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by the partae March 5, 2021
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rebelyay – Dye Your Hair

For fans of Iglooghost and A.G. cook, rebelyay is an NYC producer whose debut album is nearing. With his biggest body of work yet set for an April release, ‘Dye Your Hair’ is an energetic warm up with a sombre narrative centered around addiction. Take a listen!

 

 

KK Lewis – Good Enough

Indie soul songstress KK Lewis grew to prominence in Dublin, and the Irish singer’s latest offering sheds light on negative female stereotypes. The accompanying video adds to this narrative with great poingance, it works neatly with what is an impeccable track.

 

 

Sterling Press – Very Fun Times

Jam packed with edgy guitars and ladish lyrics, Sterling Press have neatly announced themselves as an exciting new four piece who could well steer the indie ship for years to come. With a sound reminiscent of Blur and the Libertines, Sterling Press very fun single can be heard below.

 

 

 

Miller Roberts – Voice In My Head

 

A world away from Sterling Press but equally as weighty, Miller Robert’s ‘Voice In My Head’ is a calming ballad that is made to pull on heartstrings. Each layer of instrumentation feels warm and considered and Miller’s vocal continues to heal the ache of life’s monotony. It’s one of our favorite folk records of the year.

 

 

Harry Marshall – How Would I Know?

Each single from Harry continues to astound given his knack for writing commercially leaning indie records. ‘How Would I Know’ is another gem in Harry’s crown and we’re proud to share it.

 

 

Benedict – Warzone Tetraphobic remix

Teaming up with Lee Groves, Australia’s alt-pop prodigy has released another of her single ‘Warzone’, with this one adding an altogether different spin on a single that just never gets old. With Lee’s testimonials coming from big hitters like Depeche Mode, Goldfrapp and Madonna, we can’t recommend this one enough.

 

 

Cian Jay – Trial & Error double single

Emerging multi-hyphenate Cian Jay has revealed his new dual track single ‘Trial & Error’, returning to the scene with his first release since his 2019 debut ‘Summer Is Dead’, which has racked up almost 200,000 streams on Spotify.

 

 

 

Juuku – Leaving

Producer Juuku is back again with yet another single release. The single, titled’ Leaving’, has dropped via indie imprint Moving Castle and sets up his incoming spring EP. Discussing leaving times in the past, the single is gorgeously balanced between explosive and emotive.

 

 

Michaela – Cuffed

New York-born, LA based Michaela is crashing onto the scene upon the new wave of neo-soul and R&B that listeners cannot get enough of. Her upcoming single ‘Cuffed’ ushers in chilled, contemporary vibes with its dreamy guitar melodies, spacey electronic sounds and kinetic beats. Michaela’s smooth, sultry vocals are accompanied by the agile crooning of Dominiquinn, and together their authentic lyricism tells a story of trying to set boundaries in a relationship. 

 

 

 

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Nu Future Announces Huge Series of Socially Distanced Events in a Football Stadium
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Nu Future Announces Huge Series of Socially Distanced Events in a Football Stadium

by the partae March 5, 2021
written by the partae
Nu Future is a brand new, covid secure event series that kicks off this much anticipated summer of love with plenty of sunshine, smiles and superb sounds at Stevenage’s Lamex Football Stadium throughout May and June 2021. Subject to Local Authority and Safety Advisory Group approval, each week the likes of Sonny Fodera, Groove Odyssey with Dave Morales & Dave Lee, Lovejuice with Purple Disco Machine and Low Steppa, La Fiesta with Richy Ahmed and Dennis Cruz, Breakin Science with Hybrid Minds, Kings Of The Rollers and Hazard, Back To 95 with The House and Garage Orchestra, Centreforce883 with Alex P and Jeremy Healy, plus Let The Music Play, Dance on Arrival, Bongo’s Bingo, and a selection of the best tribute bands are all set to bring music and positivity back to the local community. Tickets are on sale now so sign up now and don’t miss out https://mailchi.mp/8121e1fbeee1/stadiumseries.

Nu Future have worked hard since August to plan this series of socially distanced seated music and entertainment events in association with Stevenage Football Club. The expert team has worked hard to assemble a super strong squad of events across the industry with a common goal to bring some much needed excitement back into everyone’s lives. Expect world class sound, mesmeric production and fun loving crowds who will make these truly historic events.

Josh Hodges, 26, Partner, says, “We are delighted to launch our socially distanced Stadium Series with our fantastic partners at Stevenage Football Club. The series will be fully covid compliant with a range of different shows for the local community to enjoy throughout May and June. We can’t wait to welcome you to Nu Future!”

The world famous Bongo’s Bingo is in town on Friday May 14th to kick things off with some retro fun and games. The day after, on Saturday May 15th, renowned underground house event La Fiesta brings some crazy Ibiza party vibes with Paradise man Richy Ahmed and Solid Grooves regular Dennis Cruz. On Sunday May 16th, it’s house and disco fun with Lovejuice and the chart topping icons that are Purple Disco Machine, Low Steppa, Jess Bays and more.

Friday May 21st is Let The Music Play with Georgie B, Kenny Thomas and Phil Fearon, then things get cosmic and funky with the one and only Groove Odyssey and Dave Lee (aka Joey Negro) bringing the knowledge on May 22nd. On Sunday May 23rd Buena Vida returns with special guests.

Friday May 28th kicks off with drum & bass legends Breakin Science and Hybrid Minds, Kings Of The Rollers and Hazard taking over. Saturday May 29th is all about a special show with Australian and Defected house king Sonny Fodera and Ferreck Dawn. Huge line-ups will come for the Bank Holiday Weekend May 30th and 31st. Bank Holiday Monday is hosted by Dance on Arrival.

Into the final weekend, Thursday June 3rd features tributes to Oasis by Oasish, Queen by Supreme Queen and The Stereophonics. Back To 95 with The House and Garage Orchestra playing all the genre’s biggest hits with a rich array of PAs all singing live on Friday June 4th, and finally old school night Centreforce883 brings legends Alex P, Andy Manston, Jeremy Healy, Keith Mac and more on Sunday 5th June.

This is a much anticipated series that is sure to have a magical atmosphere at each and every event as finally people come together and dance away the woes of the difficult last year.

Dave Morales & Dave Lee, Purple Disco Machine, Low Steppa, Richy Ahmed, Dennis Cruz, Hybrid Minds, Kings Of The Rollers, Sonny Fodera and more all play in May and June 2021
@ Lamex Football Stadium, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Tickets here – https://thenufuture.com/
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THE SMITH STREET BAND RELEASE NEW ALBUM Unplugged in Wombat State Forest OUT NOW
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THE SMITH STREET BAND RELEASE NEW ALBUM Unplugged in Wombat State Forest OUT NOW

by the partae March 5, 2021
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Today marks the release of The Smith Street Band’s latest album, Unplugged in Wombat State Forest. Ten tracks reworked and recorded live at the band’s Bush House Studio, released on the band’s Pool House Records.

This week the band showcase the album with full band, stripped back, semi acoustic, Covid safe, seated shows over three sold out nights at Melbourne’s iconic Forum Theatre before heading to Sydney to play at the Enmore next week.

The band have also recently announced two very special shows in Brisbane with The Brisbane Symphony Orchestra at The Fortitude Music Hall on May 21 and 22.

The new album follows on from a huge year of releases last year. In April they landed their first #1 on the ARIA Album chart with their fifth studio album Don’t Waste Your Anger. They also released two digital only live albums, Live At The Triffid and Viva La Rev which charted at #4 and #30 respectively. Frontman Wil Wagner also released Spiralling – his first solo album in eight years and his first top 10 solo recording, charting at #8 on the ARIA Album charts.

POOL HOUSE RECORDS PRESENTS
THE SMITH STREET BAND
UNPLUGGED TOUR DATES

Thursday March 4th – The Forum, Melbourne – SOLD OUT

Friday March 5th – The Forum, Melbourne – SOLD OUT

Saturday March 6th – The Forum, Melbourne – SOLD OUT

Friday March 12th – Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Saturday April 17th – Yours + Owls Festival, Wollongong

Thursday May 20 – w/ Brisbane Symphony Orchestra at The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane

Friday May 21 – w/ Brisbane Symphony Orchestra at The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane

Unplugged in Wombat State Forest Out Now
on Pool House Records / Remote Control
Listen here

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BEN WRIGHT SMITH brings a trilogy of music together with the release of ECHO LODGE Record features ‘New Breeze’ among string of new material
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BEN WRIGHT SMITH brings a trilogy of music together with the release of ECHO LODGE Record features ‘New Breeze’ among string of new material

by the partae March 5, 2021
written by the partae

To cap off a strong run of music releases arcing all the way back to 2018, Ben Wright Smith presents Echo Lodge, the final instalment of what’s become a definitive trilogy of material.

Ten songs encompass the eras of previous EPs Psychotropical (2018), Volcano God Head Explodes (2020), plus three new tracks, the Echo Lodge project is a career touchstone for the singer-songwriter, who has been thriving as an artist on a national scale with each release.

The process of bringing this music together has been an organic one for Ben, who has always written from the heart with pure emotional intent driving each song. The way in which his previous EP’s rolled out lined up with his approach of expressing creatively, and his desire to be in constant communication and connection with the music community he is part of.

“I wanted to start releasing the music as we were recording it. I didn’t want to record stuff and have it just sitting there. I like the idea of finishing music and putting it out in the world as you’re doing it.” 
Ben Wright Smith

The music video for recent single ‘New Breeze’ (out now), is a hectic romp featuring actors Rhys Mitchell (Upper Middle Bogan, Glitch) and Maria Angelou (Sisters, Bad Jews). Filmed at Ben’s house, directed by frequent collaborator Josh Dawson, the clip brings Ben’s track into a fun imaginative space.

“When we first came up with the idea we couldn’t stop laughing at how dumb it was. Basically we trashed my place with leaf blowers and tried to imagine a floating head chasing everyone around.”
Ben Wright Smith

PRAISE FOR BEN WRIGHT SMITH

“…this track sounds like a bloody ray of sunshine! So warm and radiant. Great to hear from you again.”
Triple J, Bridget Hustwaite (‘Storm Boy’)

“Ben Wright Smith is an artist you need to name as one of your favourites immediately.”
Tone Deaf

“…a hazy jam filled with euphoric vibes that would perfectly soundtrack a road trip to the beach.”
The Music (‘Tomorrow Never Comes’)

“The result is a diverse collection of indie-folk jams that flirt with the poppier side of the occasion, that serves as a fantastic body of work.”
Pilerats (The Great Divorce)

ECHO LODGE TRACKLISTING

Storm Boy
Sleeping’s For Dreamers
Rancho Luna
Homesick
Tomorrow Never Comes
The Wire
Volcano God Head Explodes
New Breeze
Seedpods
Psychotropical Brainstorm

BEN WRIGHT SMITH LIVE SHOWS

Sunday, February 28th The Bridge Hotel Castlemaine
With special guests
Free Show

Saturday, April 17th Brewers Festival Melbourne
Tickets

The Echo Lodge album is out now.
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Where are you currently based? Perth, Western Australia How did you first start playing music? I started making it after years of story writing and eventually poetry, but my first opportunity to really play live was thanks to GOAT 6K at The Bird. What's been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been? Covid slowed down the release of many visual stuff like the OUTLAW! Music Video for one, but gave me time to create heaps of innovative music and really experiment. I made heaps of music and watched a lot of movies too, which are usually my biggest inspiration for music Your single and video 'Outlaw' are out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting? The whole track and visuals were inspired by a short story I wrote ages ago called You Can’t Run From The Outlaw! where Wesley Black was a character who had to overcome vices and a bad conscience to become the best version of himself. The visual themes include a masked gang, a masquerade mask and a passenger seated Wesley, all working towards his journey in becoming the Outlaw- the alpha male, the best version of me How did you go about writing Outlaw? Inspired heavily by my short story, I wrote OUTLAW! as something positive and aggressive. It’s a track that reflects my un-anxious side, to say the least, which in a sense is the polar opposite to RED! This song is about achieving your highest heights and challenging yourself to the fullest. Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with? As I do with most of my tracks, I scout beats from a collection of Soundcloud trap producers. Once leased, I take my stems down to Shake Down Studios and record it, and then take it down to Boy Banks who co-produced and mixed and mastered this one. He is going to be mixing my entire EP, he really knows my sound. How did you approach the recording process? A lot of tea and a lot of energy. I rewatched Eyes Wide Shut before I recorded it, because that was such a big influence on this track, and helped me get into the whole Wesley Black character- I brought a lot of rage and energy to the session, and went hard on the ad-libs What influenced the video concept? The video was mainly inspired by my short story I wrote in my late teens about Wesley Black and the Outlaw, a neo-Western, where Wesley Black succumbs to his vices before turning around and standing on his own two feet. It’s just a cool revenge story I wrote, and a lot of visuals were also inspired by Eyes Wide Shut Where did you film and who did you work with? Justplay Media shot this one, and I directed and edited it myself using my storyboard I created a while back. We went all over the place, the red room scenes were shot in a sea container in Rockingham, the tea party were shot at a friends parents house and the horse scenes were shot at Sandeli Park. Everyone was super helpful. How has the creation of the video differed from your previous video's? In a lot of ways, it’s tied together. OUTLAW! features a lot of references to previous music videos, but it feels like a whole new level. I tried a lot of guerilla effects like crashing a car and using car mounts, but the lighting and camera movements feel much more cinematic, and the storyline works really well. Who are you listening to at the moment? A lot of Dominic Fike, Smino and Travis Scott. A strange mix, but they all offer something I’m really liking at the moment. What do you like to do away from music? Write stories, watch films and watch wrestling. All of these things inspire my music in the long run anyway. What's planned for 2021? A project I’m super proud of. The hardest tracks I can possibly do- it’s a whole new sound and i’m aiming to make a new subgenre off the backend of it. After that, I wanna try releasing something acoustic and raw. A whole variety this year. Favourite food and place to hangout? Haloumi cheese is the best. I love Asian and European food, Formosa Garden is sick too. Wesley is playing has a show this Friday 5th at Milk Bar in Perth FB - https://www.facebook.com/wesleyblacktv/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/wesleyblacktv/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/wesleyblacktv
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Wesley Black

by the partae March 4, 2021
written by the partae
Where are you currently based?
 
Perth, Western Australia
 
How did you first start playing music?
 
I started making it after years of story writing and eventually poetry, but my first opportunity to really play live was thanks to GOAT 6K at The Bird.
 
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been?
 
Covid slowed down the release of many visual stuff like the OUTLAW! Music Video for one, but gave me time to create heaps of innovative music and really experiment. I made heaps of music and watched a lot of movies too, which are usually my biggest inspiration for music
 
Your single and video ‘Outlaw’ are out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
 
The whole track and visuals were inspired by a short story I wrote ages ago called You Can’t Run From The Outlaw! where Wesley Black was a character who had to overcome vices and a bad conscience to become the best version of himself. The visual themes include a masked gang, a masquerade mask and a passenger seated Wesley, all working towards his journey in becoming the Outlaw- the alpha male, the best version of me
 
How did you go about writing Outlaw?
 
Inspired heavily by my short story, I wrote OUTLAW! as something positive and aggressive. It’s a track that reflects my un-anxious side, to say the least, which in a sense is the polar opposite to RED! This song is about achieving your highest heights and challenging yourself to the fullest.
 
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
 
As I do with most of my tracks, I scout beats from a collection of Soundcloud trap producers. Once leased, I take my stems down to Shake Down Studios and record it, and then take it down to Boy Banks who co-produced and mixed and mastered this one. He is going to be mixing my entire EP, he really knows my sound.
 
How did you approach the recording process?
 
A lot of tea and a lot of energy. I rewatched Eyes Wide Shut before I recorded it, because that was such a big influence on this track, and helped me get into the whole Wesley Black character- I brought a lot of rage and energy to the session, and went hard on the ad-libs
 
What influenced the video concept?
 
The video was mainly inspired by my short story I wrote in my late teens about Wesley Black and the Outlaw, a neo-Western, where Wesley Black succumbs to his vices before turning around and standing on his own two feet. It’s just a cool revenge story I wrote, and a lot of visuals were also inspired by Eyes Wide Shut
 
Where did you film and who did you work with?
Justplay Media shot this one, and I directed and edited it myself using my storyboard I created a while back. We went all over the place, the red room scenes were shot in a sea container in Rockingham, the tea party were shot at a friends parents house and the horse scenes were shot at Sandeli Park. Everyone was super helpful.
How has the creation of the video differed from your previous video’s?
 
In a lot of ways, it’s tied together. OUTLAW! features a lot of references to previous music videos, but it feels like a whole new level. I tried a lot of guerilla effects like crashing a car and using car mounts, but the lighting and camera movements feel much more cinematic, and the storyline works really well.
 
Who are you listening to at the moment?
 
A lot of Dominic Fike, Smino and Travis Scott. A strange mix, but they all offer something I’m really liking at the moment.
 
What do you like to do away from music?
 
Write stories, watch films and watch wrestling. All of these things inspire my music in the long run anyway.
 
What’s planned for 2021?
 
A project I’m super proud of. The hardest tracks I can possibly do- it’s a whole new sound and i’m aiming to make a new subgenre off the backend of it. After that, I wanna try releasing something acoustic and raw. A whole variety this year.
 
Favourite food and place to hangout?
 

Haloumi cheese is the best. I love Asian and European food, Formosa Garden is sick too.

 

 

Wesley is playing has a show this Friday 5th at Milk Bar in Perth

FB – https://www.facebook.com/wesleyblacktv/

IG – https://www.instagram.com/wesleyblacktv/

TWITTER – https://twitter.com/wesleyblacktv

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THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM "WHEN GOD WAS GREAT" OUT MAY 7
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THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “WHEN GOD WAS GREAT” OUT MAY 7

by the partae March 4, 2021
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Ska-punk pioneers The Mighty Mighty BossToneS will release their 11th studio record When God Was Great on May 7 via Hellcat Records.

Co-produced by longtime collaborator Ted Hutt (The Gaslight Anthem, Dropkick Murphys) and Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong (Transplants, Jimmy Cliff), When God Was Great is the culmination of their extensive and all-embracing career and sees the band bringing back friends, tour mates, and bandmates from the past for a sonic celebration that stresses the power of perseverance and human connection during tumultuous times. The album features 15-tracks that initially arose out of a collective sense of loss.

“We were lightly writing songs before the insanity without any sort of timeline in mind. All of a sudden, the world changed and benchmark events in a very long career that we were looking forward to, such as playing with the Madness at the Greek Theatre, were taken away from us,” explains frontman Dicky Barrett. “With all of this time on our hands, we started writing at a quickened pace and we were really inspired. As grim as everything around us was in the outside world, this was the most fun we ever had making a record.”

Today, the band shares their new single “I DON’T BELIEVE IN ANYTHING”.

Since their formation in 1983, the BossToneS have been credited as one of the forefathers of ska punk and the creators of its subgenre, ska-core. With a career spanning over 30-years Boston’s best dressed band has built and continued to build a devoted following with their unique brass-infused brand of punk rock. To date they have released ten studio records; Devil’s Night Out (1989), More Noise and Other Disturbances (1992), Don’t Know How to Party (1993), Question the Answers (1994), Let’s Face It (1997), Pay Attention (2000), A Jackknife to a Swan (2002), Pin Points and Gin Joints (2009), The Magic of Youth (2011), and While We’re at It (2018).

The Mighty Mighty BossToneS are vocalist Dicky Barrett, bassist Joe Gittleman, saxophonists Tim “Johnny Vegas” Burton and Leon Silva, Bosstone Ben Carr, drummer Joe Sirois, guitarists Nate Albert and Lawrence Katz, keyboardist John Goetchius, and trombonist Chris Rhodes.

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Secret Sounds, Village Sounds & Unified present merci, mercy THURSDAY RESIDENCY AT THE LANSDOWNE SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED
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Secret Sounds, Village Sounds & Unified present merci, mercy THURSDAY RESIDENCY AT THE LANSDOWNE SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED

by the partae March 4, 2021
written by the partae

THU 11 MAR – merci, mercy + LIYAH KNIGHT (SOLD OUT)
THU 18 MAR – merci, mercy 
+ SARAH WOLFE
THU 25 MAR – merci, mercy 
+ ABBY BELLA MAY
THU 01 APR – merci, mercy 
+ CHRIS LANZON

Catch Liyah Knight as she uses her songwriting as a means of expression in the midst of unpacking and reassembling the way she sees herself and the world on Thursday 11 March, or Sarah Wolfe, whose probing and grounded pop is bound to grab your attention on Thursday 18 March.

Abby Bella May combines floating vocals and lush production to form a unique, low-fi sound that is all her own on Thursday 25 March. While Chris Lanzon invites you into his blossoming world through songs of raw emotion, introspective yet relatable experiences and comfortable vulnerability on Thursday 1 April.

These four powerful acts join merci, mercy as she plays a handful of intimate shows every Thursday at The Lansdowne from March 11 to April 1, showcasing her debut EP, no thank you, no thanks, which features the huge singles Fucked Myself Up & Fall Apart. Both tracks were #1 most played when they were added to triple j last year, with Fucked Myself Up reaching one million streams in its first month of release.

no thank you, no thanks is a kaleidoscopic alternative-pop journey through anxiety and self-examination, swirling and evolving as it swings through exultation to darkness in equal measure. The EP sees merci, mercy scrutinising her own thoughts and actions, while trying to make sense of life in confusing times… at an age whereeverything is confusing enough already.

With her star on the rise, merci, mercy has been named in The NME 100: Essential emerging artists for 2021, crowned Apple Music’s ‘New Artist of the Week’ and was the first Australian act to be named Spotify Radar Artist. No doubt her shows are going to be huge in the future, so be sure to take the opportunity to see her in such an intimate setting while you can.

 

Tickets to the shows are on sale now via secretsounds.com. Hop to it!

“If you love being the first to listen to new artists before they blow up, you need to check out merci, mercy, a veritable pop princess in the making.” – Ones to Watch

“merci, mercy – Gen Z’s new super-relatable poster girl” – NME

merci, mercy THURSDAY RESIDENCY AT THE LANSDOWNE
THU 11 MAR – merci, mercy + LIYAH KNIGHT (SOLD OUT)
THU 18 MAR – merci, mercy + SARAH WOLFE
THU 25 MAR – merci, mercy + ABBY BELLA MAY
THU 01 APR – merci, mercy + CHRIS LANZON

Tickets on sale now at secretsounds.com

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Calling all country music enthusiasts - It's time to swap the dust for sand and travel seaside for Bush To Bay 2021, making its return to the Fraser Coast on Saturday 3 July. After postponement last year, organisers are excited to bring the one-day bush affair back to Bay Central Tavern in Hervey Bay, which previously hosted such acts as Sunny Cowgirls, Troy Kemp, The Pigs and The Buckleys. This year they're back bigger than ever with outback icon and four-time ARIA award winning artist Lee Kernaghan leading the lineup. Click your heels and tap your boots as you sing along to top hits 'The Outback Club', 'Boys From The Bush', 'She’s My Ute' and 'Australian Boy'. Ready to get crowds scootin' and groovin' are folk-rock two-piece outfit Busby Marou. With millions of global streams under their belts, top 20 airplay & four ARIA Charting albums, including a self-titled album that is certified ARIA Gold, the pair are known for their electrifying stage presence and intertwining vocal interplay. Two-time golden guitar winner Andrew Swift will also jump on board, who has recently become a staple name in the Australian Country music scene, where his debut album Call Out For The Cavalry debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Charts. Travelling up north to perform will be Newcastle's own Hurricane Fall, bringing high energy performances, and an eclectic mix of country, rock, blues and pop, that draw inspiration from Brothers Osbourne to Garth Brooks to Eric Clapton. Darlinghurst and Then Jolene will also make appearances as well as a bunch of local acts. The event expects to attract a large crowd of Australian Country Rock and Blues Roots fans and will run into the night from noon with plenty of food trucks to satisfy the appetites of all the country-lovin' folk, and music from some of Australia's most iconic artists. Put the yee in your haw, dust off your best boots and get your tickets. Sign up for Pre-sale Registration Early Bird Tickets, available Thursday 4th March @ 10am - Monday 8th March @ 10am AEST First Release GA goes on sale Thursday 11th March @ 9 am AEST BUSH TO BAY FESTIVAL SAT 3 JULY 2021 Bay Central Tavern, Hervey Bay TICKETS VIA OZTIX | RSVP VIA FACEBOOK 18+ EVENT LINE UP Lee Kernaghan Busby Marou Andrew Swift Hurricane Fall Darlinghurst Then Jolene + Local Acts
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BUSH TO BAY ANNOUNCE RETURN TO 2021 WITH LEE KERNAGHAN, BUSBY MAROU + MORE!

by the partae March 4, 2021
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Calling all country music enthusiasts – It’s time to swap the dust for sand and travel seaside for Bush To Bay 2021, making its return to the Fraser Coast on Saturday 3 July.

After postponement last year, organisers are excited to bring the one-day bush affair back to Bay Central Tavern in Hervey Bay, which previously hosted such acts as Sunny Cowgirls, Troy Kemp, The Pigs and The Buckleys.

This year they’re back bigger than ever with outback icon and four-time ARIA award winning artist Lee Kernaghan leading the lineup. Click your heels and tap your boots as you sing along to top hits ‘The Outback Club’, ‘Boys From The Bush’, ‘She’s My Ute’ and ‘Australian Boy’. Ready to get crowds scootin’ and groovin’ are folk-rock two-piece outfit Busby Marou. With millions of global streams under their belts, top 20 airplay & four ARIA Charting albums, including a self-titled album that is certified ARIA Gold, the pair are known for their electrifying stage presence and intertwining vocal interplay.

Two-time golden guitar winner Andrew Swift will also jump on board, who has recently become a staple name in the Australian Country music scene, where his debut album Call Out For The Cavalry debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Charts. Travelling up north to perform will be Newcastle’s own Hurricane Fall, bringing high energy performances, and an eclectic mix of country, rock, blues and pop, that draw inspiration from Brothers Osbourne to Garth Brooks to Eric Clapton. Darlinghurst and Then Jolene will also make appearances as well as a bunch of local acts.

The event expects to attract a large crowd of Australian Country Rock and Blues Roots fans and will run into the night from noon with plenty of food trucks to satisfy the appetites of all the country-lovin’ folk,  and music from some of Australia’s most iconic artists.

Put the yee in your haw, dust off your best boots and get your tickets.

Sign up for Pre-sale Registration Early Bird Tickets, available Thursday 4th March @ 10am – Monday 8th March @ 10am AEST
First Release GA goes on sale Thursday 11th March @ 9 am AEST

BUSH TO BAY FESTIVAL

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PERFUME GENIUS releases A.G. Cook remix & video for 'Describe' + IMMEDIATELY Remixes album out Mar 12
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PERFUME GENIUS releases A.G. Cook remix & video for ‘Describe’ + IMMEDIATELY Remixes album out Mar 12

by the partae March 4, 2021
written by the partae

Featuring remixes of every song on Set My Heat On Fire Immediately in original running sequence by Actress, A.G. Cook, Boy Harsher, Danny L Harle, Initial Talk, Jaakko Eino Kalevi, Jenny Hval, Jim-E Stack, Katie Dey, Koreless, Nídia, Planningtorock & Westerman

Today, Perfume Genius reveals A. G. Cook’s remix of his single ‘Describe’. The track is taken off the forthcoming IMMEDIATELY Remixes album which is set for release digitally on March 12 and physically on June 12. The video for ‘Describe‘ was directed by Jack Wedge. Watch HERE.

Today’s remix follows last month’s Boy Harsher remix of ‘Your Body Changes Everything’. Read a conversation between Perfume Genius and Boy Harsher for Paper HERE.

IMMEDIATELY Remixes sees every song on Perfume Genius’ critically acclaimed album Set My Heart On Fire Immediately remixed in original running sequence by an all-star cast. In addition to Boy Harsher and A. G. Cook, the lineup includes Jaakko Eino Kaleivi, Jim-E Stack, Planningtorock, Jenny Hval, Initial Talk, Boy Harsher, Nídia, Danny L Harle, Westerman, Actress, Koreless and Katie Dey.  Hadreas has said, “I’m very honored to have all these incredible musicians rework these songs. I felt personally remixed listening to their versions, hearing the spirit of my song completely transformed was very magical. Each one feels like a little portal to a fucked up shared world.”  

From operatic acid-rave (‘Just A Touch’) to opulent 80’s synth-funk (‘On The Floor’), ambient club polyrhythms (‘Moonbend’) to breakbeat-addled electronic pop (‘Describe’), tech-damaged tremolo waltz (‘One More Try’) to a mid-song running artist commentary on the remix itself (‘Leave’), IMMEDIATELY Remixes is an endlessly surprising, imaginative and replayable set to match its source material.

Set My Heart On Fire Immediately has appeared on 2020 end of year lists by The Guardian, TIME Magazine, New York Times, The Independent, Pitchfork, Esquire, The Quietus, Clash, Crack, DIY, NPR, Stereogum, Time Out, Noisey, Uncut and many others. The album was produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Blake Mills and features contributions from musicians Jim Keltner, Pino Palladino, Matt Chamberlin and Rob Moose. It was recorded in Los Angeles, where Perfume Genius settled in 2017 with longtime partner and musical collaborator Alan Wyffels. The album explores and subverts concepts of masculinity and traditional roles, and introduces decidedly American musical influences.

In the last few months, Hadreas has appeared on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!,  played a global live stream from The Palace Theater in downtown Los Angeles and announced the publication of Immediately, the book companion to the new album featuring iconic portraits of Perfume Genius by celebrated French photographer Camille Vivier.  Perfume Genius has also appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert performing ‘Whole Life’ for their #PlayAtHome series and on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon where he performed ‘On The Floor’ and ‘Jason’.

Pre-order IMMEDIATELY Remixes: perfumegenius.ffm.to/immediatelyremixes
Purchase / Stream Set My Heart On Fire Immediately: https://perfumegenius.ffm.to/smhofi

Perfume Genius – ‘Describe (A.G. Cook Remix)’
Listen / Download: http://perfumegenius.ffm.to/describeremix

PRAISE FOR SET MY HEART ON FIRE IMMEDIATELY

“13 tracks of unfailing intensity and poetry, expressed via a sonic template that is thrillingly diverse.” – Barnaby Smith, Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★

“Hadreas wears his heart on his sleeve and unapologetically celebrates life with such sincerity and warmth that these tunes will inevitably touch the hearts and minds of listeners.” – Guido Farnell, The Music ★★★★

“Set My Heart On Fire Immediately is an excellent collection of storytelling and expression.” – Scott Hudson Beat 8/10

“His vision is fuller, his musicality is grander; if his earlier works were coming-of-age records, Hadreas sounds fully complete now.” – Conor Lochrie, X-Press 8/10

“At once gentle and fierce, this dichotomy is the very essence of Perfume Genius, a formidable talent who continues to break the mould of what it means to be an artist.” – Holly Pereria, STACK

“It’s an absolute tour de force, a record full of drama and emotion and pleasure and pain. If this is Perfume Genius quest for senation, then his latest is absolutely fizzing with it.” – DIY ★★★★★

“Rich, fascinating and moving” – The Guardian, Album Of The Week ★★★★★

“There’s a silver thread woven into each of these songs; Hadreas pulls and they move like a single breathing thing, just as bodies do when they’re pressed against each other, then released.” – The Independent ★★★★★

“Set My Heart on Fire Immediately is, as its demanding title suggests, his most confident work yet – a patient and emotionally sagacious record that floats and pummels with a sense of satisfied discovery.” – Exclaim! 9/10

“If the early albums were coming-of-age records, this is Perfume Genius, of age. The music isn’t any one thing. It’s everything, occasionally at once, playing with the ideas of hard and soft, innocence and danger, chaos and control, vastness and intimacy, leather and lace. The characteristic — thrilling — strangeness remains, particularly when Hadreas indulges the deeper registers of his singing voice.” – The New York Times

“a pop-perfect two and a half minutes.” – Rolling Stone on “‘Describe”

“‘Describe’ is Perfume Genius at their finest as Mike Hadreas takes us through a trip of multiple dimensions, unveils a screeching guitar and unleashes a heavy rhythm section on this ‘90s rock-feeling single” – Billboard

 “… a thing of beauty and wonder” – Daily Telegraph ★★★★★

“… perfection”  – Attitude ★★★★★

“… blazes a new trail through his emotional landscape” – MOJO ★★★★

“… his most ensnaring album yet” – Sunday Times

“… atmospheric and very beautiful”  – The Times ★★★★

“… bold and intense” – Evening Standard ★★★★

“expertly crafted chamber-pop vignettes” – The Sun ★★★★

“Stunning”  – NME ★★★★

“one of most compelling transformations in modern music” – Crack 9/10

“burns with passion” – Loud & Quiet 9/10

“… songs of hope and survival” – Daily Mirror ★★★★

9.5/10 – The Line Of Best Fit

AN IMPRESSION OF PERFUME GENIUS’ SET MY HEART ON FIRE IMMEDIATELY
By Ocean Vuong

Can disruption be beautiful? Can it, through new ways of embodying joy and power, become a way of thinking and living in a world burning at the edges? Hearing Perfume Genius, one realizes that the answer is not only yes—but that it arrived years ago, when Mike Hadreas, at age 26, decided to take his life and art in to his own hands, his own mouth. In doing so, he recast what we understand as music into a weather of feeling and thinking, one where the body (queer, healing, troubled, wounded, possible and gorgeous) sings itself into its future. When listening to Perfume Genius, a powerful joy courses through me because I know the context of its arrival—the costs are right there in the lyrics, in the velvet and smoky bass and synth that verge on synesthesia, the scores at times a violet and tender heat in the ear. That the songs are made resonant through the body’s triumph is a truth this album makes palpable. As a queer artist, this truth nourishes me, inspires me anew. This is music to both fight and make love to. To be shattered and whole with. If sound is, after all, a negotiation/disruption of time, then in the soft storm of Set My Heart On Fire Immediately, the future is here. Because it was always here. Welcome home.—Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

Perfume Genius – IMMEDIATELY Remixes
1. Whole Life (Jaakko Eino Kalevi Remix)
2. Describe (A.G Cook Remix)
3. Without You (Jim-E Stack Remix)
4. Jason (Planningtorock ‘Jason there’s no rush’ Remix)
5. Leave (Jenny Hval Remix)
6. On the Floor (Initial Talk Remix)
7. Your Body Changes Everything (Boy Harsher Remix)
8. Moonbend (Nídia Remix)
9. Just A Touch (Danny L Harle Remix)
10. Nothing At All (Westerman Rework)
11. One More Try (Actress Remix)
12. Some Dream (Koreless Remix)
13. Borrowed Light (Katie Dey Remix)

Perfume Genius – Set My Heart On Fire Immediately 
1. Whole Life
2. Describe
3. Without You
4. Jason
5. Leave
6. On the Floor
7. Your Body Changes Everything
8. Moonbend
9. Just A Touch
10. Nothing At All
11. One More Try
12. Some Dream
13. Borrowed Light
Perfume Genius – IMMEDIATELY Remixes is out March 12 via Matador Records / Remote Control Records.
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Parrtjima - a Festival in Light, 9-18 April 2021
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Parrtjima – a Festival in Light, 9-18 April 2021

by the partae March 3, 2021
written by the partae

The full 2021 program for Parrtjima – A Festival in Light is out and features an impressive host of high-calibre acts to perform at the iconic free event in Alice Springs next month.

Joining previously announced acts Electric Fields and Casey Donovan on the music program this year is an all-star line up of Australian artists including Miiesha, MusicNT’s Divas, Jimblah, Bow and Arrow, Dobby, OKA, Ziggy Ramo and Shellie Morris.

Shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, Parrtjima 2021 will see an exciting new show for the MacDonnell Ranges, large-scale light installations, artworks, performances, interactive workshops, music, films and talks woven into the program as part of the 2021 theme ‘Future Kultcha’.

2021 Parrtjima Curator Rhoda Roberts AO said this year’s theme ‘Future Kultcha’ is all about ensuring forward thinking of the philosophers, the artists and the dreamers.

“Enabling young guest curators such as Electric Fields and Rhyan Clapham, aka Dobby, to play a part in this year’s program gives a distinct voice of the next generation and their connection to the ancient footprints of their ancestors,” she said.

“When you combine the masters with the emerging, you see a sense of a holistic culture and knowledge that is relevant to everyone in the 21st century.”

Event attendees can also hear from a range of critically-acclaimed speakers as part of the talks program. They include award-winning writer Bruce Pascoe, artists Jungala Kriss and Raymond Walters Japanangka, and Professor Marcia Langton AM to name a few.

Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Tim Watsford said this year’s five-star program was guaranteed to attract crowds from all over Australia.

“The 2021 program signifies a coming-of-age for the event as it enters its sixth year,” he said.

“We are thrilled with the program’s offerings, including everything from impressive new large-scale light installations and musical performances to workshops, talks, films, and of course, our unmissable light show against the MacDonnell Ranges at Alice Springs Desert Park.

“Parrtjima is a must-do for any traveller’s bucket list and I look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors to the heart of Australia for this iconic festival in light.”

Other 2021 program highlights include a fabric and textiles workshop hosted by National Indigenous Fashion Awards Director Nina Fitzgerald, bushfood tastings, a wooden carvings masterclass, painting workshops, metal sculpture workshops and more.

Parrtjima has expanded over three event precincts this year, with the Araluen Arts Centre hosting parts of the 2021 program along with Alice Springs Desert Park and Todd Mall.

Children’s activities and live music provided by local DJs will feature on the nightly program, and the Araluen Arts Centre will host a film program and Araluen curator tours. Films include 1950s classic Jedda, coming-of-age comedy Bran Nue Dae featuring Jessica Mauboy and Aboriginal Rules, a documentary on the role Aussie Rules plays in a remote Territory community.

Parrtjima is the only authentic light Aboriginal festival of its kind, showcasing the oldest continuous culture on earth through the newest technology. The packed program runs alongside nightly light shows on the 300-million-year-old natural canvas of the MacDonnell Ranges.

Parrtjima is delivered by the Northern Territory Government through Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) and produced by creative directors AGB Events.

Parrtjima takes place from 9-18 April 2021 in the cultural heart of Australia, Alice Springs.

To find out more or register for the Desert Park festival site and Araluen Arts Centre program elements, go to www.parrtjima.com.au.

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SHORT STACK SIGN TO UNFD NEW SINGLE + VIDEO 'BURN YOU DOWN' OUT NOW + SYDNEY LAUNCH SHOW ANNOUNCED
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SHORT STACK SIGN TO UNFD NEW SINGLE + VIDEO ‘BURN YOU DOWN’ OUT NOW + SYDNEY LAUNCH SHOW ANNOUNCED

by the partae March 3, 2021
written by the partae

“This is our chance to be the band that we’ve always wanted to be”
~ Shaun Diviney, Short Stack

UNFD is thrilled to announce Australian rock trio Short Stack as its latest signing, alongside the reveal of the band’s new single + video ‘Burn You Down‘ today. To celebrate the release, Short Stack will play one night in Sydney on Thursday with special guests Redhook. Full details below.

It comes after the trio caused a stir with the announce of their comeback national tour in early 2020 which saw multiple cities sold out in a matter of hours. The now rescheduled run is set to hit capital cities across April, with limited tickets still available HERE.

On reforming and creating new music together, Short Stack vocalist Shaun Diviney shares:

“Everything about how we approached this was different… where we used to find a lot of pressure to deliver something specific, we approached this with the thought that this is our chance to be the band we’ve always wanted to be.”

On the signing, UNFD General Manager Luke Logemann shares that the label has long-admired Short Stack for the intense fan culture they’ve built around their band.

“I’ve always admired Short Stack for their ability to build such a loyal and enthusiastic fanbase, and for how unapologetic they were in doing so. That’s always been the ethos of UNFD as a label and our bands, to care about the music and the fans first and approval last,” he says, adding:

“I saw them play Festival Hall over ten years ago, and I remember being overwhelmed by how passionately the fans sang every word back at them. They wrote huge bangers that you could never get out of your head, even if some people didn’t want to admit it. The best thing is, all of that still rings true – they still have crazy fans, they still sell out venues and they still write huge bangers. Based on how good the new material is, I reckon they’ll be doing this long into the future as well.”

 

On ‘Burn You Down’, Diviney explains that the track is part a reflection on the breakdown and rebuilding of the band and part observation on the world around them.

“‘Burn You Down’ is about the duality of being young and feeling both indestructible and fragile at the same time,” he says. “I don’t think the world needs another happy pop song at the moment, because I don’t think the world is a happy place at the moment. This song comes from a place of anger and destruction, about wanting to tear something down and begin again.” 

Describing this comeback as even more significant than the first (see the 5 year gap and a few Short Stack kids now born), he adds that this time recording found the band paring everything back to their roots.

“I think a lot of bands at the time when we first broke out were put together by labels and a lot of people threw us in that basket, but we were just a bunch of dudes that went to high school together and played Blink covers and it snowballed from there,” he says.

“To go back to our roots now and really just strip things back and play together in a room was really important to us. The reason we broke up was that it just wasn’t fun… it’s been a fair chunk of time now, so coming back finds us in a different stage of life with a different idea about what we want out of music.”

From beginnings in a Budgewoi garage at 16 to their explosive debut album ‘Stack Is The New Black’ at just 20, Short Stack quickly made a playground of the Australian landscape and were one of the biggest names in the country by the late ’10s. Beyond ascending to #1 on the ARIA Album chart with their debut record, the band claim credits including Channel V’s Oz Artist Of The Year (twice), a coveted Rolling Stone Magazine cover, two certified Platinum records and tens of thousands of tickets sold throughout their career.

Speaking on how the band now approach music with another decade behind them, Diviney concludes that the goal posts have shifted.

“At one point we were one of the biggest bands in the country, you know we’ve done so many things that you can’t really top, so our goal is really just to do something that we believe in and have fun doing it.”

SHORT STACK IS:
Shaun Diviney (guitar/vocals)
Andy Clemmensen (bass/vocals)
Bradie Webb (drums)

Stream the new single ‘Burn You Down’ now:
http://unfd.lnk.to/BurnYouDown

 

SHORT STACK
2021 AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR

w/ special guests Between You & MeLIMITED TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Thursday April 1 – Fiction Club, Canberra (18+)
Saturday April 3 – The Cambridge, Newcastle (18+)
Thursday April 8 – The Gov, Adelaide (Lic, AA) SOLD OUT
Saturday April 10 – Astor Theatre, Perth (Lic, AA)
Wednesday April 14 – The Triffid, Brisbane (18+) SOLD OUT
Thursday April 15 – The Triffid, Brisbane (Lic, AA) SOLD OUT
Friday April 16 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (18+) SOLD OUT
Saturday April 17 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (Lic, AA) SOLD OUT
Friday April 23 – 170 Russell, Melbourne (18+) SOLD OUT
Saturday April 24 – The Croxton, Melbourne (18+) SOLD OUT

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MAPLE GLIDER RELEASES SECOND SINGLE 'GOOD THING' PARTNERS WITH PARTISAN RECORDS FOR INTERNATIONAL RELEASE
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MAPLE GLIDER RELEASES SECOND SINGLE ‘GOOD THING’ PARTNERS WITH PARTISAN RECORDS FOR INTERNATIONAL RELEASE

by the partae March 3, 2021
written by the partae
Photo by Bridgette Winten

PRAISE FOR MAPLE GLIDER’S ‘AS TRADITION’

“Hell of a song and hell of a tone”
Tommy Faith, triple j Unearthed

“Glider’s airy vocals float beautifully throughout the song,
with Iansek’s signature slow-burning and evocative production making for a stunning listen”

NME

“A piece that tries to unravel the intricacies of a religious upbringing and a relationship,
both of which kept her from being her true self”

Bob Boilen (NPR)

“As Tradition quivers with its intimacy,
drawing from the same deeply personal chord of Julia Jacklin and Angie McMahon,
albeit with nuances and touches that make it distinct to herself”

Pilerats

Following the glowing reception of debut song ‘As Tradition‘, Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Maple Glider is releasing her second single ‘Good Thing’ – a song born of that frozen and fretful time just before you’re going to hurt someone you have loved by leaving them. Listen HERE, watch HERE.

Opening with her light and velvety voice accompanied by a sparsely strummed guitar, Maple Glider (aka Tori Zietsch) loses no time in revealing the state of sadness she’s in: “I wrote it out of a place of defeat. I was really heartbroken at this point, and very confused.”

Eschewing a traditional chorus, the repeated refrain is more a bookend to each verse. With the drums coming to life, the emotional apex hits in verse three with the revelation she’s cutting ties before things turn sour: “I like the feeling of my independence and I think I was afraid of putting energy into the wrong people. Sometimes we make decisions out of fear and sometimes it’s because we know that it is the best decision to make. Those lines can get very blurry.”

The video was made with creative collaborator and housemate Bridgette Winten, in the 5km radius around their Brunswick home (a limit due to COVID lockdown measures). Working with colour and contrast, and shot on Super 8, Maple Glider plays off her surroundings, whether it’s lush creek-beds or stark industrial wastelands.

Since its release mid-September, debut single ‘As Tradition‘ has had over 1 million streams (thanks largely to love from Apple Music’s editorial team), has been added to Double J, triple j Unearthed, FBi Radio, 2SER and Edge Radio, and was spun first by Bob Boilen on NPR’s All Songs Considered. In the months that followed, Maple Glider’s domestic label Pieater has joined forces with Partisan Records (Laura Marling, Fela Kuti, Cigarettes After Sex, Fontaines D.C.) for releasing her music to the rest of the world.

Maple Glider‘s striking emotionality is at the center of her performance, leaning into an intimacy that is achieved by way of deeply personal reflections and velvety melodic compositions. Her vocals melt into layers of plucked acoustic guitar and lulling piano, drawing on the somber styles of folk contemporaries with a stark tenderness and introspection that assumes the listener is inside her bedroom as she plays for herself.

After landing in Melbourne in her early 20s, Maple partnered up with her childhood friend, producer Daniel Pinkerton, forming the duo Seavera, pairing acoustic guitars and wonky uprights with dramatic electronics. They parted ways soon after releasing an EP in early 2018, with Zietsch moving to the musical seaside town of Brighton, U.K. It was there she began to work on solo material…

After experiencing falling in and out of love, traveling extensively, writing non-stop, and basking in the lengthy European summer hours, she returned to Melbourne in late 2019 with a SoundCloud account full to capacity of demo uploads. Maple Glider was officially set to take flight.

Zietsch enlisted Tom Iansek (Big Scary, #1 Dads, The Paper Kites, Hockey Dad) to produce and record some of the many, many songs she was ready to get down. During the shared time spent at Pieater’s studio BellBird with Iansek, the wider team got to fully appreciate the wonderful artistry and beauty of Maple Glider and welcomed her to the family.

‘Good Thing‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.

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MAJOR ARTISTS JOIN THE BLUESFEST LINEUPEASTER MONDAY LIGHTS UPBLUESFEST IS 85% SOLD OUT
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MAJOR ARTISTS JOIN THE BLUESFEST LINEUPEASTER MONDAY LIGHTS UPBLUESFEST IS 85% SOLD OUT

by the partae March 3, 2021
written by the partae
MAJOR ARTISTS JOIN THE BLUESFEST LINEUP
EASTER MONDAY LIGHTS UP
BLUESFEST IS 85% SOLD OUT
PETE MURRAY (Easter Monday)
MARK SEYMOUR AND THE UNDERTOW (Easter Monday)
KATE CEBERANO (Easter Monday)
FIONA BOYES & THE FORTUNE TELLERS
LAMBROS.
THE REGIME
ROUND MOUNTAIN GIRLS
ELECTRIK LEMONADE
PALM VALLEY
Bluesfest is excited to add nine more top-notch artists to its lineup, with the spotlight firmly on Easter Monday when three of these headliners will perform.
It’s only FOUR WEEKS exactly until we throw open the gates and welcome live music back. The 2021 Bluesfest will take place on April 1st – 5th at the beautiful Byron Events Farm (formerly the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just 10 minutes north of Byron Bay. 
 
Bluesfest continues to make history – It will be the first multi-day, multi-stage camping festival in the world to be staged since the beginning of the pandemic. With our All-Aussie Talent – all itching to climb onstage – we are poised not just to bring back live music – but to do it in a thrilling atmosphere with a large audience.
Commenting on the announcement Festival Director, Peter Noble OAM says
“We can’t wait to be presenting Bluesfest in 4 weeks. Pinch me, my dream is coming true to see festivals occurring again in Australia.
With the addition of nine more sensational AUSTRALIAN artists to our already magnificent lineup, I am convinced this will be one of the great Bluesfests.
Pete Murray, Mark Seymour & The Undertow and Kate Ceberano join our headline lineup to play on the final day of Bluesfest – and this will make Easter Monday a special day to be at Bluesfest. In fact, Easter Monday is shaping up now to be one of the highlight days of the Easter weekend.”
All ticket types and add-ons are on-sale now.  Please note… Bluesfest 2021 is now 85% sold out and some ticket types are almost exhausted. The Sunday one day tickets are now sold out.

For further information on the line-up or artists please see here.

Bluesfest 2021 is being held from 1st – 5th April 2021. Tickets are on sale now via Moshtix. 
 
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VOID OF VISION ANNOUNCE 'HYPERDAZE (REDUX)' ALBUM OUT THIS FRIDAY + REVEAL NEW SINGLE 'SPLINTER' FT. KADEEM FRANCE + SELL OUT 2 MELBOURNE HEADLINERS
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VOID OF VISION ANNOUNCE ‘HYPERDAZE (REDUX)’ ALBUM OUT THIS FRIDAY + REVEAL NEW SINGLE ‘SPLINTER’ FT. KADEEM FRANCE + SELL OUT 2 MELBOURNE HEADLINERS

by the partae March 3, 2021
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Melbourne metal stalwarts Void Of Vision are confirming details of their new record today, due out this Friday via UNFD. Titled Hyperdaze (Redux), this re-release of the band’s 2019 album Hyperdaze comes complete with a heaving list of guests collaborating across every track.

Following recent cuts with Thornhill’s Jacob Charlton and Ecca Vandal released in the lead up to its announce, the rest of Hyperdaze (Redux) finds VOV collaborating with the likes of Jamie Hails (Polaris), Jon Deiley (Northlane), Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence), Garrett Russell (Silent Planet) & more.

Void Of Vision vocalist Jack Bergin declares how the Redux release finds the intensity of the original Hyperdaze completely dialled up on a notch:

“The people I hand picked for each track not only bring their own influence on board, but also build on what was already such an emotionally heavy release. It’s fully shaken the album up and spat it out somehow even more powerful than the original. We are super proud that we could create such a bold and collaborative project and still have it translate as we originally intended it to.”

After revealing a new music video for ‘Decay’ ft. Ecca Vandal earlier this week, today’s album announcement comes alongside another taste of the release with the reveal of ‘Splinter’ ft. Loathe‘s Kadeem France. Meanwhile, fans can snatch an early listen of Jamie Hails’ feature on ‘Slave To The Name’ premiering on triple j’s short.fast.loud tonight from 10pm AEDT.

Hyperdaze (Redux) drops in full this Friday March 5 through UNFD. Fresh from being announced on The Amity Affliction‘s Australian headline tour, VOV announced two Melbourne headline shows of their own that sold in a matter of hours.  The band play two nights at Sooki Lounge later this month.

LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE ‘SPLINTER’ FT. KADEEM FRANCE
PRE-SAVE ‘HYPERDAZE (REDUX)’ NOW

On crafting the release throughout the throes of lockdown, Bergin shares how he curated such an epic list of guests:

“After reaching out to some of our close peers and friends in the music industry we quickly locked some names in on their respective tracks to get the ball rolling,” he explains.

“From there we looked at the 2020 Void Of Vision touring schedule that never came to be and reached out to a bunch of the names we were supposed to be sharing stages with. Overall we felt free to get creative and branch out and that lead to hitting up some people up outside of our realm (Ecca, Up Late) that could really take a track and flip it on its head.”

Throughout February, Void Of Vision began teasing the project with the release of reimagined versions of fan-favourite Hyperdaze tracks, from Jacob Charlton’s appearance on ‘Year Of The Rat’ and an unlikely team up with none other than Ecca Vandal on ‘Decay’.

The remainder of Hyperdaze (Redux) offers an epic mix of sheer chaos, pulsing EDM, lighter shades and more, as VOV and collaborators alike each flirt with the edge of possibility.

With its release in September 2019, the original Hyperdaze seized a stark brand of bleakness akin only to Void Of Vision. On top of knockout global album reviews upon its release, the band went on to support Northlane around Australia, and took to festivals including Heaven & Hell, Schemaand UNIFY before sneaking in a headliner across Australia and Japan in early 2020.

Void Of Vision now emerge with Hyperdaze (Redux), out in full this Friday.

VOID OF VISION
MELBOURNE HEADLINE SHOWS

w/ special guests Vatic + The Motion Below

Thursday March 18 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave (SOLD OUT)
Friday March 19 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave (SOLD OUT)

CONNECT WITH VOID OF VISION:
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Callout to Victorian musicians to apply for new Music VR Backers Fund - created to connect artists with fans in ways that go beyond all boundaries
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Callout to Victorian musicians to apply for new Music VR Backers Fund

by the partae March 3, 2021
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Callout to Victorian musicians to apply for new Music VR Backers Fund – created to connect artists with fans in ways that go beyond all boundaries

Live 3D virtual reality (VR) streaming platform, Inverse, supported by Music Victoria and the Victorian Music Development Office, is calling out to Victorian musicians’ and performing artists to apply for a first-of-its-kind Music VR Backers Fund, created to aid export of Victoria’s music talent to the world through immersive technology.

Applications for the Music VR Backers Fund open on 3rd March via the Inverse website and close on the 28th March. The Music VR Backers Fund is the first industry grant to offer Victorian musicians the opportunity to connect with fans worldwide through live 3D VR technology, empowering them to diversify their income and to transcend not only the physical limitations of COVID-19 restrictions but enable fans to experience live music like they never have before.

Each eligible entrant will be judged by an independent panel of leading Victorian music figureheads from Music Victoria’s Artist Advisory and COVID Recovery Advisory Groups, including:
Ben Wiesner (Box Hill Institute)
Dave Newington (Granite Consulting)
Elise Peyronnet (Melbourne Music Week)
Eyal Chipkiewicz (The Boite)
Kylie Auldist (Artist)
Peta Petidis (Musician)
Tim Curnick (Artist/Producer)

The Music VR Backers Fund is open to all Victorian musicians and performing artists from all genres, with a total of twenty grants available. Each successful applicant will receive a $2,500 cash grant to live stream in virtual reality a bespoke performance from Australia’s first made-for-VR venue in Melbourne’s inner city, Project Redstone, as well as other iconic live performance venues in Melbourne.

Each performance will be live streamed through Inverse’s Virtual Reality platform around the world during an inaugural Beyond Boundaries VR Festival, to commence April 2021.

According to Darren Vukasinovic, Founder of Inverse, each successful applicant will receive one-to-one coaching and support on VR stagecraft, to ensure the Beyond Boundaries VR Festival is an experience like no other.

“The Beyond Boundaries VR Festival will be the crescendo of the Music VR Backers Grant, where fans from all over the globe will be invited to virtually attend ‘in person’ and encounter all the facets of a live music festival – audio, visual, ambience and energy of the space – in ways that transcend the live music experience. 

“Through the Music VR Backers Fund and the Beyond Boundaries VR Festival, each artist will connect with domestic and overseas fans unable to attend gigs in person, as well as reach new audiences in unique and groundbreaking ways through the fast-growing global VR headset market, who are hungry to explore exciting new immersive experiences,” concluded Vukasinovic.

Music Victoria and the Victorian Music Development Office are proudly supporting the inaugural Music VR Backers Fund as they look to grow and evolve the Victorian contemporary music industry.

“Innovative and driven by new technology, this initiative demonstrates what is possible for the future of live music, starting right here in Victoria. The Beyond Boundaries VR Festival will put the artists in focus and support their creative vision, thanks to the teams at Inverse and Moon Mother Productions,” said VMDO General Manager, Katie Stewart.

About Music Victoria
Music Victoria is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the state peak body for contemporary music. It represents musicians, venues, music businesses and professionals, and music lovers across the contemporary Victorian music community. Music Victoria provides advocacy on behalf of the music sector, actively supports the development of the Victorian music community, and celebrates and promotes Victorian music.

About Victoria Music Development Office (VMDO)
The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is a Victorian Government initiative, delivered by Music Victoria – it has a commitment to boosting the growth and evolution of the Victorian contemporary music industry, supporting the creation of sustainable opportunities and ensuring Victoria maintains its reputation for great music.

About Inverse
Inverse is Australia’s-first ever ‘live’ 3D virtual reality (VR) platform, created to connect fans, families, friends and communities with the enriching experience of ‘live’ performance art and music, remotely. Inverse aims to enable access to experience live events like never before. Through its fully immersive 3D VR technology, Inverse enables musicians, performing artists, venues and event organisers to open-up a whole new experience economy for the ever-evolving digital age, whilst staying connected with those audiences who may be unable to physically attend ‘live’. Born amid the adversity of COVID-19, Inverse is independently owned and was founded by Darren Vukasinovic, CEO of Melbourne-based extended reality (XR) technology start-up, Ignition Immersive.

About Project Redstone
Located at Inverse’s HQ in Melbourne, Project Redstone is Australia’s first made for VR live music venue.

About Moon Mother
In continual operation since 1991 Moon Mother Productions offer a complete range of event production services. From humble beginnings in stage and audio production, our production staff have over 30 years of experience in delivering event excellence. Moon Mother offers production services for events throughout Australia from local community gatherings to major world class events. We pride ourselves in delivering beautiful audio and visual experiences backed by top-of-the-range technology and expert management.

Music VR Backers Fund
Applications open: Wednesday 3 March 
Applications close: Sunday 28 March
For further information and to apply head to inverse.live

Inverse Website Inverse Website
Music Victoria Website Music Victoria Website
VMDO Website VMDO Website

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