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PEATS RIDGE 2010!

August 27th 2010 02:08
Proudly presented by triple j, The Drum Media, Faster Louder & Eco Voice
PEATS RIDGE 2010!

What happens when you put thousands of smiling people in a beautiful valley, over a three day period, showcase music, arts and culture across 9 stages and bring in the New Year…
Peats Ridge Music Festival



PEATS RIDGE!

Peats Ridge is a festival that has been described as a ‘sensual explosion’ (novafm.com.au), ‘colourful and memorable’ (pagesonline.it) and a ‘musical circus’ (Reverb). Last year saw 10,000 patrons, filled with enthusiasm and excitement, ascend on the valley and with glowing reviews, it was a shining success enjoyed by all.

The largest camping festival over the New Year period, in NSW, Peats Ridge is a Sustainable Arts & Music Festival. It has proven to be a fresh, creative and innovative melting pot, where people can celebrate in a friendly and relaxed festival environment.

With a music line up that boasts pieces of many musical pies, for everyone to savour. The Festival always delights punters with big names acts and also surprises, with up and coming musical talent to be discovered.

The 2010 instalment promises to be everything brilliant that has been offered in previous years and much more… So without further ado, let’s unleash the first of the musical magic that will grace some of the 9 stages at Peats Ridge 2010.


Angus & Julia Stone * Trentemřller (Live) [DENMARK] * Built to Spill [USA] * Freestylers [UK] * Kate Miller-Heidke * Shout Out Louds [SWEDEN] * The Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker [USA] * Born Ruffians [CAN] * Lightspeed Champion [UK] * PVT * Decoder Ring * The Audreys * The Break * Washington * Cloud Control * Jonathan Boulet * Freq Nasty [UK] * Space Invadas * The Jezabels * Dan Mangan [CAN] * Thundamentals * Steve Poltz [USA] * Joel Plaskett [CAN] * King Tide * Horrorshow * Watussi * Parades * Big Scary * Spit Syndicate * Belles Will Ring * Kim Churchill * THE Chemist * The Gin Club * Tom Fun Orchestra [CAN] * Carmen Townsend [CAN] * Matt Barber [CAN] * Chase the Sun * The Lovetones * THE E.L.F * The Seabellies * McCartney * The Delta Riggs * Holly Martin * Spooky Land * Alter Ego Mania * Dereb the Ambassador [ETHIOPIA/AUD] * The Strides * plus the triple j Unearthed Winner and loads more artists to be announced. Stay tuned…

If you are looking to feel the bass, Peats Ridge are very happy to announce the ‘DUB SHACK’ is returning. The stage that became known as ‘the dub monster’ in 2009, is set to pound yet again. Our three favourite Sydney crews Foreigndub, VOID and Western Synthetics, will be returning to bring you the best that the dubstep, drum n bass and dub scenes have to offer.

Peats Ridge, is held in the beautiful Glenworth Valley an hour north of Sydney. A three day event, it has become a major part of the annual calendar.

Peats Ridge has proven to be world class in entertainment, experience and education. Recognised as one of the world’s leading sustainable events, the Festival is a winner of numerous national and international awards for environmental sustainability. A family friendly festival, Peats Ridge hosts an array of amazing music, arts performance and exhibitions, a focus on sustainable practices and education, a dedicated children’s festival, workshops, markets and much more.

*PEATS RIDGE 2010 – DEC 29 TO JAN 1 – GLENWORTH VALLEY, NSW*
Tickets will be available on August 19th

3 DAY SEASON PASSES: FAMILY SEASON PASSES: DAY PASSES:
ADULT (18 ) $295 bf 1 ADULT, 1 YOUTH $390 bf ADULT $125 bf
CHILD (6-12) $25 bf 2 ADULT, 1 YOUTH $670 bf YOUTH $40 bf
UNDER 6 FREE EXTRA YOUTH (13-17) $80 bf CHILD $10 bf



As Peats Ridge is an Over 18 event, Youth tickets can only be purchased as part of a Family Pass. Children and Youth are permitted entry to the festival only if accompanied by a guardian over 25.

All Season Passes include camping and festival entry from 29th December 2010 - 1st January 2011.

Tickets will be available through our ticketing partners Oztix. Only Mastercard and Visa are accepted


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & TICKET SALES CLICK HERE:
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Lions At Your Door

August 5th 2010 06:43
Lions At Your Door
'In A Sea' National Tour



Stream 'In a Sea': lions-at-your-door/in-a-sea



With a reputation for crafting intelligent, infectious indie pop and energetic, dance-inducing live show, Lions At Your Door (LAYD) is hitting the road this August/September, celebrating the release of new single ‘In a Sea’.

It’s been a while between drinks with the band’s interstate friends, so expect LAYD to hit the stage with all the ferocity of its large cat namesake.

For anyone familiar with LAYD, the band’s first official single for 2010 ‘In a Sea’ may be quite different to what you’d expect from the Sydney indie sextet.


Since taking time out at the start of 2010 to focus on writing and recording, LAYD has grown into a new, more grounded, melodic style of playing, without compromising the frenetic energy they’ve become renowned for.

‘In a Sea’ manages to channel the band’s energy into a tumbling, epic, indie pop tune that stays with you. With each listen the song builds and grows on you, the catchy chorus belying a new found sophistication and clarity of ideas in LAYD’s writing.

Lead singer Marihuzka finds a new dimension to her vocals, performing with delicate restraint over the sparse driving rhythm at the beginning of the song, building until the chorus explodes with the powerful, arresting six piece sound that marked LAYD out from the crowd when they first crashed onto the scene three years ago.

‘In a Sea’ is available August 20 from all good digital providers.
Stream 'In A Sea' here: 'In A Sea'


TOUR DATES:
Thursday August 19 - Sydney, Gaelic Club***
Saturday August 28 - Adelaide, Ed Castle
Friday September 3 - Melbourne, Workers Club
Wednesday September 8 - Newcastle, The Cambridge
Friday September 10 - Brisbane, The Troubadour
Friday September 17 - Canberra, ANU Bar
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Truest of Colours

August 3rd 2010 05:36
SIENNA SKIES


“'Truest of Colours' is so electrifying, vibrant and damn right beautiful that it would be criminal to pull up the six guys for contributing to the genre so passionately. 9.5/10” – TheMetalForge.com


Sienna Skies continue to have a massive year with their debut album – a best seller among MGM Distributions entire catalogue; signed an endorsement agreement with SJC Drums, Schecter Guitars & The Guitar Factory; and now the announcement of even more shows to fill their touring schedule!



Sienna Skies are a six-piece Experimental/Post Hardcore band from Sydney, Australia.

Their debut album ‘Truest Of Colours’ clearly what Australian Hardcore fans have been waiting for if sales for the long player are any indication having made MGM’s top sellers list sitting alongside artists including John Butler Trio and The Waifs.

In 2007, the band released their first EP titled ‘Where Joy Exists Despair Beckons’ which saw the band tour quite consistently both in Australia and New Zealand which paved the way for them to become a support favourite to many Australian and international touring acts including Haste The Day (USA), Blessed By A Broken Heart (CAN), Family Force 5 (USA), Closure In Moscow, The Amity Affliction, The Getaway Plan, Behind Crimson Eyes, The Red Shore, Carpathian, Deez Nuts and Mourning Tide... just to name a few.

The full-length album ‘Truest of Colours’, which was released nationally on December 5th through New Justice Records, includes killer tracks "Heartquake", "Daylight Through The Nightlife" and "Sea Of Smiles" and is exciting hardcore fans globally.

Debut Album “Truest Of Colours” out now through New Justice Records

Tour dates are:

Friday August 13: Music Man Mega Store, Bendigo, VIC (All Ages)

Saturday August 14: Bridge 54, Picton, NSW (All Ages)

Sunday August 15: Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle, NSW (All Ages)

Friday August 20: The Fort, Brisbane, QLD (All Ages)

Saturday August 21: Expressive Grounds, Gold Coast, QLD (All Ages)

Friday August 27: The Cavern Club, Adelaide, SA (All Ages)

Saturday August 28: Old Gaol, Mount Gambier, SA (All Ages)

Friday September 3: POW! Mynt Lounge, Werribee, VIC (18 )

Saturday September 4: Musicman Megastore, Bendigo, VIC

Sunday September 5: The National Hotel, Geelong, VIC (All Ages)

Friday September 10: Expressive Grounds, Gold Coast, QLD (All Ages)

Sunday September 12: YMCA HQ, Perth, WA (All Ages) – 1pm

Sunday September 12: Amplifier Bar, Perth, WA (18 )

Thursday September 16: Hot Damn, Spectrum, Sydney, NSW (18 )

Friday September 17: Campbelltown PCYC, Campbelltown, NSW

Saturday September 18: Bridge 54, Picton, NSW (All Ages)



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The Temper Trap 2010 TOUR

May 7th 2010 14:22
THE TEMPER TRAP
DEBUT ALBUM CONDITIONS REACHES PLATINUM!

Whilst it may come as no surprise to the Australian music loving public, it is with great pride and delight that The Temper Trap announce their debut album Conditions as having achieved platinum sales in Australia.

The widely acclaimed album spawned multiple hit singles, including Platinum single ‘Sweet Disposition’ and ‘Love Lost’ - both of which are currently in the ARIA Top 40. It debuted at Number 9 in the ARIA Top 50 Albums chart and is still currently in the Top 20 after forty five weeks on the chart.

The Temper Trap recently performed at the illustrious Coachella music festival in California, drawing a massive crowd and captivating the audience with ease and charm.

The band has also been confirmed to play at additional U.S. festival heavyweights Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, U.K. based Glastonbury and our very own Splendour in the Grass and are currently on tour across Europe and North America. Their recent and upcoming tour dates are all testament to their rapidly growing reputation as mesmerising live performers.

This July sees them returning to our shores for a tour of Australia & New Zealand and local fans and critics can’t hardly wait.

Often called 'The Ones to Watch,' Welsh three piece band The Joy Formidable are bringing their dreamy sound to The Temper Trap's Australian tour along with AMP Red Bull Award winners Oh Mercy. The Auckland performance will be opened by New Zealand natives The Naked and Famous.

The Temper Trap's Perth, Melbourne and Sydney shows have sold out and whilst tickets to their Adelaide and Auckland performances are still available now, these shows are sure to follow suit.

THE TEMPER TRAP
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
JULY/AUGUST 2010


Thursday 22 July Perth – Metro City SOLD OUT

Friday 23 July Adelaide – Thebarton Theatre All Ages
Venuetix 8225 88 88 or www.venuetix.com.au

Saturday 24 July Melbourne – Festival Hall SOLD OUT

Tuesday 27 July Sydney – Hordern Pavilion SOLD OUT

Sunday 01 August Auckland – Powerstation All Ages
Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz



March 29 2010
THE TEMPER TRAP
RETURN TO AUSTRALIA & NZ FOR JULY 2010 HEADLINE TOUR



At the start of this year The Temper Trap gave Australian and New Zealand audiences a taste of why they were one of the most talked about bands in the world last year with standout performances across a series of summer festivals. Fans clamoured for more and the band paid attention, making room in a hectic worldwide tour for July 2010 dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland.

2010 is already shaping up to be a busy one, with The Temper Trap currently on tour across America. Conditions is sitting at #4 on the Billboard Heatseeker chart, while some of the biggest radio stations in the USA have set Sweet Disposition to high rotation. The buzz around the band is audible with a sold out six week US tour and appearances at SXSW, Coachella and Bonnaroo sure to earn the band even more supporters. Notably US music industry bible Billboard Magazine profiled the band in a double page ‘Happening Now’ feature in their February 20 issue, noting “The Temper Trap are shaping up to be the next big thing from Down Under.”

The UK story also continues to grow from their Top Ten hit with Sweet Disposition last year, with the band selling over 33,000 tickets to their UK tour, including an impressive three nights at Shepherds Bush Empire. The band are also headlining the Wireless Festival, as well as performing at T In The Park and Roskilde festivals.

Worldwide sales of Sweet Disposition have now exceeded 500,000, while album sales for Conditions have tipped over the 300,000 mark.

If The Temper Trap’s festival performances were mass sing-a-longs, then these July shows are set to take The Temper Trap to a whole new level with four acclaimed singles now under the band’s belts. Soaring Platinum hit Sweet Disposition, rocking tracks Science of Fear and Fader and the latest anthemic offering Love Lost are sure crowd favourites, while album Conditions has become a staple on iPods and radios across both countries.

With their album fast approaching Platinum sales in Australia there’s little doubt that The Temper Trap have won the hearts of music fans. Significantly though, the band have delivered more than just a standout debut album, with music critics praising the quality and energy of the band’s live performances.

“The Temper Trap execute their set perfectly…” J Mag, Australia, Feb 2010

““Sweet Disposition”…had the crowd swaying in unison and singing along” Undertherader.co.nz, New Zealand, Jan 15, 2010

“When the band broke into their signature hit Sweet Disposition the sardined mass roared and jumped up and down despite the searing heat.” Daily Telegraph, Sydney, Jan 23, 2010
“Album stand-outs Fader, Love Lost, Down River, Science of Fear and Sweet Disposition were all monster singalongs.” The Age, Melbourne, Jan 08, 2010

“The Temper Trap kicked off the day with a bang…[the band] have the energy and skill of bands with twice the stage experience.” 3 News, New Zealand, Jan 15, 2010



“Every year one band is too popular for the stage they’re on. This year it was Melbourne’s The Temper Trap…the reaction to British Top 10 hit Sweet Disposition was one of the first moments of the day, but most tracks from their debut album Conditions were singalongs including the stunning Love Lost.” Herald Sun, Melbourne, Jan 27, 2010

There’s little doubt that The Temper Trap’s upcoming July concerts are going to be must-sees on the 2010 concert calendar. Tickets for Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland go on sale on Monday 29 March at 9am local time.

Pre-sale tickets will be available via frontiertouring.com from noon AEDT Thursday 25 March to noon AEDT Friday 26 March.

Australian ticket buyers through Ticketek and Ticketmaster will also have the opportunity to purchase Conditions at a special discounted price at the time of ticket purchase.


Thursday 22 July Perth – Metro City 18
Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au or Moshtix 1300 GET TIX (438 849) www.moshtix.com.au or Megatix 1300 634 284 www.megatix.com.au

Saturday 24 July Melbourne – Festival Hall All Ages
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

Tuesday 27 July Sydney – Hordern Pavilion All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Sunday 01 August Auckland – Powerstation All Ages
Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz
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BAIO DJ SET

May 3rd 2010 03:19
VAMPIRE WEEKEND'S
CHRIS BAIO
TO PERFORM INTIMATE DJ SETS IN AUSTRALIA

Illusive and Frontier Touring are excited to make a last-minute announcement that Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio will be performing some of his infamous DJ sets at intimate venues around the country for the first time ever.

While the band are here for their national tour at some of the country’s biggest live music venues, Baio has taken the opportunity to get down and dirty with fans in a more personal setting following some of the band’s performances. His notorious sets are mind-bogglingly eclectic, covering anything from Afrobeat to indie rock, nu-wave to cutting-edge pop.

Fresh from their memorable performance at Coachella – Vampire Weekend are riding atop the massive buzz created by their remarkably creative sophomore album, Contra, which has solidified them as one of the biggest indie acts on the planet.

This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the decade’s most acclaimed musicians. Don’t miss out.

Vampire Weekend shows kick off tomorrow night in Melbourne. Reviews so far are glowing, tickets to the second Melbourne and second Sydney show are still available - all other Vampire Weekend headline shows are sold out.


BAIO DJ SET

ALL EVENTS 18 AND ALL TICKETS ON THE DOOR

Tues 4th May Melbourne Dumplings Bitch @ Eurotrash (doors: 10pm)
Wed 5th May Melbourne New Guernica (doors: 10pm)
Thurs 6th May Adelaide Apple Bar (doors: 9pm)
Wed 12th May Sydney F.R.I.E.N.D.S. @ Fringe Bar (doors: 8pm)
Sun 16th May Perth Shape Bar (doors: 9pm)
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Parades {Art Rock}

April 21st 2010 06:05
PARADES

'Foreign Tapes' out Fri 23 April
Touring nationally June-July


Album Of The Week - FBi
Album Of The Week RTR


"These guys are fantastic. Simple as that." Richard Kingsmill, Triple J

“Instrumental crescendos and decrescendos against a backdrop of rolling drum lines, sweet male/ female vocal juxtapositions and other musical ebbs and flows” Time Off

"Auditory heaven. Think the ridiculously beautiful music of Sigur Rós but with electro, piano and rock elements… a masterpiece." Music Feeds

"Bold, startling, awe-inspiring and genuinely heartfelt…You could say they sound like Radiohead, Pink Floyd but really, they sound like nothing else around" The Dwarf

"Understated beauty” FasterLouder

Parades are a young art rock band from Sydney who wisely choose to create their own music with no outside input or interference. Featuring Dan Cunningham, Tim Jenkins, Michael Scarpin and Jonathan Boulet – Parades’ debut album Foreign Tapes is released this Friday 23rd April.

The album is expansive and ambitious; a haze of pop harmonies, post rock guitars and electronic meanderings. Drum Media did a great job describing the band when they said:

"Parades create their homely tunes in a garage in Sydney's Northwest, but it might as well be Iceland or the moon. They have an ethereal, expansive sound that is sweet and understated”


Parades are taking on their new album Foreign Tapes on the road in their biggest tour yet, over 10 dates across four states.

Supporting them in Ballarat, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Wollongong will be special guests Belles Will Ring, who are back with a new single Come To The Village, the first track from their second album due out in Spring 2010.


PARADES
national tour

*with special guests
Belles Will Ring

Thursday 3rd June - The Karova Lounge, Ballarat
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au, Oztix outlets or phone 1300 762 545
Supported by Belles Will Ring, Dark Arts

Friday 4th June – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
Supported by Belles Will Ring, Geoffrey O’Connor (Crayon Fields)

Saturday 5th June – Transmission at Ed Castle, Adelaide
Tickets available through www.moshtix.com.au, Moshtix Outlets or phone 1300 438 849

Thursday 10th June – Transit Bar, Canberra –
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au, Oztix outlets or phone 1300 762 545
Supported by Belles Will Ring

Friday 11th June – Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
creativesydney.com.au
Supported by Kyu

Sunday 13th June – Come Together Festival, Sydney
Tickets available through the Big Top box office: 1300 BIG TOP or 9033 7600
Ticketek - www.ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849
Moshtix - www.moshtix.com.au, Moshtix Outlets or phone 1300 438 849

Friday 18th June – Snowball at the Hunter Valley Brewery, Newcastle
See paradesmusic.com for details

Friday 25th June – FANS, Brisbane
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au, Oztix outlets or phone 1300 762 545

Saturday 26th June – Never Land Bar, Gold Coast
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au, Oztix outlets or phone 1300 762 545

Friday 2nd July – Night Eats Day at The Grand Hotel, Wollongong
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au, Oztix outlets or phone 1300 762 545
Supported by Belles Will Ring

Saturday 3rd July – Red Rattler, Marrickville, Sydney
Supported by Belles Will Ring


For more info go to
paradesmusic.com
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ORIANTHI CONCERT

April 6th 2010 14:27

SHOWS IN ADELAIDE AND SYDNEY CONFIRMED FOR ORIANTHI


Australia's Lady guitar prodigy, Orianthi - known to rock it out in the big league, including with Michael Jackson, is confirmed for a stand-alone concert in her home-town of Adelaide and a sideshow in Sydney when she returns to support John Mayer on his Battle Studies tour.

Orianthi will take a swerve from the Mayer tour, which starts in Brisbane on 30 April and doesn't include Adelaide, to play at the Entertainment Centre Theatre on Sunday 2 May and, after the tour wraps up, The Factory in Sydney on Sunday 9 May.

Tickets for both shows are on sale now, through Ticketek.

Radio across the country has been all over her single, According To You, said promoter, Chairman of Chugg Entertainment, Michael Chugg.
Adelaide fans really wanted to see their girl on home-turf and it's great news we could make that happen. There’s nothing better than watching a performer in front of a home crowd, he continued, there's going to be an unbeatable buzz at her Adelaide show.

In keeping with Chugg's renown to build an artist he said including Sydney for a show of her own made sense.

She’s going to be big. She writes her own songs, she plays guitar like a demon and looks fantastic. Heading up these two special shows on her own is just the start, Chugg finished.



ORIANTHI CONCERT DATES

Adelaide
Date: Sunday 2 May
Venue: Adelaide Entertainment Centre - Theatre
Ticket outlet: www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Sydney
Date: Sunday 9 May
Venue: The Factory
Ticket outlet: www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849




TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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Tame Impala | May Tour

March 29th 2010 02:45
TAME IMPALA
INNERSPEAKER


DEBUT ALBUM OUT MAY 21 & NATIONAL TOUR

Modular announces that West Coast sonic wanderers Tame Impala will unveil their debut album InnerSpeaker on May 21, and are taking to the road in May for a National Tour.

It will be the first time much of the record is played live to an unsuspecting public and will showcase the gloriously dazzling results of one of planet earth’s most exciting bands absolutely going to town on their debut long player.

Following on from their debut, self-titled EP, InnerSpeaker is Tame Impala's chance to paint a far more extensive picture than before, and sure enough it redrafts the entire Tame Impala world as we knew it, into an explosive cosmic wonderland of ecstatic harmony and perfectly accessible journeys into inner space.

Recorded and produced by the band's own Kevin Parker with Death In Vegas’s Tim Holmes on the engineer duties, in an enormous mansion with 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean in the middle of buttfuck nowhere a few hours south of Perth, InnerSpeaker is ensconced with a kind of inspired vastness not dislike the place it was made.

It was then mixed in a completely different kind of nowhere, a log cabin surrounded by snow and deer in upstate New York, by renowned sonic maverick Dave Fridmann (MGMT / Flaming Lips).

Click HERE for your first glimpse inside the debut album, where magic and music abounds. with plenty more where that came from.

The resultant record will first be revealed with the single, Solitude Is Bliss, a joyous summertime romp through fields of honeyed harmony and crispy good times and is just the very tip of the amorphous cosmos that is InnerSpeaker.

InnerSpeaker is available for pre-order now from the Modular Shop (for local & international orders) and from Get Music in digital & physical formats (for Australians only).

Or as a special offer to live show fans, you will have an opportunity to pre-order the album with tickets purchased to the May National Tour.

Be the first to hear InnerSpeaker live at the dates below….

TAME IMPALA ‘INNERSPEAKER’ ALBUM TOUR
Presented by Modular Touring, Triple J & Video Hits




May 13 – Surfers Beer Garden / GOLD COAST
www.moshtix.com.au & 1300 438 849

May 14 – The Tivoli / BRISBANE
www.ticketek.com.au & www.thetivoli.net.au

May 15 – The Metro / SYDNEY
www.metrotheatre.com.au & 02 9550 3666

May 20 – The Gov / ADELAIDE
www.moshtix.com.au & 1300 438 849
May 21 – The Forum / MELBOURNE
www.ticketek.com.au & www.theforummelbourne.com.au

May 27 – The Metropolis Fremantle / FREMANTLE
www.heatseeker.com.au

* All shows with special guests The Silents


TAME IMPALA DEBUT ALBUM ‘INNERSPEAKER’ OUT MAY 21




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BATRIDER are back!

March 28th 2010 07:50
Batrider are back in Australia following 2 years of gigs, new friends, wild times and happy accidents in foreign lands. After splitting time between London sublets and European adventures, and losing their USA touring virginity the equivalent of behind a bush at a party when you’re 16, Batrider have now decided to settle in... Adelaide. YES ADELAIDE! And with barely enough time to wash the lint-of-a-thousand-couches from their tired bodies, Batrider are hitting the road again embarking on their first Australian tour in years.

The Batrider Beaks Tour takes the band’s fourth release Why We Cant Be Together (2009) around their adopted home of Australia, and also sees the release of a limited run of live recordings made while in the USA.

The new live record reflects the band’s current 3-piece incarnation and is the most direct, dynamic, melodic, and unique to date. Those familiar with Batrider’s sound will find its most compelling qualities more than intact, with the guitar and vocals of Sarah Mary Chadwick marking themselves as more clamourous and emotive than ever, with Steph Crase (Birth Glow, No Through Road) on drums and summery melancholic harmonies, and Sam Featherstone holding the whole mess together on bass.

Nonetheless, it wouldn’t really be fair to let you assume that Batrider aren’t still really really loud, and quite possibly one of the most viscerally confronting bands you’ll ever experience live. Would it?

2010 is another big year for Batrider with a new release to add to their now extensive back catalogue, reconnecting with both Australian and New Zealand watering holes, not to
mention enjoying the plethora of exciting tourist locations Adelaide has to offer. Wink.

"Why We Can't Be Together" out now on Low Transit Industries via Shock

Hobart
The Brisbane Hotel - Fri 30th April
Ivy St more

Melbourne
The Lithuanian Club - Fri 7th May
Pets With Pets Woollen Kits

Adelaide
Urtext Studios - Sat 8th May
The Twerps Bitch Prefect Pets
With Pets Banham

Brisbane
The Cubbyhole - Thur 20th May
Kitchen’s Floor more

Newcastle
The Croatian Club - Fri 21st May
Pets With Pets more

Sydney
Red Rattler - Sat 22nd May
Pets With Pets more

Canberra
The Phoenix - Sun 23rd May
Pets With Pets more

Fremantle
South Street Ale House
Saturday 29th May

Geelong
The Nash - Thur 3rd June
Supports TBA
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John Cale's Keynote Online

February 18th 2010 09:14

Watch and Listen to John Cale's Keynote Online


On February 15 underground rock royalty and founding member of the Velvet Underground, John Cale, cut the red ribbon for Modular and Sydney Festival's Circa 1979: Signal to Noise with a Keynote speech at the Seymour Centre.


Hipsters rubbed shoulders with electronic pioneers in a packed out York Theatre as Cale showed off a few snaps and described working with the likes of Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Happy Mondays, The Stooges and LCD Soundsystem before capping things off with a mind blowing rendition of "Heart Break Hotel."

If you missed the speech or want to listen/watch it again, ABC's Big Ideas are streaming it online.
John Cale
January 28, 2010 at 10:23am in circa 1979: signal to noise
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