FFRR / HIGHER GROUND
DIPLO & SIDEPIECE – ON MY MIND (PURPLE DISCO MACHINE REMIX)
OUT NOW
Releasing their collaborative single in late 2019 Diplo & SIDEPIECE’s single ‘On My Mind’ have been on a steady ascent to the top of the global charts. Already amassing 20 million combined streams, ‘On My Mind’ has been chosen by BBC Radio 1 for ‘Tune Of The Week’, as well as reaching #1 on US Dance Radio.
As the track progresses, ‘On My Mind’ is primed for a string of official remixes to add new energy to the already bumping collaboration. First to be released is the Purple Disco Machine remix, out now.
An international DJ, producer and remixer, Tino Piontek aka Purple Disco Machine has been on a riding the wave of successes since the conception of the disco house music project in 2009. On a roll and with having made his name with consistently great releases including 2019’s ‘Dished (Male Stripper)’ that achieved the BBC Radio 1 daytime playlist for an impressive 10 weeks and over 15 million combined streams, the single proved to be one of the biggest dance records of last year. With a number of Beatport #1’s, recurrent support from BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong & Annie Mac as well as releases on a string of highly reputable labels such as OFF Recordings, Defected, Sony Music, Universal and now FFRR / Higher Ground, Purple Disco Machine’s list of accolades is endless and sees him as one of the most recognised artists in the disco house genre.
Frequently called upon for his remix skills his ‘Shakedown – At Night’ and ‘Weiss – Feel My Needs’ edits were both enormously successful club smashes achieving #1 Beatport and Traxsource chart positions and multiple radio plays and streams. Meanwhile his remix of Fatboy Slim’s evergreen anthem ‘Praise You’ released on Defected Records soared straight to the top of the Beatport, Traxsource and Club charts gaining millions of streams and securing plays all across Europe.
With each of the three remixes adding a new dimension to ‘On My Mind’, they will certainly ensure its further ascension and spread across the globe.
Diplo & SIDEPIECE ‘On My Mind’ (Purple Disco Machine Remix) is out now on FFRR / Higher Ground
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‘Are you Down’ blends hip-hop with R&B, bringing a refreshing flavour and unique vibe to the Australian hip-hop scene. The exciting 21 year old rapper has taken the scene by storm and uses his latest track to convey feelings of flirtation in an upbeat and catchy manner. The track is produced by emerging Sydney producer and Don Lee’s long term acquaintance Statix.
Hailing from Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, some of Don’s biggest musical influences include Drake, Juice WRLD and Post Malone. Last year he dropped out of university to focus on pursuing music full-time. He started posting tracks on Soundcloud and performing gigs around Sydney. Don has big plans for 2020 and is working with a range of producers to create high quality tracks with catchy melodies and rhythmic flows. With lots in the works expect to see Don following in the footsteps of other successful Australian artists such as The Kid Laroi. If you aren’t already following his every move go check him out now.
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/d0nlee/
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfop950k1M5Z4TIKHOfDO-g
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/theofficialdonlee/
Soundcloud- https://soundcloud.com/user-678274181/tracks
Apple Music- https://music.apple.com/au/artist/don-lee/1493548263
Website- https://donleeofficial.com/
LOUD HOUND is the solo project of East Coast songwriter/ producer Tommy Florio. With influences spanning across all genres and eras, LOUD HOUND’s sound is not easy to pin down, yet his lo-fi guitar sound and lyrical topics seem to be the common denominator. His music carries a weight, a sense of longing and isolation, stemming from never staying in one place for too long. Raised in the desert, the musician moved all around the east coast as a kid, until eventually landing on an isolated island in New Jersey… for now.
With influences ranging from Beck, Arctic Monkeys, Tame Impala, Oasis and Gorillaz, LOUD HOUND pulls elements from his vast catalogue of musical idols, combining it with his own distinct style to create a sound that is true to his own. Love, relationships, past life and his coping mechanisms for depression are all underlying themes throughout his songwriting, resulting in brutally honest, heartfelt and relatable releases that each and everyone of us can recognize. The artist explains, “My music has revealed a lot about myself and I’ve realized that I’m not who I always think I am and I, just like anyone else will always have something to work on to better myself.”
His latest release “Melancholy Boy” is an authentic and candid song narrating the singer’s struggles with depression and anxiety. He confides, “The song is kind of like an ode to myself being a sad boy and the indecisiveness that comes with incompatible love that is blinded by infatuation.” Inspired by the in-between period people go through in relationships when they are past the honeymoon phase, “Melancholy Boy” is about falling in love with the idea of someone, rather than who they are. LOUD HOUND admits, “I don’t know maybe it’s just me and the relationships I’ve had, but basically I really loved this girl and our relationship was awesome in the honeymoon period and then after life started settling in and we really got to know each other we just weren’t really compatible. And every time we would break up, see other people, ignore each other for months and then get back together and I would eventually realize that I’m running in circles and I don’t really love her and I love the girl who I thought she was. And I think because of my depression and anxiety problems I often blamed myself.” A truly identifiable story, “Melancholy Boy” is an accurate representation of a modern day love story.
“Melancholy Boy” features drums and mixing by Ricky Berotti (Hoax, Future Generations) and was mastering by Paul Gold (Grizzly Bear, LCD Soundsystem, Animal Collective). The upbeat, move-inducing track is the perfect summer anthem, showcasing distorted guitars and twinkling synths. It’s feel-good sonic soundscapes act as a juxtaposition to it’s somber lyrics.
LOUD HOUND has seen success with his music topping the iTunes charts, as well as having been picked up by various tastemakers and curators, including Spotify official playlists. Last year alone he accumulated 1.5 million streams between Spotify and Youtube. With the hope to continue providing listeners with encouragement to trust yourself, not to give up on the things or people you love and that anything in life is possible with a willing heart, LOUD HOUND is a first-hand example that dreams are never worth giving up on. Showing no signs of slowing down and with plenty of more releases slated for all of 2020, LOUD HOUND is an artist on the rise.
R3HAB teams up with Timmy Trumpet on the brand-new club banger “911“. The new release sees R3HAB switching gears, returning to his party-starting sound with one of the craziest DJs on the planet. In their debut collaboration, the track’s ultra-catchy vocals serve as the forefront for cinematic melodies and hypnotic hooks. Set to ignite dancefloors with its driving, quick-tempo bassline, “911” is an explosive anthem for both the festival stage and the stay-at-home rave. It follows R3HAB‘s recent single “Good Example” with Andy Grammer, and Timmy Trumpet‘s “Diamonds.”
“Get ready for a return to some high energy music! And no one better than Timmy Trumpet joins me on this track 911, which features the best of both our worlds, super catchy vocals, and of course, a great bouncy drop. Enjoy!” – R3HAB
“R3HAB is one of the most prolific producers in our industry, and to be finally working with him on a record is F#KN amazing! Really proud of what we’ve come up with here.” – Timmy Trumpet
Over the last eight years, the Dutch/Moroccan artist Fadil El Ghoul – better known as R3HAB – has established himself as a leader at the forefront of modern electronic music. His talent has been called the “future of the craft” by the likes of Forbes and Billboard, and he’s circuited the globe’s best clubs and festivals, all without the backing of a formal record label. In 2017, R3HAB independently released his debut album “Trouble” through his imprint CYB3RPVNK, which amassed over a half-billion streams globally and officially placed R3HAB among electronic music’s heavy hitters. He made number 14 on DJ Mag‘s Top 100 list in 2019, topping the charts with tracks like “Lullaby” and “Hold On Tight,” while his sophomore album “The Wave,” revealing more complex, emotional and experimental layers of himself, has amassed over 250 million streams on Spotify alone. In 2019 R3HAB‘s “All Around The World” with A Touch of Class quickly became his biggest ever record already topping 200M streams across platforms and achieving gold & platinum status in 8 countries. It was followed by “Flames,” R3HAB‘s collaboration with ZAYN.
DJ, producer and live instrumentalist, Timmy Trumpet is undoubtedly one of the most explosive performers in electronic music, currently ranked #13 in the DJ Mag Top 100. His music career boasts of an extensive resume spanning over twenty years from early beginnings as a classically trained jazz musician. As a songwriter and producer, Timmy Trumpet refuses to be pigeon-holed, releasing music of all flavours, in various genres. An award-winning, multi-platinum selling recording artist, Timmy has forged his way to the top of the industry. His breakthrough release “Freaks” has reigned in over half a billion streams, reached seven times platinum status in Australia, and dominated the charts in ten countries. His debut mainstage performance at Tomorrowland in 2017 is the highest streamed set of all time on the official YouTube channel.
Where are you currently based?
In the hinterland of Byron Bay, Australia!
How did you first start playing music?
We’ve grown up in a very musical family, so music has always been around us ever since we were babies and we fell in love with it from a very young age. There was always instruments at every corner of our house so it was very natural for us to pick up an instrument and jam together.
How did The Buckleys form?
We’ve always played music together, but we we’d say we officially formed ‘The Buckleys’ at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2011 when we were busking on Peel Street. We were notified the next day that we had come top 10 in the Busking Competition with around 600 acts competing (and we didn’t even know we were in a competition!) and were invited to play to a few thousand people on the main Toyota Park Stage. That was the biggest stage we had played on at that time and it was insane! It was a massive experience for us especially being so young and we definitely caught the bug!
You’ve recently been on a virtual tour with Live Nation, how did this come about and how has the experience been?
We had touring plans this year that we obviously had to postpone, but we love playing live and connecting with people so didn’t want that to stop. We think it’s really important to bring a bit of positivity back into the world right now as well, so it was great bringing some fun and live music to other peoples homes all around the world, from our very living room. We are so grateful to Live Nation for making it possible and the amazing team at Petrol Records and UMe too.
What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the virtual tour?
The timezones were probably the most difficult part of the virtual tour, but I guess that’s the same as if we were playing a normal tour…. just lucky we got to roll into our comfortable beds here at home afterwards!
Your latest single ‘Money’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?
We envisioned something really fun for everyone around the world to be able to dance and singalong to. We were inspired by the fun, energy and spunk of the 60s surf rock and pop bands and music videos where it just feels like a party and you want to be there. We carried that vision through from the writing to the production, music video and photos etc. It’s bright, colourful and a party!
How did you go about writing Money?
Sarah: I wrote this song in Nashville with two buddies of mine, Phil Barton and Dave Thomson. I had this guitar groove and a bit of the verse already so showed them and we all just dove into it straight away! It was a really fun write with ideas bouncing around everywhere very quickly! The lyrics and melodies were really fun to play with and write.
Where and when did you record/produce and who with?
We recorded ‘Money’ November last year in Nashville with Chad Carlson (Taylor Swift, Jewel, Hunger Games soundtrack) at the Sound Emporium Studios. It was very cool recording at sound Emporium because so many legends and musical hero’s of ours have made some of the best records of all time there. You can feel the musical legacy in the walls. It’s very inspiring to be around when creating.
What programs/equipment did you use to record/produce?
Lachlan: Throughout the album I was using my 2 guitars, the “epiphone les Paul” and “Fender Mustang”. I play these guitars through my pedal board which consists of 2 overdrive/distortion pedals, Wah pedal, Boss DD7 delay, Rotovibe, Strymon BigSky reverb pedal and a classic BigMuff fuzz pedal. This allows me to have a vast option of sounds when it comes to recording so I’m able to mix and match everything to each song!
What do you attribute to your rapid rise within the music industry?
The past year and a half especially has been pretty wild since signing our record deal with Petrol Records and Universal Music and releasing our debut single ‘Daydream’ which went #1 in Australia. That was definitely a massive moment and changed the landscape for us very quickly and we are just so excited and humbled to be in this position where we get to share our music with the world and work alongside so many amazing, creative people who are also so passionate about music.
Any tips for upcoming artists?
We are still learning so much everyday, however right now something that we’ve learnt and is really important to us is just staying true to who you are and making sure you enjoy what you play and create. Following your gut is so important and just making sure you enjoy every moment of the ride (because their lots of up and downs!).
Who are you listening to at the moment?
We listen to a whole range of things and it’s different for each of us… and really depends on the time of day! Right now we’re on a bit of a 70s female rocker binge and are loving the likes of Joan Jett, Blondie, The Pretenders etc. to be honest! Also recently discovered the Electric Light Orchestra and wow just wow.
What do you like to do away from music?
When we’re not playing music we love to go out into nature and surf, explore waterfalls, go on bush walks or maybe just stay home and watch a movie. But nature is definitely something we love and appreciate no matter where we are. The beach is a big part of our lives when we’re home too.
What’s planned for 2020?
2020 is a big year for us. Positivity and music is something we all need around the world right now, so we don’t intend to stop or slow down anytime soon! We are really focused on giving people as much quality entertainment via social media and the technology we have available now, and of course music to connect us all. We have our debut album coming out which we are really excited about and our documentary ‘Meet The Buckleys’ just came out as well. We’re writing and working on lots of new music always too!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Our favourite food and place to hang out would have to be this this wicked burger bar in 12 South Nashville Tennessee, called “Burger Up”. We literally spent 2 weeks eating there almost every night and day while we were recording our album because you just can’t find any burger of such sacredness and quality on earth!! Haha. And we were living within walking distance and have no self control.
Where are you currently based?
Melbourne Australia! Moved here in 2017 and have been in love ever since.
How did you first start playing music?
I started off Djing and producing. I would perform at under age festivals and play ‘Melbourne bounce’ and ‘trap’ music hahahaha. EVentually I was hanging with a producer friend in LA and he had heard me sing around the house. He asked me to lay down some vocals for him and from that point forward I’ve been writing and singing.
How has your lockdown experience been so far?
Thankfully way too easy. I feel very blessed to be surrounded by my family and to also be living here in Aus. We have managed to smash the curve and even during lockdown restrictions havent been so bad. Not a lot changed for me as well. I was still locked away in my room making music.
Your new single AAA is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?
yess its out. I’m over the moon that people can finally hear it. I wrote this song in London and it was a really great trip. I was listening to a lot of the Beatles and obviously went to visit Abbey road. I guess I just wanted the track to feel very real. I never really know where I gather my influence and ideas from though, it all just kinda takes place in the studio and whatever vibe or mood I’m feeling, is what will show in the song.
How did you go about writing AAA?
Writing AAA was a breeze. Like I said it was written in London with 2 super talented musicians. Caitlyn Scarlett who wrote the song with me and Matt Zara who produced the track and did that stunning guitar you hear. At that time of the trip I kinda felt homesick and just wanted to get away with my girlfriend at the time, so my emotions were high and that’s when I find it easiest to write. I think all the lyrics were done within one hour.
Where and when did you record/produce?
London! I NEED to go back. One of my favourite places on earth.
Who did you work with?
Matt Zara and Caitlyn Scarlett! as mentioned before hehe 🙂
How did you approach the recording/production process?
I never really approach anything in a ‘certain’ way. I really love to write in the moment and not think too much about it. What comes out first is the truth and the most real. So i like to keep it all in the studio.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
ahhhhh so much BENEE. Supalonely is just like . Otherwise Ball Park Music, G Flip, and some new Frank Ocean. If im not in the singer songwriter vibe ill listen to techno hahahaha. Nina Kraviz, Aphex twin, Karela Dust. All great artists.
What do you like to do away from music?
I mean its not really away from music but I still love to DJ. My mate and I throw some parties and try to raise money for charities and what not. All my friends thankfully love music so its a lot of fun. I enjoy photogaphy and videography too 🙂
What’s planned for 2020?
Who the hell knows. Were living in uncertain and unprecedented times. I’m just gonna carry on putting out music. Lots and lots of music and see what happens. I’ve got a new single and EP coming out sooooon so stay tuned for that 😉
Favourite food and place to hangout?
I live for a veg burger. Can eat them honestly every day hahahahaha. hmmmmm and avo hand rolls. I dont really mind any place to hang out, but I think amidst all the Corona restrictions I’ve found a new love for hanging with my mates at parks and gardens. We’ve been playing all our favourite childhood games like hide and seek and its just been the most fun. No need to go spend $50 on beer at a bar anytime we wanna hang out.
Friday May 1, 2020 – Released today, HILLTOP HOODS have written a song from, and about isolation titled ‘I’M GOOD?’, with proceeds from the track going to the SUPPORT ACT ‘Roadies (Crew) Fund’. The band had been in lockdown writing their new album but decided to take a break and work on something that would help road and support crew – including those whose livelihoods have been devastated by the impact of COVID-19.
‘I’M GOOD?’ will be available on all digital platforms on Friday May 1. Proceeds from the artist, record label and publisher royalties from streams and downloads of ‘I’M GOOD?’ will go directly to SUPPORT ACT ‘Roadies (Crew) Fund’. Additionally, Island Records/Universal Music Australia, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Australia) Pty Ltd, Blue Max Music, and Media Arts Lawyers are chipping in $2,500 each to kick off the fundraising.
On the production side of things, the band has enlisted SIXFOUR (Paul and John Bartlett) to produce, Plutonic Lab (Leigh Ryan) to mix and Alex Mader of Disk Edits to master the track.
Regarding the release of the song, the band had this to say: ‘It’s a very dark time at the moment, so we wanted to make something light-hearted, we’re hoping that the song might give someone a laugh and maybe lift their spirits. But ultimately what we want to do is raise money for the roadies and associated support crew – including those who have lost their livelihoods due to this pandemic.’
‘I’M GOOD?’ was premiered on Triple J’s drive programme Thursday April 30 and the lyric video for the song will go live on Hilltop Hoods YouTube channel Friday May 1. Watch the lyric video here
‘I’M GOOD?’ is out Friday May 1 through HTH/UMA and is available here
If you are able, please consider donating to Support Act and directing your donation to the ‘Roadies (Crew) Fund’ here
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PHOTO: Pierre Baroni (Soulgroove ’66), Kurt Eckardt (Homebrew), Lyndelle Wilkinson (The Afterglow)
Jordan Oakley (Underground Love), Emma Peel (Switched On), Elle Young (Headhunters)
Kix (Afro Turn Up), Saúl Zavarce (Fiesta Jazz)
PBS Radio Festival 2020: You Can’t Stop The Music
Monday May 18 – Sunday May 31
#PBSRadioFestival #YouCantStopTheMusic
A pandemic can close our venues, ban our gigs and end our gatherings, but You Can’t Stop The Music!
Melbourne’s beloved radio station PBS 106.7FM is dusting off the dancing shoes for its annual Radio Festival from Monday 18 May to Sunday 31 May. This year’s festival refuses to let a little isolation get in the way of the biggest on air fundraiser party the FM bandwidth can handle. PBS is inviting listeners to put their money where their ears are and join or renew this May to keep the tunes rolling for another nonstop boogie around the sun.
Sadly, for the first time in Radio Festival history, PBS will not have a phone room full of passionate volunteers taking calls. Instead, the station will be asking people to join up online wherever possible at pbsfm.org.au. The good news is there’ll be no need to beat the peak on the phone lines, no scrambling for your credit card details on the run or lowering your voice on the tram. So notify the group chat and gather your loose change, because it’s never been more important to get behind your local community radio station and help keep the music alive.
“PBS has worked relentlessly to be there for our community during the COVID crisis and now we’re hoping people will be there for us, so we can make sure the music never stops. We know that a large number of our listeners are really doing it tough so we realise this is a big ask. But we also know that PBS listeners are beyond passionate in their love for music and what PBS stands for and will do what they can to help out in these extreme times.” – Adrian Basso, PBS General Manager
As always, there’ll be an absolute spread of prizes up for grabs for all the groovers and shakers who join or renew their PBS membership during this year’s Radio Festival and although the virtual celebrations don’t officially start until the 18th of May, all members who join up from Friday 1 May will go into the draw. Along with a plethora of daily prizes including merch packs, food and drink hampers, tickets, vouchers and more, the 2020 major prizes up for grabs are:
– A Primavera 125 i-GET Vespa in classic white with tan saddle trim valued at $6,990* ride away, courtesy of Peter Stevens Motorcycles
– A Clingan Guitar Tone handmade ‘Goldfinger’ electric guitar with SKB road case
– A Gett by Funk turntable with F7 tonearm and AT cartridge courtesy of Audiophile
– A Giro F2 bike with Ortleib accessories from My Ride Collingwood
– An entire year’s worth of PBS feature albums
– Plus exclusive prizes up for grabs for all performer, business, pet and junior memberships, as well as any new or returning Friends for a Decade and Friends for Life
All new and renewing members who join up during this year’s festivities will receive the coveted Sounds of Studio 5 Live digital album featuring exclusive live recordings from the likes of Surprise Chef, Pinch Points, On Diamond, Coda Chroma, Clowns, Dyson Stringer Cloher, Deline Briscoe, Karate Boogaloo, Ghost Note and many more. Plus, get ready to slide into your next zoom meeting in the latest PBS Radio Festival T-shirt designed by local artist Jase Harper. Simply join up as a passionate member or above and be the envy of all your half-dressed mates this iso.
“It’s no accident that Melbourne is the music capital of Australia and one of the world’s greatest music cities. I believe the main reason for this is the wonderful community radio we have in Melbourne – incredible stations such as PBS.” – Ian “Molly” Meldrum
“P.S. I never knew that PBS stood for Progressive Broadcasting Service – I thought it stood for Pretty Bloody Special. Melbourne is very lucky to have it.”
So get ready to blast the boundless energy and everlasting community spirit of PBS direct to your headphones, car speakers, kitchen benches and essential worksites this Radio Festival, and continue to enjoy the best emerging, independent, specialist and underrepresented music all year round. PBS – can’t stop, won’t stop!
PBS Radio Festival 2020: You Can’t Stop The Music
May 18 – May 31 2020
More details and to sign up here
If you are having trouble renewing online, you can email info@pbsfm.org.au or try calling (03) 8415 1067 between 10am-6pm Monday to Friday and PBS will do their best to answer your call
Like PBS 106.7fm on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
#PBSRadioFestival #WorkYourMagic
Thank you for supporting PBS.
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“Thornhill just made a career-defining album, and it’s only their first…”
triple j (Feature Album)
“Wall-to-wall quality, no filler… Unquestionably one of the best releases of 2019.”
The Music
“An absolute metalcore triumph.”
Rock Sound
“Thornhill have created a masterpiece.”
Wall Of Sound
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TRACK LISTING:
1. ‘Views From The Sun’
2. ‘Nurture’
3. ‘The Haze’
4. ‘Red Summer’
5. ‘In My Skin’
6. ‘All The Light We Don’t See’
7. ‘Lily & The Moon’
8. ‘Coven’
9. ‘Human’
10. ‘Netherplace’
11. ‘Where We Go When We Die’
Where are you currently?
I’m currently in my bedroom/studio in Melbourne!
How did you first start playing music?
I started playing guitar when I was super young so that has always been my go to and saviour. Throughout high school I then played in a few different bands and once I finished, I started touring the country so it all evolved from there!
What have you been working on recently?
As well as this first release I have been getting final mixes & masters completed for the next few Lakelend tracks! I have also been hiding away working super hard on the live show ready to start performing when shows are a thing again!
Your debut single Fall Down is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?
The first instrumental demos for this track were written on my laptop in a Vietnam airport in December 2018. Everything I tried to write before this just didn’t feel right but this is the first thing that did. I think sonically and songwriting wise it’s a mix of artists like Lauv, LANY, The 1975 & The Chainsmokers.
How did you go about writing Fall Down?
The first part of this song that was written was the intro bell hook. I am definitely someone that writes of vibe, chord progression and sonic feeling. As stated above I was sitting in an airport in Vietnam when this melody came to me. I then built the rest of the instrumental and song structure on Ableton ready to fly back home with. Once I got back to Australia I had a session with one of my best friends Nicole and we wrote the topline for the song.
Where and when did you record and who with?
After completing the bulk of the songwriting for the song, I took the track to the MSquared boys (Michael Paynter & Michael Delorenzis) to build the production even further and record the final vocals! We did this over 3 days in May 2019.
What programs/equipment did you use to record?
I do all of my production in Ableton on my laptop! As far as equipment goes, I’ve got a few go to plugins on board my computer then I’ll use my Kemper to pull the guitar tones through my interface and finally my Shure SM-7B microphone to track vocals. Super minimal setup that works really well for musicians/producers that are on the go!
How did you approach the recording process?
I start with a vibe and build around that! Whether it be some chords or a vocal/melodic line I usually put this down first and construct a song around these elements. Once this is done I’ll make sure the song structure is correct. I’ll then usually midi the keys, samples & percussion out and after record the live instruments (guitar & bass). After these bones are in place I’ll then dive deep into the production and make sure it represents me as a person and Lakelend as an artist.
What inspired the music video?
I wanted to create a video that visually and emotionally represented the song to me. Having Clair and Indigo dance in the clip was so amazing. As well as their incredible talents I wanted them to portray the two completely different sides of my personality as one body.
Where and when did you film and who did you work with?
Months of planning, preparation and dance rehearsals were completed before shooting commenced. When it came time to finally filming the video it was done over three days in two different locations in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne in December 2019.
There were 13-15 people on set at any given time which was wild!
I brought the clip to life with Ben Davies (Director & Editor) and Anthony Littlechild (Director Of Photography). We then worked with choreographer Jordan Herbert from Boss Dance Company and two of his amazing dancers and people Clair Breyley & Indigo Hunt. These two extremely talented women had previously danced with artists like Tones and I & Vera Blue.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
At this very second I’m listening to some old school Bring Me The Horizon but my recent go-to’s are Lauv, LANY Jeremy Zucker, Chelsea Cutler, Sash Sloan, Juice WRLD & The Kid LAROI.
What do you like to do away from music?
Exercise and hang with my friends & family. I honestly think if I couldn’t exercise most days or listen to music I’d really struggle mentally. The combination of all of these together keeps me as happy and healthy as I can be.
What’s planned for 2020?
This year I plan to put out a few more stand alone singles, keep building the Lakelend team and start performing my live show that I have been working on for over a year now – very excited.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Ooooft. Such a tricky one but I think right now my favourite food is from a Vietnamese restaurant called Typhoon in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne – incredible.
As far as places to hangout, I’ve always felt right at home near the ocean. So I love doing any sort of activity where I’m close to or in view of the water. I think good company comes before location though so I could literally be anywhere in the world and be super happy with my best mates around me.
Today Arca premieres ‘Nonbinary,’ the first song from her forthcoming album KiCk i to be released via XL Recordings / Remote Control Records. The song is accompanied by a video featuring Arca; the piece is a powerful first look into the transformation that Arca’s undergone since her 2017 critically-acclaimed album Arca. With the past serving as prologue and her recent 60-minute single ‘@@@@@’ as prelude, ‘Nonbinary’ defines a new era of Arca, which she’ll unveil on her forthcoming album KiCk i. Following the premiere of ‘Nonbinary’ join Arca on her Discord channel #Mutants1000000 for a discussion on her #identity-philosophy text channel.
In a recent digital cover story for Paper Magazine’s ‘Transformation’ issue, Arca spoke to writer Matt Moen in-depth about ‘Nonbinary,’ below is an except for the story:
On the album’s opening track, “Nonbinary,” Arca repeatedly implores the listener to “speak for your self-states” amidst an eruption of artillery fire and thundering kicks. “I’m asking for recognition that we have multiple selves without denying that there’s a singular unit,” she says… “I want to be seen as an ecosystem of minor self-states without being stripped of the dignity of being a whole.” For Arca, it’s about bringing together all of these different facets of (the) self and her work without having to feel beholden to any given one…”It gives me the feeling of possibility, to not allow for easy categorization. I wouldn’t want to just go pop and I wouldn’t want to go full experimentalist,” she says. “That’s where a nonbinary mode of thinking feels really fertile. It opens possibilities rather than collapsing things. Allowing for change without resisting it.”
For the past eight years Arca has carved a blazing path through the zeitgeist. Everytime time we laid eyes on her she’d taken on some new form – noise sculptor, diva, philosopher, fashion plate, party girl, DJ, performance artist, painter. It’s her nonbinary mindset of endless possibilites that have resulted in an extraodinary range of work, outside of her own music which includes three albums (Xen, Mutant, Arca) and several mixtapes (Stretch 1, Stretch 2, &&&&&, Entrañas), she has produced for Björk, Kayne West, FKA twigs, composed music for MoMA and Analogue’s Mega SG, hosted Frank Ocean’s PREP+ party, performed with the Labèque sisters at Riccardo Tisci’s Burberry Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show. She’s a painter who’s created her own album art, a model who’s signed to Elite, a tech innovator who’s co-designed some of her own unique instruments. It’s these seemingly disparate things that in retrospect add up to one astounding, ever-growing holistic work. But it’s the transformation itself, more than any one particular element, which has been her real work to date. With an example of this displayed last September over the course of four days at her multifaceted performance piece at New York City’s The Shed titled Mutant;Faith, inspiring founding artistic director Alex Poots to call her “a glimpse of a future I hope for.”
And while it’s always been clear–at least to those who’ve been paying attention –that this metamorphosis was building to something big and new. Now the final veil has dropped, the chrysalis bust wide open. A new queen is born, mutant and splendorous. A Latinx trans woman, who is redefining the role of the diva for a new generation.
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Synthesising Soul, Pop and R&B flavours, Melbourne-based, Barbados born and Guyana raised queer singer/songwriter Thorne creates dynamic and exciting content, expect to be up on your feet dancing with dirty bass lines, catchy hooks and thoughtful lyrics.
After launching his debut EP D.N.A. in November 2019, Thorne is back with a sexy new sound and a brand spanking new soulful single. So we need to ask you some important questions – are you ready for dirty hooks, getting hot n’ sweaty, and are you ready to dance? Are you prepared to compromise your chastity for a cheeky good time? If your answer is yes to all of the above, or even if it’s no, YOU are ready for Thorne’s latest track.
Some people have described this elusive song as “a song that many children will be conceived to” and “deliciously disgusting”, but we only know two things, it’s not child friendly, and it is a damn good time.
So Thorne’s only question left for you is ‘Do You Wanna?’
Thorne will be releasing his new single ‘Do You Wanna’ on the 8th of May 2020 on all streaming platforms, this new track is not one to miss.
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Alain Johannes, co-creator of the highly influential ‘90s alternative rock band Eleven as well as a key contributor on releases from Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures and Chris Cornell, releases Hum, his third solo album, on July 31 via Ipecac Recordings / Liberator Music.“It’s more about me than probably any album I’ve ever done,” says Johannes about the collection that follows a period of tragic loss, extreme illness and rebirth. “It was something I was striving for and needed to communicate. Coming out of a difficult period, I was liberated. I had lost people who were very close to me. I went through struggles with my own health. There’s a personal energy behind the way it was recorded and the feel of the songs. It’s a document of my life right now.”
Johannes is seen playing the album’s title track in a video released this morning. The clip, which showcases Johannes performing the song in the woods near his Los Angeles home, was shot by Frank McDonough and edited by Felo Foncea.
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