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August 25th 2008 05:47

Quite a good deal of out and out fun from hostess with the mostess; I like to call her Dazzle, but really it's Daz Chandler doing her usual wonderful best interviewing a comedian notorious for being difficult to interview.

Notice he (Daniel Kitson) is delightedly streaming out all sorts of insightful insights into himself as a natural chap rather than living up to the oft uber serious reports that suggest he hates being interviewed.

Great work!!

More of Daz Chandler's work can be heard by going to the podcasts at Sydney's 2SER FM, one of the greater sized and resourced community radio stations in New South Wales, Australia.

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The Temper Trap

August 18th 2008 12:18

T H E T E M P E R T R A P
SWEET DISPOSITION SINGLE LAUNCHES

Respected Melbourne four piece The Temper Trap return to the live front to celebrate the release of their latest single, Sweet Disposition, taken from their forthcoming debut album. Recently recorded in Melbourne with esteemed UK producer Jim Abbiss (Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Arctic Monkeys) the record’s rich and sophisticated soundscapes are nothing short of epic.

The band have emerged from the recording session as a tight knit creative force, producing a dynamic single that is a giant leap from their earlier EP of two years ago and undeniably delivers on all of their promise.

The single launches are the beginning of a massive twelve months ahead for the boys with a busy summer touring schedule of festivals and overseas shows confirmed.

The Temper Trap will have a limited edition 12" available at these shows with remixes from such underground luminaries as Curtis Vodka (Bjork, Silversun Pickups, Kid Sister) and Pocketknife (Spank Rock, David Bowie, Feist, Sufjan Stevens) for this release.

TOUR DATES:

Sat Sept 20 – The Toff - Melbourne

Sun Sept 21 – The Toff - Melbourne

Thu Sept 25 – Oxford Art Factory - Sydney

Fri Sept 26 – ANU Bar - ACT

Thu Oct 2 – Troubador - Brisbane

Fri Oct 3 – Sound Lounge - Gold Coast

Sat Oct 17 – Rocket Bar - Adelaide

Tickets on sale this Friday August 23

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Posted By: David Jobling - Category: Welcome Release, Live, Sydney Scene, Adelaide Scene, Melbourne Scene, Brisbane Scene, CD/DVD, News, Qstage

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NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD

July 24th 2008 00:44

MATURE CONTENT

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Posted By: David Jobling - Category: Welcome Release, Sydney Scene, Adelaide Scene, Melbourne Scene, Brisbane Scene, Perth Scene, CD/DVD, News, Qstage

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BEATS WORKING Tour Dates

July 23rd 2008 04:22

BEATS WORKING
ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR DATES

Best way to describe Beats Working? Spontaneous, orchestrated, brilliant, yet unpredictable!

If you don’t know who Beats Working are, they are a fresh new band that take the definition of hip hop to a whole new level, attracting the attention of industry heavyweights and record labels as well as building a solid local following.

Beats Working is a musical collaboration between Handsome Dan, (Dan Leaver) JB aka 1 (James Branson -previously Kid Confucius), with MC Mullut, (Tullum Delaney) and DJ Helmy (Tim Helmy) who have been feverishly brewing in a basement in the hills surrounding Coffs Harbour since early 2007.

Taking inspiration from a diverse range of artists such as Oz hip hop stalwarts like The Hoods and the Herd, to American pioneers like The Roots and Gnarls Barkley, through to the whole spectrum of pop music such as The Beatles and Goldfrapp. Beats Working are constantly crossing genres blending hip hop with a few cheeky samples that even Mum remembers.

Set for release on July 30 through Obese Records, the band’s debut, Harbour Drive, is set to take them to a whole new national audience. Across 14 magnificent tracks, Beats Working create a sound that is instantly recognisable, setting funk, soul, and pop on a collision course with ambitious lyrics, solid string and brass sections and dynamic arrangements. They are lyrically clever covering numerous aspects of life like parties, women, highs, lows and everything that encompasses the life of a twenty something in Australia. Musically, Beats Working have developed their own patented sound that nods its roots in traditional Aussie hip hop (Mad Sip and Exercise) but isn't afraid to be different and expand its versatility and potential; a la mashed up experimental soul (The Piece, One More Reason), orchestral hip hop (Confessions of a Mallrat, Devil's Food) and even some alternative country and rock (first single Hey Lena with guitarist Phil Emmanuel). Previous Triple J single, Exercise has already shown potential, being shortlisted from 250 entrants, in the top 5 of the wotnext.com competition, a nationwide initiative led by Kram from Spiderbait to search for Australia's top unsigned talent.

In under 12 months, Beats Working have built a strong and loyal fan base in Newcastle and the North Coast, headlined their own shows from Coffs to Thredbo and impressively supported the best Oz hip hop business such as The Herd, Casual Projects, Nikkita & The Tongue, Pegz & DJ Bonez, Scott Burns & A-Love. The band also played at ‘the sold out, Groovin The Moo Festival (Maitland, April 2008) alongside Katalyst, Resin Dogs and The Presets.

While some bands may prefer to specialise in one sound, the musically ambitious collective of Beats Working take it a step further. Whether dishing up an energetic live set or wafting through your home stereo their quick- witted rhythms and rhymes are guaranteed to make you bounce!

“Blending a clever mix of upbeat influences, they’re set to join the growing ranks of Aussie beat-meisters to successfully assault mainstream charts… sharp beats and rhythms that make a bee-line for the central nervous system…Original and imaginative…” (Forte Mag #427)

Beats Working debut album, Harbour Drive, in-stores July 30 through Handsome Records/Obese Records

Upcoming Shows:

21 – 25 Jul - Schuss Bar, Thredbo

27 Jul - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle w/ Drapht, Thundermentals, Scott Burns & Mathmatics
15 Aug - Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour

29 Aug - Uber, Brisbane w/ Drapht

6 Sept - Revolver, Melbourne w/ Spit Syndicate

13 Sept - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle w/ Spit Syndicate

19 Sept - UTS Loft Bar: Proper 11, Sydney w/ Dialectrix, Killa Queenz & more TBA

10 Oct - Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour

25 Oct - Village Fair Festival, Bathurst

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