Nine Sons of Dan have introduced us to their forthcoming EP The New Kids with the rocking new single “Diamond Skin.”
The single shows us the way Nine Sons of Dan have matured since their last release, no doubt under the guidance of American producer J.R. McNeely (Amberlin, Paramore). It hits harder, but it’s got this strong melodic core that anchors it so well. While J.R. McNeely took the reins on “Diamond Skin” the remaining five tracks were overseen by Forrester Savell (Karnivool, The Butterfly Effect).
The New Kids should be a big release for the band who took out the rock category in last year’s New Artist to Radio Awards. It’ll hit record store shelves around the world on June 29, not long after the band wraps up their support slots for The Darkness.
Drummer Morgan “Flakey” Blake says the single captures the energy of Nine Sons of Dan’s live shows, so if you dig it you’ll probably want to see them in the flesh. Conveniently enough once their dates with The Darkness wrap up they’re taking the EP on the road. Catch the Gold Coast lads at the following shows this July:
12 July 2012 – Port Macquarie Hotel, Port Macquarie (18+)
13 July 2012 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle (18+)
14 July 2012 – Youth Arts Warehouse @ Metrodome, Gosford (All Ages)
15 July 2012 – The Lair @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
19 July 2012 – The Zoo, Brisbane (18+)
21 July 2012 – The PA @ Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast (18+)
27 July 2012 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (All Ages)
28 July 2012 – Revolver Upstairs, Melbourne (18+)
29 July 2012 – Spensers Live, Melbourne (Under 18s, 2 pm)
4 August 2012 – The Hive, Brisbane (All Ages)
Buckley Ward will take their new album So Pretend to the masses this month.
The follow-up to Something in the Night is jampacked with perfect pop music with heart. The layered organic sounds and pitch perfect harmonies are what the genre should sound like. The singles “Into the Darkening Blue” and the title track sit amongst new favourites.
So Pretend hits stores on April 20, which gives fans at the first show in Adelaide a little more than a week to learn the words! Here are all the shows on Buckley Ward’s album tour.
28 April 2012 – Edinburgh Castle, Adelaide
11 May 2012 – X&Y, Brisbane
19 May 2012 – The Toff, Melbourne
27 May 2012 – Pure Pop Records, Melbourne
2 June 2012 – FBi Social, Sydney
Royston Vasie are riding the wave following their recent supporting slot on the Ben Kweller and Manchester Orchestra tour. If you enjoyed the band’s melodic sensibilities then, you’ll love their new single “You Want It Now.”
The song is our first taste of the band’s debut album Tanahmerah, which will hit stores in June. It features the irresistibly catchy guitar hooks and big singalong choruses the Melbourne quartet are famous for.
Royston Vasie will celebrate the single release with two big launch shows. They’ll play for hometown audiences at the Northcote Social Club on April 28 before taking the stage at Sydney’s Oxford Arts Factory on May 11.
Brisbane rock act The Bloodpoets are assaulting our ears with a brand new single called “War.”
The track is our first taste of The Bloodpoets’ second album, a disc which ups the energy to replicate the band’s famous live shows. It’s much rawer than Polarity, which should impress their faithful fans. That back to basics approach should serve the band well when they take the songs on the road.
The Bloodpoets will kick off their War Against the World tour with a hometown show on April 27 before they head around the country. Tickets are on sale now for the following dates.
27 April 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
11 May 2012 – Pony, Melbourne
12 May 2012 – The Oak, Launceston
8 June 2012 – Andergrove Tavern, Mackay
15 June 2012 – The Burdekin Hotel, Sydney
Image used with permission from Red Mosquito Management
Eliza Hull has created a sultry slice of soulful pop with her new single “Without Words.” The empassioned track is the first lifted from her forthcoming EP Dawn.
Dawn is the culmination of three years of commitment to her craft. It shows that she’s put in the hard yards. The song is so hypnotic, with vocals that draw you in and one of the prettiest electronic melodies I’ve heard in some time.
“‘Without Words’ is about the pull and shift within a relationship and the questioning that can often happen,” Eliza explained in a press release. “It captures the beautiful confusion love can stir inside us.”
Eliza will celebrate her EP’s launch at Melbourne’s The Toff on May 31. The wonderful Sophie Koh is also on the bill, so it should be a pretty amazing night!
Image used with permission from Show Off Recordings
Down and dirty Perth blues rock trio The Floors are unleashing their music on the nation with the release of “You Got to Move.” It’s the first single from The Floors debut album, which will hit record stores in a couple of months.
There’s something so sexy about the snarling lyrics and gritty base line of this soulful track. It seems so spontaneous and free of studio trickery that I imagine it’d be even more explosive on the stage. And that’s a good thing too, because The Floors will tour the single next month.
You can catch The Floors at the following shows.
24 May 2012 – The Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide (Free)
25 May 2012 – X and Y Bar, Fortitude Valley
26 May 2012 – The Joynt, West End
27 May 2012 – The Spotted Cow Hotel, Toowoomba
31 May 2012 – The Vanguard, Newtown
1 June 2012 – The Grand Junction Hotel, Maitland (Free)
2 June 2012 – Revolver, Melbourne
3 June 2012 – Baha Tacos, Rye (Free)
With his debut EP Thinking in Textures earning rave reviews around the world, Melbourne’s Chet Faker has released a brand new single and announced an East Coast tour.
“I’m Into You,” the follow-up to “Terms and Conditions,” has already been picked up by BBC Radio 1 and hit the number one spot on worldwide indie music aggregator Hype Machine. It’s another gorgeously chilled blend of electronica and soul that hits all the right notes.
Something tells me it won’t be too long before we see Chet graduating to much bigger venues than the ones on this tour. See him in intimate mode before he blows up at the following shows.
21 April 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
27 April 2012 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
28 April 2012 – GoodGod, Sydney
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I was expecting something incredibly dark considering the title and gory tour poster, but the song almost feels cheerful! It’s the first cut from King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard’s debut album, which was recorded this month in Melbourne. Perhaps releasing it so soon is the secret to making sure the track feels fresh!
King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard are playing some of their favourite venues this month and the next to promote the single’s release.
29 April 2012 – Bar Open, Melbourne
4 May 2012 – The National Hotel, Geelong
5 May 2012 – The Edinburgh Castel, Adelaide
10 May 2012 – Goodgod Small Club, Sydney
12 May 2012 – Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane
19 May 2012 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
Brisbane rockers The Strums are taking their music on the road, and on the water, this month to support their new single “Gimme Some Hope,” the second cut from their debut EP Are You Picking Up What I’m Putting Down.
The shows should help convert music lovers to The Strums foot-stomping, hip-shaking brand of rock and roll. With three national tours in the last six months, The Strums are running like a well-oiled machine.
The run of dates kicks off in The Strums’ home town with a pretty unusual gig. How many bands can say they’ve played on a boat cruising around the Brisbane River? From there the band will take in the pubs and clubs on Australia’s major capitals and key regional centres.
13 April 2012 – Boatcruise ‘Southbank Wharf A,’ Brisbane
26 April 2012 – The National Hotel, Geelong
27 April 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
28 April 2012 – The Grace Darling, Melbourne
3 May 2012 – Gallery Bar @ Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
4 May 2012 – Yours and Owls, Wollongong
5 May 2012 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
11 May 2012 – The Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
12 May 2012 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide
She’s been so busy touring the country it’s amazing to think Owl Eyes had any time to hit the studio. But she did, and the brand new single “Crystalised” is the result.
The track is the follow-up to Owl Eyes’ breakthrough single “Raiders.” It’s taken a whole year for a new song to hit the airwaves, but if the early reaction from fans and critics is any indication it was worth the wait.
Owl Eyes’ will take a well-deserved break from songwriting to take “Crystalised” to the masses. The shows will give fans a sneaky first listen to the songs from her forthcoming debut album, as well as some old favourites.
Tickets are on sale now through Moshtix.
18 May 2012 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
20 May 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
24 May 2012 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
25 May 2012 – Oh Hello, Brisbane
26 May 2012 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
Lauren Katulka cannot remember a time when music was not a part of her life. Raised on an eclectic diet of Van Morrison, The Eagles, Cold Chisel, and Barbra Streisand, she remembers saving all her pocket money for weeks so she could buy cassettes featuring her favourite singers. At the tender age of 11 she saw her first live concert when Jimmy Barnes took his Soul Deep tour to Newcastle’s Civic Theatre. There was no looking back.
Today Lauren is a happily married freelance writer living on the New South Wales Central Coast. When she's not obsessing about the latest band, or some old favourite, she loves to experiment with new recipes, watch indie films, and cuddle her Devon Rex cat Gizmo.
Nine Sons of Dan have introduced us to their forthcoming EP The New Kids with the rocking new single “Diamond Skin.”
28 April 2012 – Edinburgh Castle, Adelaide
The song is our first taste of the band’s debut album Tanahmerah, which will hit stores in June. It features the irresistibly catchy guitar hooks and big singalong choruses the Melbourne quartet are famous for.
27 April 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
Eliza Hull has created a sultry slice of soulful pop with her new single “Without Words.” The empassioned track is the first lifted from her forthcoming EP Dawn.
21 April 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
18 May 2012 – Jive Bar, Adelaide