Tours, Videos - The Big Pink arrive in Australia next week!

Searing and soulful, transcendental and life affirming, The Big Pink have recently emerged as one of the most exciting bands to come out of the UK.

Following the release of their excellent debut record A Brief History of Love , Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell embark on their inaugural Australian tour. In March 2010, they are set to appear at Golden Plains Festival in Victoria, along with headline dates around the country.

“Every song here could be a single… a debut that is unparalleled”

Daily Telegraph 4*

“Startlingly accomplished debut of atmospheric throbbing electro-rock.”

The Sunday Age 4*

“They’ll have their work cut out for them trying to top this brilliant debut.”

The Age EG 4*

“Utterly brilliant.” Beat

Prepare your ears for your very own experience of that massive sound, live in Australia next week.

Here they are performing live on Later Live with Jools Holland:

Handsome Tours and triple j present

THE BIG PINK - AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Tickets on sale now

Wednesday 3 March 2010
Amplifier, Perth
Tickets through Moshtix online at www.moshtix.com.au, ph. 1300 GET TIX (438 849) and Heatseeker online at www.heatseeker.com.au and stores: Mills Records and Planet Video

Thursday 4 March 2010
The Hi Fi, Melbourne
Tickets from Missing Link, Polyester Records (City & Fitzroy store) and The Hi Fi online atwww.thehifi.com.au

Saturday 6 March 2010
Golden Plains Festival, Victoria
More info: www.goldenplains.com.au
Sunday 7 March 2010
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Metro Theatre Box Office, online at www.metrotheatre.com.au, ph. (02) 9550 3666 and Ticketek online at www.ticketek.com.au

Sunday 7 March 2010
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Metro Theatre Box Office, online at www.metrotheatre.com.au, ph. (02) 9550 3666 and Ticketek online at www.ticketek.com.au

The Big Pink A Brief History Of Love is out now 4AD/Remote Control.

New video - Vampire Weekend sell out Syd, Melb and Brisbane shows! Extra shows announced in Syd and Melb!

Vampire Weekend tickets have been snapped up in minutes with second shows added almost immediately in Sydney and Melbourne to meet demand.

The second Melbourne concert is on Wednesday 5 May at Palace Theatre (18+) and the second Sydney concert is on Thursday 13 May at Enmore Theatre (All Ages).

Tickets to the new shows are on sale 9.15AM. Don’t miss out!

VAMPIRE WEEKEND
MAY 2010
Buy tickets online at ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849

2nd shows in Sydney and Melbourne on sale 9.15AM!

DATES AND VENUES
Tue 4 May - Melbourne, Palace Theatre (18+) SOLD OUT

Wed 5 May - Melbourne, Palace Theatre (18+) JUST ANNOUNCED
Thu 6 May - Adelaide, Entertainment Centre (ALL AGES)
Tue 11 May - Brisbane, Tivoli (ALL AGES) SOLD OUT
Wed 12 May - Sydney, Enmore Theatre (ALL AGES) SOLD OUT
Thu 13 May - Sydney, Enmore Theatre (ALL AGES) JUST ANNOUNCED

Sun 16 May - Perth, Metro City (18+)

And for those in regional Australia, you can catch Vampire Weekend appearing at Groovin' The Moo regional touring festival!

GROOVIN' THE MOO FESTIVAL (ALL AGES)

Sat 1 May - Bendigo, Prince Of Wales Showground

Sun 2 May - Townsville, Murray Sports Complex

Sat 8 May - Maitlin, Maitlin Showground

Sun 9 May - Canberra, The Meadows Uni Of Canberra

Sat 15 May - Bunbury, Pat Usher Foreshore Reserve

Click here for Groovin’ The Moo Festival ticketing details

Vampire Weekend's latest album Contra is out now

Mp3/Stream - Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! announce debut album

Our second Dot Dash announcement this week! We're very pleased to announce that Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! will be releasing their debut album through Dot Dash next month.

Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! are out of Adelaide and their debut album Sea Priest is set for a March release.

The album is the culmination of a year of national touring, headlining their own gigs, supporting the likes of The Rapture's Matt B. Safer, Spank Rock, Midnight Juggernauts, Muscles, Young and Restless, Sarah Blasko, Dappled Cities, and Snowman and playing the Homebake, Laneway, Parklife and Big Day Out festivals. This relentless live schedule has blown the band’s sonic palette wide open - gloriously abandoned vocal interplay, synths splashing colour all over the songs, twin guitars that often don’t even sound like guitars and a rhythm section keeping it all hovering above the dance floor

Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!’s ability to squeeze a startling number of ideas in to their instantly infectious songs has been a never ending source of amusement at Dot Dash’s shabby offices. Now we are ready to share.

LISTEN TO:
Little Cowboys, Bad Hombres [mp3]

Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! play a teasing run of dates in anticipation of the album
Fri 12 Mar - Adelaide, Jive
Fri 19 Mar - Sydney, Spectrum
Fri 26 Mar - Brisbane, The Troubadour
Thu 1 Apr - Melbourne, Northcote Social Club

Check out Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! on: Myspace + Facebook

Sea Priest is out March 2010 through Dot Dash.

Tour news - Vampire Weekend announce national headline shows for May 2010

In addition to their appearance at Groovin' The Moo regional touring festival, Vampire Weekend have announced a series of headline shows for capital cities across Australia!

Tickets will no doubt be in high demand so get yours quick to avoid disappointment.

VAMPIRE WEEKEND
MAY 2010
Buy tickets online at ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849
Frontier Touring members pre-sale starts Thursday 18 February, Noon AEDT.
General on-sale tickets available from Monday 22 February, 9am local time:

DATES AND VENUES
Tue 4 May - Melbourne, Palace Theatre (18+)
Thu 6 May - Adelaide, Entertainment Centre (ALL AGES)
Tue 11 May - Brisbane, Tivoli (ALL AGES)
Wed 12 May - Sydney, Enmore Theatre (ALL AGES)
Sun 16 May - Perth, Metro City (18+)

Click here for Groovin’ The Moo Festival details

Tour news - Vampire Weekend hitting regional Australia for Groovin' The Moo!

Vampire Weekend have just been confirmed for a national Australian tour in 2010 as part of the Groovin The Moo (GTM) festival. Lead singer Ezra Koenig helped make the official announcement this morning on Triple J radio with the Breakfast team’s Tom and Alex.

GTM is Australia’s only touring music event to feature regional cities in the tour diary. Like a bull at a gate GTM is ready to charge into both familiar territory and territory never ventured before, rumble with an incredible array of Australian and International artists and put on five spectacular shows like no other music event in Australia.

GROOVIN THE MOO

Silverchair | Vampire Weekend (USA) | Empire Of The Sun

Tegan & Sarah (Can) | Grinspoon | Spoon (USA) | British India

Lisa Mitchell | Miami Horror | Kisschasy

Bag Raiders | Kid Koala presents The Slew Live (Can)

Muph and Plutonic | Funkoars | Illy | Ajax

Jonathan Boulet | Yacht Club DJs | Killaqueenz | The Only

Triple J Unearthed and more to be announced

DATES AND VENUES
GTM Bendigo Saturday 1 May, 2010
Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground 42 – 72 Holmes Rd, Bendigo VIC 3550

GTM Townsville Sunday 2 May, 2010
Murray Sports Complex - Townsville Cricket Grounds Mervyn Crossman Dr & Murray Lyons Cres Idalia QLD 4811

GTM Maitland Saturday 8 May, 2010
Maitland Showground Blomfield St, Maitland NSW 2320

GTM Canberra Sunday 9 May, 2010
The Meadows, University of Canberra Kirinari St Bruce ACT 2617

GTM Bunbury Saturday 15 May, 2010
Pat Usher Foreshore Reserve Pat Usher Memorial Promenade and Graham Bricknell Shell, Blair St, Bunbury WA 6230
TICKETS
ON SALE DATE: Tickets go on sale nationally TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2010.

GTM is a licensed all ages (16 + recommended) event. Persons over the age of 18 and wish to purchase alcohol MUST have photographic ID. No pass outs will be issued at Bendigo, Townsville, Maitland, Canberra & Bunbury.

MYSPACE PRESALE: GTM MySpace friends get a chance to purchase their tickets early. MySpace friends will be issued with a special code on WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY. The Presale is for 2 days ONLY from 9AM THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY to 5PM FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2010.
PRICE: $95.90+ B/F

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:
www.gtm.net.au
MOSHTIX www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 438 849 (GET TIX)
and selected moshtix outlets – check www.gtm.net.au

Tour news - Mountain Goats announce April tour

The Mountains are returning to Australia this April!

The New Yorker magazine has proclaimed Mountain Goats main man, John Darnielle, “America’s best non-hip-hop lyricist”, whilst Rolling Stone declared him “one of the best songwriters of the ‘00s”. High praise indeed, but also unquestionably deserved praise.

Over the course of a dozen albums, and countless singles, EPs & tracks on compilations Darnielle’s wry, intimate & cathartic songwriting has cast its spell on a growing legion of devoted fans.

Their latest album, “The Life of the World To Come”, once again sees The Mountain Goats deliver their trademark exposition of skewed characters, vibrant images and perfectly-framed narratives in what Darnielle says are “twelve songs the bible taught me, kind of”.

Even more engaging in the live setting, which sees the band create an intense, reflective and often joyous encounter with their audience, the Mountain Goats return to Australia this April for their fifth tour.

“John’s lyrics are breathtakingly wonderful.” J MAG

“He generally sets the bar pretty high, yet The Life Of The World To Come surpasses those lofty standards. Amen to that.” Xpress

“Darnielle is a truly gifted storyteller and lyricist” Time Off Album Of The Week

LISTEN:
Genesis 3:23 [mp3]

WATCH:

Check out John Darnielle's fantastic performance and interview on the Colbert show last year here.

All shows on sale Friday February 12. Dates & details below:

Brisbane
Sunday April 11 - The Zoo
Tickets from Oztix phone sales 1300 762 545, www.thezoo.com.au, Moshtix (Ph: 1300 GET TIX or www.moshtix.com.au ), Rockinghorse Records (City), Kill The Music (City), Butterbeats (City & Valley), Bombay Rock (Townsville), Cooly Hotel (Coolangatta), Disasterpiece (Southport), Gooble Warming (West End), Great Western (Rockhampton), Moshpit Music (Maroochydore), Rockaway Records (Springwood), Sands Tavern (Maroochydore) & Sunflower Music (Broadbeach)
Presented by Rave

Sydney
Tuesday April 13 - Manning Bar
Tickets from Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au or ph 1300 Get Tix (438 849) and all Moshtix outlets) & Manning Bar (venue access centre ph: 02 9563 8000 or www.manningbar.com)

Presented by Drum Media

Melbourne
Wednesday April 14 - The Corner Hotel
Tickets from Corner Box Office (57 Swan St Richmond 12-8 Mon-Sat), ph. 9427 9198 or online www.cornerhotel.com, Moshtix (Ph: 1300 GET TIX or www.moshtix.com.au) & Polyester Records (City & Fitzroy store)
Presented by Beat

Adelaide
Friday April 16 - Fowlers Live

Tickets from VenueTix (Ph: 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au) & Moshtix (Ph: 1300 GET TIX or www.moshtix.com.au)

Perth
Sunday April 18 - The Rosemount
Tickets from Heatseeker (www.heatseeker.com.au & Heatseeker retail outlets) and Moshtix (www.moshitx.com.au & 1300 GET TIX (438 849))

The Mountain Goats “The Life of the World To Come” is out now on 4AD/ Remote Control

www.mountain-goats.com
www.myspace.com/themountaingoats

News: Yo La Tengo in Australia next week!

[click pic to view Nothing To Hide live on French TV]

"Popular Songs is as essential as anything Yo La Tengo have ever released, and perhaps even more so – an album that looks back at where they've been, smiles, and stares resolutely forward to what will come next. It also makes a pretty solid starting point for anyone who hasnʼt yet been seduced by their considerable charms." DROWNED IN SOUND

“Impressive sounds, clever moves, sweet melodies” J MAG

"What better way to celebrate your silver anniversary with a band than striking gold?" Beat

Yo La Tengo hit Australia next week on the back of their latest album 'Popular Songs'. Playful winsome and optimistic, 'Popular Songs' finds Yo La Tengo producing their most rewarding album since their breakthrough effort 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out' almost 10 years ago.

As well as treating fans to new material, Yo La Tengo will be performing a few old gems from what's undoubtedly one of the most critically lauded indie back catalogs.

In a first for Australian audiences, Sydney and Melbourne fans will have the opportunity to witness the 'Freewheelin' Yo La Tengo Show' - an intimate affair with the band play semi-acoustic, off the cuff, performing and discussing your requests.

The Freewheelin' requests shows have sold out already so make sure to get your tix to their other shows pronto! Don't miss what will be one of this summers most talked about events.

Thurs Feb 11 Melbourne, Thornbury Theatre
Freewheelin' Yo La Tengo Show
SOLD OUT!
Co-presented by InPress.

Fri Feb 12 Melbourne, The Forum
Tickets $50.40 + bf - some transaction fees may apply from www.ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849.
Co-presented by InPress.

Saturday 13th: Hobart, Moorilla
Tickets $45.00 + bf from Moorilla: 655 Main Rd,
Berriedale, moorilla.com.au or phone (03) 6277 9900

Tuesday 16th: Brisbane, Hi-Fi
Tickets $48.00 + bf from www.feelpresents.com,
Rockinghorse Records or phone 1300-THE HIFI (843 4434)
Co-presented by Rave Magazine

Wednesday 17th: Sydney, Basement - Freewheelin' Yo La Tengo Show

SOLD OUT!

Co-presented by Drum Media

Thursday 18th: Sydney, Metro
Tickets $49.70 + bf - some transaction fees may apply from
www.feelpresents.com, in person at the venue or
phone (02) 9550 3666.
Co-presented by Drum Media

Friday 19th: Adelaide, Fowlers Live
Tickets $47.60 + bf from www.feelpresents.com,
all Moshtix outlets or phone 1300 GET TIX.
Co-presented by dB Magazine.

Saturday 20th: Perth International Arts Festivals, Becks Music Box.
Tickets on PIAF website

Yo La Tengo recently strutted their stuff for the La Blogotheque Takeaway series

Yo La tengo - A Take Away Show - Part 1 from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Yo La Tengo - A Take Away Show - Part 2 from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Popular Songs is out now through Matador/Remote Control.

Tour News - Ned Collette + Wirewalker announce final Australian shows for 2010

Ned Collette + Wirewalker

Edinburgh Castle Residency in Feb - FINAL OZ SHOWS 2010

Ned Collette + Wirewalker are about to begin what will be their last run of Australian shows for 2010 due to Collette's pending relocation to Berlin and European tour commitments with the band. The main attraction for Wirewalker fans will be a four week stint at the Edinburgh Castle in Brunswick - every Thursday night in February starting at 8pm and featuring two sets of music covering the latest album, some new material (to be released as an EP late Feb), re-workings of old stuff and the odd cover. In addition to the EC shows you can catch Collette and band playing with Joe Gideon & The Shark (UK) on the 19th, with Bachelorette (NZ) and at the Applecore backyard festival on the 20th and at the NGV 'Last Day Of Summer' on the 28th. Full details at www.nedcollette.com. A large farewell show is also planned for March 20, with lineup and venue to be announced soon.

Ned Collette + Wirewalker - Oz dates 2010:

Thu 4th Feb - Edinburgh Castle Thursday residency - 2 sets, 8pm. Free Entry.
Thu 11th Feb - Edinburgh Castle Thursday residency - 2 sets, 8pm. Free Entry.
Thu 18th Feb - Edinburgh Castle Thursday residency - 2 sets, 8pm. Free Entry.
Thu 25th Feb - Edinburgh Castle Thursday residency - 2 sets, 8pm. Free Entry.

Also:

Fri 19th Feb - East Brunswick Club supporting Joe Gideon & The Shark (UK)
Sat 20th Feb - Applecore Backyard Festival, Thornbury - 5.30pm set
Sat 20th Feb - Northcote Social Club w. Bachelorette (NZ)
Sun 28th Feb - 'Last Day Of Summer' National Gallery Of Victoria

Sat 20th March - final Australian and farewell show for 2010. Venue and lineup TBA.

Ned Collette + Wirewalker's album Over The Stones, Under The Stars is out now through Dot Dash.

Stay tuned for EP release details to be announced shortly.

New videos and tour news update: The Big Pink

Due to scheduling issues, The Big Pink’s Perth and Melbourne shows have been moved. The Perth performance will now be held on Wednesday 3rd March at Amplifier , with Melbourne taking place on Thursday 4th March at the Hi Fi. Tickets already sold for both cities will be honoured.

As a result, The Big Pink’s Brisbane show on Thursday 4th March has been cancelled. Tickets can be refunded at point of purchase.

Searing and soulful, transcendental and life affirming, The Big Pink have recently emerged as one of the most exciting bands to come out of the UK. Following the release of their excellent debut record A Brief History of Love , Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell embark on their inaugural Australian tour. In March 2010, they are set to appear at Golden Plains Festival in Victoria, along with headline dates around the country. All show details below.

2009 started off with a bang, with the ink just drying on a worldwide deal with 4AD – an apt move as their otherworldly qualities provide a direct sonic connection to some of the label’s most celebrated acts like Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance and TV On The Radio.

They headed to the Electric Lady Studios in New York to record and self-produce their epic debut album, A Brief History of Love. The final results are eleven stunning tracks, including the intoxicating singles Velvet, Too Young To Love and Dominos, that chart the trials of the heart, set within a sound-world that combines melody and beautiful noise in equal measure.

Here's a taste of what the band will be bringing to Australia. In this exclusive live performance video, the British electro-rock combo serves up four songs from their acclaimed debut, A Brief History of Love: "Too Young To Love," "Crystal Visions," "Velvet" and "Dominos."

The British electro-rock combo discusses their experiences in Japanese bondage clubs, and the questionable allure of American glory holes.

Handsome Tours and triple j present
THE BIG PINK - AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Tickets on sale now

Wednesday 3 March 2010
Amplifier, Perth
Tickets through Moshtix online at www.moshtix.com.au, ph. 1300 GET TIX (438 849) and Heatseeker online at www.heatseeker.com.au and stores: Mills Records and Planet Video

Thursday 4 March 2010
The Hi Fi, Melbourne
Tickets from Missing Link, Polyester Records (City & Fitzroy store) and The Hi Fi online at www.thehifi.com.au

Saturday 6 March 2010
Golden Plains Festival, Victoria
More info: www.goldenplains.com.au
Sunday 7 March 2010
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Metro Theatre Box Office, online at www.metrotheatre.com.au, ph. (02) 9550 3666 and Ticketek online at www.ticketek.com.au

Sunday 7 March 2010
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Metro Theatre Box Office, online at www.metrotheatre.com.au, ph. (02) 9550 3666 and Ticketek online at www.ticketek.com.au

The Big Pink A Brief History Of Love is out now 4AD/Remote Control.

News, Tours - Ned Collette supports Joanna Newsom and announces February residency

Ned Collette + Wirewalker have not gone gently into the new decade. The band have been recording material for an upcoming EP to be released before their departure for Europe again in a couple of months.

Ned also supported the Handsome Family last week in Melbourne, and this Wednesday with Wirewalker he will open for old pal Joanna Newsom at the Forum. This will be their first show together since touring Europe in 2007.

Following that the band undertakes a month long residency at The Edinburgh Castle in Brunswick - Thursday nights, two sets and free entry - and teams up with kiwi electro-spacewoman Bachelorette at the Northcote Social Club on Feb 20. Other, and final Australian shows for 2010 (!) to be announced shortly.

All info at www.nedcollette.com

Tour News: Brightblack Morning Light announced rescheduled tour for April

Mistletone proudly presents Brightblack Morning Light (USA) with special guest Rio en Medio (USA).

For their first Australian tour, Brightblack Morning Light will consist of founder Nathan Shineywater with two accompanists: Danielle Stech-Homsy (keyboards/vocals) and percussionist Cannupa Luger. Danielle will also perform a set of her bewitching folk/electronic lullabies in her solo guise as Rio En Medio.

This tour has been rescheduled after the January dates were postponed. Tickets purchased for the January shows in Sydney & Melbourne will be valid for the April shows; refunds are also available at the point of purchase.

BRIGHTBLACK MORNING LIGHT is a collective based in the mountains of rural New Mexico, led by gentle naturist, Nathan Shineywater. Recording their debut in 2005 for Matador Records, Brightblack Morning Light toured with Os Mutantes, Vashti Bunyan and Joanna Newsom, and more recently with My Bloody Valentine and Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions. Their slow-motion, blissed out, shamanistic music is unforgettable and hypnotic: think lush, sensual, woozy soundscapes tinged with soul, blues, gospel and other southern sounds harking back to Shineywater’s Alabama roots. "Definitely freaky, in a hallucinatory chant-down-Babylon sense," writes the San Francisco Chronicle. "The band specializes in analog electronica: meticulous machine music, hazily recreated on old-fashioned instruments," writes the New York Times. "After two songs, they own the Great American Music Hall," raves a RELIX live review.

RIO EN MEDIO (Spanish for river in between) is the pseudonym of singer and baritone ukulelist Danielle Stech-Homsy. Born in the high desert of New Mexico, Danielle began to record and perform her own compositions. Working independently and in secret, she created a collection of collage-like songs incorporating found sounds and electronic programming, lifting texts from disparate sources, and evoking traditional/folk song structure, themes and melodies. As chance would have it, a friend passed on the unique, hand-made record to Devendra Banhart who soon requested to release it on his label (Gnomonsong). Since her debut release in early 2007, Danielle has performed and worked with artists such as Grizzly Bear, CocoRosie, Patrick Wolf and Vashti Bunyan. Her delicate, fragmented songs feature a sparse and haunting trio of baritone ukulele, subtly harmonized vocals and electronic or sampled soundscapes, evoking the spun poetry of ancient folk lullabies.

BRIGHTBLACK MORNING LIGHT / RIO EN MEDIO TOUR DATES:

SYDNEY: Wednesday, April 7 at Oxford Art Factory.

Tickets $35 + booking fee available from Moshtix. Presented by 2SER.

MELBOURNE: Thursday, April 8 at East Brunswick Club.

Tickets $35 + booking fee available now from The East Box Office, on 9388 9794 or online. Presented by 3RRR.

BRISBANE: Saturday, April 10 at the Troubadour.

Tickets $35 + booking fee from Oztix. Presented by 4ZZZ and Rave Magazine.

Brightblack Morning Light’s albums Motion To Rejoin and their self-titled record are out now through Matador/ Remote Control.

BRIGHT BLACK MORNING LIGHT MYSPACE
http://www.myspace.com/brightblackmorninglight

Tour news - Peaches sideshows supports announced

So tickets are slipping along (with Melbourne nearing sold out) as the Peach draws closer for a frenzy of whipped cream... as she unleashes her own headline shows around the BDO on us!

Joining Peaches for these upcoming club shows will be SHUNDA K from the USA - the down n' dirty, ruff n' ready, Lord and lady-loving original voice of Yo! Majesty (and will also perform Billionaire live with Peaches at the club and some of the BDO shows); QUAN THE AMATEUR as in Yeomans ala Regurgitator for his electro-hiphop reassembly line touting new remix ep Gimme Gimme and sneakerhead dolls... and in Melbourne extra imbalance from US Bass & drum rock duo EVIL BEAVER - Evie Evil on bass with her revolving drummers.


Since her debut DJ show tour late 2009 and her previous late 2008 visit to NZ and Australia (for Parklife), Peaches has not stood still for a second in 2009! Early that year she released her 4th studio album I Feel Cream to wide critical acclaim (Rolling Stone said, “Peaches bawdy pop feels like a refreshing breath of filthy air.”), was given mad props from Perez Hilton, toured the US to sold-out houses, touring all over the world and set out to release a video for every track from I Feel Cream. Peaches is not done yet. And in keeping with Peaches plan the most recent video for RELAX featured on her BLOG in the past week or so... and coming shortly MOMMY COMPLEX. Peaches set off on her 2nd US tour in late 2009 to support I Feel Cream... with an all new show!! The dates kicked off in Las Vegas and wound up in Los Angeles for a show at The Wiltern on November 28. Next on the list is Australia and New Zealand as part of the 2010 Big Day Out tour plus...

Consume presents
PEACHES
with backing band Sweet Machine

THUR 14 JAN - Auckland TRANSMISSION ROOM
Plus special guests POP STRANGERS and DJ ANDREW TIDBALL
Tickets from www.undertheradar.co.nz, real groovy stores, fast & loose, www.moshtix.co.nz 0800 moshtix.

MON 18 JAN - Brisbane THE HIFI
Plus special guests QUAN and SHUNDA K
Tickets from The Hi-Fi, www.thehifi.com.au , ph 1300THEHIFI, Rocking Horse, Butter Beats, Kill The Music, Sunflower Pacific Fair, Disasterpiece, Most Pit Music, Gooble Warming, Rockaway Records and www.consume.com.au

SUN 24 JAN - Sydney HOME THE VENUE
Plus special guests QUAN and SHUNDA K plus DJ GEMMA (Kooky) and DJ SVETA
101 Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney www.homesydney.com
Tickets from Moshtix (ph 1300 438 849) & all Moshtix outlets

WED 27 JAN - Melbourne THE HIFI
Plus special guests QUAN, SHUNDA K and EVIL BEAVER
Tickets from The Hi-Fi, www.thehifi.com.au , ph 1300THEHIFI, Greville Records, Polyester Records and www.consume.com.au

MON 1 FEB - Perth ASTOR THEATRE
Plus special guests QUAN
Tickets from Moshtix, 78 Records, Planet Video and Bocs Ticketing.


TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER!
Also touring on the BIG DAY OUT...

FRI 15 JAN Auckland BDO
SUN 17 JAN Gold Coast BDO
FRI 22 JAN Sydney BDO
SAT 23 JAN Sydney BDO
TUES 26 JAN Melbourne BDO
FRI 29 JAN Adelaide BDO
SUN 31 JAN Perth BDO

see www.bigdayout.com for further info

...seems you got a little bit more than you asked for!

New album I FEEL CREAM out now on XL/Remote Control

For more information - and lots of it – visit...
www.peachesrocks.com
www.peachesofficialblog.com/
http://twitter.com/peachesnisker

Tour news- Future Of The Left Melbourne show SOLD OUT

Future Of The Left's Melbourne show has SOLD OUT!

Their Sydney and Brisbane headline shows are selling fast so if you haven't secured your tickets, you better hop to it pronto.

FOTL are also playing the sold out Falls Festival and Southbound Festival.

BRISBANE - SELLING FAST!

Sunday January 3
The Zoo
Tickets from through Oztix phone sales 1300 762 545, The Zoo, Rockinghorse Records (City), Kill The Music (City), Butterbeats (City & Valley), Bombay Rock (Townsville), Cooly Hotel (Coolangatta), Disasterpiece (Southport), Gooble Warming (West End), Great Western (Rockhampton), Moshpit Music (Maroochydore), Rockaway Records (Springwood), Sands Tavern (Maroochydore) & Sunflower Music (Broadbeach)
Presented by Rave

SYDNEY - SELLING FAST!
Thursday January 7
The Annandale Hotel
Tickets from the venue, online at the Annandale Hotel or 02 9550 1078
Presented by Drum Media

MELBOURNE - SOLD OUT!
Friday January 8
Corner Hotel
Tickets from Corner Hotel Box Office on 03 9427 9198 or online at the Corner Hotel
Presented by RRR & Beat

Travels With Myself And Another is out now through 4AD/Remote Control

Tour news - Ned Collette + Wirewalker Melbourne Xmas Show tomorrow night

Here's your chance to see NC+W one last time in 2009, in the very intimate confines of the Old Bar. For all those that missed the recent show at the Northcote Social Club, or those that just want to go round again, with a stellar line up thrown in.

From Beat's review of the NSC show:
"Ned's voice, as always, was strange and remarkable. It seemed to bend and reshape itself, sometimes channeling the cold whimsy of David Bowie, sometimes the arch romance of Morrissey and sometimes the warm, quintessentially Australian tones of Steve Kilbey from The Church. When he sang, he held the room."

Ned Collette + Wirewalker - midnight
Margins - 11pm
Matt Bailey Band - 10pm
Tom Lyngcoln (Nation Blue) - 9pm
DJ Montenegro

The Old Bar - 74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy
Doors 8.30, $10

More details on Ned's blog and on facebook

Ned Collette + Wirewalker's Over The Stones, Under The Stars is out now

Tour news - British Sea Power come to Australia in February

“British Sea Power's vision makes most independent rock seem callow and weak-minded.” Blender

“the pride of Britain's bookish, bird-watching bohemia” – Observer Music Monthly

“BSP isn’t a band you can dip into; instead dive in and sink to the bottom and let it all gloriously wash over you” - NME

Civil Society is very proud to announce the long-awaited debut Australian tour of the British Sea Power. From frozen Cumbria came brothers Yan Scott Wilkinson and Neil Hamilton Wilkinson who, along with school friend Matthew Wood, formed British Sea Power. A band whose live performances are so startling that they have defined their career from inception. Their first years were filled with riotous shows in remarkable surroundings including the sea on the Scilly Isles, underground in a Cornish slate mine and at the Chelsea Flower Show. This February British Sea power will finally bring their remarkable live performance to Australia for headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne as well as appearances as a part of the Perth International Arts Festival and the Playground Weekender.

When British Sea Power played the 2002 Reading Festival, Rolling Stone seemed to say the rest of the weekend’s entire bill paled before them: “Fuck this puerile drivel, we’re going to see British Sea Power… British Sea Power rule!”. Rough Trade founder Geoff Travis came to see BSP and signed them on the spot. The band’s debut album, The Decline Of British Sea Power, was released in 2003 with NME declaring it to be “Out of this world…a dazzling debut.” Their second album, 2005’s Open Season, gained even greater praise with Rolling Stone this time saying “The first few songs are so jaw-slackeningly great it can take days to get to the album’s highlight, the epic eight-minute medley of Please Stand Up and North Hanging Rock.”

British Sea Power’s music clashes good against evil; rock music against non-rock music with lyrics that tackle astounding subject matter from floods on Canvey Island, to economic migration, to Slavia Prague FC, to the Apocalypse and to a wrestler born Shirley Crabtree and known as Big Daddy.

British Sea Power are like a musical Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde, throwing caution and guitars to the wind, as they clash themes and sounds as varied as one another to create a glorious cacophony. See British Sea Power as they make their maiden voyage to our shores for the 2010 Australian Expedition.

BRITISH SEA POWER
Australian Expedition
February 2010

Melbourne
Friday 19 February - Corner Hotel
Supported By Inpress & Myspace

Sydney
Saturday 20 February - Manning Bar
Supported by Drum Media, FBI 94.5 & Myspace

Tickets on sale
Wednesday 2 December

Also appearing at
Perth International Arts Festival
Wednesday 17 February & Thursday 18 February

Playground Weekender
Sunday 21 February

"Waving Flags" by British Sea Power

British Sea Power | MySpace Music Videos

http://www.myspace.com/britishseapower

www.britishseapower.co.uk

www.civilsociety.com.au
www.myspace.com/civilsociety

Man of Aran & Do you like Rock Music? out now

Tour news - Micachu and the Shapes gear up for Slopfrenzy!

Micachu And The Shapes will be joining the Slopfrenzy festivities in Sydney's Civic Hotel on January 2.

It will be the band's only Sydney club show, and will see them join Telepathe, Seekae, Canvas Kites, Tennis, Shady Lane, Cabaret Callado, Otouto, Via Tania and plenty more.

Tix are on sale now, details here.

Tour News: Gossip and Friendly Fires play in Adelaide

Handsome Tours, Good Vibrations, triple j and Rip It Up present
GOSSIP
With Special Guests Friendly Fires (UK)
Adelaide Show - February 2010

“The greatest punk rock ’n’ roll disco soul band on the planet. Gossip are mind-blowing. Everyone needs to hear this band and dance like there’s no tomorrow.”
NME

Already heading to Aus to appear at the Good Vibrations Festival, genre-bending DIY post-punk trio The Gossip have just announced a headline show in Adelaide.
Joining them will be very special guests Friendly Fires, who follow up an almighty sold out Australian tour that solidified their reputation as one of the best live acts around.

With the release of their highly anticipated album Music For Men earlier this year, the band continues on their upward trajectory with singles ‘Heavy Cross’, ‘Dimestore Diamond’ and ‘Love Long Distance’ all over your radio. Produced by Grammy Award winner Rick Rubin, the record brings a new level of lyrical power and musical sophistication to their ever-evolving, always-electrifying sound and sensibility.

The enormously popular Friendly Fires return off the back of a completely sold out Australian tour. Labelled everything from dance-punk, to the new nu-wave, electro-pop, melodic song, and disco dance, Friendly Fires have been called the leaders of the "intelligent disco revolution".
Thanks to their stellar self titled debut, 2009 has seen the UK trio sell out countless shows and receive a swag of award nominations.

Do not miss out on this incredibly special opportunity to catch two of the most thrilling and must-see live acts in the world, together for one show in Adelaide this February.

GOSSIP - ADELAIDE SHOW
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS FRIENDLY FIRES (UK)
Tickets on sale Friday 4 December

Thursday 18 February 2010
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Tickets from Venue tix outlets, online at www.venuetix.com.au or ph. 08 8225 8888
Presented by triple j and Rip It Up

Also playing at Good Vibrations Festival nationally
More info: www.gvf.com.au

Tour News: Ned Collette & Wirewalker play Melbourne and Hobart this weekend

“Another excellent record from Collette”
The Vine

“In a world where blatant truths are continually ignored, songwriters like Ned Collette are just what the doctor ordered… Australia doesn’t have many better songwriters, neither past nor present”
Mess And Noise

“Full of dark romance” Beat

"One of the important local songwriters of our time.”
Triple R

Since it's release in late October, Ned Collette & Wirewalker's album Over The Stones, Under The Stars has received many a glowing review and also nabbed Triple R's album of the week last week.

Ned and co. are wrapping up their November tour this weekend with shows in Melbourne and Hobart. Tickets for the Melbourne show are selling fast, grab them here if you haven't already.

Over The Stones, Under The Stars is out now through Dot Dash.

Tour news - Jarvis Cocker on the move in Adelaide

Jarvis Cocker’s Adelaide performance previously scheduled for HQ will now take place at The Gov. There is no change to the date of the show, Thursday December 10. All tickets held for the original the venue, HQ, will be valid for the new venue, The Gov, without need for exchange. MCP apologizes for any inconvenience and disappointment that this change may cause to ticketholders. All remaining tickets $40, on sale now through VenueTix.

Tour News: Space Invadas live shows in Sydney and Melbourne THIS week

Be sure not to miss Space Invadas as they play LIVE this week with a 4-piece outfit in tow.

The duo consisting of hip hop guru Katalyst and acclaimed UK vocalist Steve Spacek have already been taking over the airwaves with their singles "Original" and "Life".
While we'll have to wait it out 'till early 2010 to hear their debut album Soul-Fi, Sydneysiders and Melburnians can get a taste of what's to come as Space Invadas hit the stage this week to play their only shows of 2009.

Tour news: Cat Power's coming to town

The enigmatic Cat Power returns to Australia this summer backed by Dirty Delta Blues; the same band that accompanied Cat Power on her sold out national tour of March 2008 and who feature the talents of Jim White (Dirty Three) and Judah Bauer (Blues Explosion). Cat Power will perform at the Pyramid Rock Festival on Phillip Island, at Sydney's Days Like This Festival and for a series of headline appearances in holiday markets and beachside cities around the country- a first for Car Power. Road trip anyone?

Most recently Cat Power has toured the USA with The Pretenders, visited South America and released Dark End of the Street, a six-track double gatefold 10" and digi-pack taken from the same recording sessions as her last album, Jukebox. Following the Australian dates, Cat Power will visit Singapore for the first time followed by her second ever visit to Japan and the first with her band.

Wednesday 30th December: Phillip Island, Pyramid Rock Festival - on sale now!
Tix & info www.thepyramidrockfestival.com


Thursday 31st December: Brisbane, Powerhouse
+ The Middle East, Mexico City and guest DJ's.
Tickets $60.30 (includes booking fee - some transaction fees may apply) from www.feelpresents.com, the Brisbane Powerhouse, www.brisbanepowerhouse.org or phone: 07-3358-8600


Saturday 2nd January: Coolangatta Hotel + The Middle East
Tickets $44.00 + bf from www.feelpresents.com,
the venue and Oztix outlets www.oztix.com.au and 1300 762 545


Tuesday 5th January: Adelaide, The Gov
Tickets $48.60 + booking fee - some transaction fees may apply from
www.feelpresents.com, www.moshtix.com.au or
phone: 1 300 GET TIX & all moshtix outlets.


Wednesday 6th January: Astor Theatre, Perth
Tickets $59.30 + booking fee from www.feelpresents.com,
www.bocsticketing.com.au, phone: 08-94841133, 78's Record Store and all BOCS outlets.


Friday 8th January: Wollongong, Waves
Tickets $44.00 + includes booking fee from www.feelpresents.com,
www.moshtix.com.au or phone: 1 300 GET TIX & all moshtix outlets.


Saturday 9th January: Newcastle Panthers
Tickets $44.00 + booking fee - some transaction fees may apply from
www.feelpresents.com www.moshtix.com.au or phone: 1 300 GET TIX & all moshtix outlets.


Sunday 10th January: Sydney: Days Like This Festival - on sale now.
Tix & info www.dayslikethis.com.au

Tour news: The Veils unveil second and final show in Melbourne.

Due to overwhelming demand, THE VEILS have announced a second and final show in Melbourne as part of their Australian tour.
If you haven't got your tickets yet, get on it! The Brisbane and Sydney shows are selling super fast and with the first Melbourne show selling out in no time, their second is bound to do the same.

Joining The Veils as co-headliners on their East Coast Australian tour will be Melbourne band Oh Mercy who have recently toured the country, playing to sell out audiences on the back of their debut album Privileged Woes.

Wednesday 25 Nov - The Zoo, Brisbane
Oztix 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au

Friday 27 Nov - Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
Moshtix 1300 Get Tix (438 849) www.moshtix.com.au

Saturday 28 Nov- The Toff In Town, Melbourne
Moshtix 1300 Get Tix (438 849) www.moshtix.com.au

SECOND AND FINAL MELBOURNE SHOW ANNOUNCED - tickets on sale now.

Sunday 29 Nov - The Toff In Town, Melbourne
Moshtix 1300 Get Tix (438 849) www.moshtix.com.au

Having released their third album SUN GANGS to worldwide critical acclaim earlier this year, talk of an Australian tour has been highly anticipated.

Australian’s have had a long distance love affair with The Veils since the release of their debut album ‘The Runaway Found’ and then with the Triple J anthem ‘Advice For Young Mothers To Be’ from the ‘Nux Vomica’ album. The last Australian tour saw the band sell out shows in Melbourne and Sydney.

The Veils are Finn Andrews, (vocals, guitar, piano, New Zealand) Sophia Burn, (bass, New Zealand) Dan Raishbrook (guitar, odd noise, England) and Raife Burchell (drums, England).

Finn’s father Barry Andrews was a founding member of the highly influential group XTC in the late 1970s, later going on to tour with the likes of Robert Fripp & Brian Eno, Iggy Pop & David Bowie.

In ‘Sun Gangs’ The Veils have brought Finn’s early influences full circle, and created a record that truly lives up to the huge promise and talent that they have always exhibited. Their live shows continue to receive rave reviews throughout the world, with the LA Times recently posting

“... as far as their set last night went, it was probably the most moving, unsettling and unexpectedly haunting thing I've seen in rock music this year... terrifying in all the best ways."



New album Sun Gangs out now on Rough Trade/ Remote Control

Tour news - Vampire Weekend DJ set at Purple Sneakers this Friday!

Vampire Weekend are hitting the decks at Purple Sneakers in Sydney this Friday 20th November! Full details on the Boundary Sounds site.

Don't forget to enter our Facebook competition to win a double pass to see the band play on Monday 23rd November at their exclusive Sydney show for Triple J! Entries close 5pm Melb/ Syd time this Thursday 19th November so hop to it! Check out our Facebook Page, sign up as a fan if you're not already, and answer our question for your chance to win.

Vampire Weekend's album 'Contra' is out 8th January 2010.

Tour news - Peaches reburns Australia

PEACHES ...reburns to whip it hot!

After beating around the bush... ahhh ahhh... its time for much more! Peaches hot on the back of her recent DJ visit is back scorching the Big Day Out for an all out creamtime... as she unleashes her own headline shows on us!

Since her late 2008 visit to Australia & NZ... Peaches has not stood still for a second in 2009! This year she released her 4th studio album I Feel Cream to wide critical acclaim (Rolling Stone said, “Peaches bawdy pop feels like a refreshing breath of filthy air.”), was given mad props from Perez Hilton, toured the US to sold-out houses, is touring the world and to date has released 5 videos off I Feel Cream. Peaches is not done yet. On Monday October 12, Palms Out (CHECK IT OUT HERE!) premiered an amazing Cory Enemy remix of the title track from I Feel Cream. And in keeping with Peaches plan to release one video for each and every song on the record, the video for “I Feel Cream” also premiered on the website. This is the 6th video to be released so far. On November 11 XL Recordings will release the “I Feel Cream” single via all digital music stores. The single will include the album version (which was co produced by rising electro star Drums of Death) along with 3 remixes of the track by Proxy, Larry T and Cory Enemy. On October 24 Peaches set off on her 2nd US tour in support of I Feel Cream... with an all new show!! The dates kicked off in Las Vegas and wind up in Los Angeles for a show at The Wiltern on November 28. Next on the list is Australia and New Zealand as part of the 2010 Big Day Out tour plus...

Consume presents
PEACHES
with backing band Sweet Machine

THUR 14 JAN - Auckland TRANSMISSION ROOM
Plus special guests...
Tickets from www.undertheradar.co.nz, real groovy stores, fast & loose, www.moshtix.co.nz 0800 moshtix.

MON 18 JAN - Brisbane THE HIFI
Plus special guests...
Tickets from The Hi-Fi, www.thehifi.com.au , ph 1300THEHIFI, Rocking Horse, Butter Beats, Kill The Music, Sunflower Pacific Fair, Disasterpiece, Most Pit Music, Gooble Warming, Rockaway Records and www.consume.com.au

SUN 24 JAN - Sydney HOME THE VENUE
101 Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney www.homesydney.com
Plus special guests...
Tickets from Moshtix (ph 1300 438 849) & all Moshtix outlets

WED 27 JAN - Melbourne THE HIFI
Plus special guests...
Tickets from The Hi-Fi, www.thehifi.com.au , ph 1300THEHIFI, Greville Records, Polyester Records and www.consume.com.au

MON 1 FEB - Perth ASTOR THEATRE
Plus special guests...
Tickets from Moshtix, 78 Records, Planet Video and Bocs Ticketing.


TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER!

Also touring on the BIG DAY OUT...

FRI 15 JAN Auckland BDO
SUN 17 JAN Gold Coast BDO
FRI 22 JAN Sydney BDO
SAT 23 JAN Sydney BDO
TUES 26 JAN Melbourne BDO
FRI 29 JAN Adelaide BDO
SUN 31 JAN Perth BDO

see www.bigdayout.com for further info

...seems you got a little bit more than you asked for!

New album I FEEL CREAM out now on XL/Remote Control

For more information - and lots of it – visit...
www.peachesrocks.com
www.peachesofficialblog.com/
http://twitter.com/peachesnisker

STREAM: Basement Jaxx take over BBC Radio 1 from 1pm AEDST today!

Basement Jaxx will be guest hosting Giles Petersen's show on Radio 1 tonight (2am - 4am UK time).
During the show they will be debuting the legendary "soundscape" - a new selection of mellow tracks from the "Scars" sessions due for release later this year.

Click here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00nfsc9 for more details.

Stream it live from 1pm-3pm AEDST today.

If you missed it, you can hear it here.

Basement Jaxx have just been announced to be playing Good Vibrations festival in February along with labelmates Friendly Fires.

Basement Jaxx's Scars is out now through XL/ Remote Control

Tours and Videos - The XX are coming to Australia!

The XX have been announced as performing at the Laneway Festivals in 2010!

Here's a taste of what Australian audiences can look forward to:



The XX will be playing Laneway Festivals across the country Jan/ Feb 2010:
Fri 29 Jan - Brisbane, Laneway Festival
Sat 30 Jan - Melborne, Laneway Festival
Sun 31 Jan - Sydney, Laneway Festival
Fri 5 Feb - Adelaide, Laneway Festival
Sat 6 Feb - Perth, Laneway Festival

More details here.

The XX's album XX is out now through Young Turks/ Remote Control.

New MP3 and tour news - Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire

“One of Adelaide’s leading musical lights.” dB

“Caitlin Duff has the kind of voice that will make guys start dribbling

on their perfectly worn-in cons.” Drum Media Sydney

“Phenomenal” Rave

Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! have spent the past couple of years being Adelaide’s best kept secret, playing enthusiastic and passionate shows supporting some of the best international and national touring acts around, including the Rapture's Matt B. Safer, Spank Rock, Sia, Midnight Juggernauts, Muscles, Young and Restless, Sarah Blasko, Red Riders, Something For Kate, Dappled Cities, and Snowman.

They have also done their fair share of the the festival circuit, playing at the Big Day Out, Parklife and Homebake.

The band’s debut album will be released late summer 2010 and will include their singles to date, War Coward and Animal Spirit Guide, plus this new gem, Witch House.

Witch House [mp3]

In true Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! style, Witch House is an eclectic track with a stoner-rock swagger, matched with Caitlin Duff’s animated and infectious vocals.

The band recently played with The Bumblebeez, Bertie Blackman, and Sugar Army, and are shortlisted as one of the ten finalists for the 2009 Qantas Spirit Of Youth Award.

Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! are:
David - Guitar, Vox Sam - Drums Josh - Bass Art - Synth Nate - Guitar Caitlin - Vox, Synth

Touring with ‘I Heart Hiroshima’
Fri 23 Oct - Geelong, National Hotel
Sat 24 Oct - Melbourne, Northcote Social Club
Sun 25 Oct - Adelaide, Enigma Bar
Fri 30 Oct - Port Macquarie, Laurieton Hotel
Sun 1 Nov - Sydney, Annandale Hotel
Sat 7 Nov - Meningie SA, LILKAFEST 2009

Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! on myspace
Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! website

The band’s debut album will be released late summer 2010 through Dot Dash/ Remote Control.

New video and tours: Emiliana Torrini side shows + Me And Armini remix video

*NEW VIDEO* Emiliana Torrini's Me and Armini (remix) from her Me and Armini EP

Emiliana Torrini has just announced two headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne in additional to her festival performances at Falls (sold out), Sunset Sounds and Southbound Festival.

To celebrate her upcoming tour, a Gold Edition of Emiliana Torrini’s stunning album Me and Armini has been released, with the bonus Me and Armini EP.

Included on the EP are remixes of the title track by Dan Carey (Franz Ferdinand, La Roux, CSS, Lily Allen and Hot Chip) and Italian dub producer Simone Lombardi.

MELBOURNE

Saturday January 2 - The Forum

Tickets on sale through Polyester (City & Fitzroy), and Ticketek online or 132 849

Presented by Inpress

SYDNEY

Tuesday January 5 - Enmore Theatre

Tickets on sale from The Enmore Theatre online, via 9550 3666, in person at the venue and Ticketek online or 132 849

Presented by Drum Media

Also appearing at:

FALLS MUSIC FESTIVAL (Marion Bay, TAS and Lorne, VIC – both sold out)

SUNSET SOUNDS (Brisbane, QLD)

SOUTHBOUND FESTIVAL (Busselton, WA)

Emiliana Torrini’s Me and Armini (album) featuring “Big Jumps” and “Jungle Drum” is out now on Rough Trade/ Remote Control. The Me and Armini EP (remixes) is also out now through Rough Trade/ Remote Control.

“Sweet, charming, effervescent, funny and delightfully honest; these are just some of the qualities that make Emiliana Torrini a natural entertainer.”
Faster Louder

“The blend of sonic adventurousness, stunning vocals (as always) and continually strong songwriting makesMe And Armini a near irresistible album”
Rave

EMILIANA TORRINI WEBSITE
EMILIANA TORRINI MYSPACE

Tour news: Pavement are back, and touring Australia!

The rumours are true, Pavement are indeed gracing our shores for an Australian tour.

Yes, Pavement are reforming.
Yes their very first shows announced since 1999 will be in Australia.
Yes one of those shows will be Saturday 6 March at Golden Plains festival in the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Victoria.

One of the most popular, important and influential bands in the history of modern music, Pavement disbanded in 1999 after releasing several masterwork albums, leaving a legacy as bona fide icons of what is now a massive scene.
That legacy has expanded exponentially to reach gigantic cultural proportions, so the announcement of the reformation and shows has seen an explosion of modern joy from discerning music lovers all over the globe.

Dates below:

SYDNEY
Thursday 4 March
Enmore Theatre
Tickets available from: Ticketek or 132 849,
The Enmore Theatre Box Office, Enmore Online or (02) 9550 3666
Presented by triple j and Drum Media


VICTORIA
Saturday 6 March
Golden Plains


ADELAIDE
Sunday 7 March
Thebarton Theatre
Tickets available from: Venuetix or (08) 8225 8888
Presented by triple j and Rip It Up


PERTH
Monday 8 March
Metro City
Tickets available from: Tickets from Megatix or 1300 634 284
Presented by triple j and Drum Media Perth


BRISBANE
Wednesday 10 March
The Tivoli
Tickets available from: Ticketek or 132 849
or Rocking Horse Records ph: (07) 3229 5360
Presented by triple j and Time Off


MELBOURNE
Friday 12 March
The Palace
Tickets available from: Ticketek or 132 849
Greville Records, Polyester Records (City & Fitzroy stores), The Espy Hotel and The National Hotel (Geelong).
Presented by triple j and Inpress

To celebrate the upcoming reunion tour, Pitchfork has posted up a Pavement docco made in 2002 featuring live performances and interviews with the band. The full 90 minute doco is up for one week only. Don't miss out!

Tour news - Micachu and The Shapes announce debut Australian tour

"I saw her in London, in June, a year ago and I was really excited about her. I thought it was that sort of 'do it yourself' approach, with all these little guitars and her attitude was really fresh… think it's really, really fun. (She) is a bit of a prankster really, isn't she?" - Bjork

Micachu and The Shapes have announced their debut Australian tour.

In 2008, a 21 year old released two limited edition 7" singles and scored an instrumental piece for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The piece was performed at the Royal Festival Hall and played at the BBC Electric Proms to range of guests including Oasis, Goldfrapp and Burt Bacharach(!). The 21 year old was Mica Levi AKA Micachu.

Micachu with backing from The Shapes (Marc Pell - Drums, Raisa Khan - Keys & Electronics) are a treat to behold. Coming straight out of the East End of London, Micachu and The Shapes are one of the freshest acts to emerge on the indie/alternative scene in recent years.

Their rawkus sound is utterly infectious and has been pricking ears around the world. Absorbing electro-pop, wonky rhythms and edgey Brit Rock within stunning production is garnering them critical acclaim across the board.

Micachu’s debut album Jewellery, released earlier this year, has been described as "an extraordinary introduction to a unique new talent". Little wonder then that Micachu has already won a fan in experimental-pop pioneer Bjork.

This new band of 21 year olds are about to have a major impact.

“An ear-bashing of crazy-paving beats, junk-shop punk, electronic drones and deceptively mellifluous bedsit pop” - The Times

Micachu and The Shapes on Myspace

Popfrenzy Presents Micachu & The Shapes

Monday January 4


MELBOURNE - The John Curtin Hotel with special guests

Tickets on sale Friday October 16 from www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX

Friday January 8
PERTH - Amplifier with special guests
Tickets on sale Friday October 16 from www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX

Sunday January 10
SYDNEY - Days Like This Festival with Cat Power & Dirty Delta Blues, Roots Manuva, Ugly Duckling and others
Tickets available now from www.dayslikethis.com.au

Jewellery is out now on Rough Trade/ Remote Control

New mp3 and tour news - Space Invadas 'Life' and debut shows

Hot on the heels of the success of the first single Original, Katalyst & Steve Spacek team up with Jade Macrae to bring you Life.

Life is all about the plans and regrets, the ups and downs that we all experience.

It gives us the message that staying true to ourselves is the best approach to all the issues we face.

Upbeat big band horns and driving drums combine with Spacek’s urgent delivery, giving the track an instant summer vibe.

Space Invadas - Life {digital single]

Space Invadas will bring their phenomenal sound to the stage this November for some live shows in Sydney and Melbourne (with 5 piece band in tow).

Nov 19th – Toff In Town, Melbourne
Nov 20th - Melt, Sydney

Look to the sky and listen. Space Invadas are coming.

Ned Collette + Wirewalker video Come Clean + AOL Spinner mp3 of the day

Ned Collette + Wirewalker are already being picked up on the international radar with their track Come Clean chosen by AOL Spinner as mp3 of the day!

Here is the brand new film clip for the track, directed by Natalie van den Dungen

You will be able to find Come Clean on Ned Collette + Wirewalker's new album 'Over The Stones, Under The Stars' out Oct 23 through Dot Dash.

Touring November:
Fri 13 Nov - Adelaide, Metro* (tickets on sale here)
Fri 20 Nov - Bateman's Bay, North St Bar
Sat 21 Nov - Sydney, Raval (tickets on sale here)
Fri 27 Nov - Melbourne, Northcote Social Club (tickets on sale here)
Sat 28 Nov - Hobart, Alley Cat
[All shows will be with Teeth & Tongue except * with Laura Jean]

nedcollette.com
myspace.com/nedcollette

Magic Dirt announce shows as tribute to Dean Turner

Magic Dirt are set to play a run of shows as a tribute to Dean Turner.

Dean founded Magic Dirt in 1992 and played bass in the band until he passed away on August 21 this year. Dean and Magic Dirt had planned a tour in August; however Dean’s deteriorating condition led to its cancellation.

The October/November tour is the band’s loving tribute to their dear friend. It offers Magic Dirt and their fans an opportunity to give Dean the rousing and rowdy send-off he so richly deserves.

OCTOBER

Thu 15 Oct - Adelaide, The Governor Hindmarsh
Fri 16 Oct - Casterton, Casterton Town Hall
Sat 17 Oct - Warrnambool, The Loft
Sat 24 Oct - Ballarat, Karova Lounge
Wed 28 Oct - Melbourne, Corner Hotel
Fri 30 Oct - Geelong, National Hotel

NOVEMBER

Thu 5 Nov - Manly, Manly Fishos
Fri 6 Nov - Sydney, Annandale Hotel
Sat 7 Nov - Orange, Freshly Plucked Festival

Adalita, Raul and Adam from the band said when announcing the tour, "Dean loved playing live. He liked to play loud and hard and give it all he had - 110% all the way. We are so proud of Dean’s legacy and the gifts he has left with us: his perseverance, passion and commitment to the music, his endearing boyish fun, his invigorating and uplifting attitude on that long hard road and his pure punk rock spirit on stage, behind the scenes and around us at all times."

Matt Sonic from Sons of the Sun and Matt Sonic & the High Times will play bass with the band on the tour.
Matt is a close friend of the band, (Dean produced the first Sons of the Sun record) and previously deputised when Dean was unable to play shows.

Ned Collette + Wirewalker reveal details of album #3, tour dates and new mp3.

The creation of an album is a time of alchemy, as the sounds in an artist’s head take on tangible form. It’s a time of enchantment and good fortune, when thoughts become deeds, which in turn become captured moments and future memories.

However, from another perspective, the creation is only the start of the process. The music takes on a life of its own, beating its own path and forging its own identity out in the world. The musician’s life becomes defined and determined by the course the music takes.

This has been the case for Ned Collette. In the two years since the release of his sophomore work, Future Suture, his music has led him around the globe, in and out of late night bars and dark venues, sometimes accompanied by his extraordinary band, sometimes alone – always with his solitary vision.

The new creation is Over The Stones, Under The Stars, an album purposefully stripped of theorchestration that marked previous releases, conveying more of the fiery live experience of this unique band, forged from the last two years of performing around the world. Ned also adds piano, organ and mellotron to his usual axe slinging.

The first single taken from the album is Come Clean

Ned Collette + Wirewalker - Come Clean [mp3]

In November the caravan rolls on, as Ned Collette + Wirewalker tour Australia.
All shows will be with Teeth &
Tongue except * with Laura Jean:

Fri 13 Nov - Adelaide, Metro*

Fri 20 Nov - Bateman's Bay, North St Bar

Sat 21 Nov - Sydney, Raval (tickets here)

Fri 27 Nov - Melbourne, Northcote Social Club

Sat 28 Nov - Hobart, Alley Cat

Early in 2010 Ned Collette + Wirewalker will relocate long-term to Europe, with a continental tour organized by their European agent commencing in May.

Over The Stones, Under The Stars is released October 23rd on Dot Dash.

Look out! Love Of Diagrams coming your way

Love Of Diagram's new album Nowhere Forever is out and has been causing quite the stir.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK at

RRR Melbourne

SYN Melbourne

RTR Perth

FBI Sydney

Edge Radio Hobart

MX Newspaper

Fasterlouder

And now Love Of Diagrams set about taking their album to the punters live.

The band will be launching their album around the country from next week in
MELBOURNE Fri Sep 11 - Northcote Social Club [tickets on sale]
SYDNEY Thu 17 Sep - The Annandale [tickets on sale]
ADELAIDE Fri Oct 2 - The Jade Monkey
with dates in BRISBANE, PERTH and HOBART to be announced shortly

If you can't get enough
- the band talk us through the album track by track on Mess & Noise.
- perform a live to air set on Rebellious Jukebox on PBSFM Melbourne this Saturday 5th Sep, stream it live from 10.30pm AEST
- and Luke and Antonia have a chat and guest programme on RRR's Transference next Tue 8th Sep, stream it live from 5.30pm AEST

Nowhere Forever is out now through Unstable Ape/ Remote Control.

Peaches comes to cream our decks

Peaches swings this way to the beat of a DJ with a quick stint of her euroslick DJ shows… in a sweatsoaked electro-rock tussle amid sheets of Peaches madness she lets loose a howl of a groove. Reknowned for her remix and production prowess… for the first time Australia bears witness to a tour of DJ mayhem in a sizzling mixture of electro, hip-hop and rock as presented by Peaches. I feel sweat!

Consume presents
PEACHES DJ SETS...

SAT 12 SEPT - FRANKLY at the BRISBANE POWERHOUSE, Brisbane
Tickets from www.brisbanepowerhouse.org ph 07 3358 8600

SUN 13 SEPT - NEVER LAND BAR, Coolangatta
Tickets from the venue www.neverlandbar.com ph 07 5536 6666

WED 16 SEPT - THE CAPITOL, Perth
Presented by Knowledge Music.
Tickets from Moshtix, 78 Records, Planet Video and Bocs Ticketing.

FRI 18 SEPT - OH MY! at HOME, Sydney
Tickets $25+bf available online at oh-my.com.au or any moshtix outlet, or at the door (unless sold out prior).
www.oh-my.com.au

SAT 19 SEPT - ROXANNE, Melbourne
Tickets from Moshtix www.moshtix.com


Peaches’ new album I FEEL CREAM out now on XL/ Remote Control

www.peachesrocks.com
www.remotecontrolrecords.com.au