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News: Presets Apocalypso Bio by Elle

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:01:23 +1000

Flicking through the alphabetised racks of your local CD emporium you’ll find that releases from Australian electro wizards The Presets fit snugly between Pet Shop Boys and Elvis Presley. Could there be some weird universal synergy to this? The strident beat of the heart and the swagger of the hips: it’s at this musical cross point of emotive technological peaks and primal caveman rock that one finds The Presets.

After two years studio silence, The Presets (Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes) come rocketing back into the fray with their sophomore album, Apocalypso. Ranging from expansive, emotive techno, to future pagan house and choral space funk, Apocalypso demonstrates the band's undeniably canny knack for welding hook-laden pop to some of the most singular and exciting sounds of tomorrow.
In less than four years Julian Hamilton (vocals, programming and keys) and Kim Moyes (drums, programming and keys) have worked their way up and out though the music... Presets Apocalypso Bio at 2threads

News: Retro in The Rocks by Alison

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:16:35 +1000

Fancy a bit of disco fever? The era that created the fabulous mini dress, platforms and psychedelic dancing has landed in The Rocks this May and everyone is welcome to take a step back in time and move to the music. Live 70s music is on show every weekend in The Rocks Square. Here is the groove train timetable... Saturday 10 May
12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm - Soul Motel Band The Rocks Square

Sunday 11 May
12.30pm & 1.45pm - Girls of Gold The Rocks Square

Saturday 17 May
12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm - Van the Man – The Australian Van Morrison Show The Rocks Square

Sunday 18 May
12.30pm & 1.30pm - FABBA The Rocks Square

Saturday 24 May
12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm - Soul Motel Band The Rocks Square

Sunday 25 May
12.30pm & 1.45pm - Girls of Gold The Rocks Square

For more information - www.therocks.com... Retro in The Rocks at 2threads

News: Lost in Music: DJ Excel & MC Elixir - "Throw Your Hoods Up" mix by Ollie

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:41:52 +1000

Check out this awesome mix from Philadelphia's DJ Excel. You can't help whyle out to this one like you're still at last nights party. Great track selection, flawless blends and transitions, clean, sharp cuts - "Throw Your Hoods Up" has all the ingredients that a great mix should have and so much more. Founder of the East Coast DJ collective the Skratch Makaniks, Excel has been holding it down behind the decks for seventeen years and counting. Word on the grapevine is that Excel is keen to come out to Australia for a couple of shows, so keep you're eyes peeled. Listen / Download here: www.zshare.net/audio/10674231e98525e7 Related Links: DJ Excel on My Space: www.myspace.com/djexcel... Lost in Music: DJ Excel & MC Elixir - "Throw Your Hoods Up" mix at 2threads

News: Cut Copy in Melbourne by sarah

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:24:56 +1000

On the back of their second album 'In Ghost Colours' and in celebration of the release of single 'Hearts on Fire', Cut Copy have announced a national tour. Guests include The John McLean from the US and New Zealanders The Shocking Pinks. Get you tickets early from Thursday 24th April. When - Friday, June 6th 2008. Where - The Forum, Melbourne.
... Cut Copy in Melbourne at 2threads

News: Muscles returns! by sarah

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:41:09 +1000

Aren't we a lucky bunch? The mighty Muscles has broken records for an emerging artist by selling out a staggering 14 shows around the nation already. A new encore Melbourne show has been launched but my pick is to get in mighty quick smart. Darren from Gerling is support for the concert, performing in his side project E.L.F. as are local DJ's. When - Friday 18th April, 2008. Where - The Prince Bandroom, St Kilda. ... Muscles returns! at 2threads

News: Fred Falke Tonight! by sarah

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:03:12 +1000

If your friends are as flakey and disorganised as mine can be you won't find out your plans for this evening until about 10pm! So jump the gun and check out French DJ Fred Falke tonight at Roxanne Parlour. Lots of local djs will be supporting too! Contact Emelyne for $26 tix - http://www.2threads.com/emelyne ... Fred Falke Tonight! at 2threads

News: Powderfinger - The Upstairs at the Downstairs Tour by Lexy

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:24:24 +1000

Powderfinger, stalwarts of the Aussie rock scene, make a stomping return to the touring circuit with the national The Upstairs at the Downstairs Tour. But don’t think this is going to be your usual sardine in the moshpit experience… this will be a much more personal, intimate tour. After years of sell-out tours to packed stadiums, Powderfinger return to theatres for the first time in 8 years. And to make these gigs something special, the boys will perform two sets in each show; first up an acoustic, laid-back set, then an out-and-out rock set. To make things even more interesting, you get to choose what you want them to play beforehand. Vote for your favourite song online, and head along to the gigs to hear your choice. The band is on the road to promote their critically-acclaimed album, Dream Days at the Hotel Existence. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 11 April, or for powderfinger.com fan club members on Thursday 10 April. All dates are supported by Whitley. Powd... Powderfinger - The Upstairs at the Downstairs Tour at 2threads

News: Sebastien Tellier: Eurovision and Sexuality by Lexy

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:05:51 +1100

French electro-wunderkind Sebastien Tellier clearly has one thing on his mind. From the near graphic album cover through to the track titles to his latest album Sexuality, no clues need to be given as to his muse. Having penned one of the most addictive, effortlessly beautiful tunes of recent memory with La Ritournelle, Tellier’s latest release takes the cues from that song’s lyrics (“So we make love in the grass under the moon”) to a new level. Produced by Daft Punk’s Guy Manuel de Homem-Christo, Sexuality is filled to the brim with breezy, synth-laden tunes. There is no reprieve from the theme, and most certainly this ticks all the boxes of a concept album about sex. But being able to bypass the female moans that accompany Pomme, and the intriguingly-titled tracks like Fingers of Steel is essential in appreciating the sheer inventive song writing skill of Tellier. Given the recent news that Tellier is France’s entry into the Eurovision Song Conte... Sebastien Tellier: Eurovision and Sexuality at 2threads

News: Is Emo The New Pop? by jonnoseidler

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:12:46 +1100

Countless pages have been wasted on describing the tenets of the emo subculture, so I’m not going to traverse the already covered climes of this ‘evil’ Goth offspring. What I am going to do is look at the spread of the genre, and how it is permeated in today’s Top 40 charts. Let’s face up to the facts folks – emo sells. Fallout Boy, label mates Panic! At The Disco and Simple Plan are all stable parts of our musical consciousness, with their ever-annoying tunes being pumped through every major FM frequency. The critical factors – distorted bar chords, whiny vocals and big drums are prevalent in all of these artists music. Indeed, in a field dominated by males, one can view emos as a natural evolution from the boy bands of our childhood. Killer harmonies, formulaic melodies and slick, glossy production all echo the Backstreet Boys’ heyday. Patrick Stump, Fallout Boy’s front man, has disputed this theory “Boy Band? No way &... Is Emo The New Pop? at 2threads

News: V Festival by jonnoseidler

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:47:51 +1100

V Fest When this Richard Branson-funded monolith rolls into town for its second year, it serves as the perfect closer to a summer full of mega-festivals. Like Good Vibrations sans fluoro fanatics and Big Day Out minus beer-soaked rock pigs, V Fest is the perfect balance of music, fashion and atmosphere, set in the lush environs of Sydney’s Centennial Park. The day gets off to a cracking start as Swedish tomboy supreme Robyn treats loyal fans to her unique blend of electro-pop with plenty of attitude and sass. Over on the blue stage, Modest Mouse prove why they are among the most respected indie bands in the universe, with an explosive set that showcases their collective and individual strengths. Boasting two incredible drummers, ex-Smiths guitarist extraordinaire Johnny Marr and a positively bonkers front man, the Mouse are as entertaining as they are bemusing. And when they break into the explosive Bury Me With It, it’s clear that this is a band at the top of their... V Festival at 2threads

News: The JD Set by Jessica_1

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:06:28 +1100

What: The JD Set
When: Tour begins 28th May 2008
Where: Touring nationally
Tickets: www.thejdset.com.au
Set to be the biggest new music initiative in Australia, The JD Set has the potential to be something huge.

Jack Daniels in partnership with The Sound Campaign, Nova Radio Station and Chugg Entertainment, presents an outstanding selection of the best and coolest fresh live talent that Australia has to offer.

Music fans personally vote for the artist they want to see perform live, of those artists the ones that gain the most votes take off on a national tour performing in iconic music venues and competing for The JD Set Award 2008, awarded to the overall favourite artist of the tour.

Jack Daniels will stage The JD Set four times throughout 2008, giving a total of 12 up-and-coming local acts the chance to tour Australia with a shot at the big time. The first of ... The JD Set at 2threads

News: Fitting soundtrack to VAustralia's latest destination....... by Ollie

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:05:53 +1100

Leon Ware - Why I Came To California (Elektra, 1982) To all the regular readers of DJ Eli's awesome blog Outside Broadcast, you would be aware of this wonderful tune. This track just makes you want to jump on the next flight to L.A. hire a car and take in all the magnificent sights while driving along the coast. On another note: Sydney's often compared to L.A. so I guess if you're taking advantage of this gorgeous weather, sun-baking on a beach, coolin' on a boat in the harbour or just daydreaming in the office, you could also find yourself drifting away to this tune. If you're not familiar with the Detroit, Michigan born singer/songwriter/producer Leon Ware's vast body of work (his first release was in 1972, he has been responsible for classics from Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Minnie Riperton, AWB, Marvin Gaye to name a few), then be sure to check out the links below. Leon Ware's Official Site: www.leonware.com/ Leon Ware on Discogs: www.discogs.com/artist/Leon+Ware Leon Ware... Fitting soundtrack to VAustralia's latest destination....... at 2threads

News: The Wishing Well- Jai Larkan Interview by tarasgoingtothemoon

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:53:32 +1100

When a song is written in Cairo, you know there has to be someone, or something, interesting behind that song. In this case, the something is new band The Wishing Well, and the someone is lead singer Jai Larkan. The Wishing Well, a self-described ‘folk rock, orchestral’ band launched their new single, Life on the Border, at the East Brunswick Club to over 200 fans a couple of week ago. Larkan says there was a ‘great crowd’, and the launch which featured comedian Tim McMillan, was ‘awesome.’ The band has been together for just over 12 months and features Tom Morgan on bass, Zac Johnston on first violin, Cat Caneri playing drums as well as harmony vocals, Rachel Byrnes on guitar and piano, Rivkah Larkan on second violin and Jai as lead singer, guitar and songwriter. Larkan has been immersed in music since he was young and is ‘pretty influenced’ by bands he grew up listening to like Pink Floyd and Bruce Springstee... The Wishing Well- Jai Larkan Interview at 2threads

News: A Very Famous Easter by sarah

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:22:42 +1100

Superclub night Famous broke out from its usual Saturday night slot at the Queensbridge Hotel to impress itself upon for two nights over the recent Easter long weekend. Perhaps it was the atmosphere of this festive mini-holiday or maybe it was the promise of four whole days in which to recover, but the crowd were certainly in a celebratory mood. Like a sterotypical daytime Christmas holiday special the two day spectacular was dubbed "A Very Famous Easter". Thursday night's crowd was treated to sounds from Mark James, Polyfonik, Adam Bartas, Dean K, Sean Quinn and Agent 86. A very special guest was also in residence that evening. No, it wasn't the Easter bunny himself but Sebastien Leger divvying up the musical goodies. The French DJ/producer/remixer extraordinaire now resides in Amsterdam, plays and works all over the globe and has a career spanning more than a decade and over 50 EPs. Saturday ni... A Very Famous Easter at 2threads

News: Will Conner by Jessica_1

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:43:54 +1100

Following the release of his debut album “Southern Hemisphere” in 2007, Will Conner is set to move the souls of fans all over the country, supporting Jack Johnson on his Australia wide tour in March 2008.

Officially being signed to Japanese label ‘Surf Rock International’ and releasing “Southern Hemisphere” in January 2006, it wasn’t until March 2007 that the album hit Australia’s shores, and has been causing waves all over the local music scene ever since.

The laid back, spirited feel of “Southern Hemisphere” is reflective of the lifestyle Will lead being brought up in the peaceful northern New South Wales community of Byron Bay. Being constantly surrounded by talented musicians and growing up in a music orientated family, Will soaked in all the knowledge they had to offer.

The 14-track album, including debut single “Home”, is a radiating and rhythmically serene album ... Will Conner at 2threads