Category: Releases

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Super Wild Horses Announce Album Launch Shows

Super Wild Horses are preparing to unleash their debut album Fifteen next month, and they’ve announced not one but three launch shows to celebrate.

You might have caught these girls supporting Jon Spencer, The Drones, or Eddy Current Suppression Ring, or found yourself humming their song from that Bonds ad.

The Melbourne garage pop duo will play shows in Brisbane, Sydney, and their home town around the time of the album’s July 23 release. Tickets for the following shows are available at the door.

17 July 2010 – Lofly Hangar, Brisbane (with Kitchen’s Floor)
24 July 2010 – The Excelsior, Sydney (with Dead Farmers, Golden Staph and Straight Arrows)
31 July 2010 –The Swanston Room @ Victoria Hotel, Melbourne (with Total Control, Boomgates and School of Radiant Living)

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Damien Mancell Releases Shiny New Single

Sydney dance pop star Damien Mancell is following up his international digital smash hit “Be with You Tonight” with the release of his new single, “Shine.”

“Shine” has already become a firm club favourite, and is expected to do big things on its official release. The single features the standard version and remixes by DJ Mark Loasby, Robot Diaries and T-Shirt Death to keep the clubbers happy.

If you want to hear “Shine,” register on Damien’s website and you’ll receive a special remix for free. If you like what you hear make sure you purchase the track at any of the major digital retailers; you could even win a Samsung K3 MP3 player for your trouble!

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Princess One Point Five Preview Album at The Builder’s Arms

After a small hiatus, Princess One Point Five (P1.5) are preparing for the release of their highly anticipated fourth album What Doesn’t Kill You.

It won’t hit stores until June 11, but fans in their hometown of Melbourne can enjoy a sneak peek of the new material, and some old favourites, with the band’s Thursday night residency at The Builder’s Arms Hotel in Fitzroy.

Catch the P1.5, and their rotating cast of super support acts, at the following Builder’s Arms shows. Tickets are $8 at the door.

3 June 2010 – with Sophie Koh and Tash Parker
10 June 2010 – with Flying Scribble and Patinka Cha Cha
17 June 2010 – with Georgia Fields and Ben Montero
24 June 2010 – with Cuba is Japan and Lehmann B. Smith

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The Amity Affliction Tour New Youngbloods Album

The Amity Affliction have recently been holed up in New York studio recording their second album Youngbloods, but they’re wasting no time in getting back in front of local audiences.

The band has announced a swag of over 18s and all ages gigs all around the country. We’ll have a little time to get acquainted with the new material with Youngbloods hitting stores on June 18. You needn’t wait that long to get a taste though, as The Amity Affliction are giving away the first single “I Hate Hartley” for free. Visit the The Amity Affliction website to get the track.

Tickets for the following shows are available from the venues now.

2 July 2010 – Fowlers, Adelaide (Licensed All Ages)
3 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi (Under 18s, Day Show)
3 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi (18+, Night Show)
5 July 2010 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (All Ages)
6 July 2010 – Kangaroo Flats Leisure Centre, Bendigo (All Ages)
8 July 2010 – Woden Basketball Stadium, Canberra (All Ages)
9 July 2010 – UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
10 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (18+)
11 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (Under 18s)
17 July 2010 – Tank Arts Centre, Cairns (All Ages)
18 July 2010 – Townsville PCYC, Townsville (All Ages)
22 July 2010 – Oh Snap @ Black Betty’s, Perth (18+)
23 July 2010 – YMCA HQ, Perth (All Ages)
24 July 2010 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury (18+)
25 July 2010 – YMCA HQ, Perth (All Ages)

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Brittle Give The Owls EP Away

Melbourne’s Brittle are generous sorts. They’re so keen for Australia to hear their brand of alternative rock, they’re giving their new EP The Owls away for free!

The five track release captures the band’s dynamic live sound, thanks in no small part to the skills of legendary producer Mark Opitz (The Angels, Cold Chisel, INXS).

“It was a massive learning curve for us as a band,” said Brittle lead vocalist Ben “Tokyo” Whiting. “That guy knows a lot and he taught us so much during our time working with him. He really made sure we got our ‘live’ sound on the EP and most importantly helped us work towards creating our own unique sound for the five tracks”.

The Owls will be available for free digital download from June 14. Its release sees the band who’ve supported the likes of Faker, Kisschasy, Snow Patrol, and Katy Perry, step out as headliners. They’ll do just that at a slew of shows around the country in June, July, and August. Here are all the dates!

25 June 2010 – Trash @ Caseys Hotel, Hawthorn (18+)
26 June 2010 – Revellers Bar, Melbourne (18+)
8 July 2010 – Snitch @ Club 299, Brisbane (18+)
9 July 2010 – Hard Rock Café, Gold Coast (18+)
10 July 2010 – Bon Amici, Toowoomba (18+)
11 July 2010 – The Hive, Brisbane (All Ages)
15 July 2010 – Kyogle Memorial Hall, Kyogle (All Ages)
16 July 2010 – Southern Cross School, Ballina (All Ages)
17 July 2010 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay (18+)
22 July 2010 – Grand Hotel, Wollongong (18+)
23 July 2010 – Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly (18+)
29 July 2010 – Bended Elbow, Geelong (18+)
30 July 2010 – POW @ Mynt Lounge, Werribee (18+)
31 July 2010 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne (18+)
1 August 2010 – Spanish Club, FitzroyAll Ages)
4 August 2010 – Irish Murphy’s, Launceston (18+)
5 August 2010 – The Central, Devonport (18+)
6 August 2010 – Republic Bar, Hobart (18+)
7 August 2010 – Maginty’s, Burnie (18+)
12 August 2010 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (18+)
13 August 2010 – Louisiana Tavern, Elizabeth (18+)
14 August 2010 – Edinburgh Castle, Adelaide (18+)

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Nick Cave Delivers Second Serve of Grinderman

Nick Cave is preparing to unveil his second album with Grinderman this September.

Not so originally titled Grinderman 2, it sees Nick reunite with Warren Wllis, Martyn Casey, and Jim Sclavunos for another serve of dirty garage rock. Acclaimed producer Nick Launay twiddled the knobs for the album which was recorded at London’s RAK, State of the Ark, and Assault and Battery studios.

To celebrate the release Grinderman will tour around the United Kingdom and Europe throughout September and October. Hopefully we’ll see some Aussie dates to follow.

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25 September 2010 – Rock City, Nottingham
27 September 2010 – University, Leeds
28 September 2010 – Barrowlands, Glasgow
29 September 2010 – Academy, Manchester
1 October 2010 – Hammersmith Apollo, London
4 October 2010 – Les Docks, Lausanne
5 October 2010 – Volkshaus, Zurich
6 October 2010 – Live, Milan
7 October 2010 – Atlantico, Rome
10 October 2010 – Gasometer, Vienna
11 October 2010 – Muffathalle, Munich
13 October 2010 – Haus Auensee, Leipzig
14 October 2010 – Columbiahalle, Berlin
15 October 2010 – E-Werk, Cologne
17 October 2010 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
20 October 2010 – MCV, Utrecht
21 October 2010 – Docks, Hamburg
23 October 2010 – Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen
24 October 2010 – Power Station, Randers
26 October 2010 – Cite de La Music, Paris

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As Silence Breaks Speak Up with New Album

Sydney metal act As Silence Breaks are set to release their self-titled debut album on June 11. This is a metal act to watch, with the band producing music that is aggressive yet accessible.

“Our album is a combination of elements from the metalcore, thrash and hardcore genres,” explained vocalist Sam Rilatt. “We just love writing music that’s heavy, hard hitting and aggressive but is juxtaposed by layers of big melody.

“We’ve never been afraid to just follow our own direction. We don’t want to just write the same songs over and over. Were constantly working at improving our sound and technical proficiency to the point where the genres and sub genres that people categorize us in, may not even apply on the next album we do.”

To celebrate the album’s release As Silence Breaks will tour the country next month, starting in their local area of Western Sydney. Tickets are on sale from the venues now.

5 June 2010 – Bridge 54, Picton (All Ages)
6 June 2010 – Balydon Community Hall, Coffs Harbour (All Ages)
10 June 2010 – HOT DAMN @ Spectrum, Darlinghurst (18+)
20 June 2010 – The Lucky Australian Tavern, St Marys (All Ages)
26 June 2010 – The Fort, Fortitude Valley (All Ages)

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Thirsty Merc Announce Mousetrap Heart Tour

I recently brought you a live and acoustic take of Thirsty Merc’s new single “Mousetrap Heart.” Now the band has unleashed an official film clip for the song which gets its official release today.

To celebrate the band has announced a bunch of dates all around the country. It’s been far too long since I’ve seen the Thirsty Merc boys doing their thing live, so I might just have to get myself to one of these shows! Tickets for the following gigs are on sale now.

30 June 2010 – Southern Cross Club, Canberra
1 July 2010 – Waves, Wollongong
2 July 2010 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
3 July 2010 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
7 July 2010 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
8 July 2010 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
9 July 2010 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
10 July 2010 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
14 July 2010 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
15 July 2010 – Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
16 July 2010 – Hi Fi Bar, Brisbane
17 July 2010 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
18 July 2010 – Villa Noosa Hotel, Noosa
21 July 2010 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
22 July 2010 – Fly By Night Musicians Club, Bunbury
30 July 2010 – Hotel New York, Launceston
31 July 2010 – Republic Bar, Hobart

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Washington Tours Debut Album with Beautiful Girls

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Washington, the thinly veiled alter ego of Vanda and Young songwriting competition victor Megan Washington, will play dates to support the release of her debut album, cheekily titled I Believe You, Liar.

The shows are a mix of full band shows and solo dates, including a swag of concerts supporting Beautiful Girls.
If you like what you hear make sure you pick up I Believe You, Liar when it hits stores on July 30.

29 May 2010 – Ripe Festival, Noosa (Full band)
2 June 2010 – Armidale Uni, (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
3 June 2010 – Great Northern, Byron Bay (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
4 June 2010 – The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
5 June 2010 – The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
6 June 2010 – Great Northern, Byron Bay (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
10 June 2010 – Diggers, Tamworth (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
11 June 2010 –  Panthers, Newcastle (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
12 June 2010 – Waves, Wollongong (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
13 June 2010 – Leagues Club, The Entrance (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
16 June 16th – Baroque Nightclub, Blue Mountains (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
17 June 2010 – Panthers, Bathurst (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
18 June 2010 – Capital, Wagga Wagga (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
19 June 2010 – Civic Centre, Wodonga (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
24 June 2010 – Inferno, Traralgon (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
25 June 2010 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
30 June 30th – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
1 July 2010 – Metropolis, Freemantle (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
2 July 2010 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
3 July 2010 – Divers Tavern, Broome (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
8 July 2010 – Saloon Bar, Launceston (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
9 July 2010 – Wrest Point, Hobart (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
10 July 2010 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
14 July 2010 – Station Resort, Jindabyne (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
16 July 2010 – Hellenic Camp, Canberra (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
17 July 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
22 July 2010 – Pacific Palms Rec Club, Forster (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
23 July 2010 –Panthers, Port Macquarie (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
24 July 2010 –RSL, Sawtell (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
30 July 2010 – Splendour in the Grass, Woodford (Full band)

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Bodyjar Boys Back with Cola Wars

Just months after wrapping up their final tour with Bodyjar, Cam Baines and Shane Wakker are back with their brand new outfit Cola Wars.

The lads are joined by Mikey Juler, formerly of For Amusement Only, and Mark Brunott. The new single “Giving It Up” is our first taste of Cola Wars’ debut album Invader, which will hit Australia music stores on June 18 with a Japanese release to follow. It’s got some great hooks and a fantastic energy. And it seems the lads themselves are just as pleased with it.

“We are fully stoked with this recording. I reckon it packs a real punch,” said guitarist Cam Baines. “We produced the whole album with Kalju Tonuma (The Living End, Temper Trap, Evermore) and it came together without a hitch. Some of these songs have been in the incubator for a few years now so it was great to finally do them justice.”

This is the sort of music which will really come alive on stage, so make sure you stay tuned for details of Cola Wars’ first national tour soon!