Category: Video

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Ballet & Beats in Batterie’s New Video

I’ve always enjoyed embracing all genres of the Australian music scene on this blog. So perhaps it’s fitting that now, through writing it, I’m discovering a brand new genre. This week I received the video for “Spring Step,” Batterie’s new instrumental track classed as glitch pop electronica.

After spending some time on Google I’ve got to admit that I still don’t really know what glitch pop electronica is. Anyone care to enlighten me? But I do know that this is really interesting. It’s catchy but unpredictable, and only helped along by that colourful clip starring dancer Lo-arna Evangeline Okan.

It’s not surprising to hear Batterie’s doing great things though, because it’s the solo project of award winning local musician and producer Jared Underwood. Jared won the best original score award at Tropfest last year, and has worked with everyone from Daniel Johns and Luke Steele to The Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

What do you think of Batterie’s new single?

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The Thomas Oliver Band Play First Aussie Shows

One of New Zealand’s most beloved bands, The Thomas Oliver Band, are crossing the ditch for their first Australian shows.

The Kiwis love TOB’s gutsy, rootsy brand of soulful rock. Their debut album Baby I’ll Play became an instant classic, and their live shows earned rave reviews. Now it’s Australia’s turn to discover what all the fuss is about.

I’m really digging the brassy bass line of their single “Goin’ Home,” which received the beast blues video away at last year’s Australian Independent Music Video Awards. Not bad for a band who hadn’t even visited our shores!

The Thomas Oliver Band will make a fleeting visit to Oz, with a show at Sydney’s Annandale Hotel on May 31 and a second at The Evelyn in Melbourne on June 1.

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Liz Martin Wants Us to Dance a Little, Live a Little

Sydney’s Liz Martin charms with her jaunty new single “So Long,” the latest cut from her brand new album Dance a Little, Live a Little.

I love the track’s playfulness and Liz’s husky vocals. It’s pop music with a hard attitude that’s so compelling. The album promises more of that alongside some moving ballads and whimsical instrumental numbers.

It’s a little strange that this song is so much fun, because Liz wrote the album while recovering from hip surgery. When you’re bedbound for five months, what else is a musician to do but create? It would have been easy to pour her pain into the record, but instead Liz opted to create songs filled with joy and good humor.

Now that she’s back on her feet, Liz is taking Dance a Little, Live a Little on the road with an all-star band featuring Elana Stone and Jacqueline Amidy. Catch Liz at the following shows:

10 May 2012 – Gold Coast Arts Centre, Gold Coast
11 May 2012 – The Waiting Room, Brisbane
18 May 2012 – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
19 May 2012 – Notes Live, Sydney
25 May 2012 – Cuda Bar, Lorne
27 May 2012 – The Grace Darling, Melbourne
31 May 2012 – Yours and Owls, Wollongong
1 June 2012 – Front Gallery, Canberra
8 June 2012 – Metro, Adelaide
16 June 2012 – The Waratah Bandroom, Hobart

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Deb “Spoons” Perry Does The Black Keys

When I caught Deb “Spoons” Perry on Australia’s Got Talent a few years back I assumed she’d fade back into obscurity once the reality show was through. But it seems this ocker geriatric has a few more minutes of fame in her yet. This video, which sees her rocking out to The Black Keys’ “Lonely Boy” has gone viral. I even saw it on Ellen recently! Check her out!

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Mia Dyson Gives Away Long Awaited New Music

Mia Dyson made a big impression on the Australian music charts in the last naughties, but seemed to disappear just as quickly. But it turns out she didn’t give up the dream; she just relocated it to the United States.

After three years touring America with big name artists like Stevie Nicks, Dave Stewart, and Chris Isaak, Mia’s reconnecting with her local fans. The independent artist askedmusic lovers to pre-order her new album through the Pledge Music campaign. These donations will then go towards funding the release. She actually raised enough to make the album in just one week, so Mia wants to say thanks for the support.

Which brings me to “Tell Me,” an achingly gorgeous new track that Mia’s giving away to her fans.

“Tell Me is a track I felt would really resonate with fans of my previous albums,” she explained. “It gives a hint of what I’ve been up to in the studio, so I really wanted fans to hear it first, before we get to the craziness of an album campaign later in the year!”

You can hear the song here, and if you like it just sign up to the Mia Dyson mailing list for the free download. Hopefully that will tide you over until the new album, dubbed The Moment, hits stores in August.

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The Floors Tour Bluesy Debut Single

Down and dirty Perth blues rock trio The Floors are unleashing their music on the nation with the release of “You Got to Move.” It’s the first single from The Floors debut album, which will hit record stores in a couple of months.

There’s something so sexy about the snarling lyrics and gritty base line of this soulful track. It seems so spontaneous and free of studio trickery that I imagine it’d be even more explosive on the stage. And that’s a good thing too, because The Floors will tour the single next month.

You can catch The Floors at the following shows.

24 May 2012 – The Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide (Free)
25 May 2012 – X and Y Bar, Fortitude Valley
26 May 2012 – The Joynt, West End
27 May 2012 – The Spotted Cow Hotel, Toowoomba
31 May 2012 – The Vanguard, Newtown
1 June 2012 – The Grand Junction Hotel, Maitland (Free)
2 June 2012 – Revolver, Melbourne
3 June 2012 – Baha Tacos, Rye (Free)

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Tehachapi’s Cool New Clip

Tehachapi are proving themselves to be modern hippies with their trippy name and psychedelic single “Her Love is a Mountain, Truth in Her Fountain.”

I think the quartet’s a bit too generous with the reverb but there’s something about the haunting vocals are so compelling. There’s definitely something there that, even though the track’s not perfect. And I love the music video, especially the start where all those hands are doing their best to get glum souls to smile.

“Her Love is a Mountain, Truth in Her Fountain” is the first track lifted from the band’s debut EP Land of Four Seasons. Keep your ear to the ground, or your eyes on this blog, as Tehachapi plans to take the disc on the road soon.

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Gossling Reveals EP Tracks on YouTube

Gossling’s new EP Intentional Living doesn’t drop until April 20, but she’s giving fans a sneak peek through her YouTube page. Every week she’ll record one of the disc’s tracks at Melbourne’s Bake House Studios before unleashing it on the public.

“We wanted to create something special for the release of Intentional Living,” Gossling explained. “So we decided to create our own space at Bake House Studios where we could film each track from the new EP live, giving fans a taste of what they can expect from not only the new release but also from the Intentional Living tour which will start days after the EP is released.”

The quirky space, seen in this live version of “Wild Love” was decorated with the help of Melbourne yarn bombers Yarn Corner. The project sounds like a great way to get more bums on seats as Gossling travels around this wide brown land, although with “Boys Like You” still enjoying chart success I can’t imagine that will be a concern.

If this live video’s got you in the Gossling mood make sure you check her out supporting 360, Josh Pyke, or fronting her own shows in the coming months.

26 April 2012 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
27 April 2012 – Clarendon Guest House, Katoomba
28 April 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
29 April 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
2 May 2012 – Little Creatures Loft, Fremantle
3 May 2012 – The Bird, Northbridge
4 May 2012 – Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide
5 May 2012 – Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury
11 May 2012 – The Forum Melbourne, Melbourne
12 May 2012 – Elder Hall @ University of Adelaide, Adelaide (supporting Josh Pyke – 18+)
18 May 2012 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (supporting Josh Pyke – 18+)
19 May 2012 – The York Theatre @ Seymour Centre, Sydney (supporting Josh Pyke – All Ages)
8 June 2012 – Waves, Wollongong (supporting 360 – 18+)
9 June 2012 – Come Together Festival, Sydney (supporting 360 – All Ages)
10 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (supporting 360 – 18+)
11 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ midday)
15 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (supporting 360 – 18+)
16 June 2012 – Pier Live, Frankston (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ 1 pm)
16 June 2012 – Pier Live, Frankston (supporting 360 – 18+)
17 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ midday)
20 June 2012 – The Gov, Adelaide (supporting 360 – All Ages)
22 June 2012 – Villa, Perth (supporting 360 – 18+)
23 June 2012 – Astor Theatre, Perth (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ 1 pm)

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The Medics Rock The Capitals

Following acclaimed sets at Woodford Folk, Big Day Out, Laneways, and other leading festivals, Brisbane based rock act The Medics have announced a string of headlining shows.

The band will play major capitals next month to support the release of “Joshua,” a highlight of their live sets and the second cut from their forthcoming debut album. Triple J has earmarked The Medics as one of the acts to watch this year. See why at the following shows.

5 April 2012 – Hot Cross Buns @ Amplifier Bar, Perth
13 April 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
14 April 2012 – Plus One @ Ed Castle, Adelaide
20 April 2012 – Goodgod Small Club, Sydney
21 April 2012 – The Zoo, Brisbane

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N’Fa Jones Releases Fab Stop-Motion Animation Music Video for “March On”

N’Fa Jones has blown my mind with the video for his new single “March On.”

The clip sees the former 1200 Techniques frontman singing along some cute little cartoon critters. The Grizzly Brothers worked on the clip which was shot live using stop-motion animation techniques. There’s right, there was no post-production to clean it up. Impressive stuff indeed!

The cool clip is just what N’Fa needs to promote his new EP Babylon, which hits music stores everywhere on April 6. To celebrate its release N’Fa will play the following launch shows around the country. Tickets are on sale from Moshtix now.

30 March 2012 – The Manor, Leederville (with DJ Charlie Bucket)
12 April 2012 – The Factory Floor, Marrickville (with Tom Showtime)
13 April 2012 – The Cambridge Side Bar, Newcastle (with Tom Showtime)
19 April 2012 – The Grace Darling, Collingwood (with Remi Kolawole & Tom Showtime)