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New album ‘Like a Stone’ out April 23rd

Pre-order now from Father/Daughter Records (US) & Big Scary Monsters (UK/EU)

‘Like a Stone’, the new album from Philadelphia’s Remember Sports, is all about breaking away from old versions of yourself. Vocalist Carmen Perry (she/her) rummages through feelings of doubt and spins them into an imperative to treat herself more kindly; her experiences growing up with Catholicism and later studying religion, as well as living with an eating disorder, provide a visceral lens for the literal blood-and-guts self-scrutiny she writes through.

A gorgeously anxious ballad about avoidance, their latest single, ‘Materialistic’, finds Perry working her way through forgiveness. It provides a plaintive centrepiece for the record, as well as an astonishing outlet for guitarist Jack Washburn’s time-bending, scale-redefining solos.

“It’s about the feedback loop of me caring about my possessions because they hold special memories, and alternately thinking I’m a bad person for caring about a mostly meaningless pile of junk,” Carmen explains.

“This song is special to us because we left a lot of room for Jack to do what he does best, and Nadia Hulett of Nadine made us all cry when she laid down her unimaginably angelic vocals in one take.”

The songs on ‘Like a Stone’ are about insecurity, but they’re also about optimism—emerging from an intrusive thought with a new way to perceive and care for yourself, represented in spectacular denouements made possible by the closeness between the band members. “We’ve grown up together and grown to trust each other,” says Carmen. In recording, Jack felt drawn to music that’s “communal and loud and cathartic, but also kinda confidential and private. I hope we achieved something similar, where you can hear the influence of each of us in the album.” Carmen seconds that; “It feels seamless. To me, Jack and Catherine’s writing feels like an extension of my own.”

Introducing LA-based artist Jonny Kosmo and his new single/video ‘Firefly’. The funked-out track tells a story about the archeology of hope, and is accompanied by a vibrant video created by Salvador Cresta. The new track comes with the announcement of Jonny Kosmo’s sophomore album Pastry, due June 4, 2020 via Dinosaur City Records and Feeding Tube Records digitally and on limited edition 12″ vinyl.

Listen/watch ‘Firefly’ here.

Featuring a twisted synth solo from Tomas Dolas (Oh Sees/Mr. Elevator) and an outro composition from Logan Hone, ‘Firefly’ leads with the assumption we all have an inner glow; an inherent resourcefulness.

Kosmo says of the new track. “At times we have to dust off the artefacts to reconnect. The fossilisation of our lived experience is an invitation to be unpacked in learning to get out of our own way. I’ve always felt there is so much to learn from nature and bugs. Taking time to slow down and bring mindful curiosity to their presence always yields something new for me.”

Honeyed in funk and R&B, and steeped in pop-strange composition, Pastry touches upon themes of community, spiritual metamorphous, and inherent resiliency of spirit. These are spring-boarded by the records construction itself; songs often created from samples of others, continually folding in on itself. The pastiche speaks to the intention: the meta-narrative of personal and communal change. Pastry was recorded and mixed at Kosmo’s home studio Slimehouse as well as Record Studio 22 with Tomas Dolas (The Oh Sees/Mr. Elevator) and mastered by Alex Cooley. All of the album’s artwork was created by local Northeast Los Angeles muralist Rodolfo Kardona in celebration of community essence.

ABOUT JONNY KOSMO Los Angeles artist Jonny Kosmo can best be described as zaney pop, funk-strange-soul. Feel-good and bouncy on the surface, a grounded ear yields psychologically thematic landscapes drawn from a history of working in mental health, bearing witness to metamorphic change and story. Live performances are characterised by community stage presence, brass sections, melting harmony and occasional trampolines. Kosmo’s debut self-titled release Jonny Kosmo (2019) saw international releases on ChiChing Records (Taipei) and Slimer Records (Italy). Following, Kosmo toured supporting Jerry Paper, sharing the stage locally with such acts as Gary Wilson, Guerilla Toss, and Reggie Watts.

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“Joelistics is operating here with the kind of alternative hip-hop sonics yet to reach the Australian scene – in large part because the country’s mainstream rap identity is still finding popular form. It’d be wise to watch his renewed second phase, particularly with the launch of his own label Odd Head Music.” – MTV Australia

“He’s someone always at the cusp of what’s next, pushing forward new and unexplored ideas in a way that makes it feel like his specialty.” – Hayden Davies, Pilerats

Over the past few months Australian hip hop royalty Joelistics has been trickling out the first tastes of his ambitious new production record Joelistics Presents Film School. After rounding out a trio of genre-melding releases – ‘Yokai’, ‘Memory Palace’ and ‘5 Rivers’ – Joelistics is thrilled to finally reveal the remainder of his highly anticipated, moody and angular concept album, of over five years in the making.

OUT NOW via Odd Head Music, Film School is a departure for Joelistics as vocalist and MC, and sees the multi-instrumentalist leaning into his recently lauded ‘Best Producer’ role to concentrate his efforts on an expansive catalog of beats and synths. ‘70s Asian pop samples, psych-rock journey music and studio improvisations weave deep explorations of sonic experimentation, with string compositions, guzheng (Chinese harp), synths, samplers, drum machines and more.

“Who knew in the midst of writing a collaborative album of weird beats and psych jams I would find treasured collaborations with filmmakers and dancers? Joelistics presents Film School is a lot of things, it started off as an album and evolved into a series of collaborative filmed dance pieces that work as a unified whole drawing imagery from Asian ghost stories recontextualised in suburban Melbourne.” – Joelistics

Recalling his love of instrumental hip hop and trip hop from the ’90s and his penchant for post rock stylings, Film School is a record of collaborations. Predominantly instrumental, the few vocalists that feature on the album are all women of Asian descent. Parvyn Singh of The Bombay Royale features on the psych rock groove of ‘Samsara’ and dreamy single ‘5 Rivers’ and Hailey Cramer aka HAYTCH lends her vocals to the future soul of ‘Fool’. Joelistics’ underground string and synth side project, Garden Tiger made up of Francesca Mountfort on cello, Mindy Wang on guzheng and Joel on synths/beats, also feature on the record adding even more dimension to an already sensual piece alluding to fear and its connection to the senses in ‘Memory Palace’.

“With this music and the film, I wanted to weave an eerie feeling, reminiscent of empty streets, a distant sense of dread and the hypnotic patterns of lockdown life. I wanted the dancers to personify our collective fear of sickness and loneliness and how those fears dance at the edge of every moment we hold dear. Musically it is a blend of Pan Asian psychedelia, post rock stylings and lo fi synthscapes, made from the scraps of your ancestor’s vocals, dusty loops and traditional Chinese and Western instruments. The underlying feeling of this project is a meditation on the anxiety of our times and the transcendence that comes from facing fear.” – Joelistics

An ode to surreal dreamscapes and cinematic atmospheres, Film School draws on themes of Asian ghost stories, time displacement and sonic surrealism and traverses left-field beats, kraut rock and traditional Chinese and Indian music.

Joelistics Presents Film School is out now via Odd Head Music

Vinyl available via Joelistics’ Bandcamp

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On the 15th of March 2020, we lost our dear friend and Ivy League Records founding father, Pete Lusty to cancer. It’s a loss that resonates throughout every single member of our Ivy League family – artists, staff past and present, friends, family, and fellow travellers. We loved him. Without Pete there is a hole in all of our lives that we will never, ever be able to fill.

Exactly one year on from Pete’s heartbreaking departure, Ivy League Records are proud to release the debut single from Snakeheads, a posthumously named garage band partnership between Pete and his lifelong friend and collaborator, James Roden (John Reed Club, The City Lights). The song, ‘Shit I Don’t Have Time For’ is a musical white-knuckle celebration of Pete and James’ older siblings record collections (Buzzcocks, The Jam, The Clash). Featuring one of Pete’s favourite Ivy League artists, Andrew Swayze from A. Swayze and the Ghosts on lead vocals, the song perfectly encapsulates the vitality and endless energy that Pete brought to everything he did, and that swept up everyone in his orbit.

LISTEN: ‘Shit I Don’t Have Time For (feat. A. Swayze) – Snakeheads

The origins of Snakeheads date back Year 7 aged 12 years old when they met and bonded over music. Fast forward to 2014 with Pete and James both back in Sydney together after Pete’s many years traversing the globe managing the likes of The Vines, Jet and Empire of the Sun, the two high school friends were eager to return to their roots. They started jamming together every Monday night (“turning the worst night of the week, into the best”), playing only ‘70s English punk and US hardcore. “We only wanted to play what we loved at 15 years old, with no pressure and no point,” says James. Backed by Kit Warhurst (Rocket Science, The City Lights) on drums and James’ brother Harry (Hoolahan, The City Lights) on bass, the band entered the studio with long-time friend and legendary Australian producer Wayne Connolly in February 2019 to record the fruits of those Monday night sessions. Like everything in life, when something is right there in front of you, tangible and touchable, you can’t imagine it going away. Like every band, Snakeheads thought they had more time: time to tinker; time to talk; time to record more songs. Tragically, as Pete’s diagnosis arrived and his health declined, that time went from infinite to finite. The seven songs they recorded together were close, close enough to give comfort and a sense of purpose after Pete died. Something to focus on, something to finish, for Pete. The unending absence began. Music has always been cathartic and now it was traumatic. With Wayne, Kit and Harry, behind him, James began the journey of going through the recordings. Ivy League wanted to help and celebrate the life of its co-founder. The first single to be released from the recordings is ‘Shit I Don’t Have Time For’. Ivy League’s Andy Cassell suggested Andrew Swayze from A. Swayze and the Ghosts sing the lead vocal. AS&TG were one of the last bands Pete signed to Ivy League Records and epitomised the music, style, and attitude that shaped his life since his early days in the suburbs with James. Remember that feeling when you’re 15 and drop the needle on your new favourite record? It’s that same energy and passion that is encapsulated in Snakeheads’ debut single. Even the name Snakeheads is a nod to what they might have called their band as teenagers and a reference to Pete’s piercing ‘snake-eyes’. It’s also an audible testament to two best friends (and each other’s best men at their weddings) who both drew inspiration from and championed each other for life. A tangible celebration of their essence. They had each other. In cahoots till the end.

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In an epic collision of forces, R3HAB partners with Timmy Trumpet and W&W for the new single “Distant Memory,” a big-room progressive house track that’s destined for future festival anthem status. Opening with haunting, singsong vocals and lullaby-esque melodies, it lulls the listener into a relaxed state before upping the ante with cinematic synths and a driving bassline, working into a goosebump-worthy drop. The contrast between the dreamy vocal verses and the intensified drop makes “Distant Memory” a standout of 2021 thus far, and we hope this isn’t the last collab we’ll see from R3HAB, Trumpet and W&W duo. R3HAB and Timmy Trumpet previously collaborated on 2020’s successful release “911.” Check out below what the artists had to say about the new release:

“Making music for a living is a special feeling, and to do it with friends is a next-level high. I’m excited to work with Timmy Trumpet on our second collab and have been looking for the right song to create with W&W for a long time. ‘Distant Memory‘ is going to be a festival hype builder, but what makes it special is the contrast between the dreamy dazed verses and the drop. Timmy, Willem, and Ward have great energy, which keeps the artistic process fresh and inspired. Hope you love it.” – R3HAB

“There’s nothing I love more than making music with my friends, and these guys are the best in the business. I’ve collabed with both W&W and R3HAB before but never on the same record and you can hear all 4 of us inside its elements. I can’t wait to drop this on stage with all 4 of us and blow up the dance-floor!” – Timmy Trumpet

“It was a real pleasure working with R3HAB and Timmy Trumpet on ‘Distant Memory.’ Both R3HAB and Timmy are really good friends of us which made it very easy going! We also feel it really combines the best of all of us as artists, and we hope you like listening to it as much as we liked working on it!” – W&W

Dutch/Moroccan DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the better part of the last decade. From his breakthrough hit remix of Afrojack, Pitbull and Ne-Yo‘s “Give Me Everything” to his dance anthems, such as “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” which have collectively amassed over 600M streams, to his collaborations with the likes of ZAYN, Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, Timmy Trumpet and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most talented and forward-thinking artists in the game. He partnered with Spotify and GATTÜSO to create the first-ever official “mint” single release. In 2016 he founded his label CYB3RPVNK, which passed one billion streams on its catalog within the first two years since its inception. R3HAB himself continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with a variety of artists around the globe, experimenting with everything from hip-hop to pop through his collaborations. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, in 2021 R3HAB is continuing his journey among electronic music’s elite.

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After releasing her debut single “Too Late” just last month, the multitalented LA-based DJ/producer Sam Blacky returns with her follow-up release “Body,” a smoldering vocal house track that was inspired by Sam‘s world travels. Opening with beats that call to mind a frenzied tribal drum circle, Blacky incorporates ethereal vocals for a touch of complexity and contrast. When the deep, driving bassline kicks in, you’ll be taken to a beachside set in Mexico as the sun is going down and the dancefloor is heating up. “Body” perfectly reflects Sam‘s “A New World” video series, which includes her most recent upload from Sian Ka’an, a picturesque secluded peninsula in Mexico.

“‘Body‘ was 100% inspired by my love of travel & tropical, foreign destinations. Obviously, before COVID, what seems like so long ago, I would be in a different country almost every weekend and get exposed to all sorts of new styles of music. I took it all in like a sponge, I was obsessed with every new song I heard & I couldn’t believe how different all the sounds were. I collected bits and pieces from all over the world to culminate my own sound & take different aspects from every place I had been and combine them all together. The song went through tons of rounds of changes and edits because every time I would come home from another trip, I would have something more to add. I hope it comes across in the work, because it truly was inspired by the world.” – Sam Blacky

Samantha Black is a multitalented DJ/producer, model, and influencer professionally known as Sam Blacky. Originally from San Diego, Sam spent several years in Australia, where she first fell in love with producing music and performing live. Since moving back to Los Angeles, music and performing have taken a front seat in her life. In addition to her hectic modeling schedule, Sam has performed live across the world from 2017 to 2021, from Mexico to Ibiza to Bali, racking up over 120 gigs a year at some of the premier electronic festivals and clubs on the planet. With the global pandemic in 2020, Sam released a series of videos on Youtube called “A New World,” where she streamed live sets from some of her favorite places in Mexico, giving viewers a taste of vacation vibes even while staying safe at home. Before all the music, her modeling portfolio included brands such as Nike, L’Oréal, Galore, Marie Claire, Superdry, Guess, Sports Illustrated, Malibu, and Playboy, giving her a unique creative perspective to all types of cultures and styles to bring to her music. With the launch of Sam Blacky‘s label, Stabby Records, and her first releases, 2021 is set to be a breakout year for Sam as she expands her artistic brand.

Sydney producer/rapper is back with a new single! ‘Things Are Getting Better’ is available on all music platforms NOW! 

The single has a future bass theme with the usual Hussykat old school hip hop flow and the one liners the rapper is known for. In addition, there was some heavy 808 bass all over and some catchy melodies. The Sydney rapper expressed how he feels about the year 2020 in general and how from now on, everything will keep getting better and better.

The single is produced, Recorded and mixed by Hussykat himself and mastered by veteran sound engineer Nicholas Di Lorenzo, it’s safe to say HussyKat is making a statement with this single, you can keep up to date with his future releases via his social media links below.

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Kirsten Salty today reveals her irresistible new track ‘Limbo’, the second single released by the up-and-coming artist hailing from Sydney.

Another peak into the chronicles of Kirsten Salty, ‘Limbo’ accentuates the restlessness of new relationships; the unknown of whether to keep moving forward while never wanting to take a step back. ‘Limbo’ shines a shimmering light on the situation with a bright and colourful instrumental all the while being enriched by Kirsten’s cunningly apt lyrics, it’s an ode to the fantasy of new love in all its shapes and forms.

For Fans Of: BENEE | Merci, Mercy | George Alice | MAY-A | Stevan

 

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