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Running Touch’s striking return to 2021 Headlining Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl For One Show Only Friday Feb 5th Featuring NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE (DJ SET), KULT KYSS & special guest ADULT ART CLUB. TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FROM MIDDAY

RUNNING TOUCH Melbourne Show Featuring NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE (DJ SET), KULT KYSS & special guest ADULT ART CLUB; tickets onsale at midday

by the partae December 16, 2020

written by the partae

Having announced last week his first live show for 2021, tickets to Running Touch’s home-town show at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Friday Feb 5^th will go onsale today at midday from here.

Featuring NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE (DJ SET), KULT KYSS & special guest ADULT ART CLUB, the one night only show will leadoff another industrious year for Running Touch with more live shows and new music released.

Running Touch is undeniably an enigmatic master-of-all-trades: A songwriter, producer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and creative director whose work stretches beyond limits to create not just art – but entire, multi-sensory universes. His live show is continuing to expand into the often-unexpected; allowing the Running Touch universe to come to life in a way it was always built to be – electrifying and unpredictable, influenced by the likes of everything from Biohazard to Cirque Du Soleil, hardcore to pop to electronic, and created with the idea of encouraging an all-encompassing theatrical experience, rather than just a show alone.

Distinct, thrilling and downright enchanting, Running Touch relishes a pure enigmatic aura. After a wildly successful few years, Running Touch sits on an APRA award for ‘BEST DANCE WORK’ for his hit collaboration with Hayden James ‘Better Together’, four gold selling records and one platinum for hit records such as WHEN I’M AROUND YOU, BETTER TOGETHER, MY HANDS and THIS IS JUST TO SAY and is no stranger to the main stages of Australia’s biggest festivals.

Unexpected and electrifying, Running Touch exemplifies a tastemaker mood all projects he is a part of (OCEAN GROVE & ADULT ART CLUB) and now is the chance to witness the enchanting Running Touch live at the Bowl.

RUNNING TOUCH

Featuring NORTHEAST PARTY HOUSE (DJ SET), KULT KYSS &
special guest ADULT ART CLUB.

FRIDAY FEB 5th – Sidney Myer Music Bowl – Melbourne

Due to the current restrictions in VIC, the seats/tickets will be a little different.
Please check out event page for more info.

TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FROM MIDDAY
FROM HERE

For further info on Running Touch you can check out:

December 16, 2020 0 comments

Where are you based? Currently, I’m in sunny Govan. A stones through away from the Clyde River. Sitting in my studio answering my third interview of the day! That no mean city they call Glasgow. Glesvegas! How did it feel to release your debut artist album, The Last King of Scotland, last month? It was a pure mix of emotions actually. Overly proud, a little relieved. But also sad and sort of Stockholm Syndrome. This has been a labour of love for the last 2 years. I’ve fallen in love with, out of love. It’s kept me driven, focused and inspired throughout this horrific year. Now I feel a bit lost! Like the vulnerable mother. Watching their kid walk into school for the first time. It’s flew the nest, into the wilderness. To be devoured by whomever it falls upon. I couldn’t have asked for a better reception to be honest. The reactions and support around the world have completely blown my expectations to pieces. What is behind the album title? It’s pretty much an acknowledgment, a nod - to the country I love. The place that inspires me. You can travel the globe week in week out. But nothing beats the feeling of home. And little self proclamation as well just for good measure! Did you do anything special to celebrate the album launch? Yes. I officially launched the album from arguably Scotland’s iconic venues, The Arches. "It only seemed right to take it back inside those hallowed brick walls of The Arches. When I moved to Glasgow from Orkney in 2008, it felt like every other night out ended up here. What started out as a hobby turned into an addiction. The addiction led to an education. A pilgrimage to this clubbing mecca we all know and love. Nowhere could be more fitting. I have to say, I had mixed emotions reading back all the comments. So many stories, experiences, shared by people, tagging their circles of friends, clubbers - bringing all that together felt even more special than the stream itself. And it really brought home just how special The Arches was. An institution in it's own right. Friendships forged, memories set in stone. There was only one place I could have launched this album. Egypt has the Pyramids. China has the Great Wall. Glasgow has “Oor Arches." From Paul Van Dyk to Gary Go, theres a host of huge collaborations on the album. How did these come about? I worked with a plethora of international artists on this album. Hailing from Berlin to LA. London to Oban. Some were heroes, others were friends. Then some were just insanely talented songwriters. But all with one thing in common. The potential enrich my sound and add a new, exciting twist. Otherwise, is there any point in collaborating? I’m a control freak when it comes to the studio. Thus I’m not ideal for collaborating with. I need to have my stamp on everything. I know how I want it to sound. The track is already finished in my head before I’ve even written it. If I don’t realise that vision, then the track is dead in the water for me. So collaborating is difficult for me. Unless I am passionate about the artist, and the potential outweighs the compromise. All these artists ticked that box. Some tracks began as singles. Awakening with Paul was a melody I had sitting on my computer for around 8 years. Until it finally came to life as a demo for Vandit. Then Paul decided to join me on the record and collaborate. Other tracks started out as indie demos. Happy Hours was an Ed Sheehan style pop record before drafted in DC Breaks who turned it into a rib rattling D&B masterpiece. The track with Gary Go was originally a sort of progressive indie track. My manager John brokered a deal at ADE, Amsterdam. Basically give me a shot at the stems and subsequently turning it into a brooding crossover Trance meets cinematic Rock cut. Each collaboration has its own wee story. But they are all with artists that excite and energise my sound. Whats your creative process like? It’s pretty temperamental to be honest. It comes in random waves so I always need to near my laptop if I’m not in the studio. Some of the best melodies have come to me in a dream. There have been tracks finished backstage before I walk out in front of 5000 people. Other tracks have been started on airport floors and finished in hotel rooms. I have no control. But one thing I’ve noticed is if if I’m going through a particularly rough time, I’m able to channel this into the most emotional and thought provoking music. It’s like a supernatural ability. The only problem is I have to go suffer or experience unwanted feeling to channel it. Other times I’ll be in the kitchen making a cup of tea, hear an advert from the TV and bang - I’ll have an instant hair raising topline melody. I can tap inspiration from a multitude of sources. But emotions and experiences are most fruitful for me. Can you tell us about your approach to production and recording? After the bolt of inspiration - which could be a melody, a bassline, a hook idea - then comes the groundwork. Putting the scaffolding up to host this ultimate vision. From there it’s like a process of jenga. Building the foundations, taking away, adding. Until you find the winning formula. And achieve that ultimate vision. Who inspired you to make electronic music? Initially my mum. She got me into Judge Jules. From there, I distinctly remember hearing one of his live sets from Creamfields 2001 I think it was. He played a track called Angelic - Stay With Me. It was a live broadcast and I’ll never forget the reaction. The screams. Whistles. Horns. I was 11 years old. So I wasn’t aware there was a producer sitting in a room making these sounds gel in harmony, but I knew I wanted the ability to create that energy and emotion. When the time comes, where are you most excited about playing live? Mexico for it’s electric, hot blooded atmopshere. But closer to home, Glasgow. Here we fucking go. And what track from the album are you most excited to play in front of fans? Kismet Energy. It’s a high octane, euphorically driven Hard House track. It sums up my journey from the past. My influences. An era that shaped me but reimagined through my eyes. As I wasn’t actually old enough to live it. What can we expect next from Will Atkinson? I’m putting the finishing touches on one last single to close out this shitter of a year. It’s a 145bpm power Trancer. The melody will break your heart. There are multiple climaxes. You’ll be left a hollowed out shell after listening to it. There’s a strong sense of hope, maybe a feeling of loss. 7 or so minutes of relentless ecstasy. It’s called The Last Rave On Earth. ‘Will Atkinson’s album ‘The Last King of Scotland’ is Out Now on Black Hole Recordings. Get it here: https://will.complete.me/lastkingofscotland

Will Atkinson

by the partae December 16, 2020

written by the partae

We spoke to trail blazing trance producer Will Atkinson around the recent release of his debut album on legendary Dutch label Black Hole Recordings. A mammoth 17-track project, ‘Last King of Scotland’ is a testament to the extraordinary talent honed by the thirty-year-old and quickly reached No. 2 in Beatport’s Top 100 chart and topped their Top 100 Trance Releases. Spanning the realms of trance, techno, drum’n’bass and spoken word, the album is a genre-defying debut that blends harder sounds with more progressive, melodic stylings…

Where are you based?

Currently, I’m in sunny Govan. A stones through away from the Clyde River. Sitting in my studio answering my third interview of the day! That no mean city they call Glasgow. Glesvegas!

How did it feel to release your debut artist album, The Last King of Scotland, last month?

It was a pure mix of emotions actually. Overly proud, a little relieved. But also sad and sort of Stockholm Syndrome. This has been a labour of love for the last 2 years. I’ve fallen in love with, out of love. It’s kept me driven, focused and inspired throughout this horrific year. Now I feel a bit lost! Like the vulnerable mother. Watching their kid walk into school for the first time. It’s flew the nest, into the wilderness. To be devoured by whomever it falls upon. I couldn’t have asked for a better reception to be honest. The reactions and support around the world have completely blown my expectations to pieces.

What is behind the album title?

It’s pretty much an acknowledgment, a nod – to the country I love. The place that inspires me. You can travel the globe week in week out. But nothing beats the feeling of home. And little self proclamation as well just for good measure!

Did you do anything special to celebrate the album launch?

Yes. I officially launched the album from arguably Scotland’s iconic venues, The Arches. “It only seemed right to take it back inside those hallowed brick walls of The Arches. When I moved to Glasgow from Orkney in 2008, it felt like every other night out ended up here. What started out as a hobby turned into an addiction. The addiction led to an education. A pilgrimage to this clubbing mecca we all know and love. Nowhere could be more fitting. I have to say, I had mixed emotions reading back all the comments. So many stories, experiences, shared by people, tagging their circles of friends, clubbers – bringing all that together felt even more special than the stream itself. And it really brought home just how special The Arches was. An institution in it’s own right. Friendships forged, memories set in stone. There was only one place I could have launched this album. Egypt has the Pyramids. China has the Great Wall. Glasgow has “Oor Arches.”

From Paul Van Dyk to Gary Go, theres a host of huge collaborations on the album. How did these come about?

I worked with a plethora of international artists on this album. Hailing from Berlin to LA. London to Oban. Some were heroes, others were friends. Then some were just insanely talented songwriters. But all with one thing in common. The potential enrich my sound and add a new, exciting twist. Otherwise, is there any point in collaborating? I’m a control freak when it comes to the studio. Thus I’m not ideal for collaborating with. I need to have my stamp on everything. I know how I want it to sound. The track is already finished in my head before I’ve even written it. If I don’t realise that vision, then the track is dead in the water for me. So collaborating is difficult for me. Unless I am passionate about the artist, and the potential outweighs the compromise. All these artists ticked that box. Some tracks began as singles. Awakening with Paul was a melody I had sitting on my computer for around 8 years. Until it finally came to life as a demo for Vandit. Then Paul decided to join me on the record and collaborate. Other tracks started out as indie demos. Happy Hours was an Ed Sheehan style pop record before drafted in DC Breaks who turned it into a rib rattling D&B masterpiece. The track with Gary Go was originally a sort of progressive indie track. My manager John brokered a deal at ADE, Amsterdam. Basically give me a shot at the stems and subsequently turning it into a brooding crossover Trance meets cinematic Rock cut. Each collaboration has its own wee story. But they are all with artists that excite and energise my sound.

Whats your creative process like?

It’s pretty temperamental to be honest. It comes in random waves so I always need to near my laptop if I’m not in the studio. Some of the best melodies have come to me in a dream. There have been tracks finished backstage before I walk out in front of 5000 people. Other tracks have been started on airport floors and finished in hotel rooms. I have no control. But one thing I’ve noticed is if if I’m going through a particularly rough time, I’m able to channel this into the most emotional and thought provoking music. It’s like a supernatural ability. The only problem is I have to go suffer or experience unwanted feeling to channel it. Other times I’ll be in the kitchen making a cup of tea, hear an advert from the TV and bang – I’ll have an instant hair raising topline melody. I can tap inspiration from a multitude of sources. But emotions and experiences are most fruitful for me.

Can you tell us about your approach to production and recording?

After the bolt of inspiration – which could be a melody, a bassline, a hook idea – then comes the groundwork. Putting the scaffolding up to host this ultimate vision. From there it’s like a process of jenga. Building the foundations, taking away, adding. Until you find the winning formula. And achieve that ultimate vision.

Who inspired you to make electronic music?

Initially my mum. She got me into Judge Jules. From there, I distinctly remember hearing one of his live sets from Creamfields 2001 I think it was. He played a track called Angelic – Stay With Me. It was a live broadcast and I’ll never forget the reaction. The screams. Whistles. Horns. I was 11 years old. So I wasn’t aware there was a producer sitting in a room making these sounds gel in harmony, but I knew I wanted the ability to create that energy and emotion.

When the time comes, where are you most excited about playing live?

Mexico for it’s electric, hot blooded atmopshere. But closer to home, Glasgow. Here we fucking go.

And what track from the album are you most excited to play in front of fans?

Kismet Energy. It’s a high octane, euphorically driven Hard House track. It sums up my journey from the past. My influences. An era that shaped me but reimagined through my eyes. As I wasn’t actually old enough to live it.

What can we expect next from Will Atkinson?

I’m putting the finishing touches on one last single to close out this shitter of a year. It’s a 145bpm power Trancer. The melody will break your heart. There are multiple climaxes. You’ll be left a hollowed out shell after listening to it. There’s a strong sense of hope, maybe a feeling of loss. 7 or so minutes of relentless ecstasy. It’s called The Last Rave On Earth.

‘Will Atkinson’s album ‘The Last King of Scotland’ is Out Now on Black Hole Recordings. Get it here: https://will.complete.me/lastkingofscotland

December 16, 2020 0 comments

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EMMIT FENN UNVEILS STUNNING NEW SINGLE ‘WHAT FALLING IN LOVE IS FOR’

by the partae December 16, 2020

written by the partae

Photo: Monroe Alvarez

Emmit Fenn has established his unique sound over the past few years. His debut single ‘Painting Greys’ lived at #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral Charts for 7 days straight when it first released. Emmit went on to release multiple EPs, produce songs for Billie Eilish (bitches broken hearts), Ry X, Lolo Zouai and many more, and even score a TV show for Quentin Tarantino’s music supervisor.

Today, Emmit blesses us with his last single of 2020 and it’s the original and acoustic version of ‘What Falling In Love Is For’. The delicate and minimal vocals will have the song left on repeat.

If this is a sign of what is to come, Emmit Fenn’s debut album in 2021 is definitely one to look out for.

December 16, 2020 0 comments

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JIMMY EAT WORLD ANNOUNCE PHOENIX SESSIONS, A GLOBAL STREAM SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DANNY WIMMER PRESENTS PERFORMING SURVIVING, FUTURES & CLARITY IN THEIR ENTIRETY OVER THREE NIGHTS, JANUARY 16TH, JANUARY 30TH & FEBRUARY 13TH

by the partae December 16, 2020

written by the partae

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT JIMMYEATWORLDLIVE.COM

A year, a week and a day from their last live performance at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas, critically acclaimed alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World are excited to announce Phoenix Sessions, a global stream performance series in partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents.

To kick off 2021, the band will come together for one-of-a-kind performances of three “chapters” in their storied career. Beginning January 16^th in Australia with a performance of their 10^th studio album SURVIVING (Chapter X), which has only been seen live by the lucky fans who made it to the shows last October, followed by FUTURES (Chapter V) on January 30^th and CLARITY (Chapter III) on February 13^th. Recorded at the Icehouse in Phoenix, AZ, the virtual events will feature the band performing each album in its entirety for a full concert experience. Each show will start at 9am AEDT and will be available on demand for 72 hours post stream at JimmyEatWorldLive.com.

“We are always looking for ways to challenge ourselves, to do things as music fans that we think would be cool for OUR fans. We came up with the idea of presenting a series of concert films centred around a few specific albums (for now) and performing them on a different level. It isn’t the way we normally play a show and it’s definitely something new for how we approach a performance, but we haven’t been able to share the experience with our fans in over a year… so here we go!” – Jim Adkins

Global Stream Performance Dates for Australia
9am AEDT January 16 – Chapter X – Surviving
9am AEDT January 30 – Chapter V – Futures
9am AEDT February 13 – Chapter III – Clarity

Tickets for these events are on sale NOW and can be purchased as a single show or in a three-pack bundle. Early bird pricing begins at $US14.99 for a single performance (through the Sunday prior to each show) and $US39.99 for the bundle of all three through January 10^th. Other bundles, merchandise and VIP meet and greets will be available at a variety of price levels. For more information on tickets and bundles please visit: JimmyEatWorldLive.com.

Jimmy Eat World are Jim Adkins, Rick Burch, Tom Linton and Zach Lind.

Danny Wimmer Presents recently entered the digital content curation space, promoting pay-per-view concert streams and creating the popular digital series Offstage with DWP. DWP is known worldwide for their stellar portfolio of music and lifestyle events, which includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Epicenter, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville.ABOUT DANNY WIMMER PRESENTS:
Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which currently includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Epicenter, Hometown Rising, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. Previous DWP festivals include Rock On The Range, Carolina Rebellion, Northern Invasion and more. In 2020, DWP launched the popular digital series Offstage with DWP and ventured into the digital content curation space, promoting pay-per-view live streams.

December 16, 2020 0 comments

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Stuck Out

by the partae December 16, 2020

written by the partae

What is your name and role within Stuck Out?

Josh – Vocalist

Where are you currently based?

Born and bred in Melbourne, Aus.

How did Stuck out form?

We’re all mates from high school who hung out on the weekend, jamming in a garage/ basement. Once we finished school we decided to try and take the whole band thing a little more seriously and now here we are.

What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?

I’ve been one of the extremely blessed people who has kept working throughout the various lockdowns. Working isn’t something people are normally thrilled about but it kept me busy and now with everything opening back up again, the band is in full flight and very keen on releasing the new EP.

Your new single ‘Inverse’ is out now off your forthcoming EP ‘Lie Through Your Teeth’ how did Inverse come about and what does the single mean to you?

Inverse was written about 2 years ago then kind of trashed cause it wasn’t good enough, then about a year ago we opened up some old files and came across it and basically re-wrote the song into what you hear today. It was certainly a long process from start to finish but I definitely think it’s a good representation of the thought and effort we put into our songwriting these days.

Your new EP will be out on Dec 18, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

Honestly, we just want to write good rock songs with good hooks to match. Each song sounds (relatively) different to each other and I think it’s a great representation of the scope of our sound. We didn’t specifically draw on a particular band or project when it came to LTYT, we just wanted to take what Stuck Out was and make it better.

How did you go about writing the tracks?

Each track was vastly different. Tracks like Inverse and Mindless were in the works for two years, then we wrote Hollow about a month before we went into the studio. Ultimately it tends to be an individual who will start a song then everyone will come together to rip it apart and re-write the whole thing to be the best it can be.

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

The EP was recorded in Feb/March, we actually finished vocals a week before Melbourne went into the first lockdown. We worked with Jack Newlyn (Paradise Club) from start to finish on this record which was really nice. He felt like a member of the band by the end and his attention to detail was amazing, I can’t recommend him highly enough.

How did you approach the recording process?

We really wanted to create a record that would translate to a live setting. We pride ourselves on our live shows so we wanted something that would match that energy and aggression in a recorded form.

What programs/instruments did you use?

99% of what you hear on the record is pure guitar, drums and vocals (obviously with effects added over the top). We had a lot of fun messing around with delay and harmonic pedals to try and warp what we already had and we relied heavily on the JHS Double Barrel for the guitar tones.

What did you find most challenging and rewarding through out the process?

The start of recording is always difficult because there’s alway so many directions you could go with tones, production etc. but once you get into the groove with it, it starts to record itself. The most rewarding part is definitely hearing the finished product. Every song on the record came out better than I imagined and that’s a big testament to Jack’s work on the record.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

BMTH released that ripper record so that’s been getting a lot of spins.Loathe, Alpha Wolf and Nothing But Thieves have probably been the most consistent appearances this year, all of them released phenomenal albums.

What do you like to do away from music?

I’m very chill with my time. I just want to catch up with mates, socialise and have a drink. That’s probably been enhanced even more after the year we’ve had.

What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?

Our EP Lie Through Your Teeth is out this Friday and our EP Release Show is Saturday night so that should keep us relatively busy. We’ll enjoy the New Year break then get right back into things at the start of next year!

Favourite food and place to hangout?

Our local is Hello Sam’s burger joint. Honestly, anywhere you can get a burger and a beer is perfect for us.

http://stuckout.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/stuckoutband

https://twitter.com/stuckoutband

https://www.instagram.com/stuckoutband

December 16, 2020 0 comments

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BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021 – DATES ANNOUNCED!

by the partae December 16, 2020

written by the partae

BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021 DATES ANNOUNCED

5-14 MARCH 2021 – SEE YOU THERE!

After being paused mid-dance in 2020, Brunswick Music Festival is pleased to hit play on live music again in 2021.

In a shorter 10-day format from March 5-14 (taking in the Labour Day long weekend) BMF 2021 will focus on creating opportunities for people to gather and connect IRL with a stacked program of live music experiences.

With beloved musical festivals like Golden Plains and Port Fairy Folk Festival on unavoidable temporary hiatus, BMF will be doing all it can to bridge the gap and contribute to helping the local community find its feet.

The line-up will drop Tuesday February 2 but in the meantime, the organisers have revealed that an exciting new outdoor venue at a secret location in Brunswick will be the centrepiece of the program.

In addition to this breezy new location, the program will prioritise celebrating Brunswick’s amazing live music venues, all of which suffered greatly during Melbourne’s periods of prolonged lockdown and which we all missed so badly.

Since the needle skipped on 2020’s event the world as we know it has turned upside down. Now more than ever, music and opportunities to come together feel essential and the principles BMF is built on – neighbourhood and community, inclusivity, diversity and sustainability along with creating a sense of place and safe spaces – are less like ideals and more like non-negotiables.

BMF 2021 is set to comprise a collective exhale, a healthy dose of togetherness, a huge cup of joy and some really, really, really exciting live music experiences. Watch this space.

For more information visit brunswickmusicfestival.com.au

BMF Website

Brunswick Music Festival

@brunswickmusicfest

December 16, 2020 0 comments

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BASSINTHEGRASS 2021 line-up announcement – feat. Lime Cordiale, G Flip, Thelma Plum and more

by the partae December 15, 2020

written by the partae

Outstanding line-up announced for BASSINTHEGRASS 2021 Music Festival

Some of the best names in Australian music are set to perform at the Northern Territory’s biggest and longest-running music festival, with (in alphabetical order) DMA’s, G Flip, Lime Cordiale and Ocean Alley added to the artists previously announced!

BASSINTHEGRASS will take place at Darwin’s iconic Mindil Beach on Saturday, 15 May 2021 with a slew of nationally and internationally-renowned artists to take to the stage.

An epic line-up has been secured for the all-ages event, with the following artists confirmed (in alphabetical order):

Boo Seeka
ChillinIT
DMA’S
G Flip
Hayden James
ILLY
Jack River
The Jungle Giants
Lime Cordiale
Missy Higgins
Ocean Alley
Peking Duk
The Rubens
SAFIA
Thelma Plum
Violent Soho

The 2021 event returns after a record-breaking BASSINTHEGRASS 2019, which saw 10,000 festivalgoers converge on Mindil Beach.

Heading into its 18^th year, BASSINTHEGRASS 2021 will feature two main stages offering non-stop entertainment from midday to midnight, with attendees experiencing the Top End’s famous sunsets and warm, tropical weather.

Set to play at BASSINTHEGRASS – and in the Northern Territory for the first time – is Australian indie rock band The Jungle Giants.

Lead guitarist Cesira Aitken said the group was excited to come to Darwin to play BASSINTHEGRASS.

“It’s been such a long time between shows and this will be our first time in the Northern Territory,” she said.

“It’ll be a special time after such a weird year, we can’t wait!”

Australian electropop duo Boo Seeka – made up of Ben Gumbleton and Michael May – said they were keen to get back to the Top End for BASSINTHEGRASS.

“It’s easily one of our favourite festivals,” Michael said.

“Darwin is such an awesome place and we’re both really looking forward to playing for fans at Mindil Beach next year in May.”

Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Tim Watsford said he was stoked to confirm the line-up for next year’s BASSINTHEGRASS.

“With such a great selection of acts we expect music fans from around Australia to venture north, where they can soak up the sun, sand and good vibes at what has become an unmissable event for Territorians,” he said.

“BASSINTHEGRASS is the perfect excuse to start planning your Territory adventure.”

Limited general admission tickets are available for $105 until 1 February (unless sold out prior), when final release tickets will go on sale for $120. This event usually sells out.

A limited number of VIP tickets are also on offer for $220 + booking fee, giving attendees aged 18 and over a premium festival experience with access to a VIP area with private bars and bathrooms, a finger food package, four beverage vouchers and a souvenir stubbie cooler and ticket.

To find out more or to buy your ticket, visit www.bassinthegrass.com.au.

About BASSINTHEGRASS

BASSINTHEGRASS brings the nation’s top musical talent to Darwin, cementing its place as the biggest and best music festival in the Northern Territory.

Now in its 18^th year, the licensed all-ages event is supported by the Northern Territory Government.

Prior to its relocation in 2019 to Mindil Beach, BASSINTHEGRASS was held at the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. The move to Mindil Beach allowed more fans to attend, making the festival bigger and better than ever.

December 15, 2020 2 comments

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BOO SEEKA ANNOUNCE SHOWS IN BRISBANE, SUNSHINE COAST AND GOLD COAST

by the partae December 15, 2020

written by the partae

Fri 22 Jan 2021 – Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane

Sat 23 Jan 2021 –Airwaves, Sunshine Coast (Festival)

Sunday 24 Jan 2021 – Miami Marketta Laneway, Gold Coast

Ticketing information: www.booseeka.com

Fresh off the back of the release of their new single ‘Never Enough’, which hit #1 in the Electronic iTunes charts, indie-electronic duo BOO SEEKA have announced a string of QLD shows in January 2021.

The shows will take place at intimate venues in Brisbane and Gold Coast as well as playing at Airwaves Festival on the Sunshine Coast.

Having recently completed a sold out 23 date NSW tour, the BOO SEEKA guys are looking forward to getting back on the road playing classics as well as material from their upcoming sophomore album including singles ‘Take A Look’, ‘Days Get Better’ and of course their latest ‘Never Enough’.

Since breaking out in 2015 with their debut hit ‘Kingdom Leader’, which has since accumulated over 15 million streams, BOO SEEKA have dominated national consciousness & for good reason. The pair’s dynamic energy both in the studio and on stage has allowed them to stand out amongst Australia’s thriving music scene, and stand the test of time.

BOO SEEKA’S 2017 debut album ‘Never Too Soon’ was met with global acclaim with triple j describing the record as a “beautifully crafted, worldly-sounding body of work”. The album debuted at #8 on the ARIA album charts and earned the home-grown heroes coveted spots on esteemed festival lineups Beyond The Valley, Groovin The Moo and Splendour In The Grass as well as selling out numerous headline tours across Australia, North America and Europe.

PRAISE FOR BOO SEEKA

“BOO SEEKA enter phase two of world domination” – Newcastle Herald

“They’re ready to join the likes of RÜFÜS DU SOL and Golden Features at the pinnacle of Australian electronic music” – Life Without Andy

“Gives you something that you can already imagine euphorically singing along to at a music festival” – Thomas Bleach

“Boo Seeka has risen to prominence in recent years and has become a staple of the live circuit” – HAPPY.TV

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Things Are About To Go Full Tilt…Meet Your Newest Festival, Full Tilt Brisbane Edition Is Here!

by the partae December 15, 2020

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The Australian Alternative music scene is set to fire back up in a massive way and Brisbane fans will get to experience it first as we go Full Tilt in June 2021.

Uniting from across the nation is a who’s who of the Australian Metal, Punk and Rock spectrums, spearheaded by ever evolving metalcore luminaries and Aria Award winners Northlane.

Joining them is a cavalcade of the best hard hitters in the land including Hands Like Houses, In Hearts Wake, Thy Art Is Murder, Luca Brasi, Slowly Slowly, Make Them Suffer, Frenzal Rhomb, Press Club, Alpha Wolf, Thornhill, Yours Truly, The Bennies and Reliqa.

Along with market stalls, there will be a huge variety of vegetarian, vegan and meat food trucks and Kickass DJ’s spinning tunes between the best live bands in the Nation. This is going to be one epic day across 2 huge stages!

Eaton’s Hill Outdoors is where it all goes down on Saturday 12, June, 2021.

Pre-sale Tickets Are Available On: Thursday 17 December, 9am local
General Public Tickets On Sale: Friday 18 December, 9am localHead to www.destroyalllines.com for more information.

FULL TILT FESTIVAL

SATURDAY 12 JUNE, 2021
BRISBANE, EATON’S HILL OUTDOORS – 18+

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Formed in Canada, by two music producers (David Rancourt-vocals, Antoine Rochette-synths/bass), the band released their first EP titled “One Lands” in 2017. While it was a completely independent release, it was able to garner some local buzz for the band as well as a sold out release show at the PHI Centre in Montreal that August. This year they signed to UK based label Pond Life (created by the founder of Talk Talk) and with the current world situation found Rancourt directly addressing his grief as a temporary location from which one is held within and longing to break free from. “I was struggling to get out of the stages of grief and depression,” he states. “I envisioned Melancholia as this physical place that’s sucking you in. Melodically, we were writing it as a ‘60s pop song. I like the contrast between the poppiness of the melody and the mood I was in."

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by the partae December 15, 2020

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Formed in Canada, by two music producers (David Rancourt-vocals, Antoine Rochette-synths/bass), the band released their first EP titled “One Lands” in 2017. While it was a completely independent release, it was able to garner some local buzz for the band as well as a sold out release show at the PHI Centre in Montreal that August. This year they signed to UK based label Pond Life (created by the founder of Talk Talk) and with the current world situation found Rancourt directly addressing his grief as a temporary location from which one is held within and longing to break free from. “I was struggling to get out of the stages of grief and depression,” he states. “I envisioned Melancholia as this physical place that’s sucking you in. Melodically, we were writing it as a ‘60s pop song. I like the contrast between the poppiness of the melody and the mood I was in.”

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PARISIAN LIVE ACT, PRODUCTION & DJ DUO KAS:ST RELEASE SOPHOMORE ALBUM ‘A MAGIC WORLD’ FEATURING NEW COLLABORATIONS WITH MULTI-GENRE VOCALISTS INCLUDING BE NO RAIN, HI LEVELZ, BRUME AND HANSOM ELI

by the partae December 15, 2020

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‘A MAGIC WORLD’
IS AVAILABLE TO STREAM / PURCHASE HERE

KAS:ST – ‘A MAGIC WORLD’
AFTERLIFE RECORDINGS
OUT NOW

Parisian live act, production duo and DJ outfit KAS:ST today release their anticipated second album, ‘A MAGIC WORLD’ via Afterlife Recordings. Originally announced last month with the first single and accompanying music video for ‘VTOPIA’, ‘A MAGIC WORLD’ is now available to stream and purchase.

Like a vast proportion of like-minded artists from varying fields, close friends and intrinsically synced creatives Carol and Manuel, better known as KAS:ST, have taken advantage of global confinement to push the limits of their musical output. Behind closed doors and simmered over the course of 6 months, it was here that the journey for their new studio album began to take form. With a natural desire to explore, develop and broaden the musical silhouettes which KAS:ST have become championed for, the inaugural taster of ‘A MAGIC WORLD’ arrived last month in a highly visual. Swiftly amassing over 400K views, ‘VTOPIA’ is the self-directed, cinematic video and KAS:ST’s strikingly violent metaphorical commentary on the current age. Filmed between Paris and Barcelona, ‘VTOPIA’ is centred around a dark reality which intertwines with modern society. A continuation from the 2019 video ‘HELL ON EARTH’ (3.7M plays), ‘VTOPIA’ follows the narrative of two main protagonists who only have their dreams to escape and received early media support from Mixmag, DJ Mag, Faze and more:

WATCH KAS:ST – ‘VTOPIA’ HERE

An exploration of ambient electronic sounds, techno, rap, classical music and pop, KAS:ST welcome for the first time a host of multi-genre vocalists across the album’s 15 tracks including Hi Levelz, Brume, Hansom Eli and Be No Rain. A vision which moves towards a sound reminiscent of a darker musical tone of the likes of Four Tet, Bicep, James Blake and Floating Points, KAS:ST are no strangers to collaborating with seminal names from within the underground electronic scene including Tale Of Us, Kerri Chandler and many more. Challenging themselves to innovate and elevate from the realms of techno which they believe not to be evolving, ‘A MAGIC WORLD’ is in KAS:ST’s sense, a tribute to differences and diversity across both life and music.

“Our new album is a much broader, artistic exploration for us and one which we feel demonstrates our many different musical influences. ‘A MAGIC WORLD’ is our vehicle to showcase a blend of electronic, rap, pop and classical influences, all whilst remaining true to the sounds of techno” – KAS:ST

Whether it be productions via their own label Flyance Records or remarkably performed live and DJ sets, KAS:ST have consistently crafted an atypical and avant-garde blend of electronic music. With an impressive and famed discography which was first marked by 2016’s double EP ‘Dysphoria I Euphoria’, since then, each track released is a journey fusing together dark and melancholic emotions without ever losing touch of the clubbing aspect of techno. Following releases across renowned labels including Afterlife Recordings, Concrete Music and Materia, it was 2019 which saw the introduction of KAS:ST’s debut LP, ‘Road To Nowhere’. The album captured and synthesized the duo’s vast creative range, touching upon industrial techno, drum and bass, trap and symphonic tracks – A milestone in the ever-evolving story of one of electronic music’s most intriguing acts, ‘Road To Nowhere’ was extremely well received – streamed over 14 million times in the opening months.

The first full EP on Tale Of Us’ Afterlife Recordings followed in December 2019, which continued to showcase KAS:ST’s undeniable momentum in becoming a new musical discovery outlet for both industry heads and fans alike. ‘Hold Me To The Light’, one of the flagship tracks of the EP, once again emphasized the duo’s will to re-write techno formula by collaborating with the London based singer, Be No Rain. Tale Of Us themselves remixed the track and in turn, became one of the anthems of the Afterlife Recordings label during 2019. As profile, industry respect and fanbase continued to build, it was perhaps an unexpected yet expectational collaboration with house music pioneer Kerri Chandler, which made the Parisian act one of the new decade’s unquestionably unignorable forces in electronic music.

Continuing their cross over from the underground, KAS:ST have a string of new releases scheduled for 2021, including recently releasing an official remix of Moby’s ‘Too Much Change’. No strangers to gracing the stages of the world’s most sought-after clubs and festivals including Berghain – Panaroma, KAS:ST are currently in the process of developing a new live show – Set to marry state of the art audio and video technology with the more traditionally focused implementation of live vocalists and instruments.

Tracklist:

The Gate
A Magic World
VTOPIA
Mirrors (ft Brume)
Our Last Dance (ft Hansom Eli)
Letters (ft Brume)
Who’s To Say What’s Real (ft Hansom Eli)
Siren (ft Be No Rain)
Earth On Hell
Blood In Your Eyes
75ZOO
Hope I’m Alone (ft Hi Levelz)
Never Look Away (ft Brume)
You Thought It Was The End
Outomorrow

KAS:ST’S ‘A MAGIC WORLD’ is out now via Afterlife Recordings

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LEGENDARY HIP-HOP, ELECTRO, HIP-HOUSE & BIG BEAT PRODUCER KURTIS MATRONIX RELEASES ‘GOOD WOMAN’

by the partae December 15, 2020

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KURTIS MANTRONIX – ‘GOOD WOMAN’
(FEAT. PHEBE EDWARDS)
LABEL: KING OF THE BEATS
OUT NOW

Kurtis Mantronix the Jamaica-born, New York-raised Hip Hop and Electronic Music pioneer brings us the second release on his newly formed own label King Of The Beats. Dropping ‘Good Woman’ a 4 track E.P. delivering a fresh dose of authentic Trap and Disco House flavours.

Kurtis was responsible for some of the sickest beats in popular music during the late 80s as part of electro-funk duo Mantronix. Having dropped arguably his biggest hit, the genre-smashing ‘Got to Have Your Love’(1989), setting the standard and getting him a UK top 5.

He now releases ‘Good Woman’, an E.P that pays respect and gives homage to ‘all the women of this world’. Kurtis keeps true to his house and Hip Hop roots and brings in contemporary influences from both genres to the mix. Featuring the raw soulful power of London based vocalist Phebe Edwards.

Containing an authentic Trap Mix, low slung, stripped-down, beautifully produced, and featuring Phoebe’s vocal which does the heavy lifting. In addition to a Salsoul Mix, House music at its very best and ripe for the dancefloor. Created as a tribute to the influential Salsoul label, a label that pioneered Disco Soul and House through the decades.

Kurtis continues to be a key figure in music in addition to greatly influencing the early development of hip hop and electro-funk. Seen by many as an artist that laid the foundations for such explosive subgenres as Miami Bass and Trap. It was the development of the latter during the late 00’s EDM movement that took its cue from Kurtis, where he blurred the lines between Electronic Dance and Hip Hop. Unconsciously spurring a movement that captured the imaginations of the world’s youth and was set to become one of the USA’s most prevalent sounds.

Kurtis Mantronix Good Woman (feat. Phebe Edwards) Out Now

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Erik Buschmann Drops Stunning Debut EP '1v1'

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ERIK BUSCHMANN RETURNS TO REFLEKTOR RECORDS WITH BREATHTAKING 1V1 EP

by the partae December 15, 2020

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Out Now: https://ffm.to/erikbuschmann-1v1

Following the critically acclaimed release of his stunning inaugural single ‘All Related’ back in August, Amsterdam based ambient-electronic artist and multi instrumentalist Erik Buschmann now looks to see off 2020 in emphatic fashion, as he announces the imminent release of his formidable EP debut, ‘1v1’.

Out now via esteemed Dutch imprint Reflektor Records, Erik’s musicianship and boundless creativity shines across the entirety of the long player, as he combines vivid orchestral arrangements with modern electronica and state-of-the-art production techniques to deliver a deeply reflective and emotive EP to close out the year.

Setting the tone with the juxtaposed euphoric melancholy of the opening track ‘Absence’, Erik takes the listener on a hypnotic journey across his refined sonic palate, adding a uniquely modern twist to his classical upbringing each step of the way. Taking things down a level with ‘I Nv U’, the Dutch talent floats between arpeggiated synthesisers, stark piano stabs and deep sub-bass, offering a uniquely complex work, mitigated by ambient samples and a gentle underlying timbre.

Cultivating a theme of self-expression and deep introspection across the release, ‘Yoko’ sees Erik explore his most leftfield narrative for the penultimate track of the four-part player, before developing the counter-posed, polyphony of luscious strings and neo-classical instrumentation on ‘Silence’ to close out a truly remarkable debut EP on one of the most exciting young labels in electronic music.

Speaking about the upcoming EP, Erik commented:

“1v1 displays a texture-based musical experience with influences ranging from Jon Hopkins and Floating Points to the more organic sounds of Nils Frahm and Bonobo. The tracks were conceived around a year ago when I was experimenting with classical influences and instruments. Over time, this developed into an electronic-ambient sound made primarily with synthesizers and drum machines combined with violin and guitars. The title ‘1v1’ stands for the flow in the creative process, as well as the internal conflicts and inner struggles that can occur when creating new music”.

Almost a year in the pipeline, 1v1 has found its shape in a time where there was a lot of inner struggle during the process of writing the EP – a time replete with self-awareness and, at times, a degree of negativity experienced by Erik. Translating these feelings into an environment for the listener, Erik Buschmann now makes this debut a sonic landscape that demonstrates a way to find inner peace during tough times.

Erik Buschmann – 1v1 is out now via Reflektor Records.

Tracklist:

Absence
I Nv U
Yoko
Silence

Artist: Erik Buschmann

Title: 1v1

Release Date: December 11, 2020

Format: Digital

Out Now: https://ffm.to/erikbuschmann-1v1

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INTRODUCING… RIOLEVAL UK BASED PRODUCER AND DJ RELEASES DEBUT FUNK AND SOUL INFUSED EP ON SOSURE MUSIC

by the partae December 15, 2020

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SOSURE MUSIC
RIOLEVAL – ‘THE BEGINNING’ EP
RELEASE DATE: 11TH DECEMBER

From residencies in Cambridge (UK) to Perth (Australia), DJ and producer Rioleval has been delicately honing his skills in a club setting for many years. Learning his craft and detailing the nuances whilst educating himself on how to control a crowd, across a multitude of genres and styles. Armed with that knowledge, he now takes his first steps into music production. Fusing together a range of influences from funk, soul and jazz with a classic house sensibility, he proudly presents his aptly named debut EP, ‘The Beginning’ which is available now through SoSure Music.

Over a number of years, Cambridge based Rioleval has worked his way through the underground electronic DJ scene; touting a diverse style that encompasses a wide range of genres and influences. From Disco edits and Deep House, through Garage and Minimal Edge to Liquid Funk & Hip-Hop, his sets are packed with electronic surprises with reference to the old and new. This unique and varied style has taken him across the world playing festivals such as Meadows In The Mountains (Bulgaria), the now defunct Secret Garden Party (UK), We Out Here Festival (UK) as well as promoting a series of parties in Perth (Australia)

Initially inspired by the 90’s club scene, Rioleval naturally explored the evolution and history of dance music, with the classic house sound clearly represented on his debut production for SoSure Music. Since those early days, Rioleval has been able to immerse himself in the growing genres and scenes that have since developed, taking influence and inspiration from a wide range of artists and musicians.

Influences and experiences are often what shapes an artist’s output and Rioleval is no different, ‘The Beginning’ as an EP is a product of his time spent spinning in the booths of clubs across the world and his melting pot of diverse musical influences. ‘Concept Phunk’ and title track ‘The Beginning’ are both steeped in influences but keep a key focus on the dancefloor; two great records packed with funk and soul elements, woven together around driving house basslines.

Rioleval’s ‘The Beginning’ EP Is Available Now via SoSure Music.

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YOUSEF & ROWETTA JOIN FORCES ON ‘WHEN WE WERE FREE’ DONATING ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY SEFTON COMMUNITY PANTRY & RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE MANCHESTER SET UP AS BENEFICIARIES OF THE SINGLE

by the partae December 15, 2020

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Circus Recordings boss Yousef teams up with Rowetta of Manchester’s Happy Mondays, to release ‘When We Were Free’, of which all proceeds are donated to two charities chosen by the artists. Inspired by the hard work of Manchester United & England footballer, Marcus Rashford, the pair have joined together to direct all proceeds from the single towards family & child-based projects, the Sefton Community Pantry and the Ronald McDonald House Manchester.

Creating a coalition of renowned Manchester & Liverpool based artists, the pair have focused on directing their passion of music into an area they strongly believe in. ‘When We Were Free’ brings the lockdown experienced by the global community into focus, reflecting the struggle that is felt and the fight that artists such as Yousef are fighting for their industry and communities to survive.

Whilst maintaining a music label, events company and his own independent career, Yousef has alongside a partnership with the NTIA, looked to support friends and peers alike as the Night-time Entertainment industry in the UK has all but ground to a halt. Leading him speaking directly to HRH The Duke Of Cambridge, Prince William; highlighting the issues faced by his peers and contemporaries in Liverpool and across the country. Rowetta now joins forces with Yousef to show a unified support, with the single focusing and defining their efforts.

The Sefton Community Pantry

Located in Merseyside the Sefton Community Pantry is based in Safe Regeneration, Bootle and supplies food and hygiene hampers 24/7 to vulnerable families across the Sefton area. During the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, Food Banks and community projects such as this have seen a sharp rise in those needing desperate help and assistance. Placed in the heart of struggling communities, initiatives such as the Sefton Community Pantry deliver an invaluable service directly into the hands of the people that need it most.

Link To Charity Details & More Information

The Ronald McDonald House Manchester

Established in 1989, The Ronald McDonald House Manchester provide families with a place to stay whilst their children are receiving medical care in one of 11 NHS Hospitals around the country. Playing a valuable role in keeping families connected for over 30 years, the charity gives families a place to rest, eat and relax moments away from their child’s hospital ward, providing support at a critical time in their lives.

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Yousef & Rowetta’s ‘When We Were Free’ Is Available Now Via Circus Recordings.

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