Category: Tour Announcements

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Little Quirks Release Stellar Single Ahead of New EP

Central Coast family band Little Quirks have just released their latest pop-folk charmer, “Life Wouldn’t Be.” The song will have you tapping your toe in time to the music and marvelling at the harmonies from sisters Abbey and Mia Toole and their cousin Jaymi Toole. This crowd-pleaser is the first track lifted from Little Quirks’ forthcoming EP Cover My Eyes, and it has me excited about what is to come.

Little Quirks are packing up the tour bus and hitting the East Coast this October and November to celebrate the EP’s release. This marks the first time the teens will headline shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, so get out show your support. Catch them at the following coastal venues later this year.

5 October 2019 – Dashville Festival, Lower Belford
11 October 2019 – OAF Gallery Bar, Sydney
12 October 2019 – Junk Bar, Brisbane
2 November 2019 – The Espy, Melbourne
3 November 2019 – Lost Lands Festival, Werribee

Image used with permission from Ditto Music; photo credit: Al Parkinson

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Asha Jefferies Shows New Grown-Up Sound With “Bad Kisser”

“Bad Kisser” is a coming-of-age charmer from Brisbane’s own Asha Jefferies. It’s what I imagine a good teen movie might sound like, a John Hughes flick set to music if you will. There’s angst and pain, but also an optimism that this will get better.

“I wrote it about an extremely euphoric and tragic moment involving a festival; lust, longing, intoxication & one ultra-big insult,” Asha reflected. “It takes a bit of growing up to realise not every interaction you have with a stranger you like and meet will be romantic.”
The introspective track is a bit of a new sound from Asha, but one that shows incredible growth from her debut EP.

“After the satisfaction of releasing my first debut EP and first headline tour, I took an enduring time and effort away to re-discover myself – grow up as a person, not just developing as an artist,” she explained. “I’ve created a new sound and direction, in ode to the many things I did experience in the months I had off and in the movement of growing up.”

Get to know the new and improved Asha when she plays shows in the East Coast capitals in the coming months.
21 September 2019 – Low 302, Sydney
28 September 2019 – Brisbane Festival @ Riverstage, Brisbane (supporting City & Colour)
4 October 2019 – Grace Darling Hotel, Melbourne
26 October 2019 – The Foundry, Brisbane

Image used with permission from Habit Music Company

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Bec Sandridge Strikes Gold Again With “Stranger”

As if the release of her last stellar single “Eyes Wide Shut” wasn’t enough to convince you to buy tickets for her upcoming shows, Wollongong’s own Bec Sandridge has sweetened the deal with a brand new banger, “Stranger.”

It’s got such an approachable pop sound, but some really deep themes bubbling just beneath the surface. It asks the big questions about whether we can ever really know someone, and even if we can ever really know ourselves.

“’Stranger’ is the proudest I’ve been of any song to date. It’s the most honest I’ve been with myself and others,” Bec said. “At the time I was struggling with image dysmorphia and unable to manage the anxiety that came along with that. I was lucky enough to marry the track with the visuals of diva/director/drag king Tanzer which helped me make sense of a lot of things. I felt it was the first time someone has been able to capture who I am holistically – the ugly, the unhinged, the raucous. I was forced to be comfortable in vulnerability – having a leaf blower on my face certainly helped!”

I really feel like Bec is making some of the best music of her career right now, so I can’t wait to hear her debut album Try + Save Me, which gets released on October 4. Remember, Bec is playing shows all over the country in October. Catch her at the following venues.

4 October 2019 – The Foundry, Brisbane
5 October 2019 – The Northern, Byron Bay (FREE ENTRY)
12 October 2019 – Hobart Brewing Company, Hobart
18 October 2019 – Cats @ Rocket Bar, Adelaide
19 October 2019 – Howler, Melbourne
25 October 2019 – Lansdowne, Sydney
26 October 2019 – UC Hub, Canberra
8 November 2019 – UniBar, Wollongong

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Ruel Lays Down Another Stellar Single, “Face to Face”

Australia’s coolest 16-year-old Ruel is back with a another sweet, soulful single, “Face to Face.” This song goes down smoothly with a killer hook and earnest lyrics. Is it just me or does this kid just keep getting better and better?

“Face to Face” comes from Ruel’s forthcoming EP Free Time, which drops on September 13. Ruel will celebrate its release with all ages shows in most Aussie capitals and New Zealand. Tickets will not last, so get on them now!

19 September 2019 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
22 September 2019 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
24 September 2019 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
28 September 2019 – Shed 10, Auckland
1 October 2019 – Odeon, Hobart
4 October 2019 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

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Fall in Love With Wolfjay’s “Together”

In the wake of same sex marriage passing in Australia, Wolfjay wrote a simply stunning song about love. “Together” is the latest track from this Melbourne act who are generating serious buzz here and abroad.

“I wrote ‘Together’ the day Australia voted to legalise same-sex marriage in the nation-wide plebiscite, laying on the floor in a recording studio with someone I found fascinating and incredible and lovely,” Wolfjay explained. “We drank prosecco until there wasn’t any left and took turns being honest with each other. ‘Together’ is about having the freedom of being absorbed by the warmth and weight of being close to someone, sharing the same space for a moment and letting it consume you, finally letting go of every stressful thing that’s trying to steal that moment away — forgetting the future together”.

This song has got such a special sound. There’s a great modern indie pop sensibility about it with its beats and synths, but then with strings and subtle guitar sounds laid over the top there’s a little added romance.

If you love “Together,” you’ll be happy to learn there’s more where it came from. It’s the first in a trilogy series of tracks which will be released in the coming weeks. Wolfjay will also play the following shows celebrating its release through August and September.

29 August 2019 – The Gasometer Upstairs, Melbourne
1 September 2019 – Good Intent 1st Birthday @ The Marlyon Sunday, Sydney
3 & 5 September 2019 – BigSound @ The Flying Cock, Brisbane
13 September 2019 – The Stag Hotel, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Bec Sandridge Announces Biggest Aussie Tour

A couple of months after the release of her poptastic single “Eyes Wide Shut,” Wollongong’s own Bec Sandridge is preparing for her biggest headlining tour of the country. The Try + Save Me tour, whose name pays homage to a lyric from the single, will see Bec showcase new music and some old favourites at venues all around the nation this October.

”I’m so excited to announce my biggest national tour to date!” she gushed. “I’ve been working on a bunch of things over the last two years and I’m beyond thrilled for the band and I to hit the road to share some new tracks” Sandridge says of the announce.

Tickets are on sale now from the venues below.

4 October 2019 – The Foundry, Brisbane
5 October 2019 – The Northern, Byron Bay (FREE ENTRY)
12 October 2019 – Hobart Brewing Company, Hobart
18 October 2019 – Cats @ Rocket Bar, Adelaide
19 October 2019 – Howler, Melbourne
25 October 2019 – Lansdowne, Sydney
26 October 2019 – UC Hub, Canberra
8 November 2019 – UniBar, Wollongong

Image used with permission from Little Giant Agency; credit: Giulia McGauran

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Nothing Stupid About G Flip’s Newie

With tickets to her biggest Aussie tour on sale going on sale today, it seemed the perfect time to put G Flip’s new track “Stupid” on your radar. It’s a fantastic take on the trials and tribulations of relationships. Forget about all those warm-fuzzy love songs; this one isn’t afraid to get real.

Expect to hear “Stupid” and more songs from G Flip’s forthcoming debut album About Us, which drops on August 30, at her upcoming shows.

“Australian shows are always the BEST and I’ll definitely be turning it up a notch this time. My beginner nerves are gone now and I’ll be debuting a new show full of HECTIC SHIT,” she enthused. “New tracks, new arrangements and fun surprises here and there. I just wanna have fun with you all and give you a bloody good time.”

G Flip has already sold out three Australian tours and European dates (and several shows on this tour since I posted this article a few hours ago!), so don’t get complacent. Get your tickets now before they’re all gone!

7 November 2019 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (NEW SHOW)
8 November 2019 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (SOLD OUT)
9 November 2019 – Freo.Social, Fremantle
15 November 2019 – The Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
16 November 2019 – The Triffid, Brisbane (SOLD OUT)
17 November 2019 – The Triffid, Brisbane (NEW SHOW)
21 November 2019 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (NEW SHOW)
22 November 2019 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
29 November 2019 – The Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Chugg Entertainment; credit: Reuben Moore

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Colin Lillie Releases Feelgood Single “We Got Love”

Sometimes you hear voices that stay with you. Colin Lillie’s is one of those voices for me. I remember being wowed by him on The Voice a year ago. I’m pretty sure he didn’t get that far, but I never forgot about it. So I’m thrilled to hear some new music in the form of his latest single “We Got Love.”

This is joyful soul-rock, a true celebration of life and getting through the hard times.

“The song is about believing in yourself no matter how life kicks you, if you believe you’re on the right road you can get through anything,” he explained. “Real change is only relevant to the individual because no one really wants to know about the past, only the present. I guess ‘We Got Love’ is also about coming to peace with your past and walking down the new road with confidence.”

“We Got Love” comes from Colin’s forthcoming album, which is set for release near the end of the year. It’s only a matter of time before Colin is the headliner, but until then you can catch him supporting Diesel at the following shows.

2 August 2019 – Commercial Hotel, South Morang (with Diesel)
3 August 2019 – Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave (with Diesel)
8 August 2019 – Mt Pleasant Tavern, Mackay (with Diesel)
9 August 2019 – Kirwan Tavern, Townsville (with Diesel)
10 August 2019 – Edge Hill Tavern, Cairns (with Diesel)
15 August 2019 – Star Hotel, Emerald (with Diesel)
16 August 2019 – Allenstown Hotel, Rockhampton (with Diesel)
17 August 2019 – Harvey Road Tavern, Gladstone (with Diesel)
18 August 2019 – Bay Central Tavern, Harvey Bay (with Diesel)
22 August 2019 – Ramsgate Hotel, Henley Beach (with Diesel)
23 August 2019 – Norwood Hotel, Norwood (with Diesel)
24 August 2019 – Victoria Hotel, O’Halloran Hill (with Diesel)
30 & 31 August 2019 – Brass Monkey, Sydney (with Diesel)

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music

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David Taylor Tackles Abuse With “Battered”

David Taylor shows why he was a recent finalist in the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting contest with his stunning new single “Battered.” The track was shortlisted for the competition even before it was released, a feat which saw him going toe to toe with more well-known artists including Dean Lewis, The Veronicas, and eventual winner Matt Corby.

At just 21 years old, I think David will have plenty of opportunities to take out the gong. With “Battered” he shows great sensitivity in expressing the feelings of entrapment so many experience in abusive relationships. At a time when one in five Australian women and one in 20 Australian men have been sexually and/or emotionally abused by a partner, this is a song people need to hear.

David hasn’t toured the country since 2016, but the patience of fans will be rewarded with shows this August and September. See him at the following intimate venues around the country in the coming months.

30 August 2019 – The Junk Bar, Brisbane
6 September 2019 – The Newsagency, Sydney
14 September 2019 – Four5Nine, Perth
21 September 2019 – Bar303, Melbourne

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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“Find a Way” – Dana Gehrman

Brisbane’s Dana Gehrman creates the sort of music we don’t hear enough of these days. She has a cool bluesy sound that veers into rock, country, soul, and Americana. It’s perfectly punctuated with Hammond organs and slide and pedal steel guitars. And then there is that voice, so commanding with a sultry ease you instantly warm to. I hadn’t heard of her before listening to her debut album Find a Way, which is out today, but I’m an instant fan.

The album’s opener “Hands Tied” is the perfect introduction to her sound. It goes down so easily, but there’s a definite edge to the message. “24 Karat Rocker” could easily have come from Tom Petty’s catalogue. It’s perfect road trip music, with a vintage 70s sound that evokes rich nostalgia.
The album is mostly a party full of solid blues-rock numbers, but Dana shows her sensitive side in the title track “Find a Way.” It’s the album’s most poignant moment, a romantic track that shows she’s not all sass and strength. It’s not too long before she shakes off that vulnerability and is back grooving with us again though. Deep swampy cuts like “Howling Wolves” and “Grasshopper Creek” will please blues purists. A reprise of “Remedy” seems a little tacked on, especially after the powerful “Rogue Train (Rattle on By),” but it’s a good reminder than Dana’s music is really all about having fun.

Dana Gehrman feels like Australia’s answer to Sheryl Crow, an immense talent with an ability to effortlessly cross genres. Find a Way is an impressive debut from this superb Queenslander. She’ll bring its songs to music lovers at the following shows.

Image used with permission from This Much Talent

26-28 July 2019 – Echuca Blues Festival, Echuca
10 August 2019 – Phase 4 Records instore, Brisbane
17 August 2019 – Imperial Hotel, Eumundi
6 September 2019 – The Milk Factory, Brisbane