Pink’s dazzling live concert is captured on the new DVD Funhouse Tour Live In Australia plus bonus live CD, OUT NOW via Jive.

The DVD features P!nk performing her enduring hits from the past decade and songs from her fifth studio album Funhouse, which has sold over 5 million units worldwide.

The concert was filmed entirely in HD in Australia where she sold out a record-breaking 60 shows. The performance will also be available on Blu-ray on December 8, 2009.

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The bonus live audio CD, limited to the DVD set only, is made up of a dozen of Pink’s handpicked tour favorites and a previously unreleased exclusive studio track, “Push You Away”.

P!nk has also recently premiered her new music video for new Funhouse single “I Don’t Believe You.”

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The Funhouse Tour has received unprecedented critical acclaim from across the country:

“Even in an era of escalating pop spectacle, Pink’s ‘Funhouse’ tour is going to be hard to top… Onstage she was a down-to-earth superwoman.” – The New York Times

“Pink even pulled off an impressive version of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’…Like everything in Friday’s concert- like everything in Pink’s career- the song was a gamble, but one that the singer made look like a piece of cake.” – Los Angeles Times

“One of the best rock shows of the year.” – New York Post

“Pink knows how to challenge, titillate, lure and wow the crowd…Pink combines showmanship with her powerhouse vocals.” – Chicago Tribune

“Pink imported her Funhouse tour to the states, bringing a show filled with razzle-dazzle covers and stunts …” – Rolling Stone

“During a two-hour, turbo-charged performance at Key Arena, the platinum-blonde powerhouse overshadowed trapeze dancers, huge inflatable harlequins, Broadway-worthy choreography, and a pillow fight (!), wowing the packed crowd with her charisma, athleticism, and — most disarming of all — sense of humor.” – SPIN

Since her debut in 2000, P!nk has been widely hailed as a fearlessly talented singer/songwriter.

To date, the Pennsylvania native has sold 30 million albums cumulatively worldwide.

Her previous albums include: her four million-unit selling debut, Can’t Take Me Home (2000); her sophomore follow-up, M!ssundaztood (2001) which sold 11 million worldwide; the 2.7 million worldwide seller Try This (2003), and I’m Not Dead (2006), which sold over 5 million units globally and spawned two No. 1 hits ”Who Knew” and “U + Ur Hand.”

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Have you ever imagined a world where everyone could dance to the same beat? Where all your problems could be solved with a song?

According to their brand new single “Wilco The Sound”, Australian group The Wildflowers seem to believe that the world would be a whole lot better if everyone was dancing around to Wilco.

So, who are these Wildflowers then? And why Wilco?

Well, on vocals and guitar is Gerard Daley. He spent his 20’s fronting Melbourne rock group The Stuntcar Drivers, and over the years has established himself as a solo artist. Recently, Gerard felt the need for a band who understand. And that is where the other Wildflowers come in…

That’s Emilie Owen on the piano and vocals. She spent her youth co-fronting Melbourne cult favourites Luxedo and has been dying to get behind a keyboard and start singing some harmonies again.

And on the other guitar is Nick Drane. He has been honing his lead guitar skills for years playing along to his favourite metal albums, not to mention his time spent as the resident axe-god with rock and roll combo The Loaded Dogs.

Why Wilco? Because they rock!! And earlier this year they offered a sonic shoulder with their single “Wilco (the song)” – so The Wildflowers felt the need to return the love.

So unplug your iPods, crank up those speakers, and get moving to “Wilco The Sound”.

“Wilco The Sound” will be released online on 22 October 2009 via iTunes, eMusic, Amazon MP3 and all good online retailers.

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Introducing Orianthi, the guitar phenomenon who is featured prominently in the upcoming Michael Jackson concert documentary, This Is It.

Already a renowned musician, Orianthi has been playing guitar since the age of eleven and was discovered by legend Carlos Santana. After playing with artists like Carrie Underwood, ZZ Top, and Prince, she received a MySpace message from Michael Jackson’s musical director asking her to audition for his comeback tour. Following a test run with the King of Pop himself, she was selected as his lead guitarist for his O2 arena dates in London – a crowning achievement for the 24 year old from Adelaide, Australia.

Now Orianthi is preparing to release her solo debut album, ‘Believe’, on October 27, 2009.

In addition to her talent at guitar, Orianthi has a gorgeous voice and even sang at Michael Jackson’s Staples Center memorial service. Even before starting rehearsals for his tour though, she was hard at work writing and recording the album with her band.

‘Believe’ is full of anthemic rock tracks with a sound reminiscent of Paramore or Evanescence, but entirely Orianthi thanks to her signature shreds and thunderous hooks.

Her first single, “According to You” is a catchy tale of an ungrateful boyfriend, featuring a killer guitar solo.

To hear the story in her own words, watch Orianthi in this segment from Australia’s Today show.

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Be sure to check her out in This Is It out on October 28th.

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Human Nature “Reach Out” with a Little Help from Smokey Robinson

Human Nature is Australia’s most popular and successful vocal group with 17 Top 40 hits and 5 top ten hits since 1996 and 23 platinum awards.

They have toured the world with artists like Michael Jackson and Celine Dion and their largest audience to date was a crowd of over nearly 4 billion when they performed at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic games.

Their album ‘Reach Out’ is a collection of Motown hits and was released exclusively this week at Barnes and Noble and is available worldwide digitally.

On this album they have collaborated with some Motown greats, including the Temptations and their friend and mentor Smokey Robinson, who is currently presenting their Las Vegas show at the Imperial Palace “The Ultimate Celebration of the Motown Sound” (which will run until May). Sometimes the initial reaction to cover albums tends to not be a positive one but the album is done to perfection (hence why Smokey decided to get involved) and how can anyone not help but to smile when hearing these timeless tracks?

They have worked with some of the most legendary Motown artists that their Vegas show continues to get rave reviews. They have a handful of TV slots slated for the fall and will be doing some exclusive performances (in between their Vegas dates in LA and NY).

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Baby I Need Your Loving:

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Audio Streams

Get Ready (w/ Smokey Robinson)

My Girl

Ooo Baby Baby

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“Human Nature are amazing!” – Michael Jackson

“Wonderful vocalists who really know how to entertain a crowd.” – Celine Dion

Australia’s most popular and successful vocal group, Human Nature released their first album – ‘Reach Out’ in the U.S. on September 1st. ‘Reach Out’ was released exclusively via Barnes & Noble physically and will be available widely digitally. The album will be released to all retailers physically on February 2, 2010.

Since they signed with Sony in 1994, Human Nature have earned 23 Platinum Awards in their native Australia and have toured throughout the world. Their largest audience was at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 where they performed before 4 billion viewers worldwide. The band has had 17 Top 40 Hits and Five Top Ten Hits since 1996, has opened tours of Asia and Europe for both Michael Jackson and Celine Dion, and have won several Arias (Australia’s version of the Grammy’s) and virtually every other major entertainment award that country has to offer. Their last four releases in Australia have reached #1 on the charts there!

Now Human Nature has set their sites on America.

Human Nature are launching their assault via a headlining run at The Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, in a show presented by their mentor and friend Smokey Robinson.

The show, billed as “The Ultimate Celebration of the Motown Sound” is running now through May, 2010. During their run, the boys will also be performing select dates in key US markets around national media and promotional activities.

‘Reach Out’ is a collection of songs from their last three studio themed recordings in tribute to some of the best songwriters and performers in Motor City – it is a tribute to the renown recording studio and record company that brought the sound of young America to the world.

In ‘Reach Out’, Human Nature – Toby Allen, Phil Burton, Andrew Tierney,and Michael Tierney – pay loving tribute to the sounds that influenced their global success, and bring an infectious energy and their amazing vocal talents to the proceedings.

THE SONGS:

Reach Out I’ll be There*
You Keep Me Hangin’ On
Baby I Need Your Loving*
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Get Ready w/Smokey Robinson
The Way You Do The Things You Do w/The Temptations
My Girl
Stop! In The Name Of Love
ABC
You Are The Everything
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Uptight (Everything’s Alright)*
Twenty-Five Miles
Dancing In The Street*
Ooo Baby Baby

Barnes & Noble Bonus Track:
River Deep Mountain High w/ Mary Wilson of The Supremes

* denotes there is a video of this track available on youtube.
The videos are also viewable on the sites below.

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September 8th (digital), September 15th in stores

Australia’s The Grates are set to release their anticipated sophomore album ‘Teeth Lost, Hearts Won’ in the US on September 15, 2009 via Thirty Tigers/Dew Process.

The 13-song album was produced by Peter Katis (Interpol, The National) at Tarquin Studios in Connecticut and features guest appearances by Kori Gardner of Mates of State (vocals on “Milk Eyes”) and Tim Fite (vocals on “Not Today”).

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On this album, the follow up to their 2006 Interscope Records debut, ‘Gravity Won’t Get You High’, The Grates have brought a depth and density to the songwriting – the lyrics are raw and poignant and the sonics more biting and aggressive.

“If Teeth Lost, Hearts Won was a beast, I imagine it’d be like something from Where The Wild Things Are,” lead singer and front woman Patience says. “They’re big and scary, but they’ve also got this sensitivity, and pick up the little kid and protect him.” Drummer Alana adds, “Or maybe like the griffin In Alice In Wonderland. He’s like a lion and eagle together, but a really gentle creature.”

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In Australia, The Grates have played numerous sold out headline tours, played major festivals such as Big Day Out, Homebake, Falls Festival, Southbound and stole the show at Splendour In The Grass. ‘Gravity Won’t Get You High’ has gone Gold in Australia while ‘Teeth Lost, Hearts Won’ is well on its way to Gold status as well.

The American record release follows a highly successful trip to the U.S. for the SXSW Music Festival in March. While in Austin, the band played five buzzed about shows in four days and gained a massive amount of recognition for their highly energetic performances.

USA Today named the band one of ten favorite performances of the festival, stating “Lead singer Patience Hodgson blew me away with her enthusiasm … a hardcore fan suddenly appeared, dressed in a leotard, and joined her for a spontaneous dance … these are the SXSW moments you dream of.”

The Los Angeles Times added, “The Grates are a group that are impossible not to smile with … (they) will no doubt soon be laughing their way to the bank, for if the world embraced the Ting Tings last year, Patience & Co. are sure to be everyone’s new darlings any day now.”

The Austin Chronicle said of the album, “Full marks go to Aussie trio The Grates for not over thinking things and executing them almost flawlessly on new LP Teeth Lost, Hearts Won. When you rock with that kind of abandon, wearing a batgirl costume onstage works.” The highly successful trip was capped off with multiple sold out shows in New York and Los Angeles.

The band has relocated to Brooklyn, NY in order to make American touring easier and has since played a residency at Piano’s on the Lower East Side in July. They also made an appearance at the Hillside Festival in Guelph, ON July 24-26th and will play the 2009 Monolith Music Festival, held at Red Rocks on September 13th (with the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, Phoenix, Girl Talk, M Ward, Of Montreal and many more). In addition, they have also confirmed club dates through September and October.

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Teeth Lost, Hearts Won Track Listing:

1. Burn Bridges
2. Carve Your Name
3. The Fun In Every Start
4. Two Kinds of Right
5. Aw Yeah
6. Milk Eyes
7. The Sum of Every Part
8. Storms and Fevers
9. Earthquake
10. Not Today
11. When You’re Scared of Dogs
12. Let It Die
13. The Biggest and Longest Adventure Ever

The Grates September/October 2009 tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

9/4 New York, NY – The Mercury Lounge with Tiger City
9/13 Morrison, CO/Red Rocks – The Monolith Music Festival
9/18 Phoenix, AZ – The Rhythm Room with Most Serene Republic
9/19 Los Angeles, CA – Silverlake Lounge with Most Serene Republic
10/8 Little Rock, AR – White Water Tavern with Those Darlins
10/9 Norman, OK – The Opolis with Those Darlins
10/10 Lawrence, KS – Jackpot Music Hall with Those Darlins
10/14 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court with Those Darlins
10/16 Seattle, WA – Sunset Tavern with Those Darlins
10/18 Eugene, OR – Sam Bonds Garage with Those Darlins
10/20 San Francisco, CA – The Rickshaw Stop with Those Darlins
10/27 Albuquerque, NM – Launch Pad with Those Darlins
10/29 Dallas, TX – The Cavern with Those Darlins
10/30 Austin, TX – The Continental Club with Those Darlins

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The singer had been unwell all day but insisted on coming to the gig and not letting fans down. JET took to the stage at 8pm GMT and performed “Rip It Up” and “She’s A Genius” before Nic passed out.

Nic got up on his feet and jokingly told the audience he had Swine Flu before collapsing for a second time.

Nic was walked off stage by the band’s tour management leaving Cam, Chris and Mark to soldier on to perform 3 more songs – “Holiday,” “Beat On Repeat” and “Get What You Need.”

Nic was rushed to University College Hospital in Euston, London, UK in an ambulance and is being treated for symptoms of gastroenteritis, acute vomiting and dehydration. The singer will be held overnight for monitoring.

JET are currently promoting their third studio album SHAKA ROCK which is Out in the UK on September 7th with a national UK tour.

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Jet are set to welcome the arrival of Aussie into Yorkshire by playing outside Headingly Cricket Ground in Leeds in support of the Australian Cricket team.

The traditionally raucous crowds of Headlingly will be able to see JET on Monday 10th August, 2009, 10:30am.

Yorkshire may have banned the Barmy Army bugler from the ground as part of a crackdown on musical instruments that has been in place for three years, but this won’t stop JET who are keen to show their support by performing a few songs to their fellow countrymen outside the grounds.

Ashes fever has set in with the 4th Test looking to be the one to prove pivotal in the series with England leading 1-0 after two Tests.

For those of you who will miss JET at Headlingly, they boys will be heading into the BBC studios that afternoon to perform new single “She’s A Genius” with Jonathan Agnew.

This will be broadcast on Test Match Special across BBC Radio 5, Radio 4 and World Service.

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Jet 2009 UK tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

10 Aug Q The Music Club, Hard Rock Cafe, London
12 Aug Parker McMillan Club, Hoxton, London – full acoustic set
22 Aug V Festival, Chelmsford
23 Aug V Festival, Staffordshire
09 Sept Rock City, Nottingham
10 Sept Ritz, Manchester
11 Sept ABC, Glasgow
12 Sept Metropolitan Uni, Leeds
14 Sept Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton
15 Sept Bristol Uni, Bristol
17 Sept HMV Forum, London

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No, The Temper Trap are good. Their debut album ‘Conditions’ is a good get up and shine collection of songs. “Love Lost” opens the procedures and goes very well with my first cup of coffee of the day, and I really like the second song “Rest”. Vocalist Dougy Mandagi’s voice reminds me of someone but I can’t quite put my finger on it, so that must be a good thing – you know, familiar but not.

They hail from Melbourne, Australia and caught the ears of the world when they played live at Musexposo in London in October 2008. I Reckon they would make a brilliant support act for U2 or visa versa because I like this band more.

I think one of the best things to do this summer would be to get hold of the ‘Conditions’ album, crank it up loud and impress your friends and family with your good taste in music.

The Temper Trap are one of those bands that you want to follow and collect all their tunes. So hurry up boys, we’re now waiting for your second album!

‘Conditions’ is set for UK release August 10, 2009.

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By: Dave Tommo

Fans to get an early earful of new songs during six Killer North American Dates

New album, ‘Cosmic Egg’, coming October 13th

Wolfmother is back with sharpened chops, and the band will preview new material on the road this summer, including a run of shows with The Killers.

The Sydney, Australia, rockers have joined on as the main support for six shows in the Northeastern U.S. and Canada, where they’ll unveil the songs they’ve spent months recording in L.A.

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Tickets are now on sale for the following dates

August/September 2009 tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

Mon-Aug-31 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
Tue-Sep-01 Wantagh, NY Jones Beach
Wed-Sep-02 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
Fri-Sep-04 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
Sat-Sep-05 Montreal, QC Quai Jacques Cartier
Sun-Sep-06 Toronto, ON Molson Amphitheater

Fans in L.A. can experience the whole album set to mind-blowing visuals on July 27th at the Laserium Cyber Theater at the historic Vine Theater in Hollywood. Wolfmother also plays August 22nd at KROQ’s Epicenter ‘09 festival at the Fairplex at Pomona in California.

The Grammy-winning four-piece recently dropped teaser track “Back Round” on iTunes, MySpace.com/wolfmother and wolfmother.com. And the foot-stomping, fuzz-drenched song will soon challenge players of Activision’s Guitar Hero 5.

Wolfmother is also opening for AC/DC on its “Black Ice Tour,” beginning in February 2010.

The down-under tour, featuring two groups of Sydney’s finest sons, sold out faster than any in the Australia’s history.

Led by hirsute shredder Andrew Stockdale, the band cooked ‘Cosmic Egg’ for three years, taking time to lock in a permanent lineup and build on the self-titled album that gave the world the insta-classic track “Woman.”

They recorded over the course of two months with heralded UK producer Alan Moulder (Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, My Bloody Valentine). His sweeping and storied career as an iconic record-maker coupled with Wolfmother’s immortal song craft add up to nothing short of a rip in the time-space continuum. But each one of these face-melting tunes was written to be played live and loud.

Wolfmother plans to headline a U.S. tour after the album’s release later this year.

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In support of their 2008 debut release ‘Bed of Light’, Foghorn & RgM management recording/touring artist Mark Cashin and his band the Lil’ Hussy’s are gearing up for a busy 2009.

Delivering infectious melodies and a superb rock dynamic, Mark Cashin and the Lil’ Hussy’s have already taken America by storm, with the track “Black and Blue” which is receiving regular airplay across many U.S radio stations via 272 Records Hollywood & Error Fm North Carolina & L.A.

With tours of Melbourne, LA and Hollywood on the horizon, and a new album to follow, the hype surrounding these guys is well deserved.

Mark Cashin and the Lil’ Hussy’s have delivered a groundbreaking debut album, backed by a world class live performance. The ‘Bed of Light’ tour will incorporate new material into the mix, as a taste of things to come, such a great combo of talent.

These guys shine through as the next classic Australian rock group so become part of this unique rock phenomenon while they’re on our shores.

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What with the internet, airplanes and the media, I suppose you’re probably familiar with Australian born comedian Mr. Jim Jeffries. But if you live in a hole in the ground in the woods and you eat badgers, then you might not be. Jim Jeffries has been out there for at least the last five years, and like any good old cheeky vintage, he improves with age.

I like the fact that he isn’t afraid to say anything he wants without reprisal. He tells it straight. He’ll talk about his experiences as if they happen like that to all of us. His influences range from Eddie Murphy to Richard Pryor and even Magic Johnson.

Now, if you’re scared by rude words and think that your soul will plummet towards the centre of the earth if you laugh at anti-christian jokes, then I would give this bloke a miss because Jim Jeffries is that Australian geezer down the pub swearing his head off – except he’s painfully funny and he gets paid for it!

It’s not all fish and chips on a sunny day for Jim. No, not at all. At one gig he was performing at, a member of the audience was so offended by the humor, that he clambered on to the stage and smacked poor old Jim in the face. Now I know you type of people like that sort of stuff because let’s be honest, we do like to soak up a bit of other people’s suffering. Don’t we? It makes us feel better about our own sorry existence. So here you go, knock yourselves out on this one:

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If unlike the idiot from the audience you are a fan of Jim Jeffries, then you can spend some of your time looking at his website and find out more about this wonder from down under. Ouch! Sorry about that tag. Where’s the bloke with the fist. I need a smack for that.

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By: Dave Tommo

Every now and then you come across a new band that stands apart from the rest. A band whose songwriting belies their inexperience, a singer whose range and brilliance at once captivates and enfolds, and an energy that is impossible to ignore.

Melbourne four piece THE TEMPER TRAP have persevered since their formation, playing, recording and eventually catching the ear of the all important stations and festival crowds back home.

They now come to the UK for their first ever live shows and debut UK release “Science of Fear”.

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The band, Jonathon, Lorenzo and Toby met Dougy when he emigrated from Bali, Indonesia and they soon earned a fiercesome reputation as a killer live band. With a keen ear for melody, matched by infectious rhythms and symphonic, arresting guitars, the band is further separated from the pack by lead singer Dougy’s captivating, unique vocals – and The Temper Trap soon started earning comparisons to the likes of Radiohead, TV on the Radio and Arcade Fire.

A track “Sweet Disposition” was recorded with esteemed producer Jim Abbiss (Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Arctic Monkeys) and started generating superlatives from fans and media across the world via their MySpace site. They came to the attention of the BBC with a slot on Zane Lowe’s ‘Introducing’ show and gained prestigious spot in the BBC Sound of 2009 top 15.

The Temper Trap kicked off 2009 playing the travelling Laneway Festival in Australia and then became the first signing to the new Infectious Music.

They will release their debut single “Science of Fear” on April 20, 2009, followed by an album in the summer of 2009. The single will be available on limited 7” and digital and also features remixes by Herve, Mistabishi, Filthy Dukes and Boe Weaver.

The NME has already tipped their “impassioned, infectious, surging sound … big brash guitars and anthemic songs”.

The band played UK shows in March in London and SXSW in Austin, and will return for a busy summer in the UK.

The Temper Trap UK (+ Paris) tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

16 April Nouveau Casino ‘Custom’, Paris France
17 April Club NME, KOKO, London UK
24 April Camden Crawl, London UK

15 – 16 May BRIGHTON, The Great Escape Festival
15th Friday COALITION, Drowned In Sound Stage
16th Saturday Komedia XFM Presents Stage

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Yves Klein Blue the much talked about Australian band due to hit the UK shortly with a special appearance at this years Great Escape, have just inked a one-off deal with UK Independent label Guerrilla Music.

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The label will be releasing the bands much raved about first single “Polka” as part of an EP to tie in with the bands appearance at the Great Escape this coming May.

The band who have been described as sounding like a cross between the Arctic Monkeys and the Libertines were named after artist Yves Kleins blue paint that fails to lose its brilliance over time, forever appearing wet and applied.

The EP aptly titled ‘Draw Attention to themselves’ will be out on Guerilla Music on May 11, 2009.

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Australia’s The Drones are kicking off a US tour next week in support of their recently released album, ‘Havilah’. Dates include several shows in Austin for SXSW followed by dates with The War on Drugs and Band of Horses.

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‘Havilah’, like everything The Drones have done, is an album of contradictions, where
bombast meets beauty, melancholy wrestles with violent guitars. Singer Liddiard’s incendiary voice lights up his angular poetry on the nature of, in no particular order, the moon (Penumbra), divorce (The Drifting Housewife) and the acquisition of godlike power and the cult of John Frum (I Am the Supercargo).

It’s an album that’s brimful of the innovation and artistic integrity that has made The Drones one of Australian rock’s most critically acclaimed acts in the US and overseas during the past four years.

‘Havilah’ is available now through ATP Recordings.

The US last saw The Drones during their tours with Built To Spill and The Meat Puppets in 2008.

The Drones March/April 2009 US tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

3/15 – Aussie BBQ @ Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
3/16 – Aarvark – Ft. Worth, TX
3/17 – ATP SXSW Event @ Emo’s – Austin, TX
3/18 – Little Radio/Topspin SXSW Event @ Red Eyed Fly – Austin, TX
3/20 – Aussie SXSW BBQ @ Brush Square Park – Austin, TX
3/20 – Karma Lounge – Austin, TX
3/21 – Spider House – Austin, TX
3/26 – Aussie BBQ @ Bell House – Brooklyn, NY
3/28 – Black Cat – Washington, DC
3/29 – T.T. The Bears – Boston, MA *
3/30 – Union Hall – Brooklyn, NY *
4/1 – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA *
4/2 – Piano’s – New York, NY
4/7 – Schubas – Chicago, IL
4/9 – 400 Bar – Minneapolis, MN
4/12 – Sunset Tavern – Seattle, WA
4/13 – Someday Lounge – Portland, OR
4/15 – Catalyst – Santa Cruz, CA #
4/17 – Fox Theatre – Oakland, CA #
4/18 – Spaceland – Los Angeles, CA

* w/ The War on Drugs
# w/ Band of Horses

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Blues wasn’t born accessible. But Melbourne’s Whiskey Go Gos seem determined to transform the raw-boned Southern stomp of the genre into unabashed, sing-along pop music.

On their debut LP ‘Proud Tales To Them of Us’, out on Warner in Australia, lead singer Matt Hutchinson belts out the sort of stuff you can waste away with at the bottom of a bottle, or pump your fists to in a fit of glee. The beauty? It’s your choice.

Indeed, the duo’s tunes are hauntingly heartfelt, pub-uniting howlers – an endless stream of backwoods Americana effortlessly convincing everyone from Nokia, Billabong and Vice Magazine to take note.

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“It’s gritty, dirty, bluesy rock ‘n roll” – Groupie Magazine

“Many aspects of what they do are indescribable. The blues, nay, GREAT blues is food for the individual soul, and I was completely stuffed by the time the Whiskeys had to go go” – Faster Louder

With a new album on the way, the Aussies are currently gigging in our two largest Metropolises, New York and LA. There’s a show in Los Angeles at The Echo on the 15th, and a return to New York for a Bell House performance on the 26th and a Death By Audio gig on the 29th.

Whiskey Go Gos March 2009 tour dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

March 15 – LA, CA @ The Echo
March 26 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Bell House
March 29th – Brooklyn, NY @ Death By Audio

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