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Title: I’m Just A Monster Underneath, My Darling
Label: Mixed Kids Records
Just after announcing their new album “The Body Never Lies,” Krewella sisters are giving fans an enticing teaser by dropping “I’m Just A Monster Underneath, My Darling” as the next single. The fusion of drum & bass and pop music is both emotive and hard-hitting; opening with a stunning vocal performance and haunting lyrics, Krewella up the ante by incorporating basslines that make the track uniquely club-ready. “I’m Just A Monster Underneath, My Darling” is a shining example of Krewella‘s signature style of dance-worthy and yet meaningful music that spans from heavy bass to the more pop side of the sonic spectrum. Keep an eye out for the full album release on March 04, as well as “The Body Never Lies” tour kicking off on April 01.
“‘I’m Just A Monster Underneath, My Darling‘ is a story told from dual perspectives: both the victim and antagonist, the predator and prey. Through anger, despair, and power, this song explores the possibility that below the surface, perhaps both exist in everyone, regardless of who they see themselves as in the narrative.” – Krewella
Sisters Jahan and Yasmine exploded onto the scene in 2012 with their debut self-released EP “Play Hard,” which has now been streamed almost 150M times on Spotify alone; additionally, their single “Alive” from the EP has been certified Platinum. Since then, the duo has made a name for themselves and their hard-hitting yet melodic and vocal-driven sound through releases like “Live for the Night,” “Enjoy the Ride,” and more. In 2016, Krewella was awarded a coveted place on Forbes‘s “30 Under 30” list. They have performed at major global music festivals, including Coachella, Lollapalooza, EDC Las Vegas, Ultra Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Festival, and many others, in addition to their own headlining tours. As one of the main elements of the Krewella canon, the group’s onstage performances serve as the live extension of their music and art, incorporating a multitude of audiovisual elements together with Jahan and Yasmine‘s live vocals and powerful onstage energy.
“The Body Never Lies” tour dates and tickets:
April 01 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox @ The Market
April 02 – Portland, OR – 45 East (DJ set)
April 08 – Albuquerque, NM – The Salt Yard West (DJ set)
April 09 – Tempe, AZ – Sunbar (DJ set)
April 14 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre
April 16 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
April 21 – Raleigh, NC – Alchemy (DJ set)
April 22 – Atlanta, GA – District Atlanta (DJ set)
April 23 – Charleston, SC – Trio (DJ set)
April 29 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
April 30 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
May 05 – Salt Lake City, UT – SKY SLC (DJ set)
May 06 – St. Louis, MO – Europe Night Club (DJ set)
May 07 – New Orleans, LA – The Metropolitan (DJ set)
May 13 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
May 14 – Austin, TX – Cedar St. Courtyard
May 20 – Dallas, TX – Stereo Live
May 21 – Houston, TX – Stereo Live
June 03 – Vancouver, BC – Celebrities Nightclub (DJ set)
June 04 – Honolulu, HI – The Republik (DJ set)
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‘CHAMPIONSHIP RINGTONE LEAGUE’ is an ode to the Nokia theme – arguably the Holy Grail of ringtones. ‘HACKER’S CONVENTION JAM’ invokes intensity through vocal samples, with a fuzzy synth locking in your attention like a hacker to a computer screen. In an ode to dial-up internet, ‘56K DESERT CONNECTION’ harkens back to simpler times when an hour of your time would be spent downloading a couple of virus-laden MP3 files. A snake-charmer lead weaves in and out of punchy percussive stabs, leading us through the 56K Desert. And finally, ‘OS WAR III‘ pits the big operating systems against one another in a clash of pounding, industrial-tech, rounding out the release with a motherboard-like menagerie of internet-ripped samples.
Through the Internet Dreams website, the pair were able to bring the EP to life – or to its second life, at least. The website takes on the aesthetics of films like Hackers and Johnny Mnemonic, with the site adopting a straightforward command-line terminal to do things like downloading the tracks and accessing alternative content such as videos and an audio teaser.
Internet Dreams is out now via NLV Records
buy/stream it here.
TRACKLIST
OS WAR III
56K DESERT CONNECTION
HACKER’S CONVENTION JAM
CHAMPIONSHIP RINGTONE LEAGUE
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FEW GOOD THINGS
by Saba
4 February 2022
PRE-SAVE / ORDER HERE.
TRACKLIST
Free Samples (feat. Cheflee)
One Way
Survivor’s Guilt (feat. G Herbo)
An Interlude Called Circus (feat. Eryn Allen Kane)
Fearmonger (feat. Daoud)
Come My Way (feat. Krayzie Bone)
Still (feat. 6LACK & Smino)
Simpler Time (feat. Mereba)
Soldier (feat. Pivot Gang)
If I Had a Dollar (feat. Benjamin Earl Turner)
Stop That
Make Believe (feat. Fousheé)
2012 (feat. Day Wave)
Few Good Things (feat. Black Thought & Eryn Allen Kane)
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Fender Play, the complete online learning platform for guitar, bass & ukulele, is today launching a brand-new path celebrating R&B/Soul music. This new path joins the popular Blues path, which has been on the Fender Play platform since its inception.
The revolutionary styles of R&B and soul derived from traditional blues, jazz & gospel music in the 1940s, and over the decades, expanded into contemporary, mainstream top 40 music & beyond. It showed the world the power of soul & feel and, of course, introduced us to iconic artists including Earth, Wind, and Fire, Alicia Keys, Amerie, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, H.E.R, Aretha Franklin & Curtis Mayfield.
This distinctive new Fender Play path launches with 18 new courses focusing on the building blocks of R&B rhythm, tones, and chords and introduces five new instructors, including Taylor Gamble & Izzy Fontaine. These new lessons feature songs from R&B/Soul legends and come with all the Fender Play trimmings – chord scroll, practice tracks, end-of-level reviews, and the new feature, feedback mode.
The brand has just introduced Feedback Mode, a Beta feature that goes beyond the guitar instruction the app already offers, and actually listens to your playing, provides an overall score, and detailed, note-by-note feedback to help new players adjust and improve their skills. With this new feature, plus a massive song library, plus video instruction on popular songs from songwriters themselves, it’s grown to be an amazingly comprehensive way to learn to play.
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Tone City Recording is one of WA’s premier boutique studios, with Sam Ford at the helm working with some of Australia’s most talented and sonically diverse names. As a new year gets underway, Tone City is ready to take its next steps (read: strides) forward in its evolution.
Having established as one of Western Australia’s proficient and in demand producers, Ford (POND, Birds of Tokyo, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets) has been working tirelessly in recent years to execute a special creative vision: to establish a recording company and music label that would represent the best talent being nurtured out West, and bring the goods to the rest of the county.
2022 sees the vision become a reality, with the launch of the official Tone City Records label and the debut of the Tone City Artist Development Program. While the recording studios themselves undergo expansion, with an additional recording space currently under construction in WA’s South West, Tone City are concentrating their efforts on their wildly talented roster and growing their presence not just at home, but beyond.
Tone City Records is home to a roster of artists who are currently making their impact and presence felt nationally (SUPATHICK, DICE, Romeo Walker), as well as those who represent the fresh new wave of WA-bred music leaders (Siobhan Cotchin, Nectar). And as these artists continue to flourish in 2022, the Tone City Artist Development Program exists to bolster their efforts and elevate their artistry.
“Tone City Records is an independent record label designed to assist and develop emerging Australian artists. The Tone City AD program for 2022 will support in creating industry mentorship through the entirety of the artist’s project; including production, mixing, marketing, release schedule and event management.
TCR is like a family – it is built on the artists and myself having the same vision/ambitions and having a mutual connection both creatively and through personal and working relationships.”
Sam Ford, Tone City Records
The official launch of Tone City Records is set to be marked by a special live music event at the Freo Social on February 26th. Featuring live sets from the Tone City roster, as well as performances by fellow artists including Project Bexx, Ken Paolo, Claudie Joy and The Joyboys, King Blue and Banjo Lucia, the entire community is encouraged to come along and celebrate the opening of WA’s newest creative hub.
TONE CITY RECORDS LAUNCH
Saturday, February 26th Freo Social Fremantle
Tickets
Featuring: SUPATHICK, Dice, Romeo Walker, Siobhan Cotchin, Nectar, Project Bexx, Ken Paolo, Claudie Joy and The Joyboys, King Blue, Banjo Lucia, Medium Well, Jaime Terry (POND), Hank Williams
PRAISE FOR TONE CITY RECORDS
“I always love chatting about music with Sam. Everything from making it, to releasing it. He really gets it. Being in the studio with him is a dream too and always fun. Super excited to see where he takes his record label.”
Kevin Parker, Tame Impala
“Sam is one of the few producers I trust when I’m sharing my creative space. That’s exactly what you need when you’re trying to get the best out of your art.”
Ian Kenny, Birds of Tokyo
“Sam Ford is one of Australia’s greatest producers, his taste in music is unparalleled and his unwavering support for artists from all walks of life has consistently elevated the WA music scene. Tone City Records is a vibe and I’m digging it!”
Abbe May
“Extremely stoked for Mr. Ford to be launching his new record label. The man’s already a hero but now he’s assured his statue. It’s always a great pleasure to work with Sam, he’s been a pillar of the Perth music industry for many years. It’s a fantastic opportunity for every young or established band to work with such a brilliant producer, a tip-top gentleman with an amazing studio and an even finer tuned ear, I can’t wait to hear what the future sounds like.”
Jack McEwan, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
“Sam has been the keystone in giving life to our ideas, allowing us to share them with the world. He has opened doors for us that we could not have on our own and in doing so, given us the optimism and drive to expand our horizons and look at a career in the arts.”
Nectar
The Netherlands, January 25, 2022 – Dutch electronic music festival The Crave Festival announces its lineup for its 2022 edition. The organization previously announced that the festival would return to Zuiderpark, The Hague for the fourth time on June 4th, 2022. With various (new) stages and more than 30 national and international acts, the organization offers a perfect mix of electronic music styles and artists. In addition to international headliners such as Nina Kraviz, Jeff Mills, Honey Dijon and KiNK, young talent and emerging artists such as Zohar and Mafalda will perform during the festival.
Unfortunately, the previous two editions could not take place due to COVID, but the organization confirms many artists that would have played last year again, making the lineup similar to the lineup of the previous editions. On top of that, the festival adds a number of new names and a new stage to the lineup, making The Crave Festival return stronger than ever. The large underground festival will take place on Saturday June 4th in the Zuiderpark, but the festivities will kick off on the 3rd of June with a show in the legendary venue Het Paard. On Saturday after the festival, an After Hours will take place in the PIP, a well known venue that is loved by music fanatics all over the country and serving as a stepping stone for many young and upcoming talent. A second After Hours will take place in Het Paard. On Sunday, the festival closes the weekend with an event on The Hague Beach – Scheveningen. With all these different events and the impressive line-up, The Crave Festival promises to be another great and diverse weekend this year.
The Crave Festival
The Crave Festival is a ground-breaking international electronic music festival that offers a stage for a wide spectrum of electronic music. The festival organizes various shows throughout the city, culminating in the outdoor festival in the Zuiderpark. Here, you will find a mix of various electronic music styles, spread over several stages, such as techno, disco, house and electro. For the 2022 edition, the organization has partially redesigned the festival site to make room for new areas and walking routes to discover the festival.
Lineup
Nina Kraviz
Jeff Mills
Honey Dijon
Kink LIVE
Hunee
Ben Sims
DJ Stingray 313
Gerd Janson
Leon Vynehall
BAD NEWS LIVE (Ron Morelli & An-I)
Legowelt LIVE
I-F
Or:la
David Vunk
Mama Snake
Stranger b2b Deniro
Vladimir Ivkovic
Lena Willikens
E.R.P / Convextion LIVE
Awesome Tapes
Mim Suleiman
Mafalda
Orpheu The Wizard
Van Anh b2b Ben Buitendijk
Zohar
Radical Hi-fi
Urban Space Electronics
Information
The Crave Festival 2022
Date: 4th of June, 2022
Location: Zuiderpark, Den Haag
Min age: 18+
Tickets are available via https://thecrave.nl/
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| Secret Project Festival announces full line-up for debut on Portuguese coastline with Adam Beyer, Charlotte de Witte, Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Paul Kalkbrenner, and many more |
| Secret Project Festival will take place June 17-19, at Portimaõ Beach, Portugal |
| Tickets are available from January 28th, 12pm CET, via portugal.secretproject.com. |
| Acclaimed Los Angeles-born Secret Project Festival makes a much-anticipated return to Europe this summer by taking over Portugal’s gorgeous Praia da Rocha (Portimaõ Beach) from June 17th to 19th 2022. The Portugal debut will be filled with house, techno, drum & bass, and disco and is set to be bigger and better than ever before. A brand new drum & bass stage is added on top of the house and techno stages which will be headlined by the likes of Adam Beyer, Alan Fitzpatrick, Charlotte de Witte, Chase & Status, DJ Tennis, Eric Prydz, Friction, Hybrid Minds & Tempza, Ida Engberg, Jamie Jones, Luciano, Maceo Plex, Marco Carola, Paul Kalkbrenner, Richie Hawtin, Shy FX, The Martinez Brothers and many more. The pre-sale starts Friday January 28th at 1AM PT / 9AM GMT / 10AM CET, and the regular ticket sale starts Friday January 28th at 3AM PT / 11AM GMT / Noon CET. Pre-registration is open until January 27th via portugal.secretproject.com. |
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| Secret Project Festival is an oasis of art, music, murals, and live graffiti that welcomes only the most cutting-edge artists whether pioneering legends or red hot new talents. A whole spectrum of underground electronic sound is always represented and, last year, the festival debuted to great acclaim in Europe with a sold out crowd of nearly 20,000 attendees during ADE. After that raw, industrial-tinged event, the festival now switches it up and heads south to Portugal for a more organic and sun-kissed affair on sweeping sandy beaches with dramatic limestone rock formations and stunning views of the ocean.
Taking advantage of Portugal’s long hot days and balmy nights, music will play across all three stages, on all three days, all night long. The sub-tropical setting will add an extra dimension to Secret Project, on top of its already famous production quality and mesmeric audio-visuals. As well as the unmatched soundtrack, festival-goers can look forward to exploring a rich array of local cultures and cuisines, beach sports, water activities, restaurants, and bars during their stay in this spectacular setting. Musically, all bases are covered by a who’s who of international talent. For techno lovers, there will be an astonishing three-way back-to-back between Dubfire, Nicole Moudaber, and Paco Osuna. Adam Beyer presents his mighty Drumcode label with fellow techno titans Alan Fitzpatrick, Ida Engberg, ANNA, and Joel Mull, and pioneering minimal man Richie Hawtin also lines up. Elsewhere on the festival ground, new school talent Amelie Lens will shake things up, Ellum Audio boss Maceo Plex brings his astral sounds with label mate Raxon, while Swiss-Chilean maestro Luciano, Desolat label head Loco Dice and Ukrainian melodic innovators ARTBAT, Italian stylist Enrico Sanguiliano and globally acclaimed Eric Prydz cover all shades of techno. Drum & bass legends Chase & Status head up the new stage this year, and there is plenty of house to look forward to. From cultured Italian and Life And Death boss DJ Tennis, Ibiza favorites Jamie Jones and Ilario Alicante, and a special back-to-back between Richy Ahmed and Archie Hamilton, to party-starting duo The Martinez Brothers, UK sensation Michael Bibi, Grammy-nominated pair Camelphat, and spaced-age selector Chris Stussy, as well as more from Pleasurekraft, Cirez D, and plenty of others. With its tasteful cross-section of forward-thinking electronic sounds and stunning location, Secret Project Festival Portugal is a perfect reason to get away and party in paradise this summer. |
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| About Secret Project Secret Project is an emerging festival, born in the prospering underground scene of downtown Los Angeles. Fusing art, cutting-edge technology, and exceptionally curated house and techno music, the festival known for its daytime moments is ready to grow beyond its origin. With successful editions in LA, Miami, and Amsterdam, Secret Project unites music lovers alike in new cities where there are no shortages of dancefloors. |
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Where are you currently based?
Melbourne, Australia!
How did you first start playing music?
My earliest memory of playing music is when I sang Avril Lavigne to my class in grade 1 and at the same age, singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow on every bush walk with my family. Really though, my Dad bought me my first guitar when I was 11 and taught me how to play. Soon after, I was busking, playing piano and writing my own songs (including my primary school graduation song haha)! I was also introduced to open mics at the same time and that was my first experience of getting up in front of a crowd.
What’s been happening recently?
Over the past year, we established the Lucy Lorenne band and sold out our debut headline show at The Workers Club Fitzroy as well as played a bunch of other gigs in Melbourne and Geelong! We’ve also been in the studio recording an EP which is set to release this year.
You’re about to release your debut single ‘Geneva’ what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Over the years, I’ve had a combination of singing teachers and mentors ranging from blues and hip-hop artists to jazz and classical singers. I started my music career in Jazz bands and Soul/Motown lineups which has had the biggest influence on my vocal sound and vibe. As for the sound, I have taken the story-telling style from the the country and folk music I grew up listening to and the instrumentation of indie pop rock music I listen to currently.
How did you go about writing Geneva?
I first started writing ‘Geneva’ after leaving Switzerland to study in France. I was 17 at the time and incredibly excited to be in a foreign country and the ‘new kid at school’. Needless to say there was a summer romance and the song came to life shortly after! I didn’t have my guitar with me but to make me feel at home, my host parents lent me a little acoustic guitar that I used to write the song. Then, I spent the next two years refining the song and a made demo a year after that.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
I recorded ‘Geneva’ with local producer Isaac Barter who recorded, mixed and mastered the track! The band and I went to his cosy home studio to record and it
was our guitarist Gus’ birthday so we had cake and tea and it was super wholesome!
How did you approach the recording process?
First, I bought my own recording equipment to produce a demo for the band, sent them reference tracks to inspire them, rehearsed rehearsed rehearsed, notated a lyric sheet to make sure I didn’t miss any of the vocal nuances and phrasing I wanted to include and then made sure there was plenty of unhealthy snacks for the big days in the studio!
Please tell us about your upcoming EP:
Suffice to say there’s some similarities with the style/instrumentation that Geneva represents but also some significant differences! The 6-track EP is scheduled to release Autumn 2022!
How did the band form?
The band is super special to me. I used to play with Gus Buchanan-Turnour (guitar/ backing vox), Josh Whitty (guitar) and Jay Rose-Ham (keys) during high school. Jade McKentish joined us recently replacing Angus Sumner on bass and Immy Owusu (drums) and I met while playing a jazz gig!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’ve pretty much had Lianne La Havas’ album on repeat since it was released in 2020, I’m obsessed with her voice and the production on that record. I’m also currently really into the new Melbourne band Telenova and their captivating debut EP. Oh and who hasn’t turned off Taylor Swift’s version of Red since it was released??
What do you like to do away from music?
A busy day in the life of me would begin with a morning yoga routine, followed by a surf with Dad. I would either spend the day studying for university (I major in Anthropology) or spending time with family and friends adventuring! My other interests include learning languages (oui je parle français) and travelling (when life is normal!)
What’s planned for 2022?
We intend to release another single in the coming months prior to the EP launch mid Autumn. We are desperate to get back on stage as soon as monsieur omicron takes a hike! And of course, the writing journey continues…
Favourite food and place to hangout?
If anyone knows me, they know that I’m the biggest chocoholic! And that my favourite hang out spot is the beach or a really pretty botanic garden!
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES:
Thursday 14 July – HBF Stadium, Perth
Saturday 16 July – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
Tuesday 19 July – John Cain Arena, Melbourne
After promising fans back in January 2021 that if ‘Heatwaves’ win the triple j Hottest 100 they would get Australia themed tattoos on their backsides, one year later they finally have done it with Dave (lead singer) getting an Australian map and Drew (guitarist) getting a koala.
“here’s the deal: heatwaves on top of the pile in @tripleJ hottest 100 = australia tattooed to each of our buttocks, not each cheek obvs. inked on us 4eva as a sign of our love for the greatest sporting country on earth. we are absolutely serious about this,” they wrote on social media last year.
“My mum is going to be livid,” lead singer Dave says in an Instagram video posted on Sunday.
It has been a year since the band promised to get the tattoos (which are the first for them both) and blame covid lockdowns for the delay. “sorry it took so long to get em done covid is a f**ker. X” Dave writes in an Instagram Post.
Glass Animals will be touring Australia later this year with the tour kicking off in Perth at HBF Stadium on Thursday 14 July, followed by Hordern Pavilion in Sydney and John Cain Arena in Melbourne.
Glass Animals are set to play their biggest shows in Australia yet. Having performed massive sell out shows across the USA and UK the ‘Dreamland’ tour is going to be a mind-bending live experience not to be missed.
‘Dreamland’ is the band’s third album and features the smash single ‘Heat Waves’ which most notably was crowned number 1 on Triple J’s Hottest 100 – an accolade not given to a UK band since 2009 with previous winners including Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish. They’ve entered the triple j Hottest 100 for a second year consecutively coming in at #23 for their single “I Don’t Wanna Talk”.
‘Heat Waves’ held the No.1 spot on the ARIA Official Singles Chart in Australia for six consecutive weeks, marking the band’s first #1 single globally. The single has spent 51 weeks in the top 10 of ARIA chart, surpassing ‘Dance Monkey’s’ record for the most weeks in the top 10 in ARIA history. The accolades continue with ‘Heat Waves’ becoming the most streamed song in Australia in 2021 with over 110 million streams (2.4 billion globally) and hitting 8 x Platinum.
Tickets:
https://www.untitledgroup.com.
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The Grapevine Gathering was in back in fine form at Rochford Wines in Victoria after an earlier cancellation in NSW. The festival drew thousands of eager people ready to party and soak up the summer vibes.
The festival was an absolute scorcher. In the 34 degree heat and searing sun, Creature Fear played tracks from their EP and new tunes written during lockdown to an enthusiastic crowd. Melbourne locals Rest For the Wicked showcased their eclectic mix of electronica and indie pop.
Things heated up when The Veronicas hit the stage performing crowd anthems “Untouched” and “4ever”. Vera Blue had the crowd in the palm of her hand as she opened her 45 minute set with “Temper”, and included female favourite “Lady Powers”, “Settle”, and “Lie to Me”.
The sun was beginning to set and weather was cooling down when Jungle Giants hit the stage. But they keep the heat up. Festival goers were in full swing as the band performed 110% and celebrated their song “Love Signs” hitting number 18 in the Triple J’s 2021 Hottest 100.
Peking Duk closed the festival with a blazing electronic set accompanied with plenty of pyro, confetti, streamers, and amazing visuals. They certainly set a standard for festival headliners!
Photography + Words: Darren Chan – http://darrenchanphotography.com/ Instagram: @darrenchanphotography
Photography + Words: Darren Chan – http://darrenchanphotography.com/ Instagram: @darrenchanphotography
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