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Fresh off a successful 2019, hip hop duo Otiuh (pronounced Oh-tee-yah) are back to bring the heat with the release of their new single and video, 'One For Me' - a middle finger to Tinder and dating apps. Born from a mumbled iphone recording when drifting to sleep the track is the first taste of their forthcoming second EP La Festa that will drop later this year. A pivot from their usual high octane rap ferocity, the track is a fusion of smooth vocals, soft acoustic guitars and psychedelic synths, creating a mellow, soft-groove track. 'One For Me' is a playful, tongue-in-cheek love song about dating in today's digital age. "One For Me is a light-hearted love song about getting off of Tinder. The idea came to me when I went home alone to my bed after a night out and I felt absolutely no need to check my messages. I realised my life did not involve checking dating biographies, selfies or back-and-forth messages with upwards of 10 people at a time looking for a prospective lover. I mumbled the chorus idea into voice recorder on my phone before I fell asleep", says Cesare. Deviating from their usual music process, this is the first Otiuh track that features Cesare Papa singing while still incorporating tight rap lyricism from emcee Jahmeil Baker. Shot digitally and co-directed by local Perth Videographer Dylan Guy, the clip has been edited to look as if it were shot on Super 8 film to give an old 'hi-fi' home movie aesthetic. The video clip flicks through shots of the pair performing in various areas of Cesare's family home. Cesare goes on to explain: "The lemons, the olive oil, the wine – it’s all a little peek into how we would spend our day at home musing over a love interest. We wanted to show sensuality and masculinity in our own way, always with a twist of humour. Blondie, the chicken was a little bit of a diva and would not sit still for the couple of minutes required to shoot." 'One For Me' arrives off the back of a year of achievements for the pair, including reviews and airplay on triple j (Home & Hosed, Drive) for singles RÜFÜS DU SOL - New Sky (The Otiuh get down edit)' and Daytona Rolling and a premiere on triple j unearthed TOPS for their single 'Pink Gelato'. The duo were also shown love on Apple Music’s 'The New Australia' playlist and graced TV screens across Rage and MTV. The two aren't slowing down anytime soon, with a second release due next month, followed by the release of their EP La Festa in May. For the meantime, swipe right to Otiuh and stream 'One For Me' across all platforms.

OTIUH release funky tongue-in-cheek single ‘One For Me’

“Stunning musicality, judicious production and interesting songwriting.” – Double J "Charlie Gradon’s talent is seemingly uncontainable." - Life Without Andy A nostalgic note brought to life with hazy visuals, Charlie Gradon today lifts the veil on the film clip for cathartic new single 'Grieving'. The video comes ahead of his launch shows in Sydney and Melbourne this April. Born in his bedroom studio, the triumphant track documents the moments of a bleak week where Charlie had a near death experience, a sick family member, an album lost and a band broken up. It's a rolling ballad of change, uncertainty and excitement. Since its release 'Grieving' has been embraced on the airwaves, reaching #3 on the AMRAP Metro Radio Charts along with adds on FBi Radio, 2SER and EDGE radio. 'Grieving' is the dreamy first track taken from his forthcoming sophomore EP out later this year which the multi-instrumentalist Gradon wrote, performed and produced entirely on his own. This EP will follow 2018's 'Self Doubt' which intrigued audiences and garnered on-air support from Double J and FBi Radio and had him named in The Music Writer's Poll for 'Song of the Year'. Echoing this praise, he was recently a finalist in Happy Mag's Needle in the Hay competition out of 2000 entries, and named in Life Without Andy's Next Big Things for 2020. Off the back of supporting Sydney's Brightness, Charlie Gradon will take his passionate delivery from the four walls of his bedroom to the stage as he launches 'Grieving' in Sydney and Melbourne this April. CHARLIE GRADON 'GRIEVING' OUT NOW Friday, April 3rd The Vanguard, Sydney Friday, April 10th The Grace Darling, Melbourne TICKETS HERE Facebook Website Spotify Twitter

CHARLIE GRADON UNVEILS THE VINTAGE-TINGED VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘GRIEVING’

"...an upbeat moment of craftful pop music" - Pilerats “...Slinky and seductive, it'll hook you quick.” - Dave Ruby Howe, triple j "...we have every reason to believe Chymes is here to stay." - Purple Sneakers In her world of sleepless nights and self-discovery, Chymes delivers another bittersweet narrative in the form of an upbeat electronic-pop track, titled 'GITY' (Give It To You) alongside the announcement of an upcoming live performance, premiered via Good Intent last night. Shifting slightly this time from her trademark downbeat ethereal soundscapes, though staying true to her delicate vocal timbre; Chymes' latest track explores emotional complexity and the vulnerability that comes with precarious romantic relationships. "GITY is about trying to be everything for someone. Trying to show someone you can be there, look after them, give them whatever they need. And maybe it’s not the best thing. The song is kind of like a plea for help. When you’re holding on, waiting for someone to let you in but you’re just giving yourself away to someone who won’t let you get close to them", explains Chymes. The song arrives off the back of a fruitful year for Chymes, most recently supporting artists such as Austen and Winston Surfshirt and was booked to play Lost Paradise Festival 2019. With an ever-growing fan base across the globe following a retweet from BTS star Jungkook, Chymes has been streamed over 7 million times across Apple and Spotify. Her previous releases 'Euphoria' and 'Sleepless' have featured in a handful of Spotify's editorial playlists including 'New Pop Revolution', her earlier tracks 'Dreaming' and 'Wild' have been featured on season one of the U.S. drama series 'Good Trouble'. Catch Chymes' live performance at a BTS super fan and bushfire fundraising event, held this weekend at the Harold Park Community Hall, organised by Connect:Sydney and BTS Collective. 'GITY' is out everywhere NOW. UPCOMING CHYMES LIVE DATES SAT 29 FEB | BTS COLLECTIVE 'SUPER FAN' EVENT | SYDNEY, NSW EVENT LINK CONNECT ONLINE WITH CHYMES

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Image: Sam Wong With breakneck anticipation mounting for details on their sophomore album release, Ocean Grove have finally let loose that Flip Phone Fantasy will drop on Friday March 13. The band are also offering another taste off the record with new track 'THOUSAND GOLDEN PEOPLE' out today. The reveal adds to the melting pot of flavours already lifted in the form of 'ASK FOR THE ANTHEM', 'SUNNY', 'JUNKIE$' and 'NEO'. Ocean Grove frontman Dale Tanner explains the album was purposefully crafted to pivot between genres and influences, much like a classic mixtape of the flip phone era. “Rather than an album that streamlines in one direction of genre, 'Flip Phone Fantasy' has the capacity to be someone’s very own mixtape from start to finish," he says. “This record is the first of its kind, in that its sheer diversity will appeal to music listeners from all corners of the globe.” Between the blistering chaos of opener ‘SUPERSTAR’, through to the dreamy haze of closer ‘FREAKS’, Flip Phone Fantasy ploughs through a thoughtfully complex series of moods and bends, refusing to sit still long enough to be categorised into anything other than pure "Oddworld" music. Whipped and beaten to life over the better part of two years, Ocean Grove – comprising Tanner, bassist Twiggy Hunter, drummer Sam Bassal and guitarist Matt Henley –were determined to see the vision for their second album become fully realised, meticulously self-producing every creative facet they would output. Following the breakout success of their 2017 debut The Rhapsody Tapes, Flip Phone Fantasy is undoubtedly yet another defining moment for a band not afraid to harness the weird and wonderful aspects of themselves and the world they inhabit. “The songs on the album have somewhat of a metaphorical undertone for the futuristic mirror image we hoped to embody by the end of the process. The album is a very intentional blue print for the changes we wanted to see in ourselves.” – Twiggy Hunter After completing support duties for The Amity Affliction across Australia in January, the band now join the inimitable Crossfaith on their EU/UK tour. Ocean Grove return to home soil just in time for the long-awaited grand reveal of Flip Phone Fantasy, out March 13 through UNFD. PRE-ORDER 'FLIP PHONE FANTASY' HERE TRACK LIST: 1. SUPERSTAR 2. NEO 3. SENSE AGAIN 4. SUNNY 5. THOUSAND GOLDEN PEOPLE 6. GUYS FROM THE GORD 7. SHIMMER 8. BABY COBRA 9. ASK FOR THE ANTHEM 10. SWAY 11. JUNKIE$ 12. FREAKS facebook.com/oceangrovemelbourne instagram.com/oceangrovemelb oddworldwide.com unfdcentral.com

OCEAN GROVE ANNOUNCE ‘FLIP PHONE FANTASY’ ALBUM TO BE RELEASED MARCH 13 UNLEASH NEW SINGLE ‘THOUSAND GOLDEN PEOPLE’

SEASIDE UNVEIL BROODING NEW SINGLE ‘SHAME’

SEASIDE UNVEIL BROODING NEW SINGLE ‘SHAME’

Lineups for Circoloco and the OFFSónar Special have now been revealed plus confirmation WooMooN will host a takeover, joining a selection of parties from the most in demand labels and brands in the electronic music scene Just Announced: Circoloco: &Me, Adam Port, Jamie Jones, Rampa, Seth Troxler, Sossa, The Martinez Brothers OFFSónar Special: Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Giorgia Angiuli live, Paul Kalkbrenner WooMooN & Storytellers: Lineup TBA Already Announced: Detroit Love: Carl Craig, Inner City (Live), Mirko Loco, Moodymann, Octave One live, Flo Real Exhale: Amelie Lens, Dax J, Farrago, Kobosil, Rachel Lyn Get Lost: Acid Pauli, Art Department, Bedouin, Damian Lazarus, DJ Holographic, Dubfire, Felix Da Housecat, Guti, Magit Cacoon, Priku, Robag Wruhme, Serge Devant, Tibi Dabo, Tijana T, Yulia Niko Drumcode: Adam Beyer, Bart Skils, Cirez D, Enrico Sangiuliano, Ida Engberg, Joel Mull, Layton Giordani, Raxon, Victor Ruiz, Wehbba Innervisions: Agoria, Âme b2b Marcel Dettmann b2b Rødhåd, Âme Live, Daniel Avery b2b HAAi, Denis Horvat, Dixon, DJ Koze, Donna Leake, Dr. Rubinstein, Gerd Janson, Kia, Or:la b2b Roi Perez, Perel Live, Pional, Trikk 18TH - 21ST JUNE 2020 | POBLE ESPANYOL, BARCELONA https://offsonar.co/ As OFFSónar prepares to return to the historic Poble Espanyol complex from 18th - 21st June, new announcements confirm the event series as summer's most important party week for like-minded music lovers. Eight parties from a selection of electronic music’s most in demand labels and brands are programmed over the four days, with the latest announcement including lineups for this year’s Circoloco and OFFSónar Special plus confirmation of a WooMooN takeover, details of which are soon TBA. This year’s programme is as follows: Thursday 18th June Circoloco - Plaza Mayor Just announced, Circoloco will return to Barcelona with another huge Ibiza-inspired bill that sees key family members Seth Troxler and The Martinez Brothers in attendance. True masters of their craft, both acts have been Circoloco regulars for many years now and have also linked up via their esteemed Tuskegee imprint. Island mainstay and Paradise founder Jamie Jones is also confirmed, plus Rampa and &ME - whose releases Terrace/Garden were issued through Circoloco - as well as Adam Port and Sossa. Detroit Love - Monasterio Carl Craig is poised to welcome fellow Detroit techno pioneers Inner City (live), Moodymann and Octave One (live) for his Detroit Love party this year. His friend and peer Mirko Loko will also join proceedings plus Viennese DJ Flo Real, with the party set to take over the stunning Monasterio venue that’s situated at the highest point of Poble Espanyol and boasts panoramic views across Barcelona. Exhale - Carpa & Picnic Continuing to push forward the new generation of techno, Amelie Lens will return to Carpa & Picnic with her lauded Exhale imprint. Joining her is Dax J, bringing his individual style of raw and uncompromising techno to the pine-filled outdoor space. Also confirmed is rising Belgian artist Farrago - having released their debut EP on Amelie’s LENSKE label in 2018 - as well as Kobosil and Modular Gang founder Rachel Lyn. Friday 19th June OFFSónar Special - Plaza Mayor Further names have now been revealed for the 2020 OFFSónar Special, a techno throwdown between Paul Kalkbrenner and Boris Brejcha. The two provocateurs will welcome Italian producer and composer Giorgia Angiuli to perform live, showcasing her unique improvised dance music and ability to manipulate different synths and sounds, as well as Ann Clue, close friend of Brejcha and one of the founding members of the F*ckng Serious imprint. WooMooN & Storytellers - Monasterio and Carpa & Picnic As part of the latest announcement for OFFSónar 2020, WooMooN will be returning to the party series for another magical showcase that will be spread across two venues, Monasterio and Carpa & Picnic. The unique Ibiza-born party concept blends nomadic sounds and artists’ with art, nature, performances and lots more, so stay tuned for their OFFSónar lineup reveal… Saturday 20th June Get Lost - Monasterio, Carpa & Picnic, La Terrrazza In an OFFSónar first, Saturday 20th June will see the European debut of Get Lost, led by the main-man himself Damian Lazarus. The party will takeover all three of Poble Espanyol’s iconic spaces (Monasterio, Carpa & Picnic, and La Terrazza) and sees an epic bill featuring Luciano, Felix Da Housecat, Bedouin, Acid Pauli and many more. Renowned for its bohemian atmosphere and immersive environments, Get Lost will bring an evening of hedonism to OFFSónar after stunning the likes of Miami, Los Angeles and Mexico City over the past 15 years, so its first ever outing in Europe is set to be nothing short of mesmerizing. Drumcode - Plaza Mayor The ever-influential Drumcode label will make its return to OFFSónar with some of the biggest international artists and upcoming acts in the modern techno scene in tow. Joining label boss Adam Beyer will be Cirez D, the darker, tech-nuanced alter ego of Eric Prydz, plus a host of Drumcode family and friends in Ida Engberg, Victor Ruiz, Bart Skils, Layton Giordani Joel Mull, Wehbba and Raxon. Sunday 21st June Innervisions - Poble Espanyol Takeover (Plaza Mayor, Monasterio, Carpa & Picnic) Innervisions will take over all three venues within Poble Espanyol with no less than 20 artists confirmed for their showcase, bringing OFFSónar to a monumental close on Sunday 21st of June. The forward thinking bill includes an impressive series of b2b sets, including an unmissable b2b2b with Âme, Marcel Dettmann and Rødhåd, while innovative craftsman Daniel Avery will join forces with frequent DJing partner and eclectic selector HAAi, with Or:la and Roi Perez also teaming up. Agoria, DJ Koze, Gerd Janson, Donna Leake and Denis Horvat are also amongst those confirmed, with the finale party curated and capped off by label co-founders Dixon and Âme. With all the action taking place at Poble Espanyol which is set within the hills and perched on the edge of Barcelona, OFFSónar provides a show stopping partying experience for the most discerning lovers of house and techno. It runs as the companion event to the annual Sónar festival, and is driven by the unique visions of the labels and parties involved, providing each an opportunity to showcase their singular visions of modern electronic music. With eight OFFSónar events scheduled and additional announcements still to come, the city is set to be transformed into a vibrant hub of music that’s not to be missed. Tickets for OFFSónar 2020 start at 20€, and are now available from Resident Advisor. OFFSonar Lineup: Thursday 18 June 2020 Circoloco Plaza Mayor &Me, Adam Port, Jamie Jones, Rampa, Seth Troxler, Sossa, The Martinez Brothers Detroit Love By Carl Craig Monasterio Lineup: Carl Craig, Inner City (Live), Mirko Loco, Moodymann, Octave One live, Flo Real Exhale By Amelie Lens Carpa & Picnic Lineup: Amelie Lens, Dax J, Farrago, Kobosil, Rachel Lyn Friday 19 June 2020 OFFSónar Special With Paul Kalkbrenner and Boris Brejcha Plaza Mayor Lineup: Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Giorgia Angiuli live, Paul Kalkbrenner WooMooN & Storytellers Monasterio and Carpa & Picnic Lineup TBA Saturday 20 June 2020 Drumcode By Adam Beyer Plaza Mayor Lineup: Adam Beyer, Bart Skils, Cirez D, Enrico Sangiuliano, Ida Engberg, Joel Mull, Layton Giordani, Raxon, Victor Ruiz, Wehbba Get Lost Poble Espanyol Acid Pauli, Art Department, Bedouin, Damian Lazarus, DJ Holographic, Dubfire, Felix Da Housecat, Guti, Magit Cacoon, Priku, Robag Wruhme, Serge Devant, Tibi Dabo, Tijana T, Yulia Niko Sunday 21 June 2020 Innervisions By Ame and Dixon Poble Espanyol Takeover Lineup: Agoria, Âme b2b Marcel Dettmann b2b Rødhåd, Âme Live, Daniel Avery b2b HAAi, Denis Horvat, Dixon, DJ Koze, Donna Leake, Dr. Rubinstein, Gerd Janson, Kia, Or:la b2b Roi Perez, Perel Live, Pional, Trikk Venue: Poble Espanyol, Barcelona Date: 18th - 21st June 2020 Tickets: offsonar.co Links: facebook.com/offsonarbarcelona | instagram.com/offsonar | twitter.com/off_sonar

OFFSónar 2020: 8 parties, 3 venues, and 4 days in Barcelona – EUROPE’S BIGGEST PARTY WEEK

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LISTEN HERE Fresh from the success of his debut single on Adesso Music with ‘Flash’, Italy’s legendary house music export Junior Jack and his friend and label partner Pat BDS are back with another perfect track that blends house with a tinge of melodic tech. This atmospheric, slow-building beauty, elevates through ticking hi-hats, throbbing bass tones and rippling synth stabs. A hypnotic synth arpeggio sucks you further into the deep, spacious sound as swathes of pad bliss float in and out of the foreground. It’s an exercise in control and release, with this house music pioneer choosing tension over theatrics as the track builds and collapses in subtle fashion. The extended version should be prioritised for the full experience, like a director’s cut which lets the full story unfold. Audiojack are on remix duties to complete the package. His previous single ‘Flash’ can still be found gracing charts with a new #5 peak on the Upfront Top 30 club charts and found support around the world from a diverse array of DJs including Tiësto, EDX, Erick Morillo and Firebeatz, firmly planting Junior Jack’s flag back on the map. It helped him to have a big 2019 on Spotify, with over 9 million streams from over 2 million listeners. The best is yet to come though, with plenty more new material recently completed in his studio and waiting to see the light of day. Junior Jack is just getting started… “Tecky Dream” is available on 21st of February on Beatport and other streaming services. About Junior Jack Italian house producer Junior Jack became a huge star in the 2000s with chart-smashing hits like ‘My Feeling’, ‘E Samba’, ‘Da Hype’, ‘Thrill Me’ and UK number one single ‘Make Luv’ as Room 5, pushing an irresistible disco, funk and samba-fuelled sound that saw him quickly rise up the ranks of the scene. After a two-year break, he now returns to the scene stronger than ever with two new singles and a new label. CONNECT WITH JUNIOR JACK

Junior Jack continues his renaissance with new track ‘Tecky Dream’ on Adesso Music

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL REVEALS PHASE 3 LINEUP AND DAILY STAGE PROGRAMMING

What is your name and role within Fer Sher? Benji: Guitar, production Ali: Vocals, lyrics, melodies, artwork Oscar: Bass Chris: Drums Yamin: Guitar Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there? We all live in and around Tio’tia:ke (Montreal). The music community here is great, you can find anything you’d possibly like if you look hard enough. There are also a decent amount of smaller venues and diy spots which really support newer artists like ourselves. We are also lucky to have a sizable French music scene that comes with its unique flavour, too. We feel quite fortunate to have our city in which to start a musical journey. How did Fer Sher form? Yamin, 26 at the time, had never been in a band. He and Aaron started writing guitar parts and were shortly joined by Jer on drums, both of whom had had touring and recording experience. The band was slowly pieced together with friends (but to us, also musical giants) coming and going (Aaron and Jer left amicably) for several years, during which time the conceptual foundations of what our sound was to be like were laid. Eventually everyone in the band was on the same page and we began recording thanks to Benji’s production wizardry and performing thanks to a finally solidified lineup. What's been happening recently? We have written quite a long debut double-EP, “Family”, clocking in at about 30 minutes to be released in two halves this spring. From there we are excited to hit the road this summer and work on a full-length. You have a new EP 'Step Siblings' coming out on Feb 26, what influenced the sound and songwriting? Compositionally, one of the three songs, Shteve, was written over the course of several years and was a painstaking first attempt at finding ways to express catchiness and complexity simultaneously. The second song, Fork, was written mostly by Yamin but with crucial contributions by Benji, while the third song, Locked Drawers, saw an inverse in that Benji brought the main gist and Yamin added his thoughts to it. So in the ways that the songs were created, they are very much like step siblings. What influenced our sound the most was our attempt to emulate our favourite motifs and sounds, exploring musical and collaborative possibilities, and really trying to put as much of our vulnerable selves into the music and accompanying facets (production, artwork, merch, etc) as possible. Vocally and lyrically, it’s a whole other story. When Ali arrived in early 2019 she brought with her conceptual, storytelling, and performance capacities that really shaped the music into the product it’s become. Our live shows took on theatrical and immersive components as Ali grew into her role as a singer without an instrument to hold (a first for her). Please tell us about the stories, concepts and themes behind Step Siblings: The lyrics each represent a character and a story that form the basis of the three songs. The storytelling is vague and non-linear because the lyrics follow that nagging train of thought that continually reflects back on events and tries to place them into a broader context. There’s the struggling friend who continually lies to everyone in a desperate attempt at self preservation, the victim of online stalking and abuse who becomes paralyzed in their day to day life and the artist struggling to toe the line between perfectionism and free expression. Every story, after exhaustive analysis, ends back up at the absurdity of interpersonal existence and the human condition. Because what story ever doesn’t? How did you go about writing the music? Guitars are really the driving force behind the song compositions at the moment. At the moment, there is a large emphasis on progression within songs. We really ask ourselves, “where is the song going?”. Yamin really frankenstein's different parts together; all songs on the double-EP have tempo and time signature changes, nothing too technical but equally present throughout. Benji thinks more of cohesion with regards to mood and atmosphere between parts, and Chris confronts the challenge of when to groove and when to provide angularity. Bass is filled in next before Ali weaves her way through all-but completed tracks. Where and when did you record/produce and who with? All our material to date has been produced by our guitarist Ben, who actively records bands of all kinds in our area. Step Siblings was recorded throughout late 2019. How did you approach the recording process? Benji takes a natural and honest approach. There is no pitch correction on vocals or drum samples used in our music. It’s more fun to hear the breath of a singer or the scrape on guitar strings than to have something flawless. What do you find most rewarding and challenging with the whole DIY approach? The most challenging is the unpaid work. Benji and Ali work tirelessly with no compensation. The most rewarding is the pride and sense of accomplishment that come with having the entirety of a band created in-house. It takes our project beyond a conventional band and into the realm of art rock DIY The band has a really theatrical live show that is a spectacle of its own, please tell us how your live started and has evolved: The band was never intended to be more than a math-rock group, and we played with that mentality before Ali arrived. Having the stage on which to develop characters, crowd interaction, and pure focus on the singing without playing anything else opened up a door to the performance no one saw coming. We are now trying to evolve into a truly ensconcing experience, in which we hope that the meticulousness of the songwriting adequately backdrops the on-stage hijinks in a balanced and comprehensive concert-going adventure. How do you prepare for live shows? We try to meet as much as possible, which can be very difficult. Things outside the band in our lives are very hectic - engagement (!!!), immigration issues, full-time university studies, recording other local bands, beginning a career in architecture, and making time for our beloved friends and families are just some of the other things on our plates. You also have a second EP 'Identical Triplets' coming out, please tell us more: We had 6 songs ready to record when we planned these releases. With a closer look, the first three sounded really different from each other while the other three were pretty much the same idea expressed three different ways. This instantiated the concept of different family makeups, biological, adopted, chosen, etc., and really spoke to our appreciation for and celebration of our families. Identical Triplets became a conceptual opposite to Step Siblings and we are recording it as we speak. Who are you listening to at the moment? Yamin: Invalids Oscar: Mil-Spec Ben: Young Guv Ali: Cate Le Bon Chris: Circa Survive What do you like to do away from music? We all have varied hobbies. Oscar loves gaming and collecting vinyl, Ben’s always fixing up a guitar, amp or pedal. Yamin studies full-time, volunteers, and tries to prioritize his health. Ali likes crafting and cooking and playing outside. Chris likes watching animes & eating ramens whenever possible What's planned for 2020? More music, more shows, and more ramen for Chris Favourite food and place to hangout? You can find us at the tiny local vietnamese restaurant, Pho Ici in Rosemont area of Montreal enjoying excellent banh mi, lovely pho, and/or our favourite beverage; taro bubble tea. Everything on the menu there is exquisite, the staff is so warm and inviting, and the tarot bubble tea puts all others to shame. It’s right next to our rehearsal space so many a meal and drink have been enjoyed there. 10/10 highly recommend.

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The World’s Premier Electronic Music Cruise is Back on the West Coast! Date: 15th - 18th October Tickets | Website | Video | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Images For the past 16 years, Whet Travel has curated and produced more half- and full-ship music cruises than any other independent company. Partnering with some of the cruise industry’s most recognized and trusted brands, the revolutionary company has executed more than 50 wildly successful events including Groove Cruise, Motorboat, Zen Cruise, Salsa Cruise, and Groove Island, among others. Innovators since their launch in 2004, Whet Travel was named Inc. Magazine’s No. 4 fastest-growing travel company in the country, has won the prestigious “Charter Partner of the Year” award from Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines, and has been featured in USA Today, Billboard, Forbes, and more. Groove Cruise is set to delight the West Coast with the return of its California sailing October 15-18, 2020 aboard the biggest ship yet: The Norwegian Bliss. Groove Cruise “Captains” departing from Los Angeles will partake in six costume parties while dancing for 72 hours to non-stop electronic music from more than 50 diverse artists from all across the electronic music spectrum on multiple hosted stages and paired with unique high-end production designed for “The Ascension”-themed reunion. “By popular demand, Groove Cruise West Coast is back and bigger than ever!” says Whet Travel founder and Chief Excitement Officer Jason Beukema. “With room for over 4,000 ‘Captains’ (our name for Groove Cruisers), both veterans and virgins alike will delight in sailing on the NCL Bliss! Designed to have all the trappings of a major mega-resort, The Bliss features over-the-top amusements such as a two-deck-high racing course where passengers compete against each other in electric go-carts — a first for a vessel based in North America! The Bliss also has a sprawling water park with multistory water slides, a restaurant-lined boardwalk, Tony Award-winning production shows, including Jersey Boys, and a giant spa. Dining options even include a modern Texas barbecue eatery called Q that will feature live pop-country music—a new concept for the cruise line.” The public on-sale begins March 4, 2020 online with payment plans starting at just $92! Captains can follow their inner compass to groovegruise.com to reserve their spot on the next amazing adventure at sea! Features of the NCL Bliss include: An amusement park at sea complete with racetrack, waterslides, mini-golf, aqua park, laser tag, and more. 30+ unique restaurants and bars including Teppanyaki Hibachi, The District Brew House, Margaritaville, The Cellars (Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar), Los Lobos Mexican Restaurant, The Humidor Cigar Lounge, Whisky and Mojito bars, Starbucks, Coco’s Sweets, and more. The award-winning “Jersey Boys” musical Single studio staterooms for GCFam sailing solo Built in 2018, the Bliss is the largest ship to ever sail from the West Coast! Hidden at the top of the NCL Bliss, The Haven exclusive enclave features luxurious accommodations via a variety of premium suite categories, as well as 24-hour butler service, and concierge service, plus a private sundeck, bar, and restaurant. Not only will Groove Cruise Cali Captains be treated to sets from top DJ/producers, but also unique experiences such as: · Numerous artist/fan activities · Hosted dinners with DJs · Six costume themes · Whet Oasis Zen zone · Undiscovered DJ contest · Non-profit Whet Foundation volunteer opportunity CLICK TO TWEET: Back by popular demand, @GrooveCruise Cali returns this fall for its biggest sailing yet! Join the #GCFam aboard the @CruiseNorwegian's Bliss during the world’s premier #electronicmusic cruise w/ 50+ DJs, costume themes, amusement park at sea & more! GrooveCruise.com For the latest Groove Cruise updates, become a fan on Facebook and follow the event on Instagram and Twitter.

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GENGAHR ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR SUPPORTS, MERPIRE AND GREEN BUZZARD AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALA

GENGAHR ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR SUPPORTS, MERPIRE AND GREEN BUZZARD AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR KICKING OFF IN TWO WEEKS

SLY WITHERS RELEASE BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ‘EXPLODE INTO VIEW’ TOURING NATIONALLY IN MAY AND PERFORMING AT SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2020

SLY WITHERS RELEASE BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ‘EXPLODE INTO VIEW’ TOURING NATIONALLY IN MAY AND PERFORMING AT SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2020

Off the back of unleashing the evocative ‘Pride’ single earlier this year, Sydney songwriter Vetty Vials returns to continue the story, with the release of her debut studio record, Conversations With Myself. A record a long time in the making, Conversations With Myself captures the heart and essence of Vetty Vials and her band as they explore a strengthening band dynamic. For the songwriter herself, this album is a culmination of lessons learned and observations gained through navigating those crucial years of early adulthood. Written over the last three years, Conversations With Myself shines with honesty and candid execution. Perspectives and standpoints change creatively and personally over time, and what Vetty Vials does with this album is wear her maturation and creative development on her sleeve. “I was lucky enough to co-write some of the songs on this record with Tim Maxwell from Loser; that really changed the writing process for me as it gave me a fresh perspective on changing some of my old habits and getting a new sound.” Vetty Vials ‘Pride’ proved an early example of the direction Conversations With Myself was to head in. Continuing to thread strong indie rock influences with pop-punk tenacity (‘Too Much To Ask’, ‘Nowhere Feels Like Home’), the record bursts with a very natural energy. Fans of Vetty Vials first became aware of this young songwriter’s talent back with her debut EP I am okay, I promise in 2017 - this album is a fitting graduation. Across the course of eight tracks, Vetty Vials’ unique voice flourishes (‘Say’, ‘Tired’). “The line ‘Conversations with myself’ in the lead single ‘Tired’ stuck with me and became the inspiration for the record as a whole, because that’s essentially what songwriting is to me. Another way to get your feelings out when you feel no one will listen.” Vetty Vials PRAISE FOR VETTY VIALS “Hi-octane energy with plenty of heart and guts. Good combo all round, Vetty Vials!” Triple J, Declan Byrne “A dynamic blend of garage rock and nostalgic indie tones that at times recalls the punky shimmers of femme 90s alt rock with a glossy garage backdrop, and ultimately signals a confident step into some renewed sonic waters.” The Soundcheck “Slick and shiny, so smooth it’s like it’s running on rails. This is the sound of rock hair flailing, of hands raising, and of singing along into your hairbrush to the glorious chorus. Hackles, raised.” The Underground Stage “There is a raw and captivating presence in Vetty Vials which is hard to ignore.” Happy Magazine The release of Conversations With Myself this February coincides with a string of live shows Vetty Vials will be performing throughout Australia. A perfect opportunity to see this music realised in both acoustic and full band mode, the tour is just the beginning for Vetty and her band, ready to tackle 2020 hard. Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Sydney’s VETTY VIALS celebrates the release of much-anticipated debut album, CONVERSATIONS WITH MYSELF

Dot Dash Recordings and Remote Control Records are pleased to announce a new EP from Western Australia's Methyl Ethel. Hurts To Laugh will be released Friday 10th April via Dot Dash / Remote Control. Overnight triple j's Good Nights premiered the EP's lead single 'Majestic AF'. Listen via methylethel.lnk.to/hurtstolaugh. To celebrate the new single and EP Methyl Ethel will be supporting Peter, Bjorn & John on their American tour dates throughout March and April. On return to Australia, Methyl Ethel will tour in solo mode at intimate venues in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Full tour dates and ticket links below. Hurts To Laugh marks the ongoing output of Methyl Ethel producer and multi-instrumentalist Jake Webb’s restless mind. Time and again he’s proven that while there’s no distinction between music and art, psychologically speaking there is a difference between feeling and emotion. One is a conscious response to a set of circumstances, the other is the unconscious conditions of our very being that only occasionally surfaces through feelings. Hurts To Laugh excavates this ambiguous site, implied by its very title. You can laugh so hard it hurts - pure joy. Or laugh despite the pain - despair. These paradoxes run throughout the EP, as well as everything that came before. 'Majestic AF' stumbles into its bubbling oscillator and analogue polyrhythms, while a kick-free drumbeat marches right into an atonal synth melody supporting Webb’s equally idiosyncratic falsetto. Hurts To Laugh was recorded at the same time as 2019's Triage and both releases feature cover art by Sydney-based artist Loribelle Spriovski. Triage was Webb's third and final album in a trilogy of obliquely expressed relationship drama, starting with 2015’s Oh Inhuman Spectacle which features certified ARIA Gold single 'Twilight Driving'. 2017's Everything Is Forgotten birthed the sensational single 'Ubu' which is now certified ARIA Platinum. Methyl Ethel is a project that’s the brainchild of a single mind—writer, performer and producer Webb—while also being a live band of five members. It makes music that draws from myriad influences and a history of new wave and indie rock, while sounding like its own thing entirely. Both familiar and alien, intimate and aloof, you never quite know what you’re in for, but the trip is bound to be enchanting. Pre-order / pre-save Methyl Ethel - Hurts To Laugh via methylethel.lnk.to/hurtstolaugh Methyl Ethel - Solo - Tour Dates [Australia] Wed 15 April - The Outpost, Brisbane Thur 16 April - The Night Cat, Melbourne Fri 17 April - Mary’s Underground, Sydney Sun 19 April - Goodwill Club, Perth Tickets on sale Friday 28 February via methylethel.com Methyl Ethel - Solo - Supporting Peter, Bjorn & John [USA] Mon 23 March - Teregram Ballroom, Los Angeles CA Tues 24 March - La Santa, Santa Ana CA Wed 25 March - New Parish, Oakland CA Fri 27 March - Doug Fir Lounge, Portland OR Sat 28 March - Crocodile, Seattle WA Tues 31 March - Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City UT Wed 1 April - Bluebird, Denver CO Fri 3 April - Amsterdam, St. Paul MN Sat 4 April - Empty Bottle, Chicago IL Sun 5 April - Loving Touch, Ferndale MI Tues 7 April - Johnny Brendas, Philadelphia PA Wed 8 April - Union Stage, Washington DC Fri 10 April - Webster Hall, New York City NY Sat 11 April - Brighton Music Hall, Boston MA All tickets via methylethel.com Methyl Ethel - Hurts To Laugh 1. Majestic AF 2. Honest 3. Charm Offensive 4. What Memory Found 5. The Quicker Methyl Ethel - Hurts To Laugh is out Friday 10th April via Dot Dash / Remote Control!

METHYL ETHEL Announce new EP Hurts To Laugh Share new single ‘Majestic AF’ Solo Tour Dates Announced

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