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Tied Down

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Where are you currently based?

Tied Down is currently based in Perth WA

How did the band form?

We had a pretty funny startup: Deano (drums) & Kado (rhythm guitar) have been mates since they were about 4 years old and always jammed together. I (CJ – vocals) played footy with Kado and decided to head around to jam with the both of them and covered The Comedown by Ocean Alley. As soon as we finished the song we kind of looked at each other like, “ahh that was actually pretty good” haha. Steve (lead guitar) was the wild chance meeting as the boys met him on the roof of a hostel in Tokyo while over there for Fuji Rock Festival which still is pretty unbelievable how that panned out. Papa D (Dolsy – bass) was the last pickup as he went to school with Kado. They hadn’t seen each other for a while then saw each other at a local hardware store and Kado gave the invite to come have a splash with us!

What’s been happening recently?

Gigs, gigs, gigs. We’ve been on a massive run of shows in the last couple of months playing our Undefeated single launch, two gigs alongside Gyroscope and sold out shows with South Summit & Saviour! It’s been an unreal run of gigs and we’re thankful for the opportunities!

Your latest single ‘Undefeated’ will be out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

Undefeated as a whole to me is a powerful anti-suicide note. We wanted to make an up-tempo, uplifting track about pushing through all the shit you have to go through in everyday life and not giving up no matter what. This track pulled a lot from our heavier influences like Title Fight, Trophy Eyes and Basement while keeping our trademark punk rock sound. We couldn’t be happier with the way it turned out!

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

We rolled this one through our mate Matt Templeman again as we did for our last single Slow.
Temps is great to work with and provided a lot of the drive for the track. We also had drum tech extraordinaire Fraser Cringle and riff king Scott Kay work with us then had it produced by Simon Struthers. Such a great time working with all of them and they really helped us get the most out of the track.

Please tell us about how important it is to you to touch on deeper topics through your lyrics:

Great question. For me, I determine what I want to touch on once I’ve completely immersed myself into the roots of the song musically. I heard the shell of Undefeated and knew instantly what I wanted it to delve into. Like I said, this song is a fuck you to suicide and all the mental breakdowns that can try and push you towards breaking point and being able to have the resilience to say, nah not today. As a collective, I think all of us at TD believe in writing meaningful music and really don’t want to be putting out standard tracks talking about the same old shit.

Please tell us about your process of lyric writing:

Haha, lyrics are a funny one for me.
I listen to the shell of our music at its birth then I generally take it home with me on earphones and start listening on repeat. I’ve always had a knack for writing hooks and melodies really easily so I’ll normally start singing made up words in the order I want them to go. At any given time I probably have 5 different topics with some choruses ready to go so I’ll place the one in there that fits the music the best and then send it to the boys, get some feedback and work on it from there. I won’t stop until I know I have the right combination of words and that I’ve packed as much meaning and punch that I possibly can. Apart from all that, the most important part of the lyrics writing process is probably coffee haha.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

We’ve got a big mixture going on at the moment. The Tied Down playlist is a mixed bag of artists and genres but I’ll namedrop a few that we’re on at the moment: South Summit, Posseshot, Angie Colman, Speed, Lilos, Joan & The Giants & Ratsalad to name a few!

What’s the Perth music scene like right now?

The place to be baby! Sick shows every week, new singles every week, loads of radio play, bands heading over east. It’s literally all happening and it feels like it’s long overdue!

Plans for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?

We’re knocking up a solid end of year run including another show or two with South Summit in September, heading up to Geraldton with Ratsald in October and then hitting Sydney for a couple shows in November as our first trip to the East Coast! We’ve set some time aside for writing and recording so we can hopefully spoil everyone with some new bangers shortly!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

At the moment I can’t stop smashing the pizza. Should probably have shares in my local pizzeria the way I’m flying through it aha. I love hanging out in any creative space – jam rooms, small time acoustic gigs or literally just an air BNB with a good crew and a couple instruments. Creativity breeds creativity yo!

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Triple J Unearthed: https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/tieddown/ 

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INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR, DJ DIESEL AKA SHAQUILLE O’NEIL SET TO PERFORM EXCLUSIVE CLUB GIG AT 170 RUSSELL IN MELBOURNE

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Shaquille O’Neil, the NBA megastar and business mogul will be making his way to Australia later this month for a series of speaking events and exclusive appearances in Sydney and Melbourne.

Shaq, who performs under the moniker, DJ Diesel is also confirmed to perform an exclusive DJ set at Melbourne’s stylish nightclub, 170 Russell on Wednesday 24 August presented by Lucky Ent. Tickets are on sale now at www.moshtix.com.au

He is no stranger to the stage, having performed at high profile events such as the U.S Formula 1, he has made guest appearance at international music festivals such as Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland and Imagine as well as creating ‘Shaq’s Fun House’ event in Los Angeles during Super Bowl Weekend.

Although DJing is a relatively new pursuit, O’Neal claims to have been DJing in some form since the 1980s, when he was a student at Louisiana State University and has released

multiple studio rap albums in the 1990s including his debut album ‘Shaq Diesel’ in 1993. The album went on to achieve double Platinum certification in the United States. Being a DJ is one of Shaq’s true passions and he’s excited to bring his live set to Melbourne!

O’Neal’s highly anticipated return will be his first visit to Australia in over 20 years and is proudly presented by Australian Basketball Players’ Association and The Hour Group.

“I’m really excited for this long-awaited tour to come to Australia! It’s my first time back in such a long time and I can’t wait to see you Aussies down under,” Said, Shaquille O’Neal.

The Business mogul, Hall of Famer and 4-time NBA championship winner will also appear at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on Thursday 25 August 2022.

 Limited tickets for the exclusive DJ Diesel performance are on sale now HERE

Tickets range from $49.00 + BF

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liquidfive releases new summer dance-hit ‘Freedom 2022’

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liquidfive delivers with “Freedom 2022” his 45th song since the beginning of his career, which began in 2011. The beat of Freedom 2k22 tears everything away just in time for the festival season, so that you have no choice but to dance and since today at the latest, everyone’s summer mood is to-the-max. So no time to stand still, because that would be too boring for liquidfive as a DJ, producer and songwriter, who will continue to feed you with spectacular releases like these in the future.

liquidfive – DJ. Producer. Musican. Songwriter.

“Martin Maximilian K.” has always had a big love of music. In 2011 he founded a band project called liquidfive. Following a string of releases, he realized his heart was only in Dance / Pop music and became a Producer / DJ. In 2011 he met well known Producer, Musician, Songwriter, Jaxon Bellina. This led to the joint founding of 5L – Records. The liquifive label ethos is danceable Electro Pop, cooperation with young and established artists.

The releases have so far included “Silver Lining”, “Back 2 U”, “Maliboo”, “Drown”, “We´re Just People”, “Feel Alright”, “Head Full Of Summer”, “Bright”, “Bongo Cha Cha Cha (Summer Beat)”, “Baby, it´s alright”,”Thinking About You”, “Never Ends”, “Stars”, “Dance Away”, “Only You”, “Young”, “Alive”, “I Want Your Soul”, “Depth Of Your Love”, “So In Love”, “Sweater Weather”, “Freedom” and many more. The track “No Sugar” has lived in the Major UK Pop Club charts for months.

liquidfive has set itself the goal of establishing danceable pop and electronic music together with talented, young artists. There are many new songs for the future in the starting blocks just waiting to be carried out into the world, but also collabs with other well-known artists are planned.

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https://youtu.be/yPOasLGKFCA

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https://linktr.ee/liquidfive

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ROBINSON RETURNS WITH REFLECTIVE NEW SINGLE, TEENAGE RENEGADE

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NZ-born, London-based artist Robinson ushers in an exciting new musical chapter with latest single Teenage Renegade

LISTEN TO TEENAGE RENEGADE HERE

ALREADY ADDED TO OVER 14 TOP PLAYLISTS INCLUDING NEW MUSIC FRIDAY AU & UK, GET POPPED, NEW POP PICKS, BREAKING HITS, POP N FRESH AND MORE.

HITTING 60K STREAMS IN JUST TWO DAYS!

Have you ever stumbled upon a photograph of a cherished life highlight and experienced a thrilling emotional flashback? Listening to Robinson’s reflective new single Teenage Renegade, unleashes similarly vivid nostalgic reminiscences. During the chorus of her brand-new single – an irresistibly catchy slice of wistful pop brilliance – Robinson laments the loss of her inner-rebel: “I was a teenage renegade/ How’d I end up so afraid?”

Kicking off with a cruisy, pulsing beat, Teenage Renegade’s arrangement builds gradually, with dreamy washes of synth and jaunty drumming underscoring Robinson’s majestic vocal performance. Once the full-tilt chorus hits, with Robinson waxing lyrical about her unshakeable younger self – “She was a blue hot summer in the middle of July/ She wanted everything she couldn’t have and nothing made her cry…” – the soaring vocal melodies call to mind reckless abandon, like poking your head out the sunroof to inhale the salty sea air during a carefree, spontaneous road trip down the coast.

“I used to be so reckless/ How could I forget this? / Wasting my time / Used to wanna run / Don’t know where that girl has gone.”

So why is it that we tend to lose our sense of childlike wonder as we get older? “When we’re young, we often have a blissful unawareness of the consequences and do things without a second thought,” Anna Robinson – the remarkable New Zealand-born, London-based artist who releases music under her surname, Robinson – ponders. “But as we experience pain, loss and hurt, we start to walk through life more carefully, protecting our hearts.”

When Robinson met her manager, Jeff Figueroa of Patriot Management, the stars aligned. During her first LA song writing trip post-lockdown, he set up a co-writing session with songwriter/producer Tyler Spry – one of just a handful of co-producers, outside of the band, who’s collaborated with global hitmakers OneRepublic – and Areli Castro.

The night before Robinson’s scheduled session in LA, she recalls circling around “four nostalgic chords” on the piano. “I mentally went to the joyful moments of my childhood and teenage years – channelling a fearless version of myself – and the verse melody and lyrics sort of fell out together,” she recounts.

On collaborating with Spry and Areli, Robinson enthuses, “They are both so incredibly talented and, from the first moment we worked together, I just knew we were on the same page creatively. The whole atmosphere was so fluid and exciting. We went deep into discussing how invincible you feel in your youth and questioned the way many of us doubt ourselves and become more fearful as we get older. Tyler was playing these incredibly inspiring sounds and the three of us were all melodically bouncing off each other.”

From this session, Teenage Renegade emerged, and it wasn’t until Robinson heard the fruits of their labour that she recognised this song’s verse closely resembled the very same piano chords she’d been tinkering with the night prior (albeit a few octaves lower and with revised lyrics).

When she first listened to the Teenage Renegade demo, Robinson recalls, “My whole heart lit up, because we had written an anthem for the part of us that longs to be fearless, our inner Teenage Renegade. I wrote this song to remind myself that inside us all is a wild, joyful soul that needs to be free in all of our beauty. We are all teenage renegades at heart.”

Teenage Renegade also signals a creative reawakening for the newly independent Robinson, who was  previously signed to Sony Music and released her hit record Nothing to Regret that was certified double-platinum in Australia and reaching over 120M streams. “Whether you’re independent or signed, the biggest necessity is feeling self-assured and supported enough to express yourself freely and make the music you want to make,” she says.

Having already ticked off many bucket list international festival appearances, Robinson has also performed sold-out headline shows at the Queen Of Hoxton in London and toured with global success stories including Hayley Kiyoko, Lany, Dean Lewis and Dermot Kennedy.

Robinson has never felt more ready to turn her artistic vision for this project into reality and can’t wait to release her new music. She also looks forward to gracing many more stages the world over. Prepare to be wowed.

 

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Melbourne’s OKAY DANE make a huge splash with energetic new track ‘GOLDFISH’

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After what seems like an eternity trapped indoors, Melbourne alternative rock group Okay Dane finally re-emerge ready and rearing to bring their new music and live show to stages across the country. 

With their new single, ‘Goldfish’, the band displays front and centre their ability to craft a well written and energetic song without losing any of the energy and excitement they have become known for across their most recent releases, ‘Different Waves’ and ‘Thread’. 

The release of ‘Goldfish’ proves again that Okay Dane only continue to make each release better than the previous, showing that the sky’s the limit for the Melbourne locals. 

‘Goldfish’, like Okay Dane’s previous releases, features raw and passionate vocal delivery and melodies accompanied by soaring guitar lines guaranteed to drive any crowd into a frenzy, not dissimilar to bands like Sly Withers, WAAX and Semantics. Recorded at Sunset Pig studios in Melbourne, ‘Goldfish’ saw Okay Dane work with Sam Swain and Sam Sproull to create an energetic anthem ripe for moshing along to. 

Says songwriter Jake Kougioumtzis, ‘Goldfish’ is an expression of the struggles they have experienced over the past year. 

“‘Goldfish was written over half a year starting in the middle of the 2021 Melbourne lockdowns, it started out as just being a reflection of how I was feeling with the isolation, missing family and friends and longing to play live again.” 

“As it evolved with re-writes and collaborations with the band it has become a reminder of where we were and not to take any of those things for granted” 

Okay Dane, Jake Kougioumtzis

PRAISE FOR OKAY DANE 

“Melbourne band Okay Dane craft punchy, anthemic indie rock…leads to some truly satisfying chorus harmonies that work a treat juxtaposed with searing guitars and propulsive rhythms.” Music Feeds 

“…they balance hard hitting energy with carefully crafted melodies…” 

Happy Magazine 

“Enough guts and gusto to really move you. Good signs from this band that continues to make noise.” 

Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe (‘Different Waves’, 2021) 

“…a solid and endearing bitta grunge with a chorus that packs a serious punch.” Triple J Unearthed, Abby Butler (‘Someday’, 2020) 

‘Goldfish’ is available across all streaming services now. 

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Duke Boara announces extensive double concept LP ‘11AM/11PM’ tapes on LG105

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First drop ‘All Winter/Switch’ out now, full double mixtape 7th October

Featuring previous landmark releases inc. ‘Wairau Bay’ and ‘Rain’

Support from Spotify Fresh Finds, Chill Tracks, New Music Friday Cratediggers, Qrion’s Track IDs, Ibiza Sunset; Apple Music Loops, New In Electronic, New Music Daily, New In Dance; BBC Radio 1 Dance, R1 Relax, Triple J, SiriusXM; Laurent Garnier, Sasha, Jaguar

A suitably bold step from Duke Boara, so early in his already successful (5m+ streaming stats) career, with his double mixtape project ‘11AM/11PM Tapes’. The first drop with ‘All Winter’ (11AM) and ‘Switch’ (11PM) is out now on LG105, champions of alternative electronic talent such as Mall Grab, Effy, Beka, Lawrence Hart, bad tuner and Model Man. 

At only 23, multi-instrumentalist /producer Duke Boara aka James Toomey has curated 26 tracks for morning and night; expect a genre-busting melange of lo-fi, breakbeat, melodic, lively summer-infused house, percussion… and playing piano, guitar and drums throughout.  

First release ‘All Winter’ (11AM) features a pure and simple finger-pick acoustic guitar melody reminiscent of falling snow, spiced with sitar sounds. Elegiac but upbeat. ‘Switch’ (11PM) is a night-friendly switch to a funkier beat, with jazzy staccato synth and strong percussion, in a build/break structure – one for the dancefloor.  

Also included are Toomey’s previous breakthrough tracks ‘Wairau Bay’ (2.7million streams on Spotify), ‘Rain’ (1.2million), ‘Talking to Strangers’, ‘Bring the Gold’, and his debut ‘Focus’ (with Radio 1 support). 

Five years living and travelling in Asia allowed world music and instruments such as the sitar to enrich the style of West Country lad Toomey, now London-based, who obsessively taught himself to produce while at college on Tyneside. Now with over 5 million Spotify streams, support across streaming platforms, media and top tier radio, Duke Boara’s name, though new, is growing fast.  

There will be a second drop released August 31st before the full double-mixtape drops in October. 

‘All Winter/Switch’ are out now.  

First Drop Tracklist: 

11AM (Smart Link https://DukeBoara.lnk.to/11AMSo)

  1. All Winter
  2. Wairau Bay
  3. Sundown
  4. Rain
  5. Focus
  6. Blossom
  7. Learn to Forget

11PM (Smart Link https://DukeBoara.lnk.to/11PMSo)

  1. Switch
  2. Talking to Strangers
  3. Bring the Gold 

Connect with Duke Boara:

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Delve Into SOMNIUM’s Mind-Melting Realm Of Psychedelic Prog-Rock With New Release, ‘What Would You Be When You Die?’

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Previous Support For SOMNIUM

“With this release, it places SOMNIUM on the top shelf of ones to watch in the psychedelic realm.”
(AAA Backstage) [About ‘Truth Set Me Free’]

“A sensory whirlpool of hypnotic rock wonder”
(Hysteria Mag) [About ‘Truth Set Me Free’]

“It’s sounding like King Gizzard mixed with your dad’s old record collection.”
(Declan Byrne, Triple J) [About ‘Truth Set Me Free’]

“Australian outfit bring the same grooves as Tame Impala to their latest psych-rock romp”
(Mystic Sons) [ About ‘Truth Set Me Free’]

“The duo go from trance-inducing indie rock to slacker hippy prog within the space of this four and half minute windy, drifting rocker. Feel the breeze… Catch a wave… Dig it!”
(Stoner Hive) [ About ‘Truth Set Me Free’]

Stream ‘What Would You Be When You Die?’ 

Watch ‘What Would You Be When You Die?’ Music Video

Adelaide/Tarndanya-based alternative / prog-rock psychedelia stars SOMNIUM invite listeners to fly into the light and imagine the afterlife with their trippy trance-inducing ‘What Would You Be When You Die?’, out NOW.

With a sound that is depicted by hypnotic motifs, punchy riffs and floating melodies, they’ve enchanted crowds at sold-out shows supporting Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, and shared the stage with heavyweights including King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Pond, Mild High Club, The Belligerents, Ecca Vandal, The Babe Rainbow, Buried Feather and more.

Hot on the tails of their hypnotic single ‘Truth Set Me Free’, the second release from the band for the year is an adventurous exploration into a swirling haze of psychedelic soundscapes.

‘What Would You Be When You Die?’ is a track that is thought-provoking and philosophical, yet manages to still feel lighthearted. As the title suggests, it explores reincarnation, but with the possibilities imagined taking an unexpectedly amusing turn.

Thundering rolls of drums, distinct psych-swirls of fuzzy riffs and plenty of prog-rock panache, this swaying soundscape digs deep with melancholically-tinged bass, then eases into a slowly spiralling meander through its mind-melting melody. The drift is boldly bookended with clean-cut, playful percussion that drives up the energy, and a dousing of drowned-out vocals that warp in accordance with the melody.

‘What Would You Be When You Die?’ takes a peek into the spiritual realm and entertains the possibilities of what comes next. The lyrics explore imaginative ideas of being reborn as a mountain goat with wings, and a kangaroo that can sing – among other kooky things. SOMNIUM explains further:

“‘What Would You Be When You Die?’ is a witty delve into reincarnation and the afterlife. The lyrical themes ponder philosophical questions and satirical potentials of the unknown. All this tied in with strong fuzzy riffage, bombastic thunder drums and eerie melodic vocals combusts to form a down-tuned and driving prog-rock song.”

SOMNIUM is turning heads both locally and across the pond, having their latest track added to rotation on a multitude of stations including Southern FM (VIC), 2SER (NSW), RDU (New Zealand), and Radio Wigwam (UK). The track has also been played on Radio Adelaide, 5ZZZ, Tribe FM, 2BBB, 5WOW, Three D Radio, 4ZZZ and more.

Get lost in the whirlpool of wondering ‘what comes next?’ with SOMNIUM’s ‘What Will You Be When You Die?’
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The Steele Syndicate Bring Endless Feel-Good Fun With ‘One Beer (Is Never Enough)’

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Previous Support for The Steele Syndicate

Last 3 single releases premiered on Triple J Roots ‘N’ All

Music Video premiered on The Music
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Music Video played on MTV 
[Funky Trombone]

“Prepare yourself for a 7-course meal and a trip around the world. Constantly making you dance and sing, this track keeps you guessing whilst it leads you on a journey through time and space.”
(Nkechi Anele, Triple J)
[About Sedona]

“Straight out of a Quentin Tarantino soundtrack, The Steele Syndicate’s new single ‘Sedona’ is a rollicking adventure through brassy synth stabs, rumbling drum patterns, liberal smatterings of ‘wooaahhhs’ and an ending that would leave Peter Allen smiling (maracas are optional).”
(Scenestr)
[About ‘Sedona’]
Watch ‘One Beer (Is Never Enough)’ Music Video
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The undeniably catchy and very relatable track, ‘One Beer (Is Never Enough)’ is the latest from Brisbane/Meanjin’s funk-rock and groove gods The Steele Syndicate – a brass-led banger being released alongside the accompanying music video on July 29.

The exceptionally talented eight-piece’s live, raucous energy has made them a festival favourite, with appearances at 2021’s Woodford Folk Festival, Caloundra Music Festival, Mitchell Creek Festival, Tablelands Folk Festival and headlining Summer Sounds in Melbourne/Naarm. The octet boasts a four-piece horn section, and rhythm section to match – and will get a crowd on their feet in no time.

With three EP’s already under their belt, The Steele Syndicate are gearing up for the release of their debut album in October – kicking things off with the brilliantly infectious ‘One Beer (Is Never Enough)’.

A manifesto about having an insatiable appetite for a good time and all the beverages that are inevitably enjoyed to get there, the song will draw a smile with its playful chants, and perhaps a chuckle as the stakes escalate in a cheeky fashion with each verse. Though a very fun and danceable number, as it progresses ‘One Beer (Is Never Enough)’ will get right into the feels as the lyrics acknowledge an unquenchable thirst. The anthem is boosted by an indulgence of brass with trumpet, trombone and two saxophones bringing the unabashed energy, a sobering moment of vocals underpinned by standalone piano, and guitar and drums blazing throughout.

Written during one of the very moments that it so perfectly captures, The Steele Syndicate reflect on where it all began:

“‘One Beer’ was born in the studio, the lead hook emerging from a chant over some end of the day drinks. The song just got bigger and bigger. Horns, guitar solos and call and response vocals made it an instant crowd favourite.”

Gesturing to the deeper meaning at the core of the track, the group says it is, “A song for those who don’t believe in having too much of a good thing – until they do.” 

It’s an epic party tune and vibrant anthem for having drinks with mates, getting carried away with the night and ensuring your cup is never empty. The accompanying video plays out variations on scenes of precisely that – including a classic game of Goon of Fortune, an activity that is quintessential to Aussie drinking culture – and one that always takes things to a new level as the video shows. You can never have enough – or can you?

Crack open a cold one and get ready for a good time with ‘One Beer (Is Never Enough)’ single and video when they’re served up on July 29.
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The Dandys Release Huge Knife-Edged Track ‘Take You Home’

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Previous Support For The Dandys

“There is something so cheeky about this track. When the chorus hits I’m smiling ear to ear.”
(Lu Hill, Triple J) [About ‘Lemons’]

“Known for their unhinged live shows and deep trench indie rock, The Dandys have completed the ritual and summoned their latest single into this world.”
(Livewire AU) [About ‘Lemons’]

“Meanjin darlings The Dandys are quickly become one of the ‘it’ bands to emerge from the banks of the Maiwar for quite some time, their riveting, irresistible, grungy indie rock
appealing to ears and dancing feet alike.” 
(Scenestr)

“You guys are pillars of the local music scene…”
(Michael Hudson, 4ZZZ)

Hitting airwaves with plenty of ooft is this huge tune from Brisbane/Meanjin’s grungy, alt-rock newcomers The Dandys. ‘Take You Home’ makes its debut on July 29, and will nestle itself comfortably in playlists from then onwards.

They may be fresh on the scene, but The Dandys are already making waves with killer live sets and a sound that instantly manages to feel both familiar and brand new. The group flourished out of a uni project late last year and have wasted no time in clocking up gigs, playing at Teneriffe Festival, selling out their first single launch at The Blackbear Lodge and playing alongside industry heavyweights Peach Fur and The Dreggs, as well as supporting Bakers Eddy on their tour earlier this year. Not. Mucking. Around.

Armed with two epic tracks up their sleeve, ‘Good Life’ and ‘Lemons’, The Dandys are unveiling another straight-up banger – this time, with a sweet touch of pop sensibility that allows Mads Protheroe’s voice to shine above the grungy goodness.

‘Take You Home’ is all about the thrill of the chase. The track’s bold bassline is submerged in an addictive alt-rock rhythm that blends beautifully with its softer hooks and a chorus swimming in pools of desire. The tune subtly creeps in and latches on, building toward an effortless drum and lead guitar breakdown that soars. It’s only fair to instantly hit repeat.

On the surface, the song’s lyrics could appear to be an insistent plea for a date, but delving a little deeper reveals that the song was written with more sinister desires in mind, as lead singer Mads Protheroe elaborates:

“At the time, I had been listening to a lot of serial killer podcasts and I decided it would be an interesting approach to write from the perspective of one and try and get out of my head all the time and in theirs a little bit. It was a really different way from how my lyrics usually come about, but it’s basically a song about a one-night stand, from the perspective of a serial killer. Instead of picking up a date, he’s picking up a victim.” 

This gang of talented muso’s (who are definitely not serial killers) will be bringing their riveting indie-rock goodness to stages very soon. Head to Black Bear Lodge on Friday 26th August for the single launch of ‘Take You Home’, which will be supported by Square, SAMMM. and Flamingo Blonde ending the night with a DJ set.
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Where are you currently based?
 
I am Based in Melbourne Australia for the last 20 years. 

How did you first start playing music?
I started at a very young age, and I was playing the piano and singing. Back then I was singing in my mother tongue as well as dancing. As a child, I was the Diva in my school, then my mum as well as mostly everyone realized I got talent. They advised my mum to take me to a private singing teacher. My mum and dad were into opera. It was decided for me to learn to sing opera. I was trained as an opera singer from the age 9 as part of a choir and then the private singing lessons with different singing teachers.
 
What’s been happening recently? 
 
I have my TV show “Ma Cherie” on Roku TV that is now reaching so many countries, at the same time you can get it on Amazon fire TV. I do put all my songs and music on my TV show, and I use this show as a vehicle to get my music and music videos to the USA and the world.
 
As I have been releasing songs in the music world, including my music fans and lovers, I am getting to people’s houses, living rooms and even bedrooms with my TV show to promote my music and my music videos.  

I signed a contract to get the show on streaming network called gethappyiTV in California back in January 2022 so my music will take wings from there streaming platform.

By using many different streaming platforms all around the world, I managed to get approached by a fantastic music manager, personal manager and agent in West Hollywood & UK.

I have good numbers of new songs ready to be released in the pipeline and it has been a crazy amount of work putting these together during the lockdown and now it’s time to flourish. One after one each song keeps opening more and more opportunities for my music, TV and even in films. So, I need to take it all in and keep myself grounded. Take it step by step.

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

This is one of the hardest songs I ever written because it is so personal, and it touches such a painful part in my heart. I lost my Dad back in 2005 and I refused to accept his death in my mind for 5 years until I had to visit home and when I walked in to the house, I was thinking in my mind that I will see him sitting on his chair like the day I left home. 

However, he was not there. It was like a shock which I refused to believe, then my brother took me to his grave, where the song inspiration came to me. 

It took a long time to get it out as I did not have the strength to face the demons inside of me. The feeling of regret for not being able to connect with him. 

My mum and sister told me that he kept calling my name when he was on the death bed, and he wanted to see me. I feel so bad that I never went back to say goodbye. To say I love you dad. A word I was never able to say to him when he was alive.

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
 
I recorded the final version earlier this year (2022) and I worked with 2 producers, first was Peter Bee and then I took it to Melodic music to work with Sam the owner. I felt I needed it to be a big and rich song. I know deep Inside me that it will be a gift to my dad and melodic did the mastering for the USA market.
 
How did you approach the recording process?
 
After I have written the song, I worked on the demo with good friend of mine his name was Dean Holtmann. Together, we created the Demo. Dean from NYC and he knew great number of people in the music business, names like David Bowie and Freddie Mercury. He asked me what music I loved and I told him Guns & Roses, Queen and that was the start. We spent nights and days in the studio just trying different thing and I kept adding to it. It was like making the perfect recipe. After the demo was done, everything was easy to explain to Peter Bee when we worked together. 

I felt there was something missing, I was trained in classical music so my ears and the way I feel about the music and sound had to be satisfied, so I asked if I could take it to Sam from Melodic. After I talked to him, Sam said to me “You are such a big personality with a big voice you need music as big as your voice and your music presence”. He worked on the orchestra side. And that’s it, that was the part that was missing, when he sent me the final, I had a vision in my mind which was like I was watching a movie. I was seeing myself walking to my dad presence to get on my knees and present him with my apology and give him the song with my tears covering my face. 

Who are you listening to at the moment? 
 
In my car and my phone I’m listening to “the show must go on” by Queen but I go through all the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, & 80’s great rock songs that were created to learn and to inspire me to great music! Music that is bigger than life and lasts forever after I have gone.
 
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
 
I just got approved with an O1 visa to move to the USA “West Hollywood”.  I have been waiting to have my meeting with the US embassy and then it will be the big move to an ocean of music, film, contacts, and some of the greatest names in the arts to work with. 

There are so many promises, hopes, dreams, and plans with a music manager like the one I signed with and his contact, plus his PR team in USA / UK and a great publisher. 

The TV networks is promising to help me to take my TV show to the international level on bigger networks, which means my music is going to reach a much bigger audience, as my show is a vehicle to take my music to people homes on the silver screen in their private living rooms.

Any upcoming shows?
 
Normal singers do shows in pubs or clubs, therefore, if there are big ones that can perform in stadiums for over 50k, I’ll be there! 

I produce a TV show every week, that plays 3 night a week, 2 in Melbourne Australia on C31 Friday at 11:30pm, Monday at 11pm and in Adelaide on Wednesday nights at 11:30pm, plus I placed the show on Roku TV and Amazon Fire TV. You can stream any on these networks any place around the world.

Each episode getting over 50k view so I guess I do have upcoming shows every week that you can see me and listen to my music and watch my music videos. On top of that you can get the chance to get to know me as an artist and as human being as a person on a very personal level, 

I can tell you about the stories behind the songs and the ups & down behind the music and the music videos. You can tape it or watch it over and over on my YouTube channel “Cherie Laurent” or my website www.macherietv.com

Not so many singers have this opportunity to reach their audience as I do. With 140k followers now I am working on Spotify followers as I did not know how to play Spotify. Now I am working with some of the biggest music PR in LA and they promise a lot. So I will need to wait and see. The Australian PR is doing very well. As you may know the US and the UK market is much bigger and that is what I am dreaming of now.

So to respond to your question more clearly, there are no live shows yet because I am building my fan base using TV all around the world and one day the live shows will come, but when I am ready and know that I will have a full house of fans that love my music and what I do. 

Favorite food and place to hangout?
 
My favorite food are vegetarian dishes and especially Thai food and Japanese seafood, But the problem is I am always on a diet and very strict about what to put in my mouth to keep my body looking the way it does.  It is a full time commitment and it is a full time job (24/7). 

As for hangouts, I normally go for power walks, maybe movies or art galleries. I do visit NGV a lot. Most of the time I am working writing new songs. I like to learn as much as I can about every great song being written and at the same time, I do write scripts for TV, films, musicals and most of the time looking and studying new subjects to present to people. I guess that is my hangout. Very boring to others, I am sure.

Thank you for your time and for all these great questions. Thank you for taking the time to read all my responses.

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DINOSAUR BEARD unveils reflective & esoteric new single ‘TRANSLUCENT SKIN’ Announces debut EP ‘A MOUNTAIN OF COTTON GOLD’ out October 14

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 Melbourne songwriter and musician Dinosaur Beard (aka Adam Finnegan) releases today his latest alternative-rock tune ‘Translucent Skin’ and unveils details about his debut EP coming out in October. On this latest track, Dinosaur Beard proves again he is no average musician using brooding melodies and poetic lyrics to comment on the slow demise in modern society of old power structures during the past few tumultuous years.       

“Translucent Skin’ was the first song I wrote out of the batch of songs that made it onto the EP.  I wanted to make a bold statement for the first single. Something dark, esoteric and a little different for me. Taking some cues from bands like The Cure, Interpol and The Smiths. I wanted something that  encompassed the entire tone of the EP while still being a unique composition in its own right.” Dinosaur Beard

‘Translucent Skin’ was written in the last Melbourne lockdown along with the three other tracks from his debut EP.  It was the first track that he “got really lost in and spent a lot of time with. Demoing it at home before taking it to my collaborator ‘El Paul Michel’ in his home studio in Pascoe Vale where we really fleshed out the song with additional bass and synths. Using reverse guitar parts, off kilter bass loops and a myriad of other experimentation to create something truly unique and nuanced.” 

 

 

The self directed music video for ‘Translucent Skin’ mirrors the song’s narrative, visually capturing the feeling of transformation. It was filmed predominantly in the beautiful Yarra Valley just outside of Melbourne in Redwoods Forest. Dinosaur Beard also enlisted his friends to make his living room into a makeshift forest with branches and fabric inducing an arresting visual treat!  

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“I began shooting the clip a few months ago. Really yearning that connection to nature I had dearly missed in lockdown, I ventured out to the Redwoods forest in Warburton. I spent the whole day filming just using my Iphone.  I wanted to visually capture the feeling of transformation and alchemy that the forest can provide. Those kinda pagan rituals that have been performed throughout time. Turning lead into gold as represented by the golden triangle and the three women as representations of the divine femine energy rising upon the planet.” Dinosaur Beard 

 

Dinosaur Beard reunited with long term collaborator and engineer Aaron Dobos (Ceres/Alex Lahey/Avalanches) in recording his debut EP ‘A Mountain of Cotton Gold’ at Sing Sing recording studios in Melbourne. The 4-track concept EP attempts to excavate where the world is headed post the pandemic and how things have changed, but with a strong message of hope and resilience. He says “each song is represented by a different ‘Tarot’ card illustrated by Barcelonian artist Ksenia Vinogradenko.

“It’s my statement of intention coming out of the last few years trying to be a more positive force as an artist and person. Seeing the old power structures slowly begin to crumble and the chaos that is ensuing it’s my way of trying to make sense of it all.  A love letter to my friends and the collective as a whole. This is my most ambitious undertaking as an artist.”

Dinosaur Beard

In support of the new single ‘Translucent Skin’ , Dinosaur Beard will be playing at Brunswick Artist Bar, Melbourne with supports from Jordan Clay Band and Isabelle Skye on 

Friday, August 5.

PRAISE FOR DINOSAUR BEARD

“‘Dialect Drum’ delicately teeters between dark and light textures, visually, sonically and thematically; Dinosaur Beard expressing the fear and the triumph that is vulnerability.”

MUSIC FEEDS

“The hazy and melodic track highlights Finnegan’s captivating off-kilter style as it ebbs and flows with various notches of intensity.”

AU REVIEW

“Expansive and warm and it makes you never want to leave.”

DECLAN BYRNE, TRIPLE J

EP: A Mountain Of Cotton Gold is out on Friday, October 14

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RAGEFLOWER

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Where are you currently based?

I’m living on Gadigal land! Sydney, Australia. 

How did you first start playing music?

I started piano lessons when I was 3 or 4, I then went on to learn brass instruments (trumpet, trombone and euphonium) in highschool playing in orchestra and concert band. I was a massive band geek. I didn’t start writing my own songs until I was around 17, but I’ve always been making up little tunes to accompany my life. 

What’s been happening recently?

I’ve just come back from Byron Bay, I went up for Splendour in the Mud. Had a crazy time but now I’m home I’ll be getting back in the studio to finish off some new music!

Your second single ‘Years’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I was very inspired by Joni Mitchell when I was writing this one, the way her melodies move around like swirling Van Gogh stars. When we got in the studio to put it down I wanted to find some heavier industrial sounds to accompany and contemporise the folk-style writing. 

How did you go about writing Years?

I’d just left a 4 year relationship. I put my guitar in open D tuning and started writing down everything I wanted to say to this person. It was very accusatory starting off, the first verse is basically just saying “you’re fake. I see right through you.” (window frames and such) But as I started writing the second verse, ; I realised all the flaws I was pointing out in this person I also held myself. I was lazy, I was stubborn, I also wouldn’t let things go. I had been in the same place for years, this toxic relationship, not just because of this other person but because I had allowed myself to stay there. 

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

So this song has been in the works for quite a while now. We laid down the drums (Daryl Chin) last year at studios 301 with my beautiful friend and incredible audio engineer Nicolas Mendoza. Over lockdown we put in guitars and bass in a home studio with Max Jacobs and Grace Labrum – this took a long time with restrictions but we got there eventually. The rest of the track was mostly me and Nico Scali (producer) in his studio in Marrickville, experimenting and trying to find something exciting for our ears after sitting on the track for over a year.

Do you have plans for an EP?

I do 🙂 I’ve been sitting on a looooot of music for the last 3 years so there’s a load more to come. I’ve really pushed the sound of RAGEFLOWER out of its box. My identity is fluid, so is my sound.

Please tell us about any upcoming shows/tours:

I haven’t got a lot of shows booked at the moment, I live with chronic pain so I’m trying to get healthy so I can go on tour one day. It does look like I’m getting better though and I’ll be playing a show with SULT at the Botany View Hotel in October. 

Who would you like to work with next?

Dream songwriting collab would be with Aldous Harding or Sevdaliza. But locally I’d love to get in a session with someone like Nick Ward or Carla Wehbe. They are both individually such unique, inspiring artists with huge spirit and great vision. 

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

Just recording and releasing! I wanna put as much music out there as I can before the world ends 🙂

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Pasta is life. I like to hang out in the park by myself or on a friend’s couch playing mario kart. 

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BRISBANE’S TAHDIG RETURNS WITH HER DEBUT EP ‘TRUTH BE TOLD’

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After the success of her single release ‘Air Force 1’, Tahdig returns with her anticipated debut EP titled ‘Truth Be Told’. Brisbane rapper Tahdig delivers 6 tracks that feature songwriters and vocalists from her neighborhood. 

Her debut EP demonstrates an exploration of sound production and versatility. This release has allowed Tahdig to showcase her talent as a lyricist and vocal MC. 

Tahdig’s EP features beats crafted by producers (Fewtile, Ramoon, Dillygotitbumpin & JustDan) from around the world allowing her to produce contrasting sounds. ‘Truth Be Told’ was recorded at Brisbane’s Six Degree Studios and saw Tahdig work with sound engineer Gene Castillo (Rush Hour Studio) and artists Skye-Marie and Khavari. ‘Truth Be Told’ is an EP that shines light on subjects that we experience in our lives.

“Truth Be Told is an EP where I get to express my feelings towards certain themes that are important to me such as, ‘Immigrants’. This track was written to convey a message about people leaving their motherland and their experience immigrating to another country in search of a better life and settling in and becoming important members of their community. My objective for making music is to create tracks that focus on important and relatable topics for my audience.

This EP has provided me with an opportunity to showcase my interest towards the Spanish language. My ethnicity is Persian and the spoken language is Farsi, however I have always had an interest in learning Spanish. As a music artist I want to embrace other languages and work with artists from different cultures. I believe diversity is beautiful and music in any spoken language brings people together.”

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2022 is going to be the year Tahdig introduces herself to more audiences around the country with her distinct flair and sound. Developing her love for hip hop and the culture from a young age, Tahdig has cited her early influences; from the likes of Missy Elliott to Eve; 50 Cent to Eminem. Born in Iran and migrating to Central Queensland with her family as a child, Tahdig has been enraptured by hip hop since she was nine years old.

Her recent inspirations have come in the form of artists like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Wale, though her sound also sits in the same lane as your Remy Mas and Cardi Bs – making her one to watch as this year continues!

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Gammer and Pixel Terror Return with Their 1st Single of 2022 – “Step Back.” Out Now on Dim Mak Records

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Artists: Gammer & Pixel Terror
Title: Step Back
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Dubstep heavyweights Gammer and Pixel Terror join forces for “Step Back,” both artists’ first release of 2022, out on Steve Aoki‘s Dim Mak Records. True to their signature styles, “Step Back” is one of massive proportions and certainly not for the faint of heart. Opening with a glitchy, big room trap style, Gammer and Pixel Terror up the ante with a breakdown of stabbing synths and a sinister dubstep drop. The additional elements of hardstyle and psytrance clearly set the track apart from the rest, making this a strong return to the circuit for both artists. Read on for what Gammer and Pixel Trap had to say about their new release:

“‘Step Back‘ is my first new original track in a while. It’s a song I’m really proud of and feel like expresses the energy we both try to create. Anyways, we spent ages on a cool dubstep drop, but everyone plays the half-baked psytrance drop instead. So 10/10. Fully recommend!” – Gammer

“Took a lot of time back and forth with Gammer to create a festival banger that will suit the needs of nearly any electronic aficionado. From the huge chanty chords to the glitchy dubstep to the double-time hard-psy, we are really thrilled that this displays so much of both of our styles in such a dangerously cohesive way. We hope this will be a summer anthem, and from the support it has already received, we believe it might!” – Pixel Terror

English producer Gammer has become known in the dance circuit for his UK hardcore sound as well as trap and hardstyle, which attracted a new and younger generation of listeners to the heavy-hitting genres. He had become a household name on Monstercat by 2017, known for his timeless party anthems such as “The Drop” or “Party Don’t Stop” and collabs, such as “Quit” with Hudson Mohawke, “Incoming” with Steve Aoki or “Digressions” with Mija. On the other hand, Pixel Terror has made a name for himself with his own dubstep style, with notable releases such as “Contra,” “Enigma,” “Amnesia,” and more. Both artists have performed at some of the world’s best festivals, including Gammer‘s recent performance at Tomorrowland and Pixel Terror‘s at Bootshaus – one of the top club venues in the world. Keep an eye out for more coming from these bass maestros.

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East Melbourne four-piece, Man vs Synth release their second single of 2022 titled In Sheep’s Clothing. 

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Committed to blending together the vast and ever-changing sounds of indie pop and alternative rock, Man vs Synth incorporates cavernous synthesiser tones with drama-fuelled vocal melodies to create a gripping showcase of authenticity in their newest single.

Equal parts creative and expressive, Man vs Synth is lead by Mathew El Fakhry, the vocalist, writer, producer, guitarist and engineer on the project. He is accompanied by Hamish Cocks (drums), Leigh Biggerstaff (Bass) and Jason Lambrou (synths) as they unite their respective talents to emphasise rhythm in their venture to develop a seldom-explored, genre-defying division of synth-pop.

Previously, Man vs Synth released their self-titled, debut EP – a tale emerging from personal experiences, proclaiming stories of love found, love lost and loneliness.

With new releases planned and live performances on the horizon, keep an eye out for Man Vs Synth in 2022 (and into the new year), starting with their upcoming release In Sheep’s Clothing, available worldwide on Friday 29th July 2022 and accompanying single launch show at The Tote Bandroom in Collingwood VIC on the same night.

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