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Jordyn Elliott

by the partae March 19, 2020

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Tell us about your management company?

I have been an artist manager for over eight years. I have mainly focused in the genres of pop and country. I am self employed and have had a few partnerships with other management companies over the years. I have managed artists such as : Eleven Past One , Eric Ethridge. I now manage Meghan Patrick , Buck Twenty , Nicole Rayy , Dylan Burk , Kris Barclay and consult for many other artists.

What do you do in re: to not only managing your artists, but to empower them as well?

I am very passionate about the acts I work with. I believe it’s my job and duty as a manager to help an artist feel confident and strong when showing off their talents. I try to really make sure my artists are comfortable discussing struggles and frustrations so I can try to find solutions to over come those obstacles with them. There are a lot of highs and lows in the industry and I really believe in celebrating all of the small victories too. All of the artists I associate with and work with are very hardworking and I give them the encouragement to reach their goals and achieve success in all its forms. An artist / manager relationship is extremely important if not the most important in an artist’s career. Artist managers should be your biggest fan of your music and be able to sell your music and brand as well as you can. It takes one yes over a thousand rejections and it can really be hard for artists to find security in their path without a stable manager and sounding board.

What drew you to the music management business?

I actually worked for a manager/ promoter as his personal assistant for my first job. I observed him for a year and became interested in his day to day operations. He trusted me to help build tours for his artists and gain experience. It was after that job I knew I had the personality and networking skills to be able to live out the dream of artist management. I couldn’t see myself doing anything but managing now. No plan B for me !

How do you want to grow your business?

I am trying to expand my business to the USA. I am predominantly working in the country genre and Nashville is where I hope to call home. I’m hoping to expand on the artists I have by building their careers and growing their audiences to create successful businesses in North America. I love developing acts and I think I’ll always have a development project within my roster if all of the artists I currently work with grew to stardom ( that’s the dream !). I hope to have some help with hiring staff and eager people who share the same values and skills as I do in artist management. I would also like to have an actual office ! I have been working out of my home since I started.

Where would you like to see your business ten years in the future?

I would like to help create other managers within a successful company. I would love to have a stadium artist or break multiple artists by that time. It’s important as a woman in the industry to show other females that this industry can be a place for a women to create a career within. I would love to be travelling world wide and having a great team to be able to share in any success. The dream would to be different offices around the world supporting music of all genres.

What has been a pivotal moment for you in re: to building your business?

Age and experience. I was never taken seriously until the age of around 25 or 26. I worked hard networking and building good relationships that I still have and remain. It took a lot of my money and time developing acts I believed in to gain or start to gain a name now. I knew when I began having artists I had developed reach the radio waves that people in the industry cared to play the music. One moment in particular that stands out was when I began consulting.. I had artists coming out of the wood work who actually really wanted to hear my advice and work with me. I think then my confidence grew and manifested in to a now a great business and it’s helping the artists in turn.

What have been some of your favourite memories so far?

Ahhhh there have been so many. I think when Eleven Past One reached GOLD status on pop radio across Canada and they soon after got signed to Warner Music Canada ! . Meghan Patrick took a chance on me two years ago when she was fully established but it was a big win when she was nominated this year for a Juno and asked to perform on a record I got to work with her. Eric Ethridge independently reaching millions of streams independently on his debut album we released in the summer of 2018 ! The list goes on but these ones I’ll always remember !

March 19, 2020 0 comments

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Melbourne indie group MANTELL return with dreamy new single, ‘ST. LOUIS’

by the partae March 18, 2020

written by the partae

With its laid-back delivery and effortless charm, Mantell serves up a brand new taste of music in ‘St. Louis’. As the band’s first offering for the year, the single is bright and airy, giving listeners another insight into the band’s take on indie music of that sun-drenched variety.

Recorded in Melbourne at the band’s own studio – West End Studios – with drummer Connor Tuan on engineering duties, and David Turner (Delta Riggs, Dan Sultan) on mixing and mastering, ‘St. Louis’ came to fruition very much under the band’s own scope of control and direction. Wanting to explore more ideas and different musical pathways, Mantell pushed themselves further during these sessions than they had in the past. “In the past, we’ve found ourselves sticking with the first idea that arises, but this time we allowed ourselves to take things all the way to the end. All of the recording was done in our private studio, engineered by our drummer Connor. This gives us a freedom that not all artists have, free from time constraints and financial pressures hanging over our heads.” Mantell

Making their debut in 2018, Mantell have wasted no time in generating hype for themselves on the Melbourne scene and elsewhere up and down the coast. Their music, mirroring the likes of Lime Cordiale and Methyl Ethel, envelops the listener with ease. Injecting indie melodies with dashes of psych and pop makes ‘St. Louis’ an instant charmer.

Built off the back of a recent holiday Connor embarked on, the song is inspired by reflection and memories made. Yearning meets nostalgia. A longing for one of a kind experiences. “They [Connor and his partner] bought a disposable camera and took a bunch of photos. When he came back he showed the rest of the band and we were all super inspired by the feeling, serenity and charm of them. They somehow brought on a feeling of longing and nostalgia in all of us.” Mantell

PRAISE FOR MANTELL

“With their latest single ‘Can I Set It Right’, Mantell prove they’re well on their way to securing a place as one of the most exciting up-and-comers to navigate their way through Melbourne’s notoriously overwhelming music scene.”
Happy Mag

“I’m in with that beautiful zone between awake and asleep and there’s no distractions around.”
Triple J, Declan Byrne

“Blissfully chilled out. Going back in for another dip now.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe

‘St. Louis’ is out now!
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March 18, 2020 0 comments

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Ann Vriend ‘Hurt People Hurt People’ Premiere

by the partae March 18, 2020

written by the partae

AV (Ann Vriend) is known most for her virtuosic, soaringly powerful vocals, and not far behind that for her multi award-winning abilities as a songwriter — and she ain’t too bad at the piano, either. She has been delivering her unique brand of old-school, inner-city soul to audiences around Europe, Oceana, Asia, and North America throughout her under-the-radar but consistently award-winning, critically acclaimed career. A “musician’s musician” and equally compelling solo as with a full band AV has sold more than 20,000 albums off the stage, independently, and can somehow turn even the most difficult rooms to her attention, which she attributes from having cut her teeth playing bars — solo, and with exclusively original music— in small towns in Alberta, Canada.

Growing up in a household that was on the one hand counter-culture and hippie but on the other hand fundamentally religious and sheltering, AV has always written songs about confusion, searching, and questioning — of herself, and the culture around her. The outcome is what she half seriously, half jokingly calls “existentialist gospel,” drawing from emotionally intense and rhythmic gospel and soul styles of African American culture, as well as from her parents’ vinyl ‘70s folk/pop collection, from artists such as Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, and Leonard Cohen.

Often compared to her vocal hero, Aretha Franklin, AV’s most recent song, “Hurt People Hurt People”, which has been released only in Germany to date, peaked at #55 in the Main Pop Charts in Germany, reaching the top 10 on some stations, and reaching #1 on Bayern1, which has a listenership of approximately 3.3 million. Well-known and beloved radio host Werner Reinke from Germany’s HR1 station presented an hr-long live recording and interview with AV this past February and actually cried during AV’s performance.

Coming from a humble background on Edmonton’s east side, and for the past decade calling Edmonton’s troubled and somewhat notorious ghetto neighborhood of McCauley home, AV does not shy away from addressing serious social issues that face her and her community. This setting is the microcosm from which she writes, weaving the issues facing people in this scene into her own life struggles— and yet, specific as they both are, her songs appeal to her audience worldwide. She draws from the rich tradition of classic soul artists who have delivered stunning recordings that are both contagiously fun AND socially thought provoking, such as Curtis Mayfield, Ray Charles, Bill Withers, Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and all the way up the line to Sharon Jones, Charles Barkley, Amy Winehouse, and Alicia Keys.

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March 18, 2020 0 comments

Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there? I’m in Ottawa, Ontario. There’s always work to be done to improve the local scene, but I feel like it’s getting there. There’s never been a lack of talent in the region, and I’m pleased to see so many thoughtful artists trying to support one another. How did you first start playing guitar/music? Initially, I started out on drums. I guess I wanted to be Peter Criss or something, so my parents enrolled me in drum lessons for a few years. Eventually I decided guitar was my true love, but those early lessons have proven valuable as a writer and an overall musician. What's been happening recently? I have been working on the 5th music video in support of my new album, “Lifting the Curse”. I’m hoping for an early-May release date – keep an eye on my Youtube channel! I’m also working on a follow up album, with plans for a fall 2020 release. What influenced the sound and songwriting for your new album? The album was a form of personal therapy and healing for me during the recovery of a car accident that profoundly complicated my life, to put it mildly. I spent a lot of time trying to connect with nature, and the entire summer of writing and recording was almost like a sort of spiritual awakening – not meaning to get all deep here or anything – but that is why I called it Lifting the Curse. By the time it was done, I realized I had a piece of work I was tremendously proud of, and in the process of creating it, I had left a lot of the negative energy in the past. How did you go about writing the music? Most songs started out with guitar parts and expanded from there, although I will occasionally start with a drum groove to stimulate some creativity. I am always writing little notes and ideas on my phone, or using the voice memo feature to capture an inspiration before it disappears. I’ve been writing songs with lyrics and vocals for as long as I can remember, so my approach to writing this instrumental album was actually very similar. Most of the music follows similar arrangements that we are already familiar with – verse, chorus, etc., and I don’t think any of the songs even surpass four minutes in length. Obviously I took the liberty to spill over the structural edges a little because the confines of a vocal composition were absent, but I don’t see it as a progressive album at all. Where and when did you record/produce and who did you work with? Other than the fantastic Emily Dolan Davies, who played drums on the track “was it something I said?”, no other musicians were harmed during the recording process. I recorded the bulk of the album over the summer of 2019, entirely from my home studio. I set a deadline for completion, and for certain goals to be met during the process. There’s certainly some self-discipline required when you’re producing it all yourself. It’s important to be realistic though, when setting those goals, otherwise you’ll get discouraged when life gets in the way. Allow yourself sick days, and days when you really aren’t into it, because that will happen. What programs/equipment did you use to record? I actually recorded everything through Garageband. You can do a lot with programs like that if you spend enough time learning the details. I have a long way to go, but I’m still really pleased with the overall production! The cherry on top is always getting the music professionally mastered, which I did through H-Bomb Mastering. I used some of the stock instrument plug-ins with the program, and also my live guitar rig, to get a nice blend of guitar tones. The guitars were almost entirely tracked with my Fender Telecaster and Gibson Les Paul. The bass was all played on a Fender Precision. What do you like to do away from music? I try to read as much as possible, and I love all kinds of movies (I lean toward the horror genre a lot). That keeps me occupied during the winter when I don’t enjoy the outdoors very much! In the warmer months, I try to get out in nature every chance I get, cycling, hiking, kayaking, and herping (Google it – it’s not what you think! Haha!) Who are you listening to at the moment? I’ve been listening to The Darkness and The Muffs. I have also been alternating between Youtube videos by Skating Polly and Fleshgod Apocalypse. What's planned for 2020? The release of my second instrumental solo album, along with plenty more troublesome music videos! I am really hoping to get this show on the road too, if time permits! Favourite food and place to hangout? Well, I’m not sure if this will give me street cred or not.... But if I’m actually hanging out anywhere, it will probably be the library. I also work there, so I’m definitely not winning any wild rockstar points! I love lots of different food, spicy and sweet. I make a killer plate of nachos. I’m a huge fan of ice cream and have an incurable weakness for sweets. http://www.darrenboyd.com https://www.youtube.com/user/thewhorrorcanada https://instagram.com/darren.michael.boyd https://www.facebook.com/darrenmichaelboydmusic

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Darren Michael Boyd Interview

by the partae March 18, 2020

written by the partae

Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there?

I’m in Ottawa, Ontario. There’s always work to be done to improve the local scene, but I feel like it’s getting there. There’s never been a lack of talent in the region, and I’m pleased to see so many thoughtful artists trying to support one another.

How did you first start playing guitar/music?

Initially, I started out on drums. I guess I wanted to be Peter Criss or something, so my parents enrolled me in drum lessons for a few years. Eventually I decided guitar was my true love, but those early lessons have proven valuable as a writer and an overall musician.

What’s been happening recently?

I have been working on the 5th music video in support of my new album, “Lifting the Curse”. I’m hoping for an early-May release date – keep an eye on my Youtube channel! I’m also working on a follow up album, with plans for a fall 2020 release.

What influenced the sound and songwriting for your new album?

The album was a form of personal therapy and healing for me during the recovery of a car accident that profoundly complicated my life, to put it mildly. I spent a lot of time trying to connect with nature, and the entire summer of writing and recording was almost like a sort of spiritual awakening – not meaning to get all deep here or anything – but that is why I called it Lifting the Curse. By the time it was done, I realized I had a piece of work I was tremendously proud of, and in the process of creating it, I had left a lot of the negative energy in the past.

How did you go about writing the music?

Most songs started out with guitar parts and expanded from there, although I will occasionally start with a drum groove to stimulate some creativity. I am always writing little notes and ideas on my phone, or using the voice memo feature to capture an inspiration before it disappears. I’ve been writing songs with lyrics and vocals for as long as I can remember, so my approach to writing this instrumental album was actually very similar. Most of the music follows similar arrangements that we are already familiar with – verse, chorus, etc., and I don’t think any of the songs even surpass four minutes in length. Obviously I took the liberty to spill over the structural edges a little because the confines of a vocal composition were absent, but I don’t see it as a progressive album at all.

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

Other than the fantastic Emily Dolan Davies, who played drums on the track “was it something I said?”, no other musicians were harmed during the recording process. I recorded the bulk of the album over the summer of 2019, entirely from my home studio. I set a deadline for completion, and for certain goals to be met during the process. There’s certainly some self-discipline required when you’re producing it all yourself. It’s important to be realistic though, when setting those goals, otherwise you’ll get discouraged when life gets in the way. Allow yourself sick days, and days when you really aren’t into it, because that will happen.

What programs/equipment did you use to record?

I actually recorded everything through Garageband. You can do a lot with programs like that if you spend enough time learning the details. I have a long way to go, but I’m still really pleased with the overall production! The cherry on top is always getting the music professionally mastered, which I did through H-Bomb Mastering. I used some of the stock instrument plug-ins with the program, and also my live guitar rig, to get a nice blend of guitar tones. The guitars were almost entirely tracked with my Fender Telecaster and Gibson Les Paul. The bass was all played on a Fender Precision.

What do you like to do away from music?

I try to read as much as possible, and I love all kinds of movies (I lean toward the horror genre a lot). That keeps me occupied during the winter when I don’t enjoy the outdoors very much! In the warmer months, I try to get out in nature every chance I get, cycling, hiking, kayaking, and herping (Google it – it’s not what you think! Haha!)

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I’ve been listening to The Darkness and The Muffs. I have also been alternating between Youtube videos by Skating Polly and Fleshgod Apocalypse.

What’s planned for 2020?

The release of my second instrumental solo album, along with plenty more troublesome music videos! I am really hoping to get this show on the road too, if time permits!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Well, I’m not sure if this will give me street cred or not…. But if I’m actually hanging out anywhere, it will probably be the library. I also work there, so I’m definitely not winning any wild rockstar points! I love lots of different food, spicy and sweet. I make a killer plate of nachos. I’m a huge fan of ice cream and have an incurable weakness for sweets.

http://www.darrenboyd.com

https://www.youtube.com/user/thewhorrorcanada

https://instagram.com/darren.michael.boyd

https://www.facebook.com/darrenmichaelboydmusic

March 18, 2020 0 comments

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KWAME ‘PLEASE, GET HOME SAFE’ TOUR CANCELLED

by the partae March 18, 2020

written by the partae

Kwame and his team are devastated to announce the cancellation of Kwame’s ‘Please, Get Home Safe Tour’ Australian Tour. With the recent developments surrounding COVID-19 we have no choice but to cancel the upcoming shows which were due to take place in venues over 500 cap.

Current ticket holders can apply for a refund from their place of purchase.

We are working to announce some new shows in the future and will make an announcement about this once they are locked in.

So many artists are affected by this and we send our best to everyone doing it tough at the moment.

From Team Kwame

“One of the leaders of the New School”
– Zane Lowe – Beats 1

“He’s the movement’s youngest by age, but arguably its most visible by virtue…”
– triple j

“Kwame has long been on our radar of international MC’s to watch.”
– Highsnobiety

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March 18, 2020 0 comments

“Thanks everyone for all the love over the weekend, especially to triple j listeners for the huge support we’ve been shown over the years. We’re four working class blokes from Brisbane who get to share our music with you all and (can’t stress this enough) the love we receive back means the absolute world. It means everything. We were going to announce a tour today, but in light of the current climate it didn’t feel right to do so. Instead, here’s ‘Pick It Up Again’, another taste of our upcoming album ‘Everything Is A-OK’. We love you all and promise to throw some huge parties when it’s clear that it’s safe to. Till then, take care of ya selves.” – Violent Soho Hot off the back of a huge weekend for Violent Soho with their 2013 single ‘Covered In Chrome’ landing the #4 spot in triple j’s Hottest 100 of the decade, I OH YOU are stoked to share ‘Pick It Up Again’, another taste of Soho’s forthcoming fifth studio album Everything Is A-OK, which will be released on Friday 3 April. ‘Pick It Up Again’ is a loud exhale of a track about finding resolve and moving on, ‘Whatever you say, whatever I am / It’s all the same, I got a good health plan’. The accompanying video is a staunch nod to the band’s early DIY videos, showing the band cruising around Brisbane, knocking on the doors of locals to give them a special preview of Everything Is A-OK. The song was one of the earliest written for the album, “We got to try it out at Big Pineapple Festival in 2018. We rarely get to try new stuff out live, so it was great to see an instant reaction. After we played it, we knew it had a place on the record.” ‘Pick It Up Again’ follows the band’s sweltering single ‘Lying On The Floor’ which saw immediate support from the likes of Consequence Of Sound and NME, was added to full rotation at triple j and was added to countless playlists at Spotify and Apple Music. The band’s first official single since 2016’s WACO, ‘Vacation Forever’ instantly struck a chord with Australia, becoming the sixth most played track on triple j over the summer, landing at #69 in the Hottest 100 of 2019. Now, with Everything Is A-OK, Mansfield’s favourite sons have drawn a metaphorical line in the sand. Five albums into their career, equipped with a renewed self-confidence, they know not to follow a rule book written by other people. ‘Pick It Up Again’ is the epitome of this renewed confidence, a declaration that this is who Violent Soho are – take it or leave it, they’ll still be here shredding it out to whoever will listen. Ahead of the release of the new album, Soho fans can also go in the draw for a chance to win $250 to spend at their favourite record store with the band! To enter they simply need to pre order ‘Everything is A-OK’, then email shoptilyoudrop@iohyou.com with proof of purchase, the city you live in, and tell us in 25 words or less which Aussie indie record store is your favourite and why.

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VIOLENT SOHO DOOR KNOCK AROUND BRISBANE IN VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK ‘PICK IT UP AGAIN’ + ‘COVERED IN CHROME’ LANDS AT #4 IN THE HOTTEST 100 OF THE DECADE! + NEW ALBUM EVERYTHING IS A-OK OUT 3 APRIL

by the partae March 17, 2020

written by the partae

“Thanks everyone for all the love over the weekend, especially to triple j listeners for the huge support we’ve been shown over the years. We’re four working class blokes from Brisbane who get to share our music with you all and (can’t stress this enough) the love we receive back means the absolute world. It means everything.

We were going to announce a tour today, but in light of the current climate it didn’t feel right to do so. Instead, here’s ‘Pick It Up Again’, another taste of our upcoming album ‘Everything Is A-OK’. We love you all and promise to throw some huge parties when it’s clear that it’s safe to. Till then, take care of ya selves.” – Violent Soho

Hot off the back of a huge weekend for Violent Soho with their 2013 single ‘Covered In Chrome’ landing the #4 spot in triple j’s Hottest 100 of the decade, I OH YOU are stoked to share ‘Pick It Up Again’, another taste of Soho’s forthcoming fifth studio album Everything Is A-OK, which will be released on Friday 3 April.

‘Pick It Up Again’ is a loud exhale of a track about finding resolve and moving on, ‘Whatever you say, whatever I am / It’s all the same, I got a good health plan’. The accompanying video is a staunch nod to the band’s early DIY videos, showing the band cruising around Brisbane, knocking on the doors of locals to give them a special preview of Everything Is A-OK.

The song was one of the earliest written for the album, “We got to try it out at Big Pineapple Festival in 2018. We rarely get to try new stuff out live, so it was great to see an instant reaction. After we played it, we knew it had a place on the record.”

‘Pick It Up Again’ follows the band’s sweltering single ‘Lying On The Floor’ which saw immediate support from the likes of Consequence Of Sound and NME, was added to full rotation at triple j and was added to countless playlists at Spotify and Apple Music. The band’s first official single since 2016’s WACO, ‘Vacation Forever’ instantly struck a chord with Australia, becoming the sixth most played track on triple j over the summer, landing at #69 in the Hottest 100 of 2019.

Now, with Everything Is A-OK, Mansfield’s favourite sons have drawn a metaphorical line in the sand. Five albums into their career, equipped with a renewed self-confidence, they know not to follow a rule book written by other people. ‘Pick It Up Again’ is the epitome of this renewed confidence, a declaration that this is who Violent Soho are – take it or leave it, they’ll still be here shredding it out to whoever will listen.

Ahead of the release of the new album, Soho fans can also go in the draw for a chance to win $250 to spend at their favourite record store with the band! To enter they simply need to pre order ‘Everything is A-OK’, then email shoptilyoudrop@iohyou.com with proof of purchase, the city you live in, and tell us in 25 words or less which Aussie indie record store is your favourite and why.

March 17, 2020 0 comments

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DREGG SIGN WITH EPITAPH RECORDS

by the partae March 17, 2020

written by the partae

Epitaph Records welcomes Melbourne, Australia based anomalistic collective DREGG

“It’s super humbling to be joining such an innovative yet true to its roots punk label that isn’t afraid to take risks and do things their own way,” says DREGG. “To be added to the list of greats that we grew up listening to is absolutely mind blowing. In the spirit of the culture, it’s refreshing to see a label of such magnitude allowing their artists to have so much creative freedom. We’re as excited to be a part of Epitaph records as we are to watch the label grow into the new era of punk we’re endeavouring into.”

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, lovingly fed to the audience like mother birds. The thought provoking five-piece, known for tongue-in-cheek take on the current state of the world, continues to push the boundaries of hardcore with their new single “Hectic.” A song that explores the current state of the music scene, criticisms the band has received, and their journey of signing with Epitaph.

March 17, 2020 0 comments

Australia and New Zealand rescheduled. All current tickets remain valid for the new shows. Contact your local ticket outlet for full details. Hobart and more dates / cities to come! Stay safe and we will see you later in 2020! FEEL PRESENTS... VIOLENT FEMMES AUSTRALIA 2020 Thursday 19th November 2020 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW Saturday 21st November 2020 - Sandstone Rocks, Sandstone Point QLD * now with added Sunnyboys! Sunday 22nd November 2020 - Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD Wednesday 25th November 2020 - Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC Thursday 26th November 2020 - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide SA Thursday 3rd December 2020 - Concert Hall, Perth WA www.vfemmes.com/ | www.feelpresents.com/

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VIOLENT FEMMES March 2020 Tour Rescheduled

by the partae March 17, 2020

written by the partae

Australia and New Zealand rescheduled. All current tickets remain valid for the new shows. Contact your local ticket outlet for full details. Hobart and more dates / cities to come! Stay safe and we will see you later in 2020!

FEEL PRESENTS…

VIOLENT FEMMES AUSTRALIA 2020

Thursday 19th November 2020 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW

Saturday 21st November 2020 – Sandstone Rocks, Sandstone Point QLD

* now with added Sunnyboys!

Sunday 22nd November 2020 – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD

Wednesday 25th November 2020 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC

Thursday 26th November 2020 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide SA

Thursday 3rd December 2020 – Concert Hall, Perth WA

www.vfemmes.com/ | www.feelpresents.com/

March 17, 2020 0 comments

Due to the recent developments in the Covid-19 outbreak, the organisers of Meadow have announced the cancellation of Meadow 2020 in order to comply with the orders imposed by the State Government under the State Of Emergency declaration commencing Monday 16 March. Originally scheduled to take place from Friday 27 - Sunday 29 March in Bambra, Victoria with the likes of Angie McMahon, Close Counters, Cool Sounds, Donny Benet, Dyson Stringer Cloher, Egoism, Emily Wurramara, Olympia, Pookie, Rolling Coastal Blackout Fever, Sheer Mag, Sweet Whirl, Youth Group and more, the Meadow team acknowledge it’s the right thing to do in an effort to protect the health and safety of all members of the community. “My partner stuck a post-it note on the mirror next to our shower several weeks back. * Expect problems and eat them for breakfast. It’s the kind of affirmation that makes you smile each morning through adversity. A simple statement that encourages us to push past the roadblocks and hurdles Meadow faces in the weeks leading up to the festival each year. When she put it there, neither of us would ever expect to encounter a problem which we could not control or influence. This is a new reality for us. A problem that we cannot eat for breakfast. Meadow 2020 has been cancelled as a result of COVID-19. We are more than devastated but must respect the decision and direction of The Government and understand it is in the best interest of public health and safety. 2020 has been an emotional rollercoaster that is struggling to find its way back up. Many small businesses in country areas have been battered by the impact of bushfires, a downturn in discretionary spending nationwide and now an insurmountable pandemic. A year of work. All our careful curation and planning to create something that brings joy to so many of our friends, family and punters has now upsettingly come unstuck. All things that go down, must eventually come up. Surely. We watched the resilience of our punters dancing on through three days of unrelenting rainfall during our 2019 festival. It’s our sincere hope that we’re able to embody some of this character over the coming months. If it is possible to weather this storm, we will do everything in our power to return in 2021. To those who have purchased tickets, we will be in touch with more information regarding refunds shortly. Keep an eye out for an email. Please don’t be scared. Fear is not going to change a thing. Wash your hands, and look after yourselves and others. The music will be back before you know it.” Cameron Wade - Meadow Festival Director. Meadow Festival would like to thank the artists, booking agents, managers, volunteers, the crew behind the scenes, food and drink vendors and partners for their patience and understanding. The Meadow team will be in touch with ticket holders direct with more information regarding refunds shortly. For more information go to www.meadowmf.com Meadow Facebook Meadow Website Meadow Instagram

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The music will be back before you know it – Meadow 2020 Cancelled

by the partae March 17, 2020

written by the partae

Due to the recent developments in the Covid-19 outbreak, the organisers of Meadow have announced the cancellation of Meadow 2020 in order to comply with the orders imposed by the State Government under the State Of Emergency declaration commencing Monday 16 March. Originally scheduled to take place from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March in Bambra, Victoria with the likes of Angie McMahon, Close Counters, Cool Sounds, Donny Benet, Dyson Stringer Cloher, Egoism, Emily Wurramara, Olympia, Pookie, Rolling Coastal Blackout Fever, Sheer Mag, Sweet Whirl, Youth Group and more, the Meadow team acknowledge it’s the right thing to do in an effort to protect the health and safety of all members of the community.

“My partner stuck a post-it note on the mirror next to our shower several weeks back.

* Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.

It’s the kind of affirmation that makes you smile each morning through adversity. A simple statement that encourages us to push past the roadblocks and hurdles Meadow faces in the weeks leading up to the festival each year. When she put it there, neither of us would ever expect to encounter a problem which we could not control or influence. This is a new reality for us. A problem that we cannot eat for breakfast.

Meadow 2020 has been cancelled as a result of COVID-19. We are more than devastated but must respect the decision and direction of The Government and understand it is in the best interest of public health and safety.

2020 has been an emotional rollercoaster that is struggling to find its way back up. Many small businesses in country areas have been battered by the impact of bushfires, a downturn in discretionary spending nationwide and now an insurmountable pandemic. A year of work. All our careful curation and planning to create something that brings joy to so many of our friends, family and punters has now upsettingly come unstuck.

All things that go down, must eventually come up. Surely.

We watched the resilience of our punters dancing on through three days of unrelenting rainfall during our 2019 festival. It’s our sincere hope that we’re able to embody some of this character over the coming months. If it is possible to weather this storm, we will do everything in our power to return in 2021.

To those who have purchased tickets, we will be in touch with more information regarding refunds shortly. Keep an eye out for an email.

Please don’t be scared. Fear is not going to change a thing. Wash your hands, and look after yourselves and others.

The music will be back before you know it.”

Cameron Wade – Meadow Festival Director.

Meadow Festival would like to thank the artists, booking agents, managers, volunteers, the crew behind the scenes, food and drink vendors and partners for their patience and understanding.

The Meadow team will be in touch with ticket holders direct with more information regarding refunds shortly.

For more information go to www.meadowmf.com

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Lagwagon – Melbourne 15th March 2020

by the partae March 17, 2020

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PHOTOGRAPHY: LUCAS PACKETT

30 Years and Rippin! Southern Californian gods Lagwagon returned to Melbourne for a night of legendary punk singalongs.

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Canadian Guitarist Darren Michael Boyd Overcomes Car Accident To Release Debut LP “Lifting The Curse”

by the partae March 16, 2020

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The Ottawa and Toronto-based musician and songwriter wrote, performed and produced the album. Boyd has signed with MTS Management Group for promotion of the LP.

They say that laughter is the best medicine, but for Canadian guitarist and songwriter Darren Michael Boyd, music has been the ultimate cure. After a life-altering car accident, the Ottawa and Toronto-based musician created his debut album, “Lifting The Curse,” as a therapy for the physical and psychological complications that followed the accident.

Painstakingly writing, recording and producing the 9-track album himself, Boyd only called upon outside help for one track, “Was It Something I Said,” which features drums by Emily Dolan Davies (The Darkness, Kim Wilde.) Mastering was done by Harry Hess at H-Bomb Mastering (Barenaked Ladies, Danko Jones, Monster Truck.)

MTS Management Group has been brought in to promote the album and first stress track/video, “The Earth Is B Flat.” MTS President Michael Stover says, “Darren is a rock star…there’s no doubt about that. He’s got the look, the attitude, and the chops to pull it all off. I’m really excited about this album! Boyd blends the theatrics of bands like KISS, Alice Cooper and Queen with technical playing and melodies around every corner, with a modern twist to the sound. This is definitely not a ‘throwback’ record. Guitar fans are gonna flip!”

Website: www.darrenboyd.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darren.michael.boyd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darrenmichaelboydmusic/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/THEwHORRORcanada

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JORDAN F RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘WITHOUT YOU’ Feat. Gryff

by the partae March 15, 2020

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Hailing from Sydney, Jordan F creates a distinct style of retro synth driven electronic music with a modern fidelity. While his sound could be easily likened to the soundtracks from Stranger Things, Drive or Blade Runner, his knack for retro flair without the limitations of genre create a unique sound that is instantly recognisable as him.

He released his debut album Slipstream in 2014, which racked up a very impressive 3.5 million streams on Spotify alone. This was followed up in quick succession with the release of his sophomore album Timelines in 2016 on NRW Records, which again impressed the scene with a whopping 4 million plus online Spotify streams.

2017 saw his music featured in the Netflix psychological thriller ‘Death Note’, while also releasing a collaboration EP with Sydney duo Vast Hill. In the wake of 2018 he released his third full length album Oblivion – an adventure into spacey, ominous sounds and Lovecraftian horror.

Returning today with a brand new single, Jordan is over the moon to present ‘Without You’ (feat Gryff) out via GD FRNDS. The tune follows on with vibe we’ve best come to know from Jordan F – splashy drums, big verbed out snare hits, beautiful arps and those lovely pad like synths.

Taken from his upcoming fourth record ‘Memory Collision’ , Without You sees Jordan team up with QLD swooner Gryff, who delivers a retro style of vocal delivery that is reminiscent of a blue light disco in the summer of 1988. A track filled with uplifting scenes that give inspiration of being confident with ones self. Jordan F describes how the track came about;

“Without You (feat. Gryff) was one of the first tracks I wrote for the new album. I wanted the track to complement a scene to an 80’s heartbreak movie that existed only in my head. It’s about letting go and just being happy and confident by yourself. I approached Gryff with a finished instrumental and he came back with all the lyrics and recordings. We were pretty much done after one take. His Phil Colins and David Bowie inspired vocals really transformed the track into an upbeat state of euphoria.” – Jordan F

JORDAN F EUROPEAN TOUR DATESSaturday 23 May | Debaser, Stockholm
Friday 29 May | Baderhaus, Berlin
Saturday 30 May | Golden Krone, Damstadt
Saturday 06 Jun | Underbelly Hoxton, London

‘Without You feat. Gryff’ is out now Stream Here

“The keytar king is back! This would feel right at home in a Weird Science 2020 reboot” – Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J

“ahhhhh this tune makes me wanna revisit all my fav 80’s movies!!!” – The Aston Shuffle, Triple J

March 15, 2020 0 comments

London based DJ, producer and writer Robin M returns with yet another stellar club track that serves up his melodic, dark tribal and afro-tinted house offering to take to the dancefloor. Pushing his Afro-Tech House sound, Robin M’s latest offering ‘Ghost’ displays his abilities once again to masterfully fuse world influences with his signature afro synths and deep, rolling house grooves. Teeming with organic percussion and arcane brooding bass tones, Robin M’s spacious arrangement deals a real wonder moment for the dancefloors. Since the beginning of his solo project, Robin M has certainly made his mark. Stepping out as an individual artist, showcasing his own sound and style has seen him already gain support from top tier DJs and tastemakers across the globe. His first underground track ‘Thanks To You’ was championed by taste-making radio platform Rinse FM as ‘Track Of The Week’. His second solo production and single ‘Choosy’ further cemented his status as the track was played across Radio 1 & 1 Xtra including a DJ Target premiere. The track also saw plays on Scott Mills Party Anthems, Rickie Melvin & Charlie, Toddla T and more as well as generating over 1.5 million combined streams. On the back of the success of the release, he followed up with an underground club EP ‘Hangdrum / Dust (ft. Badbox), released on the legendary FFRR. The release gained support from specialist radio shows around the world as well as DJ’s across the board, including Anii ( Kompakt), Rebuke, Gorgon City and Nic Fanciulli. Robin M’s ‘Ghost’ is out now on Ground Up Records Connect with Robin M

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Robin M Releases Afro-Tech House Single ‘Ghost’ | Stream Now

by the partae March 15, 2020

written by the partae

London based DJ, producer and writer Robin M returns with yet another stellar club track that serves up his melodic, dark tribal and afro-tinted house offering to take to the dancefloor.

Pushing his Afro-Tech House sound, Robin M’s latest offering ‘Ghost’ displays his abilities once again to masterfully fuse world influences with his signature afro synths and deep, rolling house grooves. Teeming with organic percussion and arcane brooding bass tones, Robin M’s spacious arrangement deals a real wonder moment for the dancefloors.

Since the beginning of his solo project, Robin M has certainly made his mark. Stepping out as an individual artist, showcasing his own sound and style has seen him already gain support from top tier DJs and tastemakers across the globe.

His first underground track ‘Thanks To You’ was championed by taste-making radio platform Rinse FM as ‘Track Of The Week’. His second solo production and single ‘Choosy’ further cemented his status as the track was played across Radio 1 & 1 Xtra including a DJ Target premiere. The track also saw plays on Scott Mills Party Anthems, Rickie Melvin & Charlie, Toddla T and more as well as generating over 1.5 million combined streams.

On the back of the success of the release, he followed up with an underground club EP ‘Hangdrum / Dust (ft. Badbox), released on the legendary FFRR. The release gained support from specialist radio shows around the world as well as DJ’s across the board, including Anii ( Kompakt), Rebuke, Gorgon City and Nic Fanciulli.

Robin M’s ‘Ghost’ is out now on Ground Up Records

Connect with Robin M

March 15, 2020 0 comments

What's been happening recently? We’ve been working on new tracks for our live show, had a small tour in germany and recorded a nice live-video which will be out soon. You've recently collaborated with Cristian Vogel to create COEXIST EP, how did this partnership come about? The festival “fm riese” in wattens (tyrol/austria) invited us (elektro guzzi) to choose a musician that inspired us in creating our music to collaborate for a concert and cristian vogel came to mind as he was a big influence when we started the band. Please describe how you went about working together? We basically just met in our studio in vienna, set up our gear, pushed record and started playing. since improvisation is a big part of our musical practice it developed very naturally. Actually one of the tracks on the ep (plenkel) is taken from the very first jam we recorded. What influenced the sound and songwriting for the EP? We realized that we could create very similar sounds with both the acoustic instruments of elektro guzzi and the electronics of cristian vogel and that they interacted in very interesting ways. How did the songwriting take place? We took the parts of our improvisations that already had a “song" structure and refined them in the mixing process. Where and when did you record/produce? How did this take place? We recorded and mixed the tracks in our studio in vienna, cristian did the mastering in his studio in copenhagen. there was a period of almost five year in between recording and finishing the tracks though, because we were all doing loads of other stuff in between. But we are all very happy we got around to mixing the material and get it released after all. What programs/instruments did you use? Cristian uses a software called “kyma” and elektro guzzi use drums, bass and guitar with a lot of effect pedals. recording/arranging/mixing was done in ableton live. What do you have planned for this EP? For us it was important to present this collaboration to a bigger audience since only the few people at the concert heard the music yet. maybe it will be also bring an opportunity to perform live together again. What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the creation of COEXIST EP? The most challenging part of creating this EP was to choose the right parts from a lot of material and to arrange and mix it. The most reward part in the collaboration was playing together an having fun in the studio. Please tell us about any future collaborations: We have two interesting collaborations coming up: one is our composition “inner scope” with 16-piece a string orchestra. the piece had it’s premier last year and we will recorded it this summer and bring it to the stage again in autumn 2020 and spring 2021. Secondly we will perform with the piano player Ingrid Schmoliner at “Musikprotokoll” festival in Graz/Austria in October. Any shows coming up? If so, when and where? We have a few trio shows coming up in spring but are not sure at the moment if they can go ahead because of the corona virus. in summer we hope to be back on the road for festivals across europe. Check our website for dates. What's planned for 2020? Make more music. http://elektroguzzi.com/ http://facebook.com/elektroguzzi https://www.instagram.com/elektroguzzi/ https://endless-process.net/release/co-exist/

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Elektro Guzzi Interview

by the partae March 15, 2020

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What’s been happening recently?

We’ve been working on new tracks for our live show, had a small tour in germany and recorded a nice live-video which will be out soon.

You’ve recently collaborated with Cristian Vogel to create COEXIST EP, how did this partnership come about?

The festival “fm riese” in wattens (tyrol/austria) invited us (elektro guzzi) to choose a musician that inspired us in creating our music to collaborate for a concert and cristian vogel came to mind as he was a big influence when we started the band.

Please describe how you went about working together?

We basically just met in our studio in vienna, set up our gear, pushed record and started playing. since improvisation is a big part of our musical practice it developed very naturally. Actually one of the tracks on the ep (plenkel) is taken from the very first jam we recorded.

What influenced the sound and songwriting for the EP?

We realized that we could create very similar sounds with both the acoustic instruments of elektro guzzi and the electronics of cristian vogel and that they interacted in very interesting ways.

How did the songwriting take place?

We took the parts of our improvisations that already had a “song” structure and refined them in the mixing process.

Where and when did you record/produce? How did this take place?

We recorded and mixed the tracks in our studio in vienna, cristian did the mastering in his studio in copenhagen. there was a period of almost five year in between recording and finishing the tracks though, because we were all doing loads of other stuff in between. But we are all very happy we got around to mixing the material and get it released after all.

What programs/instruments did you use?

Cristian uses a software called “kyma” and elektro guzzi use drums, bass and guitar with a lot of effect pedals.

recording/arranging/mixing was done in ableton live.

What do you have planned for this EP?

For us it was important to present this collaboration to a bigger audience since only the few people at the concert heard the music yet. maybe it will be also bring an opportunity to perform live together again.

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

The most challenging part of creating this EP was to choose the right parts from a lot of material and to arrange and mix it. The most reward part in the collaboration was playing together an having fun in the studio.

Please tell us about any future collaborations:

We have two interesting collaborations coming up: one is our composition “inner scope” with 16-piece a string orchestra. the piece had it’s premier last year and we will recorded it this summer and bring it to the stage again in autumn 2020 and spring 2021. Secondly we will perform with the piano player Ingrid Schmoliner at “Musikprotokoll” festival in Graz/Austria in October.

Any shows coming up? If so, when and where?

We have a few trio shows coming up in spring but are not sure at the moment if they can go ahead because of the corona virus. in summer we hope to be back on the road for festivals across europe. Check our website for dates.

What’s planned for 2020?

Make more music.

http://elektroguzzi.com/

http://facebook.com/elektroguzzi

https://www.instagram.com/elektroguzzi/

https://endless-process.net/release/co-exist/

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Jordan F Interview

by the partae March 14, 2020

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Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there?

I’m based in Sydney, Australia. There’s always been a strong electronic scene since the early 2000’s with artists like The Presets, Bag Raiders, Grafton Primary, Van She, Flight Facilities and Bag Raiders.

Today there are so many established and up-and-coming artists adding a lot of diversity to the scene including Hayden James, Touch Sensitive, Fluir, Tilda and I Know Leopard.

How did you first start playing music?

Before I got into music production I was a DJ for a few years and did a lot of warm-up sets around Kings Cross at venues like Candy’s Apartment, La Roux and The Club. I played a lot of Nu-Disco, Electro Pop stuff like Cut Copy, Louis La Roche, Bag Raiders, Chromeo and Lifelike.

What’s been happening recently?

I spent all of last year finishing the new album so 2020 has been crazy but also really exciting! I recently wrapped up an East Coast Australian Tour with Dream Coast and Sol Flare and have just released a new single.

You’re new single ‘Without You’ Feat. Gryff is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?

A lot of my songs take a modern approach to 80’s electronic music and are more cinematic/soundtrack focused. I wanted to create an upbeat synth pop song that sounds like it could have been released in 1984.

How did you go about writing Without You and how did you come to work with Gryff?

I wrote the track with the intention of adding vocals. I finished it as an instrumental and sent it straight over to Gryff to see if he’d be interested in singing on it. I’ve always been a big fan of his powerful 80’s style vocals so I was stoked he was up for a collaboration.

How was it working with Gryff?

We had a couple of reference tracks for mood and feeling, but I stressed he should do what felt natural to him. I think it’s really important in collaborations to just let the artist add their perspective and value to the songwriting process.

With that said and after a few iterations of the recordings he pretty much wrote the lyrics and finished vocals in two weeks! He was really efficient! It also helped that Gryff was based in Brisbane, as he was able to join me on tour to perform our song live, which was a really cool experience.

Where and when did you record/produce?

I write, record, produce and mix everything in my bedroom.

What programs/instruments did you use to record/produce?

I own a Roland Juno 60 and Yamaha DX7, which are very archetype keyboards from the 80’s. Funnily enough, I haven’t used them in ages! There’s just so much you can do with VSTs these days. For me it’s really not about what you use, but how.

I use Ableton Live as my DAW with a handful of plugins that I’ve come to know very well. These include TAL-U-No-LX, heaps of Arturia products mainly the Prophet V, CS-80V and Jup-8V. I also use a lot of Korg M1 and the Emulation II by UVI.

For mixing and production I use Fabfilter Pro-Q, Pro-MB and Pro-DS, Waves API 550, The Glue by Cytomic, Soundtoys EchoBoy and Valhalla Vintage Verb. I buy new VSTs occasionally but I always end up going back to the stuff I know really well.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Com Truise, Gunship, Tangerine Dream and Touch Sensitive. I’ve really been digging the new Tame Impala and Tycho records lately.

What do you like to do away from music?

I got a puppy late last year so I pretty much am taking him out all the time to the park or beach if I’m not in the studio.

Please tell us about your passion for synths and the whole retro aesthetic:

It’s quite hard to pinpoint where it all came from but I think playing a lot of Nu-Disco stuff in my DJ days subconsciously informed my curiosity for vintage drum machines, italo basslines, brass stabs and synth solos.

I purchased Ableton Live at a point where I was gradually losing interest in DJing. I was making all sorts of electronic music but nothing really stuck. One day I came across a blog called Disco Champagne who released monthly mixtapes with artists like Miami Nights 1984, Lebatman, Com Truise, College etc and I was immediately drawn into the nostalgia and emotion these songs created.

You’ve done soundtracks for Netflix tv shows, how did this come about and how do you go about writing music for a series?

It was all pretty random to be honest. I received an email from a music film supervisor asking if they could license two existing songs for a film. Literally that was it.

Their email signature had a Hollywood address so I searched the name and the person had been a film music supervisor for Inglorious Bastards, Kill Bill, Django Unchanged and heaps of others.

After we sent the tracks over we didn’t hear much from them other than they were shortlisted for the final cut for the move Death Note. Then on the day of release I was advised my tracks were on the film…it was a surreal experience!

Your previous work has racked up millions of streams, what do you attribute to the success of your music?

I’ve been making this style of music since 2010 so I think starting out early when the genre was relatively niche has allowed me to refine my own sound and style. Today there are so many artists making this style of music so you have to really make something exciting and fresh to stand out.

There’s also been a general interest in nostalgia lately, which has seen this sound and style make its way into the mainstream with films like Drive and Stranger Things contributing to its popularity.

Your about to embark on a European tour, where are you headed and when do you go?

I’ve locked in gigs in Stockholm, Berlin, Darmstadt and London. The tour will run from 23 May to 6 June. I’m still pinching myself it’s happening I can’t wait!

What can we expect from your live show?

A mix of my earlier instrumental outrun stuff blended with some newer dance floor vocal-driven tracks. I actually remake all my songs for live performance so they’re more dance friendly and have a consistent flow. I also like to add different synth builds, drum fills and transitions into my set to make it feel like one continuous electronic odyssey.

Please tell us about any future music:

My fourth album is out in May 2020, which will be 12 tracks with 7 feature vocalists. The album represents a process of personal transformation…expect a mix of styles in this one!

What’s planned for 2020?

Aside from the album release and UK/European tour I haven’t though much else beyond that! Maybe a few more Australian shows to wrap it up, a few remixes or collaborations and then probably back to writing some new music.

Favourite food and place to hangout

I’ve always loved Japanese food but lately I’ve become a huge dumpling fan…there’s an amazing tea shop near where I live so it’s perfect for a Sunday cleanse.

Without You (feat. Gryff) [Teaser]

Without You (feat. Gryff) – out Friday! Exclusive premiere coming tomorrow!? by Joseph G Media

Posted by Jordan F on Tuesday, 3 March 2020

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