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Formed in 2019, the members of SPEED – brothers Jem Siow (vocals) and Aaron Siow (bass), guitarists Josh Clayton and Dennis Vichidvongsa, and drummer Kane Vardon – never set out for popularity. The band has always done things on their own terms, working with the same collaborators since inception – producer Elliott Gallart and videographer Jack Rudder. When 2021 single ‘We See U’ was released, the song quickly rose to a million streams, unprecedented for a hardcore act from Sydney at the time. 2022’s Gang Called Speed EP became a definitive moment for the band.
Global praise poured in from press outlets like Rolling Stone Australia, NME, Kerrang, Revolver, The Fader, Stereogum, to name a few. SPEED found themselves touring across the world – North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia – and documenting it all along the way. 2024 shows absolutely zero signs of slowing down. SPEED is currently at the start of a six week North American tour supporting Knocked Loose, Show Me The Body, and Loathe, the band is slated to open two of the Have Heart reunion shows, and have festival plays, including Download and Hellfest, in Europe in-between.
This is a hardcore band from Australia who surpassed what they thought they might do at the start, and has since doubled down, ONLY ONE MODE, as fast and as hard as possible. SPEED are doing what they do for the love of their friends, family and the culture of Australian hardcore. They’re under the global spotlight for now, bright enough that their whole scene’s right there with them.
‘REAL LIFE LOVE’ is out now, buy/stream it here.
ONLY ONE MODE TRACKLIST
1. REAL LIFE LOVE
2. DON’T NEED
3. NO LOVE BUT FOR OUR OWN
4. ONLY FOES…
5. THE FIRST TEST
6. KILL CAP
7. SEND THEM 2 SYDNEY
8. SHUT IT DOWN
9. I MEAN IT
10. CAUGHT IN A CRAZE
INTERNATIONAL TOUR DATES
3 May – Granada – Lawrence, KS
4 May – The Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK
5 May – The Factory In Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX
6 May – Stubb’s Waller Creek Ampitheatre – Austin, TX
7 May – White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
10 May – The Marquee – Phoenix, AZ
11 May – The Shrine – Los Angeles, CA
12 May – The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
14 May – Showbox Sodo – Seattle, WA
15 May – Roseland Theatre – Portland, OR
17 May – Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
18 May – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
19 May – Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO
21 May – The Pageant – St Louis, MO
22 May – The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN
23 May – Salt Shed – Chicago, IL
24 May – Megacorp Pavilion – Newport, KY
25 May – Agora Theatre – Cleveland, OH
28 May – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
29 May – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
30 May – Brooklyn Steel – Brooklyn, NY
31 May – Terminal 5 – New York, NY
1 Jun – Roadrunner – Boston, MA
3 Jun – Franklin Music Hall – Philadelphia, PA
4 Jun – Olympia – Montreal, QC
5 Jun – History – Toronto, ON
7 Jun – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
8 Jun – The Eastern – Altanta, GA
9 Jun – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
14 Jun – Download Festival – Donnington, UK
15 Jun – Brudenell Social Club – Leeds, UK
16 Jun – Flatspot World – London, UK
18 Jun – Oettinger Villa – Darmstadt, GER
19 Jun – Kulttempe – Overhausen, GER
20 Jun – De Chinastraat – Ghent, BEL
21 Jun – Superbowl of Hardcore – Rennes, FRA
22 Jun – Low L Festival – Guardamiglio, IT
23 Jun – Full Force – Gräfenhainichen, GER
24 Jun – Kunstverein – Nürnberg, GER
26 Jun – Resurrection Festival – Viveiro, SPA
28 Jun – Hellfest – Clisson, FRA
19 Jul – Brooklyn Monarch w/ Have Heart – Brooklyn, NY
20 Jul – Roadrunner w/ Have Heart – Boston, MA
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“Now this is a proper f***ing rock band”
Justin Hawkins – The Darkness
Exploding into view all over the world at the end of 2023 after being featured on every music lover’s favourite YouTube series ‘Justin Hawkins Rides Again’, the rest of the world is starting to see what Australia has known for quite some time – The Southern River Band are the real deal.
Hailing from Thornlie in Western Australia (Where? Exactly), SRB has spent years on the road and in the air, taking their full-throttle live show to anywhere with a stage and a bar, leaving thousands of fans grinning from ear to ear, night after night. From sold out national tours, playing with Aussie legends such as Cold Chisel & Rose Tattoo, through to supporting modern day rock icons like The Darkness and Eagles Of Death Metal, SRB never fail to raise their own bar.
With the release of their 6-minute epic Stan Qualen in September of last year, the band kicked into a whole ‘nother gear, charting in 23 countries worldwide and announced their first ever International Tour that sees them play 38 shows in Australia, The UK and Europe, gracing the stages of festivals such as The Great Escape, Vestrock, Sweden Rock Festival, Rock Werchter and Down The Rabbit Hole to name a few. See UK/European dates below.
After freshly signing a deal with Cooking Vinyl Australia, the band – Cal Kramer, Dan Carroll, Pat Smith & Tyler ‘The Hawk’ Michie – are gearing up for by far their biggest year yet, with the release of their new single ‘Vice City III‘ (out today) and a record to follow later in the year.
Of the label signing, Cal says “We are absolutely fucking stoked to be joining the legends at CVA, good people doing good shit, ya can’t ask for nothin’ more. We can’t wait to conquer the world with them, one song at a time!” A sentiment that is equally shared by CVA.
To put it in layman’s terms – The Southern River Band never fail to deliver.
But hey, don’t take our word for it, find out for yourself! Find ‘Vice City III‘ streaming on all platforms HERE, and check out the accompanying video below.
DON’T MISS THE SOUTHERN RIVER BAND ON TOUR:
Wednesday 15 May – London (Underworld)
Thursday 16 May – Brighton, UK (Great Escape)
Friday 17 May – Brighton, UK (Great Escape)
Saturday 18 May – Brighton, UK (Great Escape)
Sunday 19 May – Perranporth, UK (Tunes in the Dunes)
Tuesday 21 May – Liverpool UK (District)
Wednesday 22 May – Dublin IRE (workers Club)
Saturday 25 May – The Hague, NL (Sneister Festival)
Sunday 26 May – Amsterdam NL (Toekmmstmuziek)
Tuesday 28 May – Nijmegen, NL (Merelyn)
Wednesday 29 May – Groningen, NL (Vera)
Friday 31 May – Hellendoorn, NL (Dauwpop)
Saturday 1 June – Hulst, NL (Vestrock)
Monday 3 June – Hamburg, GER (Molotow)
Tuesday 4 June – Copenhagen, DEN (BETA)
Wednesday 5 June – Norje, SWE (Sweden Rocks)
Wednesday 26 June – London UK (02 Academy)
Friday 28 June – Manchester, UK (Yes)
Saturday 1 July – Glasgow (King Tuts)
Tuesday 2 July – Birmingham (Hare and the Hound)
Thursday 4 July – Belgium (Rockwerchter)
Friday, 5 July – Beuningen, NL (Down The Rabbit Hole)
Sunday 7 July – Rotterdam, NL (Metropolis Festival)
Monday 12 July – Adelaide, (Beer & BBQ Festival)
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Pacha Ibiza’s legendary Flower Power is back again this season, reimagined for a new era while staying true to its core essence. Every Saturday, revellers will embark on a transformative journey through four distinct chapters, capturing the island’s free spirit: HOLI IBIZA, ARMY OF FLOWERS, CIRCODELIA, and FUTURE OF FREEDOM. Lead by resident DJ Bora Uzer as he takes control each night alongside a select number of guests. Immerse yourself in a summer of liberation, love, and self-discovery at Pacha Ibiza.
Bora Uzer is set to be the official resident of Flower Power at Pacha Ibiza 2024. The Miami-based Turkish native will bring his world renowned live show to Pacha Ibiza – one that has thrilled crowds around the world. Thanks to his education at the Rotterdam Conservatoire of Music, he is a skilled musician who can speak with, respond to, and provoke real emotion in his crowds with whatever instrument is to hand. His unconventional performance style will see him take the Pacha Ibiza crowd to new ground.
Saturday’s at Pacha Ibiza will undoubtedly sit amongst the hottest parties on the White Isle bringing with it both variety sonically and an element of the unknown that Bora Uzer brings with each of his performances. From May 18 – October 5, 2024 Bora Uzer will take the reins of one of the most coveted residencies on the planet.
Pacha Ibiza is set for a monumental season with world-renowned resident artists including Diplo, CamelPhat, Bedouin, Robin Shulz, Solomun and Marco Carola appearing throughout the season. Dedicated to showcasing the world’s most sought-after artists, Pacha Ibiza will host a series of limited events with artists such as Anitta, Keinemusik, Peggy Gou, Hugel, Roger Sanchez, ANOTR, Köslch and Ida Engberg, Ben Böhmer, Loco Dice, Purple Disco Machine, Dixon and Jimi Jules, Adriatique, WhoMadeWho and many more. Flower Power also returns to Pacha Ibiza as a transformative journey through four distinct chapters, capturing the island’s free spirit: Holi Ibiza, Army of Flowers, Circodelia, and Future of Freedom and must not be missed!
Pacha Lovers may book their tickets and upgrade their experience by booking VIP tables online now while enjoying bottle service, priority entry, and prime dancefloor views here.
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With a line-up of top tier guest DJs Solomun will go B2B with some of the very best names in the electronic music as one of the most sought after events on the island Dive into the unmatched experience of Solomun+1 as Solomun returns to Pacha Ibiza for his renowned residency Every Sunday, from June 23 to October 10, 2024, get ready for 16 nights of unparalleled musical excellence Pacha Ibiza and Solomun reveal the highly anticipated Solomun+1 lineup featuring renowned artists such as Âme, Jamie XX, Denis Sulta, HAAi, Young Marco, Dixon, Barry Can’t Swim, and more. Since its inception in 2013, the Solomun+1 residency has captivated audiences with its unique concept of inviting just one friend. Revered for his ability to blend diverse sounds with raw emotions, Solomun+1 is set to transform Pacha Ibiza into a journey of discovery every Sunday night. Behind Solomun+1 lies a revolutionary concept: creating an intimate space where music lovers can come together. With carefully selected guest DJs complementing Solomun’s unparalleled sound, each Sunday becomes a celebration of music like no other. Alongside three Solomun All Night Long performances on June 23, July 21, and September 29, that will keep the dance floor pulsating until dawn, the Solomun+1 residency will welcome the infectious and inimitable sounds of Denis Sulta, DJ Seinfeld, Chloé Caillet, Jamie XX, and HAAi. Legendary names such as Marcel Dettman, Dixon, Gerd Janson, and Âme, as well as the dynamic Job Jobse, DJ Gigola, Young Marco, and award-winning Barry Can’t Swim will also make an appearance at Solomun+1 this season. Sundays at Pacha Ibiza guarantee an unparalleled fusion of talent and creativity, set against the backdrop of the island’s most iconic club, promising to produce unforgettable moments and sonic exploration. From June 23 – October 10, the curated Solomun+1 events will showcase outstanding performers selected by Pacha and Solomun himself, each bringing their own unique flair to the stage. Pacha Ibiza is set for a monumental season with world-renowned resident artists including Diplo, CamelPhat, Bedouin, Robin Shulz, Solomun and Marco Carola appearing throughout the season. Dedicated to showcasing the world’s most sought-after artists, Pacha Ibiza will host a series of limited events with artists such as Anitta, Keinemusik, Peggy Gou, Hugel, Roger Sanchez, ANOTR, Köslch and Ida Engberg, Ben Böhmer, Loco Dice, Purple Disco Machine, Dixon and Jimi Jules, Adriatique, WhoMadeWho and many more. Pacha Lovers may book their tickets and upgrade their experience by booking VIP tables online now while enjoying bottle service, priority entry, and prime dancefloor views here. CONNECT WITH PACHA IBIZA
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Adelaide, brace yourselves for a winter warmer like no other! The Adelaide Showgrounds are gearing up to welcome back South Australia’s most loved mid-year music moment, Spin Off for its seventh edition. Friday 19 July’s forecast predicts good times for music lovers, with a lineup that’s packed with top-tier talent, from international sensations to Aussie homegrown heroes. Spin Off 2024 isn’t one to miss.This year, Spin Off is stepping up its game with not one, but two curated stages, welcoming the oh-so-familiar Sound Archive stage. Following the resounding success of the dedicated dance stage at Adelaide’s Heaps Good festival, it’s now Spin Off’s turn to host a stack of heavy-weight electronic acts.
Welcome Spin Off’s team of 2024!
GIRL IN RED – CONAN GRAY – G FLIP – PEACH PRC – YUNG GRAVY (BABY GRAVY + BBNO$) – THE LAST DINNER PARTY – MICHAEL MARCAGI – OLD MERVS
RUM JUNGLE – MISS KANINNA
SOUND ARCHIVE
DJ SEINFELD – SAM ALFRED – JAMESJAMESJAMES – CLUB ANGEL
RONA. – FUKHED – WILLO – DIVIDE DJS
Since the release of girl in red’s chiming debut single “i wanna be your girlfriend” Marie Ulven has been at the forefront of alt-pop with biting songs about navigating the world as a young queer woman. Her honest lyrics and intimate production thrilled listeners around the world, making the Norway-born singer-songwriter one of the streaming era’s biggest grass-roots success stories. She’s played major festivals, including Oya and Glastonbury, toured with icons like Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, had multiple songs hit nine-figure streams and has a string of prestigious awards on her shelf. Spin Off will see girl in red perform a plethora of tracks from her sophomore album I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!
One of the most acclaimed pop stars and songwriters of his generation, Conan Gray is set to light up Spin Off with a host of new tracks from his hotly anticipated third album, FOUND HEAVEN after hitting the East Coast on his sold-out Australian FOUND HEAVEN ON TOUR. Four of these singles are already nearing 130 million streams and have earned praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone and more.
Rising superstar G Flip makes the kind of high-powered rock/pop music that could only come from the heart and mind of a drummer. Their sophomore album, DRUMMER, released mid-last year, soared to #1 on the ARIA charts and won 2 ARIA awards. The album also broke records with 7 songs in triple j’s Hottest 100, including “The Worst Person Alive” at #2, while earlier this year G covered Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” for their Like A Version. Currently on their DRUMMER Tour, May will see G tour the US, which includes stops at Governor’s Ball and Hangout Music Festival as well as co-headline shows with The Beaches, followed by headlining dates in the UK and performance slots at Reading and Leeds Festival.
Australia’s queen of pop, Peach PRC, will be taking the stage in her old stomping grounds off the back of her biggest sold-out headline shows to date and the release of her latest single, “Secret”. And get ready to turn up the heat because Baby Gravy is joining the party! Baby Gravy AKA Yung Gravy and bbno$; have been collaborating since 2017 and have released three joint albums full of swagger.
Spin Off will be the first Australian stop for UK baroque indie five-piece, The Last Dinner Party when they bring their iconic live show, haunting melodies and explosive choruses to our shores this winter. Conceived during a wine-stained evening in Brixton, their live shows lead audiences through soaring crescendos and pin-drop silences, gathering a fervent and ever growing following with each performance. In the first half of 2024, they released their debut album Prelude to Ecstasy, won the BRIT Rising Star Award, BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2024, and landed triple j’s feature album on its week of release. The rest of the year will see them play Primavera, Glastonbury and Roskilda Festival before heading down under, where intense demand for their Australian headline dates has already seen all venues upgraded.
Also making the trip to Adelaide is US singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi, set to deliver an authentic blend of folk-rock storytelling, rooted in age-old American musical traditions. Considered one of the most exciting rock acts in Australia, catch Old Mervs when they hit Spin Off with epic hooks and breezy guitars in tow, or groove to Newcastle favs Rum Jungle with their unique blend of psych surf rock and alt-pop, whereas proud First Nations artist Miss Kaninna is set to bring her explosive, unapologetic BLAK POP energy to life.
Make your way to the Sound Archive, a dedicated dance and electronic music area presented by Divide, featuring a custom-designed stage, production and dance space for an immersive experience. One of the most in-demand artists around, Swedish producer DJ Seinfeld will headline the stage with his diverse and energetic set. Prepare for deep cuts of jazz-tipped house and UK garage mixes from one of Melbourne’s newest and most exciting DJs, Sam Alfred, and explore the sexy Y2K techno music of jamesjamesjames with his catchy hooks and pounding bass lines. Dive into the realm of Club Angel with the moodier side of Jungle and Speed Garage with tight drums, sampled stabs and infectious vocals. Catch Kaytetye producer RONA. as she merges country and place with synths and melodies that pack an emotional punch, after FUKHED delivers one of her boisterous sets filled with relentless techno this July! Primed to set the stage alight is Sydney’s supernova Willo, channelling her sonic artistry through a filter of bright, energetic soundscapes. And make sure you’re there to witness a stack of resident DJs from Divide when they open up the floor.
You know what to do! Message your crew and make your plans to experience these top-notch artists together this winter!
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THIRD STUDIO ALBUM
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT OUT ON MAY 17
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Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, set for release on May 17 (pre-order/add/save here), Billie Eilish has announced Australian arena dates, produced by Live Nation and Frontier Touring, for her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR. Starting in North America in September 2024, Eilish will embark on an Australian leg in February 2025, ahead of her European, U.K., and Ireland arena shows. For a full list of tour dates, see below or visit billieeilish.com.
Tickets for BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR will go on sale Friday 3 May – times staggered per market (see below in tour dates for full details).
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning next Wednesday 1 May (while supplies last) – this is one of the many entertainment benefits American Express Card Members can access. Presale start + end times will vary by market, check your local listings at billieeilish.com for more information.
Vodafone customers can secure early tickets during a pre-sale commencing Thursday 2 May (times staggered, refer below). Head to Vodafone.com.au/ticket for more information.
In keeping with her commitment to making a difference in the environmental impacts of her music and touring, a limited number of Changemaker Tickets will be available for the Australia dates. A portion of the proceeds from the Changemaker Ticket will support OzHarvest and other not-for-profit organisations in collaboration with Support + Feed addressing the impacts of food insecurity and the climate crisis.
Please note all shows have been announced and will go on sale on Friday 3rd May – no further Australian shows to be added. Get in fast to avoid disappointment!
SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
Billie Eilish will continue her long-standing partnership with environmental nonprofit REVERB on this tour, building on the success of previous efforts, which resulted in over $1 million donated to environmental, greenhouse gas reduction, and climate justice projects, more than 150,000 fan actions, and much more. Sustainability efforts on this tour will include reducing greenhouse gas pollution, decreasing single-use plastic waste, updating concession offerings to promote and encourage plant-based food options with Support+Feed, and supporting climate action.
ECO-VILLAGE
The Billie Eilish REVERB Eco-Villages will be set up at 2 locations in the main concourse of every show where fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts, connect with nonprofits, and take meaningful action for people and the planet.
TRANSPORT
Fans are encouraged to join the effort to make the HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR more sustainable. Where possible, take public transportation and carpool to and from the shows to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and encourage more public transportation options. Fans will receive information via email about public transportation options before the show.
VENUES
Venue partners are also helping to lessen the environmental footprint of the tour. In addition to efforts to decrease waste through reducing or eliminating single-use plastics and diverting landfill waste with compost and recycling, venues will be offering plant-based food options at all shows.
FAN PARTICIPATION
Bring an EMPTY reusable water bottle or donate for a custom RockNRefill Nalgene bottle to fill up at the free water refill stations located at each venue. The RockNRefill bottles and refill stations are located at the Eco-Villages located in the main concourse at all shows. Fight fast fashion by opting for thrifted, upcycled, or borrowed clothes instead of buying new clothing to wear to shows.
Billie Eilish’s forthcoming album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT was written by Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, her brother and long-time collaborator, who also produced the album. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT will be available on all digital platforms, and in a continued effort to minimise waste and combat climate change; across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track-listing and using 100% recyclable materials. For more information on all sustainable practices for this album release, please visit HERE.
HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is out everywhere on May 17.
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‘Fragile as Humans’
“Fragile as humans and made of who we love…”
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“Barker’s writing has never been so pin sharp” —MOJO ★★★★
The first song Emily Barker recorded for her latest record, Fragile as Humans, was its title track. To capture the “hyper-real recording” he desired, producer Luke Potashnick surrounded Barker with microphones at The Wool Hall, an impressive sixteenth century stone building converted into a studio by Tears For Fears in the early ’80s. She accompanied herself on Potashnick’s 1938 Gibson L37 archtop guitar. They recorded six takes, but the first was the best.
Written and recorded as her time living in the UK was coming to a close, Fragile as Humans sees Barker turn her lyrical gaze inwards. The expansive themes of her previous album, A Dark Murmuration of Words (released 2020), are replaced by an empathetic concern for matters more personal, familial, closer to home.
Feathered Thing was written while she navigated cumulative grief following a miscarriage. “It’s basically about grieving an idea or imagined future,” she clarifies of the song, the central image inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem ‘“Hope” is the thing with feathers’. Commencing gently, with oscillating piano and distant drums, the arrangement gradually transforms into an instrumental dervish of vibrant strings and cymbal crashes. Throughout, Barker’s vocals float and hover like a slipstreaming feather.
“I had this idea of putting Emily out front, diving further into what her voice could do and exploring much quieter parts of her voice,” Potashnick explains. “Every single line had to be faultless, otherwise the illusion and the contract between her and the listener would collapse.”
Barker’s introduction to Potashnick had come via their mutual friend, producer and engineer Dom Monks (Big Thief, Nick Cave, Laura Marling). Barker shared some demos she’d been working on and fondly recalls, “Luke noted my harmonic choices and lyrics – two aspects I’d worked particularly hard at – and asked what sort of album I’d like to make.”
Potashnick set about placing each song under the microscope, line by line. “I’d never spent so long working on the songs with a producer before and really trusted Luke with his background in songwriting,” Barker reflects. “The songs were made stronger through him pushing me to dig deeper, to tweak a part, to substantiate a choice.”
Barker worked on editing the songs while touring the States with Mary Chapin Carpenter, performing and refining them on the road. On her return she was ready to begin recording.
The album’s calling card, the filmic single Wild to be Sharing This Moment, introduced the production ideas: “We wanted to push the dynamics, so it could be intimate in parts and cinematic in others,” Barker reveals, “whilst also exercising restraint; creating tension.”
Ahead of the Fragile as Humans songwriting sessions, Barker wrote the word ‘EXPERIMENT!’ on a postcard and pinned it to a cork board in her writing room alongside family photos, postcards of Aretha Franklin and Red-tailed black cockatoos, and “a strip of paper from my niece wishing me a happy day”. This word, in all caps, served as a reminder for Barker to challenge herself creatively and actively pursue the unknown: “I wanted to favour the odd and less obvious lyric, chord progression, melody.”
The closing track, Acisoma, began as an imagined question to Sir David Attenborough about life and death, but soon metamorphosed into something completely different. “I sat at the piano and moved my fingers around trying not to think about it too much,” she recounts. “Some chords fell into a loose order, I set my voice free to roam and hit record on my iPhone. Listening back to my sketch, it didn’t sound like anything I’d written before – my word [EXPERIMENT!] had infiltrated my process.”
When it came to recording Acisoma, Potashnick revealed—just before hitting RECORD—that the microphone he’d set up was the one Dom Monks had used on Nick Cave’s vocals at Alexandra Palace. “I loved the sound of Idiot Prayer – using that very same mic lent me an appropriate mood for capturing the song.”
Potashnick’s vision is present throughout the album: the meditative, introverted Loneliness was a song Barker had envisioned with full-band production, but Potashnicks’s instinct was to keep it minimal: a felted piano, a dulcimer and a trio of strings to add haunting textures. Barker acknowledges, “Luke got it right…it’s lonelier this way.”
Half of the album’s tracks are solo, Barker accompanying herself either on guitar or piano. These songs were recorded first and then she was joined by the session players – Tim Harries (electric and double bass/piano/string arrangements), Tom Visser (drums) and Richard Causon (keys) – at The Wool Hall, tracking the remaining songs in a matter of days.
Album opener With Small We Start showcases the band, the song’s warm acoustic aesthetic drawing the listener into Barker’s discourse on the benefits of concentrating on the simple things in life.
Call it a Day chronicles Emily’s positive experiences – friendships, music connections – from two-plus decades spent living in the UK.
“Making this record was a beautiful way to wrap up my 21 years of living in the UK before heading home to WA,” she points out.
As a teenager, Barker left Western Australia, with an acoustic guitar and a backpack, first arriving in England in the summer of 2000. She has previously written entire albums about longing for home, but Fragile as Humans was inspired and written in both hemispheres: during a writing residency in Stroud, while people-watching at London’s Kings Cross station and upon returning to WA following the state’s strict, pandemic-related border closures.
The ten songs on Fragile as Humans take us on a deep dive into the human condition, an unflinching self-examination of grief, pain, loneliness and loss, at the same time sparkling with hope, optimism and connection.
“If I could choose one word for people to hold in their minds as they listen to this album,” Emily muses, “that word would be: compassion.”
Fragile as Humans is scheduled for release on 3 May through Everyone Sang / Kartel Music Group.
EMILY BARKER LIVE SHOWS
Sat 15th June 4:30pm Junction Records, Fremantle
Sat 15th June 7pm Vinyl Cafe, Leederville
Sat 29th June – Bridgetown-Pottery Restaurant
Sun 30th June – The Marritree presents @ Live in the Chapel, Witchcliffe
Sun 7th July – Lyric’s Underground, Maylands (Perth)
60,000 tickets for this year’s “France Edition” have already been snapped up by eager AIRBEAT ONE fans, and now organizers are excited to release the full lineup for this year’s festival.
An incredible 228 artists are on the festival lineup including DJ MAG TOP 100 headline acts such as Afrojack, Alok, Angerfist, Techno Queen Charlotte de Witte, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Oliver Heldens, R3HAB, Tiesto, Timmy Trumpet, Vini Vici and W&W among hundreds of other DJ superstars.
This year’s exciting theme is “Vive La France”, and from 10th to 14th July 2024, AIRBEAT ONE will be transporting the aura of France to the Neustadt-Glewe airfield. The electronic music world will join together to celebrate the 21st edition of one of Europe’s largest and most eagerly anticipated festivals. With more than 70,000 music fans per day, and over 225,000 fans across the five-day event, the festival city being built in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, will for five days become the fourth largest city across the region.
More than 60,000 tickets have already been sold for a festival that’s still months away, and to add excitement to anticipation, and reward fans, organizers now release the full 228-artist lineup.
For countless years, the AIRBEAT ONE Main Stage with its unforgettably monstrous dimensions, 180 meters wide and 50 meters tall, has been an eye-catching mesmerizing sight, with festival fans often visibly stunned by its sheer size. Along with its incredible scale, the Main Stage every year welcomes the world’s biggest DJs and acts onto the stage to perform for the sell-out crowd. This year is no different, of the 25 artists due to play over three days on the Main Stage, 15 of them place highly on industry-renowned DJ MAG TOP 100 ranking: Music icons such as Afrojack, ALOK, Armin van Buuren, Boris Brejcha, Charlotte de Witte, Deborah de Luca, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Kölsch, Martin Horger, Oliver Heldens, R3HAB, Tiësto, Timmy Trumpet, Vini Vici and W&W will all be performing on the Main Stage this year. Along with these international stars, as one of Germany’s most influential electronic music festivals, homegrown superstar heroes such as Kevin de Vries, Neelix, Paul Kalkbrenner, and Scooter, will also be joining the main stage lineup. Two Ukrainian superstars Artbat and Korolova will be making their AIRBEAT ONE debut this year. Whilst Argy, Mau P, SKIY, and Will Sparks complete the unmissable Main Stage lineup.
For the previous two years, techno has boasted of having its own stage, and this year is no different, the 2024 ARENA techno headliners are 999999999, Alfred Heinrichs, Ann Clu, BIIA, Danny Avila, HI-LO, I hate models, Indira Paganotto, Joyhauser, LEVT, Lilly Palmer, Nusha, Paula Temple, Sara Landry, Shlomo and Umek b2b Heerhorst. Anfisa Leytago, Basswell, Cera Khin, Charly Sparks, Clara Cuve, Fatima Hajji, and Parfait and Space92 complete the lineup.
Like a Paris fashion show by way of superstar hardstyle, a parade of harder music stars is set to appear on our hardstyle stage. This year’s incredible lineup features Angerfist, Brennen Heart, Coone, Da Tweekaz, D-Block & S-te-Fan, Deadly Guns, Dr. Peacock live, D-Sturb, Miss K8 b2b Anime, Paul Elstak, Ran-D, SEFA, Sickmode, Sub Zero Project, Warface and Zatox icons of the harder sound, and all are performing at Neustadt-Glewe. Other iconic acts such as 3 Blokes, Ace of Rage, Aftershock b2b Wildstylez, Atmozfears b2b Adrenalize, B-Frontliner, Creek, Dimitri K, GPF, Jebroer, Lil Texas, Mandy, Rebelion and Rooler are on the stellar lineup. For fans of a harder style of music, ARENA is a stage not to be missed.
In celebration of our 21st year, we’re introducing a brand new AIRBEAT ONE festival stage, and it’s one that fans have requested for years, the CLASSICS ARENA. Fans have asked for electronic music icons of the last few decades, as well as their unforgettable anthems, to be given a stage, and we’re happy to provide it. Some of the most influential electronic music stars from across the decades, across three full days, are set to play on this year’s inaugural Classics Arena.
DJ Sammy is celebrating his comeback after more than a decade away from the German festival scene. With two previous consecutive appearances in the DJ MAG TOP 100 in 2012 and 2013, the No1 hitmaker is also responsible for all-time classics such as “Heaven” and “Boys of Summer”, as well as producing pop star Loona’s smash hits “Bailando” and “Hijo de la Luna”, DJ SAMMY will be bringing the Latin Queen herself to perform on the Classics Stage. Other headliners for the exciting new stage addition include Brooklyn Bounce DJ, Charly Lownoise, CJ Stone, Da Hool, DJ Dean, DJ Dune, DJ Quicksilver, Ian van Dahl, Jay Frog, Mellow-D, Kai Tracid, Krid P, Niels van Gogh, Rocco b2b Pulsedriver, Special D, Starsplash, Talla 2XLC, The Hitmen, Woody van Eyden, Ziggy X – in what is sure to be an unforgettable atmosphere, filled with three days of unmissable classic tracks.
The Second Stage is sponsored and presented by the Indian Spirit Festival delivers, once again, the biggest artists from the world of Goa, Psy-Trance and Trance: The amazing lineup includes music legends headliners such as Alchimyst, Astrix, Atype, Berg, Blazy, Captain Hook, Claudinho Brasil, Cloud 7, Durs, Fabio Fusco, Ghost Rider, Hatikwa, Morten Granau, Omiki, Phaxe, Querox, Ranji, Rising Dust, Sajanka, Pacemaker, Vegas, Zyrus 7, plus many more stars still to be confirmed.
Last but in no way least, The Terminal Stage, which for many has been an unofficial second main stage for the last few years, on account of the quality of headliners, this year’s lineup includes; Bassjackers, Blasterjaxx, Fedde Le Grand, Le Shuuk, Maddix, Mariana BO, MATTN, Sam Feldt and VIZE, regularly feature highly on the annual DJ Mag top 100 list. Established and highly respected German headliners on the Terminal Stage lineup include Anstandslos & durchgeschnellt, AXMO, Die Gebrüder Brett, Gerostert aber GeiL, HBz, Housekasper, Jerome, Komacasper, Ostblockschlampen, Pretty Pink, twocolors and YouNotUs. However, the undeniable local hero of AIRBEAT ONE Festival is Schwerin’s KXXMA, who has been carving an impressive path through the hard techno scene for the past two years.
Another 41 acts will be appearing exclusively on the decks in the VIP floors, including No.Mads, Daniel Ledwa, Jaques Raupe and Pair Glasses.
Tickets for AIRBEAT ONE Festival 2024 are available at www.tickets.airbeat-one.de. Standard advanced sale 3 Day tickets cost €179.99 plus fees.
AIRBEAT ONE 2024 Full Line Up
MAINSTAGE:
Afrojack
Alok
Argy
Armin van Buuren
ARTBAT
Boris Brejcha
Charlotte de Witte
Deborah de Luca
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
Kevin de Vries
Kölsch
Korolova
Marten Horger
Mau P
Neelix
Oliver Heldens
Paul Kalkbrenner
R3HAB
Scooter
SKIY
Tiësto
Timmy Trumpet
Vini Vici
W&W
Will Sparks
ARENA STAGE:
999999999
Alfred Heinrichs
Anfisa Letyago
Ann Clue
Basswell
BIIA
Cera Khin
Charlie Sparks
Clara Cuve
Danny Avila
Fatima Hajji
HI-LO
I hate models
Indira Paganotto
Joyhauser
LEVT
Lilly Palmer
Nusha
Parfait
Paula Temple
Sara Landry
Shlomo
Space92
Umut b2b Herrhorst
TERMINAL STAGE:
Anstandslos & Durchgeknallt
AXMO
Blasterjaxx
Blvck Crowz & Rewi
Christian Lidsba
Die Gebrüder Brett
Fedde Le Grand
Gestört aber GeiL
HBz
Housekasper
Jerome
Justin Pollnik
Junstin Price
Komacasper
KXXXMA
Le Shuuk
Madixx
Marianna BO
MATTN
Nicolas Binder
Ostblockschlampen
Öwnboss
Pretty Pink
Sam Feldt
The Disco Boys
Thomas Lizzara
Twocolors
Uwe Worlitzer
VIZE
YouNotUs
ZEUZ
HARDSTYLE:
3 Blokes
Ace of Rage
Aftershock b2b Wildstylez
Angerfist
Atmozfears b2b Adrenalize
Audiotricz
B-Frontliner
Brennan Heart
Clockartz
Coone
Creek
Da Tweekaz
D-Block & S-te-Fan
Deadly Guns
Dimitri K
Dr. Peacock live
D-Sturb
GPF
Hard Driver
Jebroer
Lil Texas
Mandy
Mish
Miss K8 b2b Anime
Noisecontrollers
Paul Elstak
Ran-D
Rebelion
Rooler
SEFA
Sickmode
Sub Zero Project b2b Phuture Noize
Thyton b2b Mutilaor
Vertile
Villain DJ Set
Warface
Zatox
CLASSIC AREA:
Bamba
Brooklyn Bounce DJ
Charly Lownoise
Chris Nitro
CJ Stone
Creek b2b Mira
Da Hool
DJ Bomba
DJ Dean
DJ Dune
DJ Falk
DJ Gollum
DJ Lee
DJ Quicksilver
DJ Sammy
DJ Yanny
Eric SSL
Franky B
Ian van Dahl
Jay Frog
Kai Tracid
Krid P
Martink
Mellow-D
Money-G
Niels van Gogh
Revil O
Rocco b2b Pulsedriver
Sideout b2b Pacemaker
Special D.
Starsplash
Talla 2XLC
The Hitmen
Woody van Eyden
Ziggy X
SECOND STAGE:
Ace Ventura
Alchimyst
Astrix
Atype
Babalos
Berg
Blastoyz
Blazy
Captain Hook
Claudinho Brasil
Cloud 7
Durs
Fabio Fusco
Ghost Rider
Hatikwa
Incognito
LsDirty
Morten Granau
Omiki
Phaxe
Plus One
Querox
Ranji
Rising Dust
Sajanka
Schrittmacher
Vegas
Zyrus 7
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‘Wish We Could’, the 2nd single from the upcoming ‘Enhancer’ album, explores the feelings of longing that arise within a new relationship. The moody vocals and mellow choruses are met with a triumphant chorus and drum and base loop, giving us an exciting taste of what’s to come in the next chapter of Northeast Party House‘s sound. |
Photography – Aiden Joseph
PHOTO CREDIT: CAIN COOPER
Primal, moody and inescapably moving, the powerful new single Who Gave You Permission? out today from Australian powerhouse Greg Gould is a potent blend of pop, soul and searing intimacy. With an accompanying music video slated to land next week, and also set to captivate crowds with his latest release live in action throughout 2024, including onstage at SYNTHONY, Australia’s biggest orchestrated dance party this June, Gould also vigorously tackles exceedingly difficult narrative terrain via Who Gave You Permission? with unwavering finesse and poise.
Opening with a melancholic piano line, Who Gave You Permission? swells alongside Gould’s cogent vocals, ultimately building into a formidable primal pop anthem. Equally gripping musically as it is lyrically, Who Gave You Permission? weaves nods to the likes of Benson Boone, Rag’n’Bone Man, Teddy Swims and Sam Smith while also profoundly detailing an exceedingly personal experience for Gould himself. “To be honest I’m only just starting to feel comfortable to talk about this,” shares Gould. “The first time I performed the song live I burst into tears. I have been a victim of sexual abuse on four separate occasions in all very different circumstances from when I was 10 years old, right up until I was 30. Each time left me feeling so violated, so powerless, paralysed. Nobody has the right to touch you without permission. No means no. It was a very emotional, heart wrenching and confronting experience to write this song to be honest as I’d pushed a lot of those feelings and experiences down and hadn’t dealt with them – it took a while for me to be ok to admit it. There is a stigma around sexual abuse in general, and I do think it can be really difficult for men who are the victim – whether it be at the hands of another man or a woman. In my case, it was both on separate occasions. I want other men to feel comfortable to talk about this and speak up too.”
Seeking to empower fellow survivors through Who Gave You Permission?, Gould co-wrote the compelling new single with Benedict, working alongside Gould to unpack his trauma and ultimately pen a connective and sonically robust ode to survival, along with production by Sydney duo Cressbrook, with live strings composed by Ryan Youens. With a striking music video set to accompany this deeply powerful song on April 20, filmed in Gould’s home state, the clip for Who Gave You Permission? flourishes with its sonic elegance alongside poignant visuals to further amplify the driving message at the track’s core. “The music video features a protagonist moving through an old house,” shares Gould.” As they enter each room, a different storyline unfolds, each scenario reveals as we move back and forth between the rooms. I wanted to highlight that sexual abuse can happen in many forms and in many ways…without over-dramatising or sensationalising it.”
A creative cauldron from way back, Greg Gould began singing the moment he could talk; a talent which ultimately followed him to securing the runner up slot at the grand finale of Australia’s Got Talent in 2013. Following his Australia’s Got Talent success, Gould has gone on to generate millions of streams as well as views of his award-winning videos, perform multiple sold out shows and festivals, tour the globe and ignite charts at home and abroad; and all while continuing to foster and grow an authentic connection with his fans through his heartfelt creations. From snagging the #1 spot on the iTunes Albums charts via his 2020 album 1998, through to collaborating with En Vogue’s Maxine Jones (“a real pinch me moment”, Gould shares), Gould’s proudest moment to date remains releasing his first-ever self-directed music video, a cover of En Vogue’s 1996 smash single Don’t Let Go (Love) with the song’s heart wrenching video having amassed an impressive 20 million+ views. Fast-forward to 2024, and Gould has embraced the mixture of excitement, anxiety, nerves and relief to unveil the vulnerable yet hopeful Who Gave You Permission?, with the latest track also offering a hint as to what’s to come from Gould’s debut album of original songs, Strings Attached, set for release July 12, including his duet with one of the Philippines’ most successful artists, Morissette called Love It All Out (co-written by Bachelor Girl’s Tania Doko) which recently hit over 1 million views on TikTok. Gould has also written and performed the main song for the credits of a new Australian feature film getting its theatrical release later this year, which is set to debut at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Set to perform Who Gave You Permission? at an array of events this April and June, fans can expect to hear Gould’s latest track live in action alongside many other original songs. As to what fans can expect in the not too distant future? “Whether the subject matter is darker or lighter, guests at my shows can expect big vocals, big moments and lot of fun,” Gould enthuses. “I love to perform and I’m excited for the next 12 months! I’ve got big plans and even bigger dreams. I am so proud that Who Gave You Permission? is out now and I’m moving forward both personally and professionally! I would love if even one survivor of abuse feels stronger as a result of hearing this song. I want people to know they are seen, they are heard and they are believed. We won’t be broken.”
Who Gave You Permission? is out now.
Strings Attached is out July 12.
Listen: WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION?
Stream: WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION?
GREG GOULD – UPCOMING SHOWS
KEEP THE FAITH – GEORGE MICHAEL & WHITNEY HOUSTON
SAT 13 APR | LOEV, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from loevmoorabbin.com | All Eventbrite Outlets
GREEK LEGENDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
SAT 20 APR | STATE THEATRE, SYDNEY NSW | ALL AGES
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | All Ticketmaster Outlets
GREEK LEGENDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
FRI 10 MAY | PALAIS THEATRE, MELBOURNE VIC | ALL AGES
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | All Ticketmaster Outlets
KEEP THE FAITH – GEORGE MICHAEL & WHITNEY HOUSTON
SAT 18 MAY | ROYAL BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from trybooking.com
SYNTHONY
FRI 7 & SAT 8 JUNE | CARRIAGEWORKS, SYDNEY NSW | 18+
Tickets available from www.carriageworks.com.au
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