HARPER BLOOM ANNOUNCES CHARMING NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘RED ROCKET’
Melbourne-based, Perth singer-songwriter Harper Bloom has today shared an affecting new single Red Rocket, a bright and empathetic tune that delves into dealing with loss in a positive way – by looking back on fond memories. Released today, the charismatic song is accompanied by a charming music video that reflects on the simple things in life, set in country Victoria.
If Courtney Barnett had written a song for the Juno soundtrack, this would be it. Red Rocket is a positive, upbeat indie-folk track that ironically stems from melancholy, about finding happiness after losing someone close to you. The simple production from celebrated producers Steve Schram and David Quested (Paul Kelly, San Cisco, Jagua Jonze) and mastered by Grammy award nominee Joe Carra (The Teskey Brothers), delivers big, with ukulele and piano blending perfectly to allow the song room to grow and flourish, and the artist’s signature Aussie drawl adding an extra layer of charm. Featuring minimal percussion and a horns section that builds to an outstanding outro, Harper Bloom proves the theory that more often than not, less really is more. Speaking on the inspiration for the track, the young artist says, “A Red Rocket is a symbol of an indent someone has left in your life that you hold onto for comfort. This song navigates grief but it’s also a celebration of how lucky we are to have had a chance to know someone so special – no matter how brief that encounter may be.”
The video for Red Rocket is transportive as it takes the viewer on a journey into the familiar and humble moments that make us who we are, whilst lyrics of a life well lived reinforce the core of the song – to reflect and reminisce positively. Directed by Matt and Lawrence from LP Creative (Maddy Jane), the video opens with beautiful vistas of the Australian country, taking the viewer to rural Victoria in a clever and delightfully nostalgic yet contemporary melange of Super 8 and digital videography. “We wanted the music video to reflect the overall mood of the song, rather than tell a narrative-based story.” Harper Bloom explains of the video, “our idea was to head to a beautiful quiet country town and shoot little everyday moments out in the town that you don’t really think about at the time, but are the special moments we all live for. Like a pleasant little encounter with a stranger that you’ll never meet again.”
Harper Bloom is set for a big 2022 with a new sophomore EP and plenty of shows on the cards, Red Rocket may be the first thing we hear from this talented singer-songwriter this year, but certainly won’t be the last!
Red Rocket is out today, March 24.
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FOLLOWING SOLD OUT EVENTS IN INAUGURAL YEAR, SYNTHONY RETURNS TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL DANCE HITS WITH FULL ORCHESTRAS, GUEST VOCALISTS & DJS
Following back to back sold out events against the ongoing pandemic in 2021, the breathtaking fusion of electronic dance music, live performances and immersive visuals that is SYNTHONY returns in full-blown technicolour for a second year, raising the bar and impressing with a dynamic and truly bespoke experience. Celebrating thirty years of global dance anthems reimagined by up to 60-piece orchestras with insatiable guest vocalists, DJs and musicians across some of Australia’s most iconic live venues, SYNTHONY offers a unique feast for all music fans, with its second year primed to solidify SYNTHONY as one of the hottest live events in the country.
Showcasing a range of songs and artists, including tracks from Avicii, Tiesto, Daft Punk, Eric Prydz, Bob Sinclair and beyond, the 2022 SYNTHONY experience will also incorporate live performances from the likes of Savage, Emily Williams, Mobin Master, Greg Gould, Cassie McIvor, Andy Van, Matty O, and Ilan Kidron from The Potbelleez performing the reimagined rendition of his hit Don’t Hold Back, as well as world class orchestras in each city, conducted by the acclaimed Sarah-Grace Williams*. This one-of-a-kind event was arranged by Ryan Youens, and curated by Dick Johnson, and will set up home in some of the country’s most iconic and special live music locations – with the newest home of SYNTHONY announced to be the spectacular Cockatoo Island (Sydney) – showcasing the versatility of the show’s adept nature and ability to shine at arenas, parks and islands across Australia. SYNTHONY will take over Riverstage in Brisbane on May 28, before continuing on to Perth RAC Arena (Perth), WIN Entertainment Centre (Wollongong), Newcastle Entertainment Centre (Newcastle), Adelaide Entertainment Centre (Adelaide), Cockatoo Island (Sydney) and a season finale to the event’s second jubilant year in Australia at Hobart Wrest Point Lawns, Hobart on November 19.
Tickets to SYNTHONY go on sale at www.synthony.com at 9am local time on Monday 28 March, with a SYNTHONY presale live at 9am local time on Thursday 24 March.
“SYNTHONY is a beast of a show, with so many people behind the scenes with its creation and delivery, and the SYNTHONY team are not only the best at what they all do individually, collectively they’re the best team to work with,” enthuses conductor Sarah-Grace Williams, who will appear at every SYNTHONY event across Australia. “On top of this, I absolutely adore the Synthony product. The track selections are fantastic and the orchestral arrangements are just brilliant. Take this to stage with a full 60 piece orchestra, immersive visuals, DJs, feature instrumentalists and cracking singers, and you have a show like no other. The energy of the stage and crowd is electric from beginning to end. Every single performance is epic and special.”
Of the transcendental power of SYNTHONY to appease beyond genre-confines and delight music fans across the board, Duco Event’s General Manager, Randall Nolan, says, “Regardless of whether you’re a dance/EDM enthusiast, orchestra buff, production guru, or simply appreciate world class live music…SYNTHONY has something for everyone. There is no one type of SYNTHONY fan and that is a testament to its universal appeal.”
With a stack of recognisable faces spotted amongst SYNTHONY audiences, Dannii Minogue lauds, “I danced the entire way through the show and didn’t want it to end. There is nothing like being swept up in the energy and adoration for this show.”
Don’t miss your chance to experience the electrifying affair that is SYNTHONY, from its world-class orchestral arrangements to its immersive celebration of dance anthems, be sure to secure your ticket to this unbelievable event and witness the magic first-hand.
Tickets to SYNTHONY go on sale at www.synthony.com at 9am local time on Monday 28 March with a SYNTHONY presale set to begin on Thursday 24 March at 9am local time, register at www.synthony.com
SYNTHONY will be held with a commitment to a COVID Safe environment. Festival organisers will work closely with and comply with all requirements of the public health authorities. If the show is required to be postponed, a postponement date will be announced and punters will be eligible for a full refund if they are unable to make the new date.
SYNTHONY 2022 DATES
SAT 28 MAY | RIVERSTAGE BRISBANE WITH BRISBANE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | 18+ (SYNTHONY No.2)
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | 1300 446 925 | All Ticketmaster Outlets
FRI 17 JUN | RAC ARENA WITH PERTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | PERTH | 18+ (SYNTHONY No.2)
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
FRI 24 JUN | WIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE WITH THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA | WOLLONGONG | 18+
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | 1300 446 925 | All Ticketmaster Outlets
FRI 22 JUL | NEWCASTLE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE WITH THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA | NEWCASTLE | 18+
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
FRI 5 AUG | ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE WITH SOUTHERN CROSS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | ADELAIDE | 18+
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
SAT 29 OCT | COCKATOO ISLAND WITH THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA | SYDNEY | 18+ (SYNTHONY No.2)
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | 1300 446 925 | All Ticketmaster Outlets
SAT 19 NOV | WREST POINT LAWNS WITH TASMANIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | HOBART | 18+
Tickets available from www.synthony.flicket.io & www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
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DRIFTWOOD. ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO BREMFIELDS FT. STILL GREEDY
Endlessly prolific, multi-disciplinary artist Driftwood. has today released his remarkable new single Bremfields, featuring British rapper Still Greedy. It’s a truly creative and thoughtful track, a glowing addition to this growing artist’s impressive discography, and is accompanied by a visually stunning, self-directed and self-edited music video, also out today. Fiercely independent and intriguingly enigmatic, Driftwood. proves time and time again that he is one to watch.
Bremfields evokes feelings of Kanye West at his most exciting, most innovative; classic Ye albums My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and Yeezus have both clearly influenced the electronic/RnB stylings of Driftwood. during the creation of this song, but Bremfields still feels fresh, unique, new. Featuring backing vocals from platinum selling, ARIA nominated Reigan Derry (Snoop Dog, Jay Z, Neo) and mixed and mastered by Dan Vinci (Big Nasty), the song arcs creatively, synths spiking in unexpected moments, while Driftwood. and Still Greedy’s vocals provide the smooth melodic, rhythmic anchor. Speaking on the otherworldly inspiration behind the song, Driftwood. says, “This single is about breaking the fourth wall. It’s about the idea that there could be subterranean energies and other factors operating within other paradigms of consciousness. It’s about feeling like I’m trapped within this paradigm, and I don’t belong here…the one thing I love about art is I have a licence to explore ideas, no matter how crazy they may seem.”
The video for Bremfields is the perfect visual representation of this exchange and exploration of energies. Slow, deliberate shots of bodies moving purposefully in the just-risen, just-set sunlight pepper throughout closed shots of darkly lit bars and eerie cliff faces, one step away from oblivion. It’s a beautiful triumph, created by an artist completely in charge of his own vision, as Driftwood. explains, “I direct and edit all my videos now. I came up with the idea and the aesthetic behind the visual as well. They represent the ebb and flow, the push and pull, the yin and yang of energies which are manifested within the material universe…my creative team is small, but we get it done. Too many bodies fuck up the flow and a lot of the time are unnecessary for what I am trying to accomplish.”
These are wise words from an artist who’s been in the game long enough to know what works and what doesn’t. To be so immune to the chaos and noise of the modern music industry and so completely, totally immersed in one’s art is no mean feat, but Driftwood. does it all with ease. He offers more wisdom on the subject as he reflects, “I’m just an artist creating pieces of work I want to create and doing it independently. I’m not signed to a major record deal, and up until late last year, I did everything on my own, with the help of a few friends, and without any backing. You don’t need to be signed, or in the cool crowd to create what you want to create. No one has a monopoly on art.”
Bremfields ft. Still Greedy is out today.