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Release Date: March 20th
Saved Records
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M. Ward has unveiled the video for his current single Unreal City. Directed by Beatrice Pegard and filmed in Paris, France, the video comes ahead of the April 3rd release of highly anticipated new album Migration Stories (Anti Records). Pegard adds, “The video is about finding joy and wonder in the most random moments and places, paying homage to Jean-Luc Godard and the New Wave.”
For Migration Stories, his tenth studio album, Ward journeyed to Quebec, Canada to work with Arcade Fire’s Tim Kingsbury, Richard Reed Parry, producer/mixer Craig Silvey (Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Florence and the Machine) and Teddy Impakt. Together they recorded a collection of 11 songs inspired by stories of human migration. Languid, hazy and often dream-like in narrative, these songs have their origins in pictures from newspaper and television reports, stories told by friends and tales from Ward’s own family history. At Arcade Fire’s Montreal studios the assembled talents recorded what he describes as “11 largely instrumental ballads – a sci-fi fast forward to a more silent night many generations from here to a maybe-era where movement is free again.”
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Beatport will host 24-hour music marathon on Twitch with leading DJs from around the world to raise funds for those most in need.
Beginning on Friday, March 27th at 8pm GMT, Beatport will broadcast a live, 24-hour global DJ marathon in partnership with Twitch. 24 artists including Carl Cox, Bonobo, Nina Kraviz, Griz, RÜFÜS DU SOL (DJ set), A-Trak, Nicole Moudaber, Chris Liebing and Nora En Pure, will be performing from their homes or studios around the globe. This streaming event will provide a platform to unite our global community during these unprecedented times, while also supporting charities to help those most in need.
“Over the past few weeks, we have seen so much of humanity come together as one to battle the escalation of the Covid-19 virus in an effort to protect the most vulnerable. With so many of us sheltered in our homes, wanting to stay connected to the people and music that plays such a positive role in our lives, Beatport and the passionate DJ community we work with on a daily basis feel compelled to deliver a unique music experience directly into homes across the world”, commented Beatport’s CEO, Robb McDaniels.
During the live stream on Twitch, viewers can make donations, with the money going directly to benefit COVID-19 Solidarity R
Beatport will also be working with key industry partners to give away gear and merchandise to randomly selected donors during the live event.
Lastly, Beatport will be providing track IDs as songs are played on Twitch so fans can purchase any of the music they hear and support the independent artist and label community directly.
For over 16 years, Beatport has stood at the center of the electronic music community, uniting both music creators and performers. At the core of our brand, we believe in the eternal power of music to unite the world even in difficult times. This event is designed to bring our global family together to celebrate the performances with generations of electronic music lovers.
Full Line Up (A-Z)*
A-Trak
Agoria
ANNA
Axel Boman
Blond:ish
Bonobo
Carl Cox
Chris Liebing
Destructo
Duke Dumont
Eats Everything
Griz
La Fleur
Nastia
Nicole Moudaber
Nina Kraviz
Nora En Pure
RÜFÜS DU SOL
Sebastien Leger
Themba
Todd Terry
Tokimonsta
UMEK
Wax Motif
Waze & Odyseey and Gorgon City
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Our Two Skins album released June 19
New song ‘Aeroplane Bathroom’ out today with video shot in Bangkok
Album taps into feelings of isolation and identity. Recorded with Bon Iver’s production team at Sophie’s family farm in Canowindra
Touring the US with Of Monsters And Men late 2020
“Gordi is her own formidable talent” – NPR Music
Late last month, Sydney-via-Canowindra musician Gordi – also known as Sophie Payten – unveiled her poignant new single, ‘Sandwiches’. Today, Liberation Records is proud to share the news of an album release for Gordi, along with another taste of the record in ‘Aeroplane Bathroom’. The song (also the album opener) is accompanied by Gordi’s most stunning video released to date, which conveys the isolation and crippling anxiety that the album explores.
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Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there?
Sydney. I think the scene here is really interesting. Although the lockout laws hit us pretty hard, the quality of music is astounding. There are some killer jazz and funk bands, but it’s a shame those genres don’t get as much exposure as they do in other cities and countries.
How did you first start playing music?
I picked up the guitar at around 14 to be part of a high school rock band. From there it was just a process of exploring my own curiosity while trying to understand how the guitar worked. I was obsessed with metal for a few years, then moved on to blues which led me to jazz, funk and R&B.
What’s been happening recently?
I’ve been in writing mode for a bit. It comes in waves but this last batch sounds really promising. It’s always super interesting when you stumble across new ideas or different sounds.
Your new single ‘Crazy’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?
Tame Impala definitely turned me on to more synth based sounds, but after spending time in London I was drawn back to the guitar, so I wanted to blend the two. I tried put in a lot of R&B influences in there too, but still maintain a rock feel. In terms of songwriting, I was reflecting on the state of the world and how we seem to be headed for further isolation and disconnection. Although it was written before the coronavirus broke globally, it has some eerie parallels. It touches on mental health because I felt it was important to talk about a subject matter that often feels uncomfortable to discuss. Music has an incredible way of opening you up to things you could never express normally. Ultimately the song carries a positive message – you’re never alone when dealing with mental health issues because they’re universal.
How did you go about writing Crazy?
I was staying with some friends in London for a few months in 2019. I played some shows in Europe and by the end of the trip I had run out of money. I couldn’t afford to do anything but stay in the apartment and write songs all day. I ended up with about 40 songs and Crazy seemed to be a stand out. It started out as a simple demo with just the chorus and a verse. Once I got back to Sydney I rewrote a lot of parts and recorded everything again, but the core of the song is still the same. The lyrics were written in Sydney once the instrumental was finalised. I kept rewritting them up until the last minute before I had to send it off to be mixed.
Where and when did you record and who with?
My friends Nick Twiney and Siebe Pogson from the band Funk Engine play keys and bass. I did all the guitars, vocals, synths and drums. We recorded most of the track in my bedroom studio at the end of 2019/start of 2020. Then I sent them to be mixed by Jackon Barclay who is a wizard at making things sounds great.
What programs/instruments did you use?
Logic as the DAW, Diva for the synths and samples for some of the drums. The guitars, keys and acoustic drums were either straight DI instruments or recorded live.
How did you approach the recording and production?
I wanted to blend rock with R&B, so I’ve got those huge synths and fuzzed out guitars in the chorus mixed with 808s in the verse. I usually record everything just as demos first in my room then eventually reach out to other people when necessary. The recording itself is pretty straight forward. I use basic Logic plug-ins and a focusrite audio interface for instruments. At the end of the day the song is the most important thing for me. If it’s a great song it should stand on its own.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Theophilus London, SZA, Stormzy, Brian Eno and a 60s Argentinian band Sandhy and Mandhy.
What do you like to do away from music?
It’s all music for me at the moment. I teach guitar and do a lot of cover gigs on the side for regular income.
What’s planned for 2020?
I had a few releases planned but with everything in lockdown who knows. Maybe just songwriting quarantine.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Fruit smoothies in the studio.
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Chef’Special presents their new album, Unfold. This is the successor of Amigo, which reached a platinum status in the Netherlands and gathered over 62 million streams worldwide.
Later this month the band will go on a European tour to celebrate the release.
The Album Unfold features ten tracks, which are all produced by the guitarist Guido Joseph. Chef’Special went back to their hometown Haarlem the Netherlands to record the album. Self-acceptance is the theme, looking ahead and connecting with others are the mottos for this album.
Chef’Special about the album: “During the process of creating this new album we tried to stay as true to ourselves as possible. By also producing this album ourselves we managed to make this a very personal album, both lyrically and musically. We are very proud of the result, and we feel like we managed to challenge ourselves and explore new paths.
In January the first single Trouble of the new album released. This track was featured in 24 New Music Friday playlists on Spotify, was played several times on BBC Radio 2 in the UK, entered the Dutch Airplay Top 200 at #10, and also entered the Airplay Top 200 in Germany.
Whether Chef’Special is touring America as support act of Twenty One Pilots, performing on the main stage at festivals like Pinkpop, Sziget or Lowlands, or in huge sold-out venues like the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam; they always convince the whole audience and turn every show in a party. The tour to promote Unfold will bring the band to Germany, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Czech Republic and of course The Netherlands.
Unfold is out now on all (streaming) platforms
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Iconic multi-platinum rock band BUSH have unveiled the video for their hard-charging lead track “Flowers On A Grave”
The Jesse Davey-directed video features an electrifying BUSH performance of the pensive and pummelling track, all shot in one take.
Watch Flowers On A Grave here
https://youtu.be/EtIV1oKetYc
The single is the dynamic follow-up to BUSH’s cinematic Bullet Holes, heard by audiences all over the world atop the end credits to the international blockbuster, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum.
Both songs will be featured on BUSH’s much-awaited new album The Kingdom out on May 15 which is available for pre-order HERE.
“Flowers On A Grave,” co-produced by Erik Ron and Rossdale himself, is off to a great start at US radio, having been on Active Rock Radio’s “Most Added” New Track list for the last two weeks in a row.
THE KINGDOM TRACKLISTING
Flowers On A Grave
The Kingdom
Bullet Holes
Slaves
Blood River
Quicksand
Send In The Clowns
Undone
Our Time Will Come
Crossroads
Words Are Not Impediments
Falling Away
Pre Order Now!
https://BushBand.lnk.to/
Bush will return to Australia in early 2021 with Live and the Stone Temple Pilots as part of the Under The Southern Stars Festival which was due to take place next month but has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
ABOUT BUSH
With a discography that includes such seminal rock albums as 1994’s 6x platinum-selling SIXTEEN STONE, ‘96’s triple-platinum-selling RAZORB
The song appeared on 2011’s “comeback album,” THE SEA OF MEMORIES, which was BUSH’s first studio album in ten years. That year Billboard ran a story about the band under the headline, “Like They Never Left” – a fitting title as the multi-platinum quartet (vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Gavin Rossdale, guitarist Chris Traynor, bassist Corey Britz and drummer Nik Hughes) promptly picked up where they left off. They’ve continued to dominate rock radio and play sold-out shows to audiences around the world ever since. The Kingdom follows 2017’s Black And White Rainbows, which People magazine hailed as “a triumphant return.”
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“Thrilling, weirdo party jams that have never heard of convention. Ocean Grove still proudly give not one single fuck.”
Kerrang!
“Great heavy records are those that are different from the pack, and ‘Flip Phone Fantasy’ is a fiery beacon in this regard, one that excites as much as it surprises.”
Album Of The Week, The Music
“Ocean Grove starved for this album, they bled for this album. ‘Flip Phone Fantasy’ is that union of imagination, time, and sound manifest…history will never forget the name Ocean Grove.”
10/10, Hysteria
“The band embody the importance of individuality… ‘Flip Phone Fantasy’ is a fitting tribute to that, and a breathtaking adventure to be with.”
10/10, Depth Magazine
Oddball icons Ocean Grove have debuted at a whopping #8 on the ARIA Album Chart following the release of their sweltering new album Flip Phone Fantasy last Friday. The release also landed at #1 on the ARIA Vinyl Album chart.
The band’s technicolored sophomore record has been praised for its “no-fucks-given” attitude (Kerrang!), was named Album Of The Week via The Music, meanwhile Hysteria classed the record as one for the history books, asserting that the name Ocean Grove will never be forgotten alongside a whopping 10/10 review.
In true Ocean Grove fashion the four-piece – comprising frontman Dale Tanner, bassist Twiggy Hunter, guitarist Matt Henley and drummer Sam Bassal – remained as free and lawless as possible while birthing Flip Phone Fantasy, answering only to the truths of their famously-coined “Oddworld” while meticulously crafting every creative output themselves, from music production, to merch, to art.
Between the blistering chaos of opener ‘SUPERSTAR’, to the tenants of alt-rock present throughout ‘SENSE AGAIN’ and the dreamy haze of closer ‘FREAKS’, Ocean Grove plough through a thoughtfully complex series of moods and bends on Flip Phone Fantasy, refusing to sit still long enough to be categorised into anything other than pure creativity and resistance to the mainstream.
Ocean Grove will take their acclaimed record on the road in the latter half of 2020.
Flip Phone Fantasy is out now via UNFD.
STREAM / PURCHASE ‘FLIP PHONE FANTASY’ HERE
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Rock icons Deep Purple have released “Throw My Bones”, the first single from their highly anticipated new studio album “Whoosh!”.
“Throw My Bones” is a song to remember; a powerful insight into the bands 21st studio album.
It is available for Streaming and Download here:
deeppurple.lnk.to/ThrowMyBones
The single is accompanied by a music video that pushes the boundaries of time and place. It is an invitation to take a step back and see the bigger picture, a call for action and an invitation to observe the planet and the current situation on earth.
Deep Purple’s brand-new studio album “Whoosh!” follows their worldwide chart-topping albums “inFinite” (2017) and “NOW What?!” (2013). For the third time, Deep Purple joins forces with producer Bob Ezrin, and together they created the most versatile album in their collaboration, “stretching out in all directions” without any limitation, letting their creativity go.
“Deep Purple is putting the Deep back into Purple” was the half-joking motto in the studio after the first songs made it clear that Ezrin and Purple were on a path to creating an album pushing the boundaries of time, while voicing their resentment about the current situation of the world and addressing all generations.
“Whoosh is an onomatopoeic word that, when viewed through one end of a radio-telescope, describes the transient nature of humanity on Earth; and, through the other end from a closer perspective, illustrates the career of Deep Purple.” – ig
“Whoosh!” will be available as Limited CD+DVD Mediabook (incl. the 1h feature “Roger Glover and Bob Ezrin in conversation” and, for the first time, the full live performance at Hellfest 2017 as video), 2LP+DVD Edition, Limited Boxset and Di
You can pre-order the album here:
deeppurple.lnk.to/WhooshPR
A pulsating, dancefloor-filler, ‘paper moons’ follows the release of previous singles ‘modern anxiety’ and ‘in the afternoon’, along with album tracks ‘alone’ and ‘playground love’. The song seeks to address issues around sex and drug use within the queer community, and candidly narrates trying to love someone struggling with addiction and the ensuing frustration and resignation when they refuse to accept help or help themselves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCb_tt4FQE8
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