live music

Refraction #2 - sound art performances

2010-04-11T13:46:51+01:00

Refraction is a sound/new media performance series, featuring students performing alongside established artists. Refraction is dedicated to the support, mentorship and development of student projects as they take their practice from the classroom to the community.

featuring:
Pimmon feat. Dappler Effect
Nick Wishart
Mailer Daemon
Dimentagon (UTS)

$5/$10 at the door

Bon Marche Studio, University of Technnology, Sydney
755 Harris St, Ultimo
Friday, 23 April 2010
18:30 - 20:30

P I M M O N
Pimmon (aka Paul Gough) is recognised internationally as one of a handful of new artists pushing the boundaries of music and digital composition. Gough's music is a combination of pop, minimal composition, exotic drones and field recordings, which creates a dense, emotive, compelling and challenging listening experience. Refraction will see Pimmon collaborate with the Dappler Effect (aka Andrew Wholley) to evoke stunning visuals and epic reverberations.

Andrew Wholley is a Sydney based filmmaker who began taking an interest in cinematography in the mid nineties, shooting many short films. In 2007 he completed his debut feature film Left Ear, which premiered that year at The Melbourne Underground Film Festival [MUFF]. It was awarded The Special Jury Prize, Best Actor [Lech Mackiewicz] and Best Screenplay. It went on to screen in 2008/9 at Raindance (London), Indie Lisboa (Portugal), ToffiFest (Poland) and Lausanne Underground (Switzerland).

N I C K W I S H A R T
The story of Nick's journey into toy based sound and rock is incredible. Nick's parents were huge fans of the cult director Werner Herzog. Being born soon after Herzog's masterpiece The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, Nick was kept in a cellar until the age of 17 with no outside human contact. Through this period of isolation Nick developed hyper-sensitive hearing and at the age of 17 was taken to a toy store and released into the world. This event was to have profound affect on Nick and he has toy obsessed from that day on...

M A I L E R D A E M O N
Bouncing like an overfull web mail account, established industry heavyweight Mailer Daemon draws from a rich collection of scenes and genres to dominate the dance floors and radio waves alike. While his Midas-like-gold-touch for remixes is high in demand from heroes such as Bag Raiders, The Panics, Spod, Killa Queenz, Red Riders, Phrase, and The Herd. In this Refraction exclusive Set, Mailer D explores the schizophrenic and cognitive aspects of dub reggae and it's evolution to future-beats/dubstep.

D I M E N T A G O N (UTS)
Ricky Pannowitz is by his own admission a technology obsessed audio nerd. Ricky records under the name Dimentagon and his debut album Babelfish Wisdom is an audio adventure into progressive electronica. Ricky is currently a Post Graduate Media Arts and Production Student, specialising in sound. Refraction will see him bring a set of micro, glitchy crunchy nut beats coated in deeply layered melodic soundscapes.

Auraltered State - performance series curated by Lucas Abela

2010-02-20T12:59:11+00:00

Auraltered State
dualpLOVER and Performance Space
Sat 20 February & Sat 6 March, 8pm
{TRACK 12}
FREE

Performance Space in association with dualpLOVER invites you to Auraltered State #1 the first of eight free performances to be conducted across 2010 focusing on the music of New South Wales as heard through the ears of Lucas Abela. The performances will cross a wide spectrum of music from the state with a focus on some of our more entertaining, innovative, unusual and new thought artists. All shows will be held at the new Performance Space ClubHouse which has a limited capacity of 100 patrons so please come early. This series has been kindly supported by Arts NSW.

Auraltered State #1 – 20th February
http://performancespace.com.au/?p=498

MENSTRUATION SISTERS
Menstruation Sisters are more of a natural phenomenon than a musical group. Owing more to the sound of ice melting and eggs hatching than strummed guitars and pounded drums, the Sisters keep one ear on the ground and the other towards the atmosphere. Rather than working within the lines of modern rhythm and structure, they revert towards a primal direction, cutting off the fat and oozing forth only the most natural and unfettered sounds. Naturally, such a technique can be unsettling, as it’s not something most humans are interested to hear, or have heard since upright-walking became a viable mode of transportation. This is music for those who kill their own food.

MAKERS OF THE DEAD TRAVEL FAST
With an eerie haunting simplicity The Makers Of The Dead Travel Fast’s sound was an unobvious take on post punk angularity. Originally active through 1979-1983, during Sydney’s golden age of DIY underground culture. Part of the legendary M squared label roster, they reformed last year to help launch a retrospective box-set Pardon me for barking in like this on the label released by German label VOD, and have since being writing and recording new material.

THE VONN KRAPP FAMALIE
Smashing computers and screaming like Yoko
Eating a bible while riding a loco
Chopping guitars up and breaking the strings
These are a few of their favourite things

Fashion from Gitmo and two corn cob towers
Food fights at Easter, abuse of our powers
A cheaply made movie and Partridge readings
These are a few of our favourite things

When the pay’s good
And the flights free
Or when forced by dad
We all give a show of our favourite things
And then we don’t feel…oh who gives a shit.

:::

Auraltered State #2 – 6th March
http://performancespace.com.au/?p=498

NAKED ON THE VAGUE
Diving deep into a world of apocalyptic pop and psychedelic weirdness Naked On The Vague offer a modern take on the post punk aesthetic. Falling into existence in 2005 with a found organ, broken bass guitar, borrowed drum and some old doom poetry. Their 2007 debut album ‘the blood pressure sessions’ attracted them the attention of seminal US label siltbreeze, who are set to release their second album. The album (their first as a four piece after the original duo acquired a drummer and bass guitarist) is one of the most anticipated local releases this year

BRADBURY
Sydney Australia’s favourite chronically depressed, long term unemployed, alcoholic, asthmatic, homosexual electronic music pioneer. An early adherent to punderphonics, Gary Bradbury is a master editor of found sound, whether it be fastidious early experiments with reel to reel tape or working on today’s digital palette. Since his early involvement with seminal post punk group Severed Heads during their golden years in the early 1980, he has worked with the Sydney Theatre Company on scores for The Tempest and MacBeth and released three solo albums.

CRAB SMASHER
Crab Smasher is a NSW based group of improvisational sound sharks crafting a frenzied hodgepodge of weirdo psychedelic noise rock and experimental pop delicious. The band formed in 2002 as a cheesy electronic novelty noise act and have since mutated through a number of confusing formations into the sellout 4-5 headed rock-and-roll hydra that exists today. With about 13 or 14 CDR, cassette, and digital releases to their name, the band is currently working on a new LP, which promises to be both titillating and queer.

This project is supported by ArtsNSW

http://performancespace.com.au
http://dualplover.com

ABOUT THE CURATOR.
Lucas Abela has been an extremely active member of the Sydney musical community since he arrived here in from his native Gold Coast 1992. His musical contribution to the city has been immeasurable, producing radio for 2RSRfm, promoting countless shows and tours for local and international acts, hosting unique events in war bunkers, gay amusement parks and the infamous Drowning Man Festival on the Hawkesbury. He was also a founding member of the legendary DIY space Lanfranchi’s Memorial Discothèque. His label dualPLOVER, started with close friend swerve in 1995 has produced albums for many of the city’s artists including Gary Brabury, Naked On The Vague, Singing Sadie, Suicidal Rap Orgy, Alternahunk, Funky Terrorist and others. They even starting a CD manufacturing consolidation in-order to help the broader musical community. Then there’s his own music practice! Over the last 18 years Lucas’ initial turntable experiments have morphed into one of the most unique acts in the world. Described as "a trumpet player trapped in a two dimensional universe" Lucas’ unhealthy obsession with sheets of broken glass has astonished and bemused countless people in over 40 countries. By pressing his face and lips against discarded shards of glass he deftly employs various vocal techniques ranging from throat singing to raspberries to turn them into crude musical instruments. A one of a kind act that re-defines the expression "don't try this at home" and quite simply needs to be witnessed to be fully appreciated, let alone understood.

Opening party 01 - This Is Not Art Festival 2009

2009-10-02T01:10:46+01:00

video snippets from the Opening Party at This is Not Art 2009
http://www.thisisnotart.org

Liquid Architecture 10 festival

2009-04-28T03:41:51+01:00

Liquid Architecture 10 : Festival of Sound Arts is a landmark occasion for the festival and for sound culture in Australia. Celebrating its tenth consecutive year, the Liquid Architecture sound festival runs for four weeks and goes to seven cities across Australia, presenting an exciting program of contemporary sound arts. With a decade of experience to draw upon, the diverse program features live events and installations showcasing the highest quality sound work in an intense focused listening environment, privileging our most unsung sense: listening.
The breadth of diversity of artists and artistic practices includes meticulous recorded work, improvised instrumental performance, new sound for screen work, radical uses of digital technology, inventive self-made sound making devices and historically informed practices.
-- info via Liquid Architecture website
events will be held in June & July in different cities across Australia - Brisbane, Sydney, Castlemaine, Perth, Bendigo, Melbourne, and Cairns - visit the festival website for more details

A SHIMMY SHAKIN' NIGHT OF LIVE ELECTRO/DANCE-POP WITH SUPER MASSIVE & YEN

2009-02-28T23:23:28+00:00

A SHIMMY SHAKIN' NIGHT OF LIVE ELECTRO/DANCE-POP WITH SUPER MASSIVE & YEN

Award winning Sydney dance/rock band Super Massive team with fellow electro-funksters Yen for a very special night of electro/dance-pop at the Excelsior Hotel Surry Hills on Saturday 7th March. Newcomers Life Bitter Soul support.

The night showcases three of Sydney's best up and coming electronic/dance rock bands. With all bands on the bill sharing a love of deep rhythm, shimmering synths, poetic pop, not to mention lights and lasers, it's set to be a spectacular, shimmy-shakin' night, if not an outright dancing frenzy, if both Super Massive and Yen's previous shows are anything to go by.

The show is at the Excelsior Hotel, 64 Foveaux St, Surry Hills. The night starts at 8pm. Tickets are $10- at the door.

Sydney's famous Mardi Gras Parade is on the same night a short hop & skip away, so you can watch the parade then mosey down Foveaux Street to the Excelsior and keep on dancing and partying as the bands hit the stage.

Super Massive's show is an artful blend of sophistication and sleaze. Combining creative, evocative synthscapes with slammingly funky live instrumentation and an entertaining frontwoman who's been compared to Siouxsie Sioux, Karen O, Peaches and Kylie, it's a heady mix that will make you feel like you are under a voodoo spell of dance.

The band had a fantastic year in 2008, releasing their self-titled debut EP to rave reviews, topping the Triple J Unearthed Dance Chart, playing huge shows of their own at inner city venues such as Candy's Apartment and The Supper Club as well as Surry Hills Festival and two north coast tours. They also have a Best Alternative Artist MusicOz Award under their belts. The band are already off to a great start for 2009, having toured Tasmania in February and leaving Maitland crowds' tongues wagging and motors running a couple of weeks back after a crowd-lathering show there.

Yen have crammed venues such as The Basement, The Vanguard, and Melt with their lush vibes and soulful take on electro-pop. They are also festival veterans, having played at the Peats Ridge Festival, Carriageworks 'Underbelly' festival, Playground Weekender and Newtown Festival, where they have whipped crowds into a dancing frenzy.

Newcomers Life Bitter Soul have already notched up a dozen gigs in Sydney and Melbourne after debuting at the Hopetoun Hotel on only 5th January this year! The trio make dark, edgy, catchy, electro-pop.

Get set for a big night!

For more info visit: www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds

Super Massive To Play At Electro Glam Rock Friday The 13th Party & Show At The Junkyard Maitland

2009-01-20T06:44:27+00:00

What: A ‘Glam Friday The 13th‘ party night with live show by dance rock band Super Massive
Where: The Junkyard (Grand Junction Hotel)
88 Church St, Maitland.
When: Friday 13th February
Time: 8:30pm
Entry: Free
Info: Ph: (02) 4933 5242 or www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds

Maitland and Newcastle area music fans who prefer their entertainment on the more theatrical side - and particularly those that like to dress up and party - are in for a treat Friday 13th February, as The Grand Junction Hotel, Maitland, takes a ‘Glam Friday The 13th’ theme, with a live show by award-winning, upcoming Sydney dance-rock band Super Massive, whose style draws from disco, electro, glam rock, pop and funk. It starts at 8:30pm and entry is free.

Super Massive is all about lovingly crafted, creative, sexy, sci-funk alterna-pop, delivered with the lustiness of a full rock band.

The shared musical vision of singer/songwriter Malina Hamilton-Smith and drummer/composer Glenn Abbott (best known for his work with Machine Gun Fellatio), Super Massive was awarded ‘Best Alternative Artist” at last year’s MusicOz Awards, and released a debut EP to rave reviews mid last year.

They have been playing shows in Sydney and Newcastle and touring the east coast for the past two and a half years, however this will be their first show for Maitland audiences.

Described by reviewers as “a man-eater”, “a cross between Peaches and Kylie” and compared to Karen O, Blondie, and Siouxsie Sioux, Hamilton-Smith is a cheeky lyricist, extroverted performer and high priestess of a fun show.

Joined onstage by guitarist Marc Malouf and bassist Dan Bruce, the band’s sound is influenced by a diverse range of artists & styles from Basement Jaxx to Led Zeppelin via Chic, Garbage, AIR and Daft Punk, with enough traces of Marilyn Manson, Siouxsie Sioux, Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath in the musical mix to make them the perfect band for a glam Friday The 13th party night.

Says Hamilton-Smith, ‘Well, we thought if everything’s going to be doom and gloom as this year begins, we’ll have fun with doom and gloom! We’re not superstitious. We dress fairly glam already, but the theme has given us lots of new ideas and we’re going to take things even further for this show. To anyone who wants to join in on dressing up; think anything from gothic horror to glam rock. Think shiny, spangly, or satiny. Think glittery fake blood. Think fake axe through the head! Have some fun. It’s about setting yourself free to have a good time.’

And what to expect from the show music wise? ‘The music will be very funky and danceable, with lots of glam rock toms and guitar. We’re doing two sets, and it’ll range from rock to dance, building up to some pretty slamming hard disco/ clubbier vibe stuff at the end. It’ll be lots of fun.’

Super Massive’s self-titled EP is out now through MGM and iTunes and will also be available for purchase at the show on CD for a modest $8-.

For further info visit www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds

Youtube Videos:
Videoclip "Fists In My Pocket" - http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=QgS_bvYLbz8
TV performance - Scout TV - http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=MWAJLxN5DJo

ENZYME 8 - Industrial Noise Electro Dark Ambient - Jan 30 Melbourne

2009-01-12T05:27:00+00:00

ENZYME 8 - Friday January 30th 2009
Blue Velvet - 60 Smith Street Collingwood

FEATURING:
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EYE / DJ Citizen (Canberra)
http://www.EyeMusic.info

EYE are releasing the long-delayed "Propaganda Machine Vol.1" CD "Post-Industrial Music for an Information-Age" on the night!

EYE has been active in the Australian independent music scene since the early 90's. He has released numerous industrial and electronic compilations dedicated to promoting Australian subculture, assisted artists in radio exposure, and tirelessly worked to bring political, social and musical awareness to the Australian public. Personally, I am honored to have this old friend in town, and am really looking forward to hearing his new electro industrial masterpiece!

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sig.int

A rare opportunity to enjoy the work of local producer sig.int!. sig.int's sound is characterised by subtle and ferocious frequency experiments, capturing the electromagnetic radiation and machine signals from secretive other realms and pulling them apart to analyse and interpret them in human form. Expect raw, clinical glitch soundscapes of shortwave data, military communications and natural phenomena meshed with the dark, psychedelic influence of industrial noisemakers such as merzbow, kk null and zbigniew karkowski.

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Manticle

What we love about Manticle is that every concert is a unique awe inspiring feast of sound and equipment! There is beauty in decay. Beauty in the forgotten, the discarded and the repressed. There is beauty in ugliness and there is ugliness in beauty. I’m not sure which side of beauty Manticle is on, nor if it should be described. Like the world’s tastiest cigarette Manticle aims to remove the hairs from your lungs one by one. This is ambient death machine industrial designed to disturb and delight. Constructed entirely live and influenced by acts such as Bockholm, Stravtm Terror and Schloss Tegal, Manticle offers you a new type of bowel syndrome.

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BasticH
http://www.myspace.com/bastichmusic

BasticH is releasing their new album! The one-man improvisations of BasticH are aggressive, abrasive and confronting. Combining synthesized sounds with noise and gritty industrial we are looking forward to the first BasticHization of 2009.

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Cassandra's Myth
http://cassandrasmyth.com

With an ever flowing live lineup, Cassandra's Myth is a thoughtful melodic blend of electro and synth / guitar focused industrial rock. There is a new CD coming soon so grab this opportunity to hear the latest this local artist has to offer! This set will feature guest keyboardist Mystral Tide with some piano injections.

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DJ Infectious Unease
http://www.infectiousuneaseradio.com

15 years on local radio promoting Australian music, and compiling a truly massive array of tastes, genres and music! Writer / performer / musician and DJ, Gordon will be with us again for your listening pleasure. Artists, bring your CD's because Infectious Unease Radio is an institution for promotion of the Australian underground on the airwaves.

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Want to keep up to date with ENZMYE events? Check out http://www.tidalportal.com/ENZYME

ENZYME on facebook: http://en-gb.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10026271441&ref=mf

Check out the venue: http://www.bluevelvet.com.au/home.html

[brisbane] BF09 UNDER THE RADAR - call for applications

2008-12-15T01:50:06+00:00

After the immense success of "BF08 UNDER THE RADAR", Brisbane Festival 2009 is putting the call out for applications for the 2009 event. A 16 day theatrefest within a festival, BF09 UNDER THE RADAR celebrates the creation of new work, taking risks, self discovery and pushing the boundaries!

BF09 UNDER THE RADAR is now calling for applications from artists and companies with brave, stimulating, relevant and innovative shows that the world needs to see. We're looking for fresh ideas and the crossing of art forms. We’re after stories that explore the big questions or transform the everyday and mundane. It has to be new - the rest is up to you. Surprise us!

Read more or go to www.brisbanefestival.com.au OR www.myspace.com/bf08utr for more information

From Friday 18 September to Saturday 3 October BF09 UNDER THE RADAR will take over Brisbane's Metro Arts building for the third time, aiming the spotlight at young and emerging theatre artists who operate under the radar of the mainstream.

Next year we will also move beyond theatre, taking BF09 UNDER THE RADAR and all its quirky splendour to the masses on the streets of Brisbane's CBD. For the first time street theatre will be included in the programme with an estimated 10 shows being staged in shop fronts, vacant retail premises and on the streets over 2 weeks.

BF09 UNDER THE RADAR producer Fiona MacDonald said "We were amazed by the sheer number of applications in 2008 and also the quality of the work. We're hoping for many more pleasant surprises this year. The BF08 UNDER THE RADAR "Best In Show" winner has since been programmed in festivals across the country as well as receiving a substantial scholarship. So if you're into theatre and performing, make sure you send us an application. You've got nothing to lose!"

Successful BF09 UNDER THE RADAR applicants will receive 100% of box office takings for a season of 4-5 shows, venue and technical hire, production and marketing support from the festival to get their show up and out there plus an awesome chance to expand their creative networks, hook up with like minded artists and arts workers and share a platform with some of the world’s best productions

Applications must be received by 6pm (EST) Monday 16 February 2009.

A selection committee of Australia's arts industry practitioners from various art forms will then consider each application. The committee will meet in Brisbane in early 2009 to determine which productions will feature in BF09 UNDER THE RADAR. Successful applications will be notified in April 2009.

Through BF09 UNDER THE RADAR, Brisbane Festival aims to give a leg up to artists and companies on the edge of the mainstream.

BF09 Artistic Director and CEO Lyndon Terracini said "Everyone has to start somewhere. Anyone who works in the arts has been there and knows how hard it is to get a break. BF09 UNDER THE RADAR is our way of fostering the next generation of performers."

Go to www.brisbanefestival.com.au OR www.myspace.com/bf08utr for more information.

ENZYME 7 - Live experimental industrial and electonica in Melbourne. Friday Nov 28.

2008-11-26T01:25:49+00:00

Non profit underground music entity DEMUS, is proud to announce...

FRIDAY 28th NOV 2008
Blue Velvet - 60 Smith Street Collingwood
8pm Start - $8 at Door

Live music performances by:

SAROPHONY
http://www.myspace.com/sarcophony
Melbourne based Industrial Metal producer is releasing his new CD "TV is Bad For You" on the night, featuring remixes from local and international artists, and rare tracks.

DJ SARCO vc DJCMYTH
Will be playing sets of local music, tracks from the Sarcophony release and a dark range of other goodies.

DJ INFECTIOUS UNEASE
http://www.infectiousuneaseradio.com
Need we introduce the wide ranging Noir tastes of the founder of Infectious Unease Radio?

MxDxM
http://www.kostar8.com
http://www.myspace.com/kostarproductions
MxDxM (aka K.O. StaR) specializes in creating Underground Electronic Metal Dance Music. MxDxM's approach is based on simplicity and minimalism.

SOBRIQUET
http://www.myspace.com/sobriquetaustralia
We are proud to announce that Elenor of The Crystalline Effect will be performing as the Sobriquet project, with her unique vocals and industrial electro band!

THE THING
http://www.myspace.com/ghostlightinc
Industrial / Alternative / Electronica May contain traces of Diverse Electronic Industrial, Synthpop & Soundscapes.

MYSTRAL TIDE
http://www.mystraltide.com
http://www.myspace.com/mystraltide
Solo classical piano driven dark ambient and breaky electro stuff.

Liquid Architecture 8

2008-05-26T20:07:37+01:00

Listen. Deeply.
from Liquid Architecture's About page

Liquid Architecture, Australia's premier sound-arts festival, celebrates its eighth consecutive year with concerts, artist talks, workshops, forums, live performances, exhibitions, installations, audio-visuals and recorded work. Featuring our most imaginative musicians, composers, film-sound designers and media artists in a sense-specific feast for the ears.

What is 'Sound Art'?

"For many, it refers to sound-based art work (or at least art work where the principal focus is on sound) across the broad gamut of performance, installation and broadcast contexts, which departs from both traditional musical instrumentation and notational methods and frequently employs electronic media. Others may see it as an intersecting space with roots in post-Cageian music practice, or indeed 'post-phonographic' music practice, and installation art."
-- Julian Knowles then Professor of Music and Head of the School of Music and Drama at the University of Wollongong, in an article entitled Sound Practice, Sound Thesis in RealTime No68, August / September 2005

What is Liquid Architecture?

Liquid Architecture is a sense specific festival, as opposed to art form specific. Occurring annually since 2000, Liquid Architecture celebrates the diverse methods of sound making and sound theory. It is our belief that listening is a vital activity, and one that is often overlooked within the dominance of visual media in our environment.

What will I hear?

A key objective is the promotion of artists practicing on the periphery of music and sound culture, particularly those with an experimental aesthetic and a critical approach to (media) cultures. The artistic content of the festival focuses upon and privileges sound practice in all its manifestations but, due to the cross disciplinary potential of sound, many other art practices are included in the festival. Liquid Architecture focuses on any and all art forms involving particular emphasis on the auditory, including an exciting mix of musical performance, AV presentations and installation work, along with a strong critical element involving panels, workshops and artist talks.

Who's it for?

Now coming into its eighth consecutive year, Liquid Architecture strives to combine the fragmented communities in which sound arts practices occurs, striving for cross disciplinary appreciation and critique. The practical objective of this strategy is to popularise and publicise sound culture through greater aggregate audience size and a higher profile, and to make sound culture more accessible to the community, particularly to youth and student audiences. Audiences currently include those engaged with contemporary creative practice, sound arts practitioners, music industry professionals, electronic music concert goers, academics, cultural theorists and students (post & undergraduate), youth audiences and enthusiasts of adventurous popular music.

Liquid Architecture aims to popularise sound culture, particularly with young/emerging content producers within Australia's active student culture, in order to build not only future audiences but also future artists. Our rationale reflects an intense engagement with specialist and broader cultures, and the desire to make a contribution to those cultures. Sound practice is often cross disciplinary and the festival should reflect that, not only in the work presented but in the broad range of audiences it attracts.

The opportunities to network with national and international artists are an important means of generating future initiatives and cross cultural collaborations. The community is being exposed to some of the most exciting explorations occurring within sound culture that also happen to intersect with the media and fine arts. The exposure generated by Liquid Architecture is crucial in developing new audiences for the many discreet sound and experimental music communities currently operating around the country, and internationally.

Who's responsible?

Liquid Architecture is curated by practicing sound artists. Directed by Nat Bates, who heads the ((tRansMIT)) sound collective, and co-directed with Ben Byrne and Shannon O'Neill from alias frequencies and Lawrence English from ROOM40. The Artefacts of Australian Experimental Music CD launch is presented by Shame File Music.

Ben and Shannon have fostered a Sydney home at the Performance Space, Lawrence works closely with the Brisbane Powerhouse, and in Melbourne the festival is once again supported by RMIT Union Arts and returns again to the Arts House at the North Melbourne Town Hall.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its principal arts funding and advisory body.
The Sydney season is supported by Arts NSW, Melbourne by Arts Victoria.
Pauline Oliveros and Ione's visit has been made possible through the Alt.Music Festival under The Audio Foundation New Zealand, and in co-operation with the Fulbright association.
Runzelstirn & Gurgelstock and Dave Philips' visit is supported by Pro Helvetia and dual plover.
Cellule d'Intervention Metamkine's visit is supported by the French Embassy and Alliance Francaise.

more information

visit the http://liquidarchitecture.org.au website for more details

http://liquidarchitecture.org.au/la8program.html has the program
http://www.myspace.com/liquidarchitecturefestival is the LS8 festival myspace page

Melbourne's Northcote Social Club upcoming events

2008-05-13T21:06:56+01:00

LAURA MARLING (UK)
Hearing Laura Marling sing, it's hard to believe she's just eighteen years old. Having been compared to her folk heroes Joni Mitchell and Carole King, as well as Kate Bush, her deft, cool phrasing is suggestive of someone who has a story to tell, and knows how to tell it. Her debut album 'Alas I Cannot Swim' has set critics and fans across the world whispering her praises.
Wednesday 6 August - On sale Fri 23 May!

YVES KLEIN BLUE with THE JOHN STEEL SINGERS
Local Brisbane bands Yves Klien Blue and The John Steel Singers are joining forces for The Blue Steel Tour. Having just released their debut EP 'Yves Klein Blue Draw Attention To Themselves', the boys wanted to go on tour with their fellow Brisban-ites to create merry hell around the country. They've been impressing crowds both around Australia and internationally with their exciting live shows. The John Steel Singers have recently released their mini LP 'The Beagle And The Dove' from which, popular single 'Evolution' is currently on rotation on Triple J.

Friday 27 June.

JASON HARWELL (UK)
Named 'Artist Of The Year' by International Acoustic Music Awards, Jason Harwell is a singer-songwriter from rural Georgia, USA. His debut 'Alive in the Fall' is a wide-reaching collection of alterna-folk songs that, according to Flagpole Magazine, "brims with sincerity and soul".
Thursday 22 May - Next week!

CLINKERFIELD
Those drunken pirates Clinkerfield are back in town after completing a national tour in support of the new album, 'A Head Full Of Rain & A Heart Full Of Puddles'. The album, which was Beat's Album of the Week, continues to set hearts 'a' flutter everywhere since its release in March. They return for a one-off show at the NSC!

Saturday 21 June.

DIESEL
On the eve of releasing his 8th studio album 'Day’s Like These', Diesel, playing electric guitar with his three piece band, will road test new tracks and re-visit his back catalogue making for an eclectic and electric set.

Saturday 19 July.

NYSSA BRADSWORTH & THE WEIGHTLESS STRING QUARTET
Following a sell out EP launch in 2007, and a string of highly successful gigs throughout Victoria early this year, Melbourne based singer/songwriter Nyssa Bradsworth is taking her music in a new direction. Working closely with arrangers Robbie Melville and Andrew Collyer, Nyssa is very excited to be given the opportunity to showcase her work in a new light. Nyssa's EP, 'Hurricane' is available now.

Thursday 5 June.
Check our website for door times & further info on all shows - www.northcotesocialclub.com

The Deck dining area is in full swing!
Enjoy a tasty treat under cover in our beergarden
Full menu 7 days from open to 9.30pm / 10pm Friday and Saturday nights.

NSC Box Office
301 High St, Northcote
Monday - Saturday 2pm-6pm
Book online at www.northcotesocialclub.com
and credit card phone bookings
on 9486 1677

DJ s 'til late every Friday and Saturday nights!

Looking for a late night hangout in the north? Not yet ready to go home after the bands finish? Stick around at the NSC - we've got Melbourne's finest and best lookin' rock'n'roll DJs every Friday and Saturday nights until 3am after the bands. Rock / indie / metal / Brazilian marching bands - who knows what you'll hear. Movies and weird stuff on the big screen. There's even prizes for good dancers!

Coming up...
14 May - Rosie Burgess with Tinpan Orange
15 May - Sal Kimber & The Good Ole Boys (album launch)
16 May - The Reels - LIMITED TICKETS JUST RELEASED!
17 May - 78 Saab (NSW) with Richard In Your Mind
18 May - Abbe May (WA) (album launch)
21 May - Lisa Mitchell (EP launch)
22 May - Jason Harwell (USA)
23 May - Mosaik with Michael Paynter
24 May - Firekites (NSW) (album launch)
25 May - The Spoils '08 comeback (to Europe) special'
30 May - Youth Group (NSW) - Selling Fast!
31 May - Josh Owen (mini-album launch) with Nessa Morgan (NSW) (album launch)
1 Jun - The Barons of Tang - on sale soon
5 Jun - Nyssa Bradsworth & the Weightless String Quartet
6 Jun - Wellyn (album launch)
7 Jun - Blueline Medic with Red Jezebel (WA)
8 Jun - The Sure Shot Hunters (album launch) - Queens B'day Pub Hol Day Eve
11 Jun - Harry Manx (Canada) feat. Yeshe (two sets)
13 Jun - The Band Who Knew Too Much
14 Jun - Holly Throsby (NSW)
15 Jun - Seagull (album launch)
21 Jun - Clinkerfield
26 Jun - Flow and Plenty (EP launch)
27 Jun - Yves Klein Blue (NSW) with The John Steel Singers - on sale Mon 19 May
2 Jul - Stu Hamm Solo Clinic (USA) with Electric Mary (late set)
10 Jul - Dawn Landes (USA) - on sale Fri 23 May
19 Jul - Diesel
6 Aug - Laura Marling - on sale Fri 23 May

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Uganda & Sira events for feb 2008

2008-02-22T17:37:16+00:00

so I don't forget ... here's the events coming up at Uganda & Sira. I went to Music House today and bought some more Israeli / Jerusalem based music. the guy in the store told me about Uganda and Sira, a couple of places in Jerusalem where you can see / hear live electronic & experimental music.
Uganda myspace page

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Sira events :

Super Massive wins Best Alternative Artist Award at MusicOz 2007

2007-11-29T22:10:15+00:00

Sydney band Super Massive were awarded "Best Alternative Artist" at the 2007 MusicOz Award last week at the Enmore Thetre, for their creative and evocative synth/rock song "Fists": 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 of influence, from Burt Bacharach to Alice Cooper to Bessie Smith and Goldfrapp via Tower Of Power, AC/DC and Basement Jaxx, yet with a sound entirely its own.

Joined by electric bass genius John D Young (Chuck Berry, Marcia Hines, Vanda & Young) and talented young guitarist Marc Malouf, the band delivers a powerful and entertaining live show.

Super Massive's debut EP, which includes the award-winning track "Fists", 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

REPHRASE playing 100% LIVE in Melbourne 24th Nov @ Roxanne Parlour

2007-11-12T23:44:08+00:00

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.

|| Extra! Extra! || Rephrase is now playing 100% LIVE at his upcoming Melbourne show!!

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!!

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 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

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 playing 100% LIVE in Melbourne 24th Nov @ Roxanne Parlour

2007-11-12T23:38:04+00:00

Jaime Olsen (REPHRASE from Sydney) is hitting Melbourne on Saturday 24th November and he is bringing his 100% LIVE show!!

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!!

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

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

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.

Super Massive - live electronic rock on the Northern Beaches - November 24th

2007-11-07T09:49:30+00:00

MusicOz Award nominees Super Massive bring their creative and visceral electro/rock/alternative pop music to the Mona Vale Hotel on Saturday November 24th.

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

Got Funk? @Eurotrash with BLUEPRINT (live on dex n fx) >> summer session launched!

2007-09-02T15:23:14+01:00

The Got Funk? crew is kicking off its party season with their first show for this summer...
We're bringing you good times & great music with a pick of our favourite local crew.
Get set for a nite of breaks, funk & dope party jams!Got Funk? @Eurotrash
[Penthouse]

Saturday 29^th September

The Got Funk?
crew is kicking off its party season with their first show for this summer -
Saturday 29 September.

We're bringing you good times & great music with a pick of our favourite local crew...
get set for a nite
of breaks, funk & dope party jams!

With
Blueprint (on decks n fx), DJ Ides, Alias, Lil Misbreaks,
Obliveus vs ill Cadre, Snowie & The Scratch Foundation.

Blueprint Mix Set [128kpbs MP3 - 40.3MB]

recorded for Triple J - includes With You Awake, Breakaway & All you Know

Eurotrash
[Penthouse]

8pm – 3am

Top Floor, 18 Corrs Lane, Melbourne CBD

(with outdoor smoking area & bar)

Penthouse Got Funk? specials from 8 til 10pm

$4 Carlton, $4 house wine &

sparkling, $5 basic spirits, $6 jager euro-bombs

Limited tickets available presale $10 from

$15 at the door

Indie-dance
to electro-house downstairs with COMETS (Cut Copy & Riot in Belgium DJ), Finn
Whitla, Adam Burnell, Knackered Converse & At Night

(free entry for Got Funk?
punters, $5 general entry)

www.eurotrashbar.com.au

Super Massive new sound opens Urban Stage at Marrickville Road Festival

2007-08-22T14:26:27+01:00

Making its festival debut at Marrickville Road Festival this year is an artistic new band called Super Massive. Super Massive will perform on the Urban Stage at Marrickville Road Festival, Marrickville on Sunday 9th September at 11am.

Named for modern society’s collective fascination with superlatives and for the biggest and best! of everything as much as for their wall of sound, Super Massive is a synth pop rock band with exhilarating, danceable grooves, an emphasis on melody and an engaging, energetic stage presence. The band has a unique sound and a treasure trove of songs that respond to the nature of today’s urbanised, fast-paced world.

Much of the writing was inspired by the experience of living in inner Sydney over the last couple of years. Says singer Malina Hamilton-Smith “Some of the songs are observations of society, whilst some are escapism – but escapism of a realistic kind. The sort of escapism anyone can achieve, such as trying to take life at a slower pace, living in the moment or living in your body as opposed to your head.”

Unlike many electro-heavy bands, Super Massive is a full rock band line-up, with synth elements used to add layers of texture, creating a very full and distinctive sound. Influences stretch beyond the current fashion for 80s synthpop to embrace aspects of 70s rock, glam rock, funk, French electro and big beat, building an original sound that avoids ever being purely retro.

Formed in 2005, Super Massive’s chief writers are singer/performer/writer Hamilton-Smith and drummer/composer Glenn Abbott (best known for his work in Machine Gun Fellatio). Talented bassist John D. Young (Marcia Hines, Chuck Berry, Vanda & Young) joined in 2006.

Rhythm and groove is incredibly important to Super Massive. “We want the music to move people, physically and emotionally. Glenn and John are both very funky players, and it’s awesome when they really let loose, play something intense and challenging and carry the audience away with them. They’re very good at adding tasty playing without distracting from the core structure of the song.”

One of the most popular events of the inner west’s cultural calendar, the Marrickville Road Festival is a street party that attracts over 50,000 people a year. “We’re thrilled to have been asked to play. We’re still a very new band and haven’t released any of our music yet, so it’s a lovely surprise to have been asked to join the bill of such a wonderful community spirited event. It’s great to be a part of it and we’re looking forward to a really fun day.”

Super Massive @ The Mess - Thursday 16th Aug - Candy's Apartment

2007-08-10T10:42:19+01:00

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

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.

Super Massive @ Hopetoun Hotel (Sydney) with The Chronics

2007-06-22T11:16:49+01:00

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

Super Massive play Will & Toby's Supper Club, Friday 18th May

2007-05-09T14:10:19+01:00

SUPER MASSIVE PLAY WILL & TOBY'S SUPPER CLUB - FRIDAY 18TH MAY

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

Synth/Dance Rock::: Super Massive @ The Bridge, Rozelle + The Annandale Hotel

2007-04-16T13:51:41+01:00

Candy lips, gyrating hips and lots of beautiful rock/pop music - Two SUPER MASSIVE shows this month.

This is our live show alert. We have two shows this month. They're both supports, but they are special gigs nonetheless, as we are good mates with members of the headline bands for both of these shows, so we're looking forward to a good vibe and having some FUN.

Saturday 21st April - The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle - CD Launch for Daddy Frisco

Saturday 21st April our friend Chris Feegs has asked us to open up for his band Daddy Frisco at The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle, to help them celebrate the launch of their new EP “Beautiful”, which will be out on Waterfront Records. We're on early – 8:30pm – and looking forward to lending our support to the guys. Champagne Shoes (that enthralling, satirical, musical lovechild of 3K & Vash) is the main support act, for those who enjoyed seeing their hilarious music & theatrics brought to life at the Hopetoun at our last show there, and would like another dose. There’s also an after-destination, tbc on the night, where Glenn (from Super Massive) will be doing a drummer vs dj slot, for those who want to carry on from rockland into clubland once the party starts to wind down at The Bridge.

Sunday 29th April - Annandale Hotel - 3 x Rock/Synth bands with Female Vocalists.

Then on the following Sunday, the 29th April, we’re very proud & excited to say we’ve been invited to join a bill of rock bands fronted by female vocalists. The night was put together by Coke Live’n’Local winners Krill, who have become wonderful friends of ours since the first time we played together, and are dedicated fellow arbiters of the synth-rock genre. There are four girls in their band actually, but, agreeably their music is every bit as much ear-candy as their gorgeous selves are eye-candy : ) Some of you would have seen them at our Spectrum show, fresh from a tour of Germany and the east coast.

Sunday’s show is at The Annandale Hotel, and it starts EARLY, being a Sunday. 6pm doors open, and it’s all over by 9:45pm, well early enough for everyone to enjoy the show and still be home and tucked into bed at a very reasonable hour. The Dirty Arrows are opening up. Check ‘em all out! We’re looking forward to this show!! Stick it in your calendar, in your diary or write it on your palm or whatever and spread the word! ‘cause it’s a bloody big room to fill and the more people we can get along, the more likely we all are to get laid, or to get Glenn and/or Yashi to do the robot. Ha ha! We're on main support so we can stick around and chat afterwards - new Myspace Friends, please come up and say hello! Krill are putting up a lucky door prize and there will be other giveaways on the night. Possibly a ceramic hair-straightener, we’ve been told. We think it’s pink, but there'll be no discriminating since we all know how sexy guys look with the smouldering Italian Vogue, sex-rocker, tarzan-locks look. (It’s a look Glenn manages every day when he rolls out of bed. He was just born rock&roll.) Might mention also there’s a very good thai restaurant there at the back of the Annandale, if you’re as lazy as we are about cooking on a Sunday night. We recommend it with gusto. Not sure about the Beerzooka, although it does need to be seen.. If we drank one I think you’d see our bazookas.

For more info, or music samples, or to drop us a line, go to:
http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds

Electro Ladies of light and shade. Super Massive support Mz Ann Thropik.

2007-03-11T22:39:29+00:00

Well this will be a colourful, lusty one.

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 @ Sinthetic

2007-02-26T08:48:53+00:00

Free show - Super Massive play the very first show for new electro/rock night "Sinthetic" at the Golden Sheaf, Double Bay.

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

Super Massive at Sinthetic, Golden Sheaf Hotel, Thursday 1st March

2007-02-21T11:09:37+00:00

Super Massive play at the very first night of Sinthetic at the Golden Sheaf Hotel this Thursday 1st March, with Purple Sneakers DJs on the decks from 9pm.

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.

For more information go to: http://www.myspace.com/supermassivesounds

Or contact:

Malina Hamilton-Smith
Mob: 0415 704 305
E: malina@aapt.net.au