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NOFX Final Tour: 40 Years 40 Cities 40 Songs Per Night Hitting Australia January 2024

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Influential punk band NOFX is known as one of the world’s most controversial and significant punk bands of their time. They are no strangers to pushing boundaries at their live shows, and their final tour will be no different.

January 2024 will see the iconic punk band hitting the east coast of Australia for the final time. NOFX will perform forty songs a night, including 3 albums and rarities, plus they will never repeat a setlist to ensure that each show is unique.

Fat Mike adds, “This is not a final tour like Mötley Crüe or Black Sabbath...These are the very last shows NOFX will ever be playing. We are gonna play with all our hearts…With all our joy…And then we are done. We are done done.”

What better way to celebrate the amazing career of NOFX. The final tour will see the band perform songs from their classic releases Wolves In Wolves’ Clothing, Punk In Drublic, The War On Errorism, White Trash Two Heebs And A Bean, So Long And Thanks For All The Shoes and The Decline over 2 nights in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Full tour info below.

LIVE NATION, SBM & MOTHERSHIP EVENTS PRESENTS
NOFX Final Tour:
40 Years
40 Cities
40 Songs Per Night

SAT 20 JAN – SYDNEY, HORDERN PAVILION
WOLVES’ IN WOLVES CLOTHING / PUNK IN DRUBLIC / THE WAR ON ERRORISM

SUN 21 JAN – SYDNEY, HORDERN PAVILION
WHITE TRASH, TWO HEEBS AND A BEAN / SO LONG AND THANKS FOR ALL THE SHOES / THE DECLINE

TUE 23 JAN –  BRISBANE, FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL
WOLVES’ IN WOLVES CLOTHING / PUNK IN DRUBLIC / THE WAR ON ERRORISM

WED 24 JAN – BRISBANE, FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL
WHITE TRASH, TWO HEEBS AND A BEAN / SO LONG AND THANKS FOR ALL THE SHOES / THE DECLINE

FRI 26 JAN – MELBOURNE, FESTIVAL HALL
WOLVES’ IN WOLVES CLOTHING / PUNK IN DRUBLIC / THE WAR ON ERRORISM

SAT 27 JAN- MELBOURNE, FESTIVAL HALL
WHITE TRASH, TWO HEEBS AND A BEAN / SO LONG AND THANKS FOR ALL THE SHOES / THE DECLINE

LNA / SBM / Mothership Presale: Thu 7 Sep, 10am > Fri 8 Sep, 9am
Ticket Agent / Venue Presale: Thu 7 Sep, 10am > Fri 8 Sep, 9am
General On Sale: Fri 8 Sep, 10am

“Exclusive VIP packages will be available – more info at livenation.com.au / sbmpresents.com

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Countdown to Indian Spirit Festival 2023

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Only 15 days until the small town of Eldena in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania turns into a place of pilgrimage for Goa and Psytrance fans from all over the world. From August 30 to September 04, 2023, the Indian Spirit Festival will present non-stop music on a total of six stages for five days. It is one of the biggest happenings of its kind and offers the best line up of these genres in Europe. A total of 250 internationally renowned artists from Goa, PsyTrance and Techno will play on three main stages and three smaller stages. Over 20,000 visitors will go on an unforgettable journey into the world of “love, dance and trance”. The construction for the biggest psychedelic festival in Germany, Austria and Switzerland has already been going on for two weeks. Now the last details are revealed.

The “Sun Stage” will be the largest covered stage in all of Germany. For this, the fabrics will be painted and sewn by one of the best decoration teams in the world. This area will become a visual synthesis of the arts, additionally equipped with the latest video mapping technology and state-of-the-art laser systems, which will allow visitors to visually immerse themselves in psychedelic spheres in addition to the music. The terrific line up of this stage presents stars like Ace Ventura, Astrix, Liquid Soul, Neelix, Infected Mushroom, Vini Vici and many more will perform.

The “Moon Stage” offers the guests music at every minute of the festival. Here it starts on Thursday at 6 pm and ends Monday at 1 pm – 24 hours non-stop with well-known artists like Avalon, Captain Hook, GMS, Atmos or Sonic Species. Of course, the most modern video mapping offers visual overkill at any time of day.

The third main stage is the “Mushroom Stage” and offers a variety of acts, such as Boom Shankar, Kindzadza, Hujaboy, Fabio Fusco or Bluespace, which will make the hearts of psytrance fans beat faster.

The three smaller stages are the “Chill Out” area, where visitors can relax to the sounds of Ace Ventura & Gaudi in Dub, Alpha in Dub, Gaudi or Lavinia. The Techno Stage presents a diverse line-up of highly talented artists from the techno scene. And the Fire Tent offers a special atmosphere thanks to a mixture of electronic sounds and pulsating beats that will immerse visitors in another dimension.

The 10-hectare festival site offers visitors not only first-class music. A large market mile in the style of the hippie market on Ibiza with over 100 booths invites you to stroll, shopp and enjoy. In addition, workshops, yoga, meditation and healings will be offered in various tipis. At Yoga & Meditation Magic Sky, from Friday to Sunday, you can join classes such as Yoga & Body Activation, Chakras Yoga & Sound Mediation, Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Flow Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Partner Yoga and many more. The Workshop Tipi will offer classes such as Infinate Creativity, Macramé with Mellikrame, Silten Disco UV Paint Party or Dreamcatcher. The Healing Tipi will feature classic massages, lectures such as Energizing Water, Water Memory and Healing Effects, a harmonious healing sound bath, and Reiki and Swedish massages combined with other healing modalities. The Double Tipi features an art exhibition by Caos Concept, Public Beta, Raven PicUps, Tiny Space Art and is a place for various interviews. Last but not least the Fire Place in front of the Fire Tent, which invites jugglers and fire artists to play freely at any time, but also offers Hula Hoop Dance & Tricks or Flow Art Workshops.

The Indian Spirit Festival has been a special kind of experience since 1999 and is known for its lively and warm community, which provides an unforgettable journey into the world of electronic music. The Indian Summer transforms the leaves of the trees into a colorful sea of colors, providing the perfect backdrop for the biggest psychedelic festival in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Countless artists, jugglers and fire artists on the area deepen the flair of a never-ending summer and enchant the guests. Every year thousands of psytrance fans from all over the world make a journey to Eldena in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to celebrate the end of the European festival season.

The Indian Spirit Festival will take place from August 30 to September 04, 2023 in Eldena, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Full Weekend tickets are available in the pre-sale phase 2 for 109.99 euros plus fees at https://www.indian-spirit.de/.

 

Indian Spirit Festival 

30 August – 04 September 2023 

Eldena (County Ludwigslust-Parchim)

www.indian-spirit.de

Full Line Up Indian Spirit Festival 2023:

https://www.indian-spirit.de/line-up-so-far/

Timetable Indian Spirit Festival 2023:

https://www.indian-spirit.de/timetables-indian-spirit-festival-2023/

Aftermovie Indian Spirit Festival 2022:

https://www.indian-spirit.de/aftermovie-2022/

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Defunk Releases Meaningful 5th Studio Album, 1st in Almost Decade, “The Voyage.” A Journey Through Bass, Funk, and Hip-Hop, Featuring Taylr Renee, ERO808, Liinks and More. Out Now on Westwood Recordings

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Artist: Defunk
Title: The Voyage
Label: Westwood Recordings

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Canadian DJ and producer Defunk releases his brand new 14-track body of work “The Voyage,” his 1st in almost a decade and 5th in overall, and it is a true journey through the genre-bending soundscapes that have established him as a pioneer of bass-influenced music throughout his long career. It is also a deeply personal body of work for him, which serves as a testament to his journey both as an artist and as a man as he navigated both the global pandemic and becoming a father. From the opening notes of “The Departure,” Defunk makes it clear that the voyage the listener is about to embark on is not for the faint of heart, as the piano melodies and ethereal vocals fuse into the deep basslines and serrating synths of “Blast Off.” Each track melts into the next with liquid sophistication as Defunk expertly steers through the groovy tech-house beats of “Coming In Hot” to the headbanging, drum & bass-oriented synths of “Waves” and the hip-hop vocal bass of “All Your Love.” Wrapping up with the sparkling notes and futuresque drops of “Sunrise,” the album displays Defunk‘s impressive versatility in a sprawling range of bass-focused gems and it’s clear that there’s heart and soul in every track. The album’s drop also launches Defunk‘s “The Voyage Tour” across North America, which begins in September and spans across Detroit, Vancouver, Minneapolis, Portland, Kelowna, Las Vegas, and more till November.

“I can finally release my first full-length album in almost 10 years. I’ve never worked so hard on such a large project, with so much of my heart poured into every song. ‘The Voyage‘ is a very personal 14-song concept album that tells the story of my evolution, both personal and musically, through the pandemic and into my new role as a parent. The voyage will be released on Westwood Recordings, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.” – Defunk

Canadian-born Logan Anderson, known as Defunk, has made a distinct name for himself in the electronic music scene with his dirty, funky, bass music. Defunk‘s unique fusion of funk, hip-hop, electro, and heavy bass music allows him to be a true connoisseur of genre-blending. His innovative style has paved the path for fans of all genres to venture into the bass music scene and a niche that has left him virtually untouched. He constantly pushes the boundaries of what bass music can be with live performances that captivate audiences all over. The versatility Defunk delivers in his sets, and live performances has caught the attention of Pretty Lights, GRiZ, Gramatik, LSDream, and others across the bass music scene. He’s played at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, Insomniac‘s Electric Forest Festival, Canada‘s Shambhala Festival and toured internationally for 10 years. Equipped with constantly changing sets and a rapidly expanding discography, Defunk constructs each performance to the brim with allure and absolute magic.

Defunk‘s “The Voyage” Tour (tickets):

Sep 08 – Galaxie – Louisville, KY
Sep 09 – Unison Festival – Aztek, MN
Sep 15 – Tangent Gallery – Detroit, MI
Sep 16 – The Stache – Grand Rapids, MI
Sep 23 – The Red Room – Vancouver, BC
Sep 30 – Pryes Brewing Co. – Minneapolis, MN
Oct 05 – The Get Down – Portland, OR
Oct 07 – Waverly Hotel – Cumberland, BC
Oct 20 – Distrikt – Kelowna, BC
Oct 21 – Five Mile Hall – Grande Prairie, AB
Nov 04 – Arkadia Festival – Las Vegas, NV
Nov 09 – Summit Music Hall – Columbus, OH

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HOT GLUE find forgiveness & relinquish grudges in debut album ‘HATCHET’

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To “bury the hatchet” can be to end a quarrel or conflict; to even become friendly with the other person. On their 2023 debut album ‘Hatchet’, Melbourne’s sibling-fronted trio Hot Glue have done just this, taking melancholic indie & combining it with gritty angst to drive forgiveness from themselves & those around them. ‘Hatchet’ sees the three-piece all combining eloquently to elevate their intrepid indie-rock sound & piece together a ride of forgotten grudges, apologies & heartfelt conflicts. Whilst ‘Hatchet’ appears only in name on track ‘Honey’ & ‘Forgive It All’, its themes are consistently felt throughout. 

Recorded across various points of 2022, Hot Glue used St Kilda’s iconic Hothouse Audio (Jet, Motorace, Ash Grunwald), to track the record, in-between university semesters & European jaunts. With most tracks having been played live in-front of audiences already, the studio brought a whole new life to the songs, with Hot Glue embracing a big rock, fuzzy sound across the album; conscious of the certainty that this was their sound. With father Craig Harnath (Kylie Minogue, Jack Howard) an industry stalwart in his own right, the band entrusted him with mixing & mastering duties for the album.

“‘Hatchet’ began only with the intention of putting together the songs we had been playing live for the last few years. It became apparent very quickly that we were writing about forgiveness. Forgiving, holding grudges, being sorry, needing someone else to be sorry. The eponymous “hatchet” appears by name only in ‘Honey’ and ‘Forgive It All’, one of the first and last songs written for the project, but it was clearly haunting every other track. You find it, you bury it, you forget, you dig it up, you carry it around, you regret it.”  

Pearl Harnath, Hot Glue

“We recorded the whole album at Hothouse Audio in St Kilda at different points in 2022 in-between uni semesters and European holidays. It was really great having a space to come back to and be creative together. The process felt so different to recording in the past, now with Henry as our permanent drummer, and working on songs we had heard living and breathing in front of audiences for months, some for years. I feel like we really embraced a big rock, fuzzy sound on the album, with more certainty of what Hot Glue sounds like.” Lily Harnath, Hot Glue

 

Artwork by: Henry Lucas

Having traveled all across Naarm, from Northcote Social Club to the Esplanade Hotel, Hot Glue are looking to celebrate a massive year & the release of ‘Hatchet’ with an album launch show at The Gasometer Hotel.  Joining them for the night will be local favorites Polly and the Pockets, as well as Kincaid. The three-piece are itching to share the album & its cuts, live for the first time post-release with their friends, family & fans. 

“After a hugely successful launch for our single ‘The Knife’ hosted at The Retreat Hotel, we eagerly began planning the album launch. This year has been a big year for us performing all over Naarm, from the Northcote Social Club to the Esplanade Hotel, supporting a whole swathe of amazing bands along the way, and it’s all building up to this September. We can’t wait to officially launch our debut album at The Gasometer Hotel, one of our favorite venues to play, and are very grateful to be able to share the stage with Polly and the Pockets alongside Kincaid. It’s gonna be huge!” Henry Lucas, Hot Glue

Undoubtedly familiar to anyone within the Melbourne indie scene, Hot Glue have forged a name for themselves across a multitude of years, with relentless gigging & a captivating live show earning them slots alongside Body Type, Bad Bangs & Jess Rebeiro, as well as performing at The St Kilda Festival. A loyal following saw the band sell out The Esplanade Hotel for a headline performance, with a consistent audience wherever they go. Now with 60,000+ streams across DSP’s, as well as airplay on triple j (Home & Hosed, Weekend Breakfast), and support from triple j Unearthed (rotation) Hot Glue are perfectly poised for national attention, bringing their dynamic, forthright & stormy debut album ‘Hatchet’ along for the journey. 

HOT GLUE ‘HATCHET’ ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

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Thursday, September 7th The Gasometer Hotel Melbourne, VIC w/ Polly and The Pockets & Kincaid

PRAISE FOR HOT GLUE

“I love the way this song drops you immediately in the moment and keeps you gripped until the very last second.”

Abby Butler, triple j

“Hot Glue have a really gripping way of welcoming you into their world, sharing their story and taking you along for the entire journey… It’s been a whole 3 minutes and 3 seconds and I’ve been wholeheartedly invested <3”

Anika Luna, triple j Unearthed

“Empowering anthem[s] at full kick”

 Claire Mooney, triple j

‘Hatchet’ is out Now

Hot Glue: Official Website | triple j Unearthed | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube 

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Jay Wood ‘Respire’ EP – Interview

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Your EP “Respire” will be out on September 1, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I think in terms of the overall sound, Respire was mostly influenced by artists such as Missy Higgins, as well as including my own fairly obvious flare. I love how Missy writes with such authenticity and also includes particular instruments into her songs, which add to the overall feel of the Track, specifically the use of strings.

In terms of song writing, I almost always write from a place of lived experience. I think we are all united in our journey through this world, although with obvious slight difference to accommodate individuality.  I think being a musician allows for such an amazing expression of life and the overall human experience, to which I aim to stay true to by writing straight from my heart in order to connect with my audience.

How did you go about writing Respire?

This EP was written over a number of years, and as with the changing of life, so too the track evolved into what you hear today. My intention was to continue with the utmost authenticity, and in order to do so, some songs needed to be changed/added to. Once in the studio, I sat with each session musician and shared my vision and together we created each component to each song. Overall it was a tough, ye incredibly rewarding process!

What does this EP mean to you?

After being hit by a drunk driver and losing my daily functions, including losing the ability to play music, or even remember my songs to begin with, this EP is the culmination of many years of personal hard work. It serves not only as a personal “up yours” to the many who told me I wouldn’t amount to anything since my Brain Injury, but also as an example of how powerful you can be when you simply decide to choose the life you want.  It is an extremely personal triumph for me and so very clearly means quite a lot!

Do you have any live shows coming up?

For the moment I don’t have any live shows planned, after tackling some relatively recent and lasting health issues, I am focusing on all the many other facets to being a musician! That said, there has been some talk of international shows on the horizon, so stay tuned!

What do you have planned for Respire?

I plan to get that bad boy out into the world and to use it as a means to spread a message of hope and inspiration to many! I am a regular person, from a regular background, I simply chose not to let the dire circumstances I found myself in, dictate my future. My hope is to show people that they too can overcome whatever difficulty they may face, and I stand with them.

You have been recovering from a traumatic brain injury after a car accident 7 years ago and relearning to play music, please tell us about what you have learned about overcoming obstacles and your passion for showing people that they can get through anything:

You can CHOOSE. The most beautiful and incredible power we all have, is the power of choice. My favourite thing about having the ability to choose, is that if by some chance you don’t like whatever it is you have chosen, guess what? You can choose again! Haha nothing is ever fixed, even if at first it does not seem it. It all starts with a thought.

 I grew up with a saying on my bathroom wall that I never really took much notice of, until my life taught me its significance. It said “HARMONY – What happens to you does not matter. What you BECOME through those experiences is all that is significant. This is the true MEANING of life.”

What a blessing it is to be able to choose how to respond and come to understand how powerful each of us are!

Who are you listening to at the moment?

At the moment I am listening to a completely random mix of songs that I have been collating over the period of years! I don’t have any particular style of music that I mostly listen to, I love to keep my ears surprised with every banger from every kind of genre! Music is LIFE in all of its array!

What are some of the things that you enjoy about music?

I love how music has the ability to really get beneath your skin. I don’t believe music simple goes into our ears, I believe it goes smack bang like a shot from cupid to the heart! That’s why when we really hear a song we love, our body reacts with covering us in goosebumps! That is what it’s all about, the feeling of the song! So powerful! Makes life all the more enjoyable to experience!

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Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano and Gian Varela Team Up For Urban, Latin House Track “Keloke,” Featuring Ecuadorian Singer Bla-De

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Artists: Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano x Gian Varela
Title: Keloke feat. Bla-De
Label: SONO/Armada Music

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Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Gian Varela, and singer Bla-De‘s new collaboration “Keloke” is an urban, Latin house crossover gem that’s bound to heat things up around the globe. The track is a sonic feast with multiple instrumental melodies, including a xylophone and trumpets, combined with a bouncy bassline and plenty of tribal percussion in its layers, perfectly highlighting Gian Varela‘s Panamanian roots. “Keloke” breaks genre barriers with its driving house rhythms, tropical melodies, and Spanish rap-style vocals that carry listeners to a balmy jungle drum circle and encourages them to dance with wild reverence. Out on Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano‘s SONO imprint under the Armada Music‘s umbrella, the track follows their recent remix of Steve Angelo‘s “Monday” as well as Gian Varela‘s meaningful “L.O.C” EP from earlier this year. Read on for quotes from the artists on their heater of a collab.

“From Gian Varela‘s initial rough demo to the dancefloor anthem we’ve created together. Months of playing it live have made us even more hyped, seeing how the fans really love this record. Now we’re super excited to share it with everyone!” – Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano

“‘Keloke‘ to me is a true example of how a Latin Tech House should be. It has high energy, tropical Latin sounds, and Bla-De‘s deep urban vocals to top it off. Because of their huge influence on the Latin House movement, it is an honor for me to collaborate with Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano on this record. Everytime I played the track during my performances, the crowds responded with such enthusiasm, which for me represents the energy and magic of this track.” – Gian Varela

Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano

Dynamic Dutch duo Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano have built a reputation as prestige artists both behind the decks and in the studio. Combining their unmatched energy on stage and their tribal house influenced signature sound, the duo are one of the most in-demand acts in the industry today: From São Paulo to Ibiza and Tomorrowland, SJRM dominate the live stage. 2023, and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano look set to continue on their upward trajectory with a string of big single releases this summer, on the back of their debut Gold-record Album ‘Fundamentals.’ With a ground breaking Album delivered, big singles lined up for the summer and an extensive global tour locked in, 2023 will be another huge year. “We’re just getting started“, is what the guys will happily tell you.

Gian Varela

Hailing from Panama and honed in the United States, Gian Varela is a dynamic and groundbreaking house music DJ, producer, and songwriter who has quickly risen to global acclaim. With an innate rebellious spirit, Gian‘s distinctive style of seamlessly blending Latin genres and electronic sounds has cemented his position as a master of his craft. His upbringing in Panama, the birthplace of reggaetón’s roots, and subsequent move to the US have resulted in a unique, globally oriented sound that has won him legions of fans worldwide. Gian‘s impressive track record includes viral collaborations with Latin superstars like Sech, Feid, El Chombo, and Maffio, as well as releases on some of the world’s top dance music labels, including Spinnin’ Records, Armada Music, and Mixmash Records. His tracks and remixes have gained support from top DJs and producers like Armin van Buuren, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Laidback Luke, Hugel, Wax Motif, and Vintage Culture. With an innate ability to connect with crowds and transmit powerful energy, Gian has honed his craft through years of performing across the Americas. His mastery of the decks allows him to seamlessly transition from his signature Latin tech house on festival mainstages like Ultra Abu Dhabi to his Afro/Caribbean tech sound in more intimate venues. His creative vision has seen him push the Caribbean-infused house genre to new heights, and his dynamic live performances have electrified audiences across the world. From Afro house to peak hour tech-house, Gian elegantly blends his productions while always remaining true to his unique sound. This year promises to be a standout year for Gian, with high-profile collaborations and high-energy fusions in the dance music world that will showcase the full spectrum of Latin house music. With his signature global sound, Gian is sure to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the years to come.

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The Transits Interview

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Where are you currently based?
 
We are based in two countries. Tyrone and myself (Dom) live in New Zealand and Ryan is in South Africa. But we are all originally from Durban, South Africa. Being based in two countries has it’s challenges but we’ve worked out a really great process to make it work in a way that’s progressive and fun. Tyrone plays drums. Ryan sings, plays guitar and synth. I also sing and play bass. We have dual singers in The Transits.

 

How did the band form?
 
Technically we formed when we were 15 year old high school kids. We were friends first and then one day picked up instruments. At the time in South Africa there were not many young bands. We were heavily influenced by a number of American and English bands. Like The Pixies, Weezer and even Oasis. Back then we played under the band name Cabbage.

 

Then once we finished school we formed other bands and enjoyed different levels of success through touring and album releases. Eventually we moved apart and then suddenly last year we decided to reform the band but under a new name The Transits. Thankfully technology is so easy now that it makes it possible for us to be a band in the digital world. We feel we’re better than ever.

 

What’s been happening recently?
 
Since reforming last year we’ve been very busy growing a following of new fans, writing and recording new songs, creating content and visuals to promote our band. We came from the era where album covers and strong visuals often introduced fans to an artist. These days everything is saturated and disposable. So we’re trying to bring back the joy in music discovery.

 

Your latest single ‘Fall Into Dark’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
 
Fall into dark is filled with a haunting atmosphere which is balanced with a melodic vocal, driving guitars and pulsating drums. The juxtaposition between light and dark is always a big component of our sound, which is often represented from verse to chorus. We can’t have one without the other.

 

Fall into dark grapples with hope and despair. The contrast of absolute despair and light at the end of the tunnel is a powerful one. It can be a feeling of being in the darkest of times, when you feel like all is lost, and yet there is still a glimmer of hope, equally a feeling of knowing that even though things are bad right now, they can get better.

 

How did you go about writing Fall Into Dark?
 
Ryan wrote the bulk of this song a few years ago. When we reformed he played us a few old demos and this one really jumped out at us. We could wait to add our own parts and see where it went. It had a real filmic vibe which we gravitated too.

 

Where and when did you record and who did you work with?

 

We all record our parts in our own mini home studios. Again, thank you technology! Tyrone and I then send our parts to Ryan in South Africa who takes care of all the production, mixing and mastering. We typically have a few songs in production.

 

How did you approach the recording process?

 

Before we start recording we talk about the outcome. What’s the vibe or the mood we want from the song. We share voice notes and demos over WhatsApp before we officially start the recording the track. From there Ryan shares the track in different stages and we shape and finesse from there. We all have a shared vision for the band but it’s thanks to Ryan that we can write and record this way.

 

Please tell us about your upcoming album:

 

Our debut full length album comes out in February. A summer release. It includes a few of our current singles but also quite a few other brand new songs which we are currently writing. All the songs lean into our blend of rock, punk, indie and synth pop. Lots of big anthemic feel good tunes with some dark edging.

 

Who are you listening to at the moment?
 
Jean Dawson, KennyHoopla, Petey, Beauty School Dropout, Luca Brasi and we’re looking forward to hearing more of the new Blink 182.

 

What’s planned for the remainder of 2023 going into 2024?

 

Apart from finishing the album we still have two singles coming out this year. In October we’re releasing a short film/music video for our single LOST ONES. Both the song and film are a Halloween horror release. The video is set in the 1980’s and is influenced by two of our favourite movies of the decade. The cult Hollywood skateboard film ‘Thrashin’ and The Lost boys.

 

Follow us on Instagram and our other social channels to stay tuned for more music and releases.

 

Favourite food and place to hangout?
 
For me personally it’s hard to turn down Japanese or Korean cuisine. Hangout wise, we love the beach. We all grew up very close to the ocean, so that’s our special place.
 
 
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Cris Gamble – Oscuro

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Cris Gamble is a standout in Australian hip hop. The multi-talented artist is unmatched in his ability to create sophisticated, atmospheric beats and dual-language toplines. With his Chilean and Anglo-Indian heritage, the Melbourne native effortlessly switches between English and Spanish, creating a vibrant bilingual experience. Gamble has played headlining shows in Melbourne at the Golden Monkey and The Gasometer Hotel among others and always brings a cut-throat energy to his performances.

His new single, “Oscuro,” is a prime example of his talent. The song is delicate and robust, with an exquisite interplay between nylon string guitar and warm thick bass. Cinematic sounds and transient, drifting ribbons of backing vocals add depth and texture. Gamble’s bars are delivered with humble power, as he shifts between rapping and singing with a calm dexterity.

Out Now: “Oscuro” is a must-listen for fans of Australian hip hop and a great bench mark of where the modern scene is up to. Things are only getting more interesting.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/track/0nn8FlBrDBmZ977gRRnyD8

Commercial/Pre-Save Link: https://crisgamble.ffm.to/oscuro

https://www.instagram.com/papitogamble/ 

https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/cris-gamble/

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NIIVA INTERVIEW

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Where are you currently based?

Now I live in Toronto, but before that I lived in Vancouver, London (England), and Bulgaria, which is where I was born.

How did you first start playing music?

I’ve been in performance groups and choirs since I was a little girl, so I’ve been singing since day one. When I got a little older I started writing poems and such, and then when I joined a band in high school is when I started to dip my toes into actual songwriting.

What’s been happening recently?

It’s been a really exciting, crazy time actually.. Late last year I released a single called “Friends” which ended up charting #13 on the CHR/Top 40 chart in Canada, and it also earned me my first two Billboard chart placements with my own music, which was insane. I’ve been lucky enough to earn a few #1 Billboard Chart plaques for the writing I’ve done in the KPop world (“Black Mamba” by aespa specifically), but when you chart with your own music it really is an entirely different feeling of accomplishment.

Then Amazon Music chose me as their Breakthrough Artist this April and put my face on a big ol’ billboard in downtown Toronto, which coincided with my birthday so it was the absolute best birthday gift I could’ve asked for!

And now I’m releasing a brand new single called “That Song” which I adore because it’s very much a redemption anthem for all the songs that my past relationships have ruined.

Your new single ‘That Song’ is out on August 25th, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I wrote “That Song” with Ali Milner and Joel Stouffer (who also produced it), and from the get go I knew I wanted to write a feel-good, rhythmic song that makes you want to bounce along. I have this thing where I tend to put lyrics that aren’t necessarily happy on top of bouncy, up-beat instrumentals because I feel like in that way I don’t have to be sappy about whatever I’m going through. For a while I’ve been wanting to write a song about how all my favourite songs have been tainted because they’re so connected to memories of past relationships that now I can’t enjoy them fully. Ali and Joel were totally on the same wavelength as me and I’m so grateful that this song fell into their hands to help craft and shape it into exactly what I wanted it to be.

What does ‘That Song’ mean to you?

It feels very empowering to me because like it says in the song, I get to create new melodies and shape new memories for myself now; free of negative associations of the past. I’m reclaiming the joy that music brings me. It’s very therapeutic, actually.

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

Ali, Joel, and I wrote and recorded at Sony Music Studios in Toronto earlier this year, and I instantly fell in love with it and wanted it as my next single. That Song was mastered by Joao Carvalho, who’s also absolutely amazing.

How did you approach the recording process?

We actually originally wrote the song in a slightly lower key than the final version, but when I got in to do the final vocals we decided to play around and take it up a little bit. That ended up being the total right move because it added that extra bit of energy and sparkle.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I am absolutely rinsing Tori Kelly’s new EP “tori”. It’s the perfect EP and I can’t wait for her to release more. When I like something, I absolutely obsess over it and listen to ONLY that, all day, every day, until I throw up.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2023?

I’ve got more music coming this year, music videos, and shows! More to come 🙂

Favourite food and place to hangout?

I could eat tacos and sushi every single day for the rest of my life, and die happy. Now give me that, put a book in my hand, and put me on the new couch I just bought, and you’ve got yourself the happiest camper you could ever imagine. I get wild, I know.

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Website: https://itsniiva.com/

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FOLEY unleash highly anticipated debut album CROWD PLEASER Featuring lead single and video ‘WHAT GOT INTO YOU’ Aotearoa duo to appear at BIGSOUND and SXSW SYDNEY 2023

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Photo by: Frances Carter

Energised, fresh and strikingly vibrant, multi-instrumentalists Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett – aka Foley – have made significant impact already as formidable players in Aotearoa’s current pop movement.

In their music, listeners become instantly immersed in the crystalline vocals, sharp pop production, and infectious rhythms that Foley has become synonymous with. Knitting together a variety of sonic influences in creating their core sound, the duo have built solid momentum around their releases since their Award Nominated Vacation EP.

Building consistently as a studio and live unit, Foley have arrived in their most potent and powerful form to date, delivering their highly anticipated debut album, CROWD PLEASER.

Since that debut back in 2017, Foley have accrued over 11 million streams worldwide. Their impact has been highlighted by various achievements; their presence amplified by 5x Top 10 tracks in the New Zealand Pop Radio Charts, and a Top 10 placement on the New Zealand album chart for the release of their debut EP, On My Conscience in 2020.

Now signed with Nettwerk under a global deal, Foley are pushing further into global markets with their stunning take on diverse pop sounds.

The work never stopped for Wallace and Everett. As their catalogue grew, so did their standing as writers and performers: nominations at the Aotearoa Music Awards and the APRA Silver Scrolls, plus numerous support slots for the likes of Tove Lo, Remi Wolf, Still Woozy and more positioned Foley as the next potential break out pop group from NZ.

Since the release of Crowd Pleaser Pt. 1, Foley’s profile has risen internationally; notably, they secured the lucrative cover of Spotify’s EQUAL playlist for Australia and New Zealand, which saw Foley appear on billboards in Times Square, New York City.

Accomplishments like this are certainly momentous for a band like Foley, yet their journey has been littered with significant successes and empowering moments that have kept Wallace and Everett pushing forward in elevating their craft.

Having gifted fans the first chapter of the record earlier in 2023, featuring stellar cuts including ‘Coffee’, ‘Smooth It Over’, ‘Killing Me Babe’ and ‘Nothing’, Foley now unleash Crowd Pleaser in its full glory, ahead of their Australian debut at BIGSOUND 2023.

With Aotearoa tour dates already underway, Foley are looking ahead to a busy second half of the year, including showcases at SXSW Sydney in October, and wrapping up the year at NZ’s biggest festival, Rhythm & Vines over New Year’s Eve.

A boldness and confidence sits at the foundation of Crowd Pleaser – confidence heard right throughout the releases to date, but bolstered in the album’s deep cuts; moments that allow Foley to thrive and properly flourish. Most recent single ‘Tongue’ tackled these themes with dynamism and flair.

Lead single ‘What Got Into You’ is a perfect example; prime representation of Wallace and Everett’s tight songwriting partnership and musicianship. A collaboration with long time producer Josh Edmonds (Vetta Borne, Niko Walters), the unique production style is a result of running the entire song through a guitar pedal board to see what chaos would result.

As they describe, ‘What Got Into You’ is about the constant churning of the rumour mill.

“One little whisper can circulate and cause a huge story to erupt, that does more damage than you ever expected. That swell to chaos happens quickly, even if someone didn’t have bad intentions and isn’t usually the type to gossip. ‘What Got Into You’ explores an unraveling where a rumor gets away from you and takes on a life of its own.” FOLEY

Working with video director Tom Grut on the music video for ‘What Got Into You’, Foley let themselves lean all the way into their creative chaos – the end result coming together in an awesome final cut, which can be viewed below.

“The song is all about a small rumor becoming a hugely damaging story – so we really wanted to communicate the way something small can get out of hand incredibly fast. In a visual context that was far more light hearted and fun and we let our imaginations run wild with the kind of chaos we could show – throwing feathers, lamps, trees, fire, bubble wrap – anything and everything has touched this video!”
FOLEY

Crowd Pleaser, while in many ways a glimmering and danceable pop record, explores deeper thematic textures, as Foley uses the pop form to buoy narratives focused on the complexities of relationships and the nuances that make human interactions…human.

Gorgeous grooves meet moments of reflection and stripped back vulnerability. For fans of Caroline Polachek, Remi Wolf; to artists like Charli XCX and BENEE, this record by Foley is going to provide similar feelings of euphoria, emotional swells and comfort.

“Crowd Pleaser is such a mixed bag of emotions and experiences – which is exactly what your 20s feel like. One day it’s up, the next it’s right down, so this album really honestly tracks that emotional lollipop for us. 
There is no better feeling than hearing a song and realizing someone else is going through exactly what you are. To feel seen and part of something in that way is unmatched – so our hope is that our audience feels that type of connection in this album. That’s the power of music!”
FOLEY

PLAY/LISTEN

PRAISE FOR FOLEY

“The infectious melody of their new hit “Coffee” takes listeners on a joyride of upbeat bliss, while the lyrics explore the serious struggle of feeling exhausted and struggling to do better.”
Rolling Stone AU/NZ

“Foley are the kind of band that leave you feeling like you’re suspended in space. Their lush melodies and dense soundscapes are delivered with precision and charm.”
Happy Magazine

“…has the makings of a quintessential pop ballad laced with glossy backdrops, and earworm melodies to match.”
Earmilk

“This is the first half of their debut album, and it’s interwoven with addictively catchy, heartfelt, and electrifying pop anthems.”
Unclear Magazine (Crowd Pleaser, Pt. 1)

“Foley have always focused on pure, unadulterated pop but across the five tracks …they transform their sound into an electrifying mix of 1980s-inspired synthpop and electronica.”
Women In Pop

“Foley is the artist you play when you want to dance.”
Indie Band Guru

FOLEY 2023 LIVE SHOWS

Tuesday 5 September – Friday 8 September BIGSOUND BRISBANE AU
Tickets

Sunday 15 October – Sunday 22 October SXSW Sydney SYDNEY AU
Tickets

Saturday 28 October – Sunday 29 October Manawatu Food and Wine Festival MANAWATU-WHANGANUI NZ

Friday 29 December Rhythm and Vines Festival Mainstage GISBORNE NZ
Tickets

CROWD PLEASER is out now.
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MID CITY reveal their long-awaited debut studio album HAPPY EVER AFTER Featuring singles ‘HAPPY EVER AFTER’, ‘CHANGE YOUR MIND’ and ‘EMILY’

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Photo Credit: Richard Clifford

Melbourne’s MID CITY – with their soaring melodies and brilliantly crafted hits of indie rock – have cultivated a strong following in Australia and abroad for a reason.

Their music punches to the heart, driven by Joel Griffith’s impassioned vocals and bolstered by expertly arranged and executed rhythms and riffs, elevating their output with each release. The last few years have seen the four-piece define their sound across two EPs and more recently, a string of strong singles that have been hungrily embraced by their dedicated fan base and industry alike.

It’s all led to this point, with the release of their much anticipated debut album, fittingly titled HAPPY EVER AFTER. Eleven songs of euphoria, experiences of life lived on the road and against the backdrop of a chaotic run of years, HAPPY EVER AFTER arrives as the perfect depiction of MID CITY as a group, heading into their biggest creative phase yet.

Featuring previously released tracks including ‘Change Your Mind’, ‘Emily’, ‘Compromise’ and ‘Choc Mint’, HAPPY EVER AFTER thrives in each rush of chorus; each instrumental swell that wraps itself around Griffiths’ vocal range.

Lead single, ‘Happy Ever After’ proves to be the perfect jump off point for the album; indeed, as a title track, this single is one of the album’s strongest strides forward for MID CITY, even if it took them literally years to write.

Though recorded in Melbourne at the studio of Greg Rietwyk (Press Club), much of the album material was born out of ideas MID CITY had generated while on the road touring through Europe.

“‘Happy Ever After’ took us, no joke, three years to write. It was a demo that was kicking around in 17 different versions and we just couldn’t crack it. It wasn’t until we completely rethought what a MID CITY song could be that it came together; when it did finally come together it gave us all a feeling that we’ve never quite had before from creating music.

It has become the flag bearer for the whole album. In a funny kind of poetic way it sums up so much of what the band has been for us – always struggling and striving and hoping we can break out of our own situations and make something worth all of that. Now just to make it a rallying cry for fans as it has for us in making this album!” MID CITY

The music itself, built on a foundation of big, emotional energy, does have room for space and nuance. Songs like ‘Lover Again’ allow room to breathe; an interlude like ‘Idyll’ gives a well-timed pause before opening up into more vibrant indie rock on ‘Strangers’, straight after.

For fans of bands like Press Club, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes or Trophy Eyes, the cathartic punch MID CITY brings on this album makes HAPPY EVER AFTER such an addictive listen.

“This thing has been so damn long coming. Obviously there was COVID, but that’s no excuse for semi-functional musicians like us. We had become really concerned that people think we only release singles, because we couldn’t think of enough tunes for an album or something. Not true! We are just very, very picky about what we wanted to create….also we’re broke as all heck. 

Touring in Europe really informed what we wanted; playing some great festival stages and watching people react – or not – to the things we thought were important in creating the perfect hard hitting banger. What was surprising though, was the quieter side we found on some songs. We always wanted the album to be a little journey, not just a 170 bpm sweat fest, but we didn’t realise how satisfying it would be to create some songs with different tempos and feels. 
We’re really proud of the balance we found between bangers and more heartfelt quieter moments. Perhaps we’re maturing? I hope not.” MID CITY

2023 has been a positive one for MID CITY already; prior to the release of HAPPY EVER AFTER, the band teased their debut album with the release of ‘Compromise’, ‘Emily’ and ‘Change Your Mind’, while also readying themselves for a return to live touring.

With international travel and schedules back in play, MID CITY are set to return to Europe and the U.K., where they will perform a string of shows throughout the territories – in headline and festival capacities. With millions of streams already to their name, as well as fervent support from international and Australian media alike, MID CITY’s return to touring – specifically with this full album – couldn’t have landed at a better time.

MID CITY’s growth since first breaking out onto the scene in 2018 has been incredible to watch. Their elevation has been documented across a strong body of work, including their EP’s Die Waiting (2019) and Wishing For The Best (2020).

To date, MID CITY’s streams exceed 5.5 million on Spotify alone (including a slew of editorial playlist placements like Australian Viral 50 (#35), German Viral 50 (#41), All New Rock, Local Noise (AU), Rock Rotation (GER), New Noise (USA), New Music Friday (AU/NZ), Volume (UK), Fresh Finds (AU/NZ). 

Additionally, the band garnered further support from radio in Australia and overseas; the likes of triple j and BBC Radio 1 both getting behind MID CITY’s refreshed and vibrant sound.

As a touring band, MID CITY have sold out multiple shows as headliners, while also impressing on stages supporting the likes of Press Club and Teenage Dads in Australia, as well as festivals including NYE on The Hill, BIGSOUND, Reeperbahn, Haldern Pop, Taubertal, Obstwiesen, The Hills Are Alive and more.

PLAY/LISTEN

PRAISE FOR MID CITY

“One of my favourite discoveries in terms of new bands on this show…a band that could already fill a stadium with that sort of sound.”
BBC Radio 1, Jack Saunders

“So much energy and passion in this track, a huge sound that stands out from the crowd.”
Triple J, Nick Findlay

“Love the urgency. No holding back here, and it works.”
Triple J, Richard Kingsmill

“Moves at a feverish pace and is soaked with earth-shattering soundscapes and hard-hitting percussion.”
Fault Mag (UK)

“An electric and anthemic energy.”
Consequence of Sound (US)

“Crunching guitar riffs match taut, burning vocals.. It’s a surging, spiky indie rock offering, the addictive chorus rushing past in a whirlwind of adrenalin and bravado.”
Clash Mag (UK)

HAPPY EVER AFTER is out now.
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KICKASS MUSIC AND CAMPING FESTIVAL ADDS LEGENDARY ACT THE CHOIRBOYS, ANNOUNCE VIP CAMPING COMPETITION VIA CAMPLIFY

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With a legendary lineup of Australian talent, featuring James Reyne, The Beautiful Girls, Kingswood, Dragon, Ash Grunwald, Sunny Coast Rude Boys & more, KickAss Festival have today announced the addition of another Australian mainstay, with iconic rock band The Choirboys joining the lineup. With 3 x ARIA Top 30 charting albums between 1983-1991, The Choirboys amassed a cult-like following of adoring fans, with 1987’s single ‘Run To Paradise’ a track reminisced by audiences of all ages, even today.

KickAss Festival is taking place in the stunning Sunshine Coast Hinterland, at Kenilworth Showgrounds; returning strong for a 2023 edition after 2022’s success. Offering 2 days of live music, events, food & campaign across September 8th – 10th, the event is a multigenerational experience for anyone wanting to experience the great outdoors, immerse themselves in local culture, and connect with like-minded people over an array of some of Australia’s best talent. 

Headlined by the magnetic Australian icon James Reyne and his 8-piece band, an artist who is known to ignite stages worldwide. The unforgettable frontman of Australian Crawl, his accolades span ARIA awards and a coveted place in the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

““KickAss Music and Camping Festival!! This will be fun and not just because of the camping and the music or even the KICKASS, the fun is hanging with our mates backstage and you lot out the front. We’re itching to get to Kenilworth … it’ll be all about Rock, memories and laughs.” The Choirboys

“We were devastated when we found out about GANGgajang having to pull out. But sometimes things are meant to be. Choirboys happened to be available, it fit our festival perfectly and now we have another iconic band playing at our festival. With a plethora of classic hits, we can’t wait to welcome Mark Gable and his band to Kenilworth in September”

Klaeton Sheehan, KickAss Festival

Alongside the announcement of The Choirboys, KickAss Festival have also announced an exclusive competition in partnership with Camplify, offering up 2 x VIP tickets to KickAss Festival, access to private lounges within the VIP section & bar, complimentary KickAss merch pack, and luxury/private toilets. The winner will also get 1 x Camplify Caravan delivered on-site as accommodation for the duration of KickAss Festival. The total value is over $1500+, open to anyone in Australia & entrants only need to submit online, to go into the running. 

 “At KickAss Music and Camping Festival, we’re beyond thrilled to join forces with Camplify, a true trailblazer in the world of outdoor adventure. This partnership is a blend of two reputable brands that share the same passion for creating unforgettable experiences. Having Camplify’s support elevates our event to new heights, adding to the excitement and ensuring that every moment spent at our festival is nothing short of epic”

Josh Allen, KickAss Festival

Camplify, Australia’s largest, most trusted van-sharing platform is helping festival goers find the perfect accommodation on wheels for the upcoming KickAss Camping festival, 8-9 September 2023.  Born out of a desire to make van life accessible to all, Camplify connects local van owners with travelers. With thousands of RVs available across the country, finding and booking the perfect motorhome or caravan for your KickAss festival experience is easy. 

Alastair McCausland, Camplify CMO explains: “Camplify loves supporting all things camping and outdoors, which is why we’re proud to partner with KickAss Events and welcome a great lineup of musical talent to Kenilworth Showgrounds in regional Queensland. Camping and music go hand in hand, and we believe that festival goers should make their experience that bit more comfortable by staying in a van. With plenty of choice, from budget to luxe, there’s a van for every type of music lover.” 

One of the most exciting aspects of the festival is the location itself. The Kenilworth Showgrounds is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, surrounded by lush rainforests, pristine creeks, and the tranquil Mary River – a true oasis for camping enthusiasts. Premium & VIP tickets are now SOLD OUT, with day tickets selling quickly. 

KICKASS 2023 LINEUP

James Reyne

The Beautiful Girls

The Choirboys

Kingswood

Dragon

Ash Grunwald

Sunny Coast Rude Boys

Mason Rack

Fat Picnic

Bearfoot

Lecia Louise

Jerome Williams

August River Band

Flaskas.

KickAss returns to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland this 8-10 Sept, 2023. 

Subscribe to www.kickassfestival.com.au for further news and announcements.  

  

Tickets for KickAss will be priced according to age-group and range from $75-$99 for a single day ticket and $75-$139 for a 2-day festival pass. Limited tickets left, available HERE.

In 2023, KickAss is excited to extend its accommodation options, HERE.

KickAss Festival: Official Website | Instagram | Facebook 

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23 AT BIGSOUND GAUCI, BEHIND YOU, CHITRA, POOKIE, KAVI, BAYANG (THA BUSHRANGER), MIKAYLA PASTERFIELD + SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FROM DUST

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Primed to pop, we’ve prepared a cheat sheet of the best free agents to catch live at BIGSOUND in 2023, covering the gamut of taste and genre below.

Celebrate our angel numbers with us at Up Late and Unsigned: an evening of new music discovery and varying degrees of representation across management, publicity and bookings. We’re shining a light on our roster together with like-minded female-run, independent businesses Our Golden Friend and Collective Artists as part of the Amazon Music After Hours series.

UP LATE AND UNSIGNED
Tuesday 5th September
The Brightside
27 Warner St, Fortitude Valley (Turrbal land)
2300 – 0300
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GAUCI

Nick Findlay (triple j): “Such an earworm!
GAUCI are far from irritating on this new single”

Tue 5th Sep
Up Late and Unsigned @ The Brightside
11 pm til late

Wed 6th Sep
The Prince Consort Hotel
10:30pm – 11:00pm

LISTEN + WATCH: ‘BRAT’
BEHIND YOU

ABC Arts: “Behind You break all the rules in the best way possible”

Tue 5th Sep
Wonderland
7:15pm – 7:45pm

Up Late and Unsigned @ The Brightside
11pm til late

Wed 6th Sep
Superfly Studios, Official Showcase
8:15pm  – 8:45pm

LISTEN + WATCH: ‘The Well (Ft. Rako, Teether, BAYANG (tha Bushranger)’
CHITRA

Rolling Stone: “The dawning of a new chapter in her career”

Tue 5th Sep
Soapbox Beer: 9:15pm – 9:45pm

Up Late and Unsigned @ The Brightside
11pm til late

Thu 7th Sep
Jet Black Cat ‘Sonic Boom’ Party @ The Triffid
2.45pm – 3.15pm

The Outpost: 9:30pm – 10:00pm

LISTEN: ‘Go Easy’
POOKIE

triple j: “Taking the hip hop scene by storm”

Wed 6th Sep
The Outpost
10:30pm – 11:00pm

Thu 7th Sep
Wonderland Brisbane
9:15pm – 9:45pm

LISTEN: ‘FEEL IT IN THE BACK’
PRE-SAVE ‘TALKIN DIS DAT’
KAVI

VICE: “Kavi’s music plays like the last lap of Rainbow Road”

Tue 5th Sep
The Outpost
7:30pm – 8:00pm

Up Late and Unsigned @ The Brightside
11pm til late

Thu 7th Sep
Blackbear Lodge
8:00pm – 8:30pm

LISTEN + WATCH: ‘D-TRIPLE-U’
PRE-SAVE ‘SCANDALOUS’
MIKAYLA PASTERFIELD

9 NEWS: “The next big thing in the Australian music scene”

Tue 5th Sep
Summa House
7:30pm – 8:00pm

Wed 6th Sep
Press Club
9:15pm – 9:45pm

LISTEN: ‘Bindi In The Dirt’
BAYANG (THA BUSHRANGER)

Acclaim: “Some of the most unique music in the country… BAYANG performs like a necromancer”

Tue 5th Sep
Stranded Bar
9:00pm – 9:30pm

Thu 7th Sep
La La Land
9:30pm – 10:00pm

LISTEN + WATCH ‘DEXAMPHETAMINE’
WATCH: triple j Bars Of Steel
DUST

NME: “dust are doing something right”

Wed 6th Sep
I OH YOU Annual Keynote @ Black Bear Lodge
11:59 PM til late

LISTEN + WATCH: ‘Joy (Guilt)’
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Milk & Sugar Beach Sessions 2023 will be released on Aug. 25, 2023 as a limited CD edition, as well as a download and streaming edition.

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White sand, deep blue sea, plenty of palm trees and loads of sunshine. 

Every summer needs its unique soundtrack! Just right in time for the most beautiful time of the year, Milk & Sugar is  releasing his new compilation ‘Beach Sessions 2023’. No matter if chilling at the Beach in the afternoon or enjoying  the sundowner at the pool, the album serves perfectly as the soundtrack for exactly those occasions. 

German house music pioneer Milk & Sugar is taking the listener onto a journey from chillout and ambient sounds  over Deep House to the more discoesque spheres of electronic music and manages to create a flow that captions  the listener from the beginning. 

‘Beach Sessions 2023’ contains productions by the likes of Purple Disco Machine, Tube & Berger, Andhim,  Solomun, De-Phazz, Joachim Pastor, Satin Jackets, Kraak & Smaak, Deep Dive Corp. and Afterlife, to name a few. 

‘Milk & Sugar’s Beach Sessions 2023’ drops on 25th August 2023 as a limited 2xCD-, Download- and Streaming Edition. 

CD1 // POOL 

  1. Sascha Braemer feat. Anna Müller – You (Finnebassen Remix) 
  2. Mike D’ Jais – Beautiful Dream (Extended Mix) 
  3. Joachim Pastor – Eche (Original Mix) 
  4. Cup & String – So True (Extended Mix) 
  5. Loui & Scibi – Don’t Lie (Satin Jackets Remix) 
  6. Baltic Weather – Back Where I Belong (Original Mix) 
  7. Yves Murasca feat. Axel B. – Space Trip (Ian Tosel Remix) 
  8. Tube & Berger – Surfin (Andhim Remix) 
  9. Jay West, Manuel Sahagun – Fool Me (Andre Crom Remix) 
  10. in.deed, Return Of The Jaded – Old School Lovin (Original Mix) 
  11. Kolombo & Loulou Players – 2 Sexy (Original Mix) 
  12. Milk & Sugar – Let The Sun Shine (Momo Khani & Meindel Extended Remix) 13. Fat Sushi & Roland Clark – My Place (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 
  13. Wild Culture, Juliet Sikora – In You (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 
  14. Kraak & Smaak feat. Romanthony – Let’s Go Back (Solomun Remix)  

CD2 // BEACH 

  1. Deep Dive Corp. feat. SabineSabine – Love Song (New Vocal Version)  
  2. DMH – What To Do (Original Mix) 
  3. Schwarz & Funk – Angel Dust (Original Mix) 
  4. Woldtraveller – Ethereal Dub (Original Mix) 
  5. Deep Dive Corp., Hippiehaus & Golden Tone Radio – Cool Things (Original Mix) 06. De-Phazz – Sugar Boogie (Original Mix) 
  6. Hazy-J – The Bay (Original Mix) 
  7. Pearldiver – Keep Surfing (Hang Loose) 
  8. Pit Baumgartner – Something Is Working (Hell Mix) 
  9. James Bright feat. Rachel Lloyd – Lost On A Wave (Original Mix) 
  10. Hush Forever & Deep Dive Corp. – Here We Go (Original Mix) 
  11. Deep Dive Corp., Hippiehaus & Golden Tone Radio – Patchwork (Original Mix) 13. Milk & Sugar feat. Maria Marquez – Canto del Pilón (Afterlife Remix) 
  12. Easy L. – New Day [Anthem] (Afterlife Mix) 
  13. Living Room – Little Summer (Boom Bap) Bossa (Original Mix)

    Buylink:
    http://www.milksugar.lnk.to/bs23

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| THE TRANSITS | PUNK ROCK LORDS RELEASE NEW SINGLE + MUSIC VIDEO ‘FALL INTO DARK’ + ANNOUNCE UPCOMING ALBUM RELEASE

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New Zealand/South African Punk Rock lords The Transits are back with their inspiring new single and music video ‘Fall Into Dark’, which was premiered exclusively via Hysteria Mag.

“Fall Into Dark grapples with the subject of hope and despair. You can be in the darkest of times, when you feel like all is lost, and yet there is still a glimmer of hope. Sometimes that glimmer can be an intuitive voice deep inside yourself, or it could come from someone who genuinely cares about you. The line ‘Break through the lies again, live in the light again’ sums this one up perfectly.”

‘Fall Into Dark’ is taken from the band’s upcoming album (set for release in Nov 2023).

Ryan Lunn (vocals, guitars, synths), Dom Antelme (vocals, bass) and Tyrone Smith (drums) recorded their parts of the track in their respective studios across Auckland and South Africa, before sending it all to Ryan in Durban, South Africa where he mixed and mastered the track.

The new single is the follow-up to their recently released single ‘Renegade Hearts’. The single was aired on over 100 radio stations worldwide and was premiered via AAA Backstage.

New single ‘Fall Into Dark’ is available on all major online streaming services.

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