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Adelaide’s Paradise Club are thrilled to announce the release of their sublime debut album, Paradise Club, out on July 17 via their new home, Farmer & The Owl. 

Alongside the news comes their new single “All You Got”. An intoxicating and richly textured ear-worm, “All You Got” sees Paradise Club draw on their dream-emo foundation and layer it with lush pop flourishes, glistening guitars and musings on life, loss and appreciating every moment with those who are still around.

Frontman Gere Fuss explains: “At the end of 2018 I learnt about some family stuff that was going on. At the start of 2019 a close friend passed away. A month later my dog died. It was one of the worst times of my life but I learnt a lot from what had happened. The song is about that period of my life, how I should never take the time I have with people for granted, and how thankful I am to have a supportive network of family and friends. It’s fucked up how certain things can make you feel helpless and isolated, yet how resilient and understanding of the world you can become.” 

Crafted over three-and-a-half years, Paradise Club was recorded amongst the stunning surrounds of the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, with the band at the helm every step of the way. Paradise Club romantically deliberates themes of love, death, family and friends tempered with a blissful soundtrack that yearns for carefree summer days that bleed into endless nights on the dance floor. So far, we’ve been treated to three brilliant singles from the album – Heart of Gold, Saturday Night and Above Me – the latter finding a home on triple j and Unearthed airwaves. Blooming onto the Adelaide scene in 2017, Paradise Club instantly stood out as a DIY force – everything from writing to recording to producing the accompanying music videos, the band had it covered. They quickly forged a strong identity both sonically and aesthetically while honing their stagecraft supporting the likes of Ocean Alley, Trophy Eyes, Endless Heights and The Lemonheads while also opening up the Adelaide leg of Laneway Festival in 2018. Grab the record, drop the needle and let Paradise Club wash away those iso blues.

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May 15, 2020 0 comments

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After an extended hiatus where they spent their time away from the touring circuit, travelling, writing and recording new music, Pierce Brothers have today announced the release of their new single Kanko. A mellow acoustic, harmony-based single with a driving beat, Kanko calls to a freedom found in the mountain air, reminiscing on that free feeling and remembering it will come again after this time of isolation. Pierce Brothers have also released a clip that throws back to their extensive time on the road travelling, together with performances filmed in isolation at their homes.

Co-written over a weekend with singer/songwriter and producer Garrett Kato (Ziggy Alberts, Pete Murray) who has recently released another co-write with Julia Stone (Breath It In), mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering (The Tesky Brothers, The Cat Empire) Kanko has catchy hooks and an uplifting message. For fans of the chilled folk vibes or Angus and Julia Stone, Ziggy Alberts and Garrett Kato, Kanko is a smooth, beat driven track that calls out to easier times to come.

The first release from Pierce Brothers since 2018, Kanko recalls heavily back to their acoustic roots beginning with two acoustic guitars; something that they really wanted to reach for again. “We’ve done a lot of varied styles over the last few releases and we really wanted to get back to our folk roots, simple songs with heart and a basic message behind them,” Jack says, “We’ve taken some time off touring for the first time in 8 years and this song is about going to that place. Going to be free. Finding solace and freedom in the mountain air – that’s what ‘Kanko’ is; a mountain I visited while travelling in Japan, when we came home I loved it so much that we used the name for my dog.”

The clip for Kanko was a bit of a process in the time of COVID-19. With the music video shoot in New Zealand (and Jack’s wedding) cancelled, brothers Jack and Pat had to get creative in how film the new clip for Kanko. Setting up in Jack’s home studio, they ran footage taken from their extensive touring around the world with Tash Sultana in 2019. “We had big plans on making a little trip while we were in New Zealand and getting some of the beautiful landscapes and mountains as a feature, but then we had to cancel it all, so we had to improvise,” Pat recalls. “The song is about holding on and knowing that those times will come again so we used the footage from tours we’ve done over the last few years, and filmed new stuff in our little home studio, with a cast and crew of just the two of us. I think it reinforces that feeling, that we will get through all this, that this isolation won’t be forever, and we can always make do!”

Whilst touring plans have been heavily impacted, the brothers will be doing several Live from the Loungeroom livestreamed single launch shows on Friday May 22 at 7pm AEST and Monday June 1 at 7pm – to kick off a warm winter for all with Pierce Brothers. “Playing live has been the most important aspect of our career and now that that has changed we’ve wanted to set up our home studio into a stage of sorts,” Jack says, “it has given us an opportunity to try new instruments like the banjo… sparingly!”

In addition to the new music they’ve been working on, Pat Pierce (along with social worker friend Prue Walker) has started Balancing Act, an initiative providing online sessions to persons with a disability.  The platform connects artists, musicians, performers, and entertainers with children and young people who need support to engage in community or social activities.

KANKO will be the first 100% independent release from Pierce Brothers since they jumped onto the scene with 2014’s It’s My Fault and is the first single from a larger body of work being released throughout 2020. “We’re going to be releasing a new single every 6-8 weeks this year. We can’t tour these new songs at the moment, so we’ll be slowly rolling out songs from the new album all year. We’re so stoked to be finally releasing music again, even if we can’t play live,” says Jack. “To be releasing independently again is so exciting, we’ve found ourselves more excited now with the songs we have coming up than we’ve felt for years! We can’t wait for you all to hear it.”

KANKO is out today, May 15 through Ditto.

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Ivy League Records is thrilled to release Live At The Forum, the incredible new live album from The Teskey Brothers – available on double blue vinyl, CD & all digital services! In the tradition of some of history’s greatest live records (James Brown, Woodstock, Donny Hathaway, The Who), the band undertook the arduous task of recording to analogue tape, during their sold-out four-night stand at the beloved Melbourne venue last November.

To coincide with the release, the band have unveiled a behind-the-scenes documentary of the live album recording experience. The 16-minute video includes performances from the night, musings from the band members and a glimpse into the ambitious (and triumphant!) recording process.

The documentary concludes The Teskey Brothers’ “Stay Home Slow” virtual tour – where in lieu of live shows, the band have been premiering exclusive live performances at scheduled times, including, ‘Jealous Guy’ (John Lennon cover), ‘San Francisco’ and ‘So Caught Up’, as well as a special live stream on Wednesday this week. Live At The Forum features songs from the band’s two critically acclaimed albums, Run Home Slow (2019) and Half Mile Harvest (2017), as well as a special cover of John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’. Alongside the CD & digital release, the live album is available on 180g double-blue gatefold vinyl. A limited version (with a different front cover) is also available exclusively to indie record stores. In further great news, the band’s track ‘So Caught Up’ took out first place in the International Song-writing Competition in the AAA (Adult Album Alternative) category and they have been nominated for three APRA Awards – including Breakthrough Songwriter Of The Year, Most Performed Blues & Roots Work and Song Of The Year (for ‘I Get Up’). The ceremony will be streamed live on May 26. The decision to release a live album was a natural one for The Teskey Brothers, who’ve spent the past few years captivating audiences around the world. Their non-stop touring schedule has included sold-out shows across Australia & NZ (20+ sold-out dates in 2019 alone), New York, LA, San Francisco, Denver, Toronto, London, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich and more. The band have also played to mammoth crowds at festivals such as Latitude Festival (UK), Firefly (US), North Sea Jazz (Netherlands), Bonnaroo (US), and at home, Splendour in the Grass, Meredith Music Festival & Byron Bay’s Bluesfest, to name a few. 2019 was an incredible year for the Warrandyte four-piece. The timeless Run Home Slow captured the hearts of music fans and critics across the world, earning the band three ARIA Awards (alongside a breathtaking performance of ‘Rain’ at the event), four Music Victoria Awards and a Grammy Nomination for Best Engineer Album, Non-Classical, recognising Paul Butler & Sam Teskey as the album engineers along with Melbourne’s Joe Carra as mastering engineer. Run Home Slow debuted at #2 on the ARIA Album chart in August and stayed in the top 7 for four consecutive weeks. A testament to the dedication of their loyal and new fans alike, release week also saw Run Home Slow and their debut, Half Mile Harvest sit at #1 and #2 respectively on the iTunes Album Chart. The Teskey Brothers are:  Josh Teskey – vocals & rhythm guitar Sam Teskey – lead guitar Brendan Love – bass guitar Liam Gough – drums

Live At The Forum The Teskey Brothers Album out now through Ivy League Records Available to buy/stream hereLive At The Forum tracklist: 1. Let Me Let You Down 2. Carry You 3. Crying Shame 4. Say You’ll Do 5. So Caught Up 6. I Get Up 7. Rain 8. Jealous Guy 9. San Francisco 10. Honeymoon 11. Paint My Heart 12. Louisa 13. Pain & Misery 14. Hold Me

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May 15, 2020 0 comments

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Australian producer and DJ Torren Foot reveals a new tech-house remix of Yung Bae’s hit single ‘Bad Boy’ out today via Sony/Artista. Listen HERE.

Torren Foot spins the original funk track into a club ready tech-house heater with minimal dub elements and intricate house rhythms. Torren Foot is no stranger to lending his talents to developing club anthems, with his recent track ‘More Life’ (over 2 million streams) spending 5 weeks at #1 on Beatport and was the most played single on triple j. The Torren Foot remix follows a piano house edit from UK producer Low Steppa and a disco remix from SMLE.

Torren’s previous works have scored him an ARIA nomination for best dance release in 2017 of collaborative single ‘Be Randy’ alongside Dom Dolla, with other successful club tracks ‘Hot Sauce’ & remix for Tiga’s ‘Bugatti’ via Diplo’s label Mad Decent (over half-a-million streams). Torren Foot has been supported by key tastemakers including Adam Beyer, Claptone, Anna Lunoe, Wax Motif & Destructo to name a few. Most recently, Torren Foot debuted a brand new livestream set for Untitled’s Virtual Day Party alongside Dom Dolla, Willaris K and more.

Torren Foot’s remix of Yung Bae’s ‘Bad Boy’ is available on all streaming platforms now.

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Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn stepped out of 2019 with a UK Top Ten album under their belt, Eton Alive, their biggest sold out tour to date and the swagger of a band that have never been more relevant, topically challenging and downright entertaining. Sleaford Mods continue their onslaught into 2020 with the release of All That Glue out today via Rough Trade / Remote Control Records.

All  That  Glue is a collection of songs spanning the last seven years of the  bands career; an array of crowd pleasers, B sides, unheard tracks and rarities  for  fans  and the  curious. It includes the previously unreleased live favourite ‘Jobseeker’ and latest single ‘Second’, which comes with a Robin Lee-directed video featuring Kate Dickie (Game of Thrones) and Emma Stansfield (Skins, The Tudors) – WATCH HERE.

Over  the  past few years, the Nottingham-based duo have become one of the most intractable British pop stories. One of its best. Their  music  is  drawn at  a flawless  fault-line  of  anger,  tenderness  and  humour,  a triumvirate  of  raw energy which frequently jostles in the space of a cadence for supremacy. On record you can hear their sinews, live you can touch their veins.

All That Glue follows Sleaford Mods sold-out debut Australian tour in March, which included standout performances at Golden Plains Festival, WOMADadelaide, Farmer & The Owl and more.

This Saturday 16 May, join Jason and Andrew on the red couch as they guest program Rage on ABC TV – tune in from 11AM – midday, and again from 12:15AM onwards.

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“Inspired by Tracy Morgan, Vic Fontaine and true events in The City That Never Sleeps” – 1010 Benja SL

Today 1010 Benja SL releases a new single ‘Woodrow’ via Young Turks / Remote Control.  Following last month’s release of the ingressing minimal r&b song ‘Dobby,’ 1010 calls ‘Woodrow’: “…nostalgia Jazz music for listening to while watching Starlink satellites,” harking at “the therapeutic madness that becomes available to a person who is truly lost and alone.”

Recorded with his father (a gospel pianist and minister from Flint, Michigan), ‘Woodrow’ blends together an uncomfortable conflict of spiritual emotions, non-sequitur stress points and snapshots of mental un-health which Benja calls: “the sound of living under the city.”

Having seemingly come out of nowhere with his release of the generatively perplexing song ‘Boofiness’ in 2017, 1010 Benja SL immediately earned whispered curiosity and intrigue from some of the biggest voices in music. Followed by the emotional 2018 single ‘Wind Up Space’ and the six-track Two Houses EP, 1010 Benja SL continues to develop his emotionally direct yet cognitively nebulous style with ‘Woodrow.’

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The first single off of the first installment of Michael C. Duguay’s four-part “Tragicalia EP’ series, Caesura was recorded by Michael and Owen Davies in Michael’s home in east-central Ontario in mid-February, 2020, with a small group of friends and collaborators.

The Tragicalia EP series features an ongoing song-cycle that explores Michael’s return to work as a professional musician and artist after a lengthy time away, during which he struggled with mental illness and addiction resulting from PTSD, institutionalization, and homelessness. Serving as both a cathartic writing practice, as well an effort to shift his work which deals with this experience and themes into one body of recorded material, each EP in the four-part series offers one lyrical piece which digs deeper into these experiences, his recovery from them, and how they continue to influence and intersect with his artistic practice, accompanied by an ambient instrumental piece which draws its musical themes from the lyrial single, and offers a meditative, reflective obbligato.

Caesura is a song about song-writing. Returning to his career in music in 2018, after nearly a decade away, Michael returned to a drastically different professional landscape. Digital streaming services and social media had surfaced as the most prominent marketing and sales tools and, with them, a new and distinct emphasis on personal brand. Adapting to these new technologies, Michael experienced disconnect and apprehension about how to best present work that is deeply personal and confessional through the lens of scrolling culture. Caesura is a song which explores this disconnect, tackles  the catharsis of song-writing, and asks how to remain honest in an age of insincerity, if it’s even worth doing at all.

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“Ben Harper has put in some work. He has had a long and substantive career releasing one quality album after another. Old fans love it and his work gathers new fans into the fold at every turn. Why? Because quality and honesty are hard to find. Sincerity and vision are a scarcity in a musical landscape littered with the benign and ordinary.” – American Blues Scene

‘Don’t Let Me Disappear’ is about the fine line between loneliness, isolation and invisibility, to where you can’t seem to find a way not to be hiding in plain sight,” Multi-GRAMMY award winning artist Ben Harper said of his new single.

Directed by Kristin Sudeikis and Gabriel Judet-Weinshel, the black and white video for the song features two modern dancers intertwining fluid and fragmented movements while Harper performs the song on acoustic guitar. Watch “Don’t Let Me Disappear” HERE.

Last summer Harper released the single “Uneven Days”, a track that also dealt with difficult emotions. “‘Uneven Days’ attempts to explore the depths of how dependent we can become on other people for our own sense of wholeness and stability,” Harper explained. Directed by Scott Keenan and Kristin Sudeikis and choreographed by Sudeikis, watch the video for “Uneven Days” HERE .

Harper has also recently produced music for many of his ANTI- label mates including Christopher Paul Stelling’s 2020 album Best of Luck, Hey, King!’s debut single “Don’t Let Me Get Away” and in 2019 he both produced and wrote We Get By, the 12^th studio album by living legend Mavis Staples.

Today the enigmatic Lewis Coleman, a striking new voice in Australian music, releases his immersive new single & video, ‘Going Your Way’.

“A brooding underscore of instruments searching for an answer, a song about processing disconnect, in a pool of memory.” – Lewis Coleman on ‘Going Your Way’ Like a secret slowly revealing itself over the course of four minutes, ‘Going Your Way’, co-produced by Lewis and Yelderbert, is striking in its effortless nature and melancholic charm. The stunning offering, premiered on FBi Radio and followed by a spin on Triple R, sees Lewis ruminating on the idea of separation, processing the disconnect and all the shades in between, all the while brought to life upon layers of experimental folktronica and hints of hip hop. Accompanying the single release is the striking video, directed by Jack Ralph in Melbourne. The clip was premiered by CLASH (UK) and made their Track Of The Day. “Lewis’ track, accompanied by a range of his own visual ideas, gave me the jumping board to dive into a conversation on memory and personal associations we place within them. I think the close collaboration with Lewis bought about a clip that evokes exactly that – a watery pool of reflection upon which the track, ‘Going Your Way’, will draw you into our space of light & dark, where things you remembered may not have ever existed. Or maybe they really do.” “Lewis Coleman is a bold new voice from Australia, a songwriter whose approach is resolute and unyeilding, while also offering tenderness.” – Clash “It’s only his second release but it’s uniquely Lewis Coleman, a definite listen required.”  – FBi Radio To celebrate the release, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter and his band will be live-streaming a full show on Sunday 24 May from 6.00pm – 8.00pm from his Instagram, @lewiscolemanmusic. The performance will also include support acts, to be announced closer to the date. ‘Going Your Way’, performed by Lewis and his band recently for Isol-aid to a wave of praise,  follows Lewis’s debut 2019 single ‘Animal’. Over the course of a few years, multi-instrumentalist Lewis Coleman has been quietly building a collection of songs; writing, playing, recording and producing them all in his inner-city Melbourne bedroom. It is hard to believe that ‘Going Your Way’ is only Lewis’s second release to date, cementing Lewis as one of the most exciting new artists and truly creative forces in Australian music. An enchanting and unique musical force, Lewis Coleman is just getting started.

‘Going Your Way’ Lewis ColemanSingle out now through Ivy League Records Available to buy/stream here

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May 14, 2020 0 comments

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