Category: Single Releases

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Blackchords Back with “Dance, Dance, Dance

They’ve been in hibernation for some time, but Melbourne’s Blackchords are finally ready to unleash some new music. The band has just wrapped up the recording of album number two, and they want you to hear it.

Blackchords laid down the long awaited disc in the picturesque Yarra Valley with the help of former The Frames guitarist turned producer David Odlum. No doubt fans are eager to have the disc in their hands, as it was their efforts through the website Pozible which funded its recording.

The album won’t hit stores until August, but Blackchords will tide fans over with the release of their new single “Dance, Dance, Dance.” The band will launch the new song at The Phoenix Public House in Brunswick on April 14. Tickets are a steal at just $10 from Moshtix.

Image used with permission from Chrissie Vincent Publicity

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Delta Goodrem Back and “Sitting on Top of the World”

I was delighted to hear Delta Goodrem back on radio today with her new single “Sitting on Top of the World.” With a bit of a song drought and her relocation to the United States, she sort of dropped off my radar. It’s so great to have her back!

I’m also thrilled this song is so upbeat and optimistic. While I love Delta’s gut-wrenching ballads, we really were saturated with them. This song is a perfect slice of pop, with a positive message and killer vocals, naturally. It’s no surprise that it’s so good though, as Delta worked with Grammy Award winning producer John Shanks on the track. The single, which is officially released on April 13, is the first cut from Delta’s next album, which should hit stores later this year.

Its release is really well timed just a few days ahead of the premiere of The Voice. I’m reminded of the way Jennifer Lopez faded from view only to burn up the charts when she sat on the American Idol judging panel. Do you think we’ll see the same from Delta?

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

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The Good Ship Return with “Seven Seas”

The Good Ship wowed me with the unique pirate rock of their debut album Avast! Wretched Sea. Now two years later they’re back with a brand new batch of music.

“Seven Seas” is the first single to come from the Brisbane’s band’s second album, which will finally hit stores in the middle of the year. It gets inside the head of a sea loving man serving time for murder and craving his beloved ocean.

To make amends for the extended delay in The Good Ship goodness, the band’s giving away the single, and a cover of Ween’s “Object,” through their website. And they’re also hitting the East Coast for a long awaited tour. Here are all the places you can catch them singing their modern sea shanties in the coming months.

13 April 2012 – The Vanguard, Sydney
14 April 2012 – The Grace Darling, Melbourne
20 April 2012 – Beetle Bar, Brisbane
28 April 2012 – Royal Mail Hotel, Goodna
3 May 2012 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore

Image source: The Good Ship Bandcamp page

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N’Fa Jones Releases Fab Stop-Motion Animation Music Video for “March On”

N’Fa Jones has blown my mind with the video for his new single “March On.”

The clip sees the former 1200 Techniques frontman singing along some cute little cartoon critters. The Grizzly Brothers worked on the clip which was shot live using stop-motion animation techniques. There’s right, there was no post-production to clean it up. Impressive stuff indeed!

The cool clip is just what N’Fa needs to promote his new EP Babylon, which hits music stores everywhere on April 6. To celebrate its release N’Fa will play the following launch shows around the country. Tickets are on sale from Moshtix now.

30 March 2012 – The Manor, Leederville (with DJ Charlie Bucket)
12 April 2012 – The Factory Floor, Marrickville (with Tom Showtime)
13 April 2012 – The Cambridge Side Bar, Newcastle (with Tom Showtime)
19 April 2012 – The Grace Darling, Collingwood (with Remi Kolawole & Tom Showtime)

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Major Label Signs Mildlife

General Pants Co.’s innovative Major Label initiative is celebrating its second birthday with a brand new signing.

Melbourne electro-pop quartet Mildlife are the latest indie act to join the program with their new single “Milk & Wool.” Their sound is an interesting blend of retro influences and contemporary innovation. No wonder it caught the ears of the General Pants Co. crew.

You can head to the General Pants Co. website and click on Major Label to hear “Milk & Wool” for free. If you love it you can also purchase it from iTunes, secure in the knowledge that General Pants Co. returns all royalties to the acts it signs up.

And remember if you’ve got a band you might be Major Label’s next signing. Simple submit your track via General Pants Co.’s website or take your demo into your nearest General Pants Co. store.

Image used with permission from AVM Publicity

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The Shivers’ Jo Schornikow Goes Solo

Australian expat Jo Schornikow has wowed me with her sweet pop-folk tune “Bird’s Nest,” the first cut from her debut solo record First Time, Long Time.

“Bird’s Nest” gives us a taste of what we can expect on this disc, which hits stores tomorrow. The track is really reflective of Jo’s nomadic lifestyle, as it was written in London and recorded in a Melbourne church. That setting might seem strange for the uninitiated, but Jo loves recording in churches and the bedrooms of her close friends.

Jo left our shores in 2008 for the bright lights of New York City. She joined The Shivers and spent the last few years touring the United States and United Kingdom with them. She’ll return home to launch First Time, Long Time at The Grace Darling on April 12.

Image used with permission from Blank Tape

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The Messengers’ Sixties Inspired Single

The Messengers take us back to the swinging 60s with their retro inspired new single “We Can’t Get Along.”

The track is such a unique blend of classic sounds. I can hear some surf rock, some psychedelic sounds, and some pure pop harmonies. It’s so different, and completely irresistible.

Their last single launch sold out, so make sure you head out early to catch them launching single number two at The Toff on March 24. For readers playing along at home, yes that’s the same night as Brave Face’s single launch. These exciting Melbourne acts are sharing the bill!

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Butterfly Boucher Comes Home

Nashville based singer-songwriter Butterfly Boucher has returned home to launch her impressive new single “5678!”

The track was recently named the single of the week on iTunes Australia, and it was also on the soundtrack of a recent Private Practice episode. And don’t you just love a single with an exclamation mark? It comes from her new album Butterfly Boucher, which hits stores on April 13. While it’s not her first release the self-titled moniker is appropriate, as it’s her first as an independent artist.

Butterfly Boucher’s tour kicks off tomorrow night in Melbourne before traveling through New South Wales and the ACT. Local appearances from this Adelaide born artist are rare, so see her at home while you can!

21 March 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
22 March 2012 – The Front Gallery Café, Canberra
24 March 2012 – The Vanguard, Sydney
25 March 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla

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Brave Face Serves Up Something Old, Something New

Melbourne’s Brave Face channel Elvis Costello with their brand new single “Something Old Something New,” the first cut from their self-titled debut album.

While the band might have stolen a few moves from the American songwriter, that’s far from a bad thing. We’ve all got our influences, and when they help you create music so irresistible it’s hard to be too critical. Can’t you just imagine slow-dancing to this one at a high school dance?

Brave Face will launch the single in front of their hometown fans at Melbourne’s Toff in Town on March 24. Their self-titled album will hit stores in May.

Image used with permission from First Love Publicity

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Rainman Shows Off His Record Collection

Respected Queensland hip hop artist Rainman is currently traveling around the east coast to promote his brilliant new single “Darlin’.”

I love the way Rainman’s rapping works with Calski’s soulful vocals, but I think I love the accompanying clip even more. Rainman assures us it’s no music video, but when a piece of footage is backed by a single it’s hard to resist calling it one! Whatever it is, it introduces us to Rainman’s impressive vinyl collection. Colour me jealous!

The track, which is digitally released on March 23, comes from Rainman’s second album Bigger Pictures, which drops on May 4. Both release dates are a little while off yet, but Rainman is already building buzz on his single launch tour. Here are the remaining dates.

17 March 2012 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
12 April 2012 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay (Free)
13 April 2012 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
14 April 2012 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
27 April 2012 – The Annandale, Sydney (Supporting Dialectrix)
28 April 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle (Supporting Dialectrix)