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SUPPORT FOR ‘CARAMEL SLICE’
“Infectious downbeat psychedelia that’s bursting with groove.”
– Deafen County (AUS)
“It’s a mesmerising, bare bones, jammy type one that had me daydreaming. Oh and thanks, now i feel like a caramel slice.”
– Declan Byrne – triple j (AUS)
“I always go for the caramel slice at the bakery as my go-to treat, and this song is just that – woozy, rich and leaves you feeling full as a goog.”
– Pip Rasmussen – triple j Unearthed (AUS)
Following on from their critically praised single ‘Pomegranate’, Sydney-based indie-rock quartet Silky Roads have just unveiled their soothing new single ‘Caramel Slice’.
Channelling a surf-rock infused vigour, ‘Caramel Slice’ bursts with an explosion of sunshine, as reverb-soaked guitars and spacious percussion playfully intertwine. As the track unfolds, subtle fuzz-laden verses effortlessly build into a soaring chorus, capping off a meticulously composed psych-pop number.
Silky Roads talks about the meaning behind ‘Caramel Slice’:
“‘Caramel Slice’ was written during the Black Summer fires; Lyrically the song expresses how we felt fed up with the blind eye that the people in power give towards global issues. We thought it was fitting to add sirens and commotion, as well as a surprise uproar at the end to further translate this point. However, as always, the meaning of the song is up to the listeners interpretation.”
Previous single ‘Pomegranate’ was embraced by Australian radio stations triple j, triple j Unearthed, 4ZZZ and Radio Adelaide. The track also received support from online blogs Atwood Magazine (USA), The Soundcheck, Forte Magazine, AAA Backstage and Something You Said.
While they’ve only been a band for a short period, Silky Roads have shown themselves to be a prolific up and comers. The four songwriters take inspiration from the likes of Ocean Alley, Lime Cordiale and Mako Road, creating a unique blend of indie and psych-rock, with further releases on the horizon for 2021.
‘Caramel Slice’ is available worldwide now
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Super-producer SJUR has teamed up with Lovespeake, to create an uplifting new anthem – ‘Me In The Middle’. The song is released via Sony Music Norway on February 5.
Bergen native SJUR has been rising through the ranks of Scandinavia’s unbeatable electronic scene over the last few years, and with over 186 million streams under his belt it’s no secret that his music instantly connects. Lovespeake, who is considered the leading topline writer and singer in Norway, recently collaborated with David Guetta’s huge hit ‘Save My Life’.
The song was created on a cold winter’s day in a studio in Oslo last year.
SJUR and Lovespeake started working on the song in fellow producer and songwriter Jesper Borgen’s studio on a cold winter day in Oslo last year.
“For me, this is a very motivating song. It is about being able to achieve your goals and focus enough on yourself in order to achieve these. I have worked with Lovespeake on several sessions before and he is very skilled. And, with Jesper joining us we became a really good team”- SJUR
Hailing from a small town on the west coast of Norway, SJUR can show for great success with over 186 million streams on Spotify, including releases like, What Do I Do and Rich & Famous with Isac Elliot. His cover of “Let Me Love You” by Mario has gained over 100 million streams on Spotify alone, and entered the charts in both Norway, Canada, Finland, Denmark, Holland and Sweden.
STREAM / PURCHASE ‘AFSILA’ HERE
DESTIINO – ‘AFSILA’
LUMIÈRE NOIRE RECORDS
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Announced today, French electronic producer Pierre-Alexandre Busson, better known as Yuksek, reveals the first details of his new alias, Destiino. Sharing the inaugural taster of the project, Destiino’s debut single, ‘Afsila’ is out now via Chloé’s Lumière Noire Records. ‘Afsila’ is the first track taken from a soon to be released EP of the same name on February 19th.
The origins of the project and Yuksek’s tormented alter-ego of Destiino revert back to 2017, when the Rheims-born electronic producer was invited to take part in a unique experiment – a residence at visual artist Xavier Veilhan’s Studio Venezia. The installation, as part of The 57th Venice Biennale, invited musicians to make use of its instruments in order to compose live in front of an audience.
Inspired by the spontaneity and improvising nature of the experience, Yuksek returned home with a new sonic focus to push the limits of his artistic boundaries, break conventional creative processes and surrender to spontaneity by recording improvised tracks in one sequence on his armada of analogue machines.
“Destiino is Yuksek’s alter ego, it came out straight from the synthesizers PCB, without over thinking. It’s the result of lonely recording sessions when I pushed the ‘stop recording button’ when exhausted. It also came out of public recording sessions at Xavier Veilhan exhibition in Venice Biennale. I could hardly describe the style, but I can only say that it’s most of the time one shot recording, nearly no editing, like sur-realist’s automatic writing, like joy in the machine.” – Destiino
Embarking on a series of experimental music sessions between Venice and Yuksek’s studio in Rheims, the output very almost didn’t see the light of day. By his own admission, Yuksek didn’t quite know what to make of the unclassifiable tracks, which comprised both of pieces that were too moody for dance-music labels and others that were too club-focused for more experimental imprints. It was with Lumière Noire, a label that defies classification, that the project found an open ear.
Along with label boss Chloé, who shares an equal love and inclination towards shifting away from club formatted sounds and holding a deep appreciation for narrating stories with music, Yuksek created edited versions of his recordings which withhold the desired raw musical feel. As time-progressed and ideas between the two artists were exchanged and flourishing, the Destiino project was born.
Dark atmospheres and frantic melodies conjured by the unmistakable aura of analogue hardware create a body of music which encompasses experimental sounds from lo-fi, to electronica, cinematic scores and acid-tinged techno.
With more Destiino music forthcoming this year, ‘Afsila’ is out now via Lumière Noire Records.
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“I’ve said it previously but I’m gonna keep saying it – Yibby is one of the strongest voices in the vanguard of Sydney hip-hop right now. Pay attention.” – Tommy Faith, triple j Unearthed
“Yibby’s energy and enthusiasm are innate – spitting bars with a confidence beyond his years without so much as breaking a sweat.” – FBi Radio
STREAM ‘CIGAR FT LORD APEX’ HERE
Further showcasing his disparate nature, idiosyncratic rapper YIBBY returns for his first offering of 2021 in the form of the hazy, boom bap track ‘Cigar’ featuring prolific London powerhouse Lord Apex.
Driven by a trap inspired beat from regular collaborators Clockwork Odyssey, ‘Cigar’ addresses the differences between the real and what’s a facade. Of the track’s main line, YIBBY says “I got the cigar line from that saying “close but no cigar” I actually thought the saying was “all smoke and no cigar” until I read up, but I liked it too much, so I kept it haha.”
With the constraints of border closures, this international alliance came together entirely over the internet with YIBBY stating “I’ve been listening to Apex heavy for a couple years now, so when I heard that beat and how it was really murky but also had a bounce I knew I wanted him on it, so I hit him up. I tried to do the hook too but as soon as I heard his tone on it, it was a wrap.”
Forever a melting pot of genres, YIBBY’s music always comes accompanied with coming of age tales and food for thought bars. His debut single ‘Woah’ came in late 2018 signalling the start of a rapid fire first year for the now 21-year-old which consisted of the Lost In Translation EP and a hard-hitting team up with fellow up-and-comer Raj Mahal.
Quickly gaining recognition from fans and media, in 2019 he came in at #14 on FBi Radio’s Most Played Artists. He also left his mark on triple j’s Bars of Steel and FBi Radio’s Independent Play series whilst garnering fans from Sniffers, Tone Deaf, Life Without Andy, Purple Sneakers and more. Single ‘Folk’, pulled from his debut EP, was added to spot rotation on triple j, as well as full adds on triple j Unearthed, FBi Radio, SYN Radio, 4ZZZ and EDGE Radio, and spins on Beats Radio 1.
Last year his major release ‘No Sweat’ was added to Spotify’s tastemaker playlists Local Hype, Beats n’ Bars and The Drip and was included in The Guardian’s Best Music for May.
On the live circuit he’s cut his teeth supporting Winston Surfshirt, Boo Seeka, Drapht, Arno Faraji, Milan Ring and Kuren as well as performing a show-stopping set at Bad Friday Festival.
YIBBY
‘Cigar ft. Lord Apex’
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On collaborating with the Thornhill vocalist, Bergin explains that it comes full circle over five years after Jacob originally approached him to collab.
“About 5 years ago Jacob approached me after one of our hometown shows and asked if I wanted to do guest vocals on his new, up-and-coming band’s track. I’m pretty sure I said yeah, but forgot all about it until a good half a year later when our videographer Cian called and told me I had to come down to do guest vocals on this band that he was working with. The band in question ended up being Jacob and the rest of Thornhill tracking their debut EP, so I’m glad I listened to Cian for once,” he laughs.
Jacob adds that 2020 found the friends working on multiple creative ventures together outside of their respective bands.
“Jumping on this track was kind of like a little break for us both where we had the opportunity to build on something that had already been created,” he says. “Aside from that I was honestly super stoked to be a part of the project in general, VOV have always played a special part in Thornhill’s history so it was very cool to be included on a special part of their history.”
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Title: Happy Hour
Label: Physical Presents
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Returning in a sparkling pop creation via a proven collaboration, we see platinum producer Felix Cartal and celebrated songstress Kiiara defy the usual industry standards and allow their creativity to guide them on their latest single. “Happy Hour” is an uplifting tune paired with wry, personal lyrics that will provide the next anthem for 2021, out now via Physical Presents. Who needs romantic perfection when you have radiant happiness and a drink in your hand?
Felix Cartal says about the song: “The idea and lyrics for this song were created during a writing session in Norway. I think my time in Scandinavia was really beneficial to my songwriting process because they have this effortless approach to pop writing. We had a breakthrough when we started thinking of juxtaposing ‘Happy Hour’ with darker lyrics. It kind of all fell together once we figured out how to attack it, and I dub it my ‘uplifting loser anthem.’ It felt sort of pop, but sort of unconventional, and to have Kiiara feature on it was unreal because I felt that her pop music has that same unpredictable quality.”
Kiiara tells us about the collaboration: “Felix and I have been meaning to work together on an original song of our own for years. I’ve always been a fan of his work. I remember him sending me a remix of my song ‘Feels’ a few years back and I was blown away. I’m really excited about our new song ‘Happy Hour.’ It’s a melodramatic emo anthem (lol that’s both of our specialities).”
With over 270 Million Spotify plays and counting, Vancouver based Felix Cartal has three platinum singles “Get What You Give” “Love Me,” and “Mine” under his belt, as well as an award for Dance Recording of the Year at Junos 2020. His music has been featured on major Youtube channels Trap Nation, Mr. Suicide Sheep, Mr. Revillz, Chill Nation, Selected, and xKito amongst others, accumulating over 90 Million views. He has also seen support from BBC Radio 1‘s Danny Howard and Diplo & Friends and SiriusXM Chill has also heavily supported several singles, while his Weekend Workout radio show was featured on SiriusXM Diplo’s Revolution. Felix has collaborated with several major artists such as Kaskade, R3HAB, and Gallant; additionally, he has created official remixes for the likes of Selena Gomez, Zedd, Galantis, Dillon Francis, MØ, Ellie Goulding, Diplo and more recently, Anne-Marie & Doja Cat as well as Daya & Shallou‘s “Older.”
Kiiara‘s breakout single “Gold” reached no. 5 on Billboard’s US Top 40 charts and over 675 million streams alone. In total, she’s amassed over 2 billion streams across platforms. The singer has been featured by several industry mammoths including David Guetta, Linkin Park, and Cheat Codes. Kiiara has also collaborated with blackbear on the single, “So Sick” which was recently remixed by Martin Jensen. “Happy Hour” is the first release since her debut album “lil kiiwi” from October 2020.
Billboard about Felix Cartal
“It goes from a cool electro place into some more mellow, halftime vibes during the hook. No earth-shattering drops, no pandering. This is just good music for great people.”
Complex about Felix Cartal
“chopped and screwed vocals sit so perfectly in the track’s jerky electro that you almost forget they’re there.”
The Guardian about Kiiara
“chorus had a trance-like pull, chopping up vocals and splicing them into an indecipherable hyperpop concoction.”
Pitchfork about Kiiara‘s “Gold”
“Kiiara’s lighter-than-air vocals are coupled with a flirtatious beat on ‘Intention,’ which definitely didn’t get as much consideration as Low Kii Savage single ‘Gold,’ but is no less catchy.”
Billboard about Kiiara
Outside of this project, Paloma is a piano teacher, an aspiring actor, and has played keys with acts like Nette, Chersea, and Vivace on stages across so-called Canada and the U.S. She prides herself on writing from the heart with inspiration from other artists and friends who make art that explores and/or lives beyond the various systems of oppression we exist within. At times reminiscent of Lucy Dacus and at others of Mitski or Alabama Shakes, the record is narrative, unpredictable, and complex without sacrificing its playfulness. It is here that Paloma’s personality shines in all of its many facets.
The incredibly gifted Kelly McMichael (also known as RENDERS) has released her new single “Out The Window.” It’s an instantly beguiling tune that (as Kelly puts it) celebrates “Two friends convince each other to quit their crappy jobs and boyfriends and go out on a tear…Dedicated to quality babes raising the bar.” Originally from Peterborough Ontario, and now based in St. John’s Newfoundland – Kelly is known for her commanding stage presence, captivating voice, and classic-sounding songwriting. She has a unique ability, via her creative process, to conduct powerful musical energy through a wide range of sounds. And now, after a number of setbacks, the planets have finally aligned to allow Kelly to record and release her dream debut full length album.
Critically-acclaimed Canadian recording artist and versatile singer-songwriter Colin
Colin’s discography has garnered radio airplay on campus, community and commercial radio across Canada and has graced various charts, both regionally and nationally. He has accrued more than 3 million views on YouTube and was awarded the coveted gold standard status at MusicFest Canada (1994) and Maritime MusicFest (1995).
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First teased in the outro of the ‘Big Deals‘ music video, ‘Money‘ is produced by Tariq Beats (A$AP Ferg, Tyga, Tinashe) who layers MELODOWNZ‘s blistering grit atop slapping drums and brooding chords. With room to breathe, the result is a savage assessment of capitalism, clout, class systems, materialism, poverty and the price of fame.
“When I wrote ‘Money’ I wanted to express how we are conditioned by money in today’s society. It’s a social norm to want nice things, have a good job, get married, have kids, buy a house etc. To a lot of people, that is their validation for success,” MELODOWNZ says. “I wrote the first half of the song back in 2014, so to revisit it, switch it up, and get it finished in LA at DJ Khalil’s studio was a true dream for me.”
Fresh off of an extensive Summer tour playing several festival main-stage slots across New Zealand, ‘Money‘ is the latest offering from the rapper’s forthcoming debut studio album set for release this year, following his collaboration with Denzel Curry on ‘No Mercy‘, ‘Fine‘, and ‘Big Deals‘ featuring Diggy Dupé. Stay tuned for more from MELODOWNZ in 2021.
‘Money‘ is out now via Def Jam ANZ / SNIFFERS Records,
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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets channel sonic euphoria with fourth studio record SHYGA! The Sunlight Mound
Photo Credit: Tristan McKenzie
The time has come, friends. Just as the dust has settled on a huge album cycle for Perth’s Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, the band are igniting their next one; this time in the form of the huge SHYGA! The Sunlight Mound.
The new album, the fourth studio effort from Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, is a natural evolution and yet an exciting look ahead to the sorts of weird and wonderful soundscapes Jack McEwan and the band have been playing in during their time off road. At 14 tracks strong, SHYGA! is intense in its delivery – a trademark of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets’ output – however in its songwriting and arrangement, the band presents their most refined and dynamic collection of music yet, landing them the coveted spot as Triple J Feature Album.
Featuring previously released singles ‘Mundungus’, ‘Mr. Prism!’, ‘Tally-Ho’ and ‘Pukebox’, SHYGA! is an album full of twists and turns. Written during an extended period of time off the road at home in Perth, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets’ frontman and songwriter Jack McEwan found himself fully going back to the drawing board when it came to sonic inspiration. For a band who has spent the last few years pre-pandemic consistently touring internationally and through Australia, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets’ off-cycle period was one that gave way to reflection and rejuvenation.
We hear this across songs like ‘Sawfish Monktooth’, ‘Glitter Bug’ and ‘Mango Terrarium’; McEwan bounding through vintage guitar rock influences, blending them with his own unique vision for each track. “I wanted to evolve on a sound that’s always felt playful and inviting, an upbeat mixture of fuzz tones and harmonies that nod towards The Beatles, but punch more like early Kings of Leon and Nirvana. A fast paced, high intensity record that journeys from warped acoustics, haunting strings, warm Melotron, to heavy guitar riffs that venture through a plethora of styles and forms, while still allowing the listener to breathe and treat the album as a whole piece.” Jack McEwan, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
For Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, creativity and production hasn’t stopped in 2020 and 2021. Despite much of this year’s tour plans being put on pause, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have used their time off road to continue preparing themselves for an eventual blistering return to stages around the world with a heavy-hitter of an album primed for the live space.
With singles ‘Mr. Prism’, ‘Mundungus, ‘Tally-Ho’ and ‘Pukebox’ earning acclaim across Spotify, Apple Music, Triple J, BBC Radio One, Radio X and titles including NME, CLASH, The Line Of Best Fit and Rolling Stone Australia, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets’ signalled something special was building out on the West Coast; they were gearing up for something big. The creation of SHYGA! The Sunlight Mound, especially off the back of 2019’s huge LP And Now For The Whatchamacallit, came together in a different environment for McEwan and the results speak to the band’s evolution and McEwan’s evolution as a songwriter.
“Hopefully the album translates well to the listener as I feel it’s the work I’m most proud of, dynamically and production wise. The title reflects the madness, crazy midweek adventures, highs and physical lows of touring and I feel like it encompasses a sense of euphoria to say, SHYGA! The Sunlight Mound.”
Jack McEwan, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
SHYGA! The Sunlight mound is available in Standard Vinyl, Exclusive JB Hi Fi Vinyl (instore only, CD, Cassette Tape, Merch Bundles
PRAISE FOR PSYCHEDELIC PORN CRUMPETS
“It’s arguably their most daring, cohesive set yet and definitely Australia’s first great psych-rock saga of 2021.”
Triple J
“PPC has their own sound down pat by now. It’s all double scoops of psych riffs and endless refills of careening switch ups. Prepare to go turbo with this band once again.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe
“…it’s a psych sizzler with a thirst for the outlandish.”
Clash
“Lords of the loud Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have entered the year with a bang with their brand new, ultra fun and hi-vibing single, ‘Pukebox’. It’s 3 minutes of absolute pure fun and chaos.”
AAA Backstage
September 2020 saw Psychedelic Porn Crumpets make an initial return to touring in WA, thanks to easing of restrictions; a way for the band to reconnect with fans, and restart their engines ahead of their national tour with Ocean Alley, scheduled for February and March 2021.
PSYCHEDELIC PORN CRUMPETS TOUR DATES
Supporting Ocean Alley
Friday 6th August John Cain Arena Melbourne Tickets
Friday 13th August Thebarton Theatre Adelaide SOLD OUT
Saturday 14th August Thebarton Theatre Adelaide Tickets
Friday 20th August Fortitude Music Hall Brisbane SOLD OUT
Saturday 21st August Fortitude Music Hall Brisbane SOLD OUT
Sunday 22nd August Fortitude Music Hall Brisbane Tickets
Friday 27th August Hordern Pavilion Sydney SOLD OUT
Saturday 28th August Hordern Pavilion Sydney Tickets
Saturday 11th September Fremantle Arts Centre Fremantle Tickets
SHYGA! The Sunlight Mound is out now!
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