How would you like to play for a crowd of music industry heavyweights and share the bill with acts like Grinspoon, British India, Dead Letter Circus and Children Collide?
Thanks to Channel [V], now you can! Just by entering this competition you and your band could be taking to the stage at One Movement for Music in Perth, Australia.
Held 8-10 October at The Esplanade, One Movement is one of the most important music events in the Southern Hemisphere. A pioneering music industry conference and festival in one, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for to launch your band on the road to super stardom.
Tell us your band’s hit track off your MySpace page
In 200 words or less, tell us “Why is your band ready and deserving of a performance slot at One Movement?”
The prize consists of:
Return domestic economy airfares for up to five people from the Prize winner’s nearest capital city to Perth, valued at a maximum of $5000;
1 nights’ accommodation for up to five people at a minimum 4 star apartment in Perth, valued at a maximum of $450;
All hotel/gig transfers, valued at $300;
Per diems per band member per day valued at up to $375 in total;
1 x delegate’s passes to One Movement Conference and Industry Showcases, valued at $500;
The opportunity to perform at One Movement Festival - a money-can’t-buy prize.
The total maximum prize pool value is $6625.
Please note that all band members or artists must be over 18. The competition closes on Sunday, 5 September 2010. For the full terms and conditions, please visit the Channel [V] competition page. Competition entries addressing the three points listed above can also be emailed to feedback@vmusic.com.au
Click here to view the full line-up for the 2010 One Movement Music Festival. More information about the festival is included below.
Ticketing Details:
One Movement Music Festival, by Twilight Ticket:
Friday night’s Twilight Festival (8 October 2010) is a stand-alone ticket and can be purchased separately or by a Gold Pass Upgrade or Weekend Festival Upgrade Pass.
Weekend Festival Ticket:
Weekend Festival tickets are available as individual day passes for Saturday or Sunday or two day Weekend Pass.
Weekend Festival Upgrade Pass:
A Weekend Festival Pass Upgrade will also give you entry to the Twilight Festival on Friday.
One Movement for Music Gold Pass:
Want the ultimate all access ticket? Go for Gold!
This year, One Movement for Music has a new, limited ticketing option for the true lovers of all things music. The Gold Pass is easily the best value for money ticket in town this summer and is the perfect choice for those who like discovering new and emerging musical talent. This strictly limited ticket gives you access to the Weekend Festival where you can enjoy artists from around the world on the picturesque Perth Esplanade.
Here’s the best bit. The Gold Pass will give you exclusive access to all of the industry-only showcases, held in various intimate and unique venues in the Perth CDB. There’s more than 25 showcases over 5 nights, giving you access to 80 additional artists and 130 hours of music. Discover new music before your friends do!
Gold Pass Upgrade:
A Gold Pass Upgrade will give you access to all the Twilight Festival, Weekend Festival PLUS all the Industry Showcases from 7 to 10 October.
Ticket prices are:
• Twilight Festival Ticket - $89.00 + bf
• Saturday Day Ticket - $59.00 + bf (first release)
• Sunday Day Ticket - $59.00 + bf (first release)
• Weekend Pass (Saturday + Sunday) - $99.00 + bf
• Weekend Festival Pass Upgrade (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) - $165.00 + bf (upgrade element $66.00 instead of $89.00)
• Gold Pass (Weekend Pass + access to all showcases Thursday to Sunday inclusive) - $125.00 + bf
• Gold Pass Upgrade (Weekend Pass, access to all showcases Thursday to Sunday inclusive PLUS Twilight Festival) - $175.00 + bf (upgrade element $50.00 instead of $89.00)
Tickets for the One Movement Music Festival, by Twilight go on sale at 9.00am on Friday, 27 August, 2010 through www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX.
Tickets for the Weekend Festival are on sale now through www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX.
OMFM 2010 Key Dates:
Wednesday, 6 October, 2010 – Opening Night Function and Showcase
Thursday, 7 October, 2010 – MUSEXPO Conference at Parmelia Hilton Perth and Industry Showcases
Friday, 8 October, 2010 - MUSEXPO Conference at Parmelia Hilton Perth, One Movement Music Festival, by Twilight at The Esplanade and Industry Showcases
Saturday, 9 October, 2010 – Workshop Panel at Parmelia Hilton Perth, One Movement for Music Weekend Festival at The Esplanade and Industry Showcases
Sunday, 10 October, 2010 - MUSEXPO panel session, One Movement for Music Weekend Music Festival at The Esplanade and Industry Showcases
With just under five weeks until the event kicks off, check back in on One Movement Word regularly as we publish exclusive interviews with festival and showcase artists.
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Ahead of their appearance at the 2010 One Movement Festival, Sydney folk band Boy & Bear have recorded a special message for their Perth fans. Take a look at the video below wherein the five-piece give their advice on festival hygiene and general cleanliness.
Boy & Bear are appearing in Perth at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.
Visit Boy & Bear on MySpace here. The music video for their track ‘Rabbit Song‘ is embedded below.
Meet Biuret [pictured right], a high energy, dynamic South Korean rock/pop band led by the stunning Hey Won Moon.
After forming in 2002, this energetic, dominant trio manages to deliver what we love about rock whilst still keeping elements of pop in the mix. It’s no surprise that they were the 2009 Overall Winners of Sutasi, a Pan-Asian music search to find the Best Contemporary Act across Asia.
Since winning the Sutasi title, Biuret have been busy working on a new album as well as performing in Korea, Australia, Japan, London, Vietnam and now India for Independence Rock 2010.
Biuret appeared at One Movement last year, and we’re pleased to welcome them back to the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010. Ahead of their 2010 performance, One Movement Word caught up with all three members of the band.
What’s your favourite song of all time, guys?
Happy Jackson: Muse’s ‘Stockholm Syndrome‘ is my choice [music video embedded below]. The guitar riff in the beginning is pretty cool. It’s a powerful song with passionate melodies.
Heywon : Not sure about favourite song, but my favorite album of all time is Ten by Pearl Jam. It’s just that I have listened to this album so many times over and over when I was young.
Jai : My all time favorite is ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger‘ by Oasis. It’s just one of those songs that sticks.
Favourite musical moment of 2010 so far?
Heywon: Our favorite moment has to be having playing at the Pentaport Rock Festival in Incheon. The crowd and the energy was phenomenal.
You’re musicians. Why? What compels you?
Jai : Being a musician in Seoul is not an easy living. But other than the fact that I love music, I would like to have the opportunity to inspire people to have a dream.
Heywon : I had an affinity towards rock since high school, which led to tng writing, and I always thought about performing on stage.
Happy Jackson : Makes me feel alive when I’m on stage.
Favourite song of 2010 so far?
Happy Jackson: Green Day’s ‘American Idiot‘ [music video embedded below]. Although it may not be for 2010…
What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art, or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?
Heywon : Neither. I think what’s most important is being able to connect and share with the audience through music.
Jai : Probably both, but I would like to be respected through music.
Happy Jackson : I have yet to have a comfortable life through art, so I can not really say, but I will tell you once I experience that.
Social media for musicians: friend or foe?
Happy Jackson : I wouldn’t say it’s a foe because it’s another way of communication. People have different preferences, and it’s a way of communicating directly.
Jai : I agree. I don’t think it’s a foe. The speed of change is very quick where we’re from, and it’s inevitable to adapt to these changes.
Your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?
Happy Jackson : I disagree. Because not everyone who listens to music goes to the live shows. But if everyone who enjoys listening to our music come to the live show, I can agree.
What do you know about Perth, Australia? Got any plans for your Australian trip, aside from playing One Movement?
Heywon : We participated in One Movement last year, and unlike Korea, it seems like most of the people enjoyed rock music. I was very impressed by the rock festival being held at the heart of the city. I loved it!
Favourite music video of all time?
Heywon : Pearl Jam’s ‘Even Flow‘ [embedded below]. I love the energy.
What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?
Heywon : I don’t necessarily have an objective of result, but would like the audience to enjoy our music and gain new fans.
Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown.
The Koxx - like us, they are helping to build the Korean rock scene.
Thanks for your time, guys.
Biuret are appearing in Perth at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.
Visit Biuret on MySpace here. A live performance of their song ‘Without U‘ is embedded below.
Meet Big Scary [pictured right], the Melbourne boy/girl duo made up of Tom Iansek (songwriting, lead vocals and guitar) and Jo Syme (percussion, vocals) who formed in 2008 and have made quite an impact on the Australian music scene over the past 12 months. Already hailed as ones to watch, Big Scary are living up to the hype, and with the release of their debut album not until August 2011, it seems next 12 months will be even bigger for the strummer and the drummer.
Inspired by the wave of apocalyptic weather battering the country in September last year, Tom & Jo released the EP At The Mercy of The Elements in February 2010. Drawing on the environmental anarchy taking place around them during recording, the EP featured radio favourite ‘Falling Away‘, a stunning piano-driven ballad, inspired by philosophy and spirituality books Tom was reading at the time. This track went on to receive received solid airplay support across JJJ, Fbi and RRR.
Watching the ascent of Big Scary, one thing that becomes abundantly clear is how diversified their musical offerings are. To date they have explored the hopefulness of autumn, the solemnity of winter, and soon the narcissism of spring and the splendour of summer. At their live shows, they are known to move with ease from shredding rock god wails, to charming heartfelt acoustic folk ballads. Big Scary’s diversity has been equally noted with the varied international and domestic support spots they have picked up this year. From Editors, to Florence and The Machine, British India, Vasco Era, Birds of Tokyo, Little Red, Midlake and Hungry Kids of Hungary - Big Scary have been incredibly busy traveling the country collecting countless fans along the way.
Ahead of their appearance at the One Movement industry showcases in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with Big Scary’s percussionist, Jo Syme.
What’s your favourite song of all time, Jo?
This is obviously a really hard question. One of many songs that comes to mind is Lambchop - ‘Is A Woman‘ [music video embedded below]. The vocals are just so personal and there’s this lovely delicate piano. It changes its feel several times in the most perfect way.
Favourite musical moment of 2010 so far?
All the Vasco Era shows (their set, not ours). So much energy and presence, and gritty love coming from both sides of the stage.
You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?
Because I can’t think of a better option in life that can let me have fun; consider the times when I’m partying with friends to be “work”; and because there’s an element of fear of working a real job. And of course because I love music and those moments when you’re on stage and you can feel the energy of the crowd and know that they’re with you, and those moments in rehearsal where a song or a riff just comes together and feels cool.
What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art (financially), or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?
Always the integrity because you don’t want to end up regretting any of the music you create just with purely the motivation of making more money. That said, to be able to have both would be amazing because if you’re going to continue making great music for many years, you need to be able to be supported by it somewhat financially - because there are other things in life you need to enjoy too.
Favourite song of 2010 so far?
‘O.N.E.‘ by Yeasayer [music video embedded below] ’cos it’s always fun and makes me dance.
Social media for musicians: friend or foe?
Friend. Mainly as a free way to get in touch with fans and get them to hear your music or know when you’re playing a show. However I don’t subscribe to the “share everything, all the time!” because we don’t have anything that interesting to say, and if we did then some things should be kept sacred.
Your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?
I agree. I started realising this switch in the industry a few years back for most musicians (I don’t think this necessarily applies to super famous and successful artists like Lady Gaga etc). Firstly the live stuff is usually band’s bread and butter. Secondly people can get their hands on so much free music from downloading and blogs and all the streaming on myspace anyway that it’s not easy to encourage them to spend on what they can easily get for free. We’ve been giving away our singles all year because we know it’s better to get people to our shows.
What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?
It’s a rare chance to play to the West Coasters as unfortunately it can be pretty expensive to get over there most of the time. We hear a lot from fans who are frustrated from missing out on a lot of the tours the East Coast takes for granted. Also maybe I’ll have my first swan so that I can achieve the feeling of being a local.
Favourite music video of all time?
The Drums - ‘Let’s Go Surfing‘ [music video embedded below]. Because it made me sprain my ankle. And it proves you don’t need money to make a good clip - just a good idea.
Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.
Bean. She’s hard to find and hasn’t made her first EP yet but keep an ear out for her cos her voice is stunning and she makes quirky but gorgeous music on the piano or fuzz guitar. Kind of Coco Rosie meets Feist.
Thanks for your time, Jo.
Big Scary are appearing in Perth as part of the One Movement industry showcases in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.
Visit Big Scary on MySpace here. The music video for their song ‘Autumn‘ is embedded below.
Meet Dylan Liddy [pictured right] - Director of Blue Max Music, a management and promotions company - who began his career as an indie band manager. After gaining an insight into live bookings, Dylan moved on to booking an established Melbourne venue as well as promoting shows for touring acts. Following this, Dylan began working at Premier Artists, booking acts such as Sunk Loto, TZU, Behind Crimson Eyes, 28 Days, Pete Murray, The Audreys and Hilltop Hoods.
In 2007, Dylan took on a management role for Hilltop Hoods both nationally and internationally. He also remains the national booking agent for Pete Murray, Hilltop Hoods and The Audreys. More recently, Blue Max Music has branched out into promoting live music events.
We’re pleased to welcome Dylan to Perth in October as a guest speaker at the MUSEXPO Asia Pacific 2010 music industry conference.
What’s your favourite song of 2010 so far, Dylan?
Anything from Boy & Bear’s EP…such an amazing sound for such a young act. [Music video for the Boy & Bear track 'Rabbit Song' embedded below]
How did you start working in the music industry?
Metallica, Pantera and Fear Factory were one inspiring reason…The other reason was I wanted to work around music as its so fast paced and fun…so I started assisting a suburban promoter place local acts as support for touring names..then I started booking a venue…then I started working at a Booking Agency…then I started Managing…etc. etc. etc. One door opens another as they say.
What’s been the highlight of your career so far?
Being part of the last Hilltop Hoods album release (State Of The Art) and working with such a driven and gifted talent. [Music video for the Hilltop Hoods song 'The Light You Burned' embedded below]
What’s the hardest part of your job?
Switching off…but its one of the best parts, as you don’t want to
What are your predictions of artists you think will break through later this year?
The acts I really like currently are Art Vs Science (luv those guys - so talented and fun), Washington (I was sold at this year’s APRA awards) and the Birds of Tokyo (great to see a band break through big after a long build)…
Finally, what’s your favourite song by an Australian artist?
For me, bands like The Mark of Cain, Alchemist and of course AC/DC have always been producing quality heavy songs for years. And it’s great to see a new hard rock/metal category in the ARIAs on the subject![Audio for the Alchemist song 'Chinese Whispers' embedded below]
Meet EMI Australia’s Chairman Mark Poston [pictured right], whose passion is music - so much so it’s likely to be found in his DNA one day. He has worked in music since 1989, in a number of roles from running a record store to working in various roles at labels including Sony and BMG - working with many Australian and International artists and managers. By the time he turned 30 he was Head of Capitol Records at EMI Australia working with artists such as Silverchair, Coldplay, Jet, Keith Urban, Paul Mac, Robbie Williams, The Living End, Kasey Chambers, John Williamson, The Finn Brothers and Gorillaz.
In 2005, he was promoted to Director, Global Marketing for EMI based in London. In July 2006, Mark went on to be Director of a new EMI UK frontline label Angel Music Group/Charisma. In August 2008, he returned to Australia as Chairman and Senior Vice President of Marketing for EMI Australasia, based in Sydney. Mark is also an active board member of both ARIA and PPCA. In December 2009 he was the only music executive to be named in Media Week’s ‘Top 30 Most Influential Media People’ list.
Mark never wants to become cynical or jaded, and could do with 30 hours in the day instead of the average 24.
We’re pleased to welcome Mark to Perth in October as a guest speaker at the MUSEXPO Asia Pacific 2010 music industry conference.
What’s your favourite song of 2010 so far, Mark?
I have two … ‘I Believe You Liar’ by Washington & ‘Stylo’ by Gorillaz [music video embedded below]. They both blow my mind (still).
How did you start working in the music industry?
Working at a record store in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
What’s been the highlight of your career so far?
Contributing to music – and to the music industry - and to artist’s careers. Meeting and collaborating with talented people and artists. Having music as my career (wow).
What’s the hardest part of your job?
Part of being a good leader and running a successful and creative music company- requires you to put yourself out there. You find yourself in situations that youre not entirely comfortable with at times - and it comes with a risk that people make the wrong judgements about you. (But don’t get me wrong im not complaining!).
What are your predictions of artists you think will break through later this year?
I’d put money on Oh Mercy moving into Arcade Fire-esque acclaim with their new opus. I think Papa Vs Pretty are the most interesting new band in the country – they will go far!
The most exciting artist that will really breakthrough is a big way and quickly is a Melbourne hip-hop talent called 360. He’s all that and will take Australia by storm. There is an extraordinary Melbourne band called King Cannons - my A&R team lost their shit over these guys recently!
However when it comes to real breakthroughs… Birds Of Tokyo will sell north of 200,000 copies of their new self-titled LP. This album is the most important Australian album since The Presets Apocalypso or The Sleepy Jackson’s Lovers. It’s really that good! [Music video for the Birds Of Tokyo song 'Plans' embedded below]
Finally, what’s your favourite song by an Australian artist?
‘The Way Of The World’ by Max Q [music video embedded below]. I think its really great lyric and I love the questioning/blurring-the-edges spirit of this collaboration between INXS’s Michael Hutchence and Melbourne Underground musician Olly Olsen.
The brainchild of 26-year-old Brighton (UK) born singer/songwriter Mike Rosenberg, Passenger [pictured right] is redefining the troubadour for the 21st century. Formerly a five-piece band, Passenger has now pared back to basics, quite literally bringing music to the streets on a series of lengthy busking journeys across Australia, America and the United Kingdom. A classic journeyman musician, cut from the same mould as Van Morrison, Neil Young and John Prine, Passenger has the unique ability to move from the humorous to heartbreaking with every song.
After a year spent crisscrossing the UK and US with his debut album Wicked Man’s Rest, Passenger’s markedly stripped down and soulful second album Wide Eyes Blind Love was brought to the public as it was created: on the road. Setting up on street corners across the UK and Australia, Passenger halted passers by in their hundreds; all connecting to the mellifluous tones and powerfully hewn lyrics emanating from this lone figure and his guitar.
Struck by the dynamic freedom of the troubadour life, Passenger developed the grass roots method of Wide Eyes Blind Love into the germ of a new album. EHntirely self-funded through busking income, Passenger set about recording a series of collaborations with musical friends met along the way.
Third album Flight Of The Crow, released 23 September 2010, is the remarkable result of Passenger’s intrepid journey, with Australian artists Lior, Josh Pyke, Katie Noonan, Boy & Bear, Kate Miller Heidke, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Brian Campeau and Elana Stone, Matt Corby, Jess Chalker and Dead Letter Chorus all lending their voices to this creative venture.
Ahead of his appearance at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with Passenger to ask a few questions.
What’s your favourite song of all time, Mike?
Wow, in at the deep end! Hmmm …… whenever I get asked this question I always give a different answer. Off the top of my head I’d say ‘Angel From Montgomery‘ by John Prine, as it makes me want to cry every time I hear it. [live performance footage embedded below]
Favourite musical moment of 2010 so far?
Well as far as my personal one goes, I was playing a gig in Leeds about a month ago and the sound was terrible and everyone was dying from how hot the room was so we all went outside and I finished the gig in the car park. Quite bizarre but it worked out really well.
You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?
Cos i’m rubbish at everything else …. but also because its what I’ve always done / wanted to do and just couldn’t imagine any other life now.
What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art (financially), or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?
Good question and I think something that every musician has to ask themselves at some point. For me it is definitely artistic integrity. I do think that it is possible to have both but it takes a very understanding record label to achieve it. For me, it is more important to be proud of what i’m doing than to be well paid for doing it.
Favourite song of 2010 so far?
I’d have to go with Justin Bieber. He’s just everything I respect in an artist and his songs are fantastically crafted with the most emotionally honest lyrics that i’ve ever heard. I’d give you a specific song but I don’t know what they’re called… [Music video for the Justin Bieber song 'One Time' embedded below]
Social media for musicians: friend or foe?
I think they are great ways of communicating and keeping in touch with people who like your music. I do think its important not to get carried away with it though. Although the industry and the world has changed so much, people still want the same thing from music as they always have done - something real. Maybe the massive increase of people going to live gigs has something to do with how digital and slightly “unreal” music has become.
Potentially controversial statement: your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?
To me I think they are two very different things. A live show is hopefully a unique moment that everyone can be part of for an hour or so. A record is generally something that an artist has spent months putting together and although it should definitely represent what they do live it is something to keep forever and build a relationship with.
What do you know about Perth? Got any plans for your Australian trip, aside from playing One Movement?
I’ve been to Perth a couple of times and absolutely love it. I played One Movement last year which was fantastic (although very hot and jetlagged ….) I then took part in the Freemantle busking festival and played a gig at Mojo’s last April. I was in Australia for about six months last year where I played a lot of gigs and also made a collaborations record called Flight Of The Crow with a whole load of Australian artists (such as Josh Pyke, Boy & Bear, Lior and more). We are now releasing the album in September and so iI plan to stay in Australia for a number of months to do more promo and touring.
Favourite music video of all time and why?
Some of the earlier Radiohead videos are incredible! Such simple ideas but fantastically done. Like ‘No Surprises‘ [music video embedded below] where Thom Yorke has a diver’s helmet on and it just slowly fills with water. Incredible, as is pretty much everything they do.
What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?
A suntan! I think its just important to enjoy these moments and not think too much about what can be achieved by them. Its just good to hang out with all sorts of people and bands from all over the place. Good times !
Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.
A band called Grasscut. They are a duo from Brighton who make fantastically experimental electronica. They also happen to be two of my best mates , but all that aside they are well worth checking out! [Music video for the Grasscut song 'The Door In The Wall' embedded below]
Thanks for your time, Mike.
Passenger is appearing in Perth at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.
Visit Passenger on MySpace here. The music video for his song ‘Crows In Snow‘ is embedded below.
Meet Richard In Your Mind [pictured right], a Sydney band originally conceived as a recording project by former roommates Richard Cartwright (guitar, vocals, harmonica, sitar and other assorted instruments) and Conrad Richters (bass, synth, guitar) in 2006.
The band quickly gained notoriety on the Sydney scene for their flamboyant live shows. In December 2007 the band released their debut album The Future Prehistoric to glowing reviews, and went on to spend much of 2008 touring in support of the release. Through 2008 the band toured extensively, eventually adding new members Pat Torres (drums), Jordy Lane (guitar, vocals) and more recently their newest member Brent Griffin (synth, sampler).
Second album My Volcano sees the band expanding their musical vision ever outwards, traversing through fields of lush psychedelia, Odelay-esque party jams, lo-fi antifolk and tribal freak-outs. Richard In Your Mind’s ability to write such an incredibly eclectic record is an obvious achievement. Songs are lyrically colourful, beautifully composed, yet can be dark, dreamy, powerful, emotional and explosive all at once.
Ahead of their appearance at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with Richard In Your Mind’s frontman, Richard Cartwright.
What’s your favourite song of all time, Richard?
‘Woolly Bully‘ by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs [audio embedded below], because it always puts me in a good mood. And I like how he counts in the song in English and Spanish.
Favourite musical moment of 2010 so far?
Seeing Pavement at the Enmore Theatre was pretty amazing. They still got it. And Malkmus was throwing shapes like a legend.
You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?
Musicianing is the best way I’ve found to express myself while still doing something that’s really pretty abstract. playing music is like like playing with magic in the way that anything is possible in a song. Mainly, though, it’s just really fun and rewarding.
Favourite song of 2010 so far?
‘Shutterbugg‘ by Big Boi [music video embedded below]. Amazing production and synths and Big Boi is one of the best rappers around. He has an excellent flow. And I like the bit where he sings “back to life, back to reality” in the middle of a verse.
What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art (financially), or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?
I hope that its possible to have both, because artistic integrity for sure is the most important, but if you’ve got no time to make music cause you’re too busy working to pay the rent then that sucks. A lot of people hate bullshit, so I figure it’s possible to become successfull to those people who appreciate not compromising your integrity
Social media for musicians: friend or foe?
I think its good if you have something to say. To me its like a big knife, if you need to cut up the food for your dinner its a really useful thing, but if you’re bored and just throwing it around you might accidentally stab your eye out, hmmm maybe that’s not quite right.
Your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?
I agree that recorded music is an advertisement, but its a product too, thats the great thing about music, it comes in different forms to be enjoyed in different ways. Some people dont like going out to shows they prefer to sit in their lounge room listening with a cup of tea. Less people are actually buying music because of the internet i guess, but there will always be those who still pay for it.
Favourite music video of all time?
‘Sledgehammer‘ by Peter Gabriel [embedded below], ’cause its the most amazing thing ever he becomes animated with all the other animation its like he enters a kaleidoscopic gumby world.
What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?
I hope people in Perth will love watching us and keep inviting us back.
Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.
The duo Kyu are a great band in Sydney at the moment, with their ethereal, ambient, tribal atmosphere they create, they make for one of the most refreshing Australian acts I’ve seen in aaaaaaaaaaaaaaages.
Thanks for your time, Richard.
Richard In Your Mind are appearing in Perth at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.
Visit Richard In Your Mind on MySpace here. The music video for their song ’Candelabra‘ is embedded below.
Meet Cloud Control [pictured right], who came together during the warmest winter on record. They were four folk from the Blue Mountains; school friends, brother and sister. Inspired by the great melody makers of our time, Cloud Control embrace the alt-folk tradition, with Neil Young-inspired vocals and inventive pop melodies. The band salutes the music of yesteryear with boy/girl harmonies reminiscent of The Lucksmiths and Fleetwood Mac. Their first demo received high rotation on FBi radio and saw them emerge as regulars on the Sydney gig circuit in the wake of winning the 2006 Sydney University band competition.
Their debut album Bliss Release was recorded through 2009 and early 2010. It took just four days to lay the bed tracks for the majority of the album, then eight long months of stolen evenings crafting this ethereal sound in bedrooms and family living rooms.
Bliss Release heralds a surprising and exciting new direction for the band, making it worthy of international recognition. ‘Gold Canary’ was chosen by UK voters as Single Of The Week on BBC6’s Rebel Playlist and influential British music website Drowned In Sound awarded ‘Gold Canary’ ‘Single of the week’. There was no love lost at home either, with local connoisseurs Mess+Noise proclaiming that “Gold Canary quickly assumes its place as one of the best Australian singles of the year”.
The band has also evolved into a triumphant live music beast supporting high profile acts such as Supergrass and Josh Pyke, as well as numerous national tours with the likes of The John Steel Singers, Leader Cheetah and Yves Klein Blue. To top it all off, in 2009 they were invited to play the Great Escape festival in the UK, where they performed alongside Kasabian, The XX, The Temper Trap, Peter, Bjorn & John and many more.
Ahead of their appearance at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with Cloud Control’s Heidi Lenffer (keyboards/vocals).
What’s your favourite song of all time, Heidi?
‘Come Undone‘ by Duran Duran [audio embedded below]. I like the drum beat and the melody has great movement.
You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?
I don’t write compulsively to exorcise demons; it’s no coping mechanism. I’m not that kind of artist. For me it’s like the process of thinking- following a muse around a new corner or back to an old haunt. I entered the profession by chance, liked it, then worked very hard to build some semblance of a home here. You’re never a permanent resident in this industry. More like we’re all happy nomads in struggletown. If you expect more you’ll probably quit or be that annoying guy with special demands.
Favourite musical moment of 2010 so far?
Side of stage for Broken Social Scene.
Favourite song of 2010 so far?
I don’t listen to radio so my song discovery of 2010 was ‘Fool’s Gold‘ by The Stone Roses [music video embedded below]. 21 years late.
What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art (financially), or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?
If Cloud Control was in this for the dollars, we would have taken our band comp winnings to the casino and then quit 5 years ago. Lots of money is passed around us but the four of us? Scraps. It’s the system, man. Want to support your favourite local act? Shout them dinner. Is there another industry where you could work hard generating income but not seeing a cut of it for 5-10 years? Longest internship ever. It really can’t be about anything than love for music, and your capacity to control the creative aspect of your band is paramount. Integrity is everything, but you still have to pay rent. Hopefully we can next year!
Favourite music video of all time?
‘Triumph of a Heart‘ by Bjork [music video embedded below]. She is married to a cat. The cat plays a recalcitrant husband. Fine, furry acting.
What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?
Party times and post-party icecreams on Cottesloe Beach.
Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.
Kyu. They are two women with warrior vocals, synth tech times and thundering drums. Utterly captivating.
Thanks for your time, Heidi.
Cloud Control are appearing in Perth at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.
Formed in 2007, Sydney foursome The Holidays [pictured right] quickly made their mark on the Australian musical landscape. The release of two EPs at opposite ends of 2008 saw them scoring Triple J rotation, share stages with The View, Jamie T, The Temper Trap & Little Red, and regularly name-checked as one of the nation’s most promising new acts before bunkering down to prepare their long-player.
The band commenced writing their debut album, Post Paradise, early last year and a metamorphisis of sorts gradually began to take place. They found themselves drawn away from the simplicity of their earlier indie guitar manifestation – new and varied influences were absorbed and they found both the groove and layers of a song equally as rewarding as the glistening pop hooks that had come naturally from their formative days.
Meanwhile, the purchase of basic recording gear to streamline the demo process saw them delve headlong into the vagaries of production – lead vocalist/guitarist Simon Jones took the lead, and alongside his bandmates, this hobby-turned-healthy obsession saw the band ultimately self produce the album. A steady guiding hand also came from of one of the country’s premier mixers Tony Espie (Avalanches, Midnight Juggernauts, Cut Copy).
Ahead of their appearance at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with The Holidays.
The Dirty Projectors at The Metro in Sydney blew our minds…
You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?
We like being able to express ourselves and our thoughts and feelings, and we all absolutely love music, so its the natural progression to write music!
What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art (financially), or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?
Mmmm… at the moment, artistic integrity. Ask again in a few years when we’re old and jaded and we might answer differently! We thinks its possible to have both but few bands manage to achieve this.
Yeah its ok. We dont share everything all the time but we share enough and of good enough quality to keep people interested!
Potentially controversial statement: your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?
Ha I don’t want to get in trouble with our label. But yeah, kinda agree. If we were independent then I’d disagree but with the way things are these days with torrents and all that, we can only hope that our recorded music is an advertisement for our show!
Favourite music video of all time?
‘Parisian Goldfish‘ by Flying Lotus. Its incredibly, horribly awesome. [Music video embedded below - not safe for work! It contains some explicit cartoon scenes and flashing lights]
What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?
World domination, playing a gig on the moon, meet and greet with Obama.
Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.
Richard In Your Mind. They’re playing at One Movement, too. Love their new album, its a kinda psych/folk/percussion thing, they’re just doing their own thing and seem content to keep writing great music. [Music video for the Richard In Your Mind song 'Candelabra' embedded below]
Thanks for your time, guys.
The Holidays are appearing in Perth at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.
Visit The Holidays on MySpace here. The music video for their song ‘Golden Sky‘ is embedded below.
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