Drapht – The Life of Riley: Drops April 1 + Download ‘On & On’ for FREE

31 03 2011

Triple J, Drapht,The Ayems Records and Fidelity Corporation are incredibly proud and happy to announce the release of Drapht’s new studio album The Life of Riley, as well as the tour to launch said album around the nation. It’s been a long time coming and a hell of a process but we assure you, The Life of Riley has been worth the wait.


To quote the man himself, “Never in my life have I put so much time and energy into one single thing. Mentally, the making of this album broke me and drove me to the brink of insanity on so many different occasions, a song wasn’t worthy of the record unless it did so.”
The Life of Riley will be the first release on Drapht’s own label The Ayems, which is distributed through Sony Music. “The concepts and subject matter around The Life of Riley are based on living the life you want to live, not abiding by society’s pressures and no longer working for the man. So I thought it would be a fitting time to start my own label The Ayems. The Life of Riley will be released on April 1st.

The Rapunzel single was the first taste of The Life of Riley and was a very very big track at radio, as well as coming in a healthy #12 on the Triple J Hottest 100. We are proud to announce that Rapunzel has now been certified platinum on the ARIA single charts. The Life of Riley is an incredibly diverse album with material derived from a wide range of influences, and adds to what is already a broad musical palette over the breadth of Drapht‘s back catalogue.

Of course the best way to celebrate a new album is to get out and tour it, and Drapht is leaving no stone unturned on that front. We are very happy to announce that not only is Drapht heading out on the Groovin’ The Moo Festival to take it to the regionals, he is getting his full live show together to showcase The Life of Riley to the nation. It’s a large tour with a large line-up, with Drapht enlisting his good friends Mantra and The Tongue as supports to help give the album the launch it deserves. Dates are below, and relax Sydney, we have a special date for you to be announced soon!

You can grab yourself a FREE download of the new single ‘On & On’ by following the link here and signing up to the mailing list.


Tracklisting:
Intro
Sing It (The Life Of Riley)
Down
Rapunzel
The Eulogy Feat. Briggs
RIP JR
Won’t Listen When
People Won’t Know
Bali Party Feat. N’Fa
Skit
Air Guitar
The Paul The Dan feat. Trials
Murder Murder
Take The Party With Us feat. Funkoars
Good Morning
We Own The Night feat. Mantra & Urthboy
On And On

Purchase here.

Interview coming soon!


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Drapht – The Life Of Riley (Drops April 1st) + Tour announcement

9 03 2011

Triple J, Drapht, The Ayems Records and Fidelity Corporation are incredibly proud and happy to announce the release of Drapht’s new studio album The Life of Riley, as well as the tour to launch said album around the nation. It’s been a long time coming and a hell of a process but we assure you, The Life of Riley will be worth the wait.  To quote the man himself, “Never in my life have I put so much time and energy into one single thing. Mentally, the making of this album broke me and drove me to the brink of insanity on so many different occasions, a song wasn’t worthy of the record unless it did so.”

The Life of Riley will be the first release on Drapht’s own label The Ayems, which is distributed through Sony Music. “The concepts and subject matter around ‘The Life of Riley’ are based on living the life you want to live, not abiding by society’s pressures and no longer working for the man. So I thought it would be a fitting time to start my own label ‘The Ayems”. The Life of Riley will be released on April 1st.

The Rapunzel single was the first taste of The Life of Riley and was a very very big track at radio, as well as coming in a healthy #12 on the Triple J Hottest 100. We are proud to announce that Rapunzel has now been certified platinum on the ARIA single charts. The next taste of the album Sing It will be unveiled shortly. It’s an incredibly diverse album with material derived from a wide range of influences, and adds to what is already a broad musical palette over the breadth of Drapht‘s back catalogue.

Of course the best way to celebrate a new album is to get out and tour it, and Drapht is leaving no stone unturned on that front. We are very happy to announce that not only is Drapht heading out on the Groovin’ The Moo Festival to take it to the regionals, he is getting his full live show together to showcase The Life of Riley to the nation. It’s a large tour with a large line-up, with Drapht enlisting his good friends Mantra and The Tongue as supports to help give the album the launch it deserves. Dates are below, and relax Sydney, we have a special date for you to be announced soon!

Full Tour Dates
Wednesday April 6 – Republic Bar, Hobart, TAS
Thursday April 7 – Republic Bar, Hobart, TAS
Friday April 8 – Kay Street, Traralgon, VICS
Saturday April 9 – Bended Elbow, Geelong, VIC
Sunday April 10 – New Albury Hotel, Albury, NSW
Thursday April 14 – Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Friday April 15 – Hi Fi, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday April 16 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta, QLD
Sunday April 17 – Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW
Thursday April 21 – HQ, Adelaide, SA
Friday April 22 – Billboard, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday May 5 – Carrington Hotel, Blue Mountains, NSW
Friday May 6 – Wollongong Uni, Wollongong, NSW
Thursday May 19 – Breakers, Geraldton, WA
Friday May 20 – Metro City, Perth, WA
Saturday May 21 – Heaven, Albany, WA

Drapht will also be playing all Groovin’ The Moo Festivals.

 


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Bliss N Eso – Biggest ever national tour! The Running On Air Tour 2011

1 03 2011

It’s been speculated about for months, and now its official. Bliss N Eso are taking their explosive live show on the road for their biggest ever Australian tour. After what was without-doubt their biggest 12 months ever, with a #1 ARIA debut, a platinum album, international touring, headlining slots on some of the country’s biggest festivals and main stage Big Day Out performances that blew tens of thousands away.

The trio are renowned for their spectacular audio-visual live experience that has set a new benchmark in the genre, and they promise that this will be their biggest and best tour yet, stepping up their already-extravagant live production in what will be one of the largest scale tours from an Australian act in years. Off the back of their Facebook competition to decide their route through regional towns, they’ll be setting up makeshift venues to cater for demand in locations like the courtyard of Old Mt. Gambier Gaol and Coffs Harbour Showgrounds generally only used for festivals.

All dates will be supported by Sydney’s soaring Horrorshow and Big B (USA). With the last three tours selling out nationally be sure to get in quick.

Fri May 6m Uni. of New England (The Stro) Armidale, NSW 18+Tickets through:
The Stro / blissneso.Oztix.com.au

Fri May 13 The Mangrove Hotel Broome, WA 18+Tickets through:
The Mangrove Hotel / Chunes Of Broome / Wotnow Entertainment

Sat May 21 Challenge Stadium Perth, WA Licensed All AgesTickets through:
Ticketmaster.com.au / 136 100
Sat May 28 Hordern Pavilion Sydney, NSW Licensed All AgesTickets through:
Ticketek.com.au / 132 849

Fri June 3 Festival Hall Melbourne, VIC Licensed & All AgesTickets through:
Ticketmaster.com.au / 136 100

Fri June 10 Riverstage Brisbane, QLD Licensed All AgesTickets through:
Ticketmaster.com.au / 136 100 / blissneso.Oztix.com.au

Sat June 11 Lk. Kawana Comm. Centre  Sunshine Coast, QLD Licensed All AgesTickets through:
Lake Kawana Community Centre / blissneso.Oztix.com.au

Sun June 12 Showground  Coffs Harbour, NSW Licensed All AgesTickets through:
Oztix.com.au, http://www.offbeatoperations.com.au , Park Beach Music @ Plaza (02) 66 523 725, Coopers Surf Store @ Palms Shopping (02) 66 526 369

Fri June 17 Entertainment Centre Adelaide, SA Licensed All AgesTickets through:
Ticketek.com.au / 132 849

Sat June 18 Old Mt. Gambier Gaol Mt. Gambier, SA Licensed All AgesTickets through:
Old Mt. Gambier Gaol / Oztix.com.au / Baxter Hire

Fri June 24 The Warehouse Devonport, TAS 18+Tickets through:
Oztix.com.au / Ticketek.com.au (132 849) / Mojo Music (6334 5677) / Red Hot CDs (6424 9816) / Collectors Corner (6431 6616) / Ruffcut Records (6234 8600)

Sat June 25 City Hall Hobart, TAS Licensed & All AgesTickets through:
Oztix.com.au / Ticketek.com.au (132 849) / Mojo Music (6334 5677) / Red Hot CDs (6424 9816) / Collectors Corner (6431 6616) / Ruffcut Records (6234 8600)

Bliss N Eso will also be performing at Groovin’ the Moo Festival throughout April / May.
www.blissneso.com |  www.blissneso.tv |  www.illusive.com.au


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Australia’s Year In Music – 2010

12 01 2011

Heath Media, in collaboration with the AU review, is proud to announce the launch of pre-orders for the upcoming Australia’s Year in Music: 2010, with an introductory rate of $59. The book is set to be released on February 7th. Pre-orders can be made at this official website: http://www.australiasyearinmusic.com/

Only 250 copies are being made available during the pre-order period, and we don’t expect them to last. A total of 500 hardcover copies of the 200 page full colour books will be made available in total, each individually numbered. No further hardcover copies will be printed.We are proud to be printing the book locally with Ligare.

Among the highlights of the events included in the book: Adelaide Fringe Festival, Bacardi Express, Big British Sound, Big Day Out, Byron Bay Bluesfest, Cherry Rock Festival 2010, Come Together Festival, Community Cup, Creative Sydney, Days Like This, Falls Festival, Field Day (TAS and VIC), Future Music Festival, Good Vibrations Festival, Groovin’ The Moo, Laneway Festival, One Movement Festival, Peats Ridge Festival, Pyramid Rock Festival, Raggamuffin, Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project, Song Summit, Sounds Loud Festival, Splendour in the Grass, Sydney Festival, Sydney Fringe Festival, WAMi Festival, We Love Sounds, West Coast Blues and Roots Festival … and many more!


Among the artists to be featured: AC/DC, Al Green, Alpine, Art Vs Science, Ball Park Music, Black Gold, Black Lips, Bliss N Eso, Boy & Bear, Bridezilla, Buddy Guy, Cassette Kids, Cat Power, Children Collide, City Riots, Cloud Control, Cog, Crayon Fields, Crowded House, Dan Sultan, Daniel Johnston, Deep Sea Arcade, Delphic, Dillinger Escape Plan, Dinosaur Jr., Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!, Franz Ferdinand, Girl Talk, Gogol Bordello, Goons of Doom, Grizzly Bear, Guineafowl, Gyroscope, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Jeff Beck, Kevin Devine, Klaxons, La Mancha Negra, La Roux, Lauren Hill, Major Lazer, Matisyahu, Method Man and Redman, Miami Horror, Michachu and the Shapes, Mondo Generator, Mumford and Sons, Muse, Neon Indian, Operator Please, Patrick Watson, Pendulum, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Presets, Rat Vs Possum, Richard in Your Mind, Rockwiz LIVE, Seekae, Shaggy, Shapeshifter, Silverchair, Soilwork, Sparkadia, Spinnerette, Stereophonics, Tame Impala, The Big Pink, The Boat People, The Decemberists, The Jezabels, The King Khan and BBQ Show, The Living End, The Mars Volta, The Medics, The Mountain Goats, The Novocaines, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Swell Season, The Temper Trap, Them Crooked Vultures, Train, Vampire Weekend, We Say Bamboulee, Whipped Cream Chargers, WIM, You Am I, Yves Klein Blue … and way too many more to mention.
This just scratches the surface!

Full lists will be revealed over the course of the coming weeks, and will be found at the official website.

Queensland Flood Relief Appeal
In light of the ongoing floods in Queensland, we will be donating $2 from every book purchased before November 18th to the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the disaster.

We encourage you to donate to the Queensland Government’s appeal here: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html


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Illy – New Years @ The Espy

28 12 2010

After touring nationally on the Groovin The Moo Festival and performing sell out shows around the country, Melbourne’s own Illy is primed to kick off 2011 with a one-off show in the Espy Front Bar on New Year’s Day. Also kicking it in the front bar will be Briggs, 360, M-Phazes and Manchild.

Illy has been making waves since the release of his remarkable sophomore album The Chase in October. The album received the coveted feature album on Triple J in it’s week of release and the lead single It Can Wait feat Owl Eyes has been getting massive amounts of airplay on radio stations nationally.

Kick off 2011 with Illy Briggs, 360, M-Phazes and Manchild – New Year’s Day at The Espy. Free entry.

Don’t miss this one!


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Illy – The Chase (Initial Details) + The Three Up Tour

8 09 2010

Obese Records have also announced the initial details about the anticipated second album from Illy. Titled The Chase, the album will be out later October. The album’s first single, It Can Wait feat. Owl Eyes will be available soon. The album’s producers include M-Phazes, J-Skub, Taku, J-Squared and Styalz Fuego.
Illy will soon embark on the nationwide Three-Up Tour alongside 360 and Skryptcha. Be sure to check him out on tour to get your first sample of his new material.

Three-Up Tour:
Showcasing three of the country’s most talented emcees, the nationwide Three Up Tour brings Illy, 360 and Skryptcha to cities and towns across Australia starting this September. Fresh from the success of his Triple J Hottest 100 listed single (#66) Pictures and stints on the most recent Groovin’ The Moo festival, Illy is set to showcase hits from his debut album Long Story Short alongside brand new tracks from his much anticipated… second album The Chase. Slated to hit stores later this year via Obese Records, the Three Up Tour will be your first opportunity to hear his latest material.

Melbourne rapper 360 came to the public conscience featuring on the Pez track The Festival Song and since has toured with the likes of Bliss N Eso and Drapht. His latest single, Throw it Away features a special guest appearance by Josh Pyke. Expect this multi-talented indie rapper to bring his patented wit and humour to the stage. Look out for 360′s Be Seated Mixtape 2 – Out soon.

Rounding out the bill is Sydney’s Skryptch. Having just released his acclaimed debut album (4-stars, MAG) The Numbers, Skrytcha brings hislove of old-school hip hop to the masses with his Triple J-added single Get Mine.
The tour kicks off September 17 in the Gold Coast before heading around the country, wrapping up its run late November in Canberra. Tickets on sale now.
For tickets go to http://www.oztix.com.au

Tour Dates:
FRI SEPT 17: The Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
SAT SEPT 18 : The Step Inn, Brisbane
SAT SEPT 25 : Coaster Festival (Illy only)
FRI OCT 1 : The New York Hotel, Launceston
SAT OCT 2 : Republic Bar, Hobart
SAT OCT 9 : Rubys, Belgrave
WED OCT 13 : The Loft, Warrnambool
THU OCT 14 : The Bended Elbow, Geelong
SAT OCT 16 : Karova Lounge, Ballarat
WED OCT 20 : The Harp Hotel, Wollongong
THU OCT 21 : Bar on the Hill, Newcastle
FRI OCT 22 : The Annandale Hotel, Sydney
FRI OCT 29 : Sandbar, Mildura
SAT OCT 30 : Rocket Bar, Adelaide
FRI NOV 5 : Hifi Bar, Melbourne
THU NOV 18 : Prince of Wales, Bunbury (Illy only)
FRI NOV 19 : Norfolk Basement, Fremantle (Illy only)
SAT NOV 20 : Amplifier Bar, Perth (Illy only)
THU NOV 25 : Roi Bar, Albury
FRI NOV 26 : Yahoo Bar, Shepparton
SAT NOV 27 : Transit Bar, Canberra


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The Three Up Tour

10 08 2010
Showcasing three of the country’s most talented emcees, the nationwide Three Up Tour brings Illy, 360 and Skryptcha to cities and towns across Australia starting this September.
Fresh from the success of his Triple J Hottest 100 listed single (#66) Pictures and stints on the most recent Groovin’ The Moo festival, Illy is set to showcase hits from his debut album Long Story Short alongside brand new tracks from his much anticipated second album. Slated to hit stores later this year via Obese Records, the Three Up Tour will be your first opportunity to hear his latest material.

Melbourne rapper 360 came to the public conscience featuring on the Pez track The Festival Song and since has toured with the likes of Bliss N Eso and Drapht. His latest single, Throw It Away features a special guest appearance by Josh Pyke. Expect this multi-talented indie rapper to bring his patented wit and humour to the stage.

Rounding out the bill is Sydney’s Skryptcha. Having just released his acclaimed debut album The Numbers, Skryptcha brings his love of old-school hip hop to the masses with his Triple J-added single Get Mine.
The tour kicks off September 17 in the Gold Coast before heading around the country, wrapping up its run late November in Canberra. Tickets on sale Friday the 13th of August.

Tour Dates:
FRI 17 SEPT – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast (18+)
SAT 18 SEPT – Step Inn, Bris (18+)
SAT 25 SEPT – Coaster Festival, Gosford (18+)**
FRI 1 OCT – New York Hotel, Launceston (18+)
SAT 2 OCT – Republic Bar, Hobart (18+)
SAT 9 OCT – Rubys, Belgrave (18+)
WED 13 OCT – The Loft, Warrnambool (18+)
THU 14 OCT – The Bended Elbow, Geelong (18+)
SAT 16 OCT – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (18+)
WED 20 OCT – The Harp Hotel, Wollongong (18+)
THU 21 OCT – Bar On The Hill, Newcastle (18+)
FRI 22 OCT – The Annandale Hotel, Sydney (18+)
FRI 29 OCT – The Sandbar, Mildura (18+)
SAT 30 OCT – Rocket Bar, Adelaide (18+)
FRI 5 NOV – Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne(18+)
THU 18 NOV – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury (18+)**
FRI 19 NOV – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle (18+)**
SAT 20 NOV – Amplifier Bar, Perth (18+)**
THU 25 NOV – Roi Bar, Albury (18+)
FRI 26 NOV – Yahoo Bar, Shepparton (18+)
SAT 27 NOV – Transit Bar, Canberra (18+)
For tickets go here.

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Muph & Plutonic Headline HiFi Birthday Bash

27 05 2010

Iconic live music venue The HiFi are celebrating their birthday in June and have lined up Muph & Plutonic to headline shows at both their Melbourne and Brisbane locations.
After touring the nation as part of this year’s Groovin’ The Moo festival, Muph & Plutonic will hit the HiFi June 11th in Melbourne before heading to Brisbane June 12th.
Labelmates Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne will feature at the Melbourne show while Jess Harlen will perform at both dates. The Optimen and Rainman will feature in Brisbane with more to be announced shortly for Melbourne. Tickets for both shows are on sale now.

Dates & details:
June 11 Melbourne @ The HiFi
Muph & Plutonic
Chasm & Vida Sunshyne
Jess Harlen
with more TBA
Tickets: $18 +bf on sale now

June 12 Brisbane @ The Hifi
Muph & Plutonic
The Optimen
Rainman
Jess Harlen
Tickets: $18 +bf on sale now


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Elgen & Johnny Utah win the Triple J Unearthed Groovin’ The Moo Competition

9 04 2010


Elgen & Johnny Utah have just won the Triple J Unearthed Groovin’ The Moo competition – the two brothers from Port Stephens will be performing at the massive Maitland festival alongside mainstays Silverchair, Empire Of The Sun, Muph N Plutonic, The Funkoars and more

Their track When The Rain Hits is now on rotation at Triple J and available for free download from Triple J Unearthed here.

The guys are currently working on their full LP release after dropping  TheWelcoming Party EP back in Feb 09. All production will be handled by Elgen with Johnny Utah jumping up on the mic.


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Illy – Pictures 2010 Tour + New Acoustic CD

24 02 2010


With Illy’s single Pictures landing at #66 on Triple J’s Hottest 100, Illy has lined up a spate of shows through the month of April in support of its success, dubbed the Pictures 2010 Tour. The tour comes on the heels of the recent announcement that Illy will be one of the few hip-hop acts to be part of this year’s Groovin’ The Moo festival set to take place through May.

With a new set that will include previews from his upcoming sophomore album, Illy has tapped local Melbourne hip hop crew BBS to support. Illy’s set will be accompanied by DJ/producer M-Phazes, fresh from the release of his much heralded debut album, Good Gracious.

The tour kicks off April 1st and will make its way up and down the East Coast including stops in Canberra, Toowoomba and Wollongong.

To help celebrate, a special edition Long Story Short Acoustic CD (prepared by DJ Joyride) will be available exclusively on the tour, featuring acoustic takes on some of the most popular songs from Long Story Short, as well as bonus track Where Is My Mind, Illy’s contribution to Triple J’s Like A Version.
Full dates are listed below.

Tour dates:
Thurs April 1 @ Sandbar, Mildura
Fri April 2 @ Karova Lounge, Ballarat
Sat April 3 @ Revolver, Melbourne
Thurs April 8 @ Harp Hotel, Wollongong
Fri April 9 @ The Cambridge, Newcastle
Thurs April 15 @ Transit Bar, Canberra
Sat April 17 @ Spectrum, Sydney
Thurs April 22 @ The National Hotel, Geelong
Sat April 24 @ Bon Amici, Toowoomba
Sun April 25 @ Step Inn, Brisbane

Further announcements regarding ticket information and local supports coming very soon.


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