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Following on from the release of her debut single (‘Scoop’), Melbourne songstress and newcomer Georgia Ashleigh returns with her sophomore single ‘Doing Fine’ and does not disappoint! With her uncanny ability to weave deeply personal lyrical content with melody, she exudes raw vulnerability. ‘Doing Fine’ will pick you in the depths of feeling down and sink into the depths of your brain. With intricately woven lyrics and stunning crisp production, this second indie folk single is fresh and exhilarating.
Listen to ‘DOING FINE’ HERE
“‘Doing Fine’ was written when I was very much not fine. This was the first step (of many) to admitting that I was facing depression again and that I needed to get help. The song replicates my tendency to lean away from things that are hurting me and cover it up with sarcasm or humour. The happy melody versus the lyrical content speaks to this division between how I was acting and how I was feeling at this point in my life. I’d crafted almost everything in my life to appear fun, and easy going when it all felt the opposite.” – Georgia Ashleigh
Hailing from the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and influenced by the likes of Angie McMahon, Ruby Fields, Alex Lahey, Merpire and Phoebe Bridges, Georgia embraces the art of storytelling and the desire to understand herself and her situations more. It’s her love of truth in songwriting and music alongside strong emotions and stories that shines so brightly through her music with her debut EP due for release in July 2022.
Beautifully crafted songs written for anyone who’s ever experienced love, loss or any anxious stage in between.
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Perth alternative rock band Shangrila welcome two new members to their collective and celebrate the good times with brand new single “Sunlight“, streaming via MILKY today.
Shangrila have been busy behind the scenes piecing together their return after their sophomore EP, ‘Analog Youth‘, which was released in August of last year. Since the release the band has grown from a three-piece to a fully fledged five-piece welcoming two new members, Gabrielle Morri on bass and Chad Lambert on guitar.
“We decided after the long and generally depressing COVID period that we needed to set our minds on something positive, and after welcoming two new members we thought this track would be a perfect breath of fresh air. We wanted to make sure we enjoyed every part of the process for this release and keep things moving in a positive direction after the constant show cancellations and uncertainty of the last couple years,” says the band
New single “Sunlight” stays true to the bands alt rock roots whilst also welcoming feel-good intervals that accentuate the theme of the track. “Sunlight is a song about blocking out the noise of the outside world and being in the moment with the person you love. It’s an ode to the big nights out and the special moments where everything else happening in your life just falls away for a while.”
Shangrila will launch their colourful new single live at their headline show at Perth’s Amplifier Bar on Saturday July 2nd alongside Idle Eyes, Spici Water and Thank You Frank. The five-piece were also added to the unstoppable RedHook’s ‘Bring Ya Mates‘ tour, playing the Perth leg on Saturday May 14 at Jack Rabbit Slim’s with RinRin, tickets on sale now via Oztix.
Shangrila is an ever changing artistic outlet for each of the five members. Forming in 2018 by Jackson Macleod (guitar) and Devyn Jupp (vocals), the alt rock outfit has progressed and transformed into the quintet we see today with the added inclusion of Dan Harper (drums), Gabrielle Morri (bass) and Chad Lambert (guitar). Shangrila twist and turn between the boundaries of their particular genre, releasing music that feels genuine and unique to those involved. With close to 2 million overall Spotify streams to boast in just a short few years, Shangrila strive to continue to break the mould with each release.
The band released their highly praised debut EP ‘Love and Leaving’ in 2018 and quickly found themselves playing headline dates and shows supporting national and international acts such as Trophy Eyes, Dance Gavin Dance, Movements, Dashboard Confessional, Slowly, Slowly and more.
The emotional follow up single “Fade Away” and fan favourite “Happy” were released across 2019 and 2020, where the band continued to grow their fan base and sold out various headline shows. Their anticipated follow up EP ‘Analog Youth’ produced and mixed by Shane Edwards (Trophy Eyes, Hellions etc.) proved the perfect introduction to the band’s new sonic path, one that was well-received by industry and their fans alike.
“Sunlight” is the next chapter, and is streaming now via MILKY. “Sunlight” will be streaming on all platforms tomorrow, Friday May 13.
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Title: Feel Alive
Label: Self-released
Canadian producer and guitarist Sparkee just dropped his new track – “Feel Alive,” which is a feel-good showcase of his signature sound. It rides on groovy melodies infused with a nu-disco feel, combined with funky touches like the electric guitar solo, and topped off with sultry and soulful vocals. The combination creates a vibe that makes you want to grab that special someone and get on the dance floor, especially since the lyrics are all about the beginnings of a new romance when you just can’t get enough of one another. No matter what the occasion, Sparkee‘s got you – just press play on “Feel Alive” when you want to get down!
Talented up-and-comer Sparkee burst onto the scene when his official remix of Tiesto‘s “The Business” made waves with both fans and industry tastemakers alike. With an unquestionable knack for making catchy remixes, he then took on quite the challenge during the 2021 pandemic – making a remix for every one of the 52 weeks of the year. Sparkee emerged victorious from this daunting feat and with a fresh new catalog of tracks. He has also released on labels such as Musical Freedom, Monstercat, and Atlantic Records. Keep an eye out for more dance-worthy singles coming soon.
MELBOURNE, Australia. May 2022. On March 3rd, 2022, Nighteyes – the alias of multi-instrumentalist Rachel Trainor – released her debut single, Lowlight, LISTEN HERE, the first track from her forthcoming album set for release in late 2022.
Fusing hard rock with dark electro-pop, Lowlight is vivid in narrative and hauntingly moving in delivery. Here, evocative lyricism elicits a visceral experience that prompts listeners to explore the darker realms of their subconscious. In Trainor’s own words:
“I had a vision in my mind when I wrote this song of the particular kind of light the moon emits, how it doesn’t entirely illuminate the dark and makes scary shadows out of things that would be benign during the day. The lyrics in the verses weave fear and paranoia into what would typically be a peaceful moonlit night, exploring the state you can get into when you’re so anxious that even the trees seem menacing.”
Sonically, the spellbinding single features driving distorted guitars, pulsing hypnotic drum loops, and electrifying synths that lay the bed for a melodic and darkly haunting vocal performance, bringing to mind the vocal stylings of Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell, and Lana Del Rey.
Trainor began the recording process for Lowlight while on tour in March 2020, using limited recording equipment — a laptop, a small interface, and an electric guitar — achieving a rough mix before taking the track into her home studio for completion. “It’s been a labour of love, finding time during lockdowns to try different sounds. Throughout the songwriting process, my producer and partner, Drew Handcock (Honeybone, Divine Wave), was instrumental in helping me figure out the sound I was hearing in my head,” she explains.
Lowlight features live in the contemporary circus show, The Defiant, in which Trainor is the sole musician.
ABOUT NIGHTEYES
Nighteyes is the debut solo project of New Zealand born, Melbourne based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Rachel Trainor.
Drawing inspiration from the dark folk vibes of Chelsea Wolfe and Mazzy Star, the electronic sophistication of Monolink, and the heavier post-rock stylings of bands such as Russian Circles, Elder, and Explosions In The Sky, Nighteyes is an intricate melting pot of sounds merging seamlessly to create her distinct and signature flavour.
Having toured extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand, performing with various bands, cabaret, and circus shows (Honeybone, Badgers, The Merindas, Coda Chroma, Rebel, The Defiant), Trainor’s original psych-garage project, Honeybone, has shared the stage with US acts such as Amanda Palmer and Wofat, and NZ legends Dragon and Beastwars.
Rachel is currently touring as the sole musician with The Defiant circus show, with three Nighteyes songs included in the show’s score. Press highlights include appearances on Channel 9’s ‘Sunrise’, features in Beat magazine, Drumscene, and NZ Musician magazine.
Where are you currently based?
We’re currently based in Perth, WA.
How did the band form?
The band started back in 2018 when Brendon and Shaun began jamming in Brendons spare room with one their good mates (Shaun originally on bass). Eventually Shaun brought his brother Ash down and we evolved from there, with a few extra additions (Ben & Jake) along
the way.
What’s been happening recently?
We’ve just been writing and recording a bunch of new music and playing a few gigs in there (when we don’t have to pull out due to covid!) We’ve been a little quiet, but things are starting to heat up again!
How’s the local Perth music scene at the moment?
It’s really great, there’s so much good music coming out of Perth right now. Everyone gets around each other and I think it really pushes us all to keep getting better and better.
Your latest single ‘My Love’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
The sound has evolved over time to become what it is with this new single, there’s a lot of classic/blues rock that has heavily influenced these past few releases. Thematically ‘My love’ is a song about being completely lovesick towards someone. Feelings that are so intense that you’d do anything for them, but in the back of your mind being very insecure and jealous of anyone else because you’re afraid of losing them.
Where and when did you record/produce/master?
We recorded ‘My Love’ between Vision studios and Ben’s own Bumchic studio right at the end of 2021. It’s all recorded/produced/mixed by Ben and mastered by Simon Struthers at Forensic Audio. It really gives us a lot of freedom having access to our own studio and engineer and takes a bit of pressure off too.
Your previous drummer is now the frontman, how and why did this come about?
Brendon was the lead singer and drummer ever since we started as King Brown, which is an extremely hard thing to do. Towards the end of 2021 the new dynamic came to fruition very naturally. It was a combination of things like us adding different elements to our songs in the recording process (Keys/Percussion) that we were not able to perform live, plus us feeling a little awkward on stage as the frontman is all the way at the back. We all felt like it was a great opportunity to mix things up and we’re super excited for it.
How’s your live performance different due to the change?
It’s enhanced our live shows phenomenally, Brendon brings so much energy to the stage being out the front, we all feed off of it and it brings the whole band up a level performance wise. We’re able to have those new elements in our songs played live along with our amazingly talented new drummer Jake Coulter holding it down at the back.
What are you most excited about for this new era for the band?
Getting more and more live shows under our belt and focusing on bringing the best live performance we can. It also allows us to experiment a lot more in the studio which we are very excited about!
Favourite thing about live shows?
Just being able to play our music to people is always a good time, and it’s even better when they’re all boogieing along having a good time!
What’s next for King Brown, anything brewing?
We have a bunch of new music on the way this year, possibly leading to something bigger, but we’ll let you know all in due course! Haha
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Shaun – “I’ve had the new Old Mervs single on repeat ever since it came out”.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Clancy’s Freo is always an absolute belter of a time.
Official Website: bigcartel.kingbrown.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingbrownwa
Twitter: @kingbrownband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingbrownwa
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/
Triple J Unearthed: https://www.abc.net.au/
‘Botanicals’ encapsulates JP’s journey over the past few years, in trying to find the balance between attentive father/husband/friend and lifelong traveling performer. Sole songwriter, self-engineering and producing the album, he attempts to live up to his admired jack-of-all-trade predecessors (Sufjan Stevens, Hawksley Workman, Tom Petty) to name a few. The outcome is a heartfelt collection of songs cloaked in JP’s fingerprints and creative perception. As the dust settles and a new normal becomes reality, so too is JP adapting to these challenges. Stopping is not an option. Corralling an audience to sing along at the top of their lungs or sharing a moment in the lobby with a stranger over a shared tragedy; these are the moments he wants back. Whether contributing to soundtracks on film or tv, or performing on stages halfway across the world, his songs have the capacity to connect audiences of all shades.
The stories JP loves to share between the music reveal a person still searching, and someone who isn’t ashamed to laugh at his failures along the way. The silver lining of the past two years for him has been a passionate reminder to carry the adventure forward; throwing everything you have at it and leaving nothing to regret.
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Where are you currently based?
Home base is Vancouver, Canada. I’ve been travelling a lot more recently, but it’s always nice to come home to the 604.
How did you first start playing music?
I was always singing around the house. At every family gathering, I would perform ‘Man I Feel Like A Woman’ by Shania Twain, and from there I caught the bug. I trained in opera and classical voice for 10 years after that.
What’s been happening recently?
I recently put out my EP “The Outer Circle” which was just nominated for a JUNO award, which is very cool and a bucket list moment for sure.
Your new single ‘Sick’ will be out on the 27th of May, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
‘Sick’ is a bit of a follow up on ‘Give It All’ which is from my album ‘Two Faced.’ I worked on this song with the same production team and we had been trying to make another song for years, but we kept having to push back due to the pandemic. Finally we decided that there was no more waiting, and we made it work remotely.
What does ‘Sick’ mean to you?
‘Sick’ is a playful spin on the phrase ‘you make me sick.’ It is very tongue in cheek and dances around the theme of someone giving you butterflies. The best kind of sick in my opinion.
How did you go about writing ‘Sick’?
I was writing chorus ideas with my collaborator Josh Bogert who is a wonderful artist in his own regard. I knew that this idea would be perfect to take to the producers on this one.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
This was produced by my good friends Fly By Midnight who I am not only a fan of, but am so lucky enough to get to collaborate with. I knew after we made ‘Give It All’ that we needed to follow it up. I took the track to Kevin Peterson for Mastering who I go to at any change I get. He’s the best.
How did you approach the recording process?
We made a lot of the demo over Zoom as Fly By Midnight were in LA and Josh and myself were in Vancouver. We recorded all of the vocals here and sent everything down to the guys in LA to take it across the finish line.
You’ve received your first JUNO Award nomination for Adult Contemporary Album of The Year for your fantastic EP, The Outer Circle, how do you feel about this?
It is such a huge bucket list moment for me. I’m nominated with a bunch of artists whom I respect and hold in the highest regard. I’m taking in every moment.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’ve been listening to a lot of Nick Wilson, Luca Fogale and Teddy Swims. I highly recommend you check them all out.
What do you like to do away from music?
I love cooking and baking a nice meal. I love any activity that requires me to step away from my phone and put all of my focus into something with no distractions.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2022?
We have a lot coming up for 2022 and 2023. I’m working on an exciting new project over the summer, and I’ll be playing the historic Massey Hall with Royal Wood this upcoming October.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Aroma Tea & Coffee in North Hollywood is both my favourite place for food and to hangout. Wish I was there 24/7!
Website: www.mathewvmusic.com
Twitter: @MathewVMusic
Facebook: /mathewvmusic
Instagram: @mathewvmusic
Title: Perception EP
Label: Protocol Recordings
Nicky Romero gears up for summertime with his new EP “Perception,” featuring four tracks that showcase his sonic direction for the festival season. Fans will recognize “Lose My Mind” and “Pressure” as released earlier this year and featured in his Ultra Music Festival main stage set, which are accompanied in the compilation by brand new tracks “Hear Me Now” and “Work My Body.” Opening with soulful vocals and resonating bass, “Hear Me Now” has a distinct tech-house influence with a twist of old-school garage. Next up is “Work My Body,” which takes a more down and dirty approach to the same vein of sound with catchy vocal riffs and grimy synths. Nicky Romero has displayed many different sides of himself through artistic expression, from his big-room progressive days to his underground alter ego Monocule, and now he’s returning to his OG roots with dynamic house productions.
“Over the past years, I’ve been producing different kinds of genres within dance music. At the beginning of 2022, I went back to my roots and started to try out producing more groovy and housey tracks. When I could play Ultra Music Festival again this year as the first major festival after two years, I wanted to drop “Pressure,” “Lose My Mind,” and “Work My Body” to see the main stage crowd’s reaction. The reception of these three tracks was truly amazing, so I couldn’t wait to go back to the studio to work on more music, and this is when I produced “Hear Me Now,” which perfectly concludes the ‘Perception‘ EP” – Nicky Romero
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.
Nicky Romero‘s forthcoming dates:
May 28 – Emporium 2022 – Wijchen, Netherlands
Jun 05 – BigCityBeats World Club Dome – Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Jun 17 – Nova SD – San Diego, CA
Jun 18 – Academy LA – Los Angeles, CA
Jun 19 – Wet Republic – Las Vegas, NV
Jun 21 – Shrine Nightclub – Mashantucket, CT
Jun 24 – Escapade Music Festival 2022 – Ottawa South, ON
Jul 08 – Plaja Neversea – Constanţa, Romania
Jul 08-10 – Ultra Europe 2022 – Split, Croatia
Jul 15-17 – Tomorrowland – Boom, Belgium
Jul 24 – Sunrise Festival 2022 – Kołobrzeg, Poland
Jul 30 – Théâtre de Plein Air – Parc Expo – Colmar, France
Jul 31 – Tomorrowland – Boom, Belgium
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Rousing the listener to confront the inevitability of change head on, the most recent single ‘Dreams’ was featured across Best New Music lists and single reviews from the likes of Atwood Magazine, Earmilk, Purple Sneakers, Music Feeds and Ticketmaster AU. The track has been added to rotation on 2SER, and received airplay across 2XX, 4ZZZ, 979fm, FBi Radio, Radio Adelaide, triple j and triple j Unearthed to name a few.
Since emerging from the shadows of Sydney’s grim nightlife in 2019, Johnny Hunter have quickly risen to underground cult favourites, selling out rooms across Australia’s East Coast and winning audiences over supporting the likes of Jack White and The Saboteurs, City Calm Down and Polish Club to name a few. Their debut EP Early Trauma (2020) garnered critical praise and airplay around the country, citing influences and drawing comparisons to The Smiths, Joy Division and The Cure. Though their sound is rooted in nostalgia, their furiously honest songwriting and explosive live shows are undeniably made for now.
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Yen Strange – ‘Easy Way Out’
Out now through Liberation Records
Listen/watch here
Australian metal pioneers Sunk Loto sold out both Queensland shows within 24 hours of announcing their return to the live stage. In addition to adding a second night in Brisbane, they plan to keep up the momentum in Sydney and Melbourne by announcing shows for later this year.
If you had to list the most important heavy Australian albums of all time, it’s likely that Sunk Loto’s 2003 release Between Birth and Death would be near the top, and metal aficionados still consider the band as one of the most influential home-grown bands of the early 2000s.
Signed to Sony in 1999 when the average age of the band members was 16, Sunk Loto released an EP and two albums over their 10-year history. They toured the world with bands like Korn, Linkin Park, Suicidal Tendencies, Perfect Circle, Deftones, Sevendust and staked their claim as an epic live band at festivals such as Big Day Out, Homebake, Vans Warped Tour, Splendour in The Grass, and Falls.
Now, after 15 years apart, Sunk Loto are geared up to announce a return to the stage with shows in Queensland this winter, before heading further south later this year. The shows will feature all four original members who have come together to reconnect with their fans, entertain, have fun, and reignite their love of playing music.
After “five years of silence” (times 3) in a live setting, definitely don’t miss the chance to catch Sunk Loto back at it when they finally return to a live setting near you. And with the previously announced two Queensland shows selling out in less than 24 hours, you can guarantee these new dates will go fast – don’t delay, snag your ticket today to one of the biggest shows of 2022!
Tickets are on-sale now.
SUNK LOTO
FIRST SHOWS IN 15 YEARS
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
FRIDAY 29 JULY 2022: MO’S DESERT CLUBHOUSE, BURLEIGH HEADS
SOLD OUT
SATURDAY 30 JULY 2022: THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE
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SATURDAY 6 AUGUST 2022: THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE
SOLD OUT
FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2022: MAX WATTS, MELBOURNE
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SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2022: THE FACTORY THEATRE, MARRICKVILLE
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