I Know Leopard are back with a dreamy new single “Hold This Tight.”
The song is a tribute to the friendships the band’s made since leaving their hometown of Adelaide behind and moving to the bright lights of Sydney. It’s a brilliant follow-up to “She,” and the ideal soundtrack for getting you through your Thursday.
What do you think of it?
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?
Some albums still sound fresh decades after their release. The Sunnyboys’ self-titled debut is one of those rare recordings. It’ll be introduced to a whole new generation of music lovers when it’s rereleased on March 14.
The album features the singles “Alone With You” and “Happy Man,” but there’s plenty more to pique the interest of fans. As well as the 12 original songs, the album also comes with 24 bonus tracks made up of B-sides, demo recordings, and live cuts.
A deluxe edition CD and digital download of Sunnyboys will be released on March 14, which is not so coincidentally the day the band kicks off their reunion tour.
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Bec Laughton delivers smooth vocals with a lyrical edge with her new single “Gonna Love You.” It sounds so sweet with those angelic vocals and an easy groove, but the song really hits its stride when you start listening to the lyrics.
When Bec sings “I love you so much I want to break both your legs so you can’t walk away from my arms” you know you’re not in for any ordinary love song. It gleefully walks that fine line between intense love and stalking. Brilliant!
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
Channel Seven’s screening of Never Tear Us Apart has no doubt helped INXS claim their fourth number one on of the ARIA albums charts. Their greatest hits collection, The Very Best, sits on the top of the charts after three previous weeks hovering around the top ten. The band’s 1987 smash Kick is also back at number seven, and their Live at Wembley Stadium 1991 has made its ARIA chart debut, entering at number 17.
All the INXS buzz has kept The John Butler Trio’s latest album Flesh & Blood from the top of the charts. No doubt their first studio album in nearly four years would have done better than its second place if not for all the INXStyria.
Joel Fletcher has the sole local song in the singles top 10 with “Swing.” The song which features Savage slipped down a position this week, but its number four spot is nothing to sneeze at.
Click below for all this week’s top tens.
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.
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
RÜFÜS fans in North America take note. In order to avoid a copyright lawsuit, the Aussie band will change their name for North American audiences to RÜFÜS DU SOL. They’ll still be known as RÜFÜS in Oz, but the North American name change will allow them to tour the US and release their album ATLAS there without infringing an existing copyright.
RÜFÜS DU SOL have also recently been signed up to Columbia Records, making them just the third Aussie act to join the legendary label after Men at Work and The Temper Trap. To celebrate, RÜFÜS DU SOL will play a string of shows including appearances at SXSW this March. Note the name change so you don’t miss their US and Canadian gigs!
7 March 2014 – Popscene @ Rickshaw, San Francisco
8 March 2014 – CYP2 @ Echoplex, Los Angeles
11 March 2014 – Bang Bang, San Diego
12-15 March 2014 – SXSW Austin
19 March 2014 – Commonwealth Bar, Calgary
20 March 2014 – Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
21 March 2014 – Neumo’s, Seattle
22 March 2014 – Holocene, Portland
26 March 2014 – Highline Ballroom, New York
27 March 2014 – U Street Music Hall, Washington
28 March 2014 – Winter Music Conference, Miami
4 April 2014 – Bottom Lounge, Chicago
6 April 2014 – Venue TBA, Denver
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Sydney’s Tales in Space have given us a taste of their forthcoming debut album with the release of their new electro-pop single “All Messed Up.” I love the energy of this number and its classic pop-driven melodies. Just see if you’re not humming this song for the rest of the day.
To celebrate the release, Tales in Space will tour the east coast this March. Make sure you arrive early to see sets from up and coming indie acts Stillwater Giants and the Pierce Brothers. Tickets are available from Oztix for the following shows.
7 March 2014 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
8 March 2014 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
9 March 2014 – The Brewery, Byron Bay
14 March 2014 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
15 March 2014 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay
27 March 2014 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
29 March 2014 – Beresford, Sydney (FREE)
30 March 2014 – Small Ballroom, Newcastle
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