ON THE ROAD
The Starry Field will be joining local troubadour Patrick James on his upcoming national tour. The musical project is the brainchild of former The Middle East member Mark Myers. More.
Duo Holy Holy will take their full band out on the road for a handful of performances next month. The pairing of Timothy Carroll and Oscar Dawson will visit Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. You can find more details in theGuide.
Perth singer-songwriter Abbe May is finishing off a stellar year with a few more live shows. The ARIA nominee will perform across the east coast and her home state. Read on.
Two of our best and craziest live acts, King Parrot and Gay Paris are teaming up for a tour this December. The fellas will play a range of gigs across the east coast. Details.
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Sydney duo Suburban Dark have announced a run of dates for next month. The hip hop pair will hit up Perth and Fremantle, before heading over to the east coast. Check out theGuide for more info.
A host of local supports have been added to the upcoming tour of American punk-rockers The Misfits. Joining the veteran outfit throughout the run will be Graveyard Rockstars, Horrorwood Mannequins, Leeches, Chainsaw Hookers, The Mercy Kills and The Wrath.
EYE ON THE CHARTS
We have a new number one in the singles/EP independent labels through independent distribution chart. Recent Australia's Got Talent performers Uncle Jed dismantled Sheppard from the top spot with Give Me Love (Independent/Vitamin Records) - a cover of Ed Sheeran's hit. The family trio also scored the number two position with their version of Matt Corby's Brother (Independent/Vitamin Records).
Sheppard's self-titled EP (Independent/MGM) was bumped down to five, while returning indie darlings The Jezabels debuted at three with their new anthem The End (Independent/MGM). Hip hop duo Horrorshow also had a first-time entry in this week's chart via their track Dead Star Shine (Elefant Traks/Inertia).
Speaking of Horrorshow, their latest album King Amongst Many (Elefant Traks/Inertia) reclaimed the top spot in the albums independent labels through independent distribution chart. The record first debuted at number one back in August. This pushed labelmate and last week's number one Jimblah down to 11 with his LP Phoenix (Elefant Traks/Inertia).
Debuts this week included Sydney all-rounder Kid Mac with his release Head Noise (Independent/MGM) claiming second spot, while returning singer-songwriter Alex Lloyd enjoyed a strong debut at six with his new record Urban Wilderness (Table Music/MGM). Melbourne rapper Tornts scored a first-time entry via his Street Visions (Broken Tooth Entertainment/Independent) LP, which came in at 13.
OTHER RELEASE NEWS
Aussie soul act The Bamboos will release their upcoming record overseas. Fever In The Road will be available in North America, UK, Europe and Japan early next year. More.
SIGN THE DOTTED LINE
Sydney-based muso Milan has penned a deal with New World Artists. The hip hop/soul/jazz/electro blended singer will perform at Sydney's Upstairs Beresford this Friday.
TIDBITS
Melbourne heat-beat outfit NO ZU will help launch a new music and arts initiative in their home city this Friday. The group are one of the performers locked in for the Sugaryama launch at Boney. Details.
Courtney Barnett had a grand ol' time in New York recently for the CMJ Music Marathon. She wrapped up her trip for us this week, revealing her contemplation over getting a dolphin tattoo and, ahem, sweating "like a nun in a brothel." Read more.
