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Postcard From A Living Hell
''Postcard from a Living Hell'' is the debut studio album by Australian rock group, RedHook. The album was announced in November 2022 and released on 23 April 2023. At the AIR Awards of 2024, the album was nominated for Best Independent Heavy Album or EP. Reception The reviews for the album was generally positive. ''Triple J'' said "Stacked with back-to-back belters, ''Postcard from a Living Hell'' shows off the bands relentless exploration of pop-punk, nu metal, rock and EDM, delivering 11 of their most powerful anthems to date." Ellie Robinson from ''NME'' described the album as "chaotic". Robinson said "It oscillates from alt-pop to nu-metal, punk and electronicore without so much as a moment of respite, taking listeners on a rollercoaster of sounds and emotions." ''Australian Independent Record Labels Association'' said "''Postcard from a Living Hell'' is eleven charismatic, hook-laden tracks forged in a signature particle collider of sonic influences." Tiana Speter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RedHook (band)
RedHook are an Australian rock band from Sydney, who formed in 2017. The band consists of lead vocalist Emmy Mack, guitarist Craig Wilkinson, drummer Alex Powys, and bassist Ned Jankovic. Their debut EP ''Bad Decisions'' was released on 23 April 2021. They released their debut studio album, '' Postcard from a Living Hell'', in April 2023 and a second studio album, ''Mutation'' on 22 November 2024. History 2017–2020: Early years and debut singles RedHook was formed in June 2017 by Emmy Mack on vocals and Matt Coleman (performing as Suburban) on bass guitar, they were both previously in the rock band Smokin' Mirrors, Craig Wilkinson was later recruited as their guitarist. Retrieved 18 December 2018 Coleman's role in the band was later changed to just a studio and touring member, not appearing in any music videos or promotional art as he chose to focus on his solo career. They had been performing in small clubs across Sydney and at the time had not officially released any music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutation (RedHook Album)
''Mutation'' is the second studio album by Australian rock group, RedHook. The album was announced in August 2024 and released on 22 November 2024. It peaked at number 15 on the ARIA charts; their first to enter the top 100. Band member Emmy Mack said "''Mutation'' felt like the perfect name for this record because we wanted it to feel like an evolution in every single way, not just in RedHook's sound, but also in the culture around us. We're here to shift narratives, offer new perspectives and dismantle old ways of thinking." At the AIR Awards of 2025, the album was nominated for Best Independent Heavy Album or EP. Reception Kris Peters from ''Heavy Mag'' said "''Mutation'' is the product of a band who are completely comfortable with and within themselves. It is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of a band." In a positive review, Georgia Haskins from ''Wall of Sound'' said "While the juvenile and fun moments of the album are something to hook you in, what really kee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AIR Awards Of 2024
The 2024 AIR Awards is the eighteenth annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards ceremony (generally known as the AIR Awards), which took place on 1 August 2024 in Adelaide. The 2024 AIR Awards introduced two new categories; the Independent Producer of the Year and the Independent Music Video of the Year. The nominees were revealed on 14 May 2024. Performances *Maple Glider *Jack River *Bumpy *Slava Grigoryan *RVG Nominees and winners Winners indicated in boldface, with other nominees in plain. See also * Music of Australia The music of Australia has an extensive history made of music societies. Indigenous Australian music forms a significant part of the unique heritage of a 40,000- to 60,000-year history which produced the iconic didgeridoo. Contemporary fusions o ... References {{AIR Awards 2024 in Australian music 2024 music awards AIR Awards 2024 awards in Australia 2020s in Adelaide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Music (magazine)
''The Music'' (formerly known as and now incorporating ''Drum Media'') is an online Australian music magazine. It previously existed as a street press devoted to long-form music journalism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. In its printed form, it was based in Sydney and distributed throughout Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Canberra and surrounding areas. The magazine changed its name to ''The Music'' (incorporating Drum Media) in 2013, following the merge with two other magazines, Brisbane's ''Time Off'' and Melbourne's '' Inpress'', owned by Street Press Australia. In 2020 the print edition was paused. Drum Media ''Drum Media'' was founded in 1990 as a free weekly tabloid-sized music magazine ( street press). The first issue of ''Drum Media'' appeared on 16 September 1990 with a distribution of 40,000 and featured Midnight Oil on the cover. The magazine had been established after the entire staff of the long-running Sydney street press magazine ''On The Str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triple J
Triple J is an Australian government-funded national radio station founded in 1975 as a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). It aims to appeal to young listeners of alternative music, and plays far more Australian content than commercial networks. The station was set up under the Gough Whitlam government, wanting to extend the appeal of the ABC to young Australians. Initially broadcasting as 2JJ or Double Jay from 19 January 1975, it stood apart from commercial stations with its lack of private advertising and its fringe music programming. Following a transition to FM in 1981, the station rebranded as 2JJJ or Triple J as it expanded regionally throughout the 1990s. Two spin-off digital stations were launched in the early 2010s: Double J aims to appeal to more mature audiences, and Triple J Unearthed plays only unsigned, local musicians. Despite declining ratings in their target 18–24-year-old demographic, Triple J maintains a strong podcast and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is Australia’s principal public service broadcaster. It is funded primarily by grants from the federal government and is administered by a government-appointed board of directors. The ABC is a publicly-owned statutory organisation that is politically independent and accountable; for example, through its production of annual reports, and is bound by provisions contained within the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, with its charter enshrined in legislation, the ''Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983''. ABC Commercial, a profit-making division of the corporation, also helps generate funding for content provision. The ABC was established as the Australian Broadcasting Commission on 1 July 1932 by an Act of Federal Parliament. It effectively replaced the Australian Broadcasting Company, a private company established in 1924 to provide programming for A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Independent Record Labels Association
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (commonly known as AIR), formerly Association of Independent Record Labels, is a non-profit trade association which supports the growth and development of Australia's independent recording industry. It represents Australian-owned record labels and independent artists based in Australia who function without the backing of major record labels. AIR was founded in 1996 in Sydney and is now located in Melbourne. In 2000, it founded the Independent Music Charts, also known as AIR Charts, which track the sales of Australia's highest-selling independent artists on a weekly and monthly basis, and since 2006 the annual Independent Music Awards, or AIR Awards, have been run to celebrate the year's highest-charting independently released Australian singles and albums. History AIR was started by a group of Sydney and Melbourne music industry professionals and labels, who began meeting regularly to formulate ideas on how to start an in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4zzz
4ZZZ (pronounced "Four Triple Zed" or simply "Triple Zed") is an independent community radio station operating in Brisbane, Australia at the frequency 102.1 FM. As a community radio station, 4ZZZ is a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). The station broadcasts to much of South East Queensland, parts of northern New South Wales and web streams from its website. History In the 1970s, activists in Queensland were pivotal in establishing Australian community radio amidst a conservative political climate. Australia's first community station, 4ZZZ, launched on December 8, 1975, in Brisbane, aimed to provide a radical alternative to mainstream news, promote community engagement and activism, and support Australian music. The station was the first FM community broadcaster in Brisbane transmitting in stereo. This model inspired other stations across the state. Today, there are 70 community radio stations in Queensland, including Indigenous services. Despi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yours Truly (band)
Yours Truly are an Australian pop-punk band formed in 2016 in Sydney, New South Wales. Their debut studio album, ''Self Care'' (2020), peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart. ''Louder Sound'' credited Yours Truly as one of several bands "reinventing pop-punk for 2021". History Yours Truly were formed in 2016 and self-released their debut EP ''Too Late for Apologies'' in March 2017. The group's debut singles "Winter" and "Strangers" received airplay on Triple J. "High Hopes" was released in January 2018. The group released their debut studio album ''Self Care'' on 18 September 2020, which debuted at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart. On 9 July 2021, the band released the single "Walk Over My Grave", followed by the single "Lights On" and their new EP "Is this what I look like?" which was released on the 15 July 2022. Following the release of ''is this what i look like?'', guitarist Lachlan Cronin and drummer Bradley Cronan left the band to pursue other interests in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sly Withers
Sly Withers are an Australian alternative rock band from Perth, Western Australia. The band consists of vocalists/guitarists Jono Mata and Sam Blitvich, drummer Fraser Cringle and bassist Shea Moriarty. Joel Neubecker served as the band's drummer from their formation until his departure in December 2023. The original band members formed the band while still in high school. Their second studio album, ''Gardens'', debuted and peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Chart on 21 June 2021. A single from the album, "Clarkson", placed in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2021 at number 69. The band's sound combines elements of rock, punk and emo, with ''theMusic'' describing the band as "an exciting blend of introspection and euphoric indie punk". History The band released their self-titled debut album in September 2016. In March 2019, the band signed with Dew Process. On 11 June 2021, the band released their second studio album, titled ''Gardens'', which featured the singles "Cracks", "Bougainvil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Faim
The Faim are a four-piece band from Perth, Australia. The band consists of singer Josh Raven, bassist/keyboardist Stephen Beerkens, guitarist Samuel Tye and drummer Linden Marissen. The band released their debut Extended play, EP ''Summer Is a Curse'' in 2018 and have signed an international deal with BMG Rights Management. History 2014–2017: Formation and recognition The band was formed in Perth while some of the group members were still attending high school. They met in their music class and decided to form the band with their previous name being Small Town Heroes. Seven months later Sean joined after they found him on YouTube. Under this moniker, the band recorded and released two EP's in 2015 and 2016. Both releases were produced by Chris Hanssen, who was also the manager for the band between 2015 and 2016. In late 2016, the band renamed to The Faim and commenced management with Rob Nassif, who is a drummer in the band Gyroscope (band), Gyroscope. Rob discovered The Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Charts
The ARIA Charts are the main Australian record chart, music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the official Australian music chart in June 1988, succeeding the Kent Music Report, which had been Australia's national music sales charts since 1974. History The ''Go-Set'' charts were Australia's first national singles and albums charts, published from 5 October 1966 until 24 August 1974. Succeeding ''Go-Set'', the Kent Music Report began issuing the national top 100 charts in Australia from May 1974. The compiler, David Kent (historian), David Kent, also published Australia's national charts from 1940 to 1974 in a retrospective fashion using state-based data. In mid-1983, the Australian Recording Industry Association commenced licensing the Kent Music Report chart. The first printed national top 50 chart available in record stores, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
