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The Australian Ballet School Summer Season with Butterfly, Friday 9 December – Melbourne 2022

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This performance is the culmination of a very full and rewarding year for The Australian Ballet School. The mixed program is designed to delight, and provide all of our young talent with the opportunity to shine. Our beautiful Butterfly is a fitting finale to 2022; the butterfly is the perfect metaphor to be explored and performed by our transforming young artists-in-training.

Congratulations to every one of our beautiful students and teachers for working so hard, and bringing their passion for dance to the School every day. Special thanks to alumnus and artist of The Australian Ballet, Hugo Dumapit, for stepping into the role of Jack Butterfly at late notice. My thanks also to David Hallberg and The Australian Ballet for supporting Hugo’s involvement.

– Lisa Pavane, Director of The Australian Ballet School

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HUMAN KIND MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT IN AUSTRALIA, DRAWS WIM HOF, JIM JEFFERIES, REGGIE WATTS, KIRSHA KAECHELE AND MORE

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Human Kind 2023, a three day immersive summit bringing together the world’s greatest industry leaders and changemakers, is making its global debut at Sydney’s iconic Luna Park, 16-18 March 2023. 

With a vision to help reshape our collective future, Human Kind features an unbeatable line-up of events hosted by global heavy-hitters—-from world-leading neuroscientists to thought-provoking artists and others who have achieved incredible personal and collective feats. 

Local legend Nedd Brockmann, who recently ran a mega marathon from Perth to Sydney covering a colossal 3,800km, will speak of his journey whilst Cheryl Bart AO, the first Australian female and the 31st person worldwide to complete the ‘Explorer’s Grand Slam’, will share stories of making history as the first mother-daughter duo to accomplish all seven summits. 

Global health leader and ‘Iceman’ Wim Hof will take guests on a once-in-a-lifetime breathing and ice experience, and those with a penchant for sport will have the opportunity to meet the crew of Comanche and board the world’s fastest monohull ocean racing yacht. ‘Solvation’, Human Kind’s innovative problem solving competition, will see attendees join industry-leading personalities to help solve real-world problems faced by companies, charities, society and the environment. 

Taking the elevator pitch to new heights, the ‘Ferris Wheel of Steel’ and the ‘Ferris Wheel of Fortune’ will allow participants an opportunity to pitch to a handpicked group of musicians, industry insiders, investors and venture capitalists for the length of a ferris wheel ride. Waiting to offer advice, networking opportunities and financial investment to budding entrepreneurs and unsigned artists include big names like Mark Bouris (Celebrity Apprentice, Yellow Brick Road), DJ and record producer Seth Troxler, one-woman funk machine DJ Holographic, Australian DJ and tour de force in Europe’s minimal scene Marlie, homegrown talent Sneaky Sound System, Guy Sebastian (the only Australian artist in ARIA chart history to boast six #1 singles) and more. 

Brimming with interactive experiences, music and live entertainment, guests will have the chance to network with international and local talent, artists and attendees. ‘Unstuck’, an interactive theatre experience unseen in Australia, will make viewers a part of the narrative directly with the actors, showcasing the transformational change that occurs when one leaves their comfort zone. 

The Human Kind comedy line up includes riotous icon Reggie Watts, an internationally renowned musician, comedian and actor most famously known as the bandleader on The Late Late Show With James Corden, Jim Jefferies who found international fame with sitcom Legit, and The Jim Jefferies Show, Jenny Johnson, former television news producer turned Twitter comedian, and Von Decarlo, New York-bred comedian, producer and writer. 

Human Kind is a not-for-profit. Every year Human Kind runs, profits will be distributed to a different organisation or charity that aligns with the Human Kind goals. This year’s chosen charity is AIME, a

dynamic mentoring program supporting Indigenous students through secondary school and into university, employment or further education. 

Founder of Human Kind and CEO of Winning Appliances John Winning Jr says, “I’m so excited to be bringing a plethora of stimulating experiences, incredible artistic talent and some of the greatest minds on the planet together in one place to create a fun and imaginative space where people can dream big, make meaningful connections, and enjoy some world-class arts whilst giving back.” 

Sign-up now for priority access to limited tickets at humankind.sydney. 

2023 Human Kind line-up, more names to be announced in the new year: 

Wim Hof: Global health leader and ‘Iceman’. 

Matt Mullenweg: Creator of WordPress. 

Dr Dianne McGrath: Serial adventurer, biohacker, and sailor. 

John Bertrand AO: Skipper of Australia 11, the winner of the 1983 America’s Cup. ● Dr Jemma King: Expert in emotional intelligence and performance under stress. ● Kirsha Kaechele: Artist and curator of Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). ● Scott Galloway: One of the World’s 50 best business school professors. 

Nedd Brockmann: Local legend and mega marathon runner. 

Hattie Boydle: Fitness model. 

Ronni Kahn AO: Founder of OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation. ● Jack Manning Bancroft: CEO and Founder of AIME, an award-winning social movement. ● Nic Marchesi OAM: Co-founder of Orange Sky, a charity that offers free mobile laundry services for the homeless. 

Yas Grigaliunas: Founder and Chief Evangelist of the award-winning circular economy enterprise, Circonomy. 

Cheryl Bart AO: The first Australian female and the 31st person worldwide to complete the ‘Explorer’s Grand Slam’. 

Mark Bouris: Australian entrepreneur and former host of Australia’s Celebrity Apprentice. ● Dr Charlie Teo: Leader in the development, dissemination, and acceptance of minimally invasive techniques in neurosurgery. 

Dr Michael Sughrue: Founder of Omniscient Neurotechnology, an artificial intelligence startup that’s aimed at radically accelerating the evolution of our understanding of human brain disease. ● Katharina Kuehn: One of the world’s leading consumer neuroscientists, author, strategist and founder of Deep Sphere. 

Felipe Ramirez: Chief Science Officer at The Winning Group and founder of AI firm, Biorithmico. ● Sarah Ellen: Internet phenomenon, fashion icon, furniture designer and artist. ● Dan Single: Fashion guru, entrepreneur, and DJ. 

Cooper Chapman: Professional surfer. 

Alex Hayes: Artist, action sports athlete and social media influencer. 

Sergio Perera: Celebrated chef, and nutrition consultant to actor Chris Hemsworth. ● Samantha Armytage: Award winning journalist. 

Reggie Watts: Internationally renowned musician, comedian, writer and actor. ● Jim Jefferies: Comedian, actor and writer. 

Sophia Li: Serial entrepreneur and founder and CEO of ClickTalent. 

Daniel Glenn: Decorated special operations officer and bomb defuser. 

Von Decarlo: New York-bred stand up comedian, producer, writer, and actress. ● Jenny Johnson: Comedian and Writer.

DJ Tennis: Global star in the electronic music space. 

Micci: Live vocalist for DJ duo Peking Duk. 

Guy Sebastian: Australian singer and songwriter. 

Seth Troxler: American DJ and record producer. 

Tiga: Canadian musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. ● DJ Holographic: One-woman funk machine. 

Sneaky Sound System: Award winning vocalist and DJ/producer duo. ● Lunar Disco: Talented DJ/composer and singer songwriter duo. ● Shaun Reeves: DJ, producer and clubland star. 

Cassette: Australian DJ and producer. 

Late Nite Tuff Guy: DJ and producer. 

Vince Sorrenti: One of Australia’s most successful and popular comics. ● Sophia Tilley: Yoga, meditation and kindred instructor. 

John Sweeney: Meditation expert. 

Frederic Coury: Founder of Swedish Fit, a workout program focused on fun. ● Nigel Beach: Physiotherapist & Wim Hof instructor. 

Generik: Jetsetter. Celebrity Trainspotter. TV host. Partystarter. ● Mary Lynn Rajskub: American actress and comedian. 

Rochelle Jordan: Canadian R&B musician. 

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nothing,nowhere. ANNOUNCES DEBUT AUSTRALIAN TOUR IN FEBRUARY 2023

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Australia, brace yourselves as the American genre-bending alternative, pop, rap and punk songwriter, singer and guitarist Joe Mulherin aka nothing,nowhere. will be touring in February 2023 for his debut national headline tour.

The tour starts on Monday 6 February at the Amnplifier Bar in Perth before it makes it way across the country to Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane before finishing up on Sunday 12 February at 170 Russell, Melbourne.

nothing,nowhere. released his fourth album, TRAUMA FACTORY in 2021. The single, fake friend, taken from the album marked his first song to ever enter the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart with the single now clocking over 16 million Spotify streams and almost 1 million Youtube views.

“TRAUMA FACTORY is an accumulation of songs written during a confusing time. it is about accepting the present and following your true north through the pain and suffering of human life. I wanted to make an album that was truly genreless and inspire others to challenge themselves artistically. I believe the most inspiring art is unpredictable and unrestrictive. to me that’s what TRAUMA FACTORY is.” says nothing, nowhere.

nothing,nowhere. also features on Stand Atlantic’s most successful single, deathwish, which has had almost 25 million Spotify streams alone.

nothing,nowhere. is about a connection. It’s one he finds with fans around the world, who gather to see him play on tour and to listen to his songs online. It’s that connection that urges the singer to place his fears aside and step onstage each night to share his art. He sees the potential to help, to make a change, however small it may be and that is why he brings his music out of the Vermont wildness.

Early bird pre-sale tickets on sale: Wednesday 14 December @ 5pm AEDT time

To Gain Early Ticket Access Register Here -> https://bit.ly/23NNWsignup

General tickets on sale Friday 16 December @ 10am local time
Tickets from destroyalllines.com.au

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nothing,nowhere.
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2023

MONDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2023 – AMPLIFIER BAR, PERTH (18+)
WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2023 – LION ARTS FACTORY, ADELAIDE (LIC AA)
FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2023 – METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY (LIC AA)
SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2023 – PRINCESS THEATRE, BRISBANE (LIC AA)
SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2023 – 170 RUSSELL, MELBOURNE (18+)

General tickets on sale Friday 16 December @ 10am local time
Tickets from www.destroyalllines.com
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Banks Arcade Announce 2023 Future Lovers Australian Headline Tour With Special Guests Belle Haven & Liveconformdie

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Good news all you lovers of Melbourne-via-New Zealand heavy hitters Banks Arcade out there: 2023 is set to bring all of the neon-soaked rock and metalcore goodness with the band today announcing their Future Lovers Australian Tour in February 2023, as well as special guests Belle Haven and liveconformdie joining the fun across seven special nights.

Fresh off releasing their debut album Future Lovers in late July, Banks Arcade have tirelessly worked throughout 2022 to deliver their flourishing, fresh and futuristic take on the heavier genres to their burgeoning audience. From supporting Yours Truly, In Hearts Wake and Thornhill on their respective Aussie headline tours this year, to performances in the UK, including Download Festival and Great Escape Festival, Banks Arcade are now turning their gaze to celebrating their incredible recent full length on stages around Australia in the new year.

“We have spent all of last year touring non stop and refining our live sound. We are so excited to go out on our first headline tour of Australia playing our album in full and bringing our best show yet to the fans. The supports on this run are incredible and we are big fans of them so these shows are going to be insane. We look forward to seeing you at a show next year!“ says Joshua O’Donnell, Banks Arcade

Melbourne metalcore quartet Belle Haven know a thing or two about crafting pulsing melodic heaviness and meaningful messaging. Forming in 2010 and going on to tour locally and internationally, including alongside Creeper, Dance Gavin Dance, Silverstein and In Hearts Wake, this group of five best friends have become renowned for their searing tunes, unforgettable live performances and a boundless ability to capture life’s experiences with effortless charm.

Hailing from Perth, liveconformdie have their unwavering sonic gaze fixed on 90s and 00s nu-metal flavours, a DIY ethic and unbridled authenticity. Having previously played alongside the likes of Thy Art Is Murder, Chelsea Grin, The Amity Affliction and countless others, liveconformdie also recently released a new EP Vol II: Music For Living Failures. A diamond in the burgeoning Perth heavy scene, liveconformdie are definitely a band to tick off your live bucket list.

Kickstart 2023 with an evening of sweltering tunes and passion from three of Australia’s most enigmatic modern bands, secure your future tickets to Banks Arcade‘s Future Lovers tour today!

Tickets on sale now @ https://tix.to/FutureLoversAusTickets 

UNFD, Select Music & Banks Arcade Present

BANKS ARCADE

FUTURE LOVERS AUSTRALIAN TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
BELLE HAVEN
LIVECONFORMDIE

TOUR DATES:
 
FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2023 – ELEVEN DIVE BAR, SUNSHINE COAST
SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2023 – BLACK BEAR LODGE, BRISBANE
FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2023 – TRANSIT BAR, CANBERRA
SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2023 – FACTORY FLOOR, SYDNEY
FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2023 – STAY GOLD, MELBOURNE
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2023 – LYNOTTS LOUNGE, PERTH
SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY – ENIGMA BAR, ADELAIDE

Tickets on sale now @ https://tix.to/FutureLoversAusTickets 

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LITTLE SIMZ RELEASES BRAND NEW ALBUM NO THANK YOU

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How do you follow up a banner year of award wins, sold-out shows and headline-making festival slots? If you’re Little Simz, you drop a brand new 10-track album, in the form of NO THANK YOU, released December 12. LISTEN HERE.

If 2021’s Sometimes I Might Be Introvert catapulted Simz into the big leagues, crashing into the top 5 of the albums charts, collecting Mercury Music Prize, Mobo, Ivor Novello and Brit Award wins and earning her the biggest live audiences yet in the UK and Europe yet, NO THANK YOU is yet another delicious left field turn for 28-year old Simbiatu Ajikawo. Sleek, succinct and utterly propulsive, it’s Simz’ defiantly punk rock, two-fingered salute to conformity and fame, and all the expectations and restrictions that come with.

Recorded with her regular collaborator Inflo, this is Simz at her most free, daring and spontaneous.  In her own words:

emotion is energy in motion.
honour your truth and feelings.
eradicate fear.
boundaries are important.

NO THANK YOU is out now, buy/stream here

TRACKLIST
1. Angel
2. Gorilla
3. Silhouette
4. No Merci
5. X
6. Heart On Fire
7. Broken
8. Sideways
9. Who Even Cares
10. Control

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Johnny Void and The Others Kickstarter!

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30 SONGS IN LESS THAN 35 MINUTES!
CENTRAL FLORIDA HARDCORE PUNK BAND
JOHNNY VOID AND THE OTHERS
THE COMPLETE STUDIO RECORDINGS FROM 1994-1996!
Johnny Void and The Others officially began in Tavares, Florida in January of 1994. Their first release, “Throat Oyster” (Feb, ’94) consisted of four tracks. After several months, and with a couple of lineup changes, Void, as they were known at the time, quietly stopped making music together.

But in the Spring of 1995, after a few months of living out in the streets of Los Angeles, Johnny Void returned to Florida reenergized and put together a new lineup! From that point on, Void would go on to disrupt the music scene with their hardcore punk rock sound, inspiring and influencing every band they met along the way! Following two more official studio releases and many shows, Void disbanded in the spring of 1996 during a live set at The Lion’s Den after Billy fell through the stage. But that didn’t mean they stopped playing music altogether.

Johnny Void went on to be a founding member of the Green Goblyn Project and X-Ray Youth, and now plays in DETHHAUS with drummer Justin Welch, of brit-pop royalty Elastica. Jason Burrows later joined the bands Unsung Zeros, Mashlin, and Boyce Avenue. Most of the other members went on to do many stints in jail or prison.

Void’s “3 Day War” LP was Ben Herlinger’s first producing credit. He went on to have a career producing music for BentMother and Bony Orbit records. He also did live sound for countless international acts for Walt Disney World. Many will know Bobby Croft for his years in the music scene, working with such acts as Hall and Oates, Smashing Pumpkins, The Allman Brothers, The Derek Trucks Band, Blind Melon, and many others.

Now, 29 years after their formation, Rakka Rakka Records is proud to bring you the first ever vinyl collection of this important Central Florida hardcore band, “Johnny Void and The Others- The Complete Studio Recordings of Original Material!”

In less than 35 minutes, you will be assaulted by 30 songs, including 5 outtakes. Only 100 copies of this record will be made, and only 99 will be available for purchase.

Side one consists of the tracks…

1. All The Things I Hear Are All The Things I Will Ignore 2. Anarchy 3. Blown Away 4. Brainwashed 5. Burning My Shit 6. Conniption 7. Go Home 8. Gonna Find Out 9. Ground 10. Here -1995- 11. Here -1996- 12. Holy Holy 13. Hypocrite 14. Justin The Mormon 15. Leave Me Alone

…while Side 2 features…

16. Mentally Ill 17. Muzak 18. My Apologies 19. New Thing 20. Nodding Out 21. Pop Song 22. Quickie Mart Junkie 23. Run Away 24. She Says 25. Television 26. 3 Day War 27. Therapy 28. Untitled 29. What I Say Is Cool 30. Yuppie Girl

From A to Y, you get Johnny Void and The Others’ entire musical catalog, all in alphabetical order to ensure variety. We are charging $40 to cover the cost of duplication, printing, Kickstarter fees, and shipping materials and postage. We are not making a profit off of this.

TO REITERATE!

For only $40, you are receiving two original songs from the “Throat Oyster” EP, all of the “Living Dead” LP, plus outtakes, and all of the “3 Day War” LP, plus outtakes!

30 songs!

That’s a double album without it being on two records!

It will be 11-16 weeks after we reach our goal before you receive your record.

And what a record it will be!

– 1 Black 12″ vinyl at standard 150-gram weight

– Full-color label

– Unprinted inner sleeve

– Full-color Jacket w/spine

– Shrink wrap

– And an accompanying lyric sheet!

Remember! Only 99 of these are available, so act quickly! Purchase “Johnny Void and The Others- The Complete Studio Recordings of Original Material” before it’s too late, as it will never again be reproduced!

Tracks: 6, 14   From the EP “Throat Oyster”

Recorded Feb, 1994 ACME Studios, Tavares, Fl Produced by Johnny Void

Tracks: 2, 4, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30 From The LP “Living Dead”

Recorded Aug, 1995 Grey Area Studios, Umatilla, Fl Produced by Bobby Croft

Tracks: 1, 3, 5, 7,8, 9, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 29 From The LP “3 Day War”

Recorded Jan, 1996 at L N G Studios, Merritt Island, Fl Produced by Ben Herlinger
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Charlie Gradon

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How has this year felt for you as a creative: what has been inspiring to you the most, as an artist?

Ups & downs always. This year I was determined to start releasing music. However, I often find inspiration in procrastination. With music videos to make, budgets to stress about, and all the things that come with releasing music, I found myself demoing out the next record instead.

 Who are you listening to right now, that would be your top new music recommendation?

Blake Mills is a new one for me. I love his approach to producing and sound design. Andy Shauf is yet to miss and Julia Jacklin’s new record is spinning a lot at our place.

What has been exciting you about your music community this year?

During lockdowns I started doing remote recording sessions. I wrote and recorded songs with people in Melbourne, Sydney and even Sweden and released them. It was a great way to keep the juices flowing and work on something without that emotional pressure.

Let’s talk ‘Black & White’ – what significance does the song have for you now it has been some time since the writing and recording process has been completed?

‘Black & White’ is about witnessing the breakdown of a relationship, and how quickly we label each other good/bad or more to the point black/white when in reality there is so much more nuance to it. It often reminds me to step back and withhold the judgement of others.

Can you tell us a bit about the process, while we’re on it, what was the best part about working on this song and what did you learn about yourself as a creative, as a result?

It’s taught me that I tend to process most of my deeper thoughts and feelings about what’s happening around me by writing. Which is a wonderful outlet to have, albeit a crutch. It’s got a lot of visceral aggressive energy, which is not something I feel comfortable expressing in the day to day. When we play it on stage I feel like the strongest man in the universe.

Is ‘Black & White’ part of a larger Charlie Gradon project and if so, can you tell us more about your plans for it?

 It’s the first single off my debut album to come next year. It’s the first body of work that I’m truly proud of. I can’t wait to share it with the world (and get started on the next one).

Do you find ideas for new music and songs come easily to you, or do you have to be in the studio for the inspiration to hit?

The home studio is a big part of it. Catching inspiration with your digital hands is such a gift. But my phone is also clogged with notes and voice memos of song ideas while I’m out in the world.

What’s your favourite thing to do when you need to chill out?

Drink coffee and make things worse.

Your favourite food spot?

If I’m alone I’ll often forget to eat. I wouldn’t say I have a favourite spot, but when I eat I do it passionately and fast.

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The Funk Hunters and LŪN Are the F*cking Bosses in New Collaboration “La Puta Ama,” Out Now on Westwood Recordings

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Artists: The Funk Hunters, LŪN
Title: La Puta Ama
Label: Westwood Recordings

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Electro-funk duo The Funk Hunters teams up with LŪN for their sinister dance collaboration titled “La Puta Ama.” From its eerie opening notes, the track gives off a powerful underground energy that give listeners a cue to “La Puta Ama’s” namesake – “the f*cking boss bitch.” The ominous vibe is paired with reverberating melodies and slowly builds into a dark, driving bassline complete with garage-inspired and serrating synths, altogether creating a unique ambiance both dancefloor friendly and intimidating. Watch your back because “La Puta Ama” is a lot of fun but will also bite back. The release is the first collaboration between the artists, out now on Westwood Recordings. Read on for more from the artists on the track’s inspiration:

“LŪN is a serious boss, and that’s exactly what ‘La Puta Ama’ is all about! Big boss energy. It’s dark, it’s banging, it’s unique, it’s everything we hoped for in a collab with LŪN. We’ve been such fans of everything she’s been releasing, so it really feels like this one was meant to be. It feels good to get the chance to collaborate” – The Funk Hunters

“‘La Puta Ama’ means “the f*cking boss bitch” which is how I like to wake up feeling daily. I started a wip that felt like exactly that – scary and fun, and hard all at the same time. I sent that over to The Funk Hunters, who loved it, and they added a whole lotta bite to it. This one came together really easily. Always excited to combine brains with talented people” – LŪN

As longtime friends, collaborators, and multi-dimensional artists – The Funk Hunters, Nick Middleton‘s and Duncan Smith‘s chemistry is perfectly aligned. Middleton steers the band’s studio efforts, having produced, co-written, and mixed their debut album, “TYPECAST.” And Smith anchors the project’s live show with an indefatigable charisma that complements Middleton‘s thoughtful production. Together they combine their powers as DJs, resulting in a brilliant technical display of creative collaboration between 4 turntables. Their vision has resonated with both listeners and industry tastemakers alike, with their music amassing over 30M track streams across their catalog of original productions, remixes and collaborations. Winners of the Electronic/Dance Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, The Funk Hunters also reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Chart last year, with an official remix of U2‘s “Love Is Bigger.” Their catalog also includes other official remixes for Big Gigantic, Gramatik, Selena Gomez, and Imagine Dragons. In addition to studio work, The Funk Hunters enjoy a vibrant global touring career with major festival plays at Coachella, Life Is Beautiful, Lightning in a Bottle, Electric Forest, Osheaga, Outside Lands, Burning Man, and Shambhala.

LŪN, the new creative project from alt-pop icon Lights, arrived in 2021 with debut EP – “haha i like it.” The six-track, bass-heavy collection was heralded by singles “bitches” and “y2k2k.” Billboard praised “bitches” for its “hefty siren call chorus that makes us feel like we can shoot lightning through our fingertips,” while EDM.com commended “y2k2k” for “transitioning seamlessly from a space of control into one of beautiful mania.” Following the EP release, LŪN shared “demolition, feat. Lights (Ruined by Glass Petals),” a club-ready remix by Glass Petals – the brainchild of Felix Cartal and Johnny Jover. In May, she returned with the “fuck ya go us” EP, a five-track offering that captures the essence also shown here on “La Puta Ama.”

More info on The Funk Hunters / LŪN / Lights / Westwood Recordings:

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JACK JOHNSON – ZIGGY ALBERTS – EMILY WURRAMARA – SYDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL, MELBOURNE 2022

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Photography + Words – Nate Hill

In between dreams…

I don’t share a lot of personal stuff on social media, but this was a special one for me.

My Dad was a massive Jack Johnson fan. Way back in 2008, I took Dad to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl to see Jack. We got there early to check out the support acts. Our seats were right on the edge of the covered section and it was a wet one. To this day I’m not sure why, but one of the ushers came, had a chat with us and invited us to go right down to the barrier. Front and centre. We had one of our best, most memorable and talked about gigs we ever had together.

So to be back at the same venue, this time to see Jack with my camera in hand on the other side of the barrier in the pit was somewhat emotional. Dad was definitely there in spirit with me. He would’ve been so stoked to hear that I had the opportunity to shoot his favourite artist.

Thank you Jack for giving me the soundtrack to some amazing memories.

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Leading European Minimal and Melodic Techno Producers Hozho and Droplex Join Forces for New Single “Sitting In This Cage”

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Artists: Hozho, Droplex
Title: Sitting In This Cage
Label: Self-release

Two cutting-edge producers join forces in the form of Portugal‘s Hozho and Hungarian Droplex‘s new release – “Sitting In This Cage.” True to their style, this melodic techno track truly feels like a sonic journey through time and space. Opening with soft piano notes and its namesake spoken riff, Hozho and Droplex quickly layer in ominous tones with growing synths and a dark, minimalistic bassline. Throughout the progression of “Sitting In This Cage,” one can almost envision the subject’s journey to free themselves of their mental and physical bonds. It’s a perfect balance between ethereal melodies and the darkness of minimal techno and psytrance.

Portuguese producer Hozho has become known for his minimal and yet melodic techno style (or how he describes it “Melodark“), bridging the gap between the light of progressive melodies and the nefarious underground. Perhaps just as identifying is the plague doctor’s mask he always wears while performing, which is to keep away all negative energies and problems other people have, whether on the dance floor or in their personal lives. Hungarian artist Droplex is another leader in the forward-thinking scene, most well known for his 2018 single “Dance,” which stayed at #1 on Beatport’s Minimal Chart for almost a year. Both artists have performed together at Insomnia events, as well as other festivals throughout Europe and globally.

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Déepalma Ibiza Winter Moods Vol.4

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With summer fading away into the distance, Déepalma Records sets its sights on the colder  months with the fourth edition of its Ibiza Winter Moods compilation, featuring three standout  mixes from label boss Yves Murasca and Déepalma favourite, Rosario Galati. 

Yves Murasca continues to steer Déepalma Records with esteem throughout the electronic dance  music space, using his years of experience and passion for avant-garde club cuts to keep the label at  the forefront of the industry. This year’s edition of ‘Ibiza Winter Moods’ sees Yves return to compile  and mix a stunning selection of carefully curated records alongside longtime label friend Rosario  Galati, bringing the magic of the White Isle to life long after the season has finished and sparking early  anticipation for the summer of 2023.  

The first of three mixes, Lounge Moods, perfectly encapsulates the continuous day into night and  back again backdrop of the island, fueled by delicate grooves with resonant harmonies and seductive  vocals. Get lost in amongst tracks from Moby, Energy 52, CamelPhat, Miguel Migs, Gorge and many  more. House Grooves comes next, emulating the transitional beauty of what happens after the sun  goes down on the island. Dive into a blend of club-geared cuts from the likes of Fatboy Slim, Faithless,  David Penn, Claptone, Mark Knight or Purple Disco Machine and get ready for the dancefloor. The  final mix, Afterhour Visions, touches on one of Ibiza’s most renowned scenarios. Like all good  workouts, a warm-down is essential and the afterparty often spurs the most magical of musical  moments. Music from Frankey & Sandrino, Mollono.Bass, Eelke Klein, Andhim, Book Shade and 

Oliver Schories combine for the perfect ending, bringing you down gently and lifting you up at the  same time.  

‘Déepalma Ibiza Winter Moods, Vol. 4’ – Mixed by Yves Murasca & Rosario Galati, lands on 2nd  December 2022 as a limited 3xCD and is available to buy/stream on all major stores/platforms. 

DJ Mixes // Tracklists 

CD1 – LOUNGE MOODS 

  1. Oliver Koletzki – Same Old Loop Shit (Original Mix) 
  2. Yves Murasca & Rosario Galati feat. Chasing Kurt – Time (Momo Khani & Meindel Extended Remix) 03. Martin Waslewski – Rasberry Heaven (Original Mix) 
  3. Corsica One – Trying (Miguel Migs Salty Love Dub) 
  4. COEO – Back In The Days (Original Mix) 
  5. T.Markakis – Da Groove (Extended Mix) 
  6. Ivan Pica – Disco Never Dies (Original Mix) 
  7. Kellerkind – Disco On The Dancefloor (Gorge Remake) 
  8. Energy 52 – Café Del Mar (Dale Middleton Remix) 
  9. Moby – Why Does My Heart (Oxia Dub Mix) 
  10. Mika Olson – Better (Rich Vom Dorf Extended Remix) 
  11. Gorge & Markus Homm – Aaiko (Extended Mix) 
  12. CamelPhat – Raabta (Original Mix) 
  13. Butch – Lale (Original Mix) 
  14. Alex Kentucky & Ivan Garci – Tarida Sunset (Original Mix) 

CD2 – HOUSE GROOVES 

  1. Yves Murasca & Rosario Galati feat. Karolyn Haze – Love This Life (Meines Extended Remix) 02. César De Melero presents D.O.D. – 1,2,3,4 (David Penn Extended Remix) 
  2. Faithless feat. Suli Breaks & Jazzie B – Innadadance (Claptone Extended Remix) 04. Fatboy Slim – Praise You (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) 
  3. Roger Sanchez, Park & Sons feat. Julie McKnight – This Feeling (Low Steppa Remix) 06. Yvvan Back – Cry No More (Dave Delly Extended Remix) 
  4. David Penn & ATFC – Down Wid Da (Original Mix) 
  5. Sweetpower – Happy Days (Original Mix) 
  6. Andre Rizo – Boiana (Original Mix) 
  7. Dave Leatherman & DJ Jeroenski – Dance Like Fire (Original Mix) 
  8. Earth n Days – I Wanna Know (Original Mix) 
  9. Milk & Sugar, CASSIMM & Ron Carroll – Spirit of House (Extended Mix) 
  10. Babert – Party Right There (Original Mix) 
  11. Mark Knight – Second Story (Original Mix) 
  12. Tube & Berger, Mat.Joe & Tex Amos – Now Is Not Forever (Extended Mix) 

CD3 – AFTERHOUR VISIONS 

  1. Mollono.Bass – Dancer In The Dark (Album Version) 
  2. Prok & Fitch, Leonardo Gonnelli – Lullaby (Original Mix) 
  3. Frankey & Sandrino – Acamar (Original Mix) 
  4. Literatura, Ucha, Da Le (Havana) & Nii Tei – Asokere (Extended Mix) 
  5. Simone Vitullo & Liva K feat. Brigitte Wickens – Feeling Good (Original Mix) 06. Dole & Kom – Roots (Mollono.Bass Remix) 
  6. Massimo Lippoli – Dougne Te Soye (Original Mix) 
  7. Amorhouse, Tonix – Look At Me (Extended Mix) 
  8. Mika Olson – Suburra (Extended Mix) 
  9. Eelke Kleijn – 51 Degrees Nord (Original Mix)  
  10. Booka Shade – Regatta Da Zatta (Original Mix) 
  11. andhim – Nice To Meet You (Original Mix) 
  12. Robin Hassler – For You (Extended Mix) 
  13. Oliver Schories – Peron (Extended Mix) 
  14. Arco – Floating Up (Extended Mix)

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Clinton Hutton Releases ‘Can’t Handle Losing’

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Tasmanian singer-songwriter Clinton Hutton is back with his new single “Can’t Handle Losing” which will be released on December 13. It’s a toe tapping, classic rock track that hits hard from the very first beat and never eases up until the end. Clinton’s songwriting and musical talent is undeniable and on full display in this song which features a clever arrangement, tasty guitar riffs and an incredibly infectious vocal performance that fully hooks the listener in. It’s a fun and relatable song about those super competitive people who love to win at everything, but just hate to lose!

Like all previous releases by Clinton, it’s another complete solo effort where he played all the instruments, recorded, mixed and mastered the song from his home studio. The catchy performance along with the professional production is outstanding and will make you hit repeat again and again. You can hear the influences of world class acts such as ACDC, Queen and the Foo Fighters in the track, but Clinton has his own vibe happening which is engaging and refreshing.

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CHARLIE GRADON returns with brand new single ‘BLACK + WHITE’

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Photo by: Liz Hamm

The return of Sydney singer-songwriter Charlie Gradon is a welcome one, as music fans move through into a summer of new music. His music to date has encompassed a vast range of influences, yet what threads them together is a rich knack for songwriting and individualistic style.

Today, Gradon releases a brand new single in ‘Black + White’ – an evocative and striking piece of music that reasserts Gradon as a multi-talented artist to watch.

A song focused on relationships, specifically witnessing the breakdown of a relationship, ‘Black + White’ explores the complexity of intimate connection and the nuance that comes with navigating your way through such an emotional environment.

Recorded by Gradon and his band out of Liam Judson’s Sonic Funhouse in the Blue Mountains back in April 2021, ‘Black + White’ in its final form comes wrapped up in the dynamism of a group of musicians who are very much in sync – their artistry elevates the key sounds that sit at the core of Gradon’s songwriting style.

“I think we ended up using the first take of the session. I’ll never forget Liam Judson (engineer) swearing loudly seconds after we finished, declaring we had it!”
CHARLIE GRADON

Along with the release of the single itself, Gradon has also shared the official music video for ‘Black + White’, directed by Tom Stephens. Filmed in Pitt Town, New South Wales, the narrative of the song is captured beautifully on screen.

“It’s about witnessing your life in a dreamlike state and seeing memories wherever you go.”
CHARLIE GRADON

With early music evoking references to some of indie music’s greats including Mac DeMarco and Radiohead, Charlie Gradon emerged in 2018 as an intriguing new player on the Australian scene. British born, now based in Sydney, Gradon’s confessional style of songwriting has had international qualities from the jump; his perspectives have been both inviting and accessible for listeners, making his overall catalogue one that media and radio alike have flocked to in recent years.

Two EP releases in Self-Doubt (2018) and Blurry Ones (2020) gained the attention of triple j, 3RRR, 4ZZZ and more, while gaining rotation spots across FBi Radio, 2SER and Double J. As a live performer, Gradon’s hypnotic and charismatic presence on record has translated brilliantly into the on-stage realm; he has sold out shows at both the Lansdowne Hotel and Oxford Art Factory in Sydney.

Gradon’s songwriting pen is also strong when it comes to collaborations with other artists, his co-writing credits include Julia Stone, Pacific Avenue, The Rions, DZ Deathrays and others.

Single Photography by: Tom Stephens
Artwork Design: Elise Hislop
Artwork Concept: Isabella Kerstens, Lachlan Macpherson

PRAISE FOR CHARLIE GRADON

“I love it when an artist’s mind, heart and talent join forces to produce something as authentic and joyous as this song.”
DOUBLE J (Dot Markek)

“Dispersing an emotional vivacity inescapable to the human soul, the quintessential aftermath to any Charlie Gradon experience.”
The AU Review

“Soaring melodies and beautiful harmonies stick out on the EP that flirts with folk, indie, and rock genres, and is glued together by Charlie’s insightful lyricism and unique voice.”
Life Without Andy

With a full new project of music in the pipeline for release in 2023, Charlie Gradon is looking ahead to building upon a strong foundation of material that has already established him as one of the country’s most promising songwriters.

CHARLIE GRADON LIVE SHOWS
Tickets via www.charliegradon.com

Friday 17th February 2023 The Vanguard Sydney
Saturday 25th February 2023 Shotkickers Melbourne

BLACK + WHITE is out Wednesday November 24th
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Lucky Polo

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I’m originally from Sydney, Australia but moved to Irvine California so I could be closer to LA and pursue my hopes of working in a studio there with other great musicians I admire.

When I was 8 years old I began training in classical saxophone  through the school’s band program then coming into high school naturally I picked up guitar, bass, drums and keys etc. to fit into the music I was listening to such as The Moody Blues and Frank Zappa.

Recently it’s been an absolute whirlwind essentially picking up half my life and plonking it 15,000 kilometres away. I’ve been having a great time trying to set up new connections in California both within the scene and at university and trying to find new inspiration for writing. I finished a few singles a few months ago at Golden Retriever Studios in Marrickville so it’s exciting to be able to start releasing them. I’ve also started working on a longer length, more cohesive project also.

It’s only within the last couple of years that I’ve begun to explore electronic and sample based music such as Blank Banshee, Skrillex’s old EPs and J Dilla so I’ve been slowly harnessing my beat making skills. One thing that does stand out in Minimum Wage Dreamer is the use of that dirty spaghetti western style twangy guitar found in a lot of Ennio Morricone compositions. That sound is super untapped within mainstream music in my opinion and it really cuts through and contrasts nicely with the synths and 808 style drums. Honestly I’d just been watching a bunch of old westerns with my dad when I thought to myself that it could be a really great addition to the song.

Minimum Wage Dreamer was actually a joint effort between myself and childhood friend Heno. He’s a fantastic writer studying to become an English Teacher and wrote a great poem that he wanted me to use. I immediately got to work finding a melody I liked then from there built harmony and finally a catchy beat as foundation. Honestly it’s one of the quickest beats I’ve written because I just felt good that day.

I worked mostly with Antonia Gauci (from the band Gauci) at Golden Retriever Studios in Marrickville for engineering with up and coming artist Chloe Dadd as assistant engineer. It was then mastered by Simon Berckelman also at Golden Retriever. For the bass recordings on the record I had Charles Wilkinson and Dylan Catterall on drums in the outro who are both old friends of mine that I’ve known for years now.

The production was a lot of fun, and Antonia was great at suggesting new ways to push sounds further and make the record sound overall way more huge than I ever could have on my own. The synths, bass and 808s were relatively dry in terms of production, which made a lot of space especially for the vocals and double tracked guitars. The vocals had a bit of grit applied as well as some simple reverb and compression, most of the work was done with Antonia’s amazing Neumann microphone and preamp. The guitars had a fair bit done, they were double tracked through an old Fender Twin Reverb with the preamp cranked panned left and right, then we used a huge vintage spring reverb box to get that ‘drippy’ sound. We then had the signal compressed with a small amount of delay. The drums in the outro had a bunch of EQing and panning done to them just to help them sit better in the mix with the guitars.

This track truly means a lot to me. Firstly, it’s the first time I’ve had my vocals on a recording which was super exciting. It’s the first time I’d more or less written the majority of the song also. It was great to work with Heno and give his lyrics a medium to be heard. The song’s message itself however also resonates deeply with me. It’s about how we become so caught up in and pacified by social media, hype culture and consumerism that we forget to stop and smell the roses. We become so obsessed with an image of what we want to be, that when we return to reality we can’t seem to fully accept our own lives in comparison to someone we admire such as a rapper etc. and I want to question the legitimacy of that lifestyle.

Honestly I’ve felt a little bored lately with my music listening habits, so have been turning back to metal which I used to listen to in highschool as well as in my opinion the electronic equivalent that is dubstep. Bands such as Meshuggah have been great for helping me to reconsider the rhythmic choices I make within my own music and it would be incredibly interesting to see if that could be somewhat reflected in a more mainstream genre.

Away from music I love to skateboard, in a way it’s another form of self expression and a great way to stay fit. I also love fashion, reading and learning Japanese so there’s definitely a good mix of things to do. For the remainder of 2022, I’m hoping to finalise artwork and dates for my next two releases which should be the main focus of the first part of 2023. For 2023 specifically I’m looking to really start putting my head down and grinding to make contacts and meet as many people as possible within the industry. I’d also like to travel to other musical hotspots within the US such as New York, Chicago, Nashville etc.

I’ve got a pretty big sweet tooth to be honest, so a good pavlova is always welcome for me. Especially with extra meringue. As for favourite places to hang out, it has to be the cafeteria at my university. Not only are there heaps of skate spots close by, heaps of variety with the menu but there’s always a few of my buddies there to kick it and study with.

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YAWDOESITALL shares new single ‘HOLD ON’ from forthcoming EP, LIFE I CHOSE

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Having spent recent years establishing himself as one of Sydney’s sharpest hip hop voices and producers, YAWDOESITALL brings the lessons learned in studio and on the road together in creating his most defining work yet – debut EP LIFE I CHOSE.

From it, the artist shares new single ‘HOLD ON’, a track that new and longtime fans alike can immerse themselves in, while gaining an insight into the sonic palette of the wider Yawdoesitall body of work. A track that lands with impact, ‘HOLD ON’ is an impassioned release that urges listeners to keep on going when things get tough – a reminder that we’re all here for a purpose, regardless of how different our individual paths appear.

“Hope I find my way / Seen a brighter day / The voice in head said / Hold on”

Recording ‘HOLD ON’ at the Elefant Traks studio in Sydney, Yawdoesitall worked with Finbar Stuart (Nerve, Agung Mango) on mixing and Lewis Mitchel (Anderson .Paak, 6LACK, NAO) on final mastering. As he describes, the single is a personal one for him and revealed itself as a vehicle to pick himself up out of a dark place.

“‘HOLD ON’ was a letter to myself when I was down, in times of doubt. ‘HOLD ON’ was a reminder to keep going and hold on one more day. It touches on depression, and being at low points in your life and reminding yourself of the ‘why’. Why you’re on this journey.”
YAWDOESITALL

The release of ‘HOLD ON’ follows on from the hyped up power jam from Yawdoesitall, ‘G.Y.M.’, providing a great moment of contrast for the artist as he gears up for the release of Life I Chose this November. Reflective of the choices Yaw has made in life that have set him on a path different to the one originally determined for him, the record is a statement of intent as it is a mark of arrival from the exciting artist.

Having evolved as an artist – on stage and in studio – in the last three years, Yaw’s vision has never been more concise and driven. Early releases have led him to accrue over 300,000 streams to date, continued support across Australian radio including triple j, FBi Radio, 4ZZZ, 3RRR and Radio Adelaide; Spotify and Apple Music via various editorial playlist placements; and industry praise as one of BIGSOUND’s Top 50 (2020). In 2022, Yawdoesitall returned to the wider touring circuit, completing a successful multi-date regional run throughout regional Victoria with Baker Boy.

The experience elevated Yaw as a performer and reminded him of his connection to the art – a connection he is excited for fans to witness with the release of this EP.

“It was nice to play unreleased music to a new fanbase in preparation for the EP. It helped to see what songs people gravitated to, and also helped discover new fans. It was my first proper tour so it was really crazy and new, but I learned a lot as an artist and performer.”
YAWDOESITALL

PRAISE FOR YAWDOESITALL

“A Ghanian-Australian artist based in Western Sydney, Yawdoesitall creates in an immersive brand of experimental, progressive hip-hop which fuses together genres as he combines gorgeous instruments to make eclectic sounds filled with bright energy, intricate production and witty lyricism.”
ROLLING STONE AUSTRALIA

“Turn it up, flash the cash and don’t be shy! Yawdoesitall’s confidence through the roof on this one…”
TRIPLE J, DECLAN BYRNE (‘G.Y.M.’, 2022)

“That build that begins around the 1:40 mark is so cinematic and powerful with Yawdoesitall’s effortless delivery guiding you all the way.”
TRIPLE J UNEARTHED, ABBY BUTLER (‘G.Y.M.’, 2022)

“Keep an eye out for new music from the young man who seems to be defining and refining his sound with each release.”
LIFE WITHOUT ANDY

HOLD ON is out now.
The LIFE I CHOSE EP is released Friday 25th November.
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