THE SIREN TOWER ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE, ‘KING RIVER’ ALONGSIDE NATIONAL TOUR DATES
Perth’s roots-rock powerhouse, The Siren Tower have announced the release of their new single, King River and will be celebrating with a national tour kicking off at The Republic Bar in Hobart on October 24 and moving through to Melbourne (The Espy on October 25), Newcastle (The Great Northern October 31), Sydney (The Beresford November 1), Brisbane (Tempo November 2), finishing off with a homecoming Perth show at Amplifier Bar on November 9.
With their critically acclaimed 2012 debut, A History Of Houses, The Siren Tower reimagined Aus-rock, and in doing so reignited a long latent national sound. Described by Martin Boulton of The Age as “one of the most compelling, distinctly Australian albums in years”, A History Of Houses confirmed The Siren Tower as one of the country’s most electrifying and heartfelt musical arrivals. Now, The Siren Tower release King River, a fervent exploration of the past and one of the shining moments from their debut.
“King River is about returning to familiar places to seek refuge,” explains singer, Grant McCulloch. “It’s about discovering that these places, these ports, they weary with time just as we do. They offer respite, but often their power lies in association with a memory, and sooner or later the world comes knocking.”
King River is accompanied by a vivid and striking film clip directed by Melbourne talent, Tim Brade and bolted together by McCulloch himself. “We’re very hands on across the board, and the visual aspect of the band is no different. We always throw on the producers hat for clips and we often handle the post-production,” says McCulloch.
THE PAPER KITES SELL OUT METRO THEATRE AHEAD OF NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR COMMENCEMENT
Melbourne folk quintet, The Paper Kites have sold out their August 31 Metro Theatre show in Sydney just a few days before they head off on their national ‘States’ album tour which kicks off in Newcastle this Friday, August 30.
“We’ve been working hard on getting all the new material to a point where we feel like it’s sounding like it should be in a live setting. It’s pretty great for us to be able to play this new music to a sold out Sydney crowd just after releasing the record. It’s definitely our biggest headline show away from home,” says vocalist Sam Bentley.
Upon completion of the national States tour, The Paper Kites will head to America for their first international dates to support City and Colour’s National US tour.
The Paper Kites’ debut album States will be released online and in stores this Friday also and is currently available for pre-order now, with purchasers receiving an instant download of the band’s forthcoming second single, Young when they pre-order the album from iTunes or JB HI FI.
Pre-order States online: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/states/id675922260?ls=1
STATES TOUR DATES
FRI 30 AUG | THE SMALL BALLROOM, NEWCASTLE NSW
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix outlets
SAT 31 AUG | METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY NSW (ALL AGES)
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek outlets
THU 05 SEP | THE SOUNDLOUNGE, GOLD COAST QLD
Tickets available from www.soundlounge.com.au & www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix outlets
FRI 06 SEP | THE HI-FI, BRISBANE QLD
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix outlets
SAT 07 SEP | THE NORTHERN, BYRON BAY NSW
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix outlets
SUN 15 SEP | THE HI-FI, MELBOURNE VIC (U18 MATINEE)
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix outlets
FRI 20 SEP | JIVE, ADELAIDE SA
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix outlets
SAT 21 SEP | FLY BY NIGHT, FREMANTLE WA
Tickets available from www.flybynight.org | 08 9430 5976 | From Fly By Night Box Office direct
FRI 27 SEP | THE WARATAH HOTEL, HOBART TAS
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix outlets
SAT 28 SEP | THE FORUM, MELBOURNE VIC
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100 | All Ticketmaster outlets
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THE PAPER KITES ANNOUNCE TOUR SUPPORTS, GEORGIA FAIR AND ROBBIE MILLER
Melbourne folk quintet The Paper Kites have announced fellow homegrown heroes Georgia Fair and Robbie Miller to join them on the road for their national ‘States’ tour, set to kick off at The Small Ballroom in Newcastle on August 30, the same date the band’s debut album, States will be released.
“We’re really excited to head out on tour with Georgia Fair and Robbie Miller. Both acts are top class and we’re looking forward to getting acquainted and having some fun while travelling around together,” says The Paper Kites’ drummer Josh Bentley.
After showcasing their new material on the world stage at SXSW in Austin Texas earlier this year, fellow Melburnians Georgia Fair have just released their new single, Love Free Me and are excited to be supporting The Paper Kites on tour ahead of the release of their new album, Trapped Flame.
Robbie Miller is set to drop his debut EP later this year after having won the prestigious Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Music Award for 2013. With influences drawn from Cat Stevens, Van Morrison and Neil Young, Miller will be the perfect opening act for The Paper Kites and Georgia Fair.
Upon completion of the national States tour, The Paper Kites will head to America for their first international dates to support City and Colour’s National US tour.
The Paper Kites’ debut album States is available for pre-order now and purchasers will receive an instant download of the band’s forthcoming second single, Young when they pre-order the album from iTunes or JB HI FI.
Pre-order States online: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/states/id675922260?ls=1
Purchase Georgia Fair’s single Love Free Me: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/love-free-me-single/id685189039