The Orphanage have just released their first recording - The Josephine EP. It's being sold only at shows in a limited edition run of 150.
Tom's sophomore album, Roadside Crosses, was released in Melbourne on the 27th November 2008. It's due for national release in Feb 2009.
For now, it's available for purchase at Polyester Records, on Brunswick St, Fitzroy.
And The Last Record Store, on Smith Street, Collingwood.
The first release on the Bayonet Records label is out: "Blue Day Requiem" by Melbourne based artist Tom Woodward. It is a rugged, rocky ride into the wilderness of a dead man's imagination. It is available in all good record stores in Australia & New Zealand. Distributed by Creative Vibes.
"It [Blue Day Requiem] matches, if not betters, many high rotation "star" performers currently being heard on the radio daily both here and overseas."
- Jorian Gardner, Canberra Review
TOM WOODWARD'S ALBUMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING STORES IN MELBOURNE
Polyester Records, 387 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. (03) 9419 5137
Pure Pop Records, 221 Barkly St, St Kilda. (03) 9525 5066
Basement Discs, 24 Block Pl, Melbourne CBD. (03) 9654 1110
Polyester Records, 288 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD (03) 9663 8696
To add Tom Woodward as a friend, head to www.myspace.com/tomwoodward66
To send a demo, EP or LP, please contact us for an address. Thank you.
Influences
So, we love film clips... even for singles we haven't yet released! Coming at you direct from the wonderful Tajette O'Halloran and edited by Tim Krakowiak, we all present BROKEN HEART HUSTLE!
The brand new film clip for Tom Woodward's new single, Desire! Directed by Tajette O'Halloran!
The film clip for Tom Woodward's single, 'Drinking The Dregs' is presented to you by Bayonet Records. The footage was taken from the very popular Jester Ball in May 2007. Enjoy, my lovelies!
Sounds Like
"[Tom Woodward &] The Orphanage is tense, gritty and dark - Woodward has a propensity to tell dirty stories in his lyrics - yet he band does not shy away from grand arrangements. Strangely enough, the sound bears a similarity to The Boys Next Door. Other suitable comparisons might include The Handsome Family, but the tribal rhythm suggests something more like Sons and Daughters. Yet, armed with both violin and organ, The Orphanage manages to capture a meatier sound than the Glaswegians.
Thomas Battersby, BEAT Magazine
"Blue Day Requiem is heart-on-sleeve music for the spiritually battered, and whereas it might not be the most uplifting record, it's sometimes enough to know that when you're down at heel, there'll be someone there to keep you company."
- RICHARD STOKOE, LOSINGTODAY.COM
"Tom Woodward slides into his set without introduction – appropriate really, given his music speaks for itself. His vocals a cross between Glenn Richards, Dylan and Gareth Liddiard, Tom's alt. country social commentary and observations of love put me in mind of a less saccharine Josh Pyke, and in all he's brilliant, particularly on A Little Tear For You."
- RAVE MAGAZINE
"Like a breath of fresh air being blown through a whiskey soaked cigar, [Tom Woodward's] words are a wake up call, not coated in fancy trimmings or novelty, but instead doused in realism and truth - then set alight."
- SCENE MAGAZINE
"Lyrics are the fundamental key to the folky / bluesy / storytelling genre in which Woodward operates, and in this regard, he is streets ahead of many of his contemporaries. Expect great things!"
- BEAT MAGAZINE
"This recording shows Woodward's maturity and development as a songwriter, showcasing his talents in a diverse and inspiring collection of work. It matches, if not betters, many high rotation "star" performers currently being heard on the radio daily both here and overseas."
- CANBERRA REVIEW
Founded in 2007, Bayonet Records distributes and records artists who stand out for their individuality and force of character. We believe that music should be fierce, gentle and holy - but bad enough to drive a saint to drink.
We also like to think we book gigs for other bands, but that's still a work in progress. If you would like to help us get off our arses and do more work, you should not contact us because we like music and drinking, playing gigs and booking shows, not exercise...
The debut album from The Black Stars 'Elementary' produced by Magoo is out November 2010.
We are now on Facebook and would love you to join us there, so we can keep you posted on the release.
Simply click on the like button below .... Or follow links from our new website to Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, iTunes and more by clicking the banner above or going to www.theblackstars.com
Thanks for your support! xox Regan, Chris and Mick The Black Stars
I would like to extend an invitation to all to come by and visit as I'm excited to share a brilliant new lineup in the form of my playlist. Some of the most talented musicians here on myspace are showcased. I would like to include more so please feel free to put through a request. All feedback is appreciated.
Many THX for accepting our request, we truly
appreciate that!
We play instrumental music with rock-, folk-, metal-, prog-, ambient- and
soundtrack-influences and with lots of melody…
First reactions:
...the best instrumental piece of music in years
...some melodies are so beautiful and stirring that at certain parts I really
had tears in my eyes!
...A COSMIC TRAIL really created something new which can’t be compared to
anything else on the market - give it a try!
...Normally I’m not that much into instrumental stuff but THE OUTER PLANES
simply blew me away!
Our debut album “The Outer Planes” is available NOW.
Would be nice if you'd have a listen. THX for your time!
I've been so pleased with the response to my album HUTS, which was selected by Music-News.com as one of their Best Albums of 2008, and I recently won Best Female at the EMAE Awards, so to celebrate I'm offering two of my tracks for you to download for free... I hope you enjoy!
Ahoy there, your last chance to join the Currency pogo for a while will be at the Evelyn on Sunday the 25th April which is the Anzac Day long weekend. Joining us for the shindig will be the talented Mr Jimmy Dowling and Black Is The Colour the acoustic outfit of Steve Milligan from legendary punk group MYC. …good thing that monday is a public holiday! Click the pic below for the ticket shop.
With so much going on we are coming to you with the 'Shot' Tour along Australia's East coast.
Shot is our debut single of our forthcoming ep. Its up on our myspace so jump over and have a listen and let us know what you think. Its also up for free download at our unearthed and bandcamp profiles.
We would love to see you at one of these shows showing your support. We may even buy you a drink. Lets make it one huge party
5 Days recording/mixing your E.P. at the Incubator for $1695!
Incubator Recording offers a professional recording service for solo artists, bands and voice over artists.(mastering service coming soon!)
Incubator has recorded all styles of music from country, rockabilly to hip hop to metal. Incubator is located 10-15 minutes from central Melbourne.
Days are a 9 hour day, location Thornbury Victoria. E.P. length approx. 5-6 songs. Please view our website for more details: www.incubatorstudio.com.au or call (03) 9480-1211 to arrange a studio tour and listening session to discuss your pending project.
Offer is for a limited time only! Incubator hatching grooves since 1997 May be less songs, this offer is for time, not “achievement”. Some artists take longer to record than others…
Hi there all New South Welshmen & Welshwomen. Letting you know we have a new CD out now and a show in Sydney March 20. Our self titled album is available at shows and from Resist, JB Hi Fi and Red Eye Records in Sydney. If you cant see it ask for it! Distributed by Poison city Records and you can get it off them at
As for the gig we are looking forward to playing at the Factory theatre in Marrickville on sat march 20th as part of a Black Cherry event TICKETS ON SALE NOW: www.factorytheatre.com.au Earlybird tickets $18+bf / General sale $23+bf / $30 at door if not sold out!!
FCR's album Panic Don't Panic will be dropping at the end of April and this is a big thanks for all the support that has helped us get this far.
look for loads of tour dates this summer and if you wanna help us out at all we'd love it if you could stop by here http://www.battleofthebands.com/farewellcoolreason and give us a vote to get on Warped Tour this year.
Our gig at the Social Club on Friday 12th March is a bit more special than most; it’ll be Becc and Ben's last show with the band. We hope you’ll be there to help us send them off with a bang.
