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Tix prices:
First release: $40 incl. BF
Second release: $50 incl. BF
Available from Novel:
One of life’s certainties is the warm embrace of an old memory that reminds you of good times. What about that time when Nina Kraviz, Ben Klock and Bicep played at the Caulfield Racecourse? Those were good times. Or what about that time when Dixon, Mano Le Tough and Recondite went above and beyond to soundtrack one of the best days we’ve certainly had? Stop it, we want to go back…
In fact, we can’t let it go and we have to go back. So let’s do it – and this might be the last one ever so let’s make it one to remember.
This upcoming February novel will activate the Caulfield Racecourse once again for smalltown – and we’ve invited some of the best to oversee the day…
Axel Boman. George Fitzgerald. Tom Trago. Kate Miller. Rev Lon
Axel Boman (SWE)
We welcome back Axel Boman, the ringleader of Sweden’s eccentric house collective Studio Barnhus. It has been two years since this merrymaking master of music enthralled us at Pitch Music & Arts so expect him to come in hot. No one dabbles harder in sweet frivolities than this Swedish King of House. Expect Fun with a capital F.SoundCloud
George Fitzgerald (UK)
By day George Fitzgerald lives an unassuming life as a citizen of London, inhabiting production studios to make music on revered labels like Domino and Hotflush. By night he takes control of global clubs to spread his gospel of fluid house and shimmering techno. Don’t be fooled: His modest demeanour disguises the fact that his music is powerful enough to make you cut your hair, revert to his cult and convert to a way of living that seems more safe and comforting than the current rubbish being doled out by society’s political instability and social anxieties. SoundCloud
Tom Trago (NL)
We don’t understand why Tom Trago has not been officially elected the Mayor of Nightlife in Amsterdam. He is well versed in subverting you from life’s daily grind, and his sets should come with a guarantee that you will be present and in the moment: in fact, his DJ sets may or may not have been compared to possess the healing power of a 24-hour Buddhist meditation session. This Dekmantel favourite is entirely undeniable and utterly engaging. SoundCloud
Kate Miller (AUS)
A born and bred Melbournian, Kate Miller has been on a tear to become a beacon of originality, a shining light in a scene where mediocrity is unfortunately all too common. The Kate Miller playbook consists of tricky electro moves and exquisite techno rhythms that has seen her become a regular in the Berlin scene and clubs like Panorama Bar. Not one to play it safe, she can read a dance floor like a well trained academic. SoundCloud
Rev Lon (AUS)
In a city filled with talent, it can be difficult to stand out. But this is a trait that Rev Lon is displaying with minimal effort. She dabbles in techno and house with a touch of breaks, and are currently adding her own flavour to a sound that is in need of some reviving. Remember the name of Rev Lon. SoundCloud
Saturday, February 16th @ Caulfield Racecourse
Tix prices:
First release: $40 incl. BF
Second release: $50 incl. BF
Available from Novel:
Lineup
Axel Boman (SWE)
Tom Trago (NL)
George Fitzgerald (UK)
Kate Miller (AUS)
Rev Lon (AUS)
+ support lineup TBA
Crown Ruler, Untitled Group + Moon Dog Craft Brewery have been banging heads to bring you a 10 hour, all-rounder, high powa block party this February on Abbotsford’s Duke Street.
Register for pre-sale here >> http://bit.ly/dukestreet2019-presale
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FULL LINE-UP:
Evelyn Champagne King (US) + Mondo Freaks
Floating Points (UK / DJ Set)
John Gómez (UK)
Total Giovanni (DJ Set)
Nasty Mars & The Martians
Anuraag
Makeda
The Justice Sisters
+ More TBA
Amongst live acts & DJs from every corner of the soundsphere and a bottomless selection of the neighbourhood’s finest food & bev, we invite you & your pals to follow your noses, ears & internal bass sensors through our brick & asphalt paradise.
With a clink-clink to soulful melodies, our main stage features the debut Antipodean performance of synth-funk queen Evelyn Champagne King backed by Melbourne’s Mondo Freaks, a hearty serving of disco donuts from Floating Points, local love from Big Words, Nasty Mars & The Martians, and a DJ set from Total Giovanni. On the club tip — Melbourne’s notorious ‘Club Coco’ is switching the club room for the sidewalk to hold it’s own stage. They’ll welcome back London’s John Gomez, alongside Donalds House, Jess Zammit, Rhapsodise & Wax Nomads while the pink-light ravers Brooke Powers, Interstellar Fugitives, Soft Approach, Anuraag, Makeda & The Justice Sisters keep it thumping in Club No. 9. Under Moon Dog Hall’s roof, resonations from Plug Seven’s homemade Hi-Fi rig are set to ring out the sounds of local selectors, plus a club cut set from Cassettes For Kids.
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Middle Kids are wrapping up what has been a massive year with their final performance of 2018 on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The Sydney trio delivered a rousing version of hit single “Mistake” from the acclaimed debut album ‘Lost Friends’. The band will return home in February performing at St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Party In The Paddock and Mountain Sounds.
The performance capped off a nine week world tour which included their support on Bloc Party’s European & UK tour, followed by a headline U.S. tour including multiple sold out dates. ‘Lost Friends’ was also nominated for Best Rock Album in the 2018 ARIA Awards and has made the longlist for the 2018 Australian Music Prize.
Earlier this week, Middle Kids were announced as the most played act on triple j in 2018, a stellar achievement having been awarded the prestigious J Award for Album of the Year last month. “Lost Friends possesses a chemistry that can’t be faked. “Mistake”, “On My Knees”, “Bought It”, “Never Start”; each broil with intensity and insecurity before exploding into cathartic, celebratory choruses. Tim Fitz and Harry Day bring a wealth of energy and inventive production but it’s Hannah Joy’s vocals that are the heart and soul of their music. Her shiver-inducing voice ranges from beautifully controlled to heedlessly raw as she renders the drama, confusion, and honesty in Middle Kids’ lyrics. ” triple j
The band are already working on new music for 2019 and judging on the strength of their recent single “Salt Eyes” the best is yet to come.
Late Late Show music guest Middle Kids performs "Mistake" for the Stage 56 audience.
Posted by The Late Late Show with James Corden on Tuesday, 18 December 2018
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival – Australia
2/2 Brisbane, QLD Brisbane Showgrounds
3/2 Sydney, NSW Callan Park, Rozelle
8/2 Adelaide, SA Hart’s Mill, Port Adelaide
9/2 Melbourne, VIC Footscray Park
10/2 Fremantle, WA Esplanade Reserve & West End
Party In The Paddock / Mountain Sounds – Australia
7/2 Hobart, Tas Party In The Paddock,
16/2 Central Coast, NSW Mountain Sounds, Mount Penang Gardens
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London-based indie artist Nathan Ball will return to Australia in January 2019, supporting Ziggy Alberts on a sold-out 24-date national tour.
NATHAN BALL
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Supporting Ziggy Alberts
FRI 4 JAN | BELLINGEN MEMORIAL HALL, BELLINGEN NSW ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 5 JAN | THE CAMBRIDGE, NEWCASTLE NSW ** SOLD OUT **
WED 9 JAN | THE RHYTHM HUT, GOSFORD NSW ** SOLD OUT **
THU 10 JAN | WAVES, WOLLONGONG NSW ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 12 JAN | CLUB SAPPHIRE, MERIMBULA NSW ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 13 JAN | MOLO LIVE, CANBERRA ACT ** SOLD OUT **
TUE 15 JAN | THE CUBE, WODONGA NSW ** SOLD OUT **
WED 16 JAN | SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE VIC ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 19 JAN | SOUTHERN PENINSULA ART CENTRE, RYE VIC ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 20 JAN | WESTERNPORT HOTEL, SAN REMO VIC ** SOLD OUT **
THU 24 JAN | THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE VIC ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 25 JAN | TORQUAY HOTEL, TORQUAY VIC ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 27 JAN | GRANT PAVILION, TORQUAY VIC ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 1 FEB | WHALERS HOTEL, WARRNAMBOOL VIC ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 8 FEB | GOLDEN HILL STEINER SCHOOL, GOLDEN HILL WA ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 9 FEB | SETTLERS TAVERN, MARGARET RIVER WA ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 10 FEB | YALLINGUP HOTEL, YALLINGUP WA ** SOLD OUT **
THU 14 FEB | FREMANTLE TOWN HALL, FREMANTLE WA ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 15 FEB | BADLANDS, PERTH WA ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 22 FEB | FESTIVAL HALL, MELBOURNE VIC ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 23 FEB | THE ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY NSW ** SOLD OUT **
FRI 1 MAR | THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE QLD ** SOLD OUT **
SAT 2 MAR | THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE QLD ** SOLD OUT **
SUN 3 MAR | BYRON BAY BREWERY, BYRON BAY NSW ** SOLD OUT **
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Announce Japanese Tour Dates For 2019
Debut Album ‘No Discordance’ Out Now
What The Press Have Said:
“Nothing short of magical” – Punktastic
“You’re unlikely to find a UK punk album that hits this hard” – The Soundboard
“Harker are gifted and their music highlights punk at its best” – Punkanormal Activity
Brighton punks Harker have shared a new music video today for their single ‘Nancy Downs’. The track is taken off of the band’s debut album No Discordance, out now through Disconnect Disconnect, Shield Recordings and Wiretap Records.
Commenting on the meaning behind the song and its video, vocalist and guitarist Mark Boniface said: “Lyrically the song is about facing your problems head on instead of digging holes and burying your head in the sand. This video is a throwback to the days of VHS – where the B movie ruled, and a trip to the rental store meant either finding a total gem or bomb. The footage is taken from ‘Mystics in Bali’ an 80s public domain Indonesian film we’ve been particularly obsessed with lately. We cut with scenes from the film, we’ve overlaid the lyrics on top with the best classic VHS font we could find”.
Harker have also revealed details of a series of Japanese tour dates beginning in March 2019. The tour will bring the quartet to venues in Yokohama, Shimokitazawa, Uguisudani & Nagoya in support of ‘No Discordance’ which was given a Japanese release through Fixing A Hole Records in February of this year.
Building on previous EP’s, the album has received rave reviews for its amped-up take on the Midwestern punk rock of bands like The Get Up Kids and Jimmy Eat World. Harker go at it hard and their sharp guitar-led anthems have as much to say instrumentally as they do lyrically, drawing comparisons to not only pop-punk favourites but also the more seasoned influences of artists like Husker Du, Buffalo Tom, and Dinosaur Jnr.
Tour dates
22/03 Yokohama Studio Olive
23/03 Shimokitazawa ERA
24/03 Uguisudani Whats Up
25/03 Nagoya Studio 246
Harker – ‘No Discordance’ is out now and available on CD, LP and digital download: http://www.hrkr.co.uk
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Do you find yourself craving any of the following?
– Milk
– Discipline
– Being asked if you’re warm enough
– Squashy hugs
– Being smacked in the head
You probably answered ‘yes’ to all the above, and we’ve got you sorted. The Mamas are an eight-piece soul, RnB and funky fem-hop outfit from Melbourne, led by four of the sassiest vocalists you’ll ever meet. Equal parts fabulous and fearsome, they’ve been disciplining and nurturing audiences around Melbourne for the past two years, becoming known for their sequin-studded shows and their knack for toeing the line between hard-hitting social commentary and outrageous comedy.
Following the release of their debut EP ‘Juicy’, The Mamas are poised to embark on their first ever interstate tour, beginning in their hometown of Melbourne before continuing on to Canberra, Sydney, Lismore, Byron Bay and Brisbane. If ‘Juicy’ is
anything to go by, you can expect alarming sensuality, disarming humour, timeless melodies, four part harmonies, and good, old-fashioned maternal wisdom.
“The Juicy Tour is one of the biggest, exciting things we’ve done as a self-managed, independent band, and we can’t wait! Tell your family, tell your friends and put the kettle on, because your mums and dads are COMING!”
Need some motherly advice? Need a good smack in the head? The Mamas will sort you out.
Catch them on tour in a city near you in January.
The Juicy Tour 2019
January 5th at Cherry Bar, Melbourne
January 10th at Smith’s Alternative, Canberra
January 12th at Golden Age Cinema and Bar, Sydney
January 13th at Red Bar, Sydney
January 16th at Dusty Attic, Lismore
January 17th at Treehouse on Belongil, Byron
January 18th at The Brightside, Brisbane
Listen to ‘Juicy’:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2rlJ1wp
Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/2SML0Fm
Apple Music: https://apple.co/2TZuh3i
iTunes: https://apple.co/2QuNxqc
Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SmtB6p
Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/2E6oFPZ
Keep up to date with behind-the-scenes antics, tour shenanigans and more by following The Mamas on facebook and instagram (@themamasmusic).
With a remarkably agile, soul-bearing voice and a wry sense of humour, witty local indie-folk singer-songwriter Kay Proudlove has always written songs driven by narrative and powered by her love for the art of observation, ‘Giftcard’, is no different. Covering everything from the financial and social stresses of Santa’s impending visit, to the joy of witnessing pure human connection and of course, those thoughtful and not-so-thoughtful gifts – “surprise, it’s a gift card”, this track a song about the mixed feelings of the festive season that we can all relate to.
Enlisting director and editor Tim Winterflood, Kay and Tim worked together on concocting their quirky festive masterpiece with the hope of bringing Christmas cheer to those young and old – “I have Kay to thank for the video’s concept, her and I worked quite closely on it leading up to the shoot. My main focus was to keep it lighthearted and cheeky during the overlaid shots. In a way, we were lucky because the awkwardness kind of came naturally because we were mostly filming in public places with plenty of bystanders milling around.” – Tim Winterflood
“I told Tim that I wanted the music video for Giftcard to be as awkward as Christmas sometimes is, and he really came up with the goods. I actually got a lot of compliments on the jacket while we were shooting. I like how we ended up creating this journey from all of the tacky, over the top parts of Christmas to the Tree farm, which was really natural and beautiful.” – Kay Proudlove
Having graced the stages of the likes of Woodford Folk Festival, By The Banks Music Festival, Jamberoo Music Festival, as well as supporting artists such as Shaun Kirk,Tom Lee-Richards, Caiti Baker, Stevie Jean, The Northern Folk and more. Join Kay as she spreads her holiday cheer over the summer with shows in her hometown of Wollongong, Tasmania at Summer Meadow Music and Cygnet Folk Festival, before she returns to NSW for the Illawarra Folk Festival and a show at Rad Bar.
Upcoming Shows:
Monday 31 December
19-twenty NYE Party
Shoalhaven Heads Bowling and Recreation Club
Shoalhaven Heads, NSW
Tickets
Sunday 6 January
Summer Meadow Music
Marakoopa Cafe, Mole Creek, Tasmania
with Bruce Watson (Australian Folk Icon), Kenta Hayashi (Japanese Loop Pedal), Midnight Messengers (Tasmanian Reggae band)
Tickets
Friday 11 January – Sunday 13 January
Cygnet Folk Festival
Cygnet, Tasmania
Tickets
Saturday 19 January
Illawarra Folk Festival
Bulli, NSW
Tickets
Wednesday 23 January
Rad Bar, Wollongong
supporting Wolf and Willow + Rob Edwards
Tickets
‘Giftcard’ is out now via Ditto
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i’m currently in Berlin. there is music from all over the world here and lots of physical spaces to occupy and share art. there are many different artists here busking, working with artificial intelligence, throwing 20 hour long house concerts… it’s a beautiful place.
very special, sacred… and affirming. i feel fed.
the most challenging aspect of tour was learning how to depend on myself and trust in my art. sometimes i felt like i didn’t belong, but now i want to move with more conviction.
direct line to My Creator was recorded over the past two years in New York City.
i was dealing with a lot of pain from when i was younger and i think that innocent sorrow is the spirit holding the tracks together. the lyrics refer to both specific lived experiences and things i would learn in time.
it was independently released 🙂
the idea comes, teases me and i go after it. i may be practicing or setting time aside to be creative. or doing the complete opposite… on my bike, birdwatching or eating falafel. it’s a surprise.
i’ve sung since i was a child and studied choral music for a long time. sometime in middle school, i started writing poetry and songs.
blue hands is about the paranoia police violence has given me.
Soundcloud was my first outlet for releasing music, it’s also where i’ve met most of my collaborators. i love them for that. i’m happy to be an artist to watch 🙂
it means… another opportunity to share and grow!
birdwatching, therapy, smoothies, good bud, long hikes, small gigs and studio time until festival season.
hmmm… not sure. it kind of is a religious thing. just how i’d like to express myself.
birdwatch and go dancing!
Energy guaranteed, disco blended Hemi’s 4th EP out from High Above the Ground will be on 17th December including a remix from Nachtbraker!
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What is your name and role within The Gooch Palms?
Hey I’m Kat, I play drums and do some singing
You’re originally from Newcastle and now based in LA, what’s the music scene like in LA at the moment?
We moved back from LA around a year ago, it was awesome but we felt we were neglecting Australia a bit so decided to move back. We haven’t been back to the US this year but before we left the LA scene was awesome, so many great bands, there was always a local show to go to. But we’ll be heading back early next year for a big US tour around SXSW.
Who are your favourite acts from Newcastle?
Raave Tapes of course! Also loving some of the young bands right now like Milky Threads, Fritz and Surf Trash. It’s a great scene in Newcastle, all the bands are great!
How and why did you end up moving to LA?
We just decided one day to do it. We always enjoyed touring the US so we decided to sell everything we owned except our instruments and move to America. We didn’t know where we’d live, we planned on just heading over for a tour and settling where ever we found a place that we liked. But about a month before we left our friend posted about a room in his house for rent in Los Angeles and we asked if we could take it and he said yes and that was how we ended up there. It worked out great though, LA has such a welcoming scene and we had so many musician friends living there so it was a pretty smooth and super fun transition. We’ll definitely spend more time in Los Angeles in the future, might end up living back there again! Who knows!
How did the Gooch Palms form and how did you come up with the band name?
We started the band in preschool when we were about one and a half years old. The only word Leroy could say was “gooch” and the only word I could say was “palms” so that’s how we decided on the band name. All our first songs were also called Gooch Palms and we just sang about ourselves!
You’ve just finished an Australian tour with RAAVE TAPES, what did you most enjoy and also find most challenging with this tour?
It’s great touring with a support band, especially when you’re friends. It’s nice to see the same faces when you get to the venue each day. And they are so fun live. The only challenging thing was not playing more shows. That tour was only a few shows and we love playing so it would have been sweet to play a bunch more shows with them.
Your latest single Summertime dropped a few weeks ago, where and when did you record it?
We’ve recorded a new album and have released three tracks so far, Busy Bleeding, Marfa Lights and most recently Summertime. We recorded some at our house in LA last year, some at The Grove on the Central Coast with Dylan Adams and then finished it all up at Dylan’s studio in Coogee a few months ago. Now we’re just releasing singles and waiting for the perfect time to drop the album!
What influenced the sound and songwriting for this track?
Summertime was written a few days before we went into the studio at The Grove and didn’t have lyrics at the time. I went into a small office and wrote some lyrics after Leroy and I had a chat about the vibe of the song, we decided we wanted to call it Summertime and give it a summery vibe. So I just plopped down some lyrics and ran them by Leroy and we were like “yeah that will do”. Leroy was going to sing it but was struggling with the phrasing so I quickly grabbed a mic and went back to the small office and quietly sang it straight into the computer as a guide track. When I took it back Leroy and Dylan really liked the way it sounded and they thought I should sing it. We all agreed it sounded completely different to the original way we intended and almost sounded a bit French so I changed some of the lyrics to French (thanks Google Translate!!!) and learnt how to say them, I had to write it all out frenetically, and laid down the vocal. We used a really old accordion organ (don’t know if that’s what it’s called) to bring the end of the song home. Leroy played it and it was starting to heat up so he only had one opportunity to get it right. By the end of the first take the organ was smoking! But we got the take and it really added to the french vibe of the song. It was only supposed to be an album track but it turned out great so we released it as a single.
How do you usually go about writing music and lyrics and then turn them into songs?
Leroy generally writes the guitar part and then we work on a melody and then get a vibe for the song and talk about what subject matter or lyric content might go with the song and then jot down some ideas. The ideas usually change a few times but we settle on some solid lyrics and then build the music section with guitars and drums and then record it as a demo. Some demos don’t ever see the light of day but the ones that do end up being recorded properly and being released!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
We’re currently listening to a band from Sweden called Viagra Boys on repeat!
What do you like to do outside of music?
Leroy surfs, I like to go to the beach too. We like seeing other bands play and hanging out with friends. Love a cold beer down the pub and do karaoke when ever possible.
You’ll be playing at the Best Night Ever on the 29th of December on the Gold Coast along with RAAVE TAPES, DZ Deathrays, Dune Rats and a heap of other rad bands, any idea of what can we expect on the night from this killer line up?
It will be one epic show. All the bands are awesome and we’re also all friends so it will be one giant party on and off stage! We may just get a few of our pals from the other bands up for a song as well!!! But I expect it to be a very fun night!
What do you have planned for the remainder of 2018 going into 2019?
Apart from playing Best Night Ever the rest of the year is going to be pretty chill for us. We usually play NYE but have taken this year off so just planning on partying our way into 2019! We are heading back to the US early in the new year and will be hitting up Europe and of course a big Aussie tour. And dropping the new album some time in the near future!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Pizza in bed!!!
There’s two of us, Jon and Jerome and we both produce and dj as Super Drama.
We are based in London. East London to be precise. The music round here is very varied and there’s always people pushing the newest sounds around.
We both have been djing for a very long time now though started as Super Drama in August 2016. It’s been a great two years so far.
We had been talking about making music together for a very long time, decided to finally make a tune together and it ended up being our first track “Drama Theme” which set the tone for the beginning of Super Drama.
There’s been a few so far, playing in different countries has been really fun, getting all of our music heard by lots of different people and then all of our mates being super into it has been the best part I reckon.
We have been finishing an e.p that we are really hyped for everyone to hear. Also have a new single on our label Super Drama Records really soon with a real exciting remix but it’s top secret for now.
Josh Caffé “The Adventures of Mr Freek”.
Logic Pro and a whole load of drum machines.
Everything and anything. Our friends definitely influence us for sure and their opinion means a lot to us.
Techno that can go anywhere. From Italo to Ballroom to whatever.
Just make the most of London and see our friends. Also world domination.
Just to keep the momentum going, play more gigs and meet new people.
Our next sets are New Years eve where we’re playing Little Gay Brother and then New Years day at Adonis.
We love to go down to Chinatown and eat our body weight in rice and noodles.
Where are you currently based and what is the music scene like there?
In Copenhagen. The live Music scene is pretty diverse. So many different styles and types of Artists to check out.
Overall i would say the danes are very into anything 90’s. 90’s r&b and fashion are a Big thing, just Like the rest of the World i guess.
Please tell us about your upbringing and how it has effected your life and music:
I grew up in hippy communes and was always around a quite diverse mix of people. I gravitated towards the more 70’s phychedelic vibes and OL School hip hop, so when i started doing Music it seemed pretty logical to fuse the Two.
How did you first start playing music?
I started reciting poems and little raps from the Time i could talk.
I had a very vivid imagination and i would tell alot of funky stories about other planets i visited in my mind, and these stories later became songs.
My favorite hashtag is #planetcool which is Where i spent most my time in my stories. Its a wonderful World of loveliness Never loneliness.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
kelela, Benji flow, The Internet, kendrick lamar, afrikan boy, kojey radical, The Confect
What or who influences your sound and songwriting?
Probably my uncle who is a fantastic rapper and Who taught me How to flow nicer.
Also the Beatles, childish gambino, lauryn Hill, Anderson paak, Beck and On my latest track “keep the light On” Anita baker.
What have your highlights been of 2018?
So many! But performing at Roskilde festival was dope! So many people Going crazy and vibing together was amazing.
Doing my first ever Tour in Denmark, which was my first Tour anywhere tbh haha.
Going to Ghana and shooting my video with my homeboy manifest for “Roll it out” was life changing. I had the Best time ever!
Meeting my idol lauryn Hill and learning How to cook dal properly.
What do you have planned for 2019?
Ooh i got another single release beginning of the year and then my debut album in the middle of the year.
Alot of live shows.
What do you like to do away from music?
I looove tea. I have so much tea. Im gonna drink alot of tea over Christmas.
I even have an “iris gold – Color trip” tea, made especially for me by this very fancy tea Maker in Denmark.
What programs/instruments do you use?
Erm garage band and my pen and paper. Not very exciting boooh
When and where are you playing next?
Im doing a few tv things now towards Christmas, which i guess Will be online.
Then in january eurosonic festival in the netherlands and a mini Tour in austria and Hungary.
End of February i should have a gig i London actually.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Haaaas to be my Aunty kates restaurant “kates joint” in Copenhagen. Best food ever. From all over the World. Jamaican, Indian, thai, South african, lebaneese…
Danny Bonnici has been a key name in the Melbourne music scene for the past 14 years. Honing in on his ability to produce rich and emotive deep house with perfect execution, he has appeared on international record labels Global Underground, YK4, Vicious Vinyl and more.
His productions both collaborative and independent have earned him industry attention, gaining a Dance Music Award nomination and earning an Aria nomination with his 2003 track ‘Ride’ written collaboratively with Luke Chable. Working with modern electronic artists Kimbra and Bertie Blackman, his original work has even featured in sets by artists such as Sasha, John Digweed, and Herman Cattaneo.
Brothers Scott and Brent comprise the Melbourne based electronic duo that is Thankyou City. With over a decade of experience, the pair has been turning heads both with their mixing and their original productions, and have released works on Open Records and Sol Selectas record labels. This most recent release on Balance Records comes at the tail end of a year spent playing some of the most well-respected boutique techno festivals Australia has to offer, Chi Wah Wah Town, Babylon, and My Aeon.
Whether seeing them play a live set or listening to their latest compositions, Thankyou City has become synonymous with rich and well executed deep house music. This latest release from the pair sure to expand their career to new heights.
This debut collaboration from Danny Bonnici & Thankyou City is a beautifully constructed product of diverse musical backgrounds, and ultimately a symbol of the expansive creative talent within the city of Melbourne.
The first track of the EP ‘Golden Key’ fuses tribal-esque organic percussion, with a ground shaking sub and soft expanding pads. The track has enough experimental elements to it to make it feel like a breath of fresh air, whilst still maintaining the key elements found in all good tech-house music.
‘Awakenings’ harbours these same key elements but feels much more alive, a stabbing arpeggiated synth weaving listeners through a wide percussive soundscape, a string ensemble, and widely dispersed sound effects.
Featuring a remix from Danny Bonnici’s longtime friend Luke Chable, the final track of the EP completely reshapes the opening track ‘Golden Key’, still featuring those mesmerising softer elements, but refocusing the track on the driving beat and the cleanliness of the percussive breaks.
This body of work overall features so many rich emotive elements, their careful selection of synthesizer upon complex chord progressions matches up perfectly with the heavier side of the tracks within the bass and the drums. It’s a succinct summary of how capable these artists are at creating feel-good dance music of continually high quality, this is arguably their best work yet.
Tracklist
1. Danny Bonnici & Thankyou City – Golden Key (Original Mix)
2. Danny Bonnici & Thankyou City – Awakenings (Original Mix)
3. Danny Bonnici & Thankyou City – Golden Key (Luke Chable Remix)
Danny Bonnici & Thankyou City’s ‘Golden Key’ is out now through Balance Music.
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After a hugely prolific year for the Local Suicide duo, which has brought us collaborations with names such as Low Manuel and Mijo as well as DJ sets across Europe and Asia, they are joining the Mexican label Duro with a three-track EP as a joint effort with the label’s owner Theus Mago. This Mexican producer comes off the back of a similarly hectic year, most recently releasing the ‘Inertials’ single and the acclaimed ‘Ella’ EP, featuring remixes from Arthur Johnson and Il Est Vilaine. This collaborative EP is a masterful blend of styles, merging Local Suicide’s characteristic catchy techno-disco sound with the darker notes typical of Theus Mago. His signature style is that of freeform, synth-driven, moody techno that brings together intricately interwoven influences from across the spectrum of electronic music, providing a perfect foil to Local Suicide’s infectious rhythms.
The original mix of the EP’s title track brings us straight into a snappy percussive beat offset by punchy synths, tempering the flowing grooves with deeper, more grounded vibes. Over the top we hear the invitation from Local Suicide’s Brax Moody to “komm mit mir ins Loch”, or “come into the hole with me”, an enigmatic message that calls for us to fall deeper into the world of sound that they are creating. This is followed up by a package of two remixes from Berlin-based producer and Aleph Music label owner Aeraand versatile Mexican techno producer Colossio. The former provides a rework that extracts the energy from the soaring highs of the track and redirects it into a far grittier and more driven number, whereas on the flipside Colossio delivers an interpretation that is jacked up to the max, creating a powerful and danceable tune.
This release is brought to us by Duro, the rapidly growing Mexican label responsible for some of the most exciting releases in Latin America over the last few years from artists such as Mijo, Bufi and Ambiance. Having already received plays from Solomun in his Tomorrowland set and Âme in his b2b set with Dixon at the Innervisions Off Sonar party in Barcelona, the anticipation for this release is high, and when it lands it will not disappoint. Local Suicide and Theus Mago’s ‘Komm Ins Loch’ EP will be released on the 18th of January 2019, and snippets are up now on Duro‘s SoundCloud channel for immediate news sharing.
Tracklist:
01. Komm Ins Loch
02. Komm Ins Loch (Aera Remix)
03. Komm Ins Loch (Colossio Remix)
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