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NEW LIVE MUSIC PROGRAM ‘RESONATE’ LAUNCHES IN MELBOURNE’S NORTH

by the partae August 23, 2022

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Resonate brings eclectic live music programming to venues in Brunswick, Coburg and beyond

Moreland City Council’s brand new music program Resonate, presented as part of the Victorian Government’s On The Road Again initiative, brings eclectic live music programming to venues in Brunswick, Coburg and beyond from August ’til December.

With a focus on unique, local and family friendly events, music will resonate from unsuspecting corners of Melbourne’s Northern corridor, welcoming the warmer weather with over 80 different events, curated by some of the region’s most innovative producers.

Orchestrated by the team behind Moreland’s much loved Brunswick Music Festival, the four-month long music program pledges to uplift Coburg and Brunswick music venues including The Retreat, Rubix Warehouse, Stay Gold, and Coburg RSL and Woodlands Hotel enabling them to book bigger names and cheaper gigs throughout the Spring and into Summer.

Resonate also elevates upcoming event producers, assisting them to create imaginative new live music events locally. From monthly Family Jams at Brunswick Ballroom to intimate gigs at Nicholson St’s Feminista Vinyl plus an epic Operatives label launch at Howler, the program bristles with possibility.

Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming announcements that will include an outdoor family event at Coburg Lake, a show at the epic new Glenroy Library and heaps more!

Quotes attributable to Minister for Creative Industries Steve Dimopoulos:

“We’re bringing a huge line-up of live music gigs to venues across Melbourne’s suburbs, delivering a boost to local venues while supporting musicians and performers with new opportunities.”

“On The Road Again will bring live music fans across the city’s north a real treat, while local businesses are set to benefit with live music revellers delivered to their doorstep.”

Quotes attributable to Moreland Mayor Mark Riley

“I can’t wait for Resonate to take the stage and bring the music to Moreland. The festival will see our municipality pumping with tunes in support of local musicians, venues and hospitality businesses,” Cr Riley said.

“Whether you’re a fan of Aussie rock, hip-hop or jazz, there will be gigs that appeal to everyone with events taking place from Brunswick to Glenroy.

“I thank the Victorian Government for funding Resonate, which has enabled us to support one of Melbourne’s most important live music precincts. Resonate will shine the spotlight on a range of diverse acts including artists including First Nations musicians, gender diverse artists and performers from a range of cultures and nationalities.”

Resonate is part of On the Road Again, a Victorian Government initiative to bring live music back across the state.

Visit resonateresonate.com.au to explore the evolving program.

Resonate Website

Brunswick Music Festival

@brunswickmusicfest

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Beyond The Valley is Back and Has a New Home!

by the partae August 23, 2022

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For the first time in three years, Beyond The Valley is returning.

Join us at Australia’s premier New Year’s festival as we make our way back to our true form as an all encompassing combination of Music, Arts and Camping, December 28 – January 1.

For our seventh edition, we are excited to welcome you to our new home at Barunah Plains, a lush oasis located on the lands of the Wadawurrung Peoples of the Kulin Nation and the Eastern Maar Peoples of Southwest Victoria, the perfect sanctuary as we step into a new era of BTV.

Staying true to tradition, Beyond The Valley will feature a combination of international & homegrown top-tier and break-through bands, electronic & hip hop artists, spread across three distinct purpose-built, custom-designed stages — Main Stage, Dance Tent and the beloved Dr Dan’s stage.

We can’t wait to come together and dance with you over four euphoric days as we bring in 2023 in true BTV style.

Lineup announced Thursday 25th of August 12:20PM AEST.

RSVP via the button below to be the first to know when it drops.

Only 1.5 hours out of Melbourne, Barunah Plains is a picturesque oasis featuring a natural amphitheatre, sweeping trees, rolling hills, a Wool Shed, mystic bridges and a winding creek, making it the perfect home for a new era of Beyond The Valley.

Our camping area is located on flat land with increased space and accessible facilities, ideal for establishing your temporary home.

The beauty of Barunah Plains extends well into the surrounding areas. En route via Geelong, explore Torquay, Ocean Grove and Lorne, renowned for their serene beaches and beautiful restaurants, the perfect pitstop on your way to BTV.

Beyond The Valley 2022 will be an oasis of experiences.

A playground from your wildest imagination, step away from the music and go for a swim at Beach Club, or uncover Schmall Klüb, a concealed party with spontaneous sets from your favourite DJs only accessible via a secret entrance. For the first time at BTV, experience our Podcast Stage with live and interactive recordings of your favourite podcasts.

A place for self discovery, step into The Sanctuary for daily meditation, yoga & workshops. If you’re after a more luxurious experience, our Lux Camp is the largest glamping offering in the southern hemisphere! With delicious options to suit all dietary requirements, our Food Village is the perfect place to refuel for a day of music & movement under the ample shade provided. Featuring a true combination of local art & community, explore our Market Stalls and stumble into your next best find.

Find yourself continuously mesmerised by art installations scattered throughout the festival and endlessly entertained by — Poof Doof ‘Pride Patrol’, Drag Bingo, Speed Dating, Open Mic, Fortune Teller, Doof Stick Making, Yoga, Pilates, Meditation & more.

August 23, 2022 0 comments

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Ian Collard this Sunday August 28 – Double Trouble Blues Sessions at the St Andrews Hotel

by the partae August 23, 2022

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As an ARIA awardee with Collard, Greens and Gravy, a role model and a leader in the Australian Blues scene, Ian Collard is looking forward to headlining the newly established Double Trouble Blues Sessions at the St Andrews Hotel “It’s a fantastic Pub and I haven’t been there for many years”.

With a unique vocal timbre and solo guitar style, considered to be one of our country’s best harmonica players, Ian share’s his main influences…

“My main influences on the Harmonica are definitely a Little Walter, Big Walter, Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williamson. My influences as a guitarist a Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Lewis Myers, Freddie King, Elmore James, Tampa Read, Robert Nighthawk, Earl Hooker”.

Ian has travelled to Memphis on a number of occasions. We asked Ian what it is that draws him there that he brings back to contribute to the vibe and satisfaction of his audiences at gigs?

“It’s great to go to the place where somebody influences have come from, understanding the geography of the United States and the different regional styles of blues music is very important to people who are presenting this great style of music.”

The front-man for a number of bands including Three Kings and Backsliders, Ian share’s how the COVID period of lockdown affected managing his projects and his outlook for the future?

“During Covid I affectively played no music whatsoever, I wanted to fight or was in flight mode and any ability to be creative was completely stifled. I’ve come back from the whole thing with a whole new perspective on what is important in life and what I enjoy about music. I am currently playing with a great group of human beings who also happened to be fantastic musicians, I am very lucky and feeling grateful for every moment I have on stage.”

Tickets to this Ian Collard this Sunday August 28 are available through Eventbrite

August 23, 2022 0 comments

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SOCIAL DISTORTION & BAD RELIGION ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND CO-HEADLINE TOUR

by the partae August 23, 2022

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Punk rockers of Australia and New Zealand unite! For the first time in history two of the most influential and enduring punk bands of all time are heading down under together. Fans never thought they would see the day so get ready to tick this off your bucket list as LA heavyweights Social Distortion and Bad Religion team up and hit our shores in February 2023.

The tour will kick off at Trusts Arena in Auckland before it makes it way over to Brisbane’s Riverstage, Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne’s and closing out their Aussie run at Red Hill Auditorium in Perth.

Traversing multiple and significant line-up changes, internal challenges and tragedies, and the demise of the very Los Angeles hardcore scene that conjured them for over four decades, California mainstays Social Distortion have spent a lifetime honing their uncompromising rootsy, hard-hitting brand of punk since first emerging back in the late 70s.

Following the release of the group’s debut 1983 album Mommy’s Little Monster, Social Distortion‘s transformation from pioneers in the then-fertile L.A hardcore scene into a distinctive sonic force to be reckoned with saw the group become one of the few punk bands to be featured on MTV in its 80s glory days and, over time, branching out to cement their now-trademark blend of punk, blues, country and rockabilly. Currently in possession of seven studio albums, with whispers of an eighth full length release on the horizon, Social Distortion‘s live prowess is overshadowed only by the passion and innovation relentlessly on display onstage, fearlessly helmed by the band’s founder, guitarist and vocalist Mike Ness. This is Social Distortion’s first Australian headline tour ever and their second time coming to Australia in over 40 years so it’s fair to say we may not see them ever again!

Bad Religion have become synonymous with retaining their underground credibility alongside building a staggering punk empire since forming back in the early 80s. Constantly on a journey of evolution and philosophical exploration, Bad Religion‘s storied career, including 17 studio albums and the label as one of the best-selling punk rock bands of all time, has seen the group remain relevant and vital in the hardcore community while welding their trademark sonic foundations with inflections of psychedelia, heavy metal, hard rock and lashings of melody along the way.

With front man and remaining original member Greg Graffin‘s steadfast guidance, Bad Religion have defied the odds and expectations of an ever-changing industry around them, touring the globe armed with an overwhelming back catalogue of material, including fan favourite tracks like American Jesus and 21st Century (Digital Boy). Don’t miss out on seeing Bad Religion next February, their first Australian headline tour in over a decade!

Returning to Australia in 2023 since last appearing down under for Good Things Festival back in 2019, don’t miss some Bad Religion goodness next February.

2023 will undeniably declare punk’s not dead – be sure to catch Social Distortion and Bad Religion live in action when they bring their explosive live shows to a town near you.

Early Bird pre-sale tickets on Sale: Friday 26 August @ 9am local time

To Gain Early Ticket Access Register Here -> https://bit.ly/BR-SD-AUNZ-

General tickets on sale Tuesday 30 August @ 9am local time
Tickets from destroyalllines.com.au

SOCIAL DISTORTION & BAD RELIGION
TOUR DATES:

WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2023 – TRUSTS ARENA, AUCKLAND
FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2023 – RIVERSTAGE, BRISBANE
SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2023 – HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY
SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2023 – MARGARET COURT ARENA, MELBOURNE
WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2023 – RED HILL AUDITORIUM, PERTH

General tickets on sale Tuesday 30 August @ 9am local time
Tickets from destroyalllines.com.au

August 23, 2022 0 comments

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New Song ‘Break It Down’ From First Nations Band Tjaka Combines Didjeribone + Hip Hop

by the partae August 19, 2022

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Photo credit: Only Odd

Previous Support Tor Tjaka

“In addition to bringing the youth perspective, and all of those intriguing instruments, Tjaka are introducing some serious reggae vibes into the mix with this debut single. It’s a statement of intent right out of the box for their sound, which is at once future-facing, a nod to where they’ve come from, and a whole lot more.”
(KCRW feature on Global Beat: Australia)

“‘Fiya’ was one of the first songs the group wrote, its theme of fire being hard to douse once lit acting as the perfect kindling for the heat Tjaka plan to bring with their live show and future releases.”
(Scenestr)

“Dang, I mean the title of this song really speaks for itself doesn’t it – this is FIYA! Genuinely one of the most interesting and original sounds from an act that I’ve heard for a while. So sick to hear the reggae, hiphop & electronic influences coming through, and the didgeridoo adds such a special touch, too. Keen to see you continue to refine the signature Tjaka sound, well done.”
4.5 / 5 (Latifa Tee, Triple J)

“This sounds incredible, and the energy that pumps through it makes it difficult to sit still. Really strong blend of hip hop and reggae, performed with such huge confidence. Love it.”
4 / 5 (Dan Condon, Triple J)

“Somehow feeling very laid back but also capable of making a party go off like a pot lid.”
(Tommy Faith, Triple J)

Stream ‘Break It Down’

A groundbreaking new blend of an electronic and hip-hop fusion combine with Aboriginal ancestral influence on this absolute banger of a tune, ‘Break It Down’. This is the second release from talented First Nations Meanjin/Brisbane-based trio Tjaka, due for release on August 16.

Tjaka is an abbreviation of Tjakamarra, the skin name given to the two Fabila brothers Geoff and Jake, who are proud descendants of the Jabirr Jabirr tribe in the Western Australian Kimberley. Together with family friend and guitar virtuoso Felix Fogarty, they are Tjaka, and their vision is to create music that mixes influences of the past with modern sounds and storytelling.

Their first single ‘Fiya’ has been burning bright across the Eastern Coast, with the group playing to multiple sold-out crowds in 2021 and supporting Kurilpa Reach on their Fat Freddy’s Drop cover tour. Also performing at Jungle Love, Mountain Goat Valley Crawl, Bad Olive and Concrete Jungle, Tjaka has rapidly garnered support for their live shows across the country and will continue to grow their fanbase with this exciting new track.

A super catchy, stirring hip-hop banger, the boys are onto something truly original with ‘Break It Down’, and when they sing ‘I bet you’ve never heard it sound like this’ – they’re absolutely right. The lyrics connect the Fabila brothers’ indigenous roots, and with some impressive rapping skills, command attention and give an instant boost of adrenaline. Featuring bold didjeribone swells, high-energy electronic beats, and a lot of attitude – this is undoubtedly set to heat up airwaves and venues.

The track introduces the use of didjeribone (a slide didjeridoo, similar to a trombone) into contemporary genres, along with the Face Bass, (a seismic microphone that is used from inside the player’s mouth) in an effort to honour culture through music. Tjaka elaborates:

“Lyrically and instrumentally, we aimed to draw the connection from the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ ways of creating music with the sound of the didjeridoo/yidaki. The overall sound of this song is one of the first results of years of experimentation with the didjeribone, the Face-Bass and Ableton software creating the ever-evolving ‘Tjaka’ sound.”

And that sound is certainly making waves. The group have already seen plenty of support from local and international playlists – including Original Storytellers, a couple of KCRW (US) playlists, as well as receiving play on Triple J (Blak Out with Nooky), Triple J Unearthed and Double J, as well as 4ZZZ, FBi, RTRFM and Triple R. On top of that, they’ve racked up over 45.7k streams on Spotify for ‘Fiya’, and dameeeela’s track ‘The Shake Up’ feat. Tjaka has been streamed over 230k times.

To celebrate the release of their showstopping new single ‘Break It Down’ which comes out on August 16, Tjaka will be playing 4 shows across QLD and Northern NSW – more information below:

Tjaka Upcoming Shows
2-4 September – Jungle Love Festival – Imbil
16 September – Solbar – Sunshine Coast*
17 September – Bearded Lady – Brisbane*
23 September – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse – Gold Coast**
*Supported by Endless Valley, Dizzy Days, Hemingway
**Supported by above bands and Lotus Ship

Follow Tjaka

Spotify | Apple Music | Facebook | Insta: @tjaka_music | Youtube

Soundcloud | Triple J Unearthed | Bandcamp

August 19, 2022 0 comments

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Choir-Like Harmonies And Cascading Synths Collide In New Single ‘Fade’ By Skyuka

by the partae August 19, 2022

written by the partae

Image credit: Dylan Guy

Previous Support For Skyuka

“It’s a fierce and focused pop tune lush with electronic grooves and this larger-than-life assertiveness, channelling names amongst Australian pop’s most exciting as she dives into the dark, moodiness of pop music – something we often don’t see.”
(Pilerats)

“With a little lick of jazz on the vocals, this opens up into a luxuriously dark banger.”
(Gemma Pike, Triple J)

Fusing together electro-pop, indie, and trip-hop with nakedly honest lyrics delivered in soulful falsetto, Boorloo/Perth-based artist/producer Skyuka is already making waves on the West Coast, ready to wash over the nation with shimmering new single ‘Fade’ and accompanying video out on August 19.

Praised for her electrifying stage presence, Skyuka has captivated crowds at Boorloo/Perth’s finest venues – Mojo’s, Rosemount Hotel, Milk Bar, Freo Social and Jack Rabbit Slim’s, and recently played at 2021’s WAMfest. Notably, her collaboration with renowned hip hop artist Bitter Belief for his track ‘Hellbound’ has received over 28,000 streams – a huge feat.

Now, she’s taking listeners on an introspective journey with her forthcoming synth-pop tune, ‘Fade’.

‘Fade’ does anything but, with striking, well-placed beats, a sorrow-filled melody, and choir-like harmonies that collide with cascading synths. Skyuka’s mesmerising vulnerability is amplified by the tenderness in her voice which instantly resonates.

A song that was first written 10 years ago and had been placed in the ‘too hard basket’, ‘Fade’ begged for Skyuka’s attention again when she realised she was repeating old habits. Coming back to it as a more experienced songwriter helped her to finesse it to its final form, as these feelings were inevitably revisited. She explains:

“I was young and naive and had met someone who only wanted a casual relationship. I was hoping I could reciprocate this only to find that it left me feeling completely empty.”
“It’s about all the emotions we go through when someone can’t meet us in the way that we want them to. It’s about losing confidence in ourselves because we break our own promises.”

This mood is captured in the accompanying music video, which was directed by Skyuka and shot and edited by Dylan Guy. The scenes alternate between stillness and chaos, and its dreamlike aesthetic matches the ethereal nature of production on the track. The use of lighting and colour was inspired by the fairy scenes in Disney’s 1940s animated classic, ‘Fantasia’. Of the video, Skyuka says:

“It was about capturing raw emotion and the spectrum of emotions we go through in relationships.”

The journey into Skyuka’s ethereal synth-pop world continues with the release of ‘Fade’, so get ready to listen to the track, watch the video, and pay attention to this rising star from August 19.

‘Fade’ single launch takes place on August 24 at Mojo’s, in Walyalup/Fremantle.

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Madi Leeds Takes Us From ‘0-100’ With Her New Single

by the partae August 19, 2022

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Image credit: James Morris

Previous Support For Madi Leeds

“loving this one madi! the way you fill up those indie sounds with dreamy and anthemic synths and drums works so well.”
(Declan Byrne, Triple J)

“MADI! This one’s uplifting, optimistic and leaves you feeling like you’re high up in the clouds. I love that full of life pop sound in the production. It’s got vibrance and the energy radiates.”
(Claire Mooney, Triple J)

“Madi can gracefully play with a variety of genres to create shimmering soundscapes that stick with you long after they’ve finished playing.”
(AAA Backstage)

“Leeds continues to build herself as an artist to watch. If you’re not already familiar with this artist, we recommend you change that right now.”
(Happy Mag)

“The personality that shines throughout Madi’s music is extremely evident with this track as it delivers her typical anecdotal storytelling that is extremely relatable.”
(Australian Independent Record Label Association)

Stream ‘0-100’
Watch ‘0-100’ Music Video

Wearing her heart on her sleeve, indie-pop artist Madi Leeds from Naarm/Melbourne releases her new single ‘0-100’ with the accompanying lo-fi music video, both out on August 19.

Already a seasoned performer, Leeds played as part of Melbourne Music Week and Moomba Festivals in 2020, Sydney Fringe Festival in 2018, and has also graced stages interstate and overseas in Japan. She boasts an understated yet commanding vocal presence, delivering her playful and personable storytelling with synth pop sounds. The 2020 nostalgia-trippy track ‘Spinelli’ caught the attention of Push Records, and with their help, elevated Leeds’ music to new heights. Leeds recorded the follow-up track, ‘Identity’ with renowned musician and producer Japanese Wallpaper.

Now, she makes her return with ‘0-100’, produced by Hamish Patrick.

The simplicity of acoustic guitar alongside confessional lyrics in the bridge of ‘0-100’ create the perfect lead-up to a buoyant singalong chorus. Varied moments of instrumentation and cleverly crafted hooks put the spotlight on Madi’s storytelling here – the songwriter’s heart-on-your-sleeve approach to exploring a spectrum of feelings is honest and relatable, but it’s all pulled together with her signature sprinkling of playfulness and showcases her knack for making compelling bubbly indie pop.

Shot on a mini DV camcorder, the lo-fi clip was filmed in one take at the Parliament Gardens at night. The film clip has a very 90s aesthetic, and puts viewers up close and personal with Madi, as she shares her story against a backdrop of water fountains and purple lights.

Navigating the extreme opposites of highs and lows, the track explores the all-consuming feeling of self-doubt as Leeds explains:
“‘0-100’ is about the feeling of comparing yourself to others, putting yourself very low on a pedestal, feeling that you are never good enough for someone.”

However, those feelings of inadequacy are eclipsed by cold hard facts when it comes to media support – she’s definitely good enough for Triple J Home & Hosed as well as Good Nights, SYN, Triple R and more. Not only that, Madi’s music has featured on playlists for The Underground Stage, The Australian Music Scene, Pop & Indie (Lefuturewave), The Journey Home, Downunder Ditto, Global Media Pop, Global Money World, Melbourne Affirmations, The Push Office Radio.

And with ‘0-100’ she’s sure to take her bubbly bops even further – track and music video both out August 19, and will be headlining at The Leadbeater Hotel that night. She and her band will be joined by an eclectic all-Victorian lineup of JHM and Local the Neighbour.

‘0-100’ Single Launch
August 19 – The Leadbeater Hotel, Melbourne
w/ JHM and Local The Neighbour
Tickets

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BEON1X Announces New Names for Debut Cyprus Festival Gonçalo, Matador, Maceo Plex, Nick Warren & more all added

by the partae August 19, 2022

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This year’s much anticipated BEON1X Open Mind Music Festival today adds global house and techno talents Gonçalo, Matador, Maceo Plex, Nick Warren and more to the lineup. The game-changing events in Cyprus run from 23rd – 25th September and 30th September to 2nd October, with other names like Carl Cox, Boris Brejcha, Jamie Jones, Luciano, Paul Kalkbrenner live, Satori live, Sasha / John Digweed, Sven Väth, Deborah De Luca, Chelina Manuhutu, Fatima Hajji, Guy J and more all playing. Tickets are available now at beon1x.com.

This festival is set to change the scene in Cyprus for good. It is a bold and ambitious new project that takes place at this oceanside spot in Larnaca district (CTO Beach), on the southern coast of Cyprus. It is a sandy paradise with a range of buzzing bars and lots of local cultures and customs, as well as a backdrop formed from rolling hills, plenty of pine trees and breathtaking views out to sea. It is easily accessible from all of Europe, and for this festival will have a range of superbly designed stages with next level lighting, sound and visuals that will sink dancers into an immersive musical world.

The music covers a broad range of house and techno styles from some of the best in the game. The latest additions include Portuguese star Gonçalo, who is the Dreambeach Villaricos resident and artistic director and an artist on labels such as Tronic and Stereo Productions. Then comes Irish minimal techno tastemaker Matador, the legendary Ellum Audio boss and astral techno explorer Maceo Plex, as well as Global Underground mainstay and long time prog house champion Nick Warren.

All this is on top of live shows from heavyweights like Paul Kalkbrenner and Satori, techno from Boris Brejcha, Carl Cox, Deborah De Luca, Luciano and Sven Väth and house from Jamie Jones, Sasha b2b Digweed, Chelina Manuhutu, Fatima Hajji and Guy J.

Between all the musical fun there is plenty to do such as water sports, beach football, volleyball and yoga, plenty of mouthwatering food and drinks offerings and more besides.

More than 12000 people are set to attend BEON1X Open Mind Music Festival each day so make sure you are one of them.

Follow BeOn1x on socials:

https://www.facebook.com/BeOn1x/

https://www.instagram.com/beon1x/

https://beon1x.com/

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After A Sold-Out Inaugural Session! New premier Blues Event in Melbourne’s North East – Double Trouble Blues Session

by the partae August 19, 2022

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Double Trouble Blues Sessions is Australia’s new premier blues event at the Iconic The St Andrews Hotel showcasing feature national blues icons as guest artist headlines: Geoff Achison, Ian Collard Mike Elrington Jimi Hocking and Bill Barber.

Supported by Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers, the event is the result of the combined efforts of a community of blues associations and performers who aim to celebrate new and established blues and roots music on an international platform.

The event is set in the St Andrews hotel in St Andrews, Vic, an historical blues venue, with the sounds of Dutch Tilders, Chain, Chris Wilson echoing from the walls. The venue has installed new production for these Double Trouble Blues Sessions to reignite the spirit of the blues in the venue.

Double Trouble Blues Sessions will be monthly, and the inaugural session sold out on the 24th July 2022 presenting Geoff Achison as the feature guest artist and is followed with ARIA award winner Ian Collard August 28.

Tickets to the event and those following are available through Eventbrite or Double Trouble Blues Sessions.com.

Each event performance format will start with our feature artist opening with solo set followed by a second set to unearth a new vintage blues support act through to the final collaborative set where our feature guest artist will lead our seasoned session band directing a world-class session jam in the traditional spirit of the blues.

August 19, 2022 0 comments

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DMA’S Return With Blistering New Single ‘I Don’t Need To Hide’ + Announce UK Live Shows

by the partae August 18, 2022

written by the partae

+ READING & LEEDS FESTIVAL
MAIN STAGE APPEARANCES THIS MONTH

LISTEN/WATCH HERE

Photo Credit: Roman Jody

DMA’S today share brand-new single, ‘I Don’t Need To Hide’, along with a captivating video directed by Lucy Knox.

DMA’S new material arrives as their first since last year’s celebrated EP I Love You Unconditionally, Sure Am Going To Miss You, which in turn followed the band’s highest charting album to date, THE GLOW (ARIA #2, UK Official Albums Chart #4 and #1 in Scotland).

Pressing play on new single ‘I Don’t Need To Hide’ (produced by Konstantin Kersting and Rich Costey), reveals an immediate and palpable sense of relief, as if a long-held tension has finally come to an end. With ‘I Don’t Need To Hide’, celebration and evolution is in the air.

Over the course of three studio albums to date, DMA’S have found an iconic, mythical status among their fanbase – 65,000 ticket sales on their last UK tour alone shows the open-armed response they elicit on international shores. Their world is one of acceptance, freedom of expression, collective high, and each twist and turn in their journey to this point has led them to what is a landmark single release for the band. ‘I Don’t Need To Hide’ represents the comfort in being embraced but more than that, it exemplifies the biggest talent that DMA’S possess: the ability to distil the wrenches of their personal stories into anthemic universal experiences.

Guitarist Johnny Took comments: “There’s a confidence you obtain when you find someone who loves you for all your faults, quirks and obscurities. They make you feel like you don’t need to hide anything from anyone anymore.”

The single’s video goes one step further in capturing the unbridled euphoria of what it is to enter DMA’S world, and the communal thrill their music brings to the live arena. It’s the feeling of emerging from a darker place, and the exhilarating future sound of a band without barriers at the top of their game.

Thinking about a better time
Thinking about a better way to love
So I don’t need to hide
I don’t need to hide

‘I Don’t Need To Hide’ is released on the heels of several large live music returns for DMA’S. Following their biggest ever Australian headline tour earlier this year – the last show of which will go ahead in Fremantle WA on Sat 1 October much to the delight of incredibly patient west coast fans – the band’s recent UK headline tour saw them sell out London’s Alexandra Palace and play to huge crowds this summer at TRNSMT Festival.

Later this month, DMA’S will take to the main stage at the Reading & Leeds Festivals before a run of October UK headline dates announced today. Australian fans are also in luck with the band scheduled to play Wanderer Festival in September, before finishing up the year playing Falls Festival nationally and kicking off 2023 supporting Arctic Monkeys at their sold out show at The Domain in Sydney.

DMA’S LIVE DATES

UPCOMING AUSTRALIAN SHOWS
For ticketing info head to: dmasdmas.com

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UPCOMING UK / EU HEADLINE SHOWS
Tickets on sale Fri 19th Aug 10AM BST
For ticketing info head to: dmasdmas.com

August 18, 2022 0 comments

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THESE NEW SOUTH WHALES SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘BENDING AT THE KNEE’ + ANNOUNCE HEADLINE SHOW THIS SEPTEMBER

by the partae August 18, 2022

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Photo Credit: Lawrence McCrab

PRAISE FOR THESE NEW SOUTH WHALES

“No one’s doing things quite like These New South Whales”
The Line Of Best Fit (9/10)

“Absolutely irresistible blasts of insistent, art-punk brilliance”
Kerrang! (4/5)

“TNSW also make a TV comedy about being pathetic punks.
Very meta, except the actual band are great:
tight, no-frills, plaintive vocals, caustic guitar and thumping rhythms”
Mojo, 4/5

“The band is real, the TV show is a hilarious mockumentary”
NME

“Very rowdy, enjoyable punk rock”
theneedledrop

“Sydney’s most revered punk band”
triple j

“The best mockumentary since Spinal Tap”
Monster Children

“A punchy, infectious, and delicious piece of punk fun”
Nick Findlay (triple j)

Thrilling punk outfit These New South Whales return with their first release of 2022, the caustic new single ‘Bending At The Knee‘, alongside the announcement of a headline performance at The Curtin this September. LISTEN + WATCH HERE.

An art-punk masterclass, ‘Bending At The Knee‘ is These New South Whales’ painting from the darker half of their palette – a calculating rage that dials the mood to Turnstile via The Garden, hitting with the same punk je ne sais quoi that drives their hit TV shows, records and podcast; the same stuff that’s made them a once-in-a-generation proposition.

“This song came together very quickly in the rehearsal room one night,” said frontman Jamie Timony of the songwriting process. “Frank started drumming along psychotically to Will’s honkin’ bassline and we were off! I immediately felt like kicking a wheelie bin over—that’s when ya know it’s a good one. It’s also probably the most fun song to play live in our set, I reckon.”

‘Bending At The Knee‘ is staunch-riffed bedlam undergirded by vintage Timony lyrics: a snarling call-to-arms that recalls the band’s politically-driven You Work For Us era. Jamie explains, “I was channeling the confusion and frustration I’d been feeling the last couple of years—I was kinda gobsmacked at the willingness of some to trust the government all of a sudden; albeit in a time of a crisis. What happened to rage against the machine?!”

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR BENDING AT THE KNEE

A sharp new blueprint for the harder reaches of punk rock akin to their contemporaries Amyl and The Sniffers to Violent Soho, today’s new release is everything that’s made These New South Whales one of Australia’s most respected bands: punk royals and provocateurs for a decade and counting. Fitting, then, that the film clip, directed by Oscar O’Shea, might put the four-piece in a Victorian-era estate, a kilted Jamie Timony (vocals) cutting a brooding figure: hunched over a silver-cloched banquet; stalking grim halls; backlit in an iron-gated cellar.

‘Bending At The Knee‘ follows the group’s recent signing to Clowns‘ label, Damaged Records, and a string of sold-out appearances at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival earlier this year for their hit podcast, What A Great Punk, where the band made history once again, selling out all four dates within 24 hours. For all tour dates + info, see BELOW.

TOUR DATES
Sat 3 Sep – The Curtin – Naarm / Melbourne

Tickets available HERE

THESE NEW SOUTH WHALES – BENDING AT THE KNEE

ABOUT THESE NEW SOUTH WHALES

These New South Whales — the band — are one of Australia’s most revered punk acts. But they also make groundbreaking comedy TV, and they star in it. Real band on stage, real band on record, deeply funny parody of a toiling band on screen. “The punk Flight of the Conchords,” said NME of their TV shows, “art-punk brilliance,” said Kerrang of their music. Their first two LPs, You Work For Us (‘Cholesterol Heart (God Bless Ya) and I Just Do What God Tells Me To Do, including hits ‘Nerve 2 Reverse‘ and ‘In The Light Of Day‘, were charged with the same frenetic energy that defines their live show, winning critical praise and legions of global fans who resonated with their physical, incisive brand of punk.

Their hit podcast What A Great Punk — an earnest, hilarious fly-on-the-wall interview series — has become a Monday-morning ritual for its devoted followers. And with the release of their new talk show-style comedy series TNSW Tonight! adding to an on-screen oeuvre that already boasts two seasons of their cult Comedy Central mockumentary, These New South Whales has matured into a project like no other. What began as a gag has evolved into something utterly unique: a multidisciplinary artistic universe teeming with lore and lols.

August 18, 2022 0 comments

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Introducing Harvest Rock

by the partae August 17, 2022

written by the partae

Secret Sounds presents…
HARVEST ROCK
Live music never tasted so good!

JACK WHITE (ONLY AUS SHOW), CROWDED HOUSE, THE BLACK CROWES, KHRUANGBIN, GROOVE ARMADA, SAM FENDER, THE LUMINEERS,
TONES AND I, THE AVALANCHES + MUCH MORE

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 November 2022
Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka & King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina, Adelaide
Tickets on sale to the general public from 9.00am AEST Wednesday 24 August

Secret Sounds is thrilled to reveal the lineup for the inaugural HARVEST ROCK, a new two-day, live music experience that is set to taste as good as it sounds!Taking place across Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 November 2022, HARVEST ROCK will see a host of the world’s leading artists take over Adelaide’s Rymill and King Rodney Parks for two hedonistic days of live performances, delectable food offerings, innovative bars and art installations to charm the most discerning of connoisseurs.

HARVEST ROCK’s abundance of musical offerings features iconic global headline artists alongside a plethora of Australia’s most loved acts…

One of the great rock conceptualists of the 21^st century Jack White will light up HARVEST ROCK on Saturday 19 November with his only Australian show for 2022. White will hit down under with a seemingly endless list of artistic pursuits under his belt including tracks from his solo collection and The White Stripes’ catalogue. That’s before the ever iconic Crowded House close the festival on Sunday 20 November with the ultimate singalong of their treasured discography. Don’t dream it’s over, the list of exciting artists coming to HARVEST ROCK continues with legendary rockers The Black Crowes, critically acclaimed Texan trio Khruangbin, superstylin’ dance powerhouses Groove Armada and mighty voice of a generation Sam Fender also joining the festivities.

Grammy nominated duo The Lumineers will hit the city of churches ready to perform their new album, as Australian busker turned international pop superstar Tones And I gets us moving with her catalogue of smash hits. Australia’s wittiest musical export, Courtney Barnett will impress with her virtuosic guitar skills and sparking, indelible lyrics, while her collaborator, Kurt Vile brings his vibrant yet meditative new music to the festival for an exclusive Australian performance. You Am I will stop by with their much loved rock’n’roll which has seen them awarded ten ARIAs and three #1 albums, Meg Mac will have the crowd swooning as she pushes her stunning and versatile vocals across the festival grounds, and multi-award winning duo Electric Fields will create a haunting merging of living traditional culture with electronic music when they perform, bringing moments of breathtaking beauty and power to the stage. And Allen Stone will amaze one and all with his effortless blending of edgy soul-pop and earthy folk-rock to throwback R&B and Parliament-inspired funk. And that’s just a taste of Saturday!

Sunday will see hugely influential recording artists, producers and DJs The Avalanches provide the joyous, raucous and celebratory live set that they’re renowned for. Singing and song writing, brother-sister duo Angus & Julia Stone will bring their intimate folk and dreamy indie pop to the festival, as electronic luminaries Hot Chip touch hearts and move bodies with their incredible energy and 18-year catalogue. 2020 Grammy nominees The Teskey Brothers will pull out all stops when they take the stage, conjuring a rare soulful energy and raw emotion; while superstar on the rise Genesis Owusu delivers his remarkable live show, entrancing fans with his enigmatic presence. Get ready for Cat Power’s emotionally unflinching songs as the songstress bares her soul live with strength and vulnerability, while celebrated Australian punk rockers The Living End tear up the stage with their blistering set. Don’t miss Holy Holy as they bring their latest album Hello My Beautiful World to life, catch South Australian locals TOWNS as they provide the good times with their unique mix of Australiana and 90s pop-rock, and get ready to dance when Adelaide’s Slowmango take over with their exotically-infused and punchy grooves. Catch these acts and so much more at HARVEST ROCK 2022.

JACK WHITE (ONLY AUS SHOW) * CROWDED HOUSE * THE BLACK CROWES * KHRUANGBIN * GROOVE ARMADA * SAM FENDER * THE LUMINEERS * TONES AND I * THE AVALANCHES * COURTNEY BARNETT * KURT VILE (ONLY AUS SHOW) * ANGUS & JULIA STONE * THE TESKEY BROTHERS * HOT CHIP * GOANNA * GENESIS OWUSU * THE LIVING END * CAT POWER * YOU AM I * MEG MAC * MARLON WILLIAMS * HOLY HOLY * ALEX CAMERON * RUBY FIELDS * ALLEN STONE * ELECTRIC FIELDS * TOWNS * SLOWMANGO & ARC PRESENTS NEIL YOUNG’S HARVEST LIVE

Gourmands, gluttons and gourmets rejoice as HARVEST ROCK is just as much about the food as it is the music. Drop by FEASTIVILLE STAGE, which will feature chefs and mixologists showcasing collaborations between some of Australia’s finest foodies, alongside talent from the musical bill.

The event also boasts an indulgent feast of gastronomical offerings, including a food space with top tier culinary delights plus an elegant clear marquee where you and your friends can book and enjoy a special seating carefully curated and delivered by renowned chef and restauranteur, Jake Kellie of arkhé (are-kay) and former Head Chef of Burnt Ends (Singapore), a park up of food trucks where you can enjoy the usual festival fare, amongst many other feasting flavours.

Parched? Park yourself at one of HARVEST ROCK’s many destination bars, artfully curated by acclaimed Australian wine critic and prolific personality Nick Stock. When it’s time to wet your whistle, enjoy a carefully tailored beverage from the experts at Archie Rose Distilling Co. or find the perfect drop at a wine tasting at the cellar door pop-up – buy a glass to enjoy there or arrange for a bottle to be delivered direct to your home. Relax at the Wine Bar or enjoy some bubbles at the Champagne Bar, where you’ll find delicious cheese platters ready to devour. A beer hall will cater to those that like it frothy, a temperance bar (alcohol free) will provide options for those that like to keep it clean, and an inclusive LGBTQI+ bar will welcome all aficionados of fabulous.

Ankle biters are in for an adventure at LITTLE HARVEST, a mini festival in a festival curated to keep the little ones occupied and entertained. Kids sorted!

“The inaugural Harvest Rock will bring both iconic and hot new International artists from around the world to downtown Adelaide, alongside an abundance of incredible talent from our own shores. Presenting South Australia’s best in show food and wine offerings including cellar door pop ups, a mash ups of chefs and musicians on our Feastiville Stage and Little Harvest for the kids, were excited to provide a festival with many different facets. We’re planning a good old fashioned get together – with great music, food and wine – so come experience Harvest Rock in all its glory.” Said Secret Sounds Co-CEO and HARVEST ROCK Producer, Jessica Ducrou.

Sample all of South Australia’s finest with some of the best restaurants, wineries and fresh produce in the country. There’s also loads of accommodation options to suit every budget. Check southaustralia.com for more details.

Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas said “There is genuine excitement building about the Harvest Rock Festival. November is a great time of year in Adelaide, and with such a great line-up Harvest Rock is set to attract big crowds to our city’s east end.”

Do HARVEST ROCK in style with at the VIP Village and secure exclusive access to the festival’s dedicated VIP area, designed to make you feel like the star you are or turn your HARVEST ROCK experience up another notch by booking one of the Suites overlooking Harvest Stage. You and yours will have access to your own personal cocktail bar and food offerings which you can enjoy whilst taking in the view of the whole festival from the lounge area on your private balcony.

HARVEST ROCK is proud to be working with FEAT. Live to keep the festival emissions as low as possible. $1 added to each ticket will go towards the FEAT. Live “Solar Slice” which will fund the switch to clean power on-site as well as implementing a broader emissions quantification and reduction program. To stay in the loop with the Solar Slice projects visit www.feat.ltd or @feat.artists on Instagram.

So, get ready to celebrate the best things in life – music, food and enjoyment in style at HARVEST ROCK!

Harvest Rock is proudly supported by the South Australian Government, through the South Australian Tourism Commission.

HARVEST ROCK
Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 November 2022
Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka & King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina
Adelaide
harvestrock.comTICKETING INFO
Tickets on sale to the general public from 9.00am AEST Wednesday 24 August

August 17, 2022 0 comments

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Khruangbin 2nd & final Brisbane club show added to meet demand

by the partae August 17, 2022

written by the partae

Final Melbourne tickets on sale now

FIRST CLASS TOUR – NOV/DEC 2022

With five dates already sold out, critically acclaimed Houston, Texas three-piece Khruangbin today announce a 2nd & final Brisbane show – on sale Wednesday 24 August.

Headed down under with their global First Class Tour, Khruangbin will perform their biggest live shows ever in Australia when they land in November. Universally adored and praised by The New York Times, Billboard, Los Angeles Times, FADER and more, sonic instrumental world-builders Khruangbin – aka Laura ‘Leezy’ Lee (bass), Donald Johnson (drums) and Mark Speer (guitar) – possess a legendary live show, regularly selling-out multiple nights at iconic venues worldwide.

With the band’s previously announced Brisbane date – Fortitude Music Hall on Wednesday 30 November – now officially sold out, Khruangbin are pleased to announce a special, intimate club show the following night: Thursday 1 December at the ornate, 133-year old Princess Theatre, Brisbane.

Tickets for the new Brisbane date will go on sale Wednesday 24 August (12pm local time) via frontiertouring.com/khruangbin. Frontier, Chugg and Penny Drop Members can also access the Member’s Presale, which begins Monday 22 August (12pm local time) – see website for full info.

The band’s performances in Fremantle and Sydney quickly sold out, while over 11,000 people will catch them at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, where they’ll be joined by LA tenor saxophonist and bandleader Kamasi Washington. Final tickets are on sale now for VIC.

In further news this morning, the virtuosic trio will also perform at Adelaide’s just-announced Harvest Rock Festival (not a Frontier show). South Australian fans can head to harvestrock.com for all the details.

Last here in 2019, Khruangbin bring their adored and impeccable live show to Australia this Spring.

KHRUANGBIN
With special guests Kamasi Washington (Melbourne/Auckland) and Mildlife (Fremantle/Melbourne/Brisbane)
FIRST CLASS TOUR
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022
Presented by Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment, Penny Drop, 95bFM (Auckland show) and ALWAYS LIVE (Melbourne show)

NEW BRISBANE SHOW: FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE
via frontiertouring.com/khruangbin
Runs 24 hours from: Monday 22 August (12pm local time)
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted
Pre-sale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Wednesday 24 August (12pm local time)

Wednesday 23 November
Fremantle Arts Centre | Walyalup / Fremantle, WA
SOLD OUT

Friday 25 November
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Gadigal Country / Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT

Sunday 27 November
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Gadigal Country / Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT

Monday 28 November
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Gadigal Country / Sydney, NSW
SOLD OUT

Wednesday 30 November
The Fortitude Music Hall | Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
SOLD OUT

Thursday 1 December
NEW SHOW!
The Princess Theatre | Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
18+
ticketmaster.com.au  | Ph: 136 100

Saturday 3 December
FINAL TICKETS
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Naarm / Melbourne, VIC
All Ages
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Presented by ALWAYS LIVE

Tuesday 6 December
FINAL TICKETS
Spark Arena | Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, NZ
All Ages
ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999

* Also playing Harvest Rock Festival (not a Frontier Touring show)

Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers. We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.

khruangbin.com | facebook.com/khruangbin
twitter.com/khruangbin | instagram.com/khruangbin
Spotify | YouTube

August 17, 2022 0 comments

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New Song ‘Break It Down’ From First Nations Band Tjaka Combines Didjeribone + Hip Hop

by the partae August 16, 2022

written by the partae

Photo credit: Only Odd

Previous Support Tor Tjaka

“Dang, I mean the title of this song really speaks for itself doesn’t it – this is FIYA! Genuinely one of the most interesting and original sounds from an act that I’ve heard for a while. So sick to hear the reggae, hiphop & electronic influences coming through, and the didgeridoo adds such a special touch, too. Keen to see you continue to refine the signature Tjaka sound, well done.”
4.5 / 5 (Latifa Tee, Triple J) [About ‘Fiya’]

“This sounds incredible, and the energy that pumps through it makes it difficult to sit still. Really strong blend of hip hop and reggae, performed with such huge confidence. Love it.”
4 / 5 (Dan Condon, Triple J) [About ‘Fiya’]

“Somehow feeling very laid back but also capable of making a party go off like a pot lid.”
(Tommy Faith, Triple J) [About ‘Fiya’]

Stream ‘Break It Down’

Follow Tjaka

Spotify | Apple Music | Facebook | Insta: @tjaka_music | Youtube

Soundcloud | Triple J Unearthed | Bandcamp

August 16, 2022 0 comments

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THE CHATS RELEASE VIDEO FOR “OUT ON THE STREET” NEW ALBUM GET F*CKED OUT THIS FRIDAY!

by the partae August 16, 2022

written by the partae

This Friday, The Chats’ rip-roaring, epic second album, unapologetically titled, GET F*CKED will be released on their own label, Bargain Bin Records, so today the band have released the final track, titled “Out On The Street” ahead of full release on August 19th.

The new video for “Out On The Street” features The Chats on the road smashing out their infectious, sing-along punk rock. The culmination of high-energy live footage was captured by Maclay Heriot who followed the band through their 2022 USA tour, with footage taken from Coachella, kicking footies in venue carparks, and a whole bunch of intense US shows.

The Chats have been touring throughout 2022 playing in front of huge crowds across many countries and Australia is up next with a whip around the country slated for September. Kicking off at the Odeon Theatre in Hobart on September 10 and winding up at The Metropolis in Fremantle on September 24, tickets are on sale now at www.thechatslovebeer.com.

Last month, the trio played their frenetic live show at Splendour In The Grass Fest in North Byron Parklands on home soil, where they thrashed through “Smoko” in front of a packed stage – the tune that pushed them into the ears of millions of online listeners at warp speed. Watch the live performance video here.

“Smoko” was just the gateway drug for a life of Chats dependence. Rather like The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army”, it started routinely enough, as the lead track on The Chats’ second EP, Get This In Ya!!, but since October ’17, when singer/bassist Eamon posted an accompanying video – which cost them just $5, for the sauced-up sausage roll snarfed on camera – it’s accrued a staggering 16 million YouTube views and counting, as well as enthusiastic props and radio plays from Elton John, Michael Stipe, Nick Cave, Iggy Pop, Josh Homme and Dave Grohl along the way.

Fast forward through to 2022 and The Chats are about to release their much awaited second album, GET F*CKED – an incendiary, hyper-adrenalized blitz from punk heaven, showcasing an electrifying all-killer-no-filler 13 tracks which perfectly capture the band’s explosive energy.

Pre-order the new album GET F*CKED at www.thechatslovebeer.com

THE CHATS
GET F*CKED AUSTRALIAN TOUR

with special guests MEAN JEANS (USA)
Tickets on sale now from thechatslovebeer.com

SAT 10 SEP – ODEON THEATRE, HOBART – LIC/AA
THU 15 SEP – ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY – LIC/AA
FRI 16 SEP – THE FORUM, MELBOURNE – 18+
SAT 17 SEP – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE – LIC/AA
FRI 23 SEP – HINDLEY STREET MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE NEW SHOW (LIC/AA)
SAT 24 SEP** – METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE – 18+

August 16, 2022 0 comments

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