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Thursday, 27th October
The Retreat, Naarm (Melbourne)
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Where are you currently based?
We are all based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia
How did the band form?
Sarah met Jack and Connor through her singing Mentor (Susie Ahern), who happens to be their mum. Sarah intended to form a group of session players to support her solo career.
Sarah and Jay had been friends all through high school, (since they were 12 years old) and studied music together as well. Sarah asked Jay to also be a part of the session players as a pianist. They all became friends very quickly, sharing interests in the same genre of music.
There came a point where Sarah realized that their friendships and musical connections with each other were so special, so they all decided to become a band to continue sharing and creating that magic with each other.
What’s been happening recently?
We have been on a high from releasing our 2 latest singles ‘ I never liked you in the first place’ and ‘Okay’! These were accompanied by our first music videos, which has been exciting!
At the moment, we are playing a lot of live shows, supporting some amazing local bands as well as working on our online presence.
We also just finished recording another two music videos that are set for release at the end of 2022 and early 2023!
We are also hitting the studio again in November to get some music prepared for releases in 2023! A lot of great things are in the works since the pandemic and it feels great being able to create and release new music.
Your latest single ‘Okay’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Bring me the Horizon’s ‘amo’ was one of the albums we were listening to a lot during the writing process, and also Issues album, ‘Beautiful Oblivion’.
We’ve always been influenced by Paramore and Bring me the horizon.
With songwriting, we usually just write straight from the heart.
Sarah usually does most of the lyric writing, and finds that it stems from lessons learnt and mental battles that people don’t really like to talk about.
How did you go about writing Okay?
Connor actually came up with the main guitar riff, and then we all put our own personal touches on the track.
Before each song we have a pre-production day with our producers, where we all throw our ideas in, we would bring forward songs that we’re currently working on. Pre-production really helps us strive for a goal for each song and makes sure that we all have the same vision.
We originally brought our producers a different song that we were working on, but ended up scrapping it half way as we didnt feel it matched the energy we wanted to portray.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
We recorded/produced and co-wrote this song with Ash Daws and Evan Lee at The Loud Noise Estate in Melbourne, in early 2020.
We have always loved working with them as we feel they bring out the absolute best in us!
We have an amazing creative relationship and friendship with them, which we find very special and are super grateful for.
Please tell us about the Ultravlt mention on WILLOW’s social media?
At the time, we had just established ourselves as Ultravlt, but since it was in the height of the pandemic we began creating an online presence as a new band, so we decided to do our own renditions of songs that we were loving.
One of the songs we did was ‘Transparent Soul’ by WILLOW. We had heaps of fun making it!
Jack’s fiance (Molly), called Sarah at 7am to tell us that WILLOW re-posted the cover on her profile. All of us were in shock as we didn’t expect her to see it, let alone share it on her page! This opportunity gained Utravlt many new followers and expanded their audience internationally. We are incredibly grateful and were ecstatic.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Sarah is obsessed with Demi Lovato’s latest album “Holy Fvck”, as well as her usual favorites The 1975’s, Paramore, Gretta Ray and currently loving Cat Burns.
Connor is listening to Sleep tokens “This Place Will Become Your Tomb” and Stand Atlantics “F.E.A.R”
Jay is always listening to either The Garden or Death Grips. Anything experimental is always up their alley.
Jack is currently listening to Forest Claudette, Sleep Token and hundredth. Loves to listen to a bunch of different genres.
What do you like to do away from music?
Music is a very big part of all our lives, so it’s very rare for us to do much else.
Sarah loves acting and is currently working on her acting career, she also loves to go on long drives and spends every other moment with her dogs.
Connor is very passionate about cars. He loves modifying them and working on them. Connor also likes to spend his time doing graphic design.
Jack loves to spend time with his fiance and dog. He is also passionate about fish, and is obsessed with his fish tanks. Jack is always creating and writing music in many different genres.
Jay is a big book nerd and is just finishing up their masters in librarianship. They love the contrast of spending evenings at loud gigs, and days in the quiet coziness of a library.
What’s planned for the future of Ultravlt going into 2023 and beyond?
Ultravlt do plan on continuing to write and release tracks as well as continue to work on their online content. We aim to do bigger shows and hopefully get to tour one day!
We plan on having some headline shows coming and continue to create a household name.
Favorite food and place to hangout?
Our favorite foods are pizza, American BBQ, Chinese, and KBBQ.
Our favorite places to hang out are Philip island and bed.
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Released on Fiji Day today, Joji shares some background on the album art, explaining “There is sat a Fijian woman with the dollar notes stuck on her. Each note, from every single cover, has a bit about myself and the various things I enjoy, for example, ‘Themesong’ alludes to my love of football and ‘Count To 10’ alludes to my love of effects pedals. I had this idea of what the album cover would be and worked backwards from there. I’ve probably been more conceptual about the artwork than I have been with the music itself.
“The cover art,” he continues, “is meant to depict a Fijian woman taking part in something called ‘Fakawela’ which is a Tongan word adopted into our culture. There’s a bit of crossover with Tonga, especially in my family. The Tongans colonised the Fijian island of Lau and despite being a part of Fiji, is still quite Tongan with its language and customs. Within the Fakawela, a select group of young people at any significant or celebratory function will dance either in tapa (traditional material with patterns) or a curated item of clothing and rub oil on their upper body. The significance of the oil is to capture the dollar notes that the elders of the event would place on the dancers as they dance.”
Above all, Pei’s Pageant is reflective of someone just trying in life and art, fading through memories of a childhood spent in Fiji, displays of beauty and brawn, and pure creative expression for the sake of it; a cacophonic introduction to Joji Malani as he is today, best reflected in the album focus ‘Medicine‘ – “This is me, you know?” he explains. A song that speaks to loss across multiple forms, this sentiment is harnessed through ‘Medicine‘s music video, starring Alexander Hodge (Insecure, Resort To Love), directed by Jonathan Zerger and assisted by Sosefina Fuamoli – WATCH ABOVE.
“Medicine is the first song I have attempted to write,” Joji reveals. “I had written the first verse and chorus back in 2013 over a simple loop I put together with my sister’s little keyboard and a line 6 DL4. The song is very simple but to me, it’s the best and most meaningful thing I’ve written thus far. When I started writing this track, I had just experienced my first real heartbreak. Fast forward to 2019 and the song took on a new meaning, I had lost a few people in my life and life just didn’t feel the same without them. They were unreplicable types who make society and the world better. People who I not only adored or respected but people who objectively make the world a better place. Social and relational cures. Like an antidote. I liked alluding to these people as medicine as I come from a strong medical family and am named after my Father’s brother who is a doctor.”
Pei’s Pageant moves with grace, harnessed by Joji’s heartfelt, direct and confident vocals at the project’s core. Its persistent pacing keeps us hypnotised within the fantastical, musical world etched through vibrant and slick arrangements including ‘Honest‘, ‘Themesong‘ and the recent ‘Count To 10‘. Pulling from the deep crevasses of his life, here reflections on relationships, romantic and otherwise, are balanced with with free creative experimentation.
Weaving contemporary indie, pop and rock influences with the memories and influence of his Fijian culture with natural ease, lifting his stage name from the Fijian word for baby, Pei’s Pageant arrives produced alongside Fitz, backing vocals from Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) arrangements from Macie Stewart (Whitney, Ohmme, SZA, Chance the Rapper), mix engineered by Antonia Gauci (Daine, Troye Sivan, Kesha) and mastered by Grammy-nominated Ryan Schwabe (Pussy Riot, Shamir, Oneohtrix Point Never). Where some consider infancy a daunting prospect, Pei’s Pageant harnesses the humility and reward that comes with learning to take your first steps, a second time.
Pei’s Pageant LP is out now via Broth Records, buy/stream it here.
TRACKLIST
Themesong
Honest
Count To 10
Trying
Sila
Generous
Growth
Medicine
Moce
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Whether performing as a duo or with a full band, the undeniable musical chemistry of Oceanique has seen the sister act building their audience through touring and selling out shows across their home state, and sharing stages with WAM award nominees Tracey Barnett, Tanya Ransom, and Emily Barker. Their dedicated following spans across the country, with radio support from Double J and community radios stations 4ZZZ, Triple R, PBS, RTR FM, ABC Southwest, Denmark FM, and more. Do not miss your chance to catch this cherished Western Australian duo for their ‘Like I’m Living’ tour, stopping in Albany, Margaret River, Manjimup, and more.
‘Like I’m Living’ Out Now via Gyrostream
‘Like I’m Living’ Tour Dates
Saturday 29th October
Support: Ellen James
The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick, VIC
Music from 3-5pm
Free Entry
Saturday 15 October
Godfrey Park, Bruce rock (Duo)
Set Times: 4:30pm + 5:15pm
Friday 25 November
Support: Tracey Barnett
Six Degrees, Albany
7pm – Doors
8pm – Tracey Barnett
9:45pm – Oceanique
Free Entry
Saturday 26 November
Support: Tracey Barnett
Gatsby’s Skyline, Manjimup
8:30pm – Tracey Barnett
9:45pm – Oceanique
Free Entry
Sunday 27 November
Support: Tracey Barnett
The River, Margaret River
Doors TBA
Free Entry
All tickets via oceanique.com
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Above & Beyond are returning to Australia for a headline set. Featuring a stellar, curated line-up of artists from their labels: Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep & Reflections. The camping festival, Group Therapy Weekender Australia will be held at Yarra Valley Estate for the band’s first ever multi-day festival down under.
Taking place between Friday 16 December and Sunday 18 December in Victoria’s breathtaking Yarra Valley, ‘Group Therapy Weekender Australia’ is an intimate camping getaway for Australia’s ‘Anjunafamily.’ There will also be a program of wellness activities and workshops to enhance the experience, surrounded by the picturesque landscape that surrounds the region. There will also be an offering of the very best food and drink, from Yarra Valley and beyond.
SYDNEY – HORDERN PAVILION SHOW
Above & Beyond make their return to Sydney on Friday 16th December. This is the group’s first show in Sydney since 2019 and their third time playing at Hordern Pavilion.
Catch the guys before they head to the Yarra Valley for their camping festival.
This is the Anjuna’s first festival event in Australia and follows on from the success of ‘Group Therapy Weekender’ at The Gorge, Washington State, which welcomed 23,000 campers last July and ‘Group Therapy Weekender’ London at Dockyards.
One of the world’s best-loved electronic groups, ‘Above & Beyond’ have headlined arenas around Australia over the last decade, bringing their anthemic dance songs to tens of thousands of fans.
About Above & Beyond
‘Above & Beyond,’ or Jono, Tony and Paavo as they are better known to their legions of fans around the world, have been at the forefront of electronic dance music for two decades.
Founders of the iconic ‘Anjunabeats’ and ‘Anjunadeep’ record labels and hosts of the weekly radio show ‘Group Therapy,’ (which reaches millions of dance lovers every Friday), the trio have earned two GRAMMY™️ nominations for anthems: ‘Northern Soul’ feat. Richard Bedford and ‘We’re All We Need’ feat. Zoë Johnston. In 2018, the band’s fourth electronic album, ‘Common Ground’ debuted at number three on the ‘Official Billboard Album Chart.’
Described by UK music bible ‘Q Magazine’ as “the world’s biggest cult band,” Above & Beyond’s enviable list of sold-out shows, includes headline performances at historic venues such as: ‘Madison Square Garden’ NYC, ‘The Hollywood Bowl’ LA, ‘The Sydney Opera House’ Sydney, ‘Royal Albert Hall’ London, ‘Red Rocks Amphitheatre’ Colorado and record-breaking turnouts for their own festival events on LA’s Huntington Beach and at The Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State.
Songwriters first, producers second, ‘Above & Beyond’s’ unwavering commitment to their craft, has fuelled a career that many electronic artists today might only dream of. With four acclaimed studio albums under their belts, 14 compilation albums, two ‘acoustic’ albums and a stand-alone album for yoga and meditation, not to mention innumerable club cuts and dance remixes, the band continue doing what they love and bringing happiness to their countless fans all over the world.
Group Therapy Weekender Australia:
Friday 16 December – Sunday 18th December – Yarra Valley Estate, Victoria
Saturday 17 December Line-Up:
Above & Beyond
ALPHA 9
Genix
ilan Bluestone
Jaytech
Mat Zo
Naz
Oliver Smith
Sunday 18 December Line-Up:
Cri DJ Set
Durante B2B HANA
James Grant & Jody Wisternoff
Juno Mamba
Luttrell
Marsh
OLAN
YARRA VALLEY:
Buy Tickets Now: https://www.aboveandbeyond.nu/australia
Artist Press Kit – Click Here!
SYDNEY:
Friday 16 December – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Buy Tickets Now: https://linktr.ee/symbioticpresents
Photography + Words – Darren Chan
UK indie-pop band The Kooks have stayed the distance. Their Australian tour marks 15 years since their iconic debut album “Inside In / Inside Out”.
To a packed crowd at Festival Hall, The Vanns opened the evening unleashing their brand of loud and proud alternative rock. They didn’t hold back from delivering a short but energetic live set, complete with plenty of ear bleedingly loud fuzzed out guitar solos.
The Kooks hit the stage to cheers, performing the first six songs from the debut album. Starting their acoustic anthem “Seaside”, rolling into the guitar-driven “See the World”, “Sofa Song”, “Ooh La”, and “You Don’t Love Me” had the crowd dancing.
The crowd chanting “Ohh Aah” in unison to the start of the anthemic “Bad Habit”, then leading into the catchy “Sweet Emotion” off their 2014 album “Listen”. The band showcased a few tracks off their latest “10 Tracks to Echo in the Dark” with “Modern Days” and “Connection”.
Singer Luke Pritchard thanked and acknowledged the fans in attendance, with guitarist/keyboardist Hugh Harris remarking “it felt like coming home”.
The band didn’t disappoint fans as they played more tracks from “Inside In / Inside Out” finishing with their hit song “Naive”.
The Kooks mentioned in a recent tv interview that at their stage of life, they chase nostalgia. And for myself and those who attended, hearing their music was a flashback to our youth.
Title: Better Together EP
Label: Dim Mak
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British legend Gammer got together with some of his closest artist friends to release his new EP “Better Together,” which features 9 tracks on which he collaborated with artists such as Hudson Mohawke, Fatman Scoop, Riot Ten, Linney, MYLK, Technikore, Stonebank, and more. The 3 new works include the EP‘s opening ominous and hard-hitting “Tech,” in collaboration with Stonebank, as well as the upbeat and bass-heavy “Falling Down” with Technikore and MYLK, and “Underneath,” featuring Linney, a cinematic vocal hardstyle gem. The new tracks complement some of Gammer‘s earlier hits, like “Quit” with Hudson Mohawke, “NGMF” with Riot Ten, or “Stampede” with Fatman Scoop, proving that his growth and evolution are constant and that he’s never going out of style. Read on for Gammer‘s take on his new project:
“I have always felt like I produced my best music when I work with other talented musicians. Having someone else in the room inspires me. Their skill pushes me to be more inventive and to try new things. It’s how I’ve most evolved since the day I first started creating in tiny studios around England. I had recently felt that I’d hit a bit of a creative wall and wanted to evolve again, and had this realization. So I got in touch with a lot of my closest friends and fellow producers. This EP is the product of that. I am very proud of it and what we have all created together. I believe it represents growth and evolution in the Gammer project in some tracks, as well as occasionally getting me back in touch with the sounds that originally made me smile and want to make music. I hope that anyone who hears “Better Together” will feel some of the excitement that I felt while making it. Additionally, if I am being fully honest, I also love being a tad lazy, and it’s always easier only having to produce half a track” – Gammer
English producer Gammer has become known in the dance circuit for his UK hardcore sound as well as trap and hardstyle, which attracted a new and younger generation of listeners to the heavy-hitting genres. He had become a household name on Monstercat by 2017, known for his timeless party anthems such as “The Drop” or “Party Don’t Stop” and collabs, such as “Quit” with Hudson Mohawke, “Incoming” with Steve Aoki or “Digressions” with Mija. Revered for his musical versatility and high-energy DJ sets, Gammer is a staple at some of the world’s biggest music festivals, including Tomorrowland, EDC, Ultra Music Festival, and many more. Gammer‘s addictive sound has brought him to the furthest corners of the world. As a storied producer, celebrated DJ, and powerful trendsetter, there’s no one quite like Gammer.
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LIMITED EDITION LP VINYL + CASSETTE
PRE-ORDER HERE
TRACKLIST
Doctor Doctor
Creeper
Good Day ft. Esoterik & Scraps
My World ft. Bronte Alva
All Good
Can’t Catch Me
IDK
Waiting For You
Eyes Like Napalm
Situation 99
Rolling Stone
Paper Planes
TOUR DATES
Sat 22 Oct – The Zoo – Meanjin / Brisbane
Fri 28 Oct – Jive Bar – tarntanya / Adelaide
Sat 29 Oct – Milk Bar – Boorloo / Perth
Tue 4 Nov – UC Hub – ngunnawal Land / Canberra
Wed 5 Nov – Oxford Art Factory – Eora / Sydney
Fri 18 Nov – Altar Bar – nipaluna / Hobart
Sat 19 Nov – The Corner Hotel – Naarm / Melbourne
Sat 26 Nov – The Gaso – Naarm / Melbourne (AA)
Tickets available HERE.
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