RÜFÜS DROP NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘LIKE AN ANIMAL’ AND ANNOUNCE ALBUM #2 TITLE ‘BLOOM’
Just weeks out from kicking off their first tour on home soil in over a year, RÜFÜS bring us Like An Animal, the second single from their forthcoming sophomore album set to be titled Bloom. The single is everything you wanted to hear from the Sydney trio, who continue to impress as they pioneer their own clever blend of melodic pop-euphoria.
The official video accompanying the release is a collaboration between director Katzki and visual artist Jack Vanzet. It is the band’s most immersive video yet, a psychedelic journey of three friends to an instinct-driven paradise.
Iconically RÜFÜS, Like An Animal has hooks for days and we dare you not to sign along as they bring their live show back to AUS. You can catch RÜFÜS playing a number of shows around the country this October where they’ll be joined by Sweat It Out mainstay Cassian, and breakout duo YUMA X, before they venture abroad for their North American Tour (full list of dates below).
Like An Animal is the second bite of the forthcoming RÜFÜS LP, Bloom, and while we can’t tell you too much about the album just yet (release date // tracklist TBA), we sat lead singer Tyrone Lindqvist down to fill you in a little more. ”We just put all the cliches about second albums out of our minds and tried to write something that we would want to listen to right now,” he says. “The title came pretty easily, even before we finished the album we knew we wanted to call it Bloom. It fitted where we were at with the music, and also where we were at creatively.”
Like An Animal will be available via Sweat It Out Music on September 25
Further details on album #2, Bloom coming soon
Tickets to the You Were Right tour are on sale now
‘YOU WERE RIGHT’ WORLD TOUR
Presented by Sweat it Out, Team Leisurely, Select Music and Creative Artists Agency
AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
15 Oct | The Tivoli Brisbane, QLD | NEW SHOW ADDED!
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au/Rufus-tickets/artist/1275482
16 Oct | The Tivoli Brisbane, QLD | SOLD OUT
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au/Rufus-tickets/artist/1275482
17 Oct | Freo Arts Centre Fremantle WA | SOLD OUT
Tickets available from http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?eventId=54830
18 Oct | HQ Adelaide, SA |
Tickets available from http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?eventId=54833
21 Oct | The Forum, Melbourne, VIC | NEW SHOW ADDED!
Tickets available from http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Rufus-tickets/artist/1275482
22 Oct | The Forum, Melbourne, VIC | NEW SHOW ADDED! SOLD OUT
Tickets available from http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Rufus-tickets/artist/1275482
23 Oct | The Forum, Melbourne, VIC | SOLD OUT
Tickets available from http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Rufus-tickets/artist/1275482
24 Oct | Wollongong Uni Hall, W’gong NSW | SOLD OUT
Tickets available from http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?eventId=54839
28 Oct | Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW | NEW SHOW ADDED!
Tickets available from http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RUFUS15
29 Oct | ANU, Canberra ACT |
Tickets available from http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RUFUS15
30 Oct | Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW | SOLD OUT
Tickets available from http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RUFUS15
31 Oct | This That Festival, Newcastle NSW |
Tickets available from http://www.thisthat.com.au/
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
5 Nov | Venue, Vancouver, BC |
Tickets available from http://bplive.electrostub.com/event.cfm?id=152424&cart
6 Nov | Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA|
Tickets available from http://axs.com/events/278882/rufus-du-sol-tickets
7 Nov | Mezzanine, San Francisco CA|
Tickets available from http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004F0ABD954989
11 Nov | Music Hall of Williamsburg, New York, NY|
Tickets available from http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004F04DF71A694
MONTAIGNE DELIVERS SPECTACULAR VIDEO FOR ‘CLIP MY WINGS’
A few weeks out from kicking off her extensive national tour, Sydney avant-pop heroine, Montaigne has delivered a fittingly spectacular video for new single, Clip My Wings.
Directed by Guy Franklin and John Gavin, the video was filmed by Edward Goldner and produced by Haley Polacik and Saskia Vaneveld at Pixel Melbourne, the team responsible for Montaigne’s Fantastic Wreck clip and works for Kimbra amongst others.
Perfectly complementing the song’s grandeur and sure to set tongues wagging for all the right reasons, the video is set in an expansive desert and shows the striking pop starlet being dramatically thrust about by unseen energies. There is falling and flying and an astoundingly commanding performance from Montaigne, not to mention a magnificent finish.
“I didn’t come up with the plotline, but I did drive the inspiration behind it visually as I had the very distinct idea of falling and flying in my head, not because of the ‘wings’ metaphor, but because I am obsessed with this video game called Kingdom Hearts – a game which formed much of my creative style,” explains Montaigne. “I referenced very particular moments in the introductory sequences from the games and Guy, John, Haley and their team turned it in to the narrative that you see. Kingdom Hearts explores dreaming, memory and connections to others in a fantastical and surreal way with which I’ve always been enamoured.”
Co-written, produced and mixed by Tony Buchen (The Preatures, Andy Bull) and recorded at Albert Studios, Clip My Wings is about the value of autonomy and standing up for what you believe in. Already receiving substantial radio support from Triple j and community radio across the country, it boasts a bigger sound for Montaigne and an even more opulent and dramatic melody than what we’ve heard from this vocally gifted songstress.
“Clip My Wings is about attempting to push back against your oppressors,” explains Montaigne. “I am resilient and have become more self-confident, I am less afraid to stand up for myself and my self-belief and I am expressing that through this song.”
Montaigne will tour Clip My Wings next month, taking her full band on the road: Neil Anderson (keys), Gus Gardener (bass) and Miles Thomas (drums). Kicking off at Jimmy’s Den in Perth on October 3, moving through to Mandurah, Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Toowoomba and Mullumbimby before finishing up at the Gorgeous Festival in McLarenvale on November 28. She’ll then be jumping back on the road through January/February to support Boy & Bear on their national Limit of Love tour.
Tickets to the Clip My Wings national tour are on sale now (see below for full list of dates and ticketing outlets).
MONTAIGNE CLIP MY WINGS NATIONAL TOUR DATES
Sat 03 Oct | Jimmy’s Den, Perth WA
Tickets available from www.ticketbooth.com.au
Sun 04 Oct | Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah WA (All Ages) *
Tickets available from www.manpac.com.au | 08 9550 3900 | MANPAC Box Office
Sat 17 Oct | Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sunshine Coast QLD (All Ages) *
Tickets available from www.scvenuesandevents.com.au
Sun 18 Oct | Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton QLD (All Ages) *
Tickets available from www.seeitlive.com.au | 07 4927 4111 | Pilbeam Theatre Box Office
Fri 06 Nov | Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
Tickets available from www.northcotesocialclub.com | 1300 724 867
Sat 07 Nov | Goodgod Small Club, Sydney NSW
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
Thu 19 Nov | Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Fri 20 Nov | TheGRID, Toowoomba QLD (All Ages)
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
Sat 21 Nov | Mullum Music Festival, Mullumbimby NSW (All Ages)
Tickets available from www.mullummusicfestival.com
Sat 28 Nov | Gorgeous Festival, McLaren Vale SA (All Ages)
Tickets available from www.gorgeousfestival.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
*Brought to you by The Set List and assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
TIM WHEATLEY ‘CAST OF YESTERDAY’ ALBUM CHARTS TOP 10
After a successful month long tour of Australia playing to packed out venues, Tim Wheatley is now heading back to LA to launch his debut solo record in his current hometown on the other side of the world. The Melbourne indie alt folk troubadour’s hard work has paid off, scoring the ultimate recognition from the industry, impressing fans and critics alike with his album, Cast Of Yesterday, with the album charting at number 9 on the weekend’s ARIA country music chart and number 18 on the Australian artists chart.
Thrilled with his impressive chart results, Wheatley says, “To land in the top 10 was astounding. I would never have imagined the response we’ve had to this record.”
“It was a hectic month of shows but looking back on it, I had a blast,” beams Wheatley. “The crowds were so receptive and I think doing it solo was such an effective way to re-introduce myself as I got to know so many people that way. It was a great chance to play the record and get a sense of everyone’s favourite songs, which I’ll now take back to the States before returning home for another tour in the summer, I can’t wait to get back!”
Cast of Yesterday was recorded at Sing Sing studios in Melbourne, produced by Paul McKercher (You Am I, Sarah Blasko, Pete Murray) and mixed by Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Johnny Cash) at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Poetically titled, Cast of Yesterday, the album was written about a range of people from Wheatley’s past – friends, heroes and villains and is a dynamic collection of songs that is sure to surprise and delight. With an alt-folk, indie Australiana and at times country feel, Cast Of Yesterday is packed with memorable melodies and a signature smooth vocal, all the while showcasing Wheatley’s impressive songwriting ability.
“Full of nostalgia, melodies and magic that shows Wheatley has finally arrived” Herald Sun
“Melbourne’s Tim Wheatley now knows how to be heard over the noise” Courier Mail
“Armed with a classical acoustic technique and a tastefully smoky, earnest voice, Wheatley weaves a tapestry with his expansive country-folk” AAA Backstage
“Armed with plenty of poetry and a voice to match, Tim Wheatley is ready to carve out his own place with his debut album” Happy
“Tim Wheatley will take you to another time with his smooth vocals and song writing abilities, his melodies will inspire you of days gone by and the riffs will have you yearning for better times” Renowned For Sound
“Bask in the album’s warmth by giving it a listen. You won’t be disappointed” Aphra Magazine
“This is an artist who knows himself, who’s come out the other side of alter egos (Crooked Saint) and bands (Rushcutter, The Sparrows) and figured out the kind of music he needs to make. And it’s wonderful” Sounds of Oz
“The album is a carousel of rich narratives and evocative lyrics” Beat Magazine
“Nothing seems forced. It gently sucks you in. It’s not over-produced; the focus is on the singer, the song and the stories” Stack Magazine