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Where are you currently based?
I am currently based in Melbourne, Australia.
How did you first start playing music?
I was extremely young when I first gained an interest in music. From dancing to any song my parents put on to picking up the piano and vocal lessons in primary school, I knew music would be something I would be involved in at some point later in life.
What’s been happening recently?
I have been in the studio a lot. Writing, recording and lining up my upcoming releases. I’m super excited to show everyone what I’ve been creating.
Your latest single ‘Good Intent’, is out on the 16th of September, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
The main influences for this song came from artists such as Gracie Abrams and Olivia Rodrigo, mainly drawing reference to the gang vocals in Drivers License, especially when building the depth I was going for.
How did you go about writing Good Intent?
Good Intent was a fascinating one to write, constructed over four months with my co-writer Jessie. We started the song with one perspective, and by the last writing session, the journey of the song and my feelings had changed drastically. Most of my sessions start with a brain dump of ideas and motifs that eventually weave themselves into the tracks I release.
What does this single mean to you?
When writing this single, I was in a battle with my mind. I felt helpless and as if I couldn’t control the narrative people were creating about me. There’s nothing I wanted more than to tell their friends that everything I did was ‘Good Intent’, which became the song’s foundation.
Where and when did you record/produce/master, and who did you work with?
Good Intent was produced and recorded in Melbourne with Hayden Lauersen in March 2022. Then it was passed over to Andrew Edgson at Studios 301 for mastering.
How did you approach the recording process?
The demo had a distinct guitar line, so the first thing we wanted to get right was the guitar. From there, we went straight into recording vocals. Looking back, I am so glad we did this before adding the additional production, as they have this raw nature. The emotion feels real.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I am currently listening to a lot of Sabrina Carpenter and Fletcher, and I am obsessed with the songwriting on the new ‘Emails I can’t send’ album.
What do you like to do away from music?
Away from music, I work for a preventive health charity called Pink Hope. We help empower Australians to understand their risk of hereditary cancer. As a keen health advocate myself, it is the perfect way to work with, support and educate community members to take control of their health outcomes.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?
I’ve got a few more tracks coming for the rest of 2022, and I’m excited to play a few gigs in the run-up to 2023.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Currently, my local cafe, ‘The Foreigner’. It is conveniently right around the corner from my Pilates classes!
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Venezuelan producer and songwriter Jaxxtone, also known as Duis Nulla, and also as Bitter H. So many personalities, but all of them are the same person. Each one of them has its own sound, with Jaxxtone usually being associated with the Trap scene. With the ‘nAtuRal mO0D’ EP out on August 28th 2022, Jaxxtone is back on Tribal Trap after having released ‘Ad Astra’, ‘Tell Me’ and ‘Breathe’ on that label, demonstrating once again that he has the capacity to produce high-level Trap songs. This EP is now part of a long list of Jaxxtone releases, the most popular ones being ‘Get Away’ (Tuvali) and ‘Gave To Me’ (No Copyright Sounds), earning respectively 4.7 million and 1.8 million streams on Spotify, which led him to signing a publishing deal with Mad Decent Publishing and Hipgnosis Songs Group.
This EP is perfect for any music listener as each one of the songs has its own universe and sets a different mood. Six songs that highlight melodic and vocal elements combined with the typical Trap sounds : 808, hi-hats and snares. Throughout ‘nAtuRal mO0D’, Jaxxtone will take you on a journey to his world with simple but effective productions and melodic sounds that reflect the calm and relaxing part of his personality. Although each song tells its own story, like the more robotic and technologic side on ‘AI’, or ‘nAtuRal mO0D’ and it’s more organic sound, this EP is the perfect example of what to show to your friends if they ever ask about Jaxxtone’s signature sound and style.
Artist Bio:
“Jorge Antonio Alfonzo Arteaga, better known as “Jaxxtone” is a multi-genre and instrumentalist producer, songwriter and DJ, born on July 20, 2000 in Caracas, Venezuela. Signed in April 2021 at Mad Decent Publishing and Hipgnosis Songs Group. With releases on “NCS”, “Dim Mak Records”, “Lowly”, “Tribal Trap”and more, Jaxxtone has topped charts with his single “Get Away” and collaborations with T-Mass. By taking elements from his Venezuelan upbringing and blending them with his favorite electronic influences, Jaxxtone has created a truly unique sound. With just over 10 million streams across all platforms, he is one of the most listened to Venezuelan DJs / producers. He also has notable achievements under the pseudonym “Duis Nulla”, including his official remix for Major Lazer and Paloma Mami, along with Noizekid, “Que Lo Que”. Duis Nulla is his side project influenced by his Latin and Caribbean roots”
scene under labels such as Dim Mak, Lowly (trap nation), and NCS. He also produces music under the alias of Duis Nulla, focusing more on his Caribbean-Latino roots, with one of his most successful releases being a remix of Major Lazer’s “Que Lo Que,” created alongside the Mexican producer Noizekid.
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Title: Fuego
Label: Smash The House
Veterans and renowned party starters Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike team up with internationally famed Mexican celebrity and singer Kim Loaiza for their newest single – “Fuego,” out now on the duo’s very own platform Smash The House. The track is a perfect fusion of dance/electronic music and Latin pop vibes, featuring Loaiza‘s sultry Spanish vocals and organic melodies atop a deep, rhythmic bassline. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike bring their dynamic style with a new twist, further demonstrating their abilities as producers to cross and blend genres with ease, also delivering a prime example of how to successfully revive a timeless dance classic, as “Fuego” features samples of Mr. President‘s “Coco Jamboo” from 1996. Whether you’re turning up the volume on your speakers or hearing it live at your favorite venue, things are about to get muy caliente when “Fuego” comes on. This is the second time the duo has collaborated with Kim Loaiza, following 2020’s “Do It!,” which is currently sitting at over 80M streams on all platforms combined and clocking up 316K TikTok videos. The Belgian duo premiered “Fuego” earlier this year at EDC Mexico and Tomorrowland, featuring a live performance by Kim Loaiza, and now fans get the full version to bring back great memories.
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Since their debut in 2007, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have been making waves with hits like “The Hum,” “Higher Place” in collaboration with Ne-Yo, and “Hey Baby” with Diplo, all of which went Platinum and spent record amounts of time on the Billboard Dance charts. Further flexing their prowess, the brothers teamed up with Hans Zimmer for a rework of “Dead Men Tell No Tales” from the 5th installment of “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Then teamed up with David Guetta and Kiiara on “Complicated,” which has over 160M streams on Spotify and almost 90M Youtube views, and released one of the biggest songs of the summer 2019 – “Instagram,” which also featured David Guetta, Afro Bros, Daddy Yankee, and Natti Natasha. Pairing these chart-topping accomplishments with a packed tour schedule that has included Tomorrowland, EXIT festival, Creamfields, EDC Las Vegas, and more, the world has fallen in love with the duo’s high-energy performances and dynamic style. They have consistently been ranked on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs and became the first duo to take the #1 spot, further flexing their prowess by teaming up with hitters like Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Fatboy Slim to Lil Jon, and remixing superstars like Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Chainsmokers, Major Lazer and many more. Last year, they finished at #5, clearly showing they are among the most recognizable artists in the history of dance music. Always evolving with the times, clocking up 30 million fans on social media, combined with billions of music streams and video views of their live performances and music, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are certainly ones to watch for many more years to come.
Kim Loaiza
Kim Loaiza is a singer and celebrity from Mexico whose musical career started in 2019 with successful breakthrough hits singles, such as “No seas Celoso” “Me perdiste,” and “Mejor Sola” with Zion & Lennox, amassing over 100M combined streams on Spotify alone. In August 2020, she broke a Guinness World Record for running the most-subscribed Spanish-speaking social media channel. In the following year, Kim became the most-followed Spanish-speaking influencer and currently is the most-followed Mexican on Instagram. In the same year, she broke another record while live streaming on TikTok. Kim‘s live stream had the most users tuning in simultaneously, surpassing the previous record holders, such as The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, and J Balvin. Her TikTok and Instagram accounts are currently being observed by over 66M and 35M people, respectively, making Kim an artist with one of the biggest fanbases. All the past accolades have been followed this year with a 13.13 world tour with JD Pantoja, which turned out to be Kim Loaiza‘s another groundbreaking success with all the dates completely selling out.
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BLUESFEST 2023 – FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT
– OVER 40 ARTISTS WITH MORE TO COME
TICKET PRICE REMAINS SAME AS 2022!
In just 31 weeks the 34th Annual Bluesfest’s gates will open for what promises to be the most exciting Bluesfest ever.
Some of the finest contemporary and legendary Blues, Roots, Soul, Rock, Hip Hop, R&B, World and Americana music artists (and more) are confirmed to appear for the first original style Bluesfest since the world’s borders re-opened.
After a hugely successful 2022, that featured the best of predominantly Australian and NZ artists, it’s time to mix it up again. For the first time since 2019, Bluesfest is free and unencumbered to showcase the finest genres of music from all over the globe.
This is an incredible opening line up – over 40 artists alone in this first announcement – with more to come.
And more good news is that ticket prices, camping and VIP tickets remain the same as 2022’s prices. That’s despite the significant increase in cost of international flights and freight logistics, with artists fees also on the rise. Bluesfest will also invest in upgrading the VIP area to raise the VIP experience to new heights.
For the campers that seek a ‘class above’ experience you can upgrade to the Rainbow Tipi accommodation this year [with a modest increase in price] as well as experience further improvements with the onsite rental tents.
The 365 days a year site improvement on the Bluesfest property continue… “Since last year we’ve invested over $500k upgrading and waterproofing the Bluesfest site. Both myself and my team are currently looking at every single aspect of the Bluesfest experience to ensure it’s of the highest quality possible” said Peter Noble OAM.
Today, Bluesfest release 5-day tickets, and VIP tickets at the same 2022 price points. On site camping options also go on sale today at the same prices as 2022 for those who pitch their tents and vans.
In the coming weeks Bluesfest will release more of the line-up, along with the artist play dates so that both day-trippers and 3-day ticket holders can make an informed choice.
Tickets are available now through Moshtix www.bluesfest.com.au/tickets
Stand by for further announcements on two special satellite events happening in Melbourne and Perth, as well as side shows from some of this amazing line up.
A word from Festival Director Peter Noble OAM:
“For the first time since 2019, Bluesfest is presenting a fully international festival experience like the legendary ones we did before the COVID-era.
Whilst there are still plenty of Aussie artists listed in this first and upcoming announcements it is wonderful to once again in 2023, after four long years be able to bring back some of the greatest Blues, Roots, Soul, Rock, Hip Hop, R&B, World and Americana artists (and so much more) back to our shores after so long. As well as, of course, the stars of tomorrow.
We have our largest number of artists ever listed in our first Bluesfest artist announcement… check it out, there’s more than 40 of them. It is such a stunning list for every Bluesfester.
More good news is we’ve made the call to NOT increase our ticket prices. As always there’s a large allocation of tickets so everyone can experience the whole musical enchilada we are proud to be bringing to our shores.
A five-day season ticket at Bluesfest can be a life changing experience, and I promise you I will do my utmost best to present the greatest gathering of artists I can for our 34th Annual Bluesfest at Byron Events Farm over the Easter Long Weekend from April 6 – 10 next year.
For those of you who’d prefer to ‘day trip’ or purchase a 3 day ‘long weekend’ ticket, we are currently working on scheduling the artists’ play dates, and we will be releasing these, as well as the 1 & 3-day tickets soon. Watch this space! It may just be a few short weeks away…
To all Bluesfest fans, artists, suppliers, contractors, volunteers and to my dedicated team – thank you so much for your belief and your support. Together we’ve endured a few hard years. It’s time to get excited… time to come out and play, and to enjoy an experience like no other”
Peter Noble OAM
Festival Director
Bluesfest
Here’s a first taste of artists to come; all 41 of em’
[IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER]
19-TWENTY | THE BARNESTORMERS | BETH HART [EXCLUSIVE] | THE BLACK SORROWS
BONNIE RAITT | BUDDY GUY | THE CAT EMPIRE | CHAIN
CHRISTONE ‘KINGFISH’ INGRAM | ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS | ERIC GALES [EXCLUSIVE]
FEMI KUTI & THE POSITIVE FORCE | GANG OF YOUTHS | GREENSKY BLUEGRASS [EXCLUSIVE]
JACKSON BROWNE | JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT | JOE BONAMASSA [EXCLUSIVE]
JOE CAMILLERI PRESENTS A STAR-STUDDED TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS OF THE BLUES
JON STEVENS | KALEO [EXCLUSIVE] | KEB’ MO’ | KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD
LACHY DOLEY AND THE HORNS OF CONVICTION | LARKIN POE
LP | LUCINDA WILLIAMS | MARCUS KING
MAVIS STAPLES | MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD | NIKKI HILL [EXCLUSIVE]
ROBERT GLASPER | ROCKWIZ LIVE
THE SOUL REBELS & FRIENDS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TALIB KWELI • GZA • BIG FREEDIA
SOUTHERN AVENUE [EXCLUSIVE] | SPINIFEX GUM FEAT. MARLIYA
STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES | TASH SULTANA | XAVIER RUDD
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Hey Emuh, It’s great to meet you ! How have you been lately?
I’ve been great, thank you. It’s very exciting to see this album come out and the reception so far has been amazing. Glad to finally put this release out into the world!
Congrats on your new release Dysmorphia on Feral One Records. What was your inspiration behind this LP?
I was inspired by The Gorillaz, Still Woozy, Ariana Grande, Charlie Puth, LCD Soundsystem, Radiohead, Walker & Royce, Claude VonStroke and Feral One label boss Longstocking. I wanted to create an album that combined the sounds of pop, house, techno, trap and experimental music – while incorporating my voice, musical sensibilities and aesthetic.
Dysmorphia is eclectic and covers a lot of ground, what are some of the influences that have shaped your musical taste and influenced you as a music producer?
Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of dancey pop and vocal music which greatly informed my album. There are so many songs lately that are devoid of originality and emotion – I wanted to make sure those boxes were checked off while still creating a piece that can still inspire and elevate those with less musical experience or specific musical taste.
How important is storytelling for you, and what were you aiming to communicate with this LP?
Each song tells its own story, from a day at Waterworld to a meditative stranding out at sea. I want to give the listener a window into my mind while allowing them the agency to relate and experience it in their own unique way.
What does your setup look like?
I use all digital instruments and Ableton 11 besides a couple hardware Pocket Operators (digital synths as well) and I record my voice with a Shure SM57 paired with a Grace Design 101 preamp. I also use an AKAI MPKmini to program all of my MIDI and do automation. My audio interface is an RME ADI-2 Pro and I use Neumann studio monitors.
What studio gear and/or instruments do you believe define your sound?
My voice and my meticulously crafted library of samples and instruments I’ve used throughout my career as EMUH.
Digital or Analog?
Whichever one helps you get the sound you’re after!
What has been your highlight gig this year?
Definitely my recent performance at Kremwerk in Seattle for the My Techno Weighs A Ton label showcase, I debuted several tracks from my album as well as performed the vocals live which was exhilarating and honestly a bit frightening.
DJ’ing or Music Production?
Music Production
Thanks a lot for taking the time to answer our questions, is there anything else you would like to mention before we go?
Thanks again for reaching out. Dysmorphia comes out this Saturday September 2nd and you should help support the release by purchasing a copy of the album on Beatport, listening on Spotify and reposting the tracks on SoundCloud.
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Mini Skirt is glistening in outrageous, hyper-pop vogue with hints of 00s electro and an abundance of warm, bouncing bass. Sydney’s Prav and Melbourne’s Big Boss both share a passion for loud club music. Mini Skirt maintains this, but adds a sensuous danceability.
Their 2020 collaboration Horus, was a cinematic piece of tear-out dubstep. Sounding as if, the Stargate had been wedged open by a dreadnought and floods of robot soldiers were cascading through. This one is much more of a dance floor number. Think, Riton, Chris Lake or Stace Cadet. Without compromising the details in their sophisticated production style, MIni Skirt is a much more accessible track and will appeal to DJs immediately. Even with its cutting-edge sound, this bumptious, sexy anthem will remind you of why you started clubbing. Out this Friday (2nd September), Mini Skirt is about to put some serious style in the club.
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Ahead of tomorrow’s EP Release, The Partae is chuffed to deliver you the first play of Jacket Weather’s new music video.The second in what’s said to be a run of 4 EPs, Jacket Weather play with sound and style on the Ducks in A Row EP
Gunning straight out of the dock at a rate of knots. The opener Just Do It Well with its blazing guitars, slices through the water. Things settle down to a more sultry tone for the final two tracks. Perfect Night, Not Quite is a nostalgic & romantic ditty with charm in spades. The closer (and conceptual title track) Crack is a moorish ode to infatuation and lovesickness. The bands singer Cal describes Crack as “Trying to make light of the impending doom you feel when you lose (what you think at the time) is the biggest love and maybe the only love you’ll ever have”. You can see the interplay between having cheeky fun and making that they genuinely love. There’s a sincere respect for the influences, with Cal lording the “…Deep pocket groove, inspired by late 70s Yacht Rock, like Steely Dan & Toto”
Self-described as Tongue-in-bill, the Ducks in A Row EP from Jacket Weather has the prolific band maintain their serene facade while paddling expeditiously beneath the surface.
Check out the video here before streaming the EP as of tomorrow!
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The Driver Era have set their sights on Hollywood and chart domination” – NME
The Driver Era remain firmly heading in the right direction”- DORK
ALT-pop band THE DRIVER ERA release their brand-new single ‘Malibu’. Stream ‘Malibu’ here.
Laced in escapism, brothers Rocky and Ross Lynch wrote the song while daydreaming about personal experiences. “‘Malibu’ is about reminiscing on experiences in the best locations,” the band says. “It’s about getting away. It’s the spontaneous trip you take with someone – maybe you knew them before, or maybe you’re meeting them for the first time”.
‘Malibu’ follows on the band’s recent single, the dance-inspired ‘Keep Moving Forward’ feat. Nikka Costa – premiered by Rolling Stone, who praised the band for “holding onto some real ‘eclectic’ music” – the funky cut and ‘Malibu’ will be featured on the band’s upcoming ‘Summer Mixtape’ due for release this September.
The Driver Era have also released the “Malibu” official music video, shot and edited by director Tate Warner. The video follows Ross and Rocky on the California coast reminiscing about summer love. ‘Malibu’ is about reminiscing on experiences in the best locations,” the band stated. “It’s about getting away. It’s the spontaneous trip you take with someone — maybe you knew them before, or maybe you’re meeting them for the first time.“
The upcoming project is the follow up to the band’s second album ‘GIRLFRIEND’, it’s lead single ‘Heaven Angel’ and follow-up tracks ‘#1 Fan’ and ‘Leave Me Feeling Confident’, the band has been supported by the likes of Notion who praised ‘GIRLFRIEND’ as “their most inspired – and sonically diverse – body of work yet”, while Clash defined their sound as “vast alt-rock sound, with an endearing soulful groove”, with DORK praising “their ability to meld different genres while retaining that distinctive pop feel”, calling the album “a textured, smart modern pop rock record”.
Known for what Clash called, “intimate, high energy live show”, the band will bring their WORLD TOUR to Australia and will play shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne presented by Live Nation.
Since making their debut with ‘Preacher Man’ four years ago, The Driver Era have rocked up an impressive 300 million streams and 29 million combined social media followers, went on released one studio album, three EPs and a series of critically acclaimed singles. With the new single ‘Malibu’, and the heavily-anticipated mixtape, as well as their upcoming world tour – during which they will play shows in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and UK for the first time ever – The Driver Era are set for an exciting year ahead.
THE DRIVER ERA AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23
ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24
170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE *SOLD OUT!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25
170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26
For tickets and VIP packages, please visit www.thedriverera.com.
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NSW based, multi-instrumentalist Miller Roberts delivers a lush homage to Fleetwood Mac’s Rhiannon – set for worldwide release on Friday 26th August 2022. Available on all platforms, the single is reimagined with Miller’s effortless vocal timbre and longtime musical collaborator Jackson Barclay’s airy and light-as-a-feather instrumental. The pair present a thoughtful, indie-folk / dream-pop version of the classic, that is both vulnerable and unguarded, while equally confident and self-assured.
Miller’s Rhiannon follows the release of her sophomore EP ‘All the things I could never say’ in 2021, and her live version of EP single ‘Bad Habit’ on Mahogany’s acclaimed Live Sessions earlier this year. Supported by industry and audiences alike, Miller Roberts has been featured across national tastemaker station Triple J, and on local and international publications including Earmilk, Happy Magazine and Music Crowns. As an independent artist, she has also garnered incredible support across Spotify and Apple Music streaming platforms featuring on multiple editorial playlists including New Music Friday, Coffee & Chill, Office Stereo, Indie Arrivals, Chilled Afternoon, Chilled Waves, Equal AU/NZ, Self-Care, Mellow Days: Apple Music Pop and Chilled Acoustic: Apple Music Acoustic; gathering over 5 million collective streams.