DZ DEATHRAYS ANNOUNCE WEEKEND WARRIORS AUS REGIONAL TOUR THIS FEB – APRIL 2025
SUPPORTED BY LAST QUOKKA, PRETTY UGLYS, DRUNK MUMS, MANNEQUIN DEATH SQUAD, SEMANTICS, TRIM REAPER, PRIVATE WIVES, GOON GREMLINES, ITCHY & THE NITS, KORDEROY, NO LONGER KIDS & MORE
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BLACK RAT ANNIVERSARY TOUR UK/EU 2024
Wed 30 Oct – Urban Spree – Berlin
Thu 31 Oct – Vera – Groningen
Fri 1 Nov – The Underworld – London
Sat 2 Nov – The Craufurd Arms – Milton Keynes
WEEKEND WARRIORS REGIONAL AUS TOUR 2025
Supported by Last Quokka, Pretty Uglys, Drunk Mums, Mannequin Death Squad, Semantics, Trim Reaper, Private Wives, Goon Gremlins, Itchy & The Nits, Korderoy, No Longer Kids + special guests.
Thur 13 Feb – Prince of Wales – Bunbury w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys (TIX)
Fri 14 Feb – The River – Margaret River w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys (TIX)
Sat 15 Feb – Indian Ocean – Scarborough w/ Last Quokka & Pretty Uglys (TIX)
Thur 20 Feb – Whalers Inn – Warrnambool w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Fri 21 Feb – Sooki Lounge – Belgrave w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Sat 22 Feb – Pelly Bar – Frankston w/ Mannequin Death Squad & No Longer Kids (TIX)
Thurs 27 Feb – Barwon Club – Geelong w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Fri 28 Feb – Volta – Ballarat w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Sat 1 Mar – Theatre Royal – Castlemaine w/ Drunk Mums & Mannequin Death Squad (TIX)
Thur 6 Mar – The Baso – Canberra w/ special guests & Private Wives (TIX)
Fri 7 Mar – Shark Bar – Manly w/ specials guests & Itchy and the Nits (TIX)
Sat 8 Mar – Wollongong Uni – Wollongong w/ special guests & Private Wives (TIX)
Sun 9 Mar – Beer & BBQ Fest – Mt Gambier w/ SLOWLY SLOWLY
Thur 13 Mar – King Street Bandroom – Newcastle w/ special guests & Goon Gremlins (TIX)
Fri 14 Mar – Finnians – Port Macquarie w/ special guests & Korderoy (TIX)
Sat 15 Mar – Moonshiners – Tamworth (TIX)
Fri 21 Mar – The Northern – Byron Bay w/ special guests & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Sat 22 Mar – Miami Marketta – Gold Coast w/ special guests & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Thur 27 Mar – Sol Bar – Maroochydore w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Fri 28 Mar – Racehorse Hotel – Ipswich w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Sat 29 Mar – Koala Tavern – Capalaba w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Sat 5 Apr – Club Bundaberg w/ Semantics & Trim Reaper (TIX)
Fri 11 Apr – Beer Deluxe – Albury w/ Drunk Mums (TIX)
Sat 12 Apr – Tanswells Hotel – Beechworth w/ Drunk Mums (TIX)
Tickets available at dzdeathrays.com
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Yours and Owls is a 16+ event.
March 1st & 2nd, 2025 Wollongong Foreshore, South Beach, Dharawal Country
Tickets On Sale Now via yoursandowlsfestival.com.au
Yours and Owls are delighted to welcome celebrated Australian singer and songwriter Brad Cox to the 2025 lineup. The ARIA-nominated, Golden Guitar-winning sensation from Jindabyne will grace you all with his booming voice and chart-toping country anthem presence.
Yours and Owls Festival will return beachside in 2025, taking over Wollongong Foreshore, South Beach, to deliver you a weekend to remember on March 1st and 2nd.
Unfortunately, we can’t access UOW due to our date change; in true Gong spirit, when life gives us lemons, we go out and make some big-ass pitchers of LEMONADE! Being closer to the CBD means better access to all that juicy CBD stuff that makes life a little easier. Direct transport routes, better connectivity, those beachside negative ions, walking distance to the accommodation if you are coming in from out of town, and, most importantly, a hop, skip, and jump to the after-parties!
It’s a different venue, but the vibe’s the same! Multiple stages, the best international and local artists, chill-out spaces, bars, food, and arts showcase all the best elements Wollongong and its surrounds have to offer!
A CBD site also allows us to work closer with our beloved local Gong businesses, so expect to see a lot on offer from your favourite local outlets in 2025.
There has been an unprecedented response to pre-sale on Tuesday morning. Tickets are on sale now; head to yoursandowlsfestival.com.au to reserve your spot alongside:
FONTAINES D.C. || DENZEL CURRY || THE KOOKS
GOO GOO DOLLS
joining, in alphabetical order
ELDERBROOK || HOCKEY DAD||HONEY DIJON || JPEG MAFIA
THE JUNGLE GIANTS || ORVILLE PECK ||PEACH PRC || SALUTE
THE VERONICAS
and
ALLDAY || BABE RAINBOW || COTERIE || CYRIL || DICE || THE DREGGS
FRANKIE STEW & HARVEY GUNN ||GRENTPEREZ || ISABEL LAROSA || MAGDALENA BAY MAY A || MARK BLAIR ||POND || RICHY MITCH & THE COAL MINERS || SAM TOMPKINS
SAN CISCO || SLOWLY SLOWLY || SYCCO || WUNDERHORSE
BATTLESNAKE || BEAN MAGAZINE || BODYJAR || THE BELAIR LIP BOMBS
C.O.F.F.I.N || CROCODYLUS || KELI HOLIDAY || KITSCHEN BOY || LE SHIV
MISS KANINNA || NICK WARD || RA RA VIPER || SATIN CALI
TOTAL TOMMY || Y.O.G.A
PLUS, MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Multiple stages across two days, a wonderland of music, local arts, incredible food, and plenty of bevs by the beach in Wollongong City, Dharawal Country. Yours and Owls 2025 will be 16+ in 2025; all people aged 16 + 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Photography: Nate Hill
Field Day, is set to make waves in 2025 with a lineup exclusively featuring 100% dance music!
All great things arrive in threes: Fairground Festival celebrates its third anniversary, on four amazing stages across three incredible halls of music
On November 30th, 2024, Northern Germany’s largest indoor festival returns to the Hanover Exhibition Center – with a fresh addition to the lineup in the form of a brand new hall delivering an incredible hard-style experience, and as always a true unique line-up.
October 29, 2024, Hanover, Germany – Last year, FAIRGROUND Festival made history for the second consecutive year. The Hanover-based indoor festival set a milestone throughout the German festival landscape, thanks to its pioneering ‘Live Acts Only’ concept.
The event welcomed 19,500 visitors from across 39 countries, offering every fan in attendance a unique full-weekend experience that boasted headline superstar DJs from across the electronic music scene.
Media partners including NDR and ARTE, helped broadcast the musical event to electronic music fans, families and friends who couldn’t attend, allowing them the opportunity of experiencing incredible performances from headline acts such as techno-wizard Paul Kalkbrenner, as well as the extraordinary Charlotte De Witte, who in the latest DJ Mag Top 100 poll, was voted the World’s No.1 Techno DJ 2024.
Other amazing headliners who created a historical FAIRGROUND Festival experience included Stephan Bodzin, Danish multi-hyphenate DJ superstar Kolsch, and the unforgettable CamelPhat.
Thanks to partners such as NDR and ARTE more than 2 million additional fans enjoyed the festival experience from the comfort of their own home via easy-to-access live streams.
And next month will be no different, FAIRGROUND Festival will be setting even greater standards for the third edition, when it returns to the Hanover Exhibition Center on November 30, 2024, by promising plenty of exciting and unmissable electronic festival innovations.
A festival expansion, a unique experience and a separate hall for 100% hard-style
Over the past two years, FAIRGROUND Festival has taken place in Hanover Exhibition Center Hall 2 and 3, however this year, due to unprecedented and our persuasive dedicated festival fans, Hall 4 will be added for the very first time. So this year, each individual stage will have both their own hall and their own area. We won’t be stopping there, as we fully expect the festival to grow and grow, and its all for you, our dedicated FAIRGROUND Festival fans.
In direct response to festival fan feedback, the Hard Style community has been given its own area, a huge stage, wider space and a brand new sound system – with the aim of creating a completely new festival experience.
No Friday Festival
In what will likely be disappointing news to some of our FAIRGROUND fans, this year’s 2024 festival will only take place over one day. This important decision was carried out in direct response to answers received from our FAIRGROUND Festival community survey carried out after last year’s incredible event.
“The community reaction as to whether Festival Friday should continue this year was 50/50. However, it quickly became clear to us that Friday could only be an option if the event had a strong, unique selling point, that resolutely met our high standards. And following a collective agreement, we don’t believe it can be achieved according to this year’s expectations. We would prefer to focus on strengthening, and expanding the Saturday festival, and hope our beloved FAIRGROUND community understand. We will, of course, re-evaluate the situation before the 2025 edition”, says Helge Peterknecht, Managing Director of HUNF GmbH and organizer of the FAIRGROUND Festival.
Additional news about FAIRGROUND Festival will be published during the next few weeks via WhatsApp and across the festival’s social media channels, so stay tuned.
An incredible line-up across four amazing stages: The first headliner has already been announced
Since first beginning in 2022, FAIRGROUND Festival has impressed with its eclectic line-up that is quite unparalleled within the German festival landscape. In 2024, the line-up will again be bulging at the seams, filled with top-class artists and superstars from multiple genres of electronic music. This has never-more-so been reflected in the line-up for the upcoming edition.
Requested by FAIRGROUND fans, high-tech minimal German genius BORIS BREJCHA will headline the festival main stage on Nov 30, joined by superstars OLIVER HELDENS, as well as rising star MARLON HOFFSTADT.
Belgian techno-goddess CHARLOTTE DE WITTE, fresh from her DJ MAG TOP 100 success, returns to FAIRGROUND Festival Main stage for the third year in a row – and it feels as if this could be a new DJ residency for the talented KNTXT label founder.
In addition: A B2B world premiere with ARGY and GORDO, as well as hugely talented DJs, ALFRED HEINRICHS and PROPHECY.
The line-up doesn’t end there, as we welcome Italian techno-groundbreaker Deborah De Luca, the unquestionable leader of the hard-techno movement Klangkuenstler, as well as legendary Berghain resident Kobosil, as one of the techno stage headliners.
They will be joined by headline superstars (A-Z) AKKI, BEN KLOCK b2b MARCEL DETTMANN, DANNY AVILA & HI-LO.
The Hard Style stage lineup teases a glimpse of an incredible and unforgettable festival experience. As well as the iconic BRENNAN HEART, hard style fans can look forward to BASS MODULATORS, COONE, KORSAKOFF X, HYSTA, RADICAL REDEMPTION & HIS ORCHESTRA OF ETERNITY, ROOLER, SEFA, SUB ZERO PROJECT and VILLAIN.
A special highlight for Hard Style fans is the exclusive premiere of Radical Redemption, who will be playing his one and only ‘Orchestra of Eternity’ show this year.
Another new addition for this year is our hugely-anticipated fourth stage, which was created in cooperation with Hanover-based event brand Outside World and regional mobile. Inspired by the unforgettable music of the time, the Classic Techno stage welcomes era-defining icons of the 90s and 00s, who will be delivering unforgettable, decade-shaping, techno-hymns with a fresh modern new taste.
CLASSIC TECHNO lineup (A-Z) FRANKY JONES (JONES & STEPHENSON, JAM EL MAR, KAI TRACID, MAURO PICOTTO, NALIN & KANE, OSW BY REVIL O., THOMAS SCHUMACHER and TOM WAX.
Ticket phase 2 of 3 in full motion
After the early bird ticket for FAIRGROUND Festival 2024 sold out within a matter of days, and €69 discounted phase 1 tickets also sold out, sales are now currently in phase 2 and will cost €79. Be quick however, because tickets will soon move into phase 3 and be priced at €89.
Anyone who misses phase 3 or leaves their ticket until the last minute, will still have a chance of winning a ‘Last Chance Ticket’ priced at €99 – however why delay, don’t wait until you’re faced with our dreaded ‘FAIRGROUND Sold Out’ notification.
For more information on tickets or FAIRGROUND festival advice visit our website at www.fairground-festival.de/tickets
Fairground Festival
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m
Location: Hanover exhibition grounds, halls 2 + 3 + 4
Celebrating its tenth anniversary next March, Yours and Owls Festival returns to Wollongong with an exciting blend of local and international talent, including a diverse lineup of crowd favorites and regional artists.
Headlining the two-day event are Ireland’s Fontaines D.C., the dynamic Denzel Curry, indie icons The Kooks, and Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls. Alongside these big names, the festival will feature performances from artists like Elderbrook, Hockey Dad, and Honey Dijon, with more acts still to be announced.
Spread across four stages, Yours and Owls offers festival-goers a vibrant weekend filled with music, art installations, and delicious food in the beautiful beachfront setting of Wollongong.
It’s hard to believe Yours and Owls began as a small one-stage gathering in a local art cafe a decade ago, growing into a cornerstone of Australia’s festival scene.
The 2025 event welcomes attendees aged 16 and over, with under-18s required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Presale tickets go live at 9am AEDT on October 29, followed by general ticket sales at 9am on October 30. Sign up to access presale prices before they’re gone!
Fontaines D.C., Denzel Curry, The Kooks, Goo Goo Dolls, Elderbrook, Hockey Dad, Honey Dijon, JPEG Mafia, The Jungle Giants, Orville Peck, Peach PRC, Salute, The Veronicas, Allday, Babe Rainbow, Coterie, Cyril, DICE, The Dreggs, Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn, grentperez, Isabel Larosa, Magdalena Bay, MAY-A, Mark Blair, Pond, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners, Sam Tompkins, san Cisco, Slowly Slowly, Sycco, Wunderhorse, Battlesnake, Bean Magazine, Bodyjar, The Belair Lip Bombs, C.O.F.F.I.N, Crocodylus, Keli Holiday, Kitschen Boy, Le Shiv, Miss Kaninna, Nick Ward, Ra Ra viper, Satin Cali, Total Tommy, Y.O.G.A and more!
NEW GLOBAL FESTIVAL LAUNCHES IN EORA/SYDNEY:
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL UNVEILS AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND OF MUSIC + ART + HUMAN CONNECTION ON COCKATOO ISLAND
50+ DJs and LIVE ACTS ANNOUNCED, INCLUDING MARCEL DETTMANN,
MOODYMANN, ADIEL, CARL CRAIG, MR. G, DJ LAG, PAUL WOOLFORD,
FRANCESCO DEL GARDA, JANE FITZ, QUEST and TAMA SUMO & LAKUTI
This one-of-a-kind transformative experience is set to challenge perceptions and awaken the senses as the 6,000-capacity event delivers two days of vibrant dance music from local and international acts and mind-blowing art installations in one of Australia’s most iconic waterfront settings.
Four mind-expanding stages will push the boundaries of artistic expression, with epic world-class production values creating an immersive labyrinth of festivities in tunnels, passages, forecourts and industrial buildings. The Turbine Hall will take punters in a surreal industrial portal into the unknown, while the outdoor Eastern Apron, Red Room and Rabbit Hole stages take full advantage of Cockatoo Island’s historical surroundings and stunning harbour backdrops.
A unique vision of festive revelry from Jody Coker of Essential Events Management – the Australian promoter responsible for some of the world’s best parties and music events, including the annual Gorgeous Presents NYE party at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Australia – THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launches in Sydney with bold plans for expansion and future editions slated for the UK, Dubai and Barcelona.
An electrifying line-up of 50 international and Australian live acts and DJs are locked in for the festival’s inaugural edition, spanning some of the most exciting names in house, techno and the diverse breadth of electronic music.
Leading the musical charge are globally renowned DJs and two of Detroit’s musical luminaries, Carl Craig and Moodymann, who are set to wow punters with a rare back-to-back DJ set. They will be joined by Italian sensation Adiel, known for hypnotic sets in Ibiza and Goa Ultrabeat residency in Rome. Berlin icon Marcel Dettmann, heralded for destroying the hallowed walls of the infamous Berghain nightclub, also joins the esteemed list of international names.
Music lovers can also expect more celebrated names from across the pond such as Paul Woolford, DJ Masda, Mr. Ho, Particles (Jane Fitz & Marco Shuttle), Mr. G, Reptant (Live), Quest, Sampol and Christian AB.
35 acclaimed local DJs are also locked in, spanning established favourites in the form of Adi Toohey, Mad Racket DJs, Barney Kato, Reenie, Magda Bytnerowicz, Kate Doherty, Ezra and Lorna Clarkson.
Kazuma Onishi, miss behave and a slew of renowned and still-to-be-announced abstract performers will also grace the stages, while celebrated Sydney artist Danny Willians will be bringing a new piece of art to life over the course of the weekend.
One-day tickets start at $119 and a limited number of camping packages for weekend campers are also available.
Campers will stay in Cockatoo Island’s award-winning urban campground with unbeatable views of Sydney Harbour. Accommodation packages range from pre-erected basic tents to premium tents furnished with creature comforts.
A special THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL launch party is taking place on December 31 at the MCA Sydney rooftops, featuring a 4-hour set from Fabric legend Craig Richards (tickets available here).
To register for pre-sale tickets visit: TheNowhereFestival.com
Tickets on sale Tuesday 5th November at 9:00am.
Nowhere Festival Founder Jody Coker said:
“A collective of the world’s best promoters and producers are curating The Nowhere Festival experience – bringing an unparalleled depth of creativity and music to explore and discover.”
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL 2025 LINE-UP
ADIEL | CARL CRAIG | CHRISTIAN AB | DJ LAG | DJ MASDA | FRANCESCO DEL GARDA | KONDUKU | LUCA LOZANO | MARCEL DETTMANN | MOODYMANN | MOOPIE | MR. G (LIVE) | MR HO | NVST | PARTICLES (JANE FITZ & MARCO SHUTTLE) | PAUL WOOLFORD | QUEST | REPTANT (LIVE) | SAFETY TRANCE | SAMPOL | SPECIAL
REQUEST | TAMA SUMO & LAKUTI
ACCENT’ . ADI TOOHEY . ATTU
au4r33y . BARNEY KATO . BORTZO . DANNY SATRIA . EZRA . FOZ . HOUSE OF RALPH . JONO XIDIAS . JUNGIST . KATE DOHERTY . KAZUMBA ONISHI . LANDFILL . LEWBA . LORNA CLARKSON . LOUIS . LUK . MAD RACKET DJS . MAGDA BYTNEROWICZ . MAS KATO. MEHMET ALPDDOGAN . miss behave . REENIE . TRINITY . UNDISCLOSED DJs
THE NOWHERE FESTIVAL is taking place at Cockatoo Island on 8-9 February, 2025. To register for early bird tickets, head to TheNowhereFestival.com
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South Coast duo SURELY SHIRLEY named as Australian tour supports for INFINITY SONG (US)
Australian audiences will soon be able to enjoy the full Infinity Song experience when the band makes their debut appearances on the East Coast this summer with special guests just announced, SURELY SHIRLEY.
South Coast NSW sisters Jenaya and Anisha – aka SURELY SHIRLEY – will join the tour, starting in Brisbane at The Brightside on December 6, before hitting The Nightcat in Melbourne and Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory.
In 2024, the beloved New York soft rock/R&B group reached new heights with the release of their much-anticipated album, Metamorphosis Complete, a record that beautifully tied up the ‘Metamorphosis’ era for the band, while also showcasing new material for fans to devour.
Surely Shirley brings a coastal vibe coupled with a fusion of indie pop that evoke ‘60s ballads and rhythms. Surely Shirley have been making an impact since debuting in 2023 with their single ‘Honeymoon Island’.
‘Honeymoon Island’ spurred the quick development of a loyal fanbase across the country and a live presence that has seen the girls support artists including Pacific Avenue, The VANNS and Meg Mac, making Surely Shirley a great fit for the upcoming Infinity Song tour.
These shows are sure to leave an unforgettable impression on Australian audiences; Infinity Song themselves drawing comparisons to groups like Fifth Dimension and ABBA.
INFINITY SONG ‘METAMORPHOSIS’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Special Guests Surely Shirley
Tickets via October Presents
Friday December 6th The Brightside Brisbane
Saturday December 7th Nightcat Melbourne
Sunday December 8th Oxford Art Factory Sydney
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WIZ KHALIFA RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘HIDE IT FT. DON TOLIVER’
SECOND SINGLE OFF NEW ALBUM KUSH + ORANGE JUICE 2 ARRIVING SOON
Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY and Golden Globe nominated recording artist, Wiz Khalifa, releases his new single, ‘Hide It‘ ft. Don Toliver. LISTEN HERE.
Wiz and Don Toliver last teamed up in 2019 on the hit song, ‘Back Up‘. The popular collaboration has amassed over 22 million streams on Spotify alone. The duo reunites to drop this highly anticipated new
song which was produced by Cardo. Alongside the new track, Wiz will share a visualiser for the song later this evening, live at 9AM PDT – WATCH HERE.
‘Hide It‘ comes on the heels of Wiz’s most recent release ‘Khalifa’s Home‘ from earlier this month. Both tracks will appear on his upcoming album Kush + Orange Juice 2. The forthcoming album follows Wiz’s iconic mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice, from 2010, with the new album promising to bring back the mixtape nostalgia energy that Wiz’s fans love 15 years later. Cardo, ID Labs, and Sledgren, producers on
Kush & Orange Juice, return as producers for Kush + Orange Juice 2 in addition to new producers Mike WiLL Made-It, Juicy J, Jason Martin, Dominique Sanders, DJ Quik, Crazy Mike, TM88, Crash Dummy, Lex Luger, DJ Fresh, and Kenneth Wright.
This past August, Wiz released, ‘Baby Girl On The Way‘, a special track to celebrate the birth of his daughter alongside an official music video. Earlier this year, Wiz dropped a 13-track mixtape Wiz Owens – listen here. Last week, Wiz was featured on ‘Higher Than Heaven‘ alongside Jelly Roll.
‘Hide It ft. Don Toliver‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
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Zizi’s artistic journey, shaped by her travels across Eastern Europe, led her from crafting intricate loops and samples to producing complete albums. Her debut LP, “Gun Metal Dress” (2015), showcased jazz-infused tracks featuring unconventional time signatures and scat-inspired vocals. Following that, “Moon Of Honey” (2016) displayed her growing confidence and willingness to take risks, all while maintaining a keen pop sensibility.
Now, after a brief hiatus, Zizi makes a triumphant return with “Levitate.” This album not only showcases her unique sound but also offers fresh insights into familiar themes. With the keen production of Austin Parachoniak, “Levitate” traverses vibrant sonic landscapes, emphasizing Zizi’s exquisite vocals and poetic lyrics. From the ethereal allure of “Midnight Sun” to the playful rhythms of “Hope,” the album captivates with its blend of whimsy and depth. Through intricate arrangements and a thoughtful sense of nostalgia, Zizi’s commitment to growth and creativity shines brightly, making “Levitate” a compelling reflection of her evolving artistry.
A Story of Survival and Tribute Set to Reflective Instrumental Music
October 2024 – Award-winning composer, guitarist, and pianist Neil Tatar has released his latest single, Bella, a touching and reflective instrumental piece that carries a deep, personal connection to his family’s history during World War II. Tatar’s meditative approach to music comes through in this beautifully composed guitar track, featuring contributions from renowned musicians Premik Russell Tubbs on soprano sax, Tom Eaton on bass, and Jeff Haynes on percussion. The single will be available across all major streaming platforms, including SiriusXM Spa, Apple Music, Spotify, and more.
The inspiration for Bella came from Neil Tatar‘s discovery of a profound family connection while reading Georgia Hunter’s book We Were The Lucky Ones, which recounts the harrowing experiences of the Kurk family during the Nazi invasion of Poland. One of the book’s key characters, Bella, is revealed to be Neil‘s cousin, and her journey to survive the war mirrors the stories Neil heard as a child. Bella’s father, Henry Tatar, was Neil‘s great uncle and, tragically, perished in a concentration camp. This personal connection stirred Neil emotionally and led him to compose Bella as a tribute to his family’s resilience and survival.
“While reading the book, I was struck by how similar the stories were to those I grew up hearing from my family,” Neil says. “It wasn’t until further investigation that I realized Bella was my cousin, and that these stories were indeed part of my own family’s history.”
Bella embodies the peaceful, reflective style that Neil Tatar is known for, offering listeners an emotional, meditative journey through his music. Neil’s compositions have been widely described as providing healing experiences, and his work continues to find a home in places of tranquility such as hospitals and hospices, where it is played on the C.A.R.E. Channel.
Collaborators and Credits
Neil worked with some of the finest musicians in the industry to bring Bella to life:
Neil Tatar: Guitar
Premik Russell Tubbs: Soprano Sax
Tom Eaton: Bass
Jeff Haynes: Percussion
The track was recorded and produced with Neil’s signature attention to detail, bringing out the emotional depth and meditative quality of the composition.
Neil Tatar‘s albums have consistently reached international acclaim, with each release earning extensive airplay and charting at #1 worldwide on the Zone Music Reporter’s radio airplay chart. His earlier works, including Where Did The Time Go (a collaboration with Grammy® Award-winning cellist David Darling), Learning to Fly, and After the Rain, were all recorded under the guidance of legendary producer and guitarist Will Ackerman at Imaginary Road Studios.
Ackerman, the founder of Windham Hill Records and a Grammy Award winner himself, describes Neil‘s music as “breathtakingly honest and deeply affecting. Neil’s emotions are rarely hidden, and his music touches the heart in a way that few can.”
Neil Tatar is a versatile composer, guitarist, and pianist who has spent years developing a meditative and improvisational style that resonates with listeners seeking peace and healing. His music has been featured on SiriusXM, Music Choice Soundscapes, Pandora, InsightTimer, and more, and he continues to create new compositions that reflect his deep emotional connection to the stories behind them.
We can never take our freedom for granted. Through music, Neil Tatar honors the legacy of his family and reminds us of the importance of remembering our history.
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Dondréa has unveiled her introspective folk-pop gem, “Northern Roots.” A Canadian singer-songwriter now based in Los Angeles, Dondréa is celebrated for her emotive and vulnerable songs that delve into themes of self-discovery and living in the moment, often drawing inspiration from nature and her everyday life. She began her musical journey in a pop-punk band before transitioning into music supervision, where she spent over a decade licensing music for projects like Degrassi. However, it was her passion for songwriting that reignited her love for music. In June 2023, she released her first single in over 12 years, “First Time,” a reflection of her journey to reconnect with herself after a period of intense burnout.
In 2024, Dondréa opened for Michael Bernard Fitzgerald on his cross-country Canadian Farm Tour. Her music is co-written and produced by Matt Bauer (Memory Spells) and mastered by Juno Award-winning engineer Dajaun Martineau.
After Over 2-year Wait, Bass Music Maestro Zomboy Releases Highly Anticipated “Dead Man Walking Pt. 2” EP. Out Now on His Rott n’ Roll Records
Following the success of part 1 of “Dead Man Walking” from July 2022, Zomboy releases his highly anticipated part 2 of the series, with which he launched his own label imprint – Rott N’ Roll Records over 2 years ago. “Dead Man Walking Pt. 2.” consists of 5 bass masterpieces and marks a triumphant return for the UK-born, US-based producer. The EP opens with “Fallout,” a track that gradually builds into a storm of stabbing mechanical synths and electrifying elements, setting a powerful tone for the rest of the sonic journey. “D.E.A.D.,” featuring EDDIE, takes listeners on a cinematic journey with its video-game-esque breakdown, aggressive bass, and haunting distorted female vocals. “Project Z” delivers grimy synth drops and futuristic sounds, while “Delete Me” channels punk angst with bass-heavy production and eerie vocal distortions. The EP concludes with “Inhumation,” a symphonic and cinematic piece that offers a hauntingly soft closure, reminiscent of the emo/punk band era. Zomboy‘s latest release promises to captivate audiences with its innovative soundscapes and artistic depth, signaling that he is more than back.
“After a journey marked by unexpected setbacks and profound personal growth, ‘Dead Man Walking Pt. 2‘ is finally here. Though it took longer than planned, the time allowed the music and vision to evolve in ways I never imagined. I’m beyond excited to share this second chapter with you, a labor of love that was as rewarding to create as it is to release. Every note and visual tells a piece of the story from the Zomboy cinematic universe, and I hope it resonates with you as deeply as it has with me. Stay tuned.” – Zomboy
Zomboy, originally from a small village in England, transitioned from drumming in rock and metal bands to pioneering in the electronic music scene. A car accident settlement funded his home studio, leading to his role as an engineer for numerous bands and his intensive music studies at the ACM in London. His talent was recognized by SKisM, the founder of Never Say Die Records after Zomboy uploaded two demo tracks to SoundCloud on a whim. Rapidly, he graced stages from London‘s Ministry Of Sound to EDC Las Vegas and saw his tracks like “Terror Squad” (2013) and “Like A Bitch” (2016) gain massive acclaim. With 750M streams and multiple placements in the Beatport Top 100, Zomboy is praised for his “cinematic violence” and meticulous approach to music. In 2022, he launched Rott N’ Roll Records, underscoring his significant industry influence. From his modest beginnings to leading the dubstep scene, Zomboy is both a dedicated artist and a relentless innovator.
Artwork: Jim Jones
St. Morris Sinners are set to release their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Nightmares, on October 31st through French label Beast Records. The album conceptually weaves together Evagrius Ponticus’ seven deadly sins with the hauntingly vivid imagery of Dante’s The Divine Comedy. Lyrically, frontman Stephen Johnson draws inspiration from Tim Burton and Edgar Allan Poe, crafting a dark, gothic atmosphere across the record.
Nightmares showcases the band’s signature improvisational jazz background, with ominous, cinematic guitar leads by Django Rowe, doom-laden bass lines from Lyndon Gray, and dynamic, free-flowing drums by Miles Farnan. The album’s dramatic sound is further elevated by unique string arrangements and a horn section featuring sousaphone, bass trumpet, trombone, and baritone sax.
Influenced by the likes of Tom Waits, Glenn Branca, and Primus, Nightmares promises to be a bold, genre-blending musical journey into the depths of sin and redemption.