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Caprices Festival reveals first wave of artists for 20th edition feat. Jamie XX, Jeff Mills, Zip, Ricardo Villalobos, Sonja Moonear, Fatboy Slim, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Magda, ARTBAT, Adriatique, Blond:ish, Black Coffee, Cobblestone Jazz (live), Arapu, Gescu, Seth Troxler, Luciano, Loco Dice, Raresh, DJ Tennis and more

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20th Edition of Caprices Festival
Weekend One – April 7-9th, 2023
Weekend Two – April 14-16th, 2023
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Caprices Festival is the most iconic mountain-top festival in Europe and now it celebrates its 20th edition across two unmissable weekends in Switzerland’s stunning Crans-Montana resort. There will be all-new stages, the signature sophisticated production, surprise guests, endless winter sports fun and electronic music covering a wider spectrum than ever from DJs and live acts across two weekends from April 7-9th, and April 14-16th.

The first wave of artists includes Jamie XX, Fatboy Slim, Black Coffee, ARTBAT, DJ Tennis, Blond:ish, Who Made Who (live), Adriatique, Monolink (live), Magda, Modal Tune (Guti b2b Sarkis live), Themba, Jeff Mills, Zip, Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Arapu b2b Gescu, Archie Hamilton, Cobblestone Jazz (live), East End Dubs, Janeret, Manda Moor, Raresh, Sonja Moonear plus many more to come. Head to https://capricesfestival.com for tickets.

Over the last two decades, Caprices has put Crans-Montana back on the map. It was once hugely popular in the 70s and 80s but fell out of fashion until Caprices introduced it to a new generation. In that time the festival has grown and evolved to become one of the world’s premier underground events with not just top-level music but also endless daytime adventures in the Alps and body and soul-enriching experiences.

As such there are many things that stand Caprices apart, from breathtaking panoramic views across the Alps to next level audio-visual technology, luxury gastronomic experiences, an eco-museum, mountain activities, to multiple spa and wellness centres. For adrenaline junkies there are 140 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding, a next level snowpark, husky sledding and so much more.

For this special anniversary edition there will be five stages split across day and night, two by day and three by night. Each stage has its own unique theme with fantastically realised producing and added performing arts elements such as dancers, actors, audiovisuals and art installations that brings the whole magical experience to life.

By day there is the world renowned Modernity Stage, an iconic glasshouse at 2,200m up the Swiss Alps that will welcome big name DJs for some unforgettable musical memories. The Club stage, meanwhile, is a concrete stage attached to the Modernity Stage with a glass wall overlooking the Alps and soundtracked by some fresh talents from around the world.
By night, The Moon Stage comes alive. It has been an integral part of Caprices festival from the early years and has famously cutting edge audiovisual production that adds an extra dimension to every single set. Then comes the Forest Stage, a forest themed 2000-capacity stage which will transport partygoers deep into alpine forests. Last but not least is the Dome Stage with another high-level audio visual experience and classy underground sounds.

This year, Weekend One (April 7-9th) welcomes Jamie XX, Fatboy Slim, Black Coffee, Artbat, Monolink (live), Adriatique, DJ Tennis, Blond:ish, Who Made Who (live), 8Kays, Amine K, Brina Knauss, Fiona Kraft, Layla Benitez, Magda, Modal Tune (Guti b2b Sarkisi live), Themba and Yokoo.

Weekend Two (April 14-16th) brings Jeff Mills, Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Zip, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Arapu b2b Gescu, Archie Hamilton, Cobblestone Jazz (live), Djerry C, East End Dubs, Janeret, Manda Moor, Miroloja, O.Bee b2b Tomas Station, Raresh, Sonja Moonear plus a special guest TBA.
Stay tuned for further artist announcements.

This year Caprices offers hotel packages as well as additional services and activities of the region for the ones who are seeking to discover Crans-Montana. There are many more acts to come with a surprise guest on Saturday night set to be a real highlight.

Caprices Festival is an idyllic travel experience, winter sport haven and world class music festival all rolled into two unmissable weekends. Move fast to secure your place at this year’s special weekenders.
Head to https://capricesfestival.com for tickets.

LINEUP – WEEKEND 01

Jamie XX

(A-Z)

Adriatique, Artbat, Black Coffee, Blond:ish, DJ Tennis, Fatboy Slim, Monolink (live), WhoMadeWho (hybrid DJ set)

8Kays, Amine K, Brina Knauss, Fiona Kraft, F.O.E (live), Giorgio Maulini, Joh Erba, Layla Benitez, Los Frescos (Argenis Brito & Dandy Jack), Magda, Masaya, Modal Tune (live), Shaun Reeves b2b Ryan Crosson, Themba, Yokoo

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LINEUP – WEEKEND 02

Special Guest

(A-Z)

Jeff Mills, Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth

Alci, Arapu b2b Gescu, Archie Hamilton, Cesar Merveille, Cobblestone Jazz (live), Djerry C, East End Dubs, Janeret, Manda Moor, Mike Shannon, Miroloja, O.Bee b2b Tomas Station, Raresh, Sonja Moonear, Zip

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Mind Against drop surprise single ‘Dreamcast’ on Afterlife Out Now

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Mind Against further their fruitful relationship with Afterlife, dropping their cinematic, compulsively danceable single ‘Dreamcast’, following their 2021 ‘Changes’ EP on the imprint. 

Already very much on the music map, the Italian-born, Berlin-based duo released their eagerly awaited ‘fabric presents…’ compilation in September to critical acclaim from the likes of Vogue Italia, The Vinyl Factory, Mixmag, DJ Mag (Compilation of the Month), The Arts Desk… Mind Against aka Alessandro and Federico Fognini command the area between widely and wildly welcome dance fuel and technical mastery with deceptive ease. 

‘Dreamcast’: a thumping beat and fuzzy synths launch house heaven, lent gravitas by anthemic slow choral chords, as off-beat clanging notes trip up and intrigue the mind and the relentless speed makes dancing compulsory. Euphoric builds and drops kickstart brain chemical production and bookend breaks with blizzards of portentous synth phrases.  

The track has already won fans and inspired much joyful raving during their run of shows, including Time Warp NYC and Sao Paolo, Warehouse Project, plus the ever-iconic Afterlife Printworks and Art Basel. No doubt ‘Dreamcast’ will feature in festive clubbing and beyond into the new year. 

‘Dreamcast’ is out now on Afterlife, save it here: https://lnk.to/Dreamcast

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Chill Out During Holidays With R3HAB & Mike Williams’ “Sing Your Lullaby” – Festive Spin-Off of Their Iconic Collab “Lullaby”

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Artists: R3HAB & Mike Williams
Title: Sing Your Lullaby
Label: CYB3RPVNK

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R3HAB and Mike Williams revisited their 2018 collaboration “Lullaby” to make a new captivating version of the iconic hit that’s perfect for activating chill mode. While the original packed a strong punch of classic big-room vibes, the new interpretation evokes serenity with organic, downtempo melodies that perfectly complement the ethereal vocals. Whether you’re pressing play to relax in the midst of the holidays or to wind down at the afters, R3HAB and Mike Williams‘ new take on “Lullaby” is sure to help you destress. The original version just surpassed 200M streams on Spotify alone and gathered 8 Gold and 4 Platinum certifications globally on the way. R3HAB recently released “Poison” with fellow dance music veterans Timmy Trumpet and W&W and Alan Walker‘s remix of his classic “All Around The World.” On the other hand, Mike Williams is currently riding the wave of a stream of releases on Spinnin’ Records, such as “When The Sun Is Gone,” “Best Part Missing,” “Ambush,” to name a few.

“Mike is a talented guy and I am happy to see his career taking off. We had the same vision for this record from the start, which made this an exciting and seamless production process. This record has a smooth and dreamy sound and a pulsing beat which has made it a staple in my sets lately. I hope it takes you on a journey as it did for us.” – R3HAB

“Really excited to release this edit of one of my biggest tracks and working with R3HAB is always a pleasure! I’m overwhelmed by all the people who still sing along this track during my sets and I hope everyone likes this version.” – Mike Williams

Multi-Platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, to anthems such as Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, ZAYN, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 8B streams to date, including 1.1B in 2021 alone. R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK in 2016, which has passed 4B streams across platforms since its inception. He is Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify’s top 200 most streamed artists, ranked #13 on prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart, and has earned over 70 Gold and Platinum certificates. On top of that, he performed at the world’s top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.

Mike Williams‘s breakthrough came in 2017 as his hit “Feel Good,” a collab with non-other than Felix Jaehn, went sky high on radio, in playlists and streams, and gathered so far over 155M streams on Spotify. “The Beat” (75M) and “Wait Another Day” with Mesto (97M) followed and turned into huge hits as well. Piece by piece, Mike is conquering the world with his incredible melodies, club bangers, and catchy radio hits. For every new song that Mike begins, the piano is the solid start and base. Because of that recognizable style and sound he creates, he got to play at the most famous festivals like; Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Parookaville, World Club Dome, and Mysteryland, among others. Even during the pandemic, Mike found himself behind his decks, he flies around the world and does tours in Taiwan, Nepal, and China, but he also did not skip Europe, such as Croatia, Switzerland, and many other countries. When he’s back home from touring through the US, Canada, Asia, or Europe, you can find the down-to-earth Dutchie in his studio in Hilversum. But even on tour, he always finds a way to dive into the studio, whether it is a day off or during a writing session in Ibiza, Stockholm, or London, for example.

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Alok Releases New Surprising G-House Track “Kill Me” and 8th Chapter of His Iconic Compilation Series “CONTROVERSIA by Alok,” Featuring Exclusive Music From the Label’s Most Talented Producers

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Artists: Various Artists
Title: CONTROVERSIA by Alok vol. 008
Label: CONTROVERSIA

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CONTROVERSIA‘s boss and heavyweight producer Alok returns with a brand new track of his own, leading the 8th edition of the label’s signature compilation series. His new bass-forward g-house work “Kill Me” opens the 14-track selection, setting an ominous and heavy-hitting tone for the rest of the sonic journey – the CONTROVERSIA crew isn’t messing around with this one! Along with previously released tracks like ÜHÜ & RUSHÖ‘s “Divide Us” and Kohen, Mert Can & Garonzos‘ “Overload,” there are no fewer than 10 exclusive and never before released records. In a true representation of the label’s ethos, Vol. 008 contains a diverse spectrum of electronic sounds, from the sultry vocal house “Skin” by B Martin, Tyson Bay and Bassbears to the emotive and dancefloor-friendly “Naked Emotions” from Tineway, Rodmotter and Volyri, as well as Yves V & Bhaskar‘s already well-known driving house tune “Round My Head,” remixed by Kohen & LIVA. Prior to the compilation, Alok himself recently joined forces with Ellie Goulding and Sigala on “All By Myself” on Sony Music, which just surpassed 20M Spotify streams, while the Brazilian artist’s Summer hit “Deep Down” with Ella Eyre and Kenny Dope, featuring Never Dull, is about to break 100M on the platform.

“This was a year of hard work, of several achievements by CONTROVERSIA, and for me it is a great joy to end 2022 with the last compilation of the year. We were able to bring together a team of incredible artists in this edition on several unreleased tracks, including one of mine that contains a sample from the ‘Ozark‘ series. I’m grateful for taking our label’s sound further and further. Thank you to everyone following along and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I do.” – Alok

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With a strong resume full of remixes and collaborations with artists such as The Rolling Stones to Zara Larsson, from Jason Derulo to Tove Lo, and more, Brazilian Alok has gained an immense international following and is currently having his global breakout moment. He already has the second-largest Instagram following of any electronic artist globally (almost 28M), and his 20M devoted monthly listeners on Spotify have made him the most listened to Brazilian artist in the world. In 2021, he was named the 4th Best DJ in the world, according to the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 DJ Poll. In 2019, Alok was nominated for the International Dance Music Awards for his hit remix of the Meduza single “Piece of Your Heart,” and he also worked with global pop sensation Dua Lipa for the official remix of her hit single “Physical.” Recently he also collaborated with Grammy-award pop sensation John Legend on “In My Mind” and with renegade vocalist John Martin on “Wherever You Go” and lended his talents to remix Ed Sheeran‘s “Shivers.” The sky is the limit for the Brazilian superstar.

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Alok‘s CONTROVERSIA continues to go from strength to strength, and this latest release is another fine example of a label making all the right moves to maintain its impressive forward momentum. Since its inception in June 2019, CONTROVERSIA has accumulated over 1B Spotify streams thanks to its remarkable family of artists, including Yves V, Alan Walker, Bhaskar, Alle Farben, Vintage Culture, and more. All of whom have helped CONTROVERSIA quickly establish itself as one of the most successful independent labels in dance music today.

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VINNIN INTIMATELY MOVES ON FROM HIS EXPERIENCES BY PUTTING HIS “SUITS ON”

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Vinnin, a Tamil-Malayali-Canadian musician, explores complex themes in his most recent song, “Suits On,” which was released last week. In contrast to his customary loud delivery, Vinnin chose a mellow melodic one, supported by Stay Swaying’s playboy serenade, a fellow Tamil-Canadian musician.


After a brief hook, the intelligent rapper launched into an extremely intimate rap about individuals he had previously left in the past.  When all things start off with, “They had me tripping in the past, I had to move on.” Vinnin shares his profound insights on how letting go of people who don’t serve him has impacted him as an artist and inspired him to concentrate on his objectives and purpose. Vinnin’s work has developed thematically around considering the intricacy of racial identity, and everyone is captivated by the way he conveys his traumatic memories through powerful raps.

The setting and vivid colours for “Suits On” go wonderfully with Vinnin’s distinctive style. Shot in a greenhouse, Vinnin and Stay Swaying represent how content they are right now with their formal dress, which makes them appear wealthy and confident. The track’s intensity and pride factor are increased by the use of colour and seemingly directed cinematography. The argument and uncomfortable situations are highlighted in the video. For instance, when scenes of a girl fighting and Stay Swaying are shown. The song is greatly improved by the video’s narrative components. 

Vinnin was born in Scarborough, Canada, after his family fled the civil war in Sri Lanka and moved from India and Sri Lanka. Growing up in the Toronto suburbs, he felt like an outsider, was bullied in school which sparked his interest in hip hop to cope with his experiences. 

Follow Vinnin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinninwinnin
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinninwinnin

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RztJfcK7vYG4W2gu4afLl
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/vinnin/1511237411

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Introducing … Sonnee

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Still in his early twenties, Manchester producer Sonnee is making waves right now. His 2022 debut EP ‘Your Love’ snagged swift support from key tastemakers, including Jaguar’s ‘Dancefloor Moment’ on BBC Radio 1 with ‘Leave the Water Still’, a Selector Radio ‘After Dark’ mix, and regular spins and shout outs from Radio 1’s Sian Eleri and many more who connected with his emotive sound and skilful production. 

Now London-based, Sonnee has brought new joy to dancefloors with single ‘Dancing Ain’t Enough’, featuring POLIÇA frontwoman Channy Leaneagh on vocals.The track has already hit over 1.2 million streams on Spotify alone, carving this newcomer’s mark deep in the dance music landscape. ‘Dancing Ain’t Enough’ is a gorgeous confection of shimmering synth strata with a softly insistent beat showcasing Channy’s sweet voice, given the Sonnee treatment to sound subtly pitch-shifted to give a mix of acoustic clarity with a nod to the 90s.

We grabbed some time with Sonnee to hear the process behind his production and the story behind this new track. Check it below…  

Hey Sonnee, thanks for speaking with us! Where are we catching you today? 

Hey The Partae! Thank you so much for me having me, I’m currently in my friend’s flat in East London where I’m looking after their Chameleon. Pretty random!!

 

Congrats on your new track ‘Dancing Ain’t Enough’. Where did the idea for this one come from? 

The idea for this one came from that simple synth line & vocal line at the beginning. I must’ve listened back to the way those combined for about a week, before I was like ‘yeah, I need to make an actual song out of this’.

What was the process in the studio? Did it come together quite quickly? 

Usually, tracks take me like two days to get the first draft done. This is the first track I left intentional room for a featured vocal on the first draft. Then we sent it to Channy of POLIÇA, she liked it, sent her amazingly beautiful vocals back & it kind of fell into place from there. 

Generally, do you find new music comes to you quite fast and easily? Or do you prefer to lock yourself away in the studio a bit and develop tracks over a longer period of time? 

This is always changing for me, some days I get an idea I’m really into within an hour, but then other days it can feel like I’ve completely forgotten everything and I’m starting again. I also used to rush tunes to being ‘finished’ as soon as possible but now I let them breathe a bit more, which I think helps them being better in the end as there is less stress in them. If that makes any sense haha. 

You often use vocal /vocal samples in your tracks, but this one seems to be the most lyrical. Do you think this is a direction you’d like to go in, or plan to go in more in the future? 

Vocals are my favourite thing to use when making a song, it’s always been like that. At the moment I’m definitely loving focusing on more lyrical stuff, so expect more of that. But there will definitely be just as many non-lyrical vocal tracks down the line too. 

How does it feel having POLIÇA on the record? Can you remember the first time you heard her/their music generally? If so, how did it make you feel/what was your verdict? 

 

It’s pretty mad to be honest. The first time I heard POLIÇA was watching Jools Holland with my parents as a kid. I was mesmerised. After that, my parents had the ‘Give You The Ghost’ album on repeat. It’s a proper full-circle moment that I could’ve never seen coming. 

You’re making waves in your career already even at this early stage. How did you get into production and music in the first place? 

I used to watch my brothers on FL studio for hours. I’ve never said this publicly but half the reason I started making music myself was because one time my brother was recreating ‘Crazy Frog’, I was passively watching like this is wild. He paused what he was doing and went to the shop, I took over and just started messing around with it and destroyed the masterpiece he had created. I kind fell in love with it that day really. 

What’s next for Sonnee, we hear there is new music in the new year?.. 

2023 is definitely going to be the busiest year for me yet. Loads of new tunes from the get-go, remixes, improving my live show & DJing. I honestly can’t wait.
…and maybe I should do a Crazy Frog Sonnee as a shoutout or something!

Sonnee ‘Dancing Ain’t Enough’ feat POLIÇA is out now on Inside Records, get it here: https://insiderecords.bfan.link/dancing-ain-t-enough 

Connect with Sonnee on Spotify | Instagram | Facebook | Soundcloud

Label: https://www.instagram.com/attackdecaysweetrelease/

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Jackson Street Presents: JAY1 – Only Sydney Show

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Sorry I’m Late Headline Show Tickets On Sale now via moshtix

Tuesday January 3rd 2023 || Oxford Art Factory || Sydney, NSW Australia

Jackson Street Presents UK rap star, JAY1.  The charismatic rapper is confirmed to be touching down in Sydney on Tuesday 3rd of January 2023 for an exclusive one night only show at Oxford Art Factory. JAY1 will be showcasing songs from his forthcoming mixtape ‘Sorry I’m Late’ and fan favourites.

Hailing all the way from Coventry with a self-assured swagger JAY1 has had a meteoric rise after the single “Your Mrs” made its way to the 18th  spot on the U.K. Charts, reached over 1M views in just 3 days and was closely followed by another top 20 UK chart hit, “Mocking It”.

JAY1 started taking music seriously after moving from North London to the historically student-based city of Coventry in 2016. Bold, confident vocals and candid lyrics gave the U.K. MC a fundamental versatility despite often letting his lyrics speak for themselves on minimalist trap beats, he demonstrated his ability to adapt to everything from club-rap to Afroswing.

After delivering freestyles on two popular U.K. platforms, Bl@ckbox and Hardest Out, JAY1 saw his first taste of success with “That’s My Bae” which blew up through online video channels before inspiring its own freestyle challenge.  Releasing a string of fantastic singles, his raw flair and addictive touch has put the MC in a league of his own.

His latest single “Came In Sauce” features more of his trademark flows delivered in his nonchalant tones, whilst the lyrics are packed full of cheeky bars.

Don’t miss JAY1’s only Sydney headline show.  Tickets are on sale now via MOSHTIX

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A Wilhelm Scream Australian Tour March 2023

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Thursday March 2nd Northcote Social Club Melbourne 

Friday March 3rd Altar Hobart 

Saturday March 4th Crown & Anchor Adelaide 

Wednesday March 8th Stag & Hunter Hotel Newcastle 

Thursday March 9th Vinnies Gold Coast

Friday March 10th The Brightside Brisbane 

Saturday March 11th Crowbar Sydney 

Sunday March 12th La la la’s Wollongong 

 

Hailing from New Bedford, Massachusetts ‘A Wilhelm Scream’ have sent the benchmark for Melodic Hardcore for almost two decades. The band are no strangers to Australian audiences having built up a devoted following as a world-class live band that can lift a room and take a show to the outer reaches of what’s possible. Their hyper fast, technically staggering output blurs lines and crosses boundaries, consistently turning heads of even the most jaded punk, metal, and rock fans. 

Having recently released their fifth full-length album ‘Lose Your Delusion’, their first new record in 9 years, we are excited to announced ‘A Wilhelm Scream’ will return to Australia for the first time since 2016. A Wilhelm Scream possess a die-hard following in Australia, as of 2022 Sydney holds the number one spot for streaming the band while Australia is amongst the top three countries worldwide.

Sydney based Blood Sweat & Beers are joining forces with Tassie Based Evil Eye Touring to bring A Wilhelm Scream to Australia for the first time in almost seven years. 

Tickets are on sale from Friday the 16th of December through Evil Eye Touring www.evileyetouring.com.au

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A Wilhelm Scream ‘Lose Your Delusion’.

A body of work that culls from various styles weaved together into what the band appropriately calls “A Wilhelm Sampler,” Lose Your Delusion, A Wilhelm Scream’s first full-length offering in nine years, finds the accomplished rock quintet at its most daring, experimental and cohesive. 

After all these years, A Wilhelm Scream have lived their lives and did whatever they needed to do to get to the point where they could assemble and write the songs that absolutely needed to be written. Each song on Lose Your Delusion is a product of never cutting corners at any point, be it with writing, recording, practice, or performance. Providing commentary on the past few years and the toll it’s taken in regards to our collective stress, anxiety, frustration and panic, the album serves as a pillar in the band’s rich and evolving legacy.  

“This is our most unapologetically earnest album to date,” says Trevor Reilly (Guitar, Vocals),. “It’s our fifth full-length record and it feels like our first in that we feel we have so much more to say and energy to put out into the world.”

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Kyle Charles Hall

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Where are you currently based?

Sydney.

How did you first start playing music?

I sang in choirs and did a lot of theater when I was young, but I didn’t really start playing music until I was around 13. I had to pick a skill to learn for a school project and it was between making a cook-book and guitar, lol.

What’s been happening recently?

I’ve spent the majority of this year in the studio writing. Working towards an album/ EP thing? It’s been a very unrestricted creative process. I feel so lucky to have so much time on my hands now that I have finished university. I feel really passionate about what I’ve been writing! 

Your latest single ‘In Love, 23’ is out now, what or who influenced the sound and songwriting?

It’s super hard to pin where this one came from. I think a lot of it was just ‘from the heart’. Sonically I really wanted to pair lofi sounds with some super hifi ones, so that it had lots of character and colour.

How did you go about writing the single?

I wrote this song super stereotypically, ‘edge of the bed, notepad and pen’ kinda vibe. This was unusual for me as all my songs typically start out as instrumentals and then I add lyrics and melody, whereas, this song came from a very organic storytelling place. I’m 25 now so I have been sitting on it for a while, I still love it.

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?

I recorded everything as a more “bedroom” sound first at home and then took it into Mr Andy Lawson at Debaser studio where we recorded a real kit and vocals and mixed the track. Andy is an incredible producer and I feel super grateful to have worked with him and learnt from him as much as I have! We love collaborating together. Lastly we passed it onto Steve Smart of 301 Studios for the master who did a stellar job.

How has your sound changed over your career?

My sound has been undergoing a lot of changes over the past year! In Love, 23 and Blue Boy in particular were pivotal moments for me where I truly fell in love with the art of production. There is so much creativity and storytelling to be had just through playing with sounds and I think my music will now always be heavily influenced by my production ear.

Please tell us how the concept for the music video came about:

As I feel so passionately about this song, we wanted to make the music video super organic and performance based. We essentially found some gorgeous rolling hills (got super lucky with the weather) and made it up as we went. I grew up with the crew from ‘Lemonade City’ so it was honestly just a lot of fun.

Where and when did you film and who did you work with?

‘Lemonade City’ is a unique Art Collective from Adelaide. Shot/ Co-Directed by Tom Parolin, Co-Directed by Kamryn Henschke and edited by Nic Hutton, I felt super lucky to have such a passionate, talented team. We shot the video down in Victor Harbour/ Second Valley and we’re severely looked after by the film gods as the weather was abnormally misty and mysterious.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Sunshine by Steve Lacy has been huge in my life this past month.

What do you like to do away from music?

I like to party and have a nice time. Also love running and overthinking.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2022 going into 2023?

Going to keep working on the album/ EP thing and probably get a couple songs out soon, also play some shows in Sydney!! We just moved here so I have been smitten with the place, keen to get playing.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Lol I really love Grill’d and my favourite hangout place is 100% at home. 

 

SOCIALS 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylecharleshall?lang=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kyle-Charles-Hall-100786274631030/?ref=bookmarks 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylecharleshall/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-rzjHfgk1c9NkBtyd28V1Q 

Triple J Unearthed: https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/kyle-charles-hall/ 

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HONEST CROOKS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “THE SOUNDS OF HELL” OUT FEB 10, 2023 ON EVP RECORDINGS

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 “Hits harder than a cement haymaker. More albums please.” Winston McCall – Parkway Drive

Today, Newcastle heavy hardcore kings Honest Crooks announce their new album The Sounds Of Hell, to be released Feb 10, 2023 on EVP Recordings (Psycroptic, Disentomb, Zeolite). Today, the band also drop the first single and video for the ferocious track Furnace Of Rage. The new single combines heavy hardcore and death metal, which showcases Honest Crooks at the peak of their powers. The band also announce the “Hell Across Australia” tour for February 2023, with special guests Japan’s Kruelty. Full tour details below.

Watch the video for Furnace Of Rage.

On the topic of the new single, vocalist Brodie states “Just because you’re in the presence of a police officer does not inherently mean that you are safe and it is my belief, from my experiences, that you are more likely to be in danger. F**k everyone who says that if you weren’t doing the wrong thing nothing bad would have happened to you because I am telling you that is not true. This song is about an abuse of power.”

The sounds of hell smoulder, the sounds of hell burn, and then the sounds of hell consume you. On their long-awaited debut album The Sounds of Hell, the NSW/ACT based death metal/hardcore group Honest Crooks stand tall as a fully realised band. The pure rage on display is as subtle as a sledgehammer swung from the rooftops, while a deep pain bleeds through every impact. The result of soldiering on through several years of lineup rotations and perseverance over less-than-ideal circumstances, the album sees their sound dig deeper into dark melody than ever before, displaying a perhaps surprisingly deft handle on a style that began as something much more straightforward and ignorant.

Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall gave a nod to Honest Crooks in his shortlist of artists that have delivered definitive albums that have had an impact on the landscape of heavy music both home and abroad. The Parkway Drive frontman gave Knotfest ten bands, ten albums, and a wealth of knowledge on just who from Down Under is destined for the very top.

Read about it HERE

With their style honed through national tours with such American greats as Xibalba, Harms Way and Kublai Khan and Australian peers like Alpha Wolf and Justice For The Damned and having amassed over 1.5 million Spotify streams across 3 EP releases,The Sounds of Hell has the band primed to reach the upper echelons of the heavy music scene.

Honest Crooks are
Brodie Graham – Vocals
Calum Johnstone – Guitar
Sam McCloud – Drums
Lewy Glass – Bass

Listen to Furnace Of Rage

Pre-order The Sounds Of Hell

Watch the video for Furnace Of Rage below.

HONEST CROOKS
“HELL ACROSS AUSTRALIA” TOUR
With Special Guests
KRUELTY (JAPAN)

Tour Dates
Thursday Feb 16th – Vinnies Dive Bar, Gold Coast – Tickets
Friday Feb 17th – Tomcat, Brisbane – Tickets
Saturday Feb 18th – Newcastle Hotel, Newcastle – Tickets 
Sunday Feb 19th – Factory Floor, Sydney – Tickets
Wednesday Feb 22nd – The Basement, Canberra – Tickets
Friday Feb 24th – Workers Club, Melbourne – Tickets
Saturday Feb 25th – Crown & Anchor, Adelaide – Tickets

For more information www.carbonsunset.com

https://www.instagram.com/honestcrooksband/

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FAST-RISING GOLD FANG SHARES SULTRY SUMMER COLLAB ‘DROP’ FEAT. CD + DEBUT HEADLINE SHOW THIS SATURDAY DEC 17

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PRAISE FOR GOLD FANG

“Gold Fang is a great reminder that Australia is home to
world class artists  from a wide-array of rich musical cultures”
FBi Radio

“Wild and charismatic flows”
Complex Australia

“Catchy inflections rooted in the sounds of Reggae, 
propelled by a swagger-heavy flow”
Acclaim

“A slice of reggae perfection”
Red Bull Australia

“Natural charisma”
Tenner Magazine

“​​His catalogue of singles have consistently moulded together the 
cultural zeitgest of Sydney with his Trinidadian heritage”
Purple Sneakers

“Catchy call and response hook”
Earmilk

“Sonic realms of Afrobeat and Dancehall”
MILK

“One of the most exciting hip hop artists doing it in the inner west”
Life Without Andy

Trinidad-born, Eora-based artist Gold Fang has today shared his latest summer single, ‘Drop‘ featuring CD, ahead of his debut headline show at the House of Music and Booze this Saturday Dec 17. LISTEN TO ‘DROP’ HERE.

Featuring Naarm-based, Egyptian / Australian R&B vocalist CD and produced by frequent collaborators Swick (M.I.A, JLo, Tkay Maidza) and Korky Buchek (Sophiya, Boysoda, Shanae), ‘Drop’ is a fierce Dancehall and RnB fusion. Drawing from the inspiration of his roots, Gold Fang flexes his melodic Caribbean flow and high-energy pop sensibilities, whilst CD turns up the heat with sensual vocals and euphoric layered harmonies that compliment Swick and Korky’s signature digital sparkle.

In his words, Gold Fang shares that ‘Drop’ is “about this sexy girl who I can’t take my eyes off. The way she moves is intoxicating.” As a longtime fan, of his collaboration with CD, Gold Fang says, “Working with CD was calm. I was a lil shy to work with someone who I respect like that. She a gangster, but she is subtle with it.”

Following the free-flowing ‘Big Natty Rasta’ that landed playlisting across triple j, triple j Unearthed, FBi Radio, RAGE, MTV, and praise from NME, Acclaim Magazine, Purple Sneakers, Sniffers, Junkee, and more, Gold Fang wraps up a masterful balance of cultural authenticity amongst a playful exterior, standing tall amongst dancehall and reggae counterparts including Vybz Kartel, WizKid, and Popcaan.

His steady stream of releases including ‘Wet‘, ‘Light It‘ and ‘Make It Snow ft. Dante Knows‘ as well as his commission for the McDonald’s U.S. biennial global conference ‘Matter To Me’ and collaboration with rapper Big Skeez on their anthemic single ‘Where Yuh From’, helmed Fang’s artistry to new heights – flying the flag for the sounds of the Caribbean in Australian music.

Coupled with a blockbuster appearance at BIGSOUND, Gold Fang continues to cement his place at the forefront of local tastemakers and so-called Australia’s thriving Afro-Caribbean creative community: be it kicking off the year as triple j Unearthed‘s Feature Artist, a Semi-Finalist in Acclaim Magazine’s All-Stars as well as one of Red Bull’s 2022’s Australian Rappers to Watch, his commission for the McDonald’s U.S. biennial global conference ‘Matter To Me’ and his explosive freestyle for Red Bull’s 64 Bars alongside his sync involvement with Champion for their ‘Collegiate’ campaign and with JD Sports modelling for the new Adidas Trefoil line, Gold Fang proves no matter what lane, he keeps on winning.

‘Drop feat. CD‘ is out now via NLV Records
buy/stream it here.

TOUR DATES
Sat 17 Dec – House of Music & Booze – Eora / Sydney (TIX)
Sun 18 Dec – North Gong Sundays – Dharawal / Wollongong
Sun 1 Jan – Field Day – Eora / Sydney

Stay connected with Gold Fang:
Instagram | Facebook | Soundcloud | Tik Tok

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HEAPS GOOD Set times + site map Tickets on sale now!

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The countdown is on! In just over three weeks’ time you’ll be looking good on the dancefloor as you welcome in the new year to the sounds of Arctic Monkeys, Peggy Gou, CHVRCHES, Jamie xx and more at the inaugural HEAPS GOOD in the heart of Adelaide.

Keen?! Well you better listen up because today the festival has released its set times so you and your mates can get planning your live music adventures now!

HEAPS GOOD will take place across two huge stages, the main Eucalyptus Stage will play host to headliners Arctic Monkeys, acclaimed Scots CHVRCHES plus Australian stars Ocean Alley, Spacey Jane, G Flip and so much more. A short trip across the grounds will find punters at the Bottlebrush Stage, a warehouse style stage designed especially for the ultimate electronic music experience powered by the likes of Peggy Gou, Jamie xx, CC:DISCO! and loads more.

Check out the site map below to plan your movements between the two huge stages!

The one day festival will take place at the very convenient city location of Adelaide Showground on Friday 6 January, perfectly timed post silly season so you’re fresh, recovered and ready to kick off your 2023 the right way – with a stack of live music and friends in tow.

Haven’t got tickets and don’t want to miss out on a HEAPS GOOD time? Avoid fomo by purchasing your tix the inaugural festival today.

HEAPS GOOD
Friday 6 January 2023
heapsgoodfest.com

ARCTIC MONKEYS
PEGGY GOU
CHVRCHES
JAMIE XX
OCEAN ALLEY
SPACEY JANE
G FLIP
PINKPANTHERESS
CC:DISCO!
YOUNG FRANCO
KING STINGRAY
PEACH PRC
EBONY BOADU
PRETTY GIRL (DJ SET)
SUBJOI
MUM THINKS BLUE
CLAUDE

Tickets on sale now!

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JIMI HOCKING TALKS ABOUT DOUBLE FEATURE SHOW DEC 18 ZIGGY POPS WITH GEOFF ACHISON FOR DOUBLE TROUBLE BLUES SESSIONS

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What’s it like as an established muso with his own distinctive style to pair up with an artist who likewise has his own profile and following?

Of course, it depends on who it is, but if you mean Geoff?? Well, of course it’s a pleasure as it’s not really about all that stuff… really, it’s about getting together and making some guitar music.

 

Is it possible to preserve your own artistic identity and flavour when playing with and alongside your `opposite number?’ Can we expect you to shed some of your unique recent experiences (with Screaming Jets) in your solo set prior to the all-in jam?

Well, people who have seen me before, know I am prone to a bit of a chat… so I’ll most likely mention the Jets tour that has just wound up, it was a huge success so I’m still on a high.

 

How do you expect to manage and lead Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers during the jam?

Every band is different of course, and I like to play some tunes I have written. I actually get a real kick out of seeing different musicians spin on my songs. It’s part of what I really enjoy about the blues scene.

 

You’ve been paired with each other before – how might your upcoming gig for Double Trouble Blues Sessions be different or similar? What can your followers expect or is it always a case of `expect the unexpected’?

Geoff and I don’t really rehearse together per se, on the occasion that we have sat down together it’s usually just to decide what songs we fancy doing and to drink coffee.

Our shows together are very much ‘in the moment’… and that is only possible when you have a player of such a high standard.

TICKETS HERE

https://www.facebook.com/jimi.hocking

info@doubletroublebluessessions.com

www.doubletroublebluessessions.com

www.kaliopi.com.au

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BROKEN WAVES release funk inspired new single ‘THE DIVIDE’. Announce Adelaide release show

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Exploring broken hearts caused by circumstantial separation, Adelaide’s Broken Waves have returned with their final release for 2022, the funk driven ‘The Divide’. Desiring to explore an emotional sensitivity within themselves, the band are as lyrically direct as possible throughout, with frontman Ben Lyons-Reid demanding an answer to why they’re being pushed away. Focusing on subtlety and simplicity, Broken Waves are passionate, yet to the point, drawing listenability and relatability immediately.

Having grown rapidly since bursting on the Adelaide indie-scene in 2020, the band are now hitting their stride and discovering the true ‘Broken Waves’ sound. Inspired by groove-oriented rhythms and indie-funk guitar riffs, ‘The Divide’ is the carefully crafted result of the band going with their gut, not overthinking sections, and working to nail down the core of what they needed to say. Proudly, they have reached a maturity as songwriters, letting the lyrics and ideas speak for themselves, without being shrouded in complex nuance.

“After a few years of exploring ideas and experimenting with our sound, it feels like we’ve really hit our stride and found our voice as a band. We’ve always seen ourselves as a groove-oriented band but “The Divide” has been an important step in our development. It is the first song we’ve written that displays our funk influences while sounding like an original take on those styles. It explores the experience of being in love with someone whose life circumstances are causing them to push you away and trying to be there for them in any way you can.”

The writing process for this song was easily the freest and unburdened we’ve had yet; every member of the band contributed equally, and we all had a shared vision of the direction we wanted to take. We’ve always made a habit of rewriting all our songs from scratch multiple times and this one was no different, but this time we focused on speeding up that process as much as possible. Every session was a free-for-all as ideas, parts and even entire sections were scrapped or repurposed to find the core of what we wanted to say. We’ve become much more comfortable letting our ideas speak for themselves without overcomplication.

 Broken Waves

Single Art by: Broken Waves

Eager to introduce fans and audiences across South Australia to ‘The Divide’, Broken Waves will be celebrating its release on Saturday, January 14th at Adelaide’s iconic Jive Bar. Wanting to allow their fans to enjoy the festival season, the band scheduled this show for the new year to celebrate the beginning of 2023, see out the 2022 season of festivals and launch ‘The Divide’ with the good times and fanfare that it deserves.

“We’re very excited to be playing at Jive for our single launch next year. Typically, a single launch isn’t so far after the initial release, however, not only do we not want any of our fans to miss out during the festive season but want to start 2023 with a bang. There’s much more to come next year from Broken Waves.” 

Broken Waves

BROKEN WAVES ‘THE DIVIDE’ SINGLE LAUNCH

Saturday, January 14th Jive Bar Adelaide

With special guests: TBC.

Tickets

Adelaide indie regulars Ben, Will, Amber, Declan & Heath formed Broken Waves with an emphatic kick off in 2020. Their early success saw performances at Music SA’s ‘SCOUTED’ festival, as well as a coveted slot at The Royal Adelaide Show. Coverage followed in The Advertiser, Beat Magazine & CityMag, with the band also picking up the 2020 CARCLEW Project & Development Grant. Passionate advocates for discussions and research surrounding mental health, the band have also raised over $1000 for Black Dog Institute from their merchandise sales.

PRAISE FOR BROKEN WAVES

“Adelaide indie-rock aficionados Broken Waves are back with the perfect catchya-later breakup tune for those faded summer romances: ‘Sunburn”
Beat Magazine

“Broken Waves make music to listen to with headphones in. They’re not a band to put on quietly in the background.”
CityMag

“This young Adelaide act set to make waves with new EP”

The Advertiser

“Adelaide quintet Broken Waves are making the indie-funk genre their own with a track “The Divide” full to the brim with funky guitars and joyous hooks.”

AU REVIEW

“With purposeful lyrical directness, ‘The Divide’ is an emotive and compelling exploration of what it feels like to be divided from the one that you love.”

HAPPY MAG

‘The Divide’ is out now

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