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On January 1st, Pacha Barcelona's dancefloor will crumble to the music of one of the crowd's favorite artists... Happy New Year, SIGHTERS! There hasn't been enough time to assimilate the hugely successful 2018 that Pacha Barcelona's techno session has experienced and they're already preparing the first big night of the new year. 2019 looks more than brilliant for SIGHT and, true to its style, the session has prepared a very interesting beginning of the year. Everything will take off next January 1st, with an artist selection especially meant to please SIGHT's crowd, bringing one of the most beloved and favorite artist of Pacha Barcelona's underground session... January 1st: New Years Day w/ Monika Kruse, Luca Donzelli SIGHT starts the year with one of the crowd's favorite artists. Monika Kruse returns to SIGHT some months after her last visit to greet Pacha Barcelona's most loyal crowd with her unique musical taste and style. In 2018, Monika reaffirmed her position at electronic music's Hall Of Fame, with gigs in every major festival, touring around the world - in fact, she has just got back from South America, after visiting Colombia, Argentina y Uruguay -, and keeping her label, Terminal M, as one of the most iconic and respected of the industry. Kruse wants to start the year with the same energy it ended for her: making the crowd dance to her unique blend of music. Monika Kruse will be joined by Luca Donzelli, one of the artists behind Wow! Recordings, and SIGHT's resident, Steve Bimbelan. Get your tickets to see Monika Kruse and start the year in style with SIGHT, by clicking here.
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SIGHT opens 2019 with German-Flavored Techno

by the partae December 27, 2018
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On January 1st, Pacha Barcelona’s dancefloor will crumble to the music of one of the crowd’s favorite artists… 

Happy New Year, SIGHTERS! There hasn’t been enough time to assimilate the hugely successful 2018 that Pacha Barcelona’s techno session has experienced and they’re already preparing the first big night of the new year. 2019 looks more than brilliant for SIGHT and, true to its style, the session has prepared a very interesting beginning of the year. Everything will take off next January 1st, with an artist selection especially meant to please SIGHT’s crowd, bringing one of the most beloved and favorite artist of Pacha Barcelona’s underground session…

 

January 1st: New Years Day w/ Monika Kruse, Luca Donzelli
SIGHT starts the year with one of the crowd’s favorite artists. Monika Kruse returns to SIGHT some months after her last visit to greet Pacha Barcelona’s most loyal crowd with her unique musical taste and style. In 2018, Monika reaffirmed her position at electronic music’s Hall Of Fame, with gigs in every major festival, touring around the world – in fact, she has just got back from South America, after visiting Colombia, Argentina y Uruguay -, and keeping her label, Terminal M, as one of the most iconic and respected of the industry. Kruse wants to start the year with the same energy it ended for her: making the crowd dance to her unique blend of music. Monika Kruse will be joined by Luca Donzelli, one of the artists behind Wow! Recordings, and SIGHT’s resident, Steve Bimbelan. Get your tickets to see Monika Kruse and start the year in style with SIGHT, by clicking here.

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Sonny Fedora
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Adelaide native Sonny Fodera returns for Australian tour

by the partae December 27, 2018
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Tour Dates

Sunday 30th December: Beyond The Valley, Victoria
Monday 31st December: The Ivy, Sydney
Tuesday 1st January: Field Day, Sydney
Tuesday 1st January: Habitat GP, Perth
Saturday 12th January: A Day Off, Melbourne
Friday 18th January: Garden Party, Wollongong
Saturday 26th January: The Met, Brisbane

Australian Sonny Fodera’s career has sky-rocketed in the past few years. His compilation album on Defected Records, alongside his popular productions on labels like Green Velvet’s Cajual Records, Seth Troxler’s Visionquest label and more, has won him fans throughout the industry and general public alike.

Originally inspired by the 4/4 groove of Derrick Carter, he has now developed and toured his own brand of bassline-driven house across the world, demand for his sound resulting in a 30-date tour across the UK and the USA two years ago.

To date Sonny Fodera has achieved a lot in his illustrious career: A Beatport number one; a BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix; three studio albums; EP’s on Cajual Records, Repopulate Mars, Suara and, of course, Defected. The Adelaide-native has a strong case to stake his claim as one of Australia’s biggest and most successful house music exports.

As today’s fledgeling house revival attains new heights so does the difficulty in standing out amid its thriving pool of talents, however, Sonny Fodera continues to scale the mounting hierarchy whilst making it look easy. Named by Mixmag as one of their ‘Hot Six’, Sonny Fodera has had an impeccable 2013 with releases on a slew of today’s biggest house labels including a debut album, Moving Forward, on the reputable Cajual Records. Renowned for his smooth technical mixing, last year saw Fodera play at some of the world’s greatest clubs such as Air, Ministry of Sound, DC10, Booom! as well as a residency at Ushuaia Tower.

Sonny’s journey as a producer begun at the tender age of 16 when he was making Hip Hop, but it was not until the likes of Derrick Carter, Inland Knights and James Curd visited his homeland that his passion for four-four took firm shape. Fast forward in time and the budding 27 year old has stood shoulder to shoulder with his inspirational heroes of whom now all credit him for his dexterity both behind the decks and in the studio with Fodera receiving praise from some of the genres most established veterans, from Cajmere to Derrick Carter all the way to the ‘Godfather of House’ Frankie Knuckles.

Such recognition from the industry greats is a testament to Fodera’s knowledge and talents. Proving he is anything but a neophyte, the producer’s sub-genre ranging productions attest to his immense understanding of the genre with his tracks being supported by some of today’s biggest DJs. Cajmere was so fond of Fodera’s abilities he began collaborating with him as well as offering him an album deal on his label Cajual Records.

“We just really vibe together and get along really well,” says Fodera on his relationship with the legendary house stalwart. “We understand each other’s jokes and he’s extremely easy to work with. He’s just an awesome guy and acts like a mentor to me and has helped me a lot. He’s very consistent and pushes you, which is good.”

According to Fodera, last year’s highlights were “playing with David Morales and Simon Dunmore at Defected’s party at Ushuaia Tower, DJing at DC10 in Ibiza, getting signed to Defected and also releasing an album on Cajual Records”. These are all remarkable feats for any artist his age and require immense work ethic and passion, traits which Fodera has in spades. When asked about the biggest challenges a new producer faces Fodera states it is “getting signed to the right labels”, however looking back on his discography only proves this is a challenge he continues to pass with flying colours having had releases on the likes of Defected, DFTD, Cajual Records, Farris Wheel Recordings, Guesthouse, and of course his very own label Beatdown – all within the last year.

Now in the age of the popularisation of electronic music the young breakthrough producer is a reminder of a stronger than ever underground scene as he continues to showcase his true-house sound to every corner of the globe. Looking to continue last year’s momentum into 2014, the burgeoning artist has collaborations planned with some much respectedartists including further work with Cajmere and Gene Farris, another album on Cajual Records due in March as well as a touring calendar that will undoubtedly top the previous one. With no sign of resting on his laurels Sonny Fodera aims to persist with the fervour and integrity that has got him this far, forming a bright and promising future where he will undoubtedly be looked up to by future generations himself.

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Henri
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Rising DJ / producer Henri drops Sofi Tukker + Kincaid remixes for ‘Last Dance’

by the partae December 20, 2018
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Having been ensconced in the studio recording new material for 2019, leftfield electronic DJ / producer Henri is pleased to announce details of two quality remixes by New York-based duo Sofi Tukker and London’s deep house talent Kincaid for her new track “Last Dance” featuring Imogen Rose.

She says: “Sofi Tukker and I have been talking about collaborating for a while now, since meeting at a New York club where I was DJing a few years ago. Tukker even came into the studio with me to work on one of the previous incarnations of ‘Last Dance’. Though the music we release is very different, we share a love of club culture and it’s been great to hear how their minimal, almost gothic interpretation has ended up having its own identity. Their staccato melody, driving drums & rolling bassline adds an ethereal feel to the vocals that takes the track to a completely different place. Kincaid did a remix for one of my previous tracks a few years ago and I’ve been following his career ever since. His take on ‘Last Dance’ is charmingly experimental and intricately produced which is what he’s always so good at. His downtempo take on the track is scattered with vocal snippets and delays, eerie pads and loud, almost out of tune computer game synth bleeps”.

Following her release on Anjunadeep earlier this year, DJ, producer and songwriter Henri recently returned with “Last Dance.” The track is laced with cinematic emotion with the ethereal Imogen Rose’s piercingly high, haunting vocal hook reminiscent of a war cry. Beginning with a classical dark, moody piano arpeggio, “Last Dance” constantly vacillates between tension and release, driven by thumping beats, synth stabs and melodic percussive builds. It is both sexual and foreboding, the last dance between two lovers and also our last dance with the world we are so successfully destroying. “The visuals of Lars Von Trier’s film ‘Melancholia’ mirror the sentiment I envisioned when writing the song”, says Henri. “It’s deceivingly beautiful while simultaneously about the end of the world.”

Over the last few years up-and-coming London-based DJ, Henri, has been fine-tuning her remixing and production skills, having reached number two on Hype Machine with her melodic house remix of Flight Facilities’ “Two Bodies”, releasing “Sunshine of Your Love” on Armada Deep last year and “Hiding” on Anjunadeep earlier this year.

 

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YAK TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘PURSUIT OF MOMENTARY HAPPINESS’, LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE ‘FRIED’

by the partae December 20, 2018
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They’ve set a marker for every borderline-insane newcomer emerging in the next decade.” – DIY

“Every so often a new band will arrive clamouring that guitar music isn’t dead, as if they’re mid-CPR. Yak have crash-landed clutching its still-beating heart, wearing an irrepressible grin.” – NME

“Yak shoot from the hip with an impetuous first-timers’ racket that’s rarely short of breathtaking.” – Q

There’s always been an element of chaos to the London-based trio Yak, which made their exhilarating live shows so memorable. It’s an approach that they take to a new level with their second album ‘Pursuit of Momentary Happiness’, which will be released on February 8th under a new deal with Virgin EMI / Caroline Australia. Yak provide another taster of the album by sharing the new single ‘Fried’.

The creation of the album saw frontman Oli Burslem stand on the precipice between obsession and self-destruction. He sacrificed everything for his artistic vision, including his own financial security and mental health. Who invests every last penny into recording, to the point where they become homeless?

​“I don’t want it to be a boo-hoo story,” says Burslem. “It was fun doing it. It’s nice to push yourself to the limit, and I can say now that I don’t give a shit what anyone thinks, because it’s a document of that time, and it’s honest and open, and I couldn’t have done or given much more.”

STREAM SINGLE ‘FRIED’
The result is a rare white-knuckle ride of an album in which his extreme commitment pulsates through every moment – much like Spiritualized’s ’Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space’ andTame Impala’s ’Innerspeaker’, both of whose creators had a part to play in its genesis – ranging from the gonzo-fuzz chaos of tracks like ‘Blinded By The Lies’ through to the Roy Orbison-inspired heartbreak of ‘Words Fail Me’.

Yak had blazed a trail through the indie rock scene with their debut album ‘Alas Salvation’ and ended that era of their career with a landmark show at London’s Scala. Burslem and drummer Elliot Rawsonwere eager to make a second record, but bassist Andy Jones departed for a new life in Australia. A chance meeting with Jay Watson from Tame Impala’s touring band resulted in Burslem hatching a plan to rehearse together in Melbourne before quickly recording the album at Tame mainman Kevin Parker’sstudio in Perth – with Burslem stopping in Tokyo to focus on writing.

It didn’t work out. Burslem returned to the UK with no home, no money and no album. 18 hazy months passed, during which Yak found their new bassist Vinny Davies and then a fresh focus. Yak were introduced to Spiritualized chief Jason Pierce through his bandmate John Coxon, and Pierceencouraged them that they still had something worth pursuing. That resulted in a new deal with Virgin EMI, and Burslem committed to sorting out his personal situation… just as soon as he’d finished the album.

They headed to RAK Studios with producer Marta Salogni (Björk, Django Django) and spent 10 hectic days recording 29 songs, 11 of which feature on the album. Burslem then withdrew to a small home studio with Pierce to apply some finishing touches. Pierce added slide guitar and vocals to the finale‘This House Has No Living Room’, which sails out on Burslem’s field recording of birdsong. Against all advice, his dedication resulted in one final trip, this time to New York to completely remix the album.

Yak – Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness
OUT 8 FEB 2019 VIA VIRGIN EMI / CAROLINE AUSTRALIA
PRE-ORDER ALBUM
Tracklisting:
1. Bellyache
2. Fried
3. Pursuit Of Momentary Happiness
4. Words Fail Me
5. Blinded By The Lights
6. Interlude
7. White Male Carnivore
8. Pay Off VS. The Struggle
9. ‘Encore’
10. Layin’ It On The Line
11. This House Has No Living Room (Featuring J.Spaceman)
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Smalltown
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Smalltown – Saturday, February 16th @ Caulfield Racecourse

by the partae December 20, 2018
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Tix prices:

First release: $40 incl. BF
Second release: $50 incl. BF

Available from Novel:

http://www.novel.com.au/upcoming-events/

One of life’s certainties is the warm embrace of an old memory that reminds you of good times. What about that time when Nina Kraviz, Ben Klock and Bicep played at the Caulfield Racecourse? Those were good times. Or what about that time when Dixon, Mano Le Tough and Recondite went above and beyond to soundtrack one of the best days we’ve certainly had? Stop it, we want to go back…

In fact, we can’t let it go and we have to go back. So let’s do it – and this might be the last one ever so let’s make it one to remember.

This upcoming February novel will activate the Caulfield Racecourse once again for smalltown – and we’ve invited some of the best to oversee the day…

Axel Boman. George Fitzgerald. Tom Trago. Kate Miller. Rev Lon

Axel Boman (SWE)

We welcome back Axel Boman, the ringleader of Sweden’s eccentric house collective Studio Barnhus. It has been two years since this merrymaking master of music enthralled us at Pitch Music & Arts so expect him to come in hot. No one dabbles harder in sweet frivolities than this Swedish King of House. Expect Fun with a capital F.SoundCloud

George Fitzgerald (UK)

By day George Fitzgerald lives an unassuming life as a citizen of London, inhabiting production studios to make music on revered labels like Domino and Hotflush. By night he takes control of global clubs to spread his gospel of fluid house and shimmering techno. Don’t be fooled: His modest demeanour disguises the fact that his music is powerful enough to make you cut your hair, revert to his cult and convert to a way of living that seems more safe and comforting than the current rubbish being doled out by society’s political instability and social anxieties. SoundCloud

Tom Trago (NL)

We don’t understand why Tom Trago has not been officially elected the Mayor of Nightlife in Amsterdam. He is well versed in subverting you from life’s daily grind, and his sets should come with a guarantee that you will be present and in the moment: in fact, his DJ sets may or may not have been compared to possess the healing power of a 24-hour Buddhist meditation session. This Dekmantel favourite is entirely undeniable and utterly engaging. SoundCloud

Kate Miller (AUS)

A born and bred Melbournian, Kate Miller has been on a tear to become a beacon of originality, a shining light in a scene where mediocrity is unfortunately all too common. The Kate Miller playbook consists of tricky electro moves and exquisite techno rhythms that has seen her become a regular in the Berlin scene and clubs like Panorama Bar. Not one to play it safe, she can read a dance floor like a well trained academic.
 SoundCloud

Rev Lon (AUS)

In a city filled with talent, it can be difficult to stand out. But this is a trait that Rev Lon is displaying with minimal effort. She dabbles in techno and house with a touch of breaks, and are currently adding her own flavour to a sound that is in need of some reviving. Remember the name of Rev Lon.
 SoundCloud

Saturday, February 16th @ Caulfield Racecourse

Tix prices:

First release: $40 incl. BF
Second release: $50 incl. BF

Available from Novel:

http://www.novel.com.au/upcoming-events/

Lineup

Axel Boman (SWE)
Tom Trago (NL)
George Fitzgerald (UK)
Kate Miller (AUS)
Rev Lon (AUS)
+ support lineup TBA

 
 www.novel.com.au
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Duke St Block Party
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Duke St Block Party ft. Floating Points, Evelyn Champagne King + More! Abbotsford, Vic, Australia

by the partae December 20, 2018
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Crown Ruler, Untitled Group + Moon Dog Craft Brewery have been banging heads to bring you a 10 hour, all-rounder, high powa block party this February on Abbotsford’s Duke Street.

Register for pre-sale here >> http://bit.ly/dukestreet2019-presale

Attend On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2018825231541241/

FULL LINE-UP:

Evelyn Champagne King (US) + Mondo Freaks

Floating Points (UK / DJ Set)

John Gómez (UK)

Total Giovanni (DJ Set)

Big Words

Nasty Mars & The Martians

Brooke Powers

Donald’s House

Cassettes For Kids

Interstellar Fugitives

Jess Zammit

Anuraag

Makeda

Soft Approach

Rhapsodise

The Justice Sisters

Wax Nomads

+ More TBA

Amongst live acts & DJs from every corner of the soundsphere and a bottomless selection of the neighbourhood’s finest food & bev, we invite you & your pals to follow your noses, ears & internal bass sensors through our brick & asphalt paradise.

With a clink-clink to soulful melodies, our main stage features the debut Antipodean performance of synth-funk queen Evelyn Champagne King backed by Melbourne’s Mondo Freaks, a hearty serving of disco donuts from Floating Points, local love from Big Words, Nasty Mars & The Martians, and a DJ set from Total Giovanni. On the club tip — Melbourne’s notorious ‘Club Coco’ is switching the club room for the sidewalk to hold it’s own stage. They’ll welcome back London’s John Gomez, alongside Donalds House, Jess Zammit, Rhapsodise & Wax Nomads while the pink-light ravers Brooke Powers, Interstellar Fugitives, Soft Approach, Anuraag, Makeda & The Justice Sisters keep it thumping in Club No. 9. Under Moon Dog Hall’s roof, resonations from Plug Seven’s homemade Hi-Fi rig are set to ring out the sounds of local selectors, plus a club cut set from Cassettes For Kids.

……………

PRE-SALE REGISTRATIONS CLOSE > Thursday 20th December at 3pm AEDT
PRE-SALE ON SALE > Thursday 20th December at 5pm AEDT
GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE > Friday 21st December at 12pm AEDT

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MIDDLE KIDS PERFORM “MISTAKE” ON THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN

by the partae December 20, 2018
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Middle Kids are wrapping up what has been a massive year with their final performance of 2018 on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The Sydney trio delivered a rousing version of hit single “Mistake” from the acclaimed debut album ‘Lost Friends’. The band will return home in February performing at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Party In The Paddock and Mountain Sounds.

The performance capped off a nine week world tour which included their support on Bloc Party’s European & UK tour, followed by a headline U.S. tour including multiple sold out dates. ‘Lost Friends’ was also nominated for Best Rock Album in the 2018 ARIA Awards and has made the longlist for the 2018 Australian Music Prize.

Earlier this week, Middle Kids were announced as the most played act on triple j in 2018, a stellar achievement having been awarded the prestigious J Award for Album of the Year last month. “Lost Friends possesses a chemistry that can’t be faked. “Mistake”, “On My Knees”, “Bought It”, “Never Start”; each broil with intensity and insecurity before exploding into cathartic, celebratory choruses. Tim Fitz and Harry Day bring a wealth of energy and inventive production but it’s Hannah Joy’s vocals that are the heart and soul of their music. Her shiver-inducing voice ranges from beautifully controlled to heedlessly raw as she renders the drama, confusion, and honesty in Middle Kids’ lyrics. ” triple j

The band are already working on new music for 2019 and judging on the strength of their recent single “Salt Eyes” the best is yet to come.

Middle Kids: Mistake

Late Late Show music guest Middle Kids performs "Mistake" for the Stage 56 audience.

Posted by The Late Late Show with James Corden on Tuesday, 18 December 2018

 

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival – Australia

2/2     Brisbane, QLD            Brisbane Showgrounds

3/2     Sydney, NSW              Callan Park, Rozelle

8/2     Adelaide, SA                 Hart’s Mill, Port Adelaide

9/2     Melbourne, VIC          Footscray Park

10/2   Fremantle, WA           Esplanade Reserve & West End

Party In The Paddock / Mountain Sounds – Australia

7/2    Hobart, Tas                      Party In The Paddock,

16/2  Central Coast, NSW   Mountain Sounds, Mount Penang Gardens

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Nathan Ball
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Nathan Ball – Sold-Out Australian Tour Supporting Ziggy Alberts

by the partae December 20, 2018
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London-based indie artist Nathan Ball will return to Australia in January 2019, supporting Ziggy Alberts on a sold-out 24-date national tour.

Nathan Ball’s new forthcoming single ‘Call It Love’ will be available worldwide on Friday January 18

NATHAN BALL
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Supporting Ziggy Alberts 

FRI 4 JAN | BELLINGEN MEMORIAL HALL, BELLINGEN NSW ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 5 JAN | 
THE CAMBRIDGE, NEWCASTLE NSW ** SOLD OUT **
WED 9 JAN | 
THE RHYTHM HUT, GOSFORD NSW ** SOLD OUT **
THU 10 JAN | 
WAVES, WOLLONGONG NSW ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 12 JAN | 
CLUB SAPPHIRE, MERIMBULA NSW ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 13 JAN | 
MOLO LIVE, CANBERRA ACT ** SOLD OUT **
TUE 15 JAN | 
THE CUBE, WODONGA NSW ** SOLD OUT **
WED 16 JAN | 
SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE VIC ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 19 JAN | 
SOUTHERN PENINSULA ART CENTRE, RYE VIC ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 20 JAN | 
WESTERNPORT HOTEL, SAN REMO VIC ** SOLD OUT **
THU 24 JAN | 
THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE VIC ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 25 JAN | 
TORQUAY HOTEL, TORQUAY VIC ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 27 JAN | 
GRANT PAVILION, TORQUAY VIC ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 1 FEB | 
WHALERS HOTEL, WARRNAMBOOL VIC ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 8 FEB | 
GOLDEN HILL STEINER SCHOOL, GOLDEN HILL WA ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 9 FEB | 
SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER WA ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 10 FEB | 
YALLINGUP HOTEL, YALLINGUP WA ** SOLD OUT **
THU 14 FEB | 
FREMANTLE TOWN HALL, FREMANTLE WA ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 15 FEB | 
BADLANDS, PERTH WA ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 22 FEB | 
FESTIVAL HALL, MELBOURNE VIC ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 23 FEB | 
THE ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY NSW ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 1 MAR | 
THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE QLD ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 2 MAR | 
THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE QLD ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 3 MAR | 
BYRON BAY BREWERY, BYRON BAY NSW ** SOLD OUT **


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Harker
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HARKER Share Lyric Video for ‘Nancy Downs’ & Announce Japan Tour Dates

by the partae December 20, 2018
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Announce Japanese Tour Dates For 2019

Debut Album ‘No Discordance’ Out Now

What The Press Have Said: 

“Nothing short of magical” – Punktastic

“You’re unlikely to find a UK punk album that hits this hard” – The Soundboard

“Harker are gifted and their music highlights punk at its best” – Punkanormal Activity

Brighton punks Harker have shared a new music video today for their single ‘Nancy Downs’. The track is taken off of the band’s debut album No Discordance, out now through Disconnect Disconnect, Shield Recordings and Wiretap Records.

Commenting on the meaning behind the song and its video, vocalist and guitarist Mark Boniface said: “Lyrically the song is about facing your problems head on instead of digging holes and burying your head in the sand. This video is a throwback to the days of VHS – where the B movie ruled, and a trip to the rental store meant either finding a total gem or bomb. The footage is taken from ‘Mystics in Bali’ an 80s public domain Indonesian film we’ve been particularly obsessed with lately. We cut with scenes from the film, we’ve overlaid the lyrics on top with the best classic VHS font we could find”. 

Harker have also revealed details of a series of Japanese tour dates beginning in March 2019. The tour will bring the quartet to venues in Yokohama, Shimokitazawa, Uguisudani & Nagoya in support of ‘No Discordance’ which was given a Japanese release through Fixing A Hole Records in February of this year.

Building on previous EP’s, the album has received rave reviews for its amped-up take on the Midwestern punk rock of bands like The Get Up Kids and Jimmy Eat World. Harker go at it hard and their sharp guitar-led anthems have as much to say instrumentally as they do lyrically, drawing comparisons to not only pop-punk favourites but also the more seasoned influences of artists like Husker Du, Buffalo Tom, and Dinosaur Jnr.

Tour dates
22/03 Yokohama Studio Olive
23/03 Shimokitazawa ERA
24/03 Uguisudani Whats Up
25/03 Nagoya Studio 246

Harker – ‘No Discordance’ is out now and available on CD, LP and digital download: http://www.hrkr.co.uk

HARKER online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRKRUK/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HRKRUK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrkruk/
Web: http://www.hrkr.co.uk/
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FbM9QA

 

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The Mamas
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THE MAMAS ANNOUNCE 2019 ‘JUICY’ TOUR

by the partae December 20, 2018
written by the partae

Do you find yourself craving any of the following?

– Milk
– Discipline
– Being asked if you’re warm enough
– Squashy hugs
– Being smacked in the head

You probably answered ‘yes’ to all the above, and we’ve got you sorted. The Mamas are an eight-piece soul, RnB and funky fem-hop outfit from Melbourne, led by four of the sassiest vocalists you’ll ever meet. Equal parts fabulous and fearsome, they’ve been disciplining and nurturing audiences around Melbourne for the past two years, becoming known for their sequin-studded shows and their knack for toeing the line between hard-hitting social commentary and outrageous comedy.

Following the release of their debut EP ‘Juicy’, The Mamas are poised to embark on their first ever interstate tour, beginning in their hometown of Melbourne before continuing on to Canberra, Sydney, Lismore, Byron Bay and Brisbane. If ‘Juicy’ is
anything to go by, you can expect alarming sensuality, disarming humour, timeless melodies, four part harmonies, and good, old-fashioned maternal wisdom.

“The Juicy Tour is one of the biggest, exciting things we’ve done as a self-managed, independent band, and we can’t wait! Tell your family, tell your friends and put the kettle on, because your mums and dads are COMING!”
Need some motherly advice? Need a good smack in the head? The Mamas will sort you out.

Catch them on tour in a city near you in January.

The Juicy Tour 2019

January 5th at Cherry Bar, Melbourne
January 10th at Smith’s Alternative, Canberra
January 12th at Golden Age Cinema and Bar, Sydney
January 13th at Red Bar, Sydney
January 16th at Dusty Attic, Lismore
January 17th at Treehouse on Belongil, Byron
January 18th at The Brightside, Brisbane

Listen to ‘Juicy’:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2rlJ1wp
Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/2SML0Fm
Apple Music: https://apple.co/2TZuh3i
iTunes: https://apple.co/2QuNxqc
Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SmtB6p
Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/2E6oFPZ

Keep up to date with behind-the-scenes antics, tour shenanigans and more by following The Mamas on facebook and instagram (@themamasmusic).

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Kay Proudlove
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Kay Proudlove delivers quirky video for ‘Giftcard’

by the partae December 20, 2018
written by the partae

With a remarkably agile, soul-bearing voice and a wry sense of humour, witty local indie-folk singer-songwriter Kay Proudlove has always written songs driven by narrative and powered by her love for the art of observation, ‘Giftcard’, is no different. Covering everything from the financial and social stresses of Santa’s impending visit, to the joy of witnessing pure human connection and of course, those thoughtful and not-so-thoughtful gifts – “surprise, it’s a gift card”, this track a song about the mixed feelings of the festive season that we can all relate to.

Enlisting director and editor Tim Winterflood, Kay and Tim worked together on concocting their quirky festive masterpiece with the hope of bringing Christmas cheer to those young and old – “I have Kay to thank for the video’s concept, her and I worked quite closely on it leading up to the shoot. My main focus was to keep it lighthearted and cheeky during the overlaid shots. In a way, we were lucky because the awkwardness kind of came naturally because we were mostly filming in public places with plenty of bystanders milling around.”  – Tim Winterflood

 “I told Tim that I wanted the music video for Giftcard to be as awkward as Christmas sometimes is, and he really came up with the goods. I actually got a lot of compliments on the jacket while we were shooting. I like how we ended up creating this journey from all of the tacky, over the top parts of Christmas to the Tree farm, which was really natural and beautiful.” – Kay Proudlove

Having graced the stages of the likes of Woodford Folk Festival, By The Banks Music Festival, Jamberoo Music Festival, as well as supporting artists such as Shaun Kirk,Tom Lee-Richards, Caiti Baker, Stevie Jean, The Northern Folk and more. Join Kay as she spreads her holiday cheer over the summer with shows in her hometown of Wollongong, Tasmania at Summer Meadow Music and Cygnet Folk Festival, before she returns to NSW for the Illawarra Folk Festival and a show at Rad Bar.

Upcoming Shows:
Monday 31 December
19-twenty NYE Party
Shoalhaven Heads Bowling and Recreation Club
Shoalhaven Heads, NSW
Tickets

Sunday 6 January
Summer Meadow Music
Marakoopa Cafe, Mole Creek, Tasmania
with Bruce Watson (Australian Folk Icon), Kenta Hayashi (Japanese Loop Pedal), Midnight Messengers (Tasmanian Reggae band)
Tickets

Friday 11 January – Sunday 13 January
Cygnet Folk Festival
Cygnet, Tasmania
Tickets

Saturday 19 January
Illawarra Folk Festival
Bulli, NSW
Tickets

Wednesday 23 January
Rad Bar, Wollongong
supporting Wolf and Willow + Rob Edwards
Tickets

‘Giftcard’ is out now via Ditto
Bandcamp // iTunes // Apple Music // Spotify // Google Play

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Duendita
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Duendita

by the partae December 20, 2018
written by the partae
Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there?

i’m currently in Berlin. there is music from all over the world here and lots of physical spaces to occupy and share art. there are many different artists here busking, working with artificial intelligence, throwing 20 hour long house concerts… it’s a beautiful place.

 

You’ve just completed your European tour as support for JMSN, how was this experience?

very special, sacred… and affirming. i feel fed.

 

What did you find most challenging and rewarding about the tour?

the most challenging aspect of tour was learning how to depend on myself and trust in my art. sometimes i felt like i didn’t belong, but now i want to move with more conviction.

 

Your EP ‘direct line to My Creator’ is out now, where and when did you record?

direct line to My Creator was recorded over the past two years in New York City.

 

What influenced the sound and songwriting for this EP?
the project started off as demos i wrote and produced. my friend Ezra O.S.T. and i began to edit the ideas more, over a long period of time. 

i was dealing with a lot of pain from when i was younger and i think that innocent sorrow is the spirit holding the tracks together. the lyrics refer to both specific lived experiences and things i would learn in time.

 

Who did you release with?

it was independently released 🙂

 

How do you usually go about writing music?

the idea comes, teases me and i go after it. i may be practicing or setting time aside to be creative. or doing the complete opposite… on my bike, birdwatching or eating falafel. it’s a surprise.

 

How did you first start playing music?

i’ve sung since i was a child and studied choral music for a long time. sometime in middle school, i started writing poetry and songs.

 

Please tell us about the meaning behind your single ‘blue hands’ :

blue hands is about the paranoia police violence has given me.

 

You’ve just been named Soundcloud’s ‘Artist to Watch’ how did this come about and how has it affected your musical career?

Soundcloud was my first outlet for releasing music, it’s also where i’ve met most of my collaborators. i love them for that. i’m happy to be an artist to watch 🙂

 

You have also been selected in the first fifty for the UK’s biggest tastemaker festival The Great Escape, what does this mean to you?

it means… another opportunity to share and grow!

 

What do you have planned for 2019?

birdwatching, therapy, smoothies, good bud, long hikes, small gigs and studio time until festival season.

 

Besides certain religious references I hear that you write everything in lowercase, why is this the case?

hmmm… not sure. it kind of is a religious thing. just how i’d like to express myself.

 

What do you like to do away from music?

birdwatch and go dancing!

 

Favourite food and place to hangout?
i love to eat doubles when i’m in nyc… they’re a Trinidadian street food, chickpea chana between two pieces of dough, with peppers and sweet tamarind sauce … go to Jen’s Roti Shop on Flatbush Ave.
i love to hang out at Baketown 🙂
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Hemi
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Hemi – “C’est La Vie” + Nachtbraker remix! (Deep-house)

by the partae December 20, 2018
written by the partae
Istanbul based DJ / producer Hemi is pleased to announce details of a brand new club track ‘C’est la Vie’ due this December via his own label High Above The Ground and features a deep groove remix by Amsterdam based producer Nachtbraker.
Hemi says: “C’est la vie is first of all nothing but the groove! But obviously as the name states, it’s about life and energetic moments!”
After releasing releases from acclaimed labels such as Discotexas and NDYD, Hemi returns to his home turf and puts out his 4th EP, “C’est la Vie” from his own label High Above the Ground! The groove and funk dominated house gem is accompanied by the amazing Nachtbraker’s deep and lush yet powerful and thriving touch to the original.

Energy guaranteed, disco blended Hemi’s 4th EP out from High Above the Ground will be on 17th December including a remix from Nachtbraker!

https://facebook.com/hemimusik
https://soundcloud.com/hemiishemi

https://facebook.com/nachtbrakermusic/
https://soundcloud.com/nachtbraker

https://facebook.com/highabovethegroundmusik/
https://soundcloud.com/highabovethegroundmusik/

artwork by Emin Can Eren
mastering by Rob Small

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The Gooch Palms
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The Gooch Palms

by the partae December 19, 2018
written by the partae

What is your name and role within The Gooch Palms?

Hey I’m Kat, I play drums and do some singing

You’re originally from Newcastle and now based in LA, what’s the music scene like in LA at the moment?

We moved back from LA around a year ago, it was awesome but we felt we were neglecting Australia a bit so decided to move back. We haven’t been back to the US this year but before we left the LA scene was awesome, so many great bands, there was always a local show to go to. But we’ll be heading back early next year for a big US tour around SXSW.

Who are your favourite acts from Newcastle?

Raave Tapes of course! Also loving some of the young bands right now like Milky Threads, Fritz and Surf Trash. It’s a great scene in Newcastle, all the bands are great!

How and why did you end up moving to LA?

We just decided one day to do it. We always enjoyed touring the US so we decided to sell everything we owned except our instruments and move to America. We didn’t know where we’d live, we planned on just heading over for a tour and settling where ever we found a place that we liked. But about a month before we left our friend posted about a room in his house for rent in Los Angeles and we asked if we could take it and he said yes and that was how we ended up there. It worked out great though, LA has such a welcoming scene and we had so many musician friends living there so it was a pretty smooth and super fun transition. We’ll definitely spend more time in Los Angeles in the future, might end up living back there again! Who knows!

How did the Gooch Palms form and how did you come up with the band name?

We started the band in preschool when we were about one and a half years old. The only word Leroy could say was “gooch” and the only word I could say was “palms” so that’s how we decided on the band name. All our first songs were also called Gooch Palms and we just sang about ourselves!

You’ve just finished an Australian tour with RAAVE TAPES, what did you most enjoy and also find most challenging with this tour?

It’s great touring with a support band, especially when you’re friends. It’s nice to see the same faces when you get to the venue each day. And they are so fun live. The only challenging thing was not playing more shows. That tour was only a few shows and we love playing so it would have been sweet to play a bunch more shows with them.

Your latest single Summertime dropped a few weeks ago, where and when did you record it?

We’ve recorded a new album and have released three tracks so far, Busy Bleeding, Marfa Lights and most recently Summertime. We recorded some at our house in LA last year, some at The Grove on the Central Coast with Dylan Adams and then finished it all up at Dylan’s studio in Coogee a few months ago. Now we’re just releasing singles and waiting for the perfect time to drop the album!

What influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?

Summertime was written a few days before we went into the studio at The Grove and didn’t have lyrics at the time. I went into a small office and wrote some lyrics after Leroy and I had a chat about the vibe of the song, we decided we wanted to call it Summertime and give it a summery vibe. So I just plopped down some lyrics and ran them by Leroy and we were like “yeah that will do”. Leroy was going to sing it but was struggling with the phrasing so I quickly grabbed a mic and went back to the small office and quietly sang it straight into the computer as a guide track. When I took it back Leroy and Dylan really liked the way it sounded and they thought I should sing it. We all agreed it sounded completely different to the original way we intended and almost sounded a bit French so I changed some of the lyrics to French (thanks Google Translate!!!) and learnt how to say them, I had to write it all out frenetically, and laid down the vocal. We used a really old accordion organ (don’t know if that’s what it’s called) to bring the end of the song home. Leroy played it and it was starting to heat up so he only had one opportunity to get it right. By the end of the first take the organ was smoking! But we got the take and it really added to the french vibe of the song. It was only supposed to be an album track but it turned out great so we released it as a single.

How do you usually go about writing music and lyrics and then turn them into songs?

Leroy generally writes the guitar part and then we work on a melody and then get a vibe for the song and talk about what subject matter or lyric content might go with the song and then jot down some ideas. The ideas usually change a few times but we settle on some solid lyrics and then build the music section with guitars and drums and then record it as a demo. Some demos don’t ever see the light of day but the ones that do end up being recorded properly and being released!

Who are you listening to at the moment?

We’re currently listening to a band from Sweden called Viagra Boys on repeat!

What do you like to do outside of music?

Leroy surfs, I like to go to the beach too. We like seeing other bands play and hanging out with friends. Love a cold beer down the pub and do karaoke when ever possible.

You’ll be playing at the Best Night Ever on the 29th of December on the Gold Coast along with RAAVE TAPES, DZ Deathrays, Dune Rats and a heap of other rad bands, any idea of what can we expect on the night from this killer line up?

It will be one epic show. All the bands are awesome and we’re also all friends so it will be one giant party on and off stage! We may just get a few of our pals from the other bands up for a song as well!!! But I expect it to be a very fun night!

What do you have planned for the remainder of 2018 going into 2019?

Apart from playing Best Night Ever the rest of the year is going to be pretty chill for us. We usually play NYE but have taken this year off so just planning on partying our way into 2019! We are heading back to the US early in the new year and will be hitting up Europe and of course a big Aussie tour. And dropping the new album some time in the near future!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Pizza in bed!!!

 

 

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Super Drama
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Super Drama

by the partae December 19, 2018
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What is your name and role within Super Drama?

There’s two of us, Jon and Jerome and we both produce and dj as Super Drama.

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

We are based in London. East London to be precise. The music round here is very varied and there’s always people pushing the newest sounds around.

How did you first start playing music?

We both have been djing for a very long time now though started as Super Drama in August 2016. It’s been a great two years so far.

How did Super Drama form?

We had been talking about making music together for a very long time, decided to finally make a tune together and it ended up being our first track “Drama Theme” which set the tone for the beginning of Super Drama.

What have your highlights been of 2018?

There’s been a few so far, playing in different countries has been really fun, getting all of our music heard by lots of different people and then all of our mates being super into it has been the best part I reckon.

What have you been working on recently?

We have been finishing an e.p that we are really hyped for everyone to hear. Also have a new single on our label Super Drama Records really soon with a real exciting remix but it’s top secret for now.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Josh Caffé “The Adventures of Mr Freek”.

What programs/instruments do you use?

Logic Pro and a whole load of drum machines.

Who or what influences your style?

Everything and anything. Our friends definitely influence us for sure and their opinion means a lot to us.

How would you describe your music?

Techno that can go anywhere. From Italo to Ballroom to whatever.

What do you like to do away from music?

Just make the most of London and see our friends. Also world domination.

What do you have planned for 2019?

Just to keep the momentum going, play more gigs and meet new people.

When and where are you playing next?

Our next sets are New Years eve where we’re playing Little Gay Brother and then New Years day at Adonis.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

We love to go down to Chinatown and eat our body weight in rice and noodles.

 

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