Category: Tours

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The Sunday Estate Release Epic Rock Single, “What’s the Rush”

If you find yourself wishing the working week away as you anticipate the weekend, take a listen to “What’s the Rush.” The latest single from Eora/Sydney indie-rock act The Sunday Estate, it’s a heartfelt reminder to live in the moment.

“’What’s The Rush’ is about slowing down and savouring life. Learning to love the mundane, the amazing, the depressing, the good, and the bad,” explained frontman Conor O’Reilly. “The song was written in response to some personal challenges I experienced and served as the only way I could articulate how I was truly feeling at the time. Life’s too short to be wasted, spend it with the people you love, those are the moments that stick with us forever.”

Savour listening to this one, but by all means add some of their upcoming dates to your calendar. Just don’t spend your time counting down the days, because they’ll be here soon enough!

1 September 2023 – The Lady Hampshire, Eora/Camperdown (FREE)
18 September 2023 – Social Sanctuary @ Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne
8 October 2023 – Yours & Owls Sundays @ North Gong Hotel, Woolyungah/Wollongong (FREE)
31 January 2024 – Crown & Anchor, Tarntanya/Adelaide
2 February 2024 – Tomcat, Meeanjin/Brisbane
10 February 2024 – The Gasometer, Naarm/Melbourne

Image used with permission from Habit Music Co; credit: Jess Gleeson

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Get Set for Wanderer Festival

This unseasonably warm weather must mean that festival season is nearly upon us. Our calendars always get crowded over summer, so why not ease your way into the season and head to Wanderer Festival next month? Held at Pambula Beach on Yuin Country/Sapphire Coast from September 29 to October 1, it’ll be an incredible weekend of fantastic art and good vibes.

International acts Sampa the Great and Lonnie Holley were just announced along with local talents Ben Lee, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Little Quirks, Tijuana Cartel and heaps more. They join the already stacked bill which includes Kevin Morby, Django Django, Ben Ottwell and Ian Ball from Gomez, Thelma Plum, Montaigne, and Melbourne Ska Orchestra. And if that wasn’t already enough to convince you to get along, there’ll also be comedians, dancers, and circus acts to entertain you.

Wanderer Festival returns to Pambula Beach, NSW this 29 Sept – 1 Oct, 2023. One-day, two-day, and three-day festival tickets along with camping and glamping options are all available through Moshtix. Tickets start from just $50 and Moshtix offers Pay in 4 payment plans to help you budget for this amazing weekend.

Image used with permission from beehive; credit: David Rogers Photography

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James Johnston and Zac & George Team Up For “Some Things Never Change”

James Johnston has just dropped his latest country charmer, and he’s got some friends along for the ride. “Some Things Never Change” features Zac & George, a country duo from Eora/Sydney who now split their time between Australia and Nashville. James teamed up with Zac & George in the final hours of a songwriting pilgrimage to America’s country capital, and the rest is history.

“Listening back to the demo on the plane ride home, I knew we had captured something special,” James said. “I wanted to record and release it in a way I had never seen anyone do before.”

So he produced the song in secret with just one thing missing: Zac & George’s vocals, which they recorded during their next visit home. The day after laying down the tracks, they were heading to James’ hometown of Dharawal Country/Wingham to shoot the music video.

“The video was truly special, to be back in my hometown with the boys at the local pub I used to go to every Friday night, it just felt right that the video for ‘Some Things Never Change’ was captured there,” James said. The people you see in the video are also James’ fans, who descended on the pub to create the right party atmosphere after he put the call out on social media.

Riding high on the release of “Some Things Never Change,” James will start touring with another friend, Morgan Evans. He’ll also appear at some choice festivals in the coming months. Catch him anywhere you can!

31 August 2023 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane (with Morgan Evans)
2 September 2023 – Canberra Theatre, Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country/Canberra (with Morgan Evans) (SOLD OUT)
4 September 2023 – Civic Theatre, Mulubinba/Newcastle (with Morgan Evans)
5 September 2023 – Civic Theatre, Mulubinba/Newcastle (with Morgan Evans)
7 September 2023 – The Powerstation, Auckland (with Morgan Evans)
9 September 2023 – Civic Theatre, Mulubinba/Newcastle (with Morgan Evans) (SOLD OUT)
11 September 2023 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane (with Morgan Evans) (SOLD OUT)
14 September 2023 – Palais Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne (with Morgan Evans)
15 September 2023 – Palais Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne (with Morgan Evans) (SOLD OUT)
17 September 2023 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Tartanya/Adelaide (with Morgan Evans)
19 September 2023 – Astor Theatre, Boorloo/Perth (with Morgan Evans) (SOLD OUT)
20 September 2023 – Astor Theatre, Boorloo/Perth (with Morgan Evans)
30 September 2023 – Deni Ute Muster, Barababaraba Country/Deniliquin
6 October 2023 – Savannah in the Round, Muluridji Country/Mareeba
1–8 December 2023 – Cruisin’ Country

Image used with permission from Wildheart Publicity

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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Celebrate Growing Older With “I Used to Be Fun”

Are you planning a big night tonight or like me are you getting excited about a home-cooked meal? If your weekend looks a little bare and you’re secretly thrilled about that, I know you’re going to relate to “I Used To Be Fun,” the rocking new single from Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

“‘I Used To Be Fun’ is about getting older and redefining the way you have fun,” the band confirmed. “We have all noticed in the past year or so, going from 22 to 23, that fun looks really different sometimes when you start to get older. It’s about missing your past self who would go out every night and have a fully charged social battery, rather than seeing the fun in staying home alone.”

“I Used To Be Fun” comes from Teen Jesus and the Jean Teaser’s highly anticipated debut album, I Love You, which drops on October 6. Fresh from Les Escales Festival in France, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers will launch the album with shows all around the country. Catch them at the following local venues:

20 September 2023 – Manning Bar, Eora/Camperdown
13 October 2023 – Anita’s Theatre, Wodi Wodi Country/Thirroul (supporting DMA’s)
14 October 2023 – Yours & Owls Festival, Woolyungah/Wollongong
27 October 2023 – The Triffid, Meanjin/Brisbane (Lic/AA)
2 November 2023 – UniBar, Tarndanya/Adelaide (Lic/AA)
3 November 2023 – 170 Russell, Naarm/Melbourne
10 November 2023 – The River, Wadandi Boodja/Margaret River
11 November 2023 – Port Beach Brewery, Walyalup/Fremantle
17 November 2023 – Metro Theatre, Eora/Sydney (Lic/AA)
4 December 2023 – AAMI Stadium, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Foo Fighters)

Image used with permission from Super Duper; credit: @sheisaphrodite

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“All These Walls” – Gretta Ziller

When Gretta Ziller released her sophomore album Judas Tree, she declared “I don’t want to do the same thing twice.” She stays true to her resolve with the release of her third album All These Walls, an eclectic collection of songs that challenge our perceptions of the alt-country genre.

Gretta might have been nominated for a Golden Guitar, but she’s so different from so many of the artists who make their names at Tamworth. As with her last album she plays with genre, dabbling in pop, soul, blues, and roots. She lays her feelings bare with stunning country ballads like “Dear Damascus” and “Golden Days, encourages us to dance along with bops like “Ain’t Even Your Lover” and “St Louis”, and makes us pause to take in every note of poignant soul-stirrers like “Here I Am” and “Who Knows.” While the album takes us on a sonic journey, Gretta’s beautiful warm voice and knack for storytelling are ever-present forces that unite the material. You always feel like you’re in good hands as you listen, no matter the twists and turns.

I’ve been listening to All These Walls for the last week or so, and honestly, I enjoy it more with every listen. Every song stands up in its own right, but together they beautifully reflect an artist exploring her space in the world, her relationships with others and herself. All These Walls is out today. Gretta Ziller is currently touring, playing mostly acoustic solo shows that really allow her to connect with her audience and the audience to connect with these songs. You can still catch her at the following gigs:

25 August 2023 – The Noojee Hotel, Wurundjeri Country/Noojee
26 August 2023 – George Lane, Euro Yuroke/St Kilda
27 August 2023 – Bayview Country Arts Club, Bunurong Country/Bittern
19-23 September 2023 – Americana Fest, Nashville
29 September 2023 – Deni Ute Muster, Barababaraba Country/Deniliquin
16 November 2023 – Qirks, Wanaruah Country/Kurri Kurri
17 November 2023 – Wingham House, Birrbay Country/Wingham
19 November 2023 – Can You Keep a Secret, Meeanjin/Brisbane
1 December 2023 – The Palais, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Hepburn Springs
26 January 2024 – Moonshiners, Kamilaroi/Tamworth

Images used with permission from On the Map PR; main image credit: Noah Sole

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Budjerah Drops Personal New Single, “Video Game”

Fresh from signing a deal with United Talented Agency for representation in the Americas, Budjerah has released what might just be his best single to date, “Video Game.” If you’ve seen Budjerah live, it’s probably already one of your favourites. Now it’s time for the rest of the world to hear it.

“I’ve been waiting a very long time for this song to be ready, and finally after performing it for a year on stage, I think you guys are ready to hear one of my most personal songs yet,” Budjerah said. “This is a thank you to all my fans who’ve supported me at my shows over the last year. Hope you guys are ready for Video Game!” says Budjerah.

Budjerah has already had a massive year supporting Ed Sheeran, selling out an Opera House show for Vivid LIVE, and even appearing at Paris Fashion Week. But it shows no signs of slowing down, with several festival appearances scheduled before the year’s end. Make sure you don’t miss him at these events.

8 September 2023 – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Festival Of Food & Wine @ Upper Queens Park, Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Country/Toowoomba
11 November 2023 – Handpicked @ Lake Breeze, Ngarrindjeri Country/Langhorne Creek
25 November 2023 – Spilt Milk @ Exhibition Park, Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country/Canberra
26 November 2023 – Spilt Milk @ Gold Coast Sports Precinct, Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast
2 December 2023 – Spilt Milk @ Victoria Park, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Ballarat
3 December – Spilt Milk @ Claremont Showgrounds, Boorloo/Perth

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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The Sea Gypsies Become Sunsoli

Darkinjung Country/Central Coast band The Sea Gypsies are ushering in a new creative chapter under a new name Sunsoli. If their latest single “Time and Place” is any indication, they’re going from strength to strength. This feel-good song is a deeply personal one from the band. Lead guitarist Dan Hoolihan wrote it, with the help of keyboardist Joseph Smith, to celebrate the way his past anxieties and mistakes seemed to fade away after the birth of his song.

“’Time and Place’ is one of the last songs we wrote on the album. It was actually one of Dan’s demos that we put to the side for years until we were looking for the right song to complete the album. Once Dan had refined the music and structure the rest of the song was basically written in a 40-minute drive to rehearsal one evening by Joe,” the band said. “Having a son recently felt like the missing piece of the puzzle for him. Any wrongdoings of the past, or anxieties he had, melted away since bringing that perfect little human into the world.”

There’s more new music where this came from, with Sunsoli promising to drop their self-titled album on September 13. To celebrate its release, Sunsoli will play shows all over the eastern states.

15 September 2023 – La La La’s, Woolyungah/Wollongong (with Brandon Duff & Georgia-Jean)
16 September 2023 – Live at the Polo, Ngambri/Canberra (with Kopasetic & Eden Plenty)
6 October 2023 – Barwon Club, Djilang/Geelong (with This Way North & Gabby Steel)
8 October 2023 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne (with This Way North & Anna Smyrk)
27 October 2023 – Sol Bar, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Country/Maroochydore (with Flaskas & Sundaze)
29 October 2023 – Lefty’s, Meeanjin/Brisbane (with Flaskas & Tjaka)
11 November 2023 – The Lansdowne, Eora/Sydney (with The Toothpicks & Southwest Corduroy)
25 November 2023 – Drifters Wharf, Darkinjung Country/Gosford (with Tyrants & Tiali)
1 December 2023 – The Federal, Baligin/Bellingen

Image used with permission from beehive; credit: Jordan Cortti

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Sarah Yagki Raises Mental Health Awareness With New Single “Just Like Me”

Eora/Sydney alternative-pop artist Sarah Yagki has just dropped a powerful new single “Just Like Me.” Make sure you listen to the lyrics which come from such a personal place.

“The song is written about my experiences watching a friend last year harm themselves in a manic episode and raises awareness for mental health and suicide prevention,” Sarah explained. “The song explores watching a loved one go through their lowest points of mental health and trying not to lose yourself in the process of helping them.”

Sarah is so committed to the cause that when she launched the single recently at Oxford Art Factory, she donated more than $1,000 in ticket sales to Beyond Blue. Don’t worry if you missed it; Sarah is playing a stack of shows all around the country in the coming months:

5 August 2023 – The Front, Ngunnawal/Canberra
6 August 2023 – Birdhouse, Wiradjuri Country/ Wagga Wagga
18 August 2023 – Kelly’s on King, Eora/Sydney (supporting Abbey Lane)
31 August 2023 – Beach Hotel, Cavanbah/Byron Bay
1 September 2023 – Finnian’s Irish Tavern, Guruk/Port Macquarie
2 September 2023 – Flow Bar, Biripi Country/Old Bar
3 September 2023 – Sauce Brewery, Eora/Sydney
6 September 2023 – UNSW, Eora/Sydney
10 September 2023 – Black Bear Lodge, Meeanjin/Brisbane
20 September 2023 – The Hamilton Station, Mulubinba/Newcastle
21 September 2023 – Royal Bondi, Eora/Sydney
28 September 2023 – The Old Bar, Naarm/Melbourne
1 October 2023 – The Workers Club, Naarm/Melbourne
20 October 2023 – The Hamilton Station, Mulubinba/Newcastle
22 October 2023 – Birdhouse, Wiradjuri Country/ Wagga Wagga
25 October 2023 – UNSW, Eora/Sydney
26 October 2023 – The Hamilton Station, Mulubinba/Newcastle
29 October 2023 – North Gong, Dharawal/Wollongong
17 November 2023 – The Bird, Boorloo/Perth
25 November 2023 – Waywards, Eora/Sydney

Image used with permission from Good Intent

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Wayside Drop Killer Double Single, “Parallax Error/Asymmetry”

Naarm/Melbourne band Wayside are bringing the angst to your weekend with their new double A-side single, “Parallax Error/Asymmetry.” I love that these two tracks give anyone new to their music a great introduction. “Parallax Error” is a hard-hitting song that takes me back to classic emo and nu-metal sounds. “Asymmetry” is a brooding ballad that’ll send shivers up your spine.

Recording these songs and others from their forthcoming sophomore album helped Wayside tick an item off their bucket list: working with Will Yip. That’s right; the Grammy-nominated producer has worked with the likes of Panic! At the Disco, Circa Survive, Anthony Green, mewithoutYou, and now our own Wayside.

“We were asked what our number one goal as artists were, to which we both replied … to work with Will Yip,” said vocalist/guitarist Thomas Davenport says. “From the very beginning songwriting was always our number one focus, so to be given the opportunity to work with Will was quite literally a dream come true. We both followed his career and had tremendous
respect for him as a producer, but more importantly, as a songwriter.”

After touring with Don Broco, The Comfort, and the massive Movements and Boston Manor shows, Wayside are about to join Dream on Dreamer on their upcoming dates. Make sure you arrive early to hear more music from their upcoming album, due out later this year.

11 August 2023 – Max Watts, Melbourne
12 August 2023 – Uni Bar, Adelaide
25 August 2023 – The Triffid, Brisbane
26 August 2023 – Crowbar, Sydney

Image credit: Cian Marangos

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Eaglemont Releases “Vodka Pineapple” Ahead of Cry Club Support

Eaglemont has offered up a tasty sample of her upcoming debut album with the release of her latest single “Vodka Pineapple.” It’s got an uplifting indie pop-rock vibe, but make sure you clock those confessional lyrics. They’re really something special.

“Vodka Pineapple’ is inspired by a painful realisation I had where I was the protagonist in the downfall of my relationships and it was all my fault… and then somehow we turned it into a pop song,” explained Bridg Jessop, the talent behind Eaglemont. “In line with the thread that runs through the entire record it’s a glorified diary entry that recounts events, often with haunting hindsight. Not that you should use creating art as therapy singularly (you should probably just go to therapy).”

Expect to hear a little bit more from her debut album and your old favourites when Eaglemont launches the single and supports Cry Club next month.

5 August 2023 – The Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar, Naarm/Melbourne
25 August 2023 – The Vanguard, Eora/Sydney
26 August 2023 – Tomcat, Meeanjin/Brisbane
2 September 2023 – Northcote Social Club, Naarm/Melbourne
9 September 2023 – Crown & Anchor, Kaurna/Adelaide

Image used with permission from Habit Music Co; credit: Tim Lambert