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Punk rock supergroup Fake Names – which includes Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, Bad Religion), Michael Hampton (S.O.A., Embrace, One Last Wish), Dennis Lyxzén (Refused), and Johnny Temple (Girls Against Boys, Soulside) – release their self-titled debut record.
In early 2016, Brian Baker and Michael Hampton met up at Hampton’s Brooklyn home to play some guitars and see “if anything shakes out”. Friends since first grade, the two guitarists ended up writing four songs that day, and closed out the session deciding to continue the collaboration and get a band together to play the songs live as soon as possible.
Baker and Hampton recruited Johnny Temple (another elementary school alumni) to play bass. Later that year while Baker and Temple were performing at Chicago’s Riot Fest, they ran into Refused frontman Dennis Lyxzén (also on the bill) and spontaneously asked if he’d be interested in joining their new band. To their amazement, he said yes. The band gelled, and they started to record music that winter.
Co-produced by Hampton and Geoff Sanoff (A Perfect Circle, Jawbox), Fake Names’ self-titled debut gives a nod to early UK Punk and Power Pop as well as the seminal groups from which the members emerged, yet remains modern and pertinent, with infectious melodies and vocal harmonies complementing Lyxzén’s heartfelt vocals and thought-provoking lyrics.
Fake Names is Brian Baker (guitar/vocals), Michael Hampton (guitar/vocals), Dennis Lyxzén (vocals), and Johnny Temple (bass).
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Delivered Live, the live streaming show bringing live gigs to your living room and injecting money back into the economy, is back for round 7 this weekend. Fans can help support the artists on the show, as well as local live music crew and venues by buying a ticket from as little as $10 HERE
This week’s episode brings acclaimed Indigenous vocalist Emma Donovan and her rhythm combo The Putbacks, who’ll put the soul into your Saturday night, Alex Gow (Oh Mercy) will be playing tracks from his ARIA award-winning back catalog, as well as introducing his new project, Perfect Moment. And opening the night will be Yorta Yorta singer songwriter, and festival favourite, Benny Walker, who’ll be debuting tracks from his new album.
Bringing the laughs as always will be Sami Shah at the desk, plus comedian Tom Ballard, and as always the show will feature an expert panel discussion hosted by Myf Warhurst– all brought to you by host with the most, Henry Wagons!
Delivered Live episodes are free to watch, but tickets are available for purchase and funds will be going back into the pockets of the artists and comedians performing on the show, as well as to their nominated venue and crew member of choice, helping to replace some of the live income they have lost.
To date, Delivered Live has injected over $375,000 back into the live music economy, with over 155 musicians, plus comedians, crew members, agents, managers, backline companies and venues all receiving a share of funds.
For this week’s event the recipients of those funds are as follows:
Benny Walker nominates – The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine and Danny McKenna
Alex Gow nominates – The Theatre Royal, Castlemaine and Bek Duke
Emma Donovan nominates – Uptown Jazz Café and Cam Roberts
Benny Walker
Alex Gow
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks
Tom Ballard
Sami Shah
– Hosted by Henry Wagons
Producers The Handshake Agency thanks its sponsors for getting on board this first event – Victorian Government, The Music, Oztix, Small Time Group, Young Henry’s ,Harry The Hirer.
Tix can be purchased here
Delivered Live can be viewed here
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Epitaph Records is thrilled to announce the signing of rapper and producer, Cold Hart. On the cutting edge of alternative hip-hop Cold Hart co-founded seminal rap collective, GothBoiClique (Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Lil Peep, Horse Head, Døves, JPDreamthug, Lil Tracy, Mackned, YAWNS, and fish narc).
Today, Cold Hart shares his new single “Tammy and the T-Rex,” a bright and hook-laden track, with signature hi-hats and driving guitar. A love song for the new age, co-written and produced by YAWNS, the song takes inspiration from the 90s cult classic film of the same name.
CHECK OUT “TAMMY AND THE T-REX” NOW
“Growing up a lil’ skate rat from Long Beach that was into punk and alternative music and listening to Rancid, Bad Religion, and Joe Strummer (RIP,) I felt it was only right that I went with Epitaph and followed in the footsteps of these legends,” says Cold Hart of the signing.
According to Label Founder and CEO Brett Gurewitz, “The spirit of punk, of hip-hop, of rock n’ roll – it’s all the same elixir in different dispensers – and Coldy’s music is the most potent out there. They’re calling his sound the new punk and who am I to argue. I’m just thrilled to welcome this uniquely talented artist to the Epitaph family.”
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Little Richard, the self-described “king and queen” of rock and roll and an outsize influence on everyone from Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie to Prince, died Saturday in Tullahoma, Tenn.
Bill Sobel, a lawyer for Little Richard, tells that the cause of death was bone cancer.
With his ferocious piano playing, growling and gospel-strong vocals, pancake makeup and outlandish costumes, Little Richard tore down barriers starting in the 1950s. That is no small feat for any artist — let alone a black, openly gay man who grew up in the South.
He was a force of nature who outlived many of the musicians he inspired, from Otis Redding to the late Prince and Michael Jackson. His peers James Brown and Otis Redding idolized him. Jimi Hendrix, who once played in Little Richard’s band, said he wanted his guitar to sound like Richard’s voice. The late David Bowie was 9 years old when he first saw Little Richard in a movie. “If it hadn’t have been for him, I probably wouldn’t have gone into music,” Bowie told Performing Songwriter magazine in 2003. – Source NPR
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Martin Ikin has taken a fresh spin on Armand Van Helden’s latest track, Give Me Your Loving featuring Lorne.
The hugely popular track has amassed over 1m streams and multiple spins on both day and night BBC Radio 1 shows since its release just 2 months ago. Storming through with yet another irresistible remix, Martin Ikin gives the funky track a tech house makeover. Applying his signature of throttling basslines and hypnotic high-hats, Martin Ikin sets his remix apart from the original by flipping Give Me Your Loving into a fresh dance record.
With releases on esteemed house labels Toolroom, Repopulate Mars, Defected, Cr2 and not to mention majors including Sony, Island and Atlantic, Martin Ikin has cemented himself well within the scene and more.
Known for his reworks of Mariah Carey, Jamiroquai, Clean Blandit, Joey Nergo, as well as his own house weapons, including the highly streamed, Hooked and his more recent Beatport #1 with Sammy Porter for Back To Funk, Martin prepares to add yet another legend’s credentials to his back catalogue of releases.
Armand Van Helden – Give Me Your Loving ft. Lorne (Martin Ikin Remix) is out now via Parametric Records
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Australian indie-electronic duo BOO SEEKA, make their triumphant return with ‘Take A Look’, their first release via Daily Nightly Records and under new management with Untitled Group.
‘Take A Look’ is the long anticipated lead from the duo’s forthcoming sophomore album. The powerful track combines ethereal vocals, smooth synths and a distinct energy to create a sound that is uniquely BOO SEEKA. The duo have been busy in the studio working on album #2 with producer Matt Bartlem (previously worked with Matt Corby, Lastlings, Jarryd James) & a new live show that they’re excited to share with the world in 2020.
“Take A Look was a simple message to ourselves that we should have listened to a long time ago, and with it we’re excited to turn an inspiring new leaf,” says BOO SEEKA.
Since breaking out in 2015 with their debut hit ‘Kingdom Leader’, which has since accumulated over 15 million streams, BOO SEEKA have dominated national consciousness. The pair’s dynamic energy both in the studio and on stage has allowed them to stand out amongst Australia’s thriving music scene.
BOO SEEKA’S 2017 debut album ‘Never Too Soon’ was met with global acclaim with triple j describing the record as a “beautifully crafted, worldly-sounding body of work”. The album debuted at #8 on the ARIA album charts and earned the home-grown heroes coveted spots on esteemed festival lineups Beyond The Valley, Groovin The Moo and Splendour In The Grassas well as selling out numerous headline tours across Australia, North America and Europe.
In 2020 BOO SEEKA have set their eyes on writing, recording & releasing their much anticipated sophomore album. Watch this space!
“Having well surpassed 50 million streams across their catalogue, BOO SEEKA have collected tens of thousands of fans since the release of their acclaimed debut album Never Too Soon and are hard at work on a 2020 follow up.” – The Partae [AU]
“Stepping into a similar sonic palette as Crooked Colours, SAFIA and RÜFÜS DU SOL, they bring their own unique flair to the sound with a groovy baseline and soaring guitars” – Thomas Bleach [AU]
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DIPLO & SIDEPIECE – ‘ON MY MIND’ OFFICIAL REMIXES
OUT NOW
Since releasing their collaborative single in late 2019, Diplo & SIDEPIECE’s ‘On My Mind’ has been on a steady ascent of global charts. Amassing over 25 million combined streams since its release and so far, the track has received an off-the-wall music video as well as a remix from nu-disco legend Purple Disco Machine. Next up, prolific producers MK and Billy Kenny each lend their hand on reimagining the track in two official remixes.
MK has been a staple of house music since the late 1980s, establishing himself as a legend in the genre. With over 500 titles to his name, many of which have become certified platinum, MK has hundreds of millions of cumulative online streams. Throughout his illustrious career, he has remixed everyone from Inner City to HAIM and is now adding his Detroit-influenced house style to ‘On My Mind’.
This Ain’t Bristol label head Billy Kenny has also been called upon for remix duties on ‘On My Mind’. His distinctive tech house sound has been at the cutting edge of club music since he broke out in 2014. Now living in Germany, the English DJ and producer has affirmed himself as an internationally touring DJ with gigs across South America, Canada, South Africa, Australia and Europe. Billy Kenny’s ability to turn fun dance tracks into dark rave weapons is what sets him apart from his peers and now he adds his touch to the Diplo & SIDEPIECE collaboration.
Each official remix is bound to catapult ‘On My Mind’ to new audiences, securing it as a crucial inclusion for DJ playlists and streaming this summer.
Diplo & SIDEPIECE’s ‘On My Mind’ official remixes are available now via FFRR / Higher Ground
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It was Tensnake’s big reveal at the beginning of the year, a new forthcoming album entitled L.A. Now he cements the release with the second single ‘Somebody Else’, again showcasing his wide-ranging production abilities and further building in the influence he has received from recently living in the city of angels. It’s a track full of pop synths, sublime vocals and electric baselines. Destined for leading playlists across streaming and radio networks alike, featuring British, songwriter and vocalist Boy Matthews, who provides a fresh dimension and emotion to the track.
No stranger to successful collaborations, Tensnake has worked with the upper echelons of music including Nile Rogers, three-time Grammy award winner Stuart Price, Jamie Lidell, MNEK and Fiora to name but a few.
Set to follow in the same successful fashion as his previous first album Glow, Tensnake once again incorporates bags of pop appeal with a hint of his signature dance, disco and boogie style.
Tensnake ‘Somebody Else’ feat. Boy Matthews R/D May 8th on
True Romance & Armada Electronic Elements
Tensnake L.A. R/D Sept 20 via True Romance & Armada Electronic Elements
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STREAM/DOWNLOAD ‘HOPE U LIKE MY MIXTAPE’ FROM MAY 8: https://doolie.lnk.to/mixtape
On-the-rise Gold Coast singer-songwriter DOOLIE (Doolie Shadforth) today delivers her debut mixtape, titled with conviction and light-heartedness ‘hope u like my mixtape’. DOOLIE’s mixtape comes after a six-pack of artist-defining singles, the latest being empowering ‘It’s You Not Me’, produced with renowned electronic producer Kilter (Nicole Millar, Woodes, CLYPSO).
Having connected with a tight crew of notable producers including Kilter (It’s You Not Me), Moonbase (Only For A Night), GXNXVS (Attention, 2:20), Cam Nacson (Slow Crawl), ALIUS (Conflicted), Paces (Don’t Run) and POOLCLVB (Freefall), ‘hope u like my mixtape’ is a spotlight on a soaring 12 months in and out of the studio for DOOLIE, all leading up to this pivotal moment. “It’s been such a journey to get to this point, these songs represent different times in my life and have come together as a soundtrack I wish I had. I hope they connect with anyone going through a similar time in their lives. The collaboration process on this mixtape, has helped me grow so much personally, as well as a songwriter. I’m so thankful for all the amazing people I’ve worked with, and who’ve been part of the process with me,” explains DOOLIE.
‘It’s You Not Me’ is inspired by the emotional roller coaster of “coming out of a breakup and taking off those rose-coloured glasses”, explains DOOLIE. “All the frustration and anger boiling up to the point where you gain clarity. I wanted to emulate that emotion through this song, especially the feeling of deciding that you mean it when you say you’re not coming back.”
With a working relationship that stems back to performing together at Big Pineapple Festival in 2018, DOOLIE and Kilter have formed a powerful musical alliance reflected by this track. “Working with Kilter was so fun and he really captured the energy of the song in this production. He helped me change the structure up with a third verse instead of a bridge and I think that makes the song so much more impactful,” shares DOOLIE.
Fronting a compelling catalogue of releases, DOOLIE has become a mouthpiece for millennial romance with her sharp and playful lyrics, delivering a fresh blend of mid-tempo pop/R&B with a dramatic edge, most recently putting her in a finalist position for the Gold Coast Music Awards’ inaugural Gold Coast Music Prize, as well as the People’s Choice award. Her impressive live performance has further established her presence, seeing her take the stage at festivals like Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival and Big Pineapple.
STREAM/DOWNLOAD ‘HOPE U LIKE MY MIXTAPE’ FROM MAY 8: https://doolie.lnk.to/mixtape
Tracklisting:
- Only For A Night
- It’s You Not Me
- Attention feat. China Roses
- Slow Crawl
- 2:20 feat. Charlie Threads
- No Game
- Conflicted
- Dark Waters
- Freefall
- Don’t Run
Praise for DOOLIE:
“…I stated that DOOLIE was an artist that still has a lot to show – and I think she has come a long way since then, with “Dark Waters” being a great step in the right direction for one of Australia’s best underrated voices.” – EARMILK
“She’s making pop that keeps you on the edge of your seat and her subtle vocal variations are super cool and intriguing.” – Declan Byrne, triple j Home and Hosed
“Doolie’s vocal, which glides with this almost-Teyana Taylor-esque sense of self-confidence and sensuality.” – Pilerats
“If you haven’t heard of Doolie, you will very soon.” – Futuremag Music
“I’ve talked about Doolie as a proponent of Australia’s nu-pop movement… she’s at the forefront of the vanguard, leading the pack with sword raised and draped in warpaint.” – Tommy Faith, triple j Unearthed
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Aussie brothers, Travalley have today dropped their seriously fun, raucous new single, Dear Babe. The track is accompanied by a fittingly bonkers video that sees the duo, Levi and Sam Mellington, munch through as many chillies as possible throughout the duration of the clip, and they’ll be celebrating the release with a livestream single launch on Saturday May 23 at 7pm on Instagram.
Upbeat and hooky as all getout, this driving indie rock track will be lapped up by fans of Lime Cordiale, The Jungle Giants, Hockey Dad and Skegss, and will have listeners toe-tapping, singing along with the insanely catchy backing vocals and coming back for more. Recorded in a Melbourne home studio, engineered by Fabian Hunter and mixed and mastered by Austin Asvanonda (The War on Drugs), Dear Babe is about lead singer Levi’s lack of ability to be able to flirt or express how he feels. “I always manage to say the wrong thing or give too much away too early which tends to end up in the “what if I said this” situation happening over and over again and then repeating the process with the same results,” Levi explains.“About a year ago, I finally stuck to my guns and held back from blurting out everything about myself to a girl, I was so impressed with myself that I decided to write a song about all my past experiences, and now here we are! We just hope people really enjoy the song and get a laugh out of the film clip.”
Filmed and edited by Gareth Harrison (DJ for Yacht Club DJs who also tours regularly with DZ Deathrays and Dune Rats), the concept for the Dear Babe video was inspired by the DZ Deathrays The mess Up film clip where the guys drank as much alcohol over the duration of the song. An extrapolation of this was then released by Dune Rats in Red Light Green Light where they smoked as much as they could. Pretty chuffed with their ingeniousness with this video concept that is sure to set tongues wagging, and rightfully so, Levi explains, “We decided to continue the trend that these two amazing bands created, and stupidly ate as many chillies as we could within the time of the film clip. Little did we know that we ate far more than expected and experienced all sorts of pains for days after the video was filmed!”
Having spent a lifetime together, and the greatest part of it playing music together, the visceral bond present in their playing and their vocal harmonies is obvious, and their onstage banter is infectious. And though the brothers have been combatting a heap of change during the Covid19 madness, they’re also able to see the positives. “We’ve had a lot more time to write new music and expand our sound, and we’ve had to come up with more creative ways to keep our fans engaged, but it’s also given us the opportunity to sit back and relax for the first time in a long time,” says Levi. “But like many other bands out there, we had to cancel our entire tour and a bunch of bookings too. The biggest thing we’ve missed is playing live to our amazing fans that travel to come see us play. Once this has passed and we are able to start playing music in front of people again, we can only imagine how amazing and hyped everyone will be to get out and have a great time.”
Dear Babe is released today.
Stream: Dear Babe
View: Dear Babe
DEAR BABE | LIVESTREAM INSTAGRAM SINGLE LAUNCH | SATURDAY MAY 23 | 7PM
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