Cookin’ on 3 Burners Assemble Star-Studded Cast for “Blind Bet”

Funky Melbourne outfit Cookin’ on 3 Burners are giving us a tantalising taste of their sixth studio album with the release of the hot new single “Losing Streak.” The super-catchy track features homegrown soul superstar Daniel Merriweather on guest vocals. Flip the limited edition vinyl single over to soak up the similarly star-studded B-side “Mind Made Up,” featuring The Bamboo’s Kylie Auldist.

“Losing Streak” is the first song lifted from Blind Bet, which hits stores on July 4. It seems everyone that’s everyone wanted to be a part of it, as it also features guest appearances from Tex Perkins, the Cat Empire’s Harry James Angus, and Electric Empire’s Jason Heerah.

Those guys are going to join Cookin’ on 3 Burners at two very special album launch shows in the major capitals. You can bet these shows are going to be smoking.

4 July 2014 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne (feat. Daniel Merriweather, Kylie Auldist, Jason Heerah, Mantra & 1/6 DJs Chris Gill, Manchild & Mz Rizk, Demilition B-Girl and her B-Boy crew)
11 July 2014 – The Basement, Sydney (feat. Tex Perkins, Kylie Auldist, DJs Huwston & JC)

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Daniel Merriweather Announces Aussie Homebake Sideshows

Here’s some good news for Daniel Merriweather fans who missed out on a ticket to Homebake. At least, that is, if they’re over 18.

The Aussie expat, who’s done massive things on the UK charts this year, has announced three sideshows on the East Coast. Predictably it’s all capital cities and, sadly for younger fans, strictly adults only.

I must admit to feeling a little sorry for the small fries on this one. They were locked out of Homebake because of the age thing, and now they’re missing out again. For their sakes, I hope we see Daniel back on our shores, and in entertainment centres, really soon.

Everyone else can snare their tickets for the following shows on Wednesday 28 October.

29 November 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
1 December 2009 – Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
2 December 2009 – Metro Theatre, Sydney

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New Song Obsession: "Red" by Daniel Merriweather

I must admit, I’ve been a little bemused at the hype about Daniel Merriweather. I was impressed at the level of success he’s achieved abroad, but also a little puzzled by it. The snippets I’d heard just seemed a little middle-of-the-road and uninspired. But then this morning I heard his new single “Red” and I understood. That’s why he’s generating such sales and buzz. This is one of the most genuine and soulful tracks I’ve heard in some time. I was wrong Daniel, and I say I’m wrong. This is brilliant.