Saturday July 4 2020, almost 20 years after the first edition of the succesful dance event Sensation, the renewed concept Beyond Sensation by event organization ID&T should have taken place in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Like almost all events this summer, Beyond Sensation can’t happen this year so it will be moved to July 3rd 2021. However, ID&T wouldn’t be ID&T if no creative alternative were devised to provide the fans with an unforgettable experience anyway. The ‘Monument of Light’ show will illuminate the Johan Cruijff ArenA and will be captured in a breathtaking livestream that can be viewed from all over the world.
“With this show, we pay tribute to everyone who has kept their spirits up during the lockdown and, above all, to encourage them to celebrate life in full glory again soon. After darkness, comes light. With this fact in mind, ‘Monument of Light’ was born. The show is a creative translation of Sensation, where artistic experience and entertainment have been at the forefront for decades”, says organizer Eric Keijer.
The show starts at 11PM CEST and can be viewed from all over the world via www.sensation.com. The spectacle flows seamlessly into a special 2-hour set by Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, which fits perfectly with Sensation’s story line.
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The debut release from electronica-chill artist Nurosonic is shrouded in mystery. Titled “Her featuring Avanna)”, the alluring track is a reference to the Spike Jonze-directed cult film of the same name (starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson).
The film has been described this way: “A masterpiece of love, wit and the human condition, Her engages the mind as it warms the heart”. The same could be said of the Nurosonic track.
Nurosonic has chosen to keep their identity under wraps, with only a few details emerging. Nurosonic is many things that are reflected in the music made under that name – a classically trained musician, and devotee of AI culture, an aficionado of electronic music production and the holder of a PhD in Music Neuroscience.
A mad professor operating alone? A cross-disciplinary collective? The alter-ego of a notorious pop icon? None of the above? Does it really matter? Her is the debut release under the Nurosonic banner – it’s a hypnotic journey into obsession and devotion built around a haunting vocal performance by Avanna.
And who is Avanna? “Avanna is anyone you want her to be”, offers Nurosonic. The music of Nurosonic speaks for itself. The release of Her is the first in a series of intriguing releases planned to emerge from the lockdown months of 2020. “At once technological and transcendental, Her is a work of science and fiction and an emotional examination into the nature of love in the modern world.”
The Australian Independent Labels Association (AIR) is thrilled to present the inaugural Women in Music Mentor program thanks to support from the Australian Government.
The Women in Music Mentor program is a four-year nation-wide mentoring and training program aimed at empowering women in the Australian music industry. The program is open to all female, female-identifying and non-binary participants working in or aspiring to work in creative (solo artists, band members, songwriters), technical (engineers, producers, etc.) and/or business roles (managers, promoters, record labels, etc.) within the Australian music industry.
It will be held once a year from 2020 to 2023 and is designed to assist with career and leadership progression pathways, strategic decision making, corporate governance, and focus on developing skills in contract negotiation, financial literacy, marketing and leadership.
Mentees will be paired with mentors over a 5-month period and the program will also provide professional development training opportunities, for mentors and mentees. This will include workshops with industry professionals and leaders.
With a focus on developing skills in contract negotiation, financial literacy, marketing and leadership – applications for the 2020 round of mentorships are now open!
More information about eligibility, key dates and how to apply can be found here: wim.air.org.au
We invite those of any stage in their career to apply. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, all applications will be considered.
First Nations people, people with disabilities, those who identify as culturally diverse and those who reside in regional Australia are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close at midnight on 31st July
“We look forward to delivering this program over the next four years and to working collaboratively with industry professionals, mentors and mentees across Australia.”
Maria Amato, AIR GM
New track, ‘Extraordinary Life’ follows the release of previous songs ‘Unready’, ‘Volcanic’, ‘Aeroplane Bathroom’, and ‘Sandwiches’. Throughout the song, Gordi exalts with bold sincerity: “I want to give you an extraordinary life.” Offsetting the isolation and anxiety prevalent in many songs across her new album, ‘Extraordinary Life’ affords the listener a moment of bliss and levity – a welcome moment in the current climate. Reflecting on the song, Sophie says:
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Today, Melbourne punk/rock band Mild Manic release their new single Memories.
Produced by the band and Sam Johnson at Holes and Corners Studios (Luca Brasi, Camp Cope, The Bennies) in Melbourne, Memories is the first piece of new music from the band since their 2018 single Global Threat.
“This song was written about overcoming the feeling of hopelessness you feel when going through a time of loss. Grief is something everyone is subject to, and ‘Memories’ is about being able to go through the motions with the love and support of friends to help carry the burden. Though someone may be gone from this world, they still live within us, in our hearts and in our memories. To celebrate life in death. There is a story to tell for every one of your tears” vocalist / bassist Dave Boyes
Mild Manic, who formed in 2015, are brothers Chris & Sam Rees on guitars, Dave Boyes on bass and Jye Flynn on drums. The band have released 2 Eps and numerous singles, which saw them tour the nation several times over performing alongside acts Luca Brasi, Hockey Dad, Dear Seattle and Hands Like Houses.
MILD MANIC
RELEASE NEW SINGLE
MEMORIES
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“King Yib back with bars and all the vocal textures that’ve establishes him as a memorable voice in Australian hip-hop.” – Tommy Faith, triple j Unearthed
“Yibby’s energy and enthusiasm are innate – spitting bars with a confidence beyond his years without so much as breaking a sweat.” – FBi Radio
Teaming up with regular collaborator Andy Bull, YIBBY reveals the vintage-tinged visuals for current single ‘No Sweat’ which premiered on the I’M HIP HOP Youtube channel, illustrating the blossoming and quick breakdown of a friendship.
Once again the Ethiopian-born, South Sydney-raised rapper has teamed up with dynamic producing duo Clockwork Odyssey to create a funk riddled track full of swirling synths and a bouncing beat, as a bed for YIBBY’s signature animated flow. YIBBY explains the content saying “No Sweat is about not stressing while going through adversity or dealing with things and still celebrating the wins.”
Since its premiere on triple j’s Home & Hosed, ‘No Sweat’ has been added to Spotify’s Local Hype, Beats n’ Bars and The Drip and was included in The Guardian’s Best Music for May.
Forever a melting pot of genres, YIBBY’s music always comes accompanied with coming of age tales and food for thought bars. His debut single ‘Woah’ came in late 2018 signalling the start of a rapid fire first year for the now 20-year-old which consisted of the Lost In Translation EP and a hard-hitting team up with fellow up-and-comer Raj Mahal.
Quickly gaining recognition from fans and media, last year he came in at #14 on FBi Radio’s Most Played Artists of 2019. He also left his mark on triple j’s Bars of Steel and FBi Radio’s Independent Play series whilst garnering fans from Sniffers, Tone Deaf, Life Without Andy, Purple Sneakers and more. Single ‘Folk’, pulled from his debut EP, was added to spot rotation on triple j, as well as full adds on triple j Unearthed, FBi Radio, SYN Radio, 4ZZZ and EDGE Radio, and spins on Beats Radio 1.
On the live circuit he’s cut his teeth supporting Winston Surfshirt, Boo Seeka, Drapht, Arno Faraji, Milan Ring and Kuren as well as performing a show-stopping set at Bad Friday Festival.
YIBBY
‘No Sweat’
OUT NOW
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“Originally I had a much more elaborate, narrative-based concept, where I was this woman running away from a cult, (hence the tracksuit and Nikes), to be filmed in Oildale and Posey where my partner, Joe, is fixing up an old cabin. At the last minute, we decided to drive to Lake Isabella because of supposed good visuals there. I was grumbling all the way there about how the location wouldn’t fit with my shot list, but when we got there and I started dancing on rocks, we just threw away the shot list and made it up as we went along. The editing was fun because I’m teaching myself Premiere Pro (thanks YouTube tutorials) and I got to throw every hilarious video effect at it. We were also heavily influenced by Laraaji’s videos, obviously.”
Cornelius first began writing the songs that would comprise Distance after moving from Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles. At the time, she was excited to start fresh after several years as the primary songwriter in the band Teeth and Tongue. But the distance she addresses over the album is hardly a geographical one. The journey over Distance is a celebration of newness. New beginnings and new perspectives on endings. From the chaos of a vagabond lifestyle to expecting a child just weeks before the albums’ release and researching how to tour as a mother in the coming years.
While the sonic tones and textures on the album evoke certain classic staples of Americana, soul and rock and roll, Cornelius’ lyrics anchor the songs to a deeply personal place. She sings of a miscarriage, a messy romantic affair, and the frustrations that come with having a partner. Distance finds a deft songwriter analyzing the space between society’s expectations for her and her own dreams, the illusion of love and the reality of disappointment, and a past she is ready to let go of and a future she could have hardly imagined.
Pre-order / pre-save Jess Cornelius – Distance: https://
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Stream Link: https://orcd.co/ninjala
The spectacular fusion of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Steve Aoki on this sugary J-pop-dance track delivers a technicolor extravaganza that is brimming with the larger-than-life personalities of two of music’s most distinctive superstars. The Japanese pop queen’s original song reimagined by EDM’s supercharged hit-maker producer is something so overly eccentric that it will have you vividly fall in love with ‘Ninja Re Bang Bang’.
Bringing his trademark energy, Aoki’s remix triggers the pace of the record from the opening few bars which lifts into an almost immersive vibrancy of cosmic sounds. Aoki’s rendition of ‘Ninja Re Bang Bang’ swings in favour of a speedy melodic vibe that is hyper-catchy and ties effortlessly with Kyary’s cute vocals.
First released in 2013, ‘Ninja Re Bang Bang’ has become a worldwide phenomenon with over 65million YouTube views to date. The track was also featured on animated movie ‘Sing’ featuring Matthew McConaughey and Scarlett Johansson and the latest John Wick movie: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. It is also confirmed to feature in the TV commercial and end theme for the forthcoming video game cartoon animation, Ninjala.
About Kyary Pamyu Pamyu:
Originally a fashion blogger and model, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has become one of the most exciting cultural sensations in the world today. Her attention-grabbing style and bubbling cuteness have led to many of music’s biggest pop-queens, most notably Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga, naming her as an inspiration. But whilst Kyary’s“girly dream world” is unmissable, her music is equally unavoidable. Four albums, a string of greatest hits and several world tours under her belt already, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is far from a passing trend. Having a digital fan base of more than 7million fans makes Kyary one of the most followed Japanese artists. Add to that her numerous accolades from the likes of Vogue, Fuse TV and MTV mean Kyary is one of the country’s most celebrated too.
About Steve Aoki:
Steve Aoki, the two-time Grammy-nominated producer/DJ is one of today’s most successful American cross-genre artists, collectively counting 2.6 billion music streams on Spotify, with an additional 355 million music streams on YouTube. As the founder of the trendsetting record label, events/lifestyle company, and apparel line Dim Mak Records, which he founded in 1996, Aoki has helped launch the careers of global acts like The Chainsmokers, Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots, The Gossip, and The Kills, among many others. Dim Mak today counts more than 1,000 official releases from the biggest acts and most buzzing newcomers across EDM, indie rock, hip-hop, and beyond over its two-decades-plus discography. As a solo artist, Aoki boasts a lauded discography that includes: Wonderland (2012), his debut solo album, which garnered him his first-ever Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album; the Neon Future series, which includes Neon Future I (2014, certified gold by the RIAA), Neon Future II (2015), and Neon Future III (November 2018) and the hip-hop centric Steve Aoki Presents Kolony (2017). Recognized by Forbes as one of the top 5 world’s highest paid DJ’s and the world’s hardest working DJ, Aoki is “one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world” (Billboard), counting more than 250 tour dates per year, with past performances at nearly every top festival around the world including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock Festival, Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival, and more. In 2012, Aoki founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION, which primarily supports organizations in the brain science and research areas with a specific focus on regenerative medicine and brain preservation.