WHAT SO NOT ANNOUNCES AUSSIE TOUR DATES
A fortnight out from the release of his long awaited debut album, Not All The Beautiful Things, Australia’s What So Not announced an Australian leg of his global Beautiful Things World Tour that will now see his epic production sweep through Metro City in Perth on June 16, before hitting HQ in Adelaide on June 22, The Forum in Melbourne on June 23, Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on June 29, and wrapping up at Brisbane Showgrounds on June 30.
Having established himself as one of the world’s most revered electronic acts, it’s hard to believe that What So Not hasn’t yet released an album. The man behind such massive anthems as “High You Are” (50 million-plus streams), “Waiting” (with Skrillex and RL Grime), and his remix of RUFUS du Sol’s “Innerbloom” (#30 on triple j’s Hottest 100 list for 2016), has a slew of EPs under his belt, including 2016’s widely-praised Divide & Conquer. Last year What So Not released “Be Ok Again,” writing and performing the vocals himself for the first time. The song has garnered 2.8 million collective streams and was one of the most played songs on triple j throughout the summer.
Balancing prolific touring and studio time, 2017 saw What So Not close Coachella’s Gobi tent, headline Australia’s Listen Out festival and play sold out shows across Europe, America and the UK – and now it’s time for him to return to Australia to bring his new album to life for a homegrown crowd. Thrilled to bring his global tour to his own country and proudly presented by BBE, Maker and triple j, What So Not enthuses, “This will be the biggest, boldest and brightest tour I have ever brought to my home shores. Come step into the world I’ve been creating!”
‘BEAUTIFUL THINGS WORLD TOUR’ AUSTRALIAN DATES
Presented by BBE, Maker and triple j
Tickets from beautifulthingstour.com
SATURDAY JUNE 16 | METRO CITY, PERTH | 18+
FRIDAY JUNE 22 | HQ, ADELAIDE | AA
SATURDAY JUNE 23 | THE FORUM, MELBOURNE | 18+
FRIDAY JUNE 29 | HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY | 18+
SATURDAY JUNE 30 | BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS, BRISBANE | AA
MAYA ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO BLACKOUT
After a massive 2017, neo-soul vocalist Maya is back with a stellar new single Blackout, about a moment forever lost in time, out now. Produced by the renowned Joel Quartermain (Eskimo Joe, Meg Mac, British India), Blackout is an exciting addition to Maya’s impressive discography. The young artist has also dropped a video to accompany the track, directed by Grace Moore.
Blackout is ominous, and intuitive – as though Maya knows something we all don’t, and she’s trying to let us know. Her flawless vocals sit atop a motivated rhythm section with urgency and skill, as her lyrics persuade the listener to pay attention. Joel Quartermain’s expert touch has propelled Blackout into a whole new dimension for Maya, and as her star begins to rise one can only wonder what’s to follow. Speaking on the creation of the track, Maya says, “Releasing this single has got to be one of the most exciting times of my career. Blackout means so much to me lyrically and I feel like the production is the next step sound that really represents my aesthetic…Most people have ‘blacked out’ before, whether it’s when they drink, if they black out a bad memory, or if they just forget certain things. This song takes you through my perspective and how I felt when it happened to me – it was inspired by so many moments of blackout in myself that I still fight everyday.”
The video is as striking as the track itself. Dramatic lighting cloaks Maya and her sisters, as Maya tries to navigate her own personal blackout. Maya was specific about her goals for the video, as she reflects, “The Blackout video shows a cross between the dark reality and positive space. It captures a representation of the dark energies that are felt in those fragile times, juxtaposed with a bright, welcoming space that leads to happiness. The video, set the morning after the night before, features the Blackout Girls chasing me out of my dark memories until finally I arrive at a space where there is no black. There I’m free from the watchful eyes of the blackout, and surrounded by positivity and light.”
With three hometown shows coming up, these intimate gigs are Maya’s element, and fans are lucky enough to be able to catch her before she jets off to New York City to continue writing with world-class musicians over there, as she enthuses, “I have been working with many writers and producers in NYC on my next project, and I’ve been writing a lot and am now just doing the final touches on some seriously felt and fresh music. I’ll be doing more writing in Australia, and working on production of the tracks I already have written in New York. Some more release this year, and an EP toward the end of the year, with a full insight into my new sound.”
Blackout is out now.
SPIDERBAIT, THE SUPERJESUS & MAMMAL JOIN FORCES FOR COME TOGETHER RECHARGED IN NSW & QLD – FIRST RELEASE TICKETS RUNNING OUT
Come Together Recharged is back and ready to rock out over two massive weekends in June. Kicking off on Sunday June 10 at Sydney’s world-famous Big Top Luna Park, then moving to Nightquarter at the Gold Coast on Saturday June 30, Come Together Recharged is getting back to the festival’s rock music roots, after presenting some of the most memorable hiphop and indie music lineups in Australia since 2005. And who better to lead the charge on a rock-focused lineup than the mighty Spiderbait. Organisers are stoked to present six straight hours of high-energy, homegrown rock, back at the home of fun, Sydney’s Big Top at Luna Park and at the renowned Gold Coast venue Nightquarter at Helensvale. Aside from an exclusive set from Spiderbait, this stellar lineup includes legends The Superjesus, Mammal, Osaka Punch, and thrilling newcomers RACKETT.
Undoubtedly one of Australia’s favourite live bands, Spiderbait have made history as the first Australian band to ever top triple j’s Hottest 100 with their hit Buy Me A Pony. Since then, they’ve collected numerous ARIAs and secured their place as one of the greatest live power trios of all time. Spiderbait’s greatest hits set at Come Together Recharged will be the band’s only Sydney show for 2018, as well as their first Gold Coast show in many, many years – so fans had best secure their tickets now!
Joining Spiderbait will be The Superjesus, who are celebrating 20 years since the release of their platinum debut album Sumo. In their first Gold Coast show since 2014 and first Sydney show in over a year, The Superjesus will be playing faves across the board, alongside their brand new single Confide In Me. Speaking of killer live acts, next up on this kickass lineup are Melbourne’s own modern rock monsters Mammal who are back after a hiatus and exciting as ever, with two brand new songs Community (out now) & Virtue Signalling are ready to bring their high energy punk, funk and rock to fans new and old.
And as always, Come Together introduces the best of the newcomers. Hailing from Brisbane, Osaka Punch are resolutely forging a reputation as one of Australia’s most wildly entertaining live acts. The group’s heady cocktail of catchy grooves, jazz chops, live antics and a solid rock ethos are sure to wow audiences on the day. Rounding off the lineup is Sydney’s own gal rockers RACKETT, whose slamming, loud, experimental pop-punk has won over punters and critics alike. Ticketholders should get in early to ensure they don’t miss a riff!
Come Together Recharged is sure to bring music fans together over an awesome day of rockin’ music and fun. Respective ticket prices include unlimited free rides at Luna Park between 3PM and 5.30PM at the NSW show, and cost of light rail, trains and buses from Broadbeach to Helensvale at the QLD show. Tickets are selling fast, and they won’t be around for long!
Come Together Recharged will take place at Big Top Luna Park in Sydney on Sunday June 10 and at Nightquarter at the Gold Coast on Saturday June 30.
COME TOGETHER RECHARGED 2018
SPIDERBAIT with special guests: THE SUPERJESUS , MAMMAL , OSAKA PUNCH & RACKETT
SUN 10 JUN | BIG TOP LUNA PARK, MILSONS POINT SYDNEY, NSW | 18+ LIC – COME TOGETHER RECHARGED NSW
Tickets available from Luna Park Box Office , Oztix.com.au and Ticketek – https://cometogether.com.au/tickets/
www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets. Unlimited Rides 3-5.30pm Doors 5.30pm-11pm (Queens Birthday Long Weekend)
SAT 30 JUN | NIGHTQUARTER, HELENSVALE GOLD COAST, QLD | 18+ LIC – COME TOGETHER RECHARGED QLD
Tickets available from Oztix www.Oztix.com.au and Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets. Doors Open 4pm-10pm. www.nightquarter.com.au https://cometogether.com.au/tickets
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