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HOMETOWN IMMERSION

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

 

HOMETOWN IMMERSION

Perth-formed world-beaters Pendulum have announced a national tour in support of their new album, Immersion. The first single, from the album Watercolour, has already hit the #1 position on the iTunes chart and the album itself has the honour of knocking off the Rolling Stones’ Exile On Main Street re-issue off the top of the UK charts. Immersion features collaborations with the likes of The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett, Swedish metal outfit In Flames, Public Enemy and Anthrax. Pendulum will perform at Challenge Stadium on Saturday, November 6, for an all-ages event. Tickets are now on sale through ticketmaster.com.au.

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SOLO FLOWERS

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

 

SOLO FLOWERS

With his band The Killers on something of a sabbatical, singer Brandon Flowers is all set to roll with his debut solo album. Titled Flamingo, the die has already been cast with the release of the first single, Crossfire, which was the #1 Most Added Song on Australian radio last week. Flamingo continues Flowers’ enchantment with Las Vegas, seeming forever ending the cliché that ‘what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’. Flamingo is released on September 3, with Crossfire now available on iTunes and ready-to-hear on Flowers’ website at brandonflowersmusic.com.

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RADIO BARBAR

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

 

RADIO BARBAR

It’s that time of year again, when RTRfm calls out to the good people of Perth for support, and raise funds the station needs to deliver Perth the alternative sound we’ve come to need and love. Radiothon kicks off on Friday, August 20, outside Caffissimo at The Art Gallery Of WA, in the Perth Cultural Centre, with a live broadcast of Breakfast With Barr. Peter Barr will be joined by his regular guests and some super-special local musicians, playing live and loud. Radiothon will be its usual action-packed week, encouraging listeners to take out an annual subscription, with massive prizes up-for-grabs for those who do. Listeners can subscribe by calling the Radiothon hotline on (08) 9260 9210, logging onto rtrfm.com.au or sending a cheque or money order to PO Box 842, Mt Lawley, WA 6929. Keep an eye out for all the week’s festivities.

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CALLING ALL FANS

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

CALLING ALL FANS

Melbourne’s three piece rock machine Calling All Cars have spent the past year supporting acts like AC/DC, Grinspoon and Cog, and are now set to take Australia by storm with their first national headlining tour. The tour will launch their highly anticipated new album Hold, Hold, Fire this September. The guys will hit every major capitol city in the country to celebrate the release, starting off in ol’ Perth, playing at The Rosemount Hotel on Saturday, September 4. Tickets are available from heatseeker.com.au and oztix.com.au.

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FROM THE BASEMENT…

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

 

FROM THE BASEMENT…

Available now on iTunes is the new bundle of tunes from The Basement Birds, featuring the tracks Holly, Hardest Part and Heartache On The Radio, along with a bonus digital booklet and a short video interview. Just around the corner is the full, physical release of the boys’ album on July 16, pre-dated by the release of the second single, Not The One, scheduled for radio and iTunes on Monday, July 5. And don’t forget that X-Press Magazine’s 25th Birthday celebrations present The Basement Birds at the Astor Theatre on Friday, August 13, with Old Man River and Sun Orchestra (solo). Tickets available from heatseeker.com.au and oztix.com.au, and stayed tuned for news on the upcoming X-Press birthday celebrations.

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SHORT N’ SWEET

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

 

SHORT N’ SWEET

With his long awaited fourth studio album, I Will Love You At All, set for release on July 16, Darren Hanlon is headed out on a national album tour in August. Performing in his band and opening each show will be US singer/songwriter, Shelley Short, who hails from Portland and has been described by Giant Magazine as ‘Mazzy Star meets Emmylou Harris’. Discover for yourself when Hanlon hits the Fly By Night Club on Saturday, August 21, presented by X-Press Magazine. Tickets are on sale now from flybynight.org.

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WE MAKE PARTY

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

 

WE MAKE PARTY

Perth indie-rockers Good Little Fox are finally set to unleash their new EP, We Make Party. Since coming together in ’06, the guys have lapped up the success, getting air time on triple j with their singles Jealousy and Love, Lust And Interest, and sharing the stage with the likes of The Hoodoo Gurus and The Getaway Plan. Now, after a little bit of a hiatus, the trio is back with their trademark driving guitars, flamboyant bass lines and plenty of profanities! Good Little Fox will be celebrating the release of their new EP at Amplifier Bar on Friday, July 16, with support from the Jackards and Luna Parade. It all kicks off at 8pm; tickets are $10 on the door and $15 with a CD. The title track will be hitting shops August 6.

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PEACE TALKS

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

 

PEACE TALKS

Music heavy-weight Ross Wilson returns to the charts in 2010 with I Come In Peace, his remarkable 15th studio album. Over the last 40 years Wilson has built a reputation for superb songwriting, responsible for tracks such as A Touch Of Paradise and Cool World. To celebrate his 15th release, Wilson will hit the road, stopping off in Perth on Friday, October 1, for a gig at the Charles Hotel. Expect to hear tracks from Wilson’s massive back catalogue plus unheard material from I Come In Peace. Tickets are on sale now from CharlesHotel.com.au.

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GOOD PLUCK

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

 

GOOD PLUCK

Internationally acclaimed Australian guitar virtuoso Bruce Mathiske is coming to WA to play at The Fly By Night on Thursday, July 8, and at The Denmark Civic Centre on Saturday, July 10. The shows will also feature ukulele powerhouse Greg Young, who will also be joining Mathiske on stage for a stringed musical feast that touches on Spanish, African, Latin, bluegrass, Celtic, swing and groove styles. Mathiske is currently launching a CD and DVD that documents his travels through Morocco and South America. “It is a travel music documentary to get to the heart of a cultures musical core,” Mathiske explains. “I hope to do more of these, with me getting to play with some amazing local musicians.”

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ROYALE WITH CHEESE

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

 

ROYALE WITH CHEESE

The big top is coming to town this July, with Circus Royale hitting Perth for the first time in 15 years. Remember the clowns, acrobats, the wheel of death and Australia’s only man in the bottle? We certainly do – especially the clowns! Head on down to see a circus the good old fashioned way, with plenty of animal shows for the little (and big) kids. Circus Royale has had a rich heritage dating back to 1437, and is renowned the world over. The circus hits Langley Park from today, Thursday, July 1, until July 25, and tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Tickets are on sale from circusroyale.com.au, daily from the ticket office or door tickets are available an hour before the show.

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