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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Tom Myers Rocks Out With “On My Head”

Papa vs Pretty founding member Tom Myers is striking out on his new solo single “On My Head.” This track feels like an instant classic. Those fuzzy guitars, driving drums, and edgy vocals are taking me back to a time when bands like Silverchair and Something for Kate ruled the airwaves.

It’s a rocking song that exorcises some of the demons Tom’s felt in recent years. He penned the track just after Papa vs Pretty went their separate ways in 2014, although he admits it also addresses some of the feelings brought up by the unexpected deal of his bandmate Luke Liang in 2018.

“The song touches on the anxiety and disillusionment I felt during this period,” he said.

“On My Head” is the second track lifted from Tom’s forthcoming EP. If it’s full of bangers like this, I’ll be one happy listener.

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

The Vasco Era & Papa vs Pretty Join Forces

To celebrate the October 14 release of their self-titled album, The Vasco Era are joining Sydney’s Papa vs Pretty for one big tour.

Papa vs Pretty are still riding high on the May release of their debut United in Isolation, so the time seems right for the joint venture. Special guests will join the bands at the following shows, so you’re getting plenty of musical value for your dollar. Tickets are on sale now.

26 October 2011 – ANU Bar, Canberra
27 October 2011 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
28 October 2011 – Manning Bar, Sydney
29 October 2011 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
30 October 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
10 November 2011 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
11 November 2011 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth
12 November 2011 – Mojo’s, Fremantle
19 November 2011 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
23 November 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
24 November 2011 – The Hi Fi, Melbourne
25 November 2011 – The Bended Elbow, Geelong
26 November 2011 – Adelaide Uni Bar, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Riothouse Publicity

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Crystal Castles, Josh Pyke Join Falls Festival Bill

This year’s Falls Festival is shaping up to be something pretty special, with Crystal Castles, J Mascis, Josh Pyke, and Papa vs Pretty, DJ Yoda, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra all recent additions to the bill.

The latest group of local and international acts joins already announced headliners Arctic Monkeys, Fleet Foes, The Jezabels, Easy Star All Stars, and Arj Barker. They’ll all play the all ages event in Marion Bay, Tasmania from December 29 to 31 and the adults only version in Lorne, Victoria from December 28 to 31. What a way to ring in the New Year, right?

If the announced acts excite you, make sure you add your name to the ticket ballot on the Falls Festival website before August 5. The majority of tickets will be distributed amongst these Falls enthusiasts before the general sale on August 17.

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water