Having sold out previous hometown shows in 60 seconds, all tickets for upcoming dates, including the legendary O2 Ritz, Manchester, are set to go on general sale on Fri 31 July 2020 at 10am

The Lathums, Spring 2021 Tour
Tickets on general sale Fri 31 July 2020, 10am from
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Latest single, All My Life, OUT NOW on Island Records

The unstoppable rise of The Lathums escalates further with the announcement that the four-piece will play their biggest shows to date in April and May 2021, including a dream-come-true date at the historic O2 Ritz, Manchester and a return to the capital to play at London’s Electric Ballroom. The 13-date, nationwide run goes onsale to the band’s fervent, and growing, fanbase on Fri 31 July 2020 at 10am.

The emergence of the melodic indie band from Wigan with heart-quickening live intensity, near-spiritual positive energy and literary influences (Essential listening: Fight On – influenced by tales of the French Resistance) has thrilled those waiting patiently for new heroes of emotive guitar music that means everything. An 18-month journey from playing bars to selling out their first headline tour in just one day, signing to Island Records on the way, made for a breathless first chapter. With the plot warming up to the point of overheating, the next, exciting episode gets underway on even bigger stages.

Rushing into 2021 with a run of rescheduled support dates in the UK and Europe with Blossoms and domestic engagements with Paul Weller, the full list of dates for The Lathums Spring Tour 2021 are as follows:

• Thu 22 Apr          Hull, Social
• Fri 23 Apr            Manchester, O2 Ritz
• Sat 24 Apr           Stoke, Sugarmill
• Thu 29 Apr          Glasgow, Garage
• Fri 30 April          Sheffield, University Foundry
• Sat 1 May            Newcastle, Riverside
• Tue 4 May           Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
• Wed 5 May          Birmingham, O2 Institute 2
• Fri 7 May             Leicester, O2 Academy 2
• Sat 8 May            Leeds, Beckett Students Union
• Sun 9 May           Cardiff, Globe
• Tue 11 May          Oxford, O2 Academy 2
• Wed 12 May         London, Electric Ballroom

Tickets for all venues go onsale via www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk

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Delivered, Live kicks off its second episode of the return season with a line up with a punk edge and an indie heart. Kicking off the show is Melbourne indie singer songwriter Nat Vazer, followed by blues-punk legend Kim Salmon & The Surrealists, with punk 3 piece Cable Ties rounding out the show.

Delivered, Live made its debut in April this year as a response to COVID 19 forcing the world into lockdown. The show is made available to watch free on YouTube so as to be accessible to any who choose to watch it. However, for those that can afford it, tickets are available for purchase for a range of price points, starting from as little as $20 – less than you’d pay to see most of these acts in non-pandemic times.
The revenue from these tickets then goes back to the artists and the crew creating the show, plus a live music venue and crew member of each acts’ choice.

Bringing the laughs will be up and coming comedian Alex Ward, and our regular recap on ‘the week that was’ with Sami Shah.

The main part of the festival will be held in the usual format of showcases, which lets hosting the festival according to all actual norms for events. Also, this year both musical and educational programs will get an online part, where festival visitors would hear performances from Budapest, Minsk and various Russian cities within live-streams.

• «We’ve decided to make the festival despite all the difficulties and restrictions. It’s more than important to support local scene in this difficult year, identify the lessons and discuss industry’s perspectives. It’s sad that apparently this year we’ll be the only ones to run such event, but we’re very motivated by the fact, that at least this one will happen», — says Stepan Kazaryan, MMW founder and «Bol» festival cofounder.

First wave artists: Lalalar (TUR), Soyuz (BLR), Gnoomes, Bad Zu, FARDI, Lutic, USSSY, Archanga, Lucidvox, Zaur Nagoev, [Beat] him up, Donatello!, Autosport, Shark’s Tears, KnightKnights,  Avramova!, Pozory, Rosemary Loves A Blackberry, Starost, Supruga, The OMY, Tyagotenie,  JRPJEJ, Zorki Vo, The RIG, Tapenight, Klinika, Dead Head, Tvar’

Separately worth mentioning festival’s headliner — psychedelic music at the junction between rock and electronic with heavy influence of traditional motifs — Turkish band Lalalar, which will be one of the few foreign bands visiting Russia this pandemic year.

Participation in Moscow Music Week for the musicians is not only the opportunity to perform at one of the main stages of Moscow, but also a chance to get an attention from the promoters, music journalists, labels and booking agencies representatives. In 2019 festival team received over 500 musical part applications and more than 200 applications to the conference.

• Stepan Kazaryan: «MMW kick-started lots of young musicians who now get sold outs. MMW 2020 guests will be the first to hear musicians, who will become leading voices of the scene in a couple of years».

Conference program, also divided into offline and online parts, will gather various Russian speakers and foreign colleagues, who will participate within video calls. Over the years different music journalists, festival organizers and labels representatives took part in the conference program. MMW 2020 conference leitmotif are digital communications.

List of festival’s stages well-known among Muscovites includes Powerhouse, Chinese Pilot Jao Da, Aglomerat, RNDM, Vermel, Punk Fiction etc., which will be distributed into 4 geographic zones for the convenience of moving between MMW showcases.

There are 2 types of tickets available:

* Ultimate Pass — 1 500₽ and gives an access to all showcases, festival opening and closing events
* Delegate Pass — 2 500₽ and includes all showcases, festival opening and closing events and 2 conference days.

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NGV FRIDAY NIGHT IN

31 July, 14 August & 28 August, 7.00-7.30pm | NGV Facebook & YouTube Live

Launching on Friday 31 July, the NGV will be broadcasting sets by Melbourne-based DJs Soju Gang, Lucrecia Quintanilla, and Bertie on Facebook and YouTube Live, via the NGV website.

Released fortnightly, the series kicks off with fashion designer and Melbourne nightlife mainstay Soju Gang spinning her R&B, and 80s and 90s hip-hop sound in the NGV Australia exhibition Marking Time: Indigenous Art from the NGV.

Following up on Friday 14 August, El Salvadorian-born writer, researcher, DJ, and artist Lucrecia Quintanilla, also known as DJ General Feelings, will be sharing her dancehall, and reggaeton infused sound from NGV’s Federation Court alongside Ai Weiwei’s illuminating Chandelier with restored Han Dynasty lamps from the emperor, 2015.

Rounding out the trio of sets on Friday 28 August, Bertie will be bringing a mix of disco, house, electronica, and world beats to the homes of NGV audiences.

Tune into the sets fortnightly at 7.00pm from Friday 31 July on NGV’s Facebook and YouTube Live, via the NGV Website or catch up afterwards on the NGV Channel.

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As we head into the weekend that would have been, the team at Splendour HQ are feeling a little (okay a LOT) nostalgic for our favourite weekend of the year.

We’re missing the 100+ bands across the 4 main stages, the 21 bars, 70+ food stalls, 60 market stalls, 240 showers, 842 porta loos (actually not really missing them that much), 185 site sheds, 4850 pallet walk boards, 20km of temporary fencing, 70 golf buggies, 750 lanterns, endless gaffa tape and more than anything the 3500+ staff, volunteers and crew along with tens of thousands of music lovers that come together at North Byron Parklands each year to create the magic that is Splendour in the Grass.

Splendour memories are starting to fill the social media feeds, giving us all the happy sads. So we thought we’d ramp it up a notch and drop this vid on you too!

Now you’re feeling all the feels, here’s how you can get involved in Splendour in the Grass right now!

LISTEN – TRIPLE J’s SPLENDOUR IN THE PAST

If you can’t be at Splendour IRL then tuning into triple j’s Splendour in the Past is definitely the next best thing! Listen on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July between 9am – 6pm for highlights from Splendour’s past including tracks from A.B Original to Yeasayer and everyone in between.

WATCH – DMA’S STREAM PERFORMANCE FROM SPLENDOUR’S AMPHITHEATRE

DMA’S are no strangers to Splendour in the Grass, having played the GW McLennan stage in 2014 and the Amphitheatre in both 2016 and 2018. 2020 would have been a triumphant return to a stage they hold dear. While the festival has been put on hold, you can still catch DMA’S when they stream a very special acoustic set from Splendour’s Amphitheatre. Fans will be able to watch the stream via the Splendour in the Grass and DMA’S Facebook pages, and DMA’S YouTube today (Friday 24th July) at 4:30pm (sunset slot).

UK label Big Scary Monsters has announced a Virtual Popup store, which will open its doors at 4pm on 27^th July, with ‘instore’ performances every day from illuminati hotties, Kevin Devine, We Were Promised Jetpacks, and Into It. Over It (see poster for full line up). The virtual store can be entered here on launch day, and will stock exclusive vinyl variants, rare test pressings and new merch, alongside interviews with Jamie Lenman, Delta Sleep and Martha and more.

Users will be able to click on sections of the store to reveal instores and live Q&As at relevant times. Activites include special live content exclusive to the store, such as a conversation between Chris Farren and Kevin Devine, live songs from ‘A Lull In Traffic’ from The Gloria Record, a very special live cover song from The Winter Passing, and a Q&A with Jamie Lenman to name a few.

The pop up aims to raise funds for Black Minds Matter UK and #saveourvenues, and there will also be a special t-shirt on sale with proceeds going towards these charities.

Talking about the store, label founder Kevin Douch said: “We absolutely love our popup shops. Having been to London, Cardiff, Glasgow and Brighton over the past couple of years, we decided there was only one possible destination for a summer like 2020; EVERYWHERE. The first ever BSM Virtual Popup shop provides all of the usual fun. We’ve got instores, talks, exclusive products, crazy discounts, test pressings and so much more. Our old friends Signature Brew are even providing the (mail order) beers! We can’t wait to open our online doors and see everyone next week.”

In aid of Black Minds Matter UK and #saveourvenues

More info here: bsmrocks.com/popup

IMS IBIZA ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY EXPERTS ANALYSING THE FINDINGS OF THE IMS BUSINESS REPORT 2020

Billboard Dance’s Director Katie Bain will moderate commentary and insight in a discussion featuring representatives from or connected to BBC Radio 1, BloodPop®, Creative Artists Agency, Grimes, Ministry of Sound Recordings and Ultra Music

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION 

International Music Summit (IMS), the premier platform for business, culture and education today announce the industry experts that will discuss and debate the findings of the tenth edition of the IMS Business Report, authored by data analyst Kevin Watson. Considered a crucial resource in the electronic music industry, the report will provide detailed analysis of the last twelve months, including the impact of the global pandemic and the all-important value of the industry pre and post virus, which in 2019 stood at $7.2bn.

Immediately after a presentation of the findings of the report there will be a live discussion examining the statistics and figures and their implications for the industry today. Moderated by Katie Bain, Director of Billboard Dance, the analysis will feature commentary and insight from the following leading voices:

• Daouda Leonard, CEO at CREATESAFE, a virtual management and multiverse development company. With a decade of service in the entertainment industry, he has worked as a manager, publisher, producer, A&R and creative director for Grimes, DJ Snake, Skrillex, BloodPop® and more.
• Dipesh Parmer, President of Ministry Of Sound Recordings. His current roster of artists includes the likes of DJ Fresh, Sigala, RCA signed and international star Doja Cat as well as BRIT-nominated/ Ivor Novello winning group London Grammar. His recent signings include Maceo Plex, Skream, KH (Fourtet), Paul Woolford and Regard.
• Jaguar, Broadcaster, Tastemaker and host of BBC Introducing Dance Sundays on BBC Radio 1. With a supercharged backlog of award-winning radio shows, electrifying mixes and the sharpest eye for cutting edge new music, Jaguar is one of the most impressive and exciting new DJs to break out on the scene.
• Maria May, Global Music Agent at Creative Artists Agency. Her roots in dance and electronic music run deep, with 25 years under her belt she has played a crucial part in the careers of many of the industry’s best-known talents including David Guetta, Black Eyed Peas, The Chainsmokers and many more.
• Patrick Moxey, President and Founder of Ultra Records, Ultra Music and Ultra International Music Publishing. A visionary pioneer and executive producer of three GRAMMY award-winning records, who has pushed past barriers to bring electronic music into the mainstream heart of America.

The report will include findings on artist income, festival and club cancellations, growth markets, DSP’s, streaming and associated revenue and how electronic music is competing with other genres. It will also examine the impact of the current pandemic and reveal how the electronic music industry has reacted to this turbulent year.

Participants of the interactive webinar will be able to engage with the assembled panel of experts, ask questions, provide opinions and vote in polls. Webinar places are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis, to join the conversation click here. The presentation and debate will also be lived streamed on IMS and Billboard Dance Facebook pages for those unsuccessful with registering for a webinar place.

DATE:                           Thursday 16 July
TIME:                           17.00 BST / 18.00 CEST / 12.00 EDT / 09.00 PDT
LINK TO REGISTER:   Click here

The IMS Business Report 2020 in partnership with Billboard Dance to be presented via live webinar on July 16th at 17:00 BST

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Tomorrow ​Angie McMahon ​was due to perform with her band at ​Latitude Festival in the UK.

This month Angie would have just kicked off her first headline band shows across the UK and Europe before spending some time in Ireland to write and explore. When the trip was cancelled in early March, Angie rallied to collect funds for a local charity Support Act​, raising a target of $50,000 to go towards music workers in need of financial support.

In a search for a sense of connectedness amongst her band and team, as well as creating new work, Angie collaborated with local creatives to film and record ​An Online Solo Piano Concert. The online piano concert was filmed at ​The Perch Recording Studio, Castlemaine and recorded and mixed by Angie’s touring sound engineer, ​Jono Steer. ​The studio, based in regional Victoria, has been adapted in a way that allows for a solo artist to record in an isolated setting that abides by social distancing rules.

The videos were filmed by Angie’s manager ​Charlotte Abroms,​ edited by Angie’s regular editor, ​Lewis Parsons, ​a freelance editor based in Toronto, Canada. After the filming took place, Angie then recorded additional instrumentation for the tracks with the idea to officially release Piano Salt ​as an EP;​ ​a collection of reimagined piano versions of Angie’s original songs and some of her favourite covers. The tracks were mixed by Angie’s bass player and producer A​lex O’Gorman and mastered by Adam Dempsey.

Angie and her team have felt connected, creative and collaborative working on the concert during the lockdown period. The concert is 35 minutes long, featuring Angie performing stripped back, reimagined piano versions of her original songs, a new song and a cover of one of her favourite songs. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster today.

“Practising the piano and recording something in isolation felt like the only thing I wanted to do when we were locked down, so it was really fun to turn this into a concert that will hopefully feel like an intimate live music experience while we can’t go visit our much loved venues. I got to reimagine songs off my record, and I currently prefer some of the piano versions honestly, so I hope people like them.” 
– Angie McMahon

The concert will be housed at a newly launched website called Kind Face Creative​, a home for music and creativity during the pandemic and beyond. There are multiple ticket tiers which cater to various stages of lockdown around the world, allowing for fans to watch at home alone, with a group of people and for venues to screen to an audience.

A portion of the concert’s proceeds will be donated to Clothing The Gap’s
‘​Free the Flag Campaign’​, in a bid to fight to free the Aboriginal flag from its current licensing and see Aboriginal people have equal rights and access to their flag.

“Free The Flag is one of the Indigenous movements that I want to throw support behind as an artist living and working on this land, where Indigenous communities are always having to fight for their rights. I love repping their merch and having conversations about how we can show support and keep showing up, and I hope our contribution helps bring light to that. It’s just doing something small, instead of doing nothing. I think it’s important for artists to commit their voices and profits to the issues in the world around us!” – Angie McMahon

The ​Piano Salt EP ​is due for release in early October via A​WAL ​and Dualtone (North America).

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Davey Lane
Wednesday 15th July, 8pm

Join us (online) tonight, Wednesday July 15th as we live stream Davey Lane, direct from the Cherry stage! We’re delivering sensational performances every week whilst the COVID battle continues, beamed out from the live music capital of the world…

With a now two decades on lead guitar for You Am I along with fronting neo-mod rockers The Pictures, Davey Lane should need no introduction. Outside of these vital contributions, he remains an in-demand mercenary for local and international greats the like of Crowded House, Jimmy Barnes, Todd Rundgren, Vika & Linda Bull, Robyn Hitchcock, The Saints and one off supergroups such as The Wrights. Collaborative efforts that assist in the development of his craft, Davey continues to display a knack for true pop sensibilities, big choruses and a surreal turn of phrase.

Taking time out from the studio finalising 3rd LP “Don’t Bank Your Heart On It”, this performance is not to be missed!

“Charlie knows how to make a compelling track AND how to wring the last drops of emotion out of it.” – Dave Ruby Howe
“Charlie Gradon’s talent is seemingly uncontainable.” – Life Without Andy

Sydney melancholic storyteller Charlie Gradon revels in nature in the video accompaniment to his latest release ‘Blurry Ones”. He’s also announced his first real life show post-Covid lockdown on August 1st at The Lansdowne Hotel.

The product of an unexpected family collaboration the video showcases Gradon sampling nature with his vintage tape recorder. On the cusp of lockdown and visiting cousins from overseas, the idea snowballed and was filmed in one shoot that afternoon. “It was quite eerie as lockdown was just about to kick in so there was no one around.” He continues “I think the clip serves as nostalgia of a simpler time where we could go outside and enjoy the simple things.”

Since its release ‘Blurry Ones’ has been welcomed by radio with rotation on Double J and FBi Radio. From his forthcoming sophomore EP, the track was written when Gradon bought his wife a vintage camera which took, as he describes, “basically useless blurry photographs”. Born in his bedroom studio, the track sounds just like the blurry images Gradon sings of – nostalgic and reflective indie-rock.

Earlier this year Gradon resurfaced with the mellow single ‘Grieving’ which found a home on radio, reaching #3 on the AMRAP Metro Radio Charts along with adds on FBi Radio, 2SER and EDGE. 

The products of a challenging period of change, both singles offer a glimpse of Gradon’s introspective upcoming sophomore EP – out later this year – which the talented multi-instrumentalist wrote and performed on his own.

This omnibus follows on from 2018’s ‘Self Doubt’ which intrigued audiences and garnered on-air support from Double J and FBi Radio and had him named in The Music Writer’s Poll for ‘Song of the Year’. Echoing this praise, he was recently a finalist in Happy Mag’s Needle in the Hay competition out of 2000 entries, and named in Life Without Andy’s Next Big Things for 2020.

With the world in an extended period of reflection Charlie Gradon is here with the perfect soundtrack.

CHARLIE GRADON
‘BLURRY ONES’
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Saturday, August 1st
The Lansdowne Hotel
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