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January 14th 2009 07:44

ERIC BIBB | GET ONBOARD

Available Saturday January 17

International folk-blues ambassador, Eric Bibb, is about to release his stunning new album, Get Onboard. Produced by Eric Bibb and his producer Glen Scott, is Bibb’s finest album to date and significantly topped the most added list at US Triple A radio (Adult album alternative) last year. Featuring guest appearances by Bonnie Raitt and Ruthie Foster, the album signals a deeper exploration into his musical roots. Eric himself said, “My new album is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting projects of my career. It’s a further exploration into the place where blues meets gospel and soul.”

The album was recorded in Nashville and features a stellar line-up of musicians headed up by Bonnie Raitt (slide guitar on “If Our Hearts Ain’t In It”) and including a duet (“Conversation”) with Ruthie Foster. The Nashville band included producer Glen Scott on keyboards and backing vocals, Tommy Sims (Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Clarkson, Eric Clapton) on guitar, bass and backing vocals, Lemar Carter on drums (Carrie Underwood, Joss Stone, India.Arie) and other Nashville musical luminaries.

Australian fans can get a taste of Eric Bibb as he returns to play in March 2009. His run of shows will take in most capital cities, and includes much anticipated performances at Byron Bay’s East Coast Blues & Roots music festival.

Since Bibb last toured here on the back of his 2006 album Diamond Days, he’s played hundreds of shows across three continents, with acclaimed appearances at esteemed festivals in 2008 such as Glastonbury, Cornbury Festival, the Cambridge Folk Festival, Nice Jazz Festival (France), and more.

As if to echo the sentiment, the Austin American-Statesmen commented after seeing a 2008 performance that, “Bibb’s voice is a sweet, smoky baritone… when Bibb plays, blues and gospel become one glorious whole.”

Eric Bibb's music is a rich blend of the blues with elements of folk, country, gospel, and soul. He is the son of New York folk singer, who influenced Eric immeasurably with exposure to a wide variety of acoustic folk music and the opportunity to “hang out” with performers like and in the sixties when Eric was a young boy. He later went on to immerse himself in pre-war blues guitar playing and song writing, moved to Europe in his twenties and eventually settled in Sweden where a world music folk scene was emerging ahead of being marketed throughout the globe.

“(New album) ‘Get Onboard’ offers further proof that Bibb is working at an extremely high level of artistry.” – Billboard Magazine

“A superb musician and performer.” – Q Magazine

“A voice to die for.” – The Times

Tour Dates

Thursday March 12, Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin NT

Tickets available from darwinentertainment.com.au or phone 08 8980 3333

Saturday March 14, Tanks, Cairns, QLD

Tickets available from ticketlink.com.au or phone 1300 855 835

Monday March 16, Canberra Theatre, Canberra

Tickets available from canberratheatrecentre.com.au or phone 02 6275 2700

Thursday March 19, The Tivoli, Brisbane

Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849

Friday March 20, The J, Noosa

Tickets available from thej.com.au or phone 07 5455 4455

Saturday March 21, The Centre, Beaudesert

Tickets available from liveatthecentre.com.au or phone 07 5540 5050

Tuesday March 24, Norwood Concert Hall, Adelaide

Tickets available from www.npsp.sa.gov.au or phone 08 8366 4557

Thursday March 26, Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Tickets available from ticketmaster.com.au or phone 136 100

Friday March 27, Hepburn Palais, Hepburn Springs

Tickets available from the palais.com.au or phone 136 100

Saturday March 28, Menniyan Hall, Menniyan

Tickets available from lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au or phone 03 5664 9239

Sunday March 29, Wrest Point Showroom

Tickets available from wrestpoint.com.au or phone 1300 795 257

Wednesday April 2, Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849

Friday April 3, Heritage Hotel, Bulli

Tickets available from heritagehotel.com.au or phone 02 4284 5884

Wednesday April 8, Civic Theatre, Newcastle

Tickets available from ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849

Thursday April 9, Memorial Hall, Bellingen

Tickets available from Park Beach Music & HiFi, Coffs 02 6652 3752

Tuesday April 14, Live N’ Cookin At Lizotte’s, Kincumber

Tickets available from lizottes.com.au or phone 02 4368 2017

Wednesday April 15, Live N’ Cookin At Lizotte’s

Tickets available from lizottes.com.au or phone 02 4368 2017

Saturday April 18, West Coast Blues N Roots Festival

Tickets available from Moshtix 1300 438 849

Also appearing at the Buesfest Byron Bay

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PLUG-IN CITY VS. HOT LITTLE HANDS

September 30th 2008 12:38

PLUG-IN CITY VS. HOT LITTLE HANDS

It's been all quiet in the streets of Plug-In City, but the Melbourne lads are strapping on their tour hats for a jaunt around the country with fellow Victorians Hot Little Hands. It's set to be a gloves off, fist to the face night of rockin' jams, where you walk in expecting a good time and walk out bruised and gobsmacked by something far more. Check the flyer above for the dates and make sure you get along because it'll definitely be worth your salt.

Buy Plug-In City's debut self-titled EP from The Mod Shop

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Xbox Sounds

September 30th 2008 10:02

The Pussycat Dolls to launch Xbox Sounds at Sydney Opera House

SYDNEY 29 SEPTEMBER 2008 - Xbox Australia and Universal Music Australia today announced an exclusive live event with The Pussycat Dolls on the northern broad walk of the Sydney Opera House. The event is the first in a series entitled Xbox Sounds, which will see music artists performing throughout the summer at iconic Australian locations exclusively for Xbox.

Xbox Sounds will take place between October 2008 and April 2009 and is set to energize Australian music fans this summer. Tickets to each event will be free, offered through competitions and promotions in the lead-up to each performance.

In front of the global landmark and one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world, the Sydney Opera House, The Pussycat Dolls will perform tracks off their new album Doll Domination , including the Platinum hit single When I Grow Up.

The Xbox Sounds series is going to be huge, said David McLean, Regional Director, Entertainment Devices Division. We’ve lined up some brilliant artists to perform at the events. With the worlds of music and gaming becoming increasingly connected, Xbox is in an ideal position to work in partnership with Universal Music and Tourism Australia to secure some of our country’s most amazing landmarks as unforgettable backdrops for these events.

The Pussycat Dolls are the biggest girl band in the world right now and to have them in Australia and performing at the Sydney Opera House is sensational. I couldn’t imagine a better way for everyone in Australia to celebrate the launch of the Dolls fantastic new album Doll Domination, in conjunction with the launch of Xbox Sounds from our friends at Microsoft, says George Ash, Managing Director of Universal Music Australia.

The Pussycat Dolls, Nicole, Ashley, Jessica, Melody and Kimberly, are Grammy-nominated pop superstars who exploded on the music scene in the summer of 2005 with their worldwide #1 hit Don’t Cha. Their debut album, PCD, has sold over 7 million copies worldwide on the strength of hit singles like Buttons, Stickwitu and Beep and is certified 3 X Platinum in Australia. On Doll Domination The Pussycat Dolls collaborated with the hottest producers in music including Timbaland, Cee-Lo and Sean Garrett. The album’s first single, When I Grow Up has already reached Platinum sales in Australia and hit #2 on the Motorola ARIA Singles Chart.

I Hate This Part, their new single, debuted at #1 most added at Australian radio. There are also rumors of an imminent tour announce for 2009.

The Pussycat Dolls will also take time to experience the new Xbox 360 title Lips, a brand new singing title launching on the console in December. An Xbox 360 exclusive singing game, it measures both your performance and vocal ability, with wireless motion-sensitive microphones so you can jump around the room as you belt out your favourite songs.

With Lips, you have the ability to sing an unlimited amount of songs. Featuring an extensive collection of hits available on the game disc, the interactive game can be complimented with favourites from your own collection of songs. Simply connect your music player to your Xbox 360 and sing your heart out in ‘Freestyle’ mode.

More information on the Xbox Sounds events will be made available in the coming months as new and exciting acts are announced and the truly amazing Australian locations are revealed.

For more details on how to win tickets to the event please go to www.xbox.com.au.

Xbox 360

The powerful Xbox 360 video game and entertainment experience delivers amazing games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live online gaming network, and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 now boasts a catalogue of over 160 high-definition games and is expected to be available in nearly 40 countries by the end of 2007. More information can be found online.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Xbox 360, the Xbox 360 logo, Xbox LIVE, Lips are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation.

Universal Music Group's record labels include Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal Music Latino, Universal Records South, and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, its new media and technologies division; Bravado, its merchandising company; Twenty-First Artists, its full service management division; and Helter Skelter, its live music agency.

Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.

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cyclic defrost

September 22nd 2008 04:58

Cyclic Defrost is an independently operated quarterly electronic music magazine based in Sydney, Australia. Cyclic Defrost is distributed in Australia by Inertia Distribution. It gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australia Council For The Arts.

The print version can be collected at a wide range of independent record stores around Australia but if you'd like one (and the next two issues also) delivered direct to your letterbox then the best thing to do is to make a subscription donation. Everyone who does this gets
at least one bonus randomly selected CD with their
subscription.

You can do this online Cyclic Defrost 20 has hit the shops and the PDF version is online. They're also progressively uploading the stories to the web along with extra bits and pieces that missed the print version. Issue 20 is a fantastic issue with three 'feature' style articles on the new DIY, Sydney club culture, and classical electronica, in addition to lengthy interviews with Tactics, Tim Catlin, Leila, Why?, Dave Newman, Lucky Dragons, Twine, Paradise Lost and their regular sleeve design reviews.

Cyclic Defrost Magazine
P.O.Box A2073
Sydney South
NSW 1235
Australia

latest reviews
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'POSTCARDS' NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR

September 15th 2008 07:52

SPARKADIA
TAKE 'POSTCARDS' ON THE ROAD

They've been sending postcards from Europe for the past two months, but now Sydneysiders Sparkadia are back on their home turf and ready to kick off an extensive album tour across the country. The four-piece will celebrate a massive year that included a slot at Glastonbury Festival and praise from local and international critics with their biggest national headline run to date.

Featuring the singles ‘Too Much To Do’, 'Jealousy', ‘Morning Light’ and ‘Animals’, Sparkadia's debut album ‘Postcards’ hit the ARIA album chart at an impressive #23 and was chosen as triple j's feature album. In their review of the album, influential UK mag NME declared that frontman Alex Burnett's voice "is like having warm honey poured in your ears" while other UK publications were equally as impressed:

“The Sydney-based four-piece excel at sunny, optimistic guitar pop” - The Sunday Times (UK)

"Sunshine drenched pop tunes": Album of the week – Men's Health

"A phenomenally uplifting album": 8/10 – The Music Magazine

"12 tracks of uplifting, lilting, and at times, ethereal summer tunes" – The Sun

Some local critics have even hailed it as one of the year's best records:

Album of the week: 4 stars - Daily Telegraph

"One of the best local releases of the year" 4 stars -The Age

“Sparkadia’s debut album is ready for the world” - Herald Sun

“As far as Australian debuts go this year, ‘Postcards’ is one of the best” 4.5 stars - Adelaide Advertiser

And now, fresh from playing shows across the UK Festival circuit including the aforementioned Glastonbury, T in the Park, Oxygen, and V Festival as well as Frequency Festival in Salzburg and earlier dates with Jimmy Eat World, Vampire Weekend and The Thrills, Sparkadia are set to take their finely crafted live show on the wide open Australian road. With the band currently playing theatres across the country as special guests on the Faker tour and leaving fans wanting more, these dates are sure to sell quickly – get in fast!

SPARKADIA

'POSTCARDS' NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR

Presented by triple j, MySpace, Channel [V], MAX and Street Press Australia

October

Wed 15 The Barwon Club, Geelong VIC

Venue: (03) 5221 4584 | Capricorn: (03) 5229 1999

Thu 16 Karova Lounge, Ballarat VIC

Venue: (03) 5332 9122 | New Generation: (03) 5333 2444 | Oztix: 1300 762 545 | www.oztix.com.au

Fri 17 The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide SA

Venue: (08) 8340 0744 | Venuetix: (08) 8225 8888 | www.venuetix.com.au

Sat 18 Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC

Venue: (03) 9427 9198 | www.cornerhotel.com

Wed 22 ANU Bar, Canberra ACT

Venue: (02) 6125 8101 | Ticketek: 132 849 | www.ticketek.com.au

Thu 23 Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW

Venue: (02) 4962 2459 | Bigtix: www.bigtix.com.au | Rock Shop: (02) 4929 1856

Fri 24 Gaelic Theatre, Sydney NSW

Moshtix: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) | www.moshtix.com.au

Sat 25 Waves, Wollongong NSW

Moshtix: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) | www.moshtix.com.au

Thu 30 Players Bar, Mandurah WA

Star Surf: (08) 9535 4500 | www.heatseeker.com.au

Fri 31 Prince of Wales, Bunbury WA

Venue: (08) 9721 2016 | www.heatseeker.com.au

November

Sat 1 Amplifier Bar, Perth WA

Star Surf: (08) 93216230 | Planet Video: (08) 9328 7464 | Mills Records: (08) 9335 1945 | www.heatseeker.com.au | Moshtix: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) | www.moshtix.com.au

Sun 2 Newport Hotel, Fremantle WA

Star Surf: (08) 93216230 | Planet Video: (08) 9328 7464 | Mills Records: (08) 9335 1945 | www.heatseeker.com.au

Thu 6 Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast QLD

Oztix: 1300 762 545 | www.oztix.com.au

Fri 7 The Zoo, Brisbane QLD

Oztix: 1300 762 545 | www.oztix.com.au

Sat 8 Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay NSW

Oztix: 1300 762 545 | www.oztix.com.au

Sun 9 Solbar, Coolum QLD

Moshtix: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) | www.moshtix.com.au

Fri 14 Batman Faulkner, Launceston TAS

Venue: (03) 6331 7222 | Mojo Music: (03) 6334 5677

Sat 15 Republic Bar, Hobart TAS

Ruffcut: (03) 6234 8600 | Moshtix: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) | www.moshtix.com.au

'POSTCARDS' out now

New single 'JEALOUSY' at radio now

through Ivy League

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Vote to compile a MOTOWN birthday CD

September 5th 2008 04:53

MOTOWN 50 - TODAY, TOMORROW, FOREVER

Beginning in the summer of 2008 and running through 2009, Universal Music will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of America's greatest record label and global music icon: MOTOWN.

The Motown Sound went worldwide in the '60s, and that sound still resonates today. With more than 180 No.1 songs and counting, Motown hits continue to appear in commercials, TV and movies, and remain an influence on today's biggest pop and R&B stars.

But Motown stands for more than just the music it's a reflection of the hard work of dedicated individuals overcoming incredible obstacles to achieve great success. Berry Gordy Jr., a young African American man, founded Motown Records with a loan of $800 from his family. Through determination and support of the Motown family of artists, Gordy forged new grounds for minorities and made the Motown Sound a worldwide phenomenon inspiring so many artists and performers, writers and directors, producers... well the list would go on.

Most recently I'd cite the film musical Dreamgirls (2006), but only because so many people went out and saw that film. Obviously it was based on a Broadway show that was actually written in 1981 and in turn it was inspired by entertainment and show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others; Dreamgirls follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois, USA called The Dreams, who become music superstars.

So, in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Motown January 12th 2009, Universal Music is planning multiple new releases across all mediums throughout the next year. The cynics are already muttering how this is just an opportunity to sell records; as if they don't sell any on Elvis' Birthday or the Anniversary of his death, blah blah. However it's not such a bad thing to interact with the market in the way they are doing. In fact Universal Music are engaging you to vote for your favourites.

A brand new 50th anniversary CD due December 2008, featuring songs voted for online by the fans of Motown is in the making and you can vote yourself. Universal Music plans to release many different versions of the compilation across the globe, reflecting each market's favourite songs and in turn celebrating the enduring popularity of Motown across the planet.

Australian fans of Motown have the chance to vote for their favourite Motown songs. The fifty most voted songs will become part of the Australian version of the new 50th anniversary CD. By voting you will also have the chance to win a trip to Hitsville, the home of Motown in Detroit. Simply click here to vote for your favourite Motown songs.

Keeping in tune with Motown, today marks the 50th birthday of one of its most successful artists, Michael Jackson. The sounds of Motown still echo through our lives with the iconic artist Stevie Wonder performing to sell-out crowds across Australia this October.

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