Originally released in 2015 with Turkey Vulture Records, CORE has self-released a deluxe edition of their album Broken Heart Syndrome.
The deluxe version of the album takes the 11 tracks that were put out
on the original album and ups that number to 21. The eleven tracks from
the album are on the deluxe edition and then the 10 actual songs from
the record have been reworked acoustically and those are included on the
deluxe edition of the record as well. So, in total the album features
21 tracks.
First, with the original version of the record. CORE features big
guitars and a super-powerful vocal from Jeremy Johnson that’s a cross
between Layne Staley and Kevin Martin. On top of that, the drums hit
hard, and the production is spot-on. The guitars and vocals are a little
off balance a few times – it’s a damn shame to drown out a vocal that’s
that powerful with a mix that’s just a touch off – but it happens.
Anyway, the original version of the record is insanely good, but what’s
interesting is the acoustic version of the record is just as good. The
acoustic guitars sound just as powerful as the guitar does on the
original versions of the songs and the mix of the rest of the
instrumentation is lowered just enough so Johnson’s vocal really gets
the shot to shine. As good as these songs are in their original form,
they might be slightly better acoustically because its they’re acoustic
versions of songs that aren’t really put out anymore. They’re a little
raw, but distinctly powerful. For that reason, it’s worth listening to
the deluxe edition of Broken Heart Syndrome.
This band is good, like really good. They’re different, Johnson’s
vocal has its own badass characteristics and they’re not trying to
really be anything other than a great rock band. If you like that type
of music, then this record is for you.
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UK song-smith Robbie Boyd recently released his new single ‘Hey Girl’ and we absolutely love it!
Shortly after finishing up a run of European tour dates, Robbie stopped off down under for a highly successful run along the East Coast.
Check out ‘Hey Girl’ below and be sure to head to Robbie’s Facebook page for more info.
Alt-rockers, Residual have today announced their explosive new single All For You (available on July 15), the first taste off their new EP, Haunt, which is set for release on August 26. To celebrate their new tunes, Residual have announced a Monday night residency through August at The Workers Club in Melbourne as well as shows in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Warrnambool and Sydney all thoughout August.
All For You is a raw offering, embracing classic Aussie rock influences while remaining sharp, contemporary, and exciting. Swelling and receding in all the right places, lead singer Sam Burtt’s voice carries confidently atop the intense, driving guitars and pounding drums. Riffs abound, All For You is emotive and compelling, as Burtt describes, “All For You is about a relationship I was in – we had both recognised that the end was nigh, but loved each other too much to ever call it a day. However, that day came a day before we started tracking vocals. I remember sitting in the courtyard at the studio and giving the lyrics a pretty substantial re-write. This song is really about giving yourself to someone, despite the knowledge that it will soon end.”
The video for All For You reflects this madness in stark, black and white fashion. It appears as though Burtt is the main character in a play he did not ask to be in; a series of scenarios are thrust upon him by indifferent stagehands, he eventually rebels as the song crescendos and everything comes crashing down. Working with young director Jesse Leaman (Lorne starring Guy Pearce) of Leaman Films, Burtt explains the inspiration behind the clip, “We had presented a few conditions to him. We knew we wanted it black and white, long shots and an aspect of violence…In reality, the actor onstage is really breaking out of the play itself; he goes rogue and trashes the set. It’s like Inception, only I’m a much better actor than Leo.”
Residual have been hard at work on their new EP Haunt (their first release since signing with Sydney-based management ArowAgency), a diverse and thoughtful release that is set to propel the band onwards and upwards. Haunt boasts energetic guitar-driven jams, with just the right amount of piano-balladry to ensure ultimate balance – held together by Burtt’s relentless and skillful vocal. Produced by Malcolm Besley (City Calm Down, Northeast Party House) and recorded in part at the renowned Sing Sing Studios, Haunt is one well-crafted collection of songs. Burtt enthuses, “There’s a real theme of the unobtainable that has seemed to filter through the EP. The songs really all focus on wanting what you can’t have, whether that’s love, happiness, or acceptance. The diamond, crystal-esque artwork is representative of something precious that as much as we may desire, we may never possess.”
In light of their anticipated new tunes, Residual will be performing every Monday night through August at The Workers Club Melbourne. Excited to be playing gigs again, Burtt says, “It’s been a while since we’ve been properly playing shows. We’ve done a lot of travelling whilst simultaneously preparing for this release, so there’s already a real sense of natural excitement for us – and if we do our job right, that will really rub off on the audience. We just want to show everyone how much growing up we’ve done.”
ALL FOR YOU is set for release on July 15, available for pre-order now
HAUNT is set for release on August 26, available for pre-order from July 15
Stream single: All For You Watch the video: All For You Stream EP: Haunt
SAT 13 AUG | TAP HOUSE, BENDIGO VIC | 18+
Tickets available from www.residualofficial.com
MON 15 AUG | THE WORKERS CLUB MELBOURNE | 18+
Tickets available from www.residualofficial.com
THURS 18 AUG | KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT VIC | 18+
Tickets available from www.residualofficial.com
SAT 20 AUG | THE LOFT, WARRNAMBOOL VIC | 18+
Tickets available from www.residualofficial.com
MON 22 AUG | THE WORKERS CLUB MELBOURNE | 18+
Tickets available from www.residualofficial.com
We recently caught up with Sydney based Indie Rockers PJ Orr to discuss their new album, the current musical climate and much more. Enjoy!
Welcome PJ Orr! How did the band form?
PJ Orr started as a solo / studio project around 2015 after Hailer finished up in 2014. I chipped away at making the debut record “Foggy Notion” which eventually came out in 2016. I worked on that record with Pete Holz (his credits include biggies like Gang of Youths and Peking Duk) and he came out and played bass with myself and Joe O’Coner in late 16 into 17 and 18. In 2019 whilst working on the new record, Nando joined the band on bass to settle the current line-up. PJ Orr has progressed from a solo thing into a collaborative shared project.
What motivates your song writing?
In some sense my song writing is motivated by the here and now – what I see, think, feel and experience etc. That can come across quite dry and literal at times and other times a feeling can twist and be channels into metaphors and fantasy.
Music more generally is a sorta practical therapy, it transports me towards something much bigger. I enjoy being lost in the world of tones, rhythms, colours and stories. Always searching – never landing, channelling creative energy into expression.
What is the inspiration behind your new album Tightrope Walker?
Why do humans climb suspended between buildings with nothing but a tightrope?? The album is inspired by the search for shelter and seeking compass to navigate the tightrope between simplicity & meaning and chaos & confusion. A bit like a punch-drunk boxer on last legs who manages to swing one last haymaker and win the fight. Good fun!!
What song off the new album would you recommend first-time listeners of PJ Orr to check out?
I’d say the title track Tightrope Walker – feel it’s a nice meld of my musical worlds and a good place to jump in from!
You were recently signed with US record label Misra Records (congratulations!) Have you enjoyed that process so far?
Indeed, we did, thank you!! It’s been nice, working with Jeff Betten (director) has been a pleasure and it’s a nice feeling to have some people in your corner, we’re stoked to have joined forces with such a legendary US label – they really are all about the music. The timing of the release in the midst of covid is a real challenge naturally but we keep on keeping on.
How are you coping with the current lockdown?
Coping well I’d say on the whole – feeling very fortunate to be in Australia and healthy. Friends and family overseas are seeing a whole other side where the threat is far more real so yeah, counting my blessings and trying to make the most of the quiet time.
Are you planning any live stream shows?
Yes indeed, that is in the works – not super equipped at the minute but we’ll get something cooking over the coming weeks.
Do you prefer recording in the studio or playing live?
Oh, that’s a tough one – they are both so different but so amazing. I love the immediacy and communal aspect of playing to a live audience. On the other hand, in the studio you can channel that live energy but get dive deeper into experimentation and composition. I’ll have to sit on the fence for this one – like naming your favourite child!
What is your proudest achievement as band?
Proudest achievement would have to be the release of this record and moving from a solo project to a truly shared and collaborative project. Landing in the AIR album charts at #6 in was also rather lovely!
What is the plan for the rest of 2020?
We had a 10 show East coast run scheduled for April and May and were in the midst of booking solo shows on the East Coast USA in June – so that is shelved until the shutters come flying back up. In the meantime, doing plenty of writing and trying to stay healthy!
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!
We recently caught up with Sydney Indie Rocker Pearl The Girl to discuss her new album ‘Just A Phase’ and much more.
How long have you been writing music as Pearl The Girl?
I have been honing my song-writing talents since the ripe old age of 12. I remember the day specifically, about 3 years ago when Pearl The Girl came to be. I was in the ruins of a toxic relationship, subsequently finding my feet and my voice again. The first song that came to fruition off the album was ‘Dead End Rd’ and it really set the tone for the rest of the album.
What motivates you to write music?
The thought of sitting at a desk 9-5pm. That and anything from my abilities to attract “level headed” lovers, my dog, and anything that makes me cry, even onions.
Congratulations on your new album release! Have you received positive feedback from friends and fans?
There’s a fine line between friends and fans and I don’t have enough of either but my Mum and Dad say they really like it. Except for the song about their divorce ‘She’s Fine Now’.
You just finished up your Australian album tour. How was the experience?
We were received warmly in each place we visited however there was a severe lack of crowd surfing. I plan to amend this on the next tour. Also, my drummer drinks too much Chocolate milk and it really grosses me out.
What song from the album would you recommend for new listeners to check out?
I think the point of this album is that there is a little bit of everything in there to cater to all kinds of music lovers. Personally I love ‘Charms’ because it is the ultimate F*** you song but then I’m a big advocate for ‘Dead End Rd’ because of it’s vulnerability. Those two songs probably sum me up the most. A sensitive hot head.
What is your favourite food to eat whilst on tour?
I tell you what’s it’s not!! KFC, Maccas and Subway. It is impossible to eat healthy on the road. Crowd favorite had to be the Bolognese that I made in Melbourne. My boys went nuts for it, though everything tastes amazing after a bottle of whiskey.
Do you have any tips for up and coming Australian musicians?
The most important thing I would say is your ability to follow through. I have ideas every day, things I want to achieve and I am almost always out of my depth but that’s how I learn. The simple act of just trying.
What is the best part of being in a band?
Being constantly mocked…. and the all encompassing experience of having your music come to life.
And the worst part?
Haha, there’s not enough time!
Where is your favourite place to play in Australia?
I would have to say The Lansdowne. The sound is great and we actually fit on the stage…
What is your proudest achievement as a musician?
My proudest achievement is less about being a musician and more about being business savvy. This year I achieved organising my first national tour and international tour. I write this from a quaint café in London prepping for our first gig at London Big Day Out, today. Next stop, Spain!
What is next for Pearl The Girl in 2019?
I look forward to recording when I’m back from Europe and the next event I am putting all my efforts into is Oxford Art Factory, August 10th with my girlfriends Sloan Peterson and Lola Scott. Bucket list!
After nearly folding in 2015 The Bon Scotts are back with a new single called ‘Main Street’ which is the first taste of their new album which will be out in March, 2017. Save G chatted to Damien from The Bon Scotts to find out the story behind the video clip for ‘Main Street’ and what has been the major inspirations for their brand new album.
The Bon Scotts will be holding a free single launch at The Spotted Mallard on July 16th so make sure you are there.
You can listen to or download our The Bon Scotts interview right here.
Currently mid-national tour, Holy Holy have today revealed details of their sophomore LP alongside the announcement of their new single, Elevator (out today). Their anticipated new album will be titled Paint, and is set for release on February 24, 2017. The release comes at a busy time for the band, who have just embarked on a massive national tour which has already seen them play packed out shows in Adelaide, Bunbury, Perth and Fremantle, with upcoming shows set to hit a sold out Corner Hotel in Melbourne, Geeling, Ballarat, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane in the coming weeks.
Buoyed by arpeggiated synths and the band’s classic driving guitar lines, a nostalgic yet contemporary feel and a chorus that will not leave your head, Elevator propels even further into exploratory territory. Vast and satisfying, with a clear, affecting narrative, Elevator is an exciting taste of Holy Holy’s enigmatic new album expected to drop in early 2017. Lead guitarist Oscar Dawson reflects on the writing process of the track, “I can’t recall how it germinated, but before we knew it we were playing this same two chords, over and over. And it built from there, like a conversation; starting softly, then bouncing around to become louder and louder… It had been caught on a phone when we were touring in Europe, and back in Australia we put it together and decided that, in fact, it is a song.”
It has been a remarkably eventful year for Holy Holy, who have been writing and recording their eagerly awaited new album featuring singles, Elevator and Darwinism in between wildly successful national and international tours. The band were hand-picked to record an intimate performance of Darwinism for the world renowned Mahogany Sessions in the UK, who have just announced their partnership with Distiller Music, with stunning results. They dropped into their Bath studios whilst on their recent European tour which saw them selling out their third London show, several shows in The Netherlands and playing packed showcases at Reeperbahn Festival in Germany.
If the critics are to be believed, now is the time to catch Holy Holy live. With Darwinism reaching the coveted #1 most played spot on Triple J, debut album When The Storms Would Come being nominated for Triffid Queensland Album of the Year 2015/16, Dawson being nominated for Guitarist of the Year at THE NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS, the band making the Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition Longlist this year, not to mention Liam Gallagher addimg himself to their long list of supporters, they have become a band that is impossible to ignore.
In light of these achievements, lead vocalist Timothy Carroll is thrilled to be back touring in Aus, saying, “It’s great to be out on the road again – especially with a bunch of new tunes to try. We’re in the studio again in December so this a last chance to try some songs out before we get them carved in stone….or vinyl as the case may be.”
Paint is available to pre-order now. All album pre-orders will receive Darwinism and Elevator instantly.
HOLY HOLY ‘DARWINISM’ NATIONAL TOUR
Supported by I Know Leopard & Alex L’Estrange
Presented by Musicfeeds, Tiny Monster & Select Music
THU 17 NOV | CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW
Tickets available from www.holyholymusic.com | 02 4968 3093
FRI 18 NOV | METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY NSW
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
SAT 19 NOV | UNI BAR – WOLLONGONG, WOLLONGONG NSW
Tickets available from www.holyholymusic.com | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
SUN 20 NOV | THE BASEMENT, CANBERRA ACT
Tickets available from www.holyholymusic.com | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
THU 24 NOV | MIAMI MARKETTA, GOLD COAST QLD
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FRI 25 NOV | SOLBAR, SUNSHINE COAST QLD
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SAT 26 NOV | THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE QLD
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*Dream Rimmy appearing in place of I Know Leopard
“One of the most impressive debut releases I’ve ever heard.” Indie Shuffle
“One of the country’s most promising bands.” Musicfeeds
“One of the standout albums to be released this year…almost perfect” THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, SYDNEY
“These songs have a musicality and attention to detail that lift Holy Holy above the pack…an album that should take them to places neither could have imagined” COURIER MAIL, BRISBANE
Talented Blues artist Jack Biilmann recently released his brilliant new single Shade, and is currently touring along the East Coat of Australia.
Biilmann’s songwriting and delivery absolutely shine on the new single.
The single has been aired on Triple J’s ‘Roots N All’ and has received praise from across the country.
Catch Jack Biilmann at one of his remaining tour dates and let us know what you think in the comments!
Nov 29th – The Wolumla Hotel, Wolumla, NSW
Dec 5th – Jindabyne Brewing, Jindabyne, NSW
SARAH MCLEOD ANNOUNCES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘WILD HEARTS’ ALONGSIDE EXTENDED NATIONAL TOUR DATES
Aussie rock royalty Sarah McLeod has today announced her new single Wild Hearts, a laid-back, content ode to finding fulfillment through creative endeavours. Lifted from her self-produced new album, Rocky’s Diner – her first solo album in 12 years – released on August 18, the talented vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, who first found fame in the late 1990s with 3X ARIA Award winning rock band The Superjesus, has also dropped a gorgeous video for Wild Hearts, encapsulating the simple beauty in what at first appears mundane. And due to high demand from fans wanting a piece of the action, Sarah has extended her national Rocky’s Diner tour into November and December, set to swing through Adelaide at Jive on November 5, then moving through Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Fremantle, Bunbury, Bulli, and finishing up in Sydney at The Lansdowne on December 16.
Wild Hearts is a fine example of Sarah’s storytelling abilities; those that hooked so many from the very beginning of her career. The simplicity of this track, and the narrative that drives it, is where the beauty lies here; a lone voice accompanied by understated guitar slowly swells into a full rock-band arrangement and just as quickly recedes again. Sarah paints a picture for the audience, and with just a few choice words she develops a character with a depth that demands multiple listens. She explains, “I wanted a lead who could show fulfilment within a scenario that to most would appear to be failure. I was going to start by describing what my character was, but I decided rather to describe what she wasn’t, and let the listener imagine the rest: ‘She’s not 18, living on guts and coca cola, she’s never been on train, or felt the ocean’s salty water.’ I was imagining a woman around my own age, not oblivious to the world around her but not an active participant either. She’s not flighty, she’s a thinker. She has a repetitive life and she enjoys the routine, and she would find fulfilment through creating stories about fictitious characters doing fictitious things. This writing was her release and it made her happy and noone in the world could touch that.”
The video documents seemingly routine moments in time, like passing buskers in the street – but rather than rush by them, like you might if you were on your way to work or similar responsibilities, the clip allows you to stay a while. With the help of Tribal Apes (Jessica Mauboy, Tina Arena, Havana Brown), Sarah has created a little time capsule of a creative moment in her life, alongside her canine companion Chachi, and invites the audience to share it with her, as Sarah says, “The clip is basically about depicting the beauty in what appears to be the mundane. Observing people in the street connecting with each other, finding joy in simplicity, all through the eyes of me and my best friend, my dog Chachi…and now I’ve got a little movie of me and Chach to watch when we’re older! That clip will make me smile forever.”
The recent South Australia Rock’N’Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Sarah McLeod has extended her already-massive national tour, adding nine extra shows in celebration of the new album Rocky’s Diner. Performing as a two-piece band alongside drummer Mick Skelton (Baby Animals), the powerhouse and self-confessed lover of touring has some seriously unique and impressive plans for the shows, explaining, “I have designed a guitar whereby I can play bass and regular guitar at the same time. It’s been a lot of trial and error because I didn’t really know what I was doing – but it seems to be working now! It’s a very ambitious live show, but super fun to perform. Chachi comes with us as well, she wears little headphones and sits on stage. I love touring so I don’t even care where I am or where I am going, as long as I am playing every night I am happy. I feel I am at my best when I’m touring.”
Tickets to the newly announced Rocky’s Diner tour will be on sale from 9am Thursday September 21 from http://sarahmcleod.oztix.com.au/
“(McLeod) delivered a brilliant performance… left us all in awe” HeavyMag.com.au
“Sarah McLeod instantly ignited the night with her beaming rock swagger” The Music
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SARAH MCLEOD ROCKY’S DINER TOUR – NEW DATES JUST ANNOUNCED
SUN 5 NOV | JIVE, ADELAIDE, SA | 18+
Tickets available from http://sarahmcleod.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
WED 29 NOV | THE CURTIN, MELBOURNE, VIC | 18+
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THURS 30 NOV | THE BASEMENT, CANBERRA, ACT | 18+
Tickets available from http://sarahmcleod.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SAT 2 DEC | THE FOUNDRY, BRISBANE, QLD | 18+
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THURS 7 DEC | THE HEN HOUSE, BADLANDS BAR, PERTH, WA | 18+
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FRI 8 DEC | THE ODD FELLOW, FREMANTLE, WA | 18+
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SAT 9 DEC | PRINCE OF WALES, BUNBURY, WA | 18+
Tickets available from http://sarahmcleod.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
FRI 15 DEC | HERITAGE HOTEL, BULLI, NSW | 18+
Tickets available from http://sarahmcleod.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SAT 16 DEC | THE LANSDOWNE, SYDNEY | 18+
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SARAH MCLEOD ROCKY’S DINER TOUR – PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED AND ON SALE
THURS 5 OCT | SOL BAR, SUNSHINE COAST, QLD | 18+
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FRI 6 OCT | SPOTTED COW, TOOWOOMBA, QLD | 18+
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SAT 7 OCT | MIAMI SHARK BAR, GOLD COAST, QLD | 18+
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SUN 8 OCT | BYRON BAY BREWERY, BYRON BAY, NSW | 18+
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THURS 12 OCT | 48 WATT, NEWCASTLE, NSW | 18+
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FRI 13 OCT | THE BAROQUE ROOM, KATOOMBA, NSW | 18+
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SUN 15 OCT | MIRANDA HOTEL, MIRANDA, NSW | 18+
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WED 25 OCT | PELLY BAR, FRANKSTON, VIC | 18+
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THURS 26 OCT | SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE, VIC | 18+
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FRI 27 OCT | KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT, VIC | 18+
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FRI 3 NOV | WARATAH HOTEL, HOBART, TAS | 18+
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SAT 4 NOV | CLUB 54, LAUNCESTON, TAS | 18+
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