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News: Brazilian Born Producer Walla C Releases Groovy New Lead Single ‘Daylight’ From Upcoming EP

Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro but now currently based in Melbourne, Walla C channels inspiration from the sounds of his home country and local city.
Further inspiration is drawn from his desire to experiment with song structure and synth lines, which makes the perfect soundtrack for chilled bedroom afternoon sessions. Walla C is no stranger to the industry, from being a radio presenter for weekly hip hop show Fresh Produce on PBS 106.7FM, to an event organizer where he’s
curated events such as BeatLab, Drum Patterns, and Wax On Wax Off.
On stage, Walla C has performed live sets at various venues around the city, supporting local and international DJs including Amin Payne (AUS), Dj Marky (BRA), David Rodigan (UK), and Marcelo D2 (BRA), as well as being a part of thelineup at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival in 2018.
His upcoming ‘Daylight’ EP was inspired by Wallace’s intimate understanding of Brazilian rhythms, jazz, funk, and samba. Its’ five tracks feature a vibrant blend of soulful hip-hop beats and electronic grooves, sprinkled with progressive melodies and percussive baile funk vocals.
Of the EP Wallace says, “the sounds are designed to be uplifting and the rhythms are upbeat. People can take whatever they want from the EP as long as they feel happy after listening to it.
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News: Sam Hunter Switches It Up With Feel Good Anthem ‘Catch Ma Drift’

Sydney MC Sam Hunter switches it up with a new vibing feel good single‘Catch Ma Drift’.
The single is something new from the hip hop artist, with funky grooves and dance-
worthy beats, the track is about enjoying life and the simple things.
On the single, Hunter said, “Those times when you are swamped, knee deep in work and
these social distractions are burning in your mind. Take a breath… Remember it’s all just
life, enjoy the time you have and let your hair down. Celebrate the simple things,”
Whilst Hunter has been in the hip hop scene for a while, Hunter notes that the change in
direction has been a long time coming. “I’ve always wanted to be the front man of my
own funky band! That will cover more than just roots/hip hop music. I’ve adjusted and
adapted for so many years with my tone and melody. Now is the time to really showcase
to the world what I’m capable of,” he said.
The last few years have been a progressive journey for Hunter, with each release he
becomes stronger as an artist and is exactly the type of rapper that should be guiding the
next generation.
Garnering love from tastemakers across the globe, Hunter’s previous releases include
“Get Acquitted,” “World At My Feet,” ‘The Once A Week EP,’ and ‘Let Me In
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News: Neo-Soul Artist Mareshah Releases New Velvety Soulful Single ‘Pursuit’

Neo-Soul Artist Mareshah Releases New Velvety Soulful
Single ‘Pursuit’

Australian Neo-Soul artist Mareshah showcases her sweet velvety tones and gospelinfluences in new single ‘
Pursuit,’a soulful tune off her upcoming EP  ‘Unjaded’
.
Drawn from Mareshah’s personal experiences exploring belief, ‘Pursuit’ is about her
humbling realisations that you don’t need to be perfect to be loved by God, nor do you
need to be completely put-together to be worthy.

On the single Mareshah said “‘Pursuit’ celebrates the freedom of knowing you may not
have it all together but you are sought-after, valued and known”.

Through her strong lyrical ability and demonstrated mastery of articulating the ‘subjective
experience,’ Mareshah’s artistic delivery allows her to connect with her listeners to the
point of cognitive convergence. In saying that, her music is beautifully relatable, which is
achieved by acknowledging her flaws and taking ownership of her identity.
Based in Melbourne, Mareshah’s musical inspiration comes from a richly diverse range of
artists, many of which are outside of her own time. With 15 years experience in the music
industry, playing Melbourne bars, clubs and stadiums alike, to lending her voice for
televised sporting and music events -Mareshah is excited to take her own music to the
next level.

It goes without saying that her unique blend of fiery sass and velvety tones can be
expected in her upcoming EP ‘Unjaded,’ which is slated for release later this year

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News: Crusty Demons Announce National Arena Tour

CRUSTY DEMONS
ANNOUNCE ‘RISE OF THE DEMONS’ OUTDOOR ARENA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA

More than a decade since their last major performance in Australia, extreme freestyle motocross legends the Crusty Demons have today announced that they will return down under with their brand-new live show ‘Rise of the Demons’, set to hit arenas around the country in 2019.

Renowned for making the impossible happen, The Crusty Demons continue to make headlines around the world, decades after their inception, with world record jumps, back flips over helicopters and countless stunts that were previously thought impossible.

The huge national tour will see both crowd favourites and newcomers hit massive venues around the country, for Saturday Night shows in all of the countries capitals, as well as special performances in Townsville, Alice Springs, Wagga Wagga, Devonport and Coffs Harbour.

“Crusty Demons is the reason I started riding dirt bikes, so to now be given the opportunity to be a part of the Crusty Demons is a dream come true” Said Australian Crusty Demon’s rider Pat Bowden, “I can’t wait till the 1st stop of the tour August 10 in Sydney because I’m going to send it bigger than ever for the Crusty Fans.”

True believers will be blessed with some of the most radical, death-defying stunts known to man, with riders pushing to go bigger, faster, higher, and more insane than before; Dirt bikes, the infamous quarter pipe, new tricks, Crusty babes, carnage, along with incredible production, all set for one hell of a show for Australian audiences.

Pre-sale tickets for Crusty Demons ‘Rise of the Demons’ Australian Tour kick off at:
9:00 AM on Thursday 28 March via oztix.com.au

General on sale tickets will start at:
9:00 AM on Friday 29 March via oztix.com.au

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Complete Events Group
Presents
CRUSTY DEMONS
‘RISE OF THE DEMONS’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2019

Saturday 10 August – Campbelltown Stadium – Sydney, NSW
Saturday 17 August – Coffs Harbour Showgrounds – Coffs Harbour, NSW
Saturday 24 August – Ballymore Stadium – Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 31 August – Townsville Showgrounds – Townsville, QLD
Saturday 7 September – Darwin Showgrounds – Darwin, NT
Saturday 14 September – Blatherskite Park – Alice Springs, NT
Saturday 28 September – The WACA – Perth, WA
Saturday 05 October – Adelaide Showgrounds – Adelaide, SA
Saturday 12 October – GMHBA Stadium – Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 26 October – Devonport Showgrounds – Devonport, TAS
Saturday 2 November – Wagga Wagga Showgrounds – Wagga Wagga, NSW
Saturday 9 November – GIO Stadium – Canberra, ACT

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Hills are Alive Special: My Dream Rider by RAAVE TAPES

Set on a hill in rural farmland The Hills are Alive is arguably one of the best  gatherings on the summer music festival line up . A combination of  beautiful weather, great vibing people and a stellar line-up including some hilarious comedians. Such a great vibe. Amazing people. Incredible sunset. Awesome music. Lots of glitter.  Its a weekend you won’t want to forget.

Ahead of this years festival, we are hitting up bands to find out what goods they’d like to have on their Dream Rider.

RAAVE TAPES is the glittery dance-punk friend you didn’t know you needed. Smashing into 2019 with their new single ‘stabs’, a taste of their new EP, RAAVE TAPES are here to take the bro out of celebration.

My Dream Rider by RAAVE TAPES

 

1 x Unlimited use of pool table/dart board/ping pong/foosball table (in green room). Pool table must be red felt or purple where applicable
1 x Local person sitting near the food we got telling us what food we should’ve got from their favourite local institution
1 x Slightly older person telling us what bands they saw in the venue when it was in its “Hay Day”
1 x Bottle of Vodka + Redbulls (so we can go fast)
3 x Espresso Martini’s (see above)
1 x Ripstick (see above)
3 x iPhone chargers because we are useless
1 x Box set of VHS tapes of Simpsons (seasons 2-12)
1 x Black garbage bin incase you give us any season of Simpsons that is further than season 12
1 x VHS player
3 x Milk crates to pay homage to our DIY heritage
1 x Dog belonging to the local bar staff (If they are okay with it)
o Dog’s rider
§ 1 x bowl of fresh spring water
§ 1 x bowl of dry dog food biscuits
§ 1 x bowl of dog’s favourite meal
§ 1 x ball
§ 1 x matt
§ Unlimited pats
An assortment of vintage hats (extra points for corduroy)
1 x Exercise ball with a person there to tell us that it’s just way better than a regular chair and your posture should improve within a week
Hommus. Heaps and heaps of Hommus

 

The Hills Are Alive is a 3-day, 2-night boutique music and camping festival for good-vibing, music-loving folk. It takes place in the beautifully picturesque rolling Hills of South Gippsland near Loch Village, 90mins from Melbourne, 25mins from Inverloch, 35mins from Phillip Island. Good times with great people in a stunning location.
This year will be the eleventh incarnation of THAA. Legs eleven, we’re going to heaven.
All past ten Hills Are Alive festivals have sold out well before the event and there’s a pretty darn good chance this one will to, so get in early to secure your spot.
Tickets this year will be $219 + booking fee (cheaper if you grab an early bird ticket or know The Farmer’s Secret Password) and include free camping, BYO alcohol, four licensed bars, over 30 amazing bands and performers, field games, street cart food, chill out areas, late night DJ’s, Mr Mooyagi’s Cowraoke, Dr. Pong, the Tiny Dancer, The Mystery Bus, art installations, morning yoga, good people and much more.

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News: CUB SPORT MAKE THEIR RETURN APPEARANCE ON LIKE A VERSION BEFORE TOURING AUSTRALIA THROUGHOUT APRIL w/ WAFIA AND TWO PEOPLE SUPPORTING

CUB SPORT
MAKE THEIR RETURN APPEARANCE ON LIKE A VERSION
BEFORE TOURING AUSTRALIA THROUGHOUT APRIL
w/ WAFIA AND TWO PEOPLE SUPPORTING

After their stunning performance of Billie Eilish’s “when the party’s over” for Like A Version on triple j this morning, as well as their own original live performance of “Party Pill”, Cub Sport will be heading out on their album tour across Australia throughout April – now joined by Wafia and Two People.

Presented by triple j, Village Sounds, and Cub Sport Records
Cub Sport AUS & NZ Tour 2019
Thursday 28th March – MEOW, Wellington, NZ (18+)
Friday 29th March – Whammy Bar, Auckland, NZ (18+)
Saturday 6th April – The Tivoli, Brisbane (U18s Matinee) 100 tickets left
Saturday 6th April – The Tivoli, Brisbane (18+) sold out
Friday 12th April – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
Saturday 13th April – Festival Hall, Melbourne (All Ages) more tickets added
Thursday 18th April – Metropolis, Fremantle (18+)
Saturday 20th April – The Gov, Adelaide (All Ages)

Tickets on sale now via cubsport.com

“It isn’t just an album about coming out, but about the great things that can happen after making that scary decision, about the experience of living your best and truest life in the wake of committing to doing just that.” – triple j (Feature Album)

“It’s an album that inspires, an album that comforts you and allows you to thrive along with it, an album that allows you to embrace yourself, feel free and feel confident in doing so” – Pilerats

“balances the resignation and excitement in accepting that confidence and self-love isn’t a linear journey” – Music Junkee

> Listen to new album ‘Cub Sport’ on all streaming services here <<
‘CUB SPORT’ BY CUB SPORT
1. Unwinding Myself
2.Video (feat Mallrat)
3. Sometimes
4. Limousine
5. Lift Me Up
6. Light II
7. Butterflies
8. Trees
9. Come Out
10. Party Pill
11. As Long As You’re Happy
12. Acid Rain (feat Al Wright)
13. Stars
14. I’m Not Scared
15. Summer Lover

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27 Listicle Series: Milk Buttons

Milk buttons are the Melbourne/Brisbane song writing duo of parts Cameron Bower and Jackson Muir. Self -described as ‘experimental dad rock’. Their sound brings together psychedelic and acoustic guitar meanderings, lush string arrangements and shimmering analogue synths. With bright and melancholic melodies made up of Jackson’s high-baritone and Cameron’s soft and tender croon. Rhythms made possible by helping hands Nick Broomham (big bad echo) and Alex Lestrange.

5 Artists That Have Been On Repeat by Milk Buttons

Jim Hall – The guitarist who has influenced my playing and approach the most. His work in the 1960’s with Bill Evans and Sonny Rollins is still the stuff I go to when I want to learn something new about the guitar. Recommended Listening: All Across the City – Bill Evans and Jim Hall

Parveen Sultana – A vocalist of the North Indian classical tradition. Her voice is intensely powerful and mesmerising. Sometimes the tone doesn’t sit right with the unaccustomed ear, but if one knows what to listen out for her performances are sublime. Her soul shines through on her recordings. Along with Buddahdev DasGupta she is one of my favourite North Indian performers. Recommended recording: Raga Gujri Todi – live from Savai Gandharva Music Festival 1992 – Parveen Sultana (or whatever you can find, her recordings can be tricky to locate)

Lester Young – “Prez” a long time collaborator with another one of my absolute musical loves, Billie Holiday. Lester Young pulls a beautiful tone from the Tenor Sax, and his improvisational approach is rather minimal and to the point. I transcribed a bit of his playing in my student days. He’s deeply connected to a blues tradition but is highly original in his approach to improvisation and jazz. Recommended Listening: Lester Young with The Oscar Peterson Trio

Stella Donnely – A fantastic songwriter who is blowing up at the moment. She seems to be touring like crazy. Her songs are so good, and she’s got an incredible voice too. I cried when I listened to Boys Will Be Boys for the first time. It’s such an unambiguous song and it’s so powerful. Lyrics that don’t rely on metaphor or wordplay too much really speak to me. In saying that, the aforementioned song has this beautifully simple and kind of funny line: “Like a mower in the morning, I will never let you rest” sung with a delicate intensity which I just love. Recommended listening: Thrush Metal – Stella Donnely

Caterina Barbieri – Intense electronica from Berlin via Italy. In her words is “a…composer who explores themes related to machine intelligence and object-oriented perception in sound through a focus on minimalism” Her latest album Born Again In The Voltage is a monster of modular synthesis, an avant-garde jungle of sound. She came out to Australia with William Basinski recently, but they didn’t come up to Brisbane so I missed out unfortunately. Recommended listening: Born Again in the Voltage – Caterina Barbieri

In full bloom, Milk Buttons are following up their highly acclaimed debut EP with six explosive, golden yellow alt/ psych-rock tracks in this sophomore EP, ‘Daffodil’ (out March 22)

2018 had Milk Buttons planting the seed for this EP with their colorful, kaleidoscopic singles – ‘Cosmic Garbage’ released in August and ‘Some Impression’ released in November – where their psychedelic tones and textured sounds had audiences unanimously absorbed.

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News: Hellions 2019 Australian Tour | Melbourne Sold-Out, Eat Your Heart Out Join Sydney Support & Fan T-Shirt Design Comp Announced!

Hellions
2019 Rue Australian Tour
Melbourne SOLD-OUT!
Eat Your Heart Out Join Sydney Support
Fan T-Shirt Design Competition Announced
Tickets: hellionsmusic.com

Aussie rockers Hellions are getting ready to take over cities across Australia for their biggest string of headline shows to date. Melburnians have been quickest off the mark, snapping up tickets to the now sold-out show. Tickets to all remaining shows are selling fast.

The four-piece rock outfit have rounded off their already stacked line-up of local support with the addition of Newcastle natives Eat Your Heart Out in Sydney. Since emerging in 2012 Eat Your Heart Out have established their very own brand of grunge-y emo energy, combining punk power with pop palatability to create a concoction that has ignited excitement around the world. With 3 EPs under their belt, the quintet have been well-armed with plenty of ammo to perform with the likes of Simple Plan, Sum 41, Columbus, Trophy Eyes and now… Hellions!

Eat Your Heart Out have joined an explosive roster of handpicked local support with Yours Truly and Dregg leading the charge nationally, plus Sleep Talk and The Beautiful Monument in Adelaide, Nautical Mile in Perth, Young Lions in Brisbane and Between You & Me in Melbourne.

Hellions have today launched a Fan T-Shirt Design Competition, giving punters a chance to show off their creative flare for a cause. Not only will the best design concept receive their dream Hellions tour t-shirt and payment for the design, they will also win two tickets to the Hellions gig of their choice.

The winning tee will be made available at shows nationwide, with all profits going to Girls Rock! Australia, a national network of organisations which empowers female, trans, and non-binary youth through music education and mentorship. Through the medium of music, Girls Rock! Australia inspires confidence, encourages creativity, celebrates individuality, and ensures opportunity for young people.

So, what are you waiting for? Get creative and submit your design via Instagram or Facebook. Don’t forget to tag @hellionsmusic, #HellionsTourTee and #GirlsRockAustralia to be in the running. The competition ends on Wednesday 3 April with the winner to be announced via Hellions social media pages on Friday 5 April. For more information head to Hellions Facebook or Instagram.

Tickets to Hellions 2019 Rue Australian Tour are on sale now via Oztix and Ticketek.
Hellions
2019 Rue Australian Tour
Melbourne SOLD-OUT!
Eat Your Heart Out Join Sydney Support
Fan T-Shirt Design Competition Announced
Tickets: hellionsmusic.com

Fri 3 May The Gov Adelaide (All Ages) SELLING FAST
With special guests Sleep Talk, The Beautiful Monument, Yours Truly and Dregg
Tickets: https://oztixspecialoffers.oztix.com.au/?Event=98710

Sat 4 May The Capitol Perth (18+) SELLING FAST
With special guests Yours Truly, Dregg and Nautical Mile
Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/32a22854-878f-4eb9-9250-778238078381

Fri 10 May The Triffid Brisbane (All Ages) SELLING FAST
With special guests Young Lion and Yours Truly and Dregg
Tickets: http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=98764

Sat 11 May Max Watts Melbourne (18+) SOLD-OUT
With special guests Between You & Me, Yours Truly and Dregg
Join the waitlist: http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=98697

Fri 17 May The Metro Sydney (All Ages) SELLING FAST
With special guests Eat Your Heart Out, Yours Truly and Dregg
Tickets: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HELLIONS19

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News: KEITH RICHARDS New Video For ‘Big Town Playboy’ Released from ‘Talk Is Cheap’

KEITH RICHARDS
New Video For Big Town Playboy Released from
‘Talk Is Cheap’ 
30th Anniversary Reissue of Stone Cold Classic
Released As Super Deluxe Box Set, Deluxe Box Set, CD, LP, Digital March 29 on BMGset4-image8

Available to Pre-Order Here
keithrichardsbmg.lnk.to/TiCPR

With the 30th anniversary re-release of the year for ‘Talk Is Cheap’ on March 29th via BMG, Keith Richards today releases the video and IG for bonus track ‘Big Town Playboy’.

The stone cold classic album will be re-issued as a super deluxe box-set, deluxe box set, CD, LP and digital.
Effortlessly timeless, the bluesy guitar and bassline in combination with Keith’s husky voice in ‘Big Town Playboy’ transport the listener back to a different time: one of laughter, booze and rock ‘n’ roll. (bit on video)

Listen to ‘Big Town Playboy’ HERE
https://keithrichardsbmg.lnk.to/BTPPR

In 1988 Keith Richards released his first ever solo album, ‘Talk Is Cheap’, an eleven track masterclass in everything good about rock ‘n roll.

30 years on, a reissue of the album is being released including a very limited Super Deluxe Box Set this month.

From March 22nd ‘The Final Five’ from the production line will be featured in ‘The Keith Collection’, an exhibition in some of the worlds top Rock n Roll hotels including the Karma Sanctum Soho in London, 25hours Bikini Hotel in Berlin, L’Hotel Paris, O.D. BARCELONA and Andaz West Hollywood. Without being one of the lucky 1145 people to own one of these limited edition boxes, this will be the only opportunity to see the box in all it’s glory.

These boxes really are pieces of art with a real-wood case that was hand-built and aged by Fender, using the same materials as Keith’s iconic vintage telecaster, Micawber. It takes 37 Fender staff to complete each box , plus an additional 11 different suppliers of parts and services: from corrugated boxes to graphics on the chrome control plate, to the sawmill cutting the ash. It takes 2 weeks to produce each box. However, the first box took about 4 months and 20 different prototypes to get each part correct

 “The aging on the brass name plate is done in a high temperature metal tempering oven (Temperature, time, and exact process is a trade secret).   The ash exterior is a multi-step process that is also proprietary, but is different that we use in aging guitars, due to the precision required to age a guitar in the appropriate areas that wear due to use.” Mike Born, head of wood at Fender

You will find ‘The Final Five’ in the following hotels from March 14th for 8 weeks:
#1146 – Karma Sanctum Soho, London
#1147 – 25hours Hotel Bikini, Berlin
#1148 – O.D. BARCELONA
#1149 – L’Hotel Paris
#1150 – Andaz West Hollywood

‘Talk Is Cheap’ will be released as CD, vinyl, Deluxe and Super Deluxe box set.

‘Talk Is Cheap’ Single CD and vinyl full tracklisting:
1. Big Enough
2. Take It So Hard
3. Struggle
4. I Could Have Stood You Up
5. Make No Mistake
6. You Don’t Move Me
7. How I Wish
8. Rockawhile
9. Whip It Up
10. Locked Away
11. It Means A Lot

‘Talk Is Cheap’ Deluxe & Super Deluxe Box Set includes these extra bonus tracks:
1. Blues Jam
2. My Babe
3. Slim
4. Big Town Playboy
5. Mark On Me
6. Brute Force

‘Talk Is Cheap’ Deluxe Box Set also comes with
*180g LP album &180g LP bonus material
*the 7” Single (Take It So Hard / I Could Have Stood You Up)
*the 7” Single (Make No Mistake / It Means A Lot)
*CD album & CD containing bonus material
*80 page hardback book featuring Anthony De Curtis essay, new interview with Keith Richards and extensive photos,
*Memorabilia: 1x tour laminate, 2x lyric sheets, original ‘Talk Is Cheap’ playback invite, tour guitar pick and 2x posters
*Housed in a folio pack wrapped in Fender guitar case material

‘Talk Is Cheap’ Super Deluxe box set
*Limited & Numbered
*All content matches the Deluxe Box set
*Comes with added special feature, a one-of-a-kind exclusive casing replicating Keith’s favourite Fender Guitar ‘Micawber’
*Features hand-reliced ash wood with original Fender guitar elements, handmande at the Fender Custom Shop in California

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News: CULT OF FIRE Czech Republic Black Metal Titans Return To Australia This May!

An ominous shadow will fall across the southern hemisphere this coming May..

Prague’s Black Metal titans, Cult Of Fire will descend on Australian for one show only – an exclusive evening of epic, occult worship to be held in Melbourne as part of their Eastern Fire Puja Tour.

Cult Of Fire seamlessly incorporate esoteric, tantric and Vedic rituals with the dark arts to produce otherworldly atmospheres that put them in a league of their own. Raw and cursed, their haunting neoclassical inspired musical compositions are almost supernatural and exist in a realm where time and space have little meaning.

Australian fans first encountered Cult Of Fire during the 2016 installment of Dark Mofo where their mesmerizing performance was hailed as one of the festivals highlights.

Come and be part of an evening unlike any other you may have experienced – the line between religious ceremony and live music performance has never been more blurred.

ONE SHOW ONLY
Tuesday, May 28
Max Watts, Melbourne

Opening acts to be advised.

Tickets onsale,
Tuesday, March 19 @ 10.00am via
oztix.com.au

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