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
]]>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
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
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 ]]>