White Minus Red combine elements of triphop, dub and jazz, live instrumentation with Ableton powered technology and soulful vocals. Fronted by Sarah McDonald (ex Symbiosis, Bois et Charbon), with Liam O'Connell (Agency Dub Collective, 30B), Ben Ganley (Agency Dub Collective), Jon Hopkins (Agency Dub Collective, Malicine) and Leigh Hegg (OffBeat@Horse Bazaar, Plankton), White Minus Red have graced many a festival stage (Falls, Renaissance, Folk Rhythm + Life, Sustainable Living Festival) and are ones to watch.
Expat Novacastrian duo, Ionic have been getting many a party started since relocating to Melbourne with their unique and tasty blend of sample based, beat laden electronica, as well as gracing venues, galleries and festivals (Gertrude Projection Festival, Icicles and Raindrops). To follow up their latest release, Prototype 2.0, the Ionic lads, Stu and Div are in the process of recording a new album, so keep your ears open.
Editer is the latest project of Soup, a.k.a Thomas Campbell (of Miso fame), and he is joined by Dave Williams (Miso), Willow Stalhut (violinstress extraordinare), Richard Burns (trumpet slinger from the Red Eyes, The Snappers ) Thom Mitchell on percussion (Monsoon Moon, Kate and the Vigonaughts). Smooth, lush, deep and dark dub-scapes peppered with crisp beats and tasty instrumental melodicism is the result of this collaboration, so be sure to come and check them for yourself- they're most likely to be one of your new favourite bands.
Armed with an MPC, a synthesiser and effects, Paranym layers loops live, playing beats and melodies on the fly.. sometimes gritty and funky, sometimes soulful and heartfelt , Paranym delivers a live show that encompasses a myriad of styles-from crunchy hiphop breaks to 8-bit electronica to smooth dub.. It's a sampleadelic trip that will keep crowds moving and leave their minds reeling. Be sure to check him out.
At Northcote Social Club, Sunday 20th of July. Doors open at 7:30, music starts at 8pm.
Hope to see you on the D-floor!!!
Ten dollar.
]]>White Minus Red combine elements of triphop, dub and jazz, live instrumentation with Ableton powered technology and soulful vocals. Fronted by Sarah McDonald (ex Symbiosis, Bois et Charbon), with Liam O'Connell (Agency Dub Collective, 30B), Ben Ganley (Agency Dub Collective), Jon Hopkins (Agency Dub Collective, Malicine) and Leigh Hegg (OffBeat@Horse Bazaar, Plankton), White Minus Red have graced many a festival stage (Falls, Renaissance, Folk Rhythm + Life, Sustainable Living Festival) and are ones to watch.
Expat Novacastrian duo, Ionic have been getting many a party started since relocating to Melbourne with their unique and tasty blend of sample based, beat laden electronica, as well as gracing venues, galleries and festivals (Gertrude Projection Festival, Icicles and Raindrops). To follow up their latest release, Prototype 2.0, the Ionic lads, Stu and Div are in the process of recording a new album, so keep your ears open.
Editer is the latest project of Soup, a.k.a Thomas Campbell (of Miso fame), and he is joined by Dave Williams (Miso), Willow Stalhut (violinstress extraordinare), Richard Burns (trumpet slinger from the Red Eyes, The Snappers ) Thom Mitchell on percussion (Monsoon Moon, Kate and the Vigonaughts). Smooth, lush, deep and dark dub-scapes peppered with crisp beats and tasty instrumental melodicism is the result of this collaboration, so be sure to come and check them for yourself- they're most likely to be one of your new favourite bands.
Armed with an MPC, a synthesiser and effects, Paranym layers loops live, playing beats and melodies on the fly.. sometimes gritty and funky, sometimes soulful and heartfelt , Paranym delivers a live show that encompasses a myriad of styles-from crunchy hiphop breaks to 8-bit electronica to smooth dub.. It's a sampleadelic trip that will keep crowds moving and leave their minds reeling. Be sure to check him out.
At Northcote Social Club, Sunday 20th of July. Doors open at 7:30, music starts at 8pm.
Hope to see you on the D-floor!!!
Ten dollar.
Entertaining electro/funk/rock band Super Massive return from a successful first Northern NSW & Queensland tour to play a show at Sonar Sydney on Saturday 16th February. Teaming with their good friends The Captains and indie rock duo The Chaperones, it promises to be a solid night of alternative-rock-pop music. Doors open 8pm. $12 at the door or through Moshtix.
Super Massive have plenty of tales & battlescars from the road, including a discoball injury, a cut hand from leaping a fence, a trail of property devastation courtesy of a karate-chopping furniture fiend in Coffs Harbour, and new friends in the Rufus Wainwright band, who checked out Super Massive's show at their Byron Bay gig and loved it, inviting them to their own show at the State Theatre.
Super Massive were awarded the "Best Alternative Artist" Award at the 2007 MusicOz Awards in November, for their evocative and soon-to-be-released synth/rock song “Fists”.
Creative, funky and highly entertaining, Super Massive deliver a powerful blend of dance and rock, meshing multi-layered synthscapes with the full-blooded lustiness of a rock band, for a huge and original sound.
The band's debut EP is due for release in March, however, a Limited Edition Pre-Release CD including the award-winning song "Fists" will be available for purchase at the show.
The band are also selling some sexy, glitzy, glamorous silver-sparkle-on-black band t-shirts to help fund a videoclip for the song.
Sonar Sydney is located at 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point, just beyond the Luna Park Face along the harbour boardwalk to Lavendar Bay. Ph: (02) 9033 7666. Web: www.sonarsydney.com
For music samples, live gig photos, tour blog and more go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
]]>Rephrase is on the road in 2007 to celebrate release of his latest and greatest album “Little Victories” plus upcoming remix compilation. After hearing the cry of excited Melbourne breakers; he’s decided to pack up his sax and sequencers and synths to bring us his 100% live show. He’ll be up on the big stage at Roxanne Parlour for one night only on Saturday 24th November. ]]>
Breaking news from Got Funk HQ…
Jaime Olsen (REPHRASE from Sydney) is hitting Melbourne on Saturday 24th November and he is bringing his 100% LIVE show!!
Rephrase is on the road in 2007 to celebrate release of his latest and greatest album “Little Victories” plus upcoming remix compilation. After hearing the cry of excited Melbourne breakers; he’s decided to pack up his sax and sequencers and synths to bring us his 100% live show. He’ll be up on the big stage at Roxanne Parlour for one night only on Saturday 24th November.
Expect a nite of hip hop, breaks, funk, house, good people, fun times & crazy dancing!!
With support from local DJs:
Lil miSbreaks, Rollin Connection, DJ Ides, Lilstormer & The Alias.
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Saturday 24th November 2007
10PM – 5AM
Roxanne Parlour: Level 3, 2 Coverlid Place Melbourne CBD
$20 presale (more at door). Limited industry tix available for crew, press & industry types contact Ides ASAP.
Presale tickets now on sale from:
www.inthemix.com.au, Central Station CBD - 9642 5744, Northside Records Collingwood - 9417 7557.
www.rephrasemusic.com.au
www.myspace.com/rephrasemusic
Proudly presented by www.gotfunk.com.au
Overheard in the locker rooms…
“Massive record, your music rocks!!!” - FORT KNOX FIVE
“Take a splash of Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop and House all fused together and you have Little Victories. Rephrase hits all the right notes and comes up on top with an album for every mood.” - ALL GOOD FUNK ALLIANCE
“We love ‘Little Victories’. It’s outstanding.” - MO HORIZONS
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Sydney's producer/musician Jamie Olsen is hitting Melbourne for the release of his new Rephrase album "Little Victories" and upcoming double remix CD. This home-grown talent is beating new life into our local breaks scene, attracting worldwide support from artists like Fort Knox Five, AGFA, Mo Horizons, Kraak n Smaak, Ed Royal & A Skills. His music has been heard across radio and television with plays of "Since 1939" heard on Big Brother, Home & Away and he’s made original music for the World Cup. He brings a body-movin DJ style that is the perfect mix of hip hop, breaks, funk & house… Rephrase puts the fun back into funky breaks!!
2001 saw Jaime form Sydney breaks duo Db Chills, who signed to Stephen Mallinder’s label Offworld Sounds. They became DMA nominees in 2002 for their debut album “Broke Sound” and a new Db Chills project is currently in the works. In 2003 the Rephrase sound was born and first solo album “Beat Coaster” received critical acclaim from artists including John Stapleton (Dope On Plastic), Giles Peterson and Miguel Migs. Recent times have seen the Rephrase style spread across the globe with Jaime releasing original tracks and remixes on Freestyle Records, Beatphreak’s Jack To Phono, AGFA’s Funk Weapons, Innvision Records but to name a few… don’t miss this home-grown funk phenomenon.
]]>Rephrase is on the road in 2007 to celebrate release of his latest and greatest album "Little Victories" plus upcoming remix compilation. After hearing the cry of excited Melbourne breakers; he's decided to pack up his sax and sequencers and synths to bring us his 100% live show. He'll be up on the big stage at Roxanne Parlour for one night only on Saturday 24th November. ]]>
Breaking news from Got Funk HQ ...
Jaime Olsen (REPHRASE from Sydney) is hitting Melbourne on Saturday 24th November and he is bringing his 100% LIVE show!!
Rephrase is on the road in 2007 to celebrate release of his latest and greatest album "Little Victories" plus upcoming remix compilation. After hearing the cry of excited Melbourne breakers; he's decided to pack up his sax and sequencers and synths to bring us his 100% live show. He'll be up on the big stage at Roxanne Parlour for one night only on Saturday 24th November.
Expect a nite of hip hop, breaks, funk, house, good people, fun times & crazy dancing!!
With support from local DJs:
Lil miSbreaks, Rollin Connection, DJ Ides, Lilstormer & The Alias.
Saturday 24th November 2007
10PM – 5AM
Roxanne Parlour: Level 3, 2 Coverlid Place Melbourne CBD
$20 presale (more at door). Limited industry tix available for crew, press & industry types contact Ides ASAP.
Presale tickets now on sale from:
www.inthemix.com.au, Central Station CBD - 9642 5744, Northside Records Collingwood - 9417 7557.
www.rephrasemusic.com.au
www.myspace.com/rephrasemusic
Proudly presented by www.gotfunk.com.au
Overheard in the locker room ...
"Massive record, your music rocks!!!" - FORT KNOX FIVE
"Take a splash of Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop and House all fused together and you have Little Victories. Rephrase hits all the right notes and comes up on top with an album for every mood." - ALL GOOD FUNK ALLIANCE
"We love 'Little Victories'. It’s outstanding." - MO HORIZONS
Sydney's producer/musician Jamie Olsen is hitting Melbourne for the release of his new Rephrase album "Little Victories" and upcoming double remix CD. This home-grown talent is beating new life into our local breaks scene, attracting worldwide support from artists like Fort Knox Five, AGFA, Mo Horizons, Kraak n Smaak, Ed Royal & A Skills. His music has been heard across radio and television with plays of "Since 1939" heard on Big Brother, Home & Away and he's made original music for the World Cup. He brings a body-movin DJ style that is the perfect mix of hip hop, breaks, funk & house… Rephrase puts the fun back into funky breaks!!
2001 saw Jaime form Sydney breaks duo Db Chills, who signed to Stephen Mallinder's label Offworld Sounds. They became DMA nominees in 2002 for their debut album "Broke Sound" and a new Db Chills project is currently in the works. In 2003 the Rephrase sound was born and first solo album "Beat Coaster" received critical acclaim from artists including John Stapleton (Dope On Plastic), Giles Peterson and Miguel Migs. Recent times have seen the Rephrase style spread across the globe with Jaime releasing original tracks and remixes on Freestyle Records, Beatphreak's Jack To Phono, AGFA's Funk Weapons, Innvision Records but to name a few ... don't miss this home-grown funk phenomenon.
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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
]]>Ex-MGF drummer Glenn Abbott shows us what he’s been up to since MGF broke up. Abbott’s new synth/dance/rock band Super Massive play at the newly launched Will & Toby’s Taylor Square on Friday 18th May, in the Supper Club.
Will & Toby's Taylor Square is a multi-million dollar revamp of the old Oxford Hotel, where the infamous and much loved Gilligan's once was. (Aaah, how I used to love the mudslide cocktail they did there, back in my podium dancing days.) The room's been completely decked out with incredible surroundings including a four-story gothic fairytale backdrop, a floating jade ceiling and 5 metre leather chesterfields for all to lounge upon. It's a decadent, brand new venue and it only just opened last week.
Super Massive is a love affair of funky dance-able grooves and synth-based pop rock, mutually shared by drummer / producer Abbott and Malina, a Sydney singer / performer who came to the project creatively invigorated by a year spent pulling beers in a London music venue, travelling in Spain & Mexico and studying performance in London and New York.
Teaming up in 2005, the duo spent a year musically exploring and writing before teaming with electric bass genius John D. Young (Chuck Berry, Marcia Hines, Vanda & Young and .. almost Prince – John turned him down), who brought a treasure trove of extra groove, sex and sweet bass licks to all the songs. Young talent Matt Campbell joined them on guitar.
Super Massive’s music is thrilling get-up-and-dance and sing-along-at-the-same-time rock. A heady brew of tasty playing and exhilarating grooves, with plenty of variety in the songs and sounds. It reveals it’s roots here and there, with flashes of 70s rock, glam rock, cock rock, 80s electro and irresistible disco, yet without ever sounding purely retro. It’s a dark pink sunset. It’s a bonfire on the beach. It’s an intimate moment on a laserbeam shot dancefloor. It’s fresh as a snowflake and as black as your soul.
The band has been in the studio recording for some months, and is looking to release something later in the year. Whilst performing a recent opening slot at the Bridge Hotel in aid of a friend’s album launch, Super Massive impressed one of the bookers of the new Will & Toby’s Taylor Square. After catching only two songs of their set, the band were asked to headline The Supper Club at Will & Toby’s Taylor Square on Friday 18th May. This is a great chance to sneak preview the new tunes, and check out / support an exciting new venue while you’re at it. For more information go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds
]]>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 ]]>
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
BANCO
DE GAIA
First ever Melbourne show.
January 5th Northcote Social Club 301 High st. Northcote ]]>
BANCO
DE GAIA
First ever Melbourne show.
January 5th Northcote Social Club 301 High st. Northcote
With….Red Eye Express (Tempest Recordings)
Sunsaria (Invisible USA/Tempest)
Rip Van Hippy (Tempest/Psy Harmonics)
Hesius Dome (Tempest/Psyharmonics)
Stickleback (Tempest)
And the official launch of ‘Global Slowdown’ (Tempest Recordings) and ‘Zen Connection 4 (One World Recordings). Door prizes and giveaways on the night.
Strictly 300 tickets only – selling fast! $25 phone : 94861677 www.northcotesocialclub.com or from the venue.
Presented by Global Slowdown, Peat’s Ridge Festival, Tempest Recordings and One World Recordings.
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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