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Photo credit: The Sauce / Kane Lehanneur
“one of the nation’s most revered bands” – Life Without Andy
“a rich, expansive universe that’ll delight longtime fans and newcomers alike.” – NME Australia
Australian masters of groove Ocean Alley have shared their own spicy take on iso-cooking tutorials, with inspiration from their recent single ‘Hot Chicken’. The deep fried clip comes ahead of their third album Lonely Diamond dropping this Friday, nabbing the highly-coveted triple j Feature Album this week.
Pre-order the album here.
Drawing from the nostalgia of music eras past, Lonely Diamond combines 70s guitar rock, country and western, old school funk and synth-heavy new wave to create a deeply contemplative and atmospheric odyssey. Following from 2018’s Chiaroscuro, the album feels like a natural and seamless progression – there’s an ingrained familiarity from the first listen – all the elements that define Ocean Alley’s sound are there, but more intricately arranged; new instruments are introduced, the production is pushed to new limits and the band has created complete synergy between each track.
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“I’m really excited to be using the Parlour platform in a time where regular gigs are off the cards. The opportunity to play smaller shows at people’s homes is such a great way to adapt to the times.” – Ali Barter
Parlour is an online platform that allows artists to tour directly into their fan’s homes.
Since launching in 2015, Parlour has facilitated over 2000 gigs around the world with artists such as Ben Lee, Sarah Blasko, Dallas Frasca, Sarah McLeod, Chris Cheney (The Living End), Robert Forster and Harry James Angus. Gigs have limited numbers and offer a unique experience to both artists and fans to make and appreciate music within the familiar setting of a home.
Now, as we approach a world emerging from the COVID-19 crisis, a return to regular touring for artists will still be a while away. Small capacity shows in fan’s homes will be a safe, controlled way of reintroducing live music into the public sphere. Parlour is a way for artists to start playing, earning and connecting with their fans again.
Beyond just making these gigs easy to put together, Parlour provides a way for fans to directly support their musicians and the Australian Music industry, with 83% of each show’s ticket sales going direct to the artist’s pocket.
It’s a way for artists to expand their revenue options, whilst building and connecting with their fanbase.
Artists/managers can sign up and start booking gigs almost immediately, and fans can campaign to request artists to play shows too.
With lockdown laws gradually easing across the country, now is the time to book your favorite artist to play in your home, and help the music industry to get back on its feet.
Tours on the horizon so far are Ali Barter, Busby Marou and the Pierce Brothers, with many more to come! If you are an artist/manager wanting to arrange a tour or one off show, click here: www.parlourgigs.com
If you want to see who is touring with Parlour, click here
“Parlour has always been a good way to directly connect with fans but in the wake of COVID Parlour could be a life line in the rebuild of the music business while we wait for pubs and clubs to re-open. People are busting for action.” – Sarah Mcleod
“It was genuinely exciting to connect with different communities on their home turf and to be reminded of the tender role songs can play in people’s lives.” – Ben Lee
“I love using Parlour. I’ve used it to offset touring costs in both Australia and the US, and perhaps most importantly to build and connect with my fanbase.
Parlour shows will be the first live performances for me when the time is right to emerge from our cocoons. We really don’t know how things like flight costs and venue restrictions will impact traditional touring yet, and we don’t know how comfortable people will be with big crowds. But we do know that rocking up to someone’s backyard and having a great time will be an option very soon, and a really important income earning opportunity for musicians.” – Bobby Alu
“I’ve played some fantastic Parlour shows, and I really enjoyed each one. Small gatherings in a homely environment is the perfect setting for musicians to share their music during this rebuilding phase.” – Sally Seltmann
The audio was lovingly restored by Vance Powell (The White Stripes, Chris Stapleton) and mastered by Bill Skibbe at Third Man Mastering, and liner notes were written by Jaan Uhelzski (Creem Magazine). There will be two limited-edition colored vinyl variants available as well — the Rough Trade version will be on purple-colored vinyl with a standard LP jacket, and the indie exclusive version will be on cream-colored vinyl with a screen-printed LP jacket. Pre-order the album on CD HERE and vinyl HERE.
The apocryphal tale of the Stooges performance at the Goose Lake Festival has been told countless times over the past five decades. Bassist Dave Alexander, due to nerves or overindulgence or whatever you choose to fill in the blank, absolutely spaces in front of 200,000 attendees. He does not play a single note on stage. He is summarily fired by Iggy Pop immediately following the gig. Here starts the beginning of the end of the Stooges.
But what if that simply… wasn’t the case? What if you could prove otherwise? Well, it’d be the proto-punk equivalent of having an immediate, on-the-scene, man on the street report of all those folkies booing Dylan’s electric set at Newport in ‘65. Irrefutable evidence of what ACTUALLY went down.
Found buried in the basement of a Michigan farmhouse amongst other tasty analog artifacts of the same era, the 1/4” stereo two-track tape of the Stooges complete performance at Goose Lake on August 8th, 1970 is the Rosetta Stone for fans of this seminal band.
Not only is this the last ever performance of the original godhead Stooges line-up, but it is the ONLY known soundboard recording of said line-up. Playing the entirety of their canonical 1970 masterpiece Fun House, the sound, the performance, everything about this record is revelatory.
Would you believe that… Alexander actually DID play bass on this occasion? Or that, despite grievous failures on some songs, Alexander is damn solid on others? Especially on the bass-led songs “Dirt” and “Fun House”? Does Iggy provoke the crowd to tear down festival barriers? Did the powers that be pull the plug on the Stooges? So many questions are answered only to have more arise.
Released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the performance, Live at Goose Lake: August 8th 1970, is the rare release that literally rewrites the history of these Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
LIVE AT GOOSE LAKE: AUGUST 8TH, 1970 TRACK LIST
SIDE A
1. Intro
2. Loose
3. Down On The Street
4. T.V. Eye
5. Dirt
SIDE B
1. 1970 (I Feel Alright)
2. Fun House
3. L.A. Blues
Third Man Records was launched by Jack White in Detroit, MI in 2001, and in 2009 opened its current Nashville, TN location, which houses a record store, novelties lounge (featuring the Third Man Record Booth), label offices and distribution center, photo studio, and the world’s only live venue with direct-to-acetate recording capabilities. Third Man Records returned to Detroit in November 2015 with its second physical location, Third Man Records Cass Corridor — record store, novelties lounge, in-store performance stage, record booth, and vinyl record pressing plant, which you can witness in action through viewing windows in the store, pressing the very records available for purchase. Third Man is an innovator in the world of vinyl records and a boundary pusher in the world of recorded music, aiming to bring tangibility and spontaneity back into the record business and issue releases that leave no doubt in the minds of listeners that music is indeed sacred.
Other recent Third Man releases include:
Albert Ayler – New Grass (reissue out June 26th)
The Raconteurs (Aka The Saboteurs) – Live At Electric Lady (Spotify Exclusive)
Brendan Benson – Dear Life
Redd Kross – Phaseshifter & Show World (reissues)
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins – What That Is! & Because Is In Your Mind (reissues)
Luke Schneider – Altar of Harmony
The Pathetx – 1981
Boris – LØVE & EVØL, Feedbacker & Akuma No Uta (reissues)
France Gall – 1968, Baby Pop & Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son (reissues)
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Following the release of the ‘Needledrop’ album in March, Session Victim today unveil ‘Needledrop Remixed’, featuring Laurence Guy, Jackmate (aka Soulphiction), Patrice Scott, Dday One and Panoram. First announced in May with Patrice Scott’s remix of ‘Isle of Taste’, the full ‘Needledrop Remixed’ EP is out now via ‘Night Time Stories’
“For the remix EP of our album ‘Needledrop’, we got 5 artists on board who play and work in quite different areas and genres but all have had a substantial impact on us, musically and/or personally over the years.” – Session Victim
Expanding upon the album’s blend of jazz, electronic and downtempo, each of the remixers instill their own production styles to reimagine one of underground music’s most intriguing and genre-crossing acts into a new listening experience. From Laurence Guy’s melodic yet driving remix of ‘Needledrop’, to Jackmate’s transformation of ‘Still High’ into 5-minute, experimental rework, ‘Needledrop Remixed’ continues to reaffirm the original album as Session Victim’s most eclectic LP to date.
With each remixer personally selected by Session Victim, the EP channels a deeper exploration of the album. Patrice Scott 90’s influenced take on ‘Isle Of Taste’ is a longer and more contemporary offering, whilst Dday One’s remix of ‘Jazzbeat 7’ adds a sinuous saxophone solo to fully embrace the experimental spirit of the original. The neo-jazz feel of ‘No Sky, Blue Sound’ is flipped to a slower tempo by Panoram, yet retains the explorative guitar solo heard on the album.
Released in March, ‘Needledrop’ is Session Victim’s anticipated 11-track album. With industry support from the likes of CRACK, Dummy, Mixmag, DJ Mag, Resident Advisor, XLR8R and more, the album was released on ‘Night Time Stories’, the London based sister label to the coveted ‘LateNightTales’. Marking a notable shift towards the downtempo dynamic of artists like Nightmares on Wax, DJ Shadow and Portishead, ‘Needledrop’ provides a suite of both uplifting and easy-listening moments, refined and understated individually, yet cohesively crafted with the honest musicianship and inarguable credentials that we know of the production duo Session Victim.
‘Needledrop’ focuses on a large arsenal of influences across long-forgotten vinyl, 90’s computer games and beyond, rediscovering the intuitive and playful sides of their production personalities, while also demonstrating their cherished music knowledge.
Session Victim’s ‘Needledrop’ album is available to stream and purchase here.
Album Review Quotes:
“They continue to bring a sense of style and musicality that’s uncommon among similar house music acts.” – Resident Advisor
“The musicianship showcased here is the type you’d associate with life-long session players.” – DJ Mag
“Gilles Peterson and OG Roots fans will love how Session Victim have avoided the 4/4 lure’- Mixmag
“Needledrop shows the Duo Session Victim in a wonderfully rested form, but also playing around like never before.” – Groove
Tracklist:
- Session Victim – Needledrop (Laurence Guy Remix)
- Session Victim – Still High – (Jackmate’s Juke Rework)
- Session Victim – Isle of Taste (Patrice Scott Remix)
- Session Victim – Jazzbeat 7 (Dday One Remix)
- Session Victim – No Sky, Blue Sound (Panoram Rework)
‘Needledrop Remixed’ by Session Victim is out now via ‘Night Time Stories’
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Tomorrowland is giving a first exclusive sneak preview into the new magical world of its spectacular two-day digital music festival experience that will bring together more than 60 of the planet’s biggest names in electronic dance music on 8 different stages.
On Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26, Tomorrowland is organising Tomorrowland Around the World, the digital festival: a spectacular entertainment experience open to people of all ages and places, unfazed by borders or boundaries – a world premiere and a major step in the future of digital music festivals. Bringing together more than 60 of the world’s most prominent artists in dance music with spectacular special effects and astonishing 3D-technology, Tomorrowland now announces its stellar line-up for the two-day festival weekend, including unique performances by the likes of Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Kölsch, Lost Frequencies, Martin Garrix, Paul Kalkbrenner, Steve Aoki, Tale of Us, Tiësto, Timmy Trumpet and many more. On top of releasing its full line-up, Tomorrowland is giving a first exclusive sneak preview into the dazzling new Tomorrowland location it has been crafting over the past few months. The full line-up per stage can be found on tomorrowland.com – more very special guests and friends of Tomorrowland will be announced later; ticket sales start on Thursday June 18 via tomorrowland.com.
Catering to all genres with an eclectic line-up, from trance to hardstyle, to house to dubstep and future bass, there is definitely something for everyone during the unprecedented two-day festival experience. Tomorrowland Around the World will offer a packed schedule and is using the world’s best technology in 3D design, video production, gaming and special effects to bring together 8 different stages, including the iconic Mainstage that gives a first introduction into the magical world of ‘The Reflection of Love – Chapter 1’, plenty of signature Tomorrowland stages such as Atmosphere, Core and Freedom Stage, joined by 3 new stages, which have been specially created and designed by the creative team and 3D artists behind Tomorrowland. In an exclusive sneak preview, Tomorrowland is giving a very first look into the magical and newly created Tomorrowland location it has been building over the past few months, giving people across the globe a first taste of the dazzling world they will be able to navigate through during Tomorrowland Around the World, the digital festival.
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Where are you currently?
Molly: We are currently living in the Northern Rivers NSW with the whole family and it’s safe to say this household is crazy. We have completely taken over our house during quarantine, there’s music going on 24/7, someone’s always cooking in the kitchen (just hopefully not Sarah because anyone who’s seen our Chef Nation cook off knows that’s just not a good idea!) and music gear has packed out our lounge room because that’s where the film our Virtual Concerts (haha sorry Mum & Dad). Anyone feel like house swapping?
What’s been happening since we last spoke to you? I see Money is still climbing the radio charts and you performed a virtual show with the Wolfe Brothers?
Sarah: Yes it’s been pretty crazy here wrapping up our World Virtual Tour with Live Nation which was so much fun! ‘Money’ is climbing up the charts as well as our brand new single ‘Breathe’ and we are just so thrilled and grateful to be putting all of this new music out into the world and to see the positive response. It’s been a lot of fun doing livestreams and playing music for folks all around the world from our lounge room and connecting with other artists like the Wolfe Brothers! We actually did a Far North Queensland tour with the Wolfe Brothers at the beginning of the year so it was a lot of fun catching up again and bringing some music to people virtually with them too!
Your new single ‘Breathe’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?
Sarah: Sonically, this song is really authentic to our roots. When I was writing it I wasn’t really thinking too much about the production, sound etc like often I do, it was really just being vulnerable lyrically and making sure the music felt exactly like the way we were feeling in that moment. The song then led the way. I think you’ll hear our roots in both Country and influences we’ve grown up with, bands like Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Alison Krauss etc. It’s another element to us as a band and myself as a songwriter that people haven’t heard yet, and one that we’re really excited to share.
How did you go about writing Breathe?
Sarah: I wrote it around the time when Australia was experiencing terrible bushfires. I was in Nashville and watching it all go down from the other side of the world was so devastating. It was a message I really wanted to write for myself and something I’ve found really beautiful about this song is how people are connecting their own stories and experiences with it. It means something different to everyone that hears it and I’ve found over time it can relate to a lot of different parts of my life at different times too. That’s the goal as a songwriter and to see people really resonate with it in that way means so much.
Where and when did you record and who with?
Lachlan: We had a blast recording at the end of last year in Nashville Tennessee’s ‘Sound Emporium Studios’, a place where so many absolute legends have recorded and where we had the amazing opportunity to record our debut album in! (Which includes Breathe). We also had the honor to record our last 4 singles and album with Chad Carlson, who is a great friend of ours and an absolute weapon of a Producer/Engineer! He has won GRAMMYS for engineering many Taylor Swift albums, worked with Jewel, Trisha Yearwood, the soundtrack for the ‘Hunger Games’ and lots more!
What programs/instruments did you use?
Lachlan: In our latest single ‘Breathe’ I was using my old 1997 Fender Mustang, which I bought off a fellow musician in the car park of McDonald’s haha, not sure how that happened TBH. There’s also some beautiful acoustic guitar.
Where can we listen to the track and see the video?
Molly: You can listen to ‘Breathe’ on all streaming platforms and watch the official music video on our YouTube Channel… We also have an animated lyric video!
Please tell us about the creative process behind your new video:
Molly: We’ve grown up in an area that is surrounded by gorgeous beaches, forests and waterfalls. This is where we go to destress and take our moments to just “breathe”. We along with our director Louis Murphy wanted this music video to be peaceful and easy on the eye… Soft tones and serene visuals (really capturing the beauty of nature). When we saw the first cut, the dolphins, whales and ocean life gave us goosebumps. It’s so beautiful visually and fits in perfectly with the message of the song.
We filmed at sunrise so it was a very cold and early morning, but so magical and we really wanted that to translate on camera.
Can you tell us about your virtual show in India, we hear it was a huge success. Please tell us about your exposure to the Indian audience, how it came about and how the reaction has been so far.
Molly: Playing to India on our World Virtual Tour was incredible! Lots of our friends and family have visited India and told us how much they love it. Also one of our favorite bands of all time – The Beatles – wrote a lot of their White Album in India so there’s that connection too! Book My Show / Live Nation asked if we’d like to do a concert for their audience in India and Sri Lanka… we obviously said yes! The way the Indian press picked it up and welcomed us was so warming, we are incredibly thankful. Over 497 000 people watched the concert which is INSANE and still sounds crazy saying it out loud.
Please tell us about your upcoming virtual show dates and what we can expect:
Sarah: Well we haven’t got any virtual concerts scheduled at the moment however we have started a weekly live streamed show on our social media, where we’ll be chatting with everyone, playing games, QandA’s AND of course some acoustic performances. You can check that out on our Instagram @the.buckleys
You have an upcoming album titled ‘Daydream’, how has the progress been so far?
Molly: We are so so excited for everyone to hear our debut album. Going into it, it was a little nerve racking as it really is such an honor to be able to record an album, especially these days and something we certainly have not taken for granted. We wanted to pour every bit of ourselves into it and make sure we really capture who ‘The Buckleys’ are right now, musically, personally and artistically. The process was so fun recording with Chad Carlson and the amazing musicians in Nashville, at such an iconic recording studio. We approached it almost like we were creating an album in the 70s – as a full body of work and ‘journey’ from track 1 to 12. We are really proud of it and just can’t wait for people to be able to hold it, singalong, dance to it, relate to it etc!
What do you like to do away from music? I hear Lachy likes to surf? What are some of his favourite surf spots?
Lachlan: Well, when we’re not playing or doing anything music related then we generally love to get out into nature, either going for bush walks or heading off to the beach for a surf, it also gives us a lot of inspiration strolling out into the wilderness. I mostly like to longboard around Byron Bay, however I did have a 3 meter shark swim underneath me at the most easterly point of the head land!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Lachlan: At the moment I’m falling down the rabbit hole of Funk, punk funk and Motown. We all love funk and love listening to bands like Parliament Funkadelic, Sly and the Family Stone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, and SO much more! There’s something about the amazing creativity and “ridiculous beauty“ that encapsulates me.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020?
Sarah: We have our debut album coming out VERY soon which we are so excited about and cannot wait for everyone to hear it! Our goal is to keep bringing music to people whether it’s in person eventually or virtually. Now is such an important time for people to connect with music and bringing some joy into homes around the world is something we intend to keep doing however we can. And we of course can’t wait to get out on the road and playing shows when that’s possible!
Untitled Group have just announced the launch of ‘The Drive-In’ – Victoria’s first drive-in live concert venue.
This unique event space aims to reignite Victoria’s hurting live arts industry which was brought to a complete halt once COVID-19 restrictions came into effect.
The first month of music programming will be announced tomorrow (Tuesday 16 June) which will include 12 large scale concert events, each of which will create over 200 jobs within the sector.
Curated by the team behind Beyond The Valley, Ability Fest, Grapevine Gathering, Wildlands & more, this pop-up precinct will play host to some of Australia’s best musical talent each weekend with an extended movie & comedy night programme to follow.
Located within the lush bowling lanes at Flemington Racecourse, ‘The-Drive-In’ will hold true to a traditional concert experience with the same calibre of production that you’d expect from any major music event.
The raised festival stage will feature large viewing screens with parking grids designed for optimal site lines and the entire site being accessible for people of all levels of ability. Complimentary tickets are being allocated to the Dylan Alcott Foundation to distribute to those with disabilities.
Untitled Group has developed event management plans with health professionals. Appropriate procedures and social distancing measures will be put in place for everyone to enjoy the show safely.
All shows have a very strict limited capacity.
Get connected to be first to find out the music program!
W: http://the-drive-in.com.au/
Continuing their sensational ride into the new decade, prolific Australian duo Cosmo’s Midnight today share glistening single “Yesteryear”, out via Black Butter Records. Alongside the single comes an official video from the age of isolation, born from a cancelled shoot and the innovative minds of close creative friends.
Infused with 70s pop and a drop of psychedelia, “Yesteryear” lends insight into the burgeoning confidence and trajectory of the twin duo as they continue to evolve from their roots as online-production powerhouses to world-class, multi-skilled live artists. Uplifting lyrics embrace a firm funk bass line and intelligent sonic designs, amplifying falsettos from Pat in his first lead vocal appearance since 2018’s “Polarised”. Laced with complexities and all the sweets from their unmatched style, the track steps forth as their most self-affirming release yet, all the while basking in a moment of nostalgia.
Directed by Jordan Kirk (@xingerxanger), the accompanying visual presents an authentic product of its time, pushing creative limitations in the face of global isolation. Designed from a Zoom brainstorm featuring the act’s behind-the-scenes team, the webcam-shot sequence rides the effervescent soundtrack through all the ingredients in making a music video today, featuring working-from-home production meetings, homemade green screens, animated sequences, choreographed dance numbers, and a whole lot of DIY mischief from the duo. A raw insight into operating in the changing landscape of now, the video is a testament to the strength and adaptability of their industry – no matter the circumstance.
Cosmo’s Midnight kicked off 2020 by making their debut in triple j’s highly coveted Hottest 100 countdown with the floor-shaking “C.U.D.I (Can U Dig It)”. The release of “Down For You” with global pop phenomenon Ruel shortly followed, which has since seen over 11 million streams/views to date, strong global playlisting support, a premiere and addition on triple j. 2019 was equally monumental for the duo, with performances at Splendour in the Grass, Australia wide festival tours of St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival and Listen Out, and sold-out headline shows in the US, Asia and major Australian venues on a national tour. Releases “Have It All” feat. Age.Sex.Location and “It’s Love” feat. Matthew Young across the year saw the twins dip further into new directions after cementing their reputation at the pinnacle of left-field sound with 2018’s What Comes Next. The debut, triple j Feature Album now holds gold-certified favourites “History”, “Talk To Me” and “Get To Know”, and featured the likes of Winston Surfshirt, Buddy, Jay Prince & Tove Styrke.“Yesteryear” marks a thrilling curveball in the Cosmo’s Midnight story and sets the stage for the road ahead as the duo hone their craft and assume their most solid sonic identity yet. Oozing timelessness ahead of new music and more exciting announcements to arrive soon.
Cosmo’s Midnight ‘Yesteryear’ is out now on Black Butter Records
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FALSE IDOLS
TRICKY – ‘FALL TO PIECES’
RELEASE DATE: 4TH SEPTEMBER 2020
Tricky announces his 14th studio album, Fall To Pieces, out September 4th on his own label False Idols, and shares its lead single, ‘Fall Please’. The legendary producer might be over three decades deep into his music career but he’s currently on an especially prolific run. In the last year, he dropped the enchanting ‘20,20′ EP and put out an acclaimed autobiography, ‘Hell Is Round The Corner’.
‘Fall Please’, a song which Tricky likens to Washington DC Go-go, has a strange and twisted accessibility that surprised even the man who wrote it.
‘Fall To Pieces’ was recorded in Tricky’s Berlin studio in late 2019. Tricky is keen to point out that the tracks on the record can be deceptive; often short, ending abruptly and moving on to the next without warning. Although instrumentation varies from bursts of tense synths, distorted dial tones, and samples, the song’s lyrics can be dark and dense. Tricky’s music has always enlisted female vocalists to carry his ideas: the majority of tracks on ‘Fall To Pieces’, including ‘Fall Please’ rely on Marta Złakowska, the singer he discovered during a European tour when he was left without a vocalist on the opening night. She saved the tour from disaster. “I can tell when someone is humble and down to earth,” says Tricky. “Marta doesn’t care about being famous, she just wants to sing.”The past year in creative flurry has no doubt been a distraction for Tricky, but it’s also been a period of reflection and reassessment. Struck down with grief, he had to ask himself a question: do I fight, or go down with the ship? “You’ve gotta fucking get up and fight,” he concludes. “Right now I’m in fight mode. And I feel really good. I do.”
Tracklist:
- Thinking Of
- Close Now
- Running Off
- I’m In The Doorway
- Hate This Pain
- Chills Me To The Bone
- Fall Please
- Take Me Shopping
- Like A Stone
- Throws Me Around
- Vietnam
Tricky ‘Fall To Pieces’ will be available September 4th via False Idols
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SUPPORT FOR ‘JUNGLE TRAIN’
“Lamalo infuse this brooding electronic sound with mannerisms intertwined from disco, funk, jazz and beyond; each sound they approach seemingly being a new direction that takes them somewhere unexplored and yet despite that, they manage to knock it out of the park every single time without fault.”
– Pilerats (AUS)
Following the releases of their critically acclaimed singles ‘Outside’ and ‘Real Love’, Sydney-based producer duo Lamalo have returned with their evocative new single ‘Jungle Train’ feat. Little Green – mixed by Anthony Garvin (Jagwar Ma, Last Dinosaurs, Ninajirachi) and mastered by Ben Feggans (Flume, Mallrat, Coda Conduct).
The track is a beautifully arranged piece of brooding deep house, taking cues from luminaries Bonobo, Jamie XX and Tycho. Little Green’s haunting vocals intertwine with reverberating flute samples, splashed over pulsating synth bass. Light thrumming hi-hats and understated bass-infused drums create a serene percussive bedrock, before the choruses escalate with staccato piano chords and earthly vocal scats.
Lamalo talks about the meaning behind ‘Jungle Train’:
“’Jungle Train’ is about freedom and empowerment. It’s about feeling trapped in our day to day lives and slowly breaking down the barriers to become the people we really want to be. It’s about realising who we really are and not hiding anymore. I think that the recent pandemic has also made a lot of people realise what is actually important to them. Having space from our daily routine has helped us discover who we are inside”.
Previous singles have been strongly supported by Spotify, including an entry in the Spotify AU Viral Chart, with their single ‘Outside’ amassing nearly two million streams. They’ve also been widely embraced by Australian radio stations triple j, triple j Unearthed, FBi Radio and community radio. Their tracks have also seen online support from Acid Stag, Purple Sneakers, Discobelle (SWE), Project U, The Australian Music Scene and The Music.
In the live arena the duo has supported contemporaries The Kite String Tangle, Midnight Pool Party and Dekleyn, as well as playing boutique festivals Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Red Deer Arts and Music Festival and The Grass is Greener.
Lamalo is made up of classically trained, multi-instrumentalists Michiya Nagai and Yossi Cascun. Since their inception in 2016, the duo has been blending energetic electronica, sophisticated textures and groovy polyrhythms, across a discography that spans two EP’s and five singles.
In the coming weeks Lamalo will reveal an accompanying music video for ‘Jungle Train’.
‘Jungle Train’ feat. Little Green is available worldwide now
Click to stream ‘Jungle Train’ ft. Little Green
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