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Motor City Drum Ensemble’s to play at The Forum Theatre!

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German House pioneer Motor City Drum Ensemble AKA MCDE is easily one of the most celebrated house acts of this generation.

His technical ability, turntable skills and vast musical taste has seen him perform across the globe at all the premier venues and festivals. With his deep knowledge of electronic music and a great ear for melodies, he has become a mainstay of the contemporary house scene.

The tastemaker, who will be playing at the upcoming Let Them Eat Cake NYD 2019, has announced that he will play a headline sideshow at The Forum. This is a very rare opportunity to see the scene legend in one of Melbourne’s most famous venues.

MCDE will be supported by the city’s best selectors in Andras and DJ JNETT.

 

 

Friends of Friends w/
Motor City Drum Ensemble

The Forum Theatre, MEL
Friday 11th January

8PM – 1AM

Featuring
Motor City Drum Ensemble (GER)
Andras
DJ JNETT

Tickets on sale now from: 
www.novel.com.au/upcoming-events/

  Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/211405073082228/

 

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QUEEN’S ICONIC “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY”
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QUEEN’S ICONIC “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY” BECOMES THE MOST-STREAMED SONG FROM THE 20TH CENTURY

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‘Greatest Rock Song of All Time’ Breaks Records as it passes 1.6 Billion Streams

Universal Music Group (UMG), today announced “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the iconic single by British rock legends Queen, officially became the world’s most-streamed song from the 20th Century, as well as the most-streamed Classic Rock song of all time.  UMG’s teams around the world have actively promoted discovery across streaming platforms, physical reissues, merchandise and experiential programs to introduce ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to new fans more than 40 years after it was first recorded.  Today, the original song and official video for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” taken from Queen’s seminal 1975 album A Night At The Opera, surpassed 1.6 billion streams globally across all major streaming services. 

“Bohemian Rhapsody” is regularly cited as one of the greatest songs ever recorded. In 2004, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and Freddie Mercury’s vocal performance was named by the readers of Rolling Stone magazine as the best in rock history.  In Australia, the single re-entered the ARIA Top 20 in November 2018, the first time since its inclusion in the Wayne’s World film in 1992.

The instantly recognizable anthem also has been buoyed by the success of the biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody, which tells the incredible story of the band’s storied career. In just five weeks on release the film has become the highest grossing music biopic in history.

Brian May, Queen’s guitarist and founding member said, “So the River of Rock Music was metamorphosed into streams! Very happy that our music is still floweing to the max!”

Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, said, “’Bohemian Rhapsody’ is one the greatest songs by one of the greatest bands in history. We are so proud to represent Queen and are thrilled to see the song still inspiring new fans around the world more than four decades after its release.  My congratulations to Queen and Jim Beach on an incredible achievement that is a testament to the enduring brilliance of Queen.”

UMG represents Queen’s iconic catalog globally outside North America, as well as providing support to the band across global merchandise, retail licensing and brand management through Bravado, UMG’s brand-management and merchandise company.  UMG also produces and distributes audio-visual releases from Queen via the company’s Eagle Rock division, the leading producer and distributor of music programming for broadcast, DVD, Blu-Ray, TV and digital media.  These releases include Queen documentaries, concert films and their award-winning immersive virtual reality film ‘VR The Champions’. In North America, Queen’s recorded music catalog is represented by Hollywood Records. 

The Soundtrack to Bohemian Rhapsody is available now on Walt Disney Co.’s Hollywood Records and UMG’s Virgin EMI

 

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River Blue
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River Blue

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


I live in Melbourne, the best music scene in the world.


How did you first start playing music?

I grew up attending gigs and festivals with my family, eventually leading to learning various instruments and forming bands with friends.


Your new track ‘Catch Me On Your Way Down’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?

The songwriting side of the track came from reference literature and personal experiences. The combination of the two helped to create something that is largely autobiographical but also ambiguous.

The sound of the song came from the hybrid between west-coast US rock and alt-country. Picture a crossover between artists like Tom Petty, Gillian Welch, Ryan Adams, Middle Kids etc.  


Where and when did you record?

Catch Me On My Way Down was recorded between June 2017 and March 2018. Mostly out of a studio called The Aviary in Abbotsford. It’s part of a larger body of work that was pieced together throughout that time period.


What programs and equipment did you use?

Everything was tracked live into Pro Tools, with a few overdubs done at home by myself through Logic Pro. The track was produced and mixed by Greg Rietwyk. He uses a varied mix of outboard gear and plugins. I recall there being a lot of the Valhalla and Fabfilter plugs throughout the mixes, as well as a bunch of outboard compressors and EQ’s. A Roland Space Echo was used extensively when we had access to it.


How do you usually go about writing music?

I believe I’ve only recently found my writing niece, which I outlined briefly above. The use of reference literature to assist in creating and conveying personal experiences has enabled me to write far more in-depth and consistent songs. Typically I will start a song with a melody or chord progression and build the lyrics over it. Once I’ve reached a point I’m happy with, it will be taken to the band where everyone will add their spin on it, and normally more adjustments will happen from that point onwards.


How do you prepare for live shows and how would you describe your live shows?

Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. The live shows are extremely dynamic, I’d say it’s indicative of my songwriting. The set will often move from brash and overdriven tones to something slightly more stripped back and melodic. I can really display the different styles that my music covers in a gig, everything from rock to folk, to blues and acoustic.


Who are you listening to at the moment?

I’ve had Laura Jean’s record ‘Devotion’ on repeat since it’s release, one of the records of the year in my opinion.

Hiss Golden Messenger is a fairly recent discovery of mine, if you like folk/rock then he is definitely for you, released a million records and never written a bad song.

Your Smith is another new discovery, she’s only released a few tracks but you can tell she’s on the cusp of something huge. Really consice and creative pop-centred around good songwriting.

What do you like to do away from music?

Kick the Sherrin and shoot the rock.


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

Single launch on December 14! As for 2019, hopefully, get stuck into the rest of the release for the EP, some more shows and hit the studio again.


Favourite food and place to hangout?

Anything that involves pasta at the Blackburn Hotel.

 

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Cream with a K
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Cream with a K

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Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there?
Recently it’s hard to put my finger on where I am most of the time. My life is scattered between Tokyo, London and LA right now. I would say I’m most actively working in Tokyo at the moment thanks to my previous band. The music scenes are all so different. I feel Japan’s scene is more entertainment driven..LA feels much more open and diverse… London…I honestly don’t know that much about the scene yet… I hope to get to know it better in 2019.
You have an upcoming album that will be released in 2019, the first two singles so far have been ‘Terrible Voices’ and ‘5:35’ how has the reaction from fans been so far?
Overall it’s been really positive. But to be honest, a lot of the Japanese fans from my old band were (unpleasantly?) surprised at my new direction…haha but some have stayed with me. My new audience is very different and I have made new fans all around the world since these 2 track releases… it gives me   confidence to see that what I’m doing is being received the way I hoped.
Where and when did you record?
Terrible Voices is a bedroom recording, so to speak. I actually made the track in Starbucks in Tokyo, when I was still in Neko Punch. I generally play and record all the instruments myself but I made 5:35 last summer at Servant Records studio in LA.
What influenced the sound and songwriting for the album?
I’m not sure…I think I have to arrange the track to express things that I feel my voice can’t. I feel like I put a lot more detail into the arrangements than current artists. People say my album is more like a big 90s record. It makes sense because I still listen to a lot of late 80-90s music and I always go back to my childhood favorites like The Pixies and Nirvana when I’m short on motivation to write.
How do you usually go about writing and recording music?
I write for other artists sometimes and there are many ways to skin a cat – depending on the approach, the end-product can be completely different. I usually start with synth, bass, guitar or a beat. I don’t start with lyrics very often. I also tend to write loads of songs and pick out the ones I like the best.
What programs and equipment did you use to record the album?
The Softwares I use are Logic and Protools. Equipment wise – as I’m mostly a traveling DIY artist, to be honest, it’s not practical to use anything too fancy. I use a compact set up that I can travel with. It includes; a MacBook Pro, MOTU ultralite mk3 interface, AKG condenser microphone, Micro Korg, Midi Keyboard, Telecaster guitar and 4 or 5 of my favorite effects pedals. When I have access to a studio I normally re-record or re-amp stuff. I like to double up my fake drums with real drums and always put a real bass line on top of the synth sub bass. I think I probably work in a very weird way but after years of adaptation, I think I’ve developed a good system.
How have your first solo shows been as Cream with a K?
When I’m performing as Cream with a K, I’m so elated! I’ve had more fun playing live then ever before. It was a journey getting here but everything up to now seems to have had a reason and I’m so grateful I’ve made it to this point.
How was the Halloween show that you played in Tokyo?
It was a great turn out. The show was so packed, people couldn’t get in!! When I heard that, I felt so sorry that we didn’t do the show somewhere bigger but also happy that we    completely exceeded our expectations.
Please tell us about your career in Japan: 
I first got signed in Tokyo when I was 19 years old to a management called Oorong-Sha and got to work with my favorite producer of all time; Takeshi Kobayashi. Later, I major debuted in a group called Neko Punch from Universal Japan with a Management called Asobi System which is famous for having Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
The music and image was a pretty far stretch from what I’m doing now so people don’t even recognize that it was me and I don’t generally advertise the fact either. I am grateful for the opportunities I got though, it really helped me carve out my art and technique as well as taught me professionalism. I’ve jumped a lot of hoops up to now so I can probably write any kind of song if I’m asked… and after singing songs in Japanese most of my life … singing in english is super easy! I’m especially fast at remembering lyrics too. Haha.
What do you like to do away from music?
I love styling and directing photoshoots. I also really enjoy modeling – especially now that I’m able to pick my own jobs. I love clothes so much and somewhere down the line I’d like to make a fashion brand or do a vintage select shop.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I recently picked up Skateboarding as a hobby and I’m super into it. So, I started               listening to Pavement and Weezer, whilst cruising around. I was never into those bands but I think I wasn’t listening to them in the right context, haha.
What do you have planned for the remainder of 2018 going into 2019?
The remainder of this year is busy. Currently I’m in Tokyo but I have some shows in London in the New Year, so I’m coming back next week to start rehearsals. I’m playing my first London show in January – I’m really excited.
Then, end of January, I’ll be heading out to the US.
Favourite food and place to hangout?

I love Crab! And obviously since last month my new favorite hangout is the Skate Park. My hair and make up artist also skates, so we hang out and skate around together. Sometimes we even go eat Crab too. Haha. It’s a pretty good life.

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Good Boy
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GOOD BOY DROP NEW SINGLE ‘CRF’ + ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM

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Brisbane’s Good Boy today return with their next politically-charged tune, ‘CRF’. The new single follows the band’s surprise track, ‘Sodabread’, which dropped earlier this month. The tracks offer up the first taste of Good Boy’s forthcoming debut album, due for release in the second half of 2019.

STREAM ‘CRF’ HERE

Having developed a loyal following through their often ruthless and always honest lyrical commentary on the world around them, Good Boy continue this trend with CRF. As best put by vocalist Rian King, “CRF stands for nothing, not unlike all round dislikeable bloke and pig in a wig, the dishonourable Joe Hockey. This absolute scumbag spends tax payer money on fancy food and plonk. He is a bit of a shit political figure and has little backbone. Enjoy the song”

After expanding to a quartet with the addition of bass guitarist Marli Smales, Good Boy are continuing to produce their beloved Aussie-tinged punk sound, with as much attitude as ever. This time around

however, the new-and-improved Good Boy welcome a horn section, whipped up by talented instrumentalists Daniel Grima and Matt Luff.

To bring ‘CRF’ to life, Good Boy worked with producer Tim Morrissey (The John Steel Singers) on the track, with engineering and mixing by Aidan Hogg, and mastering by Mikey Young.

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Good Boy are endearingly unstoppable crafters of political and quintessentially Australian punk-fueled tunes, and if the last couple of years are anything to go by, the quartet are here to stick around.

With their debut release ‘Transparency’ scoring a high rotation add on triple j in late 2015, the then-trio landed in the top 15 most played tracks on the youth broadcaster, kicking off what was to be a hectic and fruitful musical trajectory.

In January 2016, the band was announced as winners of the triple j unearthed Laneway Festival competition, opening the Brisbane main stage to a packed-out crowd. Their debut EP ‘No Love For Back Home’ dropped that March, clocking up a massive amount of love from critics and fans alike, and saw the band play to capacity crowds in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane on their EP launch tour. All within the band’s first year, they racked up supports with Viet Cong, Homeshake, British India, The John Steel Singers, Jonathan Boulet, Velociraptor, Palms, and Northeast Party House to name just a few.

Not ones to rest on their laurels, Good Boy released their sophomore EP ‘Plum’ in the latter half of 2016. Recorded with Cam Smith at Incremental Records (Velociraptor, Deafcult) and mixed and mastered by Mikey Young (Eddy Current Supression Ring, Dick Diver), the release marked a sonic evolution for the band from their first release. Lead single ‘Poverty Line’ followed in the footsteps of ‘Transparency’, with an add to triple j high rotation and satiating the appetites of Aussie youths across the country with its relatable millennial charm.

After touring with Japandroids and ending 2016 in style playing Festival Of The Sun and Falls Festival, Good Boy went from strength to strength in 2017. Stepping out on tour with fellow Brissy rockers The Creases, playing a national sold out tour with Skeggs, and opening for Grinspoon on their 20 Year Anniversary tour of ‘Guide To Better Living’, as well as playing Splendour In The Grass and Yours & Owls festivals, last year saw an impressive expansion to their ever-growing resume.

In 2017 Good Boy also released a split 7 inch with Melbourne wunderkind Jarrow, featuring the trio’s brand new single ‘Braap’. To cap off the year, Good Boy released their latest EP ‘Shirk Life’ through Barely Dressed Records; a poignant look at life an early 20-something year old living in Brisbane in 2017. Weaving elements of humour and politics with the band’s unwavering maturity and millennial sensibilities, ‘Shirk Life’ saw the band release their most affecting record to date.

This year, Good Boy have made some changes. Punters can expect a brassy horn section meandering throughout new tunes, kicking off with surprise track ‘Sodabread’, and latest single ‘CRF’ as well as the introduction of fourth member Marli Smales on bass guitar. Teasing an extended release due out 2019, keep an eye out for the good things Good Boy are working on.

‘CRF’ OUT NOW

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NEVERSEA 2019, the biggest festival on the Black Sea shore – NEVERSEA returns to Constanta on July 4-7 2019

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After another successful edition last summer, NEVERSEA returns to Constanta, for the third time in a row. The biggest beach festival in Romania will take place from July 4 to 7, 2019. The NEVERSEA story continues next year with the most breathtaking sunsets and most intense sunrises over the Black Sea. Nothing can compete with dancing on the beach to this view, while enjoying unique experiences and the best music out there.

All of this will be accompanied by the most beautiful and energetic crowd. Together with international acclaimed artists, festivalgoers will discover this year’s musical diversity, ranging from commercial superstars to headliners of the underground and everything in between.

The first 4-day passes for NEVERSEA 2019 will be on sale NOW via NEVERSEA for a special price.

The unique atmosphere of the 2018 edition is captured in a 12 minute after movie, showing artists who climbed the 7 stages and festival fans having the best time. The after movie is available on the NEVERSEA youtube channel in 4k resolution.
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The 2018 edition was a grand success. During the four days of the festival, over 210,000 visitors, local and from abroad, came to the NEVERSEA beach. More than 150 international artists climbed the seven stages, some familiar faces and some in Romania for the very first time like The Script and Aloe Blacc. Other acts that were met with high anticipation were Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Lost Frequencies, Axwell & Ingrosso, Steve Angeloand so many more. But also fans of the underground spectrum got their kicks at NEVERSEA 2018 with acts like Nina Kraviz, Âme (dj), Jamie Jones, Acid Pauli, Black Coffee and local heroes Raresh, Priku and Praslea. The NEVERSEA festival welcomed visitors from 95 countries around the globe. Among these countries, most visitors came from the UK, France, Israël, Germany and the United States of America. However, most visitors were local and came from Bucharest and Constanţa, followed by Cluj-Napoca, Ploieşti, Braşov and Timişoara, making the festival crowd a perfect blend, celebrating music in harmony.

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London punksters Calva Louise share gripping new single ‘Tug Of War’

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“Scuzzy garage rock…they prove what all the fuss is about” – The Line Of Best Fit

“A pummelling introduction from the scuzz-punk trio” – Clash

“Captivating pop hooks and riotous guitars” – Dork

London punksters Calva Louise share gripping new single Tug Of War, the third track taken from their debut album Rhinoceros out 1st February.

Laying down a firm marker within London’s raucous punk scene over the last 18 months, the rising trio have since earned support slots alongside the likes of Albert Hammond Jr, Spring King and Anteros and recently finished an extensive UK tour with label-mates The Blinders.

Bursting with ferocity in their trademark anthemic style, Tug Of War encapsulates everything that’s come to be expected of the band. Silky guitar work, biting vocals and infectious, chaotic riffage takes centre stage and only adds to their growing reputation heading into next year’s debut LP release.

Discussing the video, the band stated: “We feel like in any kind of relationship there are unwritten rules everybody should follow, and that becomes a constant tug of war, dealing with unnecessary pressure. If everybody could have a complimentary point of view, then that tug of war could be a fun game where there are no set rules”.

Produced by Margo Broom (Fat White Family, Goat Girl) and mixed by Tom Longworth (Catholic Action, The Vryll Society), Calva Louise’s Tug Of War is out now via Modern Sky Records and available on all digital platforms (watch video here).

Live Dates 

19 Jan – TBA, Hamburg
21 Feb – Opwijk, Nosta
23 Feb – 4AD Muziekclub, Diksmuide (supporting Death Valley Girls)
24 Feb – Cinetol, Amsterdam (tickets here)
02 Mar – Think Tank? Underground, Newcastle (tickets here)
03 Mar – The Garage (Attic Bar), Glasgow (tickets here)
05 Mar – Oporto, Leeds (tickets here)
06 Mar – Night People, Manchester (tickets here)
07 Mar – The Lexington (BBC Intro), London (tickets here)
08 Mar – Jacaranda, Phase One, Liverpool (tickets here)
10 Mar – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham (tickets here)
11 Mar – The Louisiana, Bristol (tickets here)
12 Mar – Clwb lfor Bach, Cardiff (tickets here)
13 Mar – The Prince Albert, Brighton (tickets here)
16 Mar – Supersonic, Paris

Calva Louise is Jess Allanic (vocals, guitar), Alizon Taho (bass, backing vox), Ben Parker (drums, backing vox)

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benny blanco debut album – friends keep secrets – out now

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“The most popular oddball in pop music”—The New York Times

FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS, the debut album from benny blanco, is out now – listen here. In addition to previously released tracks “Eastside” with Halsey and Khalid, “I Found You” with Calvin Harris and “Better to Lie” with Jesse and Swae Lee, the album features collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, 6LACK, Ryan Beatty and more. 

“Eastside,” the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer’s first ever artist release, hit #1 in the U.K. and continues to climb charts worldwide with more than 600 million streams to date. The track has just hit triple platinum in Australia. blanco, Halsey and Khalid recently performed the track at the American Music Awards, watch here. 

Born and raised in Reston, VA, benny blanco is an American record producer, songwriter, musician and recipient of the 2013 Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is also a five-time BMI Songwriter of the Year award winner, 2017 iHeartRadio Producer of the Year award winner and four-time Grammy winner. 

As a producer and songwriter, blanco is responsible for more than 100 million album sales worldwide due to his work with artists including Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Kesha, Sia, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez, Wiz Khalifa, Kanye West and many more. He is also the founder of two labels in collaboration with Interscope Records: Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets.

benny blanco FRIENDS KEEP SECRETS tracklisting
1. Eastside (with Halsey and Khalid)
2. Roses (with Juice WRLD featuring Brendon Urie)
3. Just For Us Pt. 2
4. I Found You (with Calvin Harris)
5. Better to Lie (with Jesse and Swae Lee)
6. More/Diamond Ring (featuring Ty Dolla $ign and 6LACK)
7. Break My Heart (featuring Ryan Beatty)

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SK Shlomo announces new visual for ‘The First Time’ + Spring 2019 tour dates announced

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“The beatboxer turns electronic singer-songwriter… gloriously melancholic” – The Times

“SK Shlomo’s record squares up to depression with such style… brilliant music” – Eddy Temple-Morris

Best known as a collaborator with Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Damon Albarn, World Looping Champion SK Shlomo’s solo debut is partly a drive to address demons that lurked in his past. The first solo song that he’d ever truly opened up on, was the haunting, hypnotic The First Time, a multi-layered, richly-atmospheric recollection of losing his virginity.

Today SK Shlomo presents the visual accompaniment to the track.

He says: “I loved every minute working with director Will Dolan and his team at Firewood Pictures to make my first ever music video – the story they’ve weaved is about being yourself, no matter how painful, and the film just blew me away”.

For a year he visited a vocal coach to help unlearn what beatboxing had taught him. “I had to stop doing some crazy shit with my tongue,” he laughs. “But when I relaxed, a key unlocked and my voice totally changed. In the past, I was always straining, trying to sing high and powerful. Suddenly, it was soft, low and gentle, which is how I speak. I realised it was easy to sound like myself.

‘Surrender’ is SK Shlomo’s intoxicating debut album exploring his struggle with depression and trauma recovery. Richly-atmospheric, blending beatboxing with epic synths and samples, the album journeys through life’s darkest moments and celebrates new beginnings.

 FIRST WAVE OF SK SHLOMO SURRENDER ALBUM TOUR 2019 DATES ANNOUNCED:

17 FEB CANTERBURY GULBENKIAN

20 FEB OXFORD JERICHO TAVERN

23 FEB BRIGHTON THE ROSE HILL

2 MAR WINCHESTER RAILWAY INN

8 MAR BEDFORD QUARRY THEATRE

21 MAR BRISTOL THE PLOUGH

29 MAR LONDON OSLO: ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY WITH FULL LIVE BAND

Book now: http://skshlomo.com/tour

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Music and culture collide at free Melbourne MPavilion events

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This summer, MPavilion located in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens plays host to a variety of events that see music and culture collide. Melbourne’s diverse music identity is on display in the program with all events free and taking place at the internationally celebrated architectural pavilion designed by Carme Pinós of Barcelona’s Estudio Carme Pinós. The music lineup is a great excuse to visit the pavilion in the warmer weather with a variety of genres, artists and collaborators taking part in events suited to people of all ages. Below is MPavilion’s music highlights.

MMUSIC – Mapping Melbourne presents SA the Collective

Saturday 15 December, 7.30–10.30pm
The artists of SA the Collective create their own soundscapes, exploring all possibilities not bound by time or culture. Their music is a culmination of their Chinese roots, innovative process and sonic exploration. Coming to Melbourne from Singapore as part of Mapping Melbourne 2018, this incredibly special event at MPavilion will be SA the Collective’s only live performance and an occasion not to be missed.

MMUSIC – Australian National Academy of Music presents Golden Gate Brass
Wednesday 19 December, 12-1pm
The esteemed quintet formed in 2017 at the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) and feature Fletcher Cox, Michael Olsen (trumpet), Aidan Gabriels (horn), Jackson Bankovic (trombone) and Jason Catchpowle (tuba). Bring a picnic rug or relax on MPavilion’s tiered seating and have a midday break with this hour-long performance.

MMUSIC—Bedroom Suck Records presents ‘Music in Exile: Mindy Meng Wang x Sui Zhen’

Friday 21 December, 6–10pm

Australia’s much-loved independent record label presents cross-cultural collaborations from artists who call Melbourne home. In this instalment, classically trained Chinese Australian composer Mindy Meng Wang joins dream-pop singer-songwriter Sui Zhen for a performance not to be missed.

MMUSIC—¡Felices Fiestas!
Saturday 22 December, 12–6pm
Celebrate the festive season with a day of Spanish flair for the whole family, featuring flamenco music and dance performances, plus an open flamenco dance workshop at 3pm with the Flamenco Fiesta Group. The workshop is open to people of all ages and abilities, so get your dancing shoes on! The MPavilion kiosk will be serving sangria as well as boutique drinks thanks to Four Pillars Gin, Shadowfax wines and Two Birds Brewing.

MMUSIC – Polito: A Crimson Audiovisual Landscape 
Saturday 12 January 2019, 9-10pm
Polito x Visual Display is a collaboration between electronic music duo Robert Downie and Finnian Langham (Polito) and performers Arabella Frahn-Starkie and Hillary Goldsmith (Visual Display). Both parties engage with improvisational scores, responding to each other and their varied surroundings. The outcome is a mesmerising audiovisual landscape.

MMUSIC – Rock Academy XIV performance
Thu 17 Jan 2019, 2-6pm
Rock Academy is a school holiday program that helps develop the skills of teen musicians. Forming bands, they are given guidance by some of Australia’s leading professional musicians, though not a class-based program; they spend all their time rocking at one of Australia’s premier studios: Bakehouse Studios in Richmond. This year, Rock Academy bands are preparing cover songs and co-writing original songs to be performed in front of family and friends at a final performance at MPavilion 2018. They definitely get loud!

MKIDS—Mi Gente (My People) Sound System Party
Sunday 20 January, 3–6pm
A multi-generational sound system party for kids and their adults, this vibrant outdoor dance-off draws its inspiration from city block parties in Latin America and the Caribbean. With young local DJs providing the soundtrack, this is perfect summer entertainment for kids who like to bust a move. Pack a picnic and enjoy coffee and refreshments from our Kiosk.

MMUSIC—Jewel Box Performances presents Jessica Hitchcock
Sunday 27 January, 4–5pm
Establishing herself through collaborations with Deborah Cheetham’s Short Black Opera as well as Jessie Lloyd’s Mission Songs Project, Jessica Hitchcock will perform from her very first EP, due to be released in May 2019.

For more information and to view the full MPavilion program, please visit mpavilion.org

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About MPavilion

MPavilion is Australia’s leading architectural commission and design event conceived and created by the Naomi Milgrom Foundation. Every year one new temporary pavilion, designed by a leading international architect, is erected in Melbourne’s historic Queen Victoria Gardens.  From October through February, the MPavilion becomes a design and cultural laboratory, and home to a series of talks, workshops, performances and installations. The Naomi Milgrom Foundation was founded in 2014, and its purpose is to enrich Australian cultural life by engaging new audiences with exceptional art, design and architecture.  The Foundation, led by Naomi Milgrom AO, has become a model for public-private collaboration by enabling new projects with a focus on public, industry and education components.

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Nicky Romero, SLVR and EAUXMAR remix Martin Garrix and MIKE YUNG’s ‘Dreamer’

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Martin Garrix’s Dreamer collaboration with America’s Got Talent semi-finalist, MIKE YUNG, has proved to be one of the year’s most unexpected collaborations—and a true hit for this unique pairing.

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Garrix discovered the 58-year-old singer through Instagram, where he saw a clip of him busking in the metro. He reached out to the man with the spine-tingling voice and the two recorded ‘Dreamer’ in Garrix’s Amsterdam based studio. Now come three new remixes to give the track another lease of life.

Nicky Romero teases us with a stripped-back beginning, sweet 8-bit keys and majestic strings as his remix beings in gentle fashion. Don’t be fooled though: huge, euphoric synths and pounding beats await the patient listeners. He makes the most of the glorious vocals and the rousing gospel singing later in the track.

SLVR delivers a rolling, deep house flavoured version, punctuated by clipped percussion and a gentle shuffle. The tight groove is combined with a pared-back take on the original’s warm chord progression, with intricately chopped-up vocals providing another layer of groove.

EAUXMAR completes the package, leading immediately with the rousing vocal before unfolding a chugging trap-style beat. The brass continues to lift you up on the second drop, making for a highly-inventive, spacious-sounding remix that provides a different flavour from the other mixes and the original.
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Swedish House Mafia to play first Finnish show since reuniting at Weekend Festival 2019

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The resurgent Swedish House Mafia have been announced as guests forFinland’s Weekend Festival 2019 (19-20 July, Helsinki) — only their second show in the country ever.

The trio returned to the headlines with what seemed to be a one-off reunion show at Ultra Festival this year, but have now revealed that they are hitting the road together for a series of dates in 2019. The prospect of new music from them also hangs in the air.

They join an eclectic line-up of electronic, hip-hop and pop artists on the line-up for Weekend Festival, which so far includes the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, Armin Van Buuren, Bastille, Suicideboys, Scarlxrd, Killy, Zomboy, Tungevaag & Raaban,Afrojack, Alan Walker, Dynoro and Headhunterz.

Ticket pre-sales are currently open to Finnish residents, with overseas guests able to purchase from 9AM on 10 December from festicket.com. With news of this huge announcement, tickets are expected to go very quickly, so don’t delay in getting yours.

Held in a stunning urban location in Suvilahti, just minutes away from the city center of Helsinki, Weekend Festival combines high-production outdoor stages with stunning indoor arenas, all tieing into its annual theme. It was previously voted Finland’s best summer festival by listeners to major national radio station YleX, and has received nominations at the European Festival Awards and the Music & Media Industry Awards.

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BASEMENT JAXX VS THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA – AUSTRALIA 2019 TOUR

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Basement Jaxx LIVE on stage, magically re-imagined with a full Orchestra & their legendary singers

 

TEG Dainty and Nice Events are excited to announce that esteemed electronic music duo Basement Jaxx will bring their orchestral live show to Australia in April 2019.

The tour opens up in Melbourne on Saturday 13 April and moves on to Sydney on Sunday 14 April before winding up in Brisbane on Thursday 18 April.

Tickets go on sale at 10am local time on Friday 14 December for the three-city tour.

Felix Buxton & Simon Ratcliffe (better known as Basement Jaxx) are double BRIT and GRAMMY award winning artists who have graced the biggest stages across the world, including: headlining the main stage at Glastonbury Festival, Hyde Park in London and The Hollywood Bowl.

Following on from their ground-breaking 2011 album collaboration with The Metropole Orkest and the now seminal LIVE shows that accompanied it in London & the Netherlands, Basement Jaxx will unveil a new and updated version of the project as they creatively collide LIVE on stage with Sydney’s The Metropolitan Orchestra at the iconic Sydney Opera House, as well as stops in Melbourne & Brisbane.

Comprising magical re-interpretations of all the Basement Jaxx floor-fillers, as well as specially commissioned new work and a few surprises along the way, the show will also feature legendary Jaxx singers Vula & Sharlene Hector on powerhouse vocal duties.

Basement Jaxx are no strangers to Aussie shores and have thrilled audiences over the years with their massive hit records including: ‘Red Alert,’ ‘Rendez-Vu,’ ‘Jump N Shout,’ ‘Bingo Bango,’ ‘Romeo,’ ‘Where’s Your Head At,’ ‘Do Your Thing,’ ‘Good Luck,’ ‘Oh My Gosh,’ ‘Hush Boy’ & many more! They’ve collaborated with the likes of: Robyn, Sam Sparro, Dizzee Rascal and have remixed for the likes of Pet Shop Boys, Daft Punk, Justin Timberlake, Adele, Mary J Blige and more.

Landing in Australia in 2019, these shows promise to be a remarkable re-imagining of one of dance music’s most influential recording artists, in an extraordinary classical & contemporary re-boot of their original LIVE show.

 

Catch Basement Jaxx Vs. The Metropolitan Orchestra LIVE on stage in Australia this coming April.

“A meeting of expertly crafted pop songs, dynamic arrangements and an orchestra that fizzes with vigour, this might just be the best thing Basement Jaxx

have put their minds to” – London Evening Standard

“Sparkling, rich, witty & fun” – The Daily Telegraph, UK

“This isn’t the simple orchestration of a few old hits, but their transformation into a theatrical revue of cinematic sweep that leaves everyone grinning.

What a show.” – The Independent, UK

TOUR DATES:

MELBOURNE – Saturday 13 April – Margaret Court Arena

SYDNEY – Sunday 14 April – Sydney Opera House

BRISBANE – Thursday 18 April – QPAC

General public tickets on-sale date:

10am local time on Friday 14 December from: www.tegdainty.com

 

Find Basement Jaxx online: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify

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PSYCHOPLASMICS Reveal Raw New Music Video For Album Single ‘107 RVK’

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PSYCHOPLASMICS are the psychedelic and otherworldly duo conceived in Iceland. Their recent self-titled album project, ‘PSYCHOPLASMICS’ presented to the world, a multi-faceted planet initiated solely by the pair; Lord Pusswhip and Alfred Drexler. As soul drivers of their creative destinies, Pusswhip and Drexler are their own creative directors, overseeing all aspects of the PSYCHOPLASMICS image from artwork right down to the sets of their music videos. They now present the official music video for single 107 RVK.

Collaborating with Icelandic director Bryngeir Vattnes, this video embodies PSYCHOPLASMICS vision displaying a 90’s grainy aesthetic. Opening with a meticulously crafted stop motion series, the pace personifies the schizophrenic nature of ‘107 RVK’. Following the storyline of Alfred being resurrected from the dead, the video perfectly encompasses PSYCHOPLASMICS unearthly feel.

PSYCHOPLASMICS debut album is OUT NOW and available to stream here. 

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AxMod – The Partae Playlist!

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1. Michael Calfan – Sydney’s Song (Official Audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYsbs3ZgwbU
Years after years, Michael Calfan finds his own style, synth and chords are more thorough. The sensual voice brings something bewitching. Love this guy and love his music.

2. Laurence Guy -Ubik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2NYXYNE17A
I heard this song for the first time in a disused building in Chile. This Bass was shaking all the walls. Every body was dancing, no distinction, happy all together.  Perfect to warm the body and soothe the mind in these cold days of winter.

3. Sister Sledge – Lost In Music (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeMZ9MEut8g
“What a masterpiece! Dimitri from Paris pays homage to classics like nobody else. He’s the best one to rework some good old songs. Disco can’t die with him. I like to play it during afterworks, the sun goes down and people start doing dance steps…

4. Silk City – Only Can Get Better (Feat Diplo Mark Ronson & Daniel Merriweather)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju_sX_dPzBI
Mark Ronson is one the best music producer in the world,  he worked with so many good artists like Robbie Williams, Marron 5, Amy Winehouse…Pop, Rap, Funk music, he masters everything to perfection. Here is the perfect illustration with Silk City, his duo with Diplo. Everytime trying to do something different, I like it.

5. Weiss – Feel My Needs (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1i6t4d90WM
This anthem from Toolroom buddy Weiss gets a classy overhaul from Purple Disco Machine. He added some funky and classy layers. He has his own recipe: taking  a good electronic music and make it listenable by everyone in all kind of parties. But what I like the most is the original piano chords. It sounds so house, I can listen to it 20 times a day!

6. Freiboitar – Back Jack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S81lN6h3LSY
This “Claptone” drums rocks the house !

7. Can’t Help the Way That I Feel (David Penn Remix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC19Wa7mRbw
3:30…. Those synth chords are intoxicated! First time I listened to it, I was driving hours & hours by night from Death Valley to San Diego. No one on the road, just me and this melody.

8. Purple Disco Machine ft Baxter – Encore (Mousse T. Remix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Jm_80c7a8
“ I am a PDM fan. His album Soulmatic is gold, and represents good vibes of the moment. “Encore” could be a Chromeo song and Mousse T turn it into a club version. Love it

9. Adam Port – Do You Still Think Of Me? (KM044)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y66x1KeKOjI
JUST “WOUAH”!!!  Well wait until you sink into affection when kissed by that main piano-theme over and over again. You will understand better the tittle of the song “Do you still think of me?” Adam Port transports you in his sentimental universe with his drums, minor chords tension with his synth-notes. A very good to bring people together.

10. Dj Koze – Pick Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE63vMzb3UE
The original sample is so good “Melba Moore – Pick Me Up I’ll Dance”. Dj Koze created something very hypnotic and airborne with this loop. 6min of happiness. The first time I listened to this song, It was during an open air on Sunday in Bruxelles. That was the final track, we knew that everybody worked the next day but no one didn’t want to leave… We all enjoyed this special time.

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