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Boy & Bear Release Second Album Single “Three Headed Woman”

Boy & Bear’s latest album Harlequin Dream is still doing great business in the charts. Perhaps that’s because this Aussie act is just so consistent. There’s no second–single syndrome going on with the latest cut “Three Headed Woman”. Perhaps it’s just because it’s new and shiny, but I think I like this track better than the first single “Under a Southern Sun”.

It was always going to take something to top that icy first film clip too, but this slow motion masterpiece might have just done it. Why does everything look so much cooler in slow mo? I don’t know, but this is one polished piece of video.

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Boy & Bear Take Us to New Zealand with Awesome New Video

Boy & Bear have outdone themselves with the video for their new single “Under a Southern Sun”. The icy clip was filmed in New Zealand, and it contains so much breathtaking footage that I’m tempted to head across the ditch.

The film clip’s release is a timely reminder that Boy & Bear’s sophomore album Harlequin Dream will hit stores on August 16 ahead of the band’s national tour in October.

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Boy & Bear Return to Aussie Stages

With their sophomore album Harlequin Dream slated to hit stores on August 16, Boy & Bear are giving fans another reason to celebrate. After eight months off the road, this esteemed Aussie act will make a welcome return to local stages to support the album’s release.

Following the success of their debut Moonfire, Boy & Bear made a conscious decision to return to their roots and record the follow-up where it all began, in Sydney. The act took a hands-on approach to the album, and earned a co-producing credit along with Wayne Connolly. Seattle’s Phil Ek, who’s worked with Band of Horses and Fleet Foxes, took care of the mix.

Harlequin Dream is available to preorder through iTunes, JB HiFi, Sanity, and other music retailers. But if you’re a hardcore fan you’ll want to visit the band’s website, where you can get the collector’s edition. This includes a deluxe set with vinyl and CD copies, a lyrics booklet, an artwork print, and one-of-a-kind Polaroid photo snapped by the band.

Boy & Bear will bring the music from Harlequin Dream and some old favorites to the following intimate venues later this year.

24 October 2013 – ANU Bar, Canberra
25 October 2013 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
1 November 2013 – Wool Exchange, Geelong
2 November 2013 – The Forum, Melbourne
7 November 2013 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
8 November 2013 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
9 November 2013 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
15 November 2013 – Waves Nightclub, Wollongong
16 November 2013 – Wrestpoint Showroom, Hobart
21 November 2013 – HQ, Adelaide
22 November 2013 – Metropolis, Fremantle
23 November 2013 – The Astor Theatre, Perth

Image source: Rene Pot @ Flickr

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Gotye Dominates ARIA Charts

Gotye has scored a chart doubler, taking out the top spots on both the ARIA singles and albums charts.

His single “Somebody That You Used To Know” doesn’t show any sign of budging, taking out the number one possie for the third consecutive week. The album Making Mirrors zoomed into the top spot on the album charts on its debut after selling a massive 35, 000 copies. It’s the first album to achieve these kind of weekly sales all year, and has deservedly received gold status. Something tells me it won’t be too long til it breaks platinum.

An Australian act hasn’t achieved the double since Silverchair did it back in April 2007 with “Straight Lines” and Young Modern. Congratulations Gotye on breaking the drought!

This week isn’t all about Gotye though. After the album charts were looking a little bare, it’s now crowded with Aussie talent. Australia’s Got Talent winner Jack Vidgen achieved an impressive number three debut with his album Yes I Am, beating out Josh Pyke’s newie Only Sparrows which sits at number four. And Boy & Bear are still hanging in there; Moonfire sits at number 9.

Now if only some of those albums can spawn some charting singles! Gotye is currently keeping company with Jessica Mauboy in the top 10. Her latest track “Inescapable” has slipped one and sits at number 5 this week.

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Gotye Still on Top of Singles Charts

Gotye has continued his reign at the top of the ARIA singles charts this week. “Somebody That I Used to Know” is still sitting pretty at the number one spot, despite strong competition from Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera’s “Moves Like Jagger.”

Jessica Mauboy is also holding steady at number four with her newie “Inescapable.” And it’s worth noting that we’ve even got a chart presence rounding out the top 10. David Guetta might take top billing on “Titanium,” but we all know it’s our Sia that makes it really special.

The albums charts still belong to Adele, but the Aussies are making their presence felt. Eskimo Joe have blasted into the number three spot with their fifth studio album Ghosts of the Past.

Boy & Bear have slipped to number four, but Moonfire is still performing well after last week’s number two debut.

And it’s great to see Jessica Mauboy’s Get ‘Em Girls back in the top 10. The album wasn’t even in the top 50 last week, but it’s zoomed back to number 9, no doubt buoyed by the success of “Inescapable.”

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Gotye Tops Aussie Singles Charts

It’s been sometime since the Aussies had any joy at the top of the ARIA singles charts. Since Guy Sebastian held the title in January, in fact. But Gotye has finally broken Adele’s incredible seven-week reign to clinch the top spot with his track “Somebody That I Used to Know.” The song, which features Kimbra on guest vocals, jumped up from number three to number one this week.

He’s keeping company with Jessica Mauboy, who continues her chart-charming ways with her latest single “Inescapable.” And she’s done it with a track that doesn’t feature anyone else’s vocals! Very impressive on the modern chart landscape! “Inescapable” is sitting pretty at number four, a big jump from last week’s number 10 spot.

Boy & Bear are the lone Aussies waving the flag on the top 10 album’s charts. While they couldn’t budge Adele, who’s held the number one position for a whopping 14 weeks, their newly-released debut Moonfire has made its presence felt at number two.

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Boy & Bear Tour “Moonfire”

It’s been a long time coming but Boy & Bear’s debut album Moonfire is finally in the shops. Yay! To celebrate the band are preparing to set out for a tour that will take them just about everywhere this November and December.

The band will happily play regional centers as well as the capitals, so there’s little excuse for missing them. However, I wouldn’t wait too long to buy your tickets. Their last tour sold out, and with the album getting everyone excited I’m predicting this one will do the same. Best get yours when they go on sale tomorrow to avoid tears!

2 November 2011 – Panthers, Newcastle
3 November 2011 – Uni Hall, Wollongong
5 November 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
9 November 2011 – Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast
10 November 2011 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
11 November 2011 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
16 November 2011 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
18 November 2011 – Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River
19 November 2011 – The Astor, Perth
23 November 2011 – The Bended Elbow, Geelong
25 November 2011 – The Palace, Melbourne
26 November 2011 – Foreshore Festival, Canberra
2 December 2011 –  Wrest Point Casino, Hobart
3 December 2011 – Launceston Saloon, Launceston

Image used with permission from Select Touring

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Georgia Fair’s New Film Clip, “Marianne”

You might remember me promising to post the video for Georgia Fair’s gorgeous new single “Marianne” once it was complete. Well I’m never one to go back on my word, so here it is. Just like the song, the clip is all very low key but gorgeously filmed, and it gives us an opportunity to see guest singer Lisa Mitchell’s new cropped do. Enjoy!