Category: Releases

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Recoil Give Us “The Will to Sin”

New Justice Records latest signing, Sydney metal act Recoil, are wasting no time in unleashing their music on an unsuspecting public.

The band will release its debut album The Will to Sin on June 5. The disc captures the raw metal style Recoil is famous for. The band say they’re “very proud” of the album, which has been 12 months in the making.

“There are a lot of new fresh ideas thrown into our writing for this,” said Recoil’s singer Wade.  “We’re now ready to hit the road to promote all our hard work.”

Recoil  will hit the road in support of the release next month. We can expect “a loud in your face but very tight performance with plenty of energy.” Sounds like fun!

Catch Recoil at the following shows.

21 May 2010 – The Chilli Lounge, Wyong
22 May 2010 – Live at The Wall, Sydney
4 June 2010 – The Basement, Canberra
5 June 2010 – The Espy Basement, Melbourne
25 June 2010 – Miami Shark Bar, Gold Coast
26 June 2010 – The Step Inn, Brisbane
17 July 2010 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide

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Sydney Metal Band Resist the Thought Debut “Damnation”

Sydney metal outfit Resist the Thought are preparing to unleash their debut album Damnation. The disc will hit stores on May 7 through New Justice Records.

It’s been a long time coming for fans of the band who formed in 2007, but Resist the Thought assure us it’s worth the wait.

“We really pushed ourselves in creating this record,” said guitarist Tim Aaron.  “We took six months off touring and just focused on writing and demoing. From the start, we had the intention of making a timeless record we are all proud of.”

The disc explores the not so cheery theme that humankind will bring about its own destruction.

“A lot of the lyrics are based on the concept of greed and corruption ruling the earth, which will ultimately lead to the damnation of mankind,” he explained.

Resist the Thought has a reputation has one of Australia’s finest live metal bands, and they’re keen to show us how they earned it on their Damnation tour. Expect a tight and energetic set at the following gigs.

6 May 2010 – NEXT, Melbourne
7 May 2010 – MusicMan, Bendigo
8 May 2010 – Urban Youth Café, Ringwood
9 May 2010 – Youth Arts Centre, Geelong
13 May 2010 – SNITCH, Brisbane
14 May 2010 – Southern Cross Tavern, Gold Coast
15 May 2010 – Price Street Hall, Nambour
16 May 2010 – Epic Skate Centre, Tweed Heads
22 May 2010 – Civic Hotel, Perth
23 May 2010 – YMCA HQ, Perth
29 May 2010 – Masonic Hall, Blacktown
4 June 2010 – Club Blink, Sydney
5 June 2010 – The Loft, Newcastle

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Georgia Fields Gives Us “Something Borrowed, Something Blue”

Georgia Fields is currently adding the finishing touches to her new album, but she’s releases this gorgeous song “Something Borrowed, Something Blue” to tide us over.

The track has a wonderful whimsical air about it, with the quirky sounds of a child’s animal toy meeting more traditional orchestration. The song’s romantic without being cloying, and Georgia’s voice is stunning. If this is what we have to look forward to, I can’t wait to hear the LP when it hits stores this winter!

If you feel the same way and live in Melbourne, make sure you catch her single launch at The Toff in Town on April 29. If you’re not in Melbourne don’t sweat it; a full national tour is in the works to coincide with the album’s release.

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Old Man River Announces Aussie EP Tour

It’s been more than two years in the making, but Old Man River is finally heading home for a headline tour to support the release of his new five-track EP You’re On My Mind.

The release will precede Old Man River’s new long player Trust, which should hit stores in the middle of years. I can’t wait to hear this recording which was inspired by Old Man River’s travels in Australia, the Middle East, and India.

Until then though we’ll be content with the album and the tour, for which tickets are on sale now. Old Man River will be joined on the following dates for Ernest Ellis and The Chemist.

7 May – TheTroubadour, Brisbane
8 May – The Vanguard, Sydney
9 May– The Vanguard, Sydney
13 May – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
14 May – Jive, Adelaide

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Sam Clark Follows Up Broken with New Single

Sam Clark is preparing to release “Send Me a Sign,” the second single from his debut album.

“Send Me a Sign” follows the release of “Broken,” which went all the way to number one on the ARIA Physical Charts and cracked the top 40 singles charts.

“Send Me a Sign” will be released on April 22. Make sure you tune in to Neighbours that night as Sam will be back in Ramsey Street and performing the song. That should help tide us over until Sam’s album, which is nearing completion, hits stores later this year.

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Will Connor Finds His Sea Legs on Sailing, Love and Food

Singer-songwriter Will Connor is about to release his third album Sailing, Love and Food. The disc was inspired by the demise of Will’s relationship, and his newfound love affair with the sea.

Will is a singer who practices what he preaches. After recording the album inspired by the ocean, he set out to experience it first hand on an open sea voyage by kayak.

The singer-songwriter undertook the month-long journey last year to follow the humpback whales as they migrated down the eastern seaboard. The voyage tested his strength and endurance, but was also a thing of beauty as he interacted with these majestic creatures and spent nights sleeping underneath the stars. Something tells me another album’s going to come from his experiences on that journey!

“It was the weirdest thing,” said Will. “I wrote and recorded the album before I ever knew I would take the TransparentSea voyage. Every song on the album is either about sailing, love or food, or a combination of both. Of course there are a few other topics, but these themes forced their way through. So for me the adventure was truly one of those meant-to-be things that made me more aware of the fact me art follows life, and vice versa.”

Sailing, Love and Food will be released in Japan on April 7 and in Australia on April 12.

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Young Heretics Give Away Their Album

Have the Young Heretics gone mad? The Melbourne duo are offering their new album We Are The Lost Loves to fans as a free digital download prior to its official release on May 7.

Matthew Wright and Kitty Hart decided to leak the album because they believe in the power of their music. Or they may just have lost their marbles. In any case, it’s a great way for music fans to get a taste of the Young Heretics’ theatrical sounds and bold driving beats.

Point your browsers to wearethelostloves.com until May 7 to get the album for free. And if you like what you hear make sure you head to the band’s album launch show at Melbourne’s Toff in Town on May 8.

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Repackaged CD Celebrates Susan Boyle’s Promo Visit

Sony Music will release a special tour edition of I Dreamed a Dream to coincide with Susan Boyle’s first promotional tour to Australia this May.

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The souvenir edition sees a DVD packaged with the eight-times platinum album. The disc, the first of its kind available to Susan’s loyal fans, will feature her original Britain’s Got Talent audition, her headline grabbing interview with Molly Meldrum, and a short documentary charting her rise to fame. We’ll see it on record store shelves on April 16.

Susan’s bound to be busy during her time in Oz, with appearances already locked in for the Logie Awards on May 2 and Hey Hey It’s Saturday on May 5.

“I am so excited about going to Australia. This time last year I never dreamed I would leave Blackburn, now I am travelling to the other side of the world. Now that can’t be bad!”the clearly chuffed singer said in a statement. “That I have been invited to perform on Australia’s biggest awards show is really something. I can’t wait to get there, to meet the people, to see the sights and to sing.”

And I’m sure all the nannas around the country will love having her here!

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Damien Leith Releases New Book and Digital Single

It’s an exciting time for Damien Leith fans. Remember June, the lovable Irishman’s second novel, hits stores today. The novel is the follow-up to Damien’s first book, One More Time. The tale tells the story of a family who escaped a turbulent life in Northern Ireland ten years earlier, but are haunted by their past.

Then tomorrow Damien’s latest single “Forgive, Forget” will be available for digital download. The new single ise available as a digital bundle with “Hallelujah,” one of Damien’s signature tunes from his Australian Idol stint.

“Hallelujah is my all time favourite song,” Damien said in a statement. “The lyrics and the melody are both haunting and magical and I am thrilled to release the track recorded in full for the first time ever.”

Damien will perform his cover of this Leonard Cohen classic at the Good Friday Appeal at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium tomorrow. The charity event will be broadcast on the Seven Network, so Damien fans should make sure they tune in!

As if that wasn’t enough Damien news, remember that he’s still travelling around the country on his Keys and Strings tour. The tour sees Damien play songs from his acclaimed Remember June album alongside covers of Irish tunes that have inspired him musically. If you haven’t seen the show yet, make sure you get to one of the following venues!

1 Apr 2010 – Cafe Coast Restaurant, Perth
2 Apr 2010 – Friends Restaurant, East Perth
3 Apr 2010 – Charles Hotel, North Perth
9 April 2010 – Kingsford, Souths Juniors
10 April 2010 – Dee Why RSL
14 April 2010 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
15 & 16 April 2010 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
17 April 2010 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
23 April 2010 – Coffs Ex Services, Coffs Harbour
24 April 2010 – Ballina RSL
30 April 2010 – Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
1 May 2010 – Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville
2 May 2010 – Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay
4 May 2010 – Proserpine Cultural Centre
5 May 2010 – Rockhampton Leagues Club
6 May 2010 – Gladstone Entertainment Centre
7 May 2010 – Hervey Bay Boat Club
8 May 2010 – Gympie RSL
9 May 2010 – Tewantin Noosa RSL

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Chemical Transport Announce Shows to Support Debut EP Release

We’re Not Alone, the debut EP from self proclaimed anti-scenesters Chemical Transport will hit record stores this Friday, April 2.

The EP delivers the band’s traditional grunge and nu-metal sounds with a surprising twist of pop rock and dance. The result is music that is both fresh and instantly accessible.

Chemical Transport will showcase tracks from the recording at the following shows. If there’s not one near you, don’t sweat it. The band promises to announce more gigs around the country soon!

10 April 2010 – Bondi Blitz, Bondi Beach
15 April 2010 – Bull n Bush, Baulkham Hills
24 April 2010 – Spectrum, Sydney
1 May 2010 – Tuggeranong Youth Centre, Tuggeranong

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