Forming just a couple of years back, David Novak and John-Henry Pajak have already settled into a fun, fast-rock niche, areunique and unstoppable two-man outfit.
Behind the lens Jarrad Aspden
News: DASHBBOARD CONFESSIONAL Announce Australian and New Zealand 2019 Shows
Australia and New Zealand Tour 2018
Playing ‘The Places You Have Come To Fear The Most’ in full, new material from ‘Crooked Shadows’ and fan favourites from their storied career.
For the first time in Australia and New Zealand Dashboard Confessional will play their breakthrough album ‘The Places You Have Come To Fear The Most’ in full. For these special performances, fans can revel in the sounds that first struck a chord and connected them to Chris Carrabba’s signature soul-bearing lyrics and vulnerable, introspective musings.
Armed with nothing but a guitar and raw emotion, ‘The Places you Have Come to Fear the Most’ featured the award-winning hit single that became the anthem of a generation, ‘’Screaming Infidelities’’. Carrabba’s capacity to connect with the listener made the songs feel like a shared experience. It’s this ability that helped Dashboard Confessional build a worldwide fanbase and rise to cult-icon status.
‘It’s genuine and exactly what music should be’ – Sputnik Music
Dashboard Confessional return with their first album in 9 years‘Crooked Shadows’. The album is a reminder of the band’s skill when it comes to penning deeply and unabashedly cathartic songs, with a dynamic force, a surging energy, that resonates throughout. They’ve found a new perspective on the world in these songs, one that only comes with more life experience.
‘Dashboard Confessional Rises Again’ – New York Times
When Dashboard Confessional bring their songs to the stage, they’re punctuated by Carrabba’s vocal prowess and stage persona, delivered in a way where it is enviable to bare your soul in a song and be unashamed about it.
‘At Dashboard shows, everyone sings along at absurd volume. There is no shame, no judgement, no restraint. Carrabba runs his voice ragged and lets a roomful of fans find theirs.’ – SPIN
Playing in full ‘The Places You Have Come To Fear The Most’ + Fan Favourites, don’t miss this unique opportunity to join Dashboard Confessional as they deliver the best of their tug at the heart string anthems.
EXCLUSIVE FAN PRE SALE BEGINS: Friday 28th September, 7am AEST
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Wednesday 5th December – HQ Complex, Adelaide
Tuesday 11th December – Metro City, Perth
Thursday 13th December – Powerstation, Auckland
+ Also Appearing at Good Things Festival
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News: Blaze Festival – Regional Victoria To Host All Aussie Heavy Music Fest on 26 Jan 2019
Resist Promotions, Metalbilly, Forte Magazine and Young Henry’s PresentBALLARAT BLAZE MUSIC FESTIVAL
A celebration of Australian Hard & Heavy Music. Saturday, 26 January 2019
Regional Victoria will play host to one of the heaviest music festivals in the land onSaturday, 26 January 2019! The All Aussie Line up features 18 Local and National Touring acts playing over two stages at theKarova Lounge in Ballarat. The line up features a diverse range of hard and heavy acts, from the straight up rock n roll of headliners Dead City Ruins, the thrash riffage of Desecrator and the technical death metal of Hadal Maw.
Whoretopsy bring the brutality via their gore inspired death metal and Sydney’s Darker Half fly the flag for traditional heavy metal as do ‘the most isolated metal band in the world’ the NT’s Southeast Desert Metal. Doom and Sludge get a look in via psyche rockers Seedy Jeezus .
Two of the nations longest continually running metal bands Dreadnaught and Frankenbok are names synonymous with the Aussie metal scene and will be solid crowd favourites. Blaze Fest will also showcase some of the newest acts in heavy music via Fall and Resist,Toxicon and Never. If a full day of proper heavy music is what you crave, then make sure you don’t miss Blaze!
BLAZE FEST LINE UP
Desecrator Hadal Maw Whoretopsy Darker Half (NSW) Seedy Jeezus Dreadnaught FrankenbokFall and ResistSoutheast Desert Metal (NT)The EternalToxicon Never WolfpackDie in a DreamHexreignCirrus CrownANKL
27 Listicle Series: Mugzy
My Name is Reyne Brady (pronounced Rain but spelled differently) AKA Mugzy. I’m 27 yrs old from Sydney Australia (The Land Down Under)
I became interested in hip-hop music and the culture of hip-hop when i was 14 so 2005 my early years in High School.
Around that time I guess you could say I was a bit of a loner which caused me to get punk’d/bullied a lot, also my grades were failing an i had no avenue where i would be in life when I finished school.
So instead I bought myself an iPod an started listening to artists such as Eminem, 50 Cent and Tupac.
Eminem was the one I could related to the most (Even to this day) I know It sounds cliché because I’m a typical whiteboi myself but just the Aggression/Anger in his wordplay/lyrics. It kinda gave me a voice to say I Don’t give a f*** a platform to fight back an take no sh** in this world
Starting off, I would drop down small rhymes in my workbook but I knew if I wanted to progress i would have to write full lyric songs
Also, I knew if I wanted to be known or respected by the general hip hop community who loves it as much as i do then i would have to do my homework take a trip back in time where it all started in the 70s of South Bronx and learn bit by bit
What inspires me about the culture of hip hop is that it’s the ONLY music form that you can express yourself in any way/shape/form possible
You pick any other music genre Rock, Pop, Rnb etc etc Trust me they don’t have the same effect that hip hop brings that is why I love it.
My Top Fave Musicians
50 Cent: When he blew up in the early 00s everyone wanted to be like 50
Even all the whiteboi’s (including myself) rocked the chains, du-rags, baseball caps, jerseys etc etc haha…..sigh yes i did the whole wigger act back in the day…maan i was a mess
Come on it was the times mannn it was a starting point haha sooo corny but I can now look back on it and laugh. But Yo “Get Rich Or Die Tryin” is INSANE (Still to this day) every joint on that album is pure FIRE (G-Unit Forever)
Tupac: What more can i say beyond his name there will never be another Tupac the guy is iconic and a legend in the hip hop game….i reckon if he was still alive he probs could of ran for president 😉
Eminem: I suppose he speaks for all the whiteboi’s who want to get into this hip hop culture.I know it probs sounds cliché to say because i’m white myself but i reckon he was the main one who broke that barrier of hip hop which was formally a black domain of music
For a chance to give white rappers a chance to be heard and at least respected.
I know we had White Artists before Em like “3rd Bass, Beastie Boys, House Of Pain” aye even “Vanilla Ice” but i don’t think they had a big enough impact on the scene like Em did (His the Hip Hop Elvis)
DMX: Raw Gritty so imma stay Sh***y are you with me haha
I love X because of his raw aggressive attitude but also with powerful, catchy lyrics you will never forget through his message
I feel like in my career my flows/vibes are alot like X
(WHERE MY DOGS AT)
NaS: Come on maaaan what else can i say “Illmatic” is a hip hop classic and No:1 Album to go too. If “Illmatic” isn’t in your recommendations then im sorry but you aint hip hop hahaha go bump some “Lil Yachty” Sh*** …….PS “Lonzo Ball”
(Besides hip hop)
I Love Hitting the court and playin some ball
I’m pre nasty on the court 😉
Any Aus readers seeing this hit me up sometime for a game
(PLUS ON A SIDENOTE) My man “Allen Iverson AKA A.I” is a big inspiration to me. Jus his flavour of style. I’m very BIG and a huge critique when it comes to styles specially within hip hop
Majority of today’s hip-hop fashion scene is too feminine for my liking that it doesnt fly with me
But A.I def 100% keeps his flavour FLY
(Where to find me)
I’m always on Facebook i think i use it way to much (But doesnt everyone haha)
The List goes ON an ON an I havn’t stopped yet
(Next Release Details)
I actually want to get back into the studio ASAP
My 2nd album (Understand Me) released in 2013 so its been 5yrs since ive released anything NEW ive kinda been slackin on music because i’ve been getting into alot of acting.
But i miss music sooo much specially the high/adrenaline of crafting new work, so I’ve got a tone of work to do.
At the moment i have a TONE of beats on my ipod most are other peoples instrumentals even from the likes of Greek Producer “Yanni” but when i sit back an listen to them i can hear them sounding like masterpieces, so when the time comes ill figure out how to use them.
So hit up my fanpage link here at
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMugzy/
Live Review: Scott Ian: One Man Riot! Speaking Tour
Back in 1977 at Madison Square Garden a young Scott Ian stood watching his idols Kiss on stage. From there Scott Ian would go on to form one of the most significant ‘ Big Four’ bands Anthrax.
A career that has seen him play alongside some of the worlds most influential musicians has given him a lot to talk and write about.
This evening during the speaking tour One Man Riot! Scott regales the audience with tales of his youth, cases of mistaken identity ( including being mistaken for Creed’s lead singer Scott Stapp) and of course stories of his good friend and music legend Motörhead’s Lemmy.
He has lived a life that most can only dream of, and it would seem he never dreamed himself of this life, but yet he manages to remain humble and relateable through out the show. There is none of that arrogance that can sometimes be associated with a musician this well known and its refreshing and amusing to watch.
From humble beginnings to getting drunk with Lemmy, being pranked by Dimebag Darrell (Pantera) Ian has seen it all. He tells it all with passion and humor and it makes for a great show. He is witty and articulate and one funny mother trucker.
For any lovers of metal or music lovers in general this show is something that you might not expect. Peppered with illustrations through out ( Ian is a comic book artist among other talents) that perfectly punctuate his hilarious stories, the show is two hours of laughs, inside jokes and music history. Its also an inspirational tale of a man who lives a life in the fast lane, meeting his heroes and having one hell of a ride whilst doing so, and as listeners we get a backstage pass to some of the behind the scenes of his life.
For anyone that loves a good tale, and a really good laugh Scott Ian’s show is sensational. Considering he’ll be back next year to play Download with Anthrax on the bill, this show is a must see.
SEBASTIAN BACH MOTHER FUCKER!!
Words and Images by Amanda Lee Starkey
Scott plays two more shows:
Saturday, September 29: Metro Theatre, Sydney
Monday, October 1: The Tivoli, Brisbane
Watch: TOM THUM: What Happens In Your Throat When You Beatbox
Brissy Beatboxer Tom Thums’ second Tedx Talk went live ‘What Happens In Your Throat When You Beatbox’. His first performance with Tedx Talks has become the most viewed Ted X talk EVER with over66 Million + views to date! His online audience is also phenomenal with 300K Youtube subscribers, 60K instagram followers + 315K followers on facebook.
Tom Thum’s reputation long precedes him when it comes to his world class talent behind the mic. The beatboxer has become more than just a popular name in Australia but abroad too; his debut performance for TEDx has been viewed over 66 milliontimes, making it the most viewed TEDx talk ever.
Following on from his hugely successful experience in 2013, Tom has returned for his second appearance – ‘What Happens In Your Throat When You Beatbox’,armed with a camera lodged deep inside his throat, he delivers the world’s first, live on stage laryngoscopy of a beatboxer.
‘What Happens In Your Throat When You Beatbox’delves deeper in investigating just how he is able to create the sounds he does. Joined by Dr Matthew Broadhurst, Tom reveals the science and physical maneuvers behind his craft and, just like his first Tedx performance, this one will definitely have people talking afterward. “Basically I wanted to get a deeper understanding (in the most invasively literal way) of how my art-form worked. I realised that beatboxing had been relatively understudied compared to other vocal styles and I wanted to be part of the story in my own weird way.” Tom Thum
The obscurities of Tom’s craft are explored through ‘What Happens In Your Throat When You Beatbox’, while the full scope of Tom’s ‘professional’ work is also highlighted. What are the risks associated with being fully reliant on the flexibility of your voice? How major is the role muscle memory plays when it comes to vocal manipulation? There are so many intricacies that come with the physical and biological elements of Tom’s work, that he decided to bring Dr. Broadhurst in to give him (and 5,000 audience members) an intrinsic lowdown.
“Never have I been so ensconced by a stage performance, waiting to see what would come next.”Australian Stage Review
“Tom, in contrast, is a one-man whirlwind of energy, spewing out an entire high-energy nightclub, in the best possible way.”Scenestr
“There are not enough superlatives to describe the wonder of this beatboxing virtuoso – I am still trying to figure out how he got those sounds out of his mouth.”The Daily Telegraph (UK)
“Tom Thum is the best in beatboxing, that Australia has to offer, and exhibits talent beyond comprehension.”Beat Magazine
Carrying himself with an effervescent charm and natural on stage presence, Tom Thum’s new TEDx ‘performance’ invites the audience to get to know him possibly better than any other crowd has before. Find out more about the man behind the voice. Or rather, the body behind the voice.
News: WITHIN TEMPTATION Releases Music Video For ”The Reckoning” Feat. PAPA ROACH’s JACOBY SHADDIX
WITHIN TEMPTATION Releases Music Video For ‘The Reckoning’ Feat. PAPA ROACH’s JACOBY SHADDIX
Dutch metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION have released the official video for “The Reckoning”, the first single from their forthcoming studio album, Resist. The track features a guest appearance by PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix.
’We’re super excited to finally share with you the music video of ‘’The Reckoning’’. We know the wait was long, but we are extremely psyched to share our new music with you and we truly hope you enjoy it as much as we do!’’ commented WITHIN TEMPTATION vocalist Sharon Den Adel
Resist is scheduled for release on 14 December 2018 viaVertigo/Caroline Australia. Resist marksa departure from the past; armed with ten anthemic tracks, driven by grand melodies and dark hooks, Resist brings a futuristic take on metal to the table – both instrumentally and thematically.
Lead singer Sharon den Adel continues: “Resist is a true milestone for us. If it wasn’t for Resist, Within Temptation wouldn’t be here anymore. With this record, we’ve taken inspiration from modern music and gave it a face – a very dark one. Sometimes it feels that today’s pop music lacks a rebellious edge.
“Resist” will also feature IN FLAMES‘ Anders Fridén andARID‘s Jasper Steverlinck on guest vocals.
27 Listicle Series: KG
Canberra hip hop artist KG who has proven time and time again he is a force to be reckoned. Having spent time visiting Indigenous communities over the last few months learning more about the culture and also sharing his own background, music and dance to help inspire, KG and this new single ‘Change’ looks to charge momentum surrounding the marginalised and the sectors of our communities who need help and positivity the most.
‘Five things I’d change about the Cultural Gap’ by KG
1.) Education in schools. The curriculum needs to include real Australian history not vague stories of what really happened to our Indigenous people.
2.) Indigenous languages should be taught in all Australian schools yet instead we learn languages of other countries other than our own..
3.) The tourism industry should promote visits to our communities so we can actually see how people in our country live in circumstances so different from our own. NT is by far one of the most beautiful places on earth.
4.) Media – the fact we have hardly any Indigenous or people of other cultural backgrounds in our media – whether it be sports,journalists, tv panels, musicians. What is the reason for this? How can we even learn about other cultures when we only see the same kinds of people in the media?
5.) When the media are covering Indigenous issues – how about actually get Indigenous people on the panels rather than an all white panel discussing Indigenous social issues? Then we can understand how life is for an Indigenous person and the daily struggles they face, it would teach the general public to show more empathy and compassion towards those in different circumstances therefore minimizing the cultural gap.
Education man it’s the key. My biggest thing right now is education. I’ve learnt Australian children are taught the bare minimum on Indigenous culture throughout primary school. Our kids are being taught more about the First Fleet and making James Cook out to be a hero, when in fact isn’t true. I’ve learnt that our real history is hidden. Is it because Australians are ashamed of their history?
So you see if young people aren’t learning the truths of what our First Nation people went through then how can we expect them to have empathy or understanding on their current situations?
It’s accountability and more than anything acknowledging the past, it’s the only way we can change the cultural gap. The issue we have in Australia is people don’t want to acknowledge the truths of the past.. so if we can’t do that than how can we move forward. We need to all be educated on what our First Nation’s were put through, how their peaceful lives and culture were uprooted from colonization. How it still affects people in this day. I think Australian’s also don’t recognize how recent these events really were and they really need to understand that’s it’s not as simple as ‘getting over it’.
I know we can’t change the past but we can definitely change the cultural gap by acceptance and acknowledgement of the past. That way we can all start living together and respecting one another as one nation but until we make some huge changes, starting with our government and policies, than we still have a long way to go before any kind of reconciliation.
The fact our Prime Minister was to justify Australia Day staying where it is just shows still how the people ruling our country haven’t the slightest idea of Australian history or culture.
We have the oldest culture in the world, which should be something all Australians are proud to be part of and instead we’re so far from that. I’ve spoken to so many Indigenous people and they’d do anything to share that culture with all Australians, which would be such an honor, but of course that can’t happen till we make many of the changes I’ve just touched on.
News: WILLARIS. K SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘PERPETUAL LOVE’ TOURING AUSTRALIA THIS OCTOBER
Willaris. K(Jack McAllister) is excited to share the new video for ‘Perpetual Love’ lifted from his recently released debut Alchemy EP out now via Soothsayer (ANZ). Directed by celebrated Australian director Kris Moyes, the video pulsates across cinematic landscapes that match the mesmerising intensity of the track. McAllister says of the track, “The Alchemy EP is based around themes of transformation and movement, seeing light in the dark. Perpetual Love is exactly that.”
The news of the video comes off the back of last week’s Alchemy Art Exhibition held in Sydney andMelbourne, showcasing video stills, along with a few installation pieces from the previously released ‘Alchemy / River Song / Dour nights’ video trilogy and ‘Risen’ video by long-time collaborator Yeoseop Yoon.
‘Perpetual Love’ is the fifth and final song to be taken off Willaris. K’s debut Alchemy EP, a full 7-track mini album that moves between his signature blend of thick industrial techno and sparse pensive melodic moments. The Alchemy EP features his previous singles – the breakout debut single ‘Alchemy’, ‘River Song’, ‘Dour Nights’ which was named by BBC Radio 1’s Pete Tong as his Essential New Tune and the more recent radio favourite ‘Risen’ described by triple j as “a stunning nocturnal rave fantasy”.
Following his debut festival set at Coachella Music & Art Festival this April along with his debut sold out headline tour, Willaris. K will round out 2018 with festival sets at Beyond The Valley and Lost Paradise and his final national headline tour this October with supports from Theo Kottis, beatrice, Lonelyspeck, Pat Carroll and Rossen Culture. See dates and details below.
WILLARIS. K ALCHEMY EP TOUR
Sat 29 Sept – Jack Rabbit Slim’s, Perth (TIX)
Wed 3 Oct – Corner Hotel, Melbourne (TIX) *SELLING FAST
Thurs 4 Oct – Corner Hotel, Melbourne (TIX) (SOLD OUT)
Fri 5 Oct – Corner Hotel, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
Sat 6 Oct – Metro Theatre, Sydney (TIX) *SELLING FAST
Fri 12 Oct – Fat Controller, Adelaide (TIX)
Sat 13 Oct – The Triffid, Brisbane (TIX)
Tickets on-sale now.
The Alchemy EP is out now via Soothsayer (ANZ).
Buy/stream it here.
News: DIESEL GREATEST HITS ALBUM OUT NOW + GIVE ME SATURDAY NIGHT NATIONAL TOUR
| Diesel is celebrating 30 years in music with a newly curated collection of songs. “The last greatest hits I did was in ’97, that was a long time ago and obviously there’s been a lot of records since then. It’s nice to look back and recap, do a little stocktake, put them all together and make a little family out of them”. – Diesel Take a trip down memory lane with Diesel on his YouTube Channel as he looks back and shares the history of some of his most celebrated songs. Diesel gives fans an insight on how the songs and video clips came to be with some never before heard stories and anecdotes. ‘This collection features 14 Top 40 hits, including Tip Of My Tongue, Come To Me and Soul Revival; … plus a crowd-pleasing new song, Give Me Saturday Night. The album tells the tale of an artist who rose above the marketing and the hype to create a compelling catalogue’ – Stack Magazine Last Friday, Diesel appeared on The Project and had a chat with the team about his long standing career – watch it here Fender are also celebrating Diesel’s anniversary and releasing a Limited Edition Diesel Signature Stratocaster which was launched at the Melbourne Guitar Show over the weekend. |
| DIESEL GIVE ME SATURDAY NIGHT NATIONAL TOUR SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER 2018 Tickets onsale now from dieselmusic.com.au Friday 14 September The Bridge Hotel | Rozelle, NSW moshtix.com.au | 1300 438 849 Saturday 15 September The Bridge Hotel | Rozelle, NSW moshtix.com.au | 1300 438 849 Friday 21 September Miranda Hotel | Miranda, NSW oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 Saturday 22 September Pittwater RSL | Pittwater, NSW pittwaterrsl.com.au | Ph: 02 9997 3833 Friday 5 October Northshore Tavern | Hillarys WA ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100 Saturday 6 October Charles Hotel | Perth WA ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100 Sunday 7 October Ravenswood Hotel | Ravenswood, WA ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100 Friday 12 October The Triffid | Brisbane, QLD oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 Saturday 13 October Sol Bar | Maroochydore, QLD oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 Thursday 25 October Corner Hotel | Melbourne, VIC cornerhotel.com | (03) 9427 7300 Friday 26 October Chelsea Heights Hotel | Chelsea Heights, VIC oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 Saturday 27 October Burvale Hotel | Nunawading, VIC oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 Friday 2 November The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel | Adelaide, SA thegov.com.au | 1300 762 545 Saturday 3 November Coopers Alehouse | Wallaroo, SA coopersalehouse.com.au | (08) 8823 2488 Friday 16 November The Juniors- Kingsford | Kingsford, NSW thejuiniors.com.au | (02 9349 7555 Saturday 17 November Wenty Leagues | Wentworthville, NSW wentyleagues.com.au | (02) 8868 9200 |
