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TO SAVE A MOMENT TOUR
Sat 15 Feb – Mountain Goat Valley Crawl – Brisbane
Sat 22 Feb – Oxford Art Factory (with Drab Majesty) – Sydney
Fri 28 Feb – Colour – Melbourne
Sat 29 Feb – Grampians Music Festival – Halls Gap
Fri 6 Mar – Waywards – Sydney
Sun 8 March – Yours & Owls Sundays – Wollongong
Tickets available here.
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“…tastier than a Marrickville pork roll.” – Life Without Andy
After announcing their expansion to the two-day Bad Friday Weekender, the beloved Marrickville block party now reveal the OAF second stages and their crammed second line up, to really sully the Easter long weekend. With first release tickets sold out it’s another reason to bag a spot now.Taking To the stage on Friday will be visceral Aussie rock veterans Bad//Dreems who are sure to leave a trail of sweaty Friday attendees when they play tracks from their defiant three albums. Recently landing in triple j’s Hottest 100, Spacey Jane are in fine festival form after slaying Laneway this month. With one of the most chaotic and unpredictable live shows in the biz, Private Function‘s set will be a barrage of beers, broken glass, blood and probably good times. Rounding out Friday’s deviants are plaid cloaked 90s riot grrls Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Japanese punks 50/50s, cosmic monolith Joseph Liddy & The Skeleton Horse and the newly-formed alt-pop revellers The Melodrones.
Saturday will see the irreverent disco vigilante Late Nite Tuff Guy take to the decks as well as disco funk-lords Groove City, tropical sunbeam and all round mood lifter Clypso, cult producer-rapper duo Slim Set, dance enthusiasts The Goods, FBi Radio’s Next Big Thing A.Girl, melancholic pop groover Lola Scott and outer space soul train Planet Vegeta.
These substantial additions join the already ample list of acts including the endlessly hypnotising POND, funky festival staple Winston Surfshirt, Sydney’s favourite twins Cosmo’s Midnight, recent Hottest 100 inclusions Holy Holy, infamous live maestros Twin Peaks (USA), The Jezabel’s front woman Hayley Mary, the groove-tinged Mildlife, jangly pop rockers Cool Sounds, dreamy Wollongong local Stevan, experimental punk kings Shady Nasty, underground Melbournites 30/70 and the uncontainable Americana impressor Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys.
With one in two acts hailing from Sydney, Bad Friday once again commits to its mission of championing homegrown talent and providing a platform for those up and coming acts to launch their career.
With first release tickets already gone and the last two editions selling out before doors, it’s all the more important to get in early this year. Listening to punter feedback organisers have made the decision to decrease capacity and increase amenities for a more spacious and enjoyable day.
Ditch the fam this Easter to party like you’ve got two days off afterwards.
Railway Parade, Marrickville
Friday, April 10th – Saturday April 11th
Doors 2:00pm
BAD//DREEMS
SPACEY JANE
PRIVATE FUNCTION
THE PINHEADS
TEEN JESUS AND THE JEAN TEASERS
50/50S (JPN)
JOSEPH LIDDY & THE SKELETON HORSE
THE MELODRONESjoiningPOND
HOLY HOLY
TWIN PEAKS (USA)
HAYLEY MARY
SHADY NASTY
CAITLIN HARNETT & THE PONY BOYS
Saturday April 11th
LATE NITE TUFF GUY
GROOVE CITY
CLYPSO
SLIM SET
THE GOODS
A.GIRL
LOLA SCOTT
PLANET VEGETA
joining
COSMO’S MIDNIGHT
WINSTON SURFSHIRT
MILDLIFE
30/70
STEVAN
COOL SOUNDS
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From there the song, which premiered overnight on triple j, only continues to ramp up and by the time the second chorus rolls around, it’s already an all-out yell like hell to the heavens moment. All bets are off – guitars are soaring, drums are raining down debris all around, vocal chords are tearing, and there’s nothing left to do except punch the sky, kiss your crush, get an impulse tattoo, and start the song all over again.
On their breakout 2019 EP, Gravis, and particularly its killer single ‘Lately’ feat. Carla Geneve, Sly Withers showed that they had tremendous potential to perhaps break free of the confines of the Australian punk and indie rock scene they were raised on, and make a name for themselves as their own unique entity. ‘Explode Into View’ is the fulfilment of that and then some.
Nothing between then and now has changed in the band’s make-up. Same four members – Mata (guitar / vox), Sam Blitvich (guitar / vox), Joel Neubecker (drums) and Shea Moriarty (bass) – using the same producer as Gravis (Matthew Templeman at his studio in Mount Hawthorn), but now they possess not only another hard year on the road of shows under their belts (including major sets at Falls Festival and supporting the likes of Amy Shark and Slowly Slowly), and a pulsating self-belief that can only be built on the back of hard work and a brotherhood forged in the trenches. The result is a towering sound that is much, much greater than the sum of its parts, yet reflects the depth of the emotional core of the band and the love they share for the music they make together.
Speaking about the song, Mata says, “”When I wrote this song I was on the brink of an exciting new relationship which, by no fault of either party, never came to fruition. Some things just aren’t meant to be, and sometimes irrational thinking gets the better of us. The song is about moving on with the feeling that things will never be as good as we imagined, that we seek closure we’ll never get, and how weeks, months and years down the track, a chance run-in or out of the blue text can send us spiralling out of logical thinking and right back to where we started. ‘Explode Into View’ is about finding moments of clarity in times of confusion.”
To coincide with the release of ‘Explode Into View,’ Sly Withers has announced they’ll be embarking on a national tour this May and June, starting in Hobart and working their way around capital cities and regional centres across the country. Tickets are on sale Tuesday, February 18.
Sly Withers’ New Single ‘Explode Into View’ Is Available Now Via Dew Process and Universal Music Australia
SLY WITHERS EXPLODE INTO VIEW TOUR 2020
Tickets on sale from www.slywithers.com
Pre-sale: Monday 17th 8am AEDT / On sale: Tuesday 18th 8am AEDT
Thursday, May 14, Altar Bar – Hobart
Friday, May 15, Barwon Club – Geelong
Saturday, May 16, Howler – Melbourne
Thursday, May 21, Solbar – Maroochydore
Friday, May 22, Vinnie’s Dive Bar – Gold Coast
Saturday, May 23, The Brightside – Brisbane
Thursday, May 28, Newcastle Hotel – Newcastle
Friday, May 29, Crowbar – Sydney
Saturday, May 30, UC Hub – Canberra
Thursday, Jun 4, Jive – Adelaide
Friday, Jun 5, The Rosemount – Perth
Saturday, Jun 6, The River – Margaret River
Perth’s Ben Catley launches new single ‘RUN’ after a huge year of shows and festivals all across Australia, New Zealand, UK, Holland, Réunion Island and The Philippines. With blistering guitar playing, huge vocals and an uplifting, infectious stage energy, Ben captivates crowds like few other solo acts.
The release comes directly after returning from his third tour around New Zealand, a Melbourne show and before heading to perform at festivals in India in February.
‘RUN’ is an up-tempo, guitar-driven summer track about Ben’s long-standing love for running, and using fitness as a tool for mind, body and spirit. The track suggests that just getting ‘out the door’ is often all it takes to change your frame of mind to quickly garner motivation, clarity and positivity.
Ben’s guitar playing on ‘RUN’ is energetic, the message is uplifting and the vocals are his best performance to date. Recorded in the Perth hills with Andy Lawson (Eskimo Joe, Tired Lion) and mastered by William Bowden (Gotye, Hermitude).
Originally from the north of England, he has been living in Perth for almost a decade – advocating his love for Western Australia and its music scene everywhere he tours, finding himself on huge international festival lineups with the likes of Xavier Rudd, Ocean Colour Scene, Skunk Anansie and more.
New single ‘RUN’ is available for download on all major online stores.
SATURDAY MARCH 28TH 12PM-10PM
FULL LINEUP:
Theo Parrish, Sister Nancy, Mella Dee, Anastasia Kristensen, C.FRIM, Cassettes For Kids, Lord Echo (LIVE), JESS B, Mildlife, Pink Matter, SK Simeon, Sophie McAlister, Wax’o Paradiso
Untitled Group, Crown Ruler, Moon Dog Craft Brewery & PBS 106.7FM are collaborating to bring the second edition of Abbotsford’s block party this March.
The 2020 edition will see an expansion of the event to run along Bond Street and Southhampton Crescent as well as Duke Street, meaning more room for punters to dance, move & dive into the high energy block party all-rounder.
Duke Street Block Party 2020 will be headlined by Detroit icon Theo Parrish, Mella Dee for his first tour of Australia, Dancehall pioneer and vocalist Sister Nancy, Russian selector Anastasia Kristensen, & more.
As well as showcasing live acts and DJs from around the globe, punters can explore the nooks and crannies of Duke Street. Local legends Hub Furniture are dedicating trade to the event with tucked away delights to discover, such as a unique wine bar experience.
The exceptional Moondog Brewery will be operating on the day and serving their local craft beers as well as hosting their very own selectors stage. Food will be provided by some iconic Melbourne institutions such as Good Gnocchi, Nhu Lan Bakery, Moondog OG Pizza, Real Jerk Chicken & more.
Theo Parrish
Theo Parrish was born in Washington D.C. in 1972 and raised in Chicago, where his passion for music developed. MIles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Nina Simone, George Gershwin, Bob Marley, as well as his uncle, jazz musician Dexter Sims, all had strong influences on Theo’s early musical life.
He began spinning and producing tracks in 1986, at the age of thirteen. In 1994, Theo Parrish moved to Michigan where he became heavily involved in Detroit’s underground music scene. Producing music and delivering his unique and dynamic sets in venues throughout Detroit and surrounding areas, as well as abroad he has gained the attention and respect of DJ’s, producers, listeners and dancers worldwide.
Sister Nancy
Sister Nancy, aka Muma Nancy, real name Ophlin Russell-Myers, (born Ophlin Russell, 2 January 1962, Kingston, Jamaica) is a dancehall pioneer and vocalist. She is known to the world as the first female dancehall DJ and was described as being a “dominating female voice for over two decades” on the dancehall scene. One of her most famous songs is “Bam Bam”, labeled as a “well-known reggae anthem” by BBC and a “classic” by The Observer.
Mella Dee
Following the breakthrough success of ’Techno Disco Tool’; reaching number 1 in BBC Radio 1’s Dance Music chart, in addition to his Warehouse Music imprint winning the ‘Best Breakthrough Label’ award at the DJ Mag awards, Mella Dee is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after names in dance music. More recently, he was named one of Mixmag’s ‘Stars of the year’ for 2018 and also put out his debut Essential Mix for the legendary BBC Radio 1 series.
Anastasia Kristensen
Always the adventurer, the Copenhagen-via-Moscow producer has been at it for a while — finding inspirations from the likes of ballet to effusively digging for records to satisfy her curiosity. With her track “Spring Ballade” released on Nous Disques in 2016 and previous work with BLD and Monasterio, she only sought to move forward and carve out a path that would only broaden the scope for her reach as time goes on. It begins with her DJ sets – Kristensen starts with tone as the foundation; she weaves a web that incorporates barreling breaks, blistering techno and buoyant electro in scintillating fashion. With featured mixes on Mixmag and Red Bull, Anastasia is determined to take even bigger chances and leap farther into the sonic spectrum of underground music – by never staying in one lane.
Mildlife
Mildlife take the musical canvas, rip the lids off the paint tins, and throw vibrant splashes of colour into kaleidoscopic jams. The four-piece bonded over the desire to push musical boundaries on record, and develop a tight live shows bolstered by wild improvisation.
The bands mines jazz, psych and disco for its irresistible groove and their tracks have been a staple in Nightclubs and band rooms the world over for the last 2 years. Bringing the songs alive on stage is a process of transformation, the audience moulding the songs, the songs moulding the audience, Mildlife casting themselves as the cosmic funk house band for a party at the edge of the universe.
Lock it down for Saturday March 28th from 12pm-10pm and head over to the facebook page for full line up and more information: https://www.facebook.com/
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Untitled Group are the group behind Beyond The Valley and Pitch Music & Arts Festival, the collective also represents boutique event brands Ability Fest, Grapevine Gathering and Melbourne electronic hub XE54.
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Between acts like soul-jazz icon Roy Ayers, Detroit house godfather Theo Parrish, and Chicago dance luminary Larry Heard, the Crown Ruler name has become synonymous with soulful underground music.
Presale Registrations Close Tuesday 12th February 4pm AEDT:
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Recorded in-house by guitarist Callan Orr, the band left no stone unturned in the production of the track to ensure every moment has its purpose – Delivering with maximum emphasis what the band feel to be an important message to anyone who might be feeling lost.
“When we were writing this song I guess it came from a pretty low place. We’ve all been through a lot of shit in the last few years and it’s all manifested its way onto our next release in some way or another. I think being in that state of mind needs to be given a name or something to embody it. Some call it their demons. In this song I named the darkness Reaper. Sometimes we gotta crash and burn all the way to rock bottom before we can push up again. There’s been times I hope to see the bottom. I’ve been ready to look the reaper in the eye and give him this weight. One piece at a time.
In the end If we beat this shit and fight through. The weight is lifted and we can live to see a brighter day” explains Zachary Britt, Rhythm Guitarist & clean vocalist.
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WORDS: Kirsty Argento
PHOTOGRAPHY: Nate Hill
https://www.natehillphotography.com.au/
Laneway is a festival you always leave deeply satisfied with because you take away a collection of new artists to binge through on Spotify afterwards. Your own interests expand in a day as unique acts flout genre boundaries and open you up to new ideas musically. Reading Melbourne right, the 2020 line-up was peppered with new and underground talent from home and abroad – allowing the festival to hold true to it’s identity amidst it’s massive expansion from it’s dirty humble 2004 block party.
UK’s Col3trane and America’s Omar Apollo started the sunny day right with their pleasurey soulful voices followed by confident Benee, the 20yr old NZ superstar who’s upbeat vibe brought everyone to their feet stomping happy place.
Tones and I’s set was all voice and left of centre sounds. Of course captivating the crowd with Dance Monkey makes you appreciate her creativity but more so you’re hit hard by the depth of her vocal talent. Australian group DMA’s induced the crowd with their can’t hate Britpop rock adding to the days diversity.
Sultry RnB singer songwriter Mahalia couldn’t have been a better soundtrack to the pink sky sunset. Representing the global rise of new wave female soul-pop-RnB artists, UK’s Mahalia has garnered international fame since her 2017 hit ‘Sober’. She carried and moved the crowd with her lyrical honestly that made you feel like she was an old friend. Melbourne has championed her sound since her debut performance here in January 2019 and it showed in stage turnout.
Charlie XCX’s performance was on another level. Pulling all the pop treats she awakened the audience with a crafted set that only experience can bring to the table. Her intense vocal expression blew her synth pop tracks up in this stunning live performance.
Honouring Laneway’s essence is difficult with their transition to huge staging and lowering the age to 16+. Performances were solid but crowds are young and swarming, sets less intimate. Lucky for spaces like the Russel Athletic Lockeroom, that showcased the likes of emerging local artist Jordan Dennis out on the grass with a small crowd working his MC talent. Maybe Laneway’s still got.
WORDS: Kirsty Argento
PHOTOGRAPHY: Nate Hill
Together with the New York based Made Event, ID&T will continue to set the bar for quality electronic music events globally with this new partnership.
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Today, the GRAMPIANS MUSIC FESTIVAL reveals its lineup for 2020. To kick off a brand new decade of festivities amongst the picturesque Grampians Mountain Ranges, the festival has served up some of Australia’s best names to ensure that 2020 is going to be unforgettable.
Leading the charge, one of Australia’s brightest exports and songwriters – JULIA JACKLIN. Having just made global headlines for her recent live duet with Lana Del Rey, Jacklin’s 2019 has gone from strength to strength as she’s continued to establish herself as a world class performer.
Joining Jacklin at the Grampians Music Festival this year, a variety of artists who are all killing it in their own lanes come together to shape what is looking to be easily the biggest year of the festival yet. ECCA VANDAL, THESE NEW SOUTH WHALES, DRMNGNOW and MADDY JANE – a small but fiery example of the representation of star talent on this year’ Grampians Festival lineup – are going to be unmissable.
The Grampians Music Festival has always celebrated homegrown talent, a nurturing festival environment and the championing of diversity with the Australian music community and with their curation of the 2020 bill, the organisers are excited to share their latest festival experience with their dedicated punter base. “I’m very proud of this lineup and what it says about the Grampians Music Festival. We are blessed to have this much talent on our bill! Julia Jacklin has hit her straps both here and overseas, and her from-the-heart songwriting style is pure magic. Alongside Ecca Vandal and These New South Whales rounding out the top of the bill is a blend of an incredible mix of the artists that are making waves in Australia at the moment. It’s going to make for a very special weekend.”
Grampians Music Festival, Carly Fleckoe
2020 GRAMPIANS MUSIC FESTIVAL ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT
JULIA JACKLIN
ECCA VANDAL
THESE NEW SOUTH WHALES
DRMNGNOW
MADDY JANE
ELIZABETH
CLYPSO
RAAVE TAPES
ZOE FOX & THE ROCKET CLOCKS
YERGURL
MIIESHA
FEELS
PINK MATTER
QUIVERS
PINCH POINTS
GAUCI
THE BUOYS
SLEDGEHAMMER
GAMJEE
Plus FAMILY DANCE PARTY featuring DJ RELAXATIVE and the SUNDAY FUNDAY POOL PARTY with GHOSTCHIP DJs
For its fourth year, the Grampians Music Festival will be returning to its home of Halls Gap in Victoria on February 28th and 29th. Come March 1st, the GMF Emerging Artist Stages will be returning to pubs and taverns throughout town, providing local artists the opportunity to perform and showcase their talents for festival goers and local residents alike.
Tickets are available now, including camping and shuttle options for punters who want to enjoy the full Grampians experience. Packages include 2 Day and Single Day Festival passes, included in the variety of options on offer for those who want to kick on and camp out under the stars.
The Grampians Music Festival remains dedicated to championing local produce and boutique beverages, with stellar menu options to be unveiled soon. Partnering with the Halls Gap Caravan Park, the festival is offering punters a safe and close option to stay near to the action. Situated a mere three minute walk from the festival site, the Halls Gap Caravan Park is offering spots for $30 for two nights, which includes access to toilet and shower facilities and the camp kitchen.
2020 GRAMPIANS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Friday, February 28th 2020 & Saturday, February 29th 2020
Halls Gap, Victoria
12:00pm – 11:30pm
2 Day Pass: $169 + BF
Friday Pass: $89 + BF
Saturday Pass: $110 + BF
2 Night Camping Pass: $30 + BF
Shuttle Bus Pass (Unlimited Use): $15 + BF
2 Day Car Parking Pass: $15 + BF
Performing songs from Bob Marley’s album ‘Legend’ as well as other classics from the king of reggae’s back catalogue
Announcing living legends, The Wailers will set off on tour directly after their Bluesfest performance in Byron Bay this Easter. Performing songs from Legend, the best-selling reggae album ever, and the second longest charting album spending 992 weeks on the Billboard Chart, the Wailers will perform other Bob Marley classics in what will be a celebration of the music and life of Bob Marley.
The Wailers conjure the spirit of reggae and the essence of the 70s rebellion performed by the people who helped forge the era-defining sound and by those raised under their tutelage.
Featuring a stunning line-up of genuine reggae royalty – including heir to the throne, Aston Barrett Jr (son of the legendary ‘Familyman’), keyboardist Tyrone Downie, and Saxophonist Glen DaCosta; with Josh David Barrett achieving the seemingly impossible by stepping into Bob Marley’s shoes on lead vocal. Experience a real slice of musical history and heritage from those who keep the flame of Bob Marley burning strong. When The Wailers come calling, you listen.
Experience a real slice of musical history and heritage from those who keep the flame of Bob Marley burning strong this April.
Tickets On-sale
10am AEDT Wed 12 Feb
Tour Dates
Monday 13th April 2020
The Wailers present: Triffid Reggae Day
The Triffid, Brisbane
Wednesday 15th April 2020
Anitas, Thirroul (NSW)
Thursday 16th April 2020
Cambridge Hotel , Newcastle
Friday 17th April 2020
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Saturday 18th April 2020
170 Russell, Melbourne
Also performing at Byron Bay Bluesfest 2020