Jake Nauta is making me swoon with his new track “Reserved”, the second single from his new EP Dawn. This track is pure romance, with a sweet melody anchored by the summery strains of an acoustic guitar. Loving it!
Category: Film Clips
Amy Shark Are Your Saturday Soundtrack
It’s Saturday! If that’s not enough to put a smile on your face, this charming folk number from Amy Shark should do it. The back and forth vocals and big brassy instrumentation of “Weight of the World” are just delightful!
Amy Shark will play their first ever show to launch their EP at The Loft Chevron Island on September 13. If you’re in the area, make sure you get on down to support this feel-good band!
Gyton Grantley Stars in New Electric Empire Video
I was initially going to dismiss the press release about Electric Empire’s new single “Changin’” as old news, as the EP came out last year. But then I revisited the track and watched the excellent music video, starring my favourite House Husband Gyton Grantley, and I changed my mind.
Because many of you might not have heard this gorgeous soulful song, and you really should. And if you’re one of the folks who bought the Changin’ EP last year, maybe you need a reminder to get it out of your CD rack and have another listen.
Make Valar Your Sunday Soundtrack
Sydney trio Valar offers a great chill-out Sunday soundtrack with their latest single “Anoesis”.
It sounds so slick, I was doubly impressed to hear the band self-produced this number. The subdued electronic track is accompanied beautifully by this stunning music video, directed by Jon Key. “Anoesis” comes from Valar’s new EP Chocolate Cake, which is available now.
Jacob Butler’s “Reason” in Stores Today!
It’s the day that Jacob Butler fans across the country have been waiting for. His long awaited debut album Reason will hit music stores across Australia today.
The latest single “Kites” is just one of many reasons to pick this album up. It’s a soaring pop-rock number accompanied by a stunning video. The clip, which was shot in Switzerland, features some of the most gorgeous scenery I’ve seen!
Alex Lloyd Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
After living in the United Kingdom for the last five years, Alex Lloyd is coming home. He’s hoping you’ll welcome his return, and perhaps fork over a little of your cold hard cash. You see, Alex is the latest muso to launch a crowdfunding campaign to finance a new album. Donating to Alex’s Pledge Music campaign will help him complete his sixth studio album Urban Wilderness.
It seems like a pretty worthwhile endeavour, as Alex is making some great music at the moment. His new single “Better The Less You Know” combines the pop sensibility he’s known for with a great bluesy vibe. You just wait and see if you’re not singing along by the end.
The clip’s also pretty cool, as it sees Alex shooting the reactions of people hearing the song for the first time. They loved it and you probably will too!
Alex also plans to take the album on the road, so watch this space for the dates when they’re announced!
The Trouble with Templeton Tour Rookie Album
With their new album Rookie in stores now, The Trouble with Templeton are preparing to head out on the road.
They’ve also released a new single, “You Are New”, to celebrate. This is such a lush orchestral number, and the whimsical film clip is the perfect accompaniment.
“Much like the song itself, the film clip for ‘You Are New’ feels almost like a culmination and fond look back on everything we’ve done up until this point. The sombre tone of ‘Someday Soon’ meets the playfulness of ‘I Wrote a Novel’ and the theatricality of ‘Like A Kid’,” explained The Trouble with Templeton brainchild Thomas Calder. “’You Are New’ feels to me like the real first step into the next part of our journey as a band. And the clip is a perfect representation of that feeling.”
See the band usher in the next chapter at the following shows.
16 August 2013 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
17 August 2013 – Ed Castle, Adelaide
22 August 2013 – Transit Bar, Canberra
23 August 2013 – GoodGod, Sydney
24 August 2013 – Republic Bar, Hobart
29 August 2013 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
30 August 2013 – The Zoo, Brisbane
31 August 2013 – The Brewery, Byron Bay
Spit Syndicate Tour “Amazing” New Single
Spit Syndicate are continuing to ride the wave following the release of their third album Sunday Gentlemen earlier this year. The Sydney hip hop lads have just released the album’s third single, “Amazing”.
The track is a postcard from a tour which pays tribute to the intensity of the live shows and the special connection between performers and their fans.
So it’s only fitting that Spit Syndicate will celebrate the single’s release with a massive tour. This hard-working hip hop act will play plenty of shows in capital cities and regional centres, including a few under 18s and all-ages gigs. Make sure you arrive early to see a set from support act from singer-songwriter-producer Joyride, Spit Syndicate’s DJ and life coach.
13 September 2013 – Flinders Social, Townsville
14 September 2013 – Union Jack Hotel, Cairns
20 September 2013 – Barwon Club, Geelong
21 September 2013 – The Evelyn, Melbourne
22 September 2013 – Phoenix Youth Club, Footscray (Under 18s)
26 September 2013 – The Armidale Club, Armidale
27 September 2013 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
28 September 2013 – Sol Bar Maroochydore
4 October 2013 – Waves, Wollongong
5 October 2013 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale
10 October 2013 – The Loft, Gold Coast
11 October 2013 – Woodys Surf Shack Byron Bay, NSW
12 October 2013 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane (Under 18s)
17 October 2013 – Newport, Fremantle
18 October 2013 – Amplifier, Perth
19 October 2013 – Enigma, Adelaide (All Ages)
25 October 2013 – Baroque, Katoomba, NSW
2 November 2013 – Hi-Fi, Sydney (All Ages)
Twelve Foot Ninja Launch “Shuriken” with Aussie Shows
Twelve Foot Ninja might be preparing to conquer the world, but they’ve got time to rock Australia before they go. They’ll play a string of local shows to support the release of their epic genre-bending new single “Shuriken”.
The accompanying music video shows Twelve Foot Ninja doing what they do best. It acts as a kind of tour postcard, documenting their life on the road over the last twelve months.
Capital city shows sold out last time Twelve Foot Ninja headlined a local tour, so don’t wait too long to get your tickets. North American dates will be announced shortly.
30 August 2013 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
5 September 2013 – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
6 September 2013 – Tempo Hotel, Brisbane
7 September 2013 – Parkwood Tavern, Gold Coast
12 September 2013 – Zierholz UC, Canberra
13 September 2013 – Waves, Wollongong
14 September 2013 – Manning Bar, Sydney
19 September 2013 – Small Ballroom, Newcastle
20 September 2013 – Entrance Leagues, The Entrance
21 September 2013 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale
26 September 2013 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
27 September 2013 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
4 October 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
5 October 2013 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide
9 October 2013 – K17, Berlin
10 October 2013 – Headcrash, Hamburg
11 October 2013 – Camden Barfly, London
12 October 2013 – Euroblast, Cologne
Little Scout Prepare to Release Second Album
Little Scout were one of my favourite acts of 2011. So I’m thrilled to hear they’re back this year with their second album Are You Life, which will hit stores on September 6.
Are You Life was self-produced and recorded at several spots around their hometown of Brisbane. It reflects the band’s evolution, with the stronger, more distorted sounds Little Scout have been playing with in their live shows. Happily though Are You Life still features those gorgeous vocal melodies I first fell for. It also features the lead single “Go Quietly”, which has scored plenty of airplay on commercial radio and JJJ.
You can enjoy a sneak peek of the Are You Life when Little Scout support fellow Brisbanites Hungry Kids of Hungary at the following shows.
23 August 2013 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
24 August 2013 – Small Ballroom, Newcastle
30 August 2013 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
31 August 2013 – The Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
5 September 2013 – The Barwon Club, Geelong
6 September 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
7 September 2013 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat