HANSAA ANNOUNCES DEBUT SINGLE WITH LA-BASED DUO soso & OLIVER TANK
Electronic newcomer Hansaa, otherwise known as Vinay Matta, has been honing his craft as a producer and producer in Los Angeles for the past two years; but today he has finally announced his debut single Need To Know, coproduced with LA-based production duo soso and featuring the stirring vocals of Oliver Tank, set for release today. The impressive debut is complemented by a deeply affecting video buoyed by an intense narrative drenched in regret and toxicity, and sure to set tongues wagging.
Need To Know follows in the footsteps of its electronic predecessors in James Blake and Clams Casino, yet there’s a fragility in the production that seems uniquely Hansaa; understated and subtle, synthesisers layer themselves comfortably beneath Tank’s emotive vocal. Gentle electric guitar, reminiscent of Tash Sultana’s atmospheric riffs, fills the space between verse and chorus, playfully toying with the listener’s sense of time and space. Thrilled to be releasing the track into the world, Matta says “I’ve spent a lot of time developing my craft and it feels really awesome to start releasing music officially… We really wanted an element of surprise in Need To Know to break things up, so the guitar solo was a really nice touch – and unexpected.”
Filmed and directed by Independent Belgian film maker Julien Pircher, the clip for Need To Know is set in a smokey, dangerous world; with each watch, further insight can be gained from its powerful plot. For the most part, the audience is encouraged to interpret the story for themselves, but there is no doubt this story is dark – a light is shone upon human relationships, the beauty and the hardship, and the sometimes terrifying nature of mental illness. Matta explains, “The music video is a story of regret. The subject matter behind it is rather serious and deep. It draws off Oliver’s lyric in the track ‘if I put up shots they’ll fall down’…The film revolves around the concepts of death and suicide, with the metaphor of the gun at the beginning and end of the film.” Offering additional insight, Pircher says, “As a writer, DOP & editor, it’s my job to grab the audience by the hand and lead the way through the film. At the same time I should be invisible to them, letting them find questions, challenges, answers and adventures. The music video for Need To Know by Hansaa sends the viewer without knowing into a non-linear timeline, giving them freedom to personally interpret the given opening conflict and the connection between the different storylines. All this combined with a multilayer dramastructure and adequate cinematography made this video one of my favourite projects in my last several years.”
This is a fully-formed and exciting debut from an artist who is absolutely ‘one to watch’. Assured and in control, Hansaa has paid his dues and is ready for the global stage. The Australian born, LA-raised Matta gives little away, but hints at what is to come, saying, “Myself and Soso have a handful of amazing tracks together that we cannot wait to release. We have tracks with Peruvian and LA-based R’n’b artist A.CHAL who is currently on tour and recently dropped his second album On GAZ. We also have a track with LA-based hip hop artist G4SHI who was featured on DJ Snake’s recent album, and has recently been seen in the studio with Skrillex.”
Need To Know is out now!
JOSH PYKE ANNOUNCES REGIONAL TOUR BEFORE HANGING UP HIS BOOTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR
One of Australia’s favourite storytellers, Josh Pyke has today announced his 10 Years Of Memories & Dust regional tour of Australia alongside the news that he’ll be hanging up his ‘Josh Pyke boots’ and going on hiatus from the end of the year. To celebrate his illustrious career and to say ‘goodbye for now,’ he will embark on a massive regional tour of Australia in November and December, performing his album Memories & Dust in full, alongside a second set packed with fan favourites. Performing intimate shows, sans band, the tour will kick off on November 3 at the Byron Bay Brewery, moving through to Port Macquarie, Katoomba, Henley Beach, Norwood, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns, Belgrave, Ballarat, and finishing up at Theatre Royal in Castlemaine on December 10.
From his first appearance in the Hottest 100 with Middle of the Hill coming in at number 19 in 2005, to the 2017 release of his greatest hits album The Best of Josh Pyke + B Sides and Rarities, Josh Pyke has been a part of the Australian music landscape for more than a decade. Well-loved for his intricate storytelling, thoughtful folk pop arrangements and finely honed stage chops, Josh has released five studio albums, all of which have gained prestigious accolades and critical acclaim.
Thrilled to hit the road for an extensive run of shows before taking a well-deserved break, Josh says, “After I’ve wrapped up this year’s shows both here and abroad, I’ve decided to go on hiatus from touring my own stuff for a while. The last dozen years or so of touring have been wild and hugely rewarding, and now I’m keen to dig into some other creative projects. In the meantime, I can’t wait to play for you all for the rest of 2017!”
But it’s not over just yet, there’s still time to catch this true talent who has been a regular on the Australian live music scene. Josh will set off on his The Best of Josh Pyke Tour of Australia’s capital cities starting at Enmore Theatre Sydney on July 28 and finishing up at Wrest Point Casino Hobart on August 26, before hitting up regional audiences in November and December on his 10 Years Of Memories & Dust regional tour.
For more information, visit http://www.joshpyke.com
THE BEST OF JOSH PYKE TOUR 2017
Supported by Kyle Lionhart
FRI 28 JUL | ENMORE THEATRE SYDNEY | AA
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
SAT 29 JUL | CAMBRIDGE HOTEL NEWCASTLE | 18+
ticketbooth.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 344
THUR 3 AUG | THE CORNER HOTEL, VIC | 18+
cornerhotel.com | Ph: 1300 724 867
FRI 4 AUG | THE CORNER HOTEL, VIC | 18+ **SOLD OUT**
SAT 5 AUG | THE WOOL EXCHANGE, GEELONG | 18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
THU 10 AUG | MIAMI MARKETTA, GOLD COAST | 18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
FRI 11 AUG | THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE | 18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SAT 12 AUG | THE SPOTTED COW, TOOWOOMBA | 18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
THU 17 AUG | THE GOV, ADELAIDE | 18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
FRI 18 AUG | PRINCE OF WALES, BUNBURY, WA | 18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SAT 19 AUG | THE CAPITOL, PERTH | 18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
FRI 25 AUG | LAUNCESTON COUNTRY CLUB, TAS| 18+
tixtas.com.au | Ph: 1300 795 257
SAT 26 AUG | WREST POINT CASINO, HOBART, TAS | 18+
tixtas.com.au | Ph: 1300 795 257
JOSH PYKE 10 YEARS OF MEMORIES & DUST REGIONAL TOUR 2017
FRI 03 NOV | BYRON BAY BREWERY, BYRON BAY NSW
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SAT 04 NOV | LONG POINT VINEYARD, PORT MACQUARIE NSW
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SAT 11 NOV | BAROQUE BAR, KATOOMBA NSW
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SUN 12 NOV | THE PLAYHOUSE @ CANBERRA THEATRE, CANBERRA ACT
Tickets available from www.canberraticketing.com.au | (02) 6275 2700
THU 23 NOV | RAMSGATE HOTEL, HENLEY BEACH SA
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
FRI 24 NOV | NORWOOD HOTEL, NORWOOD SA
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
THU 30 NOV| MT PLEASANT TAVERN, MACKAY QLD
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FRI 01 DEC| DALRYMPLE HOTEL, GARBUTT QLD
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SAT 02 DEC| TANKS ARTS CENTRE, CAIRNS QLD
Tickets available from www.ticketlink.com.au | 1300 855 835
FRI 08 DEC | SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE VIC
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SAT 09 DEC | KAROVA LOUNGE, BALLARAT VIC
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SUN 10 DEC| THEATRE ROYAL, CASTLEMAINE VIC
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TINA ARENA WOWS AUDIENCES WITH SURPRISE SPLENDOUR PERFORMANCE WITH CLIENT LIAISON
Ahead of her upcoming Australian tour, national treasure Tina Arena has stunned crowds at Splendour In The Grass with a surprise performance alongside Triple j faves Client Liaison last night. Dressed by Cappellazzo Couture and performing the Client Liaison track in which she features – A Foreign Affair, her global smash Sorrento Moon and Womack & Womack’s Teardrops to a crowd of 25,000 punters on the main stage, Tina has yet again cemented her place as a diverse Australian pop icon, with her reign now spanning decades.
Stepping off the stage, Tina beamed, “What a thrill, what an incredible audience and what a band… loved every second of performing at Splendour with Client Liaison!”
And fans will need to get in quick to secure their tickets to her upcoming Innocence To Understanding national tour in September/October, with the first show at The Tivoli already completely sold out, and second shows added in Brisbane and Melbourne.
For 40 years, Tina’s music has been a constant within Australian pop culture, and the soundtrack to countless lives both on our shores and across the world. Every album she has ever released has gone gold, platinum or multi-platinum. Remarkable as she is, Tina is not one to take the easy route, choosing to diversify her craft and experiment within different genres throughout her wildly successful career. Not only has she collaborated with beatmakers Client Liaison on their Diplomatic Immunity album track, A Foreign Affair, she has also immersed herself in the classical world which has seen her tour with Andrea Bocelli, performed on stage with Donna Summer and Stevie Wonder, enjoyed top club hits with collaborations with Tiesto and the world’s biggest DJs, as well as her popular albums in French further propelling her onto the global stage.
This continues to be Tina’s year, with her keynote at BIGSOUND being announced; industry heavyweights and punters alike will all be able to learn something from this tenacious, well-spoken star. A keynote at BIGSOUND, a festival well known for uncovering the next-best-things in Australian music, is testament to Tina’s ever-present finger on the pulse.
Presented by Smooth FM and Foxtel, Innocence To Understanding is the hotly anticipated tour to celebrate Tina and her extensive discography, kicking off in September. Fans will be treated to live performances of all her hits, and what a catalogue to choose from: Sorrento Moon, I Need Your Body, Chains, Wasn’t It Good, Heaven Help My Heart, You Set Fire To My Life, Only Lonely, Burn, Now I Can Dance and so many more. Supported by a full band, Tina is set to shine on stages across the country.
Limited VIP premium seating & VIP packages available. For tickets and more information, visit http://www.tinaarena.com
TINA ARENA ‘INNOCENCE TO UNDERSTANDING’ GREATEST HITS AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TOUR DATES
Presented by Smooth FM and Foxtel
WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER | THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE, QLD **SOLD OUT**
FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER | THE TIVOLI, BRISBANE, QLD **LIMITED TIX AVAIL**
136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au and the venue | www.thetivoli.com.au
SATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER | THE STAR GOLD COAST, QLD **LIMITED TIX AVAIL**
07 5592 8303 and www.ticketek.com.au
SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER | EMPIRE THEATRE, TOOWOOMBA, QLD
Empire Box Office | 1300 655 299 and www.empiretheatre.com.au
TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER | CIVIC THEATRE, NEWCASTLE, NSW **LIMITED TIX AVAIL**
132 849 and www.ticketek.com.au and the Civic Theatre Box Office | 4929 1977
| www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER | ULUMBARRA THEATRE, BENDIGO, VIC **LIMITED TIX AVAIL**
03 5434 6100 and www.ulumbarratheatre.com.au
FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER | PLENARY, MELBOURNE, VIC
Ticketek | 132 849 and www.ticketek.com.au
SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER | PLENARY, MELBOURNE, VIC
Ticketek | 132 849 and www.ticketek.com.au
SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER | COSTA HALL, DEAKIN UNIVERSITY WATERFRONT, GEELONG, VIC
GPAC Box Office | 5225 1200 and www.qpac.org.au
FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER | WIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE THEATRE, WOLLONGONG, NSW
Ticketmaster | 136 100 and www.ticketmaster.com.au
SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER | ICC SYDNEY THEATRE, SYDNEY, NSW
Ticketek | 132 849 and www.ticketek.com.au
SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER | CANBERRA THEATRE, CANBERRA, ACT **LIMITED TIX AVAIL**
Canberra Theatre Centre Box Office | 6275 2700 and www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | PRINCESS THEATRE, LAUNCESTON, TAS **LIMITED TIX AVAIL**
Theatre North Box Office | 6331 0052 and www.theatrenorth.com.au
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER | THEATRE ROYAL, HOBART, TAS **LIMITED TIX AVAIL**
Theatre Royal Box Office | 6233 2299 and www.theatreroyal.com.au and Centertainment and Ticketek | 132 849 and www.ticketek.com.au
THURSDAY, 5 OCTOBER | THEBARTON THEATRE, ADELAIDE, SA
Ticketmaster | 136 100 and www.ticketmaster.com.au
FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER | CROWN THEATRE, PERTH, BURSWOOD, WA
Ticketmaster | 136 100 and www.ticketmaster.com.au
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