HAMISH ANDERSON SET TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE, EP AND AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TOUR OFF THE BACK OF BB KING SUPPORT
Off the back of a ten date US tour, gifted Melbourne guitarist and lyrical wordsmith, Hamish Anderson has announced the release of his new single, Burn (out October 3) and new EP, Restless (out November 7). Anderson will be promoting his new releases with an Australian national tour kick starting at Ding Dong Lounge in Melbourne on November 13 and moving through to Newcastle on November 20, Sydney on November 21, Brisbane on November 26 and finishing up at Ya-Ya’s in Perth on November 28.
With an amazing story unfolding overseas, Anderson has relocated to the US to tour and record, while making a quick trip back to Australia to open saxophone guru from Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band, Jake Clemons’ solo performances in Melbourne. Having recently returned to the States to play his own headline shows, Anderson was last week announced as the support act for blues legend, BB King on his national US tour which will see the young Aussie play at such iconic venues as House Of Blues in Chicago and BB King Blues Club in New York amongst others. He’ll then be representing Australia with several showcases at the infamous CMJ Music Marathon in New York next month.
Lead single, Burn is an adrenaline-charged blues explosion, infused with classic guitar riffs and dramatic drumbeats. Influenced by music from the Mississippi Delta alongside classic rock of the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and others, Anderson has incorporated his extensive musical knowledge in to a sound that is entirely his own. With a growing reputation for guitar skills well beyond his tender twenty three years, acclaimed guitarist Gary Clark Jnr has even taken note of Anderson’s talent and when asked which guitarists under 30 interested him during an interview for RevoltTV, Clark Jnr named Hamish Anderson first.
The beautifully shot video for Burn, directed by Ian Corson (Paramount, HBO, Warner Bros) sees a game of cat and mouse between a girl and a guy through a mysterious, old mansion in the Canyon area of LA. “I’ve spent a lot of time in LA this year, hanging around areas like Laurel Canyon and Venice which are famous for people like Jim Morrison and Neil Young having lived there in the 60’s… In fact, Laurel Canyon and its musical legacy really inspired the video and its themes,” explains Anderson.
Recorded live in three days on the floor at Henson Studios (Joni Mitchell, Rolling Stones, Carole King) in LA with Krish Sharma (Rolling Stones, Counting Crowes) at the helm, the Restless EP features some world class musicians including Grammy Award Winner, Greg Leisz (Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen) on floor steel guitar and Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley) on drums. Anderson reveals his thought process for the EP, saying, “I wanted the recording to capture the sound, to be like a Polaroid. Imperfections and all.” The collection of songs on the release were inspired by Anderson’s friendships, relationships and occasionally the losses of both.
After having been in the US for most of the year, Anderson is keen to return to Australia to perform on home soil. “It’s been a while since I’ve played shows around Australia, so I’m very excited to get back over there and hit the road!” beams Hamish. “People can expect almost a totally new set list, a lot of guitar and a mixture of genres and sounds.“
Tickets for the Hamish Anderson Australian tour go on sale September 30.
HAMISH ANDERSON AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
THUR 13 NOV | DING DONG LOUNGE MELBOURNE | 18+
Tickets available from hamishanderson.oztix.com.au
THUR 20 NOV | SIDE BAR @ CAMBRIDGE HOTEL NEWCASTLE | 18+
Tickets available from https://www.bigtix.com.au
FRI 21 NOV | OAF SYDNEY | 18+
Tickets available on the door
WED 26 NOV | THE BEARDED LADY BRISBANE | 18+
Free entry
FRI 28 NOV | YA-YA’S PERTH | 18+
Tickets available from hamishanderson.oztix.com.au
HAMISH ANDERSON TOUR DATES WITH BB KING
Sep. 27 – Comerica Theatre — Phoenix, AZ – http://bit.ly/1pJQcDr
Oct. 3 – House of Blues – Chicago, IL: http://bit.ly/1rLX9eI
Oct. 5 – Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences — Charleston, WV: http://bit.ly/1qIiv9l
Oct 9 – The Paramount Theatre – Rutland, VT – http://bit.ly/1p4pWDB
Oct. 11 – Wellmont Theatre – Montclair, NJ: http://bit.ly/1lyhKR0
Oct. 12 – B.B. King Blues Club – New York, NY: http://bit.ly/1AsMLY1
Oct. 15 – Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead – Munhall, PA: http://ticketf.ly/1uGJHpD
HAMISH ANDERSON US TOUR DATES
Sept. 10th — Hemingway’s, Los Angeles, CA: http://bit.ly/1l9CH4r
Sept. 17th — Fifty Seven Club, Los Angeles, CA – http://bit.ly/1rvQDZw
Sept 24th — Fifty Seven Club, Los Angeles, CA – http://bit.ly/1qHUeNB
Oct. 21 – Stubbs, Austin, TX: http://bit.ly/1qxP9KD
Oct. 24-25 — CMJ showcases, NYC: The Bitter End & Drom
“With Hendrix-inspired guitar riffs and extended solos, Anderson tore up the stage, simultaneously reviving and reinventing the blues.” −
Beat Magazine (Dina Amin)
“He’s a talent that provides an exhibition that is addictive to watch, and gives total bang for your buck if you get the chance to witness it.” –
The Music Melbourne Magazine (Izzy Tolhurst)
BRISBANE’S LILI KENDALL WINS INTERNATIONAL UNSIGNED ONLY COMPETITION AND ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE, RUN
The only Australian to win in any category, Brisbane indie pop artist, Lili Kendall has won first place in the 2014 Unsigned Only music competition (Teen category) with her song, Move. And in perfect timing off the back of this win, Lili is set to release her new single, Run (out today, September 26), the second single lifted from her forthcoming album slated for a February 2015 release, which also features her debut hit single, Moonlight.
Unsigned Only is a prestigious music competition open to submissions from solo artists, bands, and singers all over the world who are not signed to major labels. With the goal to unveil and discover outstanding talent across the globe, there’s no wonder Lili is thrilled with her win, saying, “I’m soo humbled by this win… it’s quite incredible to think my song was chosen from soo many songs from around the world.”
Splitting her time between LA and Brisbane with a hectic schedule of songwriting, recording and finishing her last year of high school, Lili’s catalogue of music is steadily growing with the addition of Run. Fast establishing an impressive and unique sound all of her own, Lili’s style is comparable to the sounds of Jessie J, mixed with the songwriting skills of Sia and the vocal ability of Adele. Run is a beats driven tune with an unassuming choir introduction, clever lyrics and a memorable chorus. “It was written in a time where my career wasn’t too busy and I was bored of going to school and doing the same thing everyday,” explains Lili, “I was ready to get up and do something else with my life.”
The video clip for Run was shot in Melbourne by Donna Yeatman and Mohini Herse (Boy & Bear, Hungry Kids of Hungary) and sees Lili at the top of an urban jungle with a set of dancers individually performing upon her command. Shot in slow motion and showcasing the varied styles of the dancers, Lili has created yet another chic, creative clip, showcasing maturity well beyond her 17 years.
Having just supported Celia Pavey (The Voice) in Brisbane, Lili beams, “opening for Celia may have been my all time favourite gig to date, she is such a genuinely kind person and an incredible artist.”
Lili will continue to release one new track every month, giving listeners the opportunity to hear a lot of her songs before dropping her debut album early next year.
BANK OF MELBOURNE ANNOUNCES 12 MELBOURNE MUSIC BANK FINALISTS
After being inundated with hundreds of submissions from Victorian music artists, Bank of Melbourne today announced the 12 finalists of its community-driven music initiative, Melbourne Music Bank. The public is now invited to vote for their favourite and narrow the field to four semi-finalists. The chosen four will perform their song at the Melbourne Recital Centre in front of an expert panel who will determine the 2014 winner of Melbourne Music Bank.
The 12 finalists span genres including folk, pop-rock, hip hop and instrumental: Alex Brittan, Boyeur, Davies West, Heloise, Matt Walters, NY, Richard Cashion, Rick Steward, Selki, The Lion, This Public Life and Under The Arch.
Public voting is open until Sunday, October 12. Voters can share in fantastic weekly prizes including Melbourne Recital Centre tickets, iTunes vouchers and tickets for a hot air balloon ride with Melbourne Music Bank Ambassador Ella Hooper. To learn more about the finalists, listen to their songs and cast a vote, visit bankofmelbourne.com.au/melbmusicbank
“We are thrilled to celebrate Victoria’s local music talent with Melbourne Music Bank. It’s exciting to support the music community and give the winner a head start to their career,” says Bank of Melbourne Chief Executive Scott Tanner.
In July, Melbourne Music Bank asked local musicians and bands to submit a song inspired by Melbourne. The career-making prize up for grabs includes two days of recording at Sing Sing Studios, a video clip by film maker Wilk, live gigs, album artwork, 500 CDs, PR and marketing advice and the chance to have their song used in a Bank of Melbourne advertising campaign.
Cast your vote at bankofmelbourne.com.au/melbmusicbank
Melbourne Music Bank is proudly created by Bank of Melbourne, supported by partners Melbourne Recital Centre, Beat Magazine, PBS, and Wilk.