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Skipping Girl Vinegar

June 3rd 2010 04:45
With the recent news that they will be playing Splendor In The Grass 2010 in its new venue at Woodford, Skipping Girl Vinegar are still buried deep in the studio with Melbourne producer Nick Huggins (Kid Sam, Seagull, Whitley) and Greg Arnold (Things Of Stone & Wood).

They will however be coming up for air long enough for a one off headline show in Sydney; Saturday June 19th @ Raval.

Splendor In The Grass 2010
The Raval show will be an opportunity to catch the band playing previously unheard tracks from their next release as well as all your SGV faves. Supports come from 'Ministry of Truth’ (AKA Terry Serio Media Frenzy) and Eirwen Skye.


SGV’s next single, the first taste of the current sessions, will be out this July.

Rock up to Raval Sat June 19th for a sneak peek


Saturday June 19 – Raval, Sydney
with Terry Serio Media Frenzy & Eirwen Skye
Level 1 (upstairs) @ The Macquarie Hotel, 42 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills (near Corner of Oxford St)

Tickets on sale now from OzTix and from Moshtix outlets,
phonecharge 1300 438 839 or www.moshtix.com.au

Doors: 8pm
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Free Download new BRITTLE EP

May 28th 2010 00:04
BRITTLE ANNOUNCE "THE OWLS" EP & NATIONAL TOUR

There's nothing more that Melbourne alternative rockers BRITTLE want to do but to capture their dynamic live sound and energy in their recordings and that's exactly what they've achieved with legendary producer Mark Opitz at the helm on the band's new five-track EP titled "The Owls" which will be unleashed on June 14 as a free digital download.

The EP will be backed by a massive tour of the same name that will see the band visiting all capital cities in June, July and August as well as a host of major regional centres around the country. It will be their largest Australian tour since the release of their debut EP 'Chinese Whispers' in 2008.

With his work producing landmark albums for artists including INXS, The Divinyls, The Angels, Cold Chisel, KISS and Ray Charles, Mark Opitz's impressive history is a good indication as to the quality you can expect from Brittle's "The Owls".

"It was a massive learning curve for us as a band," said Brittle lead vocalist Ben "Tokyo" Whiting. "That guy knows a lot and he taught us so much during our time working with him. He really made sure we got our 'live' sound on the EP and most importantly helped us work towards creating our own unique sound for the five tracks".

Having supported artists including Faker, Kisschasy, Snow Patrol, Grinspoon, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Something With Numbers, and more recently Katy Perry, Brittle make their dynamic set seem effortless and really know how to put on a show. "We are a band that is driven by playing live," says Whiting. "If you like our band you MUST see us live!!"

Brittle
"Brittle are the type of band that you really look forward to seeing, and they never let you down," said Rock website FasterLouder.com.au, describing Whiting's vocals as "virtually flawless". "Regardless of whether or not you were familiar with the songs, the band captivated the crowd. It is clear that we will be seeing big things from them in the not too distant future" they added.

Brittle's live show isn't the only thing buzzing, they are also making headway in the international music industry, having been described as "one of the bands to watch" by Music Week UK & Insider Magazine, as well as being listed as a "buzz band" by The Music Network in Australia.

The Owls EP - available free online at www.brittlerock.com from June 14

BRITTLE - THE OWLS TOUR 2010 - JUNE / JULY / AUGUST

Friday June 25: Trash @ Caseys Hotel, Hawthorn, VIC (18 )

Saturday June 26: Revellers Bar, Melbourne, VIC (18 )

Thursday July 8: Snitch @ Club 299, Brisbane, QLD (18 )

Friday July 9: Hard Rock Café, Gold Coast, QLD (18 )

Saturday July 10: Bon Amici, Toowoomba, QLD (18 )

Sunday July 11: The Hive, Brisbane, QLD (All Ages)

Thursday July 15: Kyogle Memorial Hall, Kyogle, NSW (All Ages)

Friday July 16: Southern Cross School, Ballina, NSW (All Ages)

Saturday July 17: Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay, NSW (18 )

Thursday July 22: Grand Hotel, Wollongong, NSW (18 )

Friday July 23: Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly, NSW (18 )

Thursday July 29: Bended Elbow, Geelong, VIC (18 )

Friday July 30: POW @ Mynt Lounge, Werribee, VIC (18 )

Saturday July 31: Cherry Bar, Melbourne, VIC (18 )

Sunday August 1: Spanish Club, Fitzroy, VIC (All Ages)

Wednesday August 4: Irish Murphy's, Launceston, TAS (18 )

Thursday August 5: The Central, Devonport, TAS (18 )

Friday August 6: Republic Bar, Hobart, TAS (18 )

Saturday August 7: Maginty's, Burnie, TAS (18 )

Thursday August 12: Karova Lounge, Ballarat, VIC (18 )

Friday August 13: Louisiana Tavern, Elizabeth, SA (18 )

Saturday August 14: Edinburgh Castle, Adelaide, SA (18 )
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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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Gyroscope ‘COHESION’

April 19th 2010 03:13
‘COHESION’ DEBUTS AT #3 ON ARIA ALBUM CHART ‘COHESION’ NATIONAL TOUR - JUNE 2010

COHESION: - noun 1. The act or state of cohering, uniting, or sticking together.


Gyroscope has solidified their position as one of Australia’s premiere rock acts as their fourth studio album, Cohesion debuted at #3 on the ARIA album chart. The album also reached the #1 position on the iTunes album chart.

Rarely has an album title ever rung as true as this most recent offering from Perth rock stalwarts Gyroscope. It was with this spirit in mind and heart that Gyroscope embarked on their most thrilling and all encompassing musical journey to date. No mean feat once it’s taken into account that Gyroscope has been stomping stages as a unit for more than a decade. With their fourth album Cohesion, Gyroscope finally translate the famed rawness of their live show into a recorded, tangible tour de force.

Having packed rooms on their whirlwind and very noisy ‘Some of the Places I Know’ tour throughout March, Gyroscope is now preparing to take things up a notch, on June’s Cohesion Tour. Audiences all over the country are now invited to participate in the collaborative effort that Cohesion has come to represent. To celebrate the release of this rock’n’roll opus, Gyroscope will be shaking up some of the largest and most beautiful venues they have ever been fortunate enough to tread the boards in.

Upon the release of Cohesion on Island Records, both fans and media alike added to the swell of excitement surrounding this much anticipated record. Add to this concoction the fact that the sultry swell of first single ‘Some of the Places I Know’ has been tearing up radio this past month and this tour becomes a thrilling prospect indeed. These dates will see Gyroscope performing not only their tried and true crowd pleasing favourites, but also a hefty helping of selections from Cohesion, a few of them for the very first time.

In true Gyroscope form, true Gyroscope enthusiasts have an opportunity to become a part of the action in advance of the general public. Fans need simply head to www.gyroscope.com.au and sign up to the Gyroscope mailing list before 5.00pm on Wednesday 21st April to take part in a dedicated ticket pre-sale. Participants will be emailed a special code word to take advantage of this excusive mailing list only offer.

The force of Gyroscope live is truly something to be reckoned with; there are few that would dispute this. Years spent ramping it up for audiences from Broome to Bathurst has left Gyroscope brandishing their edgy, unpredictable live show with a seldom matched sense of pride and unity. Drum Media but recently remarked in raptures “this band plays a world class rock show that is only getting better with age.” We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.

Cohesion is one of the strongest records of Gyroscope’s career & is undoubtedly destined to be one of the biggest Australian releases of 2010. Produced by the legendary Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, The Pixies, Eskimo Joe) in Rockfield Wales, the recording of Cohesion has been one of the most rewarding experiences of Gyroscope’s journey. With the result of wonderful shades of light and dark, and of pounding energy and delicate emotion, COHESION, is an album demanding to pick up where 2008’s ARIA #1 album ‘Breed Obsession’ left off. ‘Some Of the Places I Know’ presents a killer hook and honesty, while laced with infectious energy and enthusiasm – a reflection of the band’s studio time.

It’s no time to pretend.


Touring JUNE 2010

GYROSCOPE
COHESION NATIONAL TOUR
Supported by The Vasco Era & After The Fall

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 29 April


SATURDAY JUNE 05
PRINCE OF WALES - BUNBURY WA
With Break Even
41 Stephen Street, Bunbury WA
Tickets: $30.00 booking fee
Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au – 132 849
Heatseeker: www.heatseeker.com.au

SUNDAY JUNE 06
METRO CITY - PERTH WA
With Break Even, Kill Teen Angst & Trigger Jackets
146 Roe Street, Northbridge WA
Tickets: $35.00 booking fee
Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au – 132 849
Heatseeker: www.heatseeker.com.au
Moshtix: www.moshtix.com.au - 1300 438 849

FRIDAY JUNE 11
THE FORUM - MELBOURNE VIC
With The Vasco Era & After the Fall
154 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC
Tickets: $35.00 booking fee
Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au – 132 849

SUNDAY JUNE 13
THE TIVOLI - BRISBANE QLD
With The Vasco Era & After the Fall
52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley QLD
Tickets: $35.00 booking fee
Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au – 132 849

THURSDAY JUNE 17
HQ - ADELAIDE SA
With The Vasco Era & After the Fall
1 North Terrace, Adelaide SA
Tickets: $35.00 booking fee
Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au – 132 849
Venue Tix: www.venuetix.com.au – (08) 8225 8888

FRIDAY JUNE 18
METRO THEATRE - SYDNEY NSW
With The Vasco Era & After the Fall
624 George Street, Sydney NSW
Tickets: $35.00 booking fee
Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au – 132 849
Venue Box Office: www.metrotheatre.com.au (02) 9550 3666

SATURDAY JUNE 19
ANU BAR - CANBERRA ACT
With The Vasco Era & After the Fall
Corner of University Avenue & North Road, Acton ACT
Tickets: $35.00 booking fee
Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au – 132 849
Moshtix: www.moshtix.com.au - 1300 438 849


GYROSCOPE
New album ‘Cohesion’ – available now
New single ‘Some of the Places I Know’ – available now
‘Cohesion’ – June national tour announced

www.myspace.com/gyroscope
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ZULYA 29 date National Tour

March 30th 2010 14:14
ZULYA
announces new album Tales Of Subliming
plus 29 date national tour

"Wonderful spirited musician and definately a one of a kind singer" David Jobling, Sound Pet


"Kamalova's rich, emotive vocals shine." The Age

"an astonishing singer." Canberra Times

"one of the country's most enthralling performers and songwriters." The Australian

"The sort of music that feels like it could grind the planet to a halt with sheer force of beauty." Inpress



Unstable Ape Records is proud to announce the release of Zulya's sixth album Tales of Subliming.


Zulya, originally from Tatarstan in central Russia, is familiar to audiences throughout Australia as a multi-award winning performer of traditional and original music derived from her Tatar and Russian cultural roots.


Tales of Subliming is the long-awaited follow up to 2007's runaway success 3 Nights, which not only was decorated with an ARIA award for best World Music Album, but also dominated the European World Music Charts for much of that year - finishing inside the top 10 for their end of year chart.


LISTEN TO:
THE SUBLIMING OF THE SNOW-MAIDEN (MP3)


Returning to the concept album format, Tales of Subliming finds Zulya using the fairytales of her heritage as the platform for her songwriting. She explains, "Subliming has two meanings; turning from a solid into a gas instantaneously - like dry ice, or becoming finer, purer. There’s often a transformation in fairy stories. They are about our journeys to achieve individuality in a symbolic form. Some say each of us identifies with our own fairy story or with a character from one. Tales of Subliming is a collection of vignettes from these characters’ lives, little scenes from their journeys.”


As with 3 Nights, the new album is a collection of songs written in all 3 of her spoken languages (Russian, Tatar, and English) – her ease with English now apparent with 7 of the 12 tracks in her adopted tongue.


The release of the new album coincides with a full 29 date national tour organised by Kultour


Fri 26 Mar - Castlemaine VIC, Castlemaine Theatre Royal

Sun 28 Mar - Alice Springs NT, Olive Pink Botanic Gardens

Tue 30 Mar - Tennant Creek NT, Drovers Hall (Winanjjikari Music Centre)

Thu 1 Apr - Katherine Gorge NT, Nitmiluk Visitors Centre

Sat 3 Apr - Darwin Entertainment Centre NT, Studio Theatre

Wed 7 Apr - Nhulunbuy NT, Town Hall

Fri 9 Apr - Mackay QLD, Entertainment & Convention Centre

Sat 10 Apr - Townsville QLD, Civic Theatre

Sun 11 Apr - Brisbane QLD, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts

Tue 13 Apr - Byron Bay NSW, Byron Bay Community Centre

Wed 14 Apr - Lismore NSW, Star Court Theatre

Thu 15 Apr - Paramtta NSW, Riverside Theatre

Fri 16 Apr - Sydney NSW, City Recital Hall, Angel Place

Sat 17 Apr - Bathurst NSW, Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre

Sun 18 Apr - Canberra ACT, The Street Theatre

Thu 22 Apr - Perth WA, Don Russell Performing Arts Centre

Fri 23 Apr - Fremantle WA, KULCHA Multicultural Arts of WA

Sat 24 Apr - Adelaide SA, Nexus Cabaret

Fri 30 Apr - Bendigo VIC, The Capital Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre

Sun 2 May - Mildura VIC, Chateau Mildura

Sat 8 May - Bayswater VIC, Knox Community Arts Centre

Fri 14 May - Malmsbury VIC, Town Hall

Sat 15 May - Morrabbin VIC, Kingston Arts Centre

Thu 20 May - Apollo Bay VIC, Mechanics Hall

Fri 21 May - Portland VIC, Portland Arts Centre

Sat 22 May - Hamilton VIC, Performing Arts Centre

Fri 28 May - Wangaratta VIC, Performing Arts Centre

Sat 29 May - Warburton VIC, Upper Arts Centre

Fri 4 Jun - Melbourne, Corner Hotel

Tales Of Subliming is out now through UAR/ Fuse
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James Keelaghan 2010 Australian Tour

March 29th 2010 03:38
James Keelaghan
HOUSE OF CARDS
2010 Australian Tour


Renowned Canadian performer James Keelaghan returns to Australia, touring to promote his latest album the critically acclaimed House of Cards. 10 new originals, some of them co-written with folk luminaries David Francey, Karine Polwart and Rose Cousins, make it one of his best yet.

James Keelaghan
For almost a quarter of a century, this Canadian poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion, intent and intensity, and curiosity.

House of Cards showcases Keelaghan's great assets, solid guitar playing, a voice unmatched and instantly recognizable, and lyrical excellence.

House Of Cards James Keelaghan
Keelaghan says “I was at the Celtic Colors Festival in 2008 and the producers locked six of us in a house for a week, and the company included Dave Gunning, David Francey, and Rose Cousins, it was an amazing experience.”

Armed with a songbook that has enlightened and enthralled audiences worldwide, Keelaghan’s life as an artist is one that is a perpetual journey on many levels.

It’s a journey that has invited fans of literate, layered songwriting to be a part of his artistic expeditions, some that weave their way through marvellously etched stories of a historical nature, to songs based on social commentary and others that mine the depths of the soul and the emotional trails of human relations.

Folk music is all about the stories, and Keelaghan’s masterful storytelling (he has a degree in History and is also a skilled thespian) has been part of the bedrock of his success, earning him many nominations and awards - including a Juno (Canada's ARIA).

Possessed of an insatiable appetite for finding the next unique story line, Keelaghan forges his pieces with brilliant craftsmanship and monogrammed artistic vision, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices on both the Canadian and international singer-songwriter scenes.


TOUR DATES

Friday 16th April
The Merry Muse
@ The Canberra Southern Cross Club
With Kim Churchill
www.merrymuse.org.au
54 McCaughey St, Turner ACT
Tix $20 / $17 conc / $15 members
From 8pm
Ph: 02 6247 7838

Wednesday 21st April
The Harp
900 Princes Hwy, Tempe NSW
Tix $25. Doors 7pm
Ph: 02 9559 6300

Saturday 24th April
South Australian Folk Centre
www.folk-sa-asn.au
Cnr South Rd & George St, Thebarton SA
Tix $22 / $20 members & conc, or
$30 including Sunday Workshop
From 8pm
Ph: 08 8354 4604

Sunday 25th April
WORKSHOP *
South Australian Folk Centre
Tix $15 or $30 with Sat nite show
From 2pm
Venue details and contact as above

Wednesday 28th April
Spenserslive
www.spenserslive.com
419 Spencer St, West Melbourne VIC
Tix $17 bf pre / $20 @ door
Doors 7pm


* Workshop covers the following topics Tricks and tips learned over 20 odd years. Concentration on how to start and how to finish, Attention to rhyming and chord structure, how to break the songwriting log jam, How to arrange for concert and recording, How to present songs once they are finished, basic stage craft, mike technique, gig etiquette; and how to build a set list.
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CLOUD CONTROL | New Album

March 29th 2010 01:04
CLOUD CONTROL
NEW ALBUM ‘BLISS RELEASE’ NATIONAL TOUR

After months of anticipation, Cloud Control’s debut album is sure to be a Bliss Release.

Sydney’s pop maestros have announced a national tour in support of their brand new LP ‘Bliss Release’, hitting stores on May 14.

‘Bliss Release’ was recorded through 2009 and early 2010 and has so far offered two sublime singles, ‘Gold Canary’ and ‘This Is What I Said’. It took just four days to lay the bed tracks for the majority of the album, then eight long months of stolen evenings crafting this ethereal sound in bedrooms and family living rooms.





‘Bliss Release’ heralds a surprising and exciting new direction for the band, making it worthy of international recognition. ‘Gold Canary’ was chosen by UK voters as Single Of The Week on BBC6’s Rebel Playlist and influential British music website Drowned In Sound awarded Gold Canary ‘Single of the week’.

There was no love lost at home either, with local connoisseurs Mess Noise proclaiming that “Gold Canary quickly assumes its place as one of the best Australian singles of the year”.

The band has also evolved into a triumphant live music beast supporting high profile acts such as Supergrass and Josh Pyke, as well as numerous national tours with the likes of The John Steel Singers, Leader Cheetah and Yves Klein Blue. To top it all off, in 2009 they were invited to play the Great Escape festival in the UK, where they performed alongside Kasabian, The XX, The Temper Trap, Peter, Bjorn & John and many more.

The band will be touring throughout May and June with fellow psych pop compatriots Richard In Your Mind joining in on all dates.

Tickets on sale today, available at www.cloudcontrol.net.au and outlets listed below - Release the Bliss!

Presented By

Triple J, Street Press Australia, Umbrella, Ivy League, Select Music and Faster Louder


CLOUD CONTROL ‘BLISS RELEASE’ NATIONAL TOUR

With special guests RICHARD IN YOUR MIND

13 MAY THE HARP, WOLLONGONG NSW
www.oztix.com.au 1300 762 545 or direct from venue

14 MAY OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY NSW
www.moshtix.com.au, Moshtix Outlets 1300 GET TIX

15 MAY CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW
www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets or at venue

21 MAY REPUBLIC BAR, HOBART TAS
www.moshtix.com.au, Moshtix Outlets, or 1300 GET TIX

22 MAY EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB, MELBOURNE VIC
www.eastbrunswickclub.com or EBC Box office 9388 9794

23 MAY EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB, MELBOURNE VIC
www.eastbrunswickclub.com or EBC Box office 9388 9794

27 MAY PRINCE OF WALES, BUNBURY WA

28 MAY MOJO’S, FREEMANTLE, WA

29 MAY AMPLIFIER HOTEL, PERTH, WA

2 JUNE BEACH ROAD HOTEL, SYDNEY NSW FREE ENTRY

4 JUNE CLARENDON GUESTHOUSE, KATOOMBA NSW
02 4782 1322 or Clarendon Guest House

5 JUNE TRANSIT BAR, CANBERRA ACT
www.moshtix.com.au, Moshtix Outlets, or 1300 GET TIX

11 JUNE GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BAY NSW
Oztix www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545 or venue: 6685 6454

12 JUNE THE ZOO, BRISBANE QLD
Oztix www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545

19 JUNE JIVE BAR, ADELAIDE SA
www.moshtix.com.au, Moshtix Outlets, or 1300 GET TIX

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THE NATIONAL | New Album

March 29th 2010 00:50
THE NATIONAL
NEW ALBUM 'HIGH VIOLET' OUT MAY 7
Download the first single 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'


"one of the most important bands of their generation" NME


The National's fifth full length studio album High Violet, will be released in Australia on May 7 through 4ad/ Remote Control. The album contains eleven tracks and was recorded in the band's own studio in Brooklyn with further recording and mixing at Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, Connecticut with Peter Katis.


The National's critically acclaimed 2007 album Boxer made numerous best of lists for the year:
UNCUT “It's their first masterpiece.”

TIME OUT “The atmosphere of Joy Division and delicate twang of Wilco. Inspirational.”

BILLBOARD “One of the finest albums of the year”

BEAT “Sensational by any estimation”


The band played stunning shows to sold out crowds on their debut Australian tour the following year, before the brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner curated the star-studded double cd benefit compilation Dark Was The Night, featuring the likes of Sharon Jones, Arcade Fire, Feist, Grizzly Bear, Dirty Projects and David Byrne and many, many more.


The first single from High Violet is Bloodbuzz Ohio due for digital release on May 1. You can download it now by heading to HIGHVIOLET.COM


DOWNLOAD: BLOODBUZZ OHIO [mp3]


Watch the exclusive worldwide performance of lead track 'Terrible Love', recorded last week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, (available to watch here).
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Foster and Allen

March 24th 2010 11:30
FOSTER and ALLEN
Australian Tour 2010

Foster and Allen - Ireland's most famous and successful duo are returning to Australia in
May and June.

FOSTER and ALLEN
Mick Foster and Tony Allen have been performing together for over 30 years, and this will be their 16h trip to Australia.

These charismatic singers have been performing their unique blend of easy listening and folk music all over the world and their popularity is proven by their record sales. Between them they have sold 19 million records, making them one of Ireland's biggest entertainment exports, in the same league as U2, Enya, Boyzone and The Corrs.

Their 25 albums have included the immensely popular The Rambles of Spring, A Bunch of Thyme, Maggie and After All These Years. Their latest CD release FOSTER AND ALLEN - 100 HIT LEGENDS will be released on April 9 through Sony Music to coincide with this tour.

Formed in 1975, this most famous singing duo in Irish music history began working on the local music circuits of Ireland and England. Soon, with their own special brand of music, the duo became hugely popular. In the first year, Foster & Allen recorded their first single, The Rambles of Spring which was a massive hit on both sides of the Irish Sea.

Tony Allen was born in Mount Temple, Ireland, the youngest of nine children. His family loved music and encouraged Tony's interest in it from a very early age. In 1968, he turned professional, playing guitar and singing on a national level with many well-known Irish bands. He met Mick Foster in 1975 and they joined to form Foster & Allen.

Mick was born in County Kildare and began playing the piano accordion at age 13. In 1964, at 17, he won the first of three All Ireland Accordion Championships. The Foster and Allen band accompanying them to Australia includes Moyra Fraser (keyboards), Ollie Kennedy (bass guitar) and Bryan O'Donnell (guitar). After 32 years, their popularity continues to flourish and fans often travel long distances to catch their shows each time they tour Australia.

IPSWICH Civic Centre Thursday 20 May
Book at Civic Centre 3810 6100 or IPSWICH

NAMBOUR Civic Centre Friday 21 May
Book at Civic Centre 5475 7777 or NAMBOUR

GOLD COAST Arts Centre Saturday 22 May
Book at Gold Coast Arts Centre Box Office 5588 4000 or GOLD COAST

BRISBANE Kedron Wavell Services Club Sunday 23 May
Book at Club 3359 9122

TOOWOOMBA Empire Theatre Monday 24 May
Book at Empire Theatre 1300 655 299 or TOOWOOMBA

BALLINA RSL Club Tuesday 25 May
Book at Club 6686 2544

GRAFTON Community Centre Wednesday 26 May
Book at Buckley's Grafton Music 6642 4710

TAREE Manning Entertainment Centre Thursday 27 May
Book at Video Ezy Taree 6552 5699 or at Venue 6592 5466

NEWCASTLE Wests Leagues Club Friday 28 May
Book at Club 4935 1200

ROOTY HILL RSL Club Saturday 29 May
Book at Club 9625 5500

REVESBY Workers Club Sunday 30 May
Book at Club 9772 2100 or REVESBY Workers Club

WOLLONGONG Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Tuesday 1 June
Book at IPAC Box Office 4224 5999 or WOLLONGONG

BATEMANS BAY Soldiers Club Wednesday 2 June
Book at Club 4472 4117

CANBERRA Hellenic Club Thursday 3 June
Book at Club 6281 0899

WODONGA Civic Centre Friday 4 June
Book at Box Office 6022 9600 or WODONGA

BENDIGO The Capital Saturday 5 June
Book at The Capital 5434 6100 or

SHEPPARTON East Bank Centre Sunday 6 June
Book at Riverlinks Box Office 5832 9511 or SHEPPARTON East Bank Centre

BALLARAT Her Majesty's Theatre Monday 7 June
Book at MajesTix 5333 5888

HORSHAM Centre Cinema Tuesday 8 June
Book at Cinema 5382 1249

WARRANAMBOOL Entertainment Centre Wednesday 9 June
Book at Venue 5559 4999

GEELONG Ford Theatre Thursday 10 June
Book at GPAC 5225 1200

FRANKSTON Arts Centre Friday 11 June
Book at Venue 5624 2456

MORWELL Kernot Hall Saturday 12 June
Book at Box Office 5176 3559

MELBOURNE Hamer Hall Sunday 13 June
Book at the Arts Centre Box Office 1300 182 183 www.theartscentre.com.au or Ticketmaster 136 100


CASTLEMAINE Royal Theatre Monday 14 June
Book at Royal Theatre Box Office 5472 1196

LAUNCESTON Country Club Wednesday 16 June
Book at Wrest Point Entertainment Centre 1300 795 257

BURNIE Town Hall Thursday 17 June
Book at Burnie Arts & Functions Centre 6430 5850

HOBART Wrest Point Entertainment Centre Friday 18 June
Book at Wrest Point Entertainment Centre 1300 795 257

ADELAIDE Her Majesty's Theatre Saturday 19 June
Book at BASS 131 246 or http://www.bass.net.au

MANDURAH Performing Arts Centre Sunday 20 June
Book at Arts Centre Box Office 9550 3900 or http://www.manpac.com.au

PERTH Concert Hall Monday 21 June
Book at BOCS 9484 1133
or http://www.bocs.com.au

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
http://www.abpresents.com.au
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THE CULT “LOVE” LIVE WORLD TOUR HEADS TO AUSTRALIA

March 10th 2010 21:45
THE CULT “LOVE” LIVE WORLD TOUR HEADS TO AUSTRALIA!
The Cult to perform the “LOVE” album in its entirety, giving fans what they want!

Thursday, 11 March, 2010 – Chugg Entertainment and Sun Touring Company announced today that legendary rock act, THE CULT, will be heading to Australia as part of their “Love” Live Tour, with confirmed dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in May, 2010.

This will be the first time THE CULT has toured Australia in 15 years, last performing as part of the Big Day Out in 1995.

The LOVE album is viewed by fans and world-wide media as The Cult’s pre-eminent release. From the immediately recognizable opening notes of She Sells Sanctuary, through Billy Duffy’s psychedelic guitar strains on Phoenix, to the resolve of Ian Astbury’s haunting baritone on Brother Wolf, Sister Moon, The Cult created an album that manoeuvres as a tour de force.

The Cult “LOVE” Live Tour will showcase the band’s alternative roots as musicians and performers, and is sure to electrify new fans and devotees. Since commencing the tour in mid 2009, the band have performed in diverse venues from the grand scale excitement of London’s Royal Albert Hall, to the intimate setting of Paris’ Le Bataclan, this tour will see the band fulfil the ultimate dream of Cult lovers across the globe, performing the unimaginable; a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of alternative rock’s most important records, LOVE, performed in its entirety, live onstage.

"The band is redefining the live album experience with the “LOVE” Live Tour; nothing is comparable to witnessing The Cult, fully engaged in the live creation of arguably their seminal album. For fans this will be the greatest tour yet, and for those just discovering The Cult, this staging will envelop them in a pure performance experience,” stated Cult manager, Tom Vitorino.

The band will take fans through a “best of” finale which will include their greatest hits spanning their storied career. The Cult will deliver spectacular production, along with the intense performances that fans have come to expect and have been working closely with their art/ design team to create an arresting set, with dramatic effects, using state-of-the art technology.

Continuing their historic creative partnership, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy began writing together again in 2001 and have since recorded several songs at The Sunset Marquis Villa Recording Studios, in Los Angeles. Their highly anticipated new tracks will be the follow up to The Cult’s 2007 release, the critically acclaimed, Born Into This.


Tickets for all shows go on sale on Friday, 19 March, 2010. Stay tuned for support act announcements.

THE CULT
LOVE LIVE TOUR

Monday, 3 May, 2010
The Trust Stadium Arena, Waitakere, New Zealand
Tickets available from www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Wednesday, 5 May, 2010
The Tivoli, Brisbane (18 )Tickets available from Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Thursday, 6 May, 2010
Big Top Luna Park, Sydney (18 )
Tickets available from Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 &
Big Top Box Office www.bigtopsydney.com or 1300 BIG TOP

Saturday, 8 May, 2010
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets available from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100

Monday, 10 May, 2010
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Tickets available from Venue*Tix www.venuetix.com.au or 08 8225 8888

Wednesday, 12 May, 2010
Metro City, Perth (18 )
Tickets available from Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 &
Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX
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