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| THIS COLLISION (UNDER HOSTILE ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT) |
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STYLE: METAL, HARD ROCK
LOCATION: BRISBANE
WEBSITE: thiscollision.com
MYSPACE: myspace.com/thiscollision
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Forming in 2004, Brisbane’s This Collision have built an impressive fan base with their brand of Metal, playing over 100 live shows across the country, including coveted support slots and tours with a diverse range of acts such as HellYeah (USA), Static-X (USA), Kottonmouth Kings (USA), Dead Letter Circus, The Butterfly Effect, Sydonia and Karnivool. The band has released two successful EPs, "The Catacomb Suits" (2005) and "Ready to Run, Here to Stay"(2009) and are currently into pre production for their debut album which will be released mid 2011.
"Nobody else is doing this sound with any competence"
-Blunt Magazine
"Engaging and infectiously catchy"
-Rave Magazine |
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| SKINWALKERS |
STYLE: PUNK, METAL, HARDCORE
WEBSITE: .skinwalkers.com.au
MYSPACE: myspace.com/skinwalkersband
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/skinwalkersmusic
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/skinwalkersmusic |
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Skinwalkers, from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia formed in late 2008 and play a brand of ferocious mix of punk, metal, hardcore and emotionally-charged rock „n? roll with a message about the world which can be called punk/hardcore but call them what you want.
“Famed for singing about issues that are important to their audience, their music harks back to a time when punk rock had a message.” Time Off Mag - 15th July 2011
“They sing about things that matter, that are real to the everyday man with a positive message delivered in every track that may have been missed had it been delivered any other way”. Bec Dent, Landed Music 90.9 Sea FM - June 2011
Skinwalkers are influenced by many bands including The Clash, Rancid, The Who, Gallows, Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Green Day, Joe Strummer, Blink 182, Slipknot, KoRn, Mudvayne, and more. The band says, “They don?t like saying who their influences are as any music/band can inspire them. As long as they are passionate and the message is important, then they have their attention”. The band members have been playing music and in bands since their early teenager years and have perfected their craft at such a young age. Bands that Skinwalkers have played with in the past three years include The Misfits (USA), Agent Orange (USA), Toe to Toe, The Rabble (NZ), Mourning Tide, Celibate Rifles, Matty Effin Morrison, Driven Fear, Relentless, Hopeless, Warbrain, Between the Devil and the Deep, Time Has Come, Electric Horse, Epidemic...Over, Drawcard, The Vampers, 9 Sons of Dan, Dementia 13, Blowhard, Mouthguard, Hits plus many more.
As teenagers, Skinwalkers wrote and recorded their first EP, We Are the Streets. The lead track was inspired by the youth homelessness issue in Australia. As part of the process for developing the EP the band travelled to Sydney to perform a music workshop at the Salvation Army?s Oasis Centre.
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| EPIDEMIC OVER |
STYLE: PROGRESSIVE ROCK
WEBSITE: .epidemicover.com.au
MYSPACE: myspace.com/epidemicover
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/epidemicover
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Epidemic...Over (E...O) are a passionate, hits-you-right-in-the-heart alternative rock band from Queensland, Australia - soaring vocals to sing along with, a rhythm section to die for and delay-drenched and distorted guitar riffs to lose yourself in make them an unquestionably formidable sonic force to be reckoned with.
These are the parts that should give you the measurement of their shows and recordings - equal parts talent, ambition and passion. Epidemic...Over welcomes you to their sound and join their family. When you break it down, Epidemic...Over are all about family - not only are there cousins in the band - Matthew Green (Drums) and Ben Castles (Guitar) they are four brothers in music who bring everything to the table. They are all friends who grew up together in Tannum Sands.
E...O's commitment to quality rock songs with solid rock guitar grooves, driving rhythm section and soaring vocals has seen them share the stage with Australia's best alternative acts: The Butterfly Effect, Birds of Tokyo, Dead Letter Circus, Floating Me, Gyroscope, Shihad, British India - the list goes on.
E...O was featured on Blunt Magazine’s cover CD in May 2010 and an Australian iTunes U Promo Sampler (well over 20000 downloads) and Coconet Classic Kite-surfing DVDs, promoting the largest Kite-Surfing meet in the Southern Hemisphere. New Single The Stone (Oct 2011) has been played Australia-wide on the Austereo Network and debuted at just inside the top 100 rock singles purchased in iTunes Australia.
Now on to their 3rd EP release, titled Long Way Home, due in early 2012, they are seasoned tourers and well-loved act, with over 40000kms clocked up in the tour van, 2100 fans on Facebook and a loyal army of fans at live shows. Epidemic...Over has toured extensively from Townsville to Sydney a number of times to always-welcoming fans. First single The Stone - produced by Melodyssey guitarist, Clint Vincent - will see a digital-only single release (iTunes, Bandcamp and other digital retailers) in October 2011 will see them on the road again covering QLD, NSW and VIC on a run of club shows from October through early December.
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| TAKE US TO VEGAS |
STYLE: PROGRESSIVE ROCK
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/takeustovegasqld
FILM CLIPS:
'Here To Stay'
'Heart Attack' |
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Take Us To Vegas was formed in early 2010 with a dream to put together a quality recording and touring band. After some homework and a selection process the guy’s got together for a couple of jams and it was immediately obvious there was something special going on with a totally different, but positive vibe being experienced by everyone. The studio was pumping with excitement as the combined passion and talent helped the creative juices flow right from day one. Even though a couple of the lad’s had only just met, friendships, trust and appreciation for each other’s skills quickly grew. It soon became apparent that this new group of young musicians may have just stumbled upon that ingredient that they and so many musicians set out to find. It’s hard to quantify; it just feels, sounds and looks right!
They’re all young, single & passionate musicians with a look and sound that appeals to many age groups. The band is also determined to make it to the top and will do whatever is required to achieve this goal. They understand the challenges that lie ahead and have already begun preparations for not only the success’ but the failures and rejections that are a by-product of a journey such as this. They are prepared and will not be deterred!
In March 2011 the band posted 3 songs from their new album “The Road Ahead” on the JJJ Unearthed website. Within a week they held the positions of 1, 4 & 5 in the punk charts and #1 in the Australian chart. Not a bad effort from a relatively unknown band! There are Video Clips posted on YouTube as well as a lot of live footage. The bands second album is scheduled for release early next year to coincide with a national tour.
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| STATE OF INTEGRITY |
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STYLE: METAL
LOCATION: BRISBANE
WEBSITE: stateofintegrity.com
MYSPACE: myspace.com/stateofintegrity
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State Of Integrity formed in early 2003 in the Bayside area of Brisbane, Australia. Their music is a blend of traditional thrash, mid 90's groove and melodic death metal twisted with pure mosh aggression.
They played their first show in September 2003 and continued to play shows throughout 2004, in the process gathering a healthy and loyal fan base due to their high energy and chaotic shows. During 2005 they recorded and released their debut full length album, "The Fourth Season of Revelations". On the back of this came interstate and international shows. 2006 saw State of Integrity return to New Zealand for a six date tour with NZ bands Sinate & Tainted.
In August 2007 the band played their long awaited first show in arguably themetalcapital of Australia, Adelaide.
February 2008 saw the announcement of the departure of Ben Clayphan (Bass). Ben played his last four shows with the band throughout April 2008, which saw S.O.I return to New Zealand for the 3rd time for two shows - one in Auckland as International headliners of the 1st Mammoth festival and the second, a side show with The Berzerker in Hamilton.
Ben's replacement came in Andrew Morriss who was from local Brisbane band Hallows End.
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| THE BLACKWATER FEVER |
STYLE: GARAGE BLUES, ROCK
LOCATION: BRISBANE
WEBSITE: theblackwaterfever.com
MYSPACE: myspace.com/theblackwaterfever
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‘SWEET MISERY’ IS THAT RAREST OF THINGS: A TOUGH, PASSIONATE GARAGE BLUES ALBUM THAT IS SATISFYING FROM BEGINNING TO END EVEN AFTER THE UMPTEENTH LISTEN. – Tsunami Mag
Their dark debut 'Sweet Misery' received continuous praise from the Australian music press. There was airplay and interviews on JJJ, RRR, FBI, RTR, ABC, 4ZZZ, It was a feature album on PBS radio, made waves across to US collage radio. HBO featured tracks reaching over 38 million US viewers used for their summer Cinemax campaign... and oh yeah it was voted best Australian release on Polish radio 2009! It is released in Australia, Europe and Japan,
"REFRESHINGLY BLEAK, MYSTERIOUSLY ACCOMPLISHED AND COMFORTABLY CONFIDENT" - MAG (JB HI-FI)
A harrowing growl, a tortured electric guitar and the rhythmic stomp of an unrelenting drum kit. If you close your eyes you can almost smell the swamp and feel the moonlight on your face. It's hard to believe such an atmospheric, blues-heavy sound comes from just two guys. Breaking your heart one minute only to pick you up with an irresistible rocker the next, this Australian duo are a live experience not to be missed.
“A DARK RIVER OF VITRIOLIC ROCK’N’ROLL” – Time Off
TBWF have shared the stage with internationalists The Black Keys, Heavy Trash, Datsuns, Black Diamond Heavies & Bob Log III plus shows and tours with home grown acts Birds Of Tokyo, Calling All Cars, Tame Impala, Mia Dyson, The Mess Hall, The Vasco Era, The Kill Devil Hills, Yves Klein Blue, Youth Group and The Fumes to strong music press reviews. |
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| FIRE DRIVER |
STYLE: GARAGE, PUNK, ROCK
LOCATION: SUNSHINE COAST
MYSPACE: myspace.com/firedriver
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Be passionate/play hard - following this ethic by default, Fire driver attack their set like fighting for survival, often described as sounding somewhere between Helmet/T.M.O.C/and Bad Religion, Fire driver delivers catchy punk/hardedge rock with penetrating vocals, original alt/punk the way it’s meant to be, no gimmicks, just dynamics - raw, hard and sometimes melodic "Chunky punk" . Fire driver's three members have previously played in many bands on the Sunshine Coast, and since their inception late 2007 have found a unique formula that sets them apart and lights it up right from the first note. Releasing their debut album "Dead End River" late 2009 and since working on new material coupled with their earlier unreleased tracks, have a vast repertoire of meaty anthems. |
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| THE FLOATING BRIDGES |
STYLE: ROOTS / INDIE
LOCATION: SUNSHINE COAST
FACEBOOK: >>
MYSPACE: myspace.com/thefloatingbridges
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Hailing from Pomona among the beautiful forests of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, The Floating Bridges are an exciting, original six piece band raising the bar in the roots music scene with their earth driven sounds. Taking influences from Funk, Rock, Blues, Roots, Reggae, and then adding in latin percussion and didgeridoo, gives this outfit a diversity that grabs the attention of any passer- by. With a highly energetic live performance set to get the body movin'and the soul groovin', these boys are fast becoming known as one of the hottest emerging acts of 2010 Having just played at the West End Festival in Brisbane the boys also recently had the chance to play at the sunshine coast's own Perigian Originals, supporting local giants OKA. The day was a huge success with the the Floating Bridges stealing the show.
The band is currently planning a string of dates for mid 2010, where they will be set to launch their Second E.P, on which work is nearly complete. With the future looking bright, and the rainbow shining brighter, The Floating Bridges look foward to playing for you sometime in the near future! Sooner rather than later of course.
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| KINDRED |
STYLE: FUNK / REGGAE / ROCK
LOCATION: SUNSHINE COAST |
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KINDREAD are a fresh new hybrid sounding act that combine a fusion of funk/reggae/rock & blues with elements of contemporized DUB layered on a bed of electronic ambience, captivating harmonies and catchy melodies. KINDREAD’S song writing is pure genius & their live sound is contagious energy! KINDREAD’S live performance embraces a ballad aura soaring into an uplifting energy guaranteed to get any dance floor pumping.
KINDREAD have been working hard the last few years to build their fan base performing non stop to capacity crowds at venues and major festivals around Australia. Drawing in a range of influences from artists such as Michael Franti, The Black Seeds, Santana, Bob Marley, Blue King Brown, KINDREAD have created their own fresh new style which is leaving anyone who comes in contact with their music wanting more. In July 2009 KINDREAD locked themselves away in the vault studio’s to record there debut album ‘Free World’, and what would be the launch for their infectious sound to the rest of the world. The ‘Free World’ album is a dynamic journey through range of styles which is incorporated in their live performance. In the making of the ‘Free World’ album the band worked with world class mastering engineer Leon Zervos (Muse. INXS, Santana, Crowded House & many more) who added the touch of world class and captured the dynamic journey which KINDREAD take their listeners on with their epic tunes. KINDREADS live performance is a journey through great song writing and a dynamic flavour which only great musicianship can do well. Be sure not to miss them live!!
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| MY DYING DAYS |
STYLE: ROCK
LOCATION: MACKAY
MYSPACE: myspace.com/mydyingdaysmusic
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Releases:
“Blood Red Romance” EP (2005) Produced by Stuart Niven & My Dying Days
@ Modern Music Studios, Brisbane AU
Bands played/toured with:
Strung Out (U.S.), No Use For A Name (U.S.), The Butterfly Effect (2006 & 2007), COG (2007 & 2008), Dead Letter Circus, Melodyssey, I Killed The Prom Queen, I-NATION, Japunga, LOE
Venues performed at:
The Basement – Brisbane, QUT Guild Bar - Brisbane, Miami Tavern – Gold Coast, Home-grown Festival 06 – Sunshine Coast, Brothers Leagues Club - Cairns, Freakquency - Cairns, The Exchange – Townsville, Bombay Rock – Townsville, Aitkenvale Hall – Townsville, McGuire’s Hotel – Mackay, Main St Nightclub – Mackay, Cougar Bar – Mackay, The Birdcage (Uni Bar) – Rockhampton, Post Office Hotel – Rockhampton |
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| NINJASPY |
STYLE: HARDCORE/ SKA
LCATION: CANADA
FACEBOOK: >>
MYSPACE: myspace.com/thetriadinblood
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Ninjaspy arose with the dawn of the year of six, embodied by the Triad in Blood: Vocalist/Guitarist Joel Parent, Drummer Adam Parent and Bassist Tim Parent. Rising above the mire of their faceless six year muse, they have focused their sights on the mission objectives now at hand: Swift, surgical amalgamation of a spectrum of styles and the subsequent eradication of narrow mindedness. Advocating total freedom of expression and infiltrating every earthen sinew in their chosen path in order to stay grounded and facilitate real connections with others; interactions that are crucial for a meaningful human existence. In corelation with a commitment to people before all else, support for Ninjaspy has grown with every show, every tour and every industry contact. Now working with Darren Gilmore of Watchdog Management, Ninjaspy is embarking on a new leg of their career’s journey. With the help of prolific producers, Garth Richardson and Ben Kaplan, they have entered the next level of their career, releasing their debut cd --ature (Pi-Nature) in the fall of 2007. Equipped and, indeed, armed with their own musical weaponry, (a derivation of hardcore, ska, grunge, reggae, funk and more) Ninjaspy aim to engage people with radical ideas on a level plane. And above all else, to reiterate to people over and again, the importance of victory in the eternal conflict with the skank; the vicious and relentless evil that lives in every human being. The skank that is overcome each time Ninjaspy has the honor of sharing their crafts with people in a live environment, where dancing destroys the enemy. The enemy whose defeat is apparent as one witnesses the total freedom felt at every show by the people in the pit who rise up to throw the skank down. |
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| ASHES OF DECEMBER |
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STYLE: METAL/ HARDCORE
LOCATION: BRISBANE
MYSPACE: myspace.com/ashesofdecemberband
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From the depths of Brisbane Australia comes Ashes Of December formed in late 2008 with a headstrong focus to create solidarity and originality of hard-hitting metal and hardcore. Several months of writing and playing the local circuit came time to record there debut EP Secret Burdens.
Creating and combinding a mix brutal straight down the line metal/hardcore with crushing breakdowns and melodic riffs Ashes Of December are still staying true to themselves while delivering a band with meaning and purpose.
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| KING TUCK |
STYLE: RHYTHM N' BLUES
LOCATION: SUNSHINE COAST |
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King Tuck are three mates from the Sunshine Coast with a heap of musical experience, who get together as often as they can to jam on a variety of covers from a wide range of different music, from RnB of James Brown, Al Green and Stevie Wonder, to classic rock of The Doors, The Stones, Cream, Pink Floyd, Santana, Bad Company, Lynard Skynard, Steve Miller and Free. All time favorites from Van Morrison, Credence Clearwater and Bob Marley, Aussie classics from Cold Chisel, INXS and Australian Crawl, contemporary artists such as Ben Harper,
Jack Johnson and Eagle Eye Cherry and a multitude of great party
favourites from the 50’s up to the present day - “King Tuck” have it covered!!!!
Peter, George and Ross are local blokes who love to entertain and play music. With a combination of drums, guitar, bass, vocals and harmonies, they can provide either a laid back ambience and/or a night of classic songs that will have your crowd up and boppin’ till they drop! King Tuck are ideal for weddings, parties, pub gigs, restaurants, or any occasion that you want your guests to have a night to remember.
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| BLUES MARTINI |
STYLE: ACOUSTIC POP, RnB, SOUL
LOCATION: SUNSHINE COAST |
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A nip of Pop, RnB and Soul classics
A dash of fresh contemporary sounds
Add acoustic grooves, melodic soulful vocals and harmonies
A twist of saxophone
Shakin not stirred
Served with a shot of fun......
Blues Martini are a stylish duo of seasoned musicians that has been defined as melodic acoustic, mellow lounge music that can groove at low volumes or mix it up for a more dance-able feel that makes people want to get up and move.
Kath Williams-vocals, guitar, percussion, saxophone
A session vocalist known for her feel for harmonies, and multi -instrumental performer on the Sunny Coast for the last ten years, Kath initially teamed with Sue Bond in the award winning Coast Duo 'Cheek' and more recently with Al Hensley's 'Banana Republic' who and has now combined forces with
Paul Martin-guitars and vocals
Based on the Sunshine Coast professionally playing, touring and recording for twenty years and since '98 played with those hippies from the last millennium, 'Late for Woodstock'.
Kath and Paul both hold a deep respect and love for the pioneers of roots and blues music, and any style with heart and soul, which drives the passion for Blues Martini's musical journey.
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| SOULFOOD |
STYLE: ACOUSTIC
LOCATION: SUNSHINE COAST |
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Want your party rocking to the most popular and alternative acoustic tunes known today. Then make sure you feed your party soul with some rocking grooves from the Sunshine Coast's hottest cover sensation 'Soulfood'.
Soulfood combine the acoustic flavour with well known covers as well as adding their own hint of lead guitar which will bring your party or venue alive with their original style of coastal tunes and rocking grooves. They can perform as a 2 piece or if you really want to get the party rocking, book the 3 or 4 piece which will provide the drums and percussion to get any dance floor going crazy.
So if you would like to feed your soul today Soulfood can be booked for venues, corporate functions and private parties. Be sure you don't miss out and book your musical feast today. |
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