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Nigel Young’s background is as storied as his music. Attendance at university was followed by character building forays into the blue collar world of truck driving, the high stakes world of bong sales and even an ill advised stint in the army. In 2018 Nigel moved to Vancouver to join the psych rock outfit The Intelligence Service led by Alex P. Concurrent with this Nigel played a string of sessions until he formed the psychedelic garage rock group RAG with Mila Krajina in 2019.
Since then he has played in a number of bands such as Apathy Spells, Fez Monkeys, and Spank Williams. Nigel started recording his debut solo album in 2019 and released it in April 2020. Immediately following that Nigel started collaborating with Eric J Brietenbach, of The Spot Sessions and completed the album “…” with Eric which came out summer 2020. This has been followed with Nigel’s second solo album entitled Frog Hound which started recording in late August 2020 and is slated for release July 2021.
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Where are you currently based?
I am usually in between LA and Sydney but with the travel restrictions I am based in Sydney, Australia for the time being
How did you first start playing music?
I’ve always loved to sing! I remember my first time singing in front of my family was when I was 8 years old at my sisters birthday party
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been?
When Covid really started to get serious I was in LA, and had to rush home to make it in time just before the lockdown. I was meant to be back in LA after just a few weeks but haven’t been back for over a year and a half now. At first it was really hard to adjust to the shift in environment. Being in LA it is really non-stop, and being home especially with lockdown it was super slow.
A lot of my projects were pushed back because everything planned in LA couldn’t go through, (shooting visuals etc). So I really took the time to meet with the creatives here in Sydney and find people I enjoy working with. I learned a lot more about engineering my own vocals, and about directing. The good thing is that with technology I am still able to work closely with my team in LA. Its been really fun diving into different parts of the industry that ultimately have helped me grow into a better artist!
Your new single ‘Trap House’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I love telling stories, and really finding melodies that carry the emotion of the lyrics I am singing to it. That is always my priority!
As for the inspiration behind the story, being in this industry can be very tricky. Theres a lot of smokey mirrors and blurred lines. I was offered a deal whilst in LA that seemed amazing but something didn’t feel right. I was back home in Sydney when I had to make a decision. As I was reflecting on my journey so far, the inspiration just hit. All those feelings of fear, chaos and belief started to write the song for me. The lyrics reminded me to trust myself. So I said no.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
The song was just living in my notebook, until I was in LA again a few months later. I was singing at a live music venue when I caught the attention of My guy Mars. He mentioned that he wanted to work with me. So we went to his studio and I showed him the song I had written called “Trap house”. He instantly loved it & agreed to produce the record for me.
How did you approach the recording/production process?
Being in the studio with mars was really mind blowing. Watching him in his element just create with so much passion and ease was insane. He had the first demo done within an hour session. I had a few elements I still wanted to add so we had another session working together and finalising the production. Once that was done we went to Sound Factory Studios, and I worked with Austen Lux chandler on the vocal production. He was great to work with and really helped to get the best vocal performance & he created some awesome harmonies too!
How did the concept for the music video come about?
While searching for someone in Sydney to direct the music video, I was so lucky to come across Connor O Connor. She is a genius. From the first time meeting her I knew she was the right woman for the job. We had a few conversations about the meaning behind the song & the story. We worked very closely throughout the entire process but it was really important to me that she had creative freedom. She had created the concept, and the creative direction for every scene.
Where did you film and who did you work with?
We filmed the video at D1 Studios in Marrickville, Sydney.
Connor O’ Connor (Director) put together the entire team / crew.
What did you find most rewarding and challenging whilst creating the film clip?
It was very challenging organising the shoot with the covid 19 rules changing weekly. We wanted to make sure everyone was safe & that we followed all the rules correctly.
The most rewarding part was being able to play the video to my family.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I am always listening to different music, I can never narrow it down to one artist haha.
What do you like to do away from music?
I love hanging out with my family !
What’s planned for 2021?
My plan is to just keep releasing music, keep making music !
Favourite food and place to hangout?
My families restaurant Villaggio for both!
( I promise my dad didn’t make me say that) haha
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Stream ‘So Much Love’ (Jess Bays Remix) Here
FFRR
Owen Westlake – ‘So Much Love’ (Jess Bays Remix)
Out Now
Owen Westlake is already well on the way to becoming an established hit maker, the London based producer and DJ has now sensationally and some could argue randomly propelled into the spotlight by of British football’s biggest names, Steven Gerrard.
After his 2016 track ‘So Much Love’ appeared on a viral video posted by Rangers F.C. manager Steven Gerrard, sound tracking his journey into the stadium to celebrate the win. Alongside earning himself a place in Rangers’ footballing folklore, Owen’s track was been picked up for re-release by FFRR Music and now receives a remix from rising star and standout artist Jess Bays, which is out now.
Brought back into consciousness, ‘So Much Love’ held #1 on UK Spotify Viral Chart for 4 weeks and is currently #35 in the Shazam chart, as well as making gains in the iTunes Dance Chart and being added to many playlists. In addition, Owen’s original has so far picked up an incredible 6 Million streams to date, as the track is set to soundtrack the summer. With the record now showing its true potential, Owen Westlake shares his hidden gem with the world.
Rising star Jess Bays steps forward for a remix of ‘So Much Love’, the artist hotly tipped for a breakthrough year has over the last 12 months showcased her passion, ambition and dedication. With releases on labels such as Stress Records, Armada and Good Company, Jess is breathing new life into the deeper sounds of house music, with support coming from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and BBC Introducing, as well as Kiss and Capital Dance. Her remix offers a deeper side to ‘So Much Love’, stripped back and groove driven she retains the vocals for the perfect pool party anthem.
Owen Westlake has been immersed in music all his life, from early inspirations such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Red Hot Chilli Pepper to his electronic music influences coming in the form of Massive Attack and The Chemical Brothers. Winning a Beatport competition for a remix of trance legend Tiesto, brought him his first success as an electronic music producer, the same remix also appeared on an episode of US TV drama Grey’s Anatomy.
Fast forward to 2016, Owen has released two records ‘What I’m Gonna Do’ and ‘So Much Love’, both of the piano driven tracks picking up support from Radio 1 DJ’s Annie Mac and Danny Howard. Now sensationally, ‘So Much Love’ has re-emerged, thanks to a viral video from football star Steven Gerrard. As Gerrard drove into Rangers home ground, Ibrox he was met by thousands of adorning fans to celebrate their monumental title win. Playing through Gerrard’s car stereo that day, was Westlake’s track and unbeknown to him the track had caught the attention of the world.
Owen Westlake’s ‘So Much Love’ (Jess Bays Remix) is available now via FFRR.
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A brand new year of music for Sydney’s Inklines has kicked off strong already with the release of ‘Blossom’ back in February. And now, the trio returns, backing it up with another strong dose of indie rock in ‘All Gone’.
As an indicator of the band’s new EP, coming out later this year, ‘All Gone’ is Inklines at their finest. The first song written as part of new sessions laid down with producer Lachlan West, ‘All Gone’ is rich in its guitar and melodic arrangements. The band has always thrived within the alt-rock space and here, we can hear those influences fusing easily with more contemporary notes.
“‘All Gone’ fell together pretty quickly in the studio as we had been gigging for a few months beforehand, and we were all ready to get back into the writing process. It definitely helped that this track is on the mellow side of things, as it really allowed us to let the song flow and take its own course.”
Inklines
Since their formation back in 2017, Inklines have become seasoned performers on stages around the country performing alongside the likes of British India, elevating as headliners in the years that would follow. With two EPs to their name already, Inklines’ vision squarely remains on pushing their sound forward and exploring more musical influences as they step into new personal and creative chapters. Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the band is part of a wave of Australian musicians who can’t be beaten right now.
For the video, Inklines worked with previous collaborator Simon O’Hagan on bringing this new set of visuals to life. Filming took place in Brookvale and Frenchs Forest in NSW by the band themselves, with O’Hagan applying his editing skills to the piece.
“As always, we seem to struggle coming up with ideas for music videos and even if we do land on an idea, the final product ends up being completely different anyway. We initially started filming parts at Will’s house in broad daylight, but once we lost the sun and started playing with coloured lights it just completely mutated. We liked the dark vibe it was taking on, so to finish the day off we went into the yard and burned an old guitar that had been sitting around for ages with a broken neck, just for some extra visual effect.”
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PRAISE FOR INKLINES
“A very sick brand of rock that gets you by the arm and just wills you to have a good time.”
Triple J, Declan Byrne
“Their first release of the new year is an ode to their fully fleshed out, experienced sound. Simmering with the brightness of alt-rock legends like Silverchair and Bends-era Radiohead, they feel good without the cheese.”
Happy Mag
“Rich with melodies that bring Something For Kate to mind, there’s a playful energy to ‘Blossom’ that also emanates a richness in instrumentation with singer Will Tremain’s vocals oozing an honest yet raw, emotive tone.”
Scenestr
“Classic power-packed rock sound in here and the vocalist can really go when he picks his moment.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe
“Sophisticated and subversive in equal measure, their brazen guitar rock unspools in surprising directions as decorum gives way to abandon.”
AAA Backstage
INKLINES ‘ALL GONE’ LAUNCH
Thursday 3rd June 7th Day Brewery Brookvale
Acoustic Set, 8:15pm
‘All Gone’ is released Friday 21st May.
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Title: Moods
Label: Dim Mak Records
Release date: July 02, 2021
Danish artist Snavs is nothing but relentlessly unique in his artistic expression, and his new track “Moods” on Steve Aoki‘s Dim Mak Records is no different. In an unusual fusion of grime and future bass music, the track is distinctly divided into two different sounds to represent Snavs‘s inspiration: the idea that our moods can easily oscillate based on circumstances in our everyday lives. Opening with splitting synths and grimy drops, “Moods” takes a turn to the future bass side with and back again, taking the listener on an emotional rollercoaster throughout its entirety. Snavs has previously released on Monstercat, Lowly, Big Beat/Atlantic, Musical Freedom, and Spinnin’. Read more on his inspiration for this standout track below:
“The whole idea around ‘Moods‘ is about reflecting on how fast your mood can change if something good or bad happens and how easily you can be affected by your surroundings. That’s why the mood of the track changes halfway through, and the first half is a grimey dubstep banger while the second half has more of a melodic and future bass vibe to it.” – Snavs
As the boss of his own label Riotville Records, DJ and producer Snavs has made it his mission to constantly push creative boundaries. He has explored the sonic realms through unusual collaborations that break genre barriers, including hardcore metal band Telos, legendary Scandinavian rocker Ulf Scott, Søren Buhl of alt-rock band Blaue Blume, and indie singer Karen Lassen. His music has taken him to some of the world’s most prestigious clubs, including Webster Hall (New York), Avalon (Los Angeles), Bootshaus (Cologne), WOMB (Tokyo), Pacha (Sydney), as well as well-known festivals such as Coachella, Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Eurosonic, Miami Music Week, Amsterdam Dance Event and more.
Hi Ban! The vibe of the track is dope – were there any specific sonic influences you were vibing with when making this track?
YOOO TY MY G and yes WAP was definitely a huge influence, I think both conciously and subconsciously. That track was everywhere at the time so you know you couldn’t escape it, therefore I felt like I wanted to make something that would just bang from top to tail you know?
All of your material is pretty groove and rhythm-heavy, where does your love for production and this sort of music come from?
Damn I think it all really stems from spending alot of time listening to soundcloud back.
when it first started like 2014 or something. There were so many “backyard producers” and “cloud rappers” like Flume, WhatsoNot, Lido, Major Lazer, Chance the rapper, Yung Lean, Spooky Black, Asap Rocky?!?! who were just posting certified banger after banger. Alot of that early soundcloud vibe is what keeps me making music and evolving I feel. Big shoutout to my homie Hatch for putting me onto soundcloud and for teaching me how to use Ableton. Honestly if you get a chance check out @hatchbeats on ig mans is a G
What makes a song like Anime Eyes the perfect jam to get to know you through?
Content wise this track isn’t deep enough to get to completely know me through BUT it is a decent introduction, and it hopefully pushes first time listeners to check out the rest of my
catalogue and really get a feel for who I am and what my music is.
Can you tell us a bit about what’s coming next for you this year?
Ofcourse! I’m working on a lot of new music and have a couple really dope colabs, from some hella dope local acts to some awesome international artists. I’m also looking to drop a couple more singles this year too, after that I’d say an ep than an album. My homie and I are talking about starting up a podcast too, you know, whole lotta unpopular opinions and hot takes on Music/Anime/Movies etc. So look forward to that too at some point.
How crucial has songwriting been for you through lockdown?
It’s been everything honestly, I’d say if I didn’t have this “gift” through the whole of 2020/21 I might of gone mad. I would’ve spent the whole time playing ps4, watching anime getting fat(ter), worrying about how I’m gonna pay the rent and feeling sorry for myself. Without getting too deep, being able to write songs and make beats and put those out into the world whilst being locked down has been UBER crucial.
Have you discovered any new artists or music that you can’t stop listening to atm?
Hmmm yeah actually I recently watched Eurovision 2021 and there was this artist from Iceland, Dađi Freyr been bumping his tracks alot, other than him I’ve been jamming alot of Brent Faiyaz, ¿Teo?, Emefbnx an aussie rapper/producer from Syd absolute heaters from him and Reggie Banks an
aussie producer from Sans Souci where I grew up dudes such a G shoutout to him. Oh and I’ve had ‘The Off-Season’ on repeat since it dropped.
Written collectively as King Brown
Tell us a bit about the genesis of this EP – when did writing begin and how do you think it stacks up in terms of the band’s song writing now you can look at it as a full record?
Out in the Desert is a showcase of our collective songwriting spanning from our beginnings up to the time of release. The opening track Moto has been with the band for a long time, whereas tracks like Matter of Time and Oyzo were written specifically for the EP.
The EP is our musical offering showcasing the band’s creative range both of songwriting and our sonic palette. The songs each have their own distinctive sounds but still meld together throughout the record to form the King Brown sound.
Are there any particular songs on there that still stand out as favourites for you (and why)?
Moto stands out for its sheer energy and power. The song has been with us a long time but still is a favourite for both us and for audiences when we play it. It tends to charge the crowd up when we let it loose live. That feeling is also heavily present throughout the song thematically too, hitting the open road and letting it rip.
Way Down also stands out, it’s been really popular and is super fun to perform. The song was waiting in the wings for a long time, not quite pieced together. It is amazing seeing it released and people enjoying it. We were able to fill in the pieces and put a bow on it with the extra time that the first lock down gave us.
How has the last year been for the band; how crucial has music been for you during the weirdness of 2020?
Our music has given us a sense of direction and purpose during COVID. While it’s been tough for the music scene we used that time to work on getting this record together. The shows we have been able to play were amazing because you really get to appreciate them and not take them for granted. It’s also been good in a sense for the whole WA scene, people didn’t have the option to see east coast acts so they discovered all these great local bands, it’s grown the whole scene.
Can you tell us a bit about the band’s current creative and sonic influences? How have they changed?
We each bring our different musical influences with us to King Brown. At the start our songs had a more surfy vibe which has now progressed to show more of a rock and blues influence. The different influences show in each of our instruments, creating our unique sound.
Our musical influences within the band range from acts like Oasis, CCR, Skegss, and Allah-Las, however the influences that reflect through to our music would be Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, …etc.
What did you learn about yourselves as musicians during the writing and recording of this EP?
We learnt that we have the ability and skills to get a lot of things done ourselves. Ben has put in a lot of time and effort recording the EP, without that we probably wouldn’t have been able to get it done. Shaun has been instrumental in creating all of the artistic elements and graphic design for the band, and also filming and editing our music video for Way Down.
We have also learnt that as a band we can rely on each other to bring whatever is needed for our music. One of us can bring in a song or an idea and everyone adds their piece to make a unique collective creation.
In terms of live performing, what’s exciting you the most about eventually being able to tour a record like this?
We are really excited about getting the chance to play our new music that people have heard and become familiar with. It makes it that bit more special when you perform a song and the crowd engages with it so much more because they know it.
It’s a great thing when people react to us playing a certain song or shouting out requests for songs. It is the payoff of a lot of our time and effort spent making this EP.
What’s coming up for King Brown for the rest of the year, that’s getting you pumped?
Our next main goal is to release an album. We are excited to get stuck in to challenging ourselves to write and record a lot of new material for people to experience. Each one of us will bring our own ideas to the group, and from that a King Brown album will be made. That is a pretty amazing concept.
Out In The Desert is out now.
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TRACKLIST
The Garden (Intro)
Meaning Of Our Love
Healer
Trust
Re-member (Outro)
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Los Angeles-based Your Grandparents make music that hints to the nostalgia of previous decades without feeling dated. The trio isn’t cemented to just one genre, either. The friends founded Your Grandparents, using the moniker as a nod to the elders who introduced them to classic artists and inspired their musical tastes, in 2014. Originally, the trio released rap music, but their work quickly grew to incorporate the various genres that have inspired their musicianship. When asked about the albums that have inspired them lately, the men rattle off a variety of projects including D’Angelo’s Voodoo, Erykah Badu’s Baduism, The Fugees’ The Score and Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon.
Fueled by a recent trip to Paris, ghettoblasterman says the group’s forthcoming debut album Thru My Window is about “the different types of loves that you can encounter.” Far away from their native Los Angeles and experiencing the romantic challenges that come with dating in your early 20s, the three experienced the emotional and musical clarity that allowed them to finish the project in months. It’s their quickest creative endeavor to date. Thru My Window is also the first project where the trio could utilise other musicians and live instrumentation, resulting in their strongest productions to date.
‘So Damn Fly‘, the project’s lead single, is anchored around a psychedelic bassline and electronic guitar licks. The video, directed and produced by Your Grandparents, further displays the 70s era that inspired the single. The video for ‘Tomorrow‘, a song about pursuing a love interest despite the uncertainty it involves, borrows from the Blaxploitation films popularised in the same decade. Your Grandparents utilised various recording techniques to get the desired effect for their genre-blending debut album. The group credits their cohesive sound to their years-long friendship, which began when they were each about 13 years old. “Our tastes have kind of combined into one. There’s not a lot of communication on the creation end that has to happen. We just fall into place,” ghettoblasterman says.
‘Sunlight‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
THRU MY WINDOW
The debut album by Your Grandparents
July 16
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TRACKLIST
So Damn Fly
Tomorrow
Sunlight
Comfortable
Intoxicated
Past Love
Red Room
Down the Road
Digest
Jasmine
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