Tag: Alex Lahey

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Alex Lahey and Gordi Launch Over Our Dead Body

We’ve all heard the collective frustration of artists who say it’s so difficult to break into the industry. Now Alex Lahey and Gordi are doing something about with the launch of their live music initiative, Over Our Dead Body.

“We keep hearing the same thing – it’s harder than ever to break artists in Australia at the moment. Triple J’s Australian Artist Survey showed that nearly half of all Australian artists have thought about quitting the industry in the last few years, in part because there aren’t enough opportunities to perform. So, we started thinking – what can more established artists do to help lift up emerging artists?” the pair said.

Every Wednesday night leading up to Christmas you can enjoy artist-curated residency events at Shotkickers in Naarm/Melbourne. Here’s the full line-up; get out and support these artists and this cool initiative if you can:

6 December 2023 – June Jones, Katie Dey, The Vovos (curated by Georgia Maq)
13 December 2023 – Pisco Sour, Obscura Hail, Leo (curated by Gordi)
20 December 2023 – The Belair Lip Bombs, Eaglemont, Harris (curated by Alex Lahey)

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Alex Lahey Shows Softer Side With New Single Ahead of Album Tour

Most Alex Lahey singles are cathartically energetic, full of edge and attitude. However, she shows us a softer side with the release of her latest single “Unspoken History” from her recently released album The Best of Luck Club. This tender ballad is somewhat of a departure for Alex, however it retains that honest, storyteller quality we’ve come to know and love.

“When I was in Nashville, I spent some time in a tiny writing room creating songs for this record. Towards the end of that time, I felt as though I was starting to exhaust my output and was starting to become complacent about what I had left to give. On one of my last days there, I was lent a guitar that was set up in a variation on open D tuning, which is something I never play in. In the process of nutting out chords and voicing in this tuning, the melody to the verses just came out. When I started putting words to it, it started off as being about one thing, but then morphed into something else, creating its own path very organically,” she explained of the song’s inspiration.

After recently wowing crowds in the United Kingdom, Alex is in fine form for her The Best of Luck Club tour, which kicks off next week.

6 June 2019 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
7 June 2019 – Rock Rover, Fremantle
13 June 2019 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
14 June 2019 – The Basement, Canberra
15 June 2019 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
22 June 2019 – Forum, Melbourne
23 June 2019 – NSC, Melbourne (1pm under 18s matinee show)

Image used with permission from Riot House Publicity

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Alex Lahey Drops Killer New Single Ahead of World Tour

Alex Lahey is right on track for world domination, and her latest single, “Am I Doing it Right?” will do little to hurt her cause. It’s a classic slice of retro power pop that makes me want to reach for my hairbrush and put on a private show. It’s ultra catchy with a nostalgic feel millennials and those of us old enough to remember the first coming of this kind of music will love.

Alex will play shows in the United Kingdom and Europe next month before heading home for a string of dates with her favourite Australian band of the moment, Stand Atlantic. Catch her while you can, as she’s off to the United States and Canada once the Aussie tour wraps! Here are all the places you can catch her play in the coming months.

13 May 2019 – Broadcast, Glasgow
15 May 2019 – Empire Music Hall, Belfast
16 May 2019 – The Grand Social, Dublin
17 May 2019 – Arts Club, Liverpool
19 May 2019 – The Cookie, Leicester
20 May 2019 – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
23 May 2019 – Oslo, London
6 June 2019 – The Gov, Adelaide (18+)
7 June 2019 – Rock Rover, Fremantle (18+)
13 June 2019 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (All Ages)
14 June 2019 – The Basement, Canberra (18+)
15 June 2019 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
22 June 2019 – Forum, Melbourne (18+)
23 June 2019 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC (U18 matinee)
9-11 August 2019 – Outside Lands, San Francisco
13 August 2019 – The Troubadour, Los Angeles
14 August 2019 – Valley Bar Phoenix
16 August 2019 – Antone’s ,Austin
19 August 2019 – The Earl, Atlanta
20 August 2019 – Exit / In, Nashville
22 August 2019 – U Street Music Hall, Washington, DC
23 August 2019 – Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn
24 August 2019 – Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia
25 August 2019 – Great Scott, Allston
27 August 2019 – Lincoln Hall, Chicago
28 August 2019 – Turf Club, St. Paul
1 September 2019 – Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver
3 September 2019 – Doug Fir Lounge, Portland

Image used with permission from Riot House Publicity

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Alex Lahey Teases New Album With Single Release

There’s just no slowing down Alex Lahey. She’s been touring relentlessly here and abroad, yet she’s somehow found time to record a brand new album. “Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself” is the upbeat first single from her forthcoming LP, The Best of Luck Club.

“I wrote this song for my partner who was on tour and was feeling the fatigue and stresses of the road, as we all do,” she explained. “It doesn’t matter how capable or strong or resilient you may be, we all have bad days, and that’s OK. There’s nothing wrong with feeling tired after a hard day’s work and sometimes I have to remind myself of that too.”

The Best of Luck Club drops on May 17. She’ll take its songs on the road this June.

6 June 2019 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
7 June 2019 – Rock Rover, Fremantle
13 June 2019 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
14 June 2019 – The Basement, Canberra
15 June 2019 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
22 June 2019 – Forum, Melbourne

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Alex Lahey Drops Indie-Pop Gem “I Haven’t Been Taking Care of Myself”

There’s no sign of second single syndrome from Alex Lahey, who’s just released her brand new pearler “I Haven’t Been Taking Care of Myself.” The second cut from her forthcoming debut album, I Love You Like a Brother, this track is absolutely irresistible. I just love its pop energy and introspective lyrics.

“A lot of the songs on the record are about the relationships that we engage in with other people. ‘I Haven’t Been Taking Care Of Myself’ deviates from that in that it’s about the relationship that we have with ourselves and how that is reflected in the way we bring others into our lives,” Alex explained. “If you feel shit about yourself, you’re generally going to get off on the wrong foot with someone else.”

The single will no doubt encourage more people to see Alex on her I Love You Like a Brother tour, celebrating the album’s October 6 release. Catch her in the capitals and major regional centres next month.

4 October 2017 – 48 Watt St, Newcastle
6 October 2017 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
7 October 2017 – The Zoo, Brisbane
11 October 2017 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
12 October 2017 – Workers Club, Geelong
13 October 2017 – Fat Controller, Adelaide
14 October 2017 – Republic Bar, Hobart
18 October 2017 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
19 October 2017 – Rosemount, Perth
20 October 2017 – Mojos, Fremantle

Image used with permission from Riot House Publicity

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Rock Out With Alex Lahey’s New Single This Weekend

If you’re like most Aussies, you’re probably getting psyched about the weekend. I’m working both days, so I feel none of your joy. According to Alex Lahey, I shouldn’t let that get to me though. Whether you’re out having fun or still stuck at your desk, Alex Lahey’s fun new single “Every Day’s The Weekend” is brilliant escapism.

The track comes from Alex’s debut full length album I Love You Like a Brother. She’s celebrating its release with the following shows all around the country. Her gigs in May sold out, and I don’t expect this run to be any different. Get your tickets now before they’re gone!

4 October 2017 – 48 Watt St, Newcastle
6 October 2017 – OAF, Sydney
7 October 2017 – The Zoo, Brisbane
11 October 2017 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
12 October 2017 – Workers Club, Geelong
13 October 2017 – Fat Controller, Adelaide
14 October 2017 – Republic Bar, Hobart
18 October 2017 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
19 October 2017 – Rosemount, Perth
20 October 2017 – Mojos, Fremantle

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Talented Women Come Together For Electric Lady

I’ve thought a lot more about female voices and the importance of them coming together and speaking up since Donald Trump was elected U.S. president. It seems like we’re at a time in history when things we once took for granted aren’t guaranteed, and we need to fight that little bit harder to be heard. In the spirit of that, it’s exciting to see Australian women coming together for Electric Lady, shows featuring musicians like Ali Barter, Alex Lahey, Jack River, Gretta Ray, Bec Sandridge, Rackett, and Bodytype.

More than live shows, Electric Lady is a platform to amplify the strength of women in such varied fields as music, politics, sport, science, and much more. It will feature interviews with powerful women in a range of sectors including Stephanie Gilmore, Isabel Lucas, Tyler Wright, Katie Mack, and heaps more.

In the lead-up to the shows, Electric Lady will release a series of Live Sessions featuring artists on the bill covering one another’s songs. Click the link to see Gretta Ray’s sublime take on Jack River’s “Talk Like That.” It will seriously stop you in your tracks.

Electric Lady will play Sydney’s Metro Theatre on June 30 before hitting Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on July 1.

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Alex Lahey Goes Solo with “Air Mail”

It was only a couple of months ago that I was gushing about Melbourne act Animaux and their awesome single “Come on Over.” I’m about to do it all again after discovering the first track from lead singer Alex Lahey’s new solo project “Air Mail.”

This song is just wonderful, with an infectious energy and charming lyrics. Oscar Dawson from Holy Holy produced the track and also offered his expertise on guitars, keys, and percussion.

“Come On Over” is really good stuff, the sort of music that makes me want to press play again when it’s done. Whether she’s with her Animaux mates or tracking solo, I’m so excited about this young Melbourne artist. We’ll see her debut solo EP released early next year.