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New Song ‘Break It Down’ From First Nations Band Tjaka Combines Didjeribone + Hip Hop

by the partae August 16, 2022
written by the partae
Photo credit: Only Odd

 

Previous Support Tor Tjaka

“In addition to bringing the youth perspective, and all of those intriguing instruments, Tjaka are introducing some serious reggae vibes into the mix with this debut single. It’s a statement of intent right out of the box for their sound, which is at once future-facing, a nod to where they’ve come from, and a whole lot more.”
(KCRW feature on Global Beat: Australia) [About ‘Fiya’]

“‘Fiya’ was one of the first songs the group wrote, its theme of fire being hard to douse once lit acting as the perfect kindling for the heat Tjaka plan to bring with their live show and future releases.”
(Scenestr) [About ‘Fiya’]

“Dang, I mean the title of this song really speaks for itself doesn’t it – this is FIYA! Genuinely one of the most interesting and original sounds from an act that I’ve heard for a while. So sick to hear the reggae, hiphop & electronic influences coming through, and the didgeridoo adds such a special touch, too. Keen to see you continue to refine the signature Tjaka sound, well done.”
4.5 / 5 (Latifa Tee, Triple J) [About ‘Fiya’]

“This sounds incredible, and the energy that pumps through it makes it difficult to sit still. Really strong blend of hip hop and reggae, performed with such huge confidence. Love it.”
4 / 5 (Dan Condon, Triple J) [About ‘Fiya’]

“Somehow feeling very laid back but also capable of making a party go off like a pot lid.”
(Tommy Faith, Triple J) [About ‘Fiya’]

 

Stream ‘Break It Down’

 

A groundbreaking new blend of an electronic and hip-hop fusion combine with Aboriginal ancestral influence on this absolute banger of a tune, ‘Break It Down’. This is the second release from talented First Nations Meanjin/Brisbane-based trio Tjaka, due for release on August 16.

Tjaka is an abbreviation of Tjakamarra, the skin name given to the two Fabila brothers Geoff and Jake, who are proud descendants of the Jabirr Jabirr tribe in the Western Australian Kimberley. Together with family friend and guitar virtuoso Felix Fogarty, they are Tjaka, and their vision is to create music that mixes influences of the past with modern sounds and storytelling.

Their first single ‘Fiya’ has been burning bright across the Eastern Coast, with the group playing to multiple sold-out crowds in 2021 and supporting Kurilpa Reach on their Fat Freddy’s Drop cover tour. Also performing at Jungle Love, Mountain Goat Valley Crawl, Bad Olive and Concrete Jungle, Tjaka has rapidly garnered support for their live shows across the country and will continue to grow their fanbase with this exciting new track.

A super catchy, stirring hip-hop banger, the boys are onto something truly original with ‘Break It Down’, and when they sing ‘I bet you’ve never heard it sound like this’ – they’re absolutely right. The lyrics connect the Fabila brothers’ indigenous roots, and with some impressive rapping skills, command attention and give an instant boost of adrenaline. Featuring bold didjeribone swells, high-energy electronic beats, and a lot of attitude – this is undoubtedly set to heat up airwaves and venues.

The track introduces the use of didjeribone (a slide didjeridoo, similar to a trombone) into contemporary genres, along with the Face Bass, (a seismic microphone that is used from inside the player’s mouth) in an effort to honour culture through music. Tjaka elaborates:

“Lyrically and instrumentally, we aimed to draw the connection from the ‘old’ and the ‘new’ ways of creating music with the sound of the didjeridoo/yidaki. The overall sound of this song is one of the first results of years of experimentation with the didjeribone, the Face-Bass and Ableton software creating the ever-evolving ‘Tjaka’ sound.”

And that sound is certainly making waves. The group have already seen plenty of support from local and international playlists – including Original Storytellers, a couple of KCRW (US) playlists, as well as receiving play on Triple J (Blak Out with Nooky), Triple J Unearthed and Double J, as well as 4ZZZ, FBi, RTRFM and Triple R. On top of that, they’ve racked up over 45.7k streams on Spotify for ‘Fiya’, and dameeeela’s track ‘The Shake Up’ feat. Tjaka has been streamed over 230k times.

To celebrate the release of their showstopping new single ‘Break It Down’ which comes out on August 16, Tjaka will be playing 4 shows across QLD and Northern NSW – more information below:

Tjaka Upcoming Shows
2-4 September – Jungle Love Festival – Imbil
16 September – Solbar – Sunshine Coast*
17 September – Bearded Lady – Brisbane*
23 September – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse – Gold Coast**
*Supported by Endless Valley, Dizzy Days, Hemingway
**Supported by above bands and Lotus Ship

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Thunderfox

by the partae August 16, 2022
written by the partae

What’s been happening recently?

It’s exciting to think we’ve actually got an answer for that question now! After years of, essentially, a hiatus through COVID and everything in between, we’ve been busy trying to regain our momentum touring and writing. We’ve played a few headliners and small festivals around the East Coast this year and have dropped our first music of the year with “Hard Times” to boot, so we’re definitely well on our way to reaching our former glory.

You’ve just released your killer new track ‘Hard Times’ what influenced the sound and songwriting?

This track was initially written between myself and Pat Byrne aka Beso Palma in his studio in Coogee. We were just jamming to be honest since we admired each other and wanted to see what we could create. We spent about an hour listening to 90’s Michael Jackson before actually doing anything so that definitely worked its way into the sound. Once I brought it to the band, we were able to imbue it with our usual cacophony of influences.

How did Hard Times come about?

Hard Times was born out of that jam with Pat. We just laid down a million layers of percussion and tried to make a danceable groove to just sit in. Lyrically, I love to delineate a funky, upbeat instrumental with a little darkness so, I did just that in the studio on the day and they flowed thick and fast.

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?

Once we’d rehearsed the tune as a band and made some tweaks between us to make it more unique to our sound, we headed into the studio with Pat to put down the instruments. The song was produced primarily by the band with a few naughty home sessions to build the soundscape after the main elements were put down. It was subsequently mixed by our long time collaborator and daddy, Daniel Willington.

How did you approach the recording process?

We took the elements of what we liked from the original session i.e. the percussion and guitars and built on that structure with our live instruments. We started with Bass and Drums, then horns on our studio day and vocals, along with some other auxiliary synths were done at my place using the tracks we came home with.

What or who influenced the concept for the music video?

We’ve got a bit of a reputation for funny videos, bordering on completely ridiculous so, the general consensus was to match the darker tone of this track with something a little moodier to show a different side of the band. Jesse had been doing dance lessons so was in touch with a great choreographer in Jess Innes so he had the idea to just get in a room with our instruments and some sick backing dancers to do something nice and professional for once.

Where and when did you film and who did you work with?

It was filmed earlier in the year at the Egg studios. The video was directed by Nick Allen, shot by Matty Ower and choreographed by Jess Innes. We also were lucky enough to get our hands on some custom outfits designed by my good friend Romon Yang as well as some makeup looks by Georgia Vierod. All of the crew were friends so we felt very lucky to be so close to such talented, hard working creatives.

What did you most enjoy about creating the film clip for Hard Times?

For me, personally, it was surprisingly pleasant to put down the guitar and try not to make a fool out of myself in front of the camera without my usual on stage armour. Considering I’m a notoriously awkward and uncoordinated person, I did much better than I thought I would.

Any upcoming shows/tours – When/where?

As always, we’ve got shows aplenty coming up through the year. We’ll be hitting a few festivals like Relish Festival, Jungle Love and Young Henrys Fringe Festival which we’re so excited for and will most definitely be hitting a city near you to bust out a face melting headliner.

Please tell us about any new music that’s on the horizon?

As we SPEAK we’re whipping up a jam the likes of which have never been seen. We’re aiming to release in the coming months with fame and fortune following shortly after.

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THE CHATS RELEASE VIDEO FOR “OUT ON THE STREET” NEW ALBUM GET F*CKED OUT THIS FRIDAY!

by the partae August 16, 2022
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This Friday, The Chats’ rip-roaring, epic second album, unapologetically titled, GET F*CKED will be released on their own label, Bargain Bin Records, so today the band have released the final track, titled “Out On The Street” ahead of full release on August 19th.

The new video for “Out On The Street” features The Chats on the road smashing out their infectious, sing-along punk rock. The culmination of high-energy live footage was captured by Maclay Heriot who followed the band through their 2022 USA tour, with footage taken from Coachella, kicking footies in venue carparks, and a whole bunch of intense US shows.

The Chats have been touring throughout 2022 playing in front of huge crowds across many countries and Australia is up next with a whip around the country slated for September. Kicking off at the Odeon Theatre in Hobart on September 10 and winding up at The Metropolis in Fremantle on September 24, tickets are on sale now at www.thechatslovebeer.com.

Last month, the trio played their frenetic live show at Splendour In The Grass Fest in North Byron Parklands on home soil, where they thrashed through “Smoko” in front of a packed stage – the tune that pushed them into the ears of millions of online listeners at warp speed. Watch the live performance video here.

“Smoko” was just the gateway drug for a life of Chats dependence. Rather like The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army”, it started routinely enough, as the lead track on The Chats’ second EP, Get This In Ya!!, but since October ’17, when singer/bassist Eamon posted an accompanying video – which cost them just $5, for the sauced-up sausage roll snarfed on camera – it’s accrued a staggering 16 million YouTube views and counting, as well as enthusiastic props and radio plays from Elton John, Michael Stipe, Nick Cave, Iggy Pop, Josh Homme and Dave Grohl along the way.

Fast forward through to 2022 and The Chats are about to release their much awaited second album, GET F*CKED – an incendiary, hyper-adrenalized blitz from punk heaven, showcasing an electrifying all-killer-no-filler 13 tracks which perfectly capture the band’s explosive energy.

Pre-order the new album GET F*CKED at www.thechatslovebeer.com

THE CHATS
GET F*CKED AUSTRALIAN TOUR

with special guests MEAN JEANS (USA)
Tickets on sale now from thechatslovebeer.com 

SAT 10 SEP – ODEON THEATRE, HOBART – LIC/AA
THU 15 SEP – ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY – LIC/AA
FRI 16 SEP – THE FORUM, MELBOURNE – 18+
SAT 17 SEP – FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE – LIC/AA
FRI 23 SEP – HINDLEY STREET MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE ** NEW SHOW (LIC/AA)
SAT 24 SEP – METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE – 18+

WATCH

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Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird release new track ‘Red Dirt Angel’, announce tour, new album Aug 26

by the partae August 16, 2022
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Today beloved Melbourne band Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird release their driving latest single ‘Red Dirt Angel’, and announce details about their biggest album tour to date kicking off in September. On their new track, Lachlan Rose proves again that he can combine addictive melodies and poetic lyrics with a comment on modern Australia. Along with the other tracks from their new album, ‘Red Dirt Angel’ was written during the last Melbourne lockdown.

“An Australia dreamscape, ‘Red Dirt Angel’ was the first song that opened up the doors to ‘Smiles of Earth’ – the album it now belongs to. Somewhere during our lengthy Melbourne lockdowns I began dreaming constantly of the outback. The red dirt angel was a faceless usher who continuously led me through the arid, red-earth deserts of Australia. I longed to be behind the wheel of a filthy car with no real destination. For one reason or another, that visual represented ultimate freedom for me, which is the one thing none of us had. The song followed shortly. It’s unapologetically Australian, euphoric and a contribution to the wonderful world of road trip music.” Lachlan Rose (Vox/Piano/Synths/Guitar)

‘Red Dirt Angel’ is a timeless and intricate song – an ode to the arid adventures awaiting us in the post-pandemic world. It was mixed by Melbourne-born, Los Angeles-based talent Matthew Neighbour (Matt Corby, The Avalanches, Sky Ferreira) and co-produced by Stephen Charles (Ali Barter, Gretta Ray) and Lachlan Rose at The Aviary in Melbourne.

Having endured multiple lockdowns and canceled gigs, Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird are now poised for the wide open road and are excited to announce an extensive east coast run of shows to support their upcoming album; with more shows TBA.

“I think we’re the kind of band that wins people over one heart at a time. Playing shows is fundamental to who we are. The last few years have reminded us with absolute certainty that there is nothing quite like the live music experience, and we couldn’t be more excited or more grateful to be on the road again.”  
Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird

COUSIN TONY’S BRAND NEW FIREBIRD TOUR DATES

23-25 September – Wanderer’s Festival, NSW tickets

Friday 30 September – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast, Qld tickets

Saturday 1 October – Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane, Qld tickets

Thursday 6 October – The Cambridge, Newcastle, NSW tickets

Friday  7 October – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, NSW tickets

Saturday 8 October – La La La’s Wollongong, NSW tickets

Friday 14 October – The Eastern, Ballarat, VIC tickets

Saturday 15 October  – The Lab, Adelaide, SA tickets

Friday 21 October  – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC tickets

Saturday 5 November  – Euroa Music Festival, Euroa VIC tickets

Saturday 12 November – Backyard Festival, VIC tickets

PRAISE FOR COUSIN TONY’S BRAND NEW FIREBIRD

“Bluestone’, a warm and triumphant ode to the feeling of euphoria that comes when you conquer a period of grief.”
NME

“If you’re looking for music that expands genre limitations, look no further than Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird.”
PILERATS

‘When This is Over’ prompts you to ponder that question. The song takes you on a lyrical journey posing a few scenarios of how time can be spent when the COVID-19 pandemic is a distant memory.
DOUBLE J

“Get the fireplace going and play this new one from ctbnf and your night is sorted.”
DECLAN BYRNE, TRIPLE J

“The sooner you hop on this ride, the better” 
BEAT 

Single: Red Dirt Angel is out via Double Drummer is out now
Album: Smiles Of Earth is out via Double Drummer on Friday August 26
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RinRin

by the partae August 16, 2022
written by the partae

Where are you currently based? 

I’m from Perth.

 

How did you first start playing music? 

One day Dad came home from a weekend garage sale with an old classical guitar. I was the first one to run outside and asked my dad if it was for me. He said yes and that was it!

 

What’s been happening recently? 

Just the usual crazy stuff I suppose. Writing music, gaming and preparing for Bigsound.

 

Your latest single ‘Guns and Grenades’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

I was cramming a school project one night. Because we are using Ableton in school, the song ended up having more electronic elements in it than my previous songs. The lyrics were actually sitting in my phone for a while and I decided, “f$%& it, let’s use it”.

 

Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with? 

I recorded the song within the span of three weekends in March this year and I worked with Ryan Botha of Audax Studios here in Perth, who also mixed and mastered the song.

 

How did you approach the recording process? 

I will send the full demo to Ryan. He will then program the drum and bass parts from the demo, we then record all guitar parts. Upload the synth’s from the demo and then comes the hardest part – vocals.

 

What does Guns and Grenades mean to you? 

When I think about the song, I think about two people standing on opposite sides of the battlefield told to fight to the death. These people are having their love torn apart by other people’s selfish interest. 

 

You’re playing at Bigsound 2022, how are you feeling? 

Scared and nervous but excited! It’s my first time flying to somewhere else to perform so it’s a really big milestone in my career so far.

 

What do you have planned for this epic showcase? 

I’m excited to play “Guns And Grenades” live!

 

Who are you looking forward to seeing also play at Bigsound 2022? 

To Octavia, The Last Martyr, Future Static. 

 

What do you like to do away from music? 

PC Gaming (especially Valorant), spend time with family and my cat Mimi and also drawing.

 

What’s planned for 2022? 

There may be more singles still to come and I’ll continue writing in the meantime 

 

Favourite food and place to hangout? 

The restaurants in China Town are bussin, and gamers like me hangout virtually online with other gamer friends.

 

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MOZË Embraces The Calm And The Chaos In Mesmerising Single ‘Saving’

by the partae August 15, 2022
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Image credit: Izzy Burns

Previous Support For MOZË

“this is giving me the same type of feeling like when you see a big pop star go on a talk show and do one of their songs stripped back with just a piano and their dynamite voice! big stuff moze”
(Declan Byrne, Triple J) [About ‘Afraid’]

“You’re in such safe hands when listening to Mozë. Every lofty riff and note
lands exactly where it needs to.” 

(Abby Butler, Triple J) [About ‘Ruse’]

“With stunning vocals, delicate instrumentation and a heartening message about empowerment, emerging Australian female artist MOZË has made her debut with one of the most powerful tracks of 2021.”
(Beat) [About ‘Afraid’]

“It is truly hard to put into words the sheer passion felt behind every word in ‘Ruse’”
(Livewire AU) [About ‘Ruse’]

“Marshall allows her authenticity to show more than ever through her vulnerable lyricism and rich, genre-bending soundscapes; fusing her neo-soul roots with potent pop sensibilities and an electronic production.”
(Paperface Zine)

Stream ‘Saving’ 

Those who know MOZË (Mo-zee) know of her innate penchant to dream and wonder but also the passion and yearning she brings to her craft and her desire to create and compel change. With all her might, from the calm to the chaos, this Melbourne/ Naarm-based neo-soul/ alt-pop artist is releasing her heart-rending single ‘Saving’ via Squinked Records on August 11.

Since debuting in 2021 as MOZË, Zoe Marshall has showcased her power, poise and profound ability to capture a room while supporting the likes of Ivey, Woodes, Yung Billy Davis and YerGurl.

Her debut single ‘Afraid’ saw Marshall pouring it all out in a soulful ballad. She then followed that up with ‘Ruse’, adding more depth and complexity to her organic neo-soul sound. Now, with the help from producer Michael Belsar (Hayden James, G Flip), ‘Saving’ offers a stunning new direction for MOZË.

Packed with shimmering textures, swelling crescendos and undeniable passion ‘Saving’ is a colourful fusion between organic instrumental and electronic sounds while putting Marshall’s intoxicating vocal prowess front and centre. This evolving slow-burner moves through a sparse and delicate soundscape,  transforming into an electro-power ballad that bursts with life, complete with live strings, an electronic beat, and hypnotic layering of synths.

True to its title, ‘Saving’ captures the emotion and anticipation of saving everything for when your dreams become something you can feel.  As MOZË explains:

“I wanted to allude to my ability to dream and wonder, a core part of my soul. The danger of this is its power to take you away from the present moment, to build expectations that are not balanced with certainty. When I perform Saving, my dream manifests itself at the moment and becomes real.”

 

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Maya Killtron ‘Do It Again’

by the partae August 13, 2022
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Singer, violinist, producer and hotdog hunter – Maya Killtron’s music is fun, eclectic, and makes you want to rollerskate. Her vibrant style and lush upbeat take on Modern Boogie and 80’s inspired funk have landed her features in Noisey, Earmilk, & Huffington Post. Singles and collaborations have appeared in episodes of Broad City, Kim’s Convenience & soundtracked collections for Swedish fashion house Gina Tricot.

Her vinyl 12” and limited edition 7” vinyl have sold out to collectors and boutique record shops around the world. In addition to her career as a solo artist she is a frequent recording collaborator, writer, producer & touring/performing violinist/vocalist for many Canadian and International artists including The Arkells, Polaris Prize winning Haviah Mighty, The Junos and is one of the voices of Eggo Waffles.

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Steven Marriott Releases ‘So Far To GO’

by the partae August 13, 2022
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Using carefully crafted songs with vivid imagery and subtle wit, Steven uses his music to tell stories, and create a shared experience with the listener. Hailing from the west coast of Canada, Steven Marriott is a singer/songwriter whose live performance never ceases to get people smiling and singing along. It’s hard to put a specific genre label on his music, but if the Barenaked Ladies adopted Jason Mraz, and invited the Goo Goo Dolls over for a backyard weenie roast, they might bust out the guitars and cover Steven’s music around the campfire.

Songwriting is such an open and boundless art, and there’s no need to limit yourself to one style. Steven’s original music draws inspiration from everything from Celtic ballads to Argentinian tangos, but all the while retaining a folk-rock undertone. Having performed hundreds of shows at various festivals and venues in Western Canada, Steven shows no sign of slowing down. He recently had the privilege to open for Daniel Wesley before embarking on his solo tour through BC and Alberta promoting his upcoming album, Caught in Parallax, and its lead single “So Far To Go”.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1IqhrbGwUNZrWGGR67BjhU?si=d0790358596c48e3&nd=1

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Nicky Romero Returns To Universal Music / Virgin Records with New Single “I Hope That It Hurts” with Norma Jean Martine. The Only Breakup Anthem You Need

by the partae August 13, 2022
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Artists: Nicky Romero & Norma Jean Martine
Title: I Hope That It Hurts
Label: Universal Music / Virgin Records

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Dance music veteran Nicky Romero releases his third single on Universal Music / Virgin Records titled “I Hope That It Hurts” with Norma Jean Martine. The song is a stunning example of Romero‘s ability to produce everything from the mainstage festival dance floor fillers to radio airwaves-friendly dance-pop crossover gems that truly hits in the feels. With a winning combination of emotive vocals and organic, cascading melodies, “I Hope That It Hurts” is the type of breakup anthem that you’ll be belting out in the shower, in the car, or after a few glasses of wine. In addition to his countless releases on Romero‘s very own Protocol Recordings, he previously released “Why Do I Call” and “Nights With You” on Virgin/Universal, while Norma Jean Martine had collaborated on some big hits with the likes of Ofenbach on “Head Shoulders Knees & Toes” (over 350M on Spotify alone) and Lost Kings on “When We Were Young” (over 110M streams on Spotify) making the talented American one of the most in-demand singers/songwriters in the world.

“‘I Hope That It Hurts‘ is a special song to me, as the whole creative process was quite a journey. I fell in love with the first demo of the song, but it was originally too far away from my sound. So my biggest challenge was to turn this beautiful song into something I felt comfortable with without losing the DNA of the original writing and Norma‘s voice, which captivated me when listening to the very first version of it. She really brought the song to the next level with her amazing performance. I’m really excited to share this one with the world.” – Nicky Romero

“I felt honored and couldn’t pass up the opportunity of collaborating with DJ legend Nicky Romero. I’m really proud to say that this is my first ever release with a producer credit attached to my name. During lockdown, I had to learn logic to stay in the songwriting game, so I actually recorded the vocals for this song myself while in my childhood home in New York.” – Norma Jean Martine

After taking the world by storm with early hits such as “Legacy” with Krewella and the #1 single “I Could Be The One” with Avicii, Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki to remixes for the likes of Robin Schulz, Kygo, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve, and with his annual “Nicky Romero & Friends” ADE showcase and the launch of Monocule alter-ego, he keeps proving his ability to turn into gold everything he touches.

More info on Nicky Romero / Norma Jean Martine:

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Sam Blacky Debuts on Repopulate Mars With Sultry Latin-Influenced Tech-House Track “Colombiana”

by the partae August 13, 2022
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Artists: Sam Blacky
Title: Colombiana
Label: Repopulate Mars

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Native Californian and international sensation Sam Blacky makes her debut on Lee Foss‘s Repopulate Mars with “Colombiana,” a tech-house firestarter with a sultry edge. The new single is the next tribute to Blacky‘s love of travel and appreciation of culture, incorporating elements of traditional Latin music with her signature tech and tribal style. Strong kick drums and organic instrumentals combine for a record that will have you booty shaking on the dancefloor and imagining yourself framed by the ocean and the setting sun in an exotic paradise. “Colombiana” is Blacky‘s first release since her “Summer Solstice” EP from the last summer.

“‘Colombiana‘ was inspired by my love for the Latin influence in music. It seems to be coming to the forefront much more recently, which makes me so happy. The sensual guitar set amongst tech house tribal vibes is what makes it for me. Since I started performing and especially making music, Repopulate Mars has always been one of my biggest goals. I think the level of taste-making and innovation in the tech house scene is unparalleled, and I couldn’t be happier to join the family.” – Sam Blacky

Samantha Black is a multitalented DJ/producer, model, and influencer professionally known as Sam Blacky. Originally from San Diego, Sam spent several years in Australia, where she first fell in love with producing music and performing live. Since moving back to Los Angeles, music and performing have taken a front seat in her life. In addition to her hectic modeling schedule, Sam has performed live across the world from 2017 to 2022, from Mexico to Ibiza to Bali, racking up over 120 gigs a year at some of the premier electronic festivals and clubs on the planet. With the global pandemic in 2020, Sam released a series of videos on Youtube called “A New World,” where she streamed live sets from some of her favorite places in Mexico, giving viewers a taste of vacation vibes even while staying safe at home. Before all the music, her modeling portfolio included brands such as Nike, L’Oréal, Galore, Marie Claire, Superdry, Guess, Sports Illustrated, Malibu, and Playboy, giving her a unique creative perspective to all types of cultures and styles to bring to her music. With the launch of Sam Blacky‘s label, Stabby Records, back in 2021, the first releases, and now the first track of 2022, Sam keeps expanding her artistic brand.

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The “Belly Dancer” Producer BYOR Asks You to Dance With His New Tech House Single “Say Yes.” Out Now on Spinnin’ Records

by the partae August 13, 2022
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Artists: BYOR
Title: Say Yes
Label: Spinnin’ Records

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Rising star BYOR releases his dancefloor-friendly new single “Say Yes” on Spinnin’ Records, an end-of-summer anthem perfect for those late-season festivals. He opens with a sultry question, “If I asked you to dance, would you say yes?” as if teasing the crowd with what’s to come; the talented DJ and producer then seamlessly weaves in a tech house beat with strong kickdrums and rising cymbals, topping it all off with funky melodies that give listeners no choice but to get down and groove. No matter what BYOR asks us to get moving, with this beat, the answer will always be “yes.” See what he had to say about the track below:

“The story behind the single and its title is that every DJ dreams of the same thing – a huge dancefloor filled with a responsive crowd. But even the most confident DJs, since they are all human beings, have complexes, echoes of doubts, and uncertainty. In my head, every set begins with a silent question that I’d like to ask the crowd  – if I ask you to dance, would you say “Yes“? All doubts are dispelled instantly when I see the answer is ‘Yes!” – BYOR

Since 2020, BYOR has made a household name for himself on Tiesto’s Musical Freedom and AFTR:HRS labels with releases such as “Feel That Way’,” “Keep On Dancin’,” and more. After listening to his tracks, it’s clear that BYOR makes his own rules to the game of life and music, with his style ranging from tech house to big room and more. BYOR had his breakthrough moment this year in February with “Belly Dancer” with Imanbek, which has already clocked up 100M streams on Spotify alone since its release and became a recognizable dancefloor filler. Keep an eye out for more from BYOR coming soon.

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Paul van Dyk & Fuenka take you on a trip with ‘Artefact’, out now VANDIT!

by the partae August 13, 2022
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Known for his ability to create evocative and transcendental tracks, Paul van Dyk’s latest offering, ‘Artefact’ alongside UK duo Fuenka, demonstrates this in abundance. With the pioneering electronic artist releasing the third single from his highly anticipated 11th studio album The Record, ‘Artefact’ comes from Paul’s Off The Record segment of the project focusing on deeper releases to showcase another element in the producer’s arsenal.

The follow-up to recent album singles ‘SHINE Ibiza Anthem 2022′ and ‘But Not Tonight feat Christian Burns’, which have already received epic outings across the mainstages of UNTOLD and EXIT Festivals, Luminosity Beach Festival and EDEN Ibiza, ‘Artefact’ represents a simmering yet effervescent presence that primes the listener on a joyful voyage. Taking cascading rhythmic melody that flows with metallic prestige, a more profound, thick bassline then introduces a fuller body to the song’s underbelly. All of which are upheld by driving frequencies that propel the track forward. Distinctly building tension with a push-and-pull of attributes that weave throughout, both producers then bring in cinematic, spacious pockets to allow dominant elements to rise. As a result, ‘Artefact’ is a wonder that stands grandiose yet progressive within its musical aura and extended transitions. 

Paul van Dyk has helped establish electronic music’s foundations and continues pushing its boundaries. Currently working on his 11th studio album, the renowned musical innovator continues to be more enthusiastic about electronic music and the global scene than ever. Through his iconic VANDIT imprint, van Dyk continues to stock the scene with dancefloor anthems, whilst his weekly VONYC Sessions radio show recently passed its 820th episode. Fans seeking to show their support for Paul van Dyk away from the dancefloor can do this by voting for him in the 2022 edition of the Top 100 DJs Poll here.

Fuenka is a rising duo hailing from the UK, bringing hypnotic releases across many labels. Having collaborated with names including Paul Thomas, John 00 Fleming, and now, Paul van Dyk, their shows across renowned events, including Luminosity and ADE, have only showcased the live talents in a recontextualized fashion.  

‘Artefact’ from Paul van Dyk and Fuenka is out now on VANDIT!

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CHAPTER MUSIC ANNOUNCES 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY FEATURING PERFORMANCES FROM NO ZU, LAURA JEAN, GREGOR, TEETHER & KUYA NEIL AND MORE

by the partae August 12, 2022
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In June 1992, seventeen-year-old, self-described “pimple-faced nerd” Guy Blackman put out a compilation cassette of bands from his Perth hometown called Bright Lights, Small City. He had to use fake ID to attend the launch of the cassette at the Shenton Park Hotel.

Thirty years later, Chapter Music is still alive and kicking, having endured and blossomed across eras such as 90s lo-fi jangle, 2000s post-punk revival, 2010s lo-fi jangle revival and 2020s post-punk revival-revival. Chapter has now spent three decades as a tireless champion of Australian independent music and one of Australia’s longest running and most influential labels.

Guy moved to Melbourne in 1995, where Ben O’Connor joined the fold as Chapter work and life partner. There was a six-year period where records were pressed by hand by Guy at vinyl plant Corduroy Records, then a spell in Japan where Ben & Guy documented the amazing music they discovered there. Back in Melbourne since 2004, they have released earth-shaking artists like Beaches, Crayon Fields, Dick Diver, The Goon Sax, Gregor, Kath Bloom, Laura Jean, Pikelet, Sweet Whirl, Smokey, Teether & Kuya Neil, Twerps, and many more.

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Watermelon Boy & BRYAN THE MENSAH Summon Summer With Their Fresh New Collab “No Problems”.

by the partae August 12, 2022
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After two outstanding tracks on the 2021 album “101 Tropical Hits from Cosmic Space” Melbourne producer Watermelon Boy and Ghanian vocalist BRYAN THE MENSAH have teamed up again for summer prelude “No Problems”.

 Since 2017 Watermelon Boy has made music to feel good too. A unique combination of sounds from the southern continents, sparkling with electronic glamour. Having combined influences, ranging from Future Bass to Reggaeton & Afrobeats, Watermelon Boy (Arlo Enemark) has established something unique in the Australian music scene. A sound that’s both vast and concise.  “I want to take people to those special memories they have of summer holidays, visiting the tropics and being warm and free.” says Arlo . “It’s dance music but it’s easy to relax to.”.

 Very nearly crossing paths at the start of 2020 Watermelon Boy and BRYAN THE MENSAH have since worked on three tracks together. “I was in Ghana early 2020 and I sent Bryan a message asking to collaborate. It wasn’t until I was already on my way home that he got the message and we started working together. Since then it’s been so fun collaborating and Bryan’s gone from strength to strength as an artist, becoming one of Ghana’s favourite new talents.” Their first collaboration “Same Day, Same Thing” was released later in 2020 and features a guest verse from Melbourne pop mensch Freeds. Watermelon Boy’s sparkling groove and Bryan’s stellar tone were a match made in heaven.

 Their latest single “No Problems” has a big, open beat with a bouncing bassline. BRYAN THE MENSAH’s topline sings sweetly about making time quality time in the sun and escaping the rat race in contrast to society’s expectation of constant hustle. Potentially their strongest work yet, the track is funky, hooky and fun.

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THUNDER FOX return with charged up new track ‘HARD TIMES’

by the partae August 12, 2022
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Having spent the first half of the year revelling in their return to live touring, Sydney’s Thunder Fox have kept the same energy they’ve brought to stages along the East Coast into new music.

The five-piece’s new single – ‘Hard Times’ – is a reflection of how much the Thunder Fox dynamic has bolstered since the release of their sophomore album Sanctuary in 2021. The group’s music, drenched in groove and funk, is elevated and as they continue to explore new influences and creative pathways, Thunder Fox enter a new era.

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Recorded at Yap Yap Studios in Coogee, Thunder Fox worked with Daniel Willington (Bootleg Rascal, Plini) and Andrew Edgson (Matt Corby, Hayden Calnin) on mixing and mastering respectively. The final cut of ‘Hard Times’ is lush and rich in its tone; Sam Dawes’ gorgeous lead vocal powers through, buoyed by irresistible rhythm and guitar.

Like Sanctuary before it, ‘Hard Times’ is a great example of how Thunder Fox thrive when in a realm of R&B, funk and pop sonics, adding their own charm to some punchy and hedonistic arrangements.

“‘Hard Times’ is a song of catharsis. I was feeling pretty down and out at the time, growing tired of the bad news, bad people and bad jobs sucking all the joy from our lives. The song tells the story of two people who are struggling with 21st century issues like the effects our media has on body image, the fear women can feel for their safety when walking home at night or working a shitty job and still not being able to pay for rent.

All of these issues I’ve experienced or know someone who has so they’re close to home but, there’s a twist. I wasn’t feeling the idea of writing a depressing track so I had to find a silver lining.

When I really thought about it, almost everyone has experienced one or more of these problems; I’m really just singing about average people like myself or my friends. The idea that we’re not alone in this was the inspiration that tied the track together and where I found the hook. There’s a pumping beat to boot so we’re all gonna listen to this track and get down to it thinking, “Oh well, I guess we’re just living through hard times”. (but also let’s take action on these issues after we dance away our frustration).”
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The music video for ‘Hard Times’ was conceptualised by Jesse Tachibana and executed by director Nick Allen. Working with choreographer Jess Ines, the clip matches the vibe of the song and engages in the fun side of Thunder Fox to great results.

“For the ‘Hard Times’ video I really wanted to lean into the synth driven, high energy vibe of the song by showcasing some incredible dancers in a neon lit studio. A lot of our previous videos have had a large focus on narrative and I thought it would be fun to depart from this approach a little and really focus on aesthetic, by carefully curating lighting scenes, costumes and movement. Huge shoutout to the incredible team that made it all happen, with special props to Nick Allen our Director and Jess Ines who came up with the choreography.”
JESSE TACHIBANA, THUNDER FOX

Thunder Fox have become one of Sydney’s favourite groups in recent years and as a live unit, the band has had their evolution play out gloriously on stages as varied as Caloundra Music Festival, Lost Paradise, Subsonic Music Festival and more.

Having supported the likes of Ocean Alley and Winston Surfshirt, as well as completing their own successful run of headline shows to a growing number of fierce fans, Thunder Fox are proving their staying power with each release.

PRAISE FOR THUNDER FOX

“It’s a kaleidoscopic, exhilarating piece of funky R&B-infused pop, and almost defies belief at how something so majestic can arrive when the world feels so dismal.”
Rolling Stone Australia (‘Head In The Clouds’, 2021)

“When you’ve got that bass, horns and the type of swagger only really reserved for those who can walk the walk as well as they can talk the talk, you’ve got a formula that can’t fail” 
The AU Review

“The funky saucepan has boiled over with Thunder Fox’s horned up mixture going everywhere. It sounds like way more fun that that though.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe (‘Not For Sale’, 2021)

“…sultry sax-iness and funk-drenched…a groove-laden number that is set to get feet churning and hips swaying.”
Scenestr (‘Been Busy’, 2019)

“Their music is fun and bawdy, yet with a sexy sophistication that makes it incredibly appealing.”
Eclectic Music Lover

“…funk-drenched blast of horns, harmonies, humour and bucketloads of Thunder Fox swagger.”
Music Feeds 

‘HARD TIMES’ is out now.
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