Monthly Archives: September 2011
Taster: Re:Enactment – Problematic
Electronic/Pop/Dance-Rock
‘The single ‘Problematic’ sees the band at their put-your-handbags-down-and-dance best’. It is by far the best of the three songs from their Talent For Retail EP and If the band continue in this direction big things are sure to follow. From Problematic you can start to feel a sound that spans that similar to Soulwax, Bloc Party and Cut Copy . With Re:Enactment now officially being managed by Paper Street this could be the final piece of the puzzle that these guys were missing. A debut album is due around November 2011 but for now enjoy the great video clip that accompanies Problematic and download Re:Enachment’s past EPs for free at Bandcamp.
This Just in: Kate Vigo – Wanna Run
Pop
‘Wanna Run’, is the second single from Kate Vigo’s upcoming release, Blue To Gold. Following the hypnotic disco jam, ’You’re Haunting Me’, ‘Wanna Run’ is an equally addictive proposition.
‘Wanna Run’ is an upbeat slice of electro-pop-rock, blessed with sunshine-speckled guitars overlaid with a Cure-esque synth riff and a bop around the lounge room in your jammies kind of beat – the perfect addition to your springtime playlist. Ostensibly detailing the struggle of finding one’s own path in life amid the tempest of competing expectations, the track’s punchy arrangement manages to find a perfect balance between vivacity and angst.
‘Wanna Run’ is indicative of the philosophy underpinning the creation of Blue To Gold. With renowned composer and producer Jan Skubiszewski at the production helm, Vigo has broadened her musical palette, taking influence from such divergent areas as disco electronica and indie folk to craft an elaborate yet delicately nuanced offering. A proper album in the true sense of the word, Blue To Gold explores two ends of the pop song spectrum; the moodier, darker side as evidenced in Vigo’s previous releases, harmonized with a snappier and more upbeat edge.
Vigo and her cohorts will launch ‘Wanna Run’ at The Toff In Town on October 6 before releasing her album Blue To Gold in March 2011 through The Planet Company/MGM.
For more information head to www.katevigo.com
INLAND SEA – No Time + Tour
Indie/folk
Inland Sea are back with yet another great song…
Since releasing their debut EP Traitor in late 2010, Brisbane ten-piece Inland Sea have gone from strength to strength. Traitor‘s lead single All Fall Down garnered high-rotation on Triple J, as well as an International Songwriting Award. 2011 has so far seen performances at Laneway and Playground Weekender festivals, as well as support slots for the John Steel Singers/Jonathan Boulet Here’s Johnny tour and the sold out Passenger Flight of the Crow tour. The ten- piece have shared their sound with much of the Australian East Coast and left them wanting more.
New single No Time and the One, Two, Ten Tour are set to fulfil that need.
Throughout October, Inland Sea will be joined by fellow up and coming Australian acts The Rescue Ships (NSW) and Jackson McLaren (VIC) for the “One, Two, Ten Tour” along the East Coast.
‘No Time’ picks up from where ‘Traitor’ left off, and focuses on the strange nature of nostalgia and how living in the moment leaves you with “no time to react”. The song builds from a reflective beginning to dramatic highs, utilising the full power, emotion and musicianship of all ten members. Inland Sea’s highly anticipated second EP is due for release in October through Brisbane label Plus One.
Show dates for the One, Two, Ten Tour are as follows:
Thursday September 29*
Solbar w/ special guests
19 Ocean St, Maroochydore QLD
Tickets from www.oztix.com.au / Raw Energy in Coolum / Billy Hyde Music in Maroochydore
Friday September 30*
The Loft w/ special guests
54a Thomas Drive, Surfers Paradise QLD
Tickets from www.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545 / All Oztix outlets
Friday October 7
Spotted Cow
296 Ruthven St, Toowoomba QLD
Tickets from www.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545 / All Oztix outlets
Saturday October 8
The Globe
220 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD
Tickets from www.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545 / All Oztix outlets
Friday October 14
The National Hotel
195 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC
Tickets from www.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545 / All Oztix outlets
Saturday October 15
The Grace Darling Hotel
114 Smith St, Collingwood VIC
Tickets from www.moshtix.com.au / 1300 GET TIX / All Moshtix outlets
Thursday October 20
Steyne Hotel
75 The Corso, Manly
NSW FREE SHOW
Friday October 21
Yours & Owls
95a Crown St, Wollongong NSW
Tickets from www.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545 / All Oztix outlets
Saturday October 22
FBI Social
Level 2 Kings Cross Hotel / 244 – 248 William St, Kings Cross NSW
Tickets from www.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545 / All Oztix outlets
*Inland Sea only
