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Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM) and Triple R present ‘Ladies Who Sing Leonard’ - a special Leonard Cohen anniversary tribute concert

Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM) and Triple R present a special Leonard Cohen anniversary concert ‘Ladies Who Sing Leonard’ feat. Ninet Tayeb (ISRAEL), Katie Noonan, Deborah Conway, Kylie Auldist, Anita Lester, Emma Donovan and more!

by the partae October 15, 2020

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FOJAM PRESENTS LADIES WHO SING LEONARD
A LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE EVENT
SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER, 8.30PM – 10PM (ONLINE)
Presented by Triple R

“It’s been 20 years since I fell hard for the words of Leonard Cohen and the pictures he painted. It’s also been 20 years since I wanted to make my life about music, art and poetry. This project is inspired by my (sometimes confused) Jewish heritage, the spirit of my homeland and all the sex, love and death that falls in between. Leonard Cohen taught me that art can change the lives of the people around you.”
– Anita Lester, FOJAM Curator

Immersive contemporary cultural festival, Festival of Jewish Arts and Music (FOJAM) returns in 2020, showcasing an immense spread of local and international artists through the lens of Jewish culture and identity. Following the success of its inaugural event of last year, this year’s live festival has had to adapt to the current global COVID-19 restrictions and has translocated from the streets to the clouds, with its 2020 Homeward Bound online series. Continuing the celebrations of Jewish music, performance, dance, talks, storytelling and creativity, the virtual series seeks to spark discussion, empathy and curiosity through thought provoking panel discussions, live streamed performances and bespoke online events. A nod to the famed Jewish duo Simon and Garfunkel, the monthly series has been taking place over the past six months and is ready to reach its season finale with the unmissable Ladies Who Sing Leonard concert.

Coinciding with the four-year anniversary of his passing, the Leonard Cohen tribute concert will feature Ninet Tayeb (ISRAEL), Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan, Deborah Conway, Kylie Auldist, Emily Lubitz, Gabriella Cohen, Emma Donovan, Kee’ahn, Loretta Miller (Jazz Party), Melody Pool, Imogen Clark, Alma & Hettie Zygier, Tamara Reichman (Tamara & the Dreams), Sophia Tuv and an in-conversation with Anita Lester. The impressive lineup of dynamic artists will weave Leonard’s words around their own unique narratives in an immersive and transcendental tribute like no other.

“We are absolutely thrilled to present this divine tribute show on the anniversary of Leonard Cohen’s death. His work has had, and continues to have, such a deep impact on so many artists and people around the world. It’s particularly poignant that we will work to connect through his music at a time that has left so many feeling isolated and disconnected.” – Lior Albeck-Ripka, Artistic Director

“I have always seen the woman beneath his stories and it was important to me, when putting a tribute together, to truly embody his work, not simply focused on who can sing the songs the best.” – Anita Lester, Curator

“We really want this to be an immersive experience despite the digital limitations and are hoping we can create a feeling of connection between audiences and artists.” – Lior Albeck-Ripka, Artistic Director

FOJAM launched their Homeward Bound series back in June with the hugely successful online event Unorthodox: Stories of Escape, which brought together Unorthodox author, Deborah Feldman, trans-activist and author of Becoming Eve, Abby Stein and local activist and soon to be published author Dassi Erlich, in a live panel discussion to dissect the series and their own personal journeys of exodus. Since then, the FOJAM series has clocked over 6000 online attendees on a ‘pay what you can’ basis, to create access for those, not in a position to pay for their tickets. In the series’ next online experience, Ladies Who Sing Leonard will take place on Saturday 7 November via Zoom in honour of an exceptional Jewish figure and creative whose legacy has left its mark far and wide.

“We know there are many in the community who want to support the arts. By choosing to purchase a ticket at a level they are comfortable with, audiences can continue to show their support for the festival and the artists. FOJAM will continue its commitment to delivering high quality events and always paying artists.” – Jesse Lubitz, Festival Producer

Ladies Who Sing Leonard – A Leonard Cohen Tribute
Presented by FOJAM and Triple R
Saturday 7 November
Ninet Tayeb (ISRAEL), Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan, Deborah Conway, Kylie Auldist, Emily Lubitz, Anita Lester, Gabriella Cohen, Emma Donovon, Kee’ahn, Loretta Miller (Jazz Party), Melody Pool, Imogen Clark, Alma & Hettie Zygier, Tamara Reichman (Tamara & the Dreams), and Sophia Tuv
Time: 8.30pm – 10pm ADST
Where: Globally via Zoom
Tickets: Pay as you can
Registrations essential via Eventbrite
More information at the Facebook Event / FOJAM website

About FOJAM
Founded five years ago as Shir Madness in Melbourne by ARIA award winning legend Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier, the Jewish music and arts festival reinvented itself in 2019 under the direction of Lior Albeck-Ripka and Jesse Lubitz, founders of Melbourne independent events and artist management agency, Hear Them Holler. The festival saw 1,500 people enjoy a dynamic swathe of music concerts, contemporary dance, drag performances, storytelling and talk series at Melbourne Recital Centre over 12 hours, in September last year. In May 2020, FOJAM announced they would be presenting a series of online events called Homeward Bound. They have had between 1,000 – 3,000 people register for each of their major online events. This is their fourth major online event.

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HACHIKU Releases single + video ‘Bridging Visa B’ Debut album I’ll Probably Be Asleep out Nov 13

by the partae October 15, 2020

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PRAISE FOR HACHIKU

“With a full LP incoming, ‘I’ll Probably Be Asleep’ is a potent slice of escapist guitar pop with a literate feel.” – Clash

“‘I’ll Probably Be Asleep’ cradles you with a familiar nocturnal warmth but strips it back to more sparse, uncertain realms. It’s an intoxicating listen which shows that – hot take – our Court’s got a pretty decent ear.” – DIY

“Although a bigger, full-band sound is in place, “I’ll Probably Be Asleep” still maintains the intimacy expected from Hachiku. Her soft-edged voice is fluffy amidst the warm layers of synths, and we can imagine her contemplating her position in the world from the comfort of her own bed.” – Beats Per Minute

Following last month’s announcement of Hachiku‘s forthcoming debut album I’ll Probably Be Asleep, Anika Ostendorf returns with its second single ‘Bridging Visa B’. Premiered by Visions, it’s a tale of being left in bureaucratic limbo. On the surface, the track exudes breezy delight with Hachiku‘s trademark production of elastic guitars, Casio drum beats and gentle vocals but beneath lies a concern that the validity of your romantic relationship—not to mention your fate—is in the hands of the authorities.

Ostendorf says, “A Bridging Visa B is the visa that you need to apply for every time you want to leave Australia while waiting for your permanent visa application to be processed. For me it represents the whole frustration of going through the quite intrusive visa application process and all the obnoxious government officials that think they have the right to ask you about your private business.

And I am super privileged as a white person from a Western country where I actually unfairly receive a very special immigrant treatment. I can’t imagine how dehumanising this whole process must feel like being a refugee or person of colour. I’m lucky I ticked all the right boxes for them, it’s outraging to think what power they have over you when you are in a desperate position.”

For the video, Anika collaborated again with director Mickey Manson who had previously made Hachiku’s ‘Shark Attack’ video. Manson says, “I had just started doing Bob Ross tutorials on YouTube with oil paints and the process with his ‘happy little worlds’ seemed to fit well with Anika’s song. Having emigrated to Australia myself there is some kind of wonderland that you build up in your head and that’s what I tried to express in this clip. But like any fantasy land the dream can all sort of fall apart as you get glimpses of the inevitable underbelly of life there.”

‘Bridging Visa B’ is lifted from the album I’ll Probably Be Asleep which was recorded in countless locations from houses in Australia and Germany to backyard sheds, rehearsal rooms, and the Milk! warehouse. “It’s like a big puzzle, piecing together these randomly-recorded sounds,” Ostendorf says; offering that she thinks of herself “more as a producer than a songwriter”. I’ll Probably Be Asleep which is out November 13th on Milk! Records / Remote Control Records.

Hachiku – I’ll Probably Be Asleep is out November 13th via Milk! Records / Remote Control Records

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Today Portland duo Reptaliens announce their forthcoming EP Wrestling out November 6 via Captured Tracks / Remote Control Records. Along with the announce, the duo share their first single, 'Taking,' with a lyric video overlaid on top of the eerie deep red Oregon skies during the wildfires, posing the question “are we existing?” Watch video here. Reptaliens on 'Taking' - "'Taking' is about perception and existence. It’s a song that carries the listener through the balance between action and perspective inherent throughout the human experience. Deviating from our traditional ‘reptaliens sound’ we chose to create a collection of darker songs with which to play on this reoccurring theme. The video was shot while crossing the California/Oregon border a month ahead of the single release. The chaos that wildfires have brought to the west coast seemed to encompass the visual juxtaposition between the darkness and light that nature brings." Reptaliens’ Wrestling EP differs in two major ways from the groups previous releases: It is the first recording project engineered, produced, and mixed entirely by the songwriting duo of Bambi and Cole Browning. Also, it stylistically differs greatly from anything the band has released before, resulting in a darker and more emotive sound, opting for the heavy use of synths and drum machines in lieu of guitars and drum kits, and paying homage to the minimal wave sound of electronic post-punk. The Wrestling EP, written and recorded throughout July 2020, was first conceived after Bambi and Cole borrowed the classic Roland SH-2 bass synth from Josh Hodges (STRFKR) during a time in which the three musicians were working on collaborative projects and tracking on each other’s respective projects. Initially, the songs were thought of as an independent exploration into different genres, or the potential beginnings of a side project, until Bambi, Cole, and Captured Tracks decided to release the four tracks under the Reptaliens moniker. After the completion of Wrestling, Bambi and Cole moved to a self-sustaining, off-the-grid farm to continue work on the band’s third LP, and to further explore new musical genres with which to expand the high concept world of Reptaliens. Reptaliens - Wrestling EP is out Friday 6 November via Captured Tracks / Remote Control. capturedtracks.com remotecontrolrecords.com.au

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REPTALIENS Announce forthcoming EP Wrestling Share first single ‘Taking’

by the partae October 15, 2020

written by the partae

Today Portland duo Reptaliens announce their forthcoming EP Wrestling out November 6 via Captured Tracks / Remote Control Records. Along with the announce, the duo share their first single, ‘Taking,’ with a lyric video overlaid on top of the eerie deep red Oregon skies during the wildfires, posing the question “are we existing?” Watch video here.

Reptaliens on ‘Taking’ – “‘Taking’ is about perception and existence. It’s a song that carries the listener through the balance between action and perspective inherent throughout the human experience. Deviating from our traditional ‘reptaliens sound’ we chose to create a collection of darker songs with which to play on this reoccurring theme. The video was shot while crossing the California/Oregon border a month ahead of the single release. The chaos that wildfires have brought to the west coast seemed to encompass the visual juxtaposition between the darkness and light that nature brings.”

Reptaliens’ Wrestling EP differs in two major ways from the groups previous releases: It is the first recording project engineered, produced, and mixed entirely by the songwriting duo of Bambi and Cole Browning. Also, it stylistically differs greatly from anything the band has released before, resulting in a darker and more emotive sound, opting for the heavy use of synths and drum machines in lieu of guitars and drum kits, and paying homage to the minimal wave sound of electronic post-punk.

The Wrestling EP, written and recorded throughout July 2020, was first conceived after Bambi and Cole borrowed the classic Roland SH-2 bass synth from Josh Hodges (STRFKR) during a time in which the three musicians were working on collaborative projects and tracking on each other’s respective projects. Initially, the songs were thought of as an independent exploration into different genres, or the potential beginnings of a side project, until Bambi, Cole, and Captured Tracks decided to release the four tracks under the Reptaliens moniker.

After the completion of Wrestling, Bambi and Cole moved to a self-sustaining, off-the-grid farm to continue work on the band’s third LP, and to further explore new musical genres with which to expand the high concept world of Reptaliens.

Reptaliens – Wrestling EP is out Friday 6 November via Captured Tracks / Remote Control.

capturedtracks.com
remotecontrolrecords.com.au

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NERVE DROPS CHEEKY RAP TRACK ‘REECE’S PEECES’

by the partae October 15, 2020

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PRAISE FOR NERVE

Best Australian Rappers in 2020
Red Bull Music

“Brisbane’s golden child of grime”
Acclaim

“Nerve’s a force now too big to be reckoned with”
Purple Sneakers

“One of the best in Aus right now”
Declan Byrne, triple j

Brisbane artist Nerve returns with his new single ‘Reece’s Peeces‘, a tongue-in-cheek slapper that shows the rapper/producer/engineer at his formidable, infectious best. Listen HERE, watch HERE.

‘Reece’s Peeces‘ is another display of Nerve‘s preference for rapping about food (See his breakout single ‘Sunday Roast‘, added to high rotation on triple j) as well as his ability to deliver witty punchlines and tightly-wound bars with effortless ease. With a thorough history in Australia’s grime and hip-hop scenes, Nerve has long proven his ability to spit over different styles and tempos, with ‘Reece’s Peeces‘ offering a sparse beat that’s disrupted by earth-shattering 808s and bass. The instrumental was cooked up by Nerve himself in five minutes, with the minimal production allowing his commanding vocals to take the driver’s seat.

Of the video, Nerve shares, “We wanted to create something that represented as much of our experience with various Australian subcultures as possible. So naturally, we had a massive food fight, went skydiving, rode horses and practised BDSM.”

Lyrically, ‘Reece’s Peeces‘ is rap bravado in Nerve‘s trademark larrikin style, seeing him take cheeky jabs at opponents while serving up his message of self-confidence: “Pull up your socks, this is a bop,” the hook states. “Be a boss. Fix up. Do whatever you want and do it better than anybody else. It’s healthy to be confident,” Nerve says. “You gotta be your own biggest fan these days, because everybody wants to knock you down a peg, especially in Australia.”

‘Reece’s Peeces‘ by Nerve is out now via Believe, buy/stream it here.

Stay connected with Nerve:

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Brand new festival ‘One Out’ launches in Unique Location Just Outside London Roger Sanchez, Hannah Wants, Artwork, Paul Woolford, Krystal Klear, La La, Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Mambo Brothers, Weiss, Menendez Brothers and many more will play the festival in June 2021

by the partae October 14, 2020

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One Out Festival: Sign Up

One Out Festival – Home

After a difficult year, One Out Festival’s much anticipated debut gives house and disco aficionados something irresistible to look forward to on 19th June 2021: playing across two fantastically realised stages with world class sound, lush green landscapes and the snaking Thames River at Apps Court Farm in the heart of Surrey, will be global superstars Roger Sanchez, Hannah Wants, Artwork, Paul Woolford, Krystal Klear, La La, Low Steppa, Sam Divine, Mambo Brothers, Weiss, Menendez Brothers and many more. Ticket Pre-Sale opens October 15th, and General Sale October 16th at One Out Festival: Sign Up. You can be safe in the knowledge that if One Out 2021 is postponed or cancelled due to Covid-19, full ticket transfers or refunds will be available.

Set over the 86 acres of Apps Court Farm, with rolling greenery, hidden lakes and a beautifully natural vibe just 35 minutes from London, One Out is a festival curated by music lovers, for music lovers. It will be a friendly and forward looking coming together of music obsessives in a personal and intimate setting, surrounded by ancient forests and with the glistening River Thames streaming past nearby. A vital attention to detail when it comes to light, sound and location is what stands One Out Festival apart as it welcomes you to get down on a house music Main Stage and Disco Big Top with plenty of hi-tech trimmings.

Musically, every shade of house and disco is covered in real style. First up is New York legend Roger Sanchez, who has helped shape the underground sound for decades on vital labels like Strictly Rhythm, his own Stealth and Ministry of Sound. Coming off the back of his Top 5 Chart hit with Diplo, Paul Woolford also lines up with his broad house sound, which covers everything from peak time anthems to vocal gems and deeper cuts, while Artwork always brings the energy as a long time party starter who has an unveiled knowledge of how to move a floor.

Hannah Wants is the headliner to see for those who like their house with some seriously earth shattering bass, and Krystal Klear is a fellow contemporary trendsetter who runs the label Cold Tonic and has released on Running Back, Madtech and more while heading cult underground clubs all over the planet. With Defected associate and high energy selector Sam Divine, hit making bass, house and garage outfit Low Steppa as well as La La, Mambo Brothers, Weiss, Philip George, Menendez Brothers and residents such as Ben Read, Chris Thomas, Dale Castell, DEZ and LUCiD all playing, One Out Festival is all set to make a spectacular and unforgettable debut.

One Out Festival knows we are #BetterAsOne, and is ready and waiting to get the dance music community back together and dancing once again.

Current Line up

Hannah Wants

Roger Sanchez

Artwork

Krystal Klear

LA LA

Low Steppa

Mambo Brothers

Paul Woolford

Philip George

Sam Divine

The Menendez Brothers

WEISS

Residents:

Ben Read

Chris Thomas

Dale Castell

DEZ

LUCiD

More artists to be announced

https://www.facebook.com/oneout.festival/

https://www.instagram.com/ONEOUT.FESTIVAL/

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Where are you currently based? Melbourne. What's been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far? We’ve started writing songs about extra terrestrial life because there’s nothing going on worth singing about on planet earth. How did Groove City form? Cal’s previous band had just broken up and he was looking for someone to funk down with… who else was he gonna call? Your new track 'This Evening' is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting? We’d been loving Mayer Hawthornes latest releases. He seems to have figured out how to make break up songs sound upbeat and funky. We were going for that vibe with This Evening. Where and when did you record? We recorded it all in the studio we have in our house which is lucky because unfortunately a lot of other musicians in Melbourne can’t get into places to lay new tunes down. How did you approach the recording process? We have it down to quite a fast process now. Once the song is fleshed out enough to put it into the computer, we usually try not to spend more than one or two initial sessions to get everything in. Then sit on it for a few weeks and make little tweaks here and there until we get what everyone else hears. Who are you listening to at the moment? Mayer Hawthorne, Djo, Frank Sinatra, billie eilish. What do you like to do away from music? Cal loves making Coffee, Dan loves roller skating & we have both been playing ping pong between studio sessions. Favourite food and place to hangout? The last bag of rice from the Coles down the road & we are loving hanging out anywhere within our 5km radius.

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by the partae October 14, 2020

written by the partae

Where are you currently based?

Melbourne.

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

We’ve started writing songs about extra terrestrial life because there’s nothing going on worth singing about on planet earth.

How did Groove City form?

Cal’s previous band had just broken up and he was looking for someone to funk down with… who else was he gonna call?

Your new track ‘This Evening’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

We’d been loving Mayer Hawthornes latest releases. He seems to have figured out how to make break up songs sound upbeat and funky. We were going for that vibe with This Evening.

Where and when did you record?

We recorded it all in the studio we have in our house which is lucky because unfortunately a lot of other musicians in Melbourne can’t get into places to lay new tunes down.

How did you approach the recording process?

We have it down to quite a fast process now. Once the song is fleshed out enough to put it into the computer, we usually try not to spend more than one or two initial sessions to get everything in. Then sit on it for a few weeks and make little tweaks here and there until we get what everyone else hears.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Mayer Hawthorne, Djo, Frank Sinatra, billie eilish.

What do you like to do away from music?

Cal loves making Coffee, Dan loves roller skating & we have both been playing ping pong between studio sessions.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

The last bag of rice from the Coles down the road & we are loving hanging out anywhere within our 5km radius.

https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeToGrooveCity/

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KING STINGRAY SIGN TO BARGAIN BIN RECORDS + RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE ‘HEY WANHAKA’ . YOTHU YINDI PROGENY CONTINUE IMPRESSIVE MUSICAL LEGACY

by the partae October 14, 2020

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Brand new Yolŋu surf-rock band, King Stingray release their debut single Hey Wanhaka today via Bargain Bin Records.

King Stingray are a four piece from Yirrkala, North-East Arnhem Land. Formed by Yirrŋa Yunupiŋu (nephew of the late Dr M Yunupiŋu – Yothu Yindi frontman) and Roy Kellaway (son of Stu Kellaway – Yothu Yindi founding member and bass player), King Stingray blend ancient indigenous melodies with surf, indie and funk influences to create a genre of their own, Yolŋu surf-rock.

Premiering this past Sunday on triple j’s 2020 with Richard Kingsmill, their debut single Hey Wanhaka is a playful song about finding love in the city. Written in both English and Yolŋu Matha, the band integrate the traditional Yolŋu manikay (traditional song-line) of the Lorrpu (white cockatoo) into a groove heavy, indie rock song. Travelling around the place like a cockatoo, “Hey Wanhaka” literally means “Hey, where you going?”.

“A seriously exciting debut from King Stingray!” – Dave Ruby Howe, triple j Unearthed

“…An instant classic” – Claire Mooney, triple j Unearthed (5 stars)

The Chats caught wind of the band just in time to snap them up for their own label, Bargain Bin Records. “I’m bloody stoked to have King Stingray on board the Bargain Bin train (it’s a crazy train, like the Ozzy Osbourne song)” says The Chats frontman Eamon Sandwith “I’m very much looking forward to seeing them grow as a band and I can’t wait till we can hit the road and do some shows together!”.

King Stingray is a story of lifelong friendship, of two cultures coming together. From toddlers in the Yothu Yindi tour entourage in the 90s, to fully fledged Yothu Yindi members today, Yirrŋa (current lead singer of Yothu Yindi) and Roy (current guitarist of Yothu Yindi and Emily Wurramara) have been playing and making music together for as long as they can remember. King Stingray seamlessly blends Yirrŋa’s timeless Yolŋu manikay vocals with Roy’s indie pop credentials (Mary Handsome, Django George).

Young multi-instrumentalist Dimathaya Burarrwanga joins the King Stingray line-up on drums and percussion, with Campbell Messer taking care of bass and back up vocals.

Determined to follow in the grand footsteps of their parents in Yothu Yindi, King Stingray are the new generation, celebrating indigenous culture and multiculturalism through music.

King Stingray

@kingstingrayband

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Perth indie-folk group JACK DAVIES and THE BUSH CHOOKS announce new EP ‘SONGS FOR A LONG WALK’ out October 23rd Band releases new single ‘LOVING YOU’S LIKE A MOULDY CUP OF TEA’

by the partae October 14, 2020

written by the partae

A natural storyteller, Perth’s Jack Davies returns with his band, The Bush Chooks, with a brand new collection of music to wrap listeners up and soothe.

Their new single, ‘Loving You’s Like A Mouldy Cup Of Tea’, is the latest from their forthcoming EP Songs For A Long Walk; tailor-made for those seeking warmth and solace in their indie-folk music. The band blends harmonies with gorgeous melodies and with Davies’ old-soul style of lyricism, the effect of the music cannot be understated.

As the EP opener, ‘…Mouldy Tea’ is the perfect introduction to the Jack Davies and The Bush Chooks sound. A band who is effortlessly comfortable on record together, the WA group have been emerging as a strong act out west for some time now. Their new single is a definitive release from the group: the lyricism is earnest, while the arrangement of the music speaks to the heart of the band’s love for folk and country tones.

“For me, the song really grounds the rest of the EP. It feels true to how the songs have been written, sitting out the front of my house, singing it for the first time with George and Elise jamming along. Hector playing a little toy accordion, half the notes bust…it’s just a very homely song. A different perspective on the rest of the EP.” Jack Davies

Jack Davies and The Bush Chooks have been garnering acclaim for their music around the country, while also attracting industry praise too, having a WAM and SOTY award to their name, as well as a National Live Music Award for WA’s Best Live Act.

The past couple of months have seen the band return to performing to sold out crowds across the state, as restrictions continue to ease in Western Australia.

PRAISE FOR JACK DAVIES AND THE BUSH CHOOKS

“Every so often a voice captures a moment in time. Slow, melodic and deliberate song writing that evokes quintessential West Australian imagery, Jack Davies is the voice of a new generation of Perth storytellers.”

RTRFM 92.1

“Jack is a special one. He and his coop spin a web of verbiage that you don’t mind getting tangled up in.”

Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe

“I was thinking to myself today, wondering who of the modern Australian songwriters writing gentle, folk inspired songs have what it takes to be remembered in the long term, and I reckon Jack might be one of them. His songs cut straight to the core and put you in a time and place you didn’t know you were missing.”

Triple J Unearthed, Tommy Faith

JACK DAVIES AND THE BUSH CHOOKS EP LAUNCH SHOW

Friday, October 23 Freo Social Fremantle

EP Launch Show

with New Nausea, Nika Mo, Clove

Tickets

‘Loving You’s Like A Mouldy Cup of Tea’ is released Wednesday, October 14th.

Songs For A Long Walk is released Friday, October 23rd.

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MUSIC ON MY MIND 2020 UPDATE

by the partae October 14, 2020

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‘Music on My Mind’ is Sydney’s campaign to raise funds and awareness for mental health in the music community, run by electronic music platform Rave Reviewz!

Music on My Mind: Stream for Mental Health Event

On World Mental Health Day, Rave Reviewz teamed up with some of Sydney’s best House & Techno brands for a quality livestream fundraiser. The DJs performed live from Club 77 on Saturday 10^th October, to a global online audience through partners ‘United We Stream’, attracting over 30,000 viewers in total!

Watch all the action from the night, below (Click on DJ’s name):

‘Music on my Mind’ campaign director and psychiatrist, Doc Kamran gave some sobering insights on the night also. He discussed rates of mental illness in the music industry, why working in the industry takes a toll on mental health and the impact of the tragic suicide of Sydney promoter: Paul Strange had on Sydney’s electronic music community. Watch these insights at the start of each DJ set above to find out more.

Fundraising for this year’s ‘Music on my Mind’ is off to a great start with over $1000 raised by the Stream for Mental Health! Donations are open til the end of October here: tiny.cc/MoMM. 50% of all proceeds raised go to Support Act who help artists and music workers facing mental health problems and the rest will help with the costs of ‘Music on My Mind’ now and in the future.

Donate to support mental health in the music industry HERE

And keep an eye on the Music on my Mind social channels for fresh music-related mental health content!

For Press Kit Link & campaign Director Doc Kamran’s bio and all social media handles, click here!

For more info go to: www.musiconmymind.com.au

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THE WILDERNESS RELEASE SPOOKY VIDEO FOR THEIR LATEST SINGLE ‘GRAVEYARD’

by the partae October 14, 2020

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Today, indie rockers The Wilderness share the video for ‘Graveyard’, the 3rd single from their new album Until Tomorrow which was released on August 21st.

Both the song and video for ‘Graveyard’ revolve around the theme of feeling trapped in a cyclical, dead-end lifestyle, and that one day you may close your eyes and wake up 20 years later in the same exact place. The video, directed by Céline Klein and starring band members Jonas Lewis-Anthony and Liam Neale, is filmed in black and white and has an old school thriller/horror vibe to it.

Since there are parts of ‘Graveyard’ that have the infectious lightness of a pop song, the band wanted to make sure that the video hammered home the very serious, dark themes of the lyrics.

“With this video we wanted to create something that captured both the driving energy and intensity of the music, while still relating to the paranoid self-reflection of the lyrics,” says Liam Neale.

Although they all currently reside in Kingston, ON, The Wilderness are a truly international band composed of a Brit, a Frenchman, two Americans, and two Canadians. Formed in 2015, the band have released plenty of music thus far, including: an album Until Tomorrow (2020), an EP Seminary Road (2018), and five singles – ‘Pick You Up’ (2020), ‘Virginia Sapphire’ (2019), ‘Fall (Despite What You Do)’ (2019), ‘Dancing In The Dive Bars’ (2018), and ‘Hurry Up And Wait’ (2018).

The Wilderness – Until Tomorrow is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit: thewildernessband.com

THE WILDERNESS IS:
Jonas Lewis-Anthony (lead vocals + guitar)
Sacha Lansky (lead guitar + backing vocals)
Karl Tombak (bass)
Henry Lawrence (drums + backing vocals)
Nicholas Lennox (saxophone, percussion + backing vocals)
Liam Neale (keyboard + percussion)

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GROOVE CITY DROP NEW POP-DISCO SINGLE ‘THIS EVENING’

by the partae October 13, 2020

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“Groove City are a down-under version of Chromeo that we are vibing… [they’ll] satisfy your deepest darkest disco desires.”
Pilerats

“Capitalising on acts before them like Total Giovanni or even very early Client Liaison, yet putting their own spin on it, Groove City are sitting on a treasure trove of tunes that will make you feel good inside and out.”
Purple Sneakers

“Injecting a sorely-needed dose of unadulterated funk into our local scene, Daniel Andaloro and Calum Mawson have spent the last 12 months fulfilling a mission handed down to them by the disco gods themselves: bless this wholly unprepared world with straight-up baby makin’ slow jams.”
Best Before

After making some serious noise in the Australian club scene with their interactive DJ set and lavish outfits, the GC boys landed themselves a few big festival slots that quickly turned the DJ set into a multi-layered Disco experience.

Since then, they’ve gone on to sell out venues around the country in the form of ‘Groove City’s Disco Deluxe’. Fast forward 18 months, and GC have supported acts such as Flight Facilities, Confidence man, Client Liaison, Total Giovanni, Bag Raiders, Sneaky Sound System & more.

Whilst being locked down in Victoria this year, the boys have kept busy in the studio releasing a 3-track cover EP titled, ‘Survival’ and are now ready to unleash this punchy new single, ‘This Evening’ to the world. They also managed to accrue over 100k likes on their TikTok since starting an account in July.

They were forced to get extra creative with the visuals for this track as they were in Stage-4 lockdown and couldn’t go out to film in any locations. They got busy with brainstorming an original concept they hadn’t seen before, bought a green screen from eBay and got to work. You can watch it here – and be sure to watch from your phone!

Groove City have solidified themselves as a one-stop-shop for generating Studio 54-esque dancefloors, and curating the vibe of the party as soon as they walk through the door.

Stay connected with Groove City:
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BAD SUNS RELEASE NEW SONG “BABY BLUE SHADES”

by the partae October 13, 2020

written by the partae

Los Angeles-based modern alt-rock band Bad Suns have released their new standout single “Baby Blue Shades.” The track sees the band return to longtime producer Eric Palmquist, who worked with Bad Suns on their first two records.

“’Baby Blue Shades’ was one of those songs sent from the cosmos without a moment’s warning,” says vocalist Christo Bowman “Extracted from a feeling of helplessness and desperation, following hours of unfruitful labor, the music came right to my hands and out of my mouth in a flash, along with a sense of euphoria. That cycle of emotions is exactly what you hear in this song.”

The band unveil the vibrant and fun music video for the track directed by Logan Rice.

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BABY BLUE SHADES”

Since forming in Los Angeles County in 2012, Bad Suns have garnered an impressive following including over 1.5M monthly Spotify listeners, sold out headlining dates across the globe, played countless marquee festivals, and released three full-length records; Language & Perspective (2014), Disappear Here (2016), and Mystic Truth (2019).

Bad Suns is Christo Bowman (vocals/guitar), Gavin Bennett (bass), Miles Morris (drums) and Ray Libby (guitar).

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DREGG DROP “I’M DONE” (CHEWED UP, FEAT. TEETHER) REMIX COLLAB WITH AUSSIE HIP HOP ARTIST

by the partae October 13, 2020

written by the partae

Melbourne anomalistic collective DREGG have remixed their recent single “I’m Done”. The result is “I’m Done (Chewed Up)”, a slammin’ collab featuring up and coming Aussie rapper Teether.

LISTEN / WATCH I’M DONE (CHEWED UP, FEAT. TEETHER)

I’m Done is a song that explores the idea of breaking down ones ego to rebuild it for a greater purpose. Not just for the people around you but for your own sanity and prosperity.

DREGG make powerfully energetic music, driven by themes of fierce individualism, with a sound that hungrily consumes metal, hardcore, and rap, only to heave it back up in a colourful rainbow of bombastic brutality and iconoclastic absurdity.

DREGG is Christopher Mackertich (vocals), Jordan McQuitty (guitar), Sam Yates (guitar), Aiden Zovic (bass), and Horhay Delalopez (drums).

Watch the video for I’m Done (Chewed Up, Feat. Teether) below

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merci, mercy Releases New Single ‘Tequila & Lemonade’ With Animated Lyric Video + Debut EP no thank you, no thanks Out This Friday + All Four Sydney Shows Now Sold Out + Free Live-Stream Access For Fourth And Final Show Still Available

by the partae October 13, 2020

written by the partae

“A knack for navigating palpable tensions, and translating them into refined, guitar-led melodies.” – V Magazine
“The energy is high and the music is as vibrant as her hair.” – Ones To Watch
“Boisterous and triumphant in its presentation…” – Lyrical Lemonade
“An insight into youthful chaos and confusion.” – FLAUNT
“Combining youthful, quirky lyrics with an intensely catchy beat…” – EUPHORIA
“Infectious electronica-infused pop…” – Atwood Magazine

LISTEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZklAcxveME

With only a few short days left until the release of her EP no thank you, no thanks, and the same day as the first of four sold-out Oxford Art Factory debut shows, Sydney based songstress merci, mercy is excited to present her new single ‘Tequila & Lemonade’. As with her previously released tracks, ‘Fucked Myself Up’, ‘Fall Apart’ and ‘Something You Like’, the effervescent new song arrives with another quirkily animated lyric video from Bianca Bosso.

If merci, mercy’s latest release ‘Something You Like’ forms the heart of her debut EP, then ‘Tequila & Lemonade’ is definitely the party-starter – a euphoric, hands-in-the-air anthem with plenty of the bite. The song was produced with Edwin White (Vance Joy) and Joel Quartermain (G Flip, Meg Mac) and taps into thoughts of escapism.

“’Tequila & Lemonade’ took the longest of all songs on the EP to write. It touches on similar themes to ‘Fucked Myself Up,’ it’s about feeling trapped in your own head and looking for ways to escape and feel confident.” – merci, mercy

Released this Friday, merci, mercy’s brilliant six track EP is a kaleidoscopic alt-pop journey through anxiety and self-examination, swirling and evolving as its mood and vibe swings through exultation to darkness in equal measure. In her music, she confronts inner demons, self-doubt, and the cynicism associated with love.

“It turns out all the songs are to do with relationships,” she explains. “With other people, with alcohol, with my anxiety, and with myself. It was quite a therapeutic process for me to write these songs and I hope they might connect with people who have been through similar experiences.”

Sydney based fans will have the opportunity to see merci, mercy performing her debut live shows this week and next, as she kicks off a sold-out run at the Oxford Art Factory tonight. All four shows on the tour have sold-out, but fans who missed out or from other parts of Australia (or indeed the world) will be able to join the fun of the final gig on Friday October 23 via a live-stream. This unique moment will bring together those in the venue and those from home for a very special celebratory performanceFans can gain access to the live-stream, by hitting the link HERE and following the prompts to either follow merci, mercy on Spotify, pre-add the EP on Apple Music or sign up to her mailing list.

Selected as Spotify’s Australian RADAR artist for 2020, merci, mercy’s previously released songs have woven their way into the hearts and minds of fans across the globe, finding a home not just on local radio, but also on stations in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland and more. Her refreshingly honest and vibrant songs including ‘Fucked Myself Up’ and ‘Fall Apart’ have seen support across over 30 New Music Friday’s globally including the US, UK, India and Japan, and key Apple Music playlists such as Today’s Hits. Her quickly growing streaming numbers currently sit at 5 million, confirming her as a young star rapidly on the rise.

MERCI, MERCY – DEBUT HEADLINE SHOWS

Tuesday October 13
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
SOLD OUT

Wednesday October 14
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
SOLD OUT

Thursday October 15
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
SOLD OUT

Friday October 23
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
SOLD OUT + LIVE STREAM STILL AVAILABLE
To register for the live-stream head to: merci-mercy.streamlink.to/ep-launch

MERCI, MERCY

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DMA’S RECEIVE 5 ARIA AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED THIRD ALBUM THE GLOW + PLAYING THE 2020 AFL GRAND FINAL + ‘UNPLUGGED & INTIMATE’ LIVE IN BRISBANE THIS MONTH WITH NEW SHOWS ADDED!

by the partae October 13, 2020

written by the partae

I OH YOU are really stoked to share that DMA’S have been nominated for an incredible 5 x ARIA Award Nominations in recognition of their critically acclaimed third studio album THE GLOW. The nominations are for Album Of The Year, Best Rock Album, Best Group, Best Independent Release and Best Australian Live Act.

THE GLOW, released globally on July 10 was recorded and mixed by multi-Grammy Award winning producer Stuart Price (The Killers, New Order, Madonna), and debuted at #2 on the ARIA Album Chart, #4 in the UK and took out the #1 spot in Scotland. This incredible result is a testament to the band’s unwavering vision to write an album that took their sound to a new level and to new ears, across the world.

In addition to this well-deserved acknowledgement, DMA’S will be performing at the 2020 AFL Grand Final on Saturday 24th October, set to take place for the first time at the Gabba in Queensland. The road to the AFL Grand Final performance sees the band (who live in Sydney) currently staying in Canberra in the lead up so they can safely cross the QLD border, before they take the stage ahead of the bounce. Not deterred in the slightest, DMA’S have thrown themselves into the experience, spending the time in their Canberra accommodation working on new demos for their next release.

Following the big game at the Gabba, DMA’S are also pleased to confirm their ‘Unplugged & Intimate’ tour will hit Brisbane – including two newly announced shows to meet fans’ demand! DMA’S will take to the stage at Brisbane venue The Tivoli on Monday 26 October (rescheduled from previously announced date of Saturday 29 August) and Tuesday 27 October (originally Sunday 30 August), performing two shows per night (6.45pm and 9pm). All existing tickets remain valid to the corresponding new dates.In addition to this, two brand new shows have also been added on Sunday 25 October, with show times of: 3.00pm and 5.30pm.

Tickets for all six Brisbane shows will go on sale this Thursday 15 October @ 1pm AEDT (12noon local) from frontiertouring.com/DMAS. Frontier and Secret Sounds Members can access Pre-sales from Wednesday 14 October.

LISTEN: DMA’S – CRIMINALS (ACOUSTIC)

With three top #10 ARIA albums, now 9 x ARIA-nominations, and multiple ARIA Platinum and ARIA Gold singles already under their belt, DMA’S have well and truly established themselves as a household name both here and in the UK. DMA’S are a true story of triumph, a band that continue to push the boundaries of their creative output, and the success of THE GLOW to date solidify DMA’S as a band that are showing no sign of slowing down.

DMA’S – UNPLUGGED & INTIMATE
BRISBANE
OCTOBER 2020
Presented by Frontier Touring, I OH YOU and Secret Sounds

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE

via frontiertouring.com/DMAS
Runs 24 hours from: Wed 14 Oct, 12noon AEDT (11am local)
Ends earlier if pre-sale allocation exhausted

SECRET SOUNDS MEMBERS PRE-SALE
via scrtsnds.co/DMAsBrisTix
Runs 24 hours from: Wed 14 Oct, 12noon AEDT (11am local)
Ends earlier if pre-sale allocation exhausted

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Thu 15 Oct, 1pm AEDT (12noon local)

Sunday 25 October NEW SHOWS
The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
3.00pm show
5.30pm show
18+
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph 136 100

Monday 26 October (originally Saturday 29 August)
The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
6.45pm show
9.45pm show
18+
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph 136 100

Tuesday 27 October (originally Sunday 30 August)
The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
6.45pm show
9.45pm show
18+
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph 136 100

THE GLOW
DMA’S
Album out now through I OH YOU
Available to buy/stream here

THE GLOW tracklisting:
1. Never Before
2. The Glow
3. Silver
4. Life Is A Game Of Changing
5. Criminals
6. Strangers
7. Learning Alive
8. Hello Girlfriend
9. Appointment
10. Round & Around
11. Cobracaine

DMA’S

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DMA’S RECEIVE 5 ARIA AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED THIRD ALBUM THE GLOW + PLAYING THE 2020 AFL GRAND FINAL + ‘UNPLUGGED & INTIMATE’ LIVE IN BRISBANE THIS MONTH WITH NEW SHOWS ADDED!

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