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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.”
(Pilerats)

Stream ‘Don’t Touch Me’

‘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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Groove City – D.I.S.C.O

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Was there a part of you that was worried we’d forgotten how to club? That the time apart had damaged us socially  or made our once favoured, crowded night spots something to fear? Well Groove City have a plan. Their latest single D.I.S.C.O. takes us back to the basics of clubbing. The fundamentals of why we love being out. Whooshing into a phat disco beat with a little french electro influence and some solid gold guitar, the opening lyrics “When did you realise this is the best night of your life? It’s taken me a little longer than I expected.” Set the tone immediately. Reminding us that all of our experiences re-socialising and partying are going to be different. Perhaps this summer will feel like a relief to you, others may be more reluctant but we all have to go at our own pace. Ultimately music is there to make us feel good. Groove City make feel good music as easily as they walk and breath. Honestly though, I’m not sure that they walk anywhere without a strut. The synth topline that comes in during the second chorus reminds us of vintage disco electro acts Space or Yellow Magic Orchestra. The victory lap has awesome adlibs from guest vocalist Ella Keysel who adds a deep femininity to the sound. An absolute celebration of nightlife D.I.S.C.O. reminds us that whenever we’re ready to lose our shit on the dancefloor again, the club will be waiting for us.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/7wNL3gpAi4Cbbu17CzkOH2

Commercial/Pre-Save Link: https://bfan.link/d-i-s-c-o-1

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTO6iC7BIdY

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Teddy Swims – The Forum, Melbourne, 13 September 2022

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Photography + Words: Darren Chan

Nothing like spending a Tuesday night going to a live gig. To a warm reception, Sydney singer/songwriter Cap Carter opened the evening. An artist who wears his heart in his songs, he sang with such passion and intensity belting out tracks like ‘Relapse’ and ‘Guns’. This is one artist worth seeing.

The full house cheered Teddy Swim’s entrance to audio quotes mentioning his meteoric rise to popularity thanks to YouTube. Casually dressed in a hoodie and sans shoes, he effortlessly delivered a eclectic mix of music, such as the pop infused ‘All That Really Matters’, the dance track ‘Better’ to his famous cover of Shania Twain’s ‘You still the One’ backed by his stellar band. His huge vocal prowess and musical versatility won the crowd over.

Teddy was  incredibly humble and appreciative of his rapid rise to fame, numerous times expressing his gratitude to his fans. Somehow, I think this is just the beginning of much bigger things to come.

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ARNO FARAJI ANNOUNCES DEBUT MIXTAPE + SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘BLACK SUNDAY’ RETURN TO RAJI MIXTAPE OUT NOV 18

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ACCLAIM FOR ARNO FARAJI

 “One of the brightest stars in Aussie hip hop”
triple j

“To put it simply, Arno is just really damn good”
Acclaim

“His versatility and unique approach sets him apart
and makes him a truly exciting figure in Australia’s hip-hop scene”
Red Bull Australia

“Hip hop firebrand”
Purple Sneakers

“Faraji has always been on the path to success,
the rest of the world is simply catching up”
Pilerats

“A master of different ends on the hip hop spectrum”
Best Before

Today Arno Faraji is elated to announce the release of his debut mixtape, RETURN TO RAJI, out this November 18 via The Orchard, alongside his new single ‘Black Sunday‘. LISTEN HERE.

‘Black Sunday‘ is Faraji’s most revealing work yet, lyrically musing on family, risk and the pay-off of sacrifice. Giving thanks to his parents for the opportunities that have landed from their cross-continental migration, ‘Black Sunday‘ is a compelling recount of the ongoing considerations emigrants face. Here Arno‘s stakes recall Ye’s ‘Hey Mama’, reflecting on “rewriting pasts” against shiny horns and a rolling piano-led beat.

In his own words, Arno shares, “Black Sunday is a track that had me reflecting and thinking about identity, specifically how I came to be. Within that reflection, I also thought about ‘placement’, I thought about growing up out here in Australia with my native cultural context, getting into music and art as more than a hobby and feeling the pressures of how that’s looked at in some POC migrant families.

There’s this pressure on traditional academia and getting into good schools to have traditionally good jobs and get good money which is meant to translate to better lives and more generational wealth, which is actually a dope end goal, but I feel like the view of the road to get there is so strict and folks feel like you can only get there or achieve a better life only by those means. If what you want to do aligns with the traditional version of ‘good’ the plan is pretty sound, it’s safe and has been proven to work, but it’s more of a tug when the things you want to pursue and what drives you doesn’t align with that and is seen as riskier. Coming out of school I almost conformed to the traditional route due to my fear of the unknown and things not working out, as a result I almost didn’t get to do a lot of the things I’m grateful to be doing now.”

With Arno‘s highly anticipated debut mixtape due to arrive on November 18, including the previously released ‘Gravity‘ and ‘On The Move‘, his debut project will relay his own life experiences against the pursuit of music. With a core focus on the joy that comes from the hustle paying off, doubt in the face of momentum and the questions of ‘will I’ or ‘won’t I’ make it, RETURN TO RAJI is a vibrant display of Arno‘s most creatively fulfilling, colourful and experimental work ever.

Speaking to his debut mixtape, Arno shares “Return to Raji is a collection of tracks coming from the vault that also act as a window into my life/perspectives I’ve had over the past few years. These track’s meanings and importance to me only grew more over the span of their creation. This tape helped remind me of a few things, exisiting just before the pandemic, through the effects of a few huge lifestyle changes and even now as I guess we’re all trying to make a new version of normalcy. It had me relearning things I kinda forgot about myself.”

His return earlier this year was embraced by triple j, NME, Acclaim, Pilerats, Sniffers, RAGE‘s Wild One, MTV, AUD$, Purple Sneakers, SYN and more who praised his “reputable brand of free-flowing, quick witted hip-hop music” (Purple Sneakers) highly, hoisting his ability to balance “classic hip-hop and funk influences” (NME) in a “distinctive Arno way” (Pilerats).

‘Black Sunday‘ is out now, buy/stream it here. 

TOUR DATES
Sat 15 Oct – Stonefest, UC Refectory – ngunnawal / Canberra
Thu 15 Dec – Factory Summer Festival, Ice Cream Factory – Boorloo / Perth

Stay connected with Arno Faraji:
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THESE NEW SOUTH WHALES ANNOUNCE THIRD ALBUM ‘TNSW’ + SHARE EMOTIVE NEW SINGLE ‘ROTTEN SUN’ TNSW LP OUT NOV 18 VIA DAMAGED RECORDS

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PRAISE FOR THESE NEW SOUTH WHALES

“No one’s doing things quite like These New South Whales”
The Line Of Best Fit (9/10)

“Absolutely irresistible blasts of insistent, art-punk brilliance”
Kerrang! (4/5)

“TNSW also make a TV comedy about being pathetic punks.
Very meta, except the actual band are great:
tight, no-frills, plaintive vocals, caustic guitar and thumping rhythms”
Mojo, 4/5

“The band is real, the TV show is a hilarious mockumentary”
NME

“Very rowdy, enjoyable punk rock”
theneedledrop

“Sydney’s most revered punk band”
triple j

“The best mockumentary since Spinal Tap”
Monster Children

“A punchy, infectious, and delicious piece of punk fun”
Nick Findlay (triple j)

Australian punk royalty These New South Whales today announce their third album, TNSW, out November 18 via Damaged Records. With the news, the band share their latest single, the existential anthem ‘Rotten Sun‘. LISTEN + WATCH HERE.

TNSW marks a refined new era for the band and is comfortably their most sophisticated body of work yet: a 14-track tome of barrelling punk rock that polishes its heavier moments – heavier than ever – with sing-along choruses, sharp arrangements, and plenty of trademark irony and self-awareness. For every ’90s alternative reference, there’s a blast beat; for every big radio moment, a cursed instrumental aside. It’s the same impeccable sleight of hand we’ve come to expect from the band – a throughline, also, for their hit Comedy Central TV show and exalted podcast, What a Great Punk.

But on TNSW, the songwriting has found another gear, and the energy and defiance that got them here are more pronounced than ever.

Their latest single, ‘Rotten Sun‘ is inspired by the Ross J. Farrar (Ceremony) poem of the same name, a ready-made anthem that laments the impermanence of all things. “I can’t read Ross’s poem without crying,” said frontman Jamie Timony, “so I wanted to regurgitate it in my own way with these lyrics. The sun is slowly eating us all. Everything goes back to the great nothingness from whence it came. And there’s peace in that if we choose.”

Following their first new music this year, ‘Bending at the Knee‘, ‘Rotten Sun‘ contains traces of Amyl and The Sniffers, Fontaines D.C. and Parquet Courts, with shades of Placebo – a foundational influence – coming through in an imperious guitar riff that forms the backbone of the song.

Directed by Oscar O’Shea, the visionary behind the band’s excellent ‘Bending at the Knee‘ clip, the ‘Rotten Sun‘ video comprises three distinct one-take scenes stitched together into a  short film that leans heavily on religious tropes, opening on frontman Jamie Timony wrapped in a black-headed python in an orchard.

Engineered by Sam Johnson, TNSW is the band’s most sophisticated, philosophical work yet, confirming them as a once-in-a-generation Australian punk proposition. It is not an album that attempts to transcend the punk genre, but one that looks to lift it to its highest form.

TNSW LP
Nov 18 via Damaged Records
PRE-SAVE HERE

‘Rotten Sun‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.

TRACKLIST
Bending at the Knee
Rotten Sun
That’s the Life
Under the Pressure
Changes
Back To You
Tartan & Chrome
Faceless
Signal is Strong
Going Outta My Mind
Wherever I Am, There I Am
Best of the Night
Win
Reset of the World

Stay connected with These New South Whales:
Official Website | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter

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PEI SHARES LATEST OFFERING ‘COUNT TO 10’ FROM HIS UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM PEI’S PAGEANT LP OUT OCT 10 VIA BROTH RECORDS

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PRAISE FOR PEI

“Malani has cemented himself as a household name”
Rolling Stone

“A triumphant, richly-textural cut”
NME

“A lot to like for fans of the broad-strokes indie of Bon Iver and The National”
triple j

“Honest is an instantly-magnetic, radiant debut— all sun-drenched
and rooted in 2010s indie (not the landfill kind)”
The Australian

“A stirring, sweeping piece of music that pivots on his dulcet guitar chords
before becoming something grander, more orchestral in tone”
CLASH

“Pei’s soulful vocals shine through like a warm ray of sunshine uncovering wise and melodic twists and turns”
Pilerats

“Themesong is a kaleidoscopic piece of work that showcases his myriad skills as a composer, songwriter, and performer”
Music Feeds

Joji Malani (Broth Records) today previews the latest cut from his solo project Pei’s [pron. ‘pay’], debut album, with his new single ‘Count To 10‘. LISTEN HERE + WATCH HERE.

Featuring Hannah Joy from Middle Kids on backing vocals, ‘Count To 10‘ follows a jovial bass-led skiffle with production that reflects Joji’s contemporary musical influences. Finding a kindred creative spirit in co-producer Tim Fitz also of Middle Kids, his relationship with Malani stretches back to childhood, including a performance at Tim and Hannah’s wedding. Connecting almost instantly with a shared upbringing – Tim’s first decade of life spent in Papua New Guinea and Joji born and raised in Fiji – together they built their mutual love for music into adulthood as friends and collaborators. It’s this that Joji credits with ‘Count To 10‘s existence.

“I love talking about this song because it’s a great example of what a good producer does,” Joji explains. “Tim listens to the whole album and he’s like, “There’s something missing both sonically and in terms of your identity,” I was like, “What the hell are you talking about?” He’s like, “Mate, who’s your favourite artist?” and I said some modern favourites. There was nothing that sat in the realm of people I admire and respect. There was nothing that had that chill, soul vibe. He was right, but I couldn’t hear anything. He picked the tempo, played the beat and I laid down the bassline. It showed that he cared. He saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself.”

This sentiment extends to the music video, where Joji continues “I wanted to film a video for Count To 10 that really highlights where I grew up. As a kid moving from Fiji to the Hills District of Sydney, my family and I had this hope that we were entering into the ‘promised land’ of opportunities. As great as the move was in a lot of ways, the hills also facilitated a lot of hardship for us. It was really cool to film the video in my hometown representing 2156 / 2155 as it’s been a huge part of my story and has shaped a lot of who I am. It’s west but it ain’t western Sydney, but this place is me!” 

‘Count To 10‘ is Malani’s latest preview of his rich creative world as Pei, following the recently released ‘Themesong‘ and ‘Honest‘, each embraced across NME, Clash, triple j, Unearthed, Rolling Stone, The Australian, Pilerats, Music Feeds and more. Inspired to express himself narratively and lyrically in ways unlike ever before, Pei’s Pageant is a dialogue with Malani’s cultural and creative identities, propelling his craft through his Fijian identity – one that many have yet to meet. In that way, Pei is Malani’s homecoming. Threading the naivety of infancy with a palpable humility in starting from scratch, Pei’s debut is a gratifying listen in watching someone experience their firsts, for a second time.

Due this October 10 via Broth Records – home to recent impressive debuts from Coconut Cream, Meteor Infant, Morgues, Angeles, Alex Rzyan and more – Pei’s Pageant freely explores a variety of sonic influences from bright, rich production; orchestration that can swing between the exuberant and borderline ambient and country balladry and at the core, there is Pei’s vocals – heartfelt, direct and confident. More than just a passion project turned big with his band The Pageant in tow, Pei steadies for his world debut.

Relocating from London to Sydney, where he had been based since 2016, Joji nestled up inside the home studio of close friend and longtime collaborator Tim Fitz after almost a decade of writing in studios and touring the world. Weaving contemporary indie, pop and rock influences with the memories and influences of his Fijian culture with natural ease, Pei’s Pageant arrives produced alongside Fitz, backing vocals from Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) arrangements from Macie Stewart (Whitney, Ohmme, SZA, Chance the Rapper), mix engineered by Antonia Gauci (Daine, Troye Sivan, Kesha) and mastered by Grammy-nominated Ryan Schwabe (Pussy Riot, Shamir, Oneohtrix Point Never).

‘Count To 10‘ is out now via Broth Records, buy/stream it here.

PEI’S PAGEANT LP
10 October via Broth Records
PRE-SAVE / PRE-ORDER HERE

TRACKLIST
Themesong
Honest
Count To 10
Trying
Sila
Generous
Growth
Medicine
Moce

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Full Throttle ‘Sh!t Show’ Premiere

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A power pop punk trio from London, Ontario, FULL THROTTLE has quickly gained notoriety over the last few months (especially in their hometown).  They’ve won a Forest City London Music Award, will be opening for Finger 11 / I Mother Earth this fall, garnered big numbers on Spotify and have released two critically acclaimed tunes “Friday Night”, and “Summertime”.  With their influences including acts such as Blink 182, Green Day and Teenage Bottle Rocket – FULL THROTTLE have their eyes on the prize.

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Josh Alexander

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Where are you currently based?

I’m in Montréal, Canada!

How did you first start playing music?

I started playing the piano in high school. I was taught the four basic pop chords by one of my high school friends, continued to teach myself and the rest was history. 

I’ve been singing since I was in diapers, singing the Caillou theme song on repeat. 

What’s been happening recently?

I’ve been working on my debut EP, in and out of the studio with my producer Johan 

Maestro. I’ve also been getting some shows ready. I cannot wait to show you all what I’ve been working on.

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

One of my siblings inspired the song actually. They had been going through some hard times and I wanted to help. The song talks about being there for someone you love so much and the extent of how far that love can take you. For the sound I wanted something big, I wanted an anthem-like feel to really rally the fact that this song can take you out of any “Hurricane”.

How did you go about writing Hurricane?

I actually wrote it on zoom during the pandemic, with three collaborators. QSTNMRKS (producer duo) who were in Holland working on the music, while I came up with Melodies and wrote the lyrics with my friend Begonia (artist). The song wrote itself, in under an hour.

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

We recorded, produced and mastered the song in July of 2022. Johan Maestro produced and mixed “Hurricane”. He is also working on my EP that will be released before the end of the year. 

How did you approach the recording process?

I approached the recording by getting in my zone and really connecting to the song. I had the person the song was dedicated to in my mind, the whole time.

What does this single mean to you?

It means the most. I honestly feel like this song sums up the person I am and the distances I’ll go for the ones I love. I really feel like this song sets the tone for the rest to come. I’m really proud of this single.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I’d have to say Lisa LeBlanc and Coldplay!

What do you like to do away from music?

Away from music you can either catch me cooking up a storm in the kitchen or going out to dance with some friends. If not, weekend breakfast out at restaurants is one of my favourite things to do. 

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

The release of my first EP and some new shows are set for 2022! I can’t wait!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Poutine Déjeuner from Cochon Dingue, and I love to hangout by the water.

Facebook: /Joshalexanderofficial

Instagram: @joshalexanderofficial

TikTok: @joshalexandermusic

Website: https://www.joshalexanderofficial.com

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Ocean Alley announce upcoming fourth album ‘Low Altitude Living’

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“Last nights show was impeccable.” – Renowned For Sound

“faultless musicianship” – The AU Review

“Ocean Alley are continuing their unshakeable form.” – Ticketmaster AU

Beloved Australian rock outfit Ocean Alley have announced their upcoming fourth album Low Altitude Living, to be released independently on October 14. The news comes paired with their latest single ‘Home’, a profession of love for both people and place.

Stream ‘Home’ here.
Pre-order Low Altitude Living here.

Opening the record with a feeling of warmth and familiarity, ‘Home’ is soaked with bright tones and subtly adorned with twinkling keys. The song is a product of the band’s opportunity to slow down in 2020, with space to reconnect with themselves and the environment around them. Guitarist Mitch Galbraith explains “We’ve felt more connected than ever to the people and places that are around us at home. Normally, we’d be spending most of our year away on tour but we felt very lucky to spend the last two years with the people we love.”  The accompanying video was shot all the way from Melbourne to Broken Hill and directed by W.A.M. Bleakley (Courtney Barnett, The Middle Kids, DMA’s) who also worked on their previous release ‘Deepest Darkness‘.

While the six-piece could have rinsed and repeated the styles and sounds of their previous full-lengths – the ARIA-nominated Lonely Diamond (2020), their Gold-certified breakthrough Chiaroscuro (2018), and self-assured debut Lost Tropics (2016) – Low Altitude Living, produced by longtime collaborator Callum Howell, sees the band construct their broadest ranging sonic framework yet. As suggested by the diverse feels of previous singles ‘Touch Back Down’ and ‘Deepest Darkness’, Ocean Alley cohesively honour the traditional features of their distinct sound, and equally give it a refreshing and exciting new edge. Mitch shares “It’s no secret that we don’t want to repeat ourselves… there’s a constant sense of betterment, growth and exploration.”

Where in the past, Ocean Alley have cited the influence of 70s stalwarts such as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, this new album sees the band explore their musicality through pure instinct. They experiment with sludgey ‘90s alt-rock on the reverb-laden ‘Changes’, they bring a side of bluesy slide guitar akin to the Commodores on cruisey ballad ‘Snake Eyes’, while the haunted and sensual ‘Parking Fines’ would slot right into an Interpol record. Lach Galbraith (keys/vocals) shares “Pushing each other to try new things, inside and outside of music, is really important for us to keep things fresh. Musically our songwriting has become more intricate as we explore new styles and techniques in recording.”

2022 has seen Ocean Alley perform 62 shows around the world, with a huge run of international headline dates and local festival performances to come, namely Falls Festival, Lost Paradise and Heaps Good Fest. Earlier in the year, their Australian tour sold more than 35,000 tickets, followed up with extensive stints across the UK, New Zealand, Europe and North America where they have sold a cumulative 40,000 tickets – including London’s iconic Roundhouse, Toronto’s Opera House, Spark Arena in Auckland and Amsterdam’s Paradiso.

Despite major festival billing across the likes of Reading & Leeds (UK), Splendour In The Grass (AUS) and Sziget (HU); Double Platinum certification on their smash single ‘Confidence’, Gold certification on five singles and two ARIA Awards nominations – it feels like Ocean Alley are just getting started. With 550 million catalogue streams under their belt and counting, they know who they are, and remain true to what serves them. As frontman Baden Donegal explains, “Low altitude, being by the beach is where we all have the most peace. So naming the album ‘Low Altitude Living’ made a lot of sense. The title of the album doesn’t necessarily represent any one song in particular, or tie them all together. But it does tie our band to the music. I feel like it’s more of a title that describes why we sound like Ocean Alley.”

 

OCEAN ALLEY – Low Altitude Living [LP]
Out 14 October (Independent)
Pre-order the album HERE

1. Home
2. Double Vision
3. Touch Back Down
4. Perfume
5. Drinks And Cigars
6. Simple Pleasures
7. Parking Fines
8. Changes
9. Deepest Darkness
10. West Coast
11. Snake Eyes
12. Lapwing

OCEAN ALLEY APPEARING AT:
28 December-1 January – Lost Paradise, Glenworth Valley

29-31 December – Falls Festival, Birregurra

31 December-2 January – Falls Festival, Byron Bay

6 January – Heaps Good Fest, Adelaide

7-8 January – Falls Festival, Fremantle

Tickets on sale now from oceanalley.com.au
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Circles Deliver New Track ‘Dig’ Alongside The Awaited Announcement of Their EP ‘The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol 1’

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‘Dig’ Out September 14
‘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 and All New Metal playlists

“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’]

“Rechter’s fervent melodic tone intertwines with volatile guitars and hammering drums that surge with unbridled energy”
(Maniacs) [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.

“Circles have crafted a modern progressive tapestry with plenty of wider appeal”
(Metal Hammer – UK) [About ‘The Last One’ Album]

‘Dig’ Out September 14
‘The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol 1’ EP – Out November 25
Stream ‘Dig’
Watch ‘Dig’ Art Music Video
Melbourne’s alt metal titans Circles deliver the pinnacle of Australian progressive metal with their new single ‘Dig’. Illustrating this next chapter via Wild Thing Records on September 14, they are also announcing and starting pre-orders for their long-awaited EP – ‘The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol. 1’.

‘The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol. 1’ is the first instalment of an epic two-part EP, following Circles sophomore record, ‘The Last One’, which garnered international recognition and domestic success (#4 TheMusic’s Album of the Year 2018, #3 AIR Independent Albums). The progressive giants continue to lead the path of the international djent movement with their upcoming release, furthering the incorporation of shimmering wavering pads, belting breakdowns and propelling percussion.

The next instalment of ‘The Stories We Are Afraid Of’ continues on where ‘Sleepwalking’ left off, portraying the process of piecing together existentialism and identity to rekindle a strong connection with oneself, which had previously dwindled to a flicker. ‘Sleepwalking’ encompasses the realisation of the cathartic state and ‘Dig’ marks the first steps towards change, leaving four more tracks to shape the meaning of the EP. Frontman Ben Rechter states:

“The overarching theme of Vol.1 is one of a loss of identity and purpose, and trying to recapture a sense of wonder and passion for life that was once a core part of you. Musically, we went into these writing sessions with a focus on being more direct than on previous albums, steering away from crowding songs with heaps of different riffs for the sake of having more riffs that we personally like in there.”

Breaking through the glass cage of locked-down Melbourne, Circles continue their push into a new era, with their dynamic driving single ‘Dig’. Delegating their energy into their return, Circles follow up on their latest single, ‘Sleepwalking‘, and an Australian tour presented by Destroy All Lines and Wild Thing Presents. As one of Australia’s most successful international prog experts, Circles demonstrates their decade of experience in ‘Dig’ with textured guitar riffs, high-octane drumming and potent, powerful vocals.

Shining through the sandstorm of modern metal, ‘Dig’ delivers dreamy delayed guitars, dynamic ancillary percussion and a massive metal spine built on the imperishableness of Rechter’s lead vocals. The culmination of powerful breakdowns, serrated guitar riffs and surreal pads leaves you choking on every breath before the final breakdown–the apex of ‘Dig’.

‘Sleepwalking’ narrated the feelings of regret and hopelessness in time wasted, unable to action the changes to move out of the negative-feedback loop towards what you’re searching for. ‘Dig’ marks the first steps taken to enforce this change in your life. Instead of living in the hole of complacency and familiar surroundings, ‘Dig’ is about battling the mind to muster up the strength and rise through the grit of one’s metaphorical grave, even if this is only finding motivation to leave the house.

Rechter speaks on the theme behind ‘Dig‘:
“This is all about those first steps out of that dark hole. Your mind fights against you, and everything feels like it’s not going to work, but it’s not necessarily about success, at least not in the beginning. It’s about starting to change what you need to change, even if on the first day, all you can do is make sure you step outside and see the sun.”

‘Dig‘ was mastered by Luke Cinacotta (Karnivool) and mixed and produced by Circle’s own Ted Furuhashi, showcasing his prior experience on Twelve Foot Ninja’s debut album – Silent Machine.

Concluding their successful Australian ‘Sleepwalking’ Tour (Destroy All Lines and Wild Thing Presents) in early September, Circles have already reignited their loyal Australian fanbase and left their international community cut and craving. Prior touring history across Australia and Europe with TesseracT, Periphery, Opeth, Fear Factory, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Twelve Foot Ninja cement the veterans’ place as one of Australia’s quintessential prog/alt metal mainstays.

Don’t miss the next entry in Circles new chapter with ‘Dig’ dropping on September 14 alongside an accompanying art music video and ‘The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol. 1’ landing on November 25.

Pre-order ‘The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol. 1’ now via Wild Thing Music Store, which has now launched European and North American webstores (in addition to the original Australia-based webstore), providing customers in those regions with a more convenient and streamlined experience.

 
Circles – The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol. 1

PREORDER / PRESAVE The Stories We Are Afraid Of | Vol. 1

AUS (and ROW): wildthingmusic.com
Europe & UK: eu.wildthingmusic.com
North America: us.wildthingmusic.com
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FREAKCLUB DROP NEW SINGLE “GOBSTOPPER”

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FREAKCLUB
DROP NEW SINGLE & VIDEO
“GOBSTOPPER“

Today, Melbourne alternative hip hop collective FREAKCLUB drop their new single Gobstopper. To celebrate, the group have also announced The Gobstopper Release Party, to take place in Melbourne this October, details below.

Of the new single FREAKCLUB states, “Gobstopper was one of those songs that we just had to make. We were fuelled by a lot of the hunger, angst and uncertainty that comes from trying to make it in music. It was those years of almost opportunities, broken promises and “We’ll keep an eye on what you’re doing”s that inspired us to make this song. There’s no hidden meaning or secret feeling, we really let this song speak for itself. From the grungy-punk inspired vocals to the screeching guitar solo, this song is very much just us being us, and hoping to inspire people to do the same.”

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR GOBSTOPPER

Gobstopper is the first piece of new music since’s the group’s debut EP Bambi Vol.I which received rave reviews from Pilerats who said “As a whole, Bambi. Vol. I does an incredible job in introducing what FREAKCLUB are all about, and we have no doubts that this is just the start” while NME Australia commented with  “Echoing similar groups like Odd Future and Brockhampton, the sextet strike with a radiant youthfulness and tight, collaborative musicality” 

Named as ‘20 Artists to Watch 22′ by Pilerats, FREAKCLUB are writing songs showcasing their abilities well beyond the years the group has been together. Each new single the band releases represents a different side of FREAKCLUB while still maintaining their core sound, style and freedom of expression.

ABOUT FREAKCLUB

FREAKCLUB is an Australian alternative hip-hop collective based in Melbourne, Victoria. The group is made up of independent vocalists, producers, directors, photographers and designers whose authentic art and DIY approach have helped carve their own lane within the Australian creative community. Bursting onto the scene with their debut EP ‘Bambi, Vol. I’ FREAKCLUB has already established a dedicated following with their heartfelt lyrics, infectious melodies and genre bending sound, being described as confident and unpredictable. Accompanied by music videos, photography and fashion trademarked with a unique and in-your-face art style, the group is only just emerging worldwide.

FREAKCLUB consists of vocalists/producers Wolf Henson, Zac Sunset & Zvchvrivh, as well as director/creative designer Charles Buxton-Leslie and photographer Brianna Da Silva.

LISTEN TO GOBSTOPPER

FREAKCLUB
Gobstopper Release Party
with special guests
Sascha Astrid
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October 14 – Yah Yahs Fitzroy, Melbourne – Tickets

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