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Where are you currently based?
Currently still based in Sydney!
How did you first start playing music?
I first started playing guitar and piano through school, and from there my guitar teacher convinced me to start singing. I started growing more confident and becoming better with my craft I suppose. I then started to create my own project as
such, and everything flowed from there.
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been?
Covid at the start was tough, as my first national tour was cancelled halfway through. Like a lot of people that kind of forced me to shift my priorities and financials. These days it’s going great though! I’m in the latter stages of completing my first album, and I just recently played 2 sold out shows.
Your new single ‘The World Is In a Bad Room’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I guess the song is a conglomerate of a lot of personal relationships mixed in with everything that’s going on in the world. I also took a lot of inspiration through Tom Misch’s latest album.
How did you go about writing the single?
The song itself didn’t actually take too long! It kind of popped up one day when I was in the studio. I had been playing around with a particular drum groove (the one you can hear in the song) and everything just fell into place really quickly!
Where and when did you record and who with?
I recorded the track in a few places, but mainly within Kiln Studios in St Peters, Sydney. I developed the final stages of the track with my engineer ‘Danial Notoli’, someone who I’ve been working with for the past 2 or so years.
How did you approach the recording process?
Like many of my other projects, I started this song with the drum rhythm. I find it a lot easier and, in some way, a lot more fun to create stuff over a rhythm that you can bop to to begin with.
What programs/instruments did you use?
I use Logic Pro for pretty much all of my recording! I also played pretty much every instrument you can hear in the track and recorded them all individually.
What do you like to do away from music?
I like to do a lot of things to be honest. I think the best thing I like to do other than music is hang with friends. Either going away somewhere or just having drinks really sets my mind straight. I also love a read.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
A lot of Jordan Rakei, and a lot of SG Lewis.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?
I’ve got a few more sit down shows within rural NSW before the year is up which I’m really looking forward to doing! Assuming everything eases up as it has been, 2021 should be full of touring!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
I don’t think I can go past Italian with some really good wine. And my absolute place to hang is the beach.
It was a proud moment for I OH YOU this past weekend with DMA’S taking the stage ahead of bouncedown at the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final between Richmond and Geelong on Saturday. Playing to a massive live audience of almost 30,000 at The Gabba in Brisbane, the band’s performance played on screens across the nation as part of the AFL broadcast, which attracted a mammoth national average TV audience of 3.812m, its highest rating audience since 2016.
The Gabba was not the only hallowed ground the band’s music was heard in this past weekend. In a world first, DMA’S premiered their new video for ‘Round & Around’ live on the big screens to an empty Goodison Park Stadium in Liverpool UK, home of Everton Football Club. A film capturing this momentous moment was live streamed on both DMA’S and Everton FC’s Facebook pages overnight, showing the band’s full-throttle anthem reverberating across the deserted stadium. Frontman Tommy O’Dell is a passionate, life-long fan of the club, thanks to his dad’s side of the family all hailing from Liverpool.
Directed by Steve Lattuca, the ‘Round & Around’ video explores the band’s roots in Newtown, Sydney. It features a mix of new and archive footage of the band in their local environment and includes clips of them performing on the roof of The Marlborough Hotel.
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“I never know it’s good, I know it’s no one’s fault, the world is in a bad room…”
With words that linger, Oly Sherman delivers a song that showcases the Sydney artist at his soulful best, ‘The World Is In A Bad Room’. The new single from Sherman is striking in its understated form, with focus centred on the songwriter’s lyricism and vocal delivery.
Due for release this October, Oly Sherman’s new single is the latest in a string of impactful releases, proving that 2020 hasn’t stopped him from producing some of his most engaging material to date.
‘The World Is In A Bad Room’ stirs from the onset; Sherman’s rich vocals are heavy with depth and soulful edge. Akin to ‘Resolution’-era Matt Corby, the single is a rumination on the current state of the world and Sherman’s navigation through not only this warped climate we’re living in, but his own personal struggles. “A mixed mindset between the torn up world we’re trying to get through, and my own mind. The song basically encapsulates our decisions when weighed up with friends, relationships and social media.” Oly Sherman
And while themes of confusion, unrest and indecision may have found their way into the song’s lyrics, the composition of ‘The World Is In A Bad Room’ proved to be a more definitive process. Recorded at Sherman’s home studio and also at Kiln Studios in St Peters, ‘The World Is In A Bad Room’ saw Sherman work with frequent collaborator Daniel Natoli once more on mixing.
Thinking ahead to his return to live performances with a hopeful easing of restrictions in time, Sherman crafted ‘The World Is In A Bad Room’ and previously released singles ‘Homeboy’ and ‘Madness’ with his dynamic shows in mind. “I wanted to create something with a consistent groove, and [that] allows the band and I to play freely live. The recording process was really quick, with the chord structure and vocals taking only a day to lay down. I just fiddled with the tune for the next month until I arrived at something I was super, super happy with.” Oly Sherman
2019 and pre-pandemic 2020 proved to be one of Sherman’s strongest and successful career periods to date. The release of his sophomore EP Three Oh Three further propelled the artist onto the national radar, performing extensively around the country including spots at the Newtown Festival, Sydney Beer Festival and in support of artists including Slum Sociable, Kim Churchill and New Zealand’s Louis Baker. January 2020 also saw Sherman take his music international, bringing his soulful sounds to Japan for the first time, playing 11 shows before returning to Australia to perform as part of fundraising efforts for Bushfire Relief.
This month, Sherman returns to the stage in Sydney, with two SOLD OUT shows at the beloved venue The Vanguard scheduled for October 23.
“Oly’s relaxed songwriting sounds more deluxe than ever with this night-strutting groove.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe
“…lush, textured and dream-like…”
Forte Magazine
Tone Deaf
“A folk sensation echoing the dreamy work of Matt Corby, Boy & Bear and Josh Pyke.”
Happy Magazine
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‘The World Is In A Bad Room’ is out now.
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Iceberg
Watchlist
Fifteen
Dreamstate
Overload
Save Yourself
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THE DREGGS are Paddy Macrae and Zane Harris, an indie-folk songwriting duo from The Sunshine Coast. Since forming in 2017 they have amassed over 3millon streams, garnered critical praise from Tone Deaf, NME Australia, Pilerats with spot play on triple j. They also recently played at Bigsound 2020.
Today they release their dreamy new single, ‘Keepsake’ which showcases their elegant songwriting and harmonies. ‘Keepsake’ is a follow up to fan favourite ‘Call Me Home’.
Speaking about their new single THE DREGGS tell us, “Keepsake is a track touching on the beauty of vulnerability and the importance of allowing people into our lives, regardless of whether they bring us pain or joy. The act of wearing someone’s heart “like a keepsake” is playing on the idea of wearing a sentimental object, such as a pocket watch or a pendant from a loved one.”
THE DREGGS encompass a whole range of emotion with their music. They find themselves writing tracks with a whole range of dynamics. Alongside this, the boys are strong advocates for Mental Health Awareness, touching on elements of mental health in their songs. Growth is a common theme throughout their music, expressing how important it is to grow and change in positive ways.
Although the music industry came to a halt during the Covid-19 pandemic, THE DREGGS are still working harder than ever, landing themselves an opportunity to feature on several of Ziggy Alberts’ tracks, most notably Together (2020), as well as supporting Kim Churchill on his ‘Bright Nights’ Australian Tour 2020, playing Bigsound2020 and in celebration of Keepsake, The Keepsake Tour starts in early November.
THE DREGGS ‘Keepsake’ is out now through Ditto Music.
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I OH YOU are psyched to announce DZ Deathrays’ fifth studio album Positive Rising: Part 2 – the highly anticipated follow up to 2019’s Positive Rising: Part 1 – will be released Friday 9th July 2021. In celebration of the forthcoming LP, DZ Deathrays have dropped their explosive new single ‘Fired Up’, along with a trippy animated video directed by Thomas Rawle.
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Daily Nightly Records has just announced their latest signing, Nigerian Australian hip hop artist and producer IJALE.
The signing also comes with news that IJALE will be releasing a single on Friday 6 Nov, his first release with Daily Nightly. This follows on from his breakout debut EP ‘Wildly Disparate Sounds’, & it’s singles ‘Coffee Cups’ & ‘Hotlines’, which details the microaggressions he has faced growing up in Australia as a person of colour.
IJALE is joining the existing roster of BOO SEEKA, Big Words, Pink Matter, Your Girl Pho, Picket Palace, London Topaz & Creature Fear.
“I’m so excited to partner with Daily Nightly for the new stage in my artistry! For them to see the work that I’ve been releasing, to know what I stand for, and want to push that to new heights is really humbling. ” quote from IJALE
“Beyond excited to welcome IJALE to Daily Nightly, he’s a raw talent in so many ways, including his ability to produce, mix and master his own music. Proud to be welcoming him to the Daily Nightly/Untitled Group family” quote from label manager Annabelle Dalziel.
Jerry Agbinya, aka IJALE, began releasing music in 2017 but has been busy honing and perfecting his songwriting and production skills for years. Following a brief break from his previous project Spirals, IJALE hit the ground running with support shows alongside Winston Surfshirt, Raiza Biza and Phondupe. In January of 2020, IJALE hosted his first show and played alongside some of Melbourne’s most promising up and comers including Jordan Dennis, Nasty Mars, Rara Zulu & more. In August this year he was the triple j Unearthed feature artist.
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Saturday, March 20th, 2021
Coburg Velodrome
Following the easing of restrictions announcement yesterday, Untitled Group has just revealed the return of their day parties with Willaris.K & more this March at the Coburg Velodrome. Untitled Group’s day parties have acquired a cult-like following over the years, known for their unique locations, world-class production/stage designs and lineups showcasing the best of local and international talent.
This event will feature an all local lineup including:
Willaris.K
Torren Foot
Made in Paris
Late Nite Tuff Guy
Jordan Brando
KLP
Choomba
Brux
After a tough 2020 this will give domestic artists the opportunity to get back into performing in front of their home crowds and give Victorians a needed glimmer of hope in the live music realm to look forward to in 2021.
Past Untitled Group day parties have included the likes of Claptone, Solomun, MK, Dom Dolla and Patrick Topping.
See the iconic Coburg Velodrome be transformed into a haven of Australian dance music for what’s sure to be one for the books.
Willaris.K
Tastemaker and producer Willaris. K had his triple j supported break-out single “Alchemy” back in 2018 and has never looked back. His sophisticated techno has seen him earn fans in Pete Tong, sell-out shows in Australia and play at festivals including Coachella, Splendour in the Grass, Lollapalooza, Beyond the Valley, Wildlands, Forbidden Fruit and more.
Torren Foot
Perpetually ahead of the curve, house producer Torren Foot was raised on the working docks of Melbourne’s inner west, and is now a fixture of Aussie club culture as one of the countries most in demand touring dj’s – he recently gained international attention following the release of ‘More Life’ topping #1 Beatport overall, support from tastemakers Adam Beyer, Claptone, Mat.Joe, Wax Motif & Destructo to name a few and A-list radio support from triple j.
Made in Paris
Closing 2019 with her most anticipated single ‘Pursuit’, Made in Paris has dominated radio with full rotation and 100+ spins on Triple J, taking top 30 positions weekly on the Australian Shazam Chart and adds to Spotify editorial playlists globally. From her three USA tours to Australia’s most acclaimed warehouses alongside Stephan Bodzin on his 2019 Australian tour, Pitch Music Festival, Beyond The Valley and Splendour In The Grass, the Sydney artist depicts a true deep and dark production journey from studio to stage.
Late Nite Tuff Guy
Late Nite Tuff Guy is a new breed of disco vigilante, prowling the neon streets on a mission from God / David Mancuso to reclaim the clubs and fuck shit up. The scandalous alter-ego of genuine techno legend HMC (known to his momma as Cam Bianchetti), Late Nite Tuff Guy (LNTG) puts the acrimony in acronym, the oh in disco, the amp in camp and the dang in dangerous.
Jordan Brando
Recognised by BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong & tastemakers globally, Jordan’s abilities as a DJ and a producer raise no questions to why he is “a rising star in Australian dance music.” Standout performances at revered festivals Beyond the Valley and Pitch Music & Arts, and being handpicked to share the stage with the likes of Patrick Topping to Jamie Jones, have all contributed to solidifying Brando’s name as one Australia’s most promising dance music exports.
KLP
KLP, real name Kristy Lee Peters, is a talented force of the Australian music industry, with credentials that cement her reputation as a multi-faceted industry heavyweight. Between writing and recording her own music, and collaborating with local and international artists, KLP also found time to host the country’s biggest Dance Music radio program, triple j’s House Party every Saturday night for 5 years.
Choomba:
Right on cue for 2019 Choomba came out of the gate with a debut EP that hit #4 on the overall Beatport Release Chart, #2 on the hyper competitive Tech-House Chart, came in at #36 on Australia’s overall Shazam Chart and saw them up for the Triple J Unearthed feature artist spotlight. The follow up single Wantchu took that momentum even further being spot added to Triple J.
Brux
Revel in the realm of BRUX – a turbulent force of brooding rhythms and distorted desires of the human psyche. Equally intimidating as alluring, BRUX confronts notions of fate, materialism and the pursuit of pleasure.
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Where are you currently based?
I live on a little island called Pender Island, on the west coast of BC.
How did you first start playing music?
I started taking classical piano lessons when I was around 5 years old and did that until my teens when I started jazz lessons. It was around that time too that I started writing my own songs, but I didn’t start doing it seriously or performing until after high school.
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?
I feel pretty lucky to have had a fairly positive Covid experience so far. During the week I work for a local arts organization, so I’ve been able to continue doing that and providing arts programs in the community, and spending lots of time outside to beat the anxiety and uncertainty.
Your new album ‘Memory & Desire’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Through the writing process I found myself listening to a few contemporary Canadian artists, specifically Jordan Klassen, Rose Cousins and Luca Fogale, as well as more classic artists whose music I was finally discovering including Carole King, Leonard Cohen and Beth Orton. I was really feeling a pull towards a more simplified acoustic sound that would let the story of the song be at the forefront, and each of these artists does that beautifully in their own way.
How did you go about writing the music?
The music for Memory & Desire came very naturally. At the beginning, I was just writing because I couldn’t help myself, and I wasn’t sure how or when an album would take shape, so it felt very organic. A neighbour of mine let me borrow his old tenor guitar (a 4 stringed guitar) and I was so inspired that I decided to buy one for myself. It became the tool I used to write most of the songs on the album, which was a big departure from past albums where I mostly played piano.
Where and when did you record/produce and who with?
My good friend Josh Rob Gwilliam from Calgary, AB produced Memory & Desire. We had worked together on my last album (Dearestly) and since that album had written a handful of songs together, including the second single Dear Forever. We’ve always had a great working relationship, and it was so nice to build on what we had started with Dearestly in a creative sense, but go in quite a different direction. He recorded drums and bass in Calgary and then came out to my home on Pender Island where we recorded the rest of the album.
How did you approach the recording process?
Our vision for the recording process was to keep it very simple. It’s easy to build songs up with layers and layers of sounds and textures, but it’s harder to strip it back and still have it be something really special. Once we had the core vocals and instrument, we would add parts and layers and then remove them from most of the song so what remained was really memorable and intentional.
What programs/equipment did you use?
Part of achieving the organic sound that we were going for meant using all real instruments instead of software samples. I have a house full of keyboards, and we put them to use: the Heintzman upright, an old pump organ, Moog Subphatty, and Roland Juno 60. The album also includes tenor guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, and drums. Josh’s signature Eventide processor helped sculpt a lot of the atmosphere on the album.
Your video for ‘Don’t Make a Mountain’ is out now, how did the concept for the video come about?
Back when the song was still a rough demo, I sent it to my friend Ross Bodenmann, whom I had collaborated with on a few video projects over the years. He came up with the concept of two contrasting characters who are both on different journeys through the song. Though we didn’t end up filming it for about a year after the initial idea, the vision for the video mostly stayed the same.
Where and when did you film and who did you work with?
We filmed the video in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island in late summer 2020. At the time of filming, there were huge forest fires in Washington state, and the smoke had made its way up Vancouver Island. It made for an interesting ambience in the video. Ross directed, filmed and edited the video, and a friend of his, Joshua Hanson, was the other character in the film.
What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the creation of the music video?
The video itself was really enjoyable to film. I played one of the two characters who is embracing a challenge and pushing through, finding wonder and satisfaction in the discoveries made along the way. We filmed it in a park that follows a creek up to a waterfall, so I got to spend the whole afternoon climbing rocks and wading in creek water, which is something I would take great joy in on any day. We filmed the performance piece after, which made for a long day but it was a really fun video to film.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’ve been cycling through a few albums lately including All That Emotion by Hannah Georgas, Iris by Carmanah, and Sad Hunk by Bahamas.
What do you like to do away from music?
When I’m not playing music, I tend to keep myself quite busy. I really enjoy spending time outside hiking, camping, paddleboarding, or sailing (something new I’ve been learning this year). I love spontaneous get-togethers with friends, and I’m always on the hunt for the best cup of chai tea.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?
I have a collection of poems that I’ve written over the past number of years that I’m hoping to turn into a little self-published book. It’s been something I’ve been working on in the background for a while, but I’d love to have it come out in early 2021. I also got engaged recently, so I’m sure the next few months will involve a lot of wedding planning!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
I love all kinds of food, but tacos, perogies, and homemade pie are probably my top favourites. Pender Island doesn’t have too many places to hang out in the evening, so my friends and I spend a lot of time at each other’s houses, or at the beach.
Indie Pop rock band The Dunwells collaborate with New Soul singer-songriter Théa Marie to create an Adèle-esque story about self-love and courage.
‘Settle Down, Love’ is an internal conversation between Théa Marie and her mind that tells her she’s not advancing, that she’ll never accomplish her dreams. By telling that nagging voice to ‘Settle Down’, the singer is reassuring herself that self-doubt and anxiety in fact are necessary and can only make her stronger.
This intimate song starts off with Pop Soul piano chords and Théa Marie’s close-up vocals. We are drawn in from the beginning as the she confides that ‘Something’s wrong, my mind’s telling me’…. As the song progresses, the singer’s solitary voice is joined by rich instrumentals and vocal layers surging up with gospel intensity. By the end, this song is an anthem to courage and determination.
Have you ever felt discouraged or doubted yourself? If so, ‘Settle Down, Love’ is a ‘must hear’. Théa Marie and The Dunwells have composed an inspirational Indie Pop gem that will help you remember that every step you take will bring you to a higher place.
Biography:
Théa, Julianna and Peter all came from different backgrounds with similar childhoods. Their love for soul and rock music undeniably led them to London in 2017. When they met in the same music school, they struck up a sudden friendship from which they created THÉA MARIE.
The band have self named their genre as ‘Modern Soul Rock’ due to Théa’s soulful songwriting and Julianna and Peter’s soul rock instrumentation. Their music is influenced by the likes of Amy Winehouse, The Cardigans and Selah Sue.
Having played acoustic and full band sets in Germany, France and the United Kingdom, they have just released their soulful nostalgic debut album THEN, recorded and mixed in London.
In 2018 Krissy won the North American Country Music Associations International Artist, Entertainer and Songwriter of the Year in Pigeon Forge, TN while traveling to Nashville with Hall of Fame legends Dick Damron and Joyce Smith. The Alberta Country Music Association honoured Krissy with the ACMA Horizon Award as well as a nominee for the Female Artist of the year in 2018 and 2019. She has performed at events such as Big Valley Jamboree, Alberta Country Music Awards Show, ACMA Fan Fest, andThe Bluebird Cafe (Nashville). She has shared the stage as a supporting act for performers such as Doc Walker, Gord Bamford, Aaron Goodvin and many others.
Working with hit writers like Ralph Murphy and Tebey has helped mold Krissy into a passionate and inspired songwriter. Krissy attended the Rise Program with the Nashville Songwriters Association in April of 2020. Performances at the infamous Bluebird Cafe, Nashville, the Commodore Room, Nashville and the Bluejay Sessions, Calgary have given her an opportunity to showcase her writing talents. To date she has released 3 singles “Mess with Me”, “Better left Unsaid” and “Days” and a self titled EP. Working closely with her team Juno Award Winning Producer Matty McKay (Brett Kissel Band) and Vocal Coach Tamara Beatty (The Voice, The Masked Singer) and Jordyn Elliott (J Elliott Management, Megan Patrick Manager) has helped Krissy to craft a distinct sound and style all her own.
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