After much anticipation, Arnhem-land’s King Stingray today announce the release of their self-titled debut LP on August 5, via Cooking Vinyl Australia. To help us see out the wait, the five-piece have let one more belting Aussie anthem out of the bag.
“Almost like the backbone of good times, the Central Arnhem Highway was the big road to fun times for us growing up, and still is to this day” guitarist Roy Kellaway explains. “Whether it’s packing up the troopy with dusty, half broken band equipment and driving 12 hrs to Darwin for a gig, or just going bush to enjoy the great outdoors with our loved ones and friends.”
The accompanying video will have you ready to drop everything and get in the car, as King Sting offer shotgun for the drive…
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With “Silver Lining”, the German-based DJ & producer liquidfive delivers his third single in 2022, which is in no way inferior to his previous releases. With a catchy topline and a groovy rhythm, liquidfive delivers you a pulsating dance song that will make the dancefloors glow in the coming months. liquidfive says: “I am particularly happy about this song, and I am very sure that the track will be heard on club floors worldwide this summer, the open-air season can come.”
liquidfive – DJ. Producer. Musican. Songwriter.
“Martin Maximilian Kotzur” has always had a big love of music. In 2011 he founded a band project called liquidfive. Following a string of releases he realised 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 „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”, “WHOM!”, ,”Thinking About You”, “Never Ends”, “Dance Away”, “Only You”, “Young”, “Alive”, “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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Title: Sway My Way
Label: CYB3RPVNK/Universal Music/Sony/Liquid State/more
Multi-Platinum producer R3HAB joins forces with one of Australia‘s most formidable singers/songwriters Amy Shark for “Sway My Way,” an organic take on Bic Runga‘s renowned song “Sway.” The new single marks a creative departure from R3HAB‘s signature high-energy dance music style with a more laid-back feel. Riding on organic instrumentals and Shark‘s crystalline vocals, the two artists create a cathartic and emotive sonic energy that still pays homage to the original version. “Sway My Way” follows R3HAB‘s recent bilingual release “Turn The Lights Down Low” with Timmy Trumpet and Chinese singer NINEONE#. Read on for both artists’ take on the new release:
“Every record reveals a new facet of the artist behind it. ‘Sway My Way‘ might surprise some listeners, as it’s got a more organic and stripped-back feel than many of my singles, but I love the dynamic it brings. Amy is an incredible artist and a pleasure to work with, and I’m so glad she helped me bring this song to life.” – R3HAB
“I have a lot of family from New Zealand, so naturally I grew up loving Bic Runga, and her song ‘Sway‘ was one that I loved so much. When R3HAB asked me to join him and put my spin on the song, I jumped at it.” – Amy Shark
Multi-Platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, to anthems such as Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, ZAYN, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 8B streams to date, including 1.1B in 2021 alone. R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK in 2016, which has passed 4B streams across platforms since its inception. R3HAB continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. He is Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify’s top 200 most streamed artists, ranked #12 on prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart, and has earned over 70 Gold and Platinum certificates. R3HAB has embarked on multiple sold-out worldwide tours and was the first dance music artist to sell out 15 consecutive shows in China. On top of that, he performed at the world’s top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.
After honing her craft and self-producing her music for years, Amy released her breakout hit, “Adore” in 2016. The emotive single put Amy on the map as one of Australia‘s most formidable songwriters. “Adore” went on to achieve 6 x Platinum certification in Australia, a streaming count that surpassed 115M, and second place in the influential listener-voted 2016 Triple J’s Hottest 100. This was followed by 6 x Platinum single “I Said Hi.” Soon, the international music community came knocking, leading her to work with Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus, heavyweight pop producers Jack Antonoff and Joel Little, among others. In 2018, Amy released her debut album, “Love Monster.” The album debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts, and her 2019 3 x Platinum single “Mess Her Up” dominated commercial radio and streaming services. With “Love Monster,” Amy scored nine nominations at the 2018 ARIA Awards and four wins, including “Album Of The Year,” “Best Female Artist” and “Best Pop Release.” Amy has toured internationally and performed on several major US television shows, including “The Late Late Show with James Corden” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” 2020 saw Amy Shark releasing the first offering of new music from her sophomore album “Cry Forever,” with “Everybody Rise.” The now 2 x Platinum-accredited single is nearing 40M streams and spent 12 weeks in the top 10 Australian airplay chart. Amy‘s latest album, “Cry Forever” was her second #1 ARIA debut holding and saw Shark team up with blink 182‘s Travis Barker on Gold accredited single “C’MON” and global superstar Ed Sheeran to co-write platinum single “Love Song’s Ain’t For Us” featuring Grammy award winning artist Keith Urban. Today Amy has amassed close to 1B combined global streams.
R3HAB‘s forthcoming dates:
Jun 10 – New York City, NY – Marquee
Jun 11 – New York City, NY – Lavo
Jun 12 – Cleveland, OH – FWD
Jun 12 – Everett, MA – Memoire
Jun 14 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino
Jun 17-18 – Båstad, Sweden – SummerON Festival 2022
Jun 25 – Rauma, Finland – RMJ Festival
Jul 07 – Las Vegas, NV – Zouk Nightclub
Jul 08 – Sunnyvale, CA – Pure Nightclub
Jul 13-14 – Tønsberg, Norway – Slottsfjell Festivalen
Jul 15 – Boom, Belgium – Tomorrowland Weekend 1 (b2b with Afrojack)
Jul 16 – Boom, Belgium – Tomorrowland Weekend 1
Jul 28 – San Antonio, TX – 1902 Nightclub
Jul 29 – San Diego, CA – Nova SD
Jul 30 – Chandler, AZ – Summer Oasis Pool Party
Jul 30 – Costa Mesa, CA – Time Nightclub
Title: Drum
Label: MACA
4B is back with his new track “Drum,” for which he teamed up with newcomer Damian Avila. It doesn’t take long to realize that the title is very appropriate as the catchy vocal monologue of a sultry female voice takes over shortly after the opening beats begin; anticipation builds as 4B coaxes listeners closer to “the sound of the beating drum.” Its drop is equally minimalistic and hard-hitting, sonically throwing back to 4B‘s original sound. “Drum” already receives heavy support from the likes of Diplo, Alison Wonderland, Flosstradamus, to name only a few, being 4B‘s second release this year, following “Turn Up” on HARD Recs and more music scheduled to drop in the not-so-distant future. Look out for his tour coming to a city near you, including his original “4B & Friends” concept at the iconic Hollywood Palladium venue.
“Linked up with Damian Avila via the internet & really went back to my drum/jungle roots. I wanted to keep the song pretty simplistic because a lot of the time less is more. Really happy with the way it came out.” – 4B
Robert McKeon Jr., better known as 4B, may only be 29 years old, but he’s already been honing his musical skills for nearly half of his life. The American DJ and producer has relentlessly pursued his signature sound and vision, garnering support from some of the industry’s legends like Skrillex, DJ Snake, Diplo and Tiësto for his unique sound and meticulous production style. His trademark single was “Pop Dat” with Aazar in 2015; which became a quintessential trap anthem upon its release in 2015 and quickly evolved into a festival staple recognized all over the world. Since its release, it has become one of the most played trap songs in 2016, putting 4B firmly on the map as one to be watched in the dance music scene. Since then, his talent for boundary-pushing production translated easily into a finely tuned ear for remixes, including one for Fetty Wap‘s “My Way” with Flosstradamus and DJ Snake‘s “Middle,” which was officially released through Interscope. 4B has also earned himself somewhat of a cult following from his electric live performances, which include his wildly popular set at EDC Las Vegas right before ZEDD, where he brought out Soulja Boy as a special guest. 4B continues to evolve and mature as an artist, and we are excited to see what the next wave of his career brings.
4B’s upcoming dates:
Jun 11 – Honolulu, HI – The Republik
Jun 17 – Sacramento, CA – The Park Ultra Lounge
Jun 18 – San Francisco, CA – Yolo Nightclub
Jun 26 – Neptune, NJ – Oasis Day Club
Jul 01 – Boston, MA – Royale
Jul 02 – New York City, NY – Circle Line Summer Series
Jul 03 – Tampa, FL – WTR
Jul 08 – Philadelphia, PA – NOTO
Jul 15 – Los Angeles, CA – “4B & Friends” at Hollywood Palladium
Jul 16 – Albuquerque, NM – The Salt Yard – West
Jul 17 – Scottsdale, AZ – Maya Dayclub
Jul 21 – Las Vegas, NV – Hakkasan
Jul 29 – Toronto, ON – VELD
Aug 05 – Dallas, TX – Stereo Live
Aug 06 – Houston, TX – Stereo Live
Aug 19 – San Diego, CA – Nova SD
A singer-songwriter from Burlington, ON, Dover mixes elements of indie-pop, folk and rock to create a unique sound and drive her dynamic, sincere and stormy lyrics. Her heart lies in narrative and she crafts each song to tell a story. A big fan of music from the 60’s and 70’s, she musically tips her hat to some of her favourite artists: Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks and Neil Diamond. When these classics are not filling the room she enjoys the music of artists, like the band Travis, Mazzy Star and the Jayhawks. A nature lover and devotee to all creatures great and small she loves gardening and hanging out with her cat and dog and whatever else happens to be flying or hopping around.
Where are you currently based?
Perth, Western Australia.
How did the band form?
We formed our if our old hardcore band “Common Bond” in 2017. We made the choice to move from hardcore which was a genre that we felt comfortable in and had grown up listening to into alt rock/ heavy rock so that we could really challenge ourselves and expand our creativity.
Your latest single ‘Sunlight’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Sunlight is a song that we have been playing around with for a few years now. We had always loved the song but just couldn’t really find a release that it would fit into as it was a much different vibe from our other songs. We decided that now was as good of a time ever to release a track we thought to have a big “optimistic” and positive feeling about it. The song for us just is a nice track to put on and day dream.
How did you go about writing Sunlight?
We just told ourselves that we wanted to write a song that was fun to play and reminded ourselves to keep it light, keep it simple and see what we can come up with.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
Cody Brooks – Engineering
Shane Edwards – Mix/Mastering
How did you approach the recording process?
We had a fantastic time tracking our last release with Cody Brooks and Shane Edwards so we decided that they would be the perfect combo to help us turn this track into something special. This was definitely one of the most stress free recording process we have ever had by far which was a real treat for us and made the process even more enjoyable.
You have a headline launch show coming up in July, where are you playing and what do you have in store for us?
July 2nd at Amplifier in Perth.
July 14th at The Zoo in Brisbane.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Jackson – I’ve been really enjoying the new Thornhil album and also a really big fan of “Hello Yello” right now.
Gabbi – I haven’t shut up about the new Windwaker album since it came out and have been pestering everyone I know to listen to it.
Dan – Counterparts, Circa Survive, Holding Absence and Royal Coda!
Chad – I’ve been listening to a lot of Holding Absence since finally seeing them live
What do you like to do away from music?
Jackson – eat food and drink beers 🙂
Gabbi – I’m super into film photography and crochet.
Dan – Movies and going for a swim!
Chad – I like to drink whiskey and get Ws in Fortnite
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022?
We wanna get out of Perth and play as many shows around aus as we can before we are back in the studio towards the end of the year.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Jackson – favourite food is anything Asian and spicy and favourite place to hang is either the gym or the pub… yeah I know ?
Gabbi – I can’t go past a good burger! I love just having adventures with mates – hanging at their place, going on drives, and being spontaneous.
Dan – Zamberos!
Chad – Guzman y Gomez and anywhere involving my homies!
Get ready to kick up your heels and warm up this winter with a sparkling program of the best and boldest performers at the 22nd Adelaide Cabaret Festival, starting tonight at Adelaide Festival Centre.
International star and Australian icon Tina Arena AM proudly presents her curated program with this year’s star studded line-up, featuring 377 artists and musicians across 97 performances over 12 decadent days and nights.
The world’s largest cabaret festival features 14 world premieres and 15 Adelaide premieres by a large contingent of Australian artists and performers from the USA, Germany, Rwanda, and New Zealand at Adelaide Festival Centre and Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Audiences will be delighted, entertained, and teased by alluring performances and sultry disco evenings – from headline artist Marcia Hines singing gospel tunes to Australia’s queen of burlesque Imogen Kelly, cabaret chanteuse and festival favourite Meow Meow, and bespoke French circus act Cirque Bon Bon.
The hottest late-night club, The Pina Colada Room, will bring a touch of 70s disco to The Famous Spiegeltent – this year located on the new Festival Plaza and featuring DJs, off the cuff cabaret performances, and appearances by Artistic Director and ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Tina Arena.
In her debut as Artistic Director, Tina Arena is ready to start the festival fun and frivolity:
“I am thrilled to be in Adelaide for this much-loved winter festival and can’t wait to see the fusion of stories, song, dance, and all things theatrical come to life on stage. I hope this year’s program reconnects audiences and artists in the most intimate and life-affirming way, offering some much-needed connection and joy.
“I’ve always loved cabaret – long before my role as Sally Bowles, it’s a beautifully eclectic art form and escapism of the most fabulous kind. This program brings together artists with diverse voices and cultures, representing the best cabaret has to offer in Australia and abroad. From my own show and the personal stories of Songs My Mother Taught Me to the decadence of The Piña Colada Room – leave your worries behind and let’s have some fun!”
Bringing her Italian heritage to the program, audiences will get a rare chance to connect with Tina Arena on a personal level, as she headlines and hosts the world premiere show, Songs My Mother Taught Me. Featuring Tina, and special guests Lior, The Voice 2022 finalist Thando, Jess Hitchcock, Wendy Matthews and Sophie Koh, the show celebrates culture, legacy and love and is inspired by storytelling and family. Two shows only at Her Majesty’s Theatre on June 24 and 25.
Opening weekend highlights include:
- Cabaret favourite Reuben Kaye hosting this weekend’s The Pina Colada Room and brings his new show Live & Intimate to The Banquet Room in the second weekend.
- South Australian cabaret favourites Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger and Michael Griffiths celebrate the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll, sexual revolution and the leaps and bounds of women’s liberation in Simply Brill – The Women Who Defined Rock ‘n’ Roll. Limited tickets available.
- Audiences will travel back in time with vocal powerhouse Catherine Alcorn and Phil Scott in 30 Something, an immersive show set in Sydney’s Bohemia Kings Cross on New Year’s Eve 1939.
- Swing band Davina & The Vagabonds in an Australian premiere where they draw from the past 100 years of American music, from Fats Domino to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits in a show led with New Orleans charm and Memphis soul in The Famous Spiegeltent this weekend.
- New Zealand company, A Slightly Isolated Dog bring Don Juan to the Space Theatre, bringing together physical comedy and twisted pop songs in a hilarious and irreverent show directed by award-winning Leo Gene Peters.
- In its cabaret debut, State Opera South Australia performs How To Kill Your Husband (and other handy household hints) at Dunstan Playhouse. Based on Kathy Lette’s hit novel, this show guarantees a night of high drama and cheeky intimacy.
- Cabaret Life Drawing – be guided through creating charcoal drawings of a live model while sipping on a glass of wine and being entertained with live music in The Famous Spiegeltent.
Headline shows proving popular:
- The Gospel According to Marcia sees the extraordinary Marcia Hines celebrate memories from her childhood in Boston and her early experiences with Gospel music in a one night only unmissable concert at Her Majesty’s Theatre on June 17. Accompanied by Adelaide’s own Charmaine Jones & The Gospo Collective, audiences will rejoice with hit gospel songs including ‘Oh Happy Day’, ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, and ‘Lean On Me’.
- Comedian Paul McDermott presents his nightly show on the last two weekends of the festival with The Funhouse – a dark carnival of minstrels and misfits, comedy and music and featuring Claire Hooper and Dilruk Jayasinha plus an array of special guests each weekend.
- Comedian and performer Oliver Twist reflects on his time as a refugee from Rwanda, in a delicately told and unforgettable one-person show, Jali, that proves exceptional storytelling and belly-aching laughter are powerful antidotes to trauma – three shows from June 23-25 at Space Theatre.
- In his cabaret debut, multi-platinum Australian R&B artist Gary Pinto (member of former hit Australian band CDB) will bring his soulful voice to Dunstan Playhouse in Sam Cooke: The Music. Celebrating the legacy of “The Godfather of Soul” Sam Cooke, Gary will belt out classics including ‘A Change is Going to Come’ and ‘You Send Me’ in an evening of storytelling and musical melodies to warm the soul.
South Australian performers include:
- Kuko, Katie Aspel and Rob Edwards in a special Adelaide Premiere where First Nations regional musicians and performers present a mix of blues, jazz soul and folk in a night of remarkable sound and story telling in T.R.A.I.L on June 19.
- Victoria Falconer makes her festival debut in And Then You Go – The Vali Myers Project, harnessing the flame haired-bohemian figure and visionary artist. The show is this year’s Frank Ford Commissioning Award recipient – the award by Adelaide Cabaret Festival’s late founding father provides $20,000 a year towards the creation of new works by South Australian artists.
- Musical Theatre fans will not be disappointed with Moments in the Woods – Songs & Stories of Sondheim paying tribute to the genius and legacy of musical theatre’s most ground-breaking composer, Stephen Sondheim, featuring Philip Quast, Geraldine Turner, Queenie van de Zandt, Josie Lane and Adelaide’s own Mitchell Butel for one night only at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Adelaide Festival Centre CEO & Artistic Director Douglas Gautier AM:
“South Australia’s favourite winter festival is back and looking better than ever with the new Festival Plaza open and ready to welcome audiences to some new spaces and familiar ones at Adelaide Festival Centre. As a winter festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival is a seat at the fireside, warming our collective spirits and we know how important that is for our community.
“Tina Arena has brought her creativity, talent and arts expertise to this wonderful program, contributing to the festival’s position as the country’s premier cabaret festival in Australia’s premier festival city. We look forward to warmly welcoming audiences back.”
Adelaide Cabaret Festival Executive Producer Alex Sinclair: “We can’t wait to see cabaret fans and new audiences alike joining in the festivities of our favourite winter festival. Come share a dance under the mirror ball, enjoy the sparkle, glamour and revel in the live and intimate performances that make Adelaide Cabaret Festival the place to be this June.”
Free events include the popular LGBTIQ+ Elders Dance Club by All The Queens Men, the fabulous afternoon tea dance party for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse and intersex elders and all allies will be held at The Famous Spiegeltent on Sunday, June 19.
The inspiring Class of Cabaret program returns to shine a light on the cabaret stars of tomorrow, proudly supported by Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation through the Nathaniel O’Brien Scholarship which allows one student from regional South Australia to participate in the program.
Festival favourite Trevor Jones – The Piano Man is back at the Festival Theatre foyer Quartet Bar nightly and the Corryton Burge Bar and Cabaret Lounge return as the perfect places for patrons to settle into a quiet corner or keep the party going between shows.
Produced and presented by Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Cabaret Festival has grown from modest beginnings in 2001 to become Australia’s major winter festival and the largest cabaret festival in the world. Previous Artistic Directors of the festival include Julia Holt, David Campbell, Kate Ceberano, Barry Humphries, Eddie Perfect, Ali McGregor, Julia Zemiro and most recently, Alan Cumming.
The festival has been a platform for shows and performers who have achieved critical acclaim and featured world-renowned artists including Ms Lisa Fischer, Kristen Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Dita Von Teese and Patti Lupone to name a few.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2022 opens on June 10 and runs until June 25.
Tickets on sale March 25 from 11am at adelaidecabaretfestival.com.au
Get Social: Facebook @adelaidecabaretfestival / Instagram @adelaidecabaret / Twitter @AdelaideCabaret #AdCabFest
For anyone who has a building collection of kicks, or at the very least, has the insatiable thirst for making sure your footwear collection remains *fresh*, Brisbane rapper Tahdig has delivered the perfect of songs.
Her new single comes in the form of ‘Air Force 1’ an ode to the classic footwear that are an absolute staple within hip hop culture and streetwear, period. It’s a fun release from the artist, who has been releasing music since late 2021, showing off a natural talent as a lyricist and vocal MC.
Built on a beat crafted by German producer Fewtile, ‘Air Force 1’ was recorded at Brisbane’s Six Degree Studios and saw Tahdig work with Gene Castillo (Rush Hour Studio) on mixing and mastering. As the artist explains, ‘Air Force 1’ is all about feeling fun and confident; literally putting your best foot forward.
“‘Air Force 1’ is a hip-hop track that demonstrates high-energy and catchy vibes. I wanted to write a track that was fun and up-beat and expressed cool vibes. I chose to write about Air Force 1’s since they are a huge trend in street fashion and are a type of sneakers that make you feel and look cool.”
“I instantly fell in love with the sound as it had a middle eastern influence mixed with hard hitting urban beats. I knew that this would be the beat I would rap to for ‘Air Force 1’ due to its high tempo. With the process of making my tracks, I usually find the beat I like first then try to create my flow when I rap. Most of the time the initial beat that I like doesn’t match my flow so I usually have to source other beats that match. However with ‘Air Force 1’, the beat was a match from the get go.”
TAHDIG
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 Rosalías – making her one to watch as this year continues!
‘Air Force 1’ is released Thursday, May 19
What’s been happening recently?
Molly: We recently released our new single ‘OOPS I Love You’ Which we are so incredibly excited about! We wrote and recorded the song in Nashville earlier this year, now we’re finally getting back out on the road, travelling, playing live shows and doing what we love to do… Playing some damn music!
Please tell us about your upcoming EP:
Molly: This EP is so special to us, it really represents where we are right now as a band. Our style, sound and overall vibe was captured perfectly and each song is so different which we love. We can’t wait for everyone to hear it and hopefully love it as much as we do!
How was your recent trip to Nashville?
Molly: Soooo good! Nashville is our musical home and sits so close to our hearts. Every time that plane touches down it’s the best feeling. We wrote our upcoming EP in Nashville earlier this year and collaborated with some of our favourite songwriters and musicians. It’s always so inspiring and we can’t wait to get back!
When and where are you playing next?
Lachlan: Our next show is up at the Sunshine Coast at an awesome venue called “nightquarter”, it’s on the 18th of June and anyone who reads this better be there !! More info on The Buckleys website.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Lachlan: At the moment we have all been listening to a lot of “The Cardigans” and “Ray Charles” .
We love listening through albums and experiencing another artists creative journeys that they have passionately put together for others to appreciate.
What do you like to do away from music?
The only thing I really do away from music is surf, we’re lucky enough to live 20 minutes away from the coast where there has recently been great swell for a musician like me to ride.
What was it like working on a track with Camilla Fernandez?
Sarah: It is such an honour to have written ‘Down The Road’ with Camila and for The Buckleys to have collaborated on this track with her. I can honestly say it’s been one of the most incredible experiences, firstly to first discover more and learn about Mexico and to fall in love with it’s classic Mariachi music especially, in my preparation and research before writing with Camila! After writing the song, I was immediately so excited to visit Mexico, and am so incredibly happy and thankful that we did get to shoot the music video with her in Mexico City. It has opened up a whole new musical world to me and we look forward to discovering more and spending more time there.
How did Oops I Love You Come about?
Sarah: I actually started writing Oops accidentally with our youngest brother, Dylan (15yo) who plays drums. We were jamming, just for fun and I stumbled across this bass line. The ideas just grew from there and after playing around with the melodies and ideas, I bought it to Lachlan and Molly. We kept it in our back pocket and when we arrived in Nashville, we revisited it with our producer, Chad Carlson. We all really dug the direction and it was one the first songs we wrote from the upcoming EP.
Your latest single ‘Oops I Love You’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Sarah: This song to me feels really fresh but also has a touch of nostalgia in it. There wasn’t any real intentional ‘influence’ or vibe we went for when we were writing or recording, however after listening to it now, I feel like there’s subliminal and subconscious influences in there from 80s! In the melodies, riffs and hooks you hear throughout it…. is that just me?! Haha. A bit of 90s pop I feel like has crept in there too… some people have said it gives them Sheryl Crow so hey, I’ll take that, as she’s an all time fav!
The Buckleys
The Buckleys (credit: Kimberley_Vecsei)
Coming off of the release of their critically acclaimed debut album Daydream, Australian pop-country trio THE BUCKLEYS have returned with a brand-new single “Oops I Love You” which is available today, June 3, 2022 via Petrol Records/Universal Records/UMe. Recorded at Nashville’s iconic East Iris Studios earlier this Spring, “Oops I Love You” finds the chart-topping band in a fun-loving, joyous playful mood.
The song can be streamed/purchased here: https://TheBuckleys.lnk.to/
“Interestingly, this song started out on bass,” says vocalist Sarah Buckley, oldest sibling to the Buckley family trio which includes Lachlan (guitars) and Molly (keyboards). “I was jamming with our youngest brother Dylan (15 yo) on drums just for fun and I started playing this bassline which you hear in the song. We kept jamming and when I brought it to Lachlan and Molly as just a bass and drum groove, they loved the direction, so we all started playing around with some ideas and the melodies started to take form.”
Traveling from their native Byron Bay, Australia to Nashville earlier this year to write and record the upcoming EP TAKE IT AS IT COMES (release date: August 5, 2022) with producer Chad Carlson (Trisha Yearwood, Taylor Swift, Lady A), Sarah pulled out the basics of the song and revisited it in the studio. “We kept it in our back pocket to show to our producer Chad where we were going. We were in the studio, and I started singing ‘Oops I love you’ as the chorus and everyone picked up on it and I guess we ran with it!”
A breezy pop confection that pushes the band forward from their “Hippy Country” roots that put them on the map with their chart-topping debut album Daydream, “Oops I Love You” is further proof of their command of up-tempo, feelgood beats and melodies. “What has been so great about this new project is that we’ve spent a lot of time writing together, just the three of us, and have been able to define where we want to go and want to say,” Sarah explains about the creative process. “Bringing our vision and ideas to some of our brilliant creative friends and collaborators in Nashville has given this new project a whole new grit. Walking into the studio with a cohesive vision between us is so important and being able to take that to a whole new level through collaboration is something special.”
Proceeding to tackle the U.S. market, The Buckleys’ Stateside highlights include a performance on The ACM Weekly and add on Radio Disney Country with their single “I’m Comin’ For Ya (Love),” and a CMT Music USA add for their video “Breathe.” The band created a groundswell in Australia with each of their four released singles charting in the Top Five of Australian country radio. Their first single “Daydream,” catapulted the trio into the limelight, scoring a #1 single on Australian country radio, which was followed by the second single, “I’m Comin’ For Ya (Love),” which reached #3. Their worldwide debut single “Money” reached #2 and its follow up “Breathe” at #3.
Having been away from actual touring since the start of the pandemic, The Buckleys are hoping that the release of this single and EP will herald a new beginning of exciting new music and future live performances, especially in America. “It feels like a natural evolution from where we left things off with Daydream in 2020,” Molly says excitedly, hopeful that touring can be a large part of their gameplan. Adds Lachlan, “We’ve all grown a lot as individuals, songwriters, musicians and together as a band since recording our debut album. We are experiencing a new chapter in our lives, which you hear in the music.” Optimistic and hopeful, Sarah concludes, “We really want to get out on the road, play as much as we can, meet as many people as we can and soak in all the experiences.”
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What’s planned for the remainder of 2022?
I’m hoping to get this album finished by the end of the year, it’s a labour of love and I’ve been sitting on this project for a while so I want to get it right. I’ve also got a bit of touring with other projects, so hopefully I can fit it all in. It’s amazing having live music back after covid, I really missed it!
Title: Stuck On You
Label: Protocol Recordings/Protocol Lab
Nicky Romero founded Protocol Recordings in 2012, and on its 10-year anniversary, he is proud to announce the launch of the Protocol Lab sub-label with the new imprint’s very first release – “Stuck On You,” coming from Repiet and Andrew A. Starting in 2017, Protocol Lab has been a concept in the main label’s ADE compilations, which later evolved into being a branded stage at Protocol‘s club showcases during Amsterdam Dance Event. Now, Protocol Lab as a label will be a place to experiment with new sounds and nurture new talent, the first of which are up-and-comers Repiet and Andrew A. “Stuck On You” has a gentle big room vibe mixed with a future bass twist, wrapped in a very unusual structure, making for an emotive and yet dancefloor-friendly track that would light up the festival stage. In the past, artists such as BLVNCO, Marc Benjamin, Tommy Jayden, Raiden, FaderX, Sam Void, Timmo Hendriks, Thomas Newson, Mosimann, and more graced the Protocol Lab stages. Protocol Recordings, since its inception, released music from the likes of Calvin Harris, David Guetta, NERVO, Krewella, R3HAB, Tommy Trash, Nile Rodgers, W&W, Stadiumx, Deniz Koyu, Thomas Gold, and of course Nicky Romero himself, to name only a few. Stay tuned for more undiscovered artists and cutting-edge new music from Protocol Lab very soon as Nicky Romero‘s newest vision comes to life.
After taking the world by storm with early hits such as “Legacy” with Krewella and the #1 single “I Could Be The One” with Avicii, Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki to remixes for the likes of Robin Schulz, Kygo, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve, and with his annual “Nicky Romero & Friends” ADE showcase and the launch of Monocule alter-ego, he keeps proving his ability to turn into gold everything he touches.
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