Robyn's 'Body Talk Pt. 2' Gets Release Date
The princess of Swedish pop, Robyn, is back. Her latest album, Body Talk Pt. 1 has been received to rapturous reviews as she emerges fresh from the studio with Body Talk Pt. 2 out 24 September 2010. The second record of the Body Talk trilogy is the direct result of Robyn's abundance of great songs bursting to get out. The second of three albums to drop within a year, Body Talk Pt. 2 features high brow collaborations including Snoop Dogg, Diplo, Royskopp and Klas Ahlund.
Robyn explains: "I got all these great songs so why not? It's been 5 years since 'Robyn' and I didn't want to wait with a release until they are all recorded, so I decided to start putting them out right away. I also can't wait to play live again!"
The new single "Hang With Me" hits airwaves August 16.
Congratulations to Tame Impala, whose debut album InnerSpeaker has just been nominated for a J Award.
In other Tame news, their set from this weekend's Splendour In The Grass will be broadcast live. Tune your wireless into triple j or stream it online this coming Saturday July 31 at 6.30pm AEST to hear the boys' set in full.
July 26, 2010 at 4:57pm in spews, Tame Impala : Post A Comment
Crate Minds: Joseph Allen Shea
Sydney-based Independent curator Joseph Allen Shea (Izrock/Monster Children) took the time to chat to us about a different kind of eye candy - his favourite record sleeves - from worn and torn hand me downs to striking contemporary releases.
Klaxons 'Down Under The Void' Tour On Sale Now
Klaxons have well and truly announced their return, and come September fans from the Antipodean shores will experience their storming new live show in full force at the 'Down Under The Void' Tour.
With Surfing The Void, their majestic 2nd record, still smoking from the press, Klaxons will be back with a clutch of new material to further bolster their already blindsiding live act playing two shows only in Sydney on September 2 and in Melbourne on September 3.
Download: Cut Copy - "Where I'm Going"
There's a lot going on in the Cut Copy world. The band have been hard at work finishing their as-yet-untitled third album (due early 2011) and will mix the much-awaited opus with Ben Allen (Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective) this coming August.
In celebration, a brand new song called "Where I'm Going" is now available for the price of an email address. Go to their website, click the 'Download A New Cut Copy Song' link, and you're away. If you want it on vinyl, it will be released as a strictly limited, one-sided etched 7" in August.
The tribal pound of "Where I'm Going," has been described by the band as "the kind of track Brian Wilson would've written if he took ecstasy and hung out in 60's London instead of California."
Tame Impala Announce Australian Spring Tour October 2010
Perth's global gallivanters Tame Impala are fresh back from their virgin voyage around the USA in time to announce their Spring Australian Tour. Since the recent release of their debut record, InnerSpeaker, there's been no rest for the Perth four-piece, who walked off the stage of their last Australian show and onto a jetplane bound for the states.
In the US they supported MGMT at a slew of sold out shows everywhere from Santa Cruz to Salt Lake City and played sold out headline shows of their own in NYC, LA and Chicago. Their record was released internationally to a most excellent reception from the press, with Pitchfork Media awarding InnerSpeaker "Best New Music" status and an 8.5 score, while The Fader called their debut album "a glorious haze of echo-heavy, dreamy psychedelic rock".
The 2nd and current single from InnerSpeaker is "Lucidity". A tearaway, road tripping highlight from the record, "Lucidity" showcases Tame Impala at their unhinged, shredding best. By all accounts this trip Tame Impala are on will not be stopping anytime soon, with Splendour In The Grass acting as their homecoming, a European jaunt just over the horizon, this immense October tour and an encore lap of the US mooted for late in the year.
Tickets are on-sale Thursday July 18, and as a special offer to live show fans the InnerSpeaker album will be available to bundle in digital or physical version with each to ticket to the upcoming tour.
Roll on!
TAME IMPALA SPRING TOUR 2010
presented by Modular Touring, triple j & Video Hits
Thu Oct 7 | HQ - Adelaide, SA
venuetix.com.au -(08) 8225 8888
Fri Oct 8 | Hobart Uni Bar - Hobart, TAS
oztix.com.au - 1300 762 545
Sat Oct 9 | ANU - Canberra, ACT
ticketek.com.au - 1300 GET TIX
Thu Oct 14 | Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
ticketek.com.au - 132 849
Fri Oct 15 | The Palace, Melbourne VIC
ticketek.com.au - 132 849
Sat Oct 16 | The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD
ticketek.com.au - 132 849
Fri Oct 22 | The Astro, Perth WA
heatseeker.com.au (18+) & bocsticketing.com.au (All-Ages Reserved Seating)
* Tickets On Sale Thursday July 22 *
July 15, 2010 at 9:51am in live, Tame Impala : Post A Comment
Klaxons' "Echoes" Premiere This Saturday
After spending last weekend in the blistering heat of the white desert Egypt, Klaxons have returned with a video for the single "Echoes" and now it's nearly time to put it out there into the world. Pitchfork will be showing "Echoes" first this Saturday, before being unleashed to Australian audiences with some extra exciting news from Monday July 19th.
Keep your eyes peeled.
Pre-order Surfing The Void now from Get Music, JB Hi-Fi and the Modular Shop.
Good Taste with the Bag Raiders: Rockpool Bar and Grill
Ever since I moved to Melbourne a few months ago I've been meaning to hit up a Rockpool Wagyu Burger. I've been there a few times for dinner and always dug it plus everyone I talk to seems to think it's the best burger in the universe (better even than In-N-Out!?) I was supposed to go with my buddy Bearnaise on Friday, but i was riding past the other day and I couldn't help but go in and slam one. I knew he would understand.
July 13, 2010 at 11:27am in recommends, Bag Raiders : Post A Comment
For those who have pre-ordered Tame Impala's InnerSpeaker on vinyl, we apologise for the delay. Due to unforeseen production issues, we are still waiting on its arrival. The good news is that we are estimating it will be in stock by the end of July. Thank you for your patience and supporting the band.
Upcoming Wolfmother Gigs
Wolfmother will be performing a special charitable headline gig this coming Saturday at Brisbane's Globe Theatre, as part of the 'Rock for the Regent' series which raises money to save the town's iconic Regent Theatre from being transformed into another high rise. To fight the good fight, grab a ticket here and while you're at it you can 'sign' the online petition to help preserve a piece of Australian heritage.
Related Releases
Robyn
"Body Talk Pt. 1"
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Robyn
"Robyn"
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