FEATURING BLU HYDRANGEA FROM
RUPAULS DRAG RACE…
NIGHTLIFE MAY BE ON PAUSE BUT HAVING FUN ISN’T, JOY CLUB RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘IN THE NIGHT’ SHOWING US ALL THAT WE CAN ALL BREAK THE BOREDOM AND STILL BE A LITTLE FABULOUS
WATCH ‘IN THE NIGHT’ (DANCE VIDEO) HERE
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JOY CLUB – ‘IN THE NIGHT’ (DANCE VIDEO)
OUT NOW
Just a few months ago, and pre national lockdown, brand-new electronic dance act Joy Club, released their debut single ‘In The Night’. Since then it has been on an upwards trajectory breaking into the Spotify UK Top 40 Viral Charts and clocking over 5 million combined streams, in addition to being heavily supported by Radio 1, KISS Dance and MTV.
From the start the band had a strong philosophy which they professed, one of openness and inclusivity. They now release a new video which embodies all their beliefs with added glamour, dressing up and fun. Featuring Blu Hydrangea a contestant of the famed first season of Rupaul’s celebrated Drag Race TV gameshow and many of the the dancers and Drag Queens from the infamous Dalston Superstore.
Directed by Sam Douek, a young London based emerging director talent, the video shines a light on LGBTQ+ talent and performers within the city. Featuring a diverse mix of people dressing up and breaking the boredom of lockdown, with socialising on hold in the wider world, the video shows that you can still dress up, look amazing and have a lot of fun “in the night”. Keep an eye out for the vogue dance thrown in the mix for those who are adventurous enough to imitate.
Formed less than a year ago, Joy Club have already got off to a strong start thanks to their first release, a rework of French DJ and producer Martin Solveig’s ‘Juliet and Romeo’. Since the release of ‘In The Night’ they have achieved ever growing support including a recent interview with Ana Lunoe on Beats 1 numerous plays on BBC Radio 1, KISS, as well as Italy’s M20 Radio.
With plenty more music yet to come and a video that is pure joy, Joy Club are ones to watch for 2020 and beyond.
Joy Club – In The Night (Dance Video) is out now.
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GLEN HANSARD SHARES VIDEO FOR
“COLD COMFORT”
A SONG WRITTEN FOR AND ABOUT LIFE IN LOCKDOWN
WATCH NEW VIDEO FOR “GOOD LIFE OF SONG”
FEAT. FOOTAGE FROM ‘THE CAMINO VOYAGE’ + DEDICATED TO DANNY SHEEHY
“All a song wants is to be heard. I hope something in this music can be of use
to you. I know it has been of great use to me to make it. Beauty is in the ear of the behearer.” – Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard, along with most of the world, has been in quarantine and attempting to make sense of everything. Hansard’s creation of art thru the act of storytelling has been growing in these moments and he recently recorded the new song “Cold Comfort”. He also created a video for the song at home and has shared it with the hope it would bring exactly what its title implies. Watch it HERE. “(it’s) a handmade video for a homemade song written for the time that’s in it,” Hansard said.
In 2016, Hansard embarked on a life-changing journey as he stepped in to join a team and be the 4th oarsman in a small hand-built wooden boat called a curragh. The experience, as they rowed their way across the north coast of Spain following the Camino trail, was chronicled in the documentary film The Camino Voyage – released in 2018. One of the men on the boat, Irish writer and poet Danny Sheehy, tragically passed away three years ago today after the curragh capsized off the Iberian coast.
In Danny’s honor, Hansard has released a new video for “Good Life of Song”, a track from his latest release This Wild Willing, with footage from The Camino Voyage, dedicated to Sheehy and his memory.
“I wrote this song in Paris while in residence at the Irish Cultural Centre,” Hansard explained. “It’s a tribute to the life of bards and troubadours on their lifelong march through the towns and villages of the world, singing and drinking, expressing the sorrows and the joys of the age as they court darkness and light with equal knowing. A song of gratitude for the gift of singing. I raise it here to the memory of our boat captain Danny Sheehy.”
While currently isolating at home, Glen has also been engaging directly with his fans via a series of conversations on Instagram. He has hosted discussions on songwriting, shared stories and songs on his birthday and led fireside-like chats with painter Colin Davidson, environmentalist and founder of We Are the Ark movement Mary Reynolds, and Irish Woodland Trust conservationist Andrew St. Ledger. The hope is these discussions help break up the news of the day, but also inspire and create awareness and action; all can be seen HERE.
Hansard released his latest album This Wild Willing in April of 2019. The album garnered the best reviews of his 20+ year career with VICE calling it a “reinvention”, MOJO deeming it “an immersive, deeply satisfying work” and NPR Music saying, “These songs feel rawer, broader, more sweeping and emotional and expansive”. Hansard also recently sat down with the Broken Record Podcast, hosted by the producer Rick Rubin, the writer Malcolm Gladwell and the former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam to discuss This Wild Willing and its inspirations. You can listen to their conversation HERE.
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After calling on their community to help them create a music video for their new single ‘Heavy Weather’, today The Rubens release the final result – an incredibly creative, immersive & kaleidoscopic collection of fan moments in isolation.
After editing together hundreds of entries, the band invited fans who starred in the video to join them for the premiere via an exclusive Zoom yesterday. Following this, all fans were sent the unlisted YouTube link to premiere themselves via socials ahead of today’s official release.
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Quickly establishing herself in the Australian R&B family is Brisbane based Sophie Castriota and producer Brandon Jonak. With two songs produced through the Covid-19 endemic; Her music is leading the way for many more to come.
Her second song ‘Not My Vibe’ has been played on TOPS Triple J, Aud’$ AU Cash Radio and American Top 40 charts to name a few.
Both ‘Not My Vibe’ and ‘Tøngue Tied’ can be listened to on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube etc.
Be quick since the duo will be releasing another banger very soon!
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Chosen Line is Benny Walker’s third studio album. Produced by Jan Skubiszewski and Pip Norman the album features co-writes with both producers along with musicians George Carpenter [Your Place] and Desmond Masé / Rachael Lia Carne [We’re Home].
Chosen Line had it’s full 6 piece band live debut at the recent Port Fairy Folk Festival and will be officially released on on Friday 5th June 2020.
Chosen Line is a full album experience and showcases both sides of Benny Walker. Tracks All Ya Gotta Do Is Call and I Don’t Blame You are both strong Blues bass tracks that have yielded Benny’s highest streaming figures to date. Current single We’re Home and title track Chosen Line showcase his more introverted soulful nature.
“Chosen Line” could’ve been called “Songline” or even “Unchosen Line”. The title represents my “chosen” career path. I didn’t really choose it. I embraced it. I come from a long line of storytellers and musicians, and they’ve all had a significant impact on the person I’ve become and the musician that I am. I’m a Yorta Yorta man and in our culture, we would call that my Songline. Yorta Yorta visual artist, John Patten, created the album artwork taking into account my songline and the Yorta Yorta totem the long-neck turtle as well as the river that also represents the fretboard of a guitar. says Benny Walker
Chosen Line – album track listing
Your Place – [Benjamin Walker / George Carpenter]
Real Enough – [Benjamin Walker / Pip Norman]
We’re Home – [Benjamin Walker / Desmond Masé / Rachael Carne]
Circles – [Benjamin Walker]
Money and Fools – [Benjamin Walker]
If You Want It, You Got It – [Benjamin Walker]
All Ya Gotta Do Is Call – [Benjamin Walker]
I Don’t Impress Myself – [Benjamin Walker]
I Don’t Blame You – [Benjamin Walker / Pip Norman]
Break Me Into Pieces – [Benjamin Walker]
Small Mind – [Benjamin Walker]
Fragile – [Benjamin Walker]
Like That – [Benjamin Walker]
Chosen Line – [Benjamin Walker / Jan Skubiszewski]
Forthcoming Performances
May 6th – Woodfordia Artists LIVE online –
May 9th – Meeajin Markets LIVE online –
May 16th – Delivered LIVE – MC Henry Wagons
Said to be one of the best voices in Australia, Yorta Yorta man Benny Walker never fails to take you on a emotionally driven journey. “Walker’s voice has the drag and timbre of a natural soul man...” Michael Dwyer
Hailing from regional Victoria, Indigenous singer/songwriter Benny Walker with a voice that is said to have the drag and timbre of a natural soul man …his music is pure blues-rock, buoyed by clean, lyrical guitar solos and the throb of electric organ.
Benny’s love songs and epic tales are mixed with passion for the land, the people and deep grooves that reach the soul.
His third studio album CHOSEN LINE will be released on June 5th and features All Ya Gotta Do Is Call and We’re Home. Both songs shot to No. 1 on the AMRAP charts and are streaming strongly across Spotify and Apple Music. These latest songs produced by Jan Skubiszewski mix Blues and Roots with a contemporary guitar driven soul vibe.
In 2016 Benny earned four NIMA nominations and the award for “Best Aboriginal Talent” at The Age Music Victoria Awards. An accomplished solo performer, Walker is regularly joined on stage by his band, where he replaces his acoustic guitar with a Stratocaster and indulges his passion for the big blues-rock sound.
In 2017 Benny’s new single GHOST and its EP Undercover; both debuted at No.1 on the iTunes Blues Chart. It was then he captured the attention of Byron Bay Bluesfest boss Peter Noble. “I saw Benny play at a guitar festival …. did he EVER deliver…. I really think he has a big future coming… and I’m putting my money where my mouth is…. and booked him again this year for our 30th Bluesfest 2019. Two years in a row…” Byron Bluesfest Boss Peter Noble
Benny has performed alongside some of Australia’s finest, including Alex Lloyd, Archie Roach, Baker Boy, Blue King Brown, Mojo Juju and Tim Rogers, and was awarded Victorian Indigenous Performing Arts Award for Best New Talent in 2012. In recent years he has performed at some of the country’s best-loved festivals, including Byron Bluesfest, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Moomba, Woodford, Yalukut Festival, St Kilda Festival and Blue Mountains Music Festival.
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2020: People stand alone, yet the world comes together.
The Fight For Love: Lockdown and empty streets, lies and half-truths, a horrifying death toll that grows everyday.
In the face of disaster, humanity prevails: frontline heroes, peaceful protesters, enduring love. New reserves of improvisation, solidarity and resolve, pockets of purpose and joy.
Footage from the public, global broadcasts, graphics and news reports. The soundtrack: brand new and unreleased AMF music alongside the acclaimed Gospel House Trilogy. A 60 minute legacy of the struggle; a time capsule.
An uplifting story of the covid crisis worldwide: keep fighting for love. Keep fighting for truth. We are stronger TOGETHER.
After 2020, nothing can be the same again.
2020: THE FIGHT FOR LOVE – Thursday 11th June at 8PM BST
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100% of sales from the limited international release on Bandcamp Day last Friday, June 5 were donated to The Movement for Black Lives and The Loveland Foundation.
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“Good luck resisting Harper Bloom’s storytelling nous”
– Dave Ruby Howe, triple j Unearthed
“Bloom’s immersive works easily portray some of the finest songwriting in this country right now” – Tonedeaf
“Against a backdrop of acoustic guitars, electronic flourishes and energetic percussion, Bloom’s sincere vocals paint an intimate, expressive portrait” – Music Feeds
Following the April release of her heartening debut single ‘Mary’, Perth-bred, Melbourne-based indie-folkster Harper Bloom has today released ‘Walk My Way’ – a charming and playful take on the sense of self-doubt that tends to accompany a one-sided crush.
A delightful acoustic-driven vignette, ‘Walk My Way’ is the second single taken from Bloom’s forthcoming EP, Faith, Sex and Skin, where she teamed up with prolific Australian producer Benjamin McCarthy (Gordi, Thelma Plum, G-Flip, Alex The Astronaut), who enhanced Bloom’s pared-back acoustic songs with electro-pop flourishes.
According to Bloom, ‘Walk My Way’ is a light-hearted spin on overcoming feelings of self-doubt when negotiating hierarchical differences in a budding relationship.
“I think ’Walk My Way’ applies to anyone who feels like they’re not good enough for someone, whether that’s due to wealth, looks, gender, etc.,” says Bloom.
“As the song unfolds, it reveals that learning to overcome self-doubt is important, because there are beautiful people in this world who see through all those superficial things and choose to love you, despite the judgement of others.”
Going hand-in-hand with the single is the video for ‘Walk My Way’, featuring Bloom and her real-life girlfriend in their Brunswick home. Once again, Bloom has enlisted the talent of director and cinematographer David Hansen, who in the midst of stage three restrictions, brought ‘Walk My Way’ to life.
Stay tuned for more news about Bloom’s upcoming EP, Faith, Sex and Skin.
Where are you currently based?
I’m currently based in Manchester, UK
How did you first start playing music?
It was a natural progression which stemmed from just loving music, to then going out to clubs, buying a set of turntables, then CDjs and I’ve not looked back since.
How has your COVID19 experience been so far?
It’s been up and down really, I’ve kept myself really busy doing things I’ve been meaning to do for ages but I’m slowly running out of those jobs now. We recently moved into a new home at the start of the year so we’ve been doing lots on the house.
What have you been working on recently?
Lately in the studio, I’ve been working on a new sound, something a bit darker with more of an old school feeling. I don’t have any definitive dates for when the new stuff I’ve been working on in lockdown will be released, but I’ve been enjoying making it.
Your single ‘Deeper Expectancy’ is coming out on Umek’s 1605 Label on May 29th, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?
I wanted to make something deeper and darker than my previous work. I knew that I wanted a hypnotic sequenced bassline with fast-rolling drums, something for the darker sides of sets and late nights.
Where and when did you record/produce?
In my studio in Manchester, which is above my music school. It was done around February time before all of this started. I was playing shows and had some longer sets that needed records for transitioning into darker and deeper sounds.
What programs/equipment do you use to record/produce?
D16 Punchbox, Trillian for Bass, Rob Papen Preditor 2, Rozzer Sequencer, Soundtoys, Breeze 2 rebverb, UAD mastering plugs.
You have another release coming out soon on Terminal M, please tell us more:
It’s a 4 track EP, which ranges from Acid to melodic, to trancey rave stuff – bit of something for everyone on that release.
You’ve just launched your monthly radio show ‘Moments In Time Radio’ how did the radio show come about and how has the experience been so far?
I’m really enjoying it, especially with having a lack of shows at the moment. It’s nice to plan it out and record something.
What do you have planned for ‘Moments In Time Radio’?
To start with it’ll be one per month but once we have it established, I plan for it to go weekly and feature a lot more guests and people who are releasing on the label, as well as some friends from the industry.
Please tell us about your new sample pack:
The first sample pack of the series has been done as a Rudosa style sample pack, with signature sounds and loops, even vocals done by myself for people to use in records. It’s perfect for beginners straight through to established producers.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Im listening to more music than ever at the moment. I’m buying more in lockdown than I would be if I were touring as usual – it’s crazy. I’ve been getting vinyl records delivered as I’ve had more time to get on discogs and dig around on YouTube – I’ve almost completed Bandcamp haha.
I’ve really gotten into some faster-paced music the past few months, old school sounds, Alignment, Blicz, Airod, Hadone, Inhalt Der Nacht just to name a few.
What do you like to do away from music?
I play golf, go for walks, bike rides (when I don’t fall off and break my bike). I spend a lot of time catching up with friends so looking forward to doing that again when lockdown is lifted.
What’s planned for 2020?
I think we will start by planning a UK tour as I feel this will be the first place, venue wise, to open up to me, then start looking to rebuild things in Europe and worldwide.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
There are so many great places just in Manchester alone to try, and as soon as they reopen I’ll be going to many of my favorite places to support them. If I had to pick one I’d say Cottonoplois in the Northern Quarter, but I will be doing a food and booze crawl asap haha. I’m also really starting to miss Ibiza and with no trips planned it’s quite depressing, so I will be heading over there as soon as possible.
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Lovefest 2020. – Seems like not all ships have sunk for music lovers and there is one tiny beacon of hope. Its name is Lovefest in Serbia. Serbia is the only country to have big open-air music festivals this year and first ever to be held, after coronavirus pandemic started, is Lovefest. Lovefest will be held from 6th till 8th of August this summer in a dreamy green location of a small town called Vrnjacka Banja. The well-known city park lake will host artists such as Michael Bibi, currently one of the most wanted DJs in the world, Patrick Topping, Loco Dice, as well as the trio of Paris underground’s hottest producers – Apollonia. This year, Lovefest could be a good substitute for Berlin’s Panorama Bar because of the artist such as Jamie Tiller and Tama Sumo, Lakuti, Call Super, who will definitely bring that Berghain vibe. But that’s not all, more famous artists and headliners are yet to come in the days ahead, so stay tuned.
Ticket sale
Since just today the Serbian government announced that there are no restrictions on the number of people present at the gatherings, Lovefest will be able to welcome every music lover from Europe. Another great news also is that there is no quarantine required in Serbia so this could be your destination to go this summer. Also, from Monday, June 8th, it will be possible to buy three days tickets – regular ticket package costs 34 euros, and the VIP ticket for all three days is 69 euros. That will be possible via www.lovefest.rs, tibbaa.com, and Resident Advisor.
“Play it right”
In accordance with the situation in the world, Lovefest has decided to “Play it right” this year, and fitted the slogan of this year’s edition properly. In that way, they invite visitors to behave responsibly and in accordance with the measures.
Fast facts about Lovefest
Lovefest is an electronic music festival that hosts more than 75.000 people in three days each year, and this year will be its 14th edition. The festival has five music stages and more than 150 artists hosting every summer. Only last year, the festival hosted huge names such as Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, Joseph Capriati, and many upcomers such as Enrico Sangiuliano.
In case you have not yet chosen your summer destination, a substitute for sunny beaches, and warm sea could definitely be Lovefest and of course Serbia’s capital that never ever sleeps Belgrade.
Ivy Flindt – Give It A Break
Give It A Break is a stunning release from duo Ivy Flindt, made up of Cate Martin and Micha Holland. The release is reminiscent of Dido, The National and Lucy Dacus, whilst still retaining it’s individuality. The video is an open invitation to escape the world we are currently living in, with a wealth of nostalgic nature shots, parting clouds and soaring birds. The single initially opens as an easy going ballad before developing into altogether darker endeavour, and it’s narrative fits neatly into today’s climate.
Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L – Ballerina & Blackbird
Breon S.Y.N.D.E.L is navigating through his own universe. The Brooklyn born hip-hop artist began writing as a form of self-recognition, but the floaty ambivalence of his music paired with his gymnastic lyrical abilities immediately caught the ears of the people around him. Producer WhatsHisName, and member of Free Creation Label, provides the interplanetary vibe that rides underneath all of his. This time around, it’s in the form of Ballerina & Blackbird.
John Dhali – Thought Train
John Dhali hails from the North West of England, but is currently somewhere in Cheshire on his once London-bound narrowboat. The change in journey is down to the change in all of our circumstances, and the artist has a new musical offering which carries a message for all those in isolation. The track, titled Thought Train, is all about staying connected in these darkened times. The release has been written in aid of the Shiva Trust and you can support their work via John’s go fund me linked here. Check out ‘Thought Train’
The Beamish Brothers – Nature
The Beamish Brothers, (comprised of Ben and Jeremy Beamish) bring their usual songwriting flair with their first release of 2020, and it couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time. All eyes are on them after they teased their new anthemic and environmentally conscious single “Nature” on national TV during the Eurovision Australia Decides broadcast, for which they were runner-ups.
SilverCoast – Try
SilverCoast are a rock outfit hailing from Scotland, whose influences stretch from Feeder, You Me At Six and Neck Deep. Formed back in 2012, the Inverness 5-piece’s newest single Try is a hard-hitting punkish single, with pop elements in its core. With sing-along chorus and hooky guitar riffs, the band look set to make their mark this year. Listen to the single.
Perfectparachutepicture – They Only Want
Perfectparachutepicture, or PPP, formed back in 2013 and the duo is made up of Kyle Ernest (Drums, Vocals) and Edward James (Bass). Despite their less than familiar set-up, the pair lose nothing in sheer power, with each riff proving more anthemic than the last. This comes to the fore in They Only Want, which is the bands first release since their self-released album ‘No Modern Desire’ towards the tail-end of 2019.
Stock Footage – You And Me
Formed in Chicago back in 2014, Stock Footage are reeling from their triumphant single ‘Broken Together’, which has received notable acclaim within the blog community and success on DSPs. Their latest offering, You and Me, is a cut from a similar cloth and is a culmination of pop flair and noughties indie charm.
Lachie A’rden – Into The Night
Australian born producer, Lachie A’rden, is set to release his uplifting EDM single Into The Night. The release follows ‘Sacred’, Lachie’s stunning debut which drew acclaim from The Noise Gate, The release is primarily guided by an inspiring vocal, perfectly placed above driving percussion and a carefully crafted bed of strings and synths. Packed with driving rhythms and relentless bass grooves make this track the perfect pre-summer anthem.