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elrow in Stereo vol. 1

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The last month of the year is here and elrow Music wants to start the celebration early, with the release of its ERM 145th reference, in the form of a Various Artists EP. And this isn’t just any other EP. ‘elrow In Stereo Vol.1′ is the first collaboration between yours truly, elrow Music, and Stereo Productions, the worldwide recognized platform of Chus & Ceballos. In this first take, the Stereo crew has taken over our headquarters and have tailored a high rolling EP, with tracks by Chus & Ceballos with Melé, Danny Serrano, David Herrero and Rafa Barrios – all of them, familiar faces of the Stereo family -. Without a question, one of the big highlights of this V.A. is Chus & Ceballos collab with Melé, showing off their studio trickery. ‘Galera (Original Mix)‘ is the track, that starts with a shy energy, but thanks to the African percussion, the atmosphere and melodies that guide the track, the chanted vocals and the overall progression its turn itself into a techy beast, perfect for peak times on the dancefloor. Danny Serrano‘s take is perfectly recognizable in ‘Levy’s Tale (Original Mix)‘, a straight, pitch down, tech house affair, that breks into madness after a great vocal momentum. On the other hand, David Herrero‘s ‘Rokhaus (Original Mix)‘ has a more techno-like vibe, with a darker atmosphere but keeping the housy progression, topped by a great vocal line that appears by the end of the track. With the same kind of vibe, Rafa Barrios takes part in the EP with ‘Kalengo (Original Mix)‘, a deep tech house kind of track, with a truly amazing organ momentum just in the middle of the song, that breaks into total madness making this another outstanding dancefloor bomb. And keep tunes, as this story will continue with our takeover of Stereo Productions! Watch this space!

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Release Date: 7 December 2018

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Tokyo Taboo capture burning essence of the desert on raging new video for ‘No Pleasure Only Pain’!

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“… what we love about this band: first of all is that they’re upbeat… visually they are brilliant. Their videos are quirky but fantastic and their music is the same.”
 –  Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1

“With powerfully charged hooks, the great ambiance is lit aflame with the commanding prowess of vocalist Dolly Daggerz.”
– New Noise Magazine
For Fans of… Deap Vally, The Kills, Juliette & The Licks
Stream No Pleasure Only Pain on Spotify and iTunes now. 

Following last year’s debut 6th Street Psychosis, London band Tokyo Taboo have now announced their highly anticipated second album. Taken from the album, new single No Pleasure Only Pain is about the animal attraction you feel for someone even when you know they will only cause you pain, No Pleasure Only Pain rages with the band’s trademark ferocity as whirring hooks race alongside tremendous beats and the immense power of front-woman Dolly Daggerz’ vocals.
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ONUR BRINGS THE HEAT WITH ‘I DON’T KNOW WHY I FALL IN LOVE’

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“A unique perspective, both musically and lyrically.” – EARMILK
“With his supernatural voice and his lo-fi productions, the young singer and producer might very well impose himself on the British music scene.” – Konbini
“ONUR really cannot be put into a box and that’s really a great thing to be able to say.” – Fashionably Early
“The sensual, chill vibes you’ve been looking for.” – EUPHORIA

ONUR continues to peel the layers of his heart and art with his new single I Don’t Know Why I Fall In Love, available on all streaming platforms on November 26.

Drawing on 90’s rnb and Latin music influences, the 22-year-old versatile artist reflects with despair on past embraces with a former partner, lamenting a passion that is now long gone. “The song started as this Latin style track, because I think that those Argentinian style strings you hear in tango and the likes always have this romance and passion behind it”, describes ONUR who wrote and produced the languid last dance. “Carrying on from the theme of my break-up and me not getting over it, I Don’t Know Why I Fall In Love reflects on my thoughts of her a while after the relationship ended, and how I’m still stuck in heartbreak, yet don’t want to be, therefore blaming myself for being in love, he says of the track ending on a new tempo with an explosive and brassy drop. I wanted this song to be way more intimate so it came across more like an open letter to her. Music, to me, is a visual experience, even if the track doesn’t have visuals. And with this song, I just imagine the idea of her.”

ONUR launched his career with the singles Beamin’ and Stunnah after an extensive time spent on various renowned stages. The Londoner has already attracted rave reviews and support from EARMILK, Konbini, Cosmopolitan, Lost Culture, Martin Garrix, KRCW and many more. ONUR’s highly anticipated debut EP is scheduled for early 2019.

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E.PARKER RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE ‘GODSPEED’

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Today, UK via Australia moody pop chanteuse E.PARKER (f.k.a. PARKER) releases her highly anticipated new single ‘Godspeed‘. Teaming up with producer Gethin Pearson (ALMA, Kele Okereke) the single sees E.PARKER take her sultry pop sound to new heights, pairing her etherial and broody vocals with haunting melodies taking blood from the vein of storytelling raconteur Lana Del Rey with lyrics of undulated decadence and masochistic obsession. Premiering now on The Line Of Best Fit, listen to ‘Godspeed‘ HERE.

When discussing the inspiration for ‘Godspeed’, E.PARKER says, “I left Australia when I was 18, to make music in London. I was very lost at the time, bought a one way ticket and didn’t go back home for almost 4 years. I wrote ‘Godspeed’ recently, as a letter to that version of myself, because I’m proud of that girl and the journey she’s had. I hope that the track can resonate with anyone else who is on the edge and about to take a chance, because I’ve come to learn that it’s always worth it.”

The single precedes the release of her debut EP ‘The Life Illusion‘, released earlier this year which included the single ‘High‘ which landed a coveted spot on Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist and ‘Thighs‘, her breakout track that has already racked up over 250K streams and landed her a synch on MTV’s Catfish. Hailed by Breaking More Waves as “midnight menacing electronic pop music” with HillyDilly adding “expect a bright future for her”, the 21-year-old musician songstress is one to keep your eyes on for 2019.

Born in Doncaster, brought up in Australia, and now living in Hackney, E.PARKER has had anything but a conventional life. Saying her goodbyes to her family in Australia and buying a one way ticket to England to focus on her music career, she hasn’t looked back since. Spending much of last year writing and recording new material and now with four incredible songs under her belt, E.PARKER remains one of the most exciting new artists to emerge in recent years, ready to show the world what this Aussie is made of.

“Eschewing much of the rippling electronica of previous efforts, ‘Godspeed’ is no less moody thanks to E.PARKER’s hushed tones, taking blood from the vein of storytelling raconteur Lana Del Rey with lyrics of undulated decadence and masochistic obsession.” – The Line Of Best Fit

“Few people deserve to be getting attention more than E. PARKER” – The 405

“PARKER is ready to own 2018” – C-Heads

“Midnight menacing electronic pop music” – Breaking More Waves

“Expect a bright future for her’” – HillyDilly

“Enveloping dream pop…that takes its cues from Lana and Lorde” – Dork Magazine
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Catz ‘n Dogz Reflect On 2018 With Video For ‘The Choice (Miss Bunty Vocal)’

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Since day one, DJ and production duo Catz ‘n Dogz, have prided themselves on their appreciation for life. Well known for their unique production-style, the duo returned with their final transmission of 2018. This time, it’s all about the core fundamentals that have brought them so far; Friendship, trust and love. Without them they wouldn’t thrive. Channeling this, ‘The Choice’ EP sends out the message of how we live is ‘The Choice’ we all have to make; Take what you do seriously but don’t take life too seriously. A bold statement against insular club culture, closed minds and lack of innovation.

As we enter the final month of the year, they revisit the EP and deliver a video for the Miss Bunty Vocal Mix. Featuring Miss Bunty herself, the video takes an opportunity to reflect upon the year they’ve had and delivers a clear message from the Polish Duo:

“Despite the difficulty’s life may throw at us, all we need is Love and the support of good people around us. In our case, Friendship is what has made Catz ‘n Dogz Work for over 11 years now. Keep on making ‘The Choice’”

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PHIL HANCOCK RELEASES “HEAVEN” MUSIC VIDEO

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Australian pop artist Phil Hancock today released the music video for his latest single, “Heaven”. His first release in over 4 years, “Heaven” marks the opening chapter to a collection of pop gems being released by Phil throughout 2019.

“Heaven” explores the breakdown of a relationship – the pain, confusion and desperation in being left alone and the lengths you’d go to just to be with that person.

In the video, Phil performs the song alone in darkened rooms as objects come crashing down around him. Meanwhile, featured dancer Kelsey Riachi gives a heartbreaking interpretative dance to the song.

“I wanted the video to feel dark and claustrophobic,” he says, “to evoke that feeling of being empty and hurt by the departure of someone close to you.”

Released independently, “Heaven” has, in a few weeks, amassed over 30,000 streams across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music, and it continues to grow.

Originally a songwriter to other artists behind the scenes, Phil says it’s time to step out to tell his own stories and share his journey as an independent gay pop artist in Brisbane, Australia.

He’s spent the past three years publishing a discography of relaxing piano music, performing traditional Balkan music throughout Europe and America, as well as producing and writing songs for other performers. He’s put all that behind him now to take a shot at being a pop artist in his own right.

2018 has been a rollercoaster year of change and growth, and Phil is pouring it all into this next chapter of music. Describing his new sound, Phil says it is “dance-’til-you-cry music.”

Song / Download Link: https://fanlink.to/heav3n

Website: http://philhancockofficial.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/philhancock

YouTube: https://youtube.com/philhancockmusic

Facebook: https://facebook.com/philhancockmusic

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Xinobi drops Far Away Place (Rampa Remix)

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“The remix is a bubbling, perpetually evolving piece of electronics, something that refuses to settle in one place” – Clash Magazine

For years now Xinobi has been the staple of the Portuguese electronic music scene, dominating that deep house and techno sound has seen him make a mark not only in his own country but right across Europe and further afar.

As another incredibly busy and rewarding year for draws to a close, he is pleased announce that he will be closing out the year with the release of the long-awaited Rampa Remix of his runaway hit, ‘Far Away Place’. Taken from last year’s sophomore album ‘On The Quiet’, ‘Far Away Place’ has since taken Xinobi a thrilling journey, pleasing crowds the world over and amassing close to five million streams.

Xinobi says: ““This song already has a reputation and I am really happy with this collaboration. I have recieived countless messages and requests for this one ever since Rampa has been including it in his DJ sets and on keinemusik radio shows. We deliberately left it shrouded in mystery but I am thrilled people have been able to discover it organically, so it made sense to finally release it”

The song’s reputation is set to be cemented with this collaboration. Rampa, needs no introduction, similarly neither does this remix, with it already having become an exclusive staple of Rampa’s live set’s, often shrouded in mystery, it has gained a cult following with Xinobi receiving countless messages and requests as to its identity.

Since 2009, Rampa made a name of himself through Keinemusik, his own little d.i.y.-cosmos, being not only label, but also crew of likeminded DJs, producers and friends. The teamwork within this realm has seen a serious number of premier productions and collaborations, particularly with fellow producer &ME, not to forget the rest of the bunch, Adam Port, Reznik and Monja, Ry X, Honey Dijon and Pastaboys. With a huge array of collaborations and releases already under his belt, put out on imprints like Cocoon, Innervisions, Freerange, Crosstown Rebels. When it comes to DJing, he often adopts a less is more approach believing that consciousness is more essential to his artistic persona than ever before. A fact that evidently communicates through his music.

Despite Xinobi’s appetite for devouring various sounds and genres, there is a unique watermark and consistency to his output, due not least to his musical and arrangement-based skills. After releasing a few solid ep’s and two full lengths album’s Xinobi has gained real recognition among established and well-known artists and opinion-makers, and his underground cult has amplified.

Together they are excited to finally reveal and release this remix, as Rampa joins Jody Wisternoff & James Grant, Tensnake, Pete Herbert and many others in a long line of artists who have remixed the song only adding to its story and acclaim.

Xinobi’s ‘Far Away Place’ (Rampa Remix) will be released on November 30th, through Xinobi’s ever-growing influential label Discotexas.

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SIIMBA LIIVES LONG Releases New Single “ONE STONE,” Out Everywhere Now

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With the final weeks of 2018 coming to a close, Ethopian-American rapper SIIMBA LIIVES LONG is ending the year with a series of singles including last month’s critically acclaimed release “BAD FOR THE SOUL” featuring KAMAU. Reflecting on a year that included new track releases, two music videos- “HOOKED” and the cypher style video for “BAD FOR THE SOUL-,” and a series of live performances including a jaw-dropping hook suspension stunt at Treble FM’s one-year anniversary show, SIIMBA is now ready to wrap up one of the most pivotal years in his career to date.

Today, SIIMBA is unveiling his fifth single this year titled “ONE STONE.””ONE STONE” picks up where his November 2018 single “DON’T MIIND,” an ode to the pitfalls of dating in modern times, left off. While more somber than “DON’T MIIND,” “ONE STONE” takes a raw and sobering look at an emotionally disconnected relationship where communication has broken down completely. “The song “ONE STONE” was inspired by a conversation I was having with a girl,” explains SIIMBA. “We were texting while I had beats playing in the background. I began responding to her texts with voice notes that were songs applying to our conversation. At one moment, I said ‘Chill with me while I’m working on music. We can kill two birds with one stone,’ she responded with something snarky and I came back with the current chorus of ‘ONE STONE.'”

Up next for SIIMBA, an artist NPR describes as “sportive yet serious, playing equal parts esoteric and quizzical,” he will be gearing up for the release of new sonic series VIICES. The project follows a whirlwind trajectory for the African-American rapper who was born in New York, and raised in a myriad of places from Ethiopia to Washington DC to New Jersey, and currently resides in Brooklyn. His debut music video, “Cocaine Biimbie,” made quite the splash among critics and featured the emcee return to his Ethiopian roots. A cut from SIIMBA’s 2017 project,  “Zemenay’s Gemiinii,” stand out tracks “Cocaine Biimbie,” “Info-Red,” and “W.I.A.” awarded SIIMBA critical praise from tastemakers including NPR, Noisey, FADER, Complex, DJ Booth, Hot New Hip Hop, and more.
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Sound Tulum announces its full programme: 10 events with the world best electronic brands and artists

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The festival will count on Afterlife, Solomun + 1, Paradise, Black Coffee, Saga, Flying Circus, All Day I Dream, Frequencies, Dystopia and Epic for its new edition.

Sound Tulum, the festival that has turned into one of the most outstanding recent phenomenons of the international underground scene, has finished with the full programme announcement of its second edition, which will take place from 29th of December to 13th of January in Tulumthat is one of the most exotic and magical indigenous places in the world.

SAGA

Opening Party, 29th of December. Bedouin will present their renowned international series, SAGA. SIS, Guy Laliberté, Santiago García and The Soul Brothers will be accompanying the duo.

FLYING CIRCUS

New Year’s Eve, 31st of December. This lifestyle, mentality and dream, this experience, this concept which is much more than just an event, will celebrate the last night of the year with its favourite artists: Audiofly, Brina Knauss, HVOB (live), Neo Human, Oliver Koletzki and Öona Dahl.

ALL DAY I DREAM

2nd of January. To start the 2019 with style – Lee Burridge will bring his mystical paradise “All Day I Dream” under “A Magical Soirée” to Sound Tulum and will be accompanied by Sébastien Léger and Newman.

PARADISE

3rd of January. Following the culmination of another landmark season in Ibiza, Jamie Jones will touch down in the incredible beauty of the enchanted Tulum jungle accompanied by Joseph Capriati, Art Department, Serge Devant, David Berrie and few more artists to be announced.

FREQUENCIES

4th of January. The international brand Frequencies will join with an incomparable event that will include performances by some of the most important and influential Techno figures in the world: Richie Hawtin, Ben Klock, Ellen Allien, Rødhåd and Fabio Florido.

SOLOMUN+1

5th of January. Sound Tulum, Sonorus XX Winter Beach and Project Sound present Solomun + 1 with Dixon, two great tastemakers taking over one of the most anticipated dates of the festival.

DYSTOPIA

7th of January. This experience that immerses its audience in a universe that contrasts the modern world, born in Ushuaïa, Ibiza presents its Mexican debut with a Hallucination theme. Luciano will be the headliner and he will be accompanied by Jennifer Cardini, Nicola Cruz, Oceanvs Orientalis, Concret and more artists to be announced.

AFTERLIFE

9th of January. Afterlife’s team, one of the main electronic music brands in the world, has made an absolutely stellar selection for its event: Adriatique, Âme, Mathame, Mind Against, Recondite (live), Return, Stephan Bodzin and of course, Tale Of Us.

BLACK COFFEE

12th of January. In addition to the festival´s already planned programme of events, Sound Tulum is shaking things up by adding an intimate and exclusive, reduced capacity gathering headline by South Africa’s Black Coffee.

EPIC

Closing Party, 13th of January. This recently created brand’s purpose is to become an incomparable meeting point for artists, electronic music industry professionals and audience and therefore Sound Tulum has chosen it as its Closing Party. The Martinez Brothers and The Black Madonna are the first confirmed artists of a long list that will be revealed soon.

Sound Tulum has achieved it, the Mexican festival has managed to surpass all the expectations that its excellent first edition had created and now we have just to enjoy what will be, without any doubt, one of the most memorable line-ups of the season.

Tickets a la venta vía: http://bit.ly/SoundTulumTickets

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Disco Shrine / Immigration Anthem

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Jessica Delijani is the LA based, pop spark plug behind Disco Shrine. True to her tongue-in-cheek moniker, Disco Shrine makes music that plays around with the contrast between high energy electronic beats and sensual melodies. By embodying the mission of empowerment, Disco Shrinethrives off of being an outlet for listeners to be carefree, accepted, and liberated through dance music. Born in the San Fernando Valley, Delijani is a first generation Persian-American who grew up to her family hosting traditional Persian jam sessions. Spurred by her desire to join in on the party, Jessica taught herself guitar and banjo at the age of 16 and started writing/performing folk music.

After a few years of experimenting with “bedroom pop” at home, Delijani finally made her LA debut as Disco Shrine in 2015 and released her first pop EP, ‘Soft Fur’. Her multi-dynamic project encompasses everything from songwriting and dance performances to DJing! After a few months of playing at all of the quintessential LA landmarks, Delijani became an official Lights and Music Collective DJ, touring all throughout the U.S. and performing at iconic parties like Dance Yourself Clean, Candi Pop, and Beyonce Vs Rihanna.

‘Everyday’ is the follow up to highly acclaimed single ‘Up In The Air’ – a song which narrated Delijani’s parents tale of immigrating to America in order to give me a better life. ‘Everyday’ is all about seizing that opportunity and not taking it for granted. Delijani explains, “The sentiment of the chorus is “Everyday I’m on my own”. It’s not meant to be a melancholy sentiment, but one that represents the hard work that goes into achieving your dreams. Because at the end of the day, the only person that’s going to really believe in you and get you to where you want to go is yourself”. The highly anticipated single features punchy synths, soulful vocals and vibrant hiphop rhymes, evoking a powerful message, both sonically and thematically. Collaborating with rapper Omenihu, who has been through similar changes in his life, the Austin born, Los Angeles based rapper adds a vibrant sonic palette through his use of verbal inventiveness.

If she’s not starting the party on stage, she’s helping to throw it off stage. Delijani hasn’t always been in the spotlight, but started by working as a behind the scenes event producer, helping to throw various dance parties and festivals in LA and San Francisco. This love for bringing the community together through music is reflected in her high energy synth pop sound that is bound to get you grooving whether you’re in the car or on the dance floor.

Delijani’s previous single ‘Up In The Air’ was released via French Label Kitsune which was a collaboration with the NBA. The single received hit charts in Spain, Sweden and Greece and garnered acclaim by the likes of Earmilk, The 405, and Refinery 29. The songstress has played at some of the most prestigious venues across the States, as well as performing to sold out audiences. Disco Shrine continues her musical endeavour with ‘Everyday’ currently available worldwide.

Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoshrine/
Website: https://discoshrine.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiscoShrine
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoshrine
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/discoshrine
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1IkijWWvTvWKuZ90kHwdHA

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SASAMI releases video for ‘Not The Time’

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Los Angeles-based artist SASAMI has released a video for ‘Not The Time’.
Gorilla vs Bear premiered the video overnight, calling it a “vibrant and charming video for her sweetly buzzing new single”. Co-directed by Kate Hollowell and Sasami Ashworth, the video features the LA Municipal Dance Squad and The Linda Lindas as SASAMI’s backing band.

Last month, The FADER called ‘Not The Time’ a “fully-formed, heart-striking gem”, hailing SASAMI as “rock’s next big thing”.

‘Not The Time’ and SASAMI’s previous single ‘Callous’, which Pitchfork named Best New Track earlier this year, are available digitally everywhere and a limited physical version on 7″ vinyl is available via Domino.

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SASAMI (Sasami Ashworth) has been making music in the Los Angeles area, in almost every way you can, for the last decade. From playing French horn in orchestras and studios and playing keys, bass, and guitar in local rock bands (Cherry Glazerr, Dirt Dress), to contributing vocals/string/horn arrangements to studio albums (Curtis Harding, Wild Nothing, Hand Habits) and producing on tracks for other respected artists (Soko), she has gained a reputation as an all-around musical badass.

After graduating from the Eastman School of Music in 2012, SASAMI spent her time scoring and making orchestral arrangements for films, commercials and studio albums, as well as being a deeply committed music teacher in Los Angeles. She spent the previous two and a half years touring the world non-stop playing synths in the band Cherry Glazerr and is now taking a turn to focus on her own music. SASAMI has already shared bills with the likes of Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Liz Phair, The Breeders and Blondie.

Praise for SASAMI:
“SASAMI is rock’s next big thing.” The FADER
“Ashworth’s chronicle of self-sacrifice for an undeserving lover is heartbreaking, but its her refined and exuberant sound that makes ‘Callous’ thrilling and personal.” Pitchfork, Best New Track
“With a sound that mixes ’90s distorted jangle-rock and guitar pop as practiced by My Bloody Valentine, the Breeders and Teenage Fanclub, the L.A.-based singer and songwriter Sasami Ashworth’s initial songs possess an enviable effortlessness, as though her muse has its own lane on the aesthetic superhighway.” LA Times
“Ashworth demonstrates her chops as a composer and musician… Has the polish and assuredness of someone that’s been honing their craft for a long while now.” Stereogum
“Has both an airy dream pop side and a heavier grungy side, and Sasami blends those sounds with expertise. It’s really good, effortlessly enjoyable stuff.” Brooklyn Vegan
“Searing solos” The Observer
“The Los Angeles artist melds raw emotion and blurry guitar chords” Music Week

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Cautious Clay teams up with Hudson Mohawke and Tobias Jesso Jr. on new single ‘REASONS’

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“A 24 year old with a very, very bright future ahead of him.” 
Zane Lowe, Beats 1

“A self-indictment delivered like an R&B love song.”
The New York Times

“…a stunning, hushed lament that plays out like a lovers’ quarrel about commitment (or lack thereof) that’s still reeling long after the last words have been thrown…”
NPR

“This is about as close to an angel as you’ll hear in the modern context.”
Indie Shuffle

“…a meditation on human interaction in the age of dating apps and social media.” 
Pitchfork 

“There’s something special about him, and he keeps revealing new layers to his creativity that continue to pull us in.” 
Complex 

“Cautious Clay continues to shine with new single “Crowned.”
Hypebeast  

“Cautious Clay is a name you’ll want to keep on your radar.” 
Pigeons and Planes

“‘Crowned’ is ear candy for any listener but also serves as vitamins to the consciousness.” 
VIBE

The 24 year old Brooklyn artist CAUTIOUS CLAY today shares his new single ‘Reasons‘ taken off his forthcoming EP set for release in early 2019. The track was co-written with Hudson Mohawk and Tobias Jesso Jr., and produced by Hudson Mohawk and Cautious Clay.

‘Reasons‘ examines the interwoven nature of pleasure and purpose and how these notions can relate to happiness and sees a significant sonic shift for Cautious. The track departs from the darker experimental R&B sounds of previous singles into a brighter, hard-hitting soundscape that still manages to compliment his soulful vocals and accent his lyrics.

Hillydilly says, “Cautious Clay’s rapid rise to prominence has been incredible and justified. After his debut EP almost a year ago, he’s been consistently dropping great music, and he continues on this trajectory with his latest single, ‘REASONS’. The singer-songwriter has one of his catchiest songs to date in this one…”

‘Reasons‘ rounds out a busy year for Cautious Clay who has in the last 12 months alone, released a slew of brilliant singles including ‘Cold War‘, ‘Joshua Tree‘, ‘Stolen Moments‘, ‘Juliet + Caesar‘ and more, completed a sold-out a run of headline shows across the US, collaborated with notable artists such as John Mayer, AlunaGeorge and Lil Silva, was featured on HBO’s Insecure Season 3 Soundtrack, highlighted as a breaking artist by Zane Lowe on Beats 1, named a Soundcloud Artist to Watch in 2018, performed on NPR’s beloved Tiny Desk video series, and garnered the attention of VIBE, The New York Times, Pitchfork and more.

With a North American headline tour this January, 2019 is set to be the biggest year yet for Cautious Clay.

‘Reasons‘ is independently out now, buy/stream it now on
Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube and more.

Stay connected with Cautious Clay:
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JUST ANNOUNCED : OH SEES | TROPICAL FUCK STORM | Y&O KICK ONS | IN HEARTS WAKE COMPETITION + MORE

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Oh Sees | Tropical Fuck Storm | Y&O Sundays Kick Ons | In Hearts Wake | Dom Dolla | Dead Letter Circus | Parkside Christmas

JUST ANNOUNCED

OH SEES
UOW Unibar | February 18, 2019
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You heard right. The incredibly influential and prolific Californian garage rock band the OH SEES will return to Australia for their first tour since 2016. In that time the band have released FIVE critically and universally acclaimed albums: A Weird Exits (2016), An Odd Entrances (2016), Orc (2017), Memory of a Cut Off Head (2017) and Smote Reverser (2018). Their new lineup is the the heavy-est, proggy-est & groovy-est incarnation of the live band yet.

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TROPICAL FUCK STORM
UOW Unibar | March 30, 2019
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2018 has been a mammoth first year for Tropical F*ck Storm! They released a run of limited edition 7inch vinyl’s and their anarchic, apocalyptic debut LP ‘A Laughing Death In Meatspace’ to worldwide critical acclaim. A sold-out national tour, a number of radio feature albums, and a trip to the United States of A Massacre, that saw them opening for indie rock legends Modest Mouse and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.
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Y&O SUNDAYS OFFICIAL KICK ONS
Dicey Rileys | Every Sunday | Launch Date : Dec 16
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Kick-ons for Yours & Owls Sundays @ North Wollongong Hotel finally has an offical home…

We welcome you to Wollongong’s most beloved and last remaining dive – Dicey Riley’s Hotel, for the following:

Vinyl DJ Sets | Free Pool | Free Darts | $5 Resch’s Schooner (9 – 10pm) | $5 New York Pizza Pizza Slices | $5 Chip & Gravy Rolls | Free entry (of course)

9.10pm train runs directly from North Wollongong station to Wollongong station right at the back door of Diceys, for anyone with sore feet.

Join us for ya weekly Sunday kick-on or wind down, pending Monday’s plans.

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IN OTHER NEWS

IN HEARTS WAKE COMPETITION
UOW Unibar | January 17, 2019
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In Hearts Wake will be running a competition for their upcoming
‘The Summer Setlist Tour’!
We’ll be picking a winner at random from the comments on our status (link below) to win an In Hearts Wake jacket, vinyl & 2 tickets to their Wollongong show.
Let us know if you’re interested by commenting on our status. (Only one entry per person).
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THIS MONTH

DOM DOLLA
UOW Unibar | December 14, 2018
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DEAD LETTER CIRCUS
UOW Unibar | December 15, 2018
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PARKSIDE CHRISTMAS
UOW Unibar | December 22, 2018
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Jay Cooper shares new track ‘Irrelevant’

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Sydney-raised, LA-based producer Jay Cooper (FKA JaysWays) today reveals his second track ‘Irrelevant’ from his upcoming Interim EP set for independent release in 2019.

Jay Cooper shares, “Irrelevant is about the freeing feeling of moving in connection with someone, finding a mutual potential in each other that drives you forward. Not trying to over analyse how or why you found yourselves so closely interconnected, just letting the raw feelings take their course. The satisfaction of meeting someone who’s willing to match you, challenge you, see through your eyes and understand how you feel.”

‘Irrelevant’ follows his most recent single ‘Shallow Anthem ft Apollo’ which saw a premiere on Thursday Arvos with Tommy Codling on FBi Radio, playlist additions across triple j Unearthed and praise from the likes of Pilerats and more. In 2017, Cooper departed from his earlier moniker and released his debut single ‘Say Something’, which independently made its way on Spotify’s Best New Music of 2017 playlist.

The upcoming Interim EP documents the growth of an artist. It covers the theme of change, from the place in-between where you’ve been and where you know you can be, the bridge/tunnels to your self-realisation and purpose.

Jay Cooper resides between Vancouver and Los Angeles and continues to create alongside the More Than Enough collective featuring artists Jahi Sundance and Annahstasia Enuke. Most recently, Cooper worked together with Grammy award-winning artist Robert Glasper, Jahi Sundance & Common on the comic soundtrack CASTER, which also stands as the first time in history that anyone has scored a comic book.

‘Irrelevant‘ is out now.
Buy/stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Soundcloud and more now.

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MAGNUS ENLISTS AWARD WINNING TEAM FOR THE FIRST TASTE OF NEW ALBUM WITH RECENTLY RELEASED SINGLE “SAINTS, SEDATED”

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CATCH THEM AT THEIR SINGLE LAUNCH ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 16TH AT FRANKIES PIZZA BY THE SLICE IN SYDNEY

“Numbing hooks tied with groovy basslines, jam-worthy riffs and a voice so goddamn powerful the US are using it to overthrow Russia.”

– Blunt Magazine

 

Sydney’s Oddly Timed Stoner Jazz Rock with a Dash of Goth three-piece Magnus (fronted by leading man Arne Heeres) formed in 2012 to bring their urgency, fearlessness in experimentation and healthy disregard for genres to Australian music. After a busy year recording in 2018, Magnus return now with new single “Saints, Sedated”.

 

Live Magnus, derived from “Magn-hus” and translating as “powerhouse” in Old Norse, are defined by their name. Set up as a power trio which gives maximum impact and at times space for each instrument to shine separately. As a testament to their intense live performances, a casual open mic at Melbourne’s famous Cherry Bar landed them a residency and nomination for Cherry Bar’s best live band of the year award by invite of none other than owner James Young himself.

 

Since their debut album’s release in 2016, it’s received critical acclaim by both online and print media with The Sydney Morning Herald stating that “The band clearly likes to tease and with terrific self-confidence in their undoubted abilities the approach does create a lively anxiousness within their music.”.

 

In 2018 recording of the follow up album took place under supervision of Five time Aria award winning producer / engineer Paul McKercher with COG’s Lucius Borich on drums it promises an even more raw and visceral approach yet still including the unexpected twists and turns Magnus have become known for. Both Paul McKercher and the legendary Bob Clearmountain (Grammy winner, USA – Rolling Stones, Springsteen, The Preatures) have been mixing songs and Brian Gardner, Grammy winner and known for Queens of the Stone Age’s Songs for the Deaf album, mastering the album.

 

“I had met Lucius Borich (COG’s drummer) a few years ago while looking for an engineer/producer for the very first EP. An incredible drummer and great guy. Anyone with a clue will tell you that the rhythm section is the most important part of the band. And watching Lucius and Blake Cateris (bass guitar) fly through the songs like all those key & time signature changes and generally odd song structures don’t exist was amazing. Both of them contributed so much to the record, with Loosh even adding backing vocals, keys, percussion and what not later in his own studio in Byron Bay.” – Arne Heeres (Vocals/Guitar)

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