VELUDO ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE, EP AND NATIONAL TOUR DATE
Australian alt rockers, Veludo have announced the release of their new single, Stay Young and self-titled EP which is set to hit stores today. To celebrate, the band will be taking their impressive live show on the road kicking off at The Rosemount Hotel in Perth on February 21, moving through Bendigo, Albury and Sydney, before playing two homecoming shows in Melbourne at The Evelyn and Cherry Bar in April.
With a memorable melody, smooth vocal and an anthemic guitar hook, lead single, Stay Young “is about capturing the freedom of youth and being in the moment… it’s about living and not just merely existing,” explains vocalist Gabriel Vargas. “It’s a reminder that no matter your age you still have a choice to follow your dreams.” Though recorded in just two days across Melbourne, the video clip for Stay Young required a lot of preparation and research to acquire props. Directed by Holcomb brothers, Matt and Trevor at Holscope Productions, the clip is set in 1992 and captures the theme of the song perfectly. “It was a lot fun taking a trip down memory lane to the days of walkmans, snap-bands and Luke Perry!” jokes Vargas.
Recorded and produced by Jimi Maroudas (Eskimo Joe, Kimbra) at Sing Sing Studios and mixed by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam, David Bowie), Veludo are sure to impress with their epic stadium rock sound, as they take listeners on a powerful and uplifting journey, showcasing their versatility across the EP’s four unique tracks; Stay Young, Indigo, Are We On Fire and Endless Wonder. “One of the highlights from recording was that we got to work soo closely with Jimi Maroudas. Not only is he an amazing producer, but he has been a terrific mentor and friend,” beams Vargas. “We also got to work with former Living End drummer, Travis Demsey who had a massive impact on our drum sound. The last album he worked on was The Temper Trap’s Conditions, so it was great to have him onboard.”
The band is excited to hit the road and belt out their powerful and energetic live show for fans around the country with Vargas saying, “We really pride ourselves on making sure the live show exceeds what listeners hear on their iPods and CDs, after all you can’t download experience.”
Veludo – the Portuguese word for ‘velvet’ reflects both the heritage of Brazilian born singer Gabriel and the textured feel of the band’s sound. Veludo is Gabriel Vargas (vocals), Jason Millar (guitar), Jared Campbell (bass) and Leslie Stuart (drums).
Tickets to the national tour and the self-titled EP, featuring new single Stay Young are available now.
PERTH ARTIST ANNA O SET TO IMPRESS WITH DEBUT SINGLE AND EP
Exciting Perth newcomer Anna O is set to impress with her new single, Sleepless and debut EP, When The Winter Came set for release on March 21, ahead of her launch gig at Four5Nine Bar in North Perth on March 22.
Fans of artists such as Kimbra, Lorde and Jessie Ware should all keep an ear out for Anna O, as she bursts on to the scene with her edgy and catchy keys driven tune, Sleepless. With an instant hook and a notable melody, Anna O’s bold vocals draw you in and will leave you singing the song long after its end.
Written about insomnia, the lyrics focus on not being able to get to sleep and the frustration and mind chatter that goes on. “The chorus explores the idea of the ‘choir’ of mind chatter, basically touching on how crazy it is to think about all the people laying awake with their mind going crazy, and what we’d all sound like together,” explains Anna O.
Filmed on location at Perth City Farm, the video clip for Sleepless was directed and edited by Si Moore from Bayly&Moore and shot by Cameron Frost from Frost Productions. “The bare whiteness of the warehouse and me alone is representative of the feeling of isolation and frustration when you can’t sleep. And the slow mo wild party signifies the ‘choir of sleepless minds,’” explains Anna O.
Having studied at WAAPA and done some co-writing with local Perth artists, it wasn’t until recently that Anna O started writing her own songs and Sleepless was the second song she ever wrote. “I got into it because I didn’t just want to sing other people’s songs for the rest of my life,” she says. “From previous attempts I honestly thought I was rubbish at writing but knew it was necessary. As soon as I started, I couldn’t stop. My brain is always thinking in songs these days!”
With a hugely hyped live show, Anna O is amped to take to the stage and share her new material. “I can’t wait to get out of the studio and start playing my songs to people. I’ve got a DJ opening for me and I’m pumped to make it a slamming party,” enthuses Anna O.
View the clip for Sleepless.
Tickets to the EP launch at Four4Nine Bar in North Perth are available now through oztix.com.au
NEW SINGLE | SLEEPLESS | AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW
NEW EP | WHEN THE WINTER CAME | AVAILABLE ONLINE MARCH 21
TICKETS | EP LAUNCH | Four5Nine Bar| AVAILABLE NOW OZTIX.COM.AU
LESTER THE FIERCE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE, HOWL AND SELF-TITLED EP
Melbourne alt abstract pop artist, Lester The Fierce has announced the release of her new single, Howl lifted from her forthcoming self-titled EP due out September 13. To celebrate the new material, Lester The Fierce will be hitting the road with her band to support Ngaiire on her twelve-date Lamentations national tour set to kick off at Oxford Art Factory on September 12.
Lester The Fierce is a combination of Anita Lester and her alter ego imagined from a children’s book hero. The prolific singer songwriter manages to touch on everything in her songs from love, sex, death and the weather. Lester has been a silent fixture in the Australian music scene for years and has become known for her haunting and unmistakably unique voice.
Lead single, Howl is influenced by female driven bands of the 90s, such as Garbage & Hole and the song’s poetic lyrics speak of a frustrated love. “It’s about my family and the boy I love. It’s about the frustration you sometimes feel at the people closest to you,” explains Lester. With its penetrative bass line and immediate hook, Howl is guaranteed to swiftly hijack your attention, but watch on as its intricacies draw you in, discovering more with each listen.
The EP was recorded over five days at Hot House in Melbourne with notable film score producer Jonathan Dreyfus at the helm. Dreyfus’ filmic sensibilities fuse tastefully with Lester’s rock/pop style, masterfully bringing the songs to life. “The filmic aspect is a welcomed influence to my music and it carries through the whole EP,” says Lester. Speaking fondly of the release, she goes on to explain, “the EP feels like a spark of lust caused a fire of love. I didn’t know I needed to do it until it was done.”
Perfectly complementing the song is an equally cool, abstract film clip conceptualised and crafted by Melbourne’s Superteam Studios and Yoav Lester. The black and white clip follows a series of people falling and flying gracefully in slow motion, as an emotionally charged Lester belts out the song.
View the Howl clip:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaqBt3_J0yA&feature=youtu.be
NEW SINGLE | HOWL | AVAILABLE ON ITUNES AUGUST 30
NEW SELF-TITLED EP | AVAILABLE ON ITUNES SEPTEMBER 13
NATIONAL TOUR DATES | ON SALE NOW
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NATIONAL TOUR DATES
THUR 12 SEP | OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY NSW
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au
SAT 14 SEP | REPUBLIC BAR, HOBART, TAS
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au
SUN 15 SEP | FRESH ON CHARLES, LAUNCESTON, TAS
Tickets on the door $15
THU 19 SEP | TRANSIT BAR, CANBERRA, ACT
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au
FRI 20 SEP | BAHA TACOS, RYE, VIC
Tickets available from www.bahatacos.com.au
SAT 21 SEP | NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, MELBOURNE, VIC
Tickets available from http://corner.ticketscout.com.au
FRI 27 SEP | THE SMALL BALLROOM, NEWCASTLE, NSW
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au
SAT 28 SEP | HERITAGE HOTEL, BULLI, NSW
Tickets available from www.thelittleboxoffice.co/heritagehotel
THUR 3 OCT | BRISBANE MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTRE, BRISBANE, QLD
Tickets available from www.trybooking.com/58566
FRI 4 OCT | SOLBAR, SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au
SAT 5 OCT | THE NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BAY, NSW
Free entry www.thenorthern.com.au
SAT 12 OCT | JIVE, ADELAIDE, SA
Tickets available from www.jivevenue.com