THE VANNS announce ‘RED EYE TOUR’ for March/April and release alternate version
of ‘JULES SAID’ from acclaimed debut album, THROUGH THE WALLS
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‘Jules Said’ is released Friday, January 17th.
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Photography: Nate Hill https://www.natehillphotography.com.au/
Words: Chris Brooks
Starcrawler burst onto the stage at Thornbury’s the Croxton like a feral cat jumping out of a hat, wild and raw. Mesmerising limbs, long blonde hair framing the occasional glimpse of an intoxicating face and a tall gaunt body that without notice would explode with brute force, a very rare artistic ability that would entrance the audience with the slightest gesture of pure screeching Banshee darkness.
Starcrawler have the ability to take you to the edge and beyond, leaving you with a feeling of what the fuck just happened?! Starcrawler are a mysterious, alluring, sex scuzz rock fuck machine.
Then rolled in the oh so chill The Growlers to a young and hungry ready to party sold out Croxton crowd. The vibe was wholesome, upbeat with a lot of singalongs. The Beach Goth kings were in town and everyone in attendance was high on the scent and ready to party the night away.
The Growlers played a sexy, sweaty mix of tracks that spanned across all albums keeping the eager crowd guessing as to what was coming up next. Singer Brooks Nielson interacted with the crowd keeping the party vibe high and energy levels soaring. The set was uplifting and the night felt more like a house party than a club show. All in all it was great show by both unique acts, thanks for a fucking awesome party to everyone who attended, it was definitely a night to remember!!
https://www.starcrawlermusic.com/
Photography: Nate Hill https://www.natehillphotography.com.au/
SUPPORT FOR STUPID BABY
“It’s big sounding stuff from Stupid Baby. A tidy mix of shoegaze, dreamy and grunge that works so well. Keen to hear more!” – 4/5 stars
– Declan Byrne – triple j (AUS)
“Stupid Baby deliver deliciously dark debut ‘Feline’.”
– Life Without Andy (AUS)
NSW Central Coast-based indie-rock quartet, Stupid Baby have just unveiled their stunning debut single ‘Feline’ – produced by Simon Dobson (Bootleg Rascal) and mixed by Dylan Adams (DMA’s, Skegss, The Gooch Palms, West Thebarton).
Taking cues from the likes of The Kills, Sonic Youth and The Dead Weather, ‘Feline’ is a brooding and thought-provoking slice of sophisticated indie-rock, that swiftly sets the pace with its immediate and unwavering consistency. Dynamics and structure are harnessed with finesse, as deft instrumentation provides an apt foundation for the dual vocal efforts of Liz Drummond and Jake Dobson to brightly shine.
Drummond describes the motivation behind ‘Feline’:
“We felt ‘Feline’ was a good introduction to what’s to come from Stupid Baby. We wrote it pretty quickly in the room together, starting with the riff. The lyrics were fairly stream of consciousness between Jake and I, which we liked. We wanted to hone in on the dual vocal thing, and for all the parts of this song to be driving, and alluding to some kind of intense relationship dynamic. It’s probably one of the moodier, darker Stupid Baby songs”.
Stupid Baby is made up of four long-time friends, Liz Drummond (Little May), Jake Dobson (Desert Moons), Eli Milojkovic (Sea Legs) and Will Glencross.
Despite not having released any music, the band have already toured and shared stages with the likes of The Chats, The Smith Street Band, Pist Idiots, Skegss, Ocean Alley, Polish Club and WAAX. The group are set to appear at the inaugural Rolling Sets festival held in January in Coffs Harbour, alongside Hilltop Hoods, The Rubens, Mallrat and George Alice.
In the coming weeks Stupid Baby will reveal an accompanying music video for ‘Feline’.
‘Feline’ is available worldwide now
STUPID BABY
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
SAT 25 JAN | ROLLING SETS, COFFS HARBOUR NSW
w/ Hilltop Hoods, The Rubens, Mallrats and more
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SUPPORT FOR ‘LONELY TIMES’
“What a mix of styles and sounds the Bootleg boys have chucked in the mixing bowl on this one. All up though, it’s another ultimate cruiser”.
Declan Byrne – triple j (AUS)
“All the elements of this tune are understated just enough for the electiveness to work as one — a summer tune with post-night out vibes”.
Nkechi Anele – triple j (AUS)
Currently in the midst of a 15-date metro and regional tour, Sydney-based party starters Bootleg Rascal have just unveiled East Coast tour dates and their new single ‘Lonely Times’ – produced by the band themselves and long-time collaborator Ian Pritchett (Boo Seeka, Kim Churchill, Angus and Julia Stone), with additional production by Simon Dobson (Little May).
‘Lonely Times’ is a feel good summer party anthem that shines a light on the duo’s unique genre-fusion. Melding their sun-soaked reggae and dub roots with modern day hip-hop, the track captures an unrelenting energy filled with infectious hooks, deft instrumentation and clever vocal cadences.
The release is accompanied by the music video, shot at front man Carlos Lara’s house in Sydney by Sam Brumby (Julia Jacklin, The Rubens, Ali Barter).
Following on from their sold-out ‘Yin & Yang’ tour, the group have announced another East Coast capital city run for March and April. Coming along for the ride will be Brisbane stalwarts, Shag Rock, and Sydney-based punk-rock crowd favourites, SCABZ.
The duo will also make an appearance at ‘Day on the Lawn’ in Hobart, Tasmania on March 21, sharing stages with the likes of Boy & Bear and MEG MAC.
Furthermore, the group have revealed news that they’ll be donating 100% of profits from tickets sold at tonight’s show at Miranda Hotel, to the NSW Rural Fire Service, in the wake of the current bushfire crisis.
Since their mid-2013 inception, Bootleg Rascal have released a slew of singles, an EP and two albums, all warmly received by critics and fans around the world. Multiple tracks have been added to Spotify and Apple Music playlists, high rotation on triple j and they’ve performed on the stations esteemed ‘Like a Version’ segment.
The band have continually traversed the globe playing multiple sold out headline shows in France, UK, Holland, Germany, New Zealand and Australia, and performed sold out shows in the USA. They’ve also regularly appeared on major Australian festivals including Falls Festival, The Big Pineapple Festival, Lost Paradise, Hills are Alive, Festival of the Sun and Party in the Paddock.
‘Lonely Times’ is out now
BOOTLEG RASCAL
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
Tickets on-sale now via www.bootlegrascal.com
FRI 17 JAN | MIRANDA HOTEL, MIRANDA NSW
w/ A.GIRL + TIMI TEMPLE
SAT 18 JAN | CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW
w/ A.GIRL + TIMI TEMPLE
SUN 19 JAN | PARK HOUSE, MONA VALE NSW
w/ A.GIRL + Grace Grove
FRI 24 JAN | MIAMI MARKETTA, GOLD COAST QLD
w/ Drop Legs + Saint Lane
SAT 25 JAN | THE NORTHERN, BYRON BAY NSW
w/ Drop Legs + Saint Lane
SUN 26 JAN | SOL BAR, MAROOCHYDORE QLD
w/ Saint Lane + Venice Queens
THU 30 JAN | JIVE BAR, ADELAIDE SA
w/ Richysand + Alex Hosking
FRI 31 JAN | SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER WA
w/ T$oko + The Bambuseae Rhythm Section
SAT 1 FEB | INDI BAR, PERTH WA
w/ T$oko + The Bambuseae Rhythm Section
SUN 2 FEB | MOJOS FREMANTLE WA
w/ T$oko + The Bambuseae Rhythm Section
FRI 7 FEB | THE BEERY, TERRIGAL NSW
w/ Nelipot + Saint Spook + Deadshowws
SAT 8 FEB | TRANSIT BAR, CANBERRA ACT
w/ Liv Li + Muddy Wolfe
SAT 21 MAR | A DAY ON THE LAWN, HOBART TAS
w/ Boy & Bear + MEG MAC
FRI 27 MAR | WOOLLY MAMMOTH, BRISBANE QLD
w/ Shag Rock + SCABZ
THU APR 2 | MARRICKVILLE BOWLS CLUB, SYDNEY NSW
w/ Shag Rock + SCABZ
FRI 3 APR | HOWLER, MELBOURNE VIC
w/ Shag Rock + SCABZ
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INTRODUCING KIWI FEST: Melbourne’s Festival for New Zealand Music, Culture, Arts, Food and Drink
Saturday 15th February 2020 – Footscray Community Arts Centre
All Ages – 2pm-10pm
Meet the newest Music, Culture, Arts, Food and Drinks festival on the block: Kiwi Fest is an All-Ages annual one-day celebration of NEW ZEALAND culture, bringing together Melbourne’s Kiwi communities for a diverse festival of all things AOTEAROA. This week the festival will also be donating $10 from every ticket sold between 15 January – 19 January to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
On Saturday 15 February Kiwi Fest is taking over the lush, green, outdoor riverside lawn at Footscray Community Arts Centre, the perfect setting for live music, cultural performances, traditional and artisanal food and drink from New Zealand’s world-renowned industry, as well as a Kiwi mākete village (markets) selling a wide array of Kiwiana, Māori, Pacific Island and contemporary goods and wares.
Kiwi Fest 2020 aims to bring together and share all classic beloved Kiwi things to the suburbs of Melbourne. Created by old high school friends and Wellington Ex-pats Jacob Howard and Chris Lemeulu, the pair reconnected over a few beers watching an All Blacks game, lamenting the lack of events serving the large community of Kiwis in Melbourne.
Together Jacob and Chris started gathering the local community and business figureheads with a clear vision to make Kiwi Fest an annual celebration of Melbourne’s New Zealand community. “We began crafting an event that offered a bit of a ‘Slice of Heaven’ for both Kiwis here and anyone else who wanted to taste a little sample of New Zealand culture. It was important for us that this was community based at its heart, was 100% outdoors and captured our relaxed ethos, great products and rich culture” says Creative Director Jacob Howard.
THE MUSIC
The inaugural event is to be headlined by Che-Fu, the legendary hip hop and RnB icon.
With the most top ten songs of any individual in New Zealand musical history, Che-Fu is one of New Zealand’s most successful and beloved recording artists.
Originally coming to attention as a founding member of the iconic Kiwi band Supergroove, Che went on to forge a solo career unrivalled in its success and the trail that it blazed not only for hip hop but Kiwi music.
Audiences will also be treated to other local and Pasifika artists
Including roots heavyweight Israel Starr, the soulful Iva Lamkum, beatmaker and DMC World Champion DJ SPELL, the Polynesian roots infused reggae vibes of The Refugees, and Amin Payne will be brining his G-Funk and disco sound along with very special guest vocalist and fellow Kiwi Stacey.
THE FOOD
Hangi boys is the story of 4 guys from the North Island showcasing their heritage and culture through traditionally cooked NZ cuisine. With over 40 years of combined experience in Hospitality internationally, living here in the renowned food capital of Australia. The unique flavour of Hangi stems from pre-colonialism days passed on through generations of Maori, it was a staple diet for many celebrations. Using spices such as horopito, fresh market produce and native wood from our homeland we aim to capture the attention of both international guests and kiwis living abroad right here in Melbourne.
THE DRINK
Garage Project was started in Wellington by two best mates with a passion for the good stuff. Within a few short years, they turned their microbrewery into the widely acclaimed best brewery in New Zealand. Garage Project dominated the GABS Hottest 100 Kiwi Craft Beers for 2019, taking out first place with its Pernicious Weed, second with its DFA, and landing a total of 25 beers on the list overall.
THE CULTURE
The inaugural Kiwi Fest celebrates the diverse Kiwi community with Māori and Pacific Island Cultural Performances from Ngā Mātai Pūrua, Collateral Culture and Nga Uri Whaioranga all Highlighting bringing people together through shared history and culture, learning forgotten histories and the education of traditional rites and practices.
Kiwi Fest is an all-ages cultural event paying tribute to the Land of the Long White Cloud. Join the festivities and share the Kiwi love for the environment and respect of Maori and Pacific Island traditions and culture.
KIWI FEST 2020
Saturday 15th February – Footscray Community Arts Centre
2pm – 10pm
FEATURING:
Che-Fu, Israel Starr, Iva Lamkum, DJ SPELL, The Refugees, Amin Payne, Stacey
Ngā Mātai Pūrua, Collateral Culture and Nga Uri Whaioranga
Hangi Boys and Garage Project
All Ages Event – (All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Tickets: $30-$55+BF
Children Under 3 Free
Ticketing via: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/
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Stranger and Bunker, two of Melbourne’s most forward-thinking techno crews, will join forces for one the most exciting lineups to hit Melbourne in years. Heading to Australia to perform at the upcoming Pitch Music & Arts Festival, FJAAK, Objekt and SPFDJ is part of a small collective of niche techno artists highly sought-after across the globe. For one night only they will bring their brand of cutting edge dance music to The Bottom End for what will surely be a sell-out show.
FJAAK (Live) (GER)
From a Spandau-Basement experiment to a now well-established force in contemporary techno, the rise of FJAAK has seen the duo become an internationally renowned creative force. Gracing stages at global festivals ADE and Awakenings, alongside numerous slots at the Circoloco Ibiza, District 8, and techno institution Berghain, their dedicated fanbase comes in spades. With eleven singles & EPs, two albums and a couple of compilation appearances under their belt, FJAAK can look back on an extensive discography that packs quite a punch. This will be FJAAK’s Australian debut.
Objekt (GER)
Crossing a plethora of genres within his work, Objekt fuses electro, acid, bass, dub, and experimental into his work, while maintaining solid foundations in techno. Across his subsequent club output on labels such as Hessle Audio, Leisure System, Power Vacuum and his own imprint label, audacious sound design and meticulous arrangements have served to buckle and twist dancefloor conventions. His 150-bpm IDM opus ‘Ganzfeld’, released on a split EP with Dopplereffekt, was selected as Resident Advisor’s #1 track of 2014, while Mixmag named ‘Theme From Q’ their top record of 2017.
SPFDJ (GER)
Hailing originally from Sweden, SPFDJ’s beginnings were in London as part of the infamous collective Universe of Tang. Occasionally working at vicious speeds, acidic techno climes are fused with kaleidoscopic sounds, making for unique output. Alongside producer sprintf, she co-runs the Cranial Handles transmission, the System.out sound system, and the latest party coerced into life: Power Play. Drawing on the many and varied collaborative efforts at the heart of her activity, SPFDJ delivers Intrepid Skin, her label and outlet for autonomous developments. SPFDJ is as deft in moving the most debaucherous underground space as she is at opening the floor for big clubs like Corsica Studios and Oval Space.
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Tour Dates
Friday 21 February: Glamorama, Melbourne
Saturday 22 February: Tusk, Wollongong
Saturday 22 February: Goodbar, Sydney
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Nearly six years since their last Australian tour, Sebadoh are finally dragging their lo-fi slacker genius back to our shores this month! Due to demand, they’ve added a Perth show at Mojos Bar in Fremantle on Sunday 26th January and today announce local tour support acts (see listing below).
With the release this year of their acclaimed return to form album Act Surprised, their first since 2013’s Defend Yourself, the band have returned to the genius that made them an essential part of every right thinking person’s record collection.
On leaving Dinosaur Jr in 1988 and teaming up with old mate Eric Gaffney, Lou Barlow almost invented a new genre in rock n’ roll, signing to the seminal Seattle label Sub Pop and releasing a couple of cassette only releases that are much sought after collector’s items. Despite several line-up changes Sebadoh effectively became an outlet for Barlow’s creative efforts outside of Dinosaur Jr. As the obligatory hiatus for the first part of the 2000s kept fans wondering if they’d seen the last of them, 2007 saw Sebadoh reform to much acclaim and the promise of new recordings.
That promise has now led to a second post-reformation recording, with Barlow taking time off from Dinosaur Jr to regroup with Jason Loewenstein and Bob D’Amico to track 15 new songs last year, with Justin Pizzoferrato, the engineer behind many Dinosaur Jr albums at the helm. The studio results see Loewenstein taking the lead on his more lo-fi style musings paired against his co-conspirator’s folkier style offerings, with the band actually spending more time working on this album than many of their previous minimalist efforts. “In the past,” says Barlow, “we would write in the studio and the songs would develop on the road.“ This time, we did some rehearsals a few weeks before recording,” adds Loewenstein, “which we almost never do. So we got a chance to not use the first take and took time to finesse things, which we also don’t usually do, so that was a good step.”
For their first tour down under in almost six years, with a new album under their belts and their lo-fi garage slacker pop offering the blueprint for many acts worldwide, this is a rare chance for Australian fans to enjoy their seminal sound live.
with guests Immigrant Union
with guests Brightness
with guests Immigrant Union
Meadow – March 27 – 29, 2020
Bambra, Victoria
MUSIC – CAMPING – BYO
General Release On Sale Now
Regional Victorian music festival Meadow returns to Bambra from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March 2020. Melbourne’s own new-age raconteur, Angie McMahon, and frenetic guitar-pop dynamos; Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever will headline the 7th musical feast.
Nestled on the edge of the Otways, backdropped by rugged bushland and open plains, Meadow will showcase a cross-section of contemporary music within a stacked three day, two-night program. The first taste of the 2020 bill dropped late last year, featuring NYC bedroom pop savante Frankie Cosmos, angelic local songstress Elizabeth and cinematic soul journeymen Surprise Chef. Now, Meadow is proud to unveil the full spread set to appear in the Bambra Bowl this Autumn.
Just 90-minutes southwest of Melbourne, perched on the edge of the Otways, Meadow unfolds between the rolling Bambra hills. The refreshments are regionally focussed with craft beers courtesy of Salt Brewing, gin from Great Ocean Road Gin, plus some of the tastiest cool climate wine in Australia from various Otway Hinterlands vineyards. Food stalls are handpicked to represent the region, and will be operated by local restaurants and businesses. FYI – the festival is still BYO, but when everything starts to taste a bit flat, head to the bar for something 4-dimensional.
With the limited release allocation now exhausted, 300 general release tickets + glamping packages are now available starting from $170.00 + BF. Total capacity is carefully capped to maximise room for movement. Grab your tickets now – you don’t want to miss this party!
One final and more serious note: BUSHFIRE RELIEF
Whilst we’ve been blessed with luck on our side of the state, wildfires around Australia have devastated many. We are a small organisation, but alongside our punters we wish to make a real commitment. Meadow will be donating 20% of profits from 2020 ticket sales to the CFA in Victoria.
Triple R and Forte Presents MEADOW 7
ANGIE MCMAHON
ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER
FRANKIE COSMOS (USA)
SHEER MAG (USA)
DYSON STRINGER CLOHER
CLOSE COUNTERS
YOUTH GROUP
LOURE
ELIZABETH
EMILY WURRAMARA
COOL SOUNDS
3K
DARCY JUSTICE
SWEET WHIRL
FIRST BEIGE
ELLE SHIMADA COLLECTIVE
COLETTE
EGOISM
SURPRISE CHEF
100
SWAZI GOLD
+ MORE TO COME
March 27 – 29, 2020
Bambra, Victoria
General release, 300 tickets available at $170.00 + BF
$20.00 car parking pass per car
Glamping available – $330 for two people, $450 for four people.
Includes double mattress, super soft linen bedding, towels, cushions, blankets, chairs, LED lanterns and decorations.
+ Children under 12 free and Children over 12 can enter on a full-price ticket
On Sale Now Until Monday 24 February (Unless Sold Out Prior)
Tickets, information, artist profiles – https://www.meadowmf.com/
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Banoffee has shared the second single ‘Count On You’ from her debut album Look At Us Now Dad out Friday 21st February via Dot Dash (AU/NZ/Asia) and Cascine (ROW).
‘Count On You’, a full-throttle anthem fueled by blasts of jagged synths and written at the peak of the MeToo movement, is a relentlessly upbeat declaration of solidarity with survivors.
Named as one of The NME 100 and Junkee’s Ones To Watch for 2020, Banoffee is a Melbourne-born, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter and producer with a musically transgressive and deeply vulnerable approach to pop. She has toured with Taylor Swift on a worldwide stadium tour as part of Charlie XCX’s troupe, and represents the new wave of mutant pop bubbling up from today’s queer club underground. She has been described as one of pop music’s “recent great forward thinkers” (FACT) and is known for infectious melodies that belie more unsettling, experimental textures and beats.
The album was written in the two years after the artist moved to Los Angeles from Melbourne in 2017, seeking a fresh start. Meticulously retracing her steps, Banoffee examined her life with a fine-toothed comb in order to reclaim her narrative and the struggles she’d once sung about in earlier releases. Look At Us Now Dad thus tells a story of survival—of abuse, sadness, and loss—and is a testament to the possibilities of rebirth. As Banoffee puts it: “Each track is about a struggle and achievement that anyone could experience, the ones that seem so trivial. We’re all survivors for one reason or another.”
Look At Us Now Dad will be available digitally and on vinyl. Pre-order / Pre-save via https://banoffee.lnk.to/
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