After a killer first show to Newcastle audiences back in January, award-winning alterna-pop/electro/rock band Super Massive return to play a second show at the Cambridge Hotel this coming Wednesday 9th April. Doors open 9:30pm, and in the tradition of Wednesdays at the Glasshouse, entry is free and drinks are cheap.
Expect high energy, electro/synth laden songs, a stage show lashed with feather boas and rocked by intense grooves.
Super Massive were awarded the “Best Alternative Artist” Award at the 2007 MusicOz Awards in November, for their unique and powerful blend of dance and rock, meshing multi-layered synthscapes with the full-blooded lustiness of a rock band.
The band’s eponymous debut EP, including the award-winning song “Fists” is due for release in May 2008. ]]>
After a killer first show to Newcastle audiences back in January, award-winning alterna-pop/electro/rock band Super Massive return to play a second show at the Cambridge Hotel this coming Wednesday 9th April. Doors open 9:30pm, and in the tradition of Wednesdays at the Glasshouse, entry is free and drinks are cheap.
Expect high energy, electro/synth laden songs, a stage show lashed with feather boas and rocked by intense grooves.
Super Massive were awarded the “Best Alternative Artist” Award at the 2007 MusicOz Awards in November, for their unique and powerful blend of dance and rock, meshing multi-layered synthscapes with the full-blooded lustiness of a rock band.
The band’s eponymous debut EP, including the award-winning song “Fists” is due for release in May 2008.
For song samples, live photos and more info go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
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Sydney band Super Massive are currently nominees for a 2007 MusicOz Award: An impressive achievement considering that the band has not yet released a single CD, nor had a scrap of airplay.
Super Massive is the creative partnership of singer/writer Malina Hamilton-Smith and drummer/composer Glenn Abbott, best known for his work with popular Australian band Machine Gun Fellatio.
The two found a mutual interest in aiming to create the perfect symbiosis of multi-layered synthscapes and the visceral impact of a full rock band.
Inspired in equal measures by funk, pop song structures, rock, french electro, tribal rhythms and the theatrics of glam rock, Super Massive's sound is like a spectacular mirrorball that reflects many tiny pieces, from Burt Bacharach to Alice Cooper to Bessie Smith and Goldfrapp via Tower Of Power, AC/DC and Basement Jaxx.
Joined by electric bass genius John D Young (Chuck Berry, Marcia Hines, Vanda & Young) and talented guitarist Marc Malouf, the band will be bringing their show to the Mona Vale Hotel on Saturday 24th November.
Super Massive's debut EP is due for release in January, with an east coast tour slated for late Jan. You can also catch the band at Peats Ridge Festival on Dec 29th.
For more information and music samples head to:
http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
The Mess
Thursday 16th August
Candy's Apartment
22 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross, Sydney
Super Massive (Headline)
Great Apes
Stopwatch
Champagne Shoes
Doors open 8pm. $10-
THE MESS..
On Thursday 16th August Candy's Apartment hosts the launch of THE MESS, a monthly event to be held at Candy’s Apartment in Kings Cross in celebration of great local music, art, fashion & culture.
The night will be an exploration of Art Meets Art with the best of electro music meeting with luscious visuals. Performing on the night will be Sydney locals, funk fuelled electro rockers Super Massive, who will be joined by the grinding bleep-pop of Great Apes, the beats and pieces of underground indie dance troupe Stop Watch & theatrical electro-cabaret duo Champagne Shoes.
As well as these great acts, you will be able to party down with a live DJ and observe a fantastic array of video & fine art pieces from up and coming artists.
The Mess is an exciting new night for Candy's Apartment, one of the most respected live music venues in Sydney, with a long tradition in supporting Australian music. The Mess takes Candy's in a new direction by adopting an entertaining fusion of the arts. Every month The Mess will blend genres, styles and cultures into a love affair that is sure to keep you partying in the underground playground of Candy’s all night long.
Candy’s Apartment is located at 22 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross. The event kicks off at 8.00pm and entry is only $10 at the door. So come along and see some of the best up-and-coming art Sydney has to offer, support the local scene and even have a chance to be part of an interactive art piece on the night. For more information head to http://www.themess.com.au.
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Super Massive build on their brilliant recent show at The Supper Club, Will & Toby’s Taylor Square, with a return to old fav The Hopetoun Hotel on Friday 29th June, to support The Chronics for the launch of their debut album “Switch Me On”.
The Chronics write a catchy tune, and first single “On Account Of My Lover” has already been added to high rotation on Fbi.
Super Massive are also purveyors of catchy tunes, delivered in a heady brew of tasty playing, exhilarating grooves, gorgeous creative layers of synth sounds, and loads of rock-fuelled stage presence.
A fun, raucous night! Don’t turn up late, as it may be a squeeze..
Doors open 8pm. $10- Local band Nimeo support.
For more information, go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
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We are on second spot. 9pm - 9:40pm. Other bands on are The Black Royale (progressive, psychobilly - on 1st) and Marlow (Heavy rock - on after us). It's $10 entry.
To check out us, pop along to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds ]]>
Super Massive support Mz Ann Thropik at the Annandale Hotel, Thursday 29th March. She's got loads of fans who all seem to be in love with her in that PJ Harvey kind of way and she looks rather magnetic in her pics, so we're looking forward to checking it out too. We'll be pulling out the old Alice Cooper cover, and playing our heavier stuff. (Heavy disco that is) Can't wait!
LoveShark's on guitar again which is awesome, coz who does dirty loud rock guitar like the Shark?
We are on second spot. 9pm - 9:40pm. Other bands on are The Black Royale (progressive, psychobilly - on 1st) and Marlow (Heavy rock - on after us). It's $10 entry.
To check out us, pop along to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
You can check out Mz Ann Thropik through our site too. She's one of our top friends.
Ciao!
: ) Ladyfriend H + Super Massive
Super Massive play at the very first night of Sinthetic this Thursday 1st March at the Golden Sheaf Hotel, with Purple Sneakers DJs on the decks from 9pm.
Sinthetic is a new weekly electro/rock night with no cover charge.
Just the right band to kick off the series, Super Massive is a stunningly huge sounding, creative dance/rock group from Sydney, with the distinction of bringing extra musical detail into their electro based songs with beautiful, accomplished, live playing. They make dance/pop/rock songs with soul, beauty, hard filth, and gorgeous layers of synths and sounds.
So far they have played just under a dozen gigs at venues around Sydney including Spectrum, Hopetoun, Annandale and @Newtown as well as shows at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. They are currently putting the finishing touches to a five track debut EP.
The band is fronted by theatrical and versatile songwriter/performer Malina, with Glenn Abbott (MGF, BFSE) on deliciously funky drums & computer and John D. Young (Marcia Hines, Vanda & Young) playing the most awesome bass you'll ever hear. For music samples go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
]]>Sinthetic is a new weekly electro/rock night with no cover charge and cheap Becks beer on offer.
The perfect band to kick off the series, Super Massive is a stunningly huge sounding, creative dance/rock group from Sydney, with the distinction of bringing extra musical detail into their electro based songs with beautiful, accomplished, live playing. They make dance/pop/rock songs with soul, beauty, hard filth, and gorgeous layers of synths and sounds.
So far they have played just under a dozen gigs at venues around Sydney including Spectrum, Hopetoun, Annandale and @Newtown as well as shows at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. They are currently putting the finishing touches to a five track debut EP.
The band is fronted by theatrical and versatile songwriter/performer Malina, with Glenn Abbott (MGF, BFSE) on deliciously funky drums & computer and John D. Young (Marcia Hines, Vanda & Young) playing the most awesome bass you'll ever hear.
For more information go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
Or contact:
Malina Hamilton-Smith
Mob: 0415 704 305
E: malina@aapt.net.au
Super Massive play at the very first night of Sinthetic this Thursday 1st March, with Purple Sneakers DJs on the decks from 9pm.
Sinthetic is a new weekly electro/rock night at the Golden Sheaf, with no cover charge and cheap Becks beer on offer.
The perfect band to kick off the series, Super Massive is a stunningly huge sounding, creative dance/rock group from Sydney, with the distinction of bringing extra musical detail into their electro based songs with their beautiful, accomplished, live playing. They make dance/pop/rock songs with soul, beauty, hard filth, and gorgeous layers of synths and sounds.
So far they have played just under a dozen gigs at venues around Sydney including Spectrum, Hopetoun, Annandale and @Newtown as well as shows at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay. They are currently putting the finishing touches to a five track debut EP.
The band is fronted by theatrical and versatile songwriter/performer Malina, with Glenn Abbott (MGF, BFSE) on deliciously funky drums & computer and John D. Young (Marcia Hines, Vanda & Young) playing the most awesome bass you'll ever hear.
For more information go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
Or contact:
Malina Hamilton-Smith
Mob: 0415 704 305
E: malina@aapt.net.au
Currently busy in the studio, dance-rockers Super Massive venture out to play their one and only gig for the festive season at the Hopetoun Hotel on Thursday 4th January. Rock siren Dylan Dray & beats/voice duo Champagne Shoes (the new show from 3K & Vashti Hughes) support. Come break in some new habits. Let your feet go crazy! Starts 8pm, $8-. For more info, song samples or to befriend, go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds ]]>
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.
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Currently busy in the studio, dance-rockers Super Massive venture out to play their one and only gig for the festive season at the Hopetoun Hotel on Thursday 4th January. Rock siren Dylan Dray & beats/voice duo Champagne Shoes (the new show from 3K & Vashti Hughes) support. Come break in some new habits. Let your feet go crazy! Starts 8pm, $8-. For more info, song samples, or to befriend, go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
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Sat 11th & Sun 12th Nov
read http://www.aliak.com/node/2444 for more details or visit www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
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Sat 11th & Sun 12th Nov
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The drummer formerly known as Bryan Ferrysexual has shifted into high gear song-writing wise and screeched out of 70s funk and into the shimmering future of funky dance-based, electro-rock music on this new leg of his spectacular musical journey. Grab your friends and come along for the ride! .............
Formed in 2006, and Sydney based, Super Massive have played a handful of shows around Sydney at venues such as Spectrum, @Newtown, The Excelsior Surry Hills, Lansdowne and the Agincourt Hotel.
They will be playing two shows at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay, this Saturday 11th November, 9:30pm, and Sunday 12th November at 4pm, with special guest appearance by The IT Boys, featuring 3K Short (MGF), returning to Sydney to play The Annandale Hotel on November 16.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds ]]>
The drummer formerly known as Bryan Ferrysexual has shifted into high gear song-writing wise and screeched out of 70s funk and into the shimmering future of funky dance-based, electro-rock music on this new leg of his spectacular musical journey. Grab your friends and come along for the ride! .............
SUPER MASSIVE
Beach Hotel, Byron Bay shows
Sat 11th & Sun 12th Nov
The Annandale Hotel
Thursday 16th Nov
Formed by drummer/producer Glenn Abbott and quirky singer / performer Malina over a shared love of dance spliced with rock, Super Massive is all about catchy songs, ultra-groovy beats for dancing and a huge sound, full of gorgeous layers of synths, quirky noises and beautiful harmonies, yet with the assault of a full rock band. Musically, the band sounds like a cross between AC/DC and Daft Punk, or, Led Zeppelin colliding with Basement Jaxx: Somewhere between Garbage and Soulwax, but with a sound distinctly all their own.
The band is a teaming of very fine musicians - bassist John D. Young having played for Marcia Hines, Chuck Berry and Vanda & Young amongst others, and young talent Matt Campbell from The Captain's Package & Christa Hughes' Gary Glittoris Band is on guitar. Glenn Abbott is best known for his work as drummer for Machine Gun Fellatio, and for his solo funk project, The Bryan Ferrysexual Experience. Malina comes from a multidisciplinary performance background of singing, acting & dancing as well as having played bass and sung in local bands in the past. She was the guest performer in The Bryan Ferrysexual Experience, usually to be found losing herself in complete ecstatic abandon whilst wearing a tight, white, lycra catsuit. Glenn found a whole new inspiration in her unique electro-rock style and Super Massive was born.
Together they explore the best of modern technology and draw on the pantheon of classic pop song-writing to push the boundaries of thrilling, get-up-and-dance and sing-along-at-the-same-time rock.
Formed in 2006, and Sydney based, Super Massive have played a handful of shows around Sydney at venues such as Spectrum, @Newtown, The Excelsior Surry Hills, Lansdowne and the Agincourt Hotel.
They will be playing two shows at the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay, this Saturday 11th November, 9:30pm, and Sunday 12th November at 4pm, with special guest appearance by The IT Boys, featuring 3K Short (MGF), returning to Sydney to play The Annandale Hotel on November 16.
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
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