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HOTTER THAN HELL SET TO RETURN IN OCT/NOV FEAT. REGURGITATOR / LESS THAN JAKE / UNWRITTEN LAW / JEBEDIAH / LITTLE BIRDY & MORE

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HOTTER THAN HELL SET TO RETURN IN OCT/NOV FEAT. REGURGITATOR / LESS THAN JAKE / UNWRITTEN LAW / JEBEDIAH / LITTLE BIRDY & MORE

HOTTER THAN HELL

SET TO RETURN IN OCT/NOV

FEAT. REGURGITATOR / LESS THAN JAKE / UNWRITTEN LAW / JEBEDIAH / LITTLE BIRDY & MORE

Grab a pair of Vans and your best mates and get set for some classic summer festival vibes like the good old days; this October and November, the hottest ticket in town will be Hotter Than Hell, with the Aussie festival celebrating all things rock returning later this year for a monster 2024 edition with one stage, no clashes and affordable prices with tickets from $85. Bringing the old-school vibes off the beaten track to outdoor venues in Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland, Hotter Than Hell will feature unforgettable performances across five days from familiar and new favourites, including the likes of Regurgitator, American icons Less Than Jake (performing in SA and QLD only) and Unwritten Law (performing in WA and VIC only), along with Jebediah, Little Birdy, The Bennies, Adalita, and The Kickons. Once again bringing a monstrous lineup truly blessed by the rock gods down under, Hotter Than Hell is here to kick off summer festival season with a bang!

 

From just $85, tickets for Hotter Than Hell go onsale to the general public on Wednesday July 24 at 12pm local time from hotterthanhelltour.com.au, fans can register for presale tickets now from hotterthanhelltour.com.au, with the presale kicking off Monday 22 July at 12pm local time.

 

An undisputed and unstoppable force on the Aussie alternative landscape, Hotter Than Hell’s 2024 headliners Regurgitator need very little introduction. Forming in Brisbane in the early 90s, the group have gone on to take home multiple ARIA Awards, tour the globe across Australia,
New Zealand, Japan, the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, playing with Weezer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Prodigy and Silverchair, and obliterate festival stages, from the iconic days of Big Day Out through to their recent appearance as part of 2022’s Good Things
Festival. Armed with ten studio albums under the Regurgitator moniker, including their groundbreaking 1996 debut album Tu-Plang, through to their recent 2024 opus Invader, Regurgitator remain a cultural force to be reckoned with.

 

Boundlessly inventive, and armed with everything from rock, rap, funk, and thrash (and even a kid’s album for good measure), Regurgitator’s live show remains to this day as infamous as their genre-defying earworms; and Hotter Than Hell was the perfect lure to get the band back on Aussie stages again, as the band share, “We were pretty set on taking a decent break after the high paced energy of making our latest album INVADER. As we rolled along over this great land and saw how much you poured your hearts into enjoying our Invasive tour performances, the Hotter Than Hell folks reached out wanting us to continue the momentum for another run of their festival dates end of year. We took a deep breath and said what the hell… let’s keep the heat on eleven. Great lineup, and great locations… one more run around the continent this year. So here we go, thick and fast as we rampage into another summer season… and it just gets hotter every year!”

 

Set to perform at Hotter Than Hell in South Australia and Queensland this year, Florida ska rockers Less Than Jake have unleashed nine studio albums, ticked off performances at Warped Tour, Hellfest, and When We Were Young, and performed with NOFX, Bowling For Soup, MxPx and New Found Glory. With a legion of global fans and a sweltering streaming presence, including 59+ million individual streams and counting for their smash single All My Best Friends Are Metalheads on Spotify alone, Less Than Jake are also revered for their enigmatic live shows, where you’re guaranteed to head home with their infectious songs ringing in your head and a smile plastered on your face.

 

Recently releasing a new single Broken Words, Less Than Jake will be down under for their headline run kicking off in October alongside their Hotter Than Hell appearance, set to play Hello Rockview in full, and all their hits. “Can’t believe it’s been six years since we’ve partied with our friends down under! Way too long!” shares Less Than Jake’s Matt Yonker. “Australia is one of our favourite places to play. Other than just being a beautiful place to visit, I’m always amazed at how attractive the people are down there, must be the water! We also all appreciate just how on point the coffee game is. No joke, you get an A+ on coffee consistency, I’m not sure I’ve ever had bad coffee there! Aussie audiences easily hang with the rest of the world. I think they may even be a touch crazier. And that’s a compliment, I’m really looking forward to the mayhem.”

 

Exclusively performing in Western Australia and Victoria this year as part of Hotter Than Hell, punk rock mainstays Unwritten Law emerged onto the scene in the early 90s welding classic punk with melodic hardcore elements. Finding chart and global success via their breakthrough
1998 self-titled record, Unwritten Law have since released seven full-length albums, toured extensively at home and abroad, including as part of Warped Tour, and generated millions of streams and video views along the way. Having only toured one other country more times than
Australia (their own), it’s no stretch to declare Unwritten Law as genuine honorary Aussies, with the group hitting our shores repeatedly since 1996. And 2024 certainly won’t be Unwritten Law’s first Hotter Than Hell rodeo, as the band shares, “With the last Hotter Than Hell being the
last tour we did before the world shut down, it holds a special place in our hearts. We’re thrilled to come be a part of it again! We’ll be playing the Black album in full and that’s always been a good time. What’s not to love about Australia? Grab some twisties, get a pub feed, down a VB and have a surf! Honestly though, we love the people. It’s no joke that it’s our second home. We even have a full-blooded Aussie in our band now! We just feel so accepted in the culture, it’s a crazy thing to have that kind of connection to someplace that’s so far away from where we’re from. Music is magic.”

 

For any Australian of a certain vintage, the name Jebediah likely conjures memories of endless summers and riff-soaked good times in the 90s, stemming from the band’s explosive shift from Perth teenagers to an integral part of the fabric of Australian rock’n’roll. Immediately snatching attention with their 1996 hit Jerks of Attention, the group swiftly cultivated heavy airplay on triple j and ticked off performances at both Homebake and Big Day Out, before solidifying their legendary status with their debut studio album Slightly Odway, boasting the beloved anthem Leaving Home. Appearing at all five Hotter Than Hell events later this year, Jebediah will also arrive armed with their hit new 2024 album OIKS.

 

Storming onto the Aussie alternative radar back in the early 2000s, Perth rockers Little Birdy packed a punch throughout the decade, including three albums, 2004’s BigBigLove, 2006’s Hollywood, and 2009’s Confetti, five ARIA Award nominations, and tours with R.E.M and onstage at Falls Festival, Big Day Out and Great Escape Festival, while their gutsy pop and rock fare also tickled the alternative airwaves with gusto, particularly via singles Relapse, Beautiful to Me and Tonight’s the Night. Also primed to perform at all five of the Hotter Than Hell editions this October and November, this will mark the Little Birdy’s first return to a festival stage in well over a decade, with BigBigLove set to be performed in its entirety! “It’s been a long time since we played those youthful songs as a band so we are all excited by the idea of revisiting them,” shares Little Birdy vocalist and guitarist Katy Steele. “I also love the concept of us playing the record in its entirety. These shows should be so much fun!”

 

A psychedelic storm of reggae, ska, and beyond, The Bennies have been brandishing their boisterous wares since the release of their 2011 debut album Party! Party! Party!. A band who certainly knows how to get the party started in any setting, The Bennies kicked off 2024 supporting TISM in Frankston, Victoria, with the group locked and loaded to perform at Hotter Than Hell in Gepps Cross, Townsville and Brisbane this October and November. Renowned for their voracious live energy and an adoration for genre-defiance, there ain’t no party like a The Bennies party; strap in and enjoy the ride.

 

Founding member of Australian rock royalty Magic Dirt and an all-round Aussie icon, Adalita will be wowing Hotter Than Hell fans in Mt Evelyn, bringing her acclaimed solo work to the stage this October. With her highly respected solo career launching in 2011, Adalita has gone on to support Blondie and The Pretenders and also perform for His Holiness The Dalai Lama, with her most recent 2022 solo album Inland showcasing her enduring songwriting prowess and magnetic delivery.

 

Hailing from Perth, indie pop rockers The Kickons channel raw authenticity into their sonic creations. Releasing their new single In the Cold earlier this year, the group wield a formidable social media following, with 3.2 million likes on their TikTok channel alone, and their live shows
also proving to be nothing short of a cathartic experience. The Kickons will appear at Hotter Than Hell this year in Dunsborough. “This is our first big festival, and to be on the Hotter Than Hell lineup is just unreal,” shares The Kickons. “We can’t wait to get out there and show everyone what we’ve got.”

 

Taking place in areas often not tread by touring routes or destination festivals, Hotter Than Hell is ultimately flying the flag for glory days of Homebake and Livid, summer fun and best mates once again with a truly scorching lineup in 2024.

 

Tickets for Hotter Than Hell go onsale to the general public on Wednesday July 24 at 12pm local time from hotterthanhelltour.com.au.

 

HOTTER THAN HELL 2024

Tickets available from hotterthanhelltour.com.au
SAT 12 OCT | DUNSBOROUGH TAVERN, DUNSBOROUGH WA | TICKETS
Featuring: Regurgitator, Unwritten Law (US), Jebediah, Little Birdy, The Kickons

SAT 19 OCT | YORK ON LILYDALE, MT EVELYN VIC | TICKETS
Featuring: Regurgitator, Unwritten Law (US), Jebediah, Little Birdy, Adalita

SAT 26 OCT | COOPERS ALEHOUSE, GEPPS CROSS SA |TICKETS
Featuring: Regurgitator, Less Than Jake (US), Jebediah, Little Birdy, The Bennies

SAT 2 NOV | KIRWAN TAVERN, TOWNSVILLE QLD | TICKETS
Featuring: Regurgitator, Less Than Jake (US), Jebediah, Little Birdy, The Bennies

SUN 03 NOV | CHARDONS CORNER HOTEL, BRISBANE QLD| TICKETS
Featuring: Regurgitator, Less Than Jake (US), Jebediah, Little Birdy, The Bennies

 

 

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SALMON BROTHERS RELEASE TITULAR ALBUM SINGLE ‘MORE TO LOVE’, AHEAD OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM DUE 16TH AUGUST

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SALMON BROTHERS RELEASE TITULAR ALBUM SINGLE ‘MORE TO LOVE’, AHEAD OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM DUE 16TH AUGUST

SALMON BROTHERS

RELEASE TITULAR ALBUM SINGLE

‘MORE TO LOVE’, 

AHEAD OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM DUE 16TH AUGUST

After a thrilling debut with the release of two effervescent singles ‘Fools Can’t Tell No Lies’ and ‘Coming Up for Air,’ Nick Meredith, on behalf of Salmon Brothers, announces the release of their third single, ‘More To Love,’. This track is the precursor to their highly anticipated album of the same name, scheduled for release on 16th August via Dot Dash / Remote Control Recordings. The project has garnered widespread support across the industry, building eager anticipation for the full-length album next month.

 

‘More To Love’ captures the vibrant energy of Salmon Brothers, reflecting both their musical synergy and their deep friendship. Inspired by a couple who appeared on the Jerry Springer show, the single is marked by the clever lyrics and multi-layered hidden meanings. The phrase “so much more to love” suggesting that all is not what it seems. Nick Meredith shares “this was always a favourite of ours to listen to after a recording session. The original fade out goes on for about 5 minutes. Nick always laughed at my fade outs because they were either ridiculously long or ridiculously short. Something I probably won’t change about myself in the near future.”

 

The new songs have already been met with the warmest reception from industry and peers alike, having been featured across curated playlists including Spotify’s New Music Friday AU & NZ, Alt Here, and Apple Music’s New Music Daily, Indie Pop, Lifted, Glow and The Sound. Alongside, the release has seen tremendous support across Double J, 2SER, Pilerats, Amnplify, Aus Music Scene, auspOp, BBM Live, Music Feeds, with Acid Stag stating “it’s simply impossible to not immerse yourself within the good times on offer within this release, whether that be through the captivating falsetto tones or the luscious instrumentation compiled, one thing is for sure – a good time is to be had when delving deep into this impressive release.”

 

 

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PRE-SAVE: SALMON BROTHERS – MORE TO LOVE LP

 

The journey to releasing ‘More To Love’ has been marked by unwavering determination and collaboration, as Nick’s friends and family rallied together to honour his vision. Spearheaded by his devoted mother, Helen Wellings, co-producer Richard Belkner, and close friend Simon Relf, the album has been meticulously crafted to uphold Nick’s standards of excellence. Prior to Nick’s passing, ‘More To Love’ was in the final stages of completion. With every song written and recorded, the album has preserved his artistic direction and creative essence in every note and lyric.

 

 

Salmon Brothers’ new single ‘More To Love’ is out now on Dot Dash / Remote Control Recordings, with the ‘More To Love’ album due on 16th August.

 

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LIVE NATION’S ‘ONES TO WATCH’ MAKES DARWIN DEBUT

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LIVE NATION’S ‘ONES TO WATCH’ MAKES DARWIN DEBUT

LIVE NATION’S

‘ONES TO WATCH’

MAKES DARWIN DEBUT

Returning for their second showcase of 2024, Live Nation Australia’s ‘Ones To Watch’ program will be making its Darwin debut on Thursday, August 8th. Off the back of a highly successful jaunt in Sydney earlier this year, the ‘Ones To Watch’ program heads up north, with support from MusicNT & the Regional & Remote Music Summit.

 

Expected to get local, national & international heads turning, the event will host three of the top end’s finest acts, with brothers Yung Milla & J Milla set to appear alongside singer & songwriter Juran.

 

Top End’s rising hip-hop truth teller Yung Milla will perform off the back of a successful Barunga Festival, where Yung Milla ignited a sea of 5,000 new fans with his spectacular backflipping stage presence and sharp wordplay. Singles ‘Land Down Under’ & ‘Lose Control’ follow a slow-burning trilogy of potent tracks from Yung Milla, including: ‘Daily’, ‘Better Days’ and ‘Used To Be’. His righteous path has just begun, seeing early support from the likes of triple j and triple j Unearthed, along with his recent NT Music Awards nomination for “Best Hip Hop song” in 2022.

 

Rising hip-hop star J-MILLA is set to light up the ‘Ones To Watch’ stage. Over the last 12 months he has made appearances at festivals such as Field Day, St Kilda Festival, Perth Festival, Barunga Festival and Bass In The Grass; was selected as the feature artist for Triple J Unearthed during Naidoc Week 2023 and has recently been selected as a finalist for Acclaim’s coveted All Stars list for 2024. He has previously won 2x NT Music Awards, as well as the NIMA Archie Roach Foundation Award (2021) and has seen significant support from DSP’s, with over 4 million total streams across platforms. 

 

 

 

Juran, a soulful artist from Tropical Darwin, blends inventiveness with captivating allure , exploring themes of love and the human psyche. In 2023, she collaborated with top Northern Territory musicians and co-created the award-winning show “Manifesto of Salt Water Women.” Now, with her debut album “Demons” set for release in 2024, Juran’s journey of self-discovery continues. Juran’s versatility extends beyond solo work; she’s a guitarist for the punk band ‘Mr Chrisy Mertas’ and part of the upcoming hip-hop duo ‘Clink’ with Caiti Baker. Collaborations with NT-based talents like Yirrmal and Emily Wurramara further highlight her as a rising star.

 

 

The ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE series has made a solid impact within the Australian music community. Throughout 2023, the series provided industry and fans the exclusive opportunity to see some of the country’s best talent perform in intimate environments across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, highlighting the talent of the current wave of Australian talent primed to make their impact in other markets.

 

“It has been a long-awaited moment, and we are thrilled to introduce Live Nation’s ‘Ones to Watch’ to Darwin. This event will showcase some of the finest local talent, poised to make a significant impact on the domestic music scene.” Paul Lynch. Live Nation Australia

 

The Summit Program will present research, panel sessions, case studies, keynotes and workshops that respond to number of broad themes, including: Place, Storytelling, and Culture; Regional and Remote Live Music and Festivals; Adapting to the Climate Crisis; Understanding Audiences; The Importance of Safe Spaces; Skills Gaps and Building Capacity; and Policy and Investment. The event makes space for the 7 million Australians existing outside of the metropolitan music industry who need their voices heard.

 

Since its establishment in North America, the ONES TO WATCH series has been able to support and promote artists such as Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Halsey early in their careers. So far in Australia, ONES TO WATCH has platformed artists including Blake Rose, Sophisticated Dingo, STUMPS, Forest Claudette, Teenage Joans, Carla Wehbe, ZPLUTO, WIIGZ, Hoodzy, East AV3, Colourblind and Saint Lane at events around the country. 

 

LIVE NATION’S ‘ONES TO WATCH’ DARWIN

 

Thursday, August 8th Bustard Town Darwin

 

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J-MILLA RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘BOOMERANG’

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J-MILLA RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘BOOMERANG’

J-MILLA

RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO ‘BOOMERANG’

Having enjoyed a milestone year of successes in 2023 off the back of singles ‘Gammon’ and ‘On My Soul’, not to mention powerhouse performances at BIGSOUND and on stages around the country, rising hip-hop star J-MILLA is back with a new joint in ‘BOOMERANG’.

 

The fresh music from the Marranungu artist provides another unique insight into his artistry, as his lyricism continues to show maturity and raw intensity. On ‘Boomerang’, J-MILLA flexes his lyrical prowess on every bar – with relentless energy that never wavers, weaving between hard-hitting verses and infectious hooks with ease. Thematically, ‘Boomerang’ is about cause and effect; the concept of karma – an ideal that J-MILLA wholeheartedly believes in. Incorporating traditional indigenous instrumentation along with language and Aboriginal slang, the creation of this song is one that J-MILLA counts as one of his favourite projects to date.

 

“As soon as I heard the instrumental, I came up with the line, “What goes around comes around like a boomerang”. This gave me inspiration on writing the rest of the song based on the effect of Karma, which leads to the motion of a boomerang when it’s thrown. What we release into the universe is what we eventually get back. Recording the song was second nature to me, everything went very well from the moment I pressed record.” J-MILLA

 

For ‘Boomerang’ J-MILLA collaborated with the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir (CAAWC), whose beautiful voices can be heard performing in language on the track. The language is taken from the song titled ‘Mayatja altimani mununi minala’, originally written by Tony Campbell of the Mimili Gospel Singers, recorded by the CAAWC the song in Germany back in 2015, where it was then included on their first album, Boomerang Tour Ansbach Live. 

 

Sampled by J-MILLA here, the ethereal choir fuses with the contemporary production and J-MILLA’s rhymes in a striking way. Of using the CAAWC on this single, J-MILLA explains, “I always wanted some sort of cultural interest as an intro to the song. I was inspired by a movie called High Grounds, when I was seeking cultural elements for my music. As I was sourcing it I came across the CAAWC and knew straight away I needed something from them. I love their sound and the melodies they come up with. These ladies are something else, definitely national treasures. Their sample really starts the track off strong and brings a unique feature that contrasts extremely well with my vibe.”

 

For the ‘Boomerang’ music video, J-MILLA worked with director Tully Hemsley in Darwin to capture the energy of the track in an intimate and personal way, bringing together home video-style footage with spanning shots of J-MILLA and his friends on their home turf.

 

“This clip has me go back to my roots in Darwin. The scenes are set in locations where I played as a kid, and those guys are my bruthas and cousins that still live there. That man at the end with the boomerang; that’s my dad. I also wanted to put a modern lens on the cultural elements i and I feel I’ve done that in a fun way.”

J-MILLA

 

 

 

J-MILLA has been busy of late, to say the least. Over the last 12 months he has made appearances at festivals such as Field Day, St Kilda Festival, Perth Festival, Barunga Festival and Bass In The Grass; was selected as the feature artist for Triple J Unearthed during Naidoc Week 2023 and has recently been selected as a finalist for Acclaim’s coveted All Stars list for 2024. 

 

The second half of the year is full of touchstone moments for J-MILLA, with appearances at lucrative festivals and events set to solidify his place as an Australian artist to eye. September and October will see J-MILLA bring that D-town flavour to Brisbane’s BIGSOUND festival and SXSW Sydney.

 

He has previously won 2x NT Music Awards, as well as the NIMA Archie Roach Foundation Award (2021) and has seen significant support from DSPS, with over 4m+ total streams across platforms. 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING SHOWS 

Thursday, August 8th Live Nation’s Ones To Watch – Bustard Town Darwin NT 

TICKETS

Wednesday, July 31st Clancestry Festival – QPAQ Concert Hall Brisbane, QLD

Warriors concert feat. Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, Jungaji, Radical Son TICKETS

September 3 – 6 BIGSOUND 2024 Brisbane, QLD

J-MILLA x Yung Milla – SAME BLOOD showcase TICKETS

October 14 – 18 SXSW 2024 Sydney, NSW

J-MILLA x Yung Milla – SAME BLOOD showcase INFO

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SUZY QUATRO ANNOUNCES 40th AUSTRALIAN TOUR

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SUZY QUATRO ANNOUNCES 40th AUSTRALIAN TOUR

SUZY QUATRO

ANNOUNCES

40th AUSTRALIAN TOUR

SUZI QUATRO IS “ROCKING ON” IN 2025!
THE QUEEN OF ROCK AND ROLL ANNOUNCES HER 40TH AUSTRALIAN
TOUR.
“Get ready to ROCK… cuz I take no prisoners!” says Suzi

 

Tickets on sale from Tuesday 16 July via usual outlets and www.duetgroup.com

 

Heading to Australia in January, Suzi will perform her full theatre show, “Rockin On” where there are no limits as she takes her fans on a Musical Journey through her Life. Her show features all her greatest hits such as ‘Can The Can’, ‘48 Crash’, ‘If You Can’t Give Me Love’, ‘She’s In Love With You’ and ‘Devil Gate Drive’, and as always with Suzi a few inspiring surprises are included.

 

Combining her unbridled energy, crash-through stage presence with her legendary bass guitar and powerhouse vocals, on stage Suzi is a pure rock n’ roll legend, who has perfected her craft over six decades of touring.

 

Suzi reminisces: “Looking back on my career, 60 years now in the “biz”, and now my 40th tour of Australia, I still can’t believe it.

 

Since my first time in 1974, with two tours that year, I totally fell head over heels for Australia, with the country and the people, everything about it”

 

Suzi is never idle, she must entertain, she must create, and she must communicate. It is in the air she breathes…A true artist.

 

In her recent milestones, her documentary, “Suzi Q” was released, in 2019, first in Australia, playing in 92 cinemas, then the UK playing in 52 cinema’s and all across Europe, and in July, post covid in the USA. The film has been a huge critical success drawing 4 and 5 stars in all media reviews. Significantly, 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of “Can the Can” being number one.

 

Suzi’s recent album releases include, in 2021 a second album, with her son Richard, “The Devil in Me’”. in 2022, “Uncovered’” was released on the Sun record label. In August, she released her duet album with singer/songwriter guitarist KT Tunstall, ‘Face to Face.’

 

Suzi’s closing comment: “Australia and me? We just love each other, it has been this ongoing affair, and we should never get married! I will keep coming as long you will have me. It’s my second home’”

 

 

 

Suzi Quatro Rockin’ On Tour Dates: 2025

Friday 17 January Gold Coast, Twin Towns
Saturday 18 January Gold Coast, Twin Towns
Wednesday 22 January Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre
Friday 24 January Sydney, Enmore Theatre
Saturday 25 January Hobart, Wrest Point Ent Centre
Sunday 26 January Melbourne, Palais Theatre
Wednesday 29 January Maryborough, Brolga Theatre
Friday 31 January Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
Saturday 1 February Townsville Entertainment Centre
Sunday 2 February Cairns, Convention Centre

 

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IRISH BAND THE CORONAS DROP NEW SINGLE + ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR

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IRISH BAND THE CORONAS DROP NEW SINGLE + ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR

IRISH BAND

THE CORONAS

DROP NEW SINGLE + ANNOUNCE

AUSTRALIAN TOUR

 

A stirring new single from Dublin’s finest The Coronas, That’s Exactly What Love Is blends the trio’s knack for poignancy and indie pop and rock in charming fashion, with the group’s friend and collaborator Gabrielle Aplin also featuring on this latest release. The second single taken from The Coronas’ upcoming eighth studio album, Thoughts & Observations due out on Friday September 27, That’s Exactly What Love Is also arrives today accompanied by a brand new music video, with the track also destined to feature in the trio’s upcoming Australian live shows this November.

 

Opening with the beautifully wistful vocals of frontman Danny O’Reilly, serenely crooning “I’ll start with sorry / And please believe me / Kills me to see you cry”, That’s Exactly What Love Is burgeons as Alpin’s crystalline vocals fuse with O’Reilly into a heart-rending duet, echoing at times the sublime collaboration from Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush on the track Don’t Give Up.

 

Driven by the group’s trademark pensive pop and mature songwriting with a modern twist, That’s Exactly What Love Is reflects its vulnerable lyricism through astutely simplistic instrumentation
and warm tones, and the end result is ultimately one of hope rather than misery; a fact which carries across the broader upcoming album Thoughts & Observations. “Thematically, the album deals with love, loss and growing older,” shares The Coronas. “It’s possibly us fully embracing our man-band status. After seven albums we’re probably a little more cynical now than we were when we started! In saying that there’s still an optimistic feel to this album that The Coronas albums tend to have.”

 

Filmed in Glastonbury with longtime videographer and The Coronas friend Johnny Stewart (Hozier, Kodaline, Gavin James), the accompanying music video for That’s Exactly What Love Is effortlessly mirrors the track’s moving thematics, with the clip, filmed at a picturesque field near Glastonbury Tour. “That’s Exactly What Love Is was the first song I wrote after our last album came out,” vocalist Danny O’Reilly reveals. “I wrote it as a conversation between two people going through a breakup, and as soon as I wrote the female part, I had Gabrielle in mind to sing
it. In fact, I bumped into her at a festival a week after I wrote it. I immediately told her about the song and, over a year later, it was amazing to have her in studio bringing her own character to the song. She’s so talented and professional she blew us away when she came to London to record her part.”

 

 

 

 

Teaming up with longtime collaborator and Grammy Award winner George Murphy (Mumford and Sons, The Specials, Ellie Goulding), The Coronas inject a gamut of captivating moods and emotions throughout Thoughts & Observations, with their powerful and melodic eighth studio outing ultimately taking an incisive look at life, relationships and art. Alongside the talent and chemistry at the core of each member, with O’Reilly on vocals, piano and guitar, Graham Knox on bass, and Conor Egan on drums, Thoughts & Observations also embraces the talents of The Coronas’ touring supergroup, boasting Lar Kaye (All Tvvins) on guitar, Cian MacSweeney (True Tides) on saxophone, and Roisin O on backing vocals.

 

And balancing moments of delicacy with soaring anthems, Thoughts & Observations captures The Coronas unbridled authenticity and passion, with the album originating not long after 2022’s Time Stopped had released into the world. “We’re so excited to be sharing new music,” says the band. “To be honest we didn’t really take a break after the last one, as soon as the touring and promotion of Time Stopped slowed down, we were already working on Thoughts & Observations”

 

In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern music industry, The Coronas have continued to independently thrive without sacrificing their creative vision along the way. A multi-platinum group who can claim supporting Bruce Springsteen in Hyde Park, playing for President Biden,
and a burgeoning global fanbase, The Coronas’ last three albums also went straight to #1 in the Irish Charts, with recent sold out tours in their wake spanning North America and Australia further showcasing the trio’s successful and ever-growing legacy.

 

Renowned for their magnetic live shows, having also been previously voted as the #1 Live Act of the Year by Hot Press, The Coronas have been headlining their own shows and festivals in Ireland for almost 15 years, with their regular Christmas performances at The Olympia Theatre in Dublin becoming the stuff of legend. And set to return to Australia this November following their acclaimed down under run late last year, The Coronas will arrive armed with their trademark magic as well as their hotly anticipated album Thoughts & Observations.

 

“Every album we make is with a view to improving our live show,” explains O’Reilly. “We still feel like we have something to say.”

 

 

 

THE CORONAS – THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT LOVE IS – Official single artwork

 

THE CORONAS – UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

THURS 21 NOV | CROXTON BANDROOM, MELBOURNE
Tickets available from https://thecroxton.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/9b2e8104-0fc7-4f60-bf75-65ee6f8aa049

 

FRI 22 NOV | SELINA’S, SYDNEY
Tickets available from https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-coronas/168917?skin=SelinasVenue

 

SAT 23 NOV | MAGNET HOUSE, PERTH
Tickets available from https://tickets.393murray.com.au/outlet/event/2f8576da-c523-4c8e-87dc-e0dcc38b3511

 

 

THE CORONAS – THOUGHTS & OBSERVATIONS – Official album artwork

 

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PORTIA CLARK RELEASES HEARTFELT NEW SINGLE “BLINDLY” Inspired by Stevie Wonder

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PORTIA CLARK RELEASES HEARTFELT NEW SINGLE “BLINDLY” Inspired by Stevie Wonder

PORTIA CLARK

RELEASES HEARTFELT

NEW SINGLE

“BLINDLY”

Inspired by Stevie Wonder

Rising country soul sensation Portia is thrilled to announce the release of her new single,
“Blindly,” a touching ballad inspired by the legendary Stevie Wonder. This latest track promises
to resonate deeply with listeners, combining Portia’s soulful voice with poignant lyrics and a
captivating melody.

 

“Blindly” is a heartfelt ode to unconditional love and admiration, drawing inspiration from Stevie Wonder’s profound influence on music and Portia’s own personal connection to his artistry.
With lyrics that paint a vivid picture of unwavering devotion, the song captures the essence of
loving someone for who they truly are. Portia’s emotive performance and soulful delivery shine
through in lines like, “You see me as beautiful when I’m feeling ugly, and I know when somebody
loves me, truly loves me… blindly.”

 

Portia was homeless, hungry, a victim of domestic violence and the daughter to a deceased
South African freedom fighter during the Nelson Mandela apartheid times and is now proud
Australian philanthropic rising country music star blending heartfelt lyrics with soulful melodies to create a unique and captivating sound. With her deep roots from country Zambia giving
passion for storytelling. Her music is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and
authenticity.

 

Portia’s new single showcases her exceptional talent in blending country and soul influences,
creating a sound that is both timeless and contemporary. Her powerful vocals are complemented by rich instrumentation, making “Blindly” a standout addition to her imminent album release.

 

“This song is incredibly special to me because it reflects a love that is deep and unconditional.
It’s inspired by Stevie Wonder, who has always been a hero of mine. His music and the way he
sees the world have profoundly influenced me. I hope ‘Blindly’ touches the hearts of everyone
who listens to it, just as Stevie’s music has touched mine.” Said, Portia.

 

Portia is quickly becoming a beloved figure in the country soul genre, known for her authentic
storytelling and rich, expressive voice. “Blindly” is set to continue this legacy, offering fans a heartfelt and relatable new anthem.

 

 

“Blindly” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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GAVIN MAC SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘SIDESWIPED’

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GAVIN MAC

SHARES NEW SINGLE

‘SIDESWIPED‘

A swaggering alt country ode to misadventures, the brand new single Sideswiped out from Sydney-based country sensation Gavin Mac is a slick follow up from Mac’s 2023 trio of singles, Bushfire, Live Your Life and Getaway. Also marking a further glimpse into Mac’s impending debut album, Make You Feel set for release in September, Sideswiped is a crisp outing as well as a meaningful full circle moment for the talented artist.

 

Produced by multi CMAA and ARIA Award winner Matt Fell, Sideswiped welds Mac’s effortless combination of nostalgic country licks, with rock, folk and soul hues linked alongside nods to Chris Stapleton, Eric Clapton, Midland, and John Mayer. Summed up by Mac himself as being “like mechanical bull riding”, Sideswiped evolved from a demo that first drew Mac to the attention of Sony Music Australia as a teenager, as Mac explains, “I first penned, then demoed Sideswiped when I was just 16 years old. The demo helped me capture the attention of Sony Music Australia, who ultimately signed me. By the time the deal was done, I had grown a bit older, and moved to a different place musically, so the song (and I) got shelved. It wasn’t until years later that I dug it out, rewrote it and recorded it properly for the first time, with Matt Fell, and incredible guitarist, Ben Butler.”

 

Teaming up with Grammy Award winner William Bowden on mastering duties, Sideswiped also features Mac’s effortless vocals and earworm choruses along with guitarist extraordinaire Ben Butler (Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Suzanne Vega) on lead guitar, culminating in a track built both for sun-soaked highway road trips and hazy whiskey bars; or, as Mac reveals, to also soundtrack those days where things go from bad to worse. “I love classic cars, so I’m pretty sure there was a subconscious desire to write a song that featured one,” shares Mac. “The story itself though, is one of misadventure mixed with a dollop of bad karma. A bit like something out of a Quentin Tarantino flick, the (fictional character, loosely based on yours truly) has the proverbial day from hell, that starts off a mess and just gets worse, and with every turn. We all have those kinds of days…right?

 

Discovered at the age of 16 by Sony Music’s Denis Handlin and John Watson, Gavin Mac quickly gained the title of being Sony Music Australia’s youngest-ever Australian recording artist at the time. Evolving his music industry skills and knowledge in the years to follow, Mac worked alongside both international and iconic Australian artists, including previous work with Nickelback, Queens of the Stone Age, Linda & Vika Bull, and Alex Lloyd. And from managing A&R duties for Roadrunner Records to stepping back from the industry to raise his family, Mac still kept his creative fires alive, co-founding the award-winning brand experience agency Urban, conceiving and delivering marketing campaigns for Electronic Arts, Airbnb, and Netflix.

 

With years away from music, a fortuitous 2019 road trip to the Tamworth Country Music festival provided the very kindling that would ultimately turn Mac’s gaze firmly back to his passions, songwriting and storytelling, with the Melbourne-hailing singer-songwriter emerging from his musical hiatus with gusto in 2023 balancing renewed purpose, perspective and the powerful drive that comes with unfinished business.

 

In 2023, Mac released his debut solo singles Getaway, Live Your Life and Bushfire, amassing over 300K streams and counting, with 2024 also garnering Mac his first industry nod, taking home the Tamworth Music Association’s 2024 New Songwriter of the Year. Now poised to release his long-awaited debut album, Make You Feel on September 5, Mac’s latest single Sideswiped is the perfect appetiser, providing a full-bodied taste of the dynamic sound and depth of songwriting lying in wait later this year; and there will also be plenty of good vibes in the mix when Mac takes the stage with his new material in Northcote and Waverley in June, as Mac concludes: “I love fans and people who discover me at my shows to feel like they’ve just been invited into a party with their close mates. No egos, lots of chatter and songs you can stomp along to.”

 

 

 

 

GAVIN MAC – UPCOMING SHOWS:

SAT 15 JUNE | THE WESLEY ANNE, NORTHCOTE, VIC | 18+ Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au

SAT 22 JUNE | ROBIN HOOD HOTEL, WAVERLEY, NSW | 18+ Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au

SAT 20 JULY | POST OFFICE HOTEL, TAMWORTH, NSW Free Event, onstage at 4:30pm

 

 

Sideswiped is out now!

Make You Feel is set for release on Thursday September 5.

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KELSEY BLACKSTONE RELEASES LIFE-AFFIRMING NEW SINGLE ‘WILLOW’

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KELSEY BLACKSTONE

RELEASES LIFE-AFFIRMING NEW SINGLE

‘WILLOW’

Kelsey Blackstone’s rise has been driven by her rare blend of meaningful storytelling and pop-accessibility. She showcases both of these gifts on ‘Willow,’ a meaningful tale of self- discovery set to dynamic funk-soul production.

 

“It’s about the never-ending of journey of learning who you are,” she says, explaining the song’s inspiration. The narrative focuses on the coming-of-age of a young girl who watches everything in her life change, with the exception of a sturdy willow tree she once visited as a child.

 

 

 

Kelsey leads her bandmates through a thrillingly unconventional arrangement, growing from soft-pop into an all-out rocker. Using funky synthesizers, soulful horns, and powerful vocals, this one will stick in your head long after the song has finished. The free- flowing instrumentation and passionate performance will appeal to fans of Lawrence, Dave Matthews Band, Fleetwood Mac, and Sara Bareilles.

 

Kelsey and her band will be supporting the release with a major national tour including stops in Nashville, New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, as well as an extensive viral campaign.

 

 

‘Willow’ is available everywhere

 

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RAG’N’BONE MAN ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM “WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN?” OUT OCTOBER 18th 2024

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RAG’N’BONE MAN

ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM “WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IN?”

 

UK & EU Tour Announced! Get Tickets Here

 

OUT OCTOBER 18th, 2024

Critically acclaimed, chart-topping British singer-songwriter Rag’n’Bone Man, today announces the release of his incredible and uplifting third studio album, “What Do You Believe In? out October 18, 2024.

 

This album follows his 2021 Number 1 album ‘Life By Misadventure’ and marks a significant milestone in Rag’n’Bone Man’s illustrious career, showcasing his evolution as an artist and his profound personal journey.

 

“What Do You Believe In?” speaks to Rag’n’Bone Man’s roots, heavily dipped in hip hop, soul and blues influences – a musical experience fans can expect to be thrilled by. The album features an abundance of powerful tracks, each resonating with Rag’n’Bone Man’s signature deep, soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Lyrically delving into themes of love, loss, hope, and introspection, Rag’n’Bone Man invites listeners to explore the depths of their own beliefs and emotions. Collaborating with a flurry of renowned writers and producers between Brighton, London, New York and LA, Rag’n’Bone Man has crafted a record that promises to touch and brighten the hearts and souls of his fans.

 

Speaking on the album which releases later this year on October 18th, Rag’n’Bone Man shared “It’s a representation of how I feel in this moment, at this time in my life – it represents joy, love and happiness. You’ve got to take people on a bit of a journey – It’s basically real life” he asserts. “Songwriting is always an extension of my emotions.”

 

To celebrate the release of ‘What Do You Believe In?’, Rag’n’Bone Man is embarking on a multi-stop UK/EU tour. Kicking off on November 16th, 2024 in Leeds, the tour will take him across major cities in The UK and Europe, delivering unforgettable live performances that fans have been eagerly awaiting. A fan pre-sale goes on-sale Wednesday 19th June @ 10am, and on general sale from 10am Friday 21st June. Fans pre-ordering the album via Rag’n’Bone Man’s website HERE will receive early access to UK tour tickets (T&Cs apply).

 

 

UK/EU TOUR DATES

 

Sat 16th Nov O2 Academy Leeds, UK

Sun 17th Nov O2 Academy Birmingham, UK

Tue 19th Nov O2 Academy Glasgow, UK

Wed 20th Nov O2 Apollo Manchester, UK

Fri 22nd Nov O2 Academy Brixton London, UK

Sat 23rd Nov Plymouth Pavilions Plymouth, UK

Sun 24th Nov The Brighton Centre Brighton, UK

 

Tue 26th Nov Palladium Cologne, DE

Wed 27th Nov Columbiahalle Berlin, DE

Fri 29th Nov Inselpark Arena Hamburg, DE

Sun 1st Dec Luxexpo Luxembourg, LU

Mon 2nd Dec AFAS Live Amsterdam, NL

Tue 3rd Dec Salle Pleyel Paris, FR

 

Tickets for the ‘What Do You Believe In?’ UK & EU Tour go on sale June 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time. Fans can purchase tickets through official ticketing websites and Rag’n’Bone Man’s official website.

 

 

 

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ALOE BLACC INTRODUCES AUSTRALIAN RECORDING ARTIST ANGEL xo

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ALOE BLACC INTRODUCES AUSTRALIAN RECORDING ARTIST ANGEL xo

ALOE BLACC INTRODUCES AUSTRALIAN RECORDING ARTIST

ANGEL xo

HER DEBUT SINGLE ‘CROSS THE LINE’ IS OUT NOW!

Australian R&B songstress, 19-year-old ANGEL xo, today releases her debut single, “Cross the Line” on Aloe Blacc’s independent record label, Grand Scheme.

 

Teaming up with LA management and production company, helmed by hit maker and Grammy nominee Aloe Blacc and Lani Richmond, the young Australian artist is ready to unleash her music on the global stage.

 

“Finding ANGEL was like stumbling upon a rare find in the music scene. At such a young age, her song writing was effortless and authentic, and she exceeded my expectations vocally. Her talent is undeniable, I’m eager to collaborate with her further and witness her soar to new heights.” Said, Aloe Blacc.

 

The Alt-R&B, pop track ‘Cross the Line’ showcases ANGEL’s distinct style and sound, blending soulful melodies and a commanding range of vocals, embraced in the craft of song writing. Adding to her artistic repertoire, ANGEL partnered with Gemma Navarrete and in demand producer, Chelsea Warner on her first offering.

 

ANGEL xo says, “Cross the Line is about young love, the pain and the thrill and eventually having enough of that drama, so you develop boundaries to stop the endless cycle of being stepped on. This is exactly what I was going through when writing this song. The highs and lows of love can make you blind to what you truly deserve.”

 

The Melbourne based artist first discovered her love for music from a young age in a family deeply involved in the music industry. During her high school years, she pursued formal training in singing, balancing exams with her musical aspirations whilst performing live at local venues, and at private and corporate events.

 

ANGEL’s recent back-to-back trips to Los Angeles in 2023 marked significant milestones, securing a coveted TV sync opportunity for the Hulu series “Living with The Dead”, and teaming up with LA management and production company, helmed by hit maker and Grammy nominee Aloe Blacc and Lani Richmond.

 

ANGEL xo is an artist to watch, with collaborations with songwriters and producers such as Stephen Puth, Pam Sheyne (Genie In A Bottle), Aloe Blacc, and Jugglerz ANGEL will continue to deliver new music throughout 2024.

 

 

‘Cross the Line’ is available now across all streaming platforms.

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AUSTRALIAN SINGER SONGWRITER EMILY BARKER RETURNS HOME AND TURNS HER LYRICAL GAZE INWARDS ON FILMIC NEW ALBUM

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AUSTRALIAN SINGER SONGWRITER

EMILY BARKER

RETURNS HOME AND TURNS HER LYRICAL GAZE INWARDS ON FILMIC NEW ALBUM

The first song Emily Barker recorded for her latest record, Fragile as Humans, was its title track. To capture the “hyper-real recording” he desired, producer Luke Potashnick surrounded Barker with microphones at The Wool Hall, an impressive sixteenth century stone building converted into a studio by Tears For Fears in the early ’80s. She accompanied herself on Potashnick’s 1938 Gibson L37 archtop guitar. They recorded six takes, but the first was the best.

 

Written and recorded as her time living in the UK was coming to a close, Fragile as Humans sees Barker turn her lyrical gaze inwards. The expansive themes of her previous album, A Dark Murmuration of Words (released 2020), are replaced by an empathetic concern for matters more personal, familial, closer to home.

 

Feathered Thing was written while she navigated cumulative grief following a miscarriage. “It’s basically about grieving an idea or imagined future,” she clarifies of the song, the central image inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem ‘“Hope” is the thing with feathers’. Commencing gently, with oscillating piano and distant drums, the arrangement gradually transforms into an instrumental dervish of vibrant strings and cymbal crashes. Throughout, Barker’s vocals float and hover like a slipstreaming feather.

 

“I had this idea of putting Emily out front, diving further into what her voice could do and exploring much quieter parts of her voice,” Potashnick explains. “Every single line had to be faultless, otherwise the illusion and the contract between her and the listener would collapse.”

 

Barker’s introduction to Potashnick had come via their mutual friend, producer and engineer Dom Monks (Big Thief, Nick Cave, Laura Marling). Barker shared some demos she’d been working on and fondly recalls, “Luke noted my harmonic choices and lyrics – two aspects I’d worked particularly hard at – and asked what sort of album I’d like to make.”

 

Potashnick set about placing each song under the microscope, line by line. “I’d never spent so long working on the songs with a producer before and really trusted Luke with his background in songwriting,” Barker reflects. “The songs were made stronger through him pushing me to dig deeper, to tweak a part, to substantiate a choice.”

 

Barker worked on editing the songs while touring the States with Mary Chapin Carpenter, performing and refining them on the road. On her return she was ready to begin recording.

 

The album’s calling card, the filmic single Wild to be Sharing This Moment, introduced the production ideas: “We wanted to push the dynamics, so it could be intimate in parts and cinematic in others,” Barker reveals, “whilst also exercising restraint; creating tension.”

 

Ahead of the Fragile as Humans songwriting sessions, Barker wrote the word ‘EXPERIMENT!’ on a postcard and pinned it to a cork board in her writing room alongside family photos, postcards of Aretha Franklin and Red-tailed black cockatoos, and “a strip of paper from my niece wishing me a happy day”. This word, in all caps, served as a reminder for Barker to challenge herself creatively and actively pursue the unknown: “I wanted to favour the odd and less obvious lyric, chord progression, melody.”

 

LISTEN TO

FRAGILE AS HUMANS ALBUM

 

 

 

The closing track, Acisoma, began as an imagined question to Sir David Attenborough about life and death, but soon metamorphosed into something completely different. “I sat at the piano and moved my fingers around trying not to think about it too much,” she recounts. “Some chords fell into a loose order, I set my voice free to roam and hit record on my iPhone. Listening back to my sketch, it didn’t sound like anything I’d written before – my word [EXPERIMENT!] had infiltrated my process.”

 

When it came to recording Acisoma, Potashnick revealed—just before hitting RECORD—that the microphone he’d set up was the one Dom Monks had used on Nick Cave’s vocals at Alexandra Palace. “I loved the sound of Idiot Prayer – using that very same mic lent me an appropriate mood for capturing the song.”

 

Potashnick’s vision is present throughout the album: the meditative, introverted Loneliness was a song Barker had envisioned with full-band production, but Potashnicks’s instinct was to keep it minimal: a felted piano, a dulcimer and a trio of strings to add haunting textures. Barker acknowledges, “Luke got it right…it’s lonelier this way.”

 

Half of the album’s tracks are solo, Barker accompanying herself either on guitar or piano. These songs were recorded first and then she was joined by the session players – Tim Harries (electric and double bass/piano/string arrangements), Tom Visser (drums) and Richard Causon (keys) – at The Wool Hall, tracking the remaining songs in a matter of days.

 

Album opener With Small We Start showcases the band, the song’s warm acoustic aesthetic drawing the listener into Barker’s discourse on the benefits of concentrating on the simple things in life.

 

Call it a Day chronicles Emily’s positive experiences – friendships, music connections – from two-plus decades spent living in the UK.

 

“Making this record was a beautiful way to wrap up my 21 years of living in the UK before heading home to WA,” she points out.

 

As a teenager, Barker left Western Australia, with an acoustic guitar and a backpack, first arriving in England in the summer of 2000. She has previously written entire albums about longing for home, but Fragile as Humans was inspired and written in both hemispheres: during a writing residency in Stroud, while people-watching at London’s Kings Cross station and upon returning to WA following the state’s strict, pandemic-related border closures.

 

The ten songs on Fragile as Humans take us on a deep dive into the human condition, an unflinching self-examination of grief, pain, loneliness and loss, at the same time sparkling with hope, optimism and connection.

 

“If I could choose one word for people to hold in their minds as they listen to this album,” Emily muses, “that word would be: compassion.”  

 

 

 

Fragile as Humans is scheduled for release on 3 May through Everyone Sang / Kartel Music Group.

 

 

EMILY BARKER LIVE SHOWS

Sat 15th  June 4:30pm Junction Records, Fremantle

Sat 15th June 7pm Vinyl Cafe, Leederville

Sat 29th  June – Bridgetown-Pottery Restaurant

Sun 30th  June – The Marritree presents @ Live in the Chapel, Witchcliffe

Sun 7th  July – Lyric’s Underground, Maylands (Perth)

 

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BILLIE EILISH ANNOUNCES ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR’

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BILLIE EILISH

ANNOUNCES

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR

 

2024/25 DATES REVEALED FOR AUSTRALIA, NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND
​AU PRESALE STARTS MAY 1 & GENERAL ONSALE BEGINS MAY 3

 

THIRD STUDIO ALBUM
​HIT ME HARD AND SOFT OUT ON MAY 17
​[DARKROOM/INTERSCOPE RECORDS]

Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, set for release on May 17 (pre-order/add/save here), Billie Eilish has announced Australian arena dates, produced by Live Nation and Frontier Touring, for her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR. Starting in North America in September 2024, Eilish will embark on an Australian leg in February 2025, ahead of her European, U.K., and Ireland arena shows. For a full list of tour dates, see below or visit billieeilish.com.

 

Tickets for BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR will go on sale Friday 3 May – times staggered per market (see below in tour dates for full details).

 

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning next Wednesday 1 May (while supplies last) – this is one of the many entertainment benefits American Express Card Members can access. Presale start + end times will vary by market, check your local listings at billieeilish.com for more information.

 

Vodafone customers can secure early tickets during a pre-sale commencing Thursday 2 May (times staggered, refer below). Head to Vodafone.com.au/ticket for more information.

 

In keeping with her commitment to making a difference in the environmental impacts of her music and touring, a limited number of Changemaker Tickets will be available for the Australia dates. A portion of the proceeds from the Changemaker Ticket will support OzHarvest and other not-for-profit organisations in collaboration with Support + Feed addressing the impacts of food insecurity and the climate crisis.

 

Please note all shows have been announced and will go on sale on Friday 3rd May – no further Australian shows to be added. Get in fast to avoid disappointment!

 

 

 

 

SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS


​Billie Eilish will continue her long-standing partnership with environmental nonprofit REVERB on this tour, building on the success of previous efforts, which resulted in over $1 million donated to environmental, greenhouse gas reduction, and climate justice projects, more than 150,000 fan actions, and much more. Sustainability efforts on this tour will include reducing greenhouse gas pollution, decreasing single-use plastic waste, updating concession offerings to promote and encourage plant-based food options with Support+Feed, and supporting climate action.

 

ECO-VILLAGE


​The Billie Eilish REVERB Eco-Villages will be set up at 2 locations in the main concourse of every show where fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts, connect with nonprofits, and take meaningful action for people and the planet.

 

TRANSPORT


​Fans are encouraged to join the effort to make the HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR more sustainable. Where possible, take public transportation and carpool to and from the shows to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and encourage more public transportation options. Fans will receive information via email about public transportation options before the show.

 

VENUES

​Venue partners are also helping to lessen the environmental footprint of the tour. In addition to efforts to decrease waste through reducing or eliminating single-use plastics and diverting landfill waste with compost and recycling, venues will be offering plant-based food options at all shows.

 

FAN PARTICIPATION


​Bring an EMPTY reusable water bottle or donate for a custom RockNRefill Nalgene bottle to fill up at the free water refill stations located at each venue. The RockNRefill bottles and refill stations are located at the Eco-Villages located in the main concourse at all shows. Fight fast fashion by opting for thrifted, upcycled, or borrowed clothes instead of buying new clothing to wear to shows.

 

Billie Eilish’s forthcoming album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT was written by Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, her brother and long-time collaborator, who also produced the album. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT will be available on all digital platforms, and in a continued effort to minimise waste and combat climate change; across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track-listing and using 100% recyclable materials. For more information on all sustainable practices for this album release, please visit HERE.

 

 

 

 

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT is out everywhere on May 17.
​Pre-order/add/save here.

BILLIE EILISH
​HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR
​AUSTRALIA
​FEBRUARY & MARCH 2025
​Presented by Live Nation and Frontier Touring

 

AMERICAN EXPRESS MEMBERS PRE-SALE  ​ ​
​via www.Amex.com.au/Experiences
​Wednesday 1 May – Thursday 2 May
​Or until presale allocation exhausted
​Presale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details

 

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
​via frontiertouring.com/billieeilish
​Thursday 2 May – Friday 3 May
​Or until presale allocation exhausted
​Presale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details

 

LIVE NATION PRESALE
​via livenation.com.au
​Thursday 2 May – Friday 3 May
​Or until presale allocation exhausted
​Presale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details

 

VODAFONE PRESALE
​via Vodafone.com.au/ticket
​Thursday 2 May – Friday 3 May
​Or until presale allocation exhausted

 

TICKETS ON SALE
​Begins: Friday 3 May (times staggered, see below)

ALL SHOWS ALL AGES

NO FURTHER SHOWS TO BE ADDED – GET IN FAST!

 

Tuesday 18 February
​Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, QLD
​On sale: Friday 3 May (2pm AEST)
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Wednesday 19 February
​Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, QLD
​On sale: Friday 3 May (2pm AEST)
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Friday 21 February
​Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, QLD
​On sale: Friday 3 May (2pm AEST)
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Saturday 22 February
​Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, QLD
​On sale: Friday 3 May (2pm AEST)
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Monday 24 February
​Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
​On sale: Friday 3 May (1pm AEST)
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Tuesday 25 February
​Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
​On sale: Friday 3 May (1pm AEST)
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Thursday 27 February
​Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
​On sale: Friday 3 May (1pm AEST)
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Friday 28 February
​Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
​On sale: Friday 3 May (1pm AEST)
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Tuesday 4 March
​Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
​On sale: Friday 3 May (3pm AEST)
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Wednesday 5 March
​Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
​On sale: Friday 3 May (3pm AEST)
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Friday 7 March
​Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
​On sale: Friday 3 May (3pm AEST)
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Saturday 8 March
​Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
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TOURIST SHARES NEW ALBUM ‘MEMORY MORNING’ OUT NOW VIA MONDAY RECORDS

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TOURIST

SHARES NEW ALBUM

‘MEMORY MORNING’

OUT NOW

VIA MONDAY RECORDS

Pioneering electronic musician Tourist shares his fifth album ‘Memory Morning’ out now, on his own imprint Monday Records.

 

Following the successful release of singles like ‘EST’, ‘Second Nature’, ‘A Little Bit Further’, ‘Valentine’, and ‘Crush’, Tourist’s new album, ‘Memory Morning’, promises an immersive journey through nostalgia and disorientation, offering a captivating departure from his previous works. Garnering support from a wide array of electronic music media outlets, including Pitchfork, Music Tech, DJ Mag, and Magnetic Mag, Tourist’s releases have enjoyed significant radio play, totaling 824 spins across 7 networks, including heavyweights like BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 6 Music, reaching a combined audience of over 8.3 million. Esteemed tastemakers such as Clara Amfo, Lauren Laverne, Pete Tong, Steve Lamacq, and Sian Eleri have all supported, with Tourist also set to take on the esteemed Radio 1 Essential Mix in July. 

 

Reflecting on the album’s creative journey, Tourist shares, “‘Memory Morning’ is one of those albums that really took shape as I wrote it. Often my music draws from specific life events, but this album truly lives in and was born from my imagination. I wanted to write something that felt like it whisked you away, an album that felt like a ‘place’, its own world, somewhere you might find new corners with each listen.”

 

With ‘Memory Morning’, Tourist explores new sonic territories, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, including shoegaze, psychedelic music, and the lush strangeness of artists like Slowdive, My Bloody Valentine, and The Avalanches. The album’s 10 tracks offer a rich tapestry of soundscapes, from swirling pianos to pulsating house beats, each contributing to an immersive and dreamlike atmosphere. Made with the same, simple home set-up he used during the pandemic – an OP1 synthesizer, a laptop, a smartphone – ‘Memory Morning’ moves away from explicit autobiography and towards a mood-based, instinctive style of electronic songwriting and composition.

 

 

 

 

Tourist further elaborates on the album’s concept, stating, “I wanted Memory Morning to be disorientating in the nicest possible way; to sound like a memory of the music you love.’ It’s the effervescent feeling of when you discover a new piece of music – and particularly in the act of listening on headphones, which is a miraculous experience that I think people take for granted, to feel as though you are physically inside the music.”

 

Growing up in London and Cornwall, Tourist fell in love with rave music played on pirate radio transmissions and club sound systems, which later evolved into a passion for the melodies of house and synth-pop, shaping the Tourist sound. Across several EPs, he has remixed a striking variety of artists, showcasing his versatility and creativity. After winning a Grammy Award in 2015 as a co-writer for Sam Smith’s massive hit single ‘Stay With Me’, he has released four albums under the moniker Tourist – 2016’s ‘U’, 2019’s ‘Wild’ and ‘Everyday’, and 2022’s ‘Inside Out’ – all on Monday Records.

 

Having garnered widespread acclaim for his previous album ‘Inside Out’, Tourist continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide with his innovative sound and soulful melodies. With accolades including a Grammy win and collaborations with industry giants like Sam Smith and The Weeknd, Tourist stands out as a visionary artist in the ever-evolving electronic music landscape. As the release of ‘Memory Morning’ approaches and with headline tours selling out rapidly, Tourist demonstrates that he is poised to captivate an even larger audience with his artistry.

 

 

 

ALBUM TRACKLIST

 

1.Lifted Out

2. A Little Bit Further

3. Valentine

4. Siren

5. Ithaca

6. Blink

7. EST

8. Second Nature

9. Crush

10. Memory Morning

 

 

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MELBOURNE POP POWERHOUSE GREG GOULD RELEASES SEXUAL ABUSE ANTHEM ‘WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION?’

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GREG GOULD

RELEASES SEXUAL ABUSE ANTHEM

‘WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION?’

Primal, moody and inescapably moving, the powerful new single Who Gave You Permission? out now from Australian powerhouse Greg Gould is a potent blend of pop, soul and searing intimacy. With an accompanying music video slated to land next week, and also set to captivate crowds with his latest release live in action throughout 2024, including onstage at SYNTHONY, Australia’s biggest orchestrated dance party this June, Gould also vigorously tackles exceedingly difficult narrative terrain via Who Gave You Permission? with unwavering finesse and poise.

 

Opening with a melancholic piano line, Who Gave You Permission? swells alongside Gould’s cogent vocals, ultimately building into a formidable primal pop anthem. Equally gripping musically as it is lyrically, Who Gave You Permission? weaves nods to the likes of Benson Boone, Rag’n’Bone Man, Teddy Swims and Sam Smith while also profoundly detailing an exceedingly personal experience for Gould himself.

 

 

 

“To be honest I’m only just starting to feel comfortable to talk about this,” shares Gould. “The first time I performed the song live I burst into tears. I have been a victim of sexual abuse on four separate occasions in all very different circumstances from when I was 10 years old, right up until I was 30. Each time left me feeling so violated, so powerless, paralysed. Nobody has the right to touch you without permission. No means no. It was a very emotional, heart wrenching and confronting experience to write this song to be honest as I’d pushed a lot of those feelings and
experiences down and hadn’t dealt with them – it took a while for me to be ok to admit it. There is a stigma around sexual abuse in general, and I do think it can be really difficult for men who are the victim – whether it be at the hands of another man or a woman. In my case, it was both on separate occasions. I want other men to feel comfortable to talk about this and speak up too.”

 

Seeking to empower fellow survivors through Who Gave You Permission? Gould co-wrote the compelling new single with Benedict, working alongside Gould to unpack his trauma and ultimately pen a connective and sonically robust ode to survival, along with production by Sydney duo Cressbrook, with live strings composed by Ryan Youens. With a striking music video set to accompany this deeply powerful song on April 20, filmed in Gould’s home state, the clip for Who Gave You Permission? flourishes with its sonic elegance alongside poignant visuals to further
amplify the driving message at the track’s core. “The music video features a protagonist moving through an old house,” shares Gould.” As they enter each room, a different storyline unfolds, each scenario reveals as we move back and forth between the rooms. I wanted to highlight that sexual abuse can happen in many forms and in many ways…without over-dramatising or sensationalising it.”

 

A creative cauldron from way back, Greg Gould began singing the moment he could talk; a talent which ultimately followed him to securing the runner up slot at the grand finale of Australia’s Got Talent in 2013. Following his Australia’s Got Talent success, Gould has gone on to generate
millions of streams as well as views of his award-winning videos, perform multiple sold out shows and festivals, tour the globe and ignite charts at home and abroad; and all while continuing to foster and grow an authentic connection with his fans through his heartfelt creations.

From snagging the #1 spot on the iTunes Albums charts via his 2020 album 1998, through to collaborating with En Vogue’s Maxine Jones (“a real pinch me moment”, Gould shares), Gould’s proudest moment to date remains releasing his first-ever self-directed music video, a cover of
En Vogue’s 1996 smash single Don’t Let Go (Love) with the song’s heart wrenching video having amassed an impressive 20 million+ views. Fast-forward to 2024, and Gould has embraced the mixture of excitement, anxiety, nerves and relief to unveil the vulnerable yet hopeful Who Gave You Permission? with the latest track also offering a hint as to what’s to come from Gould’s debut album of original songs, Strings Attached, set for release July 12, including his duet with one of the Philippines’ most successful artists, Morissette called Love It All Out (co-written by Bachelor Girl’s Tania Doko) which recently hit over 1 million views on TikTok. Gould has also written and performed the main song for the credits of a new Australian feature film getting its theatrical release later this year, which is set to debut at the Berlin International Film Festival.

 

Set to perform Who Gave You Permission? at an array of events this April and June, fans can expect to hear Gould’s latest track live in action alongside many other original songs. As to what fans can expect in the not too distant future? “Whether the subject matter is darker or lighter, guests at my shows can expect big vocals, big moments and lot of fun,” Gould enthuses. “I love to perform and I’m excited for the next 12 months! I’ve got big plans and even bigger dreams. I am so proud that Who Gave You Permission? is out now and I’m moving forward both personally and professionally! I would love if even one survivor of abuse feels stronger as a result of hearing this song. I want people to know they are seen, they are heard and they are believed. We won’t be broken.”

 

Who Gave You Permission? is out now.
Strings Attached is out July 12.

 

 

 

GREG GOULD – UPCOMING SHOWS

KEEP THE FAITH – GEORGE MICHAEL & WHITNEY HOUSTON
SAT 13 APR | LOEV, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from loevmoorabbin.com | All Eventbrite Outlets

GREEK LEGENDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
SAT 20 APR | STATE THEATRE, SYDNEY NSW | ALL AGES
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | All Ticketmaster Outlets

GREEK LEGENDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
FRI 10 MAY | PALAIS THEATRE, MELBOURNE VIC | ALL AGES
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | All Ticketmaster Outlets

KEEP THE FAITH – GEORGE MICHAEL & WHITNEY HOUSTON
SAT 18 MAY | ROYAL BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from trybooking.com
SYNTHONY
FRI 7 & SAT 8 JUNE | CARRIAGEWORKS, SYDNEY NSW | 18+
Tickets available from www.carriageworks.com.au

 

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