Groundbreaking EPIZODE festival is set for an epic comeback to Vietnam’s blissful Phú Quốc island for its fifth edition, from December 29th 2020 to January 10th 2021. This carefully curated 12-day experience entitled EPIZODE5: EPILOGUE will, once again, bring non-stop programme of premier electronic music, magical sunsets and various daytime activities in awe-inspiring artistic settings. The first wave of the lineup introduces global heavyweights including RICARDO VILLALOBOS, BINH, DEBORAH DE LUCA, DUBFIRE, GOLDIE, GUTI, HECTOR, LOCO DICE and WAFF. They will be accompanied by some of the most exciting international and regional acts, such as ABELLE, CHKLTE, DAVID GTRONIC, E/TAPE, JAVIER CARBALLO, LOUISE CHEN, MAHONY, OUISSAM, ROUSTAM, SUNJU HARGUN and YAYA. These incredible artists will be performing at mind-blowing stages placed among the art installations on the beach while bringing the most electric vibes that EPIZODE is well known for.
First up is the legendary RICARDO VILLALOBOS who will be making his return to Epizode, followed by Perlon powerhouse BINH. Italian techno lady DEBORAH DE LUCA will make her long awaited Epizode debut, while the SCI+TEC label boss DUBFIRE will drive us through his signature shades of techno. Dnb legend GOLDIE will be dropping his superb broken beats, followed by the sexy vibes of the Argentinian star GUTI. Vatos Locos head honcho HECTOR will be throwing some contagious sounds, Desolat owner LOCO DICE will be in charge of his high-octane sound that always burns the beach down while the Circoloco resident wAFF will be bringing his funky grooves.
Leader of the iconic Russian art collective Arma 17, ABELLE, will bring her acid-laced house. DAVID GTRONIC will bring his emotional rhythms and signature percussive sound, accompanied by the grooves of JAVIER CARBALLO and CHKLTE’s vibrant musical blooms. Half Taiwanese-half French rising star LOUISE CHEN will be performing at Epizode for the first time, along with the Berlin based ambient artist E/TAPE. Next up are the infamous Sunwaves festival resident MAHONY, Miami based yet internationally praised All Inn’s artist ROUSTAM and Tamango records’ label boss YAYA. Owner of the iconic Hanoi’s club Savage, OUISSAM and Thailand born, yet internationally acclaimed SUNJU HARGUN, will be making their returns as well.
While helping the Asian music scene drive forward, EPIZODE has, in only four years, made an impressive mark internationally. With the vision to unite people from around the globe, the festival became an unmissable NYE getaway for music and art lovers, global adventurers and professionals from the music industry. Located in Vietnam’s blissful Phú Quốc island, Epizode is a truly memorable place to be. From white beaches, lush emerald jungles to hypnotising sunsets and boutique accommodation, the natural beauty of this tropical hideaway is matched only by the magical musical spirit that’s helped create such an immersive festival experience.
The 12 day Early Bird Multi-Passes are available at €158. Tickets can be purchased online via Epizode website: www.epizode.asia
EPIZODE5: EPILOGUE will take place 29th December 2020 to 10th January 2021 at Sunset Sanato Beach, Phú Quốc
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Delivered, Live presents a special one-off show this weekend, shining a light on some of Victoria’s best up and coming talent. Five acts will take to the stage, once again with the now all too rare ability to perform on a fully amplified (and lit) stage.
Tickets for the show start at as little as $10 are available HERE and profits from these tickets go directly to the bands, their teams and the crew creating the show – all of whom would otherwise be out of work at this time.
First to hit the stage will be Melbourne queer chaotic pop singer and multi- instrumentalist Max Lawrence. Max will bring his dynamic stage show to Delivered Live and will win hearts with his all singing, all dancing brand of alt-pop. Hailing from the Bellarine Peninsula, Chitra will follow, bringing her 3-piece band and wooing all with the gorgeous tunes from her debut self-titled EP.
Also from the Peninsula is Fenn Wilson, who along with his band will captivate with his incredible voice and song craft – evoking the timbre of Tom Waits and Nick Cave. Rounding out this amazing collection of new talent we have Cry Club – a two piece who have been warming up stages for some big names for a while now leaving big impressions on everyone who sees them.
Closing this night of incredible music are sublime sisters of song, Vika & Linda. Not up and comers, but having just released their anthology which shot to number 1 on the ARIA charts, they are a fitting bookend to the evening.
Alongside all of this stellar music will be interviews and discussions hosted by Henry Wagons plus comedy from Sami Shah and musical comedian on the rise, Jude Perl.
July 4th is the perfect night to discover something new, be entertained, and of course support Australia’s incredible live entertainment industry.
Saturday 4th July, 7pmMax Lawrence
Chitra
Fenn Wilson
Cry Club
Vika & Linda
and Jude Perl and Sami Shah
Producers The Handshake Agency thanks its sponsors for getting on board this event – Victorian Government, The Music, Oztix, Small Time Group, Young Henry’s, Harry The Hirer.
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Delivered Live can be viewed here
More info here
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As far as places to hangout, I’ve always felt right at home near the ocean. So I love doing any sort of activity where I’m close to or in view of the water. I think good company comes before location though so I could literally be anywhere in the world and be super happy with my best mates around me.
“Mustafa’s message, of caring as an act of courage, is one that feels especially apt amid the uncertainty of today.” – The FADER
On March 10th, 2020, 23-year-old Muslim poet Mustafa released his stunning debut single ‘Stay Alive’. Today, Mustafa follows the track with a beautiful performance of new song ‘Come Back’ alongside James Blake. Directed by Nabil, the minimalist performance highlights Mustafa’s elegant, understated songwriting.
Speaking on the meaning behind song and Blake’s hand in it, Mustafa says: “Perpetually grateful for James who helped free me of my own emotional burdens when I was young, to now helping me free these stories of those who’ve passed too young. today marks 2 years without Smoke Dawg. I pray the people you lost come back to you in the form that heals you best, if not a memory, a dream, if not a dream, in their sibling’s eyes, if not that, than in the way you carry yourself”.
‘Stay Alive’ was named a Song You Need To Know by Rolling Stone and is a near-perfect introduction to a vital new voice in music. Produced by Frank Dukes and James Blake, this is inner-city folk music; a song for, about, and born out of the hood. Mustafa was first moved to make music after he lost several close friends to gun violence. ‘Stay Alive’ is addressed to those departed friends and to his Toronto neighbourhood, Regent Park. On the accompanying video, ‘Stay Alive’s’ powerful message is presented alongside emotive footage of Regent Park, Mustafa’s native neighbourhood in downtown Toronto.
Watch the performance of ‘Come Back’ now and stay tuned for more from Mustafa soon.
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Who is StoKed?
Stoked means “purveyor of Infectious Energy”. Basically, it reflects my state of being, and that hopefully reflects in my productions along with how I am behind the DJ console.
Where are you currently based?
I am currently at home in the Bombay city of India.
How has your COVID-19 experience been so far?
It has been ok. I’ve been catching up on family time, as I was touring from October to February 2020, so being locked down at my family home meant I got to spent time with the people I had not seen for months.
After being stuck indoors for so long, I’m now a now house-trained expert in the art of doing dishes, laundry and mopping lol. I got myself my techno puppy Mr Tizzy a week before lockdown and he has been a life saver of sorts. Lockdown gave me lots of time to spend in the studio, and I’ve managed to sign 2 EP’s with IAMT & Codex that are scheduled for release this year. COVID-19 has definitely changed my perspective on life by making me appreciate what I have even more than before.
Your new release Deeper Passion is out now, what influenced the sound & songwriting?
“Deeper Passion” as the name suggests, is to do with the only passion that makes me wakeup pumped everyday which is of course, music. I have tried to encapsulate that energy into a track for the listeners to also feel.
“The People” is all about how people are and experience life, as it has different moments in its ups and downs. With dark melancholic chords coming in on the main drop, I have tried to show the different phases in life, however best I could in a track.
Where & when did you record and who with?
I produced the EP at home, sometime in September last year, and it was finished just before going on tour.
What programs/instruments did you use?
I used Ableton as my main sequencer that recorded all the parts and let me mix everything together. For my monitor speakers I have a pair of Kali Audio LP 6, Midi Keyboard Arturia Key Lab 49, and for VST instruments I mainly used “Serum” and “Sylenth”.
How did you approach the recording & production?
I had already imagined the tracks in my head. It was just a matter of transferring what I was thinking and feeling into Ableton via my midi keyboard. Once I played the parts, it was then a case of fine tuning the sounds in the VST synths until everything was how I imagined.
What did you find most challenging & rewarding about this release?
This EP wasn’t really that challenging, as I knew what I wanted from each of the tracks. Making my return on my good friend Zeid’s label Deep Therapy Records was an honour made even more special by having the legends Loco & Jam remix the title track. I really loved having those guys remix my music, and that was the most rewarding aspect of this release.
Please tell us about the techno scene in India?
The techno / underground scene in India is definitely burgeoning. It still has a long way to go before it rivals the scenes in places like Germany, but people in India are more aware of electronic music now. People being new to genres like techno, means they have little preconceptions, so are really openminded to experimentation. All in all, it looks very promising from my point of view.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Oh… there is so much music out there. I am really digging lots of tech house right now, as its medium tempo is often perfect while out for a run or going to the gym. Deeper music like that is also cool from having a relaxing drive in the car.
What do you like to do away from music?
I love playing golf and aim to get a game at least a couple of times a month as it helps me relax and focus. I am majorly into fitness, so you will often find me at the gym three times a week. Reading a book or watching Netflix are also preferred tools to help relax and unwind.
What is planned for the remainder of 2020?
“Rave de School” is a collab track I did with bro Samwise that’s coming out on a “Minitech Recordings” various artists compilation in July. Then I’ve got the “Girl with the Red Hair” EP featuring my buddy Fire coming out on I Am Techno in August.
After those, in September I am back on Minitech Recordings with my release “Hiigaran” that includes a remix from by good friend Steve Mulder.
In October it’s my release on IAMT Red called “Effervescence” EP, then in November it’s my release on Codex titled “Bitonal Creatures” that’s featuring vocals by my friend Fire.
I am really looking forward to the end of this current virus pandemic so clubs can open again as I’ve really missed playing gigs, but have been keeping busy in the studio, and really looking forward to all my forthcoming releases.
Thanks for taking the times to chat with me, and hope everyone out there is keeping safe.
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Your new favorite sad boy electro artist Lakelend releases a one take stripped back version of his debut single ‘Fall Down’. On the reimagining of the track Lakelend’s had this to say.
“The song is one that sits really close to home for me, about heartbreak and hanging up the gloves on first love. I really wanted to express that raw sincerity and journey, which I think is perfectly captured in the stripped version” Lakelend explains.
For those new to the Lakelend fan club ‘Fall Down’ was the debut single for the Melbourne artist. Formerly a member of Rock / heavy band Storm The Sky, his new project sees him flex his production and songwriting chops while still toeing the line of his emo roots.
ICYMI you can listen to the original below. He’s got plenty more songs in the works so keep him at the top of your ‘ones to watch’ lists.
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NOFX / FRANK TURNER
SPLIT COVERS ALBUM
‘WEST COAST VS. WESSEX’
OUT JULY 31, 2020
Today Frank Turner releases a new version of NOFX’s ‘Falling In Love’, the latest single to emerge from forthcoming split covers album ‘West Coast Vs. Wessex’. Due for release via Fat Mike’s own Fat Wreck Chords label on July 31, 2020, the project brings together for the first time ever the long-running Los Angeles punks and the London-based singer and ex-Million Dead frontman, for many years now both friends and fans of each other’s music.
Turner’s new interpretation of ‘Falling In Love’ takes the album closer from NOFX’s 1997 album So Long And Thanks For All The Shoes into stark, affecting territory with a near unrecognisable vocal. Speaking about the approach behind his version of the track, Turner notes; “When Mike asked me to do a covers split with NOFX, I was blown away, and immediately knew that one of the songs I’d do would be ‘Falling In Love’. I’ve long thought it was one of his best compositions, it’s a beautiful lyric and melody, and I wanted to come at the song in a way that would lay that bare and highlight the beauty of the writing. I think it came out pretty good.”
It’s not often the leader of one of your favourite bands ask you to do a split album, one where his band covers the songs you’ve written. It’s the enviable situation Frank found himself in last year, when Fat Mike approached him to propose just that. The fruits of this project, ‘West Coast Vs. Wessex’, captures NOFX filtering five songs from Turner’s sizeable solo back catalogue through their singular sensibility, with Turner reciprocating to record five of his personal favourites from NOFX’s 37-years-and-counting career. But these aren’t simply double-time versions of Turner’s folk-punk tunes or acoustic re-workings of NOFX’s iconic SoCal punk anthems – both took time to play with the possibilities each other’s music presented.
“I listened to all his records, and I picked the ones that I thought I could make more interesting,” notes Fat Mike. “What I did is change a lot of chords. Frank, he beats me in the singing department. So I can’t sing better than he can, but I can maybe throw in a melody here or there or chord that he hadn’t thought of.” Turner took a similar approach. “I didn’t want to just do straight covers of anything. I wanted to try and pick songs where I felt like me and my band could bring something different to the table,” he says. “But it did strike me that it would be cool to demonstrate to the casual NOFX fan, who doesn’t know who I am, that I am actually a fan. I didn’t just go to Spotify and pick the five most-listened-to songs.” For the record, only one of his choices appears on Spotify’s top five for NOFX: ‘Bob’, which Turner here transforms into a wistful country song.
“Everything he picked was from the ’90s, so I took that as it’s okay to mostly do his early stuff too,” says Fat Mike, who channeled ‘90s NOFX for their interpretations, transforming ‘Thatcher F*cked The Kids’ into a jaunty companion to ‘Philthy Phil Philanthropist’. Turner and his band, The Sleeping Souls, recorded their songs between their rehearsal space and during tour commitments, whilst NOFX recorded at Fat Mike’s Six Floggs studio, with production by the D-Composers (Fat Mike, Johnny Carey, BAZ Bastien, Yotam Ben Horin).
In ‘West Coast Vs. Wessex’, the Frank Turner-Fat Mike Mutual Admiration Society has produced 10 hooky re-imaginings of each others’ music – the novelty may pique listeners’ curiosity, but it’s the songs that will keep them coming back.
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“songs meant to buoy and reassure” — American Songwriter
“Johnson has the uncanny ability to take hyper-specific life experiences and transform them into universally relatable songs rife with lessons learned and stories told.” — Atwood Magazine
Josiah Johnson – a former and founding member of the Billboard chart-topping band The Head and the Heart – is announcing his debut solo album today, titled Every Feeling On A Loop. It will be released via ANTI- Records on September 4.
On lead single “Nobody Knows” Johnson sings for people to have courage in sharing and receiving the truths of their hearts. The messages, like the man himself, are a welcome breath of air.
Directed by Hannah Welever, watch the song’s new music video HERE.
“A lot of the growth documented on this album is about taking responsibility for how I’m showing up in the world, and that song was about taking responsibility for how I care for myself,” Johnson says. “Part of my experience with addiction was that I was having a hard time, but I wasn’t raising my hand to get the help I needed.”
Like many musicians before him, Johnson turned to drugs to cope with the burnout and anxiety that came with his early years in The Head and the Heart. Too many long nights and too few emotional tools – twin flames that burned at both ends. And Johnson collapsed into ash. In the midst of writing The Head and the Heart’s third album, Signs of Light, Johnson checked into a rehab facility. When he checked out, though, his work hadn’t properly been completed. He tried to get back into the studio with the band, but eventually was told, “We love you but we can’t have you here right now.”
With time, though, came clarity. Although the music came regularly, Johnson still allowed himself to fantasise about a life never returning to professional music. He still contemplates earning a degree in social work. Yet, the songs kept bubbling up. On Every Feeling on a Loop, lush musical arrangements and harmonies support Johnson’s baritone crooning. At times, the songs sound like prayers. At others, his exuberance feels like the euphoria he’d always sought, this time hard-earned and wiser. He says he feels like a new person making it, charting his journey out of the dark into the wide awake of the morning, using the magic that was his all along.
Growing up curious and bright in an insular, conservative community, Johnson says he learned early on to discern which parts of himself were welcome and which were not. Though he felt love in that community, it was a smaller love than what he needed. Now, though, after years of self-study and self-healing, bolstered both by music and the love from friends and family, Johnson is ready to pen the next chapter of his life.
“I’ve learned to love my process,” Johnson says. “I’ve learned to love when I’ve taken the long way and where I get to admit mistakes. Humility and uncertainty are welcome. Being seen for who I am and where I’m at is my priority. And I am exactly where I am supposed to be. The result of that new courage bears out in how I’m able to be a better friend to the people I love. That’s the gift.”
TRACKLIST:
1. False Alarms
2. Woman In A Man’s Life
3. Nobody Knows
4. I Wish I Had
5. Rise Up
6. I Had A Choice
7. Waiting On You
8. Hey Kid
9. Same Old Brick
10. Grandma
11. World’s Not Gonna End
12. Solve Problems
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Groundbreaking EPIZODE festival is set for an epic comeback to Vietnam’s blissful Phú Quốc island for its fifth edition, from December 29th 2020 to January 10th 2021. This carefully curated 12-day experience entitled EPIZODE5: EPILOGUE will, once again, bring non-stop programe of premier electronic music, magical sunsets and various daytime activities in awe-inspiring artistic settings. The first wave of lineup introduces global heavyweights including RICARDO VILLALOBOS, BINH, DEBORAH DE LUCA, DUBFIRE, GOLDIE, GUTI, HECTOR, LOCO DICE and WAFF. They will be accompanied by some of the most exciting international and regional acts, such as ABELLE, CHKLTE, DAVID GTRONIC, E/TAPE, JAVIER CARBALLO, LOUISE CHEN, MAHONY, OUISSAM, ROUSTAM, SUNJU HARGUN and YAYA. These incredible artists will be performing at mind-blowing stages placed among the art installations on the beach while bringing the most electric vibes that EPIZODE is well known for.
First up is legendary RICARDO VILLALOBOS who will be making his return to Epizode, followed by Perlon powerhouse BINH. Italian techno lady DEBORAH DE LUCA will make her long awaited Epizode debut, while the SCI+TEC label boss DUBFIRE will drive us through his signature shades of techno. Dnb legend GOLDIE will be dropping his superb broken beats, followed by the sexy vibes of the Argentinian star GUTI. Vatos Locos head honcho HECTOR will be throwing some contagious sound, Desolat owner LOCO DICE will be in charge of his high-octane sound that always burns the beach down while the Circoloco resident wAFF will be bringing his funky grooves.
Leader of the iconic Russian art collective Arma 17, ABELLE, will bring her acid-laced house. DAVID GTRONIC will bring his emotional rhythms and signature percussive sound, accompanied by the grooves of JAVIER CARBALLO and CHKLTE’s vibrant musical blooms. Half Taiwanese-half French rising star LOUISE CHEN will be performing at Epizode for the first time, along with the Berlin based ambient artist E/TAPE. Next up are the infamous Sunwaves festival resident MAHONY, Miami based yet internationally praised All Inn’s artist ROUSTAM and Tamango records’ label boss YAYA. Owner of the iconic Hanoi’s club Savage, OUISSAM and Thailand born, yet internationally acclaimed SUNJU HARGUN, will be making their returns as well.
While helping the Asian music scene drive forward, EPIZODE has, in only four years, made an impressive mark internationally. With the vision to unite people from around the globe, the festival became an unmissable NYE getaway for music and art lovers, global adventurers and professionals from the music industry. Located in Vietnam’s blissful Phú Quốc island, Epizode is a truly memorable place to be. From white beaches, lush emerald jungles to hypnotizing sunsets and boutique accommodation, the natural beauty of this tropical hideaway is matched only by the magical musical spirit that’s helped create such an immersive festival experience.
The 12 day Early Bird Multi-Passes are available at €158. Tickets can be purchased online via Epizode website: www.epizode.asia
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Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there?
Im currently living in Coffs Harbour due to Covid 19 and honestly Im not too sure what the scene is like here I have not had much time to go suss it out, but I hear good things about it so hopefully once restrictions have eased I can get amongst it !
In my bedroom free styling to youtube beats is how I started off which has slowly progressed into me making music full time.
A big influence from this track was actually the producer Jaguar Kevins, he makes a genre of beats called boom trap its so dope that when I heard this beat I finished writing within an hour. As far as the songwriting process went I didn’t really have a specific idea in mind I just wrote bars that were on my mind recently.
What do you like to do away from music?
Ive been working a lot recently which is good because it means I have more money to reinvest into my music but other than that I love the beach, I love staying active and fit and I do not mind a couple of drinks or 20.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020?
I just wanna keep growing as an artist and a person while dropping good music that helps people!
100% Greek street in Labrador on the Gold Coast, they have the best pita club sand-which I have ever had. My favourite place to hangout though would have to be Justin Lane.
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After the release of their ninth studio album A Beautiful Place To Drown in March, hardcore legends Silverstein are back with an alternate version of album track ‘Where Are You‘, recorded during the sessions of the record.
The original track exemplifies the album’s expert blend of aggression and modern production flourishes, while this new take strips back the distortion to emphasise the melodies at the core of Silverstein’s songwriting.
It comes alongside the announce of a special livestream event on July 19 (6am AEST Monday July 20) captured through professional video and audio. Tickets and more details available here.
2020 finds the five-piece celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band and while worldwide tour plans have been postponed, the band have been staying busy and recently shared their Quaranstein video. Featuring performances of five classic songs from across their catalog along with guest appearances and more, the performances are now available as a digital EP with all proceeds going to the NAACP and Black Legal Action Centre.
Arguably one of the most consistently active, influential, and crowd-pleasing bands in their arena, Silverstein break out into daring new territory on their latest record A Beautiful Place To Drown. Their boundary pushing spirit is on full display on the album’s multiple high-profile collabs – ranging from Princess Nokia and Underoath’s Aaron Gillespie, Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo, Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier, and more – indicative of the band’s wide-reaching impact and their ability to reach listeners in all worlds of music.
Lyrically, the album explores the mental duress that seems to be inextricable from the personal and societal challenges of modern life, often focusing on external perspectives and even political elements without losing the band’s trademark intimacy. Overall A Beautiful Place To Drown is built to please old fans and new ones alike, and proves exactly why Silverstein remain a vital and powerful voice in alternative music and beyond.
PRAISE FOR ‘A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO DROWN’
“…even so many years on, Silverstein still sounds the best they ever have…” NYLON
“[Silverstein] have risen from their underground roots to the top of the emo and post-hardcore genre…” Billboard
“Silverstein effortlessly create a blended sound while staying true to their roots…” Alternative Press
SUPPORT FOR ‘JUNGLE TRAIN’
“‘It’s beautifully shot, and the contrast between the two lifestyles is stark and effective. The flute samples in ‘Jungle Train’ and the vocals of Little Green are a dreamy combination.”
– The AU Review (AUS)
“The kind of collab that just really fits together so nicely. Lamalo are in their element when they’re giving us fluid house grooves and with Little Green, they’ve only topped things up with her hypnotic, jazzy vibes.” – 4/5 stars
– Dave Ruby Howe – triple j (AUS)
“Lamalo infuse this brooding electronic sound with mannerisms intertwined from disco, funk, jazz and beyond; each sound they approach seemingly being a new direction that takes them somewhere unexplored and yet despite that, they manage to knock it out of the park every single time without fault.”
– Pilerats (AUS)
Following on from the release of their critically praised single ‘Jungle Train’ featuring Little Green, Sydney-based producer duo Lamalo have returned with the accompanying video clip – shot and directed by Milan Nikolich.
Shot across Revesby Station and a farm in Sydney’s North West, the clip features a narrative of a woman who is shackled by her mundane reality and 9-5 job. Filmed with a camera used on the set of Mad Max: Fury Road, the video flows effortlessly from sterile metropolitan spaces, to lush natural surroundings, highlighting the main characters’ desire for escape and freedom.
Lamalo talks about the inspiration behind the clip:
“The video explores liberation from an uninspiring work life. The clip follows a woman (played by Amy) as she travels to work in the early hours of the morning dreaming about a utopian existence, becoming one with nature and with music. Amy was planning to be barefoot in the farm section of the shoot, however the area was crawling with bull ants. We had to scour the ground, prepare the leaves that she was going to dance on and then shoot really quickly to minimise the risk.”
Since release, the track has been widely embraced by triple j Unearthed, Pilerats, Acid Stag, Surviving the Golden Age (USA) and The Soundcheck. Previous singles have been strongly supported by Spotify, including an entry in the Spotify AU Viral Chart, with their single ‘Outside’ amassing nearly two million streams. They’ve also been featured on triple j, FBi Radio, Purple Sneakers, Discobelle (SWE), Project U and The Music.
In the live arena the duo has supported contemporaries The Kite String Tangle, Midnight Pool Party and Dekleyn, as well as playing boutique festivals Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Red Deer Arts and Music Festival and The Grass is Greener.
Lamalo is made up of classically trained, multi-instrumentalists Michiya Nagai and Yossi Cascun. Since their inception in 2016, the duo has been blending energetic electronica, sophisticated textures and groovy polyrhythms, across a discography that spans two EP’s and five singles.
‘Jungle Train’ feat. Little Green is available worldwide now
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