Get to Know The Ritzy Kids

Listening to a debut single usually goes one of two ways. I either feel like the act needs more time to mature or I fall for their energy. Thankfully The Ritzy Kids fall into the latter camp. Their first track “Breakthrough” is a high-energy slice of pop-punk just brimming with the enthusiasm of an act that simply loves making music.

It wasn’t long ago that this song dropped into my inbox, but The Ritzy Kids’ have already released a couple more tracks: “Sally” and the new single “Scars and Regrets.” Turn your volume right up really do this track justice.

The Ritzy Kids formed in Sydney earlier this year. Singer-songwriter Sean Frazer spent the summer writing songs for the project. With a solid three months’ worth of material, he approached producer Mitch Willard who lent drums to the project and mixed the mastered their story. This is just the start of The Ritzy Kids’ story, but it feels like there’s a lot more to tell.

Image used with permission from Sean Frazer

Harts Ready to Tour Bluesy “Breakthrough” EP

Killer guitarist, skilled songwriter, talented producer, and all-round good guy Harts is set to release a brand new EP, appropriately titled Breakthrough.

The EP doesn’t drop until June 5, but it seems Melbourne’s Harts might have already made his breakthrough. He released his debut album Daydreamer last year, which saw him invited to play with Prince at Paisley Park. It doesn’t get much bigger than that folks. And with tracks like the bluesy original “Red & Blue” under his belt, it’s not hard to see why he’s impressing all the right people.

To coincide with Breakthrough’s release, Harts will undertake his largest local tour to date. Once that wraps up he’s got plans to head to New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom, so who knows when we’ll get him back. See him while you can at the following shows.

5 June 2015 – CATS @ Rocket Bar, Adelaide
6 June 2015 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
7 June 2015 – The Loft, Warrnambool
12 June 2015 – Amplifier, Perth
13 June 2015 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River (FREE)
14 June 2015 – The Newport Hotel, Fremantle
19 June 2015 – Republic Bar, Hobart
20 June 2015 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
25 June 2015 – Moonshine, Manly (FREE)
26 June 2015 – The Cambridge, Newcastle
27 June 2015 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
3 July 2015 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
4 July 2015 – Transit Bar, Canberra
9 July 2015 – The Gapview Hotel, Alice Springs
10 July 2015 – The Foundry, Brisbane
11 July 2015 – The Great Northern, Byron Bay (FREE)
12 July 2015 – Broadbeach Tavern, Gold Coast (FREE)