January 2012
THE FIRETREE & OLLIE BROWN TOUR
JAN, FEB & MARCH 2012 : NSW, ACT, VIC & SA
Touring nationally in a double headline bill over the first three months of 2012 are NSW-based musical comrades The Firetree along with Ollie Brown in what will be a showcase of folk filled acoustic nights of song by two of Australia’s finest rising artists. The Firetree is the perfect accompaniment to a chilled out summers evening, Their sumptuous and intoxicating sounds are centered around the vocals of Dale Buchan and Josephine Cubis, who are an indie pop folk group hailing from Byron Bay.
Pairing sublime harmonies and contrasting, yet complimentary vocals with superb pop songwriting, the duo have created an undeniably unique indie sound. Forming in 2010 The Firetree have so far released a debut EP ‘The Space Between’ in November 2010, as well as their ‘Vega’ EP in May 2011
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www.thefiretree.com.au / www.olliebrown.com
PAUL McMANUS & THE MAYBLOOMS
‘SUMMERS GONE’ SINGLE LAUNCH WESLEY ANN (MELB)
FRIDAY 3RD FEBRUARY
Melbourne based Paul McManus & The Mayblooms
perform music in an alt. country vein which shows
them drawing upon influences from some of their musical
heroes such as Nick Drake, Justin Townes Earl and
Whiskeytown, and they are hitting the stage of Wesley
Ann in Northcote on Friday 3rd February to launch
their single Summers Gone.
Paul McManus, who has previously played around
Australia for over five years as front man of Alt. country
band Cooper Street Exit, rounded up some musical
comrades he’d become pals with from various bands
(Autumn Gray, and Waverley) and put all members
together to form Paul McManus & The Mayblooms.
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www.paul-mcmanus.com
THE COMPLIMENTARY HEADSETS
NOW WE ARE YOUNG EP
Over the past three years since forming, Melbourne
indie rock band The Complimentary Headsets have
been steadily gathering speed and momentum, and
are excited to be releasing their second EP Now We
Are Young (release date 26th January). The six track
EP combines a marriage of indie sodden rock, swirling
guitars, solid drum beats, and catchy lyrics. Their pop
sensibilities and riff laden hooks will warm up even the
coldest of Melbourne’s arms-crossed-foot-tapping gig
goers.
Starting out as a three piece in 2008, The Complimentary
Headsets in time evolved into a four piece, and
comprises of good mates Lachy Stanley (guitar/vox),
Tom Cashion (guitar), Joel Doutch (bass/vox), and
Jordan Lee (percussion/vox). Growing up on a steady
diet of Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, New Order and Bloc
Party, the band have been gathering a local fanbase
and have been playing consistently at Melbourne venues
such as The Espy, Revolver, Ding Dong, The Evelyn,
Toff In Town etc ever since. They have also supported
the likes of Bertie Blackman, Trial Kennedy and Tim Finn.
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www.thecomplimentaryheadsets.com
November 2011
NOAH TAYLOR & THE SLOPPY BOYS
LIVE FREE OR DIE!!! CD
Having an utterly insatiable appetite for music from a very early age, and performing in various bands over the past few decades, Australian actor & visual artist Noah Taylor has teamed up with his musical pals Ed Clayton-Jones (The Wreckery) and Cec Condon (The Mess Hall) forming Noah Taylor & The Sloppy Boys to record six songs which snap like frenetic disconnected live wires.
Combining a marriage of raw rock and roll with gritty punk tinges, hypnotic guitar, swampy drums, and deliciously crude humorous lyrics comes their debut CD Live Free Or Die!!! , due for release on 19th November, 2011 on Z-ManRecords.
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www.myspace.com/thesloppyboys
THE PRETTY LITTLES
FAIRWEATHER EP
Relatively new to the local musical scene, Melbourne four piece The Pretty Littles produce a rumbling scuzzy blues-rock sound that gleans from the likes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The White Stripes, Vasco Era, The Mess Hall and other similar bands who have been their biggest influences on their newest EP release Fairweather.
The five tracks on The Pretty Littles Fairweather EP show off their talents and the true diversity of the group.....tracks like Cowboys & Indians explores them flexing their rock n roll muscle, meanwhile there is sheer contrast in tracks such as Two Cents, a more melodic and tender sound where they take the foot off the gas and delve into the more softer shades of their musical palette, proving this band is not just a one-trick rock pony.
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www.facebook.com/theprettylittles
October 2011
979 FM (MELTON) FUNDRAISING CONCERT
CORNER HOTEL WED 23RD NOVEMBER
For over thirty years Melton's community radio station 979fm has been integral in the development of Victoria's rich musical and cultural heritage and is one of Australian's oldest community radio stations, first going to air in 1980. Since then 979fm has proven to be a breeding ground for upcoming talent with former announcers including Triple J's Stu Harvey and ABC News 24's Vanessa O'Hanlon.
The station has been based at a local high school since 1991, but with the campus about to be re-developed the station has to undertake the mammoth job of moving their home. The 979fm Fundraising Concert has been set up to raise much needed funds for 979fm's upcoming re-location. The line-up features comedian Al Newstead (Al's Music Rant), up and coming pop chanteuse Georgia Fields, former "King Of Pop" Dave Graney performing solo, Angie Hart backed by bouzouki driven instrumental band Blood Red Bird, and headlined by two-time ARIA Hall Of Fame member Ross Wilson with The Peaceniks. Plus there'll be heaps of CDs being given away. Come along and help support 979FM relocate their studios at The Corner Hotel, Richmond on Wednesday 23rd November. All proceeds go towards 979fm's upcoming re-location.
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SNOOKS LA VIE
ANOTHER PLACE IN TIME CD
Dipping into the classic early 70's sounds of America, Another Place In Time is the debut album for Adelaide troubadour Snooks La Vie who has been a prominent figure on the roots circuit for the best part of fifteen years. Credited for his soulful vocals and authentic delivery of the harmonica, Snooks La Vie has quietly secured the endorsement of the Australian music industry and proudly counts many contemporaries including Troy Cassar-Daley, Renee Geyer and Ross Wilson as fans. Staying true to the era, the album includes vintage amp noises, and was recorded organically, utilising the technological limitations of the time to capture its spirit.
An astute interpreter of roots-based music, Snooks La Vie performs with an electrifying energy and maturity. Snooks says he wanted to keep the record stripped back with lots of space to showcase the songs in their truest form, so the album was recorded with just guitars, bass, drums & harmonica.
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TRISTEN BIRD
HORSE TO WATER CD TOUR
Melbourne based singer-songwriter Tristen Bird deals in subtle, intimate, mood-driven storytelling. Proving that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, his father was also country-folk musician, and Tristen turned to his craft early, developing a style that utilises textured finger style guitar and stringed sound scapes.
Armed with his debut album Horse To Water, Tristen is preparing to embark on criss-crossing the country to promote the CD during October and November.
Recorded with ARIA award winning producer Shane O'Mara at the wheel in Melbourne's Yikesville studios. O'Mara has previously produced records for The Audreys, Lisa Miller, David Ross McDonald (The Waifs) and for Tim Rogers, all of whom are inspiration for Tristen.
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SNOOKS LA VIE
ANOTHER PLACE IN TIME CD LAUNCHES MELB
Inspired by some of his favourite artists such as Townes Van Zandt, Waylon Jennings and Dwight Yoakam, and dipping into the classic early 70's sounds of America, Another Place In Time is the debut album for Adelaide troubadour Snooks La Vie who has been a prominent figure on the roots circuit for the best part of fifteen years.
Credited for his soulful vocals and authentic delivery of the harmonica, Snooks La Vie has quietly secured the endorsement of the Australian music industry and proudly counts many contemporaries including Troy Cassar-Daley, Renee Geyer and Ross Wilson as fans.
Catch Snooks La Vie during his Victorian Tour at The Standard Hotel on Wed 9th November; Fri 11th November at The Penny Black; Sat 12th November at Oscars, Belgrave; and The Drunken Poet Sun 13th November.
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GO-GO SAPIEN
CD & DVD LAUNCH MELB FRI 4TH NOV @ THE EVELYN
Melbourne based bombastic psych-rockers Go-Go
Sapien celebrate the launch of their eleven track sophomore CD release and accompanying DVD film
This Body Is Wrong For Us (out 4 November on Popboomerang), at their hometown CD Launch at The Evelyn Hotel, Nth Fitzroy on Friday 4th November. The high concept release includes an album length film, drawing influence from the canon of classic sci-fi, schlock-horror B-movies and surrealist art films. The 47 minute film features a stellar cast of musicians including
Kim Salmon, Liz Stringer, Dave Graney and Linda
Dacio (to name just a few).
www.gogosapien.com
October 2011
GO-GO SAPIEN
THIS BODY IS WRONG FOR US CD & DVD RELEASE
Melbourne based Go-Go Sapien deliver an interplanetary sonic blast on their eleven track sophomore CD release This Body Is Wrong For Us and accompanying film DVD (out 4 November via Popboomerang). Their synthesized futuristic guitar pop derives from a wide range of influences including post punk, psych-rock, surf music and sci-fi film scores.The recording includes an accompanying album length film, featuring a stellar cast of numerous Melbournian musicians in character roles (Kim Salmon, Liz Stringer, Dave Graney and Linda Dacio to name but a few). The film draws influence from the canon of classic sci-fi, schlock horror B-movies and surrealist art
cinema.
A national tour of live shows and film screenings is planned to follow, shortly after the release.
www.gogosapien.com
September 2011
BETH KING & THE HEMINGWAY COLLECTIVE
OUTSIDE, LOOKING IN CD
Beth King & The Hemingway Collective have a
brand new album entitled Outside, Looking In which features thirteen beguiling orchestral finely
crafted songs delivered by six friends of fine musical
pedigree. The band is comprised of Beth King (singer-songwriter), Tin Hemingway (singer-songwriter,
saxophone), Catherine Dow (flute, clarinet &
sax), Frank Pearce (bass), Matt Moras ( guitar), and
Jessie-Lee Mills (drums) but all members swap instruments
regularly such is their prowess and versatility.
They deliver whimsical, luscious folk with a cohesion
which other bands would dream only of.
Their influences
are Joni Mitchell, Ben Harper & Cat Stevens,
but they have carved a sound all of their own. Their
impassioned song writing is hinged by friends who
clearly have a lust to create music together, whom
explore a refreshing breadth of musical styles and
terrain together.
www.bethkingandthehemingwaycollective.com
KIRA PURU & THE BRUISE
THE LIAR EP
Soul, suffering and sex are the secret weapons
of Sydney four piece Kira Puru & The Bruise. From
opening note to end note of their four-track EP
The Liar the band have carved a sound all of
their own, a soulful, industrial-blues, hard-arsed
rock and roll. It’s heavy metal if it were invented
in 1940. Perhaps it is a tribute to David Lynch
soundtracks, with a wasted Etta James fronting
a semi-rehearsed Portishead. It’s music to drink
to, music to slam to.
www.myspace.com/kirapurumusic
KIRA PURU & THE BRUISE
THE SATURATION TOUR (EAST COAST)
Soul, suffering and sex are the secret
weapons of Sydney four piece Kira Puru &
The Bruise. With a voice that is as powerful
as sustained gunfire and as smooth as
bathtub full of a red wine (hints of cigar
box and vanilla), Kira Puru is able to command
rooms with a hushed croon before
completely tearing them open with her
incredible range and power. With hints of
Ronnie Spector, Amy Winehouse and Etta
James, her voice is nothing short of lethal.
www.myspace.com/kirapurumusic
THE PICTURE BOX ORCHESTRA
THE EVEYLYN, FITZROY
WEDNESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
Lead by internationally acclaimed composer,
producer and violinist Alies Sluiter, The Picture
Box Orchestra produce hypnotic, evocative
and exquisite music, a virtual cornucopia of
sounds from around the world. Combining
Indian Classical techniques with Jazz, Hip-Hop
and Western Classical influences it’s a curious
melting pot of musical genres featuring world
class performers from Pakistan, India, Melbourne
and The United Kingdom. Playing a
rare gig in Melbourne on Wednesday 28th September,
make sure you catch The Picture Box
Orchestra at The Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy.
www.myspace.com/thepictureboxorchestra
August 2011
SOLE STICKERS NEWS
NEW BAND MEMBER & AMPLIFIED 2011 GIGS
(HOBART, TAS)
Formed in 2009, Launceston garage trio Sole Stickers are
purveyors of classic Australian guitar driven rock/pop popularised
by groups such as Hoodoo Gurus and You Am I. Along
with newest Sole Stickers member Andrew McDougall on
bass guitar, the band will be performing at two special Amplified
2011 showcase gigs, at Republic Bar, Hobart on Friday
19th August; and James Dilger (lead singer/guitarist) will also
be performing a solo gig on the same day at midday at The
Elizabeth Street Mall, Hobart as part of the Edge Radio Amplified
Live Broadcast.
www.myspace.com/solestickers
FALCONS (SYD)
TOFF IN TOWN, MELB
SUN 18TH SEPTEMBER
Long time friends and musical peers Steve
Balbi and Simon Meli join forces under the guise
of Falcons for one night only in Melbourne on
Sunday 18th September at The Toff In Town
where they will be appearing on stage to share
each other’s music...by song and by tale.
After a successful maiden performance in
Sydney in June, The Vanguard could not fit
another soul in the Newtown Jook-Joint, and
meanwhile Falcons could hear calls from
south of the border...it was only a matter of
time before they would head to Melbourne..
www.facebook.com/thewidowbirds
June 2011
THE PALAIS, HEPBURN SPRINGS (VIC)
RE-OPENING QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
FRI 10/6 : CHECKERBOARD LOUNGE & TOWN BIKES
SAT 11/6 : TIM ROGERS (SOLO)
The Palais is back! The iconic Palais ballroom disco
balls have been polished, the venue has been lovingly
renovated with it’s art deco ambience retained,
and the 1926 wooden sprung dance floor is ready
for music lovers’ feet to tread the boards once more
when the legendary Australian singer/songwriter Tim
Rogers (solo) headlines the opening weekend on
Saturday 11th June.
On Friday 10th June the venue will be officially opened
by local musicians Checkerboard Lounge who will
excite you with their soul-driven blues’n’break-down
sounds, along with the fabulous Town Bikes, purveyors
of slapstick and curious choreography providing
colourful entertainment as only they can. DJ St Mel
will round out the night behind the decks.
Come enjoy
a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival
and free finger food. The Palais, one of country Victoria’s premier boutique
venues for live entertainment, fine dining, weddings
and functions is set to open it’s doors again under
new management this Queen’s Birthday weekend
(Fri 10 - Sat 11 June).
www.thepalais.com.au
THE PALAIS, HEPBURN SPRINGS (VIC)
RE-OPENING QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
The Palais, one of country Victoria’s premier boutique
venues for live entertainment, fine dining, weddings and functions is set to open it’s doors again under new
management this Queen’s Birthday weekend
(Fri 10 - Sat 11 June). The iconic venue located in
Hepburn Springs (Daylesford Victoria) closed down
suddenly last December much to the disappointment
of its fans.
But the fabulous news is, it’s back!
Local cafe & winery owners Matthew Goodison and
his partner Korinna Glen have taken over the reins
with the intention of restoring the grand old dame
to her former glory, and to give the venue back to
local and out-of-town music and food lovers alike.
Set in the enchantingly picturesque countryside of Hepburn Springs (neighbouring township of Daylesford)
The Palais will host some of the best musical acts from
Australia and overseas. Working alongside Matthew
and Korinna will be Emma Ireland (former Palais booker
reinstated in the role) and publicist Lou Ridsdale.
www.thepalais.com.au
THE BLACK SEEDS (NZ)
ANNOUNCE QLD TOUR & FESTIVAL SHOWS
Already confirmed to perform at the Splendour In The Grass and Reggaetown Festivals, New Zealand’s reggaesoul heavyweights, The Black Seeds have announced two extra Australian dates – at the Coolangatta Hotel (Sat 30th July), and The Zoo in Brisbane (September 9th) Having spent the last few months holed up in their Wellington- based studio, the band will pack up their gear and head to Queensland to test-drive brand new material from the forthcoming new album, as well as to play some old favourites.
“We have been working really hard on our next (5th) studio album for a while now” says vocalist & guitarist Barnaby Weir,
“Our new jams are sounding great and we can’t wait to take them to the stage for everyone to hear”.
Friday 29th July sees The Black Seeds perform at the legendary Splendour In the Grass festival alongside acts at, such as Coldplay, and Kanye West, before headlining their own show at the Coolangatta Hotel on Sat 30th July.
www.theblackseeds.com
www.myspace.com/theblackseeds
www.facebook.com/theblackseeds
twitter.com/theblackseeds
ALL INDIA RADIO
VIDEO CLIP ~ RIPPLED GOES VIRAL
All India Radio’s video Rippled from their new album
The Silent Surf is currently exploding all over the internet with over 84,000 views in the five days since it was posted! Fast becoming a viral hit, Gizmodo.com calls
it “The Most Amazing Light Graffiti Video Ever” and
cnet.com.au “Stunning” Watch the amazing light animation of All India Radio’s Rippled here for yourselves: YOUTUBE.
It’s guaranteed to massage your ears, eyes and your
mind simultaneously.
WWW.ALLINDIARADIO.COM.AU
WWW.OHYEAHWOW.COM
March 2011
sleepwalks
'THE MILK HAS GONE SOUR' CD
sleepwalks are a Brisbane rock band who
happily wear their musical influences on their
sleeves. Clearly they have grown up on a steady
diet of 70s punk, 80s indie rock and 90s slackersludge
bands (think Mission Of Burma, Dinosaur Jr
and Nirvana), but undeniably the standout feature
is their leanings towards legendary US band The
Replacements. Their secret weapon though is they
glean from the past and make it relevant to today.
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SLEEPWALKS
VOLUME 3
@ THE GALLERIES
Heralding an advent into how music goers approach music, Volume 3 @ The Galleries is the
third instalment in a successful and highly innovative concert series put on by violinist Sarah Curro. Sarah’s events are a celebration of the musical and
creative friends she has culminated over life’s journey and the evening will be filled with warmth in a cornucopia of music, conversation, and art. One
woman, one violin, pushing the boundaries in a performance more akin to a gig than a classical event which violinists are traditionally associated with.
WWW.VOLUMECONCERT.COM.AU
RED ROCKETS OF BORNEO
CD LAUNCH
The band are launching the album on Friday 18th March at The Old Bar, Collingwood, entry is $10, doors open 8.30pm and supports are from Drunk Mums, Sid Air and She’s The Band (Adelaide).
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/REDROCKETSOFBORNEO
RED ROCKETS OF BORNEO
SELF-TITLED DEBUT CD
Like a short-sharp bristling shock to the system, Red Rockets Of Borneo play straight up punk/rock and roll and listening to their self-titled debut album (out now at all good
indie record stores) you can tell they have a hell of a fun time doing it.
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/REDROCKETSOFBORNEO
PARADING
SELF-TITLED DEBUT CD
In the blistering heat of summer 2009 Melbourne three piece Parading took to Birdland studios to record one song for an A-side of a 7”. Agreeing with the environment created there and the sounds they
were producing they decided to lay down what has now become their debut self titled album. The album is due for release on 5th March, 2010 via Z-Man Records (Fuse Distribution).
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PARADING
November 2010
THIS FROZEN STAR
SECONDHAND SMOKE CD
Newly relocated Melbourne based (former Brisbane) band This Frozen Star release their debut album
Secondhand Smoke just as we round the bend
signaling the end of a solid year of Australian album releases.
The album contains eleven tracks capturing the
gleaned essence of many acts such as local heroes The Triffids, Augie March and The Fauves, as well as internationals such as Iron and Wine, Wilco, Spoon, The Pixies, Nick Drake, Neko Case, Band Of Horses etc. The band cite whisky, cheap scotch and broken hearts as their influences and listening to Secondhand Smoke you can see why. It’s a rollicking good and fun times album, with a tint of lyrical sadness of love gone sideways.
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THISFROZENSTAR
THE BONNIWELLS
UNPROFITABLE SERVANT CD
Channeling the punk ethic of yesteryear and
combining a marriage of super-cool garage,
hyperactive surf guitar, gymnastic mod out-takes,
swampy badass, and garage explosions comes the
debut CD Unprofitable Servant by Melbourne trio
The Bonniwells, due for release in late November,
2010 on Z-Man Records.
Unprofitable Servant is reminiscent of dropping a
coin in an interpretive 60s psych-garage jukebox….
their music comes at you like a king wave of
jangled guitars, screams and howls, and a driving
rhythmic drum beat. The band features members of
The Frowning Clouds, Bleach and Last Gypsys.
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/THEBONNIWELLS
GILES FIELD
...TELLS A STORY CD
Once upon a time, at a party in Melbourne, a boy meets a girl… This recording tells their story.
Traralgon (Vic) based singer-songwriter, Giles Field returns with his own special brand of lo-fi, refreshingly honest, warts’n’all, stripped back musings…Tells A Story, which over fourteen songs, weaves a narrative about love and life on the streets of Melbourne.
Contrasting to his Tim Oxley-produced debut Too Many Love Songs, this collection sees Giles return to his acoustic anti-folk roots, a challenge to the over-produced sound omnipresent on contemporary radio. Giles’ raw, almost-punk guitar style and unique vocals are the trademarks of these home recordings, delivered in an unadorned and deceptively simple way, which provide a beguiling fly-on-the-wall snapshot of the life of Giles Field.
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/GILESFIELD
LITTLE JOHN
MELBOURNE CD LAUNCHES
Melbourne based four piece Little John are purveyors of country gospel. Folk with balls. A combination of angelic harmonies and old time sound of the American Folk tradition delivered with raw energy, grit and brawn. They are set to launch their debut album Put Your Hands On Me at Northcote Social Club on Sat 13th Nov with support from Clinkerfield and Roller One. Cost : $10 (no presales), doors open at 8.30pm. You can also catch them at their live instore at Pure Pop Records, St Kilda on Sun 14th Nov from 6pm - 8pm with support from Roller One.
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September 2010
THE CORALINAS
'FREE ENERGY' CD LAUNCH
Composer and guitarist Cam Butler (Silver Ray) teams up with renowned Australian drummer, Mark Dawson to launch their debut CD (out via Z-MAN RECORDS) on Sunday 3rd October at The Empress Hotel, Nth Fitzroy. The Empress will provide the perfect setting for Cam and Mark's sounds described as 'slighlty more orderly western relatives of the Dirty Three (Michael Dwyer, The Age Newspaper). Kicking off at the very unrock hour of 3.30pm, The Coralinas are the perfect tonic fro a Sunday afternoon mesmeric sojourn. Support on the day will be the extraordinary JP Shilo.
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RHYTHMS IN THE VALLEY FESTIVAL
SUNDAY 24th OCTOBER
With Winter becoming a distant memory and the promise of a magic Spring and glorious Summer ahead, the town of Wederburn (1hr from Bendigo, 2 1/2hrs from Melbourne) throws it's country arms open to everyone in grand style with Rhythms In The Valley Festial on Sunday Oct 24th.
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CD LAUNCH THURS 21ST OCT
Melbourne gets its first date with soul blues vocalist Chelsea Wilson this spring with the launch of her debut EP "Bitterness" at The Toff October 21st 2010.
Inspired by five true stories of love and pain, the EP documents five emotional tales of heartbreak with true soul sensibility. Recorded with Melbourne's finest soul musicians, including Lance Ferguson (guitar), Jake Mason (organ) Ivan 'Choi' Khatchoyan (drums) and Ben Christensen (bass) 'Bitterness' asks in the vintage sounds inspired by legendary record labels like Chess, Stax abd Daptone.
WWW.CHELSEAWILSON.COM.AU
MYSPACE.COM/CHELSEAWILSON
THE BLACK SEEDS
AUSTRALIAN SHOWS & REMIX COMPETITION
On the back of their sold-out tour in March, New Zealand reggae-soul heavyweights The Black Seeds have announced their return to Australia
for three shows in October.
Described by the UK’s Clash Magazine as ‘one of the best live reggae acts on the planet’, The Black Seeds return with their legendary 8-piece live show and boundary-crossing fusion of big-beat funk, dub, and soul, mixed with vintage roots-reggae.
WWW.THEBLACKSEEDS.COM
MYSPACE.COM/THEBLACKSEEDS
August 2010
THE CORALINAS
DEBUT ALBUM: FREE ENERGY
Composer and guitarist Cam Butler (Silver Ray) teamed
up with renowned Australian drummer, Mark Dawson in
mid 2007 to work on the recording of Cam’s album Dark
Times (Symphony No. 2). A series of jam sessions followed
from which was born The Coralinas.
With the addition of Mark’s drumming, The Coralinas are
a natural progression of Cam’s solo work for guitar and
live looping. Mark has a rich musical pedigree – working
with Ed Kuepper through the late 80’s and 90’s, he now
plays with The Blackeyed Susans as well as The Coralinas.
He is a perfect foil for Cam’s inspirational guitar
work, sometimes using mallets, his hands and percussion
as support for Cam’s guitar loops and grooves.
WWW.MYSPAC.COM/THECORALINAS
CHRIS ALTMANN
Que Paso CD
Chris Altmann wants you to feel good. That’s the prevailing message of the debut album release for the front man & guitarist of Melbourne outfit The Vandas. Entitled Que Paso, (Spanish for "What Happened”), it’s a departure from the straight rock and roll Altmann has favoured in the past. The album is due for release on 6th September on CD, vinyl and digital formats via Ridin’ High Records...
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SOLE STICKERS
WE GOT ALL THINGS THAT ARE GOOD CD
Smashing their way like a magic bus full of power pop love, Tasmania’s Sole Stickers plant their Converse sneakers on the pedal and grind the gears up the hip shaking highways of rock’n’roll on their debut album We Got All Things That Are Good (out 21st Aug on Off The Hip)...
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SOLESTICKERS
THE PEEP TEMPLE
SINGLE LAUNCH MELBOURNE
Garage/disco duo The Peep Tempel write songs that will belt you around the ears and make you shake your hips with reckless abandon. They will take you to a place of sonic bliss…. and they will take you all the way.
Launching their first single Telephone Static, lifted from their upcoming full length album due out later this year, catch The Peep Tempel at The Old Bar on Friday 23rd April for some boisterous rocking good times.
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PEEPTEMPEL
June 2010
THE SHAKE-UP
SOMEBODY FOR EVERYONE EP
Fusing the immediacy of British punk with the melodies of indie rock, Sydney trio The Shake Up deliver tight, energetic music that positively buzzes.
With previous singles playlisted on Triple J (Home Ec, They Say No, What Are You Worried About?) and tour supports across Australia with The Fratellis (UK), Birds Of Tokyo and Rocket Science, The Shake Up are set to launch their debut album, ...if you have no shame.
WWW.THESHAKEUP.COM
MAY 2010
AINSLIE WILLS
SOMEBODY FOR EVERYONE EP
Due for release in May, Somebody For Everyone is the exquisite follow-up to songtress Ainslie WIlls' 2007 debut EP. Hailing from country NSW, Ainslie moved to Ballarat (Vic) to gain her diploma in music, and then on to Melbourne to study improvisation at the Victorian College of the Arts. Her intense musicality is evident in these original arrangements and Ainslie's remarkable voice is the lynchpin to her creative offerinds...
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LIZ STRINGER
ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR
Blues/FolK impresario Liz Stringer returns with her third album installment Tides of Time, scheduled for release April 16. To compliment the release the Stringer camp are preparing to embark on her new national album tour this Autumn...
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PBS 106.7FM 2010 RADIO FESTIVAL
17th-30th MAY 2010 VOTE 1 FOR MUSIC
Don't know which part is best for you? Who will you choose when the time comes? How do you keep the bastards honest? Forget the rest. Listen to us. Vote 1 For Music!
In this election year, PBS 106.7FM announcers will be vying for the vote of all Melbournians during the annual PBS Radio Festival from Monday 17 May to Sunday 30 May. Listeners will be urged to Vote 1 For Music by becoming a PBS member and supporting diverse and quality music on the radio air waves...
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FEBRUARY 2010
THE BLACK SEEDS
AUSTRALIAN TOUR: MARCH 2010
New Zealand's The Black Seeds have been well and truly spreading their unique brand of reggae around the globe in recent years with numerous European festival tours, and the successful North American release of Solid Ground last year with top U.S label Easy Star Records, supported by a twelve-show tour.
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JANUARY 2010
THE TEALEAVES
SELF-TITLED CD
Hailing from Melbourne The Tealeaves have bottled the essence of new wave indie-folk into their self-titled debut album, due for release in February 2010 through Vitamin Records. Containing twelve emotive tracks that will linger within your subconscious long after you've heard them, they are an intimate, soulful and honest musical outfit.
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THREE BIRDS
Jess McAvoy, Liz Stringer &Leah Flannagan
Henduwin Music proudly presents Three Birds: a rare and intimate evening showcasing the talents of three of Australia's finest singer-songwriters Liz Stringer, Jess McAvoy and Leah Flannagan at The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide on Tues 23rd, Web 24th and Thurs 25th February as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival.
The evening will feature all three musicians on-stage sharing stories and performing songs from each artist's extensive back-catalogue, with a crescendo finale featuring
a song all three have composed together.
Tickets available now from 1300 FRINGE.
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DECEMBER 2009
Going Way Out With Heavy Trash Oz Tour
Heading to Australia for the first time is the bastard cousin to Jon Spencer's genre-demolishing Blues Explosion, HEAVY TRASH featuring Jon Spencer (not a stranger to these shores), Matt Verta-Ray guitar brawler and producer extraordinaire, in a project that drinks down the best of roots, R&B and rock-a-billy.... DOWNLOAD PDF PRESS RELEASE
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THE ZOO, BrisbaneTickets: Oztix (www.oztix.com.au) |
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MANNING BAR, SydneyTickets: Oztix (www.oztix.com.au) & Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au) |
13/12/09: |
THE PRINCE BANDROOM, MelbourneTickets: The Prince of Wales public bar, POLYESTER (City & Fitzroy), MISSING LINK, GREVILLE RECORDS |
PBS 106.7 FM 2009 LIVE MUSIC WEEK
THE EASY STREET SESSIONS
To celebrate PBS 106.7FM's Live Music Week, the Melbourne-based community radio station will be serving up a whole week of live music across their programming from 7th December until 13th December. There will be an outstanding number of bands, over 60 to be exact, performing live in the studios across all seven days. The Easey Street Sessions usually a weekly event, will be expanded to feature on every one of the week's drive time programmes at 6pm, presenting a smorgasbord of musical talent.
To celebrate PBS 106.7FM's Live Music Week, the Melbourne-based community radio station will be serving up a whole week of live music across their programming from 7th December until 13th December.
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