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COOPERS & LIVE NATION CRANK UP LIVE, LOUD AND LOCAL – CROOKED COLOURS, THE RUBENS AND BAD//DREEMS ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST ROUND –

by the partae January 11, 2021

written by the partae

MELBOURNE, Nov 30, 2020 – Coopers Brewery and Live Nation have joined forces to crank up its popular Live, Loud and Local gig series by taking the show on the road to help pubs and live music rebound from the events of 2020.

Following the success of its initial livestream events in April and May this year, Australia’s largest family-owned brewery has partnered with some of the biggest names in Australian music to welcome patrons back into pubs across the country.

Top Australian acts including The Rubens, Bad//Dreems and Crooked Colours have been confirmed for gigs across the nation over the coming months with more headline acts and venues soon to be announced.

Crooked Colours will headline the first show of the Coopers Live, Loud and Local series on January 17, 2021 at Hotel Rottnest in Perth

The Rubens will play February 3, 2021 at Selina’s, Coogee Bay Hotel in Sydney, and Adelaide’s own Bad//Dreems will perform February 19, 2021 at The Bridgeway Hotel in Adelaide.

More shows and artists will be announced for gigs in Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth in early 2021.

Each event will be produced by Coopers, in partnership with Live Nation.

For more information on the Live, Loud and Local tour go to: www.cooperslocal.com.au

COOPERS LIVE, LOUD AND LOCAL

Perth – Crooked Colours – January 17, 2021 – Hotel Rottnest

Sydney – The Rubens – February 3, 2021 – Selina’s, Coogee Bay Hotel

Adelaide – Bad//Dreems – February 19, 2021 – The Bridgeway Hotel

(**additional acts and venues to be announced)

Tickets will go on-sale for the above shows on Wednesday Dec 2, 10am AEDT through www.cooperslocal.com.au

The Live, Loud and Local series aims to support Australia’s hospitality and entertainment industries as well as the local communities hit hard by COVID-19 and related social gathering restrictions.

Melanie Cooper, Coopers Brewery Director and fifth generation family member, said the brewery wanted to build on the momentum generated by its initial Live, Loud and Local series which became Australia’s biggest virtual pub experience during the national lockdown.

“Our first series was all about bringing the pub experience into Australian lounge rooms so patrons stuck at home could still enjoy a night out on the couch,” Mel said.

“Now we want to help bring great Australian live music back to the stage and encourage people off the couch and into their local pub.

“It’s been a really challenging time for venues, musicians and patrons. Live music is an essential part of our culture as is heading to the local for a social drink with friends. It’s something we’ve all missed. We’re putting together a great series of gigs that will allow fans the chance to see their favourite bands perform live again and support local venues in a socially responsible way.”

Live Nation’s President of Brand and Marketing Partnerships for Australia and New Zealand, Greg Segal said Live Nation was excited to be working with Coopers again.

“Coopers is demonstrating a real commitment to supporting local artists and venues, via the Live, Loud and Local series. The industry couldn’t ask for a better partner during these challenging times,” Greg said.

Miles Wilson, the drummer of Bad//Dreems, said the band was pumped to be playing the Live, Loud and Local series in Adelaide.

“Like an early Elliott Smith song, 2020 has been sad and haunting,” Miles said.

“We’ve really missed the atmosphere of playing live and we’ll be approaching the gig with a sense of anticipation and fantasy.”

Trent Fahey, Operations Manager, The Bridgeway Hotel said the venue was looking forward to the resurgence of live music in 2021.

“The Bridgeway is a South Australian rock n’ roll institution, with more than 50 years of live music history and some of the biggest national and international artists having hit our stage,” Trent said.

“South Australians love live music and have supported us on every step of the road back.”

“Coopers has been outstanding in supporting us through these tough times and now the opportunity to host a Coopers Live, Loud and Local gig is truly awesome. Bad Dreems at The Bridgeway will be going up on our Legends Wall, for sure.”

About Coopers Brewery

Coopers Brewery is a six-generation family owned company and Australia’s largest Australian-owned brewery. The Coopers family has been making its famous ales since 1862 and has a long history supporting the arts and live music industry.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit livenationentertainment.com.

January 11, 2021 0 comments

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever add second + final Sydney show to 'Sideways To New Italy' national tour | First Sydney show SOLD OUT | April & May 21

ROLLING BLACKOUTS C.F. ADD SECOND + FINAL SYDNEY SHOW TO SIDEWAYS TO NEW ITALY NATIONAL TOUR – APRIL/MAY 2021 FIRST SYDNEY SHOW SOLD OUT

by the partae January 10, 2021

written by the partae

Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce that due to unprecedented demand, a second and final Sydney show has been added to Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever’s upcoming Sideways To New Italy Australian Tour, taking place this April and May. The now eight-date Australian Tour will be in celebration of the group’s triumphant second album Sideways To New Italy.

The Australian guitar-pop five-piece will perform for a second night at Sydney’s Factory Theatre on Sunday 23 May. Tickets to this newly-added Sydney show go on sale from 12noon AEDT on Wednesday 13 January.

‘Aussie indie band’s second album might be the best guitar record of 2020’
★★★★☆ Rolling Stone

Don’t miss your chance to see the group perform back on Australian stages for their biggest headline tour yet.

ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER
SIDEWAYS TO NEW ITALY
AUSTRALIA
APRIL & MAY 2021

Presented by Frontier Touring, Triple R (Melb) & Jet Black Cat (Bris)

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE
NEW SYDNEY SHOW
via frontiertouring.com/rollingblackoutscf
Runs 24 hours from: Monday 11 January (12 noon AEDT)
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
NEW SYDNEY SHOW
Begins: Wednesday 13 January (12 noon AEDT)

ALL OTHER SHOWS ON SALE NOW

The Gov | Adelaide, SA
With Jess Day
18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

Altar | Hobart, TAS
18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
Presented by Jet Black Cat
With Blank Realm & RINSE
18+
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100

Freo Social | Fremantle, WA
With Adrian Dzvuke & Nika Mo
18+
moshtix.com.au | Ph: 1300 438 849

The Forum | Melbourne, VIC
Presented by Triple R
With Elizabeth & Pinch Points
SELLING FAST 18+
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 13 61 00

Factory Theatre | Sydney, NSW
With Hayley Mary & Solo Career
SOLD OUT 18+
factorytheatre.com.au

Kambri – ANU | Canberra, ACT
With Hayley Mary & Solo Career
18+
moshtix.com.au | Ph: 1300 438 849

Factory Theatre | Sydney, NSW
With Hayley Mary & Solo Career
NEW SHOW 18+
factorytheatre.com.au

TOUR URL: frontiertouring.com/rollingblackoutscf
AUSTRALIAN TICKET PRICES: From $54.90

ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER

January 10, 2021 0 comments

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Acclaimed producer and DJ Oliver Heldens joins the Anjunafamily Listen to Oliver Heldens’ new remix of Above & Beyond’s ’Thing Called Love’ (feat. Richard Bedford) Lifted from Above & Beyond’s beloved 2011 studio album ‘Group Therapy’ Available now on Anjunabeats

by the partae January 10, 2021

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With several No. 1 hits and over two billion streams to his name, Oliver Heldens is a true superstar of our scene. Considered the founding father of ‘future house’, his breakout hit ‘Gecko’ featuring Becky Hill lit up the UK Top 40 charts in 2013 laning at #1 propelling Oliver to festival mainstages across the globe and earned him a prestigious residency slot on BBC Radio 1.

Oliver’s list of collaborators is a ‘who’s who’ of dance – Tiesto, Nile Rodgers, Riton, Sander Van Doorn – and he’s been tapped to remix superstars like Calvin Harris, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, Disclosure and The Chainsmokers. Oliver also runs his own label Heldeep Records, alongside the newly launched OH2 imprint, which has seen the likes of Alok, Chocolate Puma, Dada Life and Example consistently release their music on the label.

“I’ve always really admired the guys and what they’ve accomplished with Anjuna and Group Therapy, so it was a great honor and pleasure to remix their iconic ‘Thing Called Love’ song, featuring Richard Bedford’s beautiful vocals, for the songs 10 year anniversary”, says Oliver Heldens. It might sound a bit different than what people would expect from me, but I wanted to keep the trancey vibe of the original alive in this epic new remix. I can’t wait to play this out at festivals when they are safe to can happen again! Hope you like it too :)”

One of several new remixes of classic Above & Beyond tracks to emerge as part of the 20 Years of Anjunabeats celebrations, Oliver Heldens’ remix of ’Thing Called Love’ was debuted by the band during their Group Therapy 400 livestream last September. 2021 is the anniversary of Group Therapy, Above & Beyond’s iconic album that also gave the world ‘Sun & Moon’, ‘Alchemy’, and ‘You Got To Go’.

The Oliver Heldens remix of Above & Beyond’s ’Thing Called Love’ (feat. Richard Bedford) is out now on Anjunabeats.

CONNECT W/ OLIVER HELDENS

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January 10, 2021 0 comments

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Studio Brussels & Live Nation present I Want To Dance Again initiative

by the partae January 10, 2021

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http://www.iwanttodanceagain.be/

The Subs join forces with Studio Brussels and Live Nation to plan one of the biggest post-covid parties in Belgium

I Want To Dance Again, a new year’s resolution you can finally keep! Let’s dance together again in 2021. When? As soon as the current COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, we will schedule a date for the first post-COVID indoor rave without restrictions. A relief and reward for our massive efforts, after many months of dance deprivation. Together with The Subs, we will dance and party all night long at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp. The date is yet to be determined. The sooner, the better. Are you ready for a wild night out?

Tickets are on sale now from www.livenation.be. Find out more at www.iwanttodanceagain.be.

For now, take care, stay safe, follow public health guidelines.

Keep the faith. Everything’s going to be alright!

January 10, 2021 0 comments

Where are you currently based? Lethbridge, Alberta. Canada. How did you first start playing music? I've actually grown up playing music. My folks are musicians and helped start my home town music festival in the 80's, my sister and I like to joke that it's their oldest (and favorite) child. I started with playing mandolin when I was nine, then I moved on to guitar at 13 like we all do. I couldn't ever feel satisfied with playing one thing though, I always wanted to play them all. I had lots of great role models around that played lots of things so I didn't have to look too far for help or inspiration. It was really just a "put one foot in front of the other" sort of situation. What's been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far? I've been really lucky through all this Covid business. So far all my immediate people are healthy and carrying on as best they can. I'm actually particularly lucky to be able to put a record out during this mess. When all this began I didn't think I'd be in a position to put a record out, but Tonic and everyone working on the release have done an amazing job. It's lent a degree of normalcy to this otherwise abnormal time. I'm super lucky to get to spend more time at home too. I haven't spent this much uninterrupted time at home with my wife and cats in years, so that's definitely been a source of joy for me. It was hard when everything shut down though. I was on the road in the USA and made it across the border just as it closed, which was harrowing. We were making a record in Vancouver just as things were getting serious in Canada and by the time I returned home the country was in its first lockdown. I went through a bit of a spiral after that with my mental health and was diagnosed with clinical depression after a time. I have a really great support system with my wife and family though and they helped me get back on the up and up and I'm doing well now. I think I'm not very good with change at the best of times, so I kind of had a system overload. My wife is an elementary school teacher and she's so incredibly strong. Whenever I feel like I'm having a hard day being an artist in lockdown, I talk to her about her day and put it all in perspective. Teachers and nurses man, they're the serious heroes in this thing. Your new single and video for 'Where Are My Blue Eyes' is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting? I really love old-timey bluegrass and have really been immersing myself in the lore and tradition. I was on tour in California last year with Leeroy Stagger and the Rebeltone Sound and found this old banjo from the 1890's in a music store in San Rafael. It was tuned in double C tuning, which I'd never played but immediately recognised as the modal signature of all my favorite old recordings. I got back to the van and tuned my banjo to double C and 'Blue Eyes' was the first thing that came out of my fingers. How did you go about writing the single? The banjo part came first. After I'd figured out a few moves in my new tuning the form developed quite rapidly. Lyrically it came as a revelation as well. We'd been on tour for the better part of the year and I was starting to feel pretty homesick. I'd also been thinking a great deal about the atomic bomb and the new atomic age we've been living in since Aug 6, 1945 and how quickly the world can change. I wrote the first line "where is my blue eyed girl, where on earth is she?" and the rest just poured out of me. I think the whole thing took about ten minutes. That's how it is though. Sometimes you have to work for it, and sometimes it walks right up to you. Where and when did you record/produce and who with? The record was recorded over about 18 months in 2018/2019 at the Rebeltone Ranch in Lethbridge, AB. The other band I play in (Leeroy Stagger and the Rebeltone Sound) was touring all the time, and I was finishing my undergraduate degree at the University of Lethbridge, so I chipped away at the record as I could. I'm a recording engineer and engineered most of it. Leeroy produced and did the lion's share of mixing. The band were all my fellow Rebeltone Sound alumni. How did you approach the recording process? I wanted to do something that really fit the aesthetic of the songs. I write in kind of an anachronistic way and always want my songs to sound like they've come from 80 years earlier or something. I've always loved analog gear too, so with those things in mind we decided to approach making the record as old school and analog as we could. The console we used was a Trident 88 which was really neat. We recorded almost everything live off the floor and tried to keep things to one or two takes. Not everything on this record is perfect, but that's totally where the beauty is for me. It feels authentic, if I do say so myself... How did the concept for the video come about? I was talking to my videographer friend Evan Uschenko, who shares my love for antiquated artistic methods and we got talking about how fun it would be to do something using 16mm. We had the idea to shoot a video on film and to hand paint the frames to create a multimedia piece of art. Where and when did you film and how was the experience? The process was hard but great. It was fun to struggle with film again, Evan loading the camera blind with his hands in a canvas bag so as to not expose the film, not being able to see what you've just shot, all the trials that the modern age has corrected were present and I think the final project was better as a result. The painting is what really took time. To paint 17 minutes of footage was approximately 24,000 frames and took 40 hours. When it was done I was glad it was over, but immediately was looking forward to the next time. You have a new album coming out on the 15th of Jan, please tell us a little about what we can expect: I'm so proud of this record. It's a collection of twelve songs spanning old-timey bluegrass and Canadiana folk that focus on where we are, how and why we got here and where we might be going in the end. I really challenged myself on this record and I think that shows. I tried to make music that I liked personally, and that I hoped people would like to listen to, but most of all I tried to write songs about real, important things. I'm a big fan of the Clash and always idolized how their work had an important message, mostly about trying to be a better human being. That's what this record is to me, and I think that comes across. What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the creation of the album? Getting out of my own head. Being an artist is a funny thing because we tie our personal self worth so tightly to our professional success. I had to practice getting out of my own way a lot on this record. I tried to be very vulnerable on this album too, and that opened me up to a level of risk that I'm not used to. It's a good risky feeling though, I don't think there's any going back to the way it was before. Who are you listening to at the moment? My top five records right now are Noam Pikelny - Universal Favorite, Miles Davis - Miles Smiles, Chris Thile/Michael Daves - Sleep With One Eye Open, John K. Sampson - Winter Wheat, and the soundtrack to the movie Empire Records. I've been listening to a lot of other things too. Gillian Welch put out a really cool record last year that is so hauntingly good. I've been listening to Tony Rice a lot too, he did so much for guitar players everywhere and it was a real tragedy when he passed. I'm also working through Bach's cello sonatas on my banjo, so I've been listening to a lot of Yoyo Ma as a reference for those. What do you like to do away from music? I'm a private pilot so flying is a big thing for me. I have such a love for aviation. I'm a long distance runner, which is great because I can run at home or on tour or wherever. I like to ski and play chess. When I'm home I love to cook. I paint, mostly acrylic and watercolour portraits of historical figures (with varying degrees of success). I also love to read. I'm big on classic literature, Hemingway, Vonnegut, Thompson, Camus, Pasternak, etc. I also do digital audio research on analog and digital mixing practice and perception through the University of Lethbridge, which I'm not sure counts as something I like to do AWAY from music, but is definitely a thing I've been doing. What's planned for 2021? You know what, it's hard to say! The record comes out on Jan 15th and I have a few things coming down the pipe as far as touring and performance, but it really is too early to tell what is and isn't going to be possible. All I definitely have planned for 2021 is to do my best to make it as safe and responsible as is in my power. I'm itching to get out and play, but only when it's safe and responsible to do so. So I think my plan is to stay home until directed otherwise. Favourite food and place to hangout? I like a really great slice of pizza. When it has that thin crust that's charred but chewy and when the ingredients are fresh and properly prepared. New York, NY has the best pizza I've had so far. And I think Bø, Norway has the worst, (so far). My Favorite place to hang out is a local place called The Owl in my home town of Lethbridge, AB. The place is a shining light in this city and we're so lucky to have it. If you're in the area, definitely stop in, and tell Steven I sent you. Second place goes to the entire city of Berlin, Germany. Third place goes to Sonny's bar in Brooklyn, NY. https://www.facebook.com/rylandmoranz/

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Ryland Moranz

by the partae January 10, 2021

written by the partae

Where are you currently based?

Lethbridge, Alberta. Canada.

How did you first start playing music?

I’ve actually grown up playing music. My folks are musicians and helped start my home town music festival in the 80’s, my sister and I like to joke that it’s their oldest (and favorite) child. I started with playing mandolin when I was nine, then I moved on to guitar at 13 like we all do. I couldn’t ever feel satisfied with playing one thing though, I always wanted to play them all. I had lots of great role models around that played lots of things so I didn’t have to look too far for help or inspiration. It was really just a “put one foot in front of the other” sort of situation.

What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?

I’ve been really lucky through all this Covid business. So far all my immediate people are healthy and carrying on as best they can. I’m actually particularly lucky to be able to put a record out during this mess. When all this began I didn’t think I’d be in a position to put a record out, but Tonic and everyone working on the release have done an amazing job. It’s lent a degree of normalcy to this otherwise abnormal time. I’m super lucky to get to spend more time at home too. I haven’t spent this much uninterrupted time at home with my wife and cats in years, so that’s definitely been a source of joy for me.

It was hard when everything shut down though. I was on the road in the USA and made it across the border just as it closed, which was harrowing. We were making a record in Vancouver just as things were getting serious in Canada and by the time I returned home the country was in its first lockdown. I went through a bit of a spiral after that with my mental health and was diagnosed with clinical depression after a time. I have a really great support system with my wife and family though and they helped me get back on the up and up and I’m doing well now. I think I’m not very good with change at the best of times, so I kind of had a system overload. My wife is an elementary school teacher and she’s so incredibly strong. Whenever I feel like I’m having a hard day being an artist in lockdown, I talk to her about her day and put it all in perspective. Teachers and nurses man, they’re the serious heroes in this thing.

Your new single and video for ‘Where Are My Blue Eyes’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I really love old-timey bluegrass and have really been immersing myself in the lore and tradition. I was on tour in California last year with Leeroy Stagger and the Rebeltone Sound and found this old banjo from the 1890’s in a music store in San Rafael. It was tuned in double C tuning, which I’d never played but immediately recognised as the modal signature of all my favorite old recordings. I got back to the van and tuned my banjo to double C and ‘Blue Eyes’ was the first thing that came out of my fingers.

How did you go about writing the single?

The banjo part came first. After I’d figured out a few moves in my new tuning the form developed quite rapidly. Lyrically it came as a revelation as well. We’d been on tour for the better part of the year and I was starting to feel pretty homesick. I’d also been thinking a great deal about the atomic bomb and the new atomic age we’ve been living in since Aug 6, 1945 and how quickly the world can change. I wrote the first line “where is my blue eyed girl, where on earth is she?” and the rest just poured out of me. I think the whole thing took about ten minutes. That’s how it is though. Sometimes you have to work for it, and sometimes it walks right up to you.

Where and when did you record/produce and who with?

The record was recorded over about 18 months in 2018/2019 at the Rebeltone Ranch in Lethbridge, AB. The other band I play in (Leeroy Stagger and the Rebeltone Sound) was touring all the time, and I was finishing my undergraduate degree at the University of Lethbridge, so I chipped away at the record as I could. I’m a recording engineer and engineered most of it. Leeroy produced and did the lion’s share of mixing. The band were all my fellow Rebeltone Sound alumni.

How did you approach the recording process?

I wanted to do something that really fit the aesthetic of the songs. I write in kind of an anachronistic way and always want my songs to sound like they’ve come from 80 years earlier or something. I’ve always loved analog gear too, so with those things in mind we decided to approach making the record as old school and analog as we could. The console we used was a Trident 88 which was really neat. We recorded almost everything live off the floor and tried to keep things to one or two takes. Not everything on this record is perfect, but that’s totally where the beauty is for me. It feels authentic, if I do say so myself…

How did the concept for the video come about?

I was talking to my videographer friend Evan Uschenko, who shares my love for antiquated artistic methods and we got talking about how fun it would be to do something using 16mm. We had the idea to shoot a video on film and to hand paint the frames to create a multimedia piece of art.

Where and when did you film and how was the experience?

The process was hard but great. It was fun to struggle with film again, Evan loading the camera blind with his hands in a canvas bag so as to not expose the film, not being able to see what you’ve just shot, all the trials that the modern age has corrected were present and I think the final project was better as a result. The painting is what really took time. To paint 17 minutes of footage was approximately 24,000 frames and took 40 hours. When it was done I was glad it was over, but immediately was looking forward to the next time.

You have a new album coming out on the 15th of Jan, please tell us a little about what we can expect:

I’m so proud of this record. It’s a collection of twelve songs spanning old-timey bluegrass and Canadiana folk that focus on where we are, how and why we got here and where we might be going in the end. I really challenged myself on this record and I think that shows. I tried to make music that I liked personally, and that I hoped people would like to listen to, but most of all I tried to write songs about real, important things. I’m a big fan of the Clash and always idolized how their work had an important message, mostly about trying to be a better human being. That’s what this record is to me, and I think that comes across.

What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the creation of the album?

Getting out of my own head. Being an artist is a funny thing because we tie our personal self worth so tightly to our professional success. I had to practice getting out of my own way a lot on this record. I tried to be very vulnerable on this album too, and that opened me up to a level of risk that I’m not used to. It’s a good risky feeling though, I don’t think there’s any going back to the way it was before.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

My top five records right now are Noam Pikelny – Universal Favorite, Miles Davis – Miles Smiles, Chris Thile/Michael Daves – Sleep With One Eye Open, John K. Sampson – Winter Wheat, and the soundtrack to the movie Empire Records.

I’ve been listening to a lot of other things too. Gillian Welch put out a really cool record last year that is so hauntingly good. I’ve been listening to Tony Rice a lot too, he did so much for guitar players everywhere and it was a real tragedy when he passed. I’m also working through Bach’s cello sonatas on my banjo, so I’ve been listening to a lot of Yoyo Ma as a reference for those.

What do you like to do away from music?

I’m a private pilot so flying is a big thing for me. I have such a love for aviation. I’m a long distance runner, which is great because I can run at home or on tour or wherever. I like to ski and play chess. When I’m home I love to cook. I paint, mostly acrylic and watercolour portraits of historical figures (with varying degrees of success). I also love to read. I’m big on classic literature, Hemingway, Vonnegut, Thompson, Camus, Pasternak, etc. I also do digital audio research on analog and digital mixing practice and perception through the University of Lethbridge, which I’m not sure counts as something I like to do AWAY from music, but is definitely a thing I’ve been doing.

What’s planned for 2021?

You know what, it’s hard to say! The record comes out on Jan 15th and I have a few things coming down the pipe as far as touring and performance, but it really is too early to tell what is and isn’t going to be possible. All I definitely have planned for 2021 is to do my best to make it as safe and responsible as is in my power. I’m itching to get out and play, but only when it’s safe and responsible to do so.

So I think my plan is to stay home until directed otherwise.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

I like a really great slice of pizza. When it has that thin crust that’s charred but chewy and when the ingredients are fresh and properly prepared. New York, NY has the best pizza I’ve had so far. And I think Bø, Norway has the worst, (so far).

My Favorite place to hang out is a local place called The Owl in my home town of Lethbridge, AB. The place is a shining light in this city and we’re so lucky to have it. If you’re in the area, definitely stop in, and tell Steven I sent you.

Second place goes to the entire city of Berlin, Germany.

Third place goes to Sonny’s bar in Brooklyn, NY.

January 10, 2021 0 comments

DAZN, the leading global sports destination, has unveiled its latest DAZN Originals production “Club Ibiza: The Sessions”. A unique, inside look at UD Ibiza, a Spanish football club driven by the passion of president Amadeo Salvo and his brothers David and Lalo who have a dream to take the team to La Liga. The 5-part series features intimate interviews with Amadeo Salvo, Italian football superstar Marco Borriello and Ibiza-born international DJs Anna Tur and Manu Gonzalez, among others. The series’ exclusive title track was produced by dance pioneer and world-famous DJ Carl Cox and features new music by Anna Tur and Manu Gonzalez. DAZN’s SVP Original Programming, Grant Best said about the participation of Anna Tur: “Being able to bring together the music of Anna Tur and Carl Cox into the series was so important. I wanted our viewers to hear sounds not only enjoyed by many each summer on the island but that represent the heritage and soul of Ibiza. Anna Tur’s 'Yeu,Yeu,Yeu´ does this beautifully. When researching for the UD Ibiza documentary I wanted to have voices throughout that originated from the island. Away from the football project Anna Tur gives us the authenticity and purity of what Ibiza is about. Having people like Anna and Manu Gonzalez who are from Ibiza provided our viewers with the local knowledge and understanding of this beautiful magical place”. And in Anna Tur’s words: “For me, recording with DAZN has been a great experience. It was a pleasure to work with such a professional, dynamic and creative team. I really like the fusion that they’ve made combining football with music, nature and leisure. The balance that the island needs. I am extremely happy to have collaborated with Carl Cox and my good friend Manu Gonzalez on the soundtrack”. Surrounded by iconic dance clubs, the world’s best DJs and the most stunning Balearic beaches, ‘Club Ibiza: The Sessions’ takes you on a season-long journey into the heart of the most famous island in the world. Through the eyes of Ibiza’s most passionate football fans, the series captures an exclusive look into the rise of a football club unlike any other, combining exclusive interviews with behind-the-scenes access and the wonders of the island. ‘Club Ibiza: The Sessions’ is now live on platforms in Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. Spain has gone live today, Dec. 28. Japan goes live tomorrow, Dec. 29. It will later be made available on DAZN’s Global platform across 200+ countries and territories in January 2021. Go to www.dazn.com to watch. ANNA TUR ONLINE

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Anna Tur and Carl Cox join “Club Ibiza: The Sessions”, the DAZN documentary series about the UD Ibiza football club Both artists have composed music for the series and are interviewed as key figures in the island’s music scene.

by the partae January 6, 2021

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DAZN, the leading global sports destination, has unveiled its latest DAZN Originals production “Club Ibiza: The Sessions”. A unique, inside look at UD Ibiza, a Spanish football club driven by the passion of president Amadeo Salvo and his brothers David and Lalo who have a dream to take the team to La Liga.

The 5-part series features intimate interviews with Amadeo Salvo, Italian football superstar Marco Borriello and Ibiza-born international DJs Anna Tur and Manu Gonzalez, among others. The series’ exclusive title track was produced by dance pioneer and world-famous DJ Carl Cox and features new music by Anna Tur and Manu Gonzalez.

DAZN’s SVP Original Programming, Grant Best said about the participation of Anna Tur:

“Being able to bring together the music of Anna Tur and Carl Cox into the series was so important. I wanted our viewers to hear sounds not only enjoyed by many each summer on the island but that represent the heritage and soul of Ibiza. Anna Tur’s ‘Yeu,Yeu,Yeu´ does this beautifully.

When researching for the UD Ibiza documentary I wanted to have voices throughout that originated from the island. Away from the football project Anna Tur gives us the authenticity and purity of what Ibiza is about. Having people like Anna and Manu Gonzalez who are from Ibiza provided our viewers with the local knowledge and understanding of this beautiful magical place”.

And in Anna Tur’s words:
“For me, recording with DAZN has been a great experience. It was a pleasure to work with such a professional, dynamic and creative team. I really like the fusion that they’ve made combining football with music, nature and leisure. The balance that the island needs. I am extremely happy to have collaborated with Carl Cox and my good friend Manu Gonzalez on the soundtrack”.

Surrounded by iconic dance clubs, the world’s best DJs and the most stunning Balearic beaches, ‘Club Ibiza: The Sessions’ takes you on a season-long journey into the heart of the most famous island in the world. Through the eyes of Ibiza’s most passionate football fans, the series captures an exclusive look into the rise of a football club unlike any other, combining exclusive interviews with behind-the-scenes access and the wonders of the island.

‘Club Ibiza: The Sessions’ is now live on platforms in Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. Spain has gone live today, Dec. 28. Japan goes live tomorrow, Dec. 29. It will later be made available on DAZN’s Global platform across 200+ countries and territories in January 2021. Go to www.dazn.com to watch.

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For Perth-via-Busselton trio Pretty Uglys, 2020 remained a fairly fruitful year even though the party/live music opportunities elsewhere around the country came to a screeching halt. Out on the West Coast, the band dedicated the year to the preparation of their forthcoming EP Party Friends, releasing two tracks in ‘Soak It Up’ and ‘Dreamland Delusion’ - both further establishing the band as one to watch. And now, as 2021 kicks off with hope, excitement and much anticipation for a return to normal, the Pretty Uglys guys kick this new era off with the EP’s title track, releasing ‘Party Friends’ in January from their forthcoming EP set for release in 2021.

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WA’s Pretty Uglys return for the new year with amped tune ‘Party Friends’

by the partae January 6, 2021

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For Perth-via-Busselton trio Pretty Uglys, 2020 remained a fairly fruitful year even though the party/live music opportunities elsewhere around the country came to a screeching halt. Out on the West Coast, the band dedicated the year to the preparation of their forthcoming EP Party Friends, releasing two tracks in ‘Soak It Up’ and ‘Dreamland Delusion’ – both further establishing the band as one to watch.

And now, as 2021 kicks off with hope, excitement and much anticipation for a return to normal, the Pretty Uglys guys kick this new era off with the EP’s title track, releasing ‘Party Friends’ in January from their forthcoming EP set for release in 2021.

A track that demonstrates the band’s strong dynamic, a love for some classic surf rock influences and a lean further into confident new sounds and lyricism, ‘Party Friends’ is the quintessential Pretty Uglys vibe that that band is charging ahead into the New Year with.

“‘Party Friends’ is a track about the connection often made during those not-so-sober times with friends that leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. It’s also about feeling accepted by your mates, staying true to yourself and the importance of having friends around.” Pretty Uglys

Writing and recording the track as a collective out of Perth’s Sumo Studios, Pretty Uglys approached their latest single with this overarching theme of bonds and connection well in mind, as well as their eventual return to touring. With dates locked in for Western Australia throughout January, Pretty Uglys are gonna be out on stages and back with fans very soon.

“We couldn’t be any more stoked to be playing the run of shows in January. 2020 was a strange year for everyone and it feels amazing to have heaps of shows on the horizon again; even better to have so many of our mates’ bands joining us for the ride.” Pretty Uglys

PRAISE FOR PRETTY UGLYS

“Big fans of Skegss, Tired Lion and Violent Soho have found themselves a new favourite band!”
Triple J, Claire Mooney

“These dudes always deliver…”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe

“Pretty Uglys have come forward to keep a future for infectious surf-rock in a way that feels authentic and properly surf-rock, comparable to long-time pioneers in the sound from FIDLAR to Skegsss, but with an edge that keeps it distinct to them.”
Pilerats

“They belt out an infectious brand of surfy garage with an energy that most bands take years to develop.”
Happy Magazine

PRETTY UGLYS TOUR DATES

Saturday, January 9th Mojo’s Bar Fremantle
w/ Hotsand, Teen Angst

Thursday, January 14th Lucy’s Love Shack Northbridge
w/ Lounge Tourist, Sunsick, Old Mervs

Friday, January 15th The River Pub Margaret River
w/ Skycave, Between Spleens

Saturday, January 16th Prince of Wales Bunbury
w/ Skycave, Between Spleens

Saturday, January 30th Indi Bar Scarborough
w/ Ra Ra Viper, King Brown, Star Arcana

‘Party Friends’ is released January 5th
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January 6, 2021 0 comments

After looking ahead to an exciting 2020, where they would play their biggest shows to date in Manchester and London, pick up arena tour dates with Blossoms and accept the invitation from Paul Weller to open his UK-wide run of shows, The Lathums nimbly swerved the wreckage of the Coronavirus pandemic to remain stubbornly on the rise. They made their first impression on the UK Album Charts, settling at Number 14 for their vinyl-only EP compilation, The Memories We Make and took top spot in the UK Vinyl Chart later in the year for their Island Records debut, All My Life. Formed of Moore (vocals/guitars), Scott Concepcion (lead guitars/vocals), Johnny Cunliffe (bass) and Ryan Durrans (drums/vocals) – The Lathums look forward to a brighter 2021 filled with already SOLD OUT, landmark shows including dates at Manchester’s O2 Ritz and London’s Electric Ballroom, celebratory festival appearances, including Sound City and Neighbourhood Weekender, and their first, ever European dates. All currently confirmed UK and Ireland dates for The Lathums are: Thu 22 Apr Hull, Social – SOLD OUT Fri 23 Apr Manchester, O2 Ritz – SOLD OUT Sat 24 Apr Stoke, Sugarmill – SOLD OUT Thu 29 Apr Glasgow, Garage – SOLD OUT Fri 30 April Sheffield, University Foundry – SOLD OUT Sat 1 May Newcastle, Riverside – SOLD OUT Sun 2 May Liverpool, Sound City Tue 4 May Nottingham, Rescue Rooms – SOLD OUT Wed 5 May Birmingham, O2 Institute 2 – SOLD OUT Fri 7 May Leicester, O2 Academy 2 – SOLD OUT Sat 8 May Leeds, Beckett Students Union – SOLD OUT Sun 9 May Cardiff, Globe – SOLD OUT Tue 11 May Oxford, O2 Academy 2 – SOLD OUT Wed 12 May London, Electric Ballroom – SOLD OUT Sun 30 May Warrington, Neighbourhood Weekender Tue 1 June Edinburgh, Liquid Room – SOLD OUT Thu 3 June Dunfermline, PJ Molly’s – SOLD OUT Fri 4 June Dundee, Fat Sam’s Sat 5 June Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree Tue 8 June Belfast, Limelight 2 Thu 10 June Dublin, The Academy Fri 11 June Galway, The Róisín Dubh Sat 12 June Limerick, Dolan’s Warehouse The Lathums’ story began just two years ago with the band making swift graduation from Greater Manchester pubs to festival stages including Kendal Calling and Neighbourhood Weekender. The breathless pace at which their popularity has escalated has been captured in upbeat recording sessions for their debut album at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool with producers, James Skelly and Chris Taylor. For future release news and updates about sought-after tickets for The Lathums’ live shows, connect with the band online at: https://twitter.com/TheLathums https://www.facebook.com/thelathums https://www.instagram.com/thelathums

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The Lathums meet Joker on the seafront as the buoyant four-piece embrace the surreal in the widescreen video for: FOOLISH PARLEY

by the partae January 6, 2021

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The Lathums – Foolish Parley
OUT NOW as part of the Ghosts EP on Island Records“.. prodigious projections of hope, passion and drive” – CLASH
“The Lathums really are top of their class” – MUSIC WEEK
“There’s shades of Arctic Monkeys in their rise and in the spine-tingling ‘All My Life’…
but the fun is only just getting started” – NME

Wordy and worldy indie four-piece, The Lathums, land somewhere between Bowie’s famous stroll across East Sussex sands in Ashes To Ashes, the heart-stopping catatonia of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker and the monochrome menace of A Clockwork Orange in the absorbingly surreal, widescreen promo for their track, Foolish Parley. Cut to a distinctly conceptual, arthouse feel in deep black and white and interspersed with live footage from beneath the baroque splendour of Blackpool Tower, the Wigan band reveal their theatrical poise with brooding, poker-faced performances in full, rain-smudged make-up.

The growling, tremelo-warped Foolish Parley originally appeared on The Lathums’ Ghost EP in October, an essential cut from the band’s 2020 soundtrack, a year that saw them honoured with a place on the BBC Sound Of 2021 longlist, appearing on Later… With Jools Holland and enjoying a week-long BBC Radio One residency on the BBC Introducing Playlist. The new, James Slater-directed video finds the barely twenty-somethings nudged into noir and embracing the surreal, losing all sense of time and reality along the rugged, sea-lashed, British shoreline.

Inspired by traditional customs out at sea, in which warring factions would set down arms to negotiate, Foolish Parley’s lyrics open a door once more into the old soul of bookish front man and lyricist, Alex Moore. Of the track, he says: “Being honest, this just came to me out of nowhere, I can’t pinpoint from exactly where or why. Like a lot of songs, it was something that flowed freely, working first time and, sometimes, it takes no more thinking about than that.”

After looking ahead to an exciting 2020, where they would play their biggest shows to date in Manchester and London, pick up arena tour dates with Blossoms and accept the invitation from Paul Weller to open his UK-wide run of shows, The Lathums nimbly swerved the wreckage of the Coronavirus pandemic to remain stubbornly on the rise. They made their first impression on the UK Album Charts, settling at Number 14 for their vinyl-only EP compilation, The Memories We Make and took top spot in the UK Vinyl Chart later in the year for their Island Records debut, All My Life.

Formed of Moore (vocals/guitars), Scott Concepcion (lead guitars/vocals), Johnny Cunliffe (bass) and Ryan Durrans (drums/vocals) – The Lathums look forward to a brighter 2021 filled with already SOLD OUT, landmark shows including dates at Manchester’s O2 Ritz and London’s Electric Ballroom, celebratory festival appearances, including Sound City and Neighbourhood Weekender, and their first, ever European dates. All currently confirmed UK and Ireland dates for The Lathums are:

Thu 22 Apr Hull, Social – SOLD OUT
Fri 23 Apr Manchester, O2 Ritz – SOLD OUT
Sat 24 Apr Stoke, Sugarmill – SOLD OUT
Thu 29 Apr Glasgow, Garage – SOLD OUT
Fri 30 April Sheffield, University Foundry – SOLD OUT
Sat 1 May Newcastle, Riverside – SOLD OUT
Sun 2 May Liverpool, Sound City
Tue 4 May Nottingham, Rescue Rooms – SOLD OUT
Wed 5 May Birmingham, O2 Institute 2 – SOLD OUT
Fri 7 May Leicester, O2 Academy 2 – SOLD OUT
Sat 8 May Leeds, Beckett Students Union – SOLD OUT
Sun 9 May Cardiff, Globe – SOLD OUT
Tue 11 May Oxford, O2 Academy 2 – SOLD OUT
Wed 12 May London, Electric Ballroom – SOLD OUT
Sun 30 May Warrington, Neighbourhood Weekender
Tue 1 June Edinburgh, Liquid Room – SOLD OUT
Thu 3 June Dunfermline, PJ Molly’s – SOLD OUT
Fri 4 June Dundee, Fat Sam’s
Sat 5 June Aberdeen, The Lemon Tree
Tue 8 June Belfast, Limelight 2
Thu 10 June Dublin, The Academy
Fri 11 June Galway, The Róisín Dubh
Sat 12 June Limerick, Dolan’s Warehouse

The Lathums’ story began just two years ago with the band making swift graduation from Greater Manchester pubs to festival stages including Kendal Calling and Neighbourhood Weekender. The breathless pace at which their popularity has escalated has been captured in upbeat recording sessions for their debut album at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool with producers, James Skelly and Chris Taylor.

For future release news and updates about sought-after tickets for The Lathums’ live shows, connect with the band online at:

https://twitter.com/TheLathums
https://www.facebook.com/thelathums
https://www.instagram.com/thelathums

January 6, 2021 0 comments

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FOLK SINGER – SONGWRITER RYLAND MORANZ RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘WHERE ARE MY BLUE EYES’ 2nd SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM OUT ON JANUARY 15th

by the partae January 5, 2021

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Alberta-based singer-songwriter Ryland Moranz has always been a firm believer that the old ways are the best ways. So when he set out to create the video for his latest single ‘Where Are My Blue Eyes’, the self-professed ‘analog snob’ decided they should shoot it on 16mm film.

After the filming the video in Lethbridge and Edmonton with director Evan Uschenko, the film was processed, developed and scanned. The developed film was then augmented by applying paint, ink, and by scratching with the needle from an old CBGB’s pin. Each frame was painted by hand, a process that took over 40 hours. The result is an intriguing piece of art in which all the luck, trial, and mistakes can be seen in earnest. Not everything in this video is perfect, and that’s exactly the point.

“‘Where Are My Blue Eyes’ is the most honest thing I’ve ever written, and the video reflects that,” says Ryland. “All the imagery; musings on love, the fallacy of humanity and the salvation that is found in the temporary nature of the universe is at the heart of who I am as an artist and as a growing human being. This song came to me as a revelation, and it revealed that nothing is ever really forgotten and that I am as I am just as you are as you will be. And if that’s the case then all is right in the universe.”

Following the October release of ‘If I Had Wings’, ‘Where Are My Blue Eyes’ is the 2nd single from Ryland’s new album XO, 1945, which will be out on January 15th. A song that Ryland calls his favourite song he’s ever written, ‘Where Are My Blue Eyes’ actually came about by accident.

“I was on tour with Leeroy Stagger in California and we had a day on in San Rafael,” says Ryland. “I was in a music store and found an amazing banjo that dated back to 1890. It was the real deal from its handcrafted inlay to its ivory tuning pegs; an equally stunning and sinister feature. It was in a tuning I didn’t recognize, which turned out to be open C, an old timey sort of tuning that evokes the tectonic cultural tone of the instrument. I became obsessed with the tuning and over the next afternoon developed what became the bones of the song.”

Ryland Moranz’s new single ‘Where Are My Blue Eyes’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. His new album XO, 1945 will be released on January 15th, 2021 through Tonic Records.

January 5, 2021 0 comments

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2020 PRODUCES ONE MORE DISASTER WITH THE RELEASE OF YOLANDA BE COOL & DCUP’S ‘WE NO SPEAK AMERICANO’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY MUSIC VIDEO

by the partae December 24, 2020

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Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP, as self aware as ever, have released a video clip to accompany the 10 year anniversary of their worldwide hit ‘We No Speak Americano’. The clip is befitting of the year that has been 2020, featuring Australian comedian, Sam Simmons playing an evil god-like figure and causing general destruction and mayhem across planet Earth, before hitting that big-red button and prompting perhaps the biggest disaster of all of 2020, the re-release of ‘We No Speak Americano’.

We’ve all been through the thick of it this year, from the Australian bushfires, to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been one to forget. However, as we reach the tail-end of the year, we all had some hope that the big man in Earth’s control room would take it a bit easier on us, well, with the help of Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP themselves, Sam Simmons made sure that certainly wasn’t the case. In their own tongue in cheek way, Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP poke fun at themselves and the sensation of ‘We No Speak Americano’ in their new video, as Channel Nine presenter Karl Stefanovic puts it quite precisely in the clip, “In what has been another disaster to strike in 2020, Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP’s ‘We No Speak Americano’ is being re-released for 2020.” The clip itself keeps in line with the virality of the original track, highlighting the mass of dances, challenges, cat videos, and viral YouTube and TikTok clips to come out of the pop-culture phenomenon that was ‘We No Speak Americano’. Sam himself gets in on the jig, and who can blame him because as proven 10 years ago you simply can’t hear this track and not want to get a bit silly and make a fool of yourself. The clip embodies everything the track was about 10 years ago, having a bit of fun and seeing the light side of life, a motto that is as important as any in a year such as 2020.

On the video clip, Yolanda Be Cool said, “Whilst 2020 hasn’t lived up to the expectations and in contrast has been a very hard time for people around the world, we wanted to try and bring a little hope to the suffering by celebrating on some lighter happier times, all of which the song has inspired over the years.”

Further detailing the concept behind the video, production company Knack Studios and co-directors Rob Norman and Nick Sullivan share “when Yolanda Be Cool approached us to make a clip for the 10 year anniversary re-release we knew from the start that we wanted to tackle it from a lighthearted angle. At the risk of offending Matty and Andy, we pitched the idea “slob god” unleashing the song to the masses in an attempt at one last cruel twist of the insane year that was 2020. A short (nerve racking) silence on the other end of the line was followed by plenty of froth and off we went.”

The hit single went to #1 in over 20 countries back in 2010, with the record winning the ARIA Award for Best Dance Release, and topped various charts the world over from Russia to South Africa, and across United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, and Switzerland. The dance sensation that featured in films such as The Inbetweeners Movie, Hop, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, The Great Beauty, and Peter Rabbit, showcasing the reach and presence of the release and its place in the mainstream. The track kickstarted the careers of the duo, who have gone on to produce popular releases such as ‘Sugar Man’, ‘Soul Makossa (Money)’, ‘From Me To You’, and more recently their 2019 hit ‘Dance and Chant’ garnered over 17 million collective streams seeing the talented duo continuing to deliver their infectious records time and time again.

For more info on Yolanda Be Cool, visit:
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December 24, 2020 0 comments

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NGV ANNOUNCEMENT: TRIENNIAL EXTRA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED TODAY – BOOK FREE TRIENNIAL EXTRA TICKETS

by the partae December 24, 2020

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Over 31 summer nights from 15 January to 14 February 2021, Triennial EXTRA will present a FREE festival of performance, music, food and bars, and late-night access to NGV Triennial every night between 5-9pm. NGV will collaborate with award-winning chef Adam D’Sylva from Melbourne restaurant Tonka on a pop-up in NGV’s Garden Restaurant featuring outdoor dining. Known for Tonka’s modern Indian cuisine, the pop-up restaurant will feature an exclusive menu designed especially for the festival.

During Triennial EXTRA visitors will be able to dine at the Tonka pop-up restaurant along with culinary experiences across NGV International including Lune Croissanterie’s bespoke pastry inspired by Melbourne designers Makiko Ryujin and Michael Gittings’ Triennial installation in the NGV Tea Room, a Yering Station Wine Bar also in the Tea Room and an Asahi Bar in the Great Hall.

Each night of Triennial EXTRA will feature a lineup of local performances and musicians responding to the NGV Triennial exhibition and DJ sets on the Triennial Summer Stage in the NGV’s Grollo Equiset Garden, presented in partnership with Melbourne Music Week.

DJs performing during Triennial EXTRA include: 6am At the Garage, A.Kid, Agent 86, Andee Frost, Andras, Bertie, Claire Knight, DJ Manchild, dj pgz, DJ Small Dry, Edd Fisher, Edge Worker, emerald, Gavin Campbell, Hank YM, Hip Hop Hoe, Horsbra, IN2STELLAR, Jake Judd, Kia, Loure, Love Sensation DJs, Memphis LK, Merve , Michael Ozone, Mike Callander, Mikey Cahill. Millú, Myles Mac, Nic Oogjes (NO ZU/Cong Josie), Noise in my Head, Pjenné, Rings Around Saturn, River Yarra, Shelley, Simon & Lauren (Triple R), SUI ZHEN and Yeo.

Full program announced on 11 January 2021.

BOOK FREE TRIENNIAL EXTRA TICKETS: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/triennial-extra-2020/

BOOK TONKA POP-UP RESERVATION: https://booking.nowbookit.com/booking?accountid=23dcd13a-c87c-4d8a-b88e-fc0cd350d64a&venueid=4255&theme=light&accent=0,149,135

December 24, 2020 0 comments

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Didirri ‘It’s The Season’ Regional Victorian Tour – 170 Russell Melbourne – Supported by Eaglemont Review

by the partae December 23, 2020

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Playing to a Sold Out and seated 170 Russell on Friday the 18th of December, Didirri mesmerized the Melbourne audience with his enchanting vocals, elegant songwriting and charismatic solo performance playing both acoustic guitar and keyboard. Didirri carried himself with an oh so loveable honest and modest demeanor whilst capturing the attention of everyone within ears reach with the slightest tone from his soulful voice. The crowd listened intently to every single song lyric and and every story between each song with huge respect and a noticeable feeling of awe. Didirri is a young man who has a huge future ahead of him, we are all lucky to be able to witness this talented artist blossom. Didirri was supported by the eclectic jangle/fuzz singer/songwriter Eaglemont who took the audience on a brutally honest ride of heart felt songs from tales of growing up and being grown up, hats off to the both of you.

https://www.facebook.com/Didirri

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Photo Credit: Darren Chan – @darrenchanphotogrpahy

December 23, 2020 0 comments

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STUCK OUT RELEASE NEW EP, LIE THROUGH YOUR TEETH OUT NOW PERFORMING TWO STRIPPED BACK PERFORMANCES THIS WEEKEND!!

by the partae December 22, 2020

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“Lie Through Your Teeth does not disappoint in any way shape or form.” – Hysteria Magazine

“There’s plenty of punk melodies and rock edge…” – Wall Of Sound

Hailing from Melbourne, Stuck Out have released their second EP, Lie Through Your Teeth today through Greyscale Records in Australia and Sharptone Records for the rest of the world.

BUY LIE THROUGH YOUR TEETH EP HERE

Lie Through Your Teeth is an EP based around the consequences when we lie to others, we lie to ourselves, and we in turn are lied to. The EP looks at a range of circumstances where the truth is withheld and how that affects everyone in the situation.

“When we approached this EP, we wanted to create something that translated into our high energy live performances. This has resulted in an aggressive, powerful yet polished sound that we believe is our best release to date.” says vocalist, Josh Walker.

First single from Lie Through Your Teeth is Mindless features Mikaila Delgado from Yours Truly.

Watch the video for Mindless Feat. Mikaila From Yours Truly here:

Stuck Out have also released videos for Inverse and False Promise.

They’ll be performing two stripped back performances at Stay Gold on Saturday 19 December.

AN EVENING WITH

STUCK OUT
LIE THROUGH YOUR TEETH EP RELEASE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS RESIDE

SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER
STAY GOLD, MELBOURNE 18+
6PM & 9PM
Tickets available from here

Stuck Out’s lyrics resonate like that familiar internal monologue we all shared when we discovered one simple truth: growing up is not all it’s cracked up to be. Navigating the ins and outs of complex relationships, while trying to find your place in a world that makes less sense by the day have become the cornerstone for the band’s lyrics, and they want to use every platform they can to help music lovers feel a little less alone. While some musicians play their cards quite close to their chest, Stuck Out have worn their heart on their sleeve since day one, and it has lead to them garnishing a keen and loyal fanbase.

The young four piece have made their way around Australia multiple times over the past few years off the back of their 2018 Greyscale Records debut EP You Won’t Come Home. They have supported acts such as As It Is, With Confidence, The Story So Far, and Senses Fail; enrapturing audiences with their blend of rock infused pop-punk that cuts through to a deeper layer of the human condition. The band can also now forever lay claim to playing the very first note ever played on a stage at the now staple of the Australian heavy music calendar, Good Things Festival.

2020 saw the band knuckle down to work on a follow up to their debut EP, and came out the other side with a very pointed EP titled Lie Through Your Teeth. Now the band & Greyscale Records look to the future as they add Sharptone Records to the team to help them push from one of the most exciting bands in Australia, to one of the biggest in the world.

December 22, 2020 0 comments

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Wankelmut joins Norma Jean Martine on high energy piano house banger following the massive ‘Head Shoulders Knees & Toes’

by the partae December 22, 2020

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German producer Wankelmut lays his magic touch to her poppy single, amplifying its feel-good vibes to a new level. Her classy, flowing vocal delivery is fused to a high-energy piano house groove that bumps and bounces in all the right places. The piano chords are sprightly and accent the groove in a ‘90s house style, while the plump bass melody adds more colour. A clever arrangement keeps the remix interesting and intriguing throughout, finding the perfect balance between dancefloor power and radio-friendly. It’s the perfect complement to her innovative songwriting and soulful voice. Wankelmut makes for the perfect remixer for her, with remixes for the likes of Gossip, Royksöpp, Dennis Lloyd and Flight Facilities among his 300 million+ Spotify plays.

‘’Following the recent global success of my collaboration with Ofenbach on ‘Head Shoulders Knees and Toes’, I’m really excited to release this remix of Basketball as a fresh new take on the song.’’ Norma explains ‘’ I love the way Wankelmut used the outro hook from the original to make a really fun, bouncy, and catchy drop in this version. Remixes are interesting because they dress up a song in a totally new way, and they not only show the versatility of a strong melody, but the power and ability of chords and tonality to express different emotions.’’

With 9 million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 200 million streams worldwide, Norma Jean Martine is blazing through the charts. The aforementioned ‘Head Shoulders Knees & Toes’ has been one of the standout hits of 2020, currently picking up over 1 million streams a day, it’s proved a real earworm of a track, hitting #60 in the Global Shazam Chart.

Her next EP ‘Visiting Hours’ is on the horizon and it features another dance banger alongside the amazing MOTi.

The official video of ‘Basketball’ Wankelmut Remix is out now and gives the track a 90’s vintage visual identity.

Norma Jean Martine: ‘’Douglas Dulgarian, the director and producer of the original, remixed the video as well. He experimented with VHS stock footage and negative processing to create a very instagram e-girl meets Lana Del Rey Video Games DIY’’

About Norma Jean Martine
Alt-pop talent Norma Jean Martine is the superstar vocalist with the recognizable husky, powerhouse voice and strong songwriting skills. Exploring the indie space with her own releases and embracing the dancefloors with collaborations, she’s touching a global audience: ‘When We Were Young’ with Lost Kings amassed 90M streams and gained praise from the US to Asia and this year she has a European hit under her belt with ‘Head Shoulder Knees And Toes’, a collaboration with Parisian dance duo Ofenbach and the German producers Quarterhead, racking up over 100M streams in less than a year and breaking a personal record with 1M streams a day. The charts and streaming results are undeniable: when Norma touches a song, magic happens.

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December 22, 2020 0 comments

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Strano podcast with Spike (Me First and the Gimme Gimmes)

by the partae December 22, 2020

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The Lathums meet Joker on the seafront as the buoyant four-piece embrace the surreal in the widescreen video for: FOOLISH PARLEY

FOLK SINGER – SONGWRITER RYLAND MORANZ RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘WHERE ARE MY BLUE EYES’ 2nd SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM OUT ON JANUARY 15th

2020 PRODUCES ONE MORE DISASTER WITH THE RELEASE OF YOLANDA BE COOL & DCUP’S ‘WE NO SPEAK AMERICANO’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY MUSIC VIDEO

NGV ANNOUNCEMENT: TRIENNIAL EXTRA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED TODAY – BOOK FREE TRIENNIAL EXTRA TICKETS

Didirri ‘It’s The Season’ Regional Victorian Tour – 170 Russell Melbourne – Supported by Eaglemont Review

STUCK OUT RELEASE NEW EP, LIE THROUGH YOUR TEETH OUT NOW PERFORMING TWO STRIPPED BACK PERFORMANCES THIS WEEKEND!!

Wankelmut joins Norma Jean Martine on high energy piano house banger following the massive ‘Head Shoulders Knees & Toes’

Strano podcast with Spike (Me First and the Gimme Gimmes)