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NEW ALBUM SUNDRY ROCK SONG STOCK 

OUT SEPTEMBER 25

“An enthralling and surprising listen … coming from the same Afro-futuristic camp as Thundercat and Kendrick Lamar.” – Under the Radar

“Audet’s work is haunting yet inviting, blending careful folk-noir with tender R&B flourishes, pillowy vocal beds, and a punkish ambivalence.”  – XLR8R on “For Props“

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Montreal’s Yves Jarvis is set to unveil his third studio album, Sundry Rock Song Stock, on September 25 (digitally) and November 13 (vinyl) via Flemish Eye. Following the release of “Victim” and “For Props,” Jarvis returns today with another new single from the record. Watch the official “Semula” music video on YouTube now.

“As females, realistically we have all been subject to comments and actions that have belittled, stigmatised and diminished our sense of womanhood and integrity. In my case, this has seen me: being asked to “smile more” and wear more “feminine clothes” and asked “why don’t you wear makeup?” and most recently being told by a male photographer that said, “I usually take photos of hot skinny girls, so this is out of my comfort zone.” – Emma Volard

Melbourne artist Emma Volard is gearing up to lay down another epic slap of social-soul on her latest rhythmic groove, ‘Femininity’. With her music deeply rooted in seeking justice and storytelling with strong political, environmental and personal undertones, Emma Volard is one-upping herself on her most vulnerable, honest and empowering single to date. Out today, ‘Femininity’ explores gender equality and empowerment in the music industry and beyond, whilst offering women both a shoulder to lean on and a killer soundtrack to revolt to.

In a time where women are banding together to seek the strength and courage to speak out about their lived experiences of stigmatisation, harassment, hyper-sexualisation and degradation, Emma felt compelled to provide a voice for those who may be struggling to find their own. ‘Femininity’ is this voice – a hard-hitting joint that expresses the omnipotent force of the female gender. In this track, Emma has put together an all star line-up with an overwhelming percentage of female identifying artists including Allysha Joy on backing vocals, Elle Shimada on violin and Bumpy in the backing choir. This group of musical collaborators also includes drummer Jordan Pereira (Nasty Mars), percussionist Lucky Pereira (Close Counters) and Jake Amy (The Mamas). The track’s mixing finesse was executed by computer music innovator Moses Carr and mastered by the world-renowned engineer Nick Herrera, the producer of the Grammy Award Nominated Hiatus Kaiyote Album Choose Your Weapon.

“In the wake of recent events regarding a predatory male photographer and the rampant exploitation of women in the music industry, women are experiencing a collective trauma for those who have been affected by hyper-sexualised and belittling comments and actions. It has become clear to me that many men in the industry are using their power to take advantage of women in vulnerable positions. In no circumstance is this okay, systemic sexism and ignorance is no longer an excuse. We need to fight this together, we need men to be our allies not our gender’s undoing. This is not the case with all men – I would never want to discredit the men who are challenging social norms, facilitating discourse and fighting for equality. We need to support women and non-gender conforming people, but most importantly we need to support each other.” – Emma Volard In only a year Emma Volard has made huge waves in the Melbourne music scene, playing festivals such as Brunswick Music Festival, Ocean Sounds, Isol-Aid Festival and Leaps and Bounds alongside nominal artists REMI, Emma Donovan and The Bamboos, and has been featured on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM alongside artists such as Sampa the Great. Emma’s vulnerable personal lens in the industry shows a sensitivity towards life’s foibles that she believes is influenced by the presence of her non-verbal severely autistic and epileptic sister Adelaide in her upbringing. Through her distinct lyrical expression and incessant groove, Emma hopes to continue to provide a voice for not only her sister but a voice for change in today’s modern diaspora; a voice for those who aren’t heard. ‘Femininity’ is out now via Spotify / iTunes / Apple Music / Bandcamp ‘Femininity’ Credits Written by Emma Volard Recorded at Wild Oats Studio Mixing: Moses Carr Co-Producers: Jake Amy, Emma Volard and Moses Carr Mastering: Nick Herrera Recording Engineer: Jake Amy Main Vocals: Emma Volard Guitar: Harry Leggatt (Uno Lizard) Bass: Hugh Heller Drums: Jordan Pereira Percussion: Lucky Pereira Keys: Jake Amy (Attaboi) Violin: Elle Shimada Vocal Production: Allysha Joy Backing Vocals: Allysha Joy and Jaydean Miranda (JAYDEAN) Choir: Amy Dowd (Bumpy), Isadora Lauritz, Evelyne Mandoukos (Evelyne), Georgia Bancroft, Bridget Sharp, Isobel Caldwell, Amy Gusman (GUS), Tahnee Ollerton, Bailey Judd, Luke Thorne (Thorne), Jess Tyler, Maddy Herbert (Velvet Bloom), Yara Alkurd (YARA) and Margarita Bassova Artwork: Jake Amy Femininity Lyrics Verse: You cannot step on us now, We hold the key to the kingdom, There’s no holding us down, We broke the hurt you cast to our name Pre Chorus: Ahhhooeeeeeyoeeeee (We broke the hurt you cast to our name) x2 Chorus: Femininity, Doesn’t mitigate my rights, My identity, Illuminates this lady like Femininity, Doesn’t mitigate my rights, My identity, Illuminates this lady like Verse 2:  I pray for the goddess of hunting and birthing and moon, I pray for Innana who conquered her doom, I pray for the women who can’t stand the fight, I pray for a world where we all unite. Pre Chorus: Ahhhooeeeeeyoeeeee (We broke the hurt you cast to our name) x2 Chorus: Femininity, Doesn’t mitigate my rights, My identity, Illuminates this lady like Femininity, Doesn’t mitigate my rights, My identity, Illuminates this lady like x2 Outro: We won’t suffer in this pain x4 Femininity (Hey, Hey, Hey) x4

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“This one gets stuck in your head after just one or two listens.”
– Brooklyn Vegan (USA)

Tracks added to Spotify playlists ‘New Punk Tracks’, ‘Punk Unleashed’, ‘Pop Punk’s Not Dead’ and ‘Punk Rock Workout’

Tracks added to Apple Music playlists ‘Rise and Grind’ and ‘Breaking Rock’

“Riding a current of heavy rhythm, the track races through a haze of melodic guitar noise” STEREOGUM

“90s fans, Narrow Head ​are here so you no longer need to pretend that any of the Helmet, Quicksand or Smashing Pumpkins reunion material is actually good.” DECIBEL 

“Acclaimed for their shimmery pop melodies and feedback-soaked shoegazery, the quintet evoke the bittersweet alt-rock of Smashing Pumpkins, Nothing and their ilk.” REVOLVER

“…their combination of nu-metal and ’90s grunge makes for pleasurable sonic immersion” PASTE

“Duarte’s drawl evokes Liam Gallagher’s nonchalant delivery, making the track an exciting trip in nostalgia” UPROXX

“a catchy dose of ’90s shoegaze and grunge worship” BROOKLYN VEGAN

“As the album title suggests, truly is a world of its own – and its emotional weight and power will transport you, whether you like it or not, into the darkest parts of Jacobs mind, as well as your own.” KERRANG!

“For an album whose influences are so explicit, 12th House Rock still manages to feel vibrant, breathing life into an established sound.” METAL HAMMER

Narrow Head’s wall of riffs add stark contrast to their best quality– deceptively sweet pop melodies. Rising from the Texas underground/DIY scene, Narrow Head quickly amassed a devoted following for their standout live performances and open-hearted, emotionally naked songwriting. Their sophomore effort 12th House Rock is the distillation of the greatest moments in 90’s alternative and hard rock with a fresh set of ears, thirteen tracks of Narrow Head’s signature brand of bludgeoning lullabies bursting at the seams with creative ideas, new directions and huge, monolithic riffs. Think Deftones with a sprinkle of Guided By Voices and Quicksand.

Delving into deep-seated themes of self loathing, desolation, self-medication, the loss of loved ones and hopeful redemption,12th House Rock is, as the title suggests, a rock-focused LP themed on transition– exploring the vast abyss of darkness just before the sun cracks upon the horizon.

12th House Rock is out now on Run For Cover records.

Delving into deep-seated themes of self loathing, desolation, self-medication, the loss of loved ones and hopeful redemption, 12th House Rock is, as the title suggests, a rock-focused LP themed on transition– exploring the vast abyss of darkness just before the sun cracks upon the horizon. “A lot of the record was made in the late hours and early morning,” recalls Duarte . ”Those quiet moments alone when utter silence and my self-medication made it impossible to escape from my own thoughts. It was also from a specific time when I didn’t take care of myself and made bad decisions in all aspects of my life. These songs were a way out, temporarily anyway.”

Narrow Head formed in 2013 but became fully realised as a band in Houston with the release of their 2016 debut LP Satisfaction and the lineup of Duarte , guitarist William Menjivar and drummer Carson Wilcox . Playing in the Texas scene instilled a can-do attitude, an ability to explore several different ideas along with a strong set of DIY ethics, qualities that still form the basis of the band to this day. “Book your own shows, book your own tours,” details Duarte about the foundation of his musical viewpoint. ”I think that having other musical projects provided a scene for us to play too. Nobody else was looking at us, so we had to make our own scene.”

12th House Rock was self-produced and born of close to a hundred takes with no click track, vocal correction, drum samples or quantising, resulting in thirteen testaments to pulverising pop, clocking in just above 50 minutes. Initially only Duarte, Menjivar and Wilcox in 2018, the trio of old friends entered the studio with a batch of songs intending to write bass parts on the fly. “I’ve known Jacob and Carson since childhood and they are the most talented musicians– total prodigies,” states Menjivar. The three looked to build an LP that reflected current tastes as well as “music [they] looked up to as kids,” according to Menjivar, adding their own twist on the entirety of it.

Though the primary trio was present throughout the entire cycle, fate intervened on bass as the undeniable chemistry between the band and then strictly producer Ryan Chavez led to his inclusion in Narrow Head . The newly minted four piece would handle the bulk of the remainder of the LP, bringing in Erica Miller (Big Bite, Casual Hex) , vocalist/lyricist on “Delano Door,” and mastering guru Sarah Register (Big Thief, U.S. Girls, Protomartyr) to put the final touches on the record. Guitarist Kora Puckett (Bugg, ex-Sheer Mag) , who previously logged hours as a live member in the tours preceding the LP, would join Narrow Head as a full-fledged member following the album’s completion.

Despite whatever comparisons that can be made to guitar tone, mood, songwriting, timbre or virtually anything else, Narrow Head are quick to credit their native Houston, TX as the primary source for it all. “Houston is the greatest city on earth,” says Duarte emphatically. “People who know, know. In Houston, you have to give people a reason to pay attention to you.” With 12th House Rock , not only will Narrow Head have Houston’s attention, but the entire rock world as well, giving us one of 2020’s most impressive releases.

12th House Rock Track Listing: 01 – Yer’ Song 02 – Ponderosa Sun Club 03 – Stuttering Stanley 04 – 12th House 05 – Hard To Swallow 06 – Crankcase 07 – Nodding Off 08 – Night Tryst 09 – Emmadazey 10 – Wastrel 11 – Delano Door 12 – Bulma 13 – Evangeline Dream

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Powerhouse duo DVBBS returns to Ultra Music with their highly anticipated “Nothing To See Here” album, which features 9 tracks encompassing much-loved past hits and brand new tunes. It delivers all the sounds they have become known and loved for, from the groovy and soulful vibes of “Swim” and “Loyal” to the dancefloor-ready beats of “Jackin’” and “Wrong About You.” Listeners will recognize past hits “GOMF,” “Need U,” and “Somebody Like You,” which all play a part in telling the story of this past year’s experiences through the boys’ eyes. The release of “Nothing To See Here” comes hot on the heels of DVBBS‘s single “No Time” with Wiz Khalifa and Cheat Codes, proving that the duo’s style is as well versed as ever and always evolving.

“‘Nothing To See Here‘ has been a project we’ve been unraveling for the last year, that digs deeper into our life with productions and songwriting that paint a vivid picture of what experiences we were going through.” – DVBBS

Few producers have risen to the top in the electronic music scene as quickly as DVBBS, who captured the industry’s attention with hits like “Tsunami” and “Not Going Home” and never let it go. The Canadian brothers Alex and Christopher have been continuously cultivating their sound since their debut in 2012, and have racked up an impressive display of collaborations with renowned names from diverse musical backgrounds. From hip hop superstar Juicy J to the NERVO twins, DVBBS continues to prove there’s nothing they can’t accomplish. The brothers have played everywhere from Lollapalooza to Tomorrowland, though they’ve been busy in the studio during the global pandemic. Keep an eye out for more new music from DVBBS coming to airwaves near you!

Even amid a changing music landscape in the global pandemic, R3HAB has been on fire, and now he’s back with a hot remix and a brand new original single. His remix of Jason Derulo‘s “Take You Dancing” has already been taking over the airwaves via Atlantic Records, delivering a deep and groovy bassline that complements the original’s sultry lyrics. Even if the only place to go dancing is your living room, press play on this remix and let it take you to the club. On the more radio-friendly spectrum, R3HAB‘s new single “love u again” featuring Olivia Holt is a vocal-driven, bittersweet progressive pop anthem, out now via Hollywood Records. The two different styles exhibited here exemplify R3HAB‘s recent successes with both club and pop releases, such as “Love In The Morning” with Thutmose & Rema and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” with Amba Shepherd.

Dutch/Moroccan DJ and producer Fadi El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the better part of the last decade. From his breakthrough hit remix of Afrojack, Pitbull and Ne-Yo‘s “Give Me Everything” to his dance anthems, such as “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” which have collectively amassed over 600M streams, to his collaborations with the likes of ZAYN, Andy Grammar, Timmy Trumpet and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most talented and forward-thinking artists in the game. He partnered with Spotify and GATTÜSO to create the first-ever official “mint” single release. In 2016 he founded his label CYB3RPVNK, which has since collected a talented roster of artists like Cityzen, Skytech, Fafaq, and more to serve as a platform for talented up-and-comers. R3HAB himself continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with a variety of artists around the globe, experimenting with everything from hip-hop to pop through his collaborations. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB is only beginning his journey. Keep an eye out for what’s up to next!

South London based four piece Earl Gray Collective, immerse the listener in smooth, warm vocals and funky melodies in their newest offering ‘Love It Flows’. Their mix of indie rock/pop is exceedingly vibrant, and their effortless and polished tone is wonderfully mesmeric. ‘Love It Flows’ carries a bluesy base with ethereal and sophisticated piano keys, wrapped in catchy and expressive lyrics. The band’s distinctive playfulness is infectious upon listening, and their elements of blues and funk are fluently incorporated to create a truly enticing sound. 

Discussing their new single, the band said: “With our third single of 2020 we got adventurous with a strong bass groove, varied time-signatures and a sing-along vocal hook. The song itself speaks into the frustrations of living in a world so often filled with fear and the journey of choosing to live by love instead.”

Earl Gray Collective bring their talents together from Cardiff, Hampshire, Woking and Australia, and their individual personalities shine through their artistry. Members Will Gray (Vocals, Piano, Guitar), Katie Earl (Drums), Zac Guy (Electric Guitar) and Alex Neil (Bass) have defined their collective style and have already built a strong fanbase, as well as gained support from the likes of Alice Amel (Riverside Radio). With 2020 proving an exciting year for their music, there is much more to come from this multi-talented four piece. 

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Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer, Chelsea Warner unveils her sassy new single ‘Back On My Bullshit’ today.

Since releasing her debut single ‘How Come You Don’t Pick Up Your Phone’ in April, Chelsea has been busy writing and producing music with some of her contemporaries: Emalia, Nardean, Sarah Wolfe, Sarah Saint James, Bri Clark, Doolie, Charlotte Adelle, Jesabel, and SKŸE – who is also managed by Right Hand Management (Michael Parisi).

Speaking about her new single today, Chelsea says “Back On My Bullshit’ is a track about being unapologetically selfish in the name of putting yourself first – without worrying about ramifications. It represents a shift in focus from over-investing in others, to putting that energy back into yourself. This song is for every recovering people pleaser. Despite being unashamedly problematic, it is all for seeking the finer things in life by chasing only self-fulfilment.”

The 90’s pop/R&B feel is reminiscent of early Britney hits, while Sumatra’s dynamic modern hip-hop inspired production brings it into 2020. Swirly synths and sub-bass combine to form a track that, with a feature from up-and-coming Sydney rapper Zyad, is mercilessly self-indulgent.

Praise for Chelsea Warner:

“The vocals are mint! The keys glide so nice like. This was already a huge mood even before Chelsea put Kevin’s bass beneath it”. Dave Ruby Howe, triple j

“Enjoying this first serving from Chelsea and milan ring fans might find something here!” Declan Byrne, triple j

“With a single like How Come You Don’t Pick Up Your Phone behind her, it’s clear that Chelsea Warner is on the cusp of something special. She’s excited to show the world her strengths in songwriting and with a debut EP teasingly on the way, it sounds like this will be Chelsea’s year.” Pilerats

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Chelsea Warner ‘Back On My Bullshit’ is out now through Ditto Music.

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