Loui Froia and his 5 Piece band make their debut at Fitzroy's most loved workers club for a matinee show!
Its been an aspiration of the bands to set foot on this stage. and the time has come!
They will be joined by Local Bendigo racket makers 'Four Lions' who have just released their ball tearing album "WIDE AWAKE" with distro via mgm.
Cam Butler has a large collection of solo releases going back to the early 2000's. His new album, ‘Solar’, for electric guitar, chamber string orchestra and percussion will be released on August 11, 2022.
He is currently the guitarist and co-songwriter with Australian music icon, Ron S. Peno, in his band, Ron S. Peno & The Superstitions.
Calico Sunday is a 5 piece band hailing from the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Their new and energetic sound draws upon elements of indie rock and Synth Pop, blending sounds that produce an intricate and full show that goes beyond just music.
The band consists of singer Saskia Wardlaw, guitarists Michael Gage and Luke Santomartino, bassist Michael Fabri and drummer Jonathan Magnone. Playing shows around Melbourne at iconic venues such as Max Watts, The Espy and Penny black.
The band is set to release their new single ' VODKA', Which has a summer feel drawing from genres such as indie rock and Synth pop in addition to catchy lyrics and sing along able chorus this song is set to be the Band's most anticipated release.
Known for her remarkable voice, emotional honesty and ability to translate difficult subject matter into rich pop songs, Cairns-based artist Greta Stanley has been on a steadily rising trajectory over the past few years.
Unafraid to tackle themes of depression, anxiety, heartache and the challenges of transitioning from youth into adulthood, Greta's writing also explores the beauty of the natural world, the comfort of home and the importance of friendship.
Taken from her forthcoming sophomore album, new single 'Hope It Lands' is a collaboration with producer/co-writer Tristan Barton, who is best known for his acclaimed film soundtrack work. It's immediately clear that the combination of Stanley's warm, natural pop sensibilities and the textural depth of Barton's day job work is a winning formula.
She says of the song: “I wrote Hope It Lands when I was in a low headspace and struggling to be social. It’s about a kind of longing to be this person who went out and had ‘fun’ and what might come about if I did go to parties. At the time I was feeling really lonely, but I found it hard to meet anybody or build connections because I was struggling to put myself out there. So it was this kind of alter ego view of who I’d be or what kind of night I’d have if I could have had the courage to say yes to events and step out of this comfort zone or safe zone I was in at the time."
The song showcases Stanley's vulnerability and nous for storytelling. It's an exciting harbinger for her upcoming second album, which will also feature previously released tracks, 'Soak Into This' and 'New Feeling’, both produced by German heavy hitter Tobias Kuhn (Milky Chance, Dean Lewis).
With millions of streams to her name, numerous festival appearances and a list of support slots that reads like a who's who of Australian indie pop (Amy Shark, Tash Sultana, Eves Karydas), now's the time to get on board this truly exceptional artist, if you aren't already.
Talking Heads were an American rock band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991.[9] The band was composed of Scottish-born David Byrne (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Frantz (drums), Tina Weymouth (bass) and Jerry Harrison (keyboards, guitar). Described as "one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the '80s",[3] the group helped to pioneer new wave music by integrating elements of punk, art rock, funk, and world music with an anxious, clean-cut image.[3]
As former art school students who became involved in the 1970s New York punk scene, Talking Heads released their 1977 debut album, Talking Heads: 77, to positive reviews.[10] They collaborated with the British producer Brian Eno on a trio of critically acclaimed releases—More Songs About Buildings and Food (1978), Fear of Music (1979), and Remain in Light (1980)—which blended their art school sensibilities with influence from artists such as Parliament-Funkadelic and Fela Kuti.[3] From the early 1980s, they included additional musicians in their recording sessions and shows, notably guitarist Adrian Belew, keyboardist Bernie Worrell, singer Nona Hendryx, and bassist Busta Jones.
After a hiatus, Talking Heads hit their commercial peak in 1983 with the U.S. Top 10 hit "Burning Down the House" from the album Speaking in Tongues, and released the concert film Stop Making Sense, directed by Jonathan Demme. For these performances, they were joined by Worrell, guitarist Alex Weir, percussionist Steve Scales, and singers Lynn Mabry and Ednah Holt.[3] In 1985, Talking Heads released their best-selling album, Little Creatures. They produced a soundtrack album for Byrne's film True Stories (1986), and released their final album, worldbeat-influenced Naked (1988), before disbanding in 1991. Without Byrne, the other band members performed under the name Shrunken Heads, and released an album, No Talking, Just Head, as the Heads in 1996.
In 2002, Talking Heads were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Four of their albums appear in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and three of their songs ("Psycho Killer", "Life During Wartime", and "Once in a Lifetime") were included among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.[11] Talking Heads were also number 64 on VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".[12] In the 2011 update of Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Artists of All Time", they were ranked number 100.
South Sydney local TOMMY GUN slingshots straight to the main stage of the Australian music scene, sharing it with the likes of Thelma Plum and Winston Surfshirt. His last single played on Triple J's Home and Hosed and both of his recent film clips granted a spot on ABC’s Rage.
“Even When” is a song that demands to be heard. Speaking about the song in a press release, TOMMY GUN says “When I was writing the lyrics, I wanted to express the feeling of chasing someone who is emotionally unavailable. The song is about trusting that you will find the person that’s right for you.” Musically, the band pushed boundaries by experimenting with auto-tune, howling guitars and anthemic rock drums to convey the mixture of feelings one gains from offering their heart to a turbulent relationship. Recorded/ Mixed/ Mastered by George Georgiadis (Gang of Youths, Matt Corby, Last Dinosaurs and Ruby Fields) this Sydney super-group will be breathing fresh life into the Australian live music scene, captivating old and new fans.
Handsome Tours are stoked to present Goth Babe on his debut Australian tour!
Goth Babe's inaugural Australian tour is set to take place in October-November 2024 in support of his debut album Lola. Across four enchanting evenings, Goth Babe will take the stage at an array of Australia’s most iconic venues including Enmore Theatre in Sydney, The Forum in Melbourne, The Tivoli in Brisbane and The Rechabite in Perth, bringing with him his shimmering discography which offers a sonic respite from the heaviness of the world.
Since his breakthrough single 'Sometimes' in 2018, Goth Babe (née Griff Washburn) has balanced his skyrocketing profile as a musician with staying grounded and living a scaled-back lifestyle that allows him to pursue his love of the outdoors and the environment. Having spent time living in his car, a tiny house, and a camper van, all-inclusive of moments of joy and unfettered freedom as well as loneliness and trauma, Lola—his new album, named for the sailboat on which he now lives— is a splendid confirmation of Goth Babe’s story so far, all those shimmering sounds and topsy-turvy life dynamics coiling into songs that look for respite and redemption.
Goth Babe has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting Protect Our Winters and their work helping passionate outdoor people protect the places and experiences they love from climate change.
Bakers Eddy are an Australian-based punk rock group. They released their debut studio album Love Boredom Bicycles on 25 March 2022.
Australian band Sons of the East are an under-the-radar success story, racking up millions of streams and selling out shows across Europe and Australia without ever straying from their independent roots. And like their musical heroes, they built that impressive following through their incredible and energetic live shows, paired with a serious handful of exceptional original songs.
So far the band has racked up more than 160 million streams on Spotify, 12 million streams on Apple Music and 40 million Youtube plays from around the world. They plan to use this budding global audience to launch the next stage of their career in 2022, as they head to Europe in July for a run of summer festivals, before an extensive international debut album tour from August onward.
“Thank God for Sons Of The East... unshakeable calm and smooth tempos... harmonies woven tighter than DNA strands... dare I call it ‘Australia-cana’?” - Sam Jackson, AU Review
“What we like about this band is their Australian twist and contemporary take on the more traditional Folk music style... But ultimately what really makes this band shine is their stage presence (they are a must see live)” - Vinyl Garden.
Pale Waves are an English rock band from Manchester, formed in 2014. It was founded originally as Creek when lead singer and guitarist Heather Baron-Gracie met drummer Ciara Doran while attending university in Manchester. The other members are guitarist Hugo Silvani and bassist Charlie Wood, completing the lineup.[1] Pale Waves's early work is often described as 80s-inspired indie rock or synth-pop; their second and third albums, however, owe more to the pop-punk genre.
After signing a record deal with Dirty Hit in 2017, Pale Waves released their debut single, "There's a Honey", followed by "Television Romance". In 2018, the band were ranked fifth in the BBC Sound of 2018 poll and won the NME Under the Radar Award at the NME Awards. Pale Waves' debut EP, All the Things I Never Said, was released in February 2018, followed by their debut studio album, My Mind Makes Noises, on 14 September 2018. The band's second album, Who Am I?, was released on 12 February 2021, and peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart; the record also hit number one on the UK Independent Albums Chart. The band's third album, Unwanted, was released on 12 August 2022.
Pale Waves formed in 2014 when drummer Ciara Doran met Heather Baron-Gracie while attending BIMM Manchester.[2][3] The two originally named their group "Creek",[4] but they soon changed it to "Pale Waves", basing the name on a painting Baron-Gracie's grandmother had created.[5] Doran and Baron-Gracie initially enlisted second guitarist Ben Bateman and bassist Ryan Marsden to complete the lineup, but they departed from the band shortly thereafter, with current bassist Charlie Wood and second guitarist Hugo Silvani replacing them.[6] The band recorded early demos with production team Sugar House that were released in 2015. These tracks caught the attention of XFM radio broadcaster John Kennedy, who referred them to the independent record label Dirty Hit.[7] Pale Waves was subsequently signed to the label in 2017.[6]
The band's first single under Dirty Hit, "There's a Honey", was released on 21 April 2017 to widespread acclaim.[8] On 1 June 2017, the band played a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden supporting The 1975 on their North American tour.[9] The band's second single, "Television Romance", was released on 16 August 2017,[10] with its music video directed by The 1975 lead singer Matty Healy.[11] Healy later appeared on the cover of NME with Baron-Gracie for the 20 October 2017 issue of the magazine.[12] Pale Waves embarked on their first North American headlining tour in November and December 2017, playing 21 shows over four weeks.[13]
The band headlined DIY magazine's Class of 2018 shortlist for its December/January issue.[14] On 7 November 2017, the band released the single "New Year's Eve",[13][15] followed by "My Obsession" on 13 December 2017.
Baron-Gracie announced on 4 January 2018 via Twitter that the band had started recording their debut album.[17] On 8 January, it was announced that the band had been placed fifth in the BBC Sound of 2018 poll.[18] Speaking to the BBC, Baron-Gracie talked about how the band's debut album is shaping up and its darker tone: "The songs we have out now are very influenced by romance. The album is me talking about a lot of my darker issues. I talk about a lot of things that go on in my mind rather than in my heart".[18] "The Tide", the first song written by the band, was released on 1 February 2018 as the third single from the band's then-upcoming debut extended play (EP), All the Things I Never Said.[19][20]
Pale Waves won the NME Under the Radar Award at the NME Awards 2018, and performed "There's a Honey" at the ceremony at London's O2 Academy Brixton on 14 February 2018.[21] The band also received a nomination for Best Video for "Television Romance",[22] but lost out to The Big Moon.[23]
Pale Waves' debut EP, All the Things I Never Said, was released digitally on 20 February 2018,[24][25] followed by a 12-inch vinyl release on 16 March 2018.[26] On 6 April 2018, it was announced that the band had signed to Interscope Records in a joint venture with Dirty Hit to release music in the United States.[27] The third single from the band's debut album, "Kiss", following "There's a Honey" and "Television Romance", was released on 15 May 2018. "Noises" was released as the fourth single on 28 June 2018.
In an interview with NME magazine in early September 2018 the band revealed they are working on a new EP following the debut album. Baron-Gracie discussed how the new EP will lean towards "pop punk and rock'n'roll" and will touch on themes such as politics, acceptance and sexuality.[28] The band's debut album, My Mind Makes Noises, was released on 14 September 2018 and reached number eight on the UK Albums Chart.