Melbourne rockers Jericco are preparing to release their brand new album Machine Made the Animal on March 13, thanks to their loyal fans. Supporters donated a massive $10,500 through Pozible to help fund the album’s release. Jerrico are offering a free download of their new single “Animal” via Soundcloud and Triple J Unearthed to thank them for their generosity.
No doubt those same fans will turn out in their droves when Jerrico kick off their national tour next month.
26 April 2015 – The Rosemount Hotel, Perth
14 May 2015 – Rad Bar, Wollongong
15 May 2015 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
16 May 2015 – The Bald Faced Stag, Sydney
23 May 2015 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide
29 May 2015 – Crowbar, Brisbane
5 Jun 2015 – The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
Brad Butcher earned a place in the new songwriter category of the APRA awards with his single “Believer” late last year. Now he’s set to show everyone he’s no one-trick pony with the release of his sophomore album Jamestown.
Brad was a kid raised on classic music who spent his nights writing songs on a second-hand guitar. He loved music but listened to his head rather than his heart and pursued a career as a cabinetmaker. He later began working in the coal mines, which left plenty of time for him to focus on his true passion. Yet he kept his songs to himself for more than a decade, privately honing his craft until he released his self-titled debut album in 2012.
The recording of Jamestown took him to Shorefire Recording Studios in New Jersey. It was cut live over just seven days with musicians who’ve played with Paul McCartney, Ryan Adams, and Sheryl Crow. Most songs were recorded in the first or second take, creating that sort of spontaneous organic energy we rarely hear on studio albums any more.
That approach means that you know Brad’s going to be able to reproduce this stuff on stage. You can see for yourself when he tours the album through autumn. Jamestown will be release on March 27, the day the tour commences.
27 March 2015 – Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall, Brisbane
28 March 2015 – Currumbin Creek Tavern, Gold Coast
29 March 2015 – TAPS, Mooloolooba
9 April 2015 – 12 Bar Blue, Cairns
23 April 2015 – Frankies Pizza by the Slice, Sydney
24 April 2015 – Goulburn Club, Goulburn
25 April 2015 – Smiths Alternative, Canberra
7 May 2015 – The Grace Darling, Melbourne
8 May 2015 – Babushka Bar, Ballarat
21 May 2015 – Grace Emily, Adelaide
22 May 2015 – The Singing Gallery, McLaren Vale
23 May 2015 – Royal Oak Hotel, Launceston
24 May 2015 – The Homestead, Hobart
Queensland rockers Mass Sky Raid are ready to release their brand new single, the epic anthem “Enemy.” I love the soaring vocals on the track and those big hooky guitar riffs. It gets an official release on Thursday, but you can wrap your ears around it here.
If you love what you hear, make sure you catch Mass Sky Raid when they tour the song along the East Coast this month.
13 March 2015 – The Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
19 March 2015 – New Globe Theatre, Brisbane
26 March 2015 – Worker’s Club, Melbourne
27 March 2015 – Studio Six, Sutherland
28 March 2015 – Factory Floor, Sydney
Image used with permission from Collision Course PR
I had high hopes for Monarchy when I spotted the Wordsworth quote at the start of their music video for new single “Dancing in the Corner.” Thankfully this song lives up that very early promise.
Apparently Monarchy released their debut album way back in 2011 but they somehow slipped under my radar. Perhaps that’s because these Aussie expats were focusing their promotional efforts in the international market instead of here in Oz. Over the last five years they’ve headlined shows in the US, UK, Spain, Germany, France, and Russia and played massive festivals like Coachella, The Big Chill, and Melt.
Better late than never though, right? “Dancing in the Corner” comes from Monarchy’s brand new album ABNOCTO, which hits stores on March 13.
Miami Horror look set to prove that they’re no one-trick ponies with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album All Possible Futures. They’ve just released the lead single “Love Like Mine” and it’s a wonderful feel-good slice on 80s-inspired electronica.
The album is the first the band recorded since relocating to Los Angeles, and if the single’s any indication it was the right musical move.
“We wanted to move to LA for inspiration and influence more than anything,” explained Miami Horror’s producer Ben Plant. “It helped us to experiment and find our own sound. If you look at a lot of the alternative electronica and dance music coming out of LA it definitely has a feel – we love the weirdness and sunshine. It has been a strong influence on many of our favourite records from the 60s-80s and we wanted to allow it to influence this record.” All Possible Futures will be released on April 24 on CD and limited-edition vinyl, but you can get in early and pre-order it here.
Image used with permission from Remote Control Records
I’m enjoying a lot of the new hip hop coming out, but there’s a bit part of me that longs for the good old days. So I’m really excited by NYUON, who’s brand new but with skills that 2Pac, Public Enemy, or Naughty by Nature would be proud of. Even the film clip for his single “Your City” feels like it stepped out of the 90s.
NUYON is a proud Melbourne resident who was born to Sudanese parents in an Ethiopian refugee camp. His family moved to Australia to escape the civil war, and our country has helped him nurture his gift.
“Just a few months ago I was in the crowd at the ‘Yeezus’ concert daydreaming about one day being the headline of my own events and now it’s actually happening,” he said recently. “Maybe I’m still daydreaming? I’m simply blessed to have all these opportunities pop up.”
“Your City” will come from NUYON’s album, which should hit stores later this year.
After a year-long hiatus which saw him recovering from a head injury, Dusty Boots is back with his sweet new single “By the Ocean.” It’s a simple song about living by the water and getting back to nature.
For the majority of Australians that organic lifestyle is just a pipedream, but Dusty’s living it thanks to his network Rebel on a Rainbow. He was inspired to create the group after the expectations of full-time employment in a money-hungry society wore him down. Along with a collective of like-minded individuals, he spends his time traveling, camping, jamming, hiking, and appreciating what’s around him. The group recently teamed up with RAW Impact, a collaboration which sees him giving 50 percent of their merchandise profits to this worthy cause.
You might not get to live Dusty Boots’ reality, but you can let a little of his spirit rub off on you while listening to this song.
It’s quitting time on a Friday. Time to pour yourself a drink and chill out with some sweet tunes. Daniel Lee Kendall’s gorgeous new single “Don’t Worry Darlin’” is the perfect soundtrack as you get yourself into that weekend mindset. I can just imagine Daniel wearing a Hawaiian shirt strumming a ukulele as I listen to this and sip a cocktail. Or maybe that’s just me?
“This is a very old song,” Daniel explained. “I wrote this before Lost In The Moment had been released, and always liked it, but felt guilty at the thought of releasing it, because I wrote it about my then girlfriend. Key word: then. It’s really a song about me trying to convince myself about a relationship that wasn’t working.”
If you’re doing Mountain Sounds tomorrow, remember to check out Daniel’s set which is sure to be a festival highlight.
I know plenty of people who take umbrage with the whole concept of Valentine’s Day. We should express our love all year round they insist. So it’s for these people that I decided to hold off posting Amber Lawrence’s new video for “I Will Love You.” She released it to time with Valentine’s Day, but it might have just been a little too sugary for that Hallmark holiday. Why not show it to someone you love today to remind them that it’s not just February 14 that gets you sentimental?
It’s fascinating the way that remixes can change a song. I’ve been sitting here listening to a variety of remixes of Katie Noonan’s new single “Peace is My Drug,” and marvelling at the way the treatments have brought new aspects of the lyrics and Katie’s stunning voice to light.
Personally, this version remixed by cln is my favourite. It just gives the song a little more room to breathe than the others I listened to by Oisima and Inkswel. I believe there’s another two on the Peace is my Drug EP, which is available now exclusively through PledgeMusic.
Katie is such a chameleon that it’s always exciting to see what she does next. Fans can get a taste of her new musical direction and enjoy some old favourites at the following shows promoting the single.
12 March 2015 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
13 March 2015 – Wellers Restaurant, Kangaroo Ground
14 March 2015 – Aurora Spiegeltent, Garden of Unearthly Delights, Adelaide
18 March 2015 – Lizotte’s Restaurant, Dee Why
19 March 2015 – Newtown Social Club, Sydney
20 March 2015 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
21 March 2015 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
22 March 2015 – Lizotte’s Restaurant, New Lambton
27 March 2015 – Ipswich Civic Centre, Ipswich
28 March 2015 – The Triffid, Brisbane
29 March 2015 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
