The Soundtracks Collection - Part IV - TV Series

 

Good Guys, Bad Guys is an Australian comedy/drama TV series that screened on the Nine Network between 1997 and 1998, with a tele-movie and twenty-six episodes produced. The crime-themed show was set in Melbourne.

The program and its lead character Elvis Maginnis were written for Marcus Graham, a former star of the soap opera E Street (TV series). Maginnis is disgraced former cop, tainted by his criminal family and framed for corruption. Elvis owns "K for Kleen" drycleaning, managed by Stella Kinsella (Alison Whyte, of the ABC current affairs satire series Frontline) and Reuben Zeus who has Tourette syndrome (Travis McMahon, most recently of Last Man Standing).

Elvis's attempts at a straight life are constantly compromised by the demands of his eccentric family, while Stella's attempts at making "K-for-Kleen" turn a profit are frustrated by Elvis's soft heart.

1 Regurgitator– Everyday Formula

2 The Fauves– Surf City Limits

3 Custard– Anatomically Correct

4 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds– Into My Arms

5 The Mercy Bell– Always

6 The Whitlams– Buy Now Pay Later (Charlie No.2)

7 Hot Rollers – Wickerman's Shoes

8 The Avalanches– Rock City

9 Tumbleweed– Fang It

10 The Mutton Birds– Trouble With You

11 Spiderbait– Spanish Galleon

12 The Cruel Sea– Hard Times

13 Cordrazine– Crazy

14 The Mavis's– Naughty Boy

15 Snout– Hey Hey Hey

16 Leonardo's Bride– Even When I'm Sleeping

17 Philip Judd*– Good Guys Bad Guys

Good Guys, Bad Guys

Blue Heelers is an Australian police drama series that was produced by Southern Star Group and ran for twelve years on the Seven Network, from 1994 to 2006. Although based around the policing of the town, the series generally depicted the everyday lives and relationships of the residents of Mount Thomas, a fictional small town in Victoria.

The series was one of the highest-rated and most-awarded programs in the history of Australian television, having won 25 Logie awards, and having equal standing with The Don Lane Show as the most awarded show in the history of the Logies (with five wins). It is also noted for its two main stars Lisa McCune, a four-time recipient of the Gold Logie, and John Wood, who also won Gold.

1 Atkins* / Gormly* / Elliott*– Theme From Blue Heelers 1:36

2 Lee Kernaghan– Copperhead Road 4:42

3 Tommy Emmanuel– The Journey 4:55

4 Mental As Anything– Mr. Natural 3:56

5 Jann Arden– Insensitive 4:12

6 Garry Hardman– Outnumbered 1:37

7 Lisa McCune– Angels 4:22

8 Garry Hardman– Rocky Hill 2:11

9 Rebecca's Empire– Time And Place Type Thing 4:53

10 Southern Sons – You Were There 3:53

11 Stephen Cummings– Whatever Love Is 4:28

12 Lisa McCune– Innocent Child 3:47

13 John Williamson– True Blue 4:00

14 Lisa McCune– Look Up To The Sky 5:00

15 Dave Graney & The Coral Snakes– Deep Inside A Song 4:30

16 Garry Hardman– Okey Dokey 3:23

17 Atkins* / Gormly* / Elliott*– Theme From Blue Heelers 1:38

Music From Blue Heelers

SeaChange is an Australian television program that ran from 1998 to 2000 on the ABC and in 2019 on the Nine Network. It was created by Andrew Knight and Deborah Cox and starred Sigrid Thornton, David Wenham, William McInnes, John Howard, Tom Long, Kevin Harrington, and Kerry Armstrong. The director was Michael Carson.

Laura Gibson (Sigrid Thornton), a high-flying city lawyer, is prompted to undergo a sea change with her children Miranda and Rupert after her husband is arrested for fraud and is found to have had an affair with her sister. Laura becomes the magistrate for the small coastal town of Pearl Bay. The town is isolated from the rest of the world since the local bridge was destroyed in one of the natural disasters common to Pearl Bay. Although they initially miss the city, the family comes to love the town and its many colourful characters, and they also enjoy having more quality time with each other.

1 Richard Pleasance– Seachange (Opening Titles)

2 Bondi Cigars– Intensive Care

3 Daddy Cool – Come Back Again

4 The Backsliders*– Down By The River

5 Richard Pleasance– Harold & Meridith

6 Lisa Miller– Big American Car

7 Paul Kelly – Maybe This Time For Sure

8 The Backsliders*– Hellhound On My Trail

9 Lisa Miller– False Waltz

10 Richard Pleasance– Merideth's Sewing Song

11 Mental As Anything– Too Many Times

12 Bondi Cigars– Lead Me Not Into Temptation

13 Spectrum – I'll Be Gone

14 Richard Pleasance– Carmen's Road Theme

15 Mondo Rock– Come Said The Boy

16 Dave Hole– My Bird Won't Sing

17 Christine Anu– Party

18 Richard Pleasance, Wendy Morrison– Seachange (Theme Song)

SeaChange - sounds rich and strange

1 Wendy Morrison & Richard Pleasance– SeaChange (Theme Song)

2 Tiddas– You & Me Running

3 Vika & Linda– Hard Love

4 Archie Roach– Love In The Morning

5 Kavisha Mazzella– Big Blue Above

6 Kenny Lopez Con Sierra Maestra– La Diosa

7 The Backsliders*– Travelling Riverside Blues

8 Ruby Hunter– Kurongk Boy, Kurongk Girl

9 Guillermo Portabales– Flor De Amor

10 Dom Turner's Supro*– Nice Shirt

11 Archie Roach– Dancing (With My Spirit)

12 Felt – Ocean Beast

13 Vika & Linda– We've Started A Fire

14 The Habibis– I'll Break Cups

15 Felt – Schizophrenia

16 Vika & Linda– Love This Time

17 Karma County– This Is Not The Real World

SeaChange - more sounds rich and strange

The Soundtracks Collection - part two

 

Blinder (Music From The Motion Picture)

Blinder is a 2013 Australian sports drama film directed by Richard Gray and starring Oliver Ackland, Rose McIver, Anna Hutchison and Jack Thompson. The film is an Australian rules football drama set predominantly in Torquay, Victoria. The film is about Tom Dunn, an aspiring football star who fled Australia following a scandal. Dunn returns to Australia to restore his reputation.

1 Katalyst– Showtime

2 Gerling– Get Activated

3 Even– I Am The Light

4 Screamfeeder– I Don't Know What To Do Any More

5 The Fauves– Weak Chin

6 The Vines– Outtathaway

7 Eagle And The Worm– All I Know

8 Subaudible Hum– Our Last Stand

9 Husky – History's Door

10 Katie Costello– Stranger

11 Farren Jones– Rise

12 Silverchair– Those Thieving Birds Part 1/Strange Behaviour/Those Thieving Birds Part 2

Erskineville Kings: Soundtrack to the Motion Picture

Erskineville Kings is a 1999 Australian drama film directed and produced by Alan White. The film was produced by Radical Media made for Palace Films on a minimal budget. It was released on 1 January 1999. The lead actor, Hugh Jackman, in his film debut, won the Film Critics Circle of Australia award for Best Male Actor.

1 Green Bears (dialogue) 0:53

2 The Craw – Too Wild 4:15

3 Died Pretty– Winterland 4:24

4 The Stems– Tears Me In Two 3:21

5 Sunnyboys– Alone With You 4:01

6 Nick Barker – Fence Building 3:11

7 Wet Taxis– Sailors Dream 3:53

8 Penny Flanagan– Lap It Up 3:25

9 Died Pretty – Everybody Moves 4:48

10 The Faith – Wild Changes 4:24

11 Nick Barker – Gold 2:48

12 Don Miller Robinson – Erskineville Kings Theme 4:46

13 Don Miller Robinson – Barkys Theme 1:20

14 Don Miller Robinson – Melancholy Theme 4:02

 Looking For Alibrandi (Original Soundtrack)

Looking for Alibrandi is a 2000 Australian coming-of-age film directed by Kate Woods and written by Melina Marchetta (which she adapted from her 1992 novel of the same name). The film is set in 1990s Sydney, New South Wales and features a cast of Australian actors, including Pia Miranda as Josephine Alibrandi, the film's main character; Anthony LaPaglia as her father, Michael Andretti, who left her and her mother before her birth; and Kick Gurry as Josie's love interest, Jacob Coote. The film won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film in 2000.

1 Killing Heidi – Weir 3:40

2 Happyland – Tintarella Di Luna 1:58

3 Lo-Tel – Teenager Of The Year 4:31

4 Spiderbait – Dinnertime 2:13

5 Catatonia – Dead From The Waist Down 3:42

6 Endorphin – Blue Moon 3:14

7 Frenzal Rhomb – I'm The Problem With Society 2:35

8 Hamish Cowan – With Or Without You 5:12

9 Magic Dirt – Supernova 2:39

10 Antenna with Chrissie Amphlett*– Divine 4:11

11 Happyland – Don't You Know Who I Am 2:20

12 Stella One Eleven – Don't Say 4:01

13 Gina Zoia – Tintarella Di Luna  3:34

The Sports - A Collection

 

The Sports were an Australian rock group which performed and recorded between 1976 and 1981. Mainstay members were Stephen Cummings on lead vocals and Robert Glover on bass guitar, with long-term members such as Paul Hitchins on drums, Andrew Pendlebury on lead guitar and vocals, and Martin Armiger on guitar. Their style was similar to both 1970s British pub rock bands (such as Brinsley Schwarz) and British new wave (such as Elvis Costello). 

The Sports' top forty singles are "Who Listens to the Radio", "Don't Throw Stones", "Strangers on a Train" and "How Come" . Their top 20 releases on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart are Don't Throw Stones (February 1979), Suddenly (March 1980) and Sondra (May 1981).

In October 2010 Don't Throw Stones was listed in the book, 100 Best Australian Albums.

Fair Game EP (1977)

Reckless (1978)

Don't Throw Stones (1979)

O.K. U.K.! EP (1979)

Poor Mouth (single, 1980)

Suddenly (1980)

Sondra (1981)

The Sports Play Dylan (and Donovan) (1981 EP)

All Sports (1982, Compilation)

This Is Really Something (1997, Compilation)

Sydney-based indie-rock artist Timi Temple New Single 'Quick Words, Long Trouble'

https://youtu.be/yKpYHO42iNU

Sydney-based indie-rock artist Timi Temple has returned with another rousing anthem in ‘Quick Words, Long Trouble’, produced and recorded by the artist himself.

The track opens up with purring flange guitar lines and woody drum rims, before expanding into a frenetic pre-chorus enveloped by Timi’s psychedelic screams. The choruses open up like a classic lighter-in-the-air era Brit-Rock sing-along, highlighted by a swift change in tempo and chunking rhythm guitars.

Timi talks about the meaning behind ‘Quick Words, Long Trouble’:

“’Quick Words, Long Trouble’ is my first song about love. I’ve generally tried to avoid writing songs about love because I think it’s been rinsed enough times by other artists. However, this song was cathartic and therapeutic to me as it helped me through a long-term breakup. The phrase is something that my mother used to tell me, somewhat translated from Thai meaning ‘don’t do anything in heated anger because the repercussions will last forever’. It’s served me well, but also probably lead to me not fighting for a salvageable relationship because I was too cautious with my words. The spoken word poem in the bridge of this song reflects this”.

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Melbourne smooth wave indie duo Verbrasco release debut EP k-block...dream like and ethereal sounds

Recently debuting with their DIY EP titled k-block, Melbourne smooth wave indie duo Verbrasco, consisting of two 19 year old Uni students Ethan Bowman and Brody Verhagen, have set out to release a collection of easy listening, spaced out songs with memorable melodies and easy going lyrics. 

Marty's review: Verbrasco's debut EP is a 3-track collection of beautiful, dream like tunes that have a surrounding ethereal quality and a chill effect which is easily accessible and listenable. These guys are unique and original, and certainly have a handle on creating sounds that are conceptual and creative.

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Hounded Unveils Dreamy New Single and Video For 'Hollow' Ft. Panama and Tour

Sydney-based producer Hounded (real name Edan Visser) has just revealed tour dates and his spirited new single ‘Hollow’ ft. Panama.

‘Hollow’ is an elegant, drenched-in-melancholia slice of indie-pop. Opening with eclectic instrumentation and the endearing melodies of Panama, the track gently builds before bursting into a flurry of bouncing rhythms and colourful walls of synths. The deftly arranged song never loses sight of its infectious and uplifting energy.

https://youtu.be/QjQLaPqPHlQ

Hounded describes the motivation behind the track:

“I was originally trying to write this uplifting little pop track, but Panama’s lyrics were dark and melancholic, screaming of love loss. That wasn’t how I heard the song at all. But I ultimately realised that these two ideas can coexist in sound, because they coexist in life. Someone may be going through a breakup and listen to the record and relate to what Panama is saying and feel some kind of connection to it. While others may hear the uplifting instrumentation and feel a sense of joy. We really tried to capture and contrast both elements because they exist together in the real world”.

‘Hollow’ ft. Panama is the latest step in a career that only kicked off three years ago. Hounded grew up playing rock and metal on guitar, but that all changed when he discovered electronic music channels like Majestic Casual and Mr Suicide Sheep on YouTube. Inspired, he started to tinker on his own bedroom tracks with the aim to be uploaded to them one day (he got his wish in 2016 when Majestic Casual featured 'Feel So Right').

HOUNDED

HOLLOW TOUR

SAT 9 MAR | JACK RABBIT SLIMS, PERTH WA

SAT 23 MAR | HAYDAY, WOLLONGONG NSW

SAT 30 MAR | OURS @ BEACH ROAD HOTEL, SYDNEY NSW

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Singer-songwriter Laura Louise releases 2nd single "Ice Cream Fixes Everything"...very sweet!

Brisbane-based singer-songwriter/indie-pop artist Laura Louise has just released her second single "Ice Cream Fixes Everything", a delightful folk-pop track that offers an alternative solution to your woes and problems. Have a listen, this will make your day!

official website: www.lauralouisemusic.com

find out more about Laura Louise:

F / www.facebook.com/lauralouisemusic

I / www.instagram.com/lauralouisemuso

Good-time indie rockers Crocodylus melt hearts in 'MY BABY' video

In an ode to old love, Crocodylus bring the romance in their new clip for 'My Baby'. Shot in the Cayonleigh Community Hall three hours outside of Sydney, the band pulled an all-nighter along with frequent collaborator Jamieson Kerr to create the heartbreaking clip. "Making the clip was fun as. We all went down to the Southern Highlands for a weekend and ended up filming at the location until about 4 in the morning," said Jamieson. "It was pretty full on but there’s always a lot of laughs hanging out with those guys!"

Singer Josh learnt choreography to the lovelorn story explaining "Mum always said I had loose hips for a boy and I used to do break dancing as a kid so I thought it was going to be a breeze but it ended up being difficult. But stoked how it turned out, Jamieson's a genius."

'My Baby' has been warmly received since its release with a swag of write-ups both locally and internationally, as well as the video premiering on triple j unearthed.

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Ask anyone and they’ll tell you, there’s nothing quite like a Crocodylus gig. Through their prolific touring the rowdy trio has a reputation for a sweaty, rambunctiously good time, rightly earning them a legion of fans and support offers. In two short years they've played alongside Hockey Dad, The Lemon Twigs (USA), Skeggs, Dear Seattle, ORB and The Bennies whilst bringing their infectious antics to Sounds of the Suburbs and Sweaty Palms.

Crocodylus - a guaranteed good time on your screen, in your ears and on your stage.

Brisbane-based group Hey Geronimo release latest cut ‘Working For Google’..infectious indie-pop

Following on from releasing their critically praised single ‘Disconnect’, Brisbane-based group Hey Geronimo have just unveiled their latest cut ‘Working For Google’ – another electrifying number lifted from their sophomore album ‘CONTENT’ .

Opening with a wall of searing fuzz-laden guitars, ‘Working For Google’ shifts between frenetic razor sharp rock n’ roll riffs and stripped back muted rhythmic verses, before bursting into its spirited infectious indie-pop choruses.

Singer-Keyboardist Pluto Jonze describes the motivation behind ‘Working For Google’:

"We honestly believe that one day Google is going to be a fundamental interface between our brains and the outside world, and the idea of any corporation having that much power over humanity is terrifying".

In an Australian first, the band has also recruited Artificial Intelligence to "join the line-up” after their long time (human) guitarist left the band. The AI (‘Alex’) wound up writing lead guitar for five songs on ‘CONTENT’, which includes ‘Working For Google’.

To celebrate the release of ‘CONTENT’, Hey Geronimo will set out on an East Coast tour in November with performances set in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. The ambitious new live show draws inspiration from Roger Waters’ recent ‘Us and Them’ world tour.

Debut record ‘Crashing into the Sun’ was received warmly with strong support and glowing reviews from the likes of triple j, Spotify, Sydney Morning Herald, Rolling Stone Australia, Happy and The Music – with each who scored the album awarding 4 & 4.5 stars.

Since their inception, Hey Geronimo have become a mainstay fixture on the Australian festival circuit with appearances at Big Day Out, Festival of the Sun, Homebake, The Big Pineapple Festival and Valley Fiesta. The band have also toured the country multiple times, selling out their own headline shows.

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Melbourne-based Househats return with new single 'I've Been Broken' and tour dates

After releasing standout tracks ‘All Together’ and ‘Stop', Melbourne-based group Househats announce tour dates and their infectious new cut ‘I’ve Been Broken', lifted from their forthcoming debut record ‘Running Out Of Time’ (due late-2018).

Recorded and produced by Alex Markwell (The Delta Riggs, Kita Alexander, Elliphant) and mixed by Michael Badger (King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, IV League), ‘I’ve Been Broken’ channels the hook-laden production of Parquet Courts and Beck. 

Drummer and vocalist Joshua De Laurentiis describes the motivation behind the song:

“That underlying feeling of meaningless and dread bubbles over more than I’d care to admit, and this song sits right in that pocket – it’s 9am after you’ve been awake for 24-hours straight and you’re thinking, ‘Do I have a coffee…or a bloody mary?’”




To coincide with the release, Househats will hit the road again with shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle. Househats have previously performed at boutique festival By The Meadow alongside Stella Donnelly, Fazerdaze and Tiny Little Houses, and traversed the East Coast sharing stages with Good Boy, The Pretty Littles, The Gooch Palms and Donny Benet.

The band’s first singles ‘All Together’ and ‘Stop’ were widely embraced by the likes of triple j, triple j Unearthed, Double J, community radio stations FBi, 3RRR, 4ZZZ and 2SER, and worldwide tastemaker blogs We All Want Someone to Shout For (USA), Dansende Beren (EUR), Pilerats and Laundry Echo.

UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS:

SAT 30 JUN | NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, MELBOURNE VIC
SAT 7 JUL | WAYWARDS, SYDNEY NSW
SUN 8 JUL | THE CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW

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Indie-Pop artist Eliza Hull music video for new release 'Hard Way' .. inspired by a dream

After releasing her stunning new single ‘Hard Way’, indie-pop artist Eliza Hull has just revealed the accompanying music video – directed by Miles Bennett (The Dukes of Windsor) and shot by Jacob Simkin (Gotye, Clutch) in the songstress’ hometown of Castlemaine, Victoria.

Inspired by one of Eliza’s dreams, the clip shines a light on the many layers in a relationship and the expectations of where it might go; whilst not knowing what lies ahead. The brides represent ‘what could have been’ and their haunting persistence a reminder, that it’s hard to leave ghosts in the past behind. 

Since the release of ‘Hard Way’, the track has been supported via Double J, ABC Local Radio, triple j Unearthed, Spotify, worldwide tastemaker blogs Pilerats, Savage Thrills, Electric Lady, We Love That (GER), When The Horn Blows (UK) and The Autumn Roses (USA).

The song has also enjoyed strong praise from community radio stations 3RRR, SYN FM, 4ZZZ, Radio Adelaide, which resulted in a #6 and #7 position on the AMRAP Metro and Regional charts, respectively.

To celebrate the release of ‘Hard Way’, Eliza will perform two shows at The Penny Black, Melbourne on Friday June 22 and at OAF Gallery Bar, Sydney on Saturday June 23 alongside Muki, Teischa and Essie Holt as part of indie club night tour circuit, Rare Finds.

Eliza Hull’s forthcoming EP ‘How We Disappeared’ produced by Jono Steer (Ainslie Wills, Ali Barter, Hiatus Kaiyote) is due mid-2018.  

“A lush piece of music, with rumbling percussion amidst a generally live-feeling track where her soaring vocals are still the star”.
Pilerats (AUS)

“This is just well-crafted, well-made, and genuine".
The Music (AUS)

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Approachable Members of Your Local Community unveil video For 'Semiotic Vision' .. indie-pop fun

After releasing their critically praised new single ‘Semiotic Vision’, Melbourne indie-pop collective Approachable Members of Your Local Community have just revealed the accompanying music video.

Shot and directed by Giulia McGauran on Carlisle Street in Melbourne inner-suburb Balaclava, the clip sees the septet candidly strolling around their local community, setting out to help out fellow citizens with day-to-day tasks. Throughout the video, the band members sporadically break into synchronised dance routines; choreographed by friends and the band members themselves.

Frontman Joshua Blashki describes the motivation behind the clip:

"We felt as though it was important to follow through with our namesake and scour the local community! See who's out there, see what's buzzing, see who we can help. It seems as though we are great cardboard garbage men".

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Brisbane-based indie-electronic artist, AUSTEN, new single release 'Storm'

Brisbane-based indie-electronic artist, AUSTEN, is excited to reveal her stunning new single ‘Storm’ – produced and recorded by James Angus (Midas.Gold, Carmouflage Rose, Gill Bates).
Taking cues from the likes of Broods, Halsey and Banks, ‘Storm’ is a dark and brooding cut of intricate electronica-pop. Song structure navigates effortlessly as dynamics are harnessed with finesse; flickering in between swirling synths, meticulous percussion, deep moody bass and ethereal vocals.

Stream the single on Soundcloud HERE

AUSTEN describes the motivation behind the track:

“I wrote Storm in one shot which just started with the line ‘I was talking to myself’ - the whole first verse is just exactly what I was doing / feeling before I picked up a pen and started writing. It was the start of me falling for someone and how in that moment everything is so insane and you feel like you’re in the eye of this whirlwind going on around you. All that energy is coming from that person or from the synthesis of you two together. The lyrics just follow my train of thinking and this process of falling for someone and realising how much that person affects you, and I love the metaphor of the song because for me a storm in the distance is thrilling and exciting if you don’t think you’re going to be hurt by it".

Previous singles ‘Faded’ and ‘Darkside’ have been strongly supported by the likes of triple j, Spotify, community radio and online tastemakers Pilerats, Stoney Roads, inthemix and Purple Sneakers. To coincide with the release of ‘Storm’, AUSTEN is currently touring nationally playing to sold-out crowds alongside The Kite String Tangle and Golden Vessel.

Official website: https://www.austenmusic.com/

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RAAVE TAPES unveil angsty new single ‘k bye’ and national tour dates

2016 triple j Unearthed ‘This That’ competition winners and Newcastle crowd favourites, RAAVE TAPES, have just returned with their raucous new single ‘k bye’ and announced national tour dates.

‘k bye’ tells a tale of adolescent debauchery, engulfing the listener in an atmospheric haze reminiscent of a suburban house party. Recorded in a Newcastle basement by close friends Fraser Marshall and Jack Clark, and mastered by Steve Smart at Studios 301 (Flume, Empire of the Sun), ‘k bye’ captures the raw energy of the Newcastle-based trio’s notoriously wild live shows.

Click to stream 'k bye'

Front man Joab Eastley describes the inspiration and story behind the song –

“The track was inspired a few years ago at a Newcastle house show ~ when I was a much younger, much more naive version of myself. It was a Sunday night, I had work in the morning, so I was just stopping in on my way home. It's subtly opening a dialogue about the inextricable links between illicit behaviour & underground youth subcultures ~ all wrapped up in a neat little party track. And no, the irony isn't lost on us.”

“This is 2 minutes and 45 seconds of pure swaggering fun”
- 4/5 Stars
Gen Fricker - triple j (AUS)

“2 U xoxo is pleasantly raw, grinding along with enough attitude to force you to stomp your feet and bang your head at"
Pilerats (AUS)

The band’s most recent single, ‘2 U xoxo’, garnered strong support from the likes of triple j, FBi, MTV, key Australian blogs and the Hype Machine blogging community. In between recording and releasing new music, the band have maintained a strenuous live schedule, playing Mountain Sounds Festival 2017 and performing alongside the likes of Hockey Dad, Winston Surfshirt, The Gooch Palms, Polish Club and Skegss to name a few.

To celebrate the release of the new track, RAAVE TAPES will traverse the country in October performing in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Muswellbrook, Wollongong, Canberra and Melbourne, initiating new bassist Lindsay O’Connell into the band. The trio have also teamed up with local sponsors to produce a mini-festival in Newcastle on Sunday August 20, aptly titled RAAVE TAPES Shut Down The Argyle House, featuring twenty artists across three stages, including Good Boy, VACATIONS and Kwame.

‘k bye’ is available worldwide via Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and all other good digital retailers  

RAAVE TAPES K BYE TOUR DATES:

WED 30 AUGUST | SOSUEME @ BEACH ROAD HOTEL, BONDI
w/ Bleeding Knees Club
SAT 16 SEPTEMBER | GROW UP! FESTIVAL, MAITLAND
FRI 6 OCTOBER | THE FOUNDRY, BRISBANE
FRI 13 OCTOBER | JACK RABBIT SLIMS, PERTH
SAT 14 OCTOBER | FRANKIES PIZZA, SYDNEY
SAT 21 OCTOBER | BOTTOMS UP FESTIVAL, MUSWELLBROOK
WED 25 OCTOBER | RAD BAR, WOLLONGONG
THUR 26 OCTOBER | TRANSIT BAR, CANBERRA
FRI 27 OCTOBER | PENNY BLACK, MELBOURNE
SAT 4 NOVEMBER | THE EDINBURGH CASTLE, ADELAIDE 

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