Category: Releases

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Earl Cole and Chelsea J Gibson Do Disco Ahead of Earl’s Album Release

If you missed Earl Cole and Chelsea J Gibson shaking their groove things on New Years Eve, or you’re just keen for a second helping, make sure you get to Perth’s Bouchon Bistro on March 2.

The pair will perform the songs of Abba, Gloria Gaynor, The Village People at their fun Disco Inferno show. Tickets are a steal at $110 per person, as that price also includes a lavish three-course dinner. Earl and Chelsea always sell out venues, so make sure you reserve your table by calling the bistro on (08) 9387 3898.

March is going to be a busy month for Earl as he’ll also release his third studio album. When The Lights Are Low features some of Earl’s favorite songs, including “At Last,” “Orange Colored Sky” and “When I Fall in Love.” With classics like that, I predict those CDs will make great Mother’s Day gifts!

Image used with permission from Earl Cole

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The Dingoes Say Goodbye with Live Album and Shows

The Dingoes were one of the greatest bands of the 1970s, giving Australia hits like “Way Out West” and “Boy On the Run.” After their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2009, Brod Smith, Kerryn Tolhurst, Chris Stockley, and John Bois figured it was about time to get the band back together.

They recorded another studio album and travelled all around the country last August. During that tour The Dingoes recorded a live CD at their Northwood Hotel and Northcote Social Club shows, and it’s finally been released. Live At Last captures a band at home on the stage with a repertoire finely tuned after decades in the business. There’s everything you could hope to hear on this double CD, and a few other tracks besides.

Sadly we’re hearing that the dates they’ve announced are the last ones, the final chapter of The Dingoes legacy. These shows include A Day on the Green slots with Joe Cocker and George Thorogood, festival appearances, and headline dates. Yes we’ve heard it’s the end before, but if you’re a fan I’d get to a few of these gigs just in case.

12 February 2011 – A Day On The Green @ Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley (with Joe Cocker, George Thorogood, and Diesel)
13 February 2011 – A Day On The Green @ Centennial Vineyards, Bowral (with Joe Cocker, George Thorogood, and Diesel)
19  February 2011 – A Day On The Green @ Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth (with Joe Cocker, George Thorogood, and Diesel)
10 March 2011 – Stones Winery, Yarra Valley
12 & 13 March 2011 – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy
1 April 2011 – Prince of Wales, St Kilda
2 April 2011 – Caravan Music Club @ Oakleigh RSL, Oakleigh
3 April 2011 – The Williamstown RSL, Williamstown
22 April 2011 – East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Tyagarah

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Myles Mayo Prepares Self-Titled Debut Album

Adelaide grimester Myles Mayo is preparing to release his first solo debut album. The self-titled recording charts the natural evolution of the Special Patrol frontman.

Myles is pushing the genre, with genuine pop sensibilities, an organic approach to recording, and the occasional appearance of a steel guitar. The songs tell of Myles’ transition from small town boy to urban dweller, with a healthy mix of humorous and emotive lyrics.

Myles Mayo’s debut album will hit stores around the country on March 4. That gives fans just enough time to become acquainted with the songs before the April 15 launch at Adelaide’s Jive Bar!

Image used with permission from Other Tongues

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The Art Tours Here Comes the War

The Art have had one hell of a 2010, punctuated with time recording and touring in US, and support slots with big names like Marilyn Manson, Them Crooked Vultures, and The Pixies.

Their self titled EP exploded, and they’ll be hoping for similar success with their new album Here Comes the War. It drops on February 24, and the band will celebrate with a tour taking in the eastern states and Adelaide.

The Art are one of this country’s most mesmerising live acts; see how they earned that reputation at the following gigs.

23 February 2011 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
25 February 2011 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney (album launch)
26 February 2011 – Cabbage Tree, Wollongong
2 March 2011 – The Lennox, Byron Bay
3 March 2011 – Club Envy, Sunshine Coast
4 March 2011 – Elsewhere, Gold Coast
5 March 2011 – X & Y, Brisbane
9 March 2011 – ANU, Canberra
10 March 2011 – The National, Geelong
11 March 2011 – Enigma, Adelaide
12 March 2011 – Instore, Melbourne
13 March 2011 – Dong Dong Lounge, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Hummingbird PR

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Nick Murphy Releases Sophomore Album

Nick Murphy’s new album What’s In Your Mind? hits record stores across the country today.

Nick’s been earning high praise as a solo artist, following the disbanding of his group The Anyones in 2005. His debut Breaking the Light was critically acclaimed, and scored plenty of airplay on Triple J and community radio.

The newie has been some five years in the making, but early indications are that it’s been worth the wait. You can look forward to hearing a harmony-rich blend of psychedelic sounds and folk music, with splashes of soul, pop, and country.

Nick’s planning to announce a full-scale tour soon, but ahead of that he’ll launch the album at Raval in Sydney on February 24. Tickets are available from the venue and online now!

Image used with permission from Other Tongues

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Emperors Ready to Unleash “Sam”

After generating some major buzz through winning the Triple J Unearthed competition, a WAMI, and playing the Perth Big Day Out, Emperors figured it was about time to release something. That something comes in the form of Sam, an EP set to drop on February 12.

The band will launch Sam with a big show at Amplifier Bar on February 19. Sons of Rico, Stereoflower, and BudWeezer will support, so make sure you show up early.

If you want another fix, Emperors will also play the unfortunately named Crab Fest at Mandurah Foreshore on March 12. It might sound like the sort of place where you could catch a nasty disease, but with Abbe May, Novocaines, The Scotch of Saint James, and Young Revelry also on the bill it’ll be worth checking out.

Image source: Emperors Bandcamp page

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Meet Sydney’s Strangers

Sydney quintet Strangers aren’t likely to be strangers for much longer. The band has spent the last three months recording their rocking debut album, and they’re getting ready to unleash it on the country.

Strangers will play their first ever headline show at Sydney’s Spectrum next Saturday, in amongst support slots with the mighty Shihad. The current crop of dates will support “Red Brick,” the first single released from the album. The first Shihad show is tonight, so music lovers in The Gong should get their skates on!

Strangers

3 February 2011 – Waves, Wollongong (with Shihad)
4 February 2011 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle (with Shihad)
5 February 2011 – Beach Road Hotel, Bondi (with Shihad)
12 February 2011 – Spectrum, Darlinghurst (headline show)
18 February 2011 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne (with Shihad)
19 February 2011 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully (with Shihad)

Image used with permission from Shiny Entertainment

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Young Revelry Rock with “Here Now”

Perth rock act Young Revelry are getting some mileage from their debut EP You and I. The lads have just released “Here Now,” the second cut from the disc.

It’s every bit as raw and powerful as the title track, with its epic sing-along chorus and grungy guitars. There’s a refreshing lack of polish about this band; I really hope time in the business doesn’t smooth their edges too much.

2010 was a big year for Young Revelry, who landed support slots with You Am I and Calling All Cars, played two sold-out EP launch shows, and a performance at the Southbound Festival. With tracks like “Here Now” under their belt, I’m expecting big things from these Perthies in 2011.

Image source: Premier Artists

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Cullen’s Poppy New Single is “Crazy Enough”

This afternoon I’ve been seduced by the sweet synth pop of Cullen, and his new single “Crazy Enough.”

This track is so bright and shiny that I couldn’t help but smile on hearing it. It’s also very musically complex, so I was surprised to see this Melbourne artist was behind all the layers. Guitars, keys, synths, and drums; you name it and Cullen is playing it.

If the single version of “Crazy Enough” too sugary for you, make sure you check out the darker remix from US producer VIKING. The song is given a retro flavour with another remix from Sydney’s Diamond Cut. They’re all available to hear right now on Cullen’s MySpace page.

“Crazy Enough” is the second cut to come from Cullen’s forthcoming album. It’s nice to know there’s more of this on the way!

Image used with permission from Forum5

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Bad Seed Hugo Race Releases “Fatalists”

Bad Seeds founding member Hugo Race is preparing to release a new solo album called Fatalists.

Hugo’s work is always interesting, from the CD Live in Wolow Jail recorded in a Polish Prison to collaborations with the Malian Tuareg group Tamikrest, French-American outfit Lilium, and Brazil’s Moses Complex. His 2010 album Between Hemispheres earned rave reviews for its mix of traditional African instruments and electronica.

Fatalists sees Hugo travel in a new direction as it’s his first recording as a solo singer-songwriter. It was released throughout Europe recently and is already being heralded as a masterpiece. We’ll see Fatalists on local record store shelves on February 4, ahead of a couple of launch shows. If you want to see Hugo Race doing his thing live, head to the Northcote Social Club in Melbourne on February 24, or The Basement in Sydney on March 9.

Image used with permission from Other Tongues