The Late Update!

The Towks – 240 Volts

The Twoks are an art-pop duo from Melbourne, Australia featuring Xani Kolac on electric violin and vocals and Mark Leahy on drums. Launching their EP 240 volts on the 29th of July  at the Northcote Social Club. Doors 8pm, Twoks are on later  at 11pm Tix $10 or $15 with an EP! The Title track from their EP ’240 Volts’ is a little different but is still a pop haven. Up beat, cheery and  full of life ’240 Volts’ makes you want to get out and enjoy life. Kolac turns her violin into a percussive instrument and builds up a dense and mystical soundscape through the layering of loops plus the excellent backing from the drums through the chorus adds a shock of energy. The Twoks are heading off overseas to play the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after the launch of their EP, best of luck! More Info Here.

 

Elephant Eyes – I Want to Know

Supporting The Twoks at the Northcote Social Club will be Elephant eyes, yet another Melbourne gem. Elephant Eyes combine weird time signatures and synth tones with jazz chords and soul-influenced vocals to create a unique sound. Elephant Eyes combined with The Twoks will produce left-of-centre show – simultaneously dark and uplifting – filled with multi-coloured cat-suits, loop pedals and some damn fine music.

 

Microwave Jenny – Stuck On The Moon

Lastly I want to share Microwave Jenny with you guys that have not heard them yet. A fantastic Duo from the central coast Tessa Nuku and Brendon Boney have been wooing music lovers across the country with their silky harmonies for over three years now. Tessa has a unique voice that will send an unforgettable tingle down the audience’s spine. Her alternative twist on the jazz and pop genres will carve a new spot in listeners’ hearts combined with Brendon’s heart-felt, blues influenced guitar and vocal versatility, the dynamic pairing promises something truly special.
With No music or clips to embed you will have to check them out yourself, it will be worth it – I promise.

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LEAK! Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) by Gotye

This Tune was not supposed to hit your ears until next week… However the internet has brought it to us early, how nice of it. Uploaded late yesterday the official film clip for ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ made it’s way onto youtube, and since then, everywhere else.

Passion is etched into every corner of this song and it also shows through the wonderfully amazing art inspired film clip. Passion for the music itself and the passion within the story of the song flood over you as you watch and hear the emotion in their vocals poor out through your speakers. The Fact that this one song contains both a male and female view point is quite special, but what makes it really unique (cue film clip) is how Gotye and Kimbra play off one another. The only thing in my own opinion that could possibly make this song any better, is a little more back and forth lyrical play between the pair considering how magical it is. As all good songs do it rises from start to finish – intensity, emotion & passion, they all hit peak just before the song closes out. ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ is sure be up there with the best songs of 2011, not just because of the talent and fine skill on show but because I’m certain a lot of people can and will relate to this song and its tale of two lovers.

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Song of The Day – BONJAH “Go Go Chaos”

Pop/Rock

These Guys from Melbourne have given us another taste of their second album “Go Go Chaos” due out on the 15th of July. The title track from the album is a little different to the other tracks we have already heard from BONJAH. “The White Line” & “Something We Should Know” have a punk pop/ blues feel to them delivered with heaps of energy. “Go Go Chaos” is more of a subtle pop song that shows huge progress for the band with a completely new sound. It features superb gated reverb on the snare drum that is draw out in the last minuet of the song. As always the distinctive quality lyrics and rough vocals are present. The whole track is slowed down, cruisey and very laid back with some great guitar lines to pull it all together.
BONJAH are a band that work hard and have been around since 2006 when they jumped the ditch from New Zealand to land in Melbourne. Rolling stone nominated them for the 2011 “artist to watch” award and they have sold over 20,00 copies of their previous album. Let us know what you think of BONJAH and their new song/album “Go Go Chaos”

You can pre-order “Go GO Chaos” (Album) here.
& listen to more of their stuff at Soundcloud.

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BONJAH will be Touring at the following venues:

• Jun 25
  The Espy
  MELBOURNE, vic, AUSTRALIA
• Jul 15
  Revolt Theatre – SOLD OUT!!!
  Kensington (Melbourne), VIC, AUSTRALIA

• Jul 30
  Coolangatta Hotel w/ The Black Seeds
  Coolangatta, Qld, AUSTRALIA
• Aug 17
  Indi Bar
  Scarborough, WA, AUSTRALIA
• Aug 18
  Mojos
  North Fremantle, WA, AUSTRALIA
• Aug 19
  Rock Inne Tavern
  Karragullen, WA, AUSTRALIA
• Aug 20
  Settlers Tavern
  Margaret River, WA, AUSTRALIA
• Aug 21
  Redcliffe On The Murray
  Pinjarra, WA, AUSTRALIA
• Aug 25
  Bended Elbow
  BALLARAT, VIC, AUSTRALIA
• Aug 27
  Corner Hotel
  Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA
• Sep 2
  Great Northern Hotel
  Newcastle, NSW, AUSTRALIA
• Sep 3
  Oxford Art Factory
  Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA
• Sep 4
  Brass Monkey
  Cronulla, NSW, AUSTRALIA
• Sep 8
  Great Northern Hotel
  Byron Bay, NSW, AUSTRALIA
• Sep 9
  The Zoo w/ The Black Seeds
  Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA
• Sep 11
  Sol Bar
  Maroochydore, QLD, AUSTRALIA
• Sep 23
  REPUBLIC BAR
  Hobart, TAS, AUSTRALIA
• Sep 24
  Jive Bar
  Adelaide, SA, AUSTRALIA