Category: Tour Announcements

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Lincoln le Fevre & The Insiders Kick Off “Come Undone” Album Tour This Week

For pure unbridled passion, it’s hard to beat the tunes from Hobart’s Lincoln le Fevre & The Insiders. With driving drum beats and gritty melodies, every track on the band’s new LP Come Undone is a winner, including lead single “Undone.” You just see if you’re not punching your fist in the air in time to the beat of this one.

With Come Undone in stores now, there’s no better time for Lincoln and his pals to travel around Australia. This is the kind of music that sounds even richer in a pub with a cold beer in your hand. Soak it all up in the following venues.

4 August 2017 – Crowbar, Brisbane
18 August 2017 – The Gasometer, Melbourne
25 August 2017 – Republic Bar, Hobart
26 August 2017 – Royal Oak, Launceston
8 September 2017 – Transit Bar, Canberra
9 September 2017 – Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle

Image used with permission from Deathproof PR

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Amy Shark Hits Another Home Run With “Drive You Mad”

Amy Shark continues to prove she can’t put a foot wrong with the release of her new single “Drive You Mad.” This is yet another stellar cut from Amy’s debut EP Night Thinker.

The searingly honest lyrics, penned by Amy, really cut through. Dann Hume’s production helps realise Amy’s vision, taking this song to the next sonic level.

Amy has just completed her first North American tour and played Splendour in the Grass. Next stop, her own tour. If you can find some tickets, which are getting rare as hen’s teeth, you can catch her in major cities on the following dates before she supports Sia later this year.

17, 18. 19, 20 & 21 August 2017 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
24 August 2017 – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
25, 26 & 28 August 2017 – Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane
31 August, 1 & 3 September 2017 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
8 September 2017 – The Gov, Adelaide
9 September 2017 – The Capitol, Perth

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Self Talk Releases “Beside Dictionary” Ahead of EP Tour

I’ve had one of those days where the little things don’t go right and molehills seem like mountains. What’s the best way to deal with a day like that? Experts might advocate meditation or slow breathing, but I find grabbing a hairbrush and bouncing around my bedroom singing out a track like “Bedside Dictionary,” the latest track from Melbourne indie-poppers Self Talk, so much more therapeutic.

This music sounds so fresh but it also reminds me of some of the angry girl music I was listening to in the ‘90s like Juliana Hatfield, Letters to Cleo, and The Breeders. This nostalgic track is about “relationships that don’t really get past the beginning, not because they don’t work or the people involved don’t like each other, but it just doesn’t go any further,” the band explained. “It’s about the various things that come with that, how it might feel, the frustration or disconnection, or even just acceptance really.”

“Bedside Dictionary” comes from Self Talk’s EP Almost Everything, which drops on August 11. Preorder the EP and you’ll get instant downloads of “Bedside Dictionary” and “Old Habits.” Self Talk will support its release with shows all around the country next month.

12 August 2017 – The Old Bar, Melbourne
18 August 2017 – The Phoenix, Canberra
19 August 2017 – The Record Crate, Sydney
25 August 2017 – Crown and Anchor, Adelaide
26 August 2017 – The Milk Factory, Brisbane

Image used with permission from Paris is Patient

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Daggy Man Announces Intimate Album Shows

Daggy Man creates low-key, intimate folk songs that speak to your heart. He’s the kind of performer that can be appreciated best in the kind of places where people are there to really hear music rather than just sink back a few drinks. So it’s exciting to see Daggy Man will play tiny little venues in the East Coast capitals to support the release of his debut album A Lazy Kind of Pain.

See Daggy Man in acoustic mode at the following shows.

11 August 2017 – Some Velvet Morning, Melbourne
12 August 2017 – Leadbelly, Sydney
24 August 2017 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane

Image used with permission from Daggy Man

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Kim Churchill Releases New Single “Second Hand Car” Ahead of Anticipated New Album

Kim Churchill is preparing to release his long-awaited new album Weight Falls, but there’s a good reason fans have been left waiting.

Kim spent 18 months working on the album, his follow-up to Silence/Win. While the end result was polished and accessible, for Kim it just didn’t feel quite right. So he scrapped it and started anew.

“I worked really hard on the follow-up record for a long time,” he explained, “and it sounded good. But some very subtle layer of my consciousness was saying to me, ‘It’s not all that inspiring.’”
He picked up his guitar and created a new batch of songs in just one week. It took another two months piecing the new songs together with his producer Ian Pritchett in a Western Sydney garage. I’m a big believer that the best things happen when you’re not overthinking them, so I’m really excited by this album.

Kim’s new single “Second Hand Car” is one of the new songs that’s passed muster. It’s got a great easy vibe that feels perfect for long road trips.

Weight Falls is finally released on August 25. If you preorder it, you’ll get an instantly download of “Second Hand Car.” Once the album drops, you’ve got a few weeks to learn the lyrics before Kim sets off on a massive tour around the country. Tickets are on sale now through his website.

14 September 2017 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
15 September 2017 – Unibar, Wollongong
16 September 2017 – Street Theatre, Canberra
21 September 2017 – The Jack, Cairns
22 September 2017 – The Office, Townsville
23 September 2017 – Timberfest, Mackay
29 September 2017 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
30 September 2017 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
1 October 2017 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
5 October 2017 – Fat Controller, Adelaide
6 October 2017 – Waratah Hotel, Hobart
7 October 2017 – Royal Oak, Launceston
13 October 2017 – Fremantle Arts Centre Front Lawn, Fremantle
14 October 2017 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
15 October 2017 – Red Room @ Clancys Fish Pub, Dunsborough
20 October 2017 – The Factory, Sydney
26 October 2017 – Solbar, Sunshine Coast
27 October 2017 – Soundlounge, Gold Coast
28 October 2017 – The Triffid, Brisbane

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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The Stems Celebrate 30th Anniversary of “First Sight Violets Are Blue” With Reunion Shows

“At First Sight” is one of my favourite songs from the ‘80s. So I’m thrilled to see The Stems, the Perth band who brought it to you, are set to make a long-awaited return to the live scene this November.

The shows will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Stems’ breakthrough debut First Sight Violets Are Blue, one of the best-selling albums of 1987 despite a lack of commercial airplay. Rediscover what made The Stems such an iconic Aussie act at the following shows.

9 November 2017 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
10 November 2017 – Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne
11 November 2017 – The Gov, Adelaide
17 November 2017 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
18 November 2017 – The Triffid, Brisbane

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Meg Mac Does It Again With “Maybe It’s My First Time”

If the singles she keeps releasing are any indication, Meg Mac’s forthcoming album Low Blows is going to be really something. The latest single is “Maybe It’s My First Time,” a soulful number with a charming vintage feel.

Meg recorded the track in Fort Worth, Texas at Niles City Sound, set up by the producers and players behind the music of Leon Bridges. Mixing at Electric Lady in New York completed this slick soul song.

“’Maybe it’s My First Time’ is about trying to get through a bad time. When you’re hurt, you can keep going over and over the pain in your head and drive yourself crazy,” Meg explained. “I wanted to stop all that and only look back once and be done with it. To cruise past my pain instead of living in it”.

Low Blows drops on July 14. Meg will tour the album, but tickets are selling fast so don’t delay if you want some!

23 July 2017 – Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay
8 September 2017 – The Forum, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
9 September 2017 – The Forum, Melbourne
22 September 2017 – The Enmore, Sydney

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Illy Playing Regional Australia

After lapping the capital cities several times, Illy is finally taking his music to Australia’s regional centres. His Two Degrees Regional Tour, which kicks off in August, will be his most extensive local tour to date.

Illy hasn’t visited regional Australia since he was part of the Groovin’ The Moo Festival in 2014. No doubt his fans in the regional towns and cities will be itching to see him finally headlining.

Illy says he’s “Really psyched to get back on the road for such a huge run. It’s been a couple years since last time, and this will be the biggest I’ve ever done. Let’s get loose.”

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows. There are plenty of dates, so there’s bound to be one near you!

3 August 2017 – Players Bar, Mandurah
4 August 2017 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
5 August 2017 – Dunsborough Hotel, Dunsborough
8 August 2017 – Wintersun, Geraldton
10 August 2017 – Pot Shot, Exmouth
11 August 2017 – Dampier Mermaid Hotel, Karratha
12 August 2017 – Pier Hotel, Port Hedland
13 August 2017 – Roebuck Bay Hotel, Broome
17 August 2017 – Judds, Kalgoorlie
18 August 2017 – Pier Hotel, Esperance
19 August 2017 – White Star, Albany
25 August 2017 – Kay St, Traralgon
26 August 2017 – The Pier, Frankston
1 September 2017 – Odeon, Hobart
2 September 2017 – Club 54, Launceston
7 September 2017 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
8 September 2017 – Mills Precinct, Toowoomba
9 September 2017 – Night Quarter, Gold Coast
10 September 2017 – The Northern, Byron
14 September 2017 – The Jack, Cairns
15 September 2017 – Dalrymple, Townsville
16 September 2017 – Magnums, Airlie Beach
17 September 2017 – Harvey Rd Tavern, Gladstone
21 September 2017 – Wool Exchange, Geelong
22 September 2017 – Whalers, Warrnambool
23 September 2017 – Shadows, Mt Gambier
29 September 2017 – The Cambridge, Newcastle
1 October 2017 – Yours & Owls, Wollongong
6 October 2017 – Setts, Mildura
7 October 2017 – Karova’s Car Park, Ballarat
3 November 2017 – Port Panthers, Port Macquarie
4 November 2017 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
24 November 2017 – SSA Club, Albury

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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Taxiride’s Jason Singh Releases New Single “Strangers”

You probably know Jason Singh as one quarter of Taxiride. The ‘90s pop-rockers have played plenty of shows of late, but somehow Jason has managed to squeeze in some solo work too. He’s just dropped his latest solo single “Strangers,” a beautiful piano ballad that should make any listener swoon.

Much of Jason’s solo material has been floor-filling synth pop, so this more vulnerable and emotional track marks a real departure for his sound. I personally love the new direction. “Strangers” feels like it’s come from a very honest place. You can listen here or check out the lyric video on Jason’s Facebook page.

If you’re seeing Hanson this week, make sure you get there on time. Jason is warming up the crowds for Taylor, Zac, and Ike at the following shows.

18 & 19 June 2017 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne (with Hanson)
21 & 22 June 2017 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (with Hanson)
24 June 2017 – The Star, Gold Coast (with Hanson)
25 June 2017 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (with Hanson)

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Get Blinded By Didirri’s Sweet Folk Single

His name might be unusual, but Didirri is one name you’ll want to remember. He’s the voice behind “Blind You,” an amazing folk song that sits a cut above the rest.

With simple acoustic strumming, his incredible vocal tone, and accessible but emotive lyrics, Didirri has quickly won me over. You might have caught him recently supporting quality acts like Jordie Lane, Tash Sultana, and the Pierce Brothers. But Didirri is ready to step into the spotlight. Catch him headlining the following single launch shows next month.

6 July 2017 – Junk Bar, Brisbane
13 July 2017 – Golden Age Cinema, Sydney
11 August 2017 – The Workers Club, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Title Track