TASH SULTANA
RELEASES SPECIAL
MTV UNPLUGGED
(LIVE IN MELBOURNE)
Recorded in Melbourne during the midst of one of the longest and most intense periods of pandemic lockdown, Tash Sultana’s MTV Unplugged (Live In Melbourne) album is an intimate look at one of Australia’s most beloved musicians, thriving in their natural element: on a stage, with their instruments, and their voice.
Having released Coma, Willow Tree, Dream My Life Away feat Josh Cashman, Flume andCrop Circles, Tash Sultana now reveals the full session in stunning audio detail. Produced and mixed entirely by Tash during lockdown, this MTV Unplugged (Live In Melbourne) record is striking in its presentation, dripping in the authenticity Tash Sultana’s shows are globally renowned for – an utter treat for audiophiles to listen to.
Along with the release of the full album, Tash has also shared the new live video for Crop Circles. Taken from Tash’s 2021 record Terra Firma, the MTV Unplugged (Live In Melbourne) audience was gifted with an immersive rendition of ‘Crop Circles’. A prime masterclass of how Tash Sultana’s vocal range weaves gorgeously with pared back arrangements as it does with a kaleidoscope of sounds, this version of ‘Crop Circles’ simply stuns.
“The best way to listen to it is to turn the light off and light a candle or incense. I want you to feel sensory overdrive by the end of the set. So dim the lights and just watch.” TASH SULTANA The opportunity for Tash Sultana to become part of the MTV Unplugged family came at a perfect time, not having been able to engage with an audience in this way for – at that point – two years. The experience was nourishing and ultimately, a remedy. “The light that shines the brightest through me is when I’m on the stage. I wanted to take the audience on the ride with me because I hadn’t played live in two years. I produced and mixed this entire record myself over a few months during lock down.”TASH SULTANA The evolution of Tash Sultana’s artistry in recent years has made the performer one of Australian music’s most significant success stories. Long considered one of the country’s hardest working exports, Tash’s appeal has transcended beyond simply being a maverick, multi-talented instrumentalist and vocalist. Tash has proven time and time again their talents as a producer, sonic curator and visionary; the results of such an unique vision reflected in their growing catalogue of work. The multi-platinum selling artist reached new heights with the release of their sophomore record Terra Firma in 2021, including a #1 ARIA Album spot, #3 on the Swiss Album Charts and #7 on the German Album Charts. All the while, Tash’s profile as a live performer has continued to solidify off the back of sold out shows both in Australia and overseas, with over 120,000 tickets sold in Australia and Europe in 2019 alone. MTV Unplugged Melbourne Presents: Tash Sultana will air on MTV Hits at 10am on Friday, June 3 in Australia and 12pm in New Zealand.
PRAISE FOR TASH SULTANA “Tash may be globally renowned as an expert noodler but it’s the refrain and funk-dipped cadence in exactly the right places that make Terra Firma so bewitching.”Rolling Stone Australia “…imaginatively incorporates an array of diverse styles, resulting in a kaleidoscope of feel-good vibes…”Hot Press “They champion intimate connection over mass participation, the record aiming straight for the heart.”NME Australia This year, Tash is back on the road, taking in shows across North America, Europe and the UK and New Zealand before returning home to perform this Summer at Ocean Sounds. “It’s been a hot minute since I’ve played in my home state. Coming back to the roots always feels like a revival.” “Everything I do in my life is a montage to reach the pinnacle which is me on stage. I craft everything I do around giving my performances down to what I think, eat, sleep, meditate on, pray, rehearse, exercise, socialise, read, write. Literally everything I do is for that ‘moment’, so to be back on stage; my life feels complete.” TASH SULTANA
TASH SULTANA NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2022 Tickets via www.tashsultana.comSupported by Josh Cashman
June 10th The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas at The Chelsea Las Vegas NVJune 11th Sandy City Amphitheater Sandy UT SOLD OUTJune 12th Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison CO SOLD OUTJune 14th Palace Theatre St Paul, MNJune 15th Riviera Theatre Chicago, ILJune 17th Agora Theatre Cleveland OHJune 18th Promowest Pavilion at Ovation Newport, KYJune 19th Bonnaroo Music Festival Manchester TNJune 21st Roxian Theatre Pittsburgh PAJune 22nd Asbury Hall @ Babeville Buffalo NYJune 24th The Fillmore Philadelphia PAJune 25th The Anthem Washington DCJune 26th Pier 17 New York NY SOLD OUTJune 28th State Theatre Portland ME SOLD OUTJune 29th House of Blues Boston MA SOLD OUTJune 30th Montreal International Jazz Festival Montreal QCJuly 2nd Sherblues & Folk Festival Sherbrooke QCJuly 4th History Toronto ONJuly 5th History Toronto ONJuly 7th Festival d’été International de Québec Quebec QCJuly 8th RCB Ottowa Blues Fest ONJuly 10th Winnipeg Folk Festival Winnipeg MBJuly 12th Edmonton Convention Centre Edmonton ABJuly 13th Calgary Stampede Calgary ABJuly 15th Royal Theatre Victoria BC SOLD OUTJuly 16th Orpheum Theatre Vancouver BCJuly 17th McMenamins Grand Lodge Forest Grove OR SOLD OUTJuly 19th Paramount Theatre Seattle WA SOLD OUTJuly 21st Fox Theatre Oakland CA SOLD OUTJuly 22nd Fox Theatre Oakland CAJuly 23rd Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles CA SOLD OUTJuly 24th Fox Theater Pomona CA
TASH SULTANA UK TOUR 2022 Tickets via www.tashsultana.comSupported by Josh Cashman
August 19th MS Dockville Hamburg GERAugust 21st Lowlands Biddinghuizen NLAugust 22nd OLT Rivierenhof Antwerp BELAugust 23rd OLT Rivierenhof Antwerp BELAugust 25th Zurich Open Air Zurich CHAugust 26th Today’s Festival Turin ITAugust 28th Budapest Park Budapest HUNAugust 29th Open Air Arena Vienna AUTAugust 30th Unaltrofestival-Magnolia Milan ITSeptember 2nd Zitadelle Spandau Berlin GERSeptember 3rd Jrhundertalle Frankfurt GERSeptember 4th Killesberg Park Stuttgart GERSeptember 7th Junge Garde Dresden GERSeptember 9th On Air Festival Warsaw PLSeptember 11th Lukiske Prision 2.0 Vilnius LT
TASH SULTANA NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2022 Tickets via www.tashsultana.comSupported by Josh Cashman October 13th Spark Arena Auckland NZDecember 10th Ocean Sounds Churchill Island AUS
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