NO AGE ANNOUNCE LANEWAY SIDESHOWS - PLAYING WITH JAY REATARD!

In addition to the previously announced Laneway festival dates, No Age is teaming up with Jay Reatard for two very exclusive shows in Melbourne and Sydney! 

Born from Los Angeles’ iconic underground, the inimitable, anti-fashionistas No Age emerged ripped, loud and swaying from noisy hangouts like the infamous music cavern, ‘The Smell’. Following the release of their incredible debut, Weirdo Rippers in 2007, their sophomore LP, Nouns (released through Sub Pop / Stomp this year) was met with a whole new level of adoration. Always challenging the status quo, No Age prefer to perform their starkly beautiful noise-rock in unique venues: public libraries, bookstores, an Ethiopian restaurants - and now, in Australia! This is their first visit here and most would agree it is long, long overdue. Show them the trip was worth it!

The celebration doesn’t end here. No Age will be joined on this special double-header bill by none other than Jay Reatard, bringing his iconic statement of new wave punk and twisted garage pop genius.

See all tour dates here

Check out the pschedelically good video for Eraser here

Posted: Friday, 28 November 2008

FLEET FOXES TAKE OUT THE INAUGURAL 'UNCUT' MUSIC AWARD IN THE UK

It's not surprising news, but fabulous news nonetheless! Fleet Foxes has been awarded the inaugural Uncut Music Award 2008 for their self-titled debut album.

Read all about it here

Watch the amazing live performance by Fleet Foxes on The Late Show here

Posted: Friday, 28 November 2008

DEETRON & DJ RUPTURE MAKE THE 'BEST MIXES OF 2008" LIST

FACT Magazine, the London based mag renowned for it's innovative approach to publishing and music reportage, has released its list of the "Top 20 Mixes of 2008".

Included at the number 18 spot is Deetron's live mix in the 'Fuse Presents' series. The album features tracks & mixes from Henrik Shwarz, Ame & Dixon, Matthew Styles, Carl Craig, Radioslave, Marcel Dettman, Shackleton & Redshape as Deetron takes us from the deeper edged sides of techno to the driving rhythms of house!

Coming in at number 8 is DJ Rupture with Uproot. Released locally last month, this album his DJ Rupture's first release since returning to Brooklyn after 7 years in Spain. The release is blended seamlessly with elements from UK dubstep and Brooklyn dancehall to Berlin abstraction, not to mention Brazil (Maga Bo), Finland (Clouds), Australia (Dead Leaf) and more.

Check out the whole list of Top 20 Mixes of 2008 here

Posted: Friday, 28 November 2008

STOMP STAFF PICKS - THE BEST OF 2008!

It's time to get all indulgent on your asses, as Stomp Staff put together their picks of the best releases from 2008. Check them all out below.

Posted: Wednesday, 26 November 2008

BASEBALL TO SUPPORT MOUNTAIN GOATS + PLAY HEADLINE SHOW IN MELBOURNE

Baseball is ecstatic to be supporting US band The Mountain Goats on several of their Australian shows this December.

Before this tour takes place, Baseball will be headlining their own show at The East Brunswick Club on the 27th of November with supports from Perth's French Rockets, and Melbourne's Zond and Extreme Wheeze.
 
Baseball is Thick Passage (Ninetynine) who fronts the band on vocals and violin, joined by Monika Fikerle (Love of Diagrams) on bass, Evelyn Morris (Pikelet, True Radical Miracle) on drums and vocals, and Ben Butcher (The Assassination Collective) on guitar. Their long awaited debut album Animal Kingdom was released through Stomp in February this year, receiving well deserved praise from Australian media:
 
8/10 "They have some seriously good shit going on" Vice
4/5 "An exciting Australian band, a ripping album" MAG
4/5 "A strong debut" Rolling Stone
 
Tour Dates
Thursday November 27 - The East Brunswick Club - Melbourne  
Doors 8.00pm - Supports from French Rockets, Zond and Extreme Wheeze - Tickets $10 on the door only
 
Friday December 5 - Manning Bar - Sydney**
Tickets from www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 Get Tix (438 849), on your mobile via www.moshtix.mobi & all Moshtix outlets.
 
Saturday December 6 - Cambridge Hotel - Newcastle**
Tickets from the venue, Rock Shop, Beaumont St Beat and Moshtix

Friday December 12 - Republic Bar - Hobart**
Tickets from The Republic Bar, Ruffcut Records and www.thedwarf.com.au
 
Sunday December 14 - The Zoo - Brisbane**
Tickets from www.thezoo.com.au, Rockinghorse, Skinnys, Butterbeats, Moshpit Music, Sunflower, Music Mania, 
 Cosmic Music, Central Station Music, Cooly Hotel, Bombay Rock, Gooble, Warming, Kill The Music
 
**With The Mountain Goats

Posted: Friday, 21 November 2008

CALLING MELBOURNE PEOPLE - STOMP IS HAVING ANOTHER MASSIVE FASHION SALE. 1 DAY ONLY

EXCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE BRANDS ON SALE.

1 day only, up to 80% off retail. Lots of one offs and samples.

Accessory Brands include Goorin Hats, Steven Shein Jewellery

Luxe Brands include Disney Couture Jewellery, & Dita Eyewear

Apparel Brands include Famous Stars & Straps, Made U Look tees, Local Celebrity tees, Original 'Members Only' Jackets & more

Posted: Wednesday, 12 November 2008

SIX FEET UNDER ARE BACK WITH NEW ALBUM - 'DEATH RITUALS'

“…down n’ dirty monolithic death metal with no holds barred” Metal Maniacs

Death Rituals, the latest offering from Tampa, FL’s Six Feet Under, features 13 tracks of pure American death metal. Tracks like ‘Death by Machete’, ‘Seed of Filth’, ‘Involuntary Movement of Dead Flesh" and ‘Shot in the Head’ sees the godfathers of groove laden death metal doing what the do best; delivering a bludgeoning slab of metal that will leave fans hungering for more. Legendary death metal vocalist Chris Barnes, along with guitarist Steve Swanson, bass legend Terry Butler, and drummer Greg Gall, continue to follow the dark and demented path that merges what OUTBURN Magazine calls “tried and true death groove” with stomach-turning lyrics and themes.

Death Rituals saw the band returning to Morrisound Studios in Tampa, FL with Chris Carroll at the helm with mixing duties being handled by Toby Wright and the return of Six Feet Under’s old friend Bill Metoyer, who recorded the bands CD Warpath, helping out with recording of the drums. Unlike the recording of Commandment and 13 which were constructed completely from start to finish in the studio, Six Feet Under was able to write Death Rituals at a much more relaxed pace with the entire album’s worth of material completed before the band entered the studio. Each album Six Feet Under releases is a progression from the last. As Chris Barnes states, “each album has its own vibe and that’s the way it has always been for me.”

As for the title Death Rituals, Barnes had been sitting on name for a while and it wasn’t until now that the timing felt right to use it. The title Death Rituals was also the core inspiration and springboard for the lyrics written for the album. The songs, the title and the lyrics all come together to create the perfect setting for this infamous death metal band’s 8th full-length studio release, which will be unleashed on the metal world on November 15th 2008. 

Listen to 'Involuntary Movement of Dead Flesh' HERE

Posted: Tuesday, 11 November 2008

CHECK OUT MEGAPUSS' VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE 'ADAM & STEVE'

The recently released video for Adam and Steve is an amusing debut clip from Megapuss' album Surfing. The video features band members Devendra Banhart, Greg Rogove, and Fabrizio Moretti from The Strokes, each in fine comical form. This is one not to be missed. Erring on the side of 'too cool for school' it once again sees the band members scantily clad, however this time certain bits are indeed covered up! Think "George Michael's Faith" or "Right Said Fred's I'm Too Sexy" video.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Posted: Tuesday, 11 November 2008

THE PAPER & THE PLANE TO RELEASE THEIR EP THROUGH STOMP

Stomp Entertainment is thrilled to announce the re-release of the second EP for the much talked about Brisbane band The Paper And The Plane. 

‘A Year, Two Months, Sixteen Days and Counting’  will be out on Saturday the 15th of November.
 
It is no secret that The Paper And The Plane take their time, the band are the first to admit this fact and have gone as far to name this EP after how long it took them to begin writing it after releasing their debut EP, ‘An Introduction’. The band is a testimony to the saying ‘good things take time’ and although it is well and truly belated there is no denying that the wait was worth it. 
 
After forming in 2006, from their very first show (supporting US band ‘Anberlin’) The Paper And The Plane have been turning heads with there unique sound and powerful live show. This reputation of being a breath of fresh air to a somewhat stale scene has earned them the highly sort after national support slots for bands such as Brand New and Thrice, and shared stages with acts such as Taking Back Sunday, Saosin, Moneen, Explosions in the Sky plus many more.
 
The re-release of this ‘A Year, Two Months, Sixteen Days and Counting’ will include bonus disc featuring a never before heard bonus track previously intended to be on the EP called ‘When in Mexico’, the video clip for ‘All That I Had’ and video footage of the band performing at The Metro Theatre in Sydney while on tour with Thrice.
 
"...an originality which warrants a second listen or in this case, about a thousand." Rave Magazine

Posted: Tuesday, 11 November 2008

OF MONTREAL & BLACK MOUNTAIN TO TOUR!

It's with great  excitement that Pop Frenzy announce tours by Of Montreal & Black Mountain for February/March 2009!

Both acts are confirmed for Golden Plains and Perth Festivals plus shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Just a few weeks ago, the band played in front of 3000 screaming fans at the Roseland Ballroom in New York. The set featured a HORSE, 27 costume changes and a Nirvana cover with Andrew from MGMT.

Of Montreal ‘s new album Skeletal Lamping has just hot stores while Black Mountain's In the Future album was released in Feb 2008 to much acclaim!

 Black Mountain's In The Future

 Of Montreal's Skeletal Lamping

Posted: Tuesday, 11 November 2008

DIMITRI FROM PARIS RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA FOR THE 1ST TIME IN 4 YEARS

Dimitri from Paris returns to Australia for the first time in 4 years for the official ‘Return To The Playboy Mansion’ tour.

The Parisian Master of all things House and Disco will be touring off the back of his latest addition to the legendary “Playboy Mansion” series – “Return to the Playboy Mansion”

Dimitri is set to touch down on Dec 26th at the opulent Peninsula at Shed 14 in Central Pier Docklands, Melbourne . He also plays  Dec 27th at Trademark – voted ‘Best New Nightclub in Australia (2008 Australian Bar Awards) and the Piano Room. With Dimitri playing a two hour disco set in the luxurious Piano Room – followed by a two hour house set in Trademark – this is not the show to miss.

As the official ‘Return to The Playboy Mansion’ tour, all venues will be turned into a Playboy wonderland! One of the most in-demand DJ’s and producers on the planet, don’t miss this chance to catch him in a rare intimate club performances.

Posted: Tuesday, 11 November 2008

A DAY TO REMEMBER RELEASE 'OLD RECORD' PLUS TOURING OZ THIS DECEMBER

It would be almost too easy and obvious to describe A DAY TO REMEMBER as the creators of one of the unforgettable rock albums of 2007, but that wouldn’t make it any less true. Hailing from Ocala, Florida, the five members of A DAY TO REMEMBER have crafted a unique blend of what can best be called “pop-mosh”—a potent combination of ultra-high energy and tart-sweet melodies. You can hear the melodic chaos in its full glory on Old Record, their latest offering on Victory Records.

A DAY TO REMEMBER aren’t exactly the new kids in the pit. All of the band members had played in the Ocala music scene for years until 2003, when the band in its current incarnation came together. Singer Jeremy McKinnon, guitarists Neil Westfall and Tom Denney, bassist Joshua Woodard and drummer Alex Shellnutt knew they had something special during one specific performance on a special day. “Two years ago we played a Fourth of July show in our home town,” Joshua recalls. “The kids never responded like they did that night; they sang along to every word in our songs, and everything just clicked.”

The band soon embarked on lengthy DIY tours well beyond their local area, doing over 200 shows, and in 2005 they put out on album on Indianola Records. Even though it sold over 8,000 copies on word of mouth alone, the group wanted bigger and better things. “A friend of mine said he had the AIM screenname of someone at Victory Records,” Woodard says. “I didn’t believe him, but I still started communicating with the guy. We IM’ed back and forth for about six months, and it happened that we were playing with the band On The Last Day in a town outside of Chicago—and this guy was going to be there filming it. It was our first time we ever played in Illinois, yet the 50-60 kids there were singing along to our tunes like they’d been fans all their lives. The guy asked if we’d do a showcase for Victory, we said sure, and the rest is a new beginning for A DAY TO REMEMBER."

The band's growing popularity of their music left listeners greedy for more, and when fans had a tough time tracking down their previous album And Their Name Was Treason, A DAY TO REMEMBER decided to re-release it, remastered and with new artwork and a new title: The Old Record. And that's not all. ADTR is currently in the studio recording their newest offering, Homesick, expected to be released in early 2009.

Catch A Day To Remember on tour with Parkway Drive, Suicide Silence & The Acacia Strain in December!!

Wed 10 Dec / River Stage, Brisbane (AA)
Thur 11 Dec/ Byron Bay High School (AA)
Fri 12 Dec/ Roundhouse, Sydney (AA)
Sat 13 Dec/ Panthers, Newcastle (AA)
Tues 16 Dec/ Metro City, Perth (AA)
Wed 17 Dec/ Metro City, Perth (18+)
Thurs 18 Dec/ Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (AA)
Fri 19 Dec/ Billboard, Melbourne (18+)
Sat 20 Dec/ Billboard, Melbourne (U18)
Sun 21 Dec/ Billboard, Melbourne (U18)

Posted: Thursday, 6 November 2008

THE RED SHORE RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM 'UNCONSECRATED' & GET SET TO TOUR

On the verge of releasing one of the most anticipated debut albums in Australian metal history, The Red Shore has forged a passionate following almost unheard of so early. Rather than relying on meticulously edited recordings to do all their talking, they've paid their dues and shed the sweat to unleash a touring beast on an unsuspecting country, with each show plunging shockwaves though the underground scene. The Red Shore have taken what was once considered the utmost in extremes, and wound the crank, with faster and more caustic technical guitar work, and even heavier cataclysmic breakdowns.  Instead of merely riding the genre's worldwide surge in popularity, The Red Shore has continued to stay ahead of the pack, inspiring numerous imitations in their wake.

Already touring with Australia's hardcore heavyweights and joining Job for A Cowboy and All Shall Perish on their tours Down Under, The Red Shore have simultaneously achieved a level of prowess that sees them somehow enchant the death metal faithful and newcomers alike, which as anyone involved knows, is no mean feat.

Those who have already witnessed them live know what the world has coming with the imminent release of "Unconsecrated" and those who haven't are about to find out.  Not content to wait until the albums release before setting out to conquer the world The Red Shore are currently slaying European audiences as special guests on the Bring Me the Horizon EU tour.  Australian fans are not left out either, with the band set to headline the Set It Off tour in December.

SET IT OFF TOUR DATES
Thursday, 4 December 2008 / Adelaide, Fowlers Live (Lic AA)
Friday, 5 December 2008 / Melbourne, Corner Hotel (18+)
Saturday, 6 December 2008 / Melbourne, Corner Hotel (U18)
Monday, 8 December 2008 / Castle Hill, Federation Pavilion (AA)
Tuesday, 9 December 2008 / Canberra, Tuggeranong Youth Center (AA)
Wednesday, 10 December 2008 / Sydney, Bald Faced Stag (AA)
Thursday, 11 December 2008 / Coffs Harbour, Boambee Community Center (AA)
Friday, 12 December 2008 / Brisbane, Princess Theater (AA)
Saturday, 13 December 2008 / Byron Bay, Byron Bay High School (AA)
Sunday, 14 December 2008 / Toowoomba, Empire (AA)

Posted: Thursday, 6 November 2008

WINDSURF'S 'COASTLINES' ALBUM OUT THIS NOVEMBER ON PRINS THOMAS' INTERNASJONAL LABEL

Released on Internasjonal, Prins Thomas new label, Coastlines is the debut full length from Windsurf.

Hailing from San Francisco, Windsurf are a combination of two hot producers at the top of their game, Sorcerer's Daniel Judd and Hatchback's Sam Grawe. With a plethora of critically acclaimed releases already under their own respective belts including some seriously stunning remixes for Shawn Lee, Low Motion Disco, Black Mustang and LCD Soundsystem, their own solo debut albums this year for Tirk (Sorcerer) and more recently Lo Recordings (Hatchback), ‘Coastlines’ is the duo’s debut album and could well be hailed as a modern day ‘cosmic disco/slo-mo house’ classic.

“I'm unfortunately not very good at describing their music: Tangerine Dream's Edgar Froese meets Steely Dan?” says Internasjonal and Full Pupp label boss and Lindstrom collaborator, Prins Thomas (see Windsurf’s ‘Cosmic Venn Diagram’ below).

Prins Thomas is Norways hippest export who is intrinsically linked to the eclectic and ‘space-disco' sounds emanating from his homeland. Alongside Hans-Peter Lindstrøm he has opened up their cosmic disco sounds to a whole new audience of music lovers. While his Full Pupp label focuses on Norwegian talent, Internasjonal will reflect on an even wider musical approach and releases strictly non Norwegian artists.

The album will be followed by the second 12” release 'Bird of Paradise' backed by remixes from Studio and fellow Californian, The Beatbroker.

Coastlines features ten tracks of the new wave of Californian Sound - clean and crisp, like a breath of fresh air… the perfect pre-summer release!

Posted: Thursday, 6 November 2008

SATOSHI TOMIIE RETURNS TO THE RENAISSANCE MASTER SERIES

Satoshi Tomiie hooks-up with Renaissance once again, with another landmark mix - Renaissance: The Master Series, further confirming why he is considered a true master of house.

The Japanese-by-way-of-New-York Don takes us on a sublime, deep tech-house excursion that draws on some of the brightest luminaries at work in the scene today, from Radio Slave to Layo & Bushwacka!, Jimpster, Motorcitysoul, Marc Romboy, Mlle Caro & Franck Garcia, Jeff Bennett and many more besides... The result is a forward thinking musical blueprint, as Satoshi himself elaborates, “My definition of house remains the same - 'an open minded, evolving form of dance music'”.

The mix, which spans two CDs, is further distinguished by the additional production, be it the keys Satoshi plays on the Shur-i-kan intro or the loops and FX he subtly weaves throughout, enhancing the compilation’s mood and flow. However, the cake is well and truly iced by an exclusive in the form of his own, brand new single; under the guise of ‘Mes’, Madrugada is Satoshi at his unheard finest that will surely have aficionados chomping at the bit.

Always easy on the ear, this is a mix which can be enjoyed any time or place.

Posted: Thursday, 6 November 2008

THE LOVED ONE - A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL HUTCHENCE IS OUT THIS NOVEMBER

Charismatic and enigmatic, Michael Hutchence was the personification of the classic rock’n’roll star. His untimely death surrounded by unanswered circumstances left friends, family, and fans to speculate and mourn the loss of this warm and down-to-earth artist and his unique musical talent.

'The Loved One' traces Hutchence and INXS' rise from Sydney bar rooms and clubs to stadiums all over the world. The tribute features interviews with many of Hutchence's close friends, family, and contemporaries, who share their personal memories and moments with Michael and INXS, including private and exclusive photographs and intimate home-movie footage.

This documentary includes stunning scenes of Michael and INXS performing on the stages of the world from key points in the bands career and the tracks that span INXS' meteoric career, plus poignant interviews with Michael and INXS at various stages in their rise to fame. This tribute shows the performances that saw Michael Hutchence hailed as one of the great contemporary rock’n’roll front-men - up there with Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger, and Iggy Pop.

The DVD includes over 30 minutes of DVD extras including - exclusive interview with Michael's father Kell Hutchence, personal home movie footage, a mini documentary on Michael Hutchence solo career, the music video for ‘The Straight Line’ and a bonus CD featuring two previously unreleased original tracks.

Posted: Thursday, 6 November 2008

IN THIS MOMENT RELEASE 'THE DREAM' & HEAD OUR WAY FOR SOUNDWAVE

L.A.’s In This Moment are poised to take their already stellar career to soaring new heights with their aptly titled sophomore release “The Dream”.

A dynamic hard rock rollercoaster ride with explosive highs, beautiful lows and everything in between!
This much anticipated offering was produced by the acclaimed Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne) and showcases the band’s songwriting prowess and ever stunning front woman Maria Brink’s beautiful, angelic voice that is simply captivating.
The band spent the majority of 2007 touring relentlessly across the U.S. in support of Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Megadeth, Lacuna Coil, Within Temptation as well many appearances at prestigious European Festivals such as Download, Rock Am with Iron Maiden and Korn etc.

NOW JUST CONFIRMED for SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL 2009 with Nine Inch Nails, Lacuna Coil, Lamb Of God, Anberlin etc . This Strictly Limited Edition version comes in a lavish Digi Pak with 2 Bonus tracks, Video Enhancement and 30 minute Audio Band Interview.

Buy It Now

Posted: Wednesday, 5 November 2008

LACUNA COIL RELEASE 'VISUAL KARMA (BODY, MIND & SOUL) - OUT NOW

The DVD is a retrospective celebration of all things from Lacuna Coil's Karmacode album and subsequent touring cycle. It includes a spectacularly remixed festival appearances (e.g. Wacken 2007, Loud Park 2007), behind-the-scenes travel documentaries, promotional videos, home videos and various fan-friendly surprises including a link and key to an exclusive web site dedicated to the band’s new studio album! Check out a trailer here

“Visual Karma (Body, Mind and Soul)” will be available as Ltd. 2DVD + Audio DVD (5.1 mix of “Karmacode” on DVD incl. rare songs) + CD (Wacken Open Air audio live) with a total running time of approximately 350 min. and incl. a special packaging as well as standard 2DVD (total running time: ~215 minutes)!

DON’T MISS OUT!

LACUNA COIL AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2009
Soundwave Festival Tour
21.02.09 Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds
22.02.09 Sydney, TBA
27.02.09 Melbourne, Melbourne Showgrounds
28.02.09 Adelaide, Bonython Park
02.03.09 Perth, Steel Blue Oval

Posted: Wednesday, 5 November 2008