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Thundamentals and More Play Frankston’s Pier Street Party

A who’s who of the Aussie music industry are heading to Frankston for the annual Pier Street Party. Thundamentals, Art vs Science, Gyroscope, The Getaway Plan, Rackett, and Jesswar will all take the Pier Street Party stage. There’ll also be food trucks and pop-up bars to keep the crowd well fed and hydrated.

“Frankston City is ready to rock as the Pier Street Party prepares for its second year,” said Frankston’s mayor Colin Hampton. “Council is delighted that our city will be hosting world class acts at this fantastic event for the community and visitors to enjoy.”

The Pier Street Party will take over the area outside the Pelly Bar & Pier Bandroom in Frankston on February 24. Tickets are on sale now through Oztix. Note that even though it’s held outside, it’s still an adults-only event.

Image used with permission from On the Map PR

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Gyroscope Play Benefit Show for Burns Victim

It’s been a bit quiet in the Gyroscope camp this year, but the Perth band are heading out of hibernation for a good cause. The Western Australian rock act will headline The Benefit Show for Dana in September.

The event will help raise funds for 26-year-old Dana Vulin, who was badly burned when a home invader doused her in metho and set her alight. Money raised on the night will help Dana and her family with their medical costs, legal fees, and rehabilitation. It’s a cause particularly close to the band’s heart, as Dana is Gyroscope guitarist Zoran Trivic’s cousin.

“What has happened to my cousin Dana is beyond words, and never in our lives have we felt stronger about doing a benefit show,” Zoran said. “This will be a most special and important night, and the boys and I are really looking forward to tearing the Rosemount apart on behalf of a brave & amazing girl.”

The Benefit Show for Dana hits Perth’s The Rosemount Hotel on September 22. Tickets are just $35. You can get yours from Oztix from 9 am on Monday, May 30. If you can’t make it but still want you give, you can do so via a direct deposit to Westpac Bank/ BSB 036000 / Account: 939549 / Account name: Foundation for Dana Vulin.

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Gyroscope Play What You Want on Aussie Tour

It’s been a little quiet on the Gyroscope front, but that’s all about the change with the band setting out on their Choose Your Own Adventure tour this October.

The title refers to the way fans will actually determine how each show goes. Punters will vote for the songs they want to hear via the band’s Facebook page. What better way to make sure you love the show?

Tickets will go on sale on August 25 for the following gigs.

20 October 2011 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
21 October 2011 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
22 October 2011 – Studio 146, Albany
29 October 2011 – L’Attitude 28, Geraldton
16 November 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
17 November 2011 – The Gov, Adelaide (All Ages)
18 November 2011 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
19 November 2011 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)

Image used with permission from Crucial Music

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Gyroscope Slams Warner Over Greatest Hits Release

The lads from Gyroscope have lashed out at former record label Warner Music for releasing a greatest hits record without their consent or knowledge.

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The band only became aware of the release when fans alerted them through Facebook. They say the album does not represent value for money.

“The song selection, artwork and everything about this release has been done without consultation with the band,” they said. “Gyroscope are a band who have always put our fans first. In our opinion, the release of this album without consultation with the band, and without including any material from our new album Cohesion, does not represent good value for our fans.”

I’ve got to say I side with Gyroscope on this one. Material from a mere three albums does not a greatest hits make, particularly when the first two didn’t exactly set the world alight. Compare that to the latest disc which debuted at number 3 on the ARIA charts and you quickly realise this is no “best of” at all.

I think anyone who doesn’t already own all four discs would be better off filling the gaps in their collection than buying this greatest hits CD, but if you do want The Best Of Gyroscope you’ll find it in stores next week.

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Brian McFadden Tops Singles Charts

Just as I was bemoaning the lack of Aussie talent on the singles chart comes the number one debut of Brian McFadden’s newie “Just Say So.” I know he was born in Ireland and all that, but now that he’s living here and marrying our Delta we’ve adopted him right? At any rate, Brian’s new tune is the only local release in the top 30, so I think it’s something to be celebrated.

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While the Aussies have finally bowed to the pressure of Lady Gaga’s Fame Monster, they still have a strong presence in the album charts. John Butler Trio is breathing down Gaga’s neck with April Uprising, which holds steady at number two this week. Gyroscope enjoyed a great first week with Cohesion, which comes in at number three. And after five weeks on the charts, Angus & Julia Stone are still going strong with Down the Way, which sits at number 8.

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Gyroscope, Clare Bowditch, and More Join The Lost Weekend

Queensland’s The Lost Weekend festival just got a whole lot bigger. clarebowditch02

The third artist announcement sees Gyroscope, Clare Bowditch, The Thermals, Vegas Kings, Gun Street Girls, and heaps more added to the bill. They’ll join such massive acts as Dinosaur Jr, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Drones, Tumbeweed, and Whitley. Sounds like one hell of a weekend!

The Lost Weekend hits the Peak Mountains, an hour outside of Brisbane, from March 5 to 7.

Organisers have just released a limited number of non-camping tickets, which sounds like a great option for girly girls like me! You can get them, and the camping tickets, from The Lost Weekend website, Moshtix, Rocking Horse Records, Butter Beats, Kill The Music, and The Music Shop.

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Gyroscope on the Road Again

If you missed out on Gyroscope tickets last time around, don’t stress. The lads have enjoyed their recent national tour so much, they’re doing it all again.

Their latest tour celebrates their third single, appropriately titled “Australia.” This stunning song shows a different side of the band best known for their rock anthems. With its stirring rhythms and patriotic lyrics, it’s sure to be a massive local success.

With 36 dates scheduled, this is Gyroscope’s biggest tour to date. They’ll play dates with the awesome Shihad, Sugar Army, and Jebediah. The last tour sold out, so you’d better get your skates on and nab your tickets when they go on sale on June 26.

Here are all the gigs!

5 August 2008 – Brother’s Leagues, Cairns (15+)
6 August 2008 – Bombay Rock, Townsville
7 August 2008 – Magnums Hotel, Airlie Beach
8 August 2008 – Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton
9 August 2008 – Young Australian Hotel, Gladstone
10 Aug 2008 – Sugarland Tavern, Bundaberg
12 August 2008 – The Arena, Brisbane
13 August 2008 – Sawtell RSL
14 August 2008 – Club Forster
15 August 2008 – Blacktown RSL
16 August 2008 – Waves, Wollongong
19 August 2008 – Caringbah Bizzos
20 August 2008 – Souths Juniors, Kingsford
21 August 2008 – The Cube, Campbelltown
22 August 2008 – Penrith Panthers (All ages)
23  August 2008 – Newcastle Panthers
26 August 2008 – The Metro, Sydney
27 August 2008 – Castle Hill RSL
29 August 2008 – Revesby Worker’s Club (All ages)
30 August 2008 – Doyalson RSL
31 August 2008 – Mona Vale Hotel
2 September 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
3 September 2008 – Station Resort, Jindabyne
5 September 2008 – Edge Hotel, Buronga
6 September 2008 – Pretoria Hotel, Mannum
7 September 2008 – HQ, Adelaide
9 September 2008 – Billboard The Venue, Melbourne
12 September 2008 – Ferntree Gully Hotel
13 September 2008 – The Pier Live, Frankston
14 September 2008 – Hallam Hotel
17 September 2008 – Batman Fawkner, Launceston
18 Sep 2008 –Warehouse Night Club, Devonport
19 September 2008 – Sirocco’s Bar & Night Club, Burnie
20 September 2008 – Showroom (Wrestpoint), Hobart
3 October 2008 – Metro City, Perth
4 October 2008 – Wild Oats Festival, Northam

Image source: Safetypinheart @ Flickr

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Gyroscope Tickets Sell Fast

There’s less than a week to go until Gyroscope embark on their Breed Obsession tour. But if you were hoping to grab some last minute tickets, you might need to think again.

Plenty of shows are already sold out, and others are selling fast. And these tickets are only going to get rarer now the band’s latest single “Australia” has hit radio.

It shows the band’s softer side, with acoustic guitars and intimately patriotic lyrics.

“This was a really fitting song for the album,” Daniel Sanders said in a press release. “It was essentially written about myself leaving England as a tot and coming to Australia, and then growing up here, appreciating it, and embracing our culture and heritage and falling in love with it all. I wanted to express it for my own sake. So I could rejoice in what I love about this country.”

Too right!

If you want to see the lads, there are still some tickets available for the all-ages gig at Sydney’s Metro on May 16, and the under-18s show at the Hi-Fi Bar & Ballroom in Melbourne on May 18.

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Gyroscope Comp Winners Announced

Congratulations to Dean, Ben, Tyce, Arns, and Joshua! They’ve all picked up a copy of the chart-topping CD Breed Obsession in my Gyroscope giveaway.

I asked the question “What’s your obsession?” and I loved reading the answers. Our winners are obsessed with music, breathing, drumming, hockey, and of course, Gyroscope!

Thanks to everyone who entered, and congratulations again to the winners!

Image source: Agnieszka Boeske @ Unsplash

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Win Gyroscope’s "Breed Obsession"

Gyroscope’s latest album Breed Obsession recently topped the Aussie charts, and after giving it a spin it’s not hard to see why.

Breed Obsession is instantly accessible with lighter moments balancing the darker tracks. It opens with the big first single “Snakeskin,” before launching into another slice of Aussie rock, “All In On One.” The intense guitar riffs and driving drum beats of the opening songs perfectly capture the energy of one of this Western Australian quartet.

But this album’s about so much more than just rocking out. “Australia” is a touching ballad that is set to become a local crowd favourite. The lads dabble with jazz in the breezy “Polyphones & Multidors.” And the acoustic love song “The River Between” is beautiful for its rawness.

It’s all so eclectic, yet somehow this diverse mix seems to work. The tracks are richly layered and complex, with powerful vocals from Daniel Sanders and stellar instrumental support from the rest of the band.

The result is an album that is truly world-class. AC/DC did it. INXS did it. Gyroscope may just be the next Aussie rock band to take the world by storm.

I have five copies of Breed Obsession to give away to my loyal Oz Music Scene readers. All you’ve got to do to get your hands on a copy is leave a comment telling me what your obsession is. Too easy! Make sure you leave your e-mail address in the comments so I can get in touch with you if you win. Entries close at 5 pm AEST on April 22, and I’ll announce the winners on Wednesday April 23. Good luck!

Image source: Gyroscope MySpace