Day: 6 May 2016

The State of Affairs (6th May 2016): A focus of attention on the relationship between managers and artists, women in the electro scene & more

This week in the music industry, the Association of Artist Managers (AAM) focuses on the relationships between managers and artists, MusicNSW focuses their attention on the representation of women in the electronic music scene and the line-up for the NGV’s Unplugged Live returns to Melbourne in June. The Manager and Artist Relationship Panel Discussion On…

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Music Video of the Day: Beach Baby “Lost Soul” (2016)

Beach Baby are a band high on our must-see list at The Great Escape this year and this week, we’ve loved seeing that the band have dropped a new little gem, their new music video for “Lost Soul”! The single itself has proven to be a popular one for the band, as they are currently completing…

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Thelma Plum announces first Australian headline tour in over a year

After spending the past year in various studios and living rooms writing and recording material for her debut album, Thelma Plum has announced a headline Australian tour, where she will be giving fans a taste of what she has been working on. The last time Plum set off on a national headline tour was over…

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Philadelphia Grand Jury are hitting the road for their most interactive tour yet

Sydney trio Philadelphia Grand Jury are back with some tour news, and not just any ordinary tour news. Although they have been a little quiet of late, working on album number three, they have just announced the appropriately named So You Think You Can Philly Jays five date national tour, that gives fans the chance…

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Album News Weekly: 6th May 2016

In this issue: A lot of newcomers are set to release their debut albums this week! Keep the playlists alive with a bunch of brand new tunes. THE POSIES Stretching their on-and-off again relationship over four decades, The Posies release album number eight Solid States, via Planet! HOMEBOY SANDMAN Addressing themes such as; his personal insecurities,…

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Aaradhna announces Australian and New Zealand tour for this June

New Zealand born singer songwriter Aaradhna has announced an Australian and New Zealand tour for this June, where she will debut her new live band and perform tracks from her new album Brown Girl. Brown Girl, which is Aaradhna’s fourth album, was recorded live in Brooklyn and Los Angeles and was produced with Truth &…

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Single of the Day: James Blake “I Need A Forest Fire ft. Bon Iver” (2016)

James Blake unexpectedly dropped his third album The Colour In Everything overnight, his first official release since the 2013 favourite Overgrown. The 17-track effort, featuring co-production from Rick Rubin and co-writing from Frank Ocean, also features vocals from Bon Iver in our Single of the Day, “I Need A Forest Fire”. Have a listen to it…

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Claudio Sanchez on travel and the new Coheed and Cambria album, The Color Before the Sun

In Australia for their highly anticipated national tour, Coheed and Cambria have brought a hectic show with them. Performing tunes from their new album, the band’s eighth, The Color Before the Sun, as well as cuts from over their acclaimed seven-album strong career, the iconic US group isn’t resting on any laurels. They’re here to deliver. Band founder…

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Five weeks to go until the Barunga Festival kicks off; 2016 theme is ‘Celebrating Women’

The Queen’s Birthday Weekend will see the Barunga Community host some amazing live music with this year’s Barunga Festival, one of the biggest festival events in the NT. Welcoming people from all over the world, the Barunga Festival this year has got a diverse and strong program of events and activities planned for the weekend,…

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James Blake releases anticipated third album The Colour in Anything today

New James Blake music is here and ready to make you feel all the feels once more. Originally slated to drop at midnight (US time), Blake’s third album The Colour in Anything is currently sitting pretty on Spotify and iTunes right now. The 17-track album features some notable names, with Rick Rubin as co-producer, a contribution by Bon Iver on the haunting “I Need a…

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Exclusive Single Premiere: Ed Wells “Swirl” (2016)

Atmospheric, enveloping and lush. Three words that can easily describe Ed Wells’ new single, “Swirl”. The latest piece of music from the Sydney songwriter blends some deep electronic production with a stunning vocal that builds with each lyric. In a similar vein to the likes of James Blake and Ben Howard, Wells’ uses the almost…

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Hail, Ceasar! actor officially cast as Han Solo for 2018 Star Wars Story

After months of rumors and speculation, Disney has found their new Han Solo in Alden Ehrenreich. Ehrenreich was last seen in the Coen Brother‘s Hail, Caesar! and will be playing a younger version of the Harrison Ford character in one of Disney‘s upcoming Star Wars anthology films, centering on the iconic character’s origin story. The prequel film has yet…

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Travis Fimmel makes multiple appearances in New York in support of Maggie’s Plan

Australian actor Travis Fimmel (Vikings, Warcraft) has made multiple appearances in New York in support of Maggie’s Plan: a modern, romantic comedy to be released by Sony Pictures Classics. Maggie’s Plan is also set to screen at this year’s Sydney Film Festival. Fimmel joined writer-director Rebecca Miller along with co-stars Ethan Hawke, Greta Gerwig and Oscar winner…

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UnREAL video reveals Season 2’s new bachelor

Season 2 of UnREAL is creeping up on us and a new trailer for the show showcases some of what is to come, as well as new cast member Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D alum B.J Britt. With all the confusion felt within the contestants, it will be interesting to see how they will go this time round in…

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Craziest ways that Season 6 of Game of Thrones could end

Every season of Thrones has ended on a moment of great narrative significance. The first season closed with the introduction Dany’s (Emilia Clarke) dragons while the second unveiled the White Walkers and their army of the dead. Most recently, the fifth season ended with the instantly-infamous death of Jon Snow (Kit Harrington). As we make…

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Anywhere Festival Review: Gremlins, Red Hill Skate Arena, Brisbane (performances to May 21)

A curious race of flight-obsessed creatures has crash landed in the remains of the Red Hill Skate Arena, just outside the Brisbane CBD. Eager to get back to “upground”, the Gremlins have thrown open the cabin doors, inviting passengers to join them as they take to the skies with their budget airline Airlinius Hippopotamus. Please…

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Cairns Indigenous Art Fair releases its 2016 program

After entertaining over 50,000 visitors last year, the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair has today announced this year’s program, along with the 2016 event app, presented by Artistic Director Janina Harding. The event encourages Indigenous artists to share their stories and is an ethical point of sale for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Running over…

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The Sound of Music to play a season in Perth this September

It has been announced today by producers Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Ian, John Frost and the Really Useful Group that The Sound of Music will be heading to Perth later this year, rounding out a highly acclaimed national tour. This new tour of the classic play is led by the all star cast of Amy…

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Theatre Review: Dirty People, The Depot Theatre, Sydney (performances until 8 May)

In this period of YouTube celebrities, reality TV starlets and Kardashians, it can be challenging to relate to theatrical characters. Audiences are regularly plated-up a plethora of classics, complete with over-the-top performances and melodious, fruity language contrasted against edgy, overly dark interpretations of long-lost fables. Presented on stark stages that we struggle to comprehend (but…

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Gazillion Bubble Show’s Melody Yang talks about bubble magic and creating a 170 foot bubble!

When we were children most of us would’ve blown bubbles and tried to catch them. As adults there is still something magical in watching large bubbles being created as they fly through the sky before they reach the end of their transient lifespan and go “Pop!” Melody Yang is someone that knows all about this….

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