Two years on from his impactful debut EP Custard Gumboot, Melbourne’s Corduroy Spaceship returns to deliver its stunning follow on record: Life In Hollywood.

His most defining work to date, Life In Hollywood is an EP that finds strength in its musical complexities and use of different shades and tone. A significant step forward from his Custard Gumboot era, Corduroy Spaceship broadens his horizons with Life In Hollywood, breaking new ground for the artist as a songwriter and performer.

Across its five tracks, the musician and producer is at a new creative peak, demonstrating the material that speaks to the type of artist he has been flourishing into over the past three years. Confident, curious and completely in touch with a wide range of sonic influences.

The EP features previous singles including ‘I Don’t Cry’ from earlier this year and the more recent ‘She Wants You (I Don’t Know Why)’, and with ‘Homage #1 Part 1’, ‘Homage #1 Part 2’ and the EP’s title track, Corduroy Spaceship further introduces himself to newcomers while realigning his sonic identity for long time followers.

Comparisons to Tame Impala and Methyl Ethel aside, the sort of music Corduroy Spaceship has been making exists within this sun-kissed psych realm, but with his own vibrancy added, we’re getting an insight into his own approach to instrumentation – the craft of music itself.

Writing and recording the EP in Melbourne, Corduroy Spaceship took the opportunity to delve into the technical side of the process and learned a lot throughout the process.

“This process can be quite a lonely one when working by yourself. There is no one to bounce ideas off or gain some kind of confidence from, which I find creates a never ending loop with no feedback. You end up recording each part a thousand times thinking you can make it better, but the reality is the first or second take is usually the best. I gained an abundance of new recording gear through the 18 months it took to finish the EP, so as I added to my arsenal of gear the sounds developed and evolved. You can hear this throughout the record, especially in the vocals.” Corduroy Spaceship

PRAISE FOR CORDUROY SPACESHIP

“Cordy Boy coming through like the east coast Kevin Parker. Psych-pop embalmed in marmalade sounds.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe

“Getting so lost in this thick psych indie pop that has a big adventurous spirit.”
Triple J, Declan Byrne

“Corduroy Spaceship unveils a Fantasia of sound, honouring the wave party that is modern psychedelia.”
Happy Magazine

The Life In Hollywood EP is out now.
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Saudi Arabia‘s first and leading female DJ and producer Cosmicat makes her stunning debut with the first-ever single “Toxic Romance,” introducing herself to the global market as a sultry underground queen with both dancefloor and emotive potential. The track uses big-room synths and a rumbling, techno-influenced bassline to contrast exquisitely with her own feathery vocals; in this way, Cosmicat creates a soundscape that is both bold and delicate, personifying her own identity as a female artist who is trailblazing the electronic music scene in a culture that has traditionally forbid women from making any style of music. “Toxic Romance” is only the beginning for Cosmicat, so stay tuned to see what’s next as she establishes herself among electronic’s most exciting rising artists.

“When I was working on ‘Toxic Romance,’ all I had on my mind was that I wanted to create the sound I love. It got me romanticizing about my relationship with it, as it’s a human being; how it was there for me every time I needed it or how I always come around to seek and chase it. On the sonic level, I wanted to add a big-sounding synth to make the track sound bold and highlight how synthesizers and electronic music can coexist with gentle whispering and my own vocals. I believe this makes ‘Toxic Romance‘ sounding delicate and personal, while still being dancefloor-friendly.” – Cosmicat

As she rises from the underground, the world is ready to be introduced to Nouf Sufyani – better known as Cosmicat – as the first and leading Saudi female DJ & producer in the electronic scene. Born and raised in Jeddah, Cosmicat always had a strong passion for music in a world where it was considered taboo; there were limited record and music equipment stores and no live performances. Cultural protocol meant that she had to keep her passion a secret, so Cosmicat worked toward the more realistic 9-5 career but never gave up on her dream of producing. She became a “bedroom DJ” and taught herself everything she needed to know about producing in private. In 2019 she performed at the first music festival in Saudi Arabia – MDLBEAST‘s Soundstorm (which was also the biggest in the Middle East). Her reach quickly expanded to Bahrain, Lebanon, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, where she performed, and now she’s gearing up for the release of her debut original single. I believe that Nouf is a perfect example showing that it’s important to be persistent and take the chance whenever it arises. Currently, there are more female DJs in Saudi Arabia who support and empower one another, with Cosmicat being the first/leading one, paving the way for other Saudi female DJs. She also hosts her own TV show. Privately she’s a cat lady (hence the artist’s name). Her personal favorites are Solomun, Peggy Gou, and Jamie Jones.

Sarah Jane is a prolific Alt-Rock, Indie singer, songwriter from Sydney, Australia who has amassed a huge online following. The singles for the videos ‘Lately’ and ‘Apparently’ from the upcoming ‘Moth’ EP are close to hitting 50,000 video views between them.

With over 295,000 subscribers and over 30 million views on YouTube it would be accurate to call the young musician a viral sensation. The six-track ‘Moth’ EP arrives on vinyl and streaming today Friday May 28th.

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Sarah Jane Moth Tracklist

1. Finger
2. Lately
3. Kiss Cross
4. I Complain Too Much
5. Nothing You Can Do
6. Apparently

Store link (HERE (VINYL+ SHIRTS)

Moth EP Launch Friday 4^th June 2021, Three Wise Monkeys, Sydney, NSW

https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/sarah-jane-moth-ep-launch-three-wise-monkeys/128683

Sarah Jane Quote

“The idea of ‘moth’ is seeing the beauty in things that aren’t usually seen as such. I found with my experiences in life, my music is what comes from negative experiences. I’m also fascinated by how music can distract from the meaning of songs. You know that song you’ve been singing to for years and you have no idea what it means…just because the music makes you feel something.

I want to bring some positivity from the pain I’ve experienced and hopefully it will give someone something to relate to, or just to vibe with, either is fine!”

The new EP follows two solo albums “Absence’, an acoustic album released in 2019, and the album ‘Tainted Timeline” released late in 2020. Sarah Jane has released two full-length records with her band ‘The Violet Stones’ over the same period.

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Sydney trio I Know Leopard are back with “Lover Automatic”, their first new music since their acclaimed 2019 album Love Is A Landmine. They’ve also announced June live dates to launch the single in Sydney and Melbourne.

“Lover Automatic” sees the band shifting to a sugar-coated, hyper-coloured take on alt-pop that flirts with an almost lo-fi hip-hop aesthetic but their knack for timeless infectious pop hooks is as strong as ever. They may have moved from their previous ‘70s soft rock inspired sound but the band’s other trademark elements remain present: Jenny McCullagh’s violin provides gilding to the melody and brilliant decorative flourishes while Rosie Fitzgerald’s fluid bass playing adds extra rhythmic bounce (which helps explain why she is fast becoming one of Australia’s busiest session bass players). Luke O’Loughlin’s falsetto vocal sings of being defenceless in the face of new love regardless of how acquainted we are with its perils.

“Can’t you tell
That I’m ready for a new kind of hell
if you are as well”

The song was co-produced and mixed by Konstantin Kersting, who has found success with his work with Tones & I, The Jungle Giants, Mallrat, The Rubens, Tia Gostelow and WAAX. The animated video by Sydney designer Luke Saunders sees Luke, Rosie and Jenny reborn as vampires travelling through a sweetly psychedelic landscape that’s something like a 1980s Japanese remake of Yellow Submarine (but with vampires).

The band are also excited to have entered into a worldwide distribution deal with Believe. “We are thrilled to be working with I Know Leopard, and are looking forward to sharing ‘Lover Automatic’ with the world” commented Mick Tarbuk, head of Believe for Australia & New Zealand.

To launch “Lover Automatic” the band return to the stage for their first shows in 18 months, hitting Melbourne and Sydney with special guests Georgia June. These performances will be the first chance to hear some of the new music they’ve been working on during lockdown and that they plan to release later in 2021. Luke O’Loughlin has also been keeping busy co-writing with other artists, notably US act The Knocks, on the 2020 track “All About You”, which also featured Mark Foster of Foster The People on vocals.

I KNOW LEOPARD
‘Lover Automatic’
OUT NOW

performing on

Friday, 18th June
The Night Cat, Melbourne

Saturday, 26th June
Oxford Art Factory

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Julia Jacklin and RVG team up for a fierce take on Bjork’s ‘Army of Me’ as part of Rising Singles Club’s monthly full-moon releases.

The reimagining sees Jacklin and RVG add their own unique flair to ‘Army of Me’, whilst still retaining all of the intensity and frenetic energy of Bjork’s stunning original. Jacklin’s distinctive vocals echo over dissonant guitar tremors and bring forth the dark allure of the track.

LISTEN: Julia Jacklin x RVG – ‘Army of Me’

The collaboration was a vision realised for both Jacklin and RVG: “I just love Bjork and I love RVG. I was running on a treadmill which I don’t do very often and I was listening to Army of Me over and over again to make me feel stronger than I am. Then I thought why not try and cover this song with another artist that makes me feel stronger than I am and I did! It was a good musical punch in the face to wake me up from a year of living a very small quiet life. RVG are one of my favourite bands in the whole world and it was a real blessing to spend some time with them making music.” – Julia Jacklin “We adore Julia’s music and were thrilled when she asked us to do a precious Bjork song with her. I think we all wanted to challenge ourselves a bit and do things we haven’t done before in a studio, while at the same time just having fun and letting ourselves be as intuitive as possible.” – RVG  Julia Jacklin’s last full-length album Crushing debuted into the Top 10 of the ARIA Albums Chart and captured hearts around the world, landing in more than 20 ‘Best Of’ lists for 2019, including Pitchfork, Junkee and I-D. It was nominated for six ARIA Awards and three AIR Awards and scooped the gong for ‘Best Independent Blues & Roots Album’, along with the Libera Award (US Independent Music Awards) for ‘Best Folk & Bluegrass Album’. Last year, the Blue Mountains raised, now Melbourne based singer-songwriter released a two-tracker through Sub-Pop’s coveted Singles Club and capped the year off with a Christmas single ‘baby jesus is nobody’s baby now’.Jacklin has also returned to the road for the first time since COVID hit, having finally finished her global Crushing Tour with re-scheduled Adelaide shows last weekend. In light of new restrictions for Victoria however, her shows for Rising Festival this weekend have been cancelled. Refunds will be issued to all patrons who held tickets. Jacklin’s upcoming performance for the Sydney Recital Hall’s Singular Voices series, which was due to take place next weekend, has also been postponed. Further details to follow. RVG released their sophomore album Feral in April last year. Since forming, the much-loved four-piece have taken huge strides at home and internationally. They have toured locally with Kurt Vile, Pixies and POND, and played an iconic set at the Meredith Music Festival; they’ve also toured Europe, the UK and the US with likeminded acts and showcased at SXSW, The Great Escape and Reeperbahn. RVG have an arena tour with Faith No More coming up in 2022.

Julia Jacklin x RVG – ‘Army of Me’

Out now through Liberation Records

Buy/stream here

JULIA JACKLIN – UPCOMING TOUR DATES See juliajacklin.com for ticketsSunday May 30 Rising Festival performance at The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Monday May 31 | Rising Festival performance at The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne Friday June 4 | City Recital Hall, Sydney – POSTPONED

JULIA JACKLIN

RVG

 

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Ok Sure & Osopho are doing something really different in their individual projects, as two thirds of Queens of Club and in this outstanding collaboration “Blind”.

 These Melbourne producers will throw around terms like Witch-Pop and Gothtronica, so you can tell there is a sense of humour in there. But the sheer darkness of the track seems to push all the fun and games to the side. The music is sensual and scary at the same time “….like being tied to a chair at a Satanist burlesque show”, the seductive vocals lower your inhibitions before the demonic synth-work sends legions of nanobots to attack your nervous system.

 If you’re looking for musical references, you might get hints of scandenavian electro and some 90s industrial but there are elements in there that are used to the loud PAs of clubs and festivals paying homage to a techno background. Is there enough music like this coming out to instigate an entire moment? We’ll have to wait and see but if you’re looking for something unusual, sexy and edgy, check out this new track from Ok Sure & Osopho and be sure to keep and ear out for future moments of lustful intrigue.

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Today, Melbourne-based songwriter and producer Katz shares ‘Only You’ – the title track from his newly announced sophomore EP, due August 13 via Dot Dash / Remote Control Records.

Featuring vocalist Sophia Brown, ‘Only You’ intertwines see-sawing keys, 808s and a boom-bap rhythm with Brown’s mournful vocals. As Katz puts it, “I’m a sucker for sad pop, and always love writing songs that juxtapose melancholy lyrics against hopeful instrumental backdrops. From a lyrical perspective, Only You – both within the title track and across the whole EP – traverses a number of aspects of the human condition that many of us can relate to, from self doubt and wasted potential to love and gratitude.”

Listen to ‘Only You’ here.

Following the success of his 2019 single release ‘Back From Nothing’ (featuring JANEVA), the Only You EP carries a sense of thematic coherency across the its six tracks through a litany of impressive features from names such as Fractures and Charlie Lim, and collaborations with Gab Strum (of Japanese Wallpaper) and Simon Lam (of Kllo). Only You is a bold step forward for Katz, marrying measured production with clever pop hooks, underpinned by his signature composition style.

An adventurous and striking listen, the Only You EP is a confluence of emotional, vignette-driven storytelling and Katz’s keen ear for original arrangements and instrumentation, tastefully enhanced by his background in jazz. “I think my background in improvised music has given me the ability to come up with chord choices and harmonic sensibilities that might not be found in other pop music”, says Katz. “I always try to remain true to the things that make pop music what it is, but equally, allowing the influence of other genres to imbue a track can give it an emotional lift.”

Only You is a new beginning for Katz and sees the artist elegantly traversing a variety of genres to place him at the forefront of Australia’s electronic pop scene. The forthcoming EP’s release marks another milestone for the Melbourne Music Prize-nominated jazz pianist turned electronic artist, who has continued to rise since the release of his debut Waterfall EP in 2018. In the short time that has followed, Katz has received airplay on Triple J, widespread support from Spotify, with millions of streams and several placements on their New Music Friday playlist, as well as music video spots on MTV and Rage.

The release of his Only You EP is set to further cement Katz’s unique place as a true polymath, unencumbered by the limitations of genre and continuing to explore new terrains within the electronic pop scene both at home and abroad.

Pre-save / pre-add Only You (EP):  katz.lnk.to/onlyyou_ep

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