Rock

Ramona Sky are a four-piece funk rock outfit from Melbourne. Forming in mid-2020 smack bang in the middle of the pandemic, the band met online through a Facebook group and got to know each other over FaceTime whilst isolating in lockdown. Once restrictions eased, the four were closer than ever and brought their upbeat groovy sound to the local music scene, becoming a well known live act around Melbourne’s most iconic venues. Inspired by a mix of 70’s rock and 90’s funk, Ramona Sky’s presence is made up of powerful lead vocals and bright harmonies, distinct driving bass lines, funky guitar rhythms and punchy in-the-pocket drums. Their live performances are renowned for getting the crowd on their feet whilst maintaining an ecstatic stage presence. The band have just released their debut EP 'Ramona Sky' featuring six tracks.

Members
Chelsea Sharp
Jess Maio
Nick Thorne
Giacomo Carbone

Nashville Pussy released their new album, “Pleased To Eat You”, on September 7 via earMUSIC.
Lemmy personally blessed Nashville Pussy calling them "America's last great rock 'n' roll band" — and Lemmy should know.

Formed in 1997, Nashville Pussy preached its sleazy gospel over the past couple of decades alongside MOTÖRHEAD in every rock outpost from Asia to Europe and back again.

Raised on a diet of Marshall stacks, Gibson Guitars, Jack Daniels, and weed, Nashville Pussy are the bastard offspring of foul-mouthed, demented hillbilly ice-cream man Blaine Cartwright and tractor-driving, nude art school model, and guitar prodigy Ruyter Suys. Nashville Pussy quickly gained a reputation for being like "AC/DC with a female Angus" in Ruyter's blues-meets-punk frenzied guitar solos and Blaine's hilarious "jailhouse nursery rhyme" lyrics.

The band's bass player — Bonnie "Bon" Buitrago — began as a teenage fan of the band sneaking into shows, determined to make the leap from audience member to member of the band by mastering her craft on bass. Atlanta native and ex-landscaper Ben Thomas on drums has quickly become known for his showmanship, precision, and all-around sensuality behind the kit.

"We are rock 'n' rolls' dirty little secret — blissfully outliving musical trends we never knew existed," says Suys. "More than ever, everyone needs to escape to a place where they can pretend they don't give a shit, let their hair down and get loud, sweaty and dirty. Nashville Pussy provides that unpretentious refuge. Everyone is welcome — just don't dress up 'cause it's gonna get messy."

The Gods of Rock smiled upon on Nashville Pussy in creating the band's brand new studio album, "Pleased To Eat You". Combining the talents of producer Daniel Rey (Ramones, White Zombie, Ronnie Spector and Raging Slab) and studio engineer David Barrick (Black Stone Cherry, The Kentucky Headhunters, Marshall Tucker Band), the band was fresh off an international tour and hungry for new songs to sink their teeth.

"Pleased To Eat You" is their seventh studio album and certainly another milestone recording by the band you'll need to share with your mom: Bourbon, BBQ, horse farms, good people, and a great fucking record. Seriously, you'll hardly find a band that manages to act so easy, so fast and yet so impulsive as Nashville Pussy — a band that is not shy about expressing opinions loud and clear.

Beloved Sydney electronic dance band Art vs Science release their long-awaited new album ‘Big Overdrive’. The vibe-packed record, written and recorded over the past decade includes their recent dancefloor ready single ‘I Saw You’, ARIA club hit ‘SWEAT’ produced by Kim Moyes (The Presets) and their new single ‘Check The Boombox’, which was produced by Dan McNamee and Dan Williams. Rich in melodies, synth stabs and classic Art vs Science experimentation, ‘Big Overdrive’ is a collection of songs that captures the heights of the trio as a groundbreaking alternative dance band, pushing musical boundaries with crafted multi-layered bangers.

Sonically ‘Big Overdrive’ lives and breathes in a way that can be played live to an intimate club audience or to a festival crowd. It’s also a celebration of the band’s longevity performing together for fifteen years. The music was recorded in studios all around Sydney, with a heavy emphasis on DIY. The bulk of the album was tracked at Dan Mac’s parents’ old place in Dural, in a sweaty hotbox near the attic, using a handful of microphones and a bucketload of vibe!

“In the course of selecting the music for this long awaited album, some of these rare sessions were uncovered, and the joy and fun embedded within were plain to hear. Of course, lots of love and expertise came from actual outside experts such as Kim Moyes (The Presets), Alex Gooden (Mix Engineer, SAFIA), Sam Ford (Tone City Records), Joe La Porta (Mastering, Sterling Sound), and Guy Davies (Mastering, Electric Mastering).”
Art vs Science.

Festival ready single “I Saw You” explores a quiet-verse loud-chorus dynamic, with soaring synths and thumping drums. New single “Check The Boombox” was recorded at a friend’s house in Wilsons Creek in the Blue Mountains near Sydney. A full arsenal of old stereo equalisers, a terrible mixing desk, and dusty guitar amplifiers went into this track. “The cost of producing this track was keeping a black and white cat fed and entertained, and lugging the gear from Bondi in a hired Goget van.”

“How 2 Stay High” was recorded in one session at Dan Mac’s house in Thirroul, whilst “Sweat” saw the band recruit Kim Moyes from The Presets to beef up and bangify. “Joe La Porta was enlisted to give SWEAT its beautiful sheen and thump, while Guy Davies was chosen to make DANCE the most thumping it could be” Art vs Science

Dan Mac produced many of the tracks on ‘Big Overdrive’; finding weird locations and setting up mics in bedrooms and kitchens to capture Dan W’s epic drum performances. Jim as always provided the solid synth bass lines and creative counterpoint that makes the band more than the sum of its parts.

“Big Overdrive is a celebration of jamming and making music which is fun, different and experimental. It’s a collection of tracks written over most of the band’s lifespan, with an emphasis on songs which we think are beautiful in their weirdness. The themes of the songs span love, loss, exuberance, life, death and passion. And dancing.” Art vs Science

Since 2008 Art vs Science has been widely acclaimed for their dynamic live performances and energy on stage. With their insistence on playing everything 100% “live” weaving intricate dance arpeggios – played by human hands – with real drums, real presence, and a bass sound that is uniquely their own. Dan Mac, Dan W and Jim Finn’s clear musicality is empowered by a collection of random keyboards plugged into huge guitar amplifiers and pedals which inspired one critic to call them “AC/DC with keyboards”.

They’ve performed at nearly every major Australian music festival including: Falls Festival, Splendour in the Grass, Bass in the Grass, Parklife, Good Vibrations, Big Day Out, and a range of boutique festivals such as Festival of The Sun, St Kilda Festival, Caloundra Music Festival, Wine Machine, Red Deer Fest, NYE On The Hill, The Great Australian Beer Fest, The Bacardi Express and Mountain Sounds. Art vs Science also performed at the Keep Sydney Open rally in 2016 and has supported Groove Armada and The Chemical Brothers.

Peaking at #2 on the ARIA charts, their album “The Experiment” won an ARIA for Best Independent Album in 2011. They currently have over 136K Spotify monthly listeners including 4.9million streams for their ubiquitous hit ‘Parlez Vous Francais’, 2.3million plays on Apple and over 7millon views on Youtube.

Art vs Science will be returning to the festival stage playing at the Caloundra Music Festival on Friday, 30 September, and Wine Machine, along with Flight Facilities, Lime Cordiale, Masked Wolf, San Cisco and many others in December!

ART VS SCIENCE TOUR DATES
Friday 30 September, Caloundra Music Festival, Queensland Tickets
Saturday, 17 December, Wine Machine, McLaren Vale, South Australia Tickets

“Stoked to be playing at the Caloundra Music Festival again this year. Had a ball at the 2017 one. Also keen as beans for another round of Wine Machine, this time in South Australia. Psyched!”
Art vs Science

PRAISE FOR ART VS SCIENCE

Art vs Science – The Experiment album – 200 Greatest Australian Albums Of All Time – Honorable Mentions List
ROLLING STONE AUSTRALIA

“It’s easy to tell why crowds love these boys. Their music is laced with happiness: it’s addictive, plus their live shows involve inflatable penguins!”
MUSIC FEEDS

“Unlike most hyped-up artists, this claim wasn’t far from the truth, with singles like ‘Magic Fountain’ and their debut album, The Experiment, going on to cement the band as household names in no time.”
TONE DEAF

“The Sydney trio’s new tune is definitely larger than their previous stuff, with their signature, fast-paced synth blending super nicely with rolling piano chords, bouncy vocals and hectic drum work.”
PILERATS

“Art vs Science have always been capable of producing – an album that is sharp, full of confidence and great musical execution.”
AU REVIEW

ART VS SCIENCE are:
Jim Finn (vocals, keyboard)
Dan McNamee (vocals, guitars, keyboard)
Dan Williams (vocals, drums)

In 2017, in the Australian coastal town of Gerringong, a four-piece alternative rock band was born. Blending the sounds of classic rock & roll with a contemporary indie flavour Pacific Avenue stems influence from bands such as Hockey Dad, Skeggs, Gang of Youths, Powderfinger, Catfish & The Bottlemen and Crowded House.