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THE GLOW was recorded and mixed by multiple Grammy award winning producer Stuart Price (The Killers, New Order, Madonna) First single ‘Silver’ is the band's fastest streaming song to date + came in at #20 in triple j’s hottest 100 DMA’S recently supported Liam Gallagher on his UK Arena tour The band's March Brixton Academy show sold out in less than 24 hours + sold over 40k tickets on their last headline UK tour Platinum records for ‘Delete’ and ‘Believe’ (Cher Cover). Gold records for ‘In The Air’, ‘Lay Down’, ‘Step Up The Morphine’ Currently touring Laneway festival I OH YOU are thrilled to announce DMA’S third studio album THE GLOW will be released into the world on Friday 24 April, recorded and mixed by multiple Grammy Award winning producer Stuart Price. Today, the Sydney trio share the second cut from the album – the dark yet euphoric track ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’. Premiered overnight via triple j Good Nights and Radio 1 in the UK, ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’ is an unexpected change of pace. Inspired by early 90s rave culture, the track is a nod to bands like Underworld, The Prodigy, Orbital and The Chemical Brothers, and furthers DMA’S incorporation of digital beats and sequencers in their songwriting process. Sitting in striking contrast to the song’s repetitive structure, ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’ is about humanity’s struggle to be adaptable - as creatures who are fundamentally resistant to change. Breaking away from the minimalist electronica movement, the track features unapologetically busy beatscapes, a driving 4/4 pace and an adrenaline-pumping chorus showcasing Tommy O’Dell’s signature euphoric vocals. The accompanying video, directed by Bill Bleakley, was shot in Thailand and features locals from the area. VIDEO: 'Life Is A Game Of Changing' by DMA'S We filmed the clip like a documentary, with a tiny crew. For me, this clip feels like a snapshot in time for this group of friends. - Bill Bleakley First single from the record ‘Silver’ is the band’s fastest streaming song to date, with over 4 million streams in just three months and peaking at #34 on Spotify UK’s Viral 50 Chart and #50 on Australia’s Viral 50. The track has seen BBC Radio 1 plays, was named Record of the Week at Radio X and was added to the Radio X & Absolute Radio Daytime Playlist, and Evening List at Virgin Radio UK. Locally, the track was the #1 most played on triple j over the summer and has seen strong support across the Triple M and the HIT networks. ‘Silver’ and ‘Life Is A Game Of Changing’ set the scene for what is promising to be a monumental album from DMA’S. Recorded at Westlake Studios in West Hollywood and Rak Studios London, THE GLOW is a contemporary pop record that sees the band fulfill their world class potential with a collection of songs that are destined for arenas. From their emotive heart to their towering, anthemic hooks, the core traits that have earned the band a growing global following are all in place. But with the help of Price, DMA’S have elevated both sides of their sonic spectrum to new heights and one thing is certain: this is the most fully realised of the band’s three albums to date. DMA’S have had a whirlwind six years since exploding onto the scene in 2014 with their debut single ‘Delete’. They have released two critically acclaimed albums - Hills End (2016) and For Now (2018) – both of which charted Top 10 in the ARIA Charts and resulted in ARIA nominations for Best Group, Best Rock Album and Best Independent Release. Forging their reputation abroad, the latter earned a #13 chart position in the UK as well as festival slots at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury and Reading and Leeds festivals. 2019 saw the Sydney natives play sold out shows across the UK and Ireland, support Liam Gallagher’s UK arena tour and sell 5 thousand tickets to their March 2020 Brixton Academy show in less than 24 hours. Back home they scored a Platinum record for ‘Delete’ plus Gold discs for ‘Lay Down’ and ‘Step Up The Morphine’. This year, the band will play Manchester’s Sounds of the City festival headlining the 8 thousand capacity Castlefield Bowl on 9 July (with tickets selling out in a couple of hours), before embarking on their UK album tour - which will see them play their biggest London headline show to date at Alexandra Palace in October, as well as a sold out Australian bushfire benefit gig to raise funds for Wildlife Victoria. As we enter the new decade, DMA’S are cementing themselves as a powerhouse act no longer on the brink of blowing up, but basking in the international spotlight. The band will be treating home crowds to new music at Laneway Festival in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Fremantle over the coming weeks. 'Life Is A Game Of Changing' DMA'S Single out now through I OH YOU Available to buy/stream here THE GLOW tracklisting: DMA'S Album out Friday 24 April through I OH YOU Available to buy/stream here THE GLOW tracklisting: 1. Never Before 2. The Glow 3. Silver 4. Life Is A Game Of Changing 5. Criminals 6. Strangers 7. Learning Alive 8. Hello Girlfriend 9. Appointment 10. Round & Around 11. Cobracaine AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES  Saturday 1 February Laneway Festival | Brisbane, QLD 16+ moshtix.com.au Sunday 2 February  Laneway Festival | Sydney, NSW 16+ moshtix.com.au Friday 7 February Laneway Festival | Adelaide, SA 16+ moshtix.com.au Saturday 8 February Laneway Festival | Melbourne, VIC 16+ moshtix.com.au Sunday 9 February Laneway Festival | Fremantle, WA 16+ moshtix.com.au UK TOUR DATES Thu 5 Mar | University Of London Union, London (SOLD OUT) Fri 6 Mar | O2 Brixton Academy, London (SOLD OUT) Fri 1 May | Bonus Arena, Hull Sat 2 May | Live At Leeds Festival Sun 3 May | Hit The North Festival, Newcastle Tue 5 May | O2 Guildhall, Southampton Wed 6 May | UEA, Norwich Thur 9 Jul | Sounds Of The City, Castlefield Bowl, Manchester (SOLD OUT) Sat 18 Jul | Hampden Park, Glasgow (SOLD OUT) Fri 23 Oct | Alexandra Palace, London DMA'S

DMA’S ANNOUNCE THIRD STUDIO ALBUM THE GLOW – OUT FRI 24 APR + SHARE SECOND SINGLE & VIDEO ‘LIFE IS A GAME OF CHANGING’ + ANNOUNCE MASSIVE UK TOUR + PLAYING LANEWAY FESTIVAL

DESERT SESSIONS Release video for 'Easier Said Than Done' Announce 'The Bizarre Bazaar', a Bi-Weekly Series of Desert Sessions Inspired Artwork Auctions for Charity with Limited Edition Quilt by Ben Venom

DESERT SESSIONS Release video for ‘Easier Said Than Done’ Announce ‘The Bizarre Bazaar’, a Bi-Weekly Series of Desert Sessions Inspired Artwork Auctions for Charity with Limited Edition Quilt by Ben Venom

Tame Impala Share New Video - 'Lost in Yesterday'

Tame Impala Share New Video – ‘Lost in Yesterday’

With the 15th annual Gum Ball fast approaching comes the announcement of more acts confirmed to join the festival over the April 24-26 Anzac Day weekend. Dashville is thrilled to announce the addition of The Beautiful Girls to this year’s line-up, complimenting an impressive list which features the likes of The Church, iOTA, Harts Does Hendrix, Dyson Stringer Cloher, Frazey Ford, Cash Savage & The Lost Drinks, Steve Smyth and many more. Other acts announced today for the 2020 festival include Ripple Effect Band an all-female indigenous rock band from Arnham Land, Canberra blues rock duo The Barren Spinsters, Sydney dance floor wardens Majun Bu, local celebrity songwriter Dave Wells, raucous emerging stadium rock band The Stained Daisies, legendary folk storyteller Van Walker, indie rock legend come folk-noire instrumentalist Darren Cross and festival favourites from last year, sunny coast funk rock duo Burger Joint. Also, as a festival first, The Gum Ball will introduce its first live hip hop showcase thanks to RIVAL EMPIRE. Featuring Newcastle’s Talakai, Ty Mikado, Micks King and Sydney’s Bigredcap & Losty. The hugely popular Big Dog’s Comedy Hour is also set to return with comedians Eddie Ray and Aaron Gocs confirmed to be in attendance. The weekend-long program of events for The Gum Ball will be announced in coming weeks. The program will include a diverse range of children’s workshops, entertainment and activities. Food and market listings, playing times and the line-up of acts performing at the popular Sunday Wind Down. The 15th annual Gum Ball runs from 2pm Friday, April 24 to 2pm Sunday April 26, incorporating a special Anzac dawn service on Saturday 25th April. Tickets are on sale now through Humanitix, with booking fees going to help Nutrition for Aussie School Kids. www.dashville.com.au  

THE GUM BALL ADDS MORE ACTS TO 2020 LINE-UP – Hunter Valley, NSW – April 24-26 Anzac Day weekend

Her Songs release stunning new single 'If We Try' FFO Poppy Ajudha x Celeste

Her Songs release stunning new single ‘If We Try’ FFO Poppy Ajudha x Celeste

Credit: Luke Dyson Cross The Tracks Sunday 7th June, 2020 Brockwell Park, London https://www.xthetracks.com/ Facebook: @xthetracks Instagram: @xthetracks Twitter: @xthetracks_ Cross The Tracks Festival continues to build excitement for the mouthwatering 2020 edition as new names such as the iconic Madlib, Sudan Archives, Greentea Peng, Sadar Bahar, London African Gospel Choir, Coops, Laura Misch, Neue Grafik Ensemble, SEED Ensemble, Charlie Bones, Dreamcast and many more are all added. Taking place on Sunday June 7th at Brixton's beautiful Brockwell Park and offering a wealth of street food, craft beer immersive workshops, talks and much more, Cross The Tracks has already announced a peerless mix of funk, soul, disco, jazz, r&b, and house stars from across the ages including Sister Sledge, Tinariwen, Gilles Peterson, Norman Jay MBE, Nu Guinea, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Chris Dave & The Drumhedz and Theon Cross amongst tens more. The carefully assembled Cross The Tracks is set to be an all encompassing day out for lovers of real music, great food and contemporary culture. It mixes up the original pioneers with artists from today's vanguard in a beautiful setting that is ripe for exploring thanks to its rolling green lushness, ornamental ponds, formal flower beds and wealth of top class street food vendors, craft beer brewers and bespoke bars, luxury toilets for VIP access, chill out and wellness areas, art fair, panels, creative markets and plenty more to nourish your entire being.  The first of these new names couldn't be bigger: Madlib is a giant of the hip-hop world who will play a special back-to-back set with Gilles Peterson. From recent collaborations with Freddie Gibb to cult albums like Madvillany with MF Doom, his jazz remixes on Shades of Blue Note or genre-defining albums as Quasimoto, Madlib has taken hip-hop to its highest heights. His ability to craft beats and lay down instrumentals is second to none and for that reason he is one of the most critically acclaimed in the game. He is a DJ first and foremost, so this show should especial indeed.  Joining him will be the likes of Stones Throw artist Sudan Archives, the hugely innovative violin player who mixes her playing with beautifully melancholic soul and hip-hop. There will also be a show from South London experimentalist Laura Misch, who is defining new soundworlds with her saxophone, synths and vocals.  There will be an in-the-know focus on the exciting emerging r&b and neo-soul scene, too, with acts driving things forward like Biig Piig, Sasha Keable, Charlotte Dos Santos and Collard all playing, plus hotly tipped London star Greentea Peng, who has a look as unique as her candid, immersive sound. The booming contemporary jazz scene will also be well represented by Neue Grafik Ensemble and SEED Ensemble, who are bringing fresh perspectives as well as compelling grooves to their productions and live shows which are hybrids of house, jazz and hip-hop.  Steam Down also line up and are a London collective who have supported Kamasi Washington, picked up two Jazz FM awards, appeared on Jools Holland, headlined their own UK and EU tours and brought real spontaneity to the jazz scene.  There will also be hip-hop from High Focus star Coops, a widescreen array from NTS's legendary Breakfast Show host Charlie Bones, lo-fi bliss from super smooth Washington, D.C. singer Dreamcast, and soul stirring sounds from London African Gospel Choir who will be performing Paul Simon's Graceland, as well as a smorgasbord of disco brilliance from famously deep digging Chicago originator Sadar Bahar.   These latest additions are another bold statement that make Cross The Tracks the capital's most essential day of music, culture and good times.  Sister Sledge Madlib b2b Gilles Peterson Tinariwen Shabaka & The Ancestors Biig Piig Sudan Archives Steam Down Greentea Peng Norman Jay Jazzie B (Soul II Soul)  Nu Guinea (Live) Sadar Bahar  Hypnotic Brass Ensemble   Chris Dave & The Drumhedz Channel One Ashley Henry London African Gospel Choir  Sasha Keable Theon Cross  Jaz Karis Lynda Dawn  Jamz Supernova Coops  Charlotte Dos Santos Laura Misch Pip Millett Neue Grafik Ensemble SEED Ensemble  Charlie Bones (NTS) Shy One Tash LC Aaron Taylor Collard Dreamcast Chloe Bodur Shunaji Sarah Meth Isabelle Brown + many more

London’s Cross The Tracks Festival Reveals Further Names for 2020 Madlib, Sudan Archives, Sadar Bahar, London African Gospel Choir pres. Graceland, Laura Misch, Biig Piig, Greentea Peng, Charlotte dos Santos, Sasha Keable, SEED Ensemble, Charlie Bones and more join the line-up

Boiler Room Ten Sydney Roundhouse, UNSW March 21 2020, 7 pm - 2 am AEDT More information HERE Tickets HERE

Boiler Room announces the return to Sydney for tenth birthday celebrations – March 21

Credit: Mitch Brown "Noble Oak paints an ambient defiance of structures and rules in his ethereal new song “Morning,” a wake-up call to break the mold." – Atwood Magazine "Noble Oak makes sweeping, expansive backdrops and floats his gauzy tenor over them beautifully.” – Stereogum  “…it's easy to become lost in the shimmering synths.” – Indie Shuffle “Patrick Fiore is a multi-instrumentalist with a penchant for rich, airy textures; a bit like well-made musical puff pastry.” – DIY Mag January 24, 2020 (Vancouver, BC) – Vancouver’s electro dream-pop artist, Noble Oak today shares the video for his new single “Morning”.  In addition to the video release, Noble Oak also announces his label debut album, entitled Horizon, slated for release in spring 2020. “Morning” is out now on all music services via Last Gang Records. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOVFnBvGaqk&feature=youtu.be “Morning is an acknowledgment of the entrapment we feel in our daily lives”, says Noble Oak of the single. The video, directed by Nancy Lee, is inspired by the 90s TV series ReBoot.  Using the same software originally intended for making video games, the video features three worlds designed entirely in virtual reality.  Noble Oak’s character was imported into each virtual world by recording the depths of his physical body using an infrared sensor. Noble Oak’s forthcoming LP Horizon follows the release of Collapsing Together (2017), Past Life (2016) which prompted comparisons to the likes of The War on Drugs, Bob Moses, and Tame Impala and international praise from Stereogum, HYPEBEAST, Majestic Casual, DIY, Indie Shuffle, CLASH Magazine and more. It comes on the heels of the smash success of 2016's single “Dream-Spark,” which has more than 5 million streams on Spotify. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOVFnBvGaqk Stay tuned for more updates from Noble Oak in the coming weeks.  Connect with Noble Oak: Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Soundcloud 

NOBLE OAK SHARES VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “MORNING” LABEL DEBUT ALBUM HORIZON COMING SPRING 2020

Photo by Lachlan Douglas "Alu’s folk sound is a delightful array of feel good vibes" - EARMILK "Whether you’re on, near, or simply pining for a body of water and a calmer frame of mind, Bobby’s brand of coastal folk will take you there. It takes a lot of skill to make something this good sound so effortless."  Dorothy Markek - Double J "It’s a perfect summer soundtrack: upbeat and uplifting, with a good dose of tropical-tinged reality." Sarah Howells - The Australian Double J Feature Album - The Australian  #1 AIR Independent Label Album Charts #1 AIR 100% Independent Album Charts FLOW AUSTRALIAN ALBUM TOUR ALL SHOWS ALL AGES - INVITE FOR BELOW HEADLINE SHOWS ONLY - TICKETS AT BOBBYALU.COM __ FRI 31 JAN | RED RATTLER | SYDNEY, NSW SUN 2 FEB | RHYTHM HUT | GOSFORD, NSW FRI 7 FEB | CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL | MELBOURNE, VIC THU 13 FEB | SOOKI LOUNGE | BELGRAVE, VIC FRI 21 FEB | MO'S DESERT CLUBHOUSE | GOLD COAST, QLD SAT 22 FEB | THE LOFT | BRISBANE, QLD SUN 23 FEB | MALT SHOVEL TAPHOUSE | SUNSHINE COAST, QLD FRI 13 MAR | TANKS ARTS CENTRE | CAIRNS, QLD SAT 14 MAR | NEIGHBOURHOOD SESSIONS | TOWNSVILLE, QLD SAT 4 APR | CLANCY'S | FREMANTLE, WA CONNECT ONLINE WITH BOBBY ALU

BOBBY ALU’s ‘Flow’ 2020 Album Australian Tour

LISTEN TO ‘AFTER THE MOVIE’ EP HERE MUSAR RECORDINGS RICARDO TOBAR – ‘AFTER THE MOVIE’ EP OUT NOW   Releasing his first ever vinyl release ‘El Sunset’ on James Holden’s, Border Community back in 2007, Chilean producer Ricardo Tobar has since intricately constructed his way around the parameters of emotionally-lead, highly atmospheric electronic music. Having brought his sound forward to grace the rosters of Jennifer Cardini’s, Correspondant, ESP Institute and MUSAR Recordings, Ricardo continues to extend his already significant discography, now returning to MUSAR Recordings for a third time with ‘After The Movie’ EP.   Title track, ‘After The Movie’ forms a special cut that has been held in Ricardo’s locker for quite some time. Uncovered by MUSAR Recordings label head, on a podcast from way back, it seemed only natural that this unreleased music from Ricardo would find its home on the Amsterdam-Tel-Aviv label.   “This EP is quite special to me because it reflects a long timeline in my work. The ‘After The Movie’ track had been in the vault for ages until David from MUSAR found it in an old podcast; it really takes me back to those first steps in recording music.” Ricardo Tobar   Across his EP, Ricardo plays with varying textures and arrangements that in turn provide a cross-section of his sound that has expanded and developed over time. ‘After The Movie’ presents the experimental ambience synonymous with his early works, whilst ‘Parques’ brings an idyllic, cinematic feel with strictly crafted synth arrangements riding high, post-rock influences also show through. ‘Regain Your Power’ represents a change of course, whilst also channeling a political message punctuated by social unrest taking place in Ricardo’s home country, Chile. He abandons experimentalism in favour of tougher 4x4 elements, allowing his machines to run riot.   “The mixture of ideas and feelings on this EP have a politically charged spirit, as electronic music always does. A few weeks after I finished ‘Regain Your Power’ the whole Chilean social explosion took place with the same ideals I had in mind when recording the track.” Ricardo Tobar   Stepping up on the remix is a pair whose names are etched into the history of UK electronic music, Andy Turner and Ed Handley a.k.a. Plaid. Reworking title track ‘After The Movie’, they produce an emotive, soundscape complete with droning basslines and ex-terrestrial flourishes.   To accompany and compliment the psychedelic sonics of Plaid’s unique mix, distinguished creative film-maker Max Kelan Pearce provides a visual representation in his exclusive music video, following on from his previous works for Hodge and Minimal Violence. Premiered by tastemaker blog, The Ransom Note, Max experiments with VHS degradation and archive footage, all overlaid with viscous swirling textures of ‘Ink in Milk’ techniques for trippy, psychedelic effect. Ricardo Tobar ‘After The Movie’ EP is out now via MUSAR Recordings Connect with Ricardo Tobar Connect with MUSAR Recordings

RICARDO TOBAR UNVEILS NEW EP ON MUSAR RECORDINGS FUSING TOGETHER ATMOSPHERIC CUTS WITH POLITICAL MESSAGING ‘AFTER THE MOVIE’ EP FEATURES A REMIX FROM PLAID EXCLUSIVE VIDEO BY MAX KELAN PEARCE

UNIVERSAL / POSITIVA 'FOREVER YOURS' (AVICII TRIBUTE) WITH KYGO, AVICII, SANDRO CAVAZZA OUT NOW During a trip across the US in 2016, Sandro Cavazza shared the early stages of the track with his friend, the beloved and acclaimed DJ/producer/musician/songwriter and performer Tim “Avicii” Bergling. Tim immediately started working on the track, but never got the chance to finish it before he tragically passed away. Inspired by Tim's demo version played at Ultra Music Festival, Kygo and Sandro have together produced a version to honour his memory. The single release of ‘Forever Yours (Avicii Tribute)’ will shortly be followed by a full length video where Kygo and Sandro Cavazza talk about the process of arriving at the final version, what Tim and this song meant to each of them. In 2015 Sandro Cavazza started working with Tim, top lining and co-writing songs for 2015's Stories album (Sunset Jesus, Gonna Love Ya). In 2016 Sandro was asked to join Tim on a bus tour, driving across the US going through national parks and writing music along the way, ending the tour in Miami for Tim’s show at Ultra Festival.    “We wrote many songs during that trip, including ‘Without You’ in the back of a bus, but also songs that were premiered at Ultra when we arrived there for the show.”  Sandro Cavazza   Beyond their platinum selling record ‘Without You’, released on Avīci (01) in 2017, ‘Forever Yours’ was one of these songs.   “I had shown it to Tim two days before starting the tour and Tim had come up with an incredible first demo that he asked me if he could play at Ultra. That was four years ago and I’ve lost a friend since. This version of Forever Yours is a tribute to Tim that me and Kygo has put together to honor what he has meant to both of us. He was Kygo’s biggest idol and his biggest inspiration and that’s what has made this tribute possible”  Sandro continues.   Out of the thousands of people who remembered hearing the mystery track during Avicii’s set at Ultra was Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll, a.k.a DJ/producer Kygo. “That song felt special” says Kygo, who credits the late producer as inspiration for starting his electronic music journey. Like his biggest inspiration, Kygo became a world-renowned DJ and producer thanks to his countless hits and sold-out shows as well as headline performances.  When Tim passed in April 2018, Sandro reached out to Kygo to see if he would want to put together a version of Forever Yours as a tribute to Tim, to honour what he had meant for both of them. For Kygo, it was a realisation of a goal for the DJ/producer.   “When Sandro sent me that song, I felt like that was the closest I could get to collaborate with Tim” Kygo    Kygo’s, Avicii’s and Sandro Cavazza’s net proceeds from the track will go to the nonprofit Tim Bergling Foundation which benefits organisations that support mental health issues, suicide prevention and education – as well as wildlife conservation and other issues that Bergling had an interest in and passion for. 'Forever Yours (Avicii Tribute)' with Kygo, Avicii & Sandro Cavazza is available now on Universal / Positiva Connect with Kygo  Connect with Sandro Cavazza Connect with Tim Bergling Foundation

KYGO AND SANDRO CAVAZZA PAY TRIBUTE TO AVICII WITH SINGLE ‘FOREVER YOURS (AVICII TRIBUTE)’

Early Bird pre-sale: Friday 31 January, 9am local time Sign up here https://mailchi.mp/destroyalllines/theoffspring to access early bird pre-sale tickets   General Public on sale: Monday 3 February, 9am local.   Tickets from tickets.destroyalllines.com  Destroy All Lines & Triple M Presents   THE OFFSPRING AUSTRALIAN TOUR WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS SUM 41 SUNDAY 19 APRIL – HBF STADIUM, PERTH TUESDAY 21 APRIL – ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE THEATRE, ADELAIDE THURSDAY 23 APRIL – MARGARET COURT ARENA, MELBOURNE FRIDAY 24 APRIL – HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY SATURDAY 25 APRIL – RIVERSTAGE, BRISBANE TUESDAY 28 APRIL – SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND

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Brookvale Oval All ages Tickets $55 2 – 9pm https://www.beachesrockrelief.com.au/ Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council is staging a Rock Relief concert at Brookvale Oval to support bushfire and drought-affected communities. The all-ages show will kick off at 2pm on Saturday 15 February and aims to raise over $1 million. Tickets cost $55 and are on sale now here. People are also encouraged to make an additional donation at the time of purchase to help raise as much money as possible and to show how much the Northern Beaches community cares. All profits from the show, and booking fees through the ticketing agency Humanitix, will be donated to the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery campaign. The Rural Fire Service (RFS) who have been partnering with Council at other summer events to raise funds, will also be onsite collecting for their bushfire appeal. Showing their support for the devastated communities are some of the top names in Australian music, including: •       Christine Anu •       Dog Trumpet •       Furnace and the Fundamentals •       GRAACE •       Hoodoo Gurus •       Hot Dub Time Machine •       Shannon Noll •       The Choirboys •       The Superjesus •       Xavier Dunn Mayor Michael Regan said the scale of the bushfire and drought devastation was shocking. “I am really humbled by the generous response to Rock Relief. With this line-up it’s going to be a very special event and I know we can smash our $1 million fundraising target. “This crisis is like nothing we have ever seen and I have been inundated by people in the community wanting to help out. While Council has been supporting our sister city Gunnedah, raising funds through Rotary at our summer events, supporting urgent donation collections at local surf clubs and donating all the profits from the Sun Run to Wires, this event will make a huge difference to thousands of suffering families. “Those lucky enough to get tickets can be confident knowing they will have a great day and they are contributing to a great cause. “The crisis is not over yet and the best thing we can do now is to support the front line agencies like the Red Cross so they can get the funds to where they are needed most.” Multi-award winning, singer and songwriter Christine Anu says its times like this we need to connect and help each other. “Like the millions all over the world, I too have looked on with devastation as these bushfires ravage our country. In times like these, Australians are so good at coming together like one big family to support each other. “I’m thrilled to be a part of Rock Relief, knowing that it will raise some much needed funds and bring people together. Let’s focus on connection and community when we need it most,” she said. Council is grateful to the sponsors and artists who have come on board including Humanitix, the Manly Sea Eagles, Novotel Manly and Q Station. Rock Relief will be the first concert at Brookvale Oval since the Bourbon Festival in November 2007. Click here for the official event website. Concert artwork is by local artist Joe Neathway Brown. Follow the event at @beachescouncil on Facebook and Instagram.

Rock Relief! Sydney Northen Beaches Saturday 15 Feb 2020

Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there?  I’m currently based in Sydney, living in Cronulla. To my understanding, the music scene in town and around Sydney has been hit pretty hard by some really short sighted legislation over the last few years, some of which has very recently been repealed. I have high hopes that things will turn around and get better for artists and business, but that really comes down to people being willing to spend the money and time supporting local and independent artists.  How did you first start playing music?  I started singing lessons when I was in Year 6. I didn’t actually think anything would come of it, I just kind of figured out that I could do it and thought it keep it up as a creative outlet. When I started getting guitar lessons from my band mate Luke, we realised pretty quickly that something could be made of it if we could cobble some songs together. About a year later, here we are.  What's been happening recently?  Since pretty much the start of the year, Luke and I have been touring nationally with The Beautiful Girls, which has been fantastic. In between, we played the Make It Rain benefit in Byron, and that was just an amazing few nights. Beyond that, really just trying to consume and learn from as much new music as possible and trying desperately to write some new material.  Have you been recording lately?  Not since the first batch of recordings that yielded the songs we’ve released up until now. But myself and the band are keen to get back into the studio in the coming months to work on some new material that we’ve been playing around with for a few months. By that time, I should have already written up some new stuff too. In short, I’m optimistic that we’ll have some new stuff recorded within the year.  How do you approach the recording process?  The best approach, I think, is just to be as prepared as possible. Have the songs mostly finished either in your head or jammed out between the band. Also be willing to experiment and change up songs. It’s really hard to make changes to something that, in your head, already feels final and complete, but getting rid of that voice that says “don’t change anything, it won’t be as good” can open up a whole array of new ideas and sounds. Or it could be trash, in which case you’re going in with even less doubt about your original ideas. It’s win-win, really.  What programs/instruments do you use? During the shows, I just play an acoustic guitar of Luke’s. Really beautiful piece of kit. Otherwise, I don’t play anything. My main instrument is definitely my voice. In the studio, we record the acoustic live and Luke will jump on his Jazzmaster for effects, riffs and whatnot. We use Cubebase to record the tracks. Who do you usually work with? For the most part, it’s myself, Luke, our drummer James and our bass player Chris that make up the band. In the studio, Luke and Ian Pritchett co-produce the material.  What's been happening on the touring front? We kicked off on the Beautiful Girls’ tour at the very beginning of January. Since then it’s been either driving or flying from here to there, Queensland to Victoria back to NSW. A lot of really great shows, a lot of really great people. It’s great meeting people and talking to people in between and throughout shows, hearing what people think, what they like and what they don’t. It’s one of the best parts of touring, just seeing new people and new places.  Who are you listening to at the moment? Over the last few weeks I’ve been trying to get to some artists that have been on my list for a while that I haven’t really explored yet. Most recently, I’ve been listening through Rage Against the Machine’s discography because it keeps me awake in transit. I’ll be moving on to Outkast and Björk after that. Radiohead, Talking Heads, David Bowie and Swans make up a consistent part of my music diet. And the odd individual album here and there. Sunbather by Deafheaven made an appearance, which is about the prettiest nightmare I’ve ever subjected myself to.  Who or what influences your sound and songwriting? My songwriting is largely influenced by whatever I’m listening to at the current period in time. It’s never one artists necessarily, but I try to take the best parts or the best sounds or the best ideas from a few artists and turn it into something that, at the very least, sound like my own words. According to David Bowie, “Picasso said, it’s not what you steal, it’s how you use it”. At this point in my career, any comparisons to the people I idolise are welcome, because the people I idolise are brilliant.  What do you like to do away from music? I do a lot of video gaming. A whole lot of video gaming. Probably too much, but I think there’s massive artistic merit in games that frequently overlooked. I try to read as much as possible as well. I’ve been chugging through David Byrne’s How Music Works, which is a really, really well-written and insightful read. I’ve also been attempting, albeit slower than I would like, to catch up on a lot of movies and TV that’s been sitting on a list for far too long.  What's planned for 2020? Honestly, its hard to say. A lot of what we’re doing is playing by ear, seeing how our releases go and planning it out from there. We’re definitely keen to continue along with the tour, definitely keen to get in the studio at some point. A lot of writing in between, a lot of gigging. Basically just working on building up this pretty little empire in any way possible.  Favourite food and place to hang out? It would either be pizza or chicken. In saying that, our family restaurant, Queen Margherita in Cronulla, makes a hell of a Bolognese. By far my favourite thing in the place. As for my favourite place to hang out, there’s really nothing like home for me. But I’ll find enjoyment any place as long as I’m with the right people who can keep me distracted enough to where I don’t miss my bed too much.  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Jacksoncarrollaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksoncarrollaus/?hl=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xjA70Ji8QMKD1lYlrSo9b?si=a6rcGChYTY2kwxhcF0EgKQ

Jackson Carroll Interview

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE   VENUE: EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES HISTORICAL MONUMENT 125 PASEO DE LA PLAZA, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012   Doors: 4PM/21+ Eric Estornel, better known as Maceo Plex unveils the first details of the M³ project combining all three monikers of Maceo Plex, Maetrik (Live) and Mariel Ito. M³ will debut with LA based venue and promoters Factory 93, at El Pueblo de Los Angeles on Saturday 14th March.   Whether it be the techno sounds of Maceo Plex, the darker shades of Maetrik (Live), or the ambience of IDM/electro moniker Mariel Ito, M³ forms a unique three-part, multidimensional sensory experience showcasing each alias. Taking the audience on an evolving journey of shapes, structures, visuals and new music, M³ sees Maceo Plex enter 2020 with his most innovative project to date.   Taking place at the historic location of El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the cultural district is situated to the backdrop of downtown L.A, with the freeway running North and South across the city’s skyline. The first time that the district has hosted an outdoor electronic music event of this nature, M³ will take the audience on an evolving experience, warping and exploring the perception of time, space and reality.   Featuring a transforming stage of both space and depth, along with a never before experienced combination of visuals, lasers, and a live interactive holographic performance, Maceo Plex will guide the audience across the space-time continuum.   "I guarantee this will be my masterpiece in visual & audio aesthetics... I can't wait!" - Maceo Plex   Maceo Plex will debut M³ in Los Angeles – Saturday 14th March Connect with Maceo Plex

MACEO PLEX ANNOUNCES M³ COMBINING ALL THREE MONIKERS OF MACEO PLEX, MAETRIK (LIVE) & MARIEL ITO INTO ONE THREE-PART MULTIDIMENSIONAL SENSORY EXPERIENCE M³ WILL DEBUT ON SATURDAY 14th MARCH IN DOWNTOWN L.A AT EL PUEBLO DE LOS ANGELES

For Avoidant’s 3rd release and kicking off 2020 for the label is Autonomous. After a chance meeting and several demo exchanges, this new project has birthed the Dialekt EP. Drawing inspiration from Drexciyan-era Electro, Autonomous delivers on high intensity, funked out and mercurial minded tracks, designed with attitude and channelling the spirit of raw Detroit electronics.    Title track Dialekt, is a mechanical mind bender as an ominous synth hook draws you deeper into the world of the Automaton. The Void remains steady with precision 808 beats and percussion, leading against a backdrop of twisted, acid soaked synths and a stylistic 80’s string. Celestial Spaces closes out this perfectly defined debut EP from Autonomous, once again focusing on clearly defined drums and a warped, undulating hook.   Avoidant Records is a brand-new label from Glasgow rooted in leftfield electro and diverse sonics which launched in October 2019.

Debut EP from Autonomous out today on Avoidant

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