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Charlton Hill & The Citizens with special guest David McCormack at his single launch 'As Long As You Can' at the sold out venue Bar Me in Kings Cross on June 4th.
Freya Hanly releases QUIVER
This year sees Freya Hanly releasing her second studio album Quiver, carefully crafted over the last few years and her finest work to date. The album truly is a reflection of the dedicated passion that has been put into it and is an outstanding showcase of both the uplifting full-band feel of songs like Evaporate and Cow For Sale, as well as Freya’s gifted style of composition in the more ambient, awe-inspiring track Don’t Follow Me. Freya has played over 500 shows, including a tour to Ireland in 2007, as well as having been nominated twice for WAM song of the Year and the ASA Songwriter of the Year.
Already receiving ABC airplay, Freya recently supported Leonard Cohen at the Perth Day on the Green.
Michael Peter embarks on his “My Favourite Tour” journey. Encompassing all Australian states.
NSW Central Coast-based singer songwriter Michael Peter is releasing his debut album, “Something Along Those Lines” in March 2009. Michael will be touring nationwide in February and March on the My Favourite Tour launching the single from the album, “My Favourite”. Michael wrote “Something Along Those Lines” while touring Australia for most of last year, playing in sold out venues across Australia, promoting his 2 EP’s “The 25 Paper Planes EP” (2007) and “Patched Up Heart” (2008) both of which received Triple j airplay.
“Patched Up Heart” had the Sunday Telegraph describing him as an “earnest, raw, promising new artist”. The single “Last I Heard” again received national airplay including Triple J and Nova, as well as many local stations.
Something Along Those Lines was Produced by Michael himself in collaboration with former LA producer/engineer Andrew Beck
The tour launching the first single “My Favorite” will visit all the capitals and some regional towns.
Daniel Dawes changes from Winter to Summer
What will follow winter? For Daniel Dawes, founding member of Sydney based psych-rock outfit The Winters, this was the question being asked as his band began to succumb to the pressures that often plague indie groups. With The Winters temporarily on hiatus the way was clear for Dawes to take his chances as a solo act, a move that led to the assembly of a “band” (for want of a better term) comprising likeminded members of various Sydney groups and the recording of a debut album “STRANGE THINGS” which has a distinct up and vibey guitar pop flavour - a perfect match for the hot summer.
Dawes has been quietly chuffed by the response of his peers to his work. Over the years reviewers have noted that “It is music of substance and emotion, at once nostalgic and fresh” (Clem Bastow, Inpress Magazine ). The Drum Media’s Mark Neilson remarked that “There is a classic, layered pop sound with a hint of emotion and wistfulness about it. Think Damon Albarn (Blur) fronting the beach boys” (Drum Media).
When attempting to describe the “Daniel Dawes sound” it would be difficult to miss the influence of early Brit Pop, with a hint of The Beatles, The Kinks, and The Who etc in evidence along with a flavor of the more modern exponents of this genre. Richard Kingsmill noted of Dawes’ music that it has “a real '60s English vibe about it. A little of Tim Rogers in the singer's style” (Triple J).
One of the Feature Tracks on the album “High Place” last month received an “honourable mention for Notable Songwriting Achievement” in the Songwars Songwriting competition run by Steve Pinder from the Moody Blues
Please see www.danieldawes.com
www.myspace.com/danieldawes
and www.foghornrecords.net for further information.
Cd available March 16th.
SOLO TOUR DATES TO LAUNCH THE ALBUM ARE BELOW;
Morning Tree
Released 3 March, 2008
CDs and high quality MP3’s
available now from VITAMIN RECORDS
Our office has been getting down this month to this CD. It was a real injection of cool into the place, with a disc full of indie rock pop that will have you singing along whilst feeling that you are not only joining the boys on their journey but being an essential part of it. A killer disc with great instrumentation,lyrics & the performance just shines. We love it!
5/5 POPpoints
www.poprepublic.tv
Read the latest review for Jude Elliot. Written by Mark Fraser from RedBack Rock. www.redbackrock.com
From the forthcoming album spring these two little teasers. Starry Night kicks in with a kind of country-dirged guitar, before slipping into its smooth, swimming layers.
A lazy air with sweetly serrated guitars sitting back in the mix and Elliots seductive vox slinking into the wafting void.
Beautiful strings and a sad warmth that has hit single written all over it!
Little Things is a lot darker in its own semi-epic way. Brooding vocals that pull a darkish folk essence and some indulgent dynamics into the equation while obviously showcasing the harder edge of the Jude Elliot sword.
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2009 is here - we have many opportunities to submit and or record your material below;
There are even more options now with the EP and ALBUM deals for this year increasing the one stop shop nature of the deals.
For more information please follow the links below
DAMIEN GERARD STUDIO DEALS open from now through June 30 2008 - all rates INCLUDE GST
Weekday deal only $660 for 10 hrs inc GST (book rate $770) (ask about 1/2 day Weeknight sessions if you have a day job!)
Demo/single deal 2 X 10 hr days + 3 hours mastering for $1300
Myspace intro deal for first time users (apply via www.myspace.com/damiengerard .. ) only $550/10 hrs plus free 6 hrs set up time
5 day EP Deal inc master + 500 cd's manufacture $4500
5 day deal as above plus *digital distro inc Itunes + *100 point media servicing $6600
7 day EP /Album Deal as above only $ 5500
7 day deal as above plus *digital distro inc Itunes + *150 point media servicing $8800
15 Day Album Deal $ 10000
Album deal as above plus full *distribution CD + digi + 200 point *national media service $15000
*(subject to approval)
SUBMISSION OPPS
Grow Your Own Upload Three - Call for placements-The new Digital Grow Your Own One of the best ways for unsigned artists to get a start. Over the ten year history of the GYO CD many well known Aussie acts such as Faker, Peabody, The Panics, Sick Puppies and many more began their career on the Grow Your Own series - Upload Volume Two is mid release cycle along with a host of succesful live showcases across the country. So we are taking submissions for volume 3 for a May release ...Particularly applicable to Sydney bands as the deal can include studio time at the renowned Damien Gerard Studios. See www.myspace.com/uploadgyo ..
Soundslikecafe - call for placements -Over it's five year history Soundslikecafe has become the premium cafe music service in the country. It is a street marketing tool that puts a not for sale free music sampler into over 1200 cafes nationally every 8 weeks. Some of the artists that have used the service as part of their marketing strategy include Joe Cocker, Paul Kelly, Sarah Blasko, Beth Orton, Lior and Sneaky Sound System. VOL 25 IS BOOKING NOW- See www.soundslikecafe.com .. email - peter@soundslikecafe.com
Home Grown Roots - Artist of the Month -Starting this month a new initiative for roots/acoustic/blues/singer songwriters to submit materiel to go in the selection for 'roots artist of the month'.The winners will be uploaded to the new DDA USB version of Home Grown Roots Vol 3 Bonus online content, participate in showcases, announcements in the media and be part of the selection for the Volume 4 Album as well.See www.myspace.com/homegrownroots ..
Foghorn Media Services - Over the past few years Foghorn has built an extensive media database and excellent relationships with Australian media through both it's own releases and its third party servicing to radio, press, online and tastemakers. Some recent clients include Music Oz, Illicit Eve, Nick and Liesl, Super Massive, Nixin, Mei Lai Swan and Transit Inc. Tailored campaigns are available for all levels of visibility from a CD launch to a National tour. See www.foghornrecords.net/media_services.html ..
Fogsongs Music - Through our publishing arm we are always on the lookout for great songs and uniquely talented artists. Recent signings in the past twelve months include Freya Hanly, Michael Peter and Daniel Dawes. See www.foghornrecords.net/publishing.html ..
Budget mastering - We have redesigned the Red Stairs edit room at damien gerard's to handle budget project based Mastering at only $100/hour - ideal for home studio projects and low budget releases.THE ROOM IS SOON TO UNDERGO A MAJOR UPGRADE AND THE RATES WILL INCREASE SO GET IN QUICK- www.damiengerard.net ..
Hi End Mastering - William Bowdens state of the art suite continues to impress and is often 4-6 weeks ahead - be quick - $180/hr+gst - www.damiengerard.net ..
Manufacture - As always we can do great deals on professional pressings - 500 units minimum - all styles of packaging - email for current rates - marshall@damiengerard.net
Check out the new Hailer www.myspace.com/hailermusic video which reached the dizzy height of number 1 on the "JJJ Unearthed".
Hey how are you? been a while since we have reached out, hope you have been well?
We have been busy making our new album "Hear the Heart" which Rolling Stone Mag is buzzing about (see this july issue) we are so close to finishing the album BUT have run out of money! :-)
So we wanted to ask YOU! our supportive & loyal fan :-) to support us by buying the album from our website: http://www.veryuniqueexistence.com or by clicking this link: Click here to buy the new album "Hear the Heart" Pre-Sale it?s cheap & your money will allow us to finish making the record & of course you will get a signed copy posted to you when it?s done.... also while your on the website join the mailing list...
PS: Have some free MP3 from our older ep's for helping us out by buying our new one.. buying albums is how you can keep us going!
Hey guys, hope youre well... just letting you I will be joining the Fumes on their National Australian Tour 2009 as opening support with the main act 'The Protectors'...
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