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Gyroscope Debut at Number One

When I interviewed Gyroscope’s Zoran Trivic last month about their new album Breed Obsession he said “We have a feeling that this could possibly be the most important record of our music careers.” That prediction’s turned out to be true with the album grabbing the top spot in its first week on the ARIA album chart.

The band knocked Jack Johnson from the number one possie, an amazing feat considering the American singer songwriter is currently touring the country.

Gyroscope are so excited about their new material they’re taking it on the road in May with the Breed Obsession tour. Tickets to all the shows go on sale on April 3 from the usual outlets.

2 May 2008 – Bar 388, Brisbane (18+)
8 May 2008 – Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River (18+)
9 May 2008 – The Prince of Wales, Bunbury (18+)
10 May 2008 – The Capitol, Perth (18+)
14 May 2008 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide (Licensed all ages)
16 May 2008 – The Metro, Sydney (Licensed all ages)
17 May 2008 – The Hi-Fi Bar & Ballroom, Melbourne (18+)
18 May 2008 – The Hi-Fi Bar & Ballroom, Melbourne (Under 18s only, doors 1 pm)

Speaking of the charts, Gyroscope aren’t the only Aussies to taste ARIA glory this week. Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ newie may have slipped a few places, but Dig, Lazurus, Dig!!! is still sitting at a very respectable number 5. The singing Christians from Hillsong United have leapt into the charts with their new album With Hearts as One debuting at number 8. The Veronicas round out the top 10 with their double platinum disc Hook Me Up.

Axle Whitehead’s debuted at number 8 with his brilliant first single “I Don’t Do Surprises.” But he was pipped to the number 7 spot by Chris Lilley’s alias Mr G and his novelty song “Naughty Girl.”

Here’s the complete top 10!

Australian Albums Chart
1. Breed Obsession – Gyroscope
2. Sleep Through the Static – Jack Johnson
3. Thriller – Michael Jackson
4. Good Girl Gone Bad – Rihanna
5. Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! – Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
6. The Story So Far: The Very Best Of … – Rod Stewart
7. Back to Black – Amy Winehouse
8. With Hearts as One – Hillsong United
9. Exile on Mainstream – Matchbox Twenty
10. Hook Me Up – The Veronicas

Australian Singles Chart
1. “Don’t Stop the Music” – Rihanna
2. “Low” – Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
3. “Bleeding Love” – Leona Lewis
4. “Pictures of You” – The Last Goodnight
5. “Crank That” – Soulja Boy
6. “Tattoo” – Jordin Sparks
7. “Naughty Girl” – Mr G
8. “I Don’t Do Surprises” – Axle Whitehead
9. “Piece of Me” – Britney Spears
10. “Work” – Kelly Rowland

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Q & A With Gyroscope’s Zoran Trivic

The buzz surrounding Perth rockers Gyroscope is massive at the moment as they prepare to release their third album Breed Obsession next month.

The album’s first single “Snakeskin” recently won WAMI Awards for best single and film clip. Its follow-up “1981” is the most requested song on national radio network Triple J. And the band are whipping crowds into a frenzy on their Pre-Obsession tour.

I recently caught up with Gyroscope’s guitarist Zoran Trivic to chat about Breed Obsession, life on the road, and why Western Australian bands are some of the country’s best.

How would you describe your latest album, Breed Obsession?
We really tried to push the envelope of Gyroscope with this record. We have a feeling that this could possibly be the most important record of our music careers. So we wrote songs like our lives depended on them. This record has a lot of different shades from the super heavy to the really light and I’d like to think it tells a good story from start to finish.

You recorded Breed Obsession in the UK. What made you decide to work so far from home?
We didn’t really decide to travel afar purposely. We loved Dave Eringer’s work [producer on Breed Obsession] for his previous records with Idlewild. His sounds are broad and varied and raw but still precise. He lives in London so we had to travel to work with him. And he was a godsend to tell you the truth. A great experience.

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Silverchair, Spoon, and More Join BDO Bill

Next year’s Big Day Out lineup was already bursting at the seams, but with the most recent announcement, it’s bigger than ever.

Silverchair had a massive year in 2007, taking home five ARIAs and receiving worldwide acclaim for their fifth album Young Modern. They’re set to start 2008 with a bang appearing at Big Day Out gigs around Australia and New Zealand.

They’ll join other local sensations including Augie March, Regurgitator, Josh Pyke, Gyroscope, and Operator Please.

There’s also more international acts, with American rockers Spoon, DJ Carl Cox, Brit darling Kate Nash, and electronic outfit Unkle joining the bill.

They’ll play alongside Rage Against the Machine, Bjork, Hilltop Hoods, Billy Bragg, and more at these massive events.

The Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne shows have already sold out, and with these recent additions the Adelaide, Auckland, and Perth shows won’t be too far behind.

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