9 DECEMBER 2004
FINAL 2004 SHOWS FOR TODD SPARROW!
TODD SPARROW are joining the VERY awesome LOVE OUTSIDE ANDROMEDA for a FREE show at the Espy in St Kilda, this coming weekend (Sat, 18th). Get there for what will be Melbourne's finest show this weekend! The night before, they will headline the Yahoo bar in Shepparton. The guys of Todd Sparrow will be back on the live scene in February when they take up the Wednesday night residency at the Blueprint Sessions, which has now moved to Spectrum (34 Oxford Street) in Darlinghurst.
DAYSEND TO JOIN SLIPKNOT!
DAYSEND Daysend are taking a break from touring in early 2005 to concentrate on writing for the second album, but before they do, they will be doing shows around the country through the start of Summer;
They are firstly heading down to Melbourne for 3 shows with good friends, Walk the Earth, as part of the Merry Bloody Christmas shows on the 16th, 17th and 18th December. New Years Eve sees them play at the Metro with a huge line-up, including Blood Duster and Metal DJ's all night (get pre-sale tix now before they sell out). On January 29th 2005, they are supporting the almighty Slipknot and Hatebreed at the Hordern Pavilion.
27 NOVEMBER 2004
A COINCIDENCE?
TODD SPARROW have been flying high since the release of their great debut album. Track 2 'Coincidence' has now been added to high rotation on Triple J with 'Enough About Me' still getting regular spins. The guys have just completed the Spring Breakout tour with The Cops and Red Riders, and are about to join up with JJJ favourites Love Outside Andromeda for a show on Sat, 18 Dec at the Espy. Listeners to the station would have heard Todd Sparrow day as part of JJJs 'Next Crop of 2004' on November 15th!
ONE IN ALL IN!
COCKFIGHT SHOOTOUT tour announced! Four of Melbourne's finest team up to hit the road together throughout December & January, ready to take on all comers and prove there is still an ounce or two of solidarity left in Australia¹s independent music scene. In order to keep ego's in check and to make sure you attend from start to stumps, running order will be decided for the duration of the tour by a "friendly" poker game held at the start of each night. The only guaranteed winner each night is the punter who gets to witness the delicate balance of urgent restraint & all out severity of Blacklevel Embassy, Cockfight Shootout's monolithic riffs, the dynamic frenzy of Kamikaze Trio and the thunderous cacophony that is Legends of Motorsport.
STILL TOURING...
FORT, EUPHONIC, UNPAID DEBT and DAYSEND have shows this weekend or are still on tour. Click here for all tour dates.
19 NOVEMBER 2004
DAYSEND'S 'Severance' has come thundering through American airwaves at tremendous speeds. The American people have taken to our metal maestros like pumpkin pie and can't get enough of hearing Daysends debut Severance morning, lunch and supper time. The overwhelming statistics from their label Metal Blade have shown that Daysend across all Campus and public Radio stations combined, came out # 2 most requested and played via the listeners & DJs of CMJ Loud Rock & CMJ Crucial Spins. To round off their listening pleasure Severance was #3 most added on the play list FMQB's Metal Detector for all commercial, college and public radio. To summarize, a massive metal achievement on the Aussie front and #1 only an apple pie away for Daysend.
30 OCTOBER 2004
FORT unleash 'Never Comin' Down' in November. Their brand new mini-album contains a number of new tracks, from a recent studio session as well as unreleased and live songs, that have never been made available before. The first 1000 copies comes with a copy of their debut EP 'Tripping In The Vast Exterior'
UNPAID DEBT... have just finished their national tour with US punksters Lagwagon, and have a mere week off before they take to the tarrago again for their own headline tour of Australia. All dates are on the TOUR section and the EP is being very well received across the airwaves of various community stations, nationwide.
EUPHONIC launch their tour on November 3rd up at the Koala Bar in Noosa. To celebrate what will be their last run of shows this year before they return to the studio to begin recording the next EP which has the working title of 'Life On A Chain', the band are giving away a FREE MP3 download-only track called 'Bend'. The track will be available on Nov 3rd, the night the tour kicks off, and over 6 weeks, the guys will venture from Caboolture (QLD) right the way down to Adelaide. See www.euphonic.com.au on November 3rd
BRACE dust off the cob webs with the announcement that they will be taking the Blueprint Sessions Wednesday night residency. Over the four weeks the guys will be joined by a number of great support acts and special guests (including Daniel Sutherland of MM9/Switchkicker and Sunk Loto's Jason), and will be doing give-aways and some new merch will also be available.
TODD SPARROW have just been selected as one of Triple J's featured bands for their 'Next Crop' promotion. Todd Sparrow will be featured on November 14, and a MP3 of their 'Coincidence' track will be avilabale as a download on the Triple J web-site. In other news, 'Enough About Me' is still on rotation at the station and on Thurs, 4th November, Todd Sparrow begin their first east coast tour opening for The Cops and Red Riders on their album tour.
COCKFIGHT SHOOTOUT launch their 'Breed Until Broken' EP in Melbourne this weekend with a show at Ding Dong Lounge. Make sure you get down and check it out!
24 SEPTEMBER 2004
TWO NEW RELEASES FOR OCTOBER...
UNPAID DEBT have just signed to Chatterbox Records and will release their new EP 'Broken Hearts Broken Bones' on Monday 4th October. The 6 track EP features recent Triple J fave, 'Verity' which was the track that Unearthed the band for NSW back in April. The band have been working hard this year with a national tour with US band THE MAD CADDIES, a blistering set with the CAT EMPIRE at the Metro Theatre in Sydney, and a recent month long residency at the Excelsior, on top of numerous headline shows of their own. The guys will embark on a massive 20-date tour in November, presented by Triple J, Blunt Magazine and Bombshell. But before that, you can see them with LAGWAGON (US) through out October. All dates are in the TOUR section.
FORT HAVE DROPPED THE 'E' ...
FORT Byron Bay's finest rock band, are back in action again in October with the release of a new mini-album 'Never Comin' Down'. Packed with FOUR brand new tracks, this is Fort's finest work to date, and an assortment of live faves. The first 1,000 copies of 'Never Coming Down' will come with a FREE BONUS copy of the band's first EP 'Tripping In The Vast Exterior'. A release not to be missed. Tour dates to be announced soon!
* Streaming audio; the following tracks will be added in the coming weeks - FORT's 'The Sun Ain't Coming Down' and Unpaid Debt's 'Call It A Day'.
OFFICIAL RELEASE DATES...
Much to celebrate in the DAYSEND camp with the release of their magnificent and highly successful debut release 'Severance' on Chatterbox Records. America's Metal Blade Records have also joined forces with Europe's Locomotive Records in the release date of 'Severance' on the 19th of October. This also has the highly acclaimed metal magazines Legacy, in Germany and Metal Hammer praising DAYSEND's successes and including them on their compilation CDs which will be included in every issue. To continue on DAYSEND will be joining with Australia's hardcore specialists STRONGER THAN HATE in their own United Forces tour which will be happening across our country. Definitely a union not to be missed.
UPDATES ON CHATTERBOX ARTISTS ...
EUPHONIC have been busy tearing up and down the east coast of Australia all year promoting their 'Everything About You' EP. The guys have just announced another run of shows that will take them from Noosa to Adelaide throughout November and December (playing with bands such as Angelik, The Daisycutters, Token View and labelmates, Todd Sparrow). They begin work on their next EP in December once the tour finishes. Tracks will include live favourite 'Life On A Chain' and new tracks 'Face The World' and 'U-turn', which will be previewed on the upcoming tour.
SKULKER are back with two shows just announced (with more to follow). They will be appearing with THIRSTY MERC at the Mona Vale Hotel on 1st October and Caringbah Bizzo's on 2nd October. New guitarist, Gregory will be joining them, having replaced guitarist Batti, who left earlier this year.
BRACE are currently in pre-production for their debut album, which will be released in 2005. More information on this release will be posted here when we have it.
19 SEPTEMBER 2004
CHATTERBOX CELEBRATE WITH BUTTERFINGERS...
EVERYONE AT CHATTERBOX RECORDS would like to pass on 'congratulations' to their good friends BUTTERFINGERS! Their excellent debut album 'Breakfast At Fatboys' has just been nominated for an ARIA in the 'Best Independent Release' category. BUTTERFINGERS have been working with Chatterbox Records/Publicity all year and are about to head out once more for some NSW shows and some FREE, all ages events throughout October and November.
OFFICIAL RELEASE DATES...
DAYSEND are set to tackle America, with the release date for 'Severance' in the US and Mexico set for 18th October, on Metal Blade Records. October will also see the release of the album throughout Europe on Locomotive. Daysend are touring all through October with Stronger Than Hate, as well as opening for Machinehead in Melbourne. For all dates see TOUR section.
ENOUGH ABOUT TODD SPARROW...
TODD SPARROW have just broken the nation's airwaves, with Triple J adding their fantastic 'Enough About Me' to high rotation at the station. FBI have added 'Love To Mars' and Nick Kennedy and Rob Gibson will be dropping into FBIs Drive Show at 4:30PM on Thurs, 7th October for a chat. A few hours later they'll be taking the stage at the Hoey for their album launch, with special guests the Boat People and labelmates, Euphonic.
BREEDING...
COCKFIGHT SHOOTOUT make a welcome return to Sydney in October for three shows (see TOURS section for dates). Things have been going crazy for the Melbourne rockers since the release of their new EP 'Breed Until Broken', with a Live-To-Air performance on Melbourne's PBS, an upcoming support at the Espy with THE BRONX, an EP Launch at Ding Dong and a fleeting three date NSW run, with labelmates, THE HARD-ONS.
CHATTERBOX ARTISTS ON ACTION SPORTS TV...
THE HARD-ONS, EUPHONIC, SKULKER, THE LOVETONES and THE STOCKHOLM SYNDROME are all set to be featured on a new Action Sports show (Fuel TV) to be aired on MTV. The show is onlu using independent acts, and five of Chatterbox Records bands have been chosen for the soundtrack.
SKULKER BREAK IN NEW GUITARIST ...
SKULKER unveiled their new guitarist, Greg, at their first official gig back, (17 Sept) at the Conception Day festivities up at Macquarie Uni. They joined fellow Chatterbox artists Daysend, Unpaid Debt and Brace for a day of loud, live music. This was Greg's second show with the band, their first show being a secret support slot with UNPAID DEBT in August, under the name of Australian Thighs.
LISTEN TO CHATTERBOX ARTISTS ...
You can check out our latest releases in the MULTIMEDIA section. Currently on preview are;
TODD SPARROW 'Enough About Me'
COCKFIGHT SHOOTOUT 'Step In Line'
EUPHONIC 'Everything About You'
THE LOVETONES 'Stars'
BRIAN JONES TOWN MASSACRE 'When Jokers Attack'
13 AUGUST 2004
OFFICIAL RELEASE DATES...
COCKFIGHT SHOOTOUT's 'Breed Until Broken' EP will be released on Monday, 6 September. Listen NOW to 'Step In Line', currently previewing in the Multimedia section of this site!! You will need Real Player installed for Mac or PC to listen to this!
TODD SPARROW'S 'Enough About Me (What Do You THink About Me?) is available now in streaming audio, to listen to in the Multimedia section of this site!! Make sure you check out this EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW! Their debut album will be released on Chatterbox Records on Monday, 13th September.
CHATTERBOX ARTIST UPDATES ...
LAURA IMBRUGLIA, is no longer playing solo. After more than two years of slogging it out around the nation's cities, she will be joined by her new band, The Crybabys. Laura will be launching her band at the Hopetoun Hotel on Thursday 26th August.
EUPHONIC, are joining up with their Queensland friends, The Daisycutters for three shows next month, to promote their new album. Euphonic themselves have started pre-production work on their next EP, which is due early next year. Keep your eyes peeled as they'll be playing shows over September and October, with yet another national tour in November.
6 JULY 2004
SKULKER RETURN! WITH NEW GUITARIST!
SKULKER, who had a great start to 2004, with a main stage appearance on the national Big Day Out Festival and a run of shows in support of US solo artist, Pink, have just announced their return with a run of live shows planned for September. Shows will be announced here and on the Skulker website in the coming weeks. The gigs will be showcasing the bands brand new guitarist, replacing Batti, who left the band in April. Stay tuned for the announcement!!
DAYSEND HEAD TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA!
DAYSEND, who recently signed to US label, Metal Blade, have just announced their first ever live shows in WA. The band take to the road in late July. Click here for tour dates. Keep an eye out for Daysend's debut video clip for 'Born Is The Enemy', which is being aired now on Rage and The Heavy Shift.
HERE'S TO THE START OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
The stunning debut album from TODD SPARROW will be released by Chatterbox Records in early September. This great band, which features Rob Gibson, Dave Trump, Nick Kennedy (Big Heavy Stuff, The Cops) and Elliot Fish (Big Heavy Stuff) is a hypnotic mix of fine crafted pop and rock tunes, and is a release that is not to be missed. Think Teenage Fanclub meets Fugazi.
COCKFIGHT SHOOTOUT
Take the dizzy buzz-guitars of Nirvana's 'Nevermind' mixed with the dirty petrol-vodka-gin fuelled riffs of Motorhead, amp it up and douse with gasoline, and you know what to now expect of Melbourne's COCKFIGHT SHOOTOUT. Make sure to check out the new EP 'Breed Until Broken' in September, when it's finally released.
19 JUNE 2004
TWO NEW ACTS FOR CHATTERBOX!
Chatterbox Records are very excited about two new acts that will be released by the label in the coming months. First up, is Melbourne's rather impressively named COCKFIGHT SHOOTOUT. Their dirty brand of turpentine-soaked riffs and nasty gutter grunge will arrive in August, when they unleash a brand new EP 'Breed Until Broken' (working title).
Then in September, Chatterbox will be releasing the debut album by Sydney band, TODD SPARROW. This is one album we are very exciting to be backing. Featuring Big Heavy Stuff's Nick Kennedy and Elliot Fish, alongside singer, Rob Gibson and Dave Trump, their forthcoming album, is nothing short of brilliant. Keep an eye out for 'Here's To The Start of Something Beautiful' in September. We couldn't agree more.
Don't forget to check out Byron Bay rockers, FORT, in July when they hit the road. Check out the TOUR section for all confirmed dates so far.
Also, on the road in July are EUPHONIC, who are joining up with The Pictures in Melbourne for a show at the Duke of Windsor, as well as heading over to Adelaide for their first visit.
27 MAY 2004
DAYSEND SIGN TO US LABEL!
The success of Sydney metal band DAYSEND just keeps on intensifying!! The band this week announcing that they have signed to one of the most prestigious metal labels in the world - Metal Blade Records, for the North American release of their current album Severance and future records. Daysend are also currently in negotiations with a European label for a multi-album deal. Daysend's next show back will be on Friday the 17th June with Alchemist and Sakkuth at Sydney Uni. Other shows around the country will be announced shortly.
YO MAMAS, BUTTERFINGERS ARE HERE!
BUTTERFINGERS have a great new relationship to tell you all about. The Brisbane Hip Hop act have been chatting up the good folks at Chatterbox Records in order to get themselves a number one publicity campaign - the results can be seen this month, when Butterfingers tour Australia. You'll be able to track them down in all major street press, national and regional newspapers, radio and TV! Butterfingers new album 'Breakfast At Fatboys' is out now on their own label 'Vallery Trash Recrods' (MGM). Already chosen as 'Album of the Week' on its day of release by Triple J (who are also presenting the tour), the album entered the Australian ARIA Charts at #15.
IN THE END ITS OVER!
That's the title of the new EP by Australian hardcore act, THE STOCKHOLM SYNDROME. The EP is available now, and is already gaining notoriety on the hardcore scene. Check out the multimedia section in the coming weeks for a sample of 'Portrait 187'.
THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME FOR SWAY!
Sydney rock n' rollers SWAY, are now being managed by Chatterbox Records. The band have just completed a four week long residency at the Excelsior in Sydney, which saw the band step outside the 'circle', offering up a mix of different support bands as well as showing a short film, covering the Rolling Stones 'Sticky Fingers' and a great 'rock' fashion parade.
EVERYTHING ABOUT EUPHONIC!
EUPHONIC have just celebrated the release of their current EP 'Everything About You' with a launch party at Sydney's Hopetoun Hotel - to a packed audience, Euphonic played through a set that included tracks from their EP and some brand new tracks that they hadn't aired before. The band will be laying low in June, but will be heading out on a tour in July, including their first trip to Adelaide.
TOTAL MASSACRE!
THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE blew into town last week from Los Angeles to kick off their first Australian tour. They literally knocked out the audience with what can only be described as jaw-dropping performance at the Gaelic Club in Sydney! Joining them on the tour was Chatterbox Records labelmates, THE LOVETONES, who's new EP 'Stars' is out now.
LAURA IMBRUGLIA AND THE...!
Sydney solo artist, LAURA IMBRUGLIA, who is managed by Chatterbox Records, is currently changing her live set to incorporate a new band, having toured Australia for the last 18 months with nothing but her acoustic guitar. Stay tuned for more information on Laura's new band!
16 APRIL 2004
It's just been announced that SKULKER are to join US solo artist PINK on two of her forthcoming NSW shows. You can see SKULKER take the stage with her on Saturday 24th April at the Newcastle, Entertainment Centre and Sunday 25th April at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. The girls have also announced one final show with Batti, it will be at the Governor Hindmarsh Hotel in Adelaide on Friday 30th April. Support comes from Angelik and Sumi. Make sure to get along to this one, Batti's final show with the band.
9 APRIL 2004
April is a busy month for Chatterbox Records with three EP releases from three of Sydney's finest new bands; THE LOVETONES (Stars), EUPHONIC (Everything About You) and THE STOCKHOLM SYNDROME (In The End It's Over).
THE LOVETONES release their debut EP 'Stars' on 12th April and will be hitting the road with THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE in May. You can see both Chatterbox acts at; The Gaelic Club, Sydney (Sat, 22 May), The Zoo, Brisbane (Tues, 25 May), Hi-fi Bar, Melbourne (Thu, 27 May).
EUPHONIC are the next act to take up the headline slot at the Blue Print Sessions/Chatterbox Records residency, every Wednesday night at the Excelsior Hotel in Sydney. 7th April sees the fantastic line-up of EUPHONIC, The Daisycutters and Shmutt. 'Everything About You' is released on 12th April.
THE STOCKHOLM SYNDROME have their first Chatterbox Records EP released 19th April, 'In The End It's Over'. Check out the multimedia section of the site next week for a streaming audio preview!!!
Don't forget to get along to see DAYSEND, who are main support on the Entombed tour. Head over to the Daysend website for all dates!
MARCH 2004
Founding guitarist Batti, of Sydney rock act SKULKER, has announced her departure from the band. She has been in the band since its beginnings nearly a decade ago, but for personal reasons has decided to move on. It's with great sadness that the 3 remaining members of Skulker farewell their bandmate and friend and wish her all the best for the future, but they are looking forward to the year ahead, which will be focusing on international touring commitments and working on a forthcoming album. Batti's last remaining shows with the band will be at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney on Sat 27th March, Bar on the Hill at University of Newcastle on Fri 2nd April and the Crest Hotel, Sylvania on 16th April.
The new BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE album, '... And This Is Our Music' was released on Monday 15th March. The album is already getting very positive feedback from the industry already. The band will be visiting Australian soil very soon. Please check back here for the announcement.
EUPHONIC's debut EP 'Everything About You' is due for release in early April, (release date to be confirmed soon). The five track EP (Everything About You, Dead Star, Inanimate, Cool Love and Faceless) will be launched at the Hopetoun Hotel in late May. In the meantime you can check out Euphonic every Wednesday night in April at the Excelsior Hotel in Sydney. Euphonic will be touring nationally in April and May, look out for shows with The Daisycutters and The Pictures.
CHATTERBOX MEDIA has been in high demand recently working with a number of bands and promoters on extensive publicity campaigns. Swedish metallers, OPETH and the legendary ANTHRAX are two campaigns currently underway through Chatterbox Media. Also working with CBM are northern beaches band LOWRIDE, who are in the CBM Artist Development Programme. Look out for their debut EP 'Lowride' out through MGM in March. Other campaigns completed by CBM include; Sunk Loto, Thinktank, Superheist, Edison Music and Soilwork. For more information on CBM, email us here
FEBRUARY 2003
Look out for a March release from THE LOVETONES on Chatterbox Records. Full details of this great new album and a national tour will be announced very shortly. Stay tuned...
Sydney three-piece EUPHONIC are set to release their new EP 'Everything About You' through Chatterbox Records in April 2004. The 5-tracker was recorded late last year with Primary's Jamie Fonti and mixed by Superheist's DW Norton (of Daysend's 'Severance' fame). The trio are currently on tour, check out www.euphonic.com.au for details.
DAYSEND are about to embark on their east coast national tour with Frankenbok - full dates are available at www.daysend.com.au - its also just been announced that DAYSEND will be the touring with Emtombed in April.
JANUARY 2004
March 15 is the official release date for the new BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE album '...And This Is Our Music'. Its the newest release from the grand dames of the Los Angeles psychedelic ball. 15 tracks that wander from dark and sad-eyed, organ-based melodies to symphonic masterpieces filled with lush arrangements!
You may have heard the excellent new album from DAYSEND 'Severance'. The album has just been voted 'Best Metal Album of 2003' on Full Metal Racket, Triple J by listeners nation-wide. This comes fresh on the heels of the announcement of a national tour!
Solo artist, LAURA IMBRUGLIA, who is managed by Chatterbox is about to join Beth Orton for three shows at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre. You can see Laura on February 9th... the 10th and 11th having already sold out.
THE STOCKHOLM SYNDROME are about to re-release their debut EP 'Pen And Paper As A Safety Harness & Other Songs' on Chatterbox Records. Expect an early April release for this, with brand new artwork, bonus tracks and a CD-Rom component. Check the multimedia section of the site early April for a streaming audio preview!
DECEMBER 2003
CHATTERBOX RECORDS ACTS AT METAL FOR THE BRAIN! You can see four acts from the Chatterbox roster at this years Metal For The Brain Festival on the Triple J Stage. Firstly, THE STOCKHOLM SYNDROME will be onstage from 10:20am - 11:10pm, DAYSEND from 1pm - 1:40pm, FORTE from 3:40pm - 4:20pm and ALCHEMIST from 10:20pm - 11:10pm. It all takes place at the University of Canberra Refectory on Saturday 20th December.
SKULKER JOIN MAIN STAGE AT THE 2004 BIG DAY OUT FESTIVAL! It was announced last week, that SKULKER will be joining the main stage at the 2004 Big Day Out Festival. The girls will be bringing their indie rock to shows on the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. They will be sharing the stage with fellow Australians Magic Dirt, Jet, Gerling and international artists Metallica, Muse, The Dandy Warhols and The Strokes.
Hot on the heels of their national tour with Strapping Young Lad, Sydney metallers Daysend have released their debut album 'Severance' out now on Chatterbox Records. Exploding on to the scene at the beginning of 2003, Daysend have been constantly touring nationally, building a great reputation as a strong live act and building a healthy fan base. 'Severance' contains 11 tracks of dominating riffs and slick melodies, and has been given praise by all forms of media. The track 'Countdown' has also been added to Triple J rotation. A big achievement for a local metal band. Produced by d.w Norton and Nik Tropiano, 'Severance' will not disappoint.
Skulker release a brand new single, 'In Your Arms', the second to be taken from their second album 'The Double Life'. The single will be released through Chatterbox Records on 13th October. The single features 3 previously unavailable b-sides, including a live studio performance of Madonna's 80s hit 'Material Girl'. It also includes live favourite 'Shayne' and a brand new track, 'The Weekend'. Skulker guitarist, Batti and the Hard-Ons' Ray Ahn, are responsible for the artwork.
FORT are the proud owners of one of the dirtiest rock n roll sounds in the Australia. Witness their power on the upcoming Grinspoon tour. Their world - sexual, alcohol-filled, and occasionally down right dirty! You'll find them guardians of the rock flame. It is shear brilliance to witness their psychedelic sex rock! No gimmicks, no postmodern guilt-trip bullshit, just heavy rock genius! Current single 'Deadweight' available now on Chatterbox Records/MGM
Previously referred to as an enigmatic and esoteric act, ALCHEMIST believes they have now written a record that is both relevant and sincere. Almost two years in the writing, Austral Alien was motivated by real topics the band feels strongly about. It offers a number of opinions without preaching or moralizing. The album symbolizes a reinvention for the band without compromising Alchemist®s organic sound, uniqueness or weighty approach. It signifies their perceived difference within the metal genre, their geographic isolation from their peers and their ambition to write passionate, original and thought provoking music throughout their almost fifteen years of existence. Austral Alien personifies Alchemist circa 2003. It is passionate and uniquely heavy music from a dissimilar group who perceive their home to be a magical source of inspiration. Out now!
Young and hot, THE WEEKEND recently completed their tour with label mates Skulker on the 22-date national 'Double Life' tour, presented by Triple J and Fly TV. Delivering a tight, hard "rock/pop noise", and lead by the lovely and talented Andrea Wass, The Weekend has already been wowing huge audiences with international opening slots for Green Day, Weezer and Dashboard Confessional. The tour coincides with the release of their new mini-album, "Kiss Kiss" out now on Chatterbox Records, with lead track "80s Rock Star" already receiving healthy airplay on Triple J.
