NENEH CHERRY ANNOUNCES JANUARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR TO CELEBRATE ‘BROKEN POLITICS’
As her stunning new album ‘Broken Politics’ hits stores and online this week, legendary pop icon Neneh Cherry has unveiled her full Australian tour, hitting our shores this January including not-to-be-missed appearances at the Sydney Festival and Tasmania’s MONA / FOMA. Joining her festival shows will be headline events in Melbourne & Adelaide plus a first ever appearance in Brisbane.
FEEL PRESETS NENEH CHERRY AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2019
TUESDAY 15 JANUARY – CARRIAGEWORKS, SYDNEY FESTIVAL – SYDNEY, NSW WEDNESDAY 16 JANUARY – CARRIAGEWORKS, SYDNEY FESTIVAL – SYDNEY, NSW FRIDAY 18 JANUARY – THE GOV – ADELAIDE, SA SATURDAY 19 JANUARY – MONA / FOMA – LAUNCESTON, TAS WEDNESDAY 23 JANUARY – THE TIVOLI – BRISBANE*
Brothers William and Jim Reid led THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN to become pioneers of the post-punk notion. Like mad scientists, the brothers would concoct formulas of noisy, effects-driven scores to accompany lyrics of angst and discontent. This would be there modus operandi from their 1985 debut Psychocandy through to their most recent work, 2017’s Damage And Joy.
“JAMC has aged like a fine wine and are worthy of continued adoration. Their laid back coolness has only increased, making them the stuff of legends” (Inner Edge Music)
Maybe not so mad after all. The bands unique sound would make them a crucial part of any nutritious musical diet, with later groups including Nirvana and My Bloody Valentine tipping their hat to the incredible outputs ofThe Brothers Reid and cohorts.
“The noise IS the beauty. And it wasn’t Satan I was hearing through that clock-radio speaker. It was something close to God”
(The Quietus)
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN took on many forms through the years, notably featuring Bobby Gillespie on drums, before he moved onto Primal Scream. THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN announced their split in 1999. The split would last until 2007, when the band reformed to perform at Coachella and have “continued on a stellar resurgence resulting in some of the best live gigs in the band’s history” (The Ginger Quiff)
“We’ve had an hour and 40 minutes of perfect, pure bliss in audio visual format, and real life sure seems dull now. The Mary Chain are still here, and they’re here to stay. Absolutely wonderful” (Outline)
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN were ‘cutting-edge’ back in ‘85 and “now, thirty-something years on, as the feedback fades, the smoke clears and the years roll by, the band are as compelling as ever”. Their live shows are still a “spellbinding experience” with a setlist bursting with classics – Just Like Honey, April Skies, Head On, Darklands, Happy When It Rains, Some Candy Talking, Far Gone and Out, Reverence to name a few
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN March 2019 Tour Dates:
Thursday 7th – Sydney – Sydney Opera House Friday 8th – Brisbane – Tivoli Tuesday 12th – Melbourne – Forum Friday 15th – Adelaide – The Gov Saturday 16th – Perth – Astor Theatre
Tickets: Pre-Sale – Wednesday October 31st, 9am Local time – Friday November 2nd, 8am Local Time
Port Royal, Brisbane’s rock n roll kings, are gearing up for a huge homecoming show at The Triffid on Friday, November 2. A fitting end to their epic tour in support of their EP, Love, Passion, Satisfaction
Port Royal have a couple of killer shows in addition to their Homecoming gig to wind down their tour. With supports for the mighty Dead Kennedy’s,The Hard Ons and fellow Aussie rockers,The Cherry Dolls taking them up to mid November, when the band will take a break and prepare to record their debut full length in early 2019. Port Royal’s second EP, Love, Passion, Satisfaction features 5 tracks of potent, good time rock n roll that evoke the blues, basslines and hooks of rocks heyday while lyrically keeping it real with themes of equality and positivity. The EP continues to get rave reviews and is turning up on retro playlists all over the place. Rock fans of all ages are fast becoming aware that there is this band out of Brisbane, delivering the tunes…
The boys have already put a stack of miles on the clock supporting Love, Passion, Satisfaction taking their tunes down through the east coast, selling out merch AND rooms along the way. TOUR DATES– Friday, October 25. Byron Bay Brewery, supporting The Hard Ons Saturday, October 26: Gasometer, Melbourne (sold out) supporting The Cherry Dolls Friday, November 2: The Triffid, Brisbane – HOMECOMING HEADLINE SHOW Wednesday, November 7: The Triffid, Brisbane (sold out) supporting The Dead Kennedy’s Friday, November 16: Solbar, Maroochydore supporting The Cherry Dolls
ABOUT PORT ROYALPort Royal proudly wear their vintage rock n roll influences on their tie dyed, flowing sleeves. In an era where everything old is new again, the quartet channel rocks forefathers and put them on display for a new generation to fall in love with. The swing of the Stones, the riffage of Zeppelin and the psychedelica of latter day Beatles combine for a retro journey like no other. Sing alongs, good vibes and a feeling of innocence. Port Royal are the ultimate escape from modernity, back to a time where it really was all about the songs. Formed in 2015, they came out swinging with their first EP, The Express, in mid 2016 and hit the road playing with the likes of The Delta Riggs, Wolfmother and The Cherry Dolls and quickly built up a rep as a band to watch. In 2017 they dropped the rocking Get Heavy. It’s Stooges like swagger saw it get voted in at #2 on 4ZZZ’s Hot 100 on New Years Day 2018 and the band toured the east coast again, gaining new fans at every show. In April this year, Port Royal unleashed a belter in the form of Rock & Roll Is Dead. The track proves that rock is anything but dead. It’s loose, high octane retro goodness was the fuel for another east coast run that culminated in a sold out homecoming show! Watch the Vampire themed music video for Rock & Roll Is Dead And check out the video for One Of A Kind too! Follow Port RoyalFacebook | Instagram Experience Port Royal Spotify | iTunes | Youtube| Soundcloud | Bandcamp
Queenscliff Music Festival 2018 triple j Unearthed competition winner announcedThis year, Queenscliff Music Festival teamed up with triple j Unearthed to give one lucky musician the chance to join the stellar 2018 lineup and make their festival debut.
QMF is excited to announce that the winner of this year’s competition is indie-pop up-and-comer Libby Steel. The Western Victorian rocket has made waves in the industry, known for her unique, bold and colourful pop music. Her 2017 single ‘Bones’ captured the attention of triple j & Unearthed where she received stellar reviews from presenters praising her “big and versatile voice in a clever pop song”, claiming she’s “part Lily Allen and part Saskwatch. It’s a winning combo”.
Libby Steel is weaving her way into the music scene, taking her animated, dynamic set across the country. From playing at the Australian Open, to supporting Taylor Henderson on his 2018 #Lovesomebody tour, she is bound to draw you in and leave you wanting more.
triple j Unearthed’s music director adds “For the last little while Cobden native Libby Steel has been on our radar on the back of some killer uploads to Unearthed that have blended roots and soul with a distinct vintage pop feel. It’s all underpinned by that undeniable voice of Libby’s that sounds larger than life on these songs. The Unearthed team’s stoked to partner with Queenscliff Music Festival this year and we reckon Libby’s going to make an exciting addition to the 2018 lineup.”
In other QMF news, the festival is excited to once again have ABC Radio Melbourne on board as a presenting partner. Tickets are also selling fast and are expected to be sold-out any day now, so be sure to secure your pass if you plan on heading down to the coast for the festival.
The full 2018 lineup is:
19-Twenty Al Parkinson Alana Wilkinson Ali Barter Alice Skye Amistat Anne Edmonds (comedy) Ben Ottewell (UK) The Black Sorrows with Vika & Linda Bull Bombino (NER) Carla Geneve Charm Of Finches China Bowls (UK) The Collingwood Casanovas The Cool Calm Corey White (comedy) Courtney Barnett Danielle Walker (comedy) Dan Sultan Donavon Frankenreiter Ella Trinidad Fenn Wilson ‘Find Your Voice (All-Abilities Choir)’ Finnigan August Forever Son Fraser A Gorman Grizzlee Train Gurrumul’s Djarimirri live Harry Jakamarra Heath Robertson The Herd Horns Of Leroy Jack The Fox Jen Cloher Jesse Redwing Kasey Chambers The Kite Machine Libby Steel The Little Stevies Maddy Jane Madison Violet (CAN) MDRN Love Mike Love (USA) Montgomery Church Nancie Schipper Nathan Seeckts Oh Pep! Osaka Monaurail Pollyman The Refuge Sarah Blasko The Senegambian Jazz Band The Sideshow Brides Skinnyfish Sound System Stu Larsen & Natsuki Kurai Sweethearts with Bernard Purdie Teeny Tiny Stevies Thando This Way North Tides of Welcome Tim Snider (USA) Tom Ballard (comedy) Tom Richardson Tripod The Turner Brown Band The Twoks Vince Peach Wanderers The Whitlams Yoga Loves Music
Coup De Main: “An attack that achieves complete surprise.”
As A Rival are today dropping surprise single ‘Coup De Main’ in anticipation of their brand new album ‘Griefers’ – out next Friday November 2 – and their album tour to Hobart in Tasmania, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne throughout November and into December.
Coup De Main was written while Pete was travelling through Europe. He found himself in London at the time of the 2011 riots. Seeing how the media was depicting rioters as the enemy, when their rage was a direct response to the treatment after the shootings. It was tense in the city and things were escalating. London was aflame. How can you ever be heard when you’re already the enemy? Pete Cerni said that “The album has been a long time coming and the response to WHAT WE GOT has been overwhelmingly positive. It’s our best work to date, and we’re so ready to play it loud for you. This is a celebration and we want everyone there to sing along.“ The ‘Griefers’ Album tour hits Tasmania on Saturday November 3rd in Hobart at The Brisbane Hotel, Saturday November 10th in Adelaide at Enigma Bar, Friday November 16th in Sydney at Hideaway Bar and then finishing in Melbourne at The Reverence Hotel Saturday December 15th. Tickets are on sale now and details can be found at http://asarival.com.
Paul Treverrow, bassist for As A Rival can’t contain his excitement about getting the album out on the road. “I can’t wait to get out and play the whole album, It almost feels like sending your kid off to the first day of school, you love them and you just hope that all the other kids like them.”
Recorded at Homesurgery Recordings, the album was produced by Tom Larkin (Shihad) with Sam K Sproull and Jon Grace. The sessions started out with a challenge – complete 50 demos within a 2 month period. A challenge that was met with gusto. 50+ songs later having explored a myriad of styles touched on in previous releases, these sessions enabled As A Rival to hone their craft and evolve their sound. The result: a 12 song punk rock deluge, tackling themes of betrayal, deceit and defiance.
Perth-based R&B/soul singer, songwriter and producer Tyler Rivers, has made his mark upon the music industry from a young age. Gaining the attention of major labels and landing himself support slots on tours for Trey Songs and August Alsina whilst only having released 2 songs is an impressive feat on its own. Tyler Rivers has now returned with a new single ‘Take You’ that delivers a neon coloured fusion of R&B, hip-hop and pop accompanied by an equally rich and hypnotic music video.
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3 – Scott StorchScott is an absolute machine. He has produced some of the oldest and most classic hits, and could be credited for shaping the careers of so many artists. Also, his production range is so diverse. He has produced slow meaningful tracks but also more harder stuff too. My favourite track he produced is Let Me Love You by Mario
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Boasting eight brand new Burners’ cuts, this sequel release to 2017’s Lab Experiments Vol. 1: Mixin’ will take you on an exciting musical adventure traversing soul, up-tempo boogaloo, cinematic journeys and straight up dirty dance floor funk. Lab Experiment Vol. 2’s instrumental tracks capture the fiery interplay from the band’s cranking shows across Australia, Europe and the UK – a trio in full flight scorched straight to analogue tape. Drum heavy The Jump Off bursts out of the speakers like a sling shot and is accompanied by a crowd-sourced video of B-boys and B-girls from around the globe bringing their moves and representing their city. On a down tempo detour the gritty and cinematic Howler is a mysterious beast waiting in the dark, fuzzy guitar tones and swirling organ drenched in a sea of reverb. With collaborations galore, the album includes the dance floor filler Warning featuring rising neo-soul singer Kaiit as well as feature vocals on The Garden Of Freedom from The Meltdown’s resident hear-tbreaker and vocalist Simon Burke. The voice of ‘This Girl’ Kylie Auldist features on One Of The Ones and Chicago born, Melbourne-based king of suits Fallon Williams lends his gritty vocals to the outfit’s latest single Force of Nature. Lab Experiments Vol. 2’s lead single Warning received immediate rotation on Australia’s national broadcaster Double J, was featured globally on Spotify’s coveted New Music Friday Playlists and Apple Music’s Best Of The Week, picked up the 3PBS Feature Re
Returning after a sold-out debut eventin 2017, Gold Coast’s BEST NIGHT EVER is back with the all-ages mini-fest today completing its already jaw-dropping lineup. Fan favourites DZ Deathrays, WAAX and RAAVE TAPES join headliners and fellow Brisbane powerhouse Dune Rats alongside The Gooch Palms, Totty and Crum for an evening rager at NightQuarter on Saturday 29 December. Multi-ARIA Award winning Brisbane shred lords DZ Deathrays lead the final announcement. With 33 international tours, multiple sold out Australian tours and appearances at Reading & Leeds, Falls Festival, Splendour In The Grass and more under their belts, the duo are well seasoned. They hit the BEST NIGHT EVER stage off the back of sold out 10 year anniversary tour shows, and acclaimed album Bloody Lovely.Helping to make the best night even better, WAAX unleash their furious presence on the NightQuarter stage following an awe inspiring set at the recent Splendour in the Grass and release of killer single ‘Labrador’. WAAX deliver an intense and captivating chaos which draws crowds wherever they go – guaranteeing an unforgettable performance at BEST NIGHT EVER. These acts join an already raucous bill, headlined by stoner punk heroes Dune Rats for their final Queensland performance of the year. Coming off the back of a headline slot at this year’s Splendour in the Grass, BEST NIGHT EVER is the last chance to catch the Brisbane rule-breakers before they get back to the studio to work on new tunes. The chaos continues with Newcastle natives The Gooch Palmsand RAAVE TAPES plus Wollongong’s Totty and Gold Coast locals Crum to round it off. Will Saturday December 29 be the perfect opportunity for The Gooch Palms and DZ Deathrays to bring their infamous triple j Like a Version performance to the live stage? Will BEST NIGHT EVER be turned into a ‘Love Shack’? There’s only one way to find out first. For eager little groms, the event is ALL AGES, with minors permitted with a legal guardian over the age of 25. Plus, forget spending that Christmas money from Grandma on expensive taxis, public transport to and from the event is absolutely free. Punters only need to show their Oztix event ticket for a free ride on Queensland Rail City Network services, Surfside Buslines and G:Link light rail services. Final release tickets are on sale now via Oztixand selling fast. Cure that hankering for loud and loose garage punk rock before the year ends, BEST NIGHT EVER is the ultimate way to farewell the last few days of 2018.
With just over a week until gates open, THIS THAT announces set times for this spectacular one-day-rager at Wickham Park on Saturday 03 November. THIS STAGE, THAT STAGE and mystical pop-up third stage, THE OTHER, are stacked with energy fueled artists and set times curated to guarantee a raving party and 100% good time. On track for another sell-out year, ALL THAT VIP tickets are now sold out with 95% of GA tickets also snapped up.
From gates at 1.30pm to the climax at 10pm, it’s all killer, no filler. Two fierce new faces kick off THIS STAGE and THAT STAGE in 2018. Heating up proceedings on THIS STAGE is powerful pop voice Samsaruh while THAT STAGE gets into the drops early with Godlands. The Wickham Park sunset is serenaded by nine time ARIA nominated Amy Shark and a who’s who of Australian ‘it’ artists follow onTHIS STAGE – SAFIA and The Rubens bring it home before headliner RL GRIME hits the decks. Over onTHAT STAGE under the marquee, it’s always pumping. Herobust, Manu Crooks, LUUDE and The Kite String Tangle keep things electric before Broods bust out iconic hits like ‘Peach’ and ‘Bridges’ for a pop-filled finish.
Meandering wanderers who’ve had enough of the main event on THIS STAGE and THAT STAGE will find surprises galore at THE OTHER featuring some of the best DJs from across the state including Sports, Purple Sneakers DJs and Jesse Porches. Known for it’s expressive quirks and live art, THE OTHER is not just a third stage with world-class DJs but a wonderland where festival friendships are formed and music lovers are adorned.
Feeling peckish? THIS THAT’s froth and fodder is second to none – it’s as carefully curated as the music lineup itself. THIS THAT reps almost every global cuisine with an array of Sydney’s finest pop-up street food and restaurants. Plus, there’s craft beer concoctions, eloquent cocktails and a variety of fine spirits on offer.
VIP tickets are SOLD OUT with 95% of General Admission also sold already and expected to sell out. Eager punters are encouraged to move quick if they want a piece of the action.
NEW ACTS ADDED TO FESTIVAL LINE-UP! Like a cold ice-cream on a perfect summer day, Falls Festival are sprinkling a little sugar on their already sweet 2018 / 2019 line-up, scattering 100’s and 1000’s on every stop and popping a Flake into the party with new national and international drawcards galore.
Joining the travelling road show at all Falls stops will be buzzing Chicago-based rapper Juice WRLD with his massive tune ‘Lucid Dreams’ and fresh album WRLD On Drugs which dropped last Friday! Grime kingpin Dizzee Rascal with hits ‘Dance Wiv Me’, ‘Bonkers’ and ‘Holiday’ and former MS MR front-woman and transformative pop genius LPX. Electro legends Cut Copy will light up dancefloors on East Coast shows only.
Also dotted throughout the various line-ups in Lorne, Marion Bay, Byron Bay and Fremantle will be top class local and national talent ready to share the stage with already announced heavyweights like Anderson.Paak and the Free Nationals, Catfish And The Bottlemen, Chvrches, Amy Shark, Interpol and so much more.
The beautiful Otway Rainforest of Lorne will see the addition of indie-folk sweeteners Little May, Melbourne-based troublemakers / recent Rough Trade signees Amyl & the Sniffers and rapidly rising punk rockers Slowly Slowly.
Marion Bay will also get a sniff of Amyl in addition to recent Future Classic superstar Hayden James and hard touring folkster Ziggy Alberts.
Our friends in Byron Bay will welcome the girls from Little May, be serenaded by local busking breakout Garett Kato and get down to a set from notorious Blue Mountains party-startersHermitude (DJ set).
Not to forget Falls’ newest offshoot Falls Fremantle: they’ll be given the pleasure of Dean Lewis’ company. The Sydney songwriter is responsible for the viral hit ‘Be Alright’ which is currently making waves worldwide with his stunning voice. They’ll also be enthralled by local gem Carla Geneve who will cap off a huge year by showcasing her honest, ethereal song writing.
With Lorne already sold-out, it’s time to get your skates on – grab your ticket to Marion Bay, Byron Bay or Fremantle now and lock in your plans to kick off 2019 in style. THE FALLS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2018/19:
JUST ANNOUNCED ALL SHOWS: JUICE WRLD · DIZZEE RASCAL · LPX
JUST ANNOUNCED LORNE: CUT COPY · SLOWLY SLOWLY · LITTLE MAY · AMYL & THE SNIFFERS
JUST ANNOUNCED MARION BAY: CUT COPY · HAYDEN JAMES · ZIGGY ALBERTS · AMYL & THE SNIFFERS
JUST ANNOUNCED BYRON BAY: CUT COPY · HERMITUDE (DJ SET) · LITTLE MAY · GARETT KATO
JUST ANNOUNCED FREMANTLE: DEAN LEWIS · CARLA GENEVE
JOINING THE ALREADY ANNOUNCED NATIONAL LINE-UP:
ANDERSON .PAAK & THE FREE NATIONALS · CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN (ONLY AUS SHOWS) · VANCE JOY · CHVRCHES · HILLTOP HOODS · TOTO · INTERPOL · 88 RISING FEAT. RICH BRIAN, JOJI, NIKI & AUGUST 08 (ONLY AUS SHOWS) · FLIGHT FACILITIES · AMY SHARK · DMA’S · KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD · GOLDEN FEATURES · FIRST AID KIT (ONLY AUS SHOWS) · OCEAN ALLEY · HOCKEY DAD · CASHMERE CAT (ONLY AUS SHOWS) · THE VACCINES · CUB SPORT · RUEL · JACK RIVER · BISHOP BRIGGS · MALLRAT · BRIGGS · TOUCH SENSITIVE · TKAY MAIDZA · DERMOT KENNEDY · TIRED LION · HOBO JOHNSON & THE LOVEMAKERS · SOCCER MOMMY · ODETTE · MAHALIA · HATCHIE · WEST THEBARTON · SAM FENDER · TIA GOSTELOW · KOTA BANKS · TRIPLE ONE · ALICE SKYE · HEAPS GAY DJ’S & FRIENDS YOUR CHOICE: Falls Festival is a proud partner and supporter of Your Choice, working to create a safer and more enjoyable live gathering environment for everyone.
2018/19 EVENTS: Lorne VIC: 28 Dec, 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec (est. 1993) 18+ event sold-out Marion Bay TAS: 29 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec (est. 2003) All ages Byron Bay NSW: 31 Dec, 01 Jan, 02 Jan (est. 2013) 18+ event Fremantle WA: 05 Jan, 06 Jan (est. 2016) 18+ event
TICKETS TO FALLS: On sale now, all details and pricing can be found at: fallsfestival.com
CAR PASSES: Car Passes for the Lorne and Byron Bay shows are on sale now. Car Passes were introduced to encourage carpooling to these venues and to help reduce the number of vehicles onsite. This makes Mother Nature happy and your festival site more spacious, take a look at your options below. Lorne Car Passes Byron Bay Car Passes
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