Sydney Indie Rock quartet Adaptors have just released their stunning new music video to recently released single ‘Crystal Eye’.
The band have been touring throughout February to bring their blissful sonic to stages along the East Coast of Australia.
The guys finish off the tour tonight at The Basement, Canberra.
‘Crystal Eye’ feels like a real step-up for the band. Check it out below and sink into the goodness of Adaptors!
Sydney Indie Rockers Adaptors have just released their new funk-laden single ‘Gossamer’ and are on the road currently for a limited run of tour dates.
Adaptors have had a busy 2017 so far. The boys recently release single and music video ‘Closer’ which was aired on MTV Australia.
Be sure to catch the guys at one of their remaining show dates:
Check out ‘Gossamer’ below!
Thrilling singer, songwriter and visual artist, PARKER has today shared her fierce and empowering new single and video, Superhuman, a powerhouse indie electro track with an 80s wash and a commanding message about being brave and evolving, complemented by an extraordinarily cinematic video clip that could easily be mistaken for the trailer of the next Hollywood blockbuster. PARKER will be celebrating her bold new single with two livestream single launch shows on July 2 (electronic show) and July 16 (acoustic show).
Written by PARKER in collaboration with and produced by Hans Van Vliet, and mixed and mastered by Becki Whitton, Superhuman is an 80s soaked electro dream, transported by the unmistakable, glassy voice of Tash Parker. With oscillating stratified synths bubbling throughout, Superhuman is steeped in nostalgia and will be lapped up by fans of Robyn, Bjork and Portishead.
“Superhuman is about being brave, facing your fears and evolving,” explains Tash. “I wrote it in response to developing anxiety and insomnia a few years ago. Dealing with the challenges led me on a journey of self discovery. I learned meditation techniques and developed a fitness/health practice that brings me to today feeling superhuman. Overcoming my worst fears and facing my problems head on wasn’t easy but it’s given me the gumption to tackle anything that challenges me.”
As we all face the anxiety and uncertainty of the Covid-19 crisis, now more than ever we need inspiration and encouragement to become strong and resilient in the face of adversity. Interestingly, Tash says, “I have a collection of words that I wrote down when I first was developing PARKER – brave, unexpected, powerful and graceful. Each time I work on a song or any of the art accompanying it, I keep these words in the front of my mind and this song and those words feel incredibly relevant for these times.”
Accompanied by a masterful film clip that was created and co-produced by PARKER’s long-time audio and visual collaborator, Hans Van Vliet, the video was made in the game engine, Unity and takes inspiration from 80s cinema. PARKER offers insight into the video’s essence and the deep thought and workings that saw this video become a reality, saying, “We wanted to tell the story of a character who works hard to rebuild itself and evolves to become superhuman. Set in another world, the clip starts in a magical cave with 3 distinct light colours of red, gold and cyan symbolising the past, present and future respectively. The pulsing light represents the heart or essence of a being. Outside the cave is The Oracle which represents the higher self or future self. We are made up of our past, our present and our future potential, and only when these three elements are embraced can we become superhuman.”
Chatting about her livestream shows in July, Tash insights, “Just before the lockdown we were all set to go for national touring this year, so it felt like a false start in regards to launching my new live show. Luckily my band and sound engineer all live in Launceston and we are able to do a livestream show. We will be presenting one full band and production show, and an acoustic show with stripped back arrangements of the songs, plus some new material that I have written during iso. Unfortunately for the full production shows you won’t be able to feel the subs hit you in the chest unless you have a massive sound system at home, but the audio will be super high quality so I can recommend getting some really nice headphones to listen to the show on. I love the idea of people at home finding a comfy space to lay down with their eyes closed while we perform.”
Superhuman is out now.
PARKER is Tash Parker.
PARKER LIVESTREAM SINGLE LAUNCH SHOWS
THU 02 JUL | FACEBOOK LIVE | 8PM | ELECTRONIC SHOW
THU 16 JUL | FACEBOOK LIVE | 8PM | ACOUSTIC SHOW
Perth based Pop Punk band Nautical Mile have just released their new single and music video ‘A Life Worth Dying For’ and have announced Australian tour dates.
Nautical Mile released their self-titled debut EP in 2016 and quickly followed-up with the release of EP
‘Playing For Keeps’ in 2017. Singles ‘Flight Risk’ and ‘Playing For Keeps’ quickly made their way onto
Triple J – ‘Short.Fast.Loud’.
Check out ‘A Life Worth Dying For’ below:
NAUTICAL MILE TOUR DATES
Indie rockers on the rise, Melbourne’s Sienna Wild have today announced their exhilarating, gritty new single You Wouldn’t Know, a track that places the listener in a strange and unsettling situation between two lovers, out today, December 2. The group have also released a killer lyric video to accompany the track. To celebrate all things You Wouldn’t Know, Sienna Wild is heading out on a national tour in January 2020, kicking off at Frankie’s Pizza in Sydney on January 2, then moving through Adelaide, Brisbane, and wrapping up with a hometown show in Melbourne at The Tote on January 31.
For fans of Catfish and the Bottlemen, Eskimo Joe and Arctic Monkeys, You Wouldn’t Know is an absolute firecracker of a song. Soaring guitars reign, while searing, affecting vocals ride atop the arrangement with strength and power. You Wouldn’t Know is pretty much everything a modern rock fan could want in a track, and is guaranteed to get you pushing your way through the dancefloor to bust a move. Speaking on the interesting inspiration behind the track, bass guitarist and vocalist Louis Goutos enthuses, “The sentiment behind the single came from me setting myself a challenge of writing from the perspective of a third party in a break up. Up to that point, our writing had been about power within a relationship, whether it be during good times or bad. This time, I wanted to write a song about an outsider who becomes involved in a break up, as opposed to the two protagonists telling the story. It is essentially about a girl telling her boyfriend’s best friend she’s going to leave her man, but the boyfriend is too oblivious to realise. Hence, he ‘wouldn’t know’, but the friend does!”
Sienna Wild are thrilled to be taking You Wouldn’t Know on the road, and it’s pretty clear why once you hit play on this track – it’s definitely one for a hot, sweaty, summer gig. Giving fans a taste of what to expect from their 2020 tour, Louis says, “Fans can expect a tight rock performance full of swirling guitars, crashing choruses and compelling dynamics. You’ll see a band who have conviction and believe what they say, and mean what they do. A good time for all!”
As fans of music from the very beginning, Sienna Wild are a passionate group of young musicians who are excited to share this stunning new track with the world. Reflecting on the formation of Sienna Wild, Louis says, “Fortunately, I came from a musical family and there were always instruments around so I just started playing things and learning by listening. I started off with the piano, then the drums, until finally the bass called, and that was when I found my voice (so to speak). I found like-minded musicians and spirits in the guys from Sienna Wild, and haven’t looked back ever since. Also none of us are opposed to a few beers and a good time… I reckon listeners should get around Sienna Wild now, before someone else gets there first! You might just be the one to say ‘I told you so’”
Sienna Wild is Louis Goutos (bass and vocals), Jonathan Giokas (lead guitar) Lewis Ciavarella (rhythm guitar and backing vocals) and Lucas Manitta(drums).
You Wouldn’t Know is out December 2
Watch: YOU WOULDN’T KNOW (Lyric Video)
YOU WOULDN’T KNOW NATIONAL TOUR
THUR 2 JAN | FRANKIES PIZZA BY THE SLICE, SYDNEY NSW | 18+
Free Entry
THUR 9 JAN | CROWN & ANCHOR, ADELAIDE SA | 18+
Tickets available here | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
SAT 18 JAN | RIC’S BAR, BRISBANE QLD | 18+
Free Entry
FRI 31 JAN | THE TOTE, COLLINGWOOD VIC | 18+
Buzz Magazine had a chance to catch up with Robin from the Vengaboys. Despite not having his couple of cups of coffee and it still being ridiculously early in Rotterdam, in Holland, Robin had been fired up by a series of early morning interviews. The Vengaboys were touring Australia October 2016. It ws time for some publicity from this 90’s pop outfit who had mega hits with tunes such as “Boom, Boom, Boom,’
How do you cope with the long flight to Australia?
“I don’t cope. I love it over there, but the flight to Australia? “Oh My God!” If I don’t sleep, nobody sleeps, there’s always some passengers to annoy.”
You have said in a previous interview that you have a “few nice things for the show.” Any hints?
“We’ve some few nice things. We love to go “Down-under “We’re going to slow it down a bit.”
Longevity is certainly a term that applies to the Vengaboys. You joined the band in 1997. If I was going to ask you what you first memory that comes to mind in 1997, what would the answer be?
“Well, it has been a long time. Meeting Madonna!”
Well that would be before any face lifts?
“But the boobies are real… So that’s Good!”
I was puzzled, how did Robin know? He is not a doctor?
“I touched them.”
This was intriguing, I had to pursue.
“I did, but it really didn’t count that much because she was drunk.”
That was the highlight for that year?
“Yes, that’s the highlight! You don’t do that every day!”
You have the agree with that statement.
The Vengaboys are known for having incredible outfits over the years, do you have a favorite?
“I have a see-thru sailor outfit. It’s actually not my favorite, but the world loves it because you can see everything. That’s why i keep it at home.”
So the rest of the world loves it and you have to put up with it for art’s sake?
“Yes, I will keep it in the bedroom because it’s better. I have worn it a few times, especially for parties, but I have to wear a brief swimsuit on underneath, otherwise it would be too much.”
So what are you bringing to Australia.
“Well I will let you know that I have a crazy new outfit made for Australia. It’s going to be a bit of surprise.”
You have twelve concerts in two and a half weeks. Do you get time off?
“Yes, we have a few days. We love to go out and see beautiful things.”
I suppose you are sick of people taking you out to see Aussie animals?
“Oh no, I love it, I never get tired of seeing the animals. I have eaten kangaroo as well, that’s really strange!”
“It tastes like chicken?”
It’s very mild taste I agreed.
Do you have a comfort food when you are on tour?
“I always like fish. Fish is good for me. Shellfish. Shellfish and shrimp is good.
Lobster?
The Vengaboys are going to Tasmania for the first time on this tour.
I pointed out that the best Lobster is in Tasmania.
“I am coming right away!”
I then pointed out that he should get out the red pen and re-write the ryder.
“We only want the freshest lobster in our dressing rooms!”
I suggested that should be applied straight away. Right now.
Robin suggested he was writing as we spoke.
Have you ever met a Venga boys cover band?
“Yes we have. We actually have seen a Heavy metal band covering “Boom Boom” and an X factor act with two boys performing “Boom Boom”
Sun 30th Oct Melbourne 170 Russell Street – SOLD OUT
Mon 31st Oct Melbourne 170 Russell Street – SOLD OUT
Thu 3rd Nov Hobart Wrest Point
Fri 4th Nov Brisbane Eatons Hill Outdoors
Sat 5th Nov Sydney Big Top – SOLD OUT
Sun 6th Nov Sydney Big Top – SOLD OUT
Tue 8th Nov Sydney Big Top (3rd and Final Show)
Thurs 10th Nov Melbourne, Festival Hall (Final Melbourne Show)
Fri 11th Nov Adelaide Thebarton Theatre – SOLD OUT
Sat 12th Nov Perth Metro City
Exciting newcomer Brigitte Bardini schools us on ethereal wave with her atmospheric debut single, Aphrodite, released today. The track is accompanied by a dreamy video by Ayush Negi that was masterfully filmed through water to pull off a fittingly 90s alt indie vibe.
This introspective track is dream pop at its finest. Aphrodite will swiftly hijack your attention – its intricacies will draw you in and allow you to discover more with each listen, whilst further propelling the mystery of the artist. Dark, moody and oozing effortless cool, this song is for fans of PJ Harvey, Portishead and Bjork.
Written and produced by Bardini who plays every instrument on the release, Aphrodite was recorded at Toyland studios and engineered and co-produced by Adam Calaitzis (who also tracked some synth bass for the song). “This song is themed around temptation and its repercussions,” explains Bardini. “It is a lesson of knowing your place in someone’s life isn’t as much of a priority as you might wish, but accepting this truth rather than expelling it.”
Directed by Bardini and Ayush Negi, an aspiring filmmaker from India, the video clip was inspired by the lyrics of the song that are centred around references of ancient Greek mythology, ‘sirens’ and ‘Aphrodite’. Filmed during isolation and drawing on DIY tricks and lessons from films, Negi was able to form an innovative approach to creating the video’s psychedelic, otherworldly, underwater feel. Bardini insights, “I wanted to create a film clip that immerses the viewer into this world of a goddess being beckoned, almost taking you underwater to Aphrodite’s birthplace.”
The abstract, alt pop artist from Melbourne who is just twenty years old and has put her psychology degree on hold to pursue a career in music, says she is a little daunted to be releasing her debut single out into the world for public opinion, but is “mostly excited to see how people receive the song with fresh ears.”And she wasn’t going to let these strange Covid-19 times put her off. “Music is always around and I look to it in trying times as well as the good times so I didn’t even second guess following through with the single release and dropping the album,” Brigitte explains, “It’s something that I feel not only other people may need, but selfishly I need a purpose now more than ever.”
Aphrodite is released today, June 5.
CONNECT WITH BRIGITTE BARDINI
We recently caught up with unique Sydney Indie Electronic artist STARA to chat about her new single ‘I Like Being Alone,’ and much more.
How did you come up with your unique musical style?
Dark, eerie and moody sounds have always captured me in a completely different way, and connects with me no matter what I’m feeling. When I started producing music, I knew I had to channel these vibes in a way that is true to my ideas and concepts. I love dance music, I love Rnb, I love Hip Hop, I love Trap, I love dark sounds, I love my cultural identity, I love being me. My musical style is essentially a sonic amalgamation of what I love and who I am – drawing bits and pieces from everywhere to make it just me, and only me.
How long have you been playing music?
I’ve been DJing for almost 6 years and producing/writing/directing/creating for about 4 years!
What inspires your music?
All the strange and weird things happening around me and in my little head. My philosophical beliefs, social rants and observations, the narratives that engulf my dreams, my own growth and personal development. I like writing and conceptualising in ways that leaves you feeling something different, maybe discovering a new side to the world or even yourself.
Do you make any other types of art?
I like cooking up wild vegan feasts at home and making it look pretty to post on my Instagram story. Is that art?
What is your favourite place to play in Australia?
The Roundhouse at UNSW is ridiculous.
Best food to eat when on tour?
Tacos and only tacos.
The best part of being a musician?
Just having an outlet to create and seeing a complex vision ultimately take shape both sonically and visually through a lot of hard work. If it connects with someone else too, that’s just a bonus. Art is so important to me and just makes me feel alive.
And the worst part?
I went from 18 to grandma real quick. I don’t really like partying, I don’t drink and I have a spiritual connection to my bed. But apparently being a muso requires staying up past 9pm.
Advice for up and coming Australian musicians?
Be authentic. Create art YOU love, sounds/visuals/words that impact you and not just ‘what’s in’ or what you think you should be creating. Plan it all out, take a lot of notes, set goals, develop timelines, go and learn from those who are more experienced to figure out how to best navigate your own way through the industry!
Don’t be afraid to contact people to help you learn and grow – whether it’s studio sit-ins, basic collaborations etc. This is how I personally learnt the most when it came to creating my own music, as I was starting from absolute scratch with 0 knowledge of absolutely anything. Watching others and their creative process is what helped my develop confidence in understanding different production software, song structures, theory, plugins, samples, vocal arrangements and the more intricate stuff too. But most importantly, just spread kindness, good vibes and show gratitude wherever you go!
What is next for STARA in 2019?
My next EP is dropping very very soon! May or may not also be dropping a music video for the lead single off the EP – I Like Being Alone, that I dropped about a month ago. Getting all this music out to the world that’s been sitting on my laptop for a bloody long time is super exciting and also super frightening. Get keen.
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In a first for Australia, and quite possibly the world, colourful Sydney indie video poppers Enerate, have today announced they will be releasing their anticipated debut full-length as an interactive visual album – an app containing interactive music videos for each and every song. Titled Good Times Airlines and featuring recent single Half Asleep, the interactive album will be available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The music will be available on all the usual platforms, but there is no doubt the most immersive and exciting way to consume this album is through the Enerate app. Out on November 16, the album and app release coinsides with the release of their new single Transit Lounge.
Transit Lounge is the perfect name for this track; the most accurate title for the midway between moving on and dwelling on hard times. Everything feels softer here – synths aren’t razor sharp where they might normally be, and the percussion is driving, determined, but understated. Subtlety is key, and Enerate are masters of it. There’s a taste of synth-pop auteurs Ou Est Le Swimming Pool and Alpine, but the resounding effect of Transit Lounge is entirely unique. Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, singer and synth Therese Watson says, “It’s about the want and the willingness to go and do something new, but you know it kind of frightens you, you know that you’re a bit inhibited. But, you understand those feelings and you just kind of go for it anyway.”
The clip for Transit Lounge is appropriately transient. The viewer follows a young boy who begins his journey in a light-filled airport and continues through a number of different worlds; a city street, a prehistoric land, indetermined time and space. It’s simple, but meditative and effective. In the app, the viewer chooses where the boy explores – again, a modest touch, but one that works perfectly alongside the song. Describing the video, lead singer and producer Josh Graham reflects, “We see this young boy walk through an airport terminal, and this is his reality. While the viewer watches him, they can swipe left or right, and take him into different worlds. These are his dream worlds. It’s like we can see inside his daydream, imagining who and where he wants to be in his future. This ties into the ‘Be who/what you want to be, just go for it’ messaging of the song. The worlds get pretty surreal at some points too.”
Enerate’s debut album Good Times Airlines is an extremely considered release, absolutely soaked in fun and interactivity. The app and all the videos it encompasses were directed and masterminded by Josh Graham. Their previous single Half Asleep shines amongst Transit Lounge and the sparkling Unstoppable. Each song has a video, and each video has an integrated interactive feature, whether it be a game, or another way to personalise the content. As Josh explains, “Art is becoming more multidisciplinary, and music is becoming more visual. The album is as much video as it is music. This is not a marketing tool for the album – this is the album! We wanted to make a physical release, that you can touch, feel, effect.. that was multi sensory and completely digital… we tried to one-up Beyonce haha! She did a video album, so we thought ‘let’s do an interactive video album’!”
Enerate is made up of Josh Graham, Therese Watson, Matt Niciak and Ben Fitzpatrick.
New single Transit Lounge and debut LP and interactive Enerate App Good Times Airlines will be available on November 16.
Stream: TRANSIT LOUNGE Watch: App Teaser Watch: TRANSIT LOUNGE