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Vibrations From The Void are a Brisbane rock’n’roll band that fuses rock with even more rock with danceable grooves for an infectious good time. Hailing from the humid depths of the sunlight-soaked Brisbane, VFTV are set to release their debut EP, God Damn! on September 18th. 

Recorded by Brock Weston (Bugs, Regular Band, The Jensens) live at Bedlam Records their debut EP is 5 tracks of high-octane, caffeine-fuelled riffery, featuring new single “Margarita Maria“, “Resurrect My Mojo” and fan favourite “Coup de Grâce” which features the sing-a-long chorus to end all sing-a-long choruses.

The band (featuring Ryan Murr, Brendan Dawe, Peter Green and John Larney) formed out of the desire to play loud, frenetic, fun rock’n’roll and the energy they project to the audience when playing is listed on WHO’s 10 Most Contagious Diseases. A toe-tappin’, head-boppin’, booty-shakin’ party is almost certainly guaranteed, unless, of course, you don’t have a pulse. While a lot of the influences are old-school classics, VFTV’s commitment to fucking ripping it up keeps the music sounding as fresh as ever, while some outsider influences keep the reins in check from just being “one-of-those” bands.

Consistently filling up bar rooms (even before covid), they are the self proclaimed ‘aural equivalent of a freight train mounted air-raid siren adorned with disco balls with thunderous drums, thick AF bass-lines, chunkier-than-thou guitar and melodic vocal wails’. With live music thrown into disarray in 2020, VFTV spent the downtime writing a bunch of new tunes, taking care of business (ie merch) and making video clips for the EP’s release.

After several shows around Brisbane, including a sold out show at Bearded Lady, Vibrations From The Void are playing a few select shows to celebrate the EP wherever they can to however many people can fit in a room.

GOD DAMN! TRACKLIST:
1 – Down With The Light On
2 – Coup de Grâce
3 – Resurrect My Mojo
4 – Blue Bird Yellow Moon
5 – Margarita Maria

GOD DAMN EP LAUNCH SHOWS
Sunday 6th September | Blute’s Bar | Brisbane, QLD – FREE ENTRY
Friday 18th September | Banshees Bar & Artspace | Ipswich, QLD
Friday 2nd October | The Flamin’ Galah | Brisbane, QLD – FREE ENTRY

Following up from her debut single “He’s Not You”, Becky Rhodes is set to drop the second single, “Miss Me Yet?”, from her forthcoming EP Wonder. Hailing from  Brisbane, Becky completed a Bachelor of Music from the QLD Conservatorium of Music before relocating to Melbourne to further her career. Working as a musician, performer and vocalist on the Melbourne live music scene for the last few years, Becky is known for her powerhouse vocals & lively stage presence and works for some of Australia’s best entertainment agencies.

Two weeks prior to entering the studio to record her debut EP with Mark D’Angelo of The Backlot Studios, Becky had her relationship suddenly end. With no set idea on what material she’d be working on in the studio, this experience provided much of the inspiration for the new material. Displaying a sense of vulnerability in “He’s Not You”, the new single sees Becky take back the power with “Miss Me Yet?”, a track about regaining control over yourself. Becky explains, “A lot of the songs on the EP are about the sadness & heartbreak of ending a relationship but ‘Miss Me Yet’ isn’t one of them. This is a break up song about empowerment & feeling in control. To me, it’s a song about knowing your worth & if someone doesn’t want to be with you – they’re the one missing out. The song is a little bit sexy & a great mix of different genres: pop, rock, indie & country – and it just makes you feel good and want to have a bit of a boogie or a line dance.”

Becky has already had a charmed experience working within the music industry, travelling around Australia with various shows & bands and performing at The Sydney Opera House as a teenager. Now leading into the release of her debut EP, Becky reflects on what she wants listeners to gain from her songwriting. “Everyone has or will experience heartbreak from time to time. Whether that’s from a relationship or a friendship ending or losing a loved one – we can all relate to this theme. This EP has songs I wished I could have listened to during my own heartbreak. But it’s not all sad. There’s moments of happiness, reflection & moving on, so I want the listeners to be able to relate in their own way & mostly, enjoy my music.”

Perth champs Dennis Cometti will release their debut self-titled album on October 23 via Bargain Bin Records. 

Dennis Cometti (The Band) deal in short, sharp rock warts n’ anthems about life in the world’s most remote city. Whether it’s hating the CBD because you can’t grab a late night kebab without ending up in a biffo or putting their local on notice for watered down pints, this trio has Perth’s number. The latest single lifted from the debut “WAXIT” is a bid to leave the Federation Brexit-style. With WA’s borders firmly shut to the East for the foreseeable future (much to the dismay of Clive Palmer), Dennis Cometti may be onto something?

When you use the namesake of one of the greatest sporting commentators of all time for your band, you better get it right. In the words of Dennis Cometti (The Man) “Watch out for these boys, they will be climbing the charts like a pop up toaster”, you better believe it. Dennis Cometti (The Band) started life as a side project with the goal of scabbing free beer when not playing with their other bands in 2014. Fast forward to 2018, the self-confessed low achievers released two digital EPs, On The Sauce and Wooden Spoon, both tributes to their namesake Dennis Cometti (The Man). Since then, the boys have toured some of Western Australia’s finest venues with the likes of Cosmic Psychos, Pist Idiots and The Chats. They lucked out whilst on tour when The Chats asked the boys if they could release their debut full length record on their very own label, Bargain Bin Records. Dennis Cometti (band) have a huge 2021 with upcoming tours of Europe, UK and the East Coast of Australia already confirmed. They have committed to explain AFL football to Europeans and why they choose to wear cut off sleeves.

DENNIS COMETTI – DENNIS COMETTI

1. WAXIT 2. Sunnie Tan 3. Spoked 4. Deadshit 5. (I H8 THE) CBD 6. Pint Police 7. Bali Belly 8. SK8 9. No Stress

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE

Dennis Cometti @denniscomettitheband denniscomettifc.com

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John Dhali – In Time

Set to take London by storm, Soul-Folk artist John Dhali exalts positivity in his latest release ‘In Time’. The single is accompanied by a bold statement of a video. Filmed in public, John rips out of office attire to reveal a rainbow paint-splatter t-shirt and unapologetically dances through London’s tube network. The stunt is in keeping with a unique online presence that is fast gathering a devoted following for its unending stream of positivity.

Marsela – Who Knows Where The Love Goes

London-based, British-Albanian musician Marsela has dropped her debut single, “Who Knows Where The Love Goes?”. She has everything you’d want in a singer: an infectious soul/jazz flare, a range like Joplins’, and cinematic storytelling unafraid to talk about the unknown. The release covers a narrative of heartbreak and the struggles of a rough breakup, and it certainly makes for a hard-hitting debut. With a glowing video released today, the visual ads further personality to a personable single.

Conal Kelly – In My Head

Bristol based Conal Kelly releases musing new single ‘In My Head’. With dreamy, refined vocals and edgy instrumentals, Conal’s fresh approach to chilled alt-pop is sensationally crafted. This multi-talented artist’s new offering combines contemplative lyrics and celestial melodies, propelling bedroom pop to new heights.

Laya Laya – I Can Feel You

19 debut, with this version being produced in lockdown alongside electronic alt-pop artist MBlurring electronic elements with live instrumentation and sublime harmonies, Laya Laya is the British alternative brainchild of writer/singer Freya Zai and producer Super Joshi. The duo has returned to share a celestial new single “I Can Feel You”.  The pair met in 2017, both having suffered from illnesses that had led them back to music making as a means of recovery. Freya having nearly died from Sepsis, Super losing his voice entirely for several months forcing him to undergo a year-long speech therapy program. After these life altering experiences, Freya and Super both left their roles in law and sales to pursue their creative interests and have not turned back since.

Punt Guns – FOHT

Punt Guns’ video for ‘FOHT (Fantasy Of Hopeless Thoughts)’ is a spectacle of clever production, with western cowboy and space themes brought to life. Samura1, Karisma, J-Nua and Django star as the cast, assuming their musical roles as cowboy’s and building an intriguing narrative throughout. The creative flair and compelling storyline make for some epic visuals.

Tom Featherstone – Alright (At Home)

Sheffield based singer-songwriter Tom Featherstone is set to release his new single ‘Alright (At Home)’. The track is a reworking of his 20inimal Animal. The lo-fi ambience of this iPhone recorded vocal makes Featherstone’s agile voice all the more captivating, paired with soothing acoustic guitar and haunting textures.

Gecko Club – By The Pool

Gecko Club’s second release of the year is one of the first songs they ever wrote. Having kept the track hidden for two years since recording it at River Studios in Southampton, they felt that the now was the perfect time to finally release the laid-back groove and video for “By The Pool,” an easy-to-listen track with catchy guitar riffs and dream-like solos. “The laid-back groove tells a story of a summer romance in the teenage years,” Gecko Club says. The self-directed video portrays the song’s summer feels in an effortlessly fluid weekend trip to the south coast.

Loodvig – Make Our Own

Atlanta-based LOODVIG is a fresh and authentic voice who pairs his vocal abilities with unique and clever pop, electronic, and hip-hop arrangements. Today, he released his latest single “Make Our Own”, produced by Spenser Boice (Flo Rida).

Keoni is a musician from the Czech Republic. He was exposed to music from an early age since his father and brothers play instruments. Despite being recommended to choose a traditional career, Keoni knew that his life would always revolve around music.

Keoni´s influences are as varied as musical genres can be, counting Jim Morisson, John Lennon, Prodigy, Otis Redding, Faithless, Nirvana, Chemical Brothers or Royksopp among others. The latter having a special influence due to their way of composing songs.

Swinging beats, overlapping melodies and harmonies are what creates a unique atmosphere and feeling that listeners expect to experience while listening to Keoni´s music. His haunting vocals with darkwave production tones draw the listener into an alternative electro-pop universe.

Keoni considers poetry to be of real importance, allowing people to see the world from different perspectives. He always concentrates his compositional efforts on enriching the imagination, immersing listeners in the waters of sounds and words. With his lyrics mostly based on his personal experience, however recently he is mainly inspired by global issues and current events.

Keoni will release his first album ‘’Discovery’’ on October 12^th.

Links to socials:

https://soundcloud.com/keoniofficialmusic

https://www.facebook.com/keoniofficialmusic

https://www.instagram.com/keoniofficialmusic/

Independent artists are releasing music at a much higher rate this year. Maybe it’s because of the pandemic and many people stuck at home, without any concerts or live performances to attend. Musicians have more time on their hands to pivot their business, work on their craft and put forth their music to the online world through various ways such as streaming live or uploading new recordings for downloads. 

Last year, musicians gained a lot of ground in the independent segment, making their way into the industry without the aid of a label. Here are some great indie artists that we can expect some great things from in the upcoming year for 2020, and even 2021.

LIZZO

Everyone is familiar with this breakout indie artist who successfully crossed over this year into the mainstream and showed everyone just how amazing she is. We’ve already seen amazing things from her because she dominated not only the Pop but also the R&B and Rap charts in 2019. Lizzo was even named Entertainer of the Year by Time magazine, and her breakout song “Truth Hurts” was the longest-running Billboard Hot 100 single at number 1 by a solo female rapper – a feat that would not be expected from an independent artist. 

Hard to believe someone who started as a sign spinner for Liberty Tax (check her Twitter if you don’t believe it!) could become nominated for eight amazing honors at the 2020 Grammy Awards. She has tolerated and overcome fat-shaming through the media and established herself as a true artist that will be sure to continue to dominate and impress us all.

FRANKIE SIMONE

If you haven’t heard her yet, you should definitely give her a listen. Expect really big things from this Puerto Rican/Portland-based singer Frankie Simone, represented by Marmoset music licensing agency. As Marmoset put on their site,  listening to her music “feels like they’re putting a microphone directly to their heart.” She is an indie artist with a noticeable and fun twist. She has created a new kind of eccentric electronic pop, full of exciting beats and lots of personality with her empowering lyrics. 

Her lead single “War Paint” is a bold song on its own, but if you view the music video you’ll see lots of bright colors that accentuate the lyrics “So when we went to war/I saw your colors all over me.” She has many other songs that have evolved with this electronic and dance background, and prove that she is in the right place and time to seriously dominate the pop music field.

JOE TAYLOR

This independent singer/songwriter has an awesome ability to connect with audiences with his unique songwriting. Making his own label so that his music could be heard, he quickly sailed through the charts with his latest hit song “Don’t Change”, reaching the number 1 spot. His passion is in collaborations with other artists. He grew up in Canada but now has moved to the metro New York City area to carve out his career, singing soulful guitar tunes and playing in bars. He has a strong drive to have his music heard around the world, and we think he won’t have any problem getting there with his proven track record of success.

SUSAN TONEY

An Oklahoma native who moved to Los Angeles to make it in the music industry, Susan has finally been noticed as a newcomer and breakout indie artist this year. Her newest album available now is called Headed for Love, with the single song “Starlight” gaining ground by captivating her audience with interesting melody twists. 

Susan has been around and making her music since the 2000s, but has more recently been noticed, climbing charts with this 2020 album. “Starlight” has successfully reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard Charts for AC40 as recent as just last week! She draws not only in the Country and Pop genres but also with Rock, Americana, and Blues, giving her that edge that should bring exciting new music in the upcoming year.

BAKAR

The full name of Abubakar Baker Shariff-Farr, better known to all as the indie artist Bakar is well-known for his indie-rock style of music. He is one to watch as a talented emerging artist, getting nods from the likes of true legends like Sir Elton John, mixing rap, rock, and punk together to create his unique sound, which to some sounds like it is all over the place. Though most of his tracks include rap and hip hop influences, he also demonstrates some Motown and his lyrics give the audience his street smarts, showing everyone that there is much more to him and his unique style. His most recent EP entitled “Will You Be My Yellow?” displays so much potential, we can certainly expect big things to come.

There are many other independent artists to watch you should be sure to watch for, such as Megan Thee Stallion, a huge underground artist and great female rapper, or Georgia, a 21-year-old singer and songwriter with undeniable talent, WebsterX, a master at hip hop, rap and defining beats, and Siena Liggins, another Marmoset artist who demonstrates catchy hooks and fun wordplay.

Independent artists will have their claim to fame with the ability to reach out to a broader, more online-focused audience, and we couldn’t be happier with the potential outcome. Beef up your Spotify, SoundCloud, or YouTube playlists today with new music for the future. Tell us which artists you think will break out with hits by the end of the year.

Yellow Claw‘s Barong Family celebrates 6 years and 200 releases with an EP compilation appropriately titled “BF200,” which features seven brand new tracks from the brightest names on the label, such as Yellow Claw themselves, Wiwek, Crisis Era, RayRay, GHOSTER, Nonsens, Psycho Boys Club, and more. The Amsterdam-based imprint has become known for its wide range of musical influences and high-tempo BPMs, and “BF200” follows the same vein. Spanning sounds from three continents and even a reworked ’90s classic, “BF200” also has a unique and fantastical backstory. Ever the creative crew, the EP‘s accompanying artwork, and bonus audiobook see Barong Family travels across space and time to save their home planet Mother Earth. Head honchos Yellow Claw describe the impetus behind the EP below:

“It has been a wild ride since when we had put out our first release on Barong Family back in 2014. During the past 6 years, we have met many talented artists who wanted to take part in this adventure with us and joined the family. Moksi, RayRay, Wiwek, and more all saw the transition from Barong Family – a music label to Barong Family – a worldwide brand with its own merch lines, writing camps in Asia, documentaries, sold-out tours in North America, own stages at the world’s biggest festivals. 200 releases seem like a big number, and 6 years feel like a very long time, but for us, thanks to what we do and whom we are fortunate to work with, it feels like we are just starting, as our excitement never faded away.” – Yellow Claw

As for the sonic journey of “BF200,” it begins with “I Want It” from Yellow Claw and Wiwek, who deliver epic hip-hop beats to set the tone of the EP. Next up is Canadian duo Crisis Era‘s “Funky Pills” for all the old school ravers out there, while DJ Soda and RayRay‘s “Obsession” serves up a sneaky dose of hard-hitting bass. Yellow Claw themselves reworked the Tokyo Ghetto Pussy‘s 1995 hit “Kiss Your Lips” for the EP, giving the classic a modern dance facelift. GHOSTER employs Nanami‘s breathy vocals to deliver a solid mission statement in “Belong,” before Danish threesome Nonsens put the pedal to the metal with “Teaze,” speeding up proceedings with immense 4/4 energy. Finally, all systems go on Psycho Boys Club‘s “Break.” Did anyone expect Barong Family to ever take it easy?

LATEST RELEASE “TALKING IN MY SLEEP” HITS TOP 40

STUNNING STRIPPED VIDEO OF “TALKING IN MY SLEEP” IS OUT NOW

September 1, 2020 (Toronto, ON) – Toronto’s A is for Arrows has been capturing the attention of fans and industry alike with infectious, danceable alt-pop tracks since debuting in late 2019. Today, lead singer Alessia Balasbas announces an exciting new era for the project with the forthcoming release of “Can’t Stop” on September 8, the first release as a solo act. Fans can anticipate continued releases from A is for Arrows with the same striking energy that can be found on “Can’t Stop”.

“I love the juxtaposition of this song,” explains Balasbas. “When you initially listen to it, it seems happy and care-free, but if you listen to the lyrics, they’re actually kind of sad. The song is definitely based on real emotions and a time in my life where I didn’t feel very confident in my relationship. I felt like the person I loved wasn’t fully invested and even though it hurt and no matter how terrible they sometimes made me feel, I couldn’t stop loving them. I think it’s pretty straightforward and to be honest, it was tough for me to call them out like this and be like “hey you were being pretty shitty, but whatever I’ll let it go cause I love you so much” Moral of the story is music helps me purge – haha!”

PRE-SAVE “CAN’T STOP” HERE

“Can’t Stop” follows A is for Arrows’ most recent release “Talking in My Sleep,” which received national acclaim and landed in the Top 40 of the CHR charts. Last week, AIFA released a special stripped video of “Talking in My Sleep,” shot by @thatgoodgraphic. What the video HERE.

Less than a year out, A is For Arrows has already gained the attention of industry and tastemakers alike, having earned praises from the likes of SiriusXM, Wonderland Magazine, Popdust, Atwood Magazine, and Buzz Music LA, in addition to being added to a variety of popular playlists such as Spotify’s It’s a Bop, New Music Friday, Fresh Finds: Pop; Apple Music’s New In Pop; and Amazon Music’s Artists to Watch, Fresh Pop and Brand New Music, to name a few. The project’s blending of contemporary beats, soft synths and heartfelt lyrics has made A is for Arrows a project to watch in Toronto’s eclectic music scene and on the world stage alike.

Whether it’s the glisten of Alessia’s voice, or the raw honesty in her songwriting, one thing is certain – there is a rarity about a project such as A is for Arrows.

For more information, please visit: www.aisforarrows.com
To pre-save “Can’t Stop”: https://ffm.to/cantstop

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