Category: Film Clips

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Lowlakes Get Icy in Europe

Haunting Melbourne four-piece Lowlakes are preparing to take Europe by storm! The band will be celebrating the recent release of their debut LP Iceberg Nerves with a trip around some of the world’s iciest locales.

The album features the band’s latest single “Newborn,” a typically atmospheric, intense number which showcases lead singer Tom Snowdon’s hypnotic voice beautifully. If you’re lucky enough to be in Europe you can hear the band play “Newborn” and others from the album at the following shows

14 March 2014 – Kassablanca, Jena
15 March 2014 – Beatpol, Dresden
16 March 2014 – Hafen 2, Offenbach
17 March 2014 – Molotov, Hamburg
19 March 2014 – Ut Connewitz, Leipzig
20 March 2014 – Bogen F, Zuerich
21 March 2014 – Suedpol, Luzern
22 March 2014 – Bikini Test, La-Chaux-de-Fonds
24 March 2014 – Pension Schmidt, Muenster
25 March 2014 – Milla, Muenchen
26 March 2014 – Galao, Stuttgart
28 March 2014 – Gemeindekeller, Goefis
30 March 2014 – W@ Poppodium, Den Bosch

More shows to be announced

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Insomnia Inspires Anna O

If you love strong female voices like Kimbra and Lorde, you’re going to want to hear Anna O, a bold new talent from Perth. She’s matched her strong vocals with relatable lyrics in her ode to insomnia, “Sleeplessness.”

“The chorus explores the idea of the ‘choir’ of mind chatter, basically touching on how crazy it is to think about all the people laying awake with their mind going crazy, and what we’d all sound like together,” she explained.

“Sleeplessness” is the first track lifted from Anna’s debut EP, When the Winter Came, which will hit stores on March 21. We’ll all have a day to get familiar with it before she launches it for her hometown fans at North Perth’s Four5Nine Bar on March 22. It should be a night to remember, as Anna is itching to take the stage.

“I can’t wait to get out of the studio and start playing my songs to people.  I’ve got a DJ opening for me and I’m pumped to make it a slamming party,” she enthused.

Tickets for Anna’s launch are available now through Oztix.

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Twelve Foot Ninja Set Crowdfunding Record with New Clip

Melbourne band Twelve Foot Ninja made crowdfunding history recently when they raised more than $45,000 to make their new music video, more than anyone else attempting to make a music video or short film. They’ve put the money to good use with the new clip for their song “Ain’t That a Bitch.”

Now, this video is not for the squeamish, or for workplaces. It’s downright gory, but you can see where the money went in this visual tale of retribution against an internet troll. I have no idea how much it costs to hire one of the makeup artists who worked on The Hobbit, a 7ft Alaskan brown bear, or a Penthouse Pet, but I guess they aren’t cheap!

So hold on to your stomachs. I’ll bet the fans who made this music video happen would want as many people to see it as possible!

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Monicans Bring Back Summer with Debut Single

I am relishing all of this grey, stormy weather. You can keep your hot, humid summer days; they’re just not for me. What is though is “Go Away,” the sun-drenched debut single from Perth act Monicans.

Listening to it feels a little odd during such drab weather, but there’s something so irresistible about its big surf-rock chords. Has it put you in the mood for sun and surf?

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Sam Buckingham Tours “Shackles”

Aussie folk songstress Sam Buckingham spends most of her time in the United States these days, so opportunities to see her play are few and far between. But she’ll play her first, and possibly her last Australian shows for 2014 when she promotes her single “Shackles” this month.

Fans of this blog might remember watching Sam playing the song with Buffalo Tales last October. Now the song’s got an official release and a gorgeous black and white video to match. Following this tour, Sam will head back to New York to get back to collaborating with some of America’s top producers and songwriters. Who knows when we’ll see this bright talent again, so catch her live while you’ve got the chance!

19 February 2014 – Revolver, Prahran
20 February 2014 – Baha’s, Mornington Peninsula
21 February 2014 – Fringe Festival, Adelaide
26 February 2014 – The Rhythm Hut, Gosford
1 March 2014 – The Shack, Narrabeen
2 March 2014 – The Newsagency, Marrickville
13 March 2014 – The Front, Canberra

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N’fa Jones Playing Free Show in Perth

Are you sitting around home, wondering what to do with your Sunday Perthites? Well get yourself down to The Rosemount Hotel Beer Garden, where the fabulous N’fa Jones is playing a free show to celebrate the release of his brand new single “Money Better Come.”

This is such a smooth summery number, and our first taste of N’fa’s forthcoming album Black + White Noise. The show will give you a sneak peek at the album which hits stores on April 4.

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The Preatures Release Latest Single & Take on the World

Following up “Is This How you Feel?” was always going to be a big ask for The Preatures. That song was just so good. But I think they’ve made a good effort with their latest release “Better Than It Ever Could Be.”

This song’s got great energy and infectious hooks. I’m not sure if I like it quite as much as “Is This How You Feel?” but if you ask me again, after I’ve heard it as many times as that song, I might answer differently. Following up a track that’s done so well is always tough, and I think The Preatures have done a great job. It certainly sends the message that this band is no one-hit wonder.

They’ll cement their reputation as one of Australia’s hottest new acts with the following shows in Europe and the United States. If you’re living abroad, make sure you don’t miss them!

17 February 2014 – Water Rats, London
18 February 2014 – King Tuts, Glasgow
19 February 2014 – Bodega, Nottingham
22 February 2014 – Lido, Berlin
23 February 2014 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
24 February 2014 – Prinzenbar, Hamburg
25 February 2014 – Boule Noir, Paris
28 February 2014 – Night and Day Café, Manchester
4 March 2014 – 100Club, London
6 March 2014 – The Mercury Lounge, NYC
11-16 March 2014 – SXSW, Austin
11 & 18 April 2014 – Coachella, Palm Springs

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Calling All Cars Releases “Standing in the Ocean” Clip

Calling All Cars have released a hot new video for their new single “Standing in the Ocean,” ahead of the release of their brand new album Raise the People. I think this energetic number might be my favourite Calling All Cars song yet, and the sexy video capturing a blossoming love affair matches it perfectly.

Bassist Adam Montgomery said handing creative control to Melbourne director Timothy Melville was “amazing.”

“Every previous video we’ve made, we have been the ones calling the shots, from the original idea to the filming and to sitting in with the editor. Basically we are control freaks, but this time around we relinquished all (most) control and left it in the hands of our amazing director Tim Melville. We had a couple of meetings and were on the same page from the start. Tim’s original vision is basically what you see is the video. He really nailed the mood of the song.”

This video should generate a bit more buzz about the band before their latest album hits stores on March 7. To celebrate that release, they’ll play a stack of shows all around the country.

20 March 2014 – Manning Bar, Sydney
21 March 2014 – Amplifier, Perth
22 March 2014 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
23 March 2014 – Indi Bar, Scarborough
27 March 2014 – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
28 March 2014 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay (FREE)
29 March 2014 – The Zoo, Brisbane
30 March 2014 – Solbar, Maroochydore
4 April 2014 – The Jack, Cairns
11 April 2014 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (ALL AGES)
12 April 2014 – Waterfront, Geelong (FREE – ALL AGES)
17 April 2014 – Easter Festival, Bendigo (FREE – ALL AGES)
18 April 2014 – Mynt Lounge, Werribee
19 April 2014 – The Loft, Warnambool
20 April 2014 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
23 April 2014 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
24 April 2014 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
26 April 2014 – Republic Bar, Hobart
30 April 2014 – The Crowbar @ Charles Sturt Uni, Wagga Wagga (STUDENTS ONLY)
1 May 2014 – Transit Bar, Canberra
2 May 2014 – The Small Ballroom, Newcastle
3 May 2014 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
4 May 2014 – Studio Six, Sutherland

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No Second Single Syndrome for Bree de Rome

What do you get if you cross sixties soul with country vibes? “I Expected More” the stellar second single from Bree de Rome’s debut EP Bag of Bones.

I remember enjoying Bree’s spirit with her first single “Better Luck,” but feeling her songwriting skills needed work. So it’s great to see her honing her craft with this number co-written by the incomparable Sally Seltmann. If Bree keeps learning from such talented industry folks, the sky’s the limit for this endearing songstress.