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Saba announces Few Good Thing: The Short Film, a global digital event streaming on Jan 31 + Feb 1

by the partae January 24, 2022
written by the partae
Photo by C.T. Robert
PRAISE FOR SABA

“His most affecting tracks celebrate nuance; they often manage to be joyful and tragic,
triumphant and anxiety-inducing, all at once”

Rolling Stone

“Through Saba’s inner turmoil, he finds his most powerful and diaristic” storytelling.”
Pitchfork

“Sell-out shows have been a long time coming for the rapper,
who’s been a streaming success with Australian listeners”

Acclaim

“In mining such intensely personal subject matter Saba has found that
the more honest he is with his own life and experiences, the more people connect”

FBi Radio

“A beautiful project with so much replay value it’s astounding”
The AU Review

“Tremendously gifted”
Stereogum

“Lush and funky”
Consequence

“Honesty and humility knows no bounds”
Best Before

On Monday January 31 and Tuesday February 1, the critically acclaimed Chicago rapper-producer Saba will present Few Good Things: The Short Film in support of his highly anticipated Few Good Things album due for release on February 4th. The premiere worldwide screening event will take place via the premium social live media platform Moment House and will be followed by a conversation with Saba and film director C.T. Robert moderated by veteran multi-media journalist Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE + BUY TICKETS HERE

Saba’s moment will take place on Monday, January 31st and Tuesday, February 1st on Moment House and will be broadcast to various regions around the world including North and South America, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, and the UK, Europe and Africa.

“The concept of ‘Few Good Things’ is the realisation of self after a search for exterior fulfilment,” shares Saba ahead of the premiere event. “It is the satisfaction and completeness you gain by simply living a life that is yours. Few is a small number, but few is not lonely. In the face of all adversity, a few good things is recognising and accepting blessings. Few is to count them, one by one – an empty glass is full of air, an empty bank is full of lessons., and an empty heart is full of memories. Few good things is to grow comfortable with the empty, and despite that, finding your fullness.”

Film director C.T. Robert adds, “As a storyteller, I’ve always been drawn to stories that attempt to identify what makes us who we are. The ones that ask questions like: ‘What does having everything you need really look like?’ ‘Is it sitting at a dinner table with your loved ones?’ ‘Is it waking up next to the woman you love?’ ‘Is it having cherished memories for all of those you care for, those still in the physical and those who passed on?’”

Robert continues, “It’s hard to pinpoint the exact answers to all these but we know that it’s nothing that can be achieved from monetary fulfilment or anything materialistic. It’s a weight that can only be carried with you through years of experiences and memories made from putting the time in with those around you. No amount of money could ever replace that. In this film we want to refocus the conversation surrounding these ideas and help shed light on what’s really important in the grand scheme of it all.”

LIVESTREAM DATES + TIMES
31 Jan – 6pm ET / North + South America (East)
31 Jan – 6pm PT / North + South America (West)
1 Feb – 6pm JST / Asia + Australia + New Zealand
1 Feb – 6pm GMT / Europe + UK + Africa

Saba’s Few Good Things album — the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2018 album CARE FOR ME – was recently highlighted in The New York Times’ winter preview stating, “The beats are still buttery, jazzy and meticulously arranged. But this time around, there is more wisdom — a recognition that living through trauma means finding gratitude and affirmation in the moments you can.”

FEW GOOD THINGS LP
by Saba
4 February 2022
PRE-SAVE / ORDER HERE

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PUP ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM & SHARE “ROBOT WRITES A LOVE SONG” THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND out April 1 on Little Dipper / Cooking Vinyl Australia

by the partae January 23, 2022
written by the partae

Today Toronto punk heroes PUP—comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski—announce their incredible, ambitious and aptly titled fourth album, THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND, out April 1.

THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND was recorded and mixed over the course of five weeks in the summer of 2021, in GRAMMY Award-winning producer Peter Katis’ bat-filled mansion in Connecticut. Full of typically furious, ridiculous and anthemic songs, the recording process allowed PUP to push themselves further than ever before. With more time in the studio, they were able to craft their songs sonically in a way they were unable to in the past, and allowed themselves to incorporate new instruments like piano, synths, horns, and more for the first time.

Though made in madness-inducing isolation (aside from Peter and the bats, of course), PUP were remotely joined on the album by Sarah from Illuminati Hotties, Kathryn from NOBRO, Mel from Casper Skulls, and Erik from Remo Drive. The result is not just the next PUP record, but the *most* PUP record.

PUP released “Waiting,” which will appear on THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND, upon announcing their forthcoming tour a few weeks ago. (Did you know they’re playing Coachella, too?) Today the band share a new single and music video for “Robot Writes A Love Song.” Written in 15 minutes and with vocals recorded in the backseat of Stefan’s car, “Robot Writes A Love Song” dissolves into a wash of nervous vocals before becoming what is surely the most emotional song ever written from the perspective of a computer being overwhelmed unto death by actual human emotions. Check out the song and ingenious Whitey McConnaughy-directed music video below.

PUP – THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND

TRACKLISTING:
Four Chords
Totally Fine
Robot Writes A Love Song
Matilda
Relentless
Four Chords Pt. II: Five Chords
Waiting
Habits
Cutting Off The Corners
Grim Reaping
Four Chords Pt. III: Diminishing Returns
PUPTHEBAND Inc. Is Filing For Bankruptcy

PRE-ORDER HERE 

ABOUT PUP

PUP released Morbid Stuff in 2019 to critical acclaim, earning a triple j feature album, countless year-end nods from the likes of Pitchfork and NPR, their late-night debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers, the JUNO award for Alternative Album of The Year, the short list for the Polaris Music Prize, and sold-out shows across the globe. They then greeted 2020 with the aptly titled EP, This Place Sucks Ass, and the live album Live at The Electric Ballroom, the proceeds of which earned almost $30k for Critical Resistance + Breakaway Addiction Services in Toronto.

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RICH BRIAN DROPS A SURPRISE NEW EP BRIGHTSIDE FEATURING ‘GETCHO MANS’ WITH WARREN HUE AND RECENT SINGLE ‘NEW TOOTH’ + PLAYING COACHELLA THIS APRIL

by the partae January 23, 2022
written by the partae

PRAISE FOR RICH BRIAN

The Sailor
triple j Feature Album

“The best music of his young career” [The Sailor]
Pitchfork 

“At just 19, Brian is dropping thoughtful, lyrically dense rhymes.”
UPROXX

“The 88rising mainstay’s sophomore effort effectively solidifies his position in the world of hip-hop, building up his character as a force to be reckoned with.”
Hypebeast

“[Brian’s] biggest artistic leap yet”
Highsnobiety

“An important step forward”
Complex

Today, Indonesian rapper, singer, and producer Rich Brian has released a surprise new four-track EP titled Brightside, out now via 88rising. LISTEN HERE.

On the EP, Brian said, “this project started from me making New Tooth and realizing how much I missed rapping, while doing melodies are fun I wanted to remind people that I still love to rap. It’s short, it’s not an album but I see it like a mental note of how the past year has accelerated my growing-up process as an artist & a person.”

Directed by the reggies (bbno$ & Rich Brian, Zack Fox, Kenny Beats, Aluna, Kaytranada) Brian also releases a new music video for the project’s high-energy focus track ‘Getcho Mans’ which features 88rising labelmate Warren Hue and was shot completely on film. The fast-paced music video captures the Indonesian rappers trading bars in a surreal visual that intensifies as clones of Rich Brian and Warren Hue invade the scenes and culminates into an all-out brawl.

On focus track ‘Getcho Mans’ Brian said, “I remember hearing this beat for the first time and immediately astral projecting, me and Warren were very caffeinated in the studio that day and decided to Dragon Ball fusion on this track, this song has a lot of words in it but it’s okay because it makes me feel invincible & I hope it makes you feel the same.”

The 22-year-old paved the way for Brightside with the November release of ‘New Tooth’. The track has already amassed 7.5M+ streams across platforms and over 2.7 million YouTube views on the theatrical self-directed music video. HYPEBEAST described how he takes “an introspective look at himself and encounters his feelings of self-doubt head-on, dropping bars at a rapid-fire pace”. Meanwhile, HipHopDX dubbed it “his best song yet,” writing that ‘New Tooth’ makes the most out of its nearly 4-minute runtime, ending with an outro that makes for a solid cliffhanger.” Not to mention, Bandwagon Asia hailed it as “hard-hitting, introspective, and thrilling.”

Making headlines, Brian recently graced the stage at 88rising’s Head In The Clouds Festival at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. MTV praised the experience as “pure jubilance,” and wrote, “During headliner and early label-signee Rich Brian’s performance of flamboyant track ‘Edamame,’ backup dancers popped and locked while dressed up as the titular soybean.” He will also make his debut performance at Coachella this April.

Brightside EP by Rich Brian is out now via 88rising / Warner Records,
buy/stream it here.

TRACKLIST
New Tooth
Lagoon
Getcho Mans (feat. Warren Hue)
Sunny

Stay connected with Rich Brian:
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SIT DOWN IN FRONT RELEASE ‘FUELLING MY RAGE’ EP NEW VIDEO FOR ‘PERSON OF INTEREST’

by the partae January 23, 2022
written by the partae

“…a contender for the punk-rock release of the year.” – Hysteria

Punk-rockers from across the ditch, Sit Down In Front are thoroughly stoked to release their anticipated new EP ‘Fuelling My Rage‘ via Aussie label, Best & Fairest. To celebrate, they’ve dropped another wild video for EP track, ‘Person Of Interest’.

“The phrase “Person Of Interest” is often thought of as someone the authorities are interested in. But in this case, it just refers to someone who would rather put their hard-earned cash in the bank and earn interest rather than risk it on high wire deals.“, explain the band.

The video is set in a fictionalised 1987 version of a skype call (Zype). The Zype call is based on a financial planning workshop facilitated by Elonge Gatesafull, featuring a roster of eclectic participants who are ready to be converted from conservative individuals to high flyer investors.

The rebellious rockers know how to deliver a fast and upbeat punk rock anthem with genuine charm and a good sense of humour. In October 2021, the band released their smash hit  ‘Pixie Caramel’ featuring the legendary Tiki Taane which shot to the top of The Rock Radioscope Charts in NZ. This single followed the scorching slice of punk rock political commentary, ‘Don’t Drink Bleach’, released in July 2021.

The three piece is led from the front by frontman and lyricist Cory Newman who uses a wheelchair due to his Cerebral Palsy. His energetic live performances have likened him to “a young Johnny Rotten”. The line-up is completed by talented Guitarist Jackson Clarke, and multi-talented self-taught Drummer Rikki Noble.

Since forming in January 2017, the band, whose members are all still in high school, have released 2 full length records – the self-produced debut ‘Red Light Runner’ in 2018 and the acclaimed ‘Confessions Of A Pie Thief’ in 2020.

Over the years, the band has toured Aotearoa with Aussie shed-rockers The Chats and rock & roll icon Jimmy Barnes, as well as kiwi heroes John Toogood, The D4 and Head Like A Hole.

Best & Fairest is an independent record company founded in Melbourne in 2019. Part of the Native Tongue Publishing family, B&F has worked with artists such as Cry Club, Kingswood, Finn Andrews (The Veils), Squaring Circles and more. Sit Down In Front are the label’s third foray across the Tasman following the afore-mentioned Finn Andrews and award-winning MC Randa.

TRACKLISTING: 

1. Pixie Caramel (Ft. Tiki Taane)
2. Don’t Drink Bleach
3. Stage
4. Taking Out The Trash
5. Person Of Interest

 

January 23, 2022 0 comments
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DRIFTWOOD. ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘BREMFIELDS FT. STILL GREEDY’

by the partae January 23, 2022
written by the partae

Endlessly prolific, multi-disciplinary artist Driftwood. has today released his remarkable new single Bremfields, featuring British rapper Still Greedy.  It’s a truly creative and thoughtful track, a glowing addition to this growing artist’s impressive discography, and is accompanied by a visually stunning, self-directed and self-edited music video, also out today.  Fiercely independent and intriguingly enigmatic, Driftwood. proves time and time again that he is one to watch.

Bremfields evokes feelings of Kanye West at his most exciting, most innovative; classic Ye albums My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Yeezus have both clearly influenced the electronic/RnB stylings of Driftwood. during the creation of this song, but Bremfields still feels fresh, unique, new.  Featuring backing vocals from platinum selling, ARIA nominated Reigan Derry (Snoop Dog, Jay Z, Neo) and mixed and mastered by Dan Vinci (Big Nasty), the song arcs creatively, synths spiking in unexpected moments, while Driftwood. and Still Greedy’s vocals provide the smooth melodic, rhythmic anchor.  Speaking on the otherworldly inspiration behind the song, Driftwood. says, “This single is about breaking the fourth wall.  It’s about the idea that there could be subterranean energies and other factors operating within other paradigms of consciousness.  It’s about feeling like I’m trapped within this paradigm, and I don’t belong here…the one thing I love about art is I have a licence to explore ideas, no matter how crazy they may seem.”

The video for Bremfields is the perfect visual representation of this exchange and exploration of energies.  Slow, deliberate shots of bodies moving purposefully in the just-risen, just-set sunlight pepper throughout closed shots of darkly lit bars and eerie cliff faces, one step away from oblivion.  It’s a beautiful triumph, created by an artist completely in charge of his own vision, as Driftwood. explains, “I direct and edit all my videos now.  I came up with the idea and the aesthetic behind the visual as well.  They represent the ebb and flow, the push and pull, the yin and yang of energies which are manifested within the material universe…my creative team is small, but we get it done.  Too many bodies fuck up the flow and a lot of the time are unnecessary for what I am trying to accomplish.”

These are wise words from an artist who’s been in the game long enough to know what works and what doesn’t.  To be so immune to the chaos and noise of the modern music industry and so completely, totally immersed in one’s art is no mean feat, but Driftwood. does it all with ease.  He offers more wisdom on the subject as he reflects, “I’m just an artist creating pieces of work I want to create and doing it independently.  I’m not signed to a major record deal, and up until late last year, I did everything on my own, with the help of a few friends, and without any backing.  You don’t need to be signed, or in the cool crowd to create what you want to create.  No one has a monopoly on art.”

Bremfields ft. Still Greedy is out today.

Stream: BREMFIELDS
Watch: BREMFIELDS

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TASMAN KEITH BAITS WITH NEW MUSIC + VIDEO ‘5FT FREESTYLE’ ANNOUNCES EAST COAST TOUR ‘COLOUR LIVE’ THIS MARCH + SIGNS TO AWAL & SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING

by the partae January 23, 2022
written by the partae
Photo by Jordan Munns

ACCLAIM FOR TASMAN KEITH

“A man on a mission”
triple j

“His sights are firmly set on global superstardom”
NME Magazine

“All up, the rapper was on stage for barely five minutes all night,
but that was all it took for him to steal the show”

The Australian

“Razor-sharp lyrics, effortless flow and a staunch pride for his hometown”
triple j Unearthed

“…Keith’s career appears ready to lift off”
Billboard

“One of the best examples of pure Australian hip-hop we’ve been treated to”
Complex

“Meet the Australian Rapper Lending a Voice to the Voiceless”
VICE

“A formidable voice in hip-hop”
Red Bull Music

“Determined to use his platform to give a voice to the voiceless”
Acclaim Magazine

“Tasman Keith is taking control of the narrative”
FBi Radio

“Making waves”
Monster Children

“One of the most exciting voices in hip hop in Australia right now”
Purple Sneakers

“Tasman Keith is unstoppable”
Pilerats

Ascendant rapper Tasman Keith has shared the surprise release, ‘5FT FREESTYLE‘ alongside the announcement of his upcoming east coast tour and signings to AWAL Recordings and Sony Music Publishing. LISTEN + WATCH ‘5FT FREESTYLE’ HERE.

Mincing no words, ‘5FT FREESTYLE‘ is a verbal spar, harking back to the roots of the hip hop tradition that lay in groundbreaking lyrical battles. Without taunt or torment, Tasman gently lures in his opponents across ‘5FT FREESTYLE‘, teasing in the name of friendly competition. While the jiving instrumental, reminiscent of the G-Funk pioneered by Nate Dogg and Snoop, suggests an audacious, jester-like flow, make no mistake – Tasman pierces with prose over teeth. Calling into question the dexterity, wit, and overall ability of his opponents, down to their metrics for success and perceived cultural capital, who they might be lies in whoever the shoe fits. What remains clear, he says, is that “they don’t make none like me.” Shots fired without physically lifting a finger.

Tasman Keith reveals, “5FT FREESTYLE is a healthy ego, but an ego nonetheless. Not only is it my moment to throw the line and test the waters but it is also an introduction to my direct, strong, and abrasive personality in the form of a beaten-up character who is rough around the edges, cheeky, and slightly playful. This character is a part of a duality of personas which is built from my personal experiences, past, and current. It is an entirely new direction in my artistry which I am excited to reveal in due time.”

With the release comes the announcement of Tasman Keith‘s signing to AWAL Recordings, joining the ranks of global stars Little Simz, Genesis Owusu, Spacey Jane, and more, together with his joining the Sony Music Publishing family, home to the legendary catalogues of Beyoncé, Tyler, the Creator, The Beatles, and many others. Ecstatic by what the future holds, Ben Godding, Senior Marketing Director of AWAL in Australia shares, “Having worked so successfully with Tasman and his management for a few years, the whole AWAL team is hugely excited to now be working on his new full-length record. Tasman is a genuinely talented and special artist with infinite creative vision.  It’s a great responsibility to help such an artist continue their upward trajectory and we truly believe there is no limit to what Tasman can achieve in partnership with AWAL.”.

Likewise, Damian Trotter, Managing Director of Sony Music Publishing Australia says, “SMP Australia couldn’t be more proud and excited to be extending our relationship with Tasman Keith alongside his management team Melody Forghani the founder/director of 23 PR & MGMT, and Mardi Caught the founder/director of The Annex. Over the last couple of years, Tasman has emerged as one of this country’s most powerful and uncompromising voices, whose lyrical assault and no holds barred live performances set him apart from his contemporaries. Watching Tasman owning the stage alongside Peter Garrett as a special guest on the Oils Makaratta tour last year was as impressive as it was audacious. Tasman commands attention and respect and we can’t wait to see what the next few years hold for this remarkable artist.”.

To celebrate the new year, Tasman has also revealed the dates of his upcoming East Coast Tour, dubbed COLOUR LIVE this March. Across shows in Naarm / Melbourne, Eora / Sydney, and Meanjin / Brisbane, Keith promises a brand new live set, demonstrating what’s in store for the rapper in 2022. The Eora / Sydney date will be joined by rising Western Sydney rapper CG Fez. See all tour dates and ticket details below.

Today’s news follows his landmark support alongside Midnight Oil’s first live performances in two decades and collaborative release ‘First Nation‘ on their #1 ARIA Album The Makarrata Project, and the recent victory lap of ‘ONE‘, a joint release with Kwame. With each release, Tasman has maintained widespread fever across national press, including the NME Magazine, Acclaim, Complex, Rolling Stone, VICE, Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, and more; alongside his TV debut performances on ABC‘s The Sound and The Set as well as making an appearance alongside Peter Garrett on The Today Show, with playlisting from triple j, Unearthed, FBi Radio, RAGE and MTV. Today, tomorrow, this year, one thing remains certain – Tasman Keith did not come to play.

‘5FT FREESTYLE‘ is out now via AWAL, buy/stream it here.

TOUR DATES
Sat 12 March – Northcote Social Club – Naarm / Melbourne, VIC (TIX)
Fri 19 Mar – The Lansdowne Hotel w/ CG Fez – Eora / Sydney, NSW (TIX)
Fri 25 March – Black Bear Lodge – Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD (TIX)

Stay connected with Tasman Keith:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | Soundcloud

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THE LAZY EYES SHARE LATEST RELEASE ‘HIPPO’ DEBUT ALBUM SONGBOOK OUT THIS MARCH + NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR TO FOLLOW

by the partae January 23, 2022
written by the partae
Photo by Jack Moran

ACCLAIM FOR THE LAZY EYES

“Honest-to-god really good”
V Man

“Indie’s next generation prove ready for a much bigger stage”
Sydney Morning Herald

“A phenomenal blend of modern sensibilities and classic experimental pop”
American Songwriter

“The makings of a psych giant”
NME Magazine (4 Stars)

“If Brian Wilson joined Tame Impala for a day”
DIY Magazine

“Their music retains a youthful freshness that, rather than recycling,
reinvigorates the ingredients they have taken from their heroes”

Monster Children

“Breath-taking”
Life Without Andy

“The Lazy Eyes are the future”
The Line Of Best Fit

Rising psych-rock outfit The Lazy Eyes usher in the new year with the release of their new single ‘Hippo‘, lifted from their forthcoming debut album SongBook out this March. LISTEN HERE, WATCH HERE.

‘Hippo‘ is an alluring amble from The Lazy Eyes, dappled with hairpin turns and tightly-locked grooves. Free of reverb, the instrumental channels an Abraxas style, ‘Samba Pa Ti’ shuffle, buoyed by subtle drum fills and bass; an authentic distillation of the free jam spirit synonymous with The Lazy Eyes live show. “Hippo is my favourite song on the record,” shares bassist Leon. “You can really feel the energy coming together as a group, given that it was one of the three songs on the album that we recorded as a band.” Experience ‘Hippo‘ live for the first time at The Lazy Eyes upcoming national tour this April – tickets are on sale now. BUY HERE.

The release follows the band’s hit single ‘Fuzz Jam‘, embraced by triple j as the #1 Most Played Song in November 2021, mainstream praise from Lauren Laverne as the Spotlight Artist on 6 Music and #24 on the Shazam charts, playlisting on BBC 6 Music‘s B List and support from NME, SPIN, Face Melts, KCRW, Flood, Unearthed, RAGE, 2SER amongst others. With SongBook, The Lazy Eyes open a world unto itself, a space as mystical as it is visceral. The colours are brighter, things move a little slower, but they’re liable to get inordinately faster in the blink of an eye. Suddenly you’re in a garden in full blossom, and you didn’t even notice; you walked a mile without taking a single step and earworms zip zorp past.

With SongBook, they share the best Lazy Eyes songs written over the course of their first five years of infancy – but like every good fantasy world, it abides by its own logic. Evidence of an edifice slowly being formed, SongBook is strange like that — all journey and all destination, a decidedly modern marvel of psych-rock that’s unpretentious in construction but precious where it counts. A trepidatious first footstep by the band into the wider world, combining the piquant feel of classic 60s psych with sharp Gen Z wit. Magnanimous and effusive, it’s a vivid insight into the world of four of Australia’s most talented musicians. Step inside, but be warned: Once you’re in The Lazy Eyes‘ world, you might not want to leave any time soon.

THE LAZY EYES
SongBook LP
March 2022
PRE-SAVE + PRE-ORDER HERE

‘Hippo’ is out now, buy/stream it here.

TOUR DATES
Sat Feb 5 – St Kilda Festival – Naarm / Melbourne, VIC
Sat Feb 12 – Mountain Goat Valley Crawl – Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
Fri 1 Apr – Transit Bar – Ngunnawal Land / Canberra, ACT
Sat 2 Apr – The High Country Hop – Yeddonba / Beechworth, VIC
Fri 8 Apr – Crown & Anchor – tarntanya / Adelaide, SA
Sat 9 Apr – The Bird – Boorloo / Perth, WA
Sun 10 Apr – Mojos – Walyalup / Fremantle, WA
Fri 22 Apr – The Eastern – Wadawurrung Land / Ballarat, VIC
Sat 23 Apr – Northcote Social Club – Naarm / Melbourne, VIC
Sun 24 Apr – Northcote Social Club – Naarm / Melbourne, VIC
Thu 28 Apr – The Eltham – Woi wurrung Land / Eltham, NSW
Fri 29 Apr – Black Bear Lodge – Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
Sat 30 Apr – Solbar – Gubbi Gubbi Land / Maroochydore, QLD
Sun 1 May – Vinnies Dive Bar – Ngarangwal / Gold Coast, QLD
Thu 5 May – Shy Postie – Woolungah / Wollongong, NSW
Fri 6 May – Stag & Hunter – Mulubinba / Newcastle, NSW
Sat 7 May – Oxford Art Factory –  Eora / Sydney, NSW
Sat 23 Jul – Splendour In The Grass – Cavanbah / Byron Bay, NSW

All tickets available here.

Stay connected with The Lazy Eyes:
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Amnesia Ibiza Announces 2022 Opening Party New tech, fresh production and many more surprises are also lined-up

by the partae January 23, 2022
written by the partae
Tickets Here – www.amnesia.es

Finally, Amnesia is back! After a challenging few years for the music industry, the world’s most iconic club today announces what will be a historic Opening Party on May 21st 2022. You can expect a mouthwatering line-up of global house and techno talents so tickets will sell out.

Last year, Amnesia pulled out all the stops to serve up a monumental back-to-back opening and closing party in October. It was a show stopper to say the least, and one of very few events to even happen at all on the White Isle. Now, things return to normal and the Amnesia Opening Party 2022 is going to be one of those historic ‘were you there?’ parties. The line-up for the always much talked about occasion will be unveiled soon, and there will also be a special warm up party with popular in-house night Pyramid set to get things going in style before the season properly gets underway.

Rest assured, Amnesia will be back stronger than ever. The already next-level club promises plenty of exciting new changes, fresh production ideas, a carefully curated selection of promotions covering a wide array of electronic sounds and all new and improved customer experience. What’s more, for this long awaited return, Amnesia will be incorporating some new tech developments that will personalise your experience inside and outside the club and will connect you to a new world.

Tickets for events will be limited to the maximum capacity that is allowed according to current regulations. Move quickly to secure a special early bird price of 55€, or just 35€ with two drinks for anyone who arrives before 8 pm. Get your tickets now at www.amnesia.es.

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DVBBS, Galantis, and Cody Simpson Join Forces on Emotive Single “When The Lights Go Down.” Out Now on Ultra Records

by the partae January 21, 2022
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Artists: DVBBS & Galantis
Title: When The Lights Go Down ft. Cody Simpson
Label: Ultra Records

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In a true blend of forces, DVBBS and Galantis team up for their new single “When The Lights Go Down,” enlisting famed Australian singer/songwriter and musician Cody Simpson. Opening with organic instrumentals, the track incorporates both artists’ signature sounds with Cody‘s soulful vocals and groovy, upbeat melodies for a fusion of pop and dance, which hits right in the feels. The collaboration between DVBBS and Simpson has actually been a long time coming as they already had a song together years ago and even performed it live at Ultra Music Festival, which unfortunately never came out. The story comes full circle to finish it together with Galantis, who turn into gold everything they touch. “When The Lights Go Down” follows DVBBS‘s 3rd studio album “SLEEP” as well as “Body Mind Sound” single with Benny Benassi, while Galantis ride the wave of “Sweet Talker” with Years & Years and “Alien” with Lucas & Steve and ILIRA. Cody Simpson is currently gearing up for his first album release in 7 years and its lead single “Nice to Meet You.”

“We’ve shared stages all around the world with legends Galantis over the last decade and couldn’t be happier to now share this record together. We’ve also watched Cody Simpson grow into the amazing artist he is. He performed a record with us years ago at Ultra Music Festival that never came out. So, we had to finish the story right, and that’s ‘When The Lights Go Down.’” – DVBBS

“Happy to kick off 2022 with our friends DVBBS and Cody on ‘When The Lights Go Down‘” – Galantis

“When the DVBBS boys reached out about collabing on this track, I was stoked. To lend vocals and guitars on this was a pleasure. I’ve been a fan of both Galantis and DVBBS for a while now. Glad to be able to come together on a smash like this, and I hope everyone digs it as much as we do.” – Cody Simpson

DVBBS:
Only a few producers have risen to the top in the electronic music scene as quickly as DVBBS, who captured the industry’s attention with hits like “Tsunami” and “Not Going Home” and never let it go. The Canadian brothers Alex and Christopher have been continuously cultivating their sound since their debut in 2012 and have racked up an impressive display of collaborations with renowned names from diverse musical backgrounds, such as blackbear, 24kGoldn, Jasmine Thompson, Belly, NERVO, Juicy J, and more. DVBBS continue to prove there’s nothing they can’t accomplish. Their hits such as “La La Land,” “Gold Skies,” and the breakthrough “Angel” are staples in every dance music fan’s library. Prior to the global pandemic, DVBBS performed a staggering 250 dates per year at some of the world’s hottest music festivals and top-tier clubs, including Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Ultra Music Festival, Hakkasan Las Vegas or Ibiza‘s Amnesia, and Ushuaia. Throughout their career, DVBBS has proved they are relentlessly dedicated to expanding their global footprint and bringing cutting-edge new music to their listeners.

Galantis:
Setting a new standard for songwriting in dance music, Galantis is a collaborative project led by Christian Karlsson (aka Bloodshy, one-third of Miike Snow). Galantis‘ debut album “Pharmacy” reached #1 on the Billboard Dance album chart on the strength of RIAA gold-certified single “Peanut Butter Jelly” and platinum-certified smash “Runaway (U & I)” – the latter of which earned GRAMMY nominations for “Best Dance Recording” and Best Remixed Recording – while the 2017 sophomore album “The Aviary” (featuring the platinum-certified single “No Money“) saw a top 10 debut in 23 countries. The third Galantis album “Church” features the chart-topping single “Faith” with country music icon Dolly Parton featuring Dutch singer-songwriter Mr. Probz, which saw a #1 debut on Billboard‘s Dance/Electronic Chart before quickly reaching #1 on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart where it remained for 5 weeks. Galantis has received over 4 billion cumulative worldwide streams and over 1 billion video views to date. More recently, Galantis teamed up with Little Mix and David Guetta on the 2021 summer smash “Heartbreak Anthem,” which debuted at #1 on the Worldwide iTunes charts and secured the #1 spot at UK airplay and Shazam charts.

Cody Simpson:
The early 2010s were defined by a fast-growing social media presence and swiftly changing broadcasting landscape. Cody Simpson shot to fame during this time, uploading home videos of musical covers to YouTube. His heart-led performances would catch the attention of record executives in California as well as viewers all around the world. The undeniably gifted youngster would go from curating bedroom clips of his favorite artists to signing a record deal and touring the United States within a year. An eagerly anticipated first collection of music was released to the public with the working title “Coast to Coast” EP and peaked at an upright 12th on the US Billboard Chart. Released in 2015, “Free” marked Simpson’s first independent record production and his last full-length album to date. Shortly after its release, Simpson formed Cody Simpson and the Tide and went on to produce a further two EPs titled “Wave two” and “B-sides.” These pieces of work marked a changing sound and a noticeable maturation concerning his music’s demeanor and sonic appeal. Growing as a man of depth, he would also later garner an aptitude for the stage, earning him the leading male role in the hit Broadway musical Anastasia during the latter part of 2018 and early 2019. Cody‘s return to musical spotlight in 2022 is full of high-profile collaborations, and sonic rejuvenation.

More info on DVBBS / Galantis / Cody Simpson / Ultra Records:

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Beloved Indie Duo McDermott & North Release Uplifting New Single ‘All Things Come and Go’

by the partae January 21, 2022
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Previous Support for McDermott & North

“You’ll have plenty swaying and swooning in the crowd to this one!”
4 / 5 (Declan Byrne, Triple J) [About ‘Georgia’]

“Good hearing this duo step it up to the next level with this accomplished new track. It’s sustained and sweet like a slow-release treacle hit.” 4 / 5

 (Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J) [About ‘Ally’]

“Patrick McDermott and Rhys North, have spent the past number of years carving out a sound that feels both grounded and explorative; it’s rooted in an earnest kind of folky warmth, but stretches into spaces of pure melodic ecstasy. Seriously, these guys really know how to write a chorus.” – Happy Magazine

“Clearly dedicated to the preservation of the song…”
Gary Crowley, BBC Radio

“A slice of gorgeous, blissful pop”
Mark Rogers, RNZ

Stream ‘All Things Come and Go’ 

Radiating with a sheer sophistication apparent in their performing poise, chic vintage style and enigmatic songwriting, Brisbane indie/folk duo McDermott & North are bringing an unmistakable nostalgic spark to their enchanting brand of indie-rock with new single ‘All Things Come and Go’ (out Jan 21).

Known as one of Brisbane’s most beloved busking duos, Paddy McDermott and Rhys North have been impressing audiences with their meticulous sonic dynamism, dazzling vocal harmonies and sincere songwriting stamina since meeting in 2016, with the pair delivering multiple releases, including last year’s soul-melting singles ‘Ally’ and ‘Georgia’.

Now, as we enter 2022, McDermott & North continue to carve out a sound that is entirely their own, starting the year with the sweet, optimistic melodies found in ‘All Things Come and Go’.

Opening with the blissful combination of McDermott & North’s warming folk-esque vocals, the track bursts with feel-good energy as rustic guitars fuse with gentle percussion. Led by a consistent melodic build created with rising vocals and weaving guitar layers, classic rock elements begin to melt into sunny indie-rock. With the textured swoop of drums, the chorus finds McDermott & North harmonising in rounds, neither musician missing a beat as one voice remains grounded to let the other experience moments of levity.

As the track continues its uplifting sway through memorable melodies and lustrous lyrics, maybe the only challenge the song poses is whether to feature it on the wholesome folk festival playlist for toe-tapping good times, the mellow alt-country faves list that have you singing along within seconds, or that curated coastal indie-rock road trip mix perfect for full cars and scenic routes. Perhaps all three.

Influenced by revolutionary songwriting of the ’60s, McDermott & North are inspired by direct, intentional lyrics that make people think twice, writing ‘All Things Come and Go’ as a celebration of life and the importance of living in the present moment. The duo further explain:

“‘All Things Come And Go’ is about coming to terms with the fact that whenever you’re going through a rough patch, a ray of sunshine is just around the corner. As we grow older we learn how to let go of the things we once held closely in order to make way for the next part of life’s journey. You also start to realise the finite nature of life and the importance of finding a sense of contentment living in the moment. The song lives in that space – not thinking about the past, not being too worried about the future either.”

During their five-year music journey together, McDermott & North have not gone unnoticed, with their releases receiving both national and global radio attention from the likes of Triple J, National NZ Radio and BBC Radio London / Scotland / Belfast, as well as their multiple live performances across the country including Bluesfest 2019, supporting Ben Lee’s Queensland Tour, playing two 2021 shows with Alex Lloyd, performing two sold-out headline shows in Brisbane and plenty more.

Don’t let McDermott & North’s newest single slip through your fingers – ‘All Things Come and Go’ is out everywhere on January 21. The duo will be touring Victoria and Tasmania throughout January and February, find more information below.

‘All Things Come And Go’ Summer Tour 

Jan 21 – The Taproom, Castlemaine
Jan 22 – Post Office Hotel, Melbourne
Jan 28 – Palais Hepburn, Hepburn Springs
Jan 29 – Handle Bar, Bendigo
Feb 4 – The Corporate Moose, Mildura
Feb 10 – Republic Bar, Hobart
Feb 11 – Longely Hotel, Longley
Feb 13 – The Salty Dog, Kingston
Feb 18 – Some Velvet Morning, Melbourne
Feb 19 – Cleve Gardens, Melbourne

 

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Big Orange Bring Fierce Rock ‘n’ Roll Flavour To New Single ‘By The Dozen’

by the partae January 21, 2022
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Previous Support for Big Orange

Named in ‘Top 20 Artists to Watch 2021’ (theMusic)

Rock Song of the Year Nominee 2020 at the WAM Awards

RTRFM #14 Most Played Track 2020

“That they’re lifelong friends is perhaps why they sound so strong as a musical collective; Davis’s confident vocal delivery could overwhelm a lesser band backing him – but not here. Instead, it’s the kind of balance that Bruce Springsteen enjoys with the E Street Band, or Tom Petty enjoyed with the Heartbreakers.” (Xpress Magazine)

“Big Orange command attention in the purest possible way – with snappy hooks and sharply-written tunes. The band play with a no-frills commitment and confidence that serves to intensify the emotional impact of their material.” (Junction Records)

“There’s that kind-of intimate indie songwriting at the record’s core – that’s something that’s become distinctive to Big Orange over the last few years, and something we hope never disappears.” (Pilerats)

“They could be the next big thing out of WA, everyone could be talking about Big Orange.” 
(FBi Radio)

Stream ‘By The Dozen’

Revving with passion, sophistication and a pure rock ‘n’ roll power, Perth’s Big Orange is accelerating into 2022 with winning new single ‘By The Dozen’ (out Jan 21).

Known for bringing driving alt-rock energy tinged with a humble hit of modern pop, Big Orange is the project of Daniel Davis that expands with the talents of his lifelong friends to create the full-band live show.

With the past couple of years seeing the release of the acclaimed debut album ‘An Ode to Odious’ and most recently, the heartwarmingly festive single ‘Under The Christmas Tree, I Slept’, Davis is primed for his next big track, clear in the luxurious pull of newest single ‘By The Dozen’.

Without hesitation, Big Orange delivers a nostalgic yearning for old school rock ‘n’ roll as moody blues-rock keys combine with illustrious guitar lines. Navigated by pushing electric guitar riffs and powerful drums, Davis’ firm vocals call through a kinetic fuzz that simultaneously echoes with rock legends of both past and present, as stage-ready guitar solos soar with striking confidence.

Drawn into a seductive bridge, Davis showcases his sonic depth by creating an ambient contrast to the surging rock layers, with subtle sighs reiterating the song’s desire for indulgence, until a final snapping drum solo brings the track to a close.

‘By The Dozen’ represents yet another instance of Davis’ strong songwriting capabilities, able to bring his worldly reflections to life through sophisticated storytelling, describing the single as:

“… a hedonistic fever dream of sex and ego and a plea to the kids to return to rock n roll.”

Big Orange’s previous releases have seen support from Triple J, Triple J Unearthed, theMusic, Pilerats, XPress Magazine, Junction Records, RTRFM, FBi Radio, 4ZZZ, 3RRR and more, as well as being nominated for the WAM Rock Song of the Year in 2020. The band have also played coveted support and festival slots including RTRFM flagship event In The Pines, WAMFest and the inaugural WAY WAY WEST Festival.

Get into gear and get ready to queue Big Orange’s newest single ‘By The Dozen’, set for release on January 21.

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KRISTINE LESCHPER SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘PICTURE WINDOW’

by the partae January 21, 2022
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KRISTINE LESCHPER
FKA MOTHERS

SHARES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
“
PICTURE WINDOW”

NEW ALBUM
THE OPENING, OR CLOSING OF A DOOR
OUT MARCH 4TH VIA ANTI- RECORDS

Photo Credit: Jon Weary

Kristine Leschper (fka Mothers) shares a video for “Picture Window,” the latest from her upcoming album, The Opening, Or Closing Of A Door, out March 4th via ANTI- Records. The self-directed video is inspired by the song’s lyric: “It’s like a picture, I think, one where we’re untouched by the future.”

“I was thinking about how effortless it felt to commune with the mysterious as a child, especially in the ‘natural world’ as we call it, as if it is something alien to us,” says Leschper. “I was thinking about my sister, our shared experiences of childhood, and I wanted to create a sonic environment that felt like that. It was obvious to me that the video should embody the same character of discovery, that it should slow me down, get me out into the world to look for something unfolding, and I settled in on the quiet drama of a stream. I shot time lapse photographs and compiled them into video sequences, a meditation on time or timelessness. The resulting video is uncomplicated, things are constantly changing and yet nothing happens; I spin indefinitely in a circle, a stream bubbles on into eternity.”

The Opening, Or Closing Of A Door is a paean to the sensory world. It’s the first music Leschper has released under her given name, having retired the moniker Mothers after eight years of performing and releasing music under it. Though both projects are guided by Leschper’s idiosyncratic approach to songwriting, they couldn’t sound more different. While Mothers drew inspiration from the stark, skeletal sounds of post-punk and contemporary folk, Leschper’s new work is practically baroque, integrating an array of synthesisers, strings, woodwinds, and over a dozen percussive instruments.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR PICTURE WINDOW

ABOUT THE OPENING, OR CLOSING OF A DOOR:

Out of chaos, the universe emerged, and from chaos a person can emerge, too. Kristine Leschper isn’t being hyperbolic when she describes a sensation of “being born” when a culmination of events, both personal and global, catalysed in her “an understanding of how to relinquish control in a big way, and from that, a new sense of connectedness, transition, and impermanence.” She explains her desire to cultivate work in the spirit of the New World Poets, where in the words of June Jordan there exists “a reverence for the material world that begins with a reverence for human life, an intellectual trust in sensuality as a means of knowledge and of unity.”

“Earlier work didn’t involve recording as part of the writing process, recordings were simply made as a document of something that had been written and rehearsed. I have since discovered a deep affection for home recording and sound exploration, finding that I thrive in those rabbit holes of texture, timbre, rhythm, which can add so much complexity to the emotionality of a composition.”

The at-home recording process gave Leschper freedom to set her personal ethos to music divorced from the pressure of an audience. As she worked on The Opening, Or Closing Of A Door, the constellation of ideas that had guided her personal transformation began to cohere into something communicable through music. “My pleasure lives in the poetics of democracy — in the liberatory words of June Jordan, in the humanitarian performances of Bread and Puppet Theatre. Puppetry, like poetry, is a distillation of complex ideas into absolute essentials. With these songs, I wanted to explore themes of longing, encouragement, connectedness, these things that are both straightforward and complex, ubiquitous and vital. It is the foundation of our personal lives that extends broadly into our political lives. I wondered, what might a love song to my friends look like? What might a love song to myself look like?”

“Lately my work centres on exploring joy in its wildness and complexity, the complicated ways that this joy intersects with an imperfect world,” Leschper says. “Circularity has become a major part of my belief system, the lens through which I watch the world — observing cycles helps me make sense of my universe, both internally and externally. Popular culture loves to tell us stories about the importance of ‘growth’, personal growth, economic growth, what have you. It’s very linear. In work, as in life, I am making a conscious effort to centre myself around something antithetical to that, because linear growth just doesn’t exist in nature. If you zoom out far enough, everything is cyclical, everything is in a stage of transition! It becomes impossible to ignore the vast network of systems we inhabit, that we are in relationship with each other at all times.

TRACK LISTING
  1. This Animation
  2. Picture Window
  3. Figure and I
  4. Blue
  5. A Drop In That Bucket
  6. Writhe and Wrestle
  7. Carina
  8. Stairwell Song
  9. All That You Never Wanted
  10. Ribbon
  11. Compass
  12. The Opening Or Closing Of A Door
  13. Thank You
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MILD WEST ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM + DROP NEW SINGLE, ‘NIGHTFALL’

by the partae January 21, 2022
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On the back of their triumphant return, Sydney’s alt-rock outfit Mild West are welcoming 2022 with their follow-up single ‘Nightfall‘ as well as announcing their highly anticipated debut album Machine Learning.

A sonically unexpected change from Mild West’s usual sound, ‘Nightfall’ utilises an irresistible pop-structure that oozes unexpected elements of disco and synth-pop goodness. Conceptually, ‘Nightfall’ explores entropy and the grand scale of time. Using driving synths to craft a rich sonic palette, Mild West captures the often unforgiving passage of time – days turn to night, winter to summer and years to decades, without regard for plans or expectations. A favourite among Mild West, ‘Nightfall’ has been perfected over three years and countless live performances. ‘Nightfall has been one of the band’s favourites to play live for a while now and it’s exciting to finally get the studio version out into the world,’ explains the band.

Listeners will have the opportunity to delve deeper into Mild West’s introspective and futuristic universe, as today the band announce their upcoming sophomore album, Machine Learning, due Friday 22 April. The ten-track atmospheric masterpiece explores the themes of technology and its contradictory ability to both improve and hinder society. In the band’s own words ‘Machine Learning is a record that focuses on different aspects of technology, and the way in which it can both improve and harm our lives in the modern world. Machine Learning strives to create a picture of the not too distant future and highlight the potential dangers and benefits that may come from humanities innovation in the 21st century.’

After their long hiatus, Mild West wasted no time in getting back to the swing of things. Their previous release ‘Life Again’ was praised by The Revue, AIR and Rawing in The Pit and the band embarked on a headline regional tour of New South Wales. Known for their energetic, awe-inspiring live performances, Mild West were previously hand-chosen by triple j Unearthed to play Festival of the Sun. They have also shared the stage with some of Australia’s favourite acts at Byron Bay’s renowned Falls Festival, as well as opening for Ruby Fields on her 2019 national tour.

With an album, more live shows and plenty more surprises on the horizon, 2022 is on track to be the year of Mild West.

‘Nightfall’ is out EVERYWHERE now. 

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ADELAIDE FRINGE SHARES IMMERSIVE ARTS PROGRAM 18 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH 2022

by the partae January 21, 2022
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Tickets available now from adelaidefringe.com.au

Adelaide Fringe 2022 is proud to share the festival’s world class program of immersive and interactive shows, featuring a slathering of local and international works that explore the intersection of art and technology.Taking place from 18 February – 20 March 2022, Adelaide Fringe features a suite of multidimensional shows, ready to push your boundaries and stimulate your senses. Feel new sensations as you fly through the sky and explore multilayered worlds through VR, listen to the impact of climate change with the sonification of data, share your own tales as you participate in interactive artworks and prepare to be moved as powerful First Nations stories and songlines are told around and over you at the world’s first feature length drone show.

Kick off your immersive journey with the biggest pyjama party in town at SAM x Electric Dreams present Night Lab: Bedtime Stories on Friday 18 February. Spend a night at the South Australian Museum as it joins forces with Electric Dreams to bring alternate realities, imagined worlds and unique experiences to life! Enjoy talks, food, drink, music and more as you learn why Night Lab was the winner of a Fringe Weekly Award in 2021.

Electric Dreams conference and exhibition celebrates the art of immersive storytelling. Taking place on Monday 21 February and supported by British Council, Electric Dreams Conference will feature sessions from leading British artists and creative technologists. If you’re an artist or technologist, a film-maker or performer, a programmer or curator, Electric Dreams is for you.

Learn from the best as co-founder and CEO of Meow Wolf, Vince Kadlubek, delivers the conference’s keynote. Meow Wolf is an award winning arts production company that create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic new realms. Vince will share his invaluable learnings on co-creating alternative realities and bringing unique, transformative art to the world, revealing how a willingness to venture courageously into the unknown created an unprecedented success.

Electric Dreams Exhibition accompanies the conference and invites you to take part in some of the best virtual, augmented and extended reality experiences  in the world throughout February and March…

Soar sky high with virtual reality flying machines, Volo: Dreams of Flight presented by Electric Dreams. Designed and produced by Studio Go Go, Volo celebrates the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s creations and is inspired by his famous flying contraptions, studies of flight and pioneering work on perspective. Wearing a VR headset as they swing, riders are transported into an exhilarating dreamscape of their choice.

Rocket skyward to reach the edge of space with Chute, weave trails across a futuristic desertscape with Glider, fly like a bird over a tempestuous sea, city streets and mountain passes with Thopter or propel yourself in a swirling aerial ballet, painting psychedelic patterns with Copter. Volo: Dreams of Flight will take place outdoors on the beautiful front lawns of South Australian Museum.

Deep dive into the limits of reality and the power of gaming communities with Goliath: Playing with Reality presented by Electric Dreams. Created by Anagram and winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best VR Immersive Work at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, Goliath is a 25 minute VR experience about schizophrenia, gaming and connection. Narrated by Tilda Swinton, Goliath combines heartfelt dialogue, mesmerising visuals and symbolic interactions to weave through multiple worlds to uncover a poignant story.

Move through history with Anthropocene in C Major presented by Electric Dreams. Feel the way humans have impacted nature as data is turned into sound – a climate change symphony that travels from 12,000 years ago to the present. Hear human breakthroughs along with inescapable data trends that tell of our exploitation of the planet. With music composed, produced and performed by Jamie Perera, Anthropocene in C Major invites us to confront and understand our own ecological grief, through the form of sonification and within scale of our modern existence on Earth.

Want to get moving? Explore Adelaide on wheels as you cycle through the city alone with a smartphone on your handlebars and a voice in your ear with Rider Spoke by Blast Theory. Reflect as you’re gently asked questions about life, searching your surrounds for a place to hide your answers to each one. As you cycle you get to choose – answer another question or hunt for the hiding places of others and hear what strangers had to say. Guided by Ju Row Farr’s narration and a delicate score by Blanket, see why Metro calls Rider Spoke “a gloriously enlivening piece of theatre”. Fresh after Adelaide Fringe, Rider Spoke will be presented by ACMI for the very first time in Melbourne from 2 – 6 March. Keep an eye out for info at acmi.net.au.

Then it’s time to immerse yourself in a monumental experience of First Nations stories with Adelaide Fringe’s 2022 centrepiece performance, Sky Song. A collaboration between First Nations artists and drone art specialists, Celestial, Sky Song is the world’s first feature length drone show and combines state of the art technology with ancient storytelling and songlines. Prepare to be moved as hundreds of drones take to the night sky with dramatic haze and lighting, hyperreal sound, poetry, iconic anthems and newly commissioned music to tell the stories of First Nations artists.

Narrated by Archie Roach, Sky Song features a soundtrack of many of the country’s most acclaimed First Nations artists including cultural icons Roach and Kev Carmody plus celebrated musicians Electric Fields, Iwiri Choir and Nancy Bates; storytellers Major ‘Moogy’ Sumner and Jack Buckskin; poet Ali Cobby Eckermann; dance group Dusty Feet Mob and visual art by Electric Fields’ Zaachariaha Fielding. Sky Song is rich in meaning, immense in scale and unlike anything Australian audiences have seen before.

Now it’s time to get planning and prepare for thrills you can barely even imagine. Your immersive journey at Adelaide Fringe awaits!

Adelaide Fringe Festival 2022
18 February – 20 March 2022
For programming and ticketing details head to adelaidefringe.com.au.

Electric Dreams Conference and Exhibition (including Volo VR Swings, Goliath, Anthropocene in C Major & Rider Spoke) is proudly supported by British Council

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Khruangbin & Leon Bridges share incantatory new single ‘Chocolate Hills’

by the partae January 21, 2022
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KHRUANGBIN & LEON BRIDGES

SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘CHOCOLATE HILLS‘

NEW EP TEXAS MOON
OUT FEBRUARY 18, 2022 ON DEAD OCEANS

Thus far the artists have previewed Texas Moon with the song ‘B-Side‘ complete with a video shot in the J. Lorraine Ghost Town and directed by Philip Andelman starring the artists all for the very first time.

Significantly, both parties’ musical directions were affected by their time working together. For Khruangbin, the Houston trio has moved their own vocals much further forward, a change they readily admit was a direct result of working with Bridges. Earlier this year the four appeared on Austin City Limits for performances and will embark on their respective tours beginning in the spring. Performing songs from their otherworldly discography, Khruangbin delivered a gorgeous ACL performance running through their 2014 EP, The Infamous Bill, fan favorites ‘People Everywhere (Still Alive)‘ & ‘White Gloves‘ from their debut album The Universe Smiles Upon You along with additional standouts from 2020’s Mordechai.

Texas Moon by Khruangbin & Leon Bridges
is out February 18, 2022 on Dead Oceans
Pre-order: https://deadoc.co/texas-moon
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