Ball Park Music unleash debut video

Sunday - February 7th, 2010

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After last night’s rather impressive sell-out show at the Troubadour (Brisbane), it would seem Brisbane’s fresh-faced Ball Park Music are on somewhat of a roll. The show was in aid of the launch of the single ‘Sea Strangers (I Don’t Really Know You)’ and its accompanying video. The song has already managed iTunes Single of the Week and is a taste of a forthcoming EP to be released sometime very soon.

The video was created by producer Glenn Bernauer and director Alex Barnes from Brisbane ’s Silver Screen Pictures – http://www.silverscreenpictures.com.au/

THE MEDICS LAUNCH EP AND ANNOUNCE EAST COAST TOUR

Friday - February 5th, 2010

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After quickly garnering the reputation as one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from Queensland’s ever-growing pool of the freakishly talented, The Medics are proud to announce the release of their second EP This Boat We Call Love and will celebrate with a series of East Coast launch shows with Melbourne’s Blackchords.

Like many a promising band, the stage is where The Medics truly shine. With their well-earned stripes in place after winning support slots for the likes of Something With Numbers, The Panics, The Grates, Faker, Blue King Brown and Scribe, the group of tight-knit friends have not only gained acclaim in their hometown of Cairns, far north Queensland, but are also pricking ears and turning the heads of the nation with their epic live show. Brimming with emotive songwriting, stunning musicianship and intense live performances, it won’t be long before the music lovers of Australia will be clambering to see the spectacle for themselves.

Released through Brisbane label Starving Kids, This Boat We Call Love was produced by Mark Myers from The Middle East and features five performances that walk the spectrum of rock – from the delicate and ambient to the jagged and intense.

Joining The Medics on the bulk of shows for their East Coast tour will be Melbourne’s Blackchords. After releasing their debut self-titled album in 2009 to many a glowing review, the band are now back in the country after a string of successful dates in the UK and France in the later part of the year. Wasting no time in jumping back into the spotlight to show off their gentle, swooning brand of rock, they’ll be joining The Medics on their New South Wales and Victorian dates.

“The Medics sounded like early Radiohead… in the best possible way”
- Live Review – Beat Magazine (October 2009)

THE MEDICS – THIS BOAT WE CALL LOVE EAST COAST TOUR 2010
WITH BLACKCHORDS
*The Medics only

Wednesday, Feb 24 |Explode! – Fuse Festival, Adelaide SA
Tickets: www.fusefestival.com/tickets/

Thursday, Feb 25 | L!ve on Light about IGNITION – Fuse Festival, Adelaide SA *
Tickets: www.fusefestival.com/tickets/

Friday, Feb 26 | The National Hotel, Geelong VIC
Tickets: $8 (pre) / $12 (door)
www.moshtix.com.au
www.gobookem.com

Saturday, Feb 27 | Ruby’s Lounge, Belgrave VIC
Tickets: $10 (pre) / $10 (door)

www.gobookem.com

Sunday, Feb 28 | Brunswick Festival, Melbourne VIC *
Imaroo Stage – 2:10pm
Tickets: www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au

Sunday, Feb 28 | Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne VIC
Tickets: $8 (pre) / $12 (door)
www.moshtix.com.au
www.gobookem.com

Thursday, Mar 4 | Troubadour, Brisbane QLD *
Tickets: $8 (pre) / $12 (door)
www.oztix.com.au
www.gobookem.com
Friday, Mar 5 | Oxford Tavern, Wollongong NSW
Tickets: $5 (door only)

Saturday, Mar 6 | Northern Star, Newcastle NSW

Tickets: $6 (pre)
www.bigtix.com.au
www.gobookem.com
Sunday, Mar 7 | Live At The Wall, Sydney NSW
Tickets: $8 (pre) / $12 (door)
www.gobookem.com


This Boat We Call Love EP out now through Starving Kids/MGM Distribution

THE BOAT PEOPLE – ‘SOPORIFIC’ SINGLE RELEASE

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THE BOAT PEOPLE
RELEASE 2ND SINGLE ‘SOPORIFIC’
FROM FORTHCOMING DEAREST DARKLY ALBUM

While continuing a trend of difficult song titles (‘Awkward Orchid Orchard’ anyone?) The Boat People will no-doubt further confuse the expectations of those who claimed that last year’s ‘Echo Stick Guitars’ heralded an electro turn-about for the band.

New single ‘Soporific’ treads some very different terrain, sounding more like… well, you’re the music connoisseur but certainly “different from the last one” is a good start and makes the release of their third album Dearest Darkly in April an intriguing prospect.

While the word soporific may not get as much usage as LMAO, ROFL or LOL in  the present day vernacular, it made it into the song at least in part due to songwriter Robin Waters’ childhood exposure to “Peter Rabbit” by Beatrix Potter.

To quote Beatrix: “It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is “soporific”. I have never felt sleepy after eating lettuces; but then I am not a rabbit. They certainly had a very soporific effect upon the Flopsy Bunnies! The Flopsy Bunnies simply stuffed lettuces. By degrees, one after another, they were overcome with slumber, and lay down in the mown grass.”

The track was recorded with Jonathon Burnside (Sleepy Jackson, Dappled Cities), John Castle (Washington) and Joe Hammond.

After tagging along with Red Riders in late 2009, The Boat People are looking forward to a headline jaunt in March to launch ‘Soporific’, which will be officially released on Feb 15th via iTunes.

They’ll also be following up on their 2009 SXSW successes, joining Paul Dempsey, Oh Mercy, Wagons, Crayon Fields and  Pets With Pets to play the Melbourne launch of the SXSW Aussie BBQ for 2010. Another trip across the pacific is slated for June.


‘Soporific’ – Available Monday Feb 15 via iTunes
myspace.com/theboatpeople

THE BOAT PEOPLE TOUR DATES:

Tuesday, Feb 23 | The Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC
SXSW AUSSIE BBQ Launch with Paul Dempsey,
Oh Mercy, Wagons, Crayon Fields, Pets With Pets, Summer Cats
Tix: $15 + B/F www.cornerhotel.com
Doors open at 6.30pm.

Saturday, March 13 | The Troubadour, Brisbane QLD
with Ball Park Music and Disco Nap
Tix: $10 pre + B/F / $15 door – www.troubadour.oztix.com.au/

Friday, March 26 | The Workers Club, Melbourne VIC
with The Hello Morning and more TBA
Tix: $10 pre + B/F/ $15 door – www.moshtix.com.au

+ More Dates To Be Announced

HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY

Thursday - January 21st, 2010

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‘The Air Sick Tour’
with Ernest Ellis & Boy and Bear

Serving their touring apprenticeship throughout 2009, Hungry Kids of Hungary have emerged with hardened stomachs, the ability to sleep standing and a dynamically honed live show capable of drawing new audiences purely by word of mouth.

A short 12-months since triple j Unearthed invited the newbies to play a spot at the Gold Coast Big Day Out, the Hungry Kids of Hungary have since toured alongside the Philly Jays and Washington and provided national support for Bertie Blackman and Little Birdy before heading out on their very own national headline tour. The monumentally busy year was capped off with solid festival appearances at Woodford, Falls, Sunset Sounds and Southbound.

With an overseas assault to the UK and USA scheduled for April, the lads are currently bunkered down in producer Matt Redlich’s poolside Brisbane studio as work begins on their debut album. And just as studio cabin fever is predicted to set in, Hungry Kids of Hungary will let loose on the road again with a string of dates around the country in late February.

Along for the ride are the musical explorations of Ernest Ellis and the ethereal melodies of Boy and Bear, with a local support for each date still to be announced.

Select Music & Mucho-Bravado Presents:

HUNGRY KIDS OF HUNGARY
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: ERNEST ELLIS & BOY AND BEAR

‘The Air Sick Tour’

WED FEB 24 – FUSE FESTIVAL, ADELAIDE (HKoH Showcase)
Tickets: www.fusefestival.com

THU FEB 25 – OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY
Tickets: www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets
$14 pre/$18 door

FRI FEB 26 – MONA VALE HOTEL, MONA VALE
Tickets: www.moshtix.com.au, Moshtix Outlets or 1300 438 849
$14 pre/$18 door

SAT FEB 27 – EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB, MELBOURNE
Tickets: Box Office 03 9388 9794 or www.eastbrunswickclub.com
$14 pre/$18 door

SAT MARCH 6 – THE LOST WEEKEND (HKoH festival appearance)
Tickets: www.thelostweekend.com.au

FRI MARCH 12 – THE ZOO, BRISBANE
Tickets: www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545
$14 pre/$18 door

SAT MARCH 13 – GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BAY
Tickets: Hotel Great Northern Mon-Fri 9-5PM (Jonson St,
Byron Bay), 02 6685 6454, www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545
$14 pre/$18 door

BALL PARK MUSIC

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As the freshest new kids on the Australian pop block, Brisbane’s Ball Park Music have been dazzling locals throughout 2009 with their keen ear for a killer hook and impressive stage shows. Now in 2010, the six-piece wunderkinds are set to be more than just the local best kept secret as they release their first single from an upcoming album. ‘Sea Strangers (I Don’t Really Know You)‘ displays loud and proud everything Ball Park Music are about: strong songsmithery, infectious choruses, dazzling musicianship and a whole lot of barrel-of-monkies-fun.

Following on from nabbing the acclaimed iTunes Single of the Week spot last week, Ball Park Music will be further celebrating the release of the single with its official launch at The Troubadour on Saturday, February 6. If that’s not enough to get you there,

they’ll also be launching their debut video for the track at the show – those who have come to know the assemblage of characters behind the band will know that it’s sure to be an intriguing affair.

‘SEA STRANGERS (I DON’T REALLY KNOW YOU)’ SINGLE LAUNCH
Saturday February 6 | The Troubadour, Brisbane QLD
Door sales: $12 / Pre-sales: $10 + bf
Tix: http://troubadour.oztix.com.au/ Doors open: 8pm