun was out all weekend, so when we got a break we could spend it on the terrace, or having a barbecue.
The worst thing, for sure, was the cold which struck once the sun had gone in. If we record there again I’m gonna make sure to pack extra blankets.
What helped you guys stay sane in that time of recording? Was there much downtime/snacks/private jokes/team sports or activities that got you through?
We had a pretty strict schedule which we stuck to as well as we could. This allowed for downtime in the evenings where we could cook, eat and drink together. This helped us unwind while still feeling productive.
Marco knows our band and our sound really well, so he was on-hand to suggest things to us as we were recording. He has this amazing stash of old guitars, synths and other gear which he let us play with. I could’ve spent days just going through his pedal collection if I’m honest.
We also had plenty there to keep us busy while we weren’t recording. Marco had an old PS2 with Pro Evolution Soccer, which was a favourite pastime. We also made great use of his ping pong and subbuteo tables.
Do you have a favourite track on the EP? Or was there a track that came together easily from the beginning? And what about one that was a bit tougher or took a bit more time to nail?
The Streets Will Always Be Ours has an interesting backstory. We had been working on the instrumental for the song for a while under a different name – which is our usual process if we don’t have lyrics straight away. I always thought the rhythm of the guitars in the intro and verses was very similar to the Catalan independence chant Els Carrers Seran Sempre Nostres, which translates into English as “The Streets Will Always Be Ours”.
I wanted to do something a little bit different, so instead of writing a political song, I wrote a song about love, and feeling invincible in the face of adversity when you’re with someone who makes you feel secure and loved, but made it sound like it was a political song, with a huge chant at the end, and the megaphone at the beginning.
We recorded the instrumental to that in one session, and the lyrics came a week or so later. I was so excited to write it, but wanted to be careful to get the balance right.
On the other hand, we actually added Flight Tracker to the EP quite late. We originally planned to record another song, but Julian wrote the lyrics to Flight Tracker using an old instrumental that he had recorded years ago. It took a little while for us to get this one right, but it’s one of our most ambitious songs, and the synths really thickened out our sound.
What do you think has been the biggest highlight so far for you as a fresh band on the scene? Any career moments that really stick out?
The time spent recording this EP was a really unique and special experience, and one which I’ll always have really fond memories of, but my personal highlight was the gig we played at Bar Ceferino last summer.
We were still in the midst of heavy COVID restrictions, so we were only allowed a small number of people, but our curfew was over and bars had begun hosting concerts again. It had been so long since any of us had seen live music, that even though it was a sanitised version, playing a gig in front of anybody felt like the most exciting thing ever.
We played two sets that night, by the time the second set came, everybody had loosened right up and the energy in the room was incredible. That gig was officially the launch show for our REC. EP as we were unable to play live for months after its release due to COVID restrictions and curfew. I think we gave it the launch it deserved.
What’s next for CLEMENTINE?
Right now we’re just so happy to get this EP out that we’re gonna take the summer off. After that we’ll look at what our next steps could be. We’ve got tons of songs still to record and release, so watch this space!
CLEMENTINE ‘Point Be’ is out now, get it here: https://clementinebcn.bandcamp.com
Photo by: Tanya Voltchanskaya
After a two year hiatus from music and enduring lockdowns, Kendra Fewster returns with a solo project under the new moniker Kaeda Daze. The track sees the young Melbourne singer via Western Australia step into her own, delivering a commanding vocal performance of self-empowerment similar to artists such as AURORA, Gordi and Gretta Ray. Emotive lyrically and sonically she wants this new project to show that through some form of fragility there is an extreme amount of strength.
“This first release is extremely important to me. The day I began to write the song is so completely vivid in my mind. It’s funny how certain moments can stick with you. In the moment you’re so channelled toward the living and creating aspect that you don’t realise it was going to be a seminal moment for your silly little life journey.” Kaeda Daze
Blending her love of lo-fi and cinematic pop overtones, ‘Running From Something’ is raw and introspective, her lyrics deeply personable but relatable. This is Kaeda Daze operating with a refreshed sense of confidence in her songwriting.
“The song itself sat incomplete for six to eight months. The first half was written in Melbourne and finally completed while I was home in WA. I sat there for hours collecting visual inspiration and a playlist of songs that spoke to me. My mind tends to work quite visually so when it came to the essence of the song I wanted to see it vividly in my mind. I ended up with a theme of blue haze, pearly white and silver armour. I wanted the track to sound like a slow motion battle in the fog; a chorus that became the clarity, the strength of the song.”
Kaeda Daze
She wrote the song whilst killing the minutes, hours, and days during Melbourne’s gruelling lockdown last year. She was kept afloat during these dark days by having her sister in the next room. “We’d both been struggling with our mental health and she was my safe space during that time. Some days I’d sit there and feel so inept, feeling I was failing her and myself when I watched her struggle. Some days we were the only reason one another laughed or even spoke at all and I won’t forget how important her presence was for my sanity.”
Kaeda Daze
Powered by insatiable rhythms and hypnotic vocals, ‘Running From Something’ had a dream team bringing the track to life, it was produced by Sam Burtt (Sam Phay, Stellie) and mixed by ARIA, AWMA, and Music Victoria Award nominated engineer Becki Whitton (Tash Sultana, G Flip, Allday) with mastering by Wayne Sunderland Suture Mastering (Pnau, Disclosure, Motez).
“I have always been drawn to songs with a dark moody tether and worked to implement that with Sam (producer of the track) through atmospheric pads and textures. You will notice the idea of slow motion running is emulated as an echoing rhythmic pattern that almost sounds like waves crashing behind it.” Kaeda Daze
Single artwork
Kaeda wants her new track to be a reminder to herself, her sister and the many others in lockdown that when things get tough, but regardless of the predicament you can push past that fog. “I like to imagine that we have metaphorical swords in hand, ready to take on whatever bullshit we have to face. I am an emotionally charged person and wanted to create something that did in fact reflect that.”
Kaeda Daze was a former member of WA folk/pop band ‘The Hunting Birds’ who earned two WAM Pop Song of the Year Awards. During her time with the band, she played at Falls Festival and Byron Bay Blues Festival, plus supporting global award winning artists, The Lumineers and Newton Faulkner.
‘Running From Something’ is out now!
One of the many reasons that most people love summer is because it’s the perfect time to host a barbeque party! The fine and sunny weather creates a perfect atmosphere to take out your grill, cook the meat, and invite your friends and families for some hot barbeques. Furthermore, a BBQ party can also be an excellent theme if you’re celebrating birthdays, reunions, and other social gatherings.
But like any other party theme, hosting a BBQ party will also require intensive planning, especially if you’re planning a massive party for a big crowd. But worry not, as this article will give you a step-by-step guide when planning a BBQ party and ensure it starts and ends successfully.
Here’s a simple guide along with some BBQ party-planning tips to help you organize a stress-free BBQ party that will surely impress your guests:
- Pick The Right Day For The BBQ Party
Before you start planning the food or location, your first move is to choose the right day for the BBQ party. As much as possible, pick a day when all or at least most of your guests are free and available (e.g., weekends, holidays). If you’re celebrating a birthday and the date falls on a weekday, you may schedule the party at night when most of your guests are already done with their work shift. You also need to do a quick weather check to ensure that the day you picked won’t be rainy, windy, or stormy.
- Plan Your Guest List
Even if a BBQ party may seem like an informal gathering, unlike wedding receptions or cocktail parties, you still need to plan your guest list. That’s because the number of guests you invite will affect the amount of food, especially meat, you’ll need to cook and grill for the entire crowd. So, have a good estimate of how many people will be joining your BBQ party. Perhaps you’re planning to invite your family, relatives, and friends. Just remember not to invite too many people if you don’t have enough budget to buy and prepare food for all of them.
- Plan And Prepare Your Menu
Just because it’s a BBQ party doesn’t mean you’ll only serve barbeques for your guests. The menu preparation for your BBQ Party won’t be easier than the other party themes. Before the party, take your time planning and preparing the menu.
Since you now have an idea of how many guests are coming, you’ll know how many kilograms of meat products you’ll need to order for the party. For bulk orders, you may check out the website of meat dealers such as the Grand Peaks Prime Meats or other meat suppliers in your area. You may browse their website for meat packages, especially if you plan to order multiple options for your guests (e.g., beef, chicken, pork).
Once you’ve got your ordered meat, ensure they’re ready to be grilled before your guests arrive. You don’t want to still be cleaning and slicing while your guests are already at your party waiting for you. As much as possible, by the time they arrive, the meats are already sliced and are currently grilled so your guests can chitchat or watch you as you finish the barbeques.
Aside from the barbeque and grilled meat, prepare all the side dishes before they arrive. You may ask a family or friend to help you chop the tomatoes and lettuce and form burger patties so that everything is almost or completely ready when your guests arrive.
- Adjust Your Menu To Cater To Your Guests’ Preferences
When preparing your party’s menu, you must always take note of your guests’ personal food preferences. Remember that even if it’s a BBQ party, your vegetarian friends will still surely come over to join in on the fun. So, instead of making them feel left out, be ready to expand your menu and provide dishes suitable for vegetarians. If most of your guests are red-beef lovers, consider forgoing the chicken to make more room and budget for beef. Meanwhile, if most of your guests are bringing their kids, you must prepare some finger food suitable for kids.
- Ensure You Have Enough Charcoal Or Propane
The last thing any party host would want is to leave in the middle of the party to run errands and additional supplies of charcoal or propane. Not only is it stressful and time-consuming, but it’s also a hassle and can completely ruin the mood of the party. Plus, once you return from buying charcoal, your raw meat will look rubbery from waiting too long to be cooked. To avoid such a situation, check if you have enough charcoal or propane to last the entire party duration.
- Do Not Forget To Prepare And Stock Enough Drinks
As part of your party preparation, stock your cooler with drinks suitable for all your guests, both kids and adults. Preferably, you can set up two separate drinking stations intended for kids and adults. For example, the kid-friendly drink station must be filled with juice boxes, bottled waters, ice, fruit shakes, and other kid-appropriate drinks. Meanwhile, the adult drink station may be filled with wine, beer, soda, and other adult beverages.
If you’re planning to offer summer season drinks like cocktails and mocktails, it’s best to have them pre-mixed. This way, you won’t spend the rest of the party stirring and pouring the drinks. Some of the best summer cocktails you can prepare are:
- Margarita
- Mojito
- Summer Sangria
- Mint Julep
- Paloma
During the party, make your guests feel welcome by offering them their first beverage. You can do this by the entrance or when they’re finally seated in their seats. Then, encourage them to help themselves with more drinks so you can resume your last-minute food preparations.
- Decide On The Location
Suppose you’ve figured out everything you need to prepare for the BBQ party’s food and drinks. It’s now time to decide on a fixed location for your party. Generally, BBQ parties must be held outdoors since it’s not possible to grill meat indoors. So, pick an outdoor location that will be easier for you to host and organize a party. Most people choose their backyard as the party location since it’s free, accessible, and close to their indoor kitchen. You can quickly go to your kitchen if you need to grab any equipment.
On the other hand, if your backyard’s not spacious enough for a BBQ party, you may consider other outdoor spaces like the park or campground. Just ensure you have the permits or permissions from the space owners before planning the rest of the event.
- Hang Decorative Outdoor Lights
Unless you’re having a BBQ party in broad daylight, you’ll need ample lighting to keep your BBQ party going for the rest of the night. Instead of the traditional light bulbs you currently have in your backyard, spruce it up with additional decorative outdoor lights like tiki torches, string lights, lanterns, butterfly lights, etc. These decorative lights can quickly improve the party’s atmosphere and add festivity to your BBQ Party.
- Have A There For Your Outdoor Party
Although a BBQ party is already a theme per se, you may still consider having another theme for your party decorations or your guests’ outfits. Some of the perfect party themes fit for a BBQ party are:
- Mexican Fiesta
- Escape To The Islands/Hawaiian Theme
- Country Rodeo/Cowboy Theme
Your chosen party theme will be your inspiration in picking decorations for the venue and buying props for your guests. For example, if you decide to have a Country Rodeo BBQ Party, you can buy bandanas, cowboy hats, and fake moustaches for your guests so they can wear them during the party.
- Prepare Outdoor Games For All Ages
What’s an outdoor party when there’s no game to play? Take your outdoor BBQ party to the next level and prepare outdoor games fit for all your guests. If you have kids at the party, organize some outdoor games like:
- Horseshoes
- Cornhole
- Potato Sack Race
- Water Balloon Piñata
For adults, you can have games such as:
- Bottle Ring Toss
- Lawn Bowling
- Beer Pong
- Lawn Darts
Preparing outdoor games will keep the kids busy while adults can also play while drinking or socializing.
- Encourage Guests To Bring Side Dishes
Although not necessary, this tip can come in handy, especially if you’re hosting a large BBQ party. So, when you send invitations to your guests, you can include asking them to bring side dishes if they want to. Don’t worry as this isn’t compulsory and this won’t also feel like a burden for them. In fact, most guests love to show off their homemade dishes or DIY recipes, and bringing one to your BBQ party can be a perfect opportunity for them. Plus, your guests’ side dishes will save you time and energy from preparing everything yourself.
- Set Up The Snack Area Away From The Grill
During planning, the idea of guests surrounding you while you’re grilling may sound fun and exciting. But during the party, you might soon realize that having people surrounding you while grilling can be annoying. So, to prevent your guests from hovering around you while you cook, set up the snacks area away from the grill. This way, you have your own space to wrap up your last-minute cooking obligations while your guests continue to chitchat and have fun.
- Practice Fire Safety Measures
Hosting a BBQ party means you’ll be dealing with fire since you’ll be grilling and cooking in front of your guests. Meats like burgers and sausages are filled with fats that could cause flare-ups. For everyone’s safety, ensure to practice proper fire safety measures and have a fire extinguisher or spray bottle prepared in case of small grease fires.
Let Your BBQ Party Begin!
Now that you know how to host and organize a BBQ Party, you can start planning for your own. Just remember that the most important tip is to have fun. So, while ensuring your guests are having fun, you must also have a good time yourself while grilling the food.
KALIOPI & THE BLUES MESSENGERS
Host band for DOUBLE TROUBLE BLUES SESSIONS supporting Ian Collard Sunday August 28 at the St Andrews Hotel. Tix available through Eventbrite
Partea caught up with a few members from the band since the inaugural sold-out July show.
Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers officially launched at the Glenmaggie Blues & Roots Festival earlier this year with a vibrant reception from festival goers starting their loyal fan base. Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers are Double Trouble Blues Sessions host band supporting national blues.
Lisette Payet, the band’s pianist explains, “I feel fortunate to have begun experiencing Memphis Minnie since joining Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers. It’s great to hear women singing the blues and get intriguing phrasing for which I’ve become a big fan. Playing piano as part of the host band for Double Trouble Blues Sessions with the Blues Messengers I appreciate how lucky am I to play with all these great musicians”
Les Oldman, drummer in the band expresses a profound respect for Memphis Minnie’s place in blues music history in awe of Mini’s story, “What a Story!”. When asked how he felt about being a part of Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers and playing in the host band for the Double Trouble Blues Sessions? “I’m very grateful to be included in this special project among such fantastic players who want to entertain folk in these current troubled times… times of Blues.. so to speak”.
Kaliopi draws from the great blues tradition and the powerful women who made it their own and has honed in on the works of Memphis Minnie as a mentor. Now in preproduction collaborating with the country’s best specialists for their debut studio album showcasing the works of Mini, the elite ‘Blues Messengers’ plan to followup this production with a tour.
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For the first time in three years, Beyond The Valley is returning. Join us at Australia’s premier New Year’s festival as we make our way back to our true form as an all encompassing combination of Music, Arts and Camping, December 28 – January 1. For our seventh edition, we are excited to welcome you to our new home at Barunah Plains, a lush oasis located on the lands of the Wadawurrung Peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Eastern Maar Peoples of Southwest Victoria, the perfect sanctuary as we step into a new era of BTV. Staying true to tradition, Beyond The Valley will feature a combination of international & homegrown top-tier and break-through bands, electronic & hip hop artists, spread across three distinct purpose-built, custom-designed stages — Main Stage, Dance Tent and the beloved Dr Dan’s stage. We can’t wait to come together and dance with you over four euphoric days as we bring in 2023 in true BTV style. Lineup announced Thursday 25th of August 12:20PM AEST. RSVP via the button below to be the first to know when it drops. |
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Only 1.5 hours out of Melbourne, Barunah Plains is a picturesque oasis featuring a natural amphitheatre, sweeping trees, rolling hills, a Wool Shed, mystic bridges and a winding creek, making it the perfect home for a new era of Beyond The Valley. Our camping area is located on flat land with increased space and accessible facilities, ideal for establishing your temporary home. The beauty of Barunah Plains extends well into the surrounding areas. En route via Geelong, explore Torquay, Ocean Grove and Lorne, renowned for their serene beaches and beautiful restaurants, the perfect pitstop on your way to BTV. |
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Beyond The Valley 2022 will be an oasis of experiences. A playground from your wildest imagination, step away from the music and go for a swim at Beach Club, or uncover Schmall Klüb, a concealed party with spontaneous sets from your favourite DJs only accessible via a secret entrance. For the first time at BTV, experience our Podcast Stage with live and interactive recordings of your favourite podcasts. A place for self discovery, step into The Sanctuary for daily meditation, yoga & workshops. If you’re after a more luxurious experience, our Lux Camp is the largest glamping offering in the southern hemisphere! With delicious options to suit all dietary requirements, our Food Village is the perfect place to refuel for a day of music & movement under the ample shade provided. Featuring a true combination of local art & community, explore our Market Stalls and stumble into your next best find. Find yourself continuously mesmerised by art installations scattered throughout the festival and endlessly entertained by — Poof Doof ‘Pride Patrol’, Drag Bingo, Speed Dating, Open Mic, Fortune Teller, Doof Stick Making, Yoga, Pilates, Meditation & more. |
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As an ARIA awardee with Collard, Greens and Gravy, a role model and a leader in the Australian Blues scene, Ian Collard is looking forward to headlining the newly established Double Trouble Blues Sessions at the St Andrews Hotel “It’s a fantastic Pub and I haven’t been there for many years”.
With a unique vocal timbre and solo guitar style, considered to be one of our country’s best harmonica players, Ian share’s his main influences…
“My main influences on the Harmonica are definitely a Little Walter, Big Walter, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williamson. My influences as a guitarist a Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Lewis Myers, Freddie King, Elmore James, Tampa Read, Robert Nighthawk, Earl Hooker”.
Ian has travelled to Memphis on a number of occasions. We asked Ian what it is that draws him there that he brings back to contribute to the vibe and satisfaction of his audiences at gigs?
“It’s great to go to the place where somebody influences have come from, understanding the geography of the United States and the different regional styles of blues music is very important to people who are presenting this great style of music.”
The front-man for a number of bands including Three Kings and Backsliders, Ian share’s how the COVID period of lockdown affected managing his projects and his outlook for the future?
“During Covid I affectively played no music whatsoever, I wanted to fight or was in flight mode and any ability to be creative was completely stifled. I’ve come back from the whole thing with a whole new perspective on what is important in life and what I enjoy about music. I am currently playing with a great group of human beings who also happened to be fantastic musicians, I am very lucky and feeling grateful for every moment I have on stage.”
Tickets to this Ian Collard this Sunday August 28 are available through Eventbrite
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Where are you currently based?
Aveiro, Portugal.
How did you first start playing music?
I started my journey as a producer. Back in 2012, a friend of mine presented me a music production program, something I’d never heard of. So, I started experimenting and taking the first steps in FL Studio, which is the DAW I still use these days. I started producing hip hop beats, then I went to drum and bass and I ended up in minimal techno. Then in 2015 I created Hozho. Over time, I improved my own music style, in order to create something unique. Starting to perform as a DJ was a consequence of music production.
What’s been happening recently?
Recently I’ve been focusing on the release strategy for my upcoming EP together with my team. Also, I’m going to start a world tour soon and I’ve been getting ready for that. In the midst of it all, I try to find some time to produce songs for my next album.
What or who influenced your latest single ‘Troubles in Paradise’?
This track was developed from one of the dozens of projects I started in FL
Studio but I never finished. One day I was listening to the unfinished projects I had and this one stood out from the others, it had a bassline that I loved. At the time, the name of the project was Troubles In Paradise so I decided to keep that track ID and create a story around that name.
How did this single come about?
Well, one would think that now that I have gigs all over the world, tracks with millions of views and streams on digital platforms, that everything is fine and that I live a good life. But it’s not always like that. We all have everyday problems. This particular track focuses on the problems of a romantic relationship and that’s the main message of the track.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
After the release of my single Honey Trap in February 2022 I started working on Troubles In Paradise. I think by the end of March I already had the track done because I played it for the first time in Bangkok on April 9th. The track was produced in my home studio and was mastered by Pobla Studio with whom I have been working for a few years now.
How did you approach the production process?
It’s like writing a book: you’re not gonna start putting random words on a paper and hoping they make sense. I had a clear idea in my mind about the story I wanted to tell and the emotions I wanted to transmit in Troubles In Paradise, related to breakup, that even when everything seems to be going well, problems end up happening. The challenge was to try to reproduce this message in an electronic music track, with just a few vocal lines, using the power of basslines, melodies, pads, groove, etc. The instruments, the samples, the VST’s… all of that is secondary. What matters is that at the end of the day, the music manages to awaken the emotion I was looking for. Because for me music is not just music, it’s a story. In the same way that the Mona Lisa is not just a woman smiling. There is something else.
Please tell us about your love for the Breaking Bad series:
What can I say… for me it’s the best TV series ever because it has a message that I identify with. Aside from the drugs and all that, the series focuses on a man who knows he’s going to die because he has cancer (spoiler alert). It’s interesting how we start to live our lives when we’re given an “expiration date”. We start doing today what, in a normal situation, we would only do tomorrow (or never). What Breaking Bad tells me is that we should start living the life we deserve, stepping out of our comfort zone, doing things we’ve never done before, to truly enjoy life and live it in accordance with our own terms, before it’s too late.
You’ve risen fast as an emerging act in the melodic techno/house scene, what do you attribute to this fast success?
As Charles Bukowski said: wherever the crowd goes, run in the other direction. I truly believe that the music I produce is different, unique and I think a lot of people can relate to it. When your music is good and you work with a professional team that supports you, that helps you promote your work and gets you the best shows, your name and your music starts to be recognized worldwide.
How do you feel now as a prominent emerging artist?
It feels good to be recognized across the world. It feels good to be able to make a living on music. It feels good to be able to travel the world, visit amazing places and meet amazing people, doing what I love. For all this I am very grateful. But let’s not make a big deal about it. I’m still Joel, that boy who grew up in a small village in Portugal and who had a knack for music. I’m still a working progress and I want to believe that the best days are yet to come.
Please tell us about your self-styled genre ‘Melodark’ and what it means to you:
For me Melodark goes beyond being just a music genre. Since its inception, it has become an artistic movement with an emotional, motivational and overcoming message. For me it’s a lifestyle and a philosophy. Musically speaking, Melodark is characterized by the symbiotic contrast between the beautiful melodies (melo) and the darkness surrounding the synths and basslines (dark), mostly based on a minimal techno beat.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Hozho. He’s a great artist!
What do you like to do away from music?
I like to read, watch TV series and movies, play tennis, travel and be in contact with nature.
Where and when are you playing next?
At the end of August I will start my tour in the United States and Latin America.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
In 2022, I plan to release my second solo album – Psychological Issues – and recorded my fourth DJ Mix. A collaboration with my friend and artist Droplex will also be released, a single track called Sitting In This Cage. Apart from the releases, I expect a big tour until the end of the year, with nearly 30 shows all over the world.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Favourite food: Pizza.
Place to hangout: Any place nearby the beach.
Where are you currently based?
Gadigal Country (Sydney).
How did you first start playing music?
I started singing and playing the piano when I was 10 then picked up cello soon after. I was mostly studying classical music and playing in orchestras which I’m eternally grateful for but I found the strict parameters of classical music to be uninspiring so I studied sound and audio engineering after school whilst playing cello in a few local bands. It took some time for me to figure out my love for writing, performing and teaching music but I’m glad I got there..
What’s been happening recently?
I’ve been writing and working on a LADY KING record whilst teaching and performing in a bunch of different projects including Velvet Trip and EJ Worland. Staying busy (maybe too busy) and really enjoying collaborating with new people 🙂
Your latest single ‘Play It’ will be out on August 18, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I’m a sucker for old soul records where stacked vocal harmonies, big arrangements and live instrumentation are non-negotiable like Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers and Al Green. I can’t hide the classical geek in me so I made a point of capturing big strings and harmonies. This track blends classic soul with a neo-soul twist similar to Raveena, Joy Crooks and Snoh Aalegra.
How did Play It come about?
I wrote this song a few years ago after I was slut shamed by a friend. The situation was made more difficult as this person had more feelings for me that I did not reciprocate. Rejection hit him deeply and as a result I was villainised. My sexual receipts were used to divide and pit my community against me. It took a while for me to come to terms with it all but through healing I realised that gender roles perpetuate harmful sexual double standards in society. Traditionally men are granted more sexual freedom than women and women are often penalised for being sexual so I wanted to highlight this issue and the effects this has on women. I also felt sorry for my friend for not being able to express his emotions in a healthy way so this song was how I processed it. I hope this song can open up conversations about sexual double standards and the damaging effects of slut shamming.
Where and when did you write/record/produce/master and who did you work with?
I recorded this song at Forces and Fury studios in Marrickville in 2020 before the pandemic and then covid put a pause on everything. Plans changed and the song landed in the hands of my dear friend Glenn Hopper (aka LEN20). Glenn is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer and has been doing incredible things, making sound beds and unique loops. In recent years Glenn has been working closely with Take a Day Trip, producing cuts for artists including Mary J Blige, Kid Cudi and Lil Nas X to name a few.
In the past year, Glenn and I have worked on producing and mixing the track. It’s been through many incarnations with lockdowns and life obstacles but we’ve managed to bring it together and I’m super proud of how it’s all come along.
How did you approach the recording process?
I usually track my songs live and then work with a producer adding layers and sound design etc. When this song was first recorded it featured horns but we eventually replaced them with strings from Lydia Swaries (violin), Ida Warhole (Harp) and myself on cello. The guitar solo worked seamlessly with the rest of the band but was in fact recorded from a separate session with the incredible Hilary Geddes (The Bouys) before I got the band (Midground) in the studio.
I sat with my friend IMI (Joseph Liddy and the Skeleton Horse) to write and record backing vocals and between the two of us we layered the vocal harmonies. Both IMI and I appreciate gospel and choirs which prompted the idea of more voices so I brought in Annalina and Ellen Mara to sing some harmonies before sending it off to Andrew Edgson (Studio 301) for Mastering. These wonderful collaborators each provide extra warmth and colour to the track and I’m inspired by all of them.
Any shows coming up?
I’ve got an exciting show at the end of the month at one of my favourite Sydney venues, Ramblin Rascal. Come through on the 27th of August. Did I mention it’s free?
Who are you listening to at the moment?
It’s always so hard to decide one – I like listening to a broad range of music from baroque to pop and everything in between but my top three artists this month Eddie Chacon, Francesca Fulmini and LOONY
What do you like to do away from music?
I love making food, playing pool and getting out – big nature fien.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
Finishing this record. I’ve also got a bunch of shows lined up with a few tours to come and hopefully I’ll tick off my London dream and head over in 2023.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Roti from the Thai queens at the Marrickville markets and hanging out beach side by any shore that meets the ocean.
Title: Weekend On A Tuesday
Label: CYB3RPVNK / anotherblock
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In a powerful joining of forces, the dance music heavyweights R3HAB and Laidback Luke drop their debut collaboration “Weekend On A Tuesday.” The track showcases signature styles from both artists with Luke‘s groovy house influence and R3HAB‘s slapping basslines, paired with some velvety vocals packing plenty of soul. “Weekend On A Tuesday” hits just right for those weeknights or weekdays when you just need to get out and let loose. The release also launches anotherblock – a transparent music royalty NFT marketplace, where every holder of “Weekend On A Tuesday” NFT will get a share of streaming revenues from the single.
How?
250 NFTs, each giving the holder a 0.02% share in streaming revenues, available at a democratic price of around 87 USD. NFTs can be purchased via credit card or using a decentralized wallet such as Metamask. On anotherblock, unlike other music royalties NFT platforms, fans will be able to see what their NFT is worth, what to expect in terms of payouts, and other helpful information, making anotherblock one of the most transparent NFT platforms of its kind.
“After many months and many versions back and forth, Luke and I are excited to share ‘Weekend On A Tuesday‘ with the world. This is a song about breaking away from the norm and choosing to follow your own beat. Sometimes you need to bring the energy to the start of the week – this song is made to get the party started, and we are happy to be part of the launch of anotherblock platform” – R3HAB
“I’m super thrilled to have finally landed this track with R3HAB. Him and I go way back! R3HAB came with this amazing bassline, and I poured a bit more of a housey sound over it. And let’s be honest, ‘Weekend On A Tuesday‘ is how it often feels for us touring DJs. And it’s so exciting we combine this track with the launch of anotherblock” – Laidback Luke
“Music NFTs should combine the amazing worlds that artists create, the color, feeling, emotional connection, with a whole new approach to music purchases, royalties, and fan experiences. NFTs with clear, easy-to-grasp, real-world value promise to transform the music business from its current, sometimes frustrating state into a more artist-friendly, fan-engaging community” – Michel D. Traore (anotherblock co-founder and CEO)
R3HAB
Multi-Platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, to anthems such as Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, ZAYN, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 8B streams to date, including 1.1B in 2021 alone. R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK in 2016, which has passed 4B streams across platforms since its inception. R3HAB continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. He is Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify’s top 200 most streamed artists, ranked #12 on prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart, and has earned over 70 Gold and Platinum certificates. R3HAB has embarked on multiple sold-out worldwide tours and was the first dance music artist to sell out 15 consecutive shows in China. On top of that, he performed at the world’s top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.
Laidback Luke
From his origins in the house and techno underground to his current more eclectic style, Laidback Luke has always been a leading light in music of the present day as well as the future. The Dutch hero continues to enjoy a hugely varied and consistently noteworthy career in the game. With a reputation as a serious talent scout and for being one of the nicest guys around, he has built himself a mightily impressive musical empire that has touched the highest reaches of the music industry. Recent times have seen him continue his dancefloor domination by producing a slew of killer tracks with both the world’s biggest names and newcomers alike, including Afrojack, Dubdogz, Will Sparks and Good Times Ahead. His commitment to discovering and nurturing new talent is key to his ethos, with his reputation as a mentor proceeding him. For him, it’s only natural to share his wisdom and support in the same way his peers did when he was coming up. His popular bi-weekly vlog gives an insight into his intense life and maintains a direct connection with fans, while his healthy lifestyle sees him extol the virtues of tai chi, yoga, healthy food, and his beloved kung-fu (in which he’s participated in the World Championship in Hong Kong) over hedonism and excessive partying. All this combined makes him a truly unique and inspirational figure in the dance music industry and one who will continue to play a vital part in it for years to come.
anotherblock
anotherblock is a community of music lovers building music rights catalogs. The company was founded in 2021 by the entrepreneurs Michel D. Traore, Sebastian Ljungberg, and Filip Strömsten. anotherblock was built upon the idea that accessing music rights should be easy and democratic. By connecting music rights to NFTs, anotherblock creates a smooth and easy way to both buy and sell music rights – a community of music lovers building music rights catalogs together with artists. The company’s founders created anotherblock to increase the value of music by introducing it to a free and open market. This will solve the institutionalized imbalance of power within the industry. Launching on Ethereum to enable greater transaction volumes, secondary market viability, and security, anotherblock has created a truly web3-native way for artists and creators to share royalties via NFTs. Once fiat royalty payments arrive at anotherblock, the payment process is completely on chain and automated. anotherblock executes payment, not the rightsholders, ensuring that payment goes out accurately and transparently, something near impossible before blockchain. All this means that anotherblock NFT holders will get the royalty shares they’re due.