Category: Album Releases

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Breast Cancer Charity CD is All Woman

Warner Music Australia will think pink in April, releasing a compilation album to support breast cancer research. All Woman will hit shelves on Friday April 17 in partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

It’s a double-CD packed with girl power anthems from our own Delta Goodrem, Jenny Morris, Natalie Bassingthwaite, Katie Noonan, Tina Arena, Gabriella Cilmi, Olivia Newton-John, and Marcia Hines. Their tracks sit comfortably alongside international feminist icons including Tori Amos, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, and k.d. lang.

“We are very pleased to be partnering with the National Breast Cancer Foundation this Mother’s Day, with the launch of All Woman, a fabulous compilation featuring the very best female artists from around the world. More than 13,600 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed this year in Australia. We hope that by partnering with the NBCF we can raise more money to help fund essential research.” Sarah Rouhan, Vice President Commercial Marketing at Warner said today.

$1 from every CD will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Warner Music Australia has pledged at least $25, 000 to the cause, regardless of how many CDs are sold. Let’s help them top that! This sounds like a fantastic mother’s day gift, or a present for yourself!

Here’s the complete track listing!

CD 1

  1. Whitney Houston – I’m Every Woman
  2. All Saints – Pure Shores
  3. Joss Stone – Super Duper Love
  4. En Vogue – Don’t Let Go
  5. Delta – In This Life
  6. Estelle – Pretty Please
  7. Alicia Keys – No One
  8. Faith Hill – Breathe
  9. Corrine Bailey Rae – Girls Put Your Records On
  10. Natalie Merchant – Carnival
  11. Colbie Caillat – Bubbly
  12. Des’ree – Feel So High
  13. Dionne Warwick – I Say A Little Prayer For You
  14. Lorraine Ellison – Stay With Me
  15. Rickie Lee Jones – Chuck E’s in Love
  16. k.d. lang – Constant Craving
  17. Jenny Morris – She Has to Be Loved
  18. Randy Crawford – One Day I’ll Fly Away
  19. Laura Branigan – Gloria

CD 2

  1. Gabriella Cilmi – Sweet About Me
  2. Christina Aguilera – Beautiful
  3. Natalie Bassingthwaighte – Alive
  4. Katie Noonan – Time to Begin
  5. Jewel – You Were Meant for Me
  6. Tina Arena – Sorrento Moon
  7. Brandy – Have You Ever
  8. Donna Lewis – I Love You Always Forever
  9. Tori Amos – Cornflake Girl
  10. Sixpence None The Richer – Kiss Me
  11. Alannah Myles – Love Is
  12. Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
  13. Aretha Franklin – You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman
  14. Marcia Hines – You
  15. Olivia Newton John – Let Me Be There
  16. Candi Stanton – Young Hearts Run Free
  17. Linda Ronstadt (featuring Aaron Neville) – Don’t Know Much
  18. Sister Sledge – We Are Family
  19. Maria Muldaur – Midnight at the Oasis

Image source: Alice Wycklendt @ Stock.xchng

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Angus Stone is Lady of the Sunshine

Angus Stone is temporarily leaving his sister Julia behind to embark on an edgier solo side project. Known as Lady of the Sunshine, Angus will unleash his first solo album Smoking Gun on April 3. This truly independent endeavour will be released through Angus’ own label Desert Harvest Records, in conjunction with EMI.

But before that, you can hear the first single “White Rose Parade.” Head on over to the Lady of the Sunshine MySpace page to hear this rocking new track!

Image used with permission from Original Matters

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Billy Chugg’s Final Album Tangier Nears Release

Tomorrow marks two years since the death of Australian music legend Billy Thorpe. When we lost this music icon he was working on his most ambitious project to date, an album called Tangier. Close friends Michael Chugg and Amanda Pelman took over the project on Billy’s death, and soon they’ll deliver this important work.

“We have lived with Billy’s gestation of this remarkable work for so many years now, upon his passing it just seemed ‘normal’ to proceed with its completion,” they said in a statement.

“More than simply a duty of care, it became an imperative that his fans should hear this extraordinary tapestry of song. We were lucky to find in producer Daniel Denholm someone as ‘in tune’ with Billy, without ever having known him, that the project is about to have its realisation. Stay tuned.”

Billy’s wife Lynn is also excited that fans will soon hear the final chapter of Billy’s legacy.

“Billy’s magnificent Tangier reflects the many aspects of ‘Thorpie’ that not many knew – the deep thinker, the marveller at the wonders of the universe and the nature of love and the fleetingness of life, and the ever curious and enthusiastic musical traveller and adventurer,” she said.

“He never stopped trying to break the boundaries. Come on the journey that has been our life since the turn of the century. It will blow you away.”

Shortly before he died, Billy said, “From my experiences in a 40-year international music and recording career, I know instinctively when something really special comes along. I feel it in my joints and it won’t let go. I wake and sleep in its rhythm and cadence. It consumes me and simply demands to be brought to life. And that’s Tangier.”

Tomorrow will be a sad day for Australian music fans as we all pause to remember what a talent we lost. But it’s wonderful to know that there’s a little more to come.

Image source: Australian Paralympic Committee @ Wikimedia Commons

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Abby Dobson Releases "Horses"

The voice of Leonardo’s Bride Abby Dobson is preparing to release “Horses,” the latest single from her debut solo album Rise Up. The track has already earned critical acclaim, placing second in the 2008 International Songwriting Competition.

The single, which will drop on March 13, will include an exclusive bonus track “High Like Heaven” which was recorded live at Abby’s Spiegeltent show in Melbourne last November. Abby worked with acclaimed director Bart Borghesi (Eskimo Joe, You Am I, The Living End, Something For Kate) on the “Horses” video, which was shot at Melbourne Museum.

To celebrate the single’s release, Abby will embark on an Australian tour in March. Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

13 March 2009 – Garden of Unearthly Delights, Spiegeltent, Fringe Festival, Adelaide
18 March 2009 – The Gearin Hotel, Katoomba
19 March 2009 – The Basement, Sydney
20 March 2009 – Tempus Two Winery, Hunter Valley
21 March 2009 – Manly Boat Shed
24 March 2009 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
26 March 2009 – Ruby’s Lounge, Belgrave
27 March 2009 – The Studio, Geelong
28 March 2009 – Capers, Hawthorn
2 April 2009 – Sound Lounge, Gold Coast
4 April 2009 – Bon Amici, Toowoomba
5 April 2009 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay

Image used with permission from Original Matters

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Barnesy’s Live Bushfire Fundraiser Tops iTunes Charts

After its launch last week, Jimmy Barnes’ Live at the Enmore album has claimed the number one spot on the iTunes chart.

The iTunes exclusive release will benefit the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund.

“The people who buy this album can rest assured that every single cent from the purchase of it will go to the bushfire appeal,” Barnesy said.

The album is an absolute steal at $3.39, and is available around the world through iTunes.

Image source: Jeaneeem @ Flickr

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Victorian Bushfire Appeal CD Released Next Week

Sony Music is doing their bit for the Victorian bushfire appeal, with a benefit CD set to be released next week.

Bushfire Aid: Artists for the Bushfire Appeal CD will help raise funds for the thousands of people left homeless in the fires. All money raised from the sale of the CDs will go directly to the Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal.

It’s a cracking collection of songs too, with plenty of patriotic tracks and inspirational tunes. Do your bit to help the fundraising effort and make sure you grab a copy and spread the word!

Here’s the complete track list.

“The Rising” – Bruce Springsteen
“Don’t Give Up” – Shannon Noll & Natalie Bassingthwaighte
“Honesty” – Billy Joel
“Halo” – Beyonce
“Walking On A Dream” – Empire Of The Sun
“One Country” – Midnight Oil
“Spirit Of The Bush” – Lee Kernaghan
“Shine” – Vanessa Amorosi
“Castles In The Air” – Hoodoo Gurus
“Better Than” – John Butler Trio
“Time After Time” – Jessica Mauboy
“Losing My Way” – Justin Timberlake
“Miracle Of Love” – Eurythmics
“True Blue” – John Williamson
“Holy Grail” – Hunters & Collectors
“You” – Wes Carr
“Lean On Me” – Bill Withers
“Great Southern Land” – Icehouse

“White Noise” – The Living End
“Working Class Man” – Jimmy Barnes
“These Days” – Powderfinger
“We Can’t Be Beaten” – Rose Tattoo
“Saving Grace” – Pete Murray
“You’re The Voice” – John Farnham
“Down Under” – Men At Work
“This Flower” – Kasey Chambers
“Leaps & Bounds” – Paul Kelly
“Believe Again” – Delta Goodrem
“The Prayer” – Anthony Callea
“The Greatest Love Of All” – Whitney Houston
“Here With Me” – Dido
“You Raise Me Up” – Westlife
“The Power Of Love” – Jennifer Rush
“Dream Catch Me” – Newton Faulkner
“Touch” – Noiseworks

Image source: Undercover News

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Evermore Reveals the "Truth of the World"

Adopted Aussies Evermore wowed me with their new single “Between the Lines”, and it looks like there’s more where that came from. They’ll unleash their third album Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show on March 21.

We can expect much more than a mish-mash of radio-friendly songs here, as lead singer Jon Hume explains.

“I heard someone say that albums were dead … and everyone just wants three minute songs these days. That’s exactly what we are trying to fight with this record,” he said in a statement.

“We hit reset on what this band was about, threw everything out and just imagined the record we would want to hear someone else make. Something you could put on and not ever want to hit skip… one piece of music that ebbs and flows but never stops. It’s a concept album that takes inspiration from trash entertainment, news headlines and political propaganda, and turns it into an over the top, fun, rock’n’roll show.”

You can catch that “over the top, fun, rock’n’roll show” when the lads hit the road in April and May. Stay tuned for the dates when they’re released!

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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Bob Evans’ Rocking New Album

No one could ever accuse Kevin Mitchell of getting stale. As part of Jebediah, he gave us slices of alternative rock like “Leaving Home” and “Fall Down.” Then under the moniker Bob Evans he dabbled in a more mainstream sound, combining pop with a quirky indie sensibility. Now as Bob, Kevin says he’s ready to rock once more.

So it might seem an unlikely choice to record Goodnight, Bull Creek, his third album as Bob Evans, in the home of country music, Nashville. Brad Jones has produced the recording, as he did with Bob’s last album Suburban Songbook.

“This is my rock album. I’m saying goodbye to the suburbs,” Bob said.

You can get a taste of the new rocking tracks when Bob hits the road in April and May.

18 April 2009 -West Coast Blues and Roots Festival, Fremantle
7 May 2009 – Tivoli, Brisbane
8 May 2009 – The Sands Tavern, Maroochydore
9 May 2009 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
10 May 2009 – Great Northern, Byron Bay
12 May 2009 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
13 May 2009 – Newcastle University
14 May 2009 – Wollongong University
15 May 2009 – Metro, Sydney
16 May 2009 – ANU Canberra
20 May 2009 – Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc
21 May 2009 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
23 May 2009 – Republic Bar, Hobart
28 May 2009 – The Gov, Adelaide

Image source: Monototo @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Living End Release Rarities Disc, Plan European Tour

If you’re finally planning on buying The Living End’s White Noise you might want to wait a few months longer. In March the band plan to release their award-winning album with a bonus disc of rarities and demos.

The lads are currently touring as part of the Big Day Out before playing their own shows around Europe. If you happen to live there you can catch this amazing Aussie three-piece at the following venues in April.

18 April 2009 – Groezrock, Meerhout
19 April 20099 – Waterfront, Norwich
21 April 2009 – Club Academy, Manchester
22 April 2009 – Koko, London
23 Apr 2009 – Nouveau Casino, France
24 Apr 2009 – Melkweg, Amsterdam
25 Apr 2009 – Luxor, Cologne
26 Apr 2009 – Postbahnhof, Berlin

Image source: Newscom

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Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s "1000 Stars" Shine Brightly

After two hit singles, I’m hanging out to hear the rest of Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s debut solo album 1000 Stars. The good news is that I don’t have to wait too much longer, with the album scheduled to hit stores next month.

“Alive” and “Someday Soon” have given us just a taste of the new CD, which promises to be a diverse disc.

“Sometimes I want to rock out, sometimes I want to be acoustic and emotive and sometimes I want to be as camp as I can be. This album is as eclectic as I am,” Nat explained.

Natalie worked alongside some of the world’s best songwriters, including Paul Barry (Cher, Tina Turner), Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue), Jimmy Harry (Pink, Britney Spears) to create her solo release.

“This is the first time I’ve been able to fully express myself creatively. I’ve had so many amazing experiences in my career. I’ve been punky with the Rogue Traders and more sophisticated as a TV host and I’ve played characters on stage and TV and had so many costumes and outfits. This album allowed me to strip back all that and just be the real me. It is the sum of all those things in my life so far “said Nat.

She embraces her passion for musical theatre with “Catch Me If You Can,” camps and vamps it up with “Supersensual,” and speaks from the heart with “In His Eyes,” a song she wrote for her grandmother.

“My grandad passed away and ever since then my Nan doesn’t know how to exist without him,” Natalie admitted.

It sounds like 1000 Stars will take us on one hell of a journey when it’s released on February 21.

Image source: Foraggio Fotographic @ Flickr