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Death From Above 1979 (DFA), made up of Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler, announce the “Is 4 Lovers” North American tour with dates in March and April 2022. The duo are taking their fourth studio album, Is 4 Lovers (Universal Music Canada), hailed by NME as “their best album since their debut,” out on the road.

In addition to the upcoming tour, the duo have shared a dynamic new music video for the track “Modern Guy,” watch here . The opening track from Is 4 Lovers, and a cyber-metal riff monster, now has a video to match. Directed by Alex P Smith and shot in Hamilton, Ontario, the video features the dynamic duo in a killer car chase. “Modern Guy is the first real driving song of the 21st century. So we made a driving video. End of story.”

The 22 date tour kicks off in Washington, DC at Union Stage on March 5, 2022 and includes stops in Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles and more.

About Death From Above 1979 (DFA)

Death From Above 1979 (DFA), the boundary pushing musical alliance created by Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler, roared out of Toronto with the uncompromising one-two punch of 2002’s fuzz-bomb EP Heads Up and 2004’s epochal debut album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine, complete with a North American arena tour with Nine Inch Nails and Queens of the Stone Age, before deciding mid-tour to part ways due to the strain of constantly touring.

Almost a decade later, the rekindled DFA fireworks lit stages around the world a blaze – amassing a posse of fans so passionate they incited a genuine, barricade-smashing riot at Austin’s Beauty Bar at the 2011 South by Southwest festival. Playing Lollapalooza, Coachella, Glastonbury, Reading / Leeds, Osheaga, Lowlands and more, DFA continued to take the world by storm. Their second album, The Physical World (2014) took a No. 3 spot on the Canadian Billboard album chart and peaked at No. 28 on the U.S. Hot 200, not to mention No. 3 and No. 7 spots on Billboard’s Top Alternative and Top Rock registries, respectively. TV appearances around their first two albums on iconic late-night shows including David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon showed a whole new audience the DFA live goods.

Arriving at No. 20 on the Canadian Billboard album chart, DFA’s scorching 2017 outing, Outrage! Is Now prompted Pitchfork to remark that “Death From Above now sounds more vital than ever.” With three smashing albums to their name, the duo drummed up an easy 10 million views before going silent once more, to the dismay of fans.

Now, DFA is back with the return of their new album, Is 4 Lovers – once again creating a new sound and reimagining the format they created more than 20 years ago.

Chutney has returned with a certified banger! It is clear upon the first listen of this downright bop that the Gold Coast’s beloved 4-piece is climbing to great heights in the indie rock scene with their latest track carrying a significant message.

It’s not often you come across a song that screams at you to listen. However in this case, Chutney’s latest release, “Talk”, does exactly that. Within the first second of hitting play you are slapped in the face with a commanding growl from lead vocalist Matt Hansford as if to say, “pay attention, what we’re saying is important”…….And it is.

Penned from the experience of seeing someone struggling and aching to do something about it, “Talk” encompasses the many feelings of seeing a person you care about battle with mental health issues. The lyrics are carefully curated, showing all facets of seeing someone experiencing tough times. Whilst the verses vocalise how great someone is and holds them up to the light, the chorus echoes a father figure brushing off the severity of mental health issues by discounting his daughter’s feelings. Delving into the importance of the song’s meaning, Cal Hughes (Lead Guitar) explains: “Talk is about looking out for your mates when they’re having a hard time – about how everyone has struggles from time to time, and how you are so much more important than you may ever realise. It is a song about mental health and the importance of leaning on those close to you in times of need. We wanted to create an uplifting, euphoric song that tackles sensitive subject matters while providing a positive ending – your mates will always be there for you, and having that talk is the first step to making a positive change.”

Opening with an unforgettably powerful bassline and cymbal soaked drum beat, “Talk” instantly captures your attention. Complimented with hip-hop laced vocals from frontman Matt Hansford, the track clearly draws upon rap influences and infuses it with that classic Chutney sound, often likened to rockers Arctic Monkeys and Sticky Fingers. Also carrying the attitude of industry icons such as Rage Against the Machine and Gorrillaz, the track’s electrifying guitar lines in the second verse drive the single home, building to a perfectly executed, anthemic chorus just begging to be belted by a sea of people in a festival amphitheatre.

Tied to the single release is an accompanying music video, shot by Nicholas Stevens of Fastback Studios, that takes the viewer on a journey through some local-loved Gold Coast locations (Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Alfreds Apartment, Mermaid Beach and more). The humorous clip starts with Hansford waking up on the beach at sunrise after a big night out, and continues to follow him as he navigates the day without a cent to his name and one goal: get to the gig. Showing that even with a rough start, you can still make a day your own with the right attitude.

2021 is proving to be a successful year for the Chutney boys, with the Gold Coast natives bringing their infectious energy to the stage and leaving fans wanting more. From tour support with Queensland legends Beddy Rays and upcoming shows with Buttered, to their first festival appearance at Springtime alongside Ruel, Ball Park Music, Hermitude, Sycco and more in September, this four-piece is just getting started. With an upcoming single launch event, plans for another two singles and a run of shows before the end of the year, you can expect to be hearing a lot more from Chutney.

If you’re a fan of Ocean Alley and The Rubens then I think there’ll be plenty about Chutney that you’ll be into.

Declan Byrne (Triple J)

That voice is crazy good! I love the way you belt it out but keep it cruisy at the same time.

Claire Mooney (Triple J)

A breezy breed of indie rock with just enough grit, it’ll hook you in from the first chord.

Happy Mag

Vocals are akin to the likes of Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, with a music composition which would not seem out of place in the early 2000s.

Young Creative Press

“Yorke is becoming one of the most captivating new artists out of Australia.” – Purple Sneakers

Yorke has teamed up US duo joan to put a new twist on her latest single ‘Window Shopping’. Writing a new verse, the duo from Arkansas adds new layers and storylines to the already disco-tinged, effortless, playful alt-pop sounds that surround ‘Window Shopping’.

Yorke’s recent music has allowed her to open up more than ever, finding self-confidence and subsequent evolution. A period of self-reflection and evaluation has seen her re-emerge with a clear picture of her place as an artist as well as encouraging a more daring approach to making music.

The original single was created in just a few hours with Yorke finding musical inspiration in different sounds. If you listen closely, you’ll hear her playing the triangle, the Cabasa and a trash can, embracing the playful nature of the song. That freedom and creative energy in the studio comes across on tape. Working with producer Louis Schoorl (Olivia O’Brien, CXLOE, Kesha), she sounds freer than ever before, delivering a crystalline vocal that’s full of charisma.

It’s a continuation of the sort of creative freedom she explored on last year’s release Japanese Wallpaper-produced single ‘Gravity’. The gliding, pulsating track together with ‘Window Shopping’, herald a new era for Yorke that is set to unfurl further this year.

About Yorke

Since Yorke’s arrival with her debut EP ‘Liberosis’ in 2020, she’s amassed over 6.1 million streams. She’s also become a captivating performer supporting the likes of Lewis Capaldi, The Veronicas and Ruel while also embarking on her own sold-out headline tour. Recently she’s played sold out shows as part of NSW’s Great Southern Nights and returned to the festival stage with an exuberant show at For The Love Festival.

“Dark and drowning in my sorrows … this ain’t no party tune. Some songs are such that they can become an individual’s personal interpretation. Make of it what you will, but for me it rang of the opinion that joy seems so fleeting and sorrow lingers … Memories flood back of good times that live in the shadow of losing dear ones. There are songs for a time, songs that take you back to a time … ‘Crying Over’ is one of those songs”. – Donna Fisk.

Donna Fisk is an award winning singer, songwriter, recording artist, producer and Royal Command Performer with several number one chart topping hit recordings and the honour of being immortalised in the Australian Country Music Fame Park.

Woven into the narrative of Australian country music, it’s a family tradition akin to the Dusty, Kernaghan and Chambers clans with father Gene Bradley Fisk being a pioneer artist of the outlaw country genre and radio personality, inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Donna features in many music publications including Andrea Lemon’s book ‘Rodeo Girls Go Round The Outside’, exploring modern day female trailblazers for Australian country music. Touring her own show as well as performing and recording overseas, incorporating appearances on local and international media, the country music star is the voice on many national advertising campaigns including being assigned to perform for the Australian Government campaign song, ‘Building On A Strong Foundation’ as the anthem for ‘The Australian Centenary Of Federation’.

Donna is the face, voice and songwriter of ‘Australian Football League / Channel Seven’ live game broadcasts theme song, ‘Rock ‘n’ Footy’, ultimately performing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the prestigious AFL Grand Final to an audience of millions and the song rocketing into the ARIA charts and football folklore.

During her career, Donna has shared the stage with acclaimed artists such as John Denver, Donny Osmond, Dame Edna Everage, Tom .T. Hall, Canned Heat, Muhummad Ali, Brian Cadd, Susan Raye, James Morrison, Tommy Emmanuel, Dave Dudley, Blood Sweat and Tears, and The Seekers just to mention just a few.

Following close on the success of her single “Nunchucks “, rising Sydney indie pop/R&B artist Taylor B-W has a new addition to her strongly growing body of work. “I’m So Broke” flirts with the same colourful, 90s soundscape and vision, with a hint of current electro-pop intricacies inspired by Bebe Rexha, Kimbra and Billie Eilish. The new release is also accompanied by an innovative music video, directed by Sydney-based, Spanish filmmaker, Jordi Marin.

Bouncy and playful with its plucky Dr Dre-esque bass and West Coast whistle and melding B-W’s passion for 90s pop, hip-hop, and R&B, “I’m So Broke” draws you in, enticing you with its catchy melody and conversationalist lyricism, as if you are conversing with a friend.

During one of her frequent low points in life last year, B-W wrote the song around the sadness and depression she was experiencing, which coincided with Covid-19 and all her gigs being rapidly cancelled. “I’m So Broke” has a double-edged theme of feeling ‘unhinged’ along with a lack of funds. Not wanting to write a typical woe-is-me song, however, B-W decided to deliver her sentiments in a musically upbeat pop tune (with the help of producer Quinn), and still projecting her sassy, soulful, cool-girl sensibilities.

“We have all been there – some more consistently than others – where we just don’t feel OK. I have always struggled with my own mental health, and this song reflects my state of mind, with a double entendre of being financially unstable – I find the two can sometimes go hand-in-hand.”
Taylor B-W

Fans of B-W will certainly relate to her fun and cheeky treatment of the “I’m So Broke” music video. Filmed at Camperdown studios, director Jordi Marin used an Insta360 Pro 2 camera to experimentally create an orbital visual. Set in a ‘behind-the-scenes’ concept, we see three emotionally distinct ‘Taylors’ all vying for the attention of the camera, while the camera itself is rotating around, much like B-W’s own constant emotional turmoil.

“I’m a very visual person and I had seen what the Insta360 Camera could achieve, so I knew I wanted to incorporate this technique in my music video – to break away from moody lyrical sentiments and just have fun.”
Taylor B-W

PRAISE FOR TAYLOR B-W

“…fusing Little Dragon with Kimbra with very fine results!” Triple J, Declan Byrne

“Oh my days girl low-key singin’ like Mary J. overthose Banks-esque beats I’m here for the marriage of these worlds. That skilled control sounds effortless for you.”
Triple J, Ilai Swindells

” She has quickly established her penchant for crafting tracks that feel simultaneously dynamic and well thought-out; they’re always bursting at the seams with explosive energy, but never sacrifice musical acumen.” Happy Mag

While 2020 put a pause on his touring, it also allowed Lakyn to throw himself back into his writing and today the Melbourne artist releases his new single ‘Wayfarer’.

The first taste of these writing sessions is not a tribute to the iconic Ray Ban sunglasses but rather a shrewd metaphor on widening one’s perceptions on life. ‘Wayfarer’ was written alongside producer Kyran Daniel and Melbourne artist G Flip; inspired by music that would fit perfectly on radio station Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.

Lakyn says of his new single, “I wanted to make something with a good vibe. The world has been through so much, and I don’t need to be talking about my emotions. I wanted to focus on positivity. This led onto what I had been going through and highlighted something that other people had gone through; reinventing yourself through COVID.”

‘Wayfarer’ is Lakyn’s way of showcasing his renewed positive outlook on life, as well as giving fans a piece of music to lose themselves in.

Throughout 2020 Lakyn took his love of Grand Theft Auto’s radio stations a step further, “launching” the fictional radio station Daytona 4.32fm. He used the time spent in lockdown to build a merch line for the radio station, with the tagline “Everybody Hertz”, including skateboards, hats and t-shirts. Radio-themed puns aside, Lakyn imagines that if Daytona 4.32fm was real, they’d be playing Wayfarer on repeat

About Lakyn:

Skateboarder-turned-musician Lakyn was born in Auckland and now living in Melbourne. He is synonymous with Australia’s genre-bending next generation; his 2018 EP ‘& Pains’, for example, moulding together textures of indie, R&B, hip-hop and pop for a collection of tracks reflective of someone just beginning to hit their stride – both musically and personally. Since a skateboarding injury encouraged him to learn guitar, his music career captured attention with the release of singles ‘Choir Boy’, ‘West’, ‘View Looks So Good’, ‘Sweet Days’ and ‘Superhuman’. He has garnered over 18 million streams across DSP’s and has supported the likes of Vera Blue, Eves Karydas, LAUV and Eric Nam as well as headlined sold out shows in Sydney and Melbourne and played Isol-aid Festival last year.

Australian singer, songwriter, and producer Corrj presents his debut single ‘Lost In My Mind’, as featured on his upcoming concept album. The album is themed around the timeline of a relationship, with ‘Lost In My Mind’ being described as “arrogant, confident, and catchy; representing what being single feels like”.

Born in Australia, Corrj loves experimenting with new sounds, breaking the mould by working on the edge of genres thanks to an upbringing that exposed him to Mozart, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, and everything in between.

“I want to create music that enhances your emotions, with songs for when the night is about to become something special; when you’ve got a drink in one hand and the other hand just wants to move with the vibe.”

This is Corrj, served on the rocks.

Bryce Sainty is heading back to his country roots with this feel good track “Just Chillin'”. This upbeat country hit will have you “rolling round the backroads” singing at the top of your lungs.

Bryce teamed up with #1 Australian Country duo The Wolfe Brothers to co-write “Just Chillin”’ which also features Nick Wolfe on lead guitar.

“For a long time I have experimented with my sound, trying to find a place for my music. Working with Rod (McCormack) my producer, we stripped things back and worked on creating a more organic sound that represents the music that I fell in love with and for the first time I fell like I have found my home in country music”

Bryce has been taking the country pop world by storm with over 2 million streams and named an “artist to watch” by Spotify. With an EP in the works for early 2022, Bryce is carving his own way in Australian country music.

Achievements To Date:

2020 On The Weekend – #11 on The Music Network Country Chart
2020 Named “Artist To Watch” by Spotify
2020 Released “Do You Remember” – 400,000 Streams
2019 The Music Network Top 50 Country Chart – KIX FM Top 5 – “Never Going Back”
2019 Released “Never Going Back”, “Table For Two” and “Goodbye” – over 700,000 streams.
2018 Released “Eleven Eleven” and “Something I Want” – Top Radio Singles
2017 Nomination for CMC Award – Best New Artist 2016 Released single “STATUS” – #2 on iTunes 2014 Star Maker Top 10 Finalist
2013 Released Debut EP – Top 5 on iTunes
2013 Performed and Featured on Channel 10 tv show – What’s Up Down Under
2012 Released Debut Single “Message In A Bottle” – Top 10 on iTunes – Top 50 CMC 2012 Graduated the CMAA Academy of Country Music
2011 Winner – TodaysCountry94one Brand New Star Competition

Spy v Spy’s ‘New Reasons’ is their first new album in 28 years.

Spy v Spy is unquestionably one of Australia’s most socially conscious rock bands. They started out as the voice of Sydney’s homeless squatters in the early eighties but their songs spoke for everyone who felt under the thumb of the system. They told true stories of the common struggle that polite Australia didn’t necessarily want to hear. With platinum albums and gold top ten singles, the Spy’s gave Australia anthems that defined a generation and cemented themselves as Oz rocks working-class heroes.

With the tragic passing of Michael Weiley one of Australia’s unsung heroes of guitar, Cliff Grigg original drummer and songwriter was charged with the task to bring the Spy’s back to their early glory. Michael had handpicked some local musicians and embraced them as the new Spy’s to carry the music forward into the future. Four member’s one goal; to redeem the Spy’s legacy and play the music with passion and pride. Driven by Cliff Grigg, Spy’s first new album in over 28 years came together. The aptly named, ‘New Reasons’, is filled with great Australian rock. The Spy’s are back and here to stay.

The current line-up is filled with some stellar talent. Cliff Grigg toured nationally and internationally with acts such as INXS, The Angels, Midnight Oil, The Clash, David Bowie, U2, and Simple Minds. He has recorded top ten albums with the Spy’s. His songwriting and drumming style can be heard on countless classic rock tracks like platinum-selling ‘Don’t Tear It Down’, ‘Credit Cards’, ‘One Of A Kind’, ‘AO MOD’, ‘Clarity Of Mind’, and many more. Cliff brings an enormous amount of explosive energy, experience and enthusiasm to the band which reflects in the live shows that will leave you breathless.

Dean Reynolds earned his reputation in the rugged working-class hotels of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. An extremely passionate and dedicated front man that delivers a veraciously soulful live performance. His powerful vocal style and menacing presence gives him an edge rarely experienced in the live music scene. He was personally chosen by Michael Weiley to carry on the legacy.

Cameron Hallmen brings his many years of live performance with the dedication to lay down the thunderous bottom end. With a relaxed & effortless style, bringing the rhythm of a freight train that can be felt as well, as heard. As a mad Spy’s fan from an early age, his influences were full of melodic percussive attack, energetic performances of purity, and all heart. He has obtained all of these traits.

Andrew Davis is honoured to pay homage to Michael Weiley who has passed on his personal guitar to Andrew to keep the Spy’s music alive with an authentic and melodic sound. True respect to Michael’s style and legacy. His feel and tone are paramount to his sound with a high energy clean style that delivers every night. “No one could emulate Mike’s sound he was so unique and melodic. Always had the perfect note in the perfect place a True Australian Guitar hero.” – Andrew Davis

The issues that Spy v Spy highlighted with their music are sadly still part of our cultural fabric. Now seems like the perfect time for the band to reignite the fire in their original fans and light a spark with a new generation who will need to carry the torch forward. Your first chance to see Spy v Spy will be at the launch of their new single, ‘Overland’, in Newcastle where it all began at the Wickam Park Hotel on July 3. Tickets are available now from Bigtix. The album, ‘New Reasons’ will be released in September 2021.

Following the success of her previous singles landing features in the hit American TV series and worldwide Netflix series ‘DYNASTY’, ‘MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS’ and most recently ‘HOME AND AWAY’ ELASKIA is beginning to make a name for herself in the pop scene here in Australia and globally. Now ELASKIA is back with her latest song ‘Can’t Help Loving You’ a vulnerable pop ballad that recognises a toxic relationship and the struggle of leaving it.

ABOUT ELASKIA

With smooth, dulcet vocals that intertwine with her piano, ELASKIA elicits raw emotion, rarely heard in a young emerging artist. With great success in her songwriting, her debut single ‘Calling Out My Name’ was featured in the hit American TV broadcast and Worldwide Netflix series ‘DYNASTY’ as well as ‘MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS’. Her follow up single ‘I Will Do Anything’ also landed in one of the Australia’s most popular drama series ‘Home and Away’ in 2020 and was made a feature in the September issue of ‘Total Girl Magazine’.

ELASKIA has a sound that can best be compared to the artists she’s opened for Vera Blue, Alpine, Montaigne, Johnny Manuel and has also shared the lineup with acts RUFUS, Peking Duk, Gang of Youths, The Preatures, The Jungle Giants, Ocean Alley, Skeggs and Amy Shark.

ELASKIA’s single ‘Calling Out My Name’ was announced in ballot one for the 2019 Grammys® along with ELASKIA’s feature track with artist and producer GEM ‘Rich Girl Remix’ which was also featured in the Billboard magazine Grammy edition.

Currently working on a string of releases for 2021 and shows including Lighthouse Festival supporting Missy Higgins, ELASKIA’s brand new single ‘Can’t Help Loving You’ is a vulnerable ballad about how painful loving someone can sometimes be.