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Alex Moore, lead singer and songwriter, said: “What we know about football can be written on the back of a postage stamp, but we’ve learned that it means community, shared history, family and hope. The band and I are blown away that over £4,000 can now go towards ensuring fans can believe in a future for the club and the Community Trust gets a little extra help.”
Wigan Athletic’s Head of Community, Tom Flower, said: “We would like to place on record our appreciation to The Lathums for the support their initiative will provide Wigan Athletic Community Trust as we continue to provide vital help to people who need it most in Wigan during these challenging times.”
Originally released in 1968, The Snake became a classic on the dancefloor of Wigan’s legendary Northern Soul club, Wigan Casino and was chosen by the band as being synonymous with their hometown. Northern Soul is reputed for it’s keen, international community of collectors, with rare 7” records changing hands for hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds. Each member has the track ringing in their ears as it was omnipresent at weddings, christenings and birthday parties for as long as they can remember. In Wigan, where there’s cake, there’s The Snake.
The Lathums released their latest single, I See Your Ghost, drawn from the four-track Ghosts EP, in October to a wild response, igniting a busy month which also saw them make their debut appearance on the BBC’s long-standing, flagship music programme, Later… With Jools Holland and return to the stage for the memorable live stream, Live From Blackpool Tower.
Formed in early 2019 of Moore, Scott Concepcion (lead guitar/vocals), Ryan Durrans (drums/vocals) and Jonny Cunliffe (bass), the band’s rare alchemy of wicked wordsmithery and pulse-quickening, sing-along indie connected almost immediately with a fanbase hungry for new heroes. Barely dimmed by the vast challenges presented by a turbulent 2020, The Lathums shine their light into a hope-filled 2021 with a run of completely sold out live dates waiting for them, including landmark shows at Manchester’s O2 Ritz and London’s Electric Ballroom.
For future release news and updates about sought-after tickets for The Lathums’ live shows, connect with the band online at:
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What’s your name and role within The Grogans?
I am Jordan and I am the drummer of The Grogans.
Where are you currently based?
I’m based at 22 Almurta Road, East Bentleigh. Pop in and say hi.
How’s your Covid experience been so far?
Oh look it wasn’t too bad, it definitely has its pros and cons. Plenty of time to hang out with housemates, do some gardening and stuff but cons are that i can’t really do anything else.
Your last single before the album was released – ‘Got a Girl’ – is out now, how did this track come about?
Quin and I were jamming, during the covid period and stumbled across it, built on it with Gus a few weeks later and then recorded. It’s a bit heavier but still poppier enough to a boog.
Your new album Day/To/Day is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Ahh, I think we took a lot of influence from relaxed surfy rock like allah las, the pesos and heaps of 60s & 70s surf. Also recording the album in ocean grove added to the sound through it being so relaxing.
How did you go about writing the album?
I don’t think we ever sat down and said “let’s write this now”, they just all happened through jamming. We had a rough idea of what we wanted to do but never knew exactly how many tracks or what exactly those tracks would sound like.
Where and when did you record and who with?
Ocean Grove, at the start of the year between isolations and with Quin, our guitarist/singer.
How did you approach the recording process?
We were trying to record it all at home, but just kept getting too hard because of work. So we just decided to lock ourselves away for a week to just get it done, otherwise we would have just kept adding stuff at home for months and never would have actually finished it.
What programs/equipment did you use?
We did it all on Protools. I don’t actually know too much about Quins mics, he’s got a heap of gear. There’s heaps of old vintage mics and shit.
What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the creation of Day/To/Day?
I think maybe in Again and Teach Me when I did heaps of different drum takes in different places because I wasn’t too happy with the sound, then it was most rewarding to finally get that right take in Ocean Grove.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Allah Las, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Amyl and the Sniffers, Adam Newling and Kylie Minogue
What do you like to do away from music?
Either walking around the backyard hitting things with a stick, working, relaxing or just driving around. Real hectic life.
Any shows coming up?
Yes we have 8 sold out shows coming up in Melbourne, might add a few more too.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?
Just play some, ah, sit down shows. Will be a bit of a new experience, a bit interesting.
Hopefully next year play some stand up shows again, and maybe release some more music. We’ll see what happens.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Right now I’m really loving ravioli, I haven’t had it in a while but it is really tasty. Because of the pandemic, my favourite place to hang out at the moment would have to be the front lawn in the sun.
Official Website: https://www.thegrogansband.
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Where are you currently based?
I am currently based in Brisbane!
How did you first start playing music?
I’ve always had a passion for music, long before I was even aware of it. I’ve been writing songs for as long as I can remember and I played guitar, piano and percussion in school. I always knew I wanted to be a full time musician and I’m so grateful that dream is working out for me.
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been?
I just dropped a new single so I’ve been enjoying seeing the reaction to that! My Covid experience has been bittersweet, I’ve had so much time to work on music but I really missed performing. I had my first gig since Covid a few weeks ago and it was so magical.
Your new single ”I Wish We Met When We Were 25′ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I was really inspired by classic, pop breakup songs. I wanted to have my sassy breakup moment so I definitely did some exaggerating with the lyrics. My producer and I took inspiration from artists like Charli XCX, Taylor Swift and Caroline Polachek. We wanted to add an element of electronica to give more texture and depth.
How did you go about writing the single?
I got the idea for the title randomly one day and wrote it down in notes then didn’t touch the idea for another month. I started humming the melody one night and recorded a voice memo then fleshed it out on the piano the next day. The lyrics definitely came out naturally, I think my best songs are the ones that only take me 5 minutes to write.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
I recorded 80% of it at my home studio with my producer Levi Kohler at the start of this year then added finishing touches at Airlock Studios with producer Steve Kempnich a few months ago.
How did you approach the recording process?
I always like to finish the structure and lyrics before recording so I have a vision of the finished song. I basically just show my producer some reference tracks and examples of what I want the song to sound like, then we just do what comes natural from there!
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?
I want to squeeze in some more gigs and focus on recording more tracks for the future
Any shows coming up?
I have a show on December 17th with Sir & Lydia at Tomcat
What do you like to do away from music?
I got into making jewellery during Covid so I’ve been enjoying that!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’ve been loving The Neighbourhood’s new album at the moment, it’s so catchy and fun!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
I am a sucker for a good picnic, it’s the ultimate no pressure hangout situation in my opinion!
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“Wonderful songwriting that is both aggressive and tender.” – Tone Deaf
“They’ve transformed and blossomed into something remarkably special.” – Pilerats
“Sly Withers have found their own groove, which makes the prospect of a new full-length all the more enticing.” – The Music
In a year where most of the local music industry has been hamstrung by world events, Perth indie rock four-piece, Sly Withers, have bucked the trend and gone from strength to strength. That success only looks certain to continue with the release of their blistering new single, ‘Bougainvillea.’
It follows in the footsteps of ‘Cracks’ – arguably their biggest release to date. That powerful track, which was heralded by fans and media upon release earlier in the year, has quickly found a home on regular rotation at triple j, while continuing to build the national following they had been harvesting over recent years with songs like ‘Lately’ feat. Carla Geneve, ‘Explode Into View’ and ‘Closer.’
Now the band returns with the barnstorming, ‘Bouganvillea’ – a pure slice of punk with yet another swing for the fences chorus, boasting a wall of guitars and backing vocals, thunderous drums and an explosive atmosphere that all combines to form a giant, triumphant, mountain of celebration rock.
That sense of comradery permeates all their music, in particular the readily identifiable and relatable stories in their lyrics, and it’s what really makes the listener feel a part of the Sly Withers story. It’s also set to be an integral element of all the songs on their forthcoming new album, scheduled for release in the first half of 2021.
“This upcoming album feels like a defining moment in terms of us being able to make the exact kind of album we wanted to make,” says guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Sam Blitvich. “The songs feel like the most accurate representation of our taste and our songwriting that we possibly could have presented at this point in time and we’re really proud of what we’ve created.”
The release of ‘Bougainvillea’ arrives with yet another fantastic video, directed by their friend and regular collaborator, Tim Elphick. Featuring a spectacularly shit talent competition, it does also feature some of the band’s best acting work… although that also could be easily chalked up to the wigs and silly fake moustaches.
What is your name and role within Harves?
My name is Matthew Wright and my role in Harves includes singing/songwriting, playing keys and panicking about things I don’t need to.
Where are you currently based?
Based in Melbourne, Australia.
How did Harves form?
Sam and I spent many years sending song files back and forth and loosely collaborating over the internet. Until mid-2020, we didn’t really have a clear vision for what we were attempting to do. Our first single (Do Your Worst) was placed in a film through our publishers, and that was really the catalyst for us getting our shit together.
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?
We’ve mostly been writing and preparing for our next release. Covid has certainly made things tougher for us. We’ve worked together in person only a handful of times this year, but in that time we’ve managed to launch the band, and finish and release 2 songs. We’re adapting I guess.
Your new single ‘The River’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
Harves take influence from wherever we can. Between the two of us, our taste in music is incredibly broad. We don’t really make a conscious effort to sound any particular way. I think our music is a perfect blend of everything we like, and the River is a great representation of that.
How did you go about writing The River?
Sam sent through the instrumental idea about a year ago and the vocal came to me almost instantly. It was one of those songs that takes on a life of their own. Apart from some changes the chorus, nearly everything was written within a couple of hours.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
We record and produce our own songs. Sam is also Produces/Mixes/Masters by trade. Harves are a pretty self-sufficient unit.
How did you approach the recording process?
Due to Covid, The River was recorded entirely from our respective houses. I did the vocals in my bedroom and Sam took care of mostly everything else in his home studio.
What does The River mean to you?
The River is a metaphor for the place that my mind goes when I create music. It can be a really dark and often lonely place, but coming out the other end is almost always worth it.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Right this very second I’m listening to John Coltrane. Also been giving the new HEALTH record a lot of love. We’re both massive fans of nearly everything they do.
What do you like to do away from music?
We’re both pretty avid gamers. I’d say we’re nearly as passionate about video games as we are about music. We draw a lot of inspiration from that world. Writing for video game soundtracks is a big goal for us.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?
We’ll be spending the rest of the year writing and preparing for our next release. We’re still undecided on what that release will be, but time will tell. Now that Covid restrictions are easing, we’ll no doubt start looking into playing some shows.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Honestly, my favourite place to hang out is in the comfort of my own home. I’m a bit agoraphobic, so the thought of going out makes me kinda anxious these days. My favourite food is dill pickles – I could (and often do) eat them all day, every day.
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Heralding a summer where we all will (hopefully) return to some sense of normalcy, Brisbane five-piece The Bonnie Doons release their much anticipated new EP, The Betweeners.
The four track release from the Brisbane indie group comes rich in groove and rhythm, positioning the young band as formidable champions of this sound out on the East Coast. Across the EP, listeners are able to learn more about this young band, who have developed into one of Brisbane’s brightest acts, pushing soulful songwriting and performance forward.
The music of the EP sits in the same lane as your Ocean Alleys or your Lime Cordiales, yet in the wordplay, cadence and flow of the lyrics against the music, The Bonnie Doons also call on the likes of Erykah Badu, Outkast and Sublime in their artistry.
A record that is rooted in optimism and always to better days, The Betweeners traces the intricacies of relationships and growing up. Recorded at Brisbane’s Alchemix Studios, production was handled by the band’s Kane Kennedy before being sent to ARIA winning engineer Govinda Doyle (Angus and Julia Stone) for mixing and mastering.
Warmth surrounds the guitars and percussion throughout the EP, while in Torian Brewer and Kennedy’s vocals, the listener is treated to a strong duo at ease with one another on track. Brewer is a natural on the mic; his cadence flowing naturally as his wordplay construction. Backed by great textured vocals and production, it’s a joy to listen to. EP tracks ‘Supatool’ and ‘JIEM’ provided added reggae notes, leaning heavy on the bass and rhythms, each element easily complementing one another.
“Ultimately it is about being truthful to yourself; to quit deceiving yourself because it’s easier at the time, and having the confidence to stick to your guns. In a day where anxieties are prevalent everywhere, we’re trying to focus on making our actions more deliberate. Don’t just sit back and let life happen to you. We should all be the main character in the movie that is our life.” The Bonnie Doons
PRAISE FOR THE BONNIE DOONS
“Brisbane five piece The Bonnie Doons meld their sun-drenched surf rock and nascent pop influences, making for a groove-laden, incredibly catchy bop for fans of Ocean Alley or Lime Cordiale.”
Music Feeds
“…the Brisbane five-piece deliver an instant summer soundtrack; ‘Fred’ pairs a rich, atmospheric sound with motivational lyrics…”
NME
“With more refined funk and deeper roots grooves, it’s clear that the group are finding themselves comfortably in line with the likes of Ocean Alley and San Cisco.”
Like Velvet
LISTEN To THE BETWEENERS : https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thebonniedoons/the-betweeners-2
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The AAM and Warner Music Australia are proud to announce their First Nations Mentorship program for 2020/2021. Commencing in 2014, the program has evolved into a multi-faceted professional development program consisting of peer- to- peer mentorship, essential development workshops and networking opportunities.
This years’ refreshed program has evolved once again, to encompass two different pathways; one for two current First Nations managers at any stage of their career, the second is for one First Nations person interested in artist management. As well as a peer-to-peer mentorship, the program includes a panel of First Nations voices, who will have a frank discussion about sovereignty and the work the greater music industry needs to undertake to ensure that diversity, representation and acknowledgement is safe-guarded into the future. Mentees will also have the opportunity to have one on one time with specialist team members within the Warner Music family.
Panelists for the 2020/2021 panel discussion are Kabi Kabi and Wiradjuri artist and producer Alethea Beetson, rapper, drummer and speaker from Brewarrina Ryan Dobby and 2019/2020 mentee and AAM member Cerisa Grant. The panel will be held on Friday 4th Dec from 10am – 11.30am (AEDT).
As inequality for our First Nations people within the music industry continues to be highlighted, the AAM and Warner Music Australia hope that this program can equip and enable first peoples to take an active and vital role in Artist Management.
Apply for the AAM/Warner Music First Nations Mentor Program here
https://www.aam.org.au/
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“That distortion and chaos, mixed with the pop semblance – that dichotomy – that genre-mashing, that’s the EP. That’s Up Late.”
~ Max Pasalic
Fresh from the announce of his new label home, Up Late is announcing his forthcoming EP ‘STARS’ will be released on Friday December 18, alongside the reveal of new cut ‘Fuck You’ ft. Hearteyes today.
The moniker for Wollongong singer-songwriter, producer and visual artist Max Pasalic, Up Late’s latest single features fellow Wollongong artist and longtime friend Hearteyes. Leaning heavily into his flair for alt-rock, Pasalic explains that ‘Fuck You’ is a response to rules and routine and embodies the DIY ethos both artists hold close to their chest.
“Fuck You is our chance to literally say fuck it to the rules and parameters placed on artists and creators,” he says, adding that this track marks the first “rock song” in the purposefully genre-less Up Late project.
“When I originally wrote this it was just four guitar chords because I honestly suck at guitar. That’s the DIY hardcore attitude – ‘who cares if I can’t play guitar? I can play four chords so fuck it that’s my song’.
“Hearteyes dm’d me after hearing ‘Friends’ and we started re-connecting. I showed him ‘Fuck You’ and he saw the vision immediately and came into the studio the next day with a Chrome Hearts trucker and a tote bag full of beer and tracked his verse in 10 minutes. He’s got true chaotic energy, he’s the human embodiment of relentless creativity.”
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Today, Sydney punk rock band Kids Of Yesterday release their version of the Tears For Fears hit Mad World. The single is off the bands debut album Escape Planet, out this Friday!
Mad World sees Kids Of Yesterday belt out their own version of the Tears For Fears hit single. A late edition to the album, the cover was added during the last days of recording. Considering what everyone has been going through this year, you can understand why Kids Of Yesterday decided that this song needed a revival. While the track has been covered many times, the band make it their own, starting off acoustic, it develops into an up-tempo punk rock anthem.
Mad World is the third single to be released off the bands debut album Escape Planet, out independently this Friday Nov 27.
Escape Planet was recorded at The Grove studios on the central coast of NSW with producer Jack Nigro (DMA’s, Skegss, Vacations). Kids Of Yesterday have combined elements of Frenzal Rhomb, Rise Against, Frank Turner and NOFX with their own brash form of punk on their debut album. For fans of late 90’s classic punk rock from Fat Wreck Chords and Epitaph Records, this will be one of the best Australian punk rock records released this year.
Kids of Yesterday is the brainchild of singer/ guitarist / chief songwriter Duncan Davidson. The band first formed in 2010 in the jam room of a Tempe share-house. Over the years founding members Duncan Davidson and Joseph Lamond have been joined by many talented musicians in the line up, as the band gigged frequently throughout Sydney, while self-releasing several EPs.
ICYMI Kids Of Yesterday have already released two singles from their debut album, Reefer Madness and Woman Of Stars.
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Broken Stone Records are pleased to announce Wade Jackson has joined their roster and will release his new album Sensationalized on Friday 4 December. Wade today releases new single ‘Nightlife‘
As Wade says of the single “I wrote and recorded Nightlife during the Coronavirus lockdown in Sydney. The view of the empty streets from my apartment window, particularly in the night, made me imagine a dystopian city that had been taken over by witches. The witches slept in nightclubs during the day and musicians must call/summon these witches at dusk by playing music that they enjoy to bring them out of their slumber and leave the clubs in good moods. If the music is to their liking, it would make them levitate and dance in the night sky whilst giving off rich-red, silky light flashes. I wanted the outro guitar solo to represent the witch dancing in the sky.”
Wade Jackson – ‘Nightlife’
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