Category: Single Releases

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Lionel Richie and Guy Sebastian Duet for Flood Victims

Tour buddies Guy Sebastian and Lionel Richie have recorded a new version of Lionel’s dance-tastic 80s smash “All Night Long” to benefit Australian flood victims.

The soulful pair laid down the tune in Los Angeles this week, and have pledged all money raised will reach the Flood Relief program.

I love the concept, but as an old school Lionel fan I’m also a little nervous. Apparently the new version was produced by RedOne, the man behind Lady Gaga and that awful Richie-sampling Enrique Iglesias tune “I Like It.” Here’s hoping they ease up on the electronics and preserve the fun of the original!

I can’t wait to hear the song, and am also kicking myself for not getting tickets to this upcoming tour. No doubt Lionel and Guy will perform it for fans at their Day on the Green and theater shows!

Image source: Dwight McCann @ Wikimedia Commons

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Israel Cannan Tours Single “Set Me Free”

Few artists invest as much in their creative vision as Israel Cannan. We saw him write, engineer, and play all the instruments on his sophomore album Walk. So now it’s out, you’d think the hard work would be over, right? Not a chance.

Israel’s just released a new single “Set Me Free” and to promote it he’s made this music video. For most artists that simply means time in front of the camera, but that’s too easy. Israel actually directed and edited the film clip too. Is there anything he can’t do?

Apparently not, because now we’ll see him setting off on his first national tour. It all kicks off this Friday in Adelaide. Tickets are available now from the venues for the following shows. If he puts as much work into those gigs as he does everything else, they’re going to be pretty spectacular.

25 February 2011 – Fringe Festival, Adelaide
26 February 2011 – The Exeter Hotel, Adelaide
27 February 2011 – La Mar Sundays, Adelaide
1 March 2011 – Mojo’s, Fremantle
3 March 2011 – The Raval, Sydney
18 March 2011 – The Front Gallery, Canberra
19 March 2011 – Bertha Brown, Melbourne
25 March 2011 – Gallery, Forster
26 March 2011 – The Loft, Gold Coast
15 April 2011 – The Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay

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Only The Sea Slugs Tour “Big Sky” Single

With an unlikely name and killer new single “Big Sky,” I predict Only The Sea Slugs are going to prove pretty unforgettable. Just to be sure the band will travel down the east coast to spruik their new tune next month.

This song’s arrangement is so simple, but its unique instrumentation and poignant lyrics about isolation in the urban jungle really speak to me. The song is the first single from Only The Sea Slugs’ debut EP Dreamstate.

If you dig it make sure you catch Only The Sea Slugs doing their thing at the following shows.

4 March 2011 – The Gallery Bar @ The Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
11 March 2011 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
12 March 2011 – The Gallery Bar @ The Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
16 March 2011 – The Workers Club, Fitzroy
19 March 2011 – The Gallery Bar @ The Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
24 March 2011 – Lambda Lambda Lambda @ Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
26 March 2011 – The Gallery Bar @ The Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

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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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Timothy Nelson and The Infidels Tease with New Single

I flipped when I heard Timothy Nelson and The Infidels debut single “Nothing’s in Tune,” and commented that if it was a sign of things to come, I couldn’t wait for that album to drop.

The bad news is, I’m still waiting. The good news though is that the band have proven they’re no flash in the pan with the follow-up single “You Don’t Know What You’re Waiting For.” This is more music from the heart that instantly fits like a comfy pair of slippers. It’s not derivative, but there’s just something about it that’s so accessible. There’s such a maturity about it, I can barely believe that Timothy is just 20 years old!

For the record, the album is coming too. Look out for I Know This Now in stores this April. With so much talent, and final mastering at the legendary Abbey Road studios, the record is shaping up to be something really special.

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

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Barry Southgate Impresses with “Don’t You Think?”

Longtime readers will know that I’m always interested to see where our former Australian Idol contestants pop up. After making the top 30 in the second season of the reality TV contest, Barry Southgate seemed to disappear. But little did I know he’s been quietly working away, writing songs for South African Idol winner Sasha-Lee and German girl band Monrose to name a few, and performing with Christian acts Darlene Zschech and Israel & New Breed.

With his forthcoming seven-track Epitome, Barry is stepping back into the spotlight. The first taste is “Don’t You Think?” a tune which combines sweet vocals with a summery island vibe. It reminds me a lot of Bruno Mars, and we all know how he’s exploding on the charts right now. If everything is to this standard, something tells me Barry’s going to do the same.

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Red Jezebel Give Free Download for Aussie Cricket Team

Red Jezebel BodylineRed Jezebel is giving us all an early Christmas present! The Western Australian act is currently offering its new single “Bodyline” as a free download.

Apparently the staple of the band’s live set was intended as a Christmas release, but the staunch cricket fans figured maybe an early release would help boost team morale. You can nab the track for nix until February 6, which is not so coincidentally the final Australia versus England ODI game of the season.

But why wait until then? Point your browser to the official Red Jezebel website and download away!

And if you haven’t made any New Year’s Eve plans yet, why not join Red Jezebel at the Rosemount Hotel? They’re headlining the pub’s New Year’s Eve Fiesta, sharing the bill with Will Stoker and the Embers, Sons of Rico, Emperors, and heaps more. I hear a couple of surprises are in store, so fans shouldn’t miss this one. Doors open at 6, and make sure you get there early because the first 50 through the door will get a limited edition hard copy version of “Bodyline”!

Tickets are available for $20 plus booking fee from Planet Video, Mills Records, Star Perth and Heatseeker.

Image used with permission from Sweet Mate Promotions

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The Delta Riggs Back Home for Aussie Single Shows

The Delta Riggs have been far from idle since releasing their self titled EP in March.

The lads packed their bags and traveled to the United Kingdom to begin work on their debut album, which should hit stores in the middle of next year. While they were visiting the Old Dart the band worked with Martin “Youth” Glover of Killing Joke and BBC Radio’s Daniel Carter.

With some new songs under their belt, The Delta Riggs are back home to play some other big shows around the country. These include The Big Day Out on the Gold Coast, Peats Ridge Festival on the Central Coast, Brisbane’s New Years Eve celebrations at Southbank, the Rock ‘n’ Race show with The Gunners at Sydney’s V8 Supercars, and the Oxford Arts Factory’s Christmas party.

Before all that gigging they’ll also head back into the studio, this time with ARIA award winning producer Scott Horscroft. Considering his work with Birds of Tokyo, Little Red, The Presets, and Silverchair, he’s sure to bring something special to The Delta Riggs’ new single “Pretty Wasting.” The track will be available as a free download ahead of the run of summer shows, so keep an eye on the band’s website for that!

And if you want to see The Delta Riggs in the flesh, make sure you get to one of the following shows.

4 December 2010 – V8 Supercars @ ANZ Stadium, Sydney
10 December 2010 – Hard Rock Café, Surfers Paradise
12 December 2010 – Birdee Num Num, Brisbane
17 December 2010 – Oxford Arts Factory Christmas Party, Sydney
29 December 2010 – Peats Ridge Festival, Glenworth Valley
31 December 2010 – Southbank, Brisbane
23 January 2011 – Big Day Out, Gold Coast Parklands

Image used with permission from Andy Kent & Associates