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THY ART IS MURDER ANNOUNCE ‘HUMAN TARGET’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR TEARING THROUGH AUSTRALIA IN MAY 2020

by the partae March 4, 2020

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Australia’s masters of brutality Thy Art Is Murder have announced the Human Target Australian Tour, set to cause carnage across the country in May 2020. Their first headline run since the release of their earth-scorching fifth record of the same name, The Human Target tour will be a night to remember as Thy Art Is Murder unveil their most ambitious Australian production to date with help from supports Dying Fetus, Fit For An Autopsy, Enterprise Earth and Aversions Crown.

Human Target is a bleak experience where Thy Art Is Murder exorcise the pangs of mortality and the pains of socio-political trauma to a soundtrack of authentic crushing death metal with blackened fury and flashes of knuckle-dragging stomp. In its crosshairs are a buffet of human atrocities from privatised prisons enforcing police states where non-violent offenders languish for decades to human organ harvesting for the wealthy. They also examine the false gods of social media while pharmaceuticals numb the minds of the dissociated.

We’re also confronted with the current state of politics riddled with hyperactive virtue signalling, extremism and disenfranchisement. And, while hyperbolic leaders promise to make everything “great” again, our planet lurches toward an inevitable climate disaster that will extinguish humanity. Grim.

Since the release of Human Target, Thy Art Is Murder have been on tour non-stop, leaving a trail of sold out shows in their wake. Between bouts of crisscrossing the Northern Hemisphere, the band briefly returned home for a stint on Good Things festival before heading back to Europe. The next stop on their itinerary is a headline run in North America this month with low ticket warnings all round.

The Human Target Australian Tour promises to be the biggest and most insane live show Thy Art Is Murder has ever done on home soil. If you’ve seen the photos from their recent European tour, you know this tour is going to be EPIC.

Tickets go on sale on Friday March 6 at 12pm. Thy Art Is Murder’s last Australian tour sold out over a month in advance (!) so don’t sleep tickets or you’ll be sorry.

THY ART IS MURDER
HUMAN TARGET AUSTRALIAN TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS DYING FETUS, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, ENTERPRISE EARTH & AVERSIONS CROWN

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TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY MARCH 6 AT 12PM

Friday May 15
The Triffid, Brisbane

Saturday May 16
The Metro, Sydney

Wednesday May 20
The Basement, Canberra

Friday May 22
170 Russell, Melbourne

Saturday May 23
The Gov, Adelaide

Sunday May 24
Capitol, Perth

Thy Art Is Murder

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March 4, 2020 0 comments

Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there? I have recently relocated back to my hometown in Coffs Harbour. There are some talented and hustling artists up here, but a much smaller audience as opposed to Sydney where I have been previously based over the past 5 years. How did you first start playing music? Growing up in a family of musicians and singers, music was just a part of life. I never sought out to pursue it as a career, even though I used to dream of being an international artist as every young kid does. My Mother’s heritage is Maori which hugely influenced my musical ear as well as growing up singing gospel in church. What's been happening recently? Recently I’ve come back to producing my own tracks. It has been hard to channel creativity and write whilst spending a lot of time in my other passion as a Youth Worker, but lately I’ve been looking to focus more on my art and collaborating with other artists. You've recently transitioned into hip-hop, how and why did this come about? I grew up listening to female artists like Lauren Hill, Brandy, Beyoncé and Rihanna. At the time I went to Uni, I struggled to find that type of community so I experimented in other genres for a long while. Hip-hop, R&B, Soul and Reggaeton are more so styles I feel I’m coming back to as I’ve been able to connect with an Australian hip-hop scene and staying true to myself as an artist. How has the transition to hip-hop been so far? I absolutely feel like I’ve reconnected with a huge part of who I am, how I write, what I write about and how I move and perform as a dancer also. Because I’ve worked with an Electronic producer for a while now, I’m still transitioning and I’m unsure if I would categorise my sound as strictly hip-hop. I’ve loved Rihanna for this because I feel like a lot of her tracks explore other genres. It’s more about representing a vibe and a feeling for me, rather than sticking to a genre. How was your experience supporting Tuka? It was so incredible to meet and support Tuka on his “Selling Me Out” Tour last year. He is one of the most kind, genuine and generous artists I have come across. Supporting him live was just as memorable as the day he reached out to offer me the slot. It was a huge gift and I am still tremendously grateful. Your first self-produced single 'On My Way' is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? I wanted to write something with grit because I feel like my life and musical journey has been the school of hard knocks. I can definitely say that I’ve poured every drop of resource into carving out a musical career for myself and am still. ‘On My Way’ is a short insight to the constant hustle of mind over matter, being born into a type of situation, bumping up against it and being good with the process as you try to create something of meaning from it all. Every sound is there to represent my grind. How did you go about writing 'On My Way'? Where and when did you record/produce? I first came up with the chorus bass line. I instantly loved it and wanted to create a vibe around it. It reminded me of someone who is riding solo through life, has overcome obstacles and can smile at the future. I have a small studio space at home that I write and produce from. I recorded and produced it last year when I first moved back to Coffs from Sydney. It was a transitional time in many ways, moving location but also getting back to producing which forced me to come up with my own samples and sounds and put my own flavours into it. I was listening to DaniLeigh and Rihanna at the time which influenced the sound, as well as Banks and Beyoncé. Women who get the mashup of soulful vocals, rock guitars, eerie soundscapes, heavy bass lines and a current beat. It went through a few trials as it doesn't strictly follow a “pop structure”, but I couldn't leave any part out once it was finished. It’s a journey, which also represents the message. It’s the most soulful song I’ve written. What did you find most challenging and rewarding through this process? It has been super rewarding to remember that I can produce my own tracks. I’ve been writing, performing, dancing, making and directing videos for a while, I kind of put producing on the shelf. It began as an experiment and once I got it mixed and mastered, I realised how achievable it was. It definitely feels good to be able to express exactly how I feel through sound, as well as lyrics. What did you learn through producing this single by yourself? I learnt that by producing the track, I’m actually releasing my own sound and vibe, as opposed to writing and sending it off for someone else to create. I’m really proud of this one and I will definitely put myself back in the producer chair for future singles. Who are you listening to at the moment? DaniLeigh, Teyana Taylor, Jhene Aiko, Kanye What do you like to do away from music? Dance is a huge outlet. Design, draw.. shop. What's planned for 2020? Single releases and music videos! I’d love take my new music on tour as well, both here in Coffs and up and down the coast. Favourite food and place to hangout? Coffs has some really great coffee spots, my favourite is Salute on the beach. Favourite foods: sushi, dumplings and Mexican. INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sarai.music SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Kec4Kc2YtCGMlCBRPViS8?si=RIGJCyA8S96p4Y7wJRrwaA YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJOt3GocKeK9c-E_JLIic6w TRIPLE J - https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/sarai FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/sarai.officialmusic/

SARAI

by the partae March 4, 2020

written by the partae

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

I have recently relocated back to my hometown in Coffs Harbour. There are some talented and hustling artists up here, but a much smaller audience as opposed to Sydney where I have been previously based over the past 5 years.

How did you first start playing music?

Growing up in a family of musicians and singers, music was just a part of life. I never sought out to pursue it as a career, even though I used to dream of being an international artist as every young kid does. My Mother’s heritage is Maori which hugely influenced my musical ear as well as growing up singing gospel in church.

What’s been happening recently?

Recently I’ve come back to producing my own tracks. It has been hard to channel creativity and write whilst spending a lot of time in my other passion as a Youth Worker, but lately I’ve been looking to focus more on my art and collaborating with other artists.

You’ve recently transitioned into hip-hop, how and why did this come about?

I grew up listening to female artists like Lauren Hill, Brandy, Beyoncé and Rihanna. At the time I went to Uni, I struggled to find that type of community so I experimented in other genres for a long while. Hip-hop, R&B, Soul and Reggaeton are more so styles I feel I’m coming back to as I’ve been able to connect with an Australian hip-hop scene and staying true to myself as an artist.

How has the transition to hip-hop been so far?

I absolutely feel like I’ve reconnected with a huge part of who I am, how I write, what I write about and how I move and perform as a dancer also.

Because I’ve worked with an Electronic producer for a while now, I’m still transitioning and I’m unsure if I would categorise my sound as strictly hip-hop. I’ve loved Rihanna for this because I feel like a lot of her tracks explore other genres. It’s more about representing a vibe and a feeling for me, rather than sticking to a genre.

How was your experience supporting Tuka?

It was so incredible to meet and support Tuka on his “Selling Me Out” Tour last year. He is one of the most kind, genuine and generous artists I have come across. Supporting him live was just as memorable as the day he reached out to offer me the slot. It was a huge gift and I am still tremendously grateful.

Your first self-produced single ‘On My Way’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?

I wanted to write something with grit because I feel like my life and musical journey has been the school of hard knocks. I can definitely say that I’ve poured every drop of resource into carving out a musical career for myself and am still. ‘On My Way’ is a short insight to the constant hustle of mind over matter, being born into a type of situation, bumping up against it and being good with the process as you try to create something of meaning from it all. Every sound is there to represent my grind.

How did you go about writing ‘On My Way’? Where and when did you record/produce?

I first came up with the chorus bass line. I instantly loved it and wanted to create a vibe around it. It reminded me of someone who is riding solo through life, has overcome obstacles and can smile at the future.

I have a small studio space at home that I write and produce from. I recorded and produced it last year when I first moved back to Coffs from Sydney. It was a transitional time in many ways, moving location but also getting back to producing which forced me to come up with my own samples and sounds and put my own flavours into it. I was listening to DaniLeigh and Rihanna at the time which influenced the sound, as well as Banks and Beyoncé. Women who get the mashup of soulful vocals, rock guitars, eerie soundscapes, heavy bass lines and a current beat.

It went through a few trials as it doesn’t strictly follow a “pop structure”, but I couldn’t leave any part out once it was finished. It’s a journey, which also represents the message. It’s the most soulful song I’ve written.

What did you find most challenging and rewarding through this process?

It has been super rewarding to remember that I can produce my own tracks. I’ve been writing, performing, dancing, making and directing videos for a while, I kind of put producing on the shelf.

It began as an experiment and once I got it mixed and mastered, I realised how achievable it was.

It definitely feels good to be able to express exactly how I feel through sound, as well as lyrics.

What did you learn through producing this single by yourself?

I learnt that by producing the track, I’m actually releasing my own sound and vibe, as opposed to writing and sending it off for someone else to create.

I’m really proud of this one and I will definitely put myself back in the producer chair for future singles.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

DaniLeigh, Teyana Taylor, Jhene Aiko, Kanye

What do you like to do away from music?

Dance is a huge outlet. Design, draw.. shop.

What’s planned for 2020?

Single releases and music videos! I’d love take my new music on tour as well, both here in Coffs and up and down the coast.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Coffs has some really great coffee spots, my favourite is Salute on the beach. Favourite foods: sushi, dumplings and Mexican.

INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/sarai.music

SPOTIFY – https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Kec4Kc2YtCGMlCBRPViS8?si=RIGJCyA8S96p4Y7wJRrwaA

YOUTUBE – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJOt3GocKeK9c-E_JLIic6w

TRIPLE J – https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/sarai

FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/sarai.officialmusic/

March 4, 2020 0 comments

Today LISTEN are excited to announce further details of LISTEN LISTEN 2020, their imminent two-day conference, which will take place at the newly refurbished Brunswick Mechanics Institute on March 28 and 29. Miss Blanks will deliver a keynote address sharing news of her new agency Point Blank Group, while Ripley Kavara will introduce FAMILI - an electronic music collective of Pasifika and First Nations queer artists that recently sold out their premiere launch event. Finally, the conference will see Boonwurrung elder Aunty Carolyn Briggs join Dr Suzi Hutchings to speak on the topic of music, youth, justice, and the transmission of culture. Neil Morris (DRMNGNOW) will also join representatives from Real Youth Music Studios (RYMS), Girls Rock!, and music therapy researchers to speak on intergenerational music practices. Local legends of Australian music and broadcasting such as Namila Benson, Thando, Lucreccia Quintanilla and Lady Lash will come together to speak on the topic of parenthood in music. PLUS international DJ heavyweights CCL (USA) and Object Blue (UK) join Raag Bhatia to tackle conversation around representation and safety in electronic music. Their round table discussion will highlight forms of activism in the club, coinciding with Cool Room's 5th birthday party on March 28 which features LISTEN Conference Keynote speakers DJ Haram (USA), CCL (USA), and Jennifer Loveless. This year's conference takes a clear focus on programming sessions relevant across the age spectrum. In addition to roundtable discussions on parents and intergenerational work in music, there are workshops and panels with a youth focus. These sessions, run for and by young people, will touch on DJing, beat making, performing, and working behind the scenes. Various workshops will explore issues such as accessibility in music venues and events, vocal technology, music journalism, and bystander intervention. This adds to the already impressive lineup announced in January. Local and international keynote speakers will be paired with other artists and industry professionals for unique ‘in conversation’ sessions. Keynote speakers include Yamatji & Gumbaynggirri soul artist Emma Donovan in conversation with Rachael Hocking (NITV, Still Here), Philadelphia based DJ and producer DJ Haram in conversation with Roj Amedi, London based DJ and producer object blue in conversation with Jennifer Loveless, and Central Arrernte woman, social anthropologist and Indigenous studies lecturer Dr Suzi Hutchings. Find more details and tickets for LISTEN LISTEN 2020 here. LISTEN LISTEN 2020 Saturday 28 March - Sunday March 29 Brunswick Mechanics Institute Keynote Conversations with: Miss Blanks Ripley Kavara Emma Donovan with Rachael Hocking Aunty Carolyn Briggs with Dr Suzi Hutchings DJ Haram (USA) with Roj Amedi object blue (UK) with Jennifer Loveless Plus roundtable discussions on intergenerational music practice, youth music practices, parenthood in music, activism in the club; and workshops with Liminal Magazine, Sound School, Bandmates Victoria, and more. With a focus on inclusivity, ticket prices include a variety of options and the conference will offer Auslan interpreting, childcare services, and disability access. As with all of their events, LISTEN will donate 10% of ticket sales to Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR). Find more details and tickets here. LISTEN began in 2014, when a collective of women, gender diverse, and queer musicians in Melbourne were struck by the gender imbalances prevalent in the scene around them, and decided to create 'LISTEN' in response. Initially intended to be a way to re-write music history with a feminist perspective, LISTEN evolved into a dynamic collective of artists, writers, activists and everyday music fans. The collective is working towards a music industry that truly represents a broad community of women, gender non-conforming and LGBTQIA+ people, people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and other marginalised folk in Australian music. LISTEN presents live music showcase events, community discussions and conferences, and utilises media to document and promote the work of women and gender non conforming people in the Australian music industry. LISTEN generates resources, experiences, opinion pieces, musical ideas, paraphernalia and mix-tapes that seek to spark and cultivate progress in Australian music. LISTEN Website FB Event @listen_listen_listen

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LISTEN ANNOUNCE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND DETAILS OF 2020 CONFERENCE . Miss Blanks, Ripley Kavara and Aunty Carolyn Briggs are added to this year’s conference keynote speakers, each renowned for working towards an industry that truly represents a broad community of marginalised persons in Australian music

by the partae March 3, 2020

written by the partae

Today LISTEN are excited to announce further details of LISTEN LISTEN 2020, their imminent two-day conference, which will take place at the newly refurbished Brunswick Mechanics Institute on March 28 and 29. Miss Blanks will deliver a keynote address sharing news of her new agency Point Blank Group, while Ripley Kavara will introduce FAMILI – an electronic music collective of Pasifika and First Nations queer artists that recently sold out their premiere launch event. Finally, the conference will see Boonwurrung elder Aunty Carolyn Briggs join Dr Suzi Hutchings to speak on the topic of music, youth, justice, and the transmission of culture.

Neil Morris (DRMNGNOW) will also join representatives from Real Youth Music Studios (RYMS), Girls Rock!, and music therapy researchers to speak on intergenerational music practices. Local legends of Australian music and broadcasting such as Namila Benson, Thando, Lucreccia Quintanilla and Lady Lash will come together to speak on the topic of parenthood in music. PLUS international DJ heavyweights CCL (USA) and Object Blue (UK) join Raag Bhatia to tackle conversation around representation and safety in electronic music. Their round table discussion will highlight forms of activism in the club, coinciding with Cool Room’s 5th birthday party on March 28 which features LISTEN Conference Keynote speakers DJ Haram (USA), CCL (USA), and Jennifer Loveless.

This year’s conference takes a clear focus on programming sessions relevant across the age spectrum. In addition to roundtable discussions on parents and intergenerational work in music, there are workshops and panels with a youth focus. These sessions, run for and by young people, will touch on DJing, beat making, performing, and working behind the scenes.

Various workshops will explore issues such as accessibility in music venues and events, vocal technology, music journalism, and bystander intervention.

This adds to the already impressive lineup announced in January. Local and international keynote speakers will be paired with other artists and industry professionals for unique ‘in conversation’ sessions. Keynote speakers include Yamatji & Gumbaynggirri soul artist Emma Donovan in conversation with Rachael Hocking (NITV, Still Here), Philadelphia based DJ and producer DJ Haram in conversation with Roj Amedi, London based DJ and producer object blue in conversation with Jennifer Loveless, and Central Arrernte woman, social anthropologist and Indigenous studies lecturer Dr Suzi Hutchings.

Find more details and tickets for LISTEN LISTEN 2020 here.

LISTEN LISTEN 2020

Saturday 28 March – Sunday March 29
Brunswick Mechanics InstituteKeynote Conversations with:
Miss Blanks
Ripley Kavara
Emma Donovan with Rachael Hocking
Aunty Carolyn Briggs with Dr Suzi Hutchings
DJ Haram (USA) with Roj Amedi
object blue (UK) with Jennifer Loveless

Plus roundtable discussions on intergenerational music practice, youth music practices, parenthood in music, activism in the club; and workshops with Liminal Magazine, Sound School, Bandmates Victoria, and more.

With a focus on inclusivity, ticket prices include a variety of options and the conference will offer Auslan interpreting, childcare services, and disability access. As with all of their events, LISTEN will donate 10% of ticket sales to Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR).

Find more details and tickets here.

LISTEN began in 2014, when a collective of women, gender diverse, and queer musicians in Melbourne were struck by the gender imbalances prevalent in the scene around them, and decided to create ‘LISTEN’ in response. Initially intended to be a way to re-write music history with a feminist perspective, LISTEN evolved into a dynamic collective of artists, writers, activists and everyday music fans. The collective is working towards a music industry that truly represents a broad community of women, gender non-conforming and LGBTQIA+ people, people of colour, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and other marginalised folk in Australian music.

LISTEN presents live music showcase events, community discussions and conferences, and utilises media to document and promote the work of women and gender non conforming people in the Australian music industry. LISTEN generates resources, experiences, opinion pieces, musical ideas, paraphernalia and mix-tapes that seek to spark and cultivate progress in Australian music.

LISTEN Website

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@listen_listen_listen

March 3, 2020 0 comments

Tickets | Facebook Event On May 9th a new party concept from KiNK launches at London's E1. KiNK Presents Soundcheck. An event where there is no one defining genre, where we embrace the various creative outlets of the artists on show and new exciting musical projects are given their chance to shine. For the first time ever in one evening, KiNK will perform his notorious Live show that earned him the top spot in the final two editions of the RA Live polls, and then go on to perform a drum & bass DJ set in E1's Dark Studio. Whilst many know KiNK for his incredible showmanship, playful house & techno productions (epitomised best by his "Playground" LP on Gerd Janson's Running Back in 2017), and his warm nature and popularity, what they may not know is that he has a deep love of drum & bass. KiNK's earliest exposure to dance music was through pirated cassette tapes that he used to buy on the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria in the 90's. Future Sound of London and Shy FX were some of his favourites and he spent hour upon hour listening to the signature drum and bass sound that was coming out of London in the 90's. Anyone who's seen KiNK's Live show or his RA Alternate Cuts Jungle set, will know just how special this is going to be. Joining KiNK, is another one of the dance music's greatest figures. There are few names in the music industry that have had such a profound impact on the culture of dance music as Goldie. Founder of the legendary drum & bass outfit Metalheadz, being awarded an MBE, an actor in the Jame Bond film The World is Not Enough and Guy Ritchie's classic 'Snatch', a highly regarded graffiti artist and producer of the boundary pushing Inner City Life and Timeless. His contributions to creative culture are unparalleled. As a DJ, he's at his best when he has time to tell his story. So he'll be playing at Extended DJ set in the Dark Studio with MC GQ. In E1's Warehouse we're thrilled to have Goldie present his newest creative project "Subjective" in partnership with James Davidson (one half of Ulterior Motive). Subjective's debut album "Act One - Music for Inanimate Objects' featured African rhythms, ambient Jazz, vocals from the likes of Natalie Duncan, Tyler Daley and Terri Walker. Even contributions from Jon Dixon of Detroit techno legends Underground Resistance. Headlining support in the Warehouse is one of the most masterful disc jockeys we know. Detroit legend DJ Bone. A DJ's DJ who earned his respect within the scene, as a DJ first and foremost, whist many others have gone down the production route. Blending, scratching, back spinning, no monitors or headphones; unrivalled in his use of the fader switch, you name it he does it and he incorporates it all into every set. His dedication to the art of dance music and DJ'ing is so untainted and intense that the tales of his confrontational encounters with flashy booking agents and "big name" djs are already the stuff of legend. No hype or trends, just a relentless drive and passion to take the party to another level. That's why he's one of the few spin masters other DJs hate to follow. The line-up doesn't stop there though. Playing in the bass orientated Dark Studio is an artist who through his time as Om Unit, has always drawn from various influences that include hip-hop, dubstep, ambient, jungle, footwork, techno and more. In the late 2000s, Om Unit began to travel across genres and scenes in search of sonic tropes to cross-breed and re-imagine. Key to his approach has always been a desire to never settle for the destination and instead focus on what can be learnt from the journey. In 2011, Om Unit set up Cosmic Bridge Records - his own label through which he has exercised an A&R sensibility that has created an exciting independent home for like minded artists. In 2014 he signed to Goldie's Metalheadz, where he was given access to Goldie’s personal sample archive as the inspiration for his Inversion album. Another special guest will be announced shortly. All we can say for now is that she's one of the most exciting producers to break through the UK dance scene right now. Straight off the back of his Phonox debut alongside key players from the Innervisions roster and opening set for Sasha at E1, their resident DJ Nick Castle also joins the bill. Curated by KiNK, produced by Labyrinth. See you on May 9th…

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KiNK presents Soundcheck at E1 in May – World premiere drum and bass set alongside guests Subjective (Goldie + James Davidson), DJ Bone and more

by the partae March 3, 2020

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Tickets | Facebook Event

On May 9th a new party concept from KiNK launches at London’s E1. KiNK Presents Soundcheck.

An event where there is no one defining genre, where we embrace the various creative outlets of the artists on show and new exciting musical projects are given their chance to shine.

For the first time ever in one evening, KiNK will perform his notorious Live show that earned him the top spot in the final two editions of the RA Live polls, and then go on to perform a drum & bass DJ set in E1’s Dark Studio.

Whilst many know KiNK for his incredible showmanship, playful house & techno productions (epitomised best by his “Playground” LP on Gerd Janson’s Running Back in 2017), and his warm nature and popularity, what they may not know is that he has a deep love of drum & bass.

KiNK’s earliest exposure to dance music was through pirated cassette tapes that he used to buy on the streets of Sofia, Bulgaria in the 90’s. Future Sound of London and Shy FX were some of his favourites and he spent hour upon hour listening to the signature drum and bass sound that was coming out of London in the 90’s.

Anyone who’s seen KiNK’s Live show or his RA Alternate Cuts Jungle set, will know just how special this is going to be.

Joining KiNK, is another one of the dance music’s greatest figures. There are few names in the music industry that have had such a profound impact on the culture of dance music as Goldie. Founder of the legendary drum & bass outfit Metalheadz, being awarded an MBE, an actor in the Jame Bond film The World is Not Enough and Guy Ritchie’s classic ‘Snatch’, a highly regarded graffiti artist and producer of the boundary pushing Inner City Life and Timeless. His contributions to creative culture are unparalleled.

As a DJ, he’s at his best when he has time to tell his story. So he’ll be playing at Extended DJ set in the Dark Studio with MC GQ.

In E1’s Warehouse we’re thrilled to have Goldie present his newest creative project “Subjective” in partnership with James Davidson (one half of Ulterior Motive). Subjective’s debut album “Act One – Music for Inanimate Objects’ featured African rhythms, ambient Jazz, vocals from the likes of Natalie Duncan, Tyler Daley and Terri Walker. Even contributions from Jon Dixon of Detroit techno legends Underground Resistance.

Headlining support in the Warehouse is one of the most masterful disc jockeys we know. Detroit legend DJ Bone. A DJ’s DJ who earned his respect within the scene, as a DJ first and foremost, whist many others have gone down the production route. Blending, scratching, back spinning, no monitors or headphones; unrivalled in his use of the fader switch, you name it he does it and he incorporates it all into every set.

His dedication to the art of dance music and DJ’ing is so untainted and intense that the tales of his confrontational encounters with flashy booking agents and “big name” djs are already the stuff of legend. No hype or trends, just a relentless drive and passion to take the party to another level. That’s why he’s one of the few spin masters other DJs hate to follow.

The line-up doesn’t stop there though. Playing in the bass orientated Dark Studio is an artist who through his time as Om Unit, has always drawn from various influences that include hip-hop, dubstep, ambient, jungle, footwork, techno and more. In the late 2000s, Om Unit began to travel across genres and scenes in search of sonic tropes to cross-breed and re-imagine. Key to his approach has always been a desire to never settle for the destination and instead focus on what can be learnt from the journey.

In 2011, Om Unit set up Cosmic Bridge Records – his own label through which he has exercised an A&R sensibility that has created an exciting independent home for like minded artists. In 2014 he signed to Goldie’s Metalheadz, where he was given access to Goldie’s personal sample archive as the inspiration for his Inversion album.

Another special guest will be announced shortly. All we can say for now is that she’s one of the most exciting producers to break through the UK dance scene right now.

Straight off the back of his Phonox debut alongside key players from the Innervisions roster and opening set for Sasha at E1, their resident DJ Nick Castle also joins the bill.

Curated by KiNK, produced by Labyrinth. See you on May 9th…

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PACHA CLAPTONE PRESENTS: ‘THE MASQUERADE’ EVERY SATURDAY AT PACHA IBIZA MAY 23rd - OCTOBER 3rd Enigmatic DJ and producer Claptone is bringing The Masquerade, his spellbinding event concept, back to Pacha Ibiza for a second season this summer commencing on May 23rd, with the weekly run of parties switching to Saturday for 2020. ‘The Masquerade’ has quickly become a highlight on the Ibizan calendar, promising magic, mystery and intrigue, within a supercharged environment of wonder. It's a place where one can live out their deepest desires, an extraordinary atmosphere, full of masked faces, complemented by some of Pacha’s world famous and beautiful costumed dancers, held every Saturday throughout the summer. It follows on from a massively well-received first season, which welcomed MK, Diplo, Purple Disco Machine, Duke Dumont, Kerri Chandler, Basement Jaxx and many more to the idyllic shores of the White Isle for a string of majestic parties. "It’s crazy to think last summer was just the beginning, it already felt that perfect to me. To be honest, I can’t fully fathom that after that epic 2019 season, I'll be back at Pacha for 2020, to present an even bigger, better and longer season of The Masquerade - on the weekend. There will be exciting guests, propulsive house music and all these great performers that your heart desires! in our sanctuary, each Saturday for 21 weeks. This is only the beginning.” Originating in 2016, Claptone took his unique ‘The Masquerade’ show to select cities and venues around the globe, from The Brooklyn Mirage in New York to Electric Brixton in London, from Estadio Geba in Buenos Aires to Burnley Park in Melbourne, from Club Space in Miami to his own arena at Belgium’s iconic Tomorrowland. A unique figure in modern music, Claptone is like no other. Playing over 260 shows around the world each year, his idiosyncratic, spellbinding very own house sound has caught the attention of many. The second iteration of his Ibiza residency is certain to harbour many more.

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CLAPTONE PRESENTS: ‘THE MASQUERADE’  AT PACHA IBIZA THE MAJESTIC WEEKLY PARTY MOVES TO SATURDAYS FOR ITS 2ND WHITE ISLE SEASON

by the partae March 3, 2020

written by the partae

PACHA
CLAPTONE PRESENTS: ‘THE MASQUERADE’
EVERY SATURDAY AT PACHA IBIZA
MAY 23rd – OCTOBER 3rd

Enigmatic DJ and producer Claptone is bringing The Masquerade, his spellbinding event concept, back to Pacha Ibiza for a second season this summer commencing on May 23rd, with the weekly run of parties switching to Saturday for 2020.

‘The Masquerade’ has quickly become a highlight on the Ibizan calendar, promising magic, mystery and intrigue, within a supercharged environment of wonder. It’s a place where one can live out their deepest desires, an extraordinary atmosphere, full of masked faces, complemented by some of Pacha’s world famous and beautiful costumed dancers, held every Saturday throughout the summer.

It follows on from a massively well-received first season, which welcomed MK, Diplo, Purple Disco Machine, Duke Dumont, Kerri Chandler, Basement Jaxx and many more to the idyllic shores of the White Isle for a string of majestic parties.

“It’s crazy to think last summer was just the beginning, it already felt that perfect to me. To be honest, I can’t fully fathom that after that epic 2019 season, I’ll be back at Pacha for 2020, to present an even bigger, better and longer season of The Masquerade – on the weekend. There will be exciting guests, propulsive house music and all these great performers that your heart desires! in our sanctuary, each Saturday for 21 weeks. This is only the beginning.”

Originating in 2016, Claptone took his unique ‘The Masquerade’ show to select cities and venues around the globe, from The Brooklyn Mirage in New York to Electric Brixton in London, from Estadio Geba in Buenos Aires to Burnley Park in Melbourne, from Club Space in Miami to his own arena at Belgium’s iconic Tomorrowland.

A unique figure in modern music, Claptone is like no other. Playing over 260 shows around the world each year, his idiosyncratic, spellbinding very own house sound has caught the attention of many. The second iteration of his Ibiza residency is certain to harbour many more.

The Masquerade returns to Pacha Ibiza May 23rd

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Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there? I’m based in Melbourne, Australia. I love the music scene here, there are so many creative people which makes it easy to arrange sessions and collaborate with other artists/musicians/producers. That being said though, I write & work with people all over the place thanks to the World Wide Web. How did you first start singing? I was very influenced by my Mum and my Aunty; they’re both great singers and very creative people. I started singing lessons when I was about 8 with Connie Lemke, the same singing teacher my mum went to, and from there it was kinda game on! I started gigging when I was 13 or 14, and that taught me a lot about how to work with a band. From there I became pretty self-sufficient, got my own gear and started doing my own gigs/writing/recording. What's been happening recently? My life’s been pretty hectic lately, I’m towards the end of my law degree so I’m studying a lot, and I’m also working in a law firm one day a week. I’ve just moved house and have a sick music room set up, so I’ve been feeling pretty inspired to make new music, been dabbling on the keyboard whenever I have a spare moment. You've just released your new single and video 'Scarlet Skies' what influenced the sound and song writing for this track? I wrote Scarlet Skies when I’d just got home from a big tour, I was pretty exhausted but the lyrics and melodies came together pretty quickly. In a literal sense, the sky at the time inspired the song. I was on my balcony in Fitzroy and had a beat Allan McConnell made for me on loop. The sky was so vibrant, it was really beautiful. Thoughts and ideas just started flowing naturally and that’s how it all came about. I think there’s some subliminal influences in my sound from artists like Jazmine Sullivan, Nai palm and even Solange. How do you go about writing music? Generally I’ll give my producer a reference or direction as to what feel or vibe I’m wanting to create.. Once we come up with something we both like, I’ll then start humming different melodies over the chords or beat. Once I come up with melodies I like, then I start playing around with different vowels that suit the rise and fall of those melodies.. I then structure words around those vowels... usually the words then lead me to a concept, which ties everything together. Where and when did you record/produce and who with? It all happened throughout last year. Allan McConnell from Close Counters produced Scarlet Skies, he did such an incredible job. I’d love to post the original idea he sent me for the song so people can hear how well Allan developed those initial ideas. I laid down my vocals with Hamley who is another producer I like to work with, and he then produced my vocals. I think Hamley also added a lot to this track because so much focus is in the ambience and treatment of the vocal. Liam Quinn from Sydney then mixed and mastered and he did a killer job as always. Quinn is my go to guy! He has such a good ear and is quite the perfectionist in the studio, which I love. How did you approach the recording process? With patience, persistence, stretches, and chamomile tea! I gotta get relaxed, comfortable and in the zone before I record.. Recording is such an intimate and vulnerable thing, the tiniest imperfections are picked up and amplified which can be good and bad. I’m pretty brutal with myself, I guess the vocal coach part of me switches on and I nit-pick everything. Hamley and Quinn will be able to testify to that I’m sure.. haha How did the concept for the video clip come about? I had a meeting with Georgia and Jenny (the creative directors) and we had a massive brainstorming session. I should actually find that pile of paper we were brainstorming on; I remember it looking pretty frantic, we were overflowing with ideas. It was always my intent for the video to be something aesthetically nice to look at- beautiful colours, abstract, patterns, but not necessarily anything with narrative. From there, we worked with our producer Darren Collinson to refine the ideas and think about how everything would work in practice.. It was a really fun process, can’t wait to do another video. What did you find most rewarding and challenging with the creation of the video clip? The most challenging thing was definitely getting the shots of me out in the ocean.. The water was ridiculously cold and I was out there for about an hour. Georgia’s mum Andrea was genuinely concerned for my life haha, I had a warm shower afterwards and still couldn’t feel my toes for a solid 2 hours. But, 100% worth it, because those shots came out so sick. 11/10 challenge, 10/10 reward. You've been touring as a backup singer with Ruel for the last 5 years, how was this experience? Amazing! Some of the best times of my life, for real. I’ve learnt so much about music and the industry and had some really crazy opportunities that I’m so thankful for. I’m really grateful for being a part of Ruel’s story; he’s super talented and such a lovely person. What did you most enjoy about being on the road and performing? I mean the shows themselves are always the highlight for me, the travel can get tedious, but once you’re on stage and feel that energy, it all becomes well worth it. Also, with touring you stumble across so many places that you wouldn’t necessarily go to if it weren’t for the shows, but once you’re there it ‘s like wowza this place is incredible! A big one for me was Stockholm, absolutely loved it, like probably in my top 5 places in the world.. But because it’s so far away and I guess not overly marketed towards Australians for holiday, I probably wouldn’t have gone otherwise. Stockholm also has the best meatballs ever, I’d go back all that way just to have them again. What have you taken away from the experience? When I’m touring, I miss home, and when I’m home, I miss touring.. It’s a catch 22, but I think because everything’s so fast paced on tour, it’s easy to get caught up and forget how lucky you are to have such wild opportunities like that. So I guess it’s taught me to be appreciative and grateful for every opportunity I get to perform. Like, what a job. Can’t complain about that. What do you like to do away from music? I mean, the law side of my life takes up a lot of my time too, but outside of that I’m actually really into painting at the moment. Been replacing my Netflix time with painting, which has been really soothing and cathartic. I love hanging out with my nieces Lotus and Evie too, they’re the best! Who are you listening to at the moment? Right this moment, listening to Jordan Rakei, so smooth. More generally though, I’m on a bit of a ‘No Doubt’ bender at the moment, very down with old school Gwen Stefani. What's planned for 2020? Lots of writing! I wanna write with a bunch of different song-writers and producers. And, hopefully I will finish my law degree, that’d be nice. Favourite food and place to hangout? Well, it depends how you interpret ‘food’. If you interpret it as a cuisine, I’d say Italian because it involves lots of cheese and pizza and pasta are just the best. But, if you define ‘food’ as a singular thing, I’d probably say hot chips. I’m a pretty harsh chip critic though, has to have the right amount of crunch and salt. Fav place to hangout is probably just at my house with my friends. We can wear our PJs all day, be as loud as we want and no one can kick us out- now that’s a good time. https://www.instagram.com/thisischevalier https://www.facebook.com/thisischevalier

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Chevalier

by the partae March 3, 2020

written by the partae

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

I’m based in Melbourne, Australia. I love the music scene here, there are so many creative people which makes it easy to arrange sessions and collaborate with other artists/musicians/producers. That being said though, I write & work with people all over the place thanks to the World Wide Web.

How did you first start singing?

I was very influenced by my Mum and my Aunty; they’re both great singers and very creative people. I started singing lessons when I was about 8 with Connie Lemke, the same singing teacher my mum went to, and from there it was kinda game on! I started gigging when I was 13 or 14, and that taught me a lot about how to work with a band. From there I became pretty self-sufficient, got my own gear and started doing my own gigs/writing/recording.

What’s been happening recently?

My life’s been pretty hectic lately, I’m towards the end of my law degree so I’m studying a lot, and I’m also working in a law firm one day a week. I’ve just moved house and have a sick music room set up, so I’ve been feeling pretty inspired to make new music, been dabbling on the keyboard whenever I have a spare moment.

You’ve just released your new single and video ‘Scarlet Skies’ what influenced the sound and song writing for this track?

I wrote Scarlet Skies when I’d just got home from a big tour, I was pretty exhausted but the lyrics and melodies came together pretty quickly. In a literal sense, the sky at the time inspired the song. I was on my balcony in Fitzroy and had a beat Allan McConnell made for me on loop. The sky was so vibrant, it was really beautiful. Thoughts and ideas just started flowing naturally and that’s how it all came about. I think there’s some subliminal influences in my sound from artists like Jazmine Sullivan, Nai palm and even Solange.

How do you go about writing music?

Generally I’ll give my producer a reference or direction as to what feel or vibe I’m wanting to create.. Once we come up with something we both like, I’ll then start humming different melodies over the chords or beat. Once I come up with melodies I like, then I start playing around with different vowels that suit the rise and fall of those melodies.. I then structure words around those vowels… usually the words then lead me to a concept, which ties everything together.

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

It all happened throughout last year. Allan McConnell from Close Counters produced Scarlet Skies, he did such an incredible job. I’d love to post the original idea he sent me for the song so people can hear how well Allan developed those initial ideas. I laid down my vocals with Hamley who is another producer I like to work with, and he then produced my vocals. I think Hamley also added a lot to this track because so much focus is in the ambience and treatment of the vocal. Liam Quinn from Sydney then mixed and mastered and he did a killer job as always. Quinn is my go to guy! He has such a good ear and is quite the perfectionist in the studio, which I love.

How did you approach the recording process?

With patience, persistence, stretches, and chamomile tea! I gotta get relaxed, comfortable and in the zone before I record.. Recording is such an intimate and vulnerable thing, the tiniest imperfections are picked up and amplified which can be good and bad. I’m pretty brutal with myself, I guess the vocal coach part of me switches on and I nit-pick everything. Hamley and Quinn will be able to testify to that I’m sure.. haha

How did the concept for the video clip come about?

I had a meeting with Georgia and Jenny (the creative directors) and we had a massive brainstorming session. I should actually find that pile of paper we were brainstorming on; I remember it looking pretty frantic, we were overflowing with ideas. It was always my intent for the video to be something aesthetically nice to look at- beautiful colours, abstract, patterns, but not necessarily anything with narrative. From there, we worked with our producer Darren Collinson to refine the ideas and think about how everything would work in practice.. It was a really fun process, can’t wait to do another video.

What did you find most rewarding and challenging with the creation of the video clip?

The most challenging thing was definitely getting the shots of me out in the ocean.. The water was ridiculously cold and I was out there for about an hour. Georgia’s mum Andrea was genuinely concerned for my life haha, I had a warm shower afterwards and still couldn’t feel my toes for a solid 2 hours. But, 100% worth it, because those shots came out so sick. 11/10 challenge, 10/10 reward.

You’ve been touring as a backup singer with Ruel for the last 5 years, how was this experience?

Amazing! Some of the best times of my life, for real. I’ve learnt so much about music and the industry and had some really crazy opportunities that I’m so thankful for. I’m really grateful for being a part of Ruel’s story; he’s super talented and such a lovely person.

What did you most enjoy about being on the road and performing?

I mean the shows themselves are always the highlight for me, the travel can get tedious, but once you’re on stage and feel that energy, it all becomes well worth it. Also, with touring you stumble across so many places that you wouldn’t necessarily go to if it weren’t for the shows, but once you’re there it ‘s like wowza this place is incredible! A big one for me was Stockholm, absolutely loved it, like probably in my top 5 places in the world.. But because it’s so far away and I guess not overly marketed towards Australians for holiday, I probably wouldn’t have gone otherwise. Stockholm also has the best meatballs ever, I’d go back all that way just to have them again.

What have you taken away from the experience?

When I’m touring, I miss home, and when I’m home, I miss touring.. It’s a catch 22, but I think because everything’s so fast paced on tour, it’s easy to get caught up and forget how lucky you are to have such wild opportunities like that. So I guess it’s taught me to be appreciative and grateful for every opportunity I get to perform. Like, what a job. Can’t complain about that.

What do you like to do away from music?

I mean, the law side of my life takes up a lot of my time too, but outside of that I’m actually really into painting at the moment. Been replacing my Netflix time with painting, which has been really soothing and cathartic. I love hanging out with my nieces Lotus and Evie too, they’re the best!

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Right this moment, listening to Jordan Rakei, so smooth. More generally though, I’m on a bit of a ‘No Doubt’ bender at the moment, very down with old school Gwen Stefani.

What’s planned for 2020?

Lots of writing! I wanna write with a bunch of different song-writers and producers. And, hopefully I will finish my law degree, that’d be nice.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Well, it depends how you interpret ‘food’. If you interpret it as a cuisine, I’d say Italian because it involves lots of cheese and pizza and pasta are just the best. But, if you define ‘food’ as a singular thing, I’d probably say hot chips. I’m a pretty harsh chip critic though, has to have the right amount of crunch and salt. Fav place to hangout is probably just at my house with my friends. We can wear our PJs all day, be as loud as we want and no one can kick us out- now that’s a good time.

https://www.instagram.com/thisischevalier

https://www.facebook.com/thisischevalier

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Abode in the Park Announces 1st headliners and UK Tours

by the partae March 3, 2020

written by the partae

The globally acclaimed ABODE team continues to step things up across the board and have plenty of bold plans for 2020. Chief amongst them is the always sold out annual festival ABODE in the Park, which this year takes place on August Bank Holiday weekend at the Olympic Park in East London, and the first headliners announced are Marco Carola and Solardo, with tickets on sale now at www.abodeinthepark.com. Aside from that, there are also mouth-watering parties to look forward to at London’s iconic Tobacco Dock, special Ibiza weekenders, ABODE on the Rock in Malta, and fast growing new events in the United States and Mexico this spring.

ABODE started as an underground house party in London and very quickly struck up an adoring relationship with all who attended. The music focussed, keen to dance crowd appreciated ABODE’s edgy, forward thinking line-ups and no frills party, and so the brand has grown at an alarming rate. All their various parties round the world from Dubai to Ibiza to France sell out in quick time as ABODE continues to diversify and cater to the next generation.

Anyone who has been to the essential one day festival ABODE in the Park knows what a complete and fulsome experience it is. And if you haven’t, you’re missing out on multiple stages and a VIP arena that are all dedicated to the finest and freshest house and techno sounds. This year it moves to the famous 560 acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic park, with breathtaking views of London, the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide and the UK’s highest freefall abseil, with all the world class sound and production you would expect of ABODE. The first of many headliners are Sola label bosses turned house kingpins Solardo, and Italian techno icon and Music On boss Marco Carola.

At the heart of each ABODE party—whether that’s in a UK club, festivals in the sun or in the snow —are the night’s residents. These are Ellie Cocks and George Harrison who have now got a reputation on the European stage thanks to heavy support from Radio 1 and Mixmag, with George having recently been signed by leading booking agency NGE.

They will play the ABODE Easter Saturday special on April 11th at Tobacco Dock, which is always one of the flagship events in the year and in 2020 is headlined by huge names including Dubfire, Guti, Joey Daniel and breakout emotive house stars Meduza. What’s more, ABODE on the Rock in Malta on June 18th – 22nd is also set to sell out with headliners Jamie Jones, Michael Bibi and many more lined up for that special session the sun.

Outside of their growing UK shows, ABODE are now also offering Abode Ibiza Weekender holiday packages that make five days in the Balearics in June genuinely affordable, with club entries and accommodation from £249pp. As if that wasn’t enough, ABODE are also heading to the US for some spectacular shows with chart topping dance sensation Fisher and Chris Lake in Cabo and Cancun this March.

As well as all this there is ABODE On The Snow in Avoriaz in France from March 21 – 28, a bank holiday special in Bournemouth on April 9th at Halo, an Easter Sunday Garden Party in Maidstone, 12 hour day and night special in Liverpool on the 18th and Bank Holiday Special on May 8th at Manchester’s Albert Hall. Later in May brings another day and night party, this time at Switch in Southampton, then the three-stage ABODE in the Park comes to Brighton on June 6th with Enzo Siragusa, Danny Howard, MK, Rossko, Secondcity, Skream, Sonny Fodera and Weiss

Tobacco Dock features everyone from Dubfire, Guti, Joey Daniel to Meduza.

Wherever you are in the world, and whatever your preferred setting – be it a gritty warehouse, supersized club, alpine retreat or sun kissed beach, ABODE has something for everyone.

March 21st – Abode in the Snow, Avoriaz, France

April 9th – ABODE Bank Holiday Special – Bournemouth

April 11th – ABODE Easter Saturday – Tobacco Dock, London

April 12th – ABODE Easter Sunday Garden Party – Maidstone

April 18th – ABODE 12 Hours Special – Liverpool

May 8th – ABODE Bank Holiday Special – Manchester

May 23rd – ABODE Southampton – Day & Night party

June 5th – ABODE Stage host at Inside Out Festival, Cardiff

June 6th – ABODE In the Park, Brighton

June 18th – 22nd – ABODE On the Rock

August 29th – ABODE In the Park, London

Buy Tickets Here – https://bit.ly/3alE8Yw

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$TICKETS HERE PRE-SALE SIGN UP On the heels of their powerhouse "Ringtone" (Remix) collaboration with Charli XCX, Rico Nasty, and Kero Kero Bonito, 100 gecs (Chicago-based producer-songwriter Laura Les and Los Angeles-based producer-songwriter Dylan Brady) are announcing a headlining world tour. Named after their forthcoming album 1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues, the Australian leg of the tour will kick off with a show at Brisbane's Woolly Mammoth on June 18th, before heading over to Melbourne's Howler on June 21st and wrapping things up in Sydney's Oxford Art Factory on June 23rd. The promoter pre-sale begins Thursday, March 5th and general on-sale begins Friday, March 6th. The tour announcement follows 100 gecs' North American run with BROCKHAMPTON and slowthai last year, and somehow simultaneously took part in their own "Secret Tour" which saw the duo headline seven sold-out one-off shows, with dates in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berkeley, Portland, Santa Ana, and St. Louis. It also arrives ahead of their aforementioned album 1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues. Taken from and inspired by their critically-acclaimed debut 1000 gecs released via Brady's own label Dog Show Records, the album took shape as the result of crowd-sourcing, including official remixes from friends and familiar names, as well as fans who received stems for the album via the band's Twitter. Make sure you can their unique combination of glitchy internet bliss while they're here! "Live, 100 Gecs are as joyfully unglued as their album suggests" - Rolling Stone "As performers, they were conduits of the energy in the room and refractors of it" - Vanity Fair "Any lost sense of community crumbles in the mosh pit, which spans the entire room" - The Washington Post HEADLINE SHOWS Thurs 18 June - Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane Sun 21 June - Howler, Melbourne Tues 23 June - Oxford Art Factory, Sydney TICKET INFO Promoter Pre-sale starts: Thurs March 5,10am local Local Pre-sale ends: Fri March 6, 9am local GA on sale: Fri March 6, 10am local LISTEN TO 1000 gecs HERE 100 gecs: Twitter | Instagram | SoundCloud Dylan Brady: Twitter | Instagram | SoundCloud | YouTube Laura Les: Twitter | Instagram | SoundCloud Dog Show Records: Twitter | Instagram | Website$

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100 gecs announce debut Australian tour With shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney

by the partae March 3, 2020

written by the partae

TICKETS HERE

PRE-SALE SIGN UP

On the heels of their powerhouse “Ringtone” (Remix) collaboration with Charli XCX, Rico Nasty, and Kero Kero Bonito, 100 gecs (Chicago-based producer-songwriter Laura Les and Los Angeles-based producer-songwriter Dylan Brady) are announcing a headlining world tour.

Named after their forthcoming album 1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues, the Australian leg of the tour will kick off with a show at Brisbane’s Woolly Mammoth on June 18th, before heading over to Melbourne’s Howler on June 21st and wrapping things up in Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory on June 23rd. The promoter pre-sale begins Thursday, March 5th and general on-sale begins Friday, March 6th.

The tour announcement follows 100 gecs’ North American run with BROCKHAMPTON and slowthai last year, and somehow simultaneously took part in their own “Secret Tour” which saw the duo headline seven sold-out one-off shows, with dates in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Berkeley, Portland, Santa Ana, and St. Louis.

It also arrives ahead of their aforementioned album 1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues. Taken from and inspired by their critically-acclaimed debut 1000 gecs released via Brady’s own label Dog Show Records, the album took shape as the result of crowd-sourcing, including official remixes from friends and familiar names, as well as fans who received stems for the album via the band’s Twitter.

Make sure you can their unique combination of glitchy internet bliss while they’re here!

“Live, 100 Gecs are as joyfully unglued as their album suggests”
– Rolling Stone“As performers, they were conduits of the energy in the room and refractors of it”
– Vanity Fair

“Any lost sense of community crumbles in the mosh pit, which spans the entire room”
– The Washington Post

HEADLINE SHOWS
Thurs 18 June – Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane
Sun 21 June – Howler, Melbourne
Tues 23 June – Oxford Art Factory, SydneyTICKET INFO
Promoter Pre-sale starts: Thurs March 5,10am local
Local Pre-sale ends: Fri March 6, 9am local
GA on sale: Fri March 6, 10am local

LISTEN TO 1000 gecs HERE

100 gecs:
Twitter | Instagram | SoundCloud

Dylan Brady:
Twitter | Instagram | SoundCloud | YouTube

Laura Les:
Twitter | Instagram | SoundCloud

Dog Show Records:
Twitter | Instagram | Website

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PRE-ORDER ‘TAKE YOUR POWER BACK’ NOW http://nahko.com/TYPB Nahko And Medicine For The People have released their meditative and self-reflective new single “Twisted,” the newest song from their forthcoming album ‘Take Your Power Back’, out May 15 2020 on Medicine Tribe/SideOneDummy Records (through Cooking Vinyl Australia). Throughout “Twisted”, Nahko strives for inner and outer growth and faces the challenges that come from self-forgiveness. “You are no exception, you’ve got to love yourself,” he sings. Nahko told Billboard, “QUOTE.” “Twisted” follows early album singles “Garden,” “Lifeguard,” and “Slow Down” which have earned praise from Paste, Relix and American Songwriter. Upon release, the latest single “Garden” landed on multiple New Music Friday playlists, including Spotify’s Renegade Folk and Apple Music Alt – Hot Tracks. This year, Nahko And Medicine For The People will build upon an already extensive touring history which includes performances at festivals like Glastonbury, Bonnaroo and more with a performance at Lollapalooza Chile in March and Forecastle Festival in July with more to come soon. Nahko And Medicine For The People - NEW ALBUM - 'Take Your Power Back' out May 15, 2020

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NAHKO AND MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE release new single ‘TWISTED’ on MEDICINE TRIBE/SIDEONEDUMMY RECORDS

by the partae March 3, 2020

written by the partae

PRE-ORDER ‘TAKE YOUR POWER BACK’ NOW
http://nahko.com/TYPB

Nahko And Medicine For The People have released their meditative and self-reflective new single “Twisted,” the newest song from their forthcoming album ‘Take Your Power Back’, out May 15 2020 on Medicine Tribe/SideOneDummy Records (through Cooking Vinyl Australia).

Throughout “Twisted”, Nahko strives for inner and outer growth and faces the challenges that come from self-forgiveness. “You are no exception, you’ve got to love yourself,” he sings. Nahko told Billboard, “QUOTE.”

“Twisted” follows early album singles “Garden,” “Lifeguard,” and “Slow Down” which have earned praise from Paste, Relix and American Songwriter. Upon release, the latest single “Garden” landed on multiple New Music Friday playlists, including Spotify’s Renegade Folk and Apple Music Alt – Hot Tracks.
This year, Nahko And Medicine For The People will build upon an already extensive touring history which includes performances at festivals like Glastonbury, Bonnaroo and more with a performance at Lollapalooza Chile in March and Forecastle Festival in July with more to come soon.

Nahko And Medicine For The People

– NEW ALBUM –

‘Take Your Power Back’

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DJ Bone & Friends Announce Lineup for the Second Room at Amsterdam Institution RADION With the first DJ Bone and Friends event fast approaching it is time to share the lineup for the second room at Amsterdam institution RADION. In the main room Bone will be playing alongside Laurent Garnier all night long. As the story goes they met in a club in Detroit where Bone was playing the warm up set. So impressed was Garnier by his skills he brought him to Europe for his first show outside the US at the infamous Rex Club in Paris. In keeping with this tradition of mentoring artists, DJ Bone and Friends isn't just about bringing the biggest names from the underground to you, but also offering a platform for up and coming talent that he feels deserves the same opportunities his peers gave him early in his career. Since relocating to Amsterdam in 2016 DJ Bone has made the city his second home and this is his opportunity to shine a light on some of the city's most exciting talents. Red Light Radio and Amsterdam native Nathan Surreal will take to the decks. Alongside him will be Mary Lake whose set at Dekmantel 2019 was one of the highlights. Fafi Abdel Nour co-founder of the LHBTQ concept HOMOOST in Groningen is also playing. While MR. Freddy & Andy will complete the line up in the second ‘Cafe’ room at Radion. This rounds out the first run of DJ Bone and Friends shows taking place in 2020. With club stops in Amsterdam and Antwerp. Festival Stage Takeovers in Gwalior India and Nijmegen. The word is now out about an event series that will bring together some of the undergrounds best and most talented artists for a truly unique vibe that can only be felt on the dancefloor. Artists - A to Z A Guy Called Gerald, Abstract Division, Ben Sims, Dave Angel, Deetron, DJ Bone, Dr. Rubenstein, Fafi Abdel Nour, Funster, Goldie, Juan Atkins, Mary Lake, Mr Andy & Freddy, Nathan Surreal LINKS www.dj-bone.com | www.instagram.com/djbone313 |https://www.facebook.com/DJBoneAndFriends

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DJ Bone & Friends Announce the second room at Amsterdam institution RADION

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DJ Bone & Friends Announce Lineup for the Second Room at Amsterdam Institution RADION

With the first DJ Bone and Friends event fast approaching it is time to share the lineup for the second room at Amsterdam institution RADION.

In the main room Bone will be playing alongside Laurent Garnier all night long. As the story goes they met in a club in Detroit where Bone was playing the warm up set. So impressed was Garnier by his skills he brought him to Europe for his first show outside the US at the infamous Rex Club in Paris.

In keeping with this tradition of mentoring artists, DJ Bone and Friends isn’t just about bringing the biggest names from the underground to you, but also offering a platform for up and coming talent that he feels deserves the same opportunities his peers gave him early in his career. Since relocating to Amsterdam in 2016 DJ Bone has made the city his second home and this is his opportunity to shine a light on some of the city’s most exciting talents.

Red Light Radio and Amsterdam native Nathan Surreal will take to the decks. Alongside him will be Mary Lake whose set at Dekmantel 2019 was one of the highlights. Fafi Abdel Nour co-founder of the LHBTQ concept HOMOOST in Groningen is also playing. While MR. Freddy & Andy will complete the line up in the second ‘Cafe’ room at Radion.

This rounds out the first run of DJ Bone and Friends shows taking place in 2020. With club stops in Amsterdam and Antwerp. Festival Stage Takeovers in Gwalior India and Nijmegen. The word is now out about an event series that will bring together some of the undergrounds best and most talented artists for a truly unique vibe that can only be felt on the dancefloor.

Artists – A to Z
A Guy Called Gerald, Abstract Division, Ben Sims, Dave Angel, Deetron, DJ Bone, Dr. Rubenstein, Fafi Abdel Nour, Funster, Goldie, Juan Atkins, Mary Lake, Mr Andy & Freddy, Nathan Surreal

LINKS

www.dj-bone.com | www.instagram.com/djbone313 |https://www.facebook.com/DJBoneAndFriends

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OLIVIA WIK HAS ALWAYS HAD A LOVE OF MUSIC. SHE LIKES TO JOKE THAT SHE WOULD SING MORE THAN SHE WOULD TALK. HER LIFE WAS A MUSICAL! WHEN SHE PICKED UP A GUITAR FOR THE FIRST TIME AT 8 YEARS OLD, IT WAS LIKE A LIGHT WENT OFF. SHE KNEW THAT THIS WAS WHAT SHE WAS MEANT TO DO! AS SHE GOT OLDER, OLIVIA BEGAN TO THINK MORE SERIOUSLY ABOUT A CAREER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND BEGAN GOING TO CONFERENCES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WHEN SHE WAS JUST 16. HER HARD WORK GARNERED HER MANY AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS. OLIVIA IS A 2014 EDMONTON MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEE (ARTIST TO WATCH), 2014 ACMA SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEE AND 5-TIME ACMA NOMINEE FOR FEMALE ARTIST & FAN'S CHOICE. LISTEN https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/oliviawik/over-and-over https://www.oliviawik.com/ https://www.instagram.com/oliviasings/ https://twitter.com/OliviaWik

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OLIVIA WIK HAS ALWAYS HAD A LOVE OF MUSIC. SHE LIKES TO JOKE THAT SHE WOULD SING MORE THAN SHE WOULD TALK. HER LIFE WAS A MUSICAL!

WHEN SHE PICKED UP A GUITAR FOR THE FIRST TIME AT 8 YEARS OLD, IT WAS LIKE A LIGHT WENT OFF. SHE KNEW THAT THIS WAS WHAT SHE WAS MEANT TO DO! AS SHE GOT OLDER, OLIVIA BEGAN TO THINK MORE SERIOUSLY ABOUT A CAREER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND BEGAN GOING TO CONFERENCES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY WHEN SHE WAS JUST 16. HER HARD WORK GARNERED HER MANY AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS. OLIVIA IS A 2014 EDMONTON MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEE (ARTIST TO WATCH), 2014 ACMA SONG OF THE YEAR NOMINEE AND 5-TIME ACMA NOMINEE FOR FEMALE ARTIST & FAN’S CHOICE.

LISTEN

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/oliviawik/over-and-over

https://www.oliviawik.com/

https://www.instagram.com/oliviasings/

https://twitter.com/OliviaWik

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“Visual images do not merely replace words but do things that words cannot do.” – Ivan Durrant Ivan Durrant, a leading exponent of photorealism, and natural raconteur, will be celebrated in a major survey paying tribute to five decades of his extraordinarily diverse career since the 1970s, at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia from 1 May 2020. Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw is the most comprehensive survey of Durrant’s work to date. Featuring over 100 multi-disciplinary works from the Melbourne-born artist, the exhibition will also unveil a new larger-than-life sculpture inspired by his controversial back catalogue. Drawn extensively from Durrant’s personal collection, the exhibition also includes major works from public and private collections from across Australia. ‘A prolific artist and provocateur, Ivan Durrant has created one of the most audacious bodies of work in Australian art,’ said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV. ‘With his work first exhibited at the NGV in 1979, we’re delighted to welcome Ivan back to pay tribute to his extensive career and provide a platform to unveil an unmissable new work.’ The exhibition chronicles the evolution of Durrant’s diverse career, including his earliest folk paintings depicting an idyllic childhood in the countryside, which were a sharp contrast to his own experiences having grown up in an orphanage; his realist paintings, short films and sculptures of the 1970s and 80s, including his race track and movie star series; politically motivated installation works including Butcher Shop 1977/78, held in the NGV Collection; and more recent evocative ‘soft-focus’ paintings of the 1990s and 2000s. A large proportion of Durrant's later works employ a technique the artist refers to as ‘supraphotorealism’ – an abstract-like technique which mimics an out-of-focus photograph through the use of vibrant colours, softened edges and select focus, extending beyond the traditional parameters of photorealism. Inspired by the deliberate intention to shock, Durrant first achieved public notoriety in 1975 when he deposited the carcass of a cow in the NGV forecourt. Soon after, media began referring to him as the ‘enfant terrible of Australian art’. Struck by the apparent double standard whereby people could buy, cook and eat meat but could not acknowledge where it came from, Durrant hoped to highlight the hypocrisy of killing an animal for human consumption. The artistic context for Durrant’s work in the 1970s related to the distinguishing shift in Australian art with a new generation of artists beginning to explore socio-political issues and experiment with artistic mediums and techniques. Durrant was inspired by the potency of performance art and its ability to make a statement and elicit emotional responses in an unconventional way. Durrant also harnessed the power of the media to promote his work on a broader scale outside the traditional confines of the gallery space. In ‘The Severed Hand Happening 1975’, Durrant generated the perfect media storm when he drew on his skills working in a prosthetics laboratory at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and exhibited what appeared to be a severed human hand. Coming under police investigation, he revealed the hand was actually an intricately detailed resin sculpture. Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw includes a mini-documentary featuring an exclusive interview with the artist. The film will be exhibited alongside newspaper archives contextualising the Australian media’s response to Durrant’s most notorious works and the artist’s enduring fascination with playing the role of the larrikin. The NGV will publish an exhibition catalogue featuring contributions by Australian playwright and actor Barry Dickins, writer and curator Rodney James, and NGV exhibition curator David Hurlston. Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw will be on display at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia from 1 May to 25 October 2020. Free entry. Further information is available via the NGV website.

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IVAN DURRANT: BARRIER DRAW The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia | 1 May – 25 October 2020 | Free entry

by the partae March 3, 2020

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“Visual images do not merely replace words but do things that words cannot do.” – Ivan Durrant

Ivan Durrant, a leading exponent of photorealism, and natural raconteur, will be celebrated in a major survey paying tribute to five decades of his extraordinarily diverse career since the 1970s, at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia from 1 May 2020.

Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw is the most comprehensive survey of Durrant’s work to date. Featuring over 100 multi-disciplinary works from the Melbourne-born artist, the exhibition will also unveil a new larger-than-life sculpture inspired by his controversial back catalogue. Drawn extensively from Durrant’s personal collection, the exhibition also includes major works from public and private collections from across Australia.

‘A prolific artist and provocateur, Ivan Durrant has created one of the most audacious bodies of work in Australian art,’ said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV. ‘With his work first exhibited at the NGV in 1979, we’re delighted to welcome Ivan back to pay tribute to his extensive career and provide a platform to unveil an unmissable new work.’

The exhibition chronicles the evolution of Durrant’s diverse career, including his earliest folk paintings depicting an idyllic childhood in the countryside, which were a sharp contrast to his own experiences having grown up in an orphanage; his realist paintings, short films and sculptures of the 1970s and 80s, including his race track and movie star series; politically motivated installation works including Butcher Shop 1977/78, held in the NGV Collection; and more recent evocative ‘soft-focus’ paintings of the 1990s and 2000s.

A large proportion of Durrant’s later works employ a technique the artist refers to as ‘supraphotorealism’ – an abstract-like technique which mimics an out-of-focus photograph through the use of vibrant colours, softened edges and select focus, extending beyond the traditional parameters of photorealism.

Inspired by the deliberate intention to shock, Durrant first achieved public notoriety in 1975 when he deposited the carcass of a cow in the NGV forecourt. Soon after, media began referring to him as the ‘enfant terrible of Australian art’. Struck by the apparent double standard whereby people could buy, cook and eat meat but could not acknowledge where it came from, Durrant hoped to highlight the hypocrisy of killing an animal for human consumption.

The artistic context for Durrant’s work in the 1970s related to the distinguishing shift in Australian art with a new generation of artists beginning to explore socio-political issues and experiment with artistic mediums and techniques. Durrant was inspired by the potency of performance art and its ability to make a statement and elicit emotional responses in an unconventional way. Durrant also harnessed the power of the media to promote his work on a broader scale outside the traditional confines of the gallery space.

In ‘The Severed Hand Happening 1975’, Durrant generated the perfect media storm when he drew on his skills working in a prosthetics laboratory at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and exhibited what appeared to be a severed human hand. Coming under police investigation, he revealed the hand was actually an intricately detailed resin sculpture.

Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw includes a mini-documentary featuring an exclusive interview with the artist. The film will be exhibited alongside newspaper archives contextualising the Australian media’s response to Durrant’s most notorious works and the artist’s enduring fascination with playing the role of the larrikin.

The NGV will publish an exhibition catalogue featuring contributions by Australian playwright and actor Barry Dickins, writer and curator Rodney James, and NGV exhibition curator David Hurlston.

Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw will be on display at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia from 1 May to 25 October 2020. Free entry. Further information is available via the NGV website.

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Hideous Sun Demon announce a belter run of Australian tour dates for April & May!

by the partae March 3, 2020

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Brace yourselves, Hideous Sun Demon are back with some of their most punishing and electrifying music to date. The Melbourne-based group, who made 2019 their own through the release of their EP Good Time and over the course of extensive bouts of touring, announce their newest Australian tour venture for April and May.

The brand is hitting the road, coming to some of the country’s best venues, brandishing their new single ‘Gimmicks’. Best believe, the song comes packing a serious punch. Arriving with the type of self-confidence that would make anybody envious, Hideous Sun Demon’s latest single is a furious snapshot of the trio operating at their crazy best.

Of their upcoming Australian tour, the band is chomping at the bit to reconnect with fans and introduce the public to their rejuvenated and hectic sounds. “We had grown pretty bored of our old sound. We had kinda gotten into this formulaic approach to songwriting that was defined by fuzzy guitars and doomy riffs. We were eager to adopt a wider breadth of influences, especially since Jake and Vin had bonded over their love of post-punk and new wave in their youth. We’ve started playing with cleaner guitars, writing songs that have a higher focus on tight playing rather than balls to the wall noise, as well as reimagining and broadening what our sound can be.” Hideous Sun Demon

Throughout last year, Hideous Sun Demon were honing their craft on stages throughout Europe, with the Good Time EP bringing them to the radars of many. Following on from 2018’s FAME, EROTIC, DREAM album (the band’s third), their 2019 material showcased a band that was further exploring their sonic identity. Heading into 2020, Hideous Sun Demon are flexing their songwriting and live muscles more than ever.

PRAISE FOR HIDEOUS SUN DEMON

“Hideous Sun Demon are both the odd kid on your street burning their toys with a magnifying glass and the warped, melting plastic figures themselves. Reckless abandon and gleeful horror all at once.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe

“A young band kicking genre’s expectations in the teeth.”
The AU Review

“Hideous Sun Demon have a solid sound that makes them stand out in the most beautiful way possible…they are easily one of the most exciting and interesting bands around.”
Beat In My Bones

Welcome this new chapter with the guys at a venue near you this Autumn – we dare ya.

HIDEOUS SUN DEMON AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Friday, April 3rd The Curtin Melbourne
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Saturday, April 4th The Eastern Ballarat
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Saturday, April 18th Lord Gladstone Sydney

Sunday, April 19th North Gong Hotel Wollongong
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Thursday, April 23rd The Northern Byron Bay

Friday, April 24th Vinnie’s Dive Gold Coast
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Saturday, April 25th Bearded Lady Brisbane
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Saturday, May 2nd Exeter Beer Garden Adelaide
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Saturday, May 8th Mojo’s Bar Fremantle
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Sunday, May 9th Lyric Lane Perth
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PEARS – “PEARS” DIGITAL SERVICE BRAND NEW ALBUM, PEARS, OUT VIA FAT WRECK CHORDS THIS FRIDAY TOURING AUSTRALIA MAY/JUNE 2020

by the partae March 3, 2020

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New Orleans punk band Pears have an announced an Australian tour for May of 2020. Pears will be touring their brand new self-titled album Pears, to be released March 6 on Fat Wreck Chords.

Head over to the Fat Wreck Chords YouTube page right now to listen to “Comfortably Dumb!” It’s a ferocious first taste of their ripping new full-length.

This is their third proper full-length and was recorded with Chris Fogal (The Gamits) at Black in Bluhm Studio in Denver. PEARS will take their latest effort on the road extensively in the coming year, with tours in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and South America.
Full Australian tour details below.

Some of history’s best punk bands came and went before they had a chance to get comfortable (and boring), so it’s not surprising that PEARS frontman Zach Quinn had doubts when it came time to record the band’s third full-length. While PEARS have only existed since 2014, maybe a couple LPs and hundreds of explosive live shows were enough?

“I was perfectly prepared to have my Blue Album already,” Quinn says, laughing. “That whole fucking cliché of ‘Our best record’s behind us.’

With the imminent release of PEARS (March 6, Fat Wreck Chords), Quinn says, “Maybe not!” But there’s no maybe about it. PEARS is a significant step forward for a band that has grown by leaps and bounds on each album.

Recorded with Chris Fogal (The Gamits) at Black in Bluhm Studio in Denver, PEARS is 14 songs and 31 minutes of the band’s signature hardcore: heavy, melodic, blistering, pointed, and surprisingly catchy. While it continues down the path set by Green Starand 2015’s Go to Prison, PEARS finds the band taking a different creative approach.

“The last PEARS record, almost every detail was worked out before we ever stepped foot into the studio,” Quinn explains. “This record, we went in with skeletons of songs and put things together on the fly. ”

“We never could afford the studio time to be in there 24/7,” adds guitarist/vocalist Brian Pretus. “A couple of songs ended up being stuff that we wrote on the spot.”

Those include “Naptime,” which moves from loping pop to group-chant hardcore in the space of two minutes, and penultimate track “Traveling Time,” which Pretus describes as a “palate cleanser.” Basically, a midtempo pop song, “Traveling Time” began as a Quinn solo track but found its way onto PEARS thanks to the band’s more open studio approach.

“Collectively, we figured we’ve danced around pop music our entire career so far,” Quinn says, “but we were like, ‘Let’s just do a full-on fucking pop tune. Why not?”

“Full on” is a good descriptor for PEARS in general. The album opens with feedback at the beginning of the riff-heavy “Killing Me” and closes when the even riff-heavier “Cynical Serene” (whose opening plays like Nirvana by way of Hum). In between are 12 songs that shake with can’t-sit-still energy, as the band—rounded out by the ace rhythm section of bassist Erich Goodyear and drummer Jarret Nathan—shifts on a dime between parts and sounds. Elements of prog and grunge intermingle with classic hardcore and hook-laden rock—and it can happen in the space of one song. (In this case, “Worm.”)

Atop all of it are Quinn’s voice and words, which took a different approach as well on this album.
“I thought that I was going to continue the absurdist poetry thing that started with Go to Prison and amplified on Green Star,” he says. Describing Green Star as “The Iliad with shit and cum,” Quinn notes that this time, “The songs are about shit.”

Not shit in the “shit and cum” sense. Quinn writes directly about getting older (“Traveling Time”), moving past anger (“Nervous”), and the prospect of never having a family (“Daughter”), among other topics, all with the wit and candor PEARS fans have come to expect from the explosive frontman.

“It makes perfect sense that this is the third act, but it’s not what I would have predicted it to be,” Quinn says. “I wouldn’t have guessed that the album would end on a bittersweet note. It’s more uplifting than either record that we’ve done, but it’s not a happy record.”

PEARS – AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2020

May 28 – Singing Bird Studios, Frankston
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‪May 29 – Bendigo Hotel, Melbourne
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‪‪May 30 – Hotel Metro, Adelaide
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‪‪May 31 – The Den, Perth
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‪June 1 – Margaret River Football Club, WA
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‪June 3 – Transit Bar, Canberra
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‪‪June 4 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle – Free Entry
‪‪June 5 – Bearded Lady, Brisbane
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June 6 – Vinnie’s Dive, Gold Coast
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June 7- Frankie’s Pizza, Sydney – Free Entry

Tickets on sale now.
For complete tour and ticket information, visit:
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(Sandy) Alex G returns to Australia in June, performing for audiences in Melbourne, Sydney and making his headline debut in Brisbane The prolific Philadelphia songwriter will tour in the wake of his ninth and most-recent studio album House Of Sugar, out now through Domino Frontier Touring and I OH YOU are excited to announce the return of Philadelphia lo-fi mastermind (Sandy) Alex G, performing three headline shows across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this June. This will be his first run of performances on our shores in two years and his first time headlining in Brisbane. 2020 is already shaping up to be a massive year for (Sandy) Alex G, with dates booked across Europe early March, a string of festivals back in the US and his Australian shows. The singer-songwriter will hit the US off the back of his European dates, perform sets at California’s Coachella and Miami’s III Points Festival before showcasing his prolific recording career to Australia. The past few years have been equally as huge for (Sandy). In 2016 he featured on Frank Ocean’s acclaimed Blonde album, including tracks ‘Self Control’ and ‘White Ferrari’ and went on to sell out both of his debut Australian headline shows in 2018. 2019 saw the release of his ninth and most recent studio album - House Of Sugar (out now through Domino) featuring fan favourite tracks ‘Gretel’, ‘Southern Sky’ and ‘Hope’. The album has earned him praise by critics across the board. Pitchfork included House Of Sugar on it’s ‘Best New Music’ list further affirming that it ‘might be his best (album) yet’. ‘If there was any doubt that (Sandy) Alex G is the Elliott Smith of this generation, turn to House Of Sugar.’ – STEREOGUM ‘House of Sugar is a layered, ever-changing work from an artist who seems to have no limits in taking his music anywhere his imagination can go.' – ESQUIRE (Sandy) Alex G will perform in Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Thursday 4 June, Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory on Saturday 6 June and Brisbane’s The Zoo on Sunday 7 June. ‘As a live performer, the audience was still able to gain a personal experience with a more intense approach, slightly contrasting the sensitivity and intimate nature of his recorded material.’ – Open Ears With his 2018 tour completely selling out, secure tickets now to avoid disappointment. General public tickets on sale on Friday 6 March via frontiertouring.com/sandyalexg VIDEO: 'Gretel' by (Sandy) Alex G (SANDY) ALEX G AUSTRALIAN TOUR JUNE 2020 Presented by Frontier Touring & I OH YOU FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE via frontiertouring.com/sandyalexg Runs 24 hours from: Wednesday 4 March (11am AEDT) or until pre-sale allocation exhausted GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE Begins: Friday 6 March (11am local time) Corner Hotel | Melbourne, VIC 18+ eventbrite.com.au | Ph: 1300 724 867 Oxford Art Factory | Sydney, NSW 18+ moshtix.com.au | Ph: 1300 438 849 The Zoo | Brisbane, QLD 18+ oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MEDIA TOUR URL: frontiertouring.com/sandyalexg AUSTRALIAN TICKET PRICES: From $52.90 (SANDY) ALEX G

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(Sandy) Alex G will return to Australia for Melbourne, Sydney + Brisbane headline shows | June 2020

by the partae March 3, 2020

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(Sandy) Alex G returns to Australia in June, performing for audiences in Melbourne, Sydney and making his headline debut in Brisbane
The prolific Philadelphia songwriter will tour in the wake of his ninth and most-recent studio album House Of Sugar, out now through Domino

Frontier Touring and I OH YOU are excited to announce the return of Philadelphia lo-fi mastermind (Sandy) Alex G, performing three headline shows across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this June. This will be his first run of performances on our shores in two years and his first time headlining in Brisbane.

2020 is already shaping up to be a massive year for (Sandy) Alex G, with dates booked across Europe early March, a string of festivals back in the US and his Australian shows. The singer-songwriter will hit the US off the back of his European dates, perform sets at California’s Coachella and Miami’s III Points Festival before showcasing his prolific recording career to Australia.

The past few years have been equally as huge for (Sandy). In 2016 he featured on Frank Ocean’s acclaimed Blonde album, including tracks ‘Self Control’ and ‘White Ferrari’ and went on to sell out both of his debut Australian headline shows in 2018.

2019 saw the release of his ninth and most recent studio album – House Of Sugar (out now through Domino) featuring fan favourite tracks ‘Gretel’, ‘Southern Sky’ and ‘Hope’. The album has earned him praise by critics across the board. Pitchfork included House Of Sugar on it’s ‘Best New Music’ list further affirming that it ‘might be his best (album) yet’.

‘If there was any doubt that (Sandy) Alex G is the Elliott Smith of this generation, turn to House Of Sugar.’ – STEREOGUM

‘House of Sugar is a layered, ever-changing work from an artist who seems to have no limits in taking his music anywhere his imagination can go.’ – ESQUIRE

(Sandy) Alex G will perform in Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Thursday 4 June, Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory on Saturday 6 June and Brisbane’s The Zoo on Sunday 7 June.

‘As a live performer, the audience was still able to gain a personal experience with a more intense approach, slightly contrasting the sensitivity and intimate nature of his recorded material.’ – Open Ears

With his 2018 tour completely selling out, secure tickets now to avoid disappointment. General public tickets on sale on Friday 6 March via frontiertouring.com/sandyalexg

VIDEO: ‘Gretel’ by (Sandy) Alex G

(SANDY) ALEX G
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
JUNE 2020

Presented by Frontier Touring & I OH YOU

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE
via frontiertouring.com/sandyalexg
Runs 24 hours from: Wednesday 4 March (11am AEDT)
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Friday 6 March (11am local time)

Corner Hotel | Melbourne, VIC
18+
eventbrite.com.au | Ph: 1300 724 867

Oxford Art Factory | Sydney, NSW
18+
moshtix.com.au | Ph: 1300 438 849

The Zoo | Brisbane, QLD
18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MEDIA
TOUR URL: frontiertouring.com/sandyalexg
AUSTRALIAN TICKET PRICES: From $52.90

(SANDY) ALEX G

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