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PRAISE FOR CLOWNS

When Clowns go in, they go in hard. And that’s exactly what their new single ‘Does It Matter?’ has done, and then some.

The return of the beloved Melbourne punks has come at the most perfect of times – especially for those in their home state – providing music for those wishing to purge and expel the pent up frustration and energy from over the last year.

Continuing to propel this momentum forward, Clowns are excited to bring their new slice of heat to venues around the country this July and August, giving fans their first opportunity in over a year to throw down and get that electric live Clowns experience back in their lives.

Along with the tour announcement comes news of a special Clowns live streamed event – Livestreamed and Dangerous – coming up this June. Filmed at 170 Russell in Melbourne, Clowns were able to perform a one-off gig to a crowd of 500 hungry gig goers, ready to get at it after a year of being locked down.

As you can imagine, it was one for the books. A shining return to form, Clowns proved they were back and ready to take a well overdue bite out of live music. Think of the show as a primer for the tour to come. For more information on this unmissable show, visit the official website.

CLOWNS ‘DOES IT MATTER?’ TOUR DATES 

Supported by C.O.F.F.I.N

Thursday 26th August Eleven Dive Bar Sunshine Coast
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Friday 27th August Coolangatta Hotel Gold Coast
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Saturday October 23rd Halloween Hysteria @ Mansfield Tavern Brisbane*
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MELBOURNE, Australia. May 31st, 2021 // Out June 4th, ‘Dea’ is the first release from multi-instrumentalist Joe Terror’s forthcoming sixth full-length album; ‘Queen of Smiles, Blues & the Devil’ – set for release in late 2021. An ode to vilified women throughout history, ‘Dea’ features the powerful spoken word vocals of singer-songwriter Hollie Joyce, who collaborated with Terror on both the lyrical and conceptual elements of the track.

Recorded in isolation during the strict Melbourne lockdown of 2020, Terror and Joyce were forced to complete their corresponding parts – Terror on all instruments, and Joyce on vocals – from their separate home studios, trading ideas over the internet without physical interaction. Instead of the lack of in-person contact acting as a hindrance, Joyce and Terror were empowered to vivify the track with their own volitional comprehension of its impassioned namesake.

Sonically, ‘Dea’ blends elements of psych, garage, punk and progressive rock; with distorted riffs, haunting vocals and explosive drums which build ferociously, propelling the track forward at full steam. In Terror’s own words:

“For ‘Dea’, I had planned on making a groove heavy instrumental rock track, because at the time I was listening to a lot of heavy rock music. I wanted, more or less, to capture the kind of essence that Lobby Loyde or Civic push out but funk up the rhythm section and take away the seriousness that tends to come with bashing away. I suppose I was trying to make rock songs that were more fun and dance friendly than I would normally make, but it still came out pretty intense once Hollie was done with it.”

Featured throughout are Joyce’s powerfully poetic lyrics, which read like an ancient mythological fable told through the defiant lense of punk rock. Belting out dark soliloquies with deep visceral conviction, Joyce illuminates the perils (and resilience) of women from ancient Rome to the modern day, matching the tension-soaked soundscape with emancipated declarations. Speaking on the writing process, Joyce remarks:

“I recorded a lot of backing vocals as I thought the track was going to be a fully instrumental piece with vocal embellishments, but towards the end, Terror asked if I wanted to incorporate spoken word into the mix. While I hadn’t done this in my music before, I thought it would work really well for ‘Dea’, and so the track as it stands was born.”

Inspired by the concept of Terror’s forthcoming album ‘Queen of Smiles, Blues and the Devil’, Joyce’s research during the song-writing process led her down a rabbit hole of powerful female figures in mythology and religion, and the inevitable demonization in which they faced at the hands of the patriarchy. The accompanying visuals, in which Joyce stands atop a pile of naked men, is both a statement of sacred rebellion and a tribute to the women who have conquered in the battle against women’s oppression throughout the ages. In Joyce’s own words:

“The men are naked because I wanted to address the historical objectification of women through role reversal. They are contorted because I wanted it to look like a piece of art resembling Greek and Roman mythology. I liked the idea of creating a scene that challenged the classic roman renaissance aesthetic, displaying men holding me up in an abstract way which is exposed and vulnerable, rather than one of worship.”

The single launch for Dea will take place at The Old Bar Fitzroy on Friday the 18th of June with Joe Terror, Hollie Joyce and Confusion In Colour. $15 entry on the door.

Rage is set for release on June 25 via Human Warfare Records

Brisbane metalcore crew APATE have delivered their new single “Dancing On The Razor’s Edge” – the final piece of new music before their EP, Rage, drops on June 25 via Human Warfare.

Much like its predecessors “Gasoline Anthem” and “Under My Skin”, APATE’s latest single “Dancing On The Razor’s Edge” continues to smash through the boundaries of metalcore, delivering another cut that embraces both the genre innovation APATE are building their name on while retaining the nostalgia of early 2000s nu-metal.

Vocalist/guitarist Caleb Patch explains: “Dancing On The Razor’s Edge was the last song we sorted out. It’s super hooky and I think reflects how well we worked together in the studio after being crammed in there together for months. Lyrically it came from a place of uncertainty with where we were as a band before we got in the studio to record Rage. We knew music was what we wanted to do, but we felt stuck as a band and uncertain of our future. It’s a bit melancholic but shows a glimmer of hope. We weren’t even sure if this record would see the light of day, but as it all came together, we knew we had to put our all into music and give it the best shot we could.”

Growing into their patchworked sonic skin, APATE are a band who bleed out their experiences, with their songs reflecting a chaos of the mind. APATE’s upcoming EP Rage sees the collective advance even further, having honed their songwriting to create six tracks that serve an explosive catharsis for the band. A visceral warts and all insight to the darkest times of the co-frontmen, every emotion is thoroughly purged through cataclysmic song sections expertly produced by Sean Delander (Thy Art Is Murder) at Sledgehammer Studio. On the live front, APATE recently completed a mini sold out east coast run, leaving a lasting impression on all in attendance, and will appear at Halloween Hysteria later this year.

APATE – RAGE PRESAVE HERE

1. Full Of Rage 2. Under My Skin 3. Flesh Feeder 4. Gasoline Anthem 5. Liar’s Tongue 6. Dancing On The Razor’s Edge

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“We are the Nowhere Generation…We are the kids that no one wants
We are a credible threat…To the rules you set…A cause to be alarmed.”

“I’ve come to realize that people want honesty and that music can be a catalyst for change.  I think in many ways, we’ve been on a mission to rile people up, and I feel very lucky to be able to do that.  Our hope on this record is to jostle people awake, even it if makes you uncomfortable.”— Tim McIlrath

Multi-Gold and Platinum punk rock band RISE AGAINST is back with a provocative and dynamic new album, Nowhere Generation, the group’s first new studio effort in four years. On the upcoming release, the outspoken band points a finger at big business and politics for stacking the social and economical deck against Millennials’, Gen Y’s, and Gen Z’s pursuit of The American Dream. Musically, the album is blazing, aggressive punk rock; lyrically, the eleven songs were inspired in part by input from band members’ young children and Rise Against’s community of fans.

Said McIlrath,“Today there is the promise of the American Dream, and then there is the reality of the American Dream.  America’s ‘historical norm’ that the next generation will be better off than the one that came before has been diminished by an era of mass social, economic, and political instability and a sell-out of the Middle Class.  The brass ring that was promised by hard work and dedication no longer exists for everyone. When the privileged climb the ladder of success and then burn it from the top, disruption becomes the only answer.”

Rise Against – McIlrath, Joe Principe/bass, Brandon Barnes/drums, and Zach Blair/lead guitar – recorded Nowhere Generation at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado, under the tutelage of Jason Livermore, Andrew Berlin, Chris Beeble, and long-time producer/engineer Bill Stevenson (Black Flag, The Descendents). Stevenson has worked with the band on nearly all of their acclaimed releases since their sophomore effort, 2003’s Revolutions Per Minute, and is often described as Rise Against’s fifth member. “Bill is our not-so-secret weapon,” Principe explained.“He really has helped shape the band; he gets what we want to do and will go with us when we think outside the box. He’s the perfect producer for the style of music we play because he has an insane pop sensibility and the hardcore side to him as well.”

In addition to the communal call to arms embedded in Nowhere Generation’s dynamic title track, there’s the fast and furious anti-establishment manifesto Broken Dreams, Inc., the moody ballad Forfeit, Sudden Urge, a true nod to the band’s rock’n’roll side with an overall punk-vibe, the simplicity of The Numbers with a melody that will stick in your head, and the surprise pop candor in Talking To Ourselves, a standout song about wanting to be heard and wondering if anyone is listening. “It describes a lot of what Rise Against does,” says McIlrath, “to speak and scream when we feel there are things that are happening that aren’t being addressed.”

“When I was growing up,” said Principe, “I listened to bands like 7 Seconds, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Bad Religion. All of those bands’ music had a sense of hope with the world, a truly positive global view of what life can be. From the beginning, we’ve wanted Rise Against to have that same positivity, to have our music be an inspiration for people to bring about change in their own lives, they just have to put forth the effort and speak up.”

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REVEAL PSYCHEDELIC NEW RECORD ‘ACID PONY’

SUPPORT FOR SINGLES OFF ‘ACID PONY’

“Matching psychedelic textures to dappled electronics, the group’s beatific sound helps you escape from yourself.”
Clash Magazine (UK)

“Some iterations have flamenco-esque hand claps, some feature middle eastern string instrumentals, and others contain front man Paul George’s captivating vocals.”
This Song Is Sick (USA)

“If you like LCD Soundsystem then I’ve got a treat for you.”
Indie Shuffle (ZAF)

“Dancing melodies and playful sampling that all come together in a song that really connects with the earth and the cultures that have bloomed from it .”
Pilerats (AUS)

“This is so great, a mesmerising and consuming mix of rootsy acoustic sounds in a spacious electronic world.” – 4/5 stars
Declan Byrne – triple j (AUS)

Gold Coast-based electronic-dance outfit Tijuana Cartel have just revealed their exuberant new record ‘Acid Pony’ – produced by band members Carey O’Sullivan and Paul George.

‘Acid Pony’ is seven tracks of mind-altering guitar-driven indie music that explores a myriad of concepts and genre elements, while spotlighting the components that have come to define Tijuana Cartel’s sound.

Opening track ‘Sufi’ introduces the listener to five minutes of instrumental virtuosity, with reverberated riffs permeating the track’s spectral atmosphere. This leads into the second track ‘Minimal Stuffing’, which continues with a similar aesthetic, allowing intricate acoustic guitars and sweeping electronics to create a sense of vividness.

Track three ‘Strandzha’ begins with mantra vocals, artistic percussion and illumining guitars, as the song explores elements of world music. Following that is the fourth track ‘Tommy Franklin’, which blends fundamentals of modern pop music with unique layers of syncopated instrumentation that pulse and swell before the song transitions into the conversant fifth track ‘Over and Over’. Oscillating synthesisers blend with sedative vocals to showcase Tijuana Cartel’s chemistry and skill in a euphoric way.

Penultimate track ‘Ishkur’ crescendos into a defying fusion of bass-heavy dance elements, as the instrumental flows into final track ‘Middle Something’, with high energy percussion and frenzied guitars. As terraced layers of instruments rise and fall from the mix, the song profusely hauls towards its finale, capping off a comprehensive record of tentative psychedelic music that excels with wistful capacities.

To support the release, Tijuana Cartel will be embarking on a monumental album tour, appearing in multiple capital cities and regional Australian towns. This continues on from previous persistent touring schedules, performing internationally, numerous sold-out headline tours and appearances at prominent festivals including Falls Festival, Splendour in the Grass, Subsonic Music Festival and Nannup Music Festival.

Singles off ‘Acid Pony’ have been widely embraced by the likes of Australian radio stations triple j, triple j Unearthed, Double J, 3RRR, 2SER, Radio Adelaide, 4ZZZ, and RTR FM. They’ve also received support from tastemaker blogs Clash Magazine (UK), Indie Shuffle (ZAF), This Song Is Sick (USA), Pilerats, Acid Stag, The Music, Forte Mag, AAA Backstage and Something You Said.

‘Acid Pony’ is available worldwide now

TIJUANA CARTEL
‘ACID PONY’ TOUR
All tickets on sale via tijuanacartel.com

SAT JUN 12 | THE STABLES BY WILD HORSES, MELBOURNE VIC
SAT JUN 19 | BYRON BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, BYRON BAY NSW
FRI JUL 2 | THE ZOO, BRISBANE QLD
SAT JUL 3 | MIAMI MARKETTA, GOLD COAST QLD
FRI JUL 9 | THE BASEMENT, CANBERRA ACT
SAT JUL 10 | MARLIN HOTEL, ULLADULLA NSW
SUN JUL 11 | LA LA LA’S, WOOLLONGONG NSW
SAT JUL 17 | MARY’S UNDERGROUND, SYDNEY NSW
SUN JUL 18 | THE RHYTHM HUT, GOSFORD NSW
SAT JUL 31 | ROOTBOUND FESTIVAL, RAVENSHOE QLD
SUN AUG 1 | PORT DOUGLAS YACHT CLUB, PORT DOUGLAS QLD
FRI AUG 6 | EARP DISTILLERY, NEWCASTLE NSW
SAT AUG 7 | NARABEEN RSL, NSW
THU AUG 12 | SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE VIC
FRI AUG 13 | THE HOWLER, MELBOURNE VIC
SAT AUG 14 | THE BRIDGE HOTEL, CASTLEMAINE VIC
SUN AUG 15 | THE BARWON CLUB, GEELONG VIC
SAT AUG 28 | FEDERAL HOTEL, BELLINGEN NSW
FRI SEPT 17 | SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER WA
SAT SEPT 18 | FREO SOCIAL, FREMANTLE WA
SUN SEPT 19 | INDIAN OCEAN HOTEL, SCARBOROUGH WA
SAT OCT 2 | THE ROEY, BROOME WA
FRI OCT 8 | ROYAL OAK, LAUNCESTON TAS
SAT OCT 9 | UNI BAR, HOBART TAS

* More dates to be announced 

Album Track Listing:

1. Sufi
2. Minimal Stuffing
3. Strandzha
4. Tommy Franklin
5. Over and Over
6. Ishkur
7. Middle Something

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Perry P, a fairly new name to the hip hop scene in Australia, once again brings some heat to the table with his newest record ‘On The Low’. It comes two short months after his well received second single ‘6IXTY P.’, which debuted on Spotify’s prominent Drip and Mellow Styles playlists. 

‘On The Low’, like the Perth artist’s previous music, fuses melodic and energetic vibes, creating an upbeat record fit for fans of the hip hop genre. Perry P cleverly takes advantage of autotune in his vocal performance to maintain the mood over the whole record, while the bass heavy instrumental by MiddieBeats complements the energy throughout the song. 

Perry P uses his music as an outlet to put his manifestations out to the world, and talk about his journey through life. ‘On The Low’ is yet another chapter where the artist portrays his quiet grind with the team that he started his journey with. 

“To me it’s a realisation that the life I wanna live is only a step away, that all the work being put in will soon pay off in the biggest ways. The title ‘On The Low’ represents the quiet grind I’ve been on to make things happen, me having my head down trying to piece things together, and that I won’t allow any outside thoughts and opinions to enter my inner matrix on my way up.” 

Perry P may be a new name in Australian hip hop, but he is definitely one to watch! ‘On The Low’ is now available on all streaming platforms.

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ABOUT PERRY P 

Hailing from Perth, Australia, not many have a style and cadence as unique as his when compared to his peers within the city. Influenced by this generation’s melodic rap wave, Perry has found ways to bend and push his auto tune driven sound to new bounds, most notably in his first release “Starr Alpha”, a haunting divergent track filled with surprises aimed to give you an outer world experience. 

Only new to the scene Perry has already taken his artistry to new heights, recently dropping a highly anticipated track in “6IXTY P”, an energetic piece with production lead by fellow label head and producer 6iixty, and setting the bar for how to come onto a feature on “Pull Up” by artist Kayps, another Perth local. 

With limited discography, not much needs to be added as the current music speaks entirely for itself, we only join the journey of this rising talent as he steps forward to lead the charge for all music goers like himself, watch close as one of the fastest rising rappers from the west coast of Australia leaves his imprint on the game. 

“The best way I can describe it is, imagine yourself in a space shuttle swerving through meteors at light speed, but everything you hear sounds like an echo and far away, even if it’s right next to your ear. At the same time your booster is powered by a 24 inch chrome spinner with a sub attached to it powered by koolaid, that’s me, that’s Perry P.” 

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