Category: Single Releases

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Blanche Dubois Tour “The Sum of My Parts”

Perth sister act Blanche Dubois are hitting the road to support the release of their latest single “The Sum of My Parts,” the third from their acclaimed third studio album Young Heart.

The girls are taking some of Australia’s hottest young independent talent along for the rides. They’ve handpicked a swag of promising new acts, including Jack Carty, Whitaker, and Echo and The Empress to serve as supports.

Make sure you arrive at the following shows early to discover some great new bands!

25 May 2012 – The Palais, St. Kilda (with Whitaker)
27 May 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne (with Whitaker)
9 June 2012 – The Basement, Sydney (with Jack Carty)
10 June 2012 – The Promethean, Adelaide (with Southie)
17 June 2012 – The Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane (with We The Ghosts and Echo and the Empress)
5 July 2012 – The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth (with Jessica Morhall)

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Liz Martin Wants Us to Dance a Little, Live a Little

Sydney’s Liz Martin charms with her jaunty new single “So Long,” the latest cut from her brand new album Dance a Little, Live a Little.

I love the track’s playfulness and Liz’s husky vocals. It’s pop music with a hard attitude that’s so compelling. The album promises more of that alongside some moving ballads and whimsical instrumental numbers.

It’s a little strange that this song is so much fun, because Liz wrote the album while recovering from hip surgery. When you’re bedbound for five months, what else is a musician to do but create? It would have been easy to pour her pain into the record, but instead Liz opted to create songs filled with joy and good humor.

Now that she’s back on her feet, Liz is taking Dance a Little, Live a Little on the road with an all-star band featuring Elana Stone and Jacqueline Amidy. Catch Liz at the following shows:

10 May 2012 – Gold Coast Arts Centre, Gold Coast
11 May 2012 – The Waiting Room, Brisbane
18 May 2012 – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
19 May 2012 – Notes Live, Sydney
25 May 2012 – Cuda Bar, Lorne
27 May 2012 – The Grace Darling, Melbourne
31 May 2012 – Yours and Owls, Wollongong
1 June 2012 – Front Gallery, Canberra
8 June 2012 – Metro, Adelaide
16 June 2012 – The Waratah Bandroom, Hobart

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Sophie Koh Releases Stunning “I Understand” Single

Sophie Koh has captivated me with “I Understand,” the second single lifted from her forthcoming album Oh My Garden.

So many songs have been written about break-ups, but few are quite as searing as this one. There are no hysterics or desperate pleas, simply a resignation and sadness for love lost. Ben Lee and Brad Wood helped Sophie pen the track that she calls “one of the most personal songs” she’s ever written.

I remember catching Sophie Koh supporting Howie Day a few years ago. Her name stuck with me, and I’m thrilled to see the way she’s maturing as an artist. This song is stellar. She’ll launch it for her hometown fans in Melbourne at The Toff in Town on May 31.

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Nine Sons of Dan Tour Forthcoming EP

Nine Sons of Dan have introduced us to their forthcoming EP The New Kids with the rocking new single “Diamond Skin.”

The single shows us the way Nine Sons of Dan have matured since their last release, no doubt under the guidance of American producer J.R. McNeely (Amberlin, Paramore). It hits harder, but it’s got this strong melodic core that anchors it so well. While J.R. McNeely took the reins on “Diamond Skin” the remaining five tracks were overseen by Forrester Savell (Karnivool, The Butterfly Effect).

The New Kids should be a big release for the band who took out the rock category in last year’s New Artist to Radio Awards. It’ll hit record store shelves around the world on June 29, not long after the band wraps up their support slots for The Darkness.

Drummer Morgan “Flakey” Blake says the single captures the energy of Nine Sons of Dan’s live shows, so if you dig it you’ll probably want to see them in the flesh. Conveniently enough once their dates with The Darkness wrap up they’re taking the EP on the road. Catch the Gold Coast lads at the following shows this July:

12 July 2012 – Port Macquarie Hotel, Port Macquarie (18+)
13 July 2012 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle (18+)
14 July 2012 – Youth Arts Warehouse @ Metrodome, Gosford (All Ages)
15 July 2012 – The Lair @ Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
19 July 2012 – The Zoo, Brisbane (18+)
21 July 2012 – The PA @ Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast (18+)
27 July 2012 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (All Ages)
28 July 2012 – Revolver Upstairs, Melbourne (18+)
29 July 2012 – Spensers Live, Melbourne (Under 18s, 2 pm)
4 August 2012 – The Hive, Brisbane (All Ages)

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Royston Vasie Launch “You Want it Now” Single

Royston Vasie are riding the wave following their recent supporting slot on the Ben Kweller and Manchester Orchestra tour. If you enjoyed the band’s melodic sensibilities then, you’ll love their new single “You Want It Now.”

The song is our first taste of the band’s debut album Tanahmerah, which will hit stores in June. It features the irresistibly catchy guitar hooks and big singalong choruses the Melbourne quartet are famous for.

Royston Vasie will celebrate the single release with two big launch shows. They’ll play for hometown audiences at the Northcote Social Club on April 28 before taking the stage at Sydney’s Oxford Arts Factory on May 11.

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The Bloodpoets Take Aim with “War” Single & Tour

Brisbane rock act The Bloodpoets are assaulting our ears with a brand new single called “War.”

The track is our first taste of The Bloodpoets’ second album, a disc which ups the energy to replicate the band’s famous live shows. It’s much rawer than Polarity, which should impress their faithful fans. That back to basics approach should serve the band well when they take the songs on the road.

The Bloodpoets will kick off their War Against the World tour with a hometown show on April 27 before they head around the country. Tickets are on sale now for the following dates.

27 April 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
11 May 2012 – Pony, Melbourne
12 May 2012 – The Oak, Launceston
8 June 2012 – Andergrove Tavern, Mackay
15 June 2012 – The Burdekin Hotel, Sydney

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Eliza Hull Offers Delicious Taste of Debut EP

Eliza Hull has created a sultry slice of soulful pop with her new single “Without Words.” The empassioned track is the first lifted from her forthcoming EP Dawn.

Dawn is the culmination of three years of commitment to her craft. It shows that she’s put in the hard yards. The song is so hypnotic, with vocals that draw you in and one of the prettiest electronic melodies I’ve heard in some time.

“‘Without Words’ is about the pull and shift within a relationship and the questioning that can often happen,” Eliza explained in a press release. “It captures the beautiful confusion love can stir inside us.”

Eliza will celebrate her EP’s launch at Melbourne’s The Toff on May 31. The wonderful Sophie Koh is also on the bill, so it should be a pretty amazing night!

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The Floors Tour Bluesy Debut Single

Down and dirty Perth blues rock trio The Floors are unleashing their music on the nation with the release of “You Got to Move.” It’s the first single from The Floors debut album, which will hit record stores in a couple of months.

There’s something so sexy about the snarling lyrics and gritty base line of this soulful track. It seems so spontaneous and free of studio trickery that I imagine it’d be even more explosive on the stage. And that’s a good thing too, because The Floors will tour the single next month.

You can catch The Floors at the following shows.

24 May 2012 – The Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide (Free)
25 May 2012 – X and Y Bar, Fortitude Valley
26 May 2012 – The Joynt, West End
27 May 2012 – The Spotted Cow Hotel, Toowoomba
31 May 2012 – The Vanguard, Newtown
1 June 2012 – The Grand Junction Hotel, Maitland (Free)
2 June 2012 – Revolver, Melbourne
3 June 2012 – Baha Tacos, Rye (Free)

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Chet Faker Tours Debut EP

With his debut EP Thinking in Textures earning rave reviews around the world, Melbourne’s Chet Faker has released a brand new single and announced an East Coast tour.

“I’m Into You,” the follow-up to “Terms and Conditions,” has already been picked up by BBC Radio 1 and hit the number one spot on worldwide indie music aggregator Hype Machine. It’s another gorgeously chilled blend of electronica and soul that hits all the right notes.

Something tells me it won’t be too long before we see Chet graduating to much bigger venues than the ones on this tour. See him in intimate mode before he blows up at the following shows.

21 April 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
27 April 2012 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
28 April 2012 – GoodGod, Sydney

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King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard Tour Bloody Ripper

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard are hitting the road to promote their brand new single “Bloody Ripper.”

I was expecting something incredibly dark considering the title and gory tour poster, but the song almost feels cheerful! It’s the first cut from King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard’s debut album, which was recorded this month in Melbourne. Perhaps releasing it so soon is the secret to making sure the track feels fresh!

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard are playing some of their favourite venues this month and the next to promote the single’s release.

29 April 2012 – Bar Open, Melbourne
4 May 2012 – The National Hotel, Geelong
5 May 2012 – The Edinburgh Castel, Adelaide
10 May 2012 – Goodgod Small Club, Sydney
12 May 2012 – Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane
19 May 2012 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart

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