Each year, at the WORLDTRONICS music festival, the House of World Cultures presents the most exciting musical developments from the world of electronic music. Having focused on Japan, Chile, the Congo and Israel in 2007, its second edition will now be devoting one of the evenings to Brazil: with electronic music reflecting on the theme of fifty years of Bossa Nova.

That's right, Iceland resident and current heartthrob of the European post-electronic sound BEN FROST is headed to Brisbane for his first show in many years! His album Theory Of Machines has created quite a stir and this, added to the recently repressed Steelwound (his ROOM40 debut) seems to be only further proof that Frost is really onto something unique with his densely textured works.

Not only that, but we can also now confirm that percussionist CHRIS CORSANO will be joining the bill. From rolling with the Free-folk scene (Sunburned Hand of The Man/MV +EE, Tower Recordings), through Free Jazz (Evan Parker/John Edwards + Paul Flaherty), Noise (Vampire Belt/Jim O/Thurston Moore/Dream Aktion Unit +++) and onto the big stages playing in Björk's live band, Corsano has lit sparks of invention in every instance. His solo sets are jaw-dropping displays of not only technical prowess but advanced musicality.

LAWRENCE ENGLISH joins these two monsters of sound to deliver a set in celebration of the launch of his latest record on Sirr Records - 'IT'S UP TO US TO LIVE'. Following a 5 week stint in Europe in November and December 2007, he'll deliver a slab of new sound and debut some new pieces from future releases due mid 2008.

In all an evening not to be missed (!!!) at the IMA on Saturday January 19th from 8pm - it's going to be dense, delicate, fierce and loud! Something for everyone!

PRE-SALE TICKETS CAN BE NABBED USING PAYPAL AT http://www.room40.org/events.shtml - more tickets on the door

Paral-lel's album Upgrade to mutant sheep is a new step in blending and mutating styles: electro, grime, drum’n’bass, electronica, techno, 8-bit music, hip hop… An album with a strong thematic, seeking to break the genres by proposing 12 tracks of fusion and mutations of electronic music.

Super Massive headlines the launch of The Mess - a new art-meets-art night for Sydney - this Thursday 16th August at Candy's Apartment.

Darren Hayes of Savage Garden fame, has been working on a solo album called "This Delicate Thing We've Made". It's due for release on August 21st. Check out the video clip on his website for "On the verge of something wonderful" - an uplifting tune sure to be heard on dancefloors around the world. Apparently one of the instruments is a Fairlight CMI synth - nice to see he's supporting such a fine & influential Australian musical instrument. He's touring UK/Scotland in September / October and will be back for an Australian tour in mid October, but if you can't wait that long, he'll be in Sydney at HUM (Oxford St) on Saturday 4th August - his myspace page has latest dates and more details.

Candy lips, gyrating hips - Two SUPER MASSIVE shows in Sydney in April

Well, i hope that got you interested...

Free gig, cheap Becks beer and a new night for lovers of live electro/rock, with Sydney's newest dance/rock exemplars Super Massive playing the first show.

Bowerbird Two, a live electronic music and media arts performance featuring Brisbane finest and guests.

Dance/electro rock meets alterna-rock via synth performance art: Super Massive play their one and only festive season show with friends at the Ho Ho Hoey.

dec 14 - Casionova - everything you’ve heard is true
http://www.casionova.com/

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