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EVANGELINE RELEASES MOODY NEW SINGLE 'BAD PARTIES' FT. JULIUS
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EVANGELINE RELEASES MOODY NEW SINGLE ‘BAD PARTIES’ FT. JULIUS

by the partae May 14, 2020
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“new and exotic electro pop” – Purple Sneakers
“one of Melbourne’s most underrated smash-smiths” – Project U

Melbourne singer-songwriter Evangeline has returned with her latest dark-pop offering, the moody anti-party anthem ‘Bad Parties’ featuring Los Angeles-based rapper Julius.

Stream ‘Bad Parties’ ft. Julius here.

Creating an impression of otherness from the opening line ‘You say to eat these vitamins, I’d have more fun if I try to fit in’, Evangeline evokes a sense of powerlessness that everyone has felt at some point, when displaced in an environment that doesn’t feel authentic to their self. Combining her equally hypnotic and haunting vocals, the chorus amplifies Evangeline’s ‘them versus us’ outsider attitude, ‘Bad parties, filled by people with perfect teeth. We’re just at the bad parties, distract ourselves with nicotine.’

Produced by Fossa Beats (ALLDAY, Bebe Rexha) ‘Bad Parties’ infuses elements of darkness throughout the pop and R&B soundscape, with visual storytelling at the forefront as the listener watches from the outside looking in and taking on the anxieties of being stuck with the wrong crowd. The song continues by highlighting the paradox of pretending to fit in just to make someone else happy ‘I do it all for you, this is all for you,’ despite Evangeline trying to separate herself from the boring people around her ‘I guess we’re having fun.’

Since making her musical debut in 2015 with singles ‘CHEMICVL’ and ‘My Kingdom’, Evangeline has gone on to amass 9 million cumulative streams across Spotify and YouTube. She signed an international publishing deal with Universal France ahead of the release of her first EP Atelophobia in 2017, which was released via her newly-founded label Sad Boy Records. In the time since, she has refined her craft by experimenting with new styles and techniques, making a name for herself as a sought-after collaborator having joined forces with the likes of Donatachi, LOVER and Killboy to name a few.

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MUZZ (Paul Banks, Josh Kaufman and Matt Barrick) Release live video for 'Bad Feeling' Self-titled debut album out June 5
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MUZZ (Paul Banks, Josh Kaufman and Matt Barrick) Release live video for ‘Bad Feeling’ Self-titled debut album out June 5

by the partae May 14, 2020
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Leading up to the June 5th release of their self-titled, debut album, Muzz, the new project of Paul Banks (Interpol), Josh Kaufman (producer/multi-instrumentalist and one third of Bonny Light Horseman), and Matt Barrick (drummer of Jonathan Fire*Eater, The Walkmen, and Fleet Foxes’ touring band), release their first-ever live recording – a performance of ‘Bad Feeling’. For the video, the trio play from the cities where they’re currently staying home – Banks in Edinburgh, Kaufman in Brooklyn, and Barrick in Philadelphia. They give a mellow, more stripped-down rendition of the song, using the available resources in their respective homes. Watch via the image below.

The performance follows singles ‘Red Western Sky’, ‘Broken Tambourine’, and the studio version of ‘Bad Feeling’.

Written, arranged and performed by all three, Muzz is dark and gorgeous, expansive and soulful, all imbued with an effortless cosmic charge. It’s a genuine collaborative production, born out of longstanding friendship and collaboration. “Finding a place where we met aesthetically was really cool, especially at this point in our lives,” says Kaufman. “I’m not surprised that Paul and I are in a band together after all these years; what I am surprised by is that my favorite drummer is the guy who brought us back together to make music. He’s this rare rock drummer who came out of the D.C. hardcore/ska scene and swings like a jazz drummer. Matt was the magnet.”

Banks and Kaufman have known each other since childhood, attending high school together in Spain before separately moving to NY. There, they independently crossed paths with Barrick while running in similar music circles. They kept in touch in the following years: Barrick drummed in Banks + Steelz and on some of Kaufman‘s production sessions; Kaufman helped on Banks’ early Julian Plenti solo endeavour; various demos were collaborated on, and a studio was co-bought.

Banks elaborates: “I love The Walkmen and every band Matt’s been a part of; he does things on the drums that are so subtle and tasteful it gives me the warm fuzzies. And since we were kids, Josh has been a real inspiration to me, a talent on some other plane. As a producer he creates an environment where other musicians can shine. There’s a creative overlap we share that revolves around Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, The Stones, and Dylan that I haven’t really had an outlet for all these years, so this is us exploring that.”

Muzz – Muzz is out Friday 5 June
via Matador Records / Remote Control Records.
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Starting June 2nd, Stereo is launching 4 albums with 20 new remixes each pack with the most relevant tracks of their history. Steve Lawler, Hector Couto, Matthias Tanzmann, D-Formation, Andrea Oliva, Dosem, Matador, Roger Sanchez, David Herrero, Mark Knight, Rafa Barrios, Gorge, Oscar L, Joeski, De La Swing, Carlo Lio, Fer BR, Nick Curly, Ramiro Lopez, Matt Sassari, Mendo o Siege are just some of the artists that have participated in this milestone for the label. Two decades of music, 20 years of Iberican Sound. The pioneering Spanish label founded in Madrid by Chus & Ceballos in late 1999 has established itself as one of the most successful and stable platforms in the electronic music industry. Its success and permanence in the international market confirm that. Among its great achievements are having exported a 100% own and recognizable sound, having achieved an enviable level of implantation in the American market, having discovered and promoted dozens of talented artists and having held events of its own across the world. It's time to celebrate this vast musical legacy in the form of remixes with the STEREO2020 REMIXED series. This release features over 80 new remixes divided into four albums grouped according to their genre. To beat the drum in such an iconic celebration, the guys have invited artists who have been a direct or indirect part of the label's history. DJs and producers such as Steve Lawler, Hector Couto, Matthias Tanzmann, D-Formation, Andrea Oliva, Dosem, Matador, Roger Sanchez, David Herrero, Mark Knight, Rafa Barrios, Gorge, Oscar L, Josh Butler, Dennis Cruz, Joeski, Carlo Lio, De la Swing, Hector Vatos Locos, Danny Serrano, Junior Sanchez, Ramiro Lopez, Nick Curly, Mendo, Dee Montero, Fer BR, Dario D'attis, Matt Sassari, Miane, Senzala, Siege, Tini Gessler, Hoten, Lexa Hill, FNX Omar, Javi Bora, D-Unity, Sparrow & Barbosa, Andrew Meller, Piem, Loco & Jam, German Brigante, Drunken Kong, Tini Garcia, Marco Lys, Vidaloca, PEZNT, Simone Liberali, Paolo Martini, Collective Machine, Daniel Lera o Harry Romero among many others. STEREO2020 REMIXED includes great classics from Stereo's catalog such as 'That Feeling', 'Afrika', 'Strong Rhythm', 'In Stereo', 'El Amor', 'Iberican Sound', 'Echoes from Doruma', 'The Sun', 'All I Want', 'Lost In Music', 'We Play House', 'Black Rock City', 'Senja In Bali', 'Abisinia' or 'Now or Never' to name but a few. STEREO2020 REMIXED will be released one album a week: the 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd of June 2020.
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Stereo Productions celebrates 20 years of music with STEREO2020 REMIXED

by the partae May 13, 2020
written by the partae

Starting June 2nd, Stereo is launching 4 albums with 20 new remixes each pack with the most relevant tracks of their history.

Steve Lawler, Hector Couto, Matthias Tanzmann, D-Formation, Andrea Oliva, Dosem, Matador, Roger Sanchez, David Herrero, Mark Knight, Rafa Barrios, Gorge, Oscar L, Joeski, De La Swing, Carlo Lio, Fer BR, Nick Curly, Ramiro Lopez, Matt Sassari, Mendo o Siege are just some of the artists that have participated in this milestone for the label.

Two decades of music, 20 years of Iberican Sound. The pioneering Spanish label founded in Madrid by Chus & Ceballos in late 1999 has established itself as one of the most successful and stable platforms in the electronic music industry. Its success and permanence in the international market confirm that. Among its great achievements are having exported a 100% own and recognizable sound, having achieved an enviable level of implantation in the American market, having discovered and promoted dozens of talented artists and having held events of its own across the world. It’s time to celebrate this vast musical legacy in the form of remixes with the STEREO2020 REMIXED series.

This release features over 80 new remixes divided into four albums grouped according to their genre. To beat the drum in such an iconic celebration, the guys have invited artists who have been a direct or indirect part of the label’s history. DJs and producers such as Steve Lawler, Hector Couto, Matthias Tanzmann, D-Formation, Andrea Oliva, Dosem, Matador, Roger Sanchez, David Herrero, Mark Knight, Rafa Barrios, Gorge, Oscar L, Josh Butler, Dennis Cruz, Joeski, Carlo Lio, De la Swing, Hector Vatos Locos, Danny Serrano, Junior Sanchez, Ramiro Lopez, Nick Curly, Mendo, Dee Montero, Fer BR, Dario D’attis, Matt Sassari, Miane, Senzala, Siege, Tini Gessler, Hoten, Lexa Hill, FNX Omar, Javi Bora, D-Unity, Sparrow & Barbosa, Andrew Meller, Piem, Loco & Jam, German Brigante, Drunken Kong, Tini Garcia, Marco Lys, Vidaloca, PEZNT, Simone Liberali, Paolo Martini, Collective Machine, Daniel Lera o Harry Romero among many others.

STEREO2020 REMIXED includes great classics from Stereo’s catalog such as ‘That Feeling‘, ‘Afrika‘, ‘Strong Rhythm‘, ‘In Stereo‘, ‘El Amor‘, ‘Iberican Sound‘, ‘Echoes from Doruma‘, ‘The Sun‘, ‘All I Want‘, ‘Lost In Music‘, ‘We Play House‘, ‘Black Rock City‘, ‘Senja In Bali‘, ‘Abisinia‘ or ‘Now or Never‘ to name but a few.

STEREO2020 REMIXED will be released one album a week: the 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd of June 2020.Instagram

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"Hypnotically blissed-out" Gorilla vs Bear "The electronic producer uses her equipment's store-bought settings as a means to explore our melancholic modern world. Turns out she's speaking in a language we all know by default" NPR New York born, Berlin based musician and film maker JJ Weihl is set to release her debut solo record as Discovery Zone having previously played bass and sang in acclaimed experimental pop band Fenster. Remote Control is out via cult Berlin label Mansions and Millions on June 5th. Discovery Zone announced her debut album with trippy video Blissful Morning Dream Melody which received praise from the likes of Loud & Quiet, Gorilla Vs Bear and NPR.    Today, Discovery Zone shares lead single ‘Dance II’. On the single, Weihl says “I remember finding this beat on an old Yamaha keyboard and playing the chords on the guitar in my studio. I was absolutely elated. I was dancing around the room. In the beginning stages of writing the songs that ended up on this record, I lacked a lot of confidence. I’ve been making music and touring for the past several years with my band Fenster, but this project is the first time I ever tried to write and record music on my own.”   “At a lot of moments throughout the process, I really had to trick myself to keep going, to not give up out of frustration or fear of failure. I think the lyrics of this song really capture the struggle and ongoing conversation I was having with myself at that time” she continues. “Dance II deals with inner conflict, paradoxes, and the endless digital archiving of reality. Some funny thing I’m trying to find and capture in myself and in the world and save but can’t quite. The thing I’m chasing. A feeling. A song. Myself. Whatever it is. It’s a Dance, too!”   Her album Remote Control, with its palette of chimes, chirps and shimmers, is a glowing meditation on our contradictory moment in history. In her hands, the limitations of the default setting form a territory of unbounded experimentation, from the system-notification synth funk of “Dance II” to the trance incantations of “Blissful Morning Dream Interpretation Melody.” There are bits of sound collage and a lot of operatic robot choirs woven through tight emotional electronic pop.   Live visuals and music videos are a big part of Discovery Zone. Presenting a wild curation of green screen, found footage, and original material, the visual palette is one of digital bricolage – weaving narratives out of youtube videos, personal beach vacation footage, television commercials, early computer animations, and 3d renderings. Utilizing sci-fi and lo-fi aesthetics in the deep web, the sonic and lyrical themes of nostalgia, paradox, love, physics and philosophy are further explored and enhanced by visual journeys through second life and the funhouse mirror of the internet.    The accompanying music video for Dance II is a split screen of images in the background that are in conversation with each other either visually or conceptually with Weihl in the foreground in relation to those images. Compiled by Fenster bandmate Lucas Chantre, the video is compiled of mobile phone clips, little moments we see and shoot on our own.  PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM ON LIMITED EDITION WHITE VINYL Praise for Fenster "The songs are much more complex and nuanced than one might expect on first listen and, like most good music, it is an album that deserves deeper comprehension"   The Line Of Best Fit "They sound otherworldly, mysterious and inviting"  Brooklyn Vegan   "Time to give them the attention they deserve"  NBHAP
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Berlin-based electronic pop project DISCOVERY ZONE shares brand new single ‘Dance II’

by the partae May 13, 2020
written by the partae

Photo Credit: Colette Pomerleau

“Hypnotically blissed-out”
Gorilla vs Bear

“The electronic producer uses her equipment’s store-bought settings as a means to explore our melancholic modern world. Turns out she’s speaking in a language we all know by default”
NPR

New York born, Berlin based musician and film maker JJ Weihl is set to release her debut solo record as Discovery Zone having previously played bass and sang in acclaimed experimental pop band Fenster. Remote Control is out via cult Berlin label Mansions and Millions on June 5th. Discovery Zone announced her debut album with trippy video Blissful Morning Dream Melody which received praise from the likes of Loud & Quiet, Gorilla Vs Bear and NPR. 

Today, Discovery Zone shares lead single ‘Dance II’. On the single, Weihl says “I remember finding this beat on an old Yamaha keyboard and playing the chords on the guitar in my studio. I was absolutely elated. I was dancing around the room. In the beginning stages of writing the songs that ended up on this record, I lacked a lot of confidence. I’ve been making music and touring for the past several years with my band Fenster, but this project is the first time I ever tried to write and record music on my own.”

“At a lot of moments throughout the process, I really had to trick myself to keep going, to not give up out of frustration or fear of failure. I think the lyrics of this song really capture the struggle and ongoing conversation I was having with myself at that time” she continues. “Dance II deals with inner conflict, paradoxes, and the endless digital archiving of reality. Some funny thing I’m trying to find and capture in myself and in the world and save but can’t quite. The thing I’m chasing. A feeling. A song. Myself. Whatever it is. It’s a Dance, too!”

Her album Remote Control, with its palette of chimes, chirps and shimmers, is a glowing meditation on our contradictory moment in history. In her hands, the limitations of the default setting form a territory of unbounded experimentation, from the system-notification synth funk of “Dance II” to the trance incantations of “Blissful Morning Dream Interpretation Melody.” There are bits of sound collage and a lot of operatic robot choirs woven through tight emotional electronic pop.

Live visuals and music videos are a big part of Discovery Zone. Presenting a wild curation of green screen, found footage, and original material, the visual palette is one of digital bricolage – weaving narratives out of youtube videos, personal beach vacation footage, television commercials, early computer animations, and 3d renderings. Utilizing sci-fi and lo-fi aesthetics in the deep web, the sonic and lyrical themes of nostalgia, paradox, love, physics and philosophy are further explored and enhanced by visual journeys through second life and the funhouse mirror of the internet.

The accompanying music video for Dance II is a split screen of images in the background that are in conversation with each other either visually or conceptually with Weihl in the foreground in relation to those images. Compiled by Fenster bandmate Lucas Chantre, the video is compiled of mobile phone clips, little moments we see and shoot on our own.

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM ON LIMITED EDITION WHITE VINYL

Praise for Fenster

“The songs are much more complex and nuanced than one might expect on first listen and, like most good music, it is an album that deserves deeper comprehension”  
The Line Of Best Fit

“They sound otherworldly, mysterious and inviting”
Brooklyn Vegan

“Time to give them the attention they deserve” 
NBHAP
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Nat Vazer revels in the comfort of her own company and thoughts in new iso-inspired film clip for latest single ‘For A Moment’
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Nat Vazer revels in the comfort of her own company and thoughts in new iso-inspired film clip for latest single ‘For A Moment’

by the partae May 13, 2020
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Nat Vazer revels in the comfort of her own company and thoughts in new iso-inspired film clip for latest single ‘For A Moment’

“Her understated but infectious indie melodies, coupled with her smooth vocals mean Vazer’s tracks radiate with a humble indie buzz; and ‘For a Moment’ is another shining example of this.” – Get In Her Ears, UK 

Rising Melbourne artist Nat Vazer is gearing up to release her anticipated debut record Is This Offensive And Loud? at the end of the month, and is kicking off the celebrations with a brand new video for her latest single ‘For A Moment’.

Celebrating the simplicity of a slowing lifestyle and the comfort of imagination, memory and deep rumination, the new video exemplifies the track’s dreamy nostalgia through the intimate lens of Vazer’s partner and photographer, Benjamin Joel. A collection of humble moments lost in time, the ‘For A Moment’ video captures the immense weight of wanting something forbidden and the overwhelming feeling of longing for someone you can’t really be with

“The video clip was filmed when stage 3 isolation began so our options became really limited as to what we could do. We could no longer film at the beach which is initially where we planned to film. So Benny and I started brainstorming together – we wanted the film clip to convey the intimacy, warmth and playfulness of the song. So we chose simple sets that would convey that: in my bedroom because it feels like a private, intimate space; in the car and the shower where it feels personal but a little bit silly. With the shower scene – we drew inspiration from famous shower scenes like ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’, the Decore shampoo TV ads from the 80s and 90s. Singing in the shower is the best, everyone knows that.”  – Nat Vazer

“When you’re limited with what you can work with, I think being open to experimentation and playing with the few things that you do have is the key. It can help you find what works in the process, rather than heading into a project with a set goal in mind. In this case, we tried a lot of different things with camera angles and lighting positioning, and we were just open to experimenting on the set. We could afford to do that too as we had so much time in lockdown.” – Benjamin Joel
 
Birthed from frustration and confusion at the state of the world and her place within it, Nat Vazer’s debut album Is This Offensive And Loud? was recorded in 2019 in a room above a guitar shop in Collingwood, Melbourne. Vazer’s intricate and eloquent songwriting navigates social justice, empowerment, relationships and more with a stream-of-consciousness intimacy that is both relatable and admirable. First single ‘Like Demi’ introduced Vazer’s new material focussing on the importance of being yourself and following your paths of curiosity. 2020 follow up ‘Grateful‘ is strewn out over four and a half minutes of cathartic outbursts of ‘90s grunge and powerful guitar licks, situating Vazer as a leading voice of her generation while ‘For A Moment’ presents a lighthearted but brooding slice of indie rock that muses over past infatuations and future possibilities in equal measure.

A captivating live performer, Nat Vazer has toured with Lime Cordiale and supported the likes of Last Dinosaurs, #1 Dads, Carla Geneve and The Magic Numbers (UK). Her fast-growing reputation as an intimate songwriter and powerful live force has also landed her on the festival line ups of St Kilda Festival, Kyneton Music Festival, Changes, Not Fest and more. Her anticipated debut album, scheduled for release through beloved indie Melbourne label Hotel Motel Records on Friday 29 May, is sure to propel this intriguing singer songwriter from a beguiling one-to-watch, to an undeniable leading force of Melbourne’s thriving indie rock scene. Not long now until Is This Offensive And Loud? drops!

‘For A Moment’ single out now on
Spotify / iTunes / Apple Music / Bandcamp

Is This Offensive And Loud? LP is out Friday 29 May
Limited edition vinyl pre-order now available through Hotel Motel Records

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Where are you currently based? I have recently relocated to Melbourne, AUS How did you first start playing music? My skills began back when I was around 12 years old. While learning to edit videos In spare time... I became obsessed with music production.  How has your COVID19 experience been to date? Weirdly good. I’ve been able to work intensely on myself outside of the music. Being able to read, learn and practise more skills and ideas has been great. Wishing it were better circumstances but where there is a crisis there is an opportunity.  Your Sophmore album is dropping on the 29th of May 2020, you've just released the single 'Level With Me' what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? I wanted to make some more upbeat and fun to counteract the weird times that are happening around the globe. The idea behind it came from the majority of the world being put in the same position.   How did you go about writing Level With Me? Started like most of my songs with me writing some chords and putting sounds together. Just after that, the body started to take place. I Wrote the lyrics then had to sit back and take another look.  I ended up making a new beat behind and kept the lyrics and melodies.  Where and when did you record/produce and who with? I produced this record in 2019 by myself in my apartment. Production, Lyrics Mix and master.  What programs/instruments did you use? I produce my music in Ableton Live  What did you find most rewarding/challenging during the process of creating Level With Me? Trying to figure out the correct way to structure and build the record. I actually had to call an Aria award-winning buddy of mine ‘Illy’ to get a second opinion.  Where can we listen? Spotify, Apple, Tidal, Youtube and Soundcloud.  Who are you listening to at the moment? Im diving deep into the electronic scapes of Max Cooper and Floating Points.  What do you like to do away from music? I like to read, study and practice psychology specifically in the mental health field.  What's planned for 2020? MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC. Favourite food and place to hangout? Get me with them burgers! Youll catch me hanging at a cafe probably drinking coffee. FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER
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by the partae May 13, 2020
written by the partae

Where are you currently based?

I have recently relocated to Melbourne, AUS

How did you first start playing music?

My skills began back when I was around 12 years old. While learning to edit videos In spare time… I became obsessed with music production.

How has your COVID19 experience been to date?

Weirdly good. I’ve been able to work intensely on myself outside of the music. Being able to read, learn and practise more skills and ideas has been great. Wishing it were better circumstances but where there is a crisis there is an opportunity.

Your Sophmore album is dropping on the 29th of May 2020, you’ve just released the single ‘Level With Me’ what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?

I wanted to make some more upbeat and fun to counteract the weird times that are happening around the globe. The idea behind it came from the majority of the world being put in the same position.

How did you go about writing Level With Me?

Started like most of my songs with me writing some chords and putting sounds together. Just after that, the body started to take place. I Wrote the lyrics then had to sit back and take another look.

I ended up making a new beat behind and kept the lyrics and melodies.

Where and when did you record/produce and who with?

I produced this record in 2019 by myself in my apartment. Production, Lyrics Mix and master.

What programs/instruments did you use?

I produce my music in Ableton Live

What did you find most rewarding/challenging during the process of creating Level With Me?

Trying to figure out the correct way to structure and build the record. I actually had to call an Aria award-winning buddy of mine ‘Illy’ to get a second opinion.

Where can we listen?

Spotify, Apple, Tidal, Youtube and Soundcloud.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

Im diving deep into the electronic scapes of Max Cooper and Floating Points.

What do you like to do away from music?

I like to read, study and practice psychology specifically in the mental health field.

What’s planned for 2020?

MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Get me with them burgers! Youll catch me hanging at a cafe probably drinking coffee.

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“PRESSURE POINT”   SELF-TITLED RECORD OUT JUNE 5 The Ghost Inside have unveiled a new track from their forthcoming self-titled record out June 5 via Epitaph. The track, “Pressure Point,” is about the types of exploitative acquaintances who are quick to make someone else’s tragedy about themselves   “Almost all TGI songs take the listener on a journey from dark to light or from despair to hope,” explains bassist Jim Riley. “On this record we made a conscious effort to let individual songs explore different emotions we’ve been experiencing and not force them to have a positive turn. We feel like the album as a whole will give you that hopeful feeling, even though a song like ‘Pressure Point; might not do that by itself. Instead we embraced being pissed off and let it pour out through some of the most aggressive and pointed lyrics we’ve ever had. We try to avoid cursing in our songs but sometimes you’re just so fed up that nothing less than a big loud fuck will get the job done.“   LISTEN TO “PRESSURE POINT NOW”   Created with producer Will Putney (Every Time I Die, The Amity Affliction, Knocked Loose) and longtime friend/collaborator Jeremy McKinnon of A Day To Remember, The Ghost Inside is 11 songs of determination, deep resolve, reflection, and newfound hope. The self-titled album arrives as the follow-up to the band’s 2014 release Dear Youth, which debuted #63 on the Billboard 2000, and will be the first release since their tragic bus accident in 2015.   The band had worked on material for their fifth album prior to the accident that claimed the lives of their driver, the lives of everyone in the other vehicle, and resulted in multiple injuries for all of the band members. Jonathan Vigil (vocals) suffered from a fractured back, ligament damage, and two broken ankles. Zach Johnson (guitar) has since had 13 surgeries for a femur injury. Andrew Tkaczyk (drums) ultimately lost his leg. The band collectively came to see the ordeal as a moment to put their inspirational lyrics to the test. Songs that were once more philosophical in origin had become autobiographical.   The accident will always be a defining moment for The Ghost Inside, but never what defines them. The album taps into the raw emotional things they’ve been through, but the songs are not about reliving the worst day of their lives. “This isn’t about what happened to us,” Riley insists. “We won’t get lost in that one day. This is about our journey, our growth, and who we are.”   The ultimate victory for The Ghost Inside is their triumphant new self-titled album. THE GHOST INSIDE - THE GHOST INSIDE - OUT FRIDAY JUNE 5   THE GHOST INSIDE TRACK LISTING 1. 1333 2. Still Alive 3. The Outcast 4. Pressure Point 5. Overexposure 6. Make Or Break 7. Unseen 8. One Choice 9. Phoenix Rise 10. Begin Again 11. Aftermath   ABOUT THE GHOST INSIDE   In 2004, The Ghost Inside formed in El Segundo, CA united by their shared passion for bands in the hardcore scene. The band has since released four studio albums; Fury and the Fallen Ones (2008), Returners (2010), Get What You Give (2012), Dear Youth (2014).  The group stands for authenticity, dedication, perseverance and the most literal adherence to the core values behind their craft. Sonically, the group places equal emphasis on deeply personal vocals, urgent riffing and pile-driving breakdowns within the framework of their heavily melodic modern hardcore.   The Ghost Inside is Jonathan Vigil (vocals), Chris Davis (guitar), Zach Johnson (guitar), Jim Riley (bass), and Andrew Tkaczyk (drums)
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THE GHOST INSIDE SHARE NEW TRACK PRESSURE POINT

by the partae May 13, 2020
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“PRESSURE POINT”

SELF-TITLED RECORD OUT JUNE 5

The Ghost Inside have unveiled a new track from their forthcoming self-titled record out June 5 via Epitaph. The track, “Pressure Point,” is about the types of exploitative acquaintances who are quick to make someone else’s tragedy about themselves

“Almost all TGI songs take the listener on a journey from dark to light or from despair to hope,” explains bassist Jim Riley. “On this record we made a conscious effort to let individual songs explore different emotions we’ve been experiencing and not force them to have a positive turn. We feel like the album as a whole will give you that hopeful feeling, even though a song like ‘Pressure Point; might not do that by itself. Instead we embraced being pissed off and let it pour out through some of the most aggressive and pointed lyrics we’ve ever had. We try to avoid cursing in our songs but sometimes you’re just so fed up that nothing less than a big loud fuck will get the job done.“

LISTEN TO “PRESSURE POINT NOW”

Created with producer Will Putney (Every Time I Die, The Amity Affliction, Knocked Loose) and longtime friend/collaborator Jeremy McKinnon of A Day To Remember, The Ghost Inside is 11 songs of determination, deep resolve, reflection, and newfound hope. The self-titled album arrives as the follow-up to the band’s 2014 release Dear Youth, which debuted #63 on the Billboard 2000, and will be the first release since their tragic bus accident in 2015.

The band had worked on material for their fifth album prior to the accident that claimed the lives of their driver, the lives of everyone in the other vehicle, and resulted in multiple injuries for all of the band members. Jonathan Vigil (vocals) suffered from a fractured back, ligament damage, and two broken ankles. Zach Johnson (guitar) has since had 13 surgeries for a femur injury. Andrew Tkaczyk (drums) ultimately lost his leg. The band collectively came to see the ordeal as a moment to put their inspirational lyrics to the test. Songs that were once more philosophical in origin had become autobiographical.

The accident will always be a defining moment for The Ghost Inside, but never what defines them. The album taps into the raw emotional things they’ve been through, but the songs are not about reliving the worst day of their lives. “This isn’t about what happened to us,” Riley insists. “We won’t get lost in that one day. This is about our journey, our growth, and who we are.”

The ultimate victory for The Ghost Inside is their triumphant new self-titled album.

THE GHOST INSIDE – THE GHOST INSIDE – OUT FRIDAY JUNE 5

THE GHOST INSIDE TRACK LISTING
1. 1333
2. Still Alive
3. The Outcast
4. Pressure Point
5. Overexposure
6. Make Or Break
7. Unseen
8. One Choice
9. Phoenix Rise
10. Begin Again
11. Aftermath

ABOUT THE GHOST INSIDE
In 2004, The Ghost Inside formed in El Segundo, CA united by their shared passion for bands in the hardcore scene. The band has since released four studio albums; Fury and the Fallen Ones (2008), Returners (2010), Get What You Give (2012), Dear Youth (2014).  The group stands for authenticity, dedication, perseverance and the most literal adherence to the core values behind their craft. Sonically, the group places equal emphasis on deeply personal vocals, urgent riffing and pile-driving breakdowns within the framework of their heavily melodic modern hardcore.

The Ghost Inside is Jonathan Vigil (vocals), Chris Davis (guitar), Zach Johnson (guitar), Jim Riley (bass), and Andrew Tkaczyk (drums)

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OFENBACH AND QUARTERHEAD UNVEIL ‘HEAD SHOULDERS KNEES & TOES’ FEATURING NORMA JEAN MARTINE Out today via Spinnin Records / Elektra France
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OFENBACH AND QUARTERHEAD UNVEIL ‘HEAD SHOULDERS KNEES & TOES’ FEATURING NORMA JEAN MARTINE Out today via Spinnin Records / Elektra France

by the partae May 12, 2020
written by the partae
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Ofenbach adds a blazing new record to their ever-growing catalogue with ‘Head Shoulders Knees & Toes’ out on now via Spinnin Records. Amassing more than 1 billion streams in just over 3 years, the incredible story of the electro-rock duo Ofenbach continues with another stunning cross-over single.

The internationally acclaimed DJ/producer duo have teamed up with German DJ/producers Quarterhead and American singer Norma Jean Martine who features on the vocals. The record is drenched in sexy synth soars and shows a new side to Ofenbach who are renowned for their blending of rock and electro. Norma Jean Martine’s raw, scorched soul vocals open the track before an upbeat kick chimes in. A powerful melody stays true to the Ofenbach sound, mixed in with a rousing crescendo and groovy-electro drop, showing an amazing cross-over potential. It’s an unapologetically dancy anthem but remains without a doubt one for the airwaves.

At just 24, Ofenbach have experienced massive success, including their breakthrough single “Be Mine” which topped the world’s charts with more than 300 million streams and their follow-up single “Katchi” which charted at #1 on the Shazam Dance Worldwide charts for 14 consecutive weeks. Amongst the Vanity Fair 50 most influential French artist in the world, certified 10 times Gold and 16 times Platinum, they have been extensively touring across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Since the COVID-19 lockdown, they’ve been busy writing and producing new music in the studio. ‘Head Shoulders Knees & Toes’ comes just after their ‘Physical’ remix for Dua Lipa, and there is plenty more in store.

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Says The Blossom, “The night I filmed this footage to send to [Dani], I had finished my 2-week solitary quarantine after flying from LA to SYD, and it was the first day I’d been reunited with my family or even left the bedroom. I went for a bike ride and a joy ride with my dad when the sun was setting and he filmed me on his iPhone. As I felt the rush of the wind, hanging out the window of the car like a dog, there was still some sort of lonesome and uncertain energy surrounding me. Nonetheless, I felt “free” for that whole couple of hours we biked around my childhood neighborhood, now quiet and dead-still”. Produced with Warp Publishing's Jessica Winter (The Horrors, Gorillaz), 'Bored Baby Blues' is one of several songs born from Lily’s recent studio residency with Future Classic. It is the last single to be shared from her forthcoming debut EP, Bleeding Buttercup, a promising body of work that's both romantic and cinematic: HD, widescreen with the static cutting through. 'Bored Baby Blues' by The Blossom is out now, buy/stream it here. Bleeding Buttercup EP Out May 22 TRACKLIST 1. Bored Baby Blues 2. Kill My Mind 3. Puppy Dog Tears 4. Wish You Well 5. Won't Leave My bedroom Stay connected with The Blossom: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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THE BLOSSOM SHARES ‘BORED BABY BLUES’ DEBUT EP BLEEDING BUTTERCUP OUT MAY 22

by the partae May 12, 2020
written by the partae
Photo Credit: Jesse Lizotte
PRAISE FOR THE BLOSSOM

“Pop music’s hidden gem”
Listen Mag

“The Blossom is here to show the world what her own artistic experience means to her”
Substream Magazine

“The LA artist takes ‘bedroom pop’ to its highest form”
Document Journal

Sydney-raised, LA-based, The Blossom, today shares a patiently simmering new track ‘Bored Baby Blues‘, furthering her blend of bedroom pop, dreamy shoegaze, and skittering, trap-influenced production. The chorus on ‘Bored Baby Blues’ begs to explode yet always pulls back, holding out until the last minute when distorted guitars and choral backing vocals rupture the song’s pensive yearning. Listen and watch HERE.

The accompanying ‘Bored Baby Blues‘ video brims with nostalgia, almost making it feel like a private documentary and tapping into the same grainy, cut-and-paste aesthetic as her recent ‘Wish You Well‘ video. The Blossom again partnered with NY-based creative and editor, Dani Aphrodite, for the visual; this time while quarantined on opposite sides of the world.

Says The Blossom, “The night I filmed this footage to send to [Dani], I had finished my 2-week solitary quarantine after flying from LA to SYD, and it was the first day I’d been reunited with my family or even left the bedroom. I went for a bike ride and a joy ride with my dad when the sun was setting and he filmed me on his iPhone. As I felt the rush of the wind, hanging out the window of the car like a dog, there was still some sort of lonesome and uncertain energy surrounding me. Nonetheless, I felt “free” for that whole couple of hours we biked around my childhood neighborhood, now quiet and dead-still”. 

Produced with Warp Publishing‘s Jessica Winter (The Horrors, Gorillaz), ‘Bored Baby Blues’ is one of several songs born from Lily’s recent studio residency with Future Classic. It is the last single to be shared from her forthcoming debut EP, Bleeding Buttercup, a promising body of work that’s both romantic and cinematic: HD, widescreen with the static cutting through.

‘Bored Baby Blues’ by The Blossom is out now, buy/stream it here.

Bleeding Buttercup EP
Out May 22

TRACKLIST
1. Bored Baby Blues
2. Kill My Mind
3. Puppy Dog Tears
4. Wish You Well
5. Won’t Leave My bedroom

Stay connected with The Blossom:
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Bursting onto the scene with his hit single ’Home’ featuring Ben Alessi, accompanied by a powerful live show which has taken his music across the country and onto festival slots such as Splendour In The Grass, Beyond The Valley, and many more…  Melbourne based Producer/Songwriter Kuren has returned to the hearts of Australians with his new single LEVEL WITH ME. Without being tied to any one sound, tossing elements of his original electronic flare with fierce upbeat energy, the constantly evolving 22-year-old enigma is never afraid to keep you guessing. Returning to the spotlight from his recent hiatus following the release ‘Melting Conceptually’ Kuren has since used the fruits of his experience to cultivate a force that embodies an identity he stands for. Not content with the label of 'bedroom producer', Curtis has since reinvented his craft to bind the sounds of his trademark electronic sound with lyricism to mark a perennial evolution as a storyteller.  His sophomore album ‘HOLY WAVE’ has been announced to release on the 29th of May. And first tastings have already seen support from national Media and Radio outlets such as Music Feeds, Triple J and more. Set to make more noise with his upcoming LP Kuren is boasting an 8 track project with collaborations from Ruku and Savilian. STREAM LEVEL WITH ME NOW To keep up to date with future shows and releases, follow Kuren’s socials below FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER
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KUREN DROPS ISOLATION ANTHEM ‘LEVEL WITH ME

by the partae May 12, 2020
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Bursting onto the scene with his hit single ’Home’ featuring Ben Alessi, accompanied by a powerful live show which has taken his music across the country and onto festival slots such as Splendour In The Grass, Beyond The Valley, and many more…

Melbourne based Producer/Songwriter Kuren has returned to the hearts of Australians with his new single LEVEL WITH ME. Without being tied to any one sound, tossing elements of his original electronic flare with fierce upbeat energy, the constantly evolving 22-year-old enigma is never afraid to keep you guessing.

Returning to the spotlight from his recent hiatus following the release ‘Melting Conceptually’ Kuren has since used the fruits of his experience to cultivate a force that embodies an identity he stands for. Not content with the label of ‘bedroom producer’, Curtis has since reinvented his craft to bind the sounds of his trademark electronic sound with lyricism to mark a perennial evolution as a storyteller.

His sophomore album ‘HOLY WAVE’ has been announced to release on the 29th of May. And first tastings have already seen support from national Media and Radio outlets such as Music Feeds, Triple J and more. Set to make more noise with his upcoming LP Kuren is boasting an 8 track project with collaborations from Ruku and Savilian.

STREAM LEVEL WITH ME NOW

To keep up to date with future shows and releases, follow Kuren’s socials below

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Where are you currently based? We are currently based in Sydney, Australia. How did you first start playing music? We started playing music when we were very young and have been singing since before we could talk! We’re sisters, so we grew up in the same house together & have been singing and writing songs both individually and together since we were kids! Music has always been a massive part of our family & has always filled our home - our late grandfather was very musical and so is our dad, so a passion and love for music has definitely been passed down from generation to generation.  What's been happening recently? Recently, we’ve been working really hard on the release of our new single “Tunnel Vision”. We’ve got some really exciting things planned (including a music video), so stay tuned! We’ve also been creating a lot of new content for our YouTube channel. We’ve had so much fun covering songs by some amazing Australian artists lately, including Dylan Joel and Amy Shark! We’ve also been doing some live performances through Facebook and Instagram to spread some fun and positivity in these really difficult times. Your new single Tunnel Vision is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track? Lyrically, the songwriting was influenced by several real life situations. We wanted to explore the idea that people can choose to “see" you when it suits them (for example, when they want something from you, or want to share in your success). After they’ve gotten what they want, they lose interest and you quickly become “invisible" to them. Unfortunately we’ve experienced this a fair few times in our lives and we’re sure a lot of other people have too!! The storyline of the song explores a common situation we’ve all experienced at some point in our lives - when you’re out in public and someone you know ignores you on purpose - but the message of the song is much deeper: to always approach people with a genuine heart and genuine intentions. The sound for Tunnel Vision was heavily influenced by the lyrics! We always like to tell the story of a song through it’s melody and production and not just with our words! For example, we layered our vocals and added a lot of echo, so it feels like you’re actually standing in a tunnel with our voices echoing all around you! If you listen closely, you’ll hear so many more amazing sound samples (some of which we actually created ourselves) strategically placed throughout to help create an immersive, three-dimensional experience. It’s a really fun and playful song to contrast with the more serious meaning behind it. Stream “Tunnel Vision” here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/likeangels/tunnel-vision How did you go about writing Tunnel Vision? We got home one afternoon, sat at the piano and wrote the song! The lyrics actually came pretty easily and we wrote it quite quickly. It’s really cool writing together because we both get different ideas and see things from different perspectives, which can help to take a song to the next level. Two days later, we actually already had a studio session booked in where we showed it to our producer Phil, refined it a little and started to record! Where and when did you record and who with? We spent a lot of our time last year recording in a Sydney based studio with Philippe-Marc Anquetil. He is amazing & so fun to work with!!! He’s taught us so much about recording and really helped us develop as artists. We have so much love and respect for him.  What programs/instruments did you use? We used quite a few different programs and instruments. We began the song with some simple piano and built the track up from there. We actually made a few of the sound samples in the song ourselves!! You can hear a cat “meow” during some sections of the song, which we recorded into the mic & then layered with harmonies. We also made a submarine “sonar pinging sound”. We recorded a friend of ours speaking in a funny high pitched voice (on our phone!) & then cut it and put some vocal effects on it in the studio to create that high pitched beeping sound you hear in the chorus. We love to make our own sound samples wherever possible!! Your previous single rain has had great success, what do you attribute to the success of Rain? Our debut single “Rain.” is actually a fundraiser song. We released the single last year in December and are donating 100% of proceeds to Australian fire and drought relief organisations. Literally by listening and streaming the song, you are donating to these important causes, so it’s a pretty special song to us!! The song itself, is very emotional and we are honestly overwhelmed and so grateful by the amount of support it has received and continues to received!  The song was inspired by the misconception that sad emotions (often characterised by tears or crying) are negative or “bad”. We wanted the song to be a reminder about the importance of balance - just as rain and sunshine are equally important in nature, so are happy and sad emotions in human beings.  We have received so many kind messages from people saying how the song has impacted them emotionally, how they are playing it on repeat and many saying it even brought them to tears! We always set out to write lyrics that connect with people, but to hear that our song “Rain.” actually brought people to tears was surreal.  We made a whole series about the song on our Youtube Channel, to give a more in depth account on why and how we wrote the song and it’s important message, which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9bNfLm7oKB5oI0qPfeTAz6i2N8cI2WZ Stream Rain. here:  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/likeangels/rain What advice would you give to aspiring musicians? Keep working on your craft and technique. Be aware that this is a marathon, not a sprint; and often feels like a rollercoaster - there are emotional highs and lows and it can change so quickly from one to the other and back again! Look for opportunities; and recognise opportunities (sometimes they are not obvious!). Start your social media accounts (on as many platforms as you can) as soon as you can - this is the new day and age we live in!! Be genuinely kind and respectful to people - no one wants to work with someone who is disrespectful or full of them self. Be willing and prepared to learn new things & be open to feedback from people who have more experience than you and have your best interests at heart! Work hard, but make sure you have fun & enjoy the process as much as you can!! And always remember why you started - this is what will drive you and keep you going through the tough times!! Who are you listening to at the moment? We love listening to songs that don’t just sound good, but are also really well written! At the moment we’ve been listening to a lot of NF - he’s an amazing artist, his ability to write powerful lyrics is so inspirational and his songs sound amazing! We also really love listening to songs written by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic - he’s an amazing songwriter and an inspiration to us as songwriters! We listen to a lot of different types of music, so we recently made a Like Angels Spotify Playlist called “GET TO KNOW US” so we can share all of the songs we’ve currently got on repeat!! And we’re always updating it! Listen to our “GET TO KNOW US” playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UakohUYLL0v6LwSgC4QLt?si=NWlUX1F1QWG3ukqLOmdsRg  What do you like to do away from music? We love relaxing and spending time with family. Life gets super busy, so having time with family is very important to us! We also love keeping fit by doing CrossFit! It’s so much fun and challenges you both physically and mentally.  What's planned for 2020? We’ve got a lot of new music ready for release!! We honestly can’t wait to share it with everyone! We always encourage people to stay up to date with our social media accounts, as we are always posting little hints and teasers about what’s coming next!! We also normally do a lot of live gigs, so hopefully when things settle down with the current coronavirus situation & when it’s safe to do so, we’ll be back out playing more live music!  Favourite food and place to hangout? We love all different types of food haha, so it’s too hard to pick a favourite! But our fave hang out is easy!! Definitely ‘Burger Frank’ in Camden!! They serve amazing food, source their produce from local farmers and even make a lot of their ingredients from scratch! The staff are all so lovely!! And the place has such a chill relaxing vibe.  If we’ve had a really busy week, a stressful day or just wanna hang out, it’s definitely our “go to” spot  to relax and enjoy some amazing food!! Stream "Tunnel Vision" here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/likeangels/tunnel-vision Our Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearelikeangels/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/likeangels/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeangels/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearelikeangels/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearelikeangels/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DBzfAswmcKmc9VctvZPwk?si=dYas8ETUTcC99rj_kasMIw  Our Website: http://www.likeangels.com.au/ 
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by the partae May 12, 2020
written by the partae
Where are you currently based?
 
We are currently based in Sydney, Australia.
 
How did you first start playing music?
 
We started playing music when we were very young and have been singing since before we could talk! We’re sisters, so we grew up in the same house together & have been singing and writing songs both individually and together since we were kids! Music has always been a massive part of our family & has always filled our home – our late grandfather was very musical and so is our dad, so a passion and love for music has definitely been passed down from generation to generation.
 
What’s been happening recently?
 
Recently, we’ve been working really hard on the release of our new single “Tunnel Vision”. We’ve got some really exciting things planned (including a music video), so stay tuned! We’ve also been creating a lot of new content for our YouTube channel. We’ve had so much fun covering songs by some amazing Australian artists lately, including Dylan Joel and Amy Shark! We’ve also been doing some live performances through Facebook and Instagram to spread some fun and positivity in these really difficult times.
 
Your new single Tunnel Vision is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?
 
Lyrically, the songwriting was influenced by several real life situations. We wanted to explore the idea that people can choose to “see” you when it suits them (for example, when they want something from you, or want to share in your success). After they’ve gotten what they want, they lose interest and you quickly become “invisible” to them. Unfortunately we’ve experienced this a fair few times in our lives and we’re sure a lot of other people have too!!
The storyline of the song explores a common situation we’ve all experienced at some point in our lives – when you’re out in public and someone you know ignores you on purpose – but the message of the song is much deeper: to always approach people with a genuine heart and genuine intentions.
The sound for Tunnel Vision was heavily influenced by the lyrics! We always like to tell the story of a song through it’s melody and production and not just with our words! For example, we layered our vocals and added a lot of echo, so it feels like you’re actually standing in a tunnel with our voices echoing all around you! If you listen closely, you’ll hear so many more amazing sound samples (some of which we actually created ourselves) strategically placed throughout to help create an immersive, three-dimensional experience. It’s a really fun and playful song to contrast with the more serious meaning behind it.
Stream “Tunnel Vision” here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/likeangels/tunnel-vision
 
How did you go about writing Tunnel Vision?
 
We got home one afternoon, sat at the piano and wrote the song! The lyrics actually came pretty easily and we wrote it quite quickly. It’s really cool writing together because we both get different ideas and see things from different perspectives, which can help to take a song to the next level. Two days later, we actually already had a studio session booked in where we showed it to our producer Phil, refined it a little and started to record!
 
Where and when did you record and who with?
 
We spent a lot of our time last year recording in a Sydney based studio with Philippe-Marc Anquetil. He is amazing & so fun to work with!!! He’s taught us so much about recording and really helped us develop as artists. We have so much love and respect for him.
 
What programs/instruments did you use?
 
We used quite a few different programs and instruments. We began the song with some simple piano and built the track up from there. We actually made a few of the sound samples in the song ourselves!! You can hear a cat “meow” during some sections of the song, which we recorded into the mic & then layered with harmonies. We also made a submarine “sonar pinging sound”. We recorded a friend of ours speaking in a funny high pitched voice (on our phone!) & then cut it and put some vocal effects on it in the studio to create that high pitched beeping sound you hear in the chorus. We love to make our own sound samples wherever possible!!
 
Your previous single rain has had great success, what do you attribute to the success of Rain?
 
Our debut single “Rain.” is actually a fundraiser song. We released the single last year in December and are donating 100% of proceeds to Australian fire and drought relief organisations. Literally by listening and streaming the song, you are donating to these important causes, so it’s a pretty special song to us!!
The song itself, is very emotional and we are honestly overwhelmed and so grateful by the amount of support it has received and continues to received!
The song was inspired by the misconception that sad emotions (often characterised by tears or crying) are negative or “bad”. We wanted the song to be a reminder about the importance of balance – just as rain and sunshine are equally important in nature, so are happy and sad emotions in human beings.
We have received so many kind messages from people saying how the song has impacted them emotionally, how they are playing it on repeat and many saying it even brought them to tears! We always set out to write lyrics that connect with people, but to hear that our song “Rain.” actually brought people to tears was surreal.
We made a whole series about the song on our Youtube Channel, to give a more in depth account on why and how we wrote the song and it’s important message, which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9bNfLm7oKB5oI0qPfeTAz6i2N8cI2WZ
Stream Rain. here:  https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/likeangels/rain
What advice would you give to aspiring musicians?
 
Keep working on your craft and technique. Be aware that this is a marathon, not a sprint; and often feels like a rollercoaster – there are emotional highs and lows and it can change so quickly from one to the other and back again! Look for opportunities; and recognise opportunities (sometimes they are not obvious!). Start your social media accounts (on as many platforms as you can) as soon as you can – this is the new day and age we live in!!
Be genuinely kind and respectful to people – no one wants to work with someone who is disrespectful or full of them self. Be willing and prepared to learn new things & be open to feedback from people who have more experience than you and have your best interests at heart! Work hard, but make sure you have fun & enjoy the process as much as you can!! And always remember why you started – this is what will drive you and keep you going through the tough times!!
 
Who are you listening to at the moment?
 
We love listening to songs that don’t just sound good, but are also really well written! At the moment we’ve been listening to a lot of NF – he’s an amazing artist, his ability to write powerful lyrics is so inspirational and his songs sound amazing! We also really love listening to songs written by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic – he’s an amazing songwriter and an inspiration to us as songwriters! We listen to a lot of different types of music, so we recently made a Like Angels Spotify Playlist called “GET TO KNOW US” so we can share all of the songs we’ve currently got on repeat!! And we’re always updating it!
 
Listen to our “GET TO KNOW US” playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UakohUYLL0v6LwSgC4QLt?si=NWlUX1F1QWG3ukqLOmdsRg 
 
What do you like to do away from music?
 
We love relaxing and spending time with family. Life gets super busy, so having time with family is very important to us! We also love keeping fit by doing CrossFit! It’s so much fun and challenges you both physically and mentally.
 
What’s planned for 2020?
 
We’ve got a lot of new music ready for release!! We honestly can’t wait to share it with everyone! We always encourage people to stay up to date with our social media accounts, as we are always posting little hints and teasers about what’s coming next!! We also normally do a lot of live gigs, so hopefully when things settle down with the current coronavirus situation & when it’s safe to do so, we’ll be back out playing more live music!
 
Favourite food and place to hangout?
 
We love all different types of food haha, so it’s too hard to pick a favourite!
 
But our fave hang out is easy!! Definitely ‘Burger Frank’ in Camden!! They serve amazing food, source their produce from local farmers and even make a lot of their ingredients from scratch! The staff are all so lovely!! And the place has such a chill relaxing vibe. 

If we’ve had a really busy week, a stressful day or just wanna hang out, it’s definitely our “go to” spot

to relax and enjoy some amazing food!!

Stream “Tunnel Vision” here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/likeangels/tunnel-vision
Our Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearelikeangels/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/likeangels/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeangels/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearelikeangels/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearelikeangels/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DBzfAswmcKmc9VctvZPwk?si=dYas8ETUTcC99rj_kasMIw
Our Website: http://www.likeangels.com.au/
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THE GROWLERS NEW SINGLE DREAM WORLD A PLEA FOR CONNECTION IN INTERESTING TIMES
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THE GROWLERS NEW SINGLE DREAM WORLD A PLEA FOR CONNECTION IN INTERESTING TIMES

by the partae May 12, 2020
written by the partae
Photo Credit: Taylor Bonin
“A jangly slice of escapism”
– CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND
“… a hazy wash of sound that showcases the group’s gentler side, while still having a black, black heart”
– CLASH“The SoCal six-piece so embody the laid-back, sun-kissed vibe of their home that they’ve been able to build a small empire around it… Their cult following is vast, ever-growing, and packed with die-hard fanatics”
– HAPPY

“Some bands just ooze cool. The proudly independent LA band The Growlers serve up an infectious combo of new wave, disco and indie rock.”
– NPR

What better time than a global pandemic for The Growlers to drop Dream World – the new single on the band’s very own Beach Goth Records and Tapes? Recorded after sessions for their last album, 2019’s Natural Affair LP, the track imagines an alternate universe available to everyone, if you want it. Upright pianos, razorwire guitars, and singer Brooks Nielsen’s most prescient lyrics to date invite us all to embrace the other side, whatever that might be….

Long synonymous with the seedy, surfy, psychedelic communities of Costa Mesa and Dana Point, CA, The Growlers have evolved into a songwriting and touring force majeure, courting Hollywood and collaborating with producers Julian Casablancas (The Strokes) and Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, The War On Drugs) to make sophisticated, contemporary pop music that plays as well at the dive bar as it does on the dancefloor.

Following a run of multimillion-streaming singles – like City Club (22m+ Spotify plays), Night Ride (25m+) and Dope on a Rope (24m+) – the band launched their 2019 Natural Affair World Tour, from three sold-out shows at LA’s legendary Hollywood Palladium, played through Australia and Europe, only to be cut short by COVID’s global nightmare.

What’s next for Here and in the Dream World? Stay tuned.

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MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD RELEASE 'I GOT YOU' the new single taken from the forthcoming album WORK HARD & BE NICE
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MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD RELEASE ‘I GOT YOU’ the new single taken from the forthcoming album WORK HARD & BE NICE

by the partae May 12, 2020
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Following the recent taster tracks (‘How We Living’ and ‘I’m On Your Side’) – dropped from Michael Franti & Spearhead’s forthcoming 17-track album ‘Work Hard and Be Nice’ – comes ‘I Got You’, the first official radio single.   

‘I Got You’, as Franti explains, is ‘a dance jam that is about how we have our friends and lovers back through all the highs and lows of life. Pretty suitable for right now.” 

‘I Got You’ is out now through
Thirty Tigers / Cooking Vinyl Australia.

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Sophie Castriota
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by the partae May 11, 2020
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Where are you currently based?

I’m currently based in Brisbane, Australia

How did you first start playing music?

I started playing violin when I was 4 years old… It’s always been a passion of mine.

I was part of many orchestra’s and ensembles growing up.

I had been told by various influential people that I would end up as a concert violinist, but that direction changed when I started improvising and experimenting with music; and that’s when I realised I had an interest in Middle Eastern and Balkan sounds.

My singing came later on… I was actually embarrassed to sing in front of people for a long period of time … I truly didn’t think I could sing.

When I turned 18, I took an interest in song writing and music production and that’s kind of where it all began.

What have you been working on recently?

I’ve just released my new song called “Tøngue Tied” which came out on the 21st of April.

I’m now preparing for my next release which comes out this month on the 20th called “Not My Vibe”; – so stayed tuned for that!

Your new single ‘Tongue Tied’ is out now, what influenced the sound and song writing? How did you go about writing Tongue Tied?

Using my emotional pain and turning that into my art is kind of my escape and how I deal with things… It’s actually very therapeutic.

I feel a lot and I am very in touch with my emotions… when I feel, I write.

In the past I’ve allowed certain toxic behaviour from others to control me emotionally to some degree…

I never felt like I was fully in control of my emotions, but rather allowed people to treat me the way they wanted to, just to keep the peace.

I’m a very empathetic person… It’s my nature… in the past I would always try to please everyone before pleasing myself… and that would often be to the wrong people.

Writing Tøngue Tied was about me re-gaining my power and self-worth, as well as my healing process and journey.

Where and when did you record/produce? Who did you work with during recording/producing? Who did you work with during recording/producing?

My producer and close friend Brandon Jonak really helped me overcome a lot of insecurities and allowed me to express myself artistically.

I’ve worked with a number of producers in the past who have been controlling in some form or other – whether that be related to lyrics or melodies or whatever.

I remember I worked with one producer who constantly berated me… they would say things like “oh that was sh*t” or “why would you do that, that was absolute rubbish”- things that would really crush me as a song writer and artist. I ended up hating writing with this person as it was always about what they approved or didn’t and there was no sort of ‘collaboration’ between us but was all one sided.

When I first worked with Brandon, he sent me home with this random beat he had made 5 minutes before and said, “Do whatever you feel sounds good, then send it back when you finish”.

I remember ringing him literally the day after and was so anxious as to whether he was going to like it or complain about something and make me change it… I remember the first thing he said was “wow this is amazing Sophie…So this is the way we are going to work – I’ll do my thing, you do yours, no pressure, no stress, our creativity combined!”

From that moment on, I felt comfortable and able to really challenge myself and had finally the freedom to really create music that I loved.

Anyone who’s been in similar situations knows how important it is to have good dynamics between yourself and your collaborators.

Please tell us about how losing your hearing has affected you and how you are dealing with it:

Waking up one morning and completely losing your hearing in one ear without any previous health issues doesn’t really seem possible… but it happened, and I’m left with a completely and permanently deaf ear.

I didn’t think I would be able to continue music and there were a lot of obstacles I had to face.

A whole year later and it is what it is. I’ve come such a long way to heal and to accept what happened.

My whole lifestyle has changed because of this but it’s only given me more desire to want to help others.

Having a disability isn’t just about the physical aspect.

There’s the anxiety and depression to deal with, bullying, acceptance, rejection and much misunderstanding from people… it’s real and I’ve experienced it.

Because of my suffering, I feel I need to be a voice for those who are also experiencing and struggling with disabilities… and that is exactly what I’m going to do.

Who are you listening to at the moment? 

At the moment I’m listening to a lot of house remixes. I go through weird stages where I’ll listen to a specific genre for a period of time and then get bored and go to another completely random genre.

Who or what influences your sound?

Jhene Aiko has been a massive influence. Her music, her lyrics, her persona, has helped me a lot in my personal growth.

She’s an artist I truly admire.

Doja Cat has influenced the Urban/Hip-hop sound that I’m now incorporating into my music.

What do you like to do away from music?

When I’m not doing music, I’m painting, I’m drawing, I’m learning a language. I’m a creative. I also have ADHD, so my mind constantly wanders, and I get more easily distracted than most, so I need to be doing something at all times.

Please tell us about your experience being an Australian with an Albanian Royal connection:

My family found out we were bloodline descendants of Albania’s national hero “Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg”, who is my 14th generation great grandfather, back in around 2011.

The importance of what this man stood for and his legacy didn’t really resonate with me at the time…I was growing up far from Europe, so culturally I was a bit naïve to say the least.

Now as time has passed and having visited Europe several times, I understand his role in European and Balkan history – I am incredibly proud and in awe of his achievements.

I’m so lucky to share his blood and I feel it’s my duty now, with my platform to really spread the word as to what a great man he was.

What’s planned for 2020?

Unfortunately, Covid-19 has really put a stop to a lot of things this year for me. I was planning to tour around Europe and perform at various places.

Right now, I’m continuing to write and produce more songs and see where life takes me.

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Vietnamese food… Hands down. Place to hang would probably be in the studio.

 

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Beloved Aussie outfit Immigrant Union are dropping yet another blissful slice of psych-rock on the lofty new single ‘Soldier Field’, out today Friday 8 May. Dipping into the outfits’ renowned alt/folk/country tropes but with a healthy dose of psych, Immigrant Union’s latest offering rounds out a trifecta of easy listening tracks set to feature on their forthcoming third album Judas coming out midyear via Cheersquad Records & Tapes. ‘Soldier Field’ follows previous singles ‘New Win’ and ‘Jewels In The Sky’ in another dreamy melodic mantra that is at once introspective and cathartic. Featuring newcomers Ben Street and Paddy McGrath-Lester who join founding members Brent DeBoer (The Dandy Warhols), Bob Harrow and Peter Lubulwa following the Courtney Barnett-trio departure of ‘13, ‘Soldier Field’ presents some of the band’s most explorative sounds yet. Dreamy layers of guitar, a tinkling of chimes and a bubbling drone create a soft psychedelic undercurrent for Deboer’s tender lyricism to nestle upon as he recalls a time of great loss and the relief of coming out the other side in one piece. STREAM / EMBED 'SOLDIER FIELD' VIA BANDCAMP   "'Soldier Field' is a song Brent wrote while he was on tour with his other band The Dandy Warhols. He was in Chicago playing the Lollapalooza Festival. He took a taxi to a restaurant near Soldier Field where he stood staring up at the sign and started thinking of his family and friends back home. A couple of lyrics here and a couple there and the song was basically finished on the flight home to Australia. To Brent, it sort of feels like a follow up to his song, “Shameless" off the Immigrant Union 2016 LP, Anyway" - Immigrant Union In their decade or so of existence, Immigrant Union have toured extensively both domestically and internationally, playing festivals and club shows, the world over. The trio-turned-sextet-turned-quintet have toured with bands such as BRMC, The Lemonheads, Noel Gallagher, Sebadoh and Wolfmother to name a few. The band featured Courtney Barnett on slide guitar until it understandably became too difficult for her to juggle both her solo career and Immigrant Union ahead of the release of their acclaimed sophomore album Anyway. As well as their 3rd album coming out this year, Immigrant Union are also releasing a short film, ‘The Battle of Bella’, shot in Joshua Tree, CA. The film stars bandmates Bob and Brent as well as music from Judas as the soundtrack. ‘The Battle of Bella’, was written and directed by acclaimed indie filmmaker, Mike Bruce. Stay tuned for release details and keep an ear to the ground for Judas, mid year. Immigrant Union band members: Brent DeBoer Bob Harrow Peter Lubulwa  Ben Street Paddy McGrath-Lester ‘Soldier Field’ Credits: Recorded at Tower Court Studios, Melbourne  Mixed at The Odditorium (Portland, Oregon, USA) by Brandon Eggleston  Mastered by Ed Brooks 'Soldier Field' single out now via Cheersquad Records & Tapes Immigrant Union Facebook Immigrant Union Instagram Immigrant Union Twitter Immigrant Union Spotify Immigrant Union Website
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Melbourne indie psych outfit Immigrant Union release new single ‘Soldier Field’

by the partae May 11, 2020
written by the partae

Beloved Aussie outfit Immigrant Union are dropping yet another blissful slice of psych-rock on the lofty new single ‘Soldier Field’, out today Friday 8 May. Dipping into the outfits’ renowned alt/folk/country tropes but with a healthy dose of psych, Immigrant Union’s latest offering rounds out a trifecta of easy listening tracks set to feature on their forthcoming third album Judas coming out midyear via Cheersquad Records & Tapes.

‘Soldier Field’ follows previous singles ‘New Win’ and ‘Jewels In The Sky’ in another dreamy melodic mantra that is at once introspective and cathartic. Featuring newcomers Ben Street and Paddy McGrath-Lester who join founding members Brent DeBoer (The Dandy Warhols), Bob Harrow and Peter Lubulwa following the Courtney Barnett-trio departure of ‘13, ‘Soldier Field’ presents some of the band’s most explorative sounds yet. Dreamy layers of guitar, a tinkling of chimes and a bubbling drone create a soft psychedelic undercurrent for Deboer’s tender lyricism to nestle upon as he recalls a time of great loss and the relief of coming out the other side in one piece.

STREAM / EMBED ‘SOLDIER FIELD’ VIA BANDCAMP

“‘Soldier Field’ is a song Brent wrote while he was on tour with his other band The Dandy Warhols. He was in Chicago playing the Lollapalooza Festival. He took a taxi to a restaurant near Soldier Field where he stood staring up at the sign and started thinking of his family and friends back home. A couple of lyrics here and a couple there and the song was basically finished on the flight home to Australia. To Brent, it sort of feels like a follow up to his song, “Shameless” off the Immigrant Union 2016 LP, Anyway” – Immigrant Union

In their decade or so of existence, Immigrant Union have toured extensively both domestically and internationally, playing festivals and club shows, the world over. The trio-turned-sextet-turned-quintet have toured with bands such as BRMC, The Lemonheads, Noel Gallagher, Sebadoh and Wolfmother to name a few. The band featured Courtney Barnett on slide guitar until it understandably became too difficult for her to juggle both her solo career and Immigrant Union ahead of the release of their acclaimed sophomore album Anyway. As well as their 3rd album coming out this year, Immigrant Union are also releasing a short film, ‘The Battle of Bella’, shot in Joshua Tree, CA. The film stars bandmates Bob and Brent as well as music from Judas as the soundtrack. ‘The Battle of Bella’, was written and directed by acclaimed indie filmmaker, Mike Bruce. Stay tuned for release details and keep an ear to the ground for Judas, mid year.

Immigrant Union band members:
Brent DeBoer
Bob Harrow
Peter Lubulwa
Ben Street
Paddy McGrath-Lester

‘Soldier Field’ Credits:
Recorded at Tower Court Studios, Melbourne
Mixed at The Odditorium (Portland, Oregon, USA) by Brandon Eggleston
Mastered by Ed Brooks

‘Soldier Field’ single out now via Cheersquad Records & Tapes

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