‘Explain Myself’ is the first taste of the band’s newest EP, due for release later this year, and arrives teeming with infectious bass, wholesome house keys and an immense guitar riff. These elements are united by Miller Upchurch’s distinct vocals, delivering an anthemic melody with astute lyrics. The release saw the duo recording in Sydney, where they paired up with Xavier Dunn (Jack River, CXLOE, Graace) for a track as effortless to listen to as it was to create.
– Ed, Slum Sociable
Slum Sociable continue to evolve their sound organically on ‘Explain Myself’, a standout moment from the duo. In a time where shows are inaccessible, the jubilant song leaves little to the imagination, conjuring images of hands high in the air and chant-along choruses in a festival crowd.
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One of Australia’s most prolific and exciting producers Ukiyo has today released his hypnotic new single The Middle featuring Panama. This is a lowkey, pulsing bed of a track, with bubbling energy permeating throughout and is perfectly complemented by a gorgeous, glowing video that will transport the viewer on a journey to a mellow, rose-pink, levitating otherworld. The Middle is the latest single to be shared from Ukiyo’s forthcoming self-
Influenced by the ambient electronic of Tourist and the dancefloor vibes of Jon Hopkins, The Middle is a stunning, moving track, one which washes over the listener in a way that will have them pressing replay again and again. Wistful and delicate, Panama’s gentle, raw vocal sings lyrics that speak to the compromises and sacrifices that we make to keep our relationships alive. Mixed by Tim Watt (Golden Features, MUTO, Hermitude, Crooked Colours) and mastered by Wayne Sutherland (What So Not, Motez, Willaris K), The Middle is a beautiful addition to Ukiyo’s stunning discography. Speaking on the inspiration behind the track, Ukiyo says, “The Middle is all about meeting in ‘the middle.’ The original demo when I sent it to Panama was called “stay” which I thought was a funny little response to my previous track “Go” with Chymes. They both discuss similar themes of dysfunctional relationships & the fight within when you’re trying to leave them….working with Panama was a dream come true. His ‘Always’ EP way back in 2013 with all the amazing remixes on it was one of the things that got me absolutely hooked on electronic music & learning how to make it so this song is a bit of a full circle moment.”
The video for The Middle is thoughtful and surreal, as objects levitate off the ground in a fantasy, rose-tinted world. It’s abandoned, but peaceful. Working once again with the production company Black Lake who have made clips for OTR, Shallou, Martin Garrix and more, Ukiyo explains how the video for The Middle came about, saying, “‘Ukiyo’ translates literally as ‘floating world’, so this video is a little homage to that. It also continues the themes of the Good Enough music video, comparing human relationships to our relationship with the Earth.”
With his long list of career accolades including playlist additions from Pharrell Williams and Martin Garrix, brand syncs with American Eagle, Ripcurl, Microsoft, Volkswagon, HBO and Netflix, not to mention a casual 30 million collective streams, it’s safe to say that anticipation for Ukiyo’s debut LP is at an all time high. And fans don’t need to wait for too much longer, for Ukiyo’s self-titled debut LP is completed and set for release November 13, full track listing below. The album is a celebration of the Australian music scene, with some of the country’s best contributing to the record and an all-star line up of features including Panama, Maribelle, J
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“A poignant one from Ben that gives itself to you”
Declan Byrne, triple j Home n’ Hosed
Today, Melbourne songwriter and producer Ben Alpine returns with his second single ‘Wendouree’. Arriving on the cusp of springtime, ‘Wendouree’ sees the artist lean into sun-drenched alt-pop, brimming with jangly guitars, effervescent synth bursts and organic electronica samples.
Immediately setting the tone with its kaleidoscopic sonic palette, ‘Wendouree’ is an exploration in capturing the momentary joy of the present. With its sound tinged in blissful psychedelia, the undulating nature of the track flows effortlessly between placid verses, cascading instrumental layers and infectious harmonies. Allowing the track to build and unfurl with rippling vibrancy, the track shifts gears towards a sparkling finale before receding into an ambient outro submersed in airy tones and soft textures.
Speaking of the track, Ben shares: “The main idea is in the line ‘one moment never meant a thing’, referring to those relationships, experiences or situations in your life that, at one point, meant everything to you and you never wanted to lose them. But times have inevitably changed since then and you hold on to different experiences now, and perhaps you will go through that cycle with the stage of your life you’re currently in. I think that can be both sobering and comforting in a way, that nothing in your life is ever going to be the way it is right now, and how our perception of our own memories shifts and changes.”
Following his well-received debut single ‘All In Your Stride’, ‘Wendouree’ is the next exciting chapter in Ben Alpine’s discography. While sharing the sunshine-laced DNA of its predecessor, the single sees Ben broaden his eclectic range, drawing from an array of inspirations from The Japanese House to Hippo Campus. While synthesising these influences, Ben’s experience in former indie electronica act Echo Mono and numerous SoundCloud production aliases sees him maintain an inward focus in his songwriting approach. With a creative output so far showcasing his colourful alt-pop sensibility through an introspective lens, Ben continues to affirm himself as one to watch closely in 2020.
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Where are you currently based?
West Leederville in Perth. I have a small home studio where I write and record and the band rehearse there.
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?
Well we’ve just started to rehearse more because shows are happening again over here so we’ve just been dusting off the saddles. The covid thing didn’t really affect me that much because I don’t really have a life anyway. I’m always in my music room. Business as usual really.
Your new single ‘The Reason’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
The funny thing is when you release a song it takes ages to get to that point and was usually written years ago. So I don’t recall what influenced that particular song. I don’t think it would have been anything specific.
How did you go about writing the track?
I think I had the main synth hook and chord progression laying around for a little while and then I kinda had a breakthrough with the vocal delivery and then it all just flowed after that. I don’t remember it being a hard song to work out.
Where and when did you record and who with?
It was recorded at the start of the year at Blackbird Studios with Dave Parkin. I also recorded some parts at my place.
What programs/equipment did you use?
I use Logic. So I will usually have a demo done and then we go into the studio and redo some, or all of it again. I programmed the drum beat you hear at the start in Logic. Then Jamie came in and laid down the live drums. I think the synths were combination of soft synths and a Roland Juno. I used my Telecaster guitar but I can’t remember the amp we used. We use all sorts of equipment I can’t keep track.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Bob Dylan
What do you like to do away from music?
I like to play tennis
What’s planned for 2020?
More live shows. We will have a video for The Reason coming out soon that we’ve been recording at my place also. I think we might go back into the studio before the end of the year to record more songs that will probably come out in two years time where I get asked questions about them that I can’t remember the answers for. I have a Christmas song that I’ve had around for a long time that I wanna record. Maybe get around to doing that.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Probably Mexican food. The Bird which is a small live music venue where Emma works.
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PERTO AND BANOFFEE TEAM UP ON
NEW SINGLE ‘I MISS YOU’
PERTO & BANOFFEE – ‘I MISS YOU’
OUT NOW
“Blond-mopped Aussie musical prodigy Perto, who’s fast making a name for himself around the world”
– GQ
“With Perto’s production hailing the attention of some pretty f***g big names, it’s been exciting to watch his musical evolution”
– STONEY ROADS
“Sydney producer consistently pushing the boundaries within the bass sub-genre, has proved himself to be more than just a young up-and-coming trend, working with some of the world’s biggest names”
– PILERATS
Today, eclectic Sydney born-producer Perto and Melbourne-born LA based singer/songwriter and producer Banoffee team up for their new single ‘I Miss You’. In uncertain times, good music gives solace – Perto and Banoffee’s “I Miss You” does just that, an uplifting ballad that was realised during a period of time where we weren’t as confined.
The duo got together in-between lockdowns in Melbourne to create a slice of nice that everyone needs in their life… now more than ever. The idea came to life in one of those magic days where in a matter of hours the song was done. Tom Norris (Skrillex, Lady Gaga, Porter Robinson) added the finishing touches by mixing and mastering the track.
“It’s definitely one of my favourite songs I’ve written in a while and the whole energy of the session was really refreshing, especially after being in lockdown.” Perto shares.
Banoffee adds: “I wrote the lyrics to express the feelings of sadness and frustration that come with having a friend in trouble. In the end we’re all helpless and support is all we can offer. ‘I Miss You’ is about missing someone who’s lost in their own web.”
‘I Miss You’ follows Perto’s fan favourite flip of Kim Petras’ ‘Clarity’ and recent collaboration with Whipped Cream & Ravenna Golden ‘IDFC’. While Banoffee (born Martha Brown) follows the success of her debut album Look At Us Now Dad which was released in February and remixes of tracks done by Planet 1999, umru and Nina Las Vegas in July.
Perto and Banoffee’s new single ‘I Miss You’ is out now everywhere, get amongst it here.
ABOUT PERTO
Perto is undoubtedly Australia’s biggest (and youngest) new export. His eclectic brand of electronic production has seen him release singles and remixes streamed millions of times, perform high-energy live sets around the world to thousands of devoted fans, and hit the studio with some of the world’s biggest acts — and he’s just turned 18.
The Sydney-born producer is a certified musical prodigy, whose output is mature beyond his years but as innovative and fortuitous as one would expect from an internet-fuelled savant with the world’s musical history at his fingertips.
2020 promises to be enormous for Perto, but in his words: “I don’t pay too much attention to it. I just make music.”
ABOUT BANOFFEE
Banoffee’s music is transgressive and she has a deeply vulnerable approach to pop. She has toured with Taylor Swift on a worldwide stadium tour as part of Charlie XCX’s troupe, and represents the new wave of mutant pop bubbling up from today’s queer club underground. She has been described as one of pop music’s “recent great forward thinkers” (FACT) and is known for infectious melodies that belie more unsettling, experimental textures and beats.
Look At Us Now Dad is Banoffee’s debut album, and it is an uplifting, hopeful journey that celebrates survival in the face of abuse and adversity. Featuring collaborations with SOPHIE, Empress Of, Cupcakke, Umru, and co-produced by Banoffee and Yves Rothman, it is an exciting musical hybrid of experimental club sounds and earworm pop. “Each song uses human experience to talk about more complex concepts of addiction, obsession, heartbreak, and resurrection,” says Banoffee. “Not to dwell in sadness, but to join hands.”
Perto ‘I Miss You’ Feat. Banoffee is available now
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Backed with a board of music industry professionals and experts in social activism, Scottish start up social enterprise Turn The Tables have announced plans for expansion after a successful pilot run in Edinburgh last year. With a focus on mixing records, the group – founded in 2018 by Cyrenians volunteer Robbie Tolson – support those who have experienced homelessness by delivering workshops that build mental health resilience through a holistic approach to wellbeing.
The group hope to help support even more people facing homelessness across Scotland and beyond – but they need financial support. An estimated 320,000 people are considered homeless in the UK and this number is expected to rise even further as a direct result of the economic and mental health impacts of Covid-19. Donate to the Crowdfunder page here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/
Turn the Tables are also delighted to announce that Bushwacka! has become their first ambassador. The legendary DJ – who recently began working as a therapist – has started his own ‘Listen Up Therapy’ to provide therapy and counselling services to people working within the music and entertainment industries.
Bushwacka! said: “From my years djing to working within mental health there is something about the project that has really resonated with me. I have fundraised for homelessness charities in the past, so it is an honour to be supporting the work that Turn The Tables do.”
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SUPPORT FOR ‘4BAR4’
“[4BAR4] is two potent minutes of hip-hop heat that sees the MC pair joust with rapid-fire wordplay over a mid-tempo beat and retro scratch DJ-style production.“
– Music Feeds (AUS)
“Rode that production real niceeee.” – 4/5 stars
– Ebony Boadu – triple j (AUS)
“Kiyanosh is stepping up to meet the old school and bridge the new. His boom bap influences & 4 bar swaps with Stoyan on the feature are a refreshing ode to the classics, this is 100% one for the hip-hop heads old and new.”
– Jannah Beth – Mood Media (AUS)
Following on from the release of his critically praised single ‘KARMA’, Sydney-based Iranian jazz rapper Kiyanosh has returned with his potent new single ‘4BAR4’ featuring rapper Stoyan.
The track is two ferocious minutes of intricate wordplay, flawless delivery and crisp production, forming an amalgamation of hip-hop excellence. Snapping snares and serene synth stabs create a playground for both wordsmiths to experiment with their rhythm and cadence, with the expertly arranged one-shot video clip depicting the playful, but erratic bars flawlessly.
Kiyanosh will continue with his dynamic 2020 output, with both ‘4BAR4’ and ‘KARMA’ appearing on his forthcoming EP ‘Dying Alone’ – due October 1. In addition to his solo project, Kiyanosh is also a member of hip-hop duo SKID2 and founder of the Spretbot Syndicate record label and collective.
Previous releases have been strongly supported by the likes of Australian radio stations triple j, triple j Unearthed, FBi Radio, 2SER FM, 2XX FM and Radio Adelaide. The tracks also received praise from blog tastemakers AUD’$, The Word is Bond (USA), Hip Hop Magz (USA), Music Feeds, The Soundcheck and Something You Said.
Kiyanosh embraces the sounds of jazz, soul, electronic and everything in between. Born and raised in Sydney with most of his family overseas, Kiyanosh often explores his Iranian roots, his Australian upbringing and the inevitable clash of cultures, ideals and lifestyles between his two worlds.
‘4BAR4’ ft. Stoyan is available worldwide now via Spretbot Syndicate
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EMBARKS ON A NEW MUSICAL JOURNEY
“Songs meant to buoy and reassure” — American Songwriter
“Warm songs elevated by mariachi brass and low-key arrangements” – MOJO
Five years ago when Josiah Johnson took a leave of absence from the acclaimed indie-folk band The Head and the Heart, the question was less where Johnson’s star would take him and more whether his struggles with addiction would end his music career. Like many musicians before him, Johnson turned to drugs to cope with the burnout and anxiety that came with his new life. During the recording of the band’s third album, Johnson left to enter rehab and a journey of healing began.
On his debut solo album Every Feeling on a Loop, out now, lush musical arrangements and harmonies support Johnson’s baritone crooning. At times, the songs sound like prayers. At others, his exuberance feels like the euphoria he’d always sought, this time hard-earned and wiser. He says he feels like a new person making it, charting his journey out of the dark into the wide awake of the morning, using the magic that was his all along.
Standouts include the lead track, “False Alarms,” which sees Johnson moving optimistically through fears and growing pains toward what’s next, punctuated by ecstatic trumpets. On “Woman In A Man’s Life,” over a bed of hypnotic drums and swelling strings, Johnson celebrates his queer identity, kept hidden until recently. “For a long time,” he says, “I held onto a lot of shame around the softness and sensitivity – around the nurturing parts of myself.”
Growing up curious and bright in an insular, conservative community, Johnson says he learned early on to discern which parts of himself were welcome and which were not. Though he felt love in that community, it was a smaller love than what he needed. Now, though, after years of self-study and self-healing, bolstered both by music and the love from friends and family, Johnson is ready to pen the next chapter of his life. First, it starts with Every Feeling on a Loop.
“I’ve learned to love my process,” Johnson says. “I’ve learned to love when I’ve taken the long way and where I get to admit mistakes. Humility and uncertainty are welcome. Being seen for who I am and where I’m at is my priority. And I am exactly where I am supposed to be. The result of that new courage bears out in how I’m able to be a better friend to the people I love. That’s the gift.”