Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
Maybe the best video you will see in your life. EVER.
As far as videos go, it doesn't get much better than this...
Thursday, October 16th, 2008
RED RIDERS back from the dead + playing shows
With April Fools Day approximately seven months in the past, we can safely and confidently guarantee you that this is not a joke. And unless you are reading this in your sleep, it's probably not a dream either. True fact: the Red Riders are live and kicking! Coincidentally, they are also playing live with none other than Franz Ferdinand and you will be kicking yourself if you don't go.
We are delighted to announce the return of Glasgow lads Franz Ferdinand to stages in Melbourne and Sydney in 2009 – their first in two years. Joining them at these one-off headline shows will be UK rockers The Cribs and Sydney’s own Red Riders.
Red Riders will open the shows in each city. The Sydney band is currently working on the follow-up to their acclaimed debut album Replica Replica. They've been writing songs all year and are set to enter the studio later this year to record their highly anticipated second album (due for release in 2009 through Ivy League Records). Live, the Red Riders are a force to be reckoned with, and with the promise of new material on this tour, they’re worth arriving on time for.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday 29 October and are sure to sell like delicious hotcakes.
Check out our dates section for more information!
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Chasing Ghosts in Macquarie Fields
Last month, Snob Scrilla and some of his mates went down to Macquarie Fields to hang out with the kids involved in the ‘Outreach program’ of local Sydney charity ‘Youth Off The Streets’. The Outreach program is a service for young people 12-21 who are at risk or disadvantaged. It provides a weekly safe and friendly environment to engage young people in discussion about their circumstances, in order to provide positive alternatives to their current situation and to develop strength-based interventions on an individual needs basis.
Snob Scrilla used the budget from his latest video clip to throw a party for the kids, inviting them to come down, play basketball, beatbox, breakdance and just hang out. The results were filmed by Snob's friends (some of whom are professional camera operators – lucky) and edited to make a clip for ‘Chasing Ghosts’.
The remainder of the video budget was donated to 'Youth Off The Streets' to provide text books, reading books, groceries for aftercare, board games, dance classes, cook books and kitchen equipment sets.
While the clip for ‘Chasing Ghosts’ is due out in the coming weeks, the single is already creating a radio hurricane, spinning itself all the way to high rotation on Triple J. Not even waiting for the dust to settle from his recent trailblazing national tour with Sparkadia and Faker, Snob intends to keep the momentum going by playing a run of festival dates AND by hosting a long awaited launch for his debut EP 'The Day Before...' Yikes!
For details on Snob Scrilla's upcoming shows, check out our dates section.
For more information on 'Youth Off The Streets', check out their website here.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
The League are on tour...
It is an excellent time to be in the Ivy League! Still geared up from a mammoth overseas tour and recent travels with Faker, Sparkadia leave TOMORROW on a national tour celebrating the release of their debut album 'Postcards.' This will be their last tour for the year so make sure you don't miss out. Likewise, this week also sees Youth Group embarking on their epic Australia wide tour with theredsunband. The tour will feature tracks from their latest release, 'The Night Is Ours' and kicks off on October 16th, winding its way through five states & territories over four weeks. Not only are The Vines joining in the touring madness starting October 24th, but their latest film clip for 'Get Out' was featured as Channel V's Ripe Clip of the Week! Sensational.
For more information, check out the dates section.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
'Chimney's Afire' heats up the charts
Josh Pyke's new album 'Chimney's Afire' has blazed its way to a scorching debut at #3 on the ARIA charts.
It is set to become one of the biggest Australia releases this year, with only freakish sales from Kings of Leon and Metallica keeping Josh from taking out #1. His previous album 'Memories and Dust' debuted in the ARIA chart at #4. It later went on to sell over 50 000 copies and win 3 ARIA Awards (nominated for 5).
Having stunned audiences across the country with his recent sell-out ‘Lighthouse Tour’, Josh has also enjoyed the privilege of Triple J Album Of The Week and next week will present an award at this year's ARIAs. Josh’s new single, ‘Make You Happy’, is at radio this week and is already beginning to cause a tidal wave. The much anticipated clip features Josh sailing around Sydney Harbour in a guitar boat, and will premiere on Tuesday 21 October. It seems the tide is turning and it’s most certainly in Josh’s favour.
Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Shake and Bake
Two more Ivy League bands have joined the summer festival ranks, with 78 Saab spreading peace in the park at this year' s Homebake, and Youth Group set to wow crowds at the Big Day Out '09. 78 Saab will be joining fellow leaguers The Vines, Sparkadia + Snob Scrilla, along with other top acts including Crowded House, Eddy Current Suppression Ring and You Am I. Youth Group, who are currently touring to promote their fourth album 'The Night is Ours', will be enjoying a day out with bands including Neil Young, the Living End and the Arctic Monkeys. Glorious.
For more details, head to the dates section.
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
What's a guitar boat?
We're shooting the video for Josh Pyke's new single 'Make You Happy' this week. Yes, it involves a guitar boat and yes, it will be the best thing you see all year. Stay tuned...
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
The Vines sell out
Their upcoming MELODIA tour has yet to kick off but already The Vines have proven that it's going to be massive. The Metro Theatre show in home town Sydney has completely SOLD OUT, resulting in the announcement of a SECOND show on the following night! The Vines have also sold out their Melbourne gig at the Hi Fi Bar, so you'd better get tickets for the remaining shows while you still can!
The MELODIA TOUR kicks off later this month and sees The Vines playing shows around Australia supported by Wolf & Cub, and a date in Perth with fellow rockers The Silents. Both Sydney shows on the 1st and 2nd of November are licensed all ages. Tickets for the second announcement are on sale now! All details in the dates section.
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Youth Group + theredsunband are dating...
Sydney bands Youth Group and theredsunband are about to set off on a mammoth 18-date co-headlining tour. The month long tour kicks off on October 16th and winds its way through five states & territories over four weeks.
The history of the two bands has long been intertwined: theredsunband played their first gig with Lizzie Kelly on keyboards supporting Youth Group at the Hopetoun Hotel in 2002. Lizzie was 16 years old and travelling on a fake ID. Youth Group singer, Toby Martin, first recalls hearing demos of theredsunband in a car with his bandmates and once gave early single 'Sleep Forever' five stars in a magazine review.
The good will has continued with the two bands now heading out on tour together in a 12-seater bus, on equal billing, sharing beer and gear and even peforming a special encore. This week, Sarah Kelly & Toby Martin met at Erskineville Oval (home of the South Sydney Rabbitohs) armed with a 1952 Australian Penny with which to decide who would headline each night of the tour. The bands will headline one night each in Sydney and Melbourne and share all other dates equally. All details in our dates section + TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Josh Pyke MySpace Secret Show - shhh!
MySpace Secret Shows Presents
JOSH PYKE
WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER 2008 in Melbourne 18 + | FREE
Following up from his ARIA award winning debut album, Josh is about to release his highly anticipated second album ‘Chimney's afire’ – be the first to listen to the new material before the rest of the country! Often referred to as one of Australia’s most talented artists, the music of Josh Pyke is the collision of imaginative lyrics, warm melodies and a captivatingly sincere delivery. And as always – it’s completely FREE thanks to MySpace Secret Shows! This exclusive gig will take place at an undisclosed inner-city location in Melbourne. DON'T miss it.
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Details of the exact location of the show will be revealed via bulletin soon so keep an eye on MySpace! Tickets to the show are FREE and operate on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis - so make sure you get there early as capacity is strictly limited.
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The only way MySpace users can find out specific details about this event is by adding Secret Shows as a Friend to their profile via www. myspace. com/secretshowsau.
You can also find out the details by subscribing to MySpace Secret Show alerts from Optus by texting 'Secret Shows' to 19988811 or visiting Optus Music Zoo SMS Alerts
JOSH PYKE | 'CHIMNEY’S AFIRE' | OUT OCTOBER 4 www.myspace.com/joshpyke
