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Cut Off Your Hands announce Australian shows for November!
Cut Off Your Hands have announced they will take to the road this November to play a run of headline dates.
2011 saw the release of Cut Off Your Hands' sophomore album ‘Hollow’, which set about redefining the band's sound. With a penchant for charming melody and heavy laden baritone guitars, on ‘Hollow’ the band draw from great antipodean pop purveyors, The Go-Betweens to The Triffids and The Church, with a touch of Flying Nun thrown in for good measure.
The Killgirls ANIMAL EP LAUNCH, This Saturday October 22
Get ready to be blasted into oblivion when The Killgirls launch the ANIMAL EP at the Queens Theatre in Adelaide this Saturday, October 22. Supported by ADL heavy hitters The Rules, Loot and Plunder, Bottle Rockets (DJ Set), AJ Sound, The Kings and General Admission this launch is going to eclipse their last mind imprinting launch event.
The Killgirls: ANIMAL was produced, mixed and mastered entirely by lead vocalist Mario Spate, and recorded by the band - Nick O’Connor on bass, Hamish Cox playing synths, Tony Irish on drums, Rusty Hutchinson on guitar - the EP is the sound of The Killgirls unleashed. The first single, ‘Astronaut’, is a bass driven dance floor anthem at the ready, and it’s coming your way.
Florence fires up the Machine for Debit MasterCard Priceless Music Series!
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Saturday, 15 October, 2011: MasterCard is excited to announce the 3rd and final show of the Debit MasterCard Priceless Music series for 2011 with another must-see performance, this time by UK pop phenomenon, Florence + the Machine.
The 2011 series kicked off in May with Perth’s own Birds of Tokyo, rocking out against the unforgettable backdrop of Sydney Harbour’s Cockatoo Island and last week saw the 2nd show with UK rock outfit Kasabian’s once in a lifetime performance in Melbourne at the Peninsula, Docklands.
CRYSTAL CASTLES ANNOUNCE SIDESHOWS
The last time Crystal Castles were in Australia, front woman Alice Glass proved just how rock star she could be, ignoring doctor’s orders to cancel their appearances at the Big Days Out due to a broken ankle. Instead, she took to the stage on crutches and continued to blow everyone’s minds with her karate-inspired antics. She’s now had some time to rest up for Crystal Castles return, joining the summer festival circuit right here in Australia. Along with sets at Falls Festival, Field Day and Southbound, Crystal Castles will be heading to both Brisbane and Adelaide for two mega sideshows.
Forming in 2004, the Ontario-based duo of Glass and Ethan Kath began their cult following by releasing a slew of sell-out limited edition singles, and packing out shows purely by word of mouth. Fast forward a few years and by the time their self-titled debut album was released in 2008, they’d already amassed a legion of international fans from their enigmatic persona – equally immediate as their unique brand of intense, uncompromising electronic dance music. Their follow up album in 2010, also self –titled, and their intense commitment to touring have only cemented what fans have known for years: Crystal Castles are a force to be reckoned with.
GOOD GRIEF - McKISKO launches in QUEENSLAND!
"..her voice is so full of raw intensity that it packs a heart-rending punch. Even on the more uptempo songs there is a warped broodiness lurking just under the surface…totally engaging and thoroughly exhilarating..." éééé Sydney Morning Herald
"Her songs have the immediacy and simplicity of a Vashti Bunyan, matched with a kind of emotional rawness and vulnerability reminiscent of early Cat Power or Nico’s solo work. She’s the real deal, and one to watch …” - Rave Magazine
"...gorgeous, minimalist tunes with fiery blood... there is a folk-ish temper to her music, but McKisko is more glorious and wilful than the word allows. Amazing." – Beat Magazine
Hard-Ons Sydney Residency in November
KEEP YOUR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FREE IN NOVEMBER, (at least the first four of them)! Those indefatigable old farts The Hard-ons with new drummer Murray in tow will play the first four Wednesday nights of November 2011. Included in each set will be new tunes, and some old tunes that have not been played live by the Hard-ons in many many years.
Showcasing an excellent, action-packed line-up each night, The Hard-ons will give away 1 nice item each night, drawing a raffle ticket from a bucket (or a hat). The items to be won, in no particular order:
GEORGIA FAIR Announce Album Launch Shows for Sydney & Melbourne
Georgia Fair are excited to announce two very special, intimate album launch shows to celebrate the release of their stunning debut album, 'All Through Winter'. In Sydney, Georgia Fair play at The Standard on November 2, and for Melbourne fans at The Toff on November 16.
'All Through Winter' is an evocative, winsome debut album, recordedwith Band of Horses' Bill Reynolds in the snow-covered mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. It is an album, which immediately announces itself as one of 2011’s most impressive local offerings.
These album launch shows consolidate the years of touring alongside artists such as Washington, Lisa Mitchell and most recently The Panics, while spotlighting the strength of songwriting and Jordan Wilson and Ben Riley'sorganic, low-key harmoniesand sophisticated, acoustic folk-pop. Most importantly, these intimate shows allow the band to celebrate the album release with their loyal fan base, performing the incredible live show they have come to know and love.
The albumʼs lead single ʻWhere You Been?ʼ is currently at radio, and its new video clip – a personal and compelling collection of touring footage and recording footage – can be seen online at http://youtu.be/Xt9Rd-u7cco
Tickets are on sale now with special guests soon to be announced. ‘All Through Winter’ is released nationally on October 21.
GEORGIA FAIR ’ALL THROUGH WINTER’ – OFFICIAL ALBUM LAUNCH
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER – THE STANDARD, SYDNEY
Tickets available from Moshtix or 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au
WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER – THE TOFF IN TOWN, MELBOURNE
Tickets available from Moshtix or 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au ␣ www.georgiafair.com.au
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