Archive for September, 2010

Few bands have made more of the past 12 months than Sydney quartet The Jezabels [pictured right].

Since releasing their second EP, She’s So Hard, in November 2009, the four-piece have toured the country supporting Tegan & Sara, Katie Noonan and Josh Pyke, and as headliners in their own right (selling out shows nationally in the process). They’ve watched ‘Hurt Me’, the lead single from She’s So Hard, receive heavy rotation on radio in Australia and abroad, a feat also achieved by its follow-up, Easy To Love. Fittingly, The Jezabels have seen their fanbase grow every step of the way.

There have been lessons learned along the way. The constant touring has, says 24-year-old keyboardist Heather Shannon, made the band - completed by guitarist Sam Lockwood (24) and drummer Nik Kaloper (25) - much tighter. Sharing the stage with Tegan & Sara, they learned how to work the biggest rooms of their career. Best of all, the long hours travelling betweens gigs and the routine of performing every night has solidified the band’s understanding of what it is that makes them tick.

“I think we have a more consolidated idea of ourselves,” nods Mary.

Which brings us to The Jezabels’ new EP, Dark Storm. The third and final release in a trilogy of EPs that began with 2009’s The Man Is Dead, its five songs represent the band’s most confident outing to date - moody, mysterious and epic, yet buzzing with the quartet’s ever-present knack for an irresistible pop hook.

Ahead of their appearance at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with The Jezabels’ singer, Hayley Mary.

What’s your favourite musical moment of 2010 so far, Hayley?

Watching The Strokes at Splendour. Not many bands can pull off being as cool as that band.

Favourite song of all time?

That’s really hard. I’d have to say ‘Unchained Melody‘, because I think it’s a song that shows how the form of music, that is, melody can describe human emotion, and creates meaning in relation to the lyrics, sort of like the form of a poem does for its content.

You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?

I guess I believe people should do, for a job, what they enjoy and what they are good at, I’m not particularly inclined toward much else at the moment, and my dad told me I  was good when I used to sing in the shower.

What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art (financially), or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?

I’ve never seen them as mutually exclusive. Alot of bands have that attitude of ‘keeping it real’ and not worrying about the material things. If you’re really ‘keeping it real’ though, you need to acknowlege that some of these material things are food and shelter. There’s obviously a balance and the movement to have more independent approaches is growing, but that said I cringe when people, often fans, accuse bands of selling out when they haven’t taken into account the sheer cost involved in making music. It’s a decision that effects your whole life and I understand why people want security.

Favourite song of 2010 so far?

In truth, its ‘Alejandro‘ by Lady Gaga because I think she is, quite frankly, a cultural critic. [embedded below]

‘She’s not broken. She’s just a baby, but her boyfriends like her dad, just like her dad’ and thats what I personally look for in pop music.

Social media for musicians: friend or foe?

I think maybe people (including those running for Australian government) really need to accept the existence of the Internet. As musicians you just use whatever means you have to get your music to people, and now we have heaps.

Your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?

I guess so. Relating to the previous question, you can’t stop downloads, and I’d rather people have the music than not. Also I think it’s one pretty healthy thing for a band to view touring as their livelihood. It’s when you contact most of the people who might become real fans.

Favourite music video of all time?

I’m sorry, but it’s Gaga again - ‘Bad Romance‘ [embedded below]

My first reason is that part where she has no makeup on and starts crying, and the second us the really small, almost subliminal message moment, where there’s a shot of Gaga’s face in pain, as if getting..er..done from behind, reminiscent of the scene in ‘Twin Peaks’ where Laura Palmer is attacked from behind, and she screams  in pain and ecstacy, into the camera.

Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.

Cloud Control. I love their music because I think it plays on the fine line between beauty and doom, but over all, in this case beauty prevails.

Thanks for your time, Hayley

The Jezabels 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 Jezabels on MySpace here. The music video for their song ‘Easy To Love‘ is embedded below.

One Movement For Music by Twilight 2010, now in video form!

Click below to watch our short film that showcases some of the incredibly talented acts performing at One Movement by Twilight, held Friday October 8th 2010 from 5pm at The Esplanade in Perth.

Performing artists include Sarah McLachlan (CAN), Paul Kelly, Todd Rundgren’s Johnson (USA), Kate Miller-Heidke, Pink Martini (USA), Mama Kin and more. For the full Twilight Festival timetable, click the image to the right! (Opens PDF in new window - right click and ’save as’)

Ticketing Details

Want the ultimate all access ticket to One Movement For Music 2010? Go for Gold!

This year, OMFM 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.

But, here’s the best bit! The Gold Pass will give you access to all of the showcases, held in various intimate and unique venues in the Perth CBD. Last year, these showcases were only open to industry but this year we’re giving you the opportunity to rub shoulders with artists, industry and other music fans. There are over 25 showcases over five nights, giving you access to 80 additional artists and 130 more hours of musical bliss.

With a Gold Pass, you’ll be able to have a beer in a Perth Laneway at midnight while hearing some of the best new sounds that Australia - and the world - has to offer! Discover new music before your friends do!

For the truly music-mad, the Gold Pass Upgrade will give you access to all the Twilight Festival, Weekend Festival PLUS all the Industry Showcases from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th October 2010.

• 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 all of the above options are on sale now through Moshtix.com.au, or via telephone on 1300 GET TIX.

With just over a week until the event kicks off, check back in on One Movement Word regularly as we continue to publish exclusive interviews with festival and showcase artists.

Subscribe to the blog via RSS, follow us on Twitter, or ‘like’ us on Facebook to stay abreast of the latest One Movement news.

Announcing the full One Movement For Music 2010 timetables!

Click the below image to view the timetable for both the Twilight Festival (Friday October 8th) - which features performances from Sarah McLachlan (CAN), Paul Kelly, Todd Rundgren’s Johnson (USA), Kate Miller-Heidke, Mama Kin and more - and the Weekend Festival (Saturday October 9th - Sunday October 10th), which features the likes of Xavier Rudd, Karnivool, Grinspoon, Ben Kweller (USA), Children Collide,  British India, Dead Letter Circus, Shapeshifter (NZ), Dan Sultan, The Jezabels, Operator Please, Drapht, Miami Horror, Cloud Control and Delta Spirit (USA).

Above: One Movement For Music 2010 Twilight and Weekend Festival timetables. (Opens PDF in new window - right click and ’save as’)

And click the below image to view the timetable for the One Movement Showcases, which are held nightly between Thursday October 6th and Sunday October 10th. Acts performing include  MIYAVI (Japan), Operator Please, Miami Horror, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Guineafowl, Ernest Ellis, Delta Spirit (USA), Ben Kweller (USA) and many more. For the full showcase line-up, click here.

Above: One Movement For Music 2010 Showcase timetables. (Opens Google Doc in new window)

Ticketing Details

Want the ultimate all access ticket to One Movement For Music 2010? Go for Gold!

This year, OMFM 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.

But, here’s the best bit! The Gold Pass will give you access to all of the showcases, held in various intimate and unique venues in the Perth CBD. Last year, these showcases were only open to industry but this year we’re giving you the opportunity to rub shoulders with artists, industry and other music fans. There are over 25 showcases over five nights, giving you access to 80 additional artists and 130 more hours of musical bliss.

With a Gold Pass, you’ll be able to have a beer in a Perth Laneway at midnight while hearing some of the best new sounds that Australia - and the world - has to offer! Discover new music before your friends do!

For the truly music-mad, the Gold Pass Upgrade will give you access to all the Twilight Festival,Weekend Festival PLUS all the Industry Showcases from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th October 2010.

• 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 all of the above options are on sale now through Moshtix.com.au, or via telephone on 1300 GET TIX.

With just a week until the event kicks off, check back in on One Movement Word regularly as we continue to publish exclusive interviews with festival and showcase artists.

Subscribe to the blog via RSS, follow us on Twitter, or ‘like’ us on Facebook to stay abreast of the latest One Movement news.

Want the ultimate all access ticket to One Movement For Music 2010? Go for Gold!

This year, OMFM 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.

But, here’s the best bit! The Gold Pass will give you access to all of the showcases, held in various intimate and unique venues in the Perth CBD. Last year, these showcases were only open to industry but this year we’re giving you the opportunity to rub shoulders with artists, industry and other music fans. There are over 25 showcases over five nights, giving you access to 80 additional artists and 130 more hours of musical bliss.

For the full showcase lineup, click here. You can also view the showcase timetable here.

With a Gold Pass, you’ll be able to have a beer in a Perth Laneway at midnight while hearing some of the best new sounds that Australia - and the world - has to offer! Discover new music before your friends do!

For the truly music-mad, the Gold Pass Upgrade will give you access to all the Twilight Festival, Weekend Festival PLUS all the Industry Showcases from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th October 2010.

Ticketing Details

• 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 all of the above options are on sale now through Moshtix.com.au, or via telephone on 1300 GET TIX.

With just under two weeks until the event kicks off, check back in on One Movement Word regularly as we continue to publish exclusive interviews with festival and showcase artists.

Subscribe to the blog via RSS, follow us on Twitter, or ‘like’ us on Facebook to stay abreast of the latest One Movement news.

It’s been heady times for The Chemist [pictured right], what with the May release of their debut EP, The Wolves’ Howls Shatter The Old Glass Moon, its launch before a 600-strong crowd in their hometown of Perth, followed by a move to Melbourne and their first tastes of Eastern Seaboard touring.

Now, with many still humming the Triple J-favoured ‘End Of July’, comes news that The Chemist have not been resting, even if their new EP is called Lullabies. Singer/songwriter Ben Witt appears to have been up all night writing songs about going to bed, but he’s just trying to help folks out. Producer Joel Quartermain (Eskimo Joe) is back at the helm of this latest instalment by The Chemist, Lullabies. Come to bed honey, it’s late…

Despite all this lullaby talk, sleep is low on The Chemist’s agenda, what with national support slots for Birds Of Tokyo, Boy & Bear, City Riots and Lowrider plus their own headlining dates leading into a festival season that includes One Movement, Coaster, Festival of the Sun, Peats Ridge, Southbound and Woodford.

Ahead of their appearance at the One Movement Music Festival in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with The Chemist’s singer/guitarist, Ben Witt.

What’s your favourite song of all time, Ben?

‘Master Mechanic‘ by Johnny Winter [audio embedded below].

It’s my lucky song. I’ve had good chance with this song on many occasion. I’m gambling tonight with Bob & the buddies, so I’m gonna have my iPod loaded with this song. Call me tomorrow & I’ll buy you a new set of shoes.

Favourite musical moment of 2010 so far?

Uh, its hard thinking back, my memories turn to ice & seem to melt pretty quickly. But I saw Sydney trio Papa vs Pretty earlier this year in Perth, I hadn’t heard of them before, but they were killing it.

You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?

I’ve been playing music since I was 9 years old & obsessed since I can remember. I guess its a combination of being continually surprised and fascinated by new music/old music & the need to prove something to myself with my own music. An ambition to make some good records & put on a good show.

What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art, or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?

There is too much proof in the sea of music that you can’t really suggest for a moment that it’s impossible. We don’t make any real money personally from the band but I don’t mind, I’m happy doing what I’m doing. I wouldn’t play something I didn’t believe in just to secure an iPhone in my back pocket, I’d feel like the guy who eats the piece of dog crap when offered $20 from each of his mates.

Favourite song of 2010 so far?

‘Percussion Gun‘ by White Rabbits [video embedded below]. Cool as.

Social media for musicians: friend or foe?

I think social media is great for bands. Money is hard to come by playing music so free marketing (especially as powerful as the above mentioned) is gold. I hate the “share everything, all the time” notion however. Its pretty guilty seeing bands think they are rock stars and that people actually care that they’ve just discovered the joy of melted cheese on toast. I think if its not something artistic, entertaining or enlightening, leave it in your head. But please, don’t get me wrong, melted cheese on toast is mind blowing.

Your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?

Disagree. Listening to a record is a different experience to seeing a live show. Both with possibilities the other doesn’t possess. A well constructed record is my favourite thing mankind has to offer. Nobody actually believes that statement do they???

Favourite music video of all time?

Radiohead’s ‘Just‘ is a favourite. OK Go’s ‘WTF‘ clip is another good one [embedded below]. OK Go’s clips are all great.

What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?

Hopefully we run into avenues we can drive our music down so that we can continue to do what we love. If nothing more comes from it than a couple of fun nights playing some gigs, we’ll be happy. Any chance to talk overseas would be the news. I turned 22 today & its around the age where all my friends are travelling/been travelling, which you can’t really do when you’re trying to get your band working. I like the idea of Kerouac-style adventure, see the world, meet people & sip on some tang.

Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.

I’ve been really loving Tame Impala’s record, very cool.

Some real good mates have a band called Young Revelry. Its heavy, grungey stuff, but still great songs. Check it [Music video for the Young Revelry track 'You And I' embedded below]

Thanks for your time, Ben.

The Chemist 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 Chemist on MySpace here. The music video for their song ‘Lullaby #1 (Mercy)‘ is embedded below.

One Movement For Music Perth announces artist development initiatives

Wednesday, 22 September, 2010:

One Movement for Music (OMFM) is proud to assist in the development and nurturing of Australian artists and providing them with real opportunities to showcase their talents to the who’s who of the international music scene.

OMFM is excited to announce this year’s initiatives and projects aimed at providing up and coming artists with invaluable career development opportunities - the APRA Cross Cultural Songwriting Collaboration Project, the Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS), the Fringe Festival and partnerships with Triple J and Channel [V].

APRA Cross Cultural Songwriting Collaboration Project

This unique project allows for a ground breaking presentation of cross cultural musical collaboration as part of the international One Movement Music Festival and is focused on highlighting musical talent in the Asia Pacific Region. The Songwriting Project provides APRA members with the opportunity to collaborate with international artists with a view to creating and developing new material which is showcased immediately to national and international delegates at One Movement.

This year’s APRA Cross Cultural Songwriting Collaboration Project includes – Mama Kin from Australia [pictured left] and Raghu Dixit from India who will work together from a Perth based studio and will present the outcome of this cross cultural initiative at the One Movement Music Festival on Saturday, 9 October at the The Esplanade in Perth.

“The opportunity to collaborate with a songwriter of Raghu’s calibre is as exciting as it is petrifying,” Mama Kin says. “Not only am I grateful for the challenge, I’m really intrigued as to what a Raghu/Mama song will sound like. I’m a big fan of APRA’s work and this initiative is testament to their passion and support of songwriting as a craft.”

Paul Knowles from Jenral Group, Raghu Dixit’s manager said “It shows wonderful vision and creativity by APRA and One Movement to introduce Raghu Dixit, a high-profile Indian songwriter, to Mama Kin from Australia. I’m sure that the results of this songwriting collaboration will be quite sensational. Our camp are very excited by the initiative and it’s great to see APRA spearheading such projects”.

“A project that seeks to marry the diverse creative interests of songwriters is always an exciting prospect. To then have the results of that collaboration offered to a hungry audience, is an inspired concept. Congratulations to One Movement on a unique project that APRA is thrilled to be a part of. Happy collaborating to Mama Kin and Raghu” said Sally Howland, Director Member Services, APRA|AMCOS

Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS)

It has always been an aim of the One Movement partners to ensure that real benefits to Australian artists, and, in particular, indigenous artists are realised through the hosting of OMFM in Australia. As such as part of this commitment to fostering new talent OMFM founded the Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS). The scholarship is designed to provide an opportunity for Indigenous artists to gain high level industry experience and exposure to ultimately achieve their career objectives.

AIMS is a pioneering partnership between OMFM, Skinnyfish Music and MGM Distribution, with the application process supported by Sonicbids.

OMFM invited indigenous artists from across Australia to apply via Sonicbids to participate in the 2010 scholarship, offering an opportunity to showcase at the One Movement Music Festival as well as gain professional and performance development experience.

2010 AIMS State Finalists

The state finalists for this year are:

Lady Lash (Vic) [pictured right]
Jake and the Cowboys (WA)
Karnage and Darknis (SA)
The Medics (Qld)

The finalists from each State receive the opportunity to showcase at OMFM in an intimate environment to music industry representatives from around the world, a three hour development and mentoring session with renowned and experienced professionals from within the music industry covering areas such as A&R, marketing, management, presentation and publishing, an invitation to attend One Movement for Music and a delegate registration to attend the MUSEXPO conference, contribution towards flights to Perth from their nearest capital city and accommodation (for residents of SA, VIC and WA supported by their local Arts body) and a 3 month Sonicbids membership.

The overall winner will further receive in addition to the above benefits a minimum 4 hour session in a Perth based recording studio with members of the panel to mentor the production and recording process, 6 month Sonicbids membership, the opportunity to play at the Share the Spirit Festival on 26 January, 2011 (provided by Songlines Victoria) and a live recording of their winning showcase performance.

State arts bodies including Songlines Victoria, Arts SA and Arts Qld will provide the finalist from their respective state with a contribution towards travel and accommodation expenses to take up this opportunity and appear at the showcase in Perth. Artists from the NT and WA may also be eligible to apply for a music grant through their local arts body for a contribution towards such costs.

Jessie Lloyd, Program Manager, Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation said “Songlines is proud to be involved and support the AIMS program as part of the One Movement Festival in 2010. It is a great opportunity for indigenous musicians to get national and international exposure and Songlines is excited to support Lady Lash to represent Victoria in this year’s scholarship.”

Arts SA said “We’re pleased to be supporting professional opportunities for up and coming talent such as Karnage and Darknis, who will be involved in the Australian Indigenous Scholarship at OMFM in 2010.”

The panel for the 2010 AIMS program are Mark Grose (Director, Skinnyfish Music), Rhoda Roberts (Festival Director, GARMA Festival & Creative Director, Sydney New Years Eve), James Ware (Creative Director, Waving at Trains), Guy Ghouse (Musician & Educator, Desert Child) and Mark Richardson (Founder and Creative Director, Forum 5).

The panel will judge the live showcases at One Movement Music and judge a winning act based on their performance in areas such as technical ability, level of experience, originality, song writing ability, overall artistic ability and an assessment of their past experience.

James Ware, Creative Director, Waving at Trains said “I’m really excited about working with the finalists involved in this years Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship and with the other panel members to provide valuable feedback and career direction to the artists involved. This is a fantastic initiative that will not only showcase the artists to national and international delegates, but provide the artists with crucial connectivity with people who have international experience in the industry. Connectivity and exposure that they may not have otherwise had and that is invaluable to those trying to break into the international market.”

One Movement Fringe Festival

OMFM is delighted to announce the return of the One Movement Fringe Festival. Following on from last year’s success, the streets of the CBD will be transformed once again throughout the week of One Movement, bringing the city to life and helping to truly transform Perth into a lively and vibrant musical hotbed with free musical performances enveloping the city.

The One Movement Fringe Festival provides an opportunity to strategically assist with the development and industry experience of local Western Australian musicians by providing them with a valuable platform to perform to the community, the music industry and the media.

The One Movement Fringe Festival will provide an opportunity for more than 60 Western Australian artists, to present their works in a high quality environment to the music industry and just as importantly the community and their fans.
Last year’s Fringe was a tremendous success, hailed by the public and performing musicians alike as helping to transform the perception of Perth as a cultural backwater.

“Oddly enough for a showcase festival, my show at One Movement Fringe last year was probably one of the most fun gigs I’ve ever had. Where I’ve found a lot of showcase gigs have a stale air of industry about them, the festival component of One Movement sets it apart. Potential industry contacts get a chance to see acts in their natural environment. More importantly, the event opened my eyes to opportunities in Asia I would have otherwise missed and acts I would have never had the chance to see. I am marking this years’ event in my diary” said Tomas Ford, Artist/Manager [pictured left].

Look out for the Fringe Festival pitches around the City and come and check out the talent on offer!

Triple J Unearthed

Once again OMFM has partnered with Triple J to provide eight lucky Unearthed state and territory winners along with Unearthed High winners from earlier this year, Stonefield, the opportunity to perform to the public in the big top at the One Movement Festival as well as at the exclusive Unearthed triple j showcase in front of all the music industry heavyweights. After thousands of submissions, we are pleased to announce an eclectic bunch of winners from across the country.

From New South Wales we welcome electronic pop duo Kyu, while our capital offers up punksters, Crash The Curb. From OMFM’s hometown its indie rockers, Sons of Rico, and The Honey Month will bring us their own blend of Indie pop from Queensland. Joining us from South Australia is rock punk trio Grenadiers [pictured right], and hailing from the Northern Territory, Jess Ribeiro and The Bone Collectors will showcase their roots stylings. Finally, Victoria’s The Melodics will mix their hip hop with a little rock, and the final piece of the puzzle are Tasmania’s indie pop quartet New Saxons.

Channel [V]

As part of their close involvement with the One Movement Music Festival in 2010, Channel [V] ran a national competition both on air and online, giving one band the chance to perform at the Weekend Festival. After scouring through a plethora of talented entries, the decision was made and Perth up and coming band Wolves [pictured left] were chosen.

“We were inundated with entries from bands around the country,” said Shaun James, General Manager, XYZnetworks. ”There is some serious talent on the rise, so we’re excited to be able to continue this competition and give emerging acts the chance to showcase their material in front of key global players in the music industry. The exposure is invaluable. While we were impressed with many of the entrants, Wolves really stood out from the pack with their dynamic and inimitable sound. These guys get the Channel [V] stamp of approval.”

Wolves will take to the stage on the Perth Esplanade on Sunday, 10 October. Live footage of their song ‘Nail & Teeth‘ is embedded below.

With just two weeks until One Movement For Music 2010 kicks off, check back in on One Movement Word regularly as we continue to publish exclusive interviews with festival and showcase artists.

Subscribe to the blog via RSS, follow us on Twitter, or ‘like’ us on Facebook to stay abreast of the latest One Movement news.

Meet Guineafowl [pictured right], who were brought into conception only this year in Sydney. Starting out as a soloist, Guineafowl quickly grew into a sextet to help bring to life the quirky indie-tronic songs.

The band manage to balance deep earthy harmonies with soft, electronic bubbles that are seemingly weightless. Guineafowl have only recently made the jump from backyard performances to bars, yet are already selling out Sydney indie venues.

Guineafowl won a Triple J Unearthed comp in which the means to produce a video clip was awarded to them. “Botanist” was the tune selected for the clip and subsequently came in # 48 in RAGE’s top 50 clips of 2009. Beating Britney Spears, no less!

The band have already picked up some notable international supports namely The Magic Numbers & Fanfarlo and have been touted as a band to watch by whothehell.net among others.

Ahead of their appearance at the One Movement industry showcases in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with Guineafowl himself.

What’s your favourite song of all time, Guineafowl?

That is the hardest question you can ask anyone ever. The reason for a song being important to me, is it has a strong memory or emotion attached to it, and when I listen to it, I am instantly transported back to that place. But I cannot really pick a favourite as so many songs have great attachments, so if I could do a mash up with a bunch it would be called… “This Charming Man Close To Me, a Paranoid Android that Should’ve Come Over Last Nite… One Crowded Hour or This Modern Love? ” [Audio for 'This Modern Love' by Bloc Party embedded below]

Favourite musical moment of 2010 so far?

Is Glee a musical moment? If so… it is not my favourite…

You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?

As simple as it may seem I am compelled to make stuff. I cannot help it. As a result, making things, whether that thing be a song or a robot made of Champaign wire tops, is the best way in which I can communicate and express myself. I am a Musician because out of all the things I can make, my songs seem to be clearest in the way in which they communicate my ideas/thoughts. That and my Champaign wire sculptures of robots don’t sell very well.

What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art, or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?

They are both important, and I do not think they are at all mutually exclusive. My Mother is a painter, my brother is a painter, my stepfather is a painter, one of my sisters operates an Art Gallery and my other sister makes films. My family demonstrate to me that it is very possible to have both immense artistic integrity and make a living though pursuing your art/passion. On the flip side of that my Father sells clothes, and my other brother fires people.. but there is artistic integrity to firing people and clothes as well.

Favourite song of 2010 so far?

Again, tough question. I think ‘Dance Yrself Clean‘ by LCD Soundsystem [audio embedded below].. Mainly because when I was first listening to it, a friend of mine leaned over to me and said “I have an electric Boner right now”.. The song will always be quite special to me as a result. Also.. it is fantastic.

Social media for musicians: friend or foe?

Friend. I don’t think you do have to share everything all the time to engage in social media. You are more accessible as a Musician, but that is a good thing. It means that those individuals that engage with your music, can actually engage with you personally as well.

Your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?

My recorded music, is currently VERY different to the performance that we deliver when we play live. And I would expect that to continue in the future. I don’t expect anyone to buy my music, I would like it to happen when I feel my recordings actually have some monetary value, and when that happens I would hope that my recorded music offers such a different experience to my live show that the two are both separate and desired components of my work.

What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?

I want One Movement to cement both my/our live show and the recordings as being new and exciting Australian music.

Favourite music video of all time?

For me it is a tie between A-ha’s Clip for ‘Take On Me‘ [embedded below] and Radiohead’s clip for ‘Just‘.

If you just pay attention to the clip for “Take On Me” and ignore the crazy Nordic Lyrics of A-ha, then you get this great little love story that is told in such an Iconic and innovative fashion. I love animated videos that one is by far the best one I have seen. And even though “Just” is not my favourite Radiohead song by any means, every single day since I first watched it, I have asked myself “What the Hell does that guy lying on the ground say at the end of the song?!”

Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.

Sydney act Not Painters. These guys are pretty unknown and have never performed live, but the two songs on their myspace are beautiful and truly unique. Give them a listen.

Thanks for your time, Guineafowl.

Guineafowl are appearing in Perth at the One Movement industry showcases in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.

Visit Guineafowl on MySpace here. The music video for their song ‘Botanist‘ is embedded below.

One Movement For Music Perth announces more speakers and programs for MUSEXPO Asia Pacific and OMCID

Tuesday, 21 September, 2010: In two weeks, One Movement for Music (OMFM) will take over Perth and the organisers are pleased to announce a final round of speakers together with the final program schedules for MUSEXPO Asia Pacific and One Movement Creative Industries Dialogue (OMCID).

Set to offer their expert opinions for OMCID are Aussies Rob Buckler (Content Manager, iiNet),
Tanya Denning (Head of Content Management and Digital Media, National Indigenous Television), Larry Lopez (Executive Director, RedDog Capital Partners) and Aidan O’Bryan (Chief Creative Officer, WBMC).

Throwing their hats into the panelist list for MUSEXPO Asia Pacific are Tim Riley (Vice President, Music Affairs, Activision / Blizzard, USA), Nori Tsuzuki (CEO, Any Sound Inc, Japan), Shaw Saltzberg (Senior Vice President, S. L. Feldman and Associates, USA), Seymour Stein (Executive Vice President/Co-Founder, Sire Records Group, USA), Folkert Koopmans (Managing Director, FKP Scorpio, Germany) and Keith Cahoon (Founder/President, Hotwire K. K., Japan).

For further information on these additional speakers please go to www.onemovementmusic.com

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OMCID – Held at The Parmelia Hilton Hotel, Wednesday 6 October

12:00PM – 9:00PM

REGISTRATION OPEN (First Floor Conference Foyer)

1:30PM – 5:00PM

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIALOGUE – Swan Room (Parmelia Hilton Hotel)

1:30PM – 1.35PM

WELCOME ADDRESS AND PANEL OVERVIEW

1:35PM – 2:00PM

BROADBAND, THE NBN AND OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL OPPORTUNITIES

Presented by: Maddocks
Featuring: Sonia Sharma

2:00PM – 3:20PM

CREATORS, CONVERGENCE, COLLABORATION, COLLECTION & CASH

Moderated By: Eloise Nolan - Rightsholder Relationship Manager, Copyright Agency Ltd (Aust)
Speakers
Ian Booth - Chief Executive, ScreenWest (Aust)
Rob Buckler – Content Manager, iiNet (Aust)
Brett Cottle - CEO, APRA/AMCOS (Aust)
Larry Lopez – RedDog Capital Partners (Aust)
Adrianne Pecotic - Executive Director, Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (Aust)
Jacqui Allen - Deputy Director General, Western Australia Department Culture & the Arts (Aust)

3:40PM – 5:00PM

OPPORTUNITY, ACCESS, AUDIENCES & AWARENESS

Moderated By: Marcus Canning – Director & CEO, ARTRAGE Inc (Aust)
Speakers
Amy Broadfoot – Founder & GM, Amicko Films / Organiser, Future Shorts (Aust)
Troy Carter - Founder, Chairman & CEO of Coalition Media Group (Worldwide Manager, Lady Gaga) (USA)
Tanya Denning - Head of Content Management and Digital Media,
National Indigenous Television (Aust)
Fergus Linehan – Artistic Associate, Edinburgh International Festival / Head of Contemporary Music, Sydney Opera House (Aust)
Aidan O’Bryan – Chief Creative Officer, WBMC (Aust)

5:00PM – 6:00PM

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIALOGUE & MUSEXPO ASIA PACIFIC DRINKS RECEPTION

Featuring PAUL KELLY’S HOW TO MAKE GRAVY BOOK LAUNCH - 2nd Floor Foyer at the Parmelia Hilton

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MUSEXPO ASIA PACIFIC – Held at The Parmelia Hilton Hotel

Tackling issues such as the ever-evolving digital industry, the growth of the Asian and Pacific Rim markets, music and visual media plus contemporary publishing, MUSEXPO Asia Pacific is the forum for the leaders of the future.

The confirmed program is below.

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THURSDAY, 7 OCTOBER, 2010

8:00AM – 9:00PM

REGISTRATION OPEN (First Floor Conference Foyer)

8:00AM – 9:15AM

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

9:15AM – 10:30AM

ONE MOVEMENT KEYNOTE: The Future Of The Global Music Business

Presented By: AEG Ogden

Moderated By: Keith Welsh – Consultant, One Movement for Music

Speakers:

Gary Chen – Founder, Co-Chairman/CEO, Top 100 (China)

Molly Meldrum - On-Air Personality, Channel 7/MTV/Foxtel (Aust)

Seymour Stein – Executive Vice President/Co-Founder, Sire Records Group (USA)

Tim Riley – Vice President, Music Affairs, Activision / Blizzard

Troy Carter – Founder, Chairman & CEO of Coalition Media Group (Worldwide Manager of Lady Gaga)

10:45AM - 11.45AM

WORLDWIDE A&R 2012: Artist Discovery + Development = The New Label Business Model

Moderated By: Sat Bisla – President, A&R Worldwide / MUSEXPO (USA)

Speakers:

Arjun Sankalia – Director, Int’l Music & Special Products, Sony Music Entertainment (India)

Colleen Zulian – President/Chairman, Asia Sounds (Asia)

Damian Slevinson – Director A&R, Liberation Records (Aust)

Henning Ahrens - Talent Agent, Four Artists GmbH (Germany)

Ron Spaulding – President, Fontana Distribution (USA)

12:00PM to 12:30PM

MINI KEYNOTE with Richard Kingsmill - Music Director, Triple J Radio, Australia

Moderated By: Lars Brandle – Bureau Chief, Billboard (Australasia)

12:30PM – 1:45PM

NETWORKING LUNCH Hosted By: Moshtix

(Parmelia Hilton Perth, Conference Terrace)

1:45PM: - 2:00PM:

MINI KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Asia Sponsorship In Entertainment & Media

Presented By: One Movement for Music

Featuring: Jasper Donat – Co-Founder, Branded Asia & President, Music Matters (Hong Kong)

2:00PM – 3:00PM

MUSIC IN FILM/TV, GAMES & CONSUMER BRANDS: The Monetization For The Artist & Song in Visual Media & Branded Entertainment

Presented By: Silva Screen

Moderated By: Adam Zammit - CEO, Peer Group Media (Aust)

SPEAKERS:

Chris Gough – Managing Director, Native Tongue Music Publishing (Aust)

Jasper Donat – Co-Founder, Branded Asia & President, Music Matters (Hong Kong)

Kyle Hopkins – Head of Music Supervision, Xbox/Microsoft Media Acquisitions (USA)

Scott Schorr – Head of Licensing, Lazy Bones Productions (Australasia)

Oum Pradutt – Managing Director, Phase 1 Events (India)

3:15PM – 4:15PM

INTERNATIONAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT: Touring & Promotion “Feeling It Live”

Presented by: Posse

Moderated By: Michael Harrison – Sr. Tour Coordinator, The Frontier Touring Co. (Aust)

Speakers:

Bobby Talwar - Partner, Only Much Louder (India)

Folkert Koopmans – Founder, FKP Skorpio (Germany)

Frank Takeshita – General Manager, Creativeman (Japan)

Martin Elbourne – Booking Agent, Glastonbury, The Great Escape (UK)

Michael Chugg – Founder, Chugg Entertainment (Australasia)

Neill Dixon – President, Canadian Music Week (Canada)

Shaw Saltzberg – Sr. Vice President, S.L. Feldman & Associates (N. America)

4:15PM – 4:30PM

NETWORKING TEA BREAK Presented by: EventsCorp

4.30PM - 5.30PM

PUBLISHING & COPYRIGHTS: The Real Estate of The Global Music Business

Presented By: AMPAL

Moderated By: Peter Hebbes – General Manager, AMPAL (Aust)

Speakers:

Brett Cottle – Chief Executive, APRA / AMCOS (Aust)

Damian Trotter – Managing Director, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Aust)

Ian James – Managing Director, Mushroom Music Publishing (Aust)

Mandar Thakar – Mandar Thakur Consulting & Publishing (India)

Spek Hussain - Managing Director, Fairwood Music Publishing (Arabia)

Thomas Scherer – International Repertoire, BMG Rights Management, GmbH (Germany)

6PM – 8.00PM

DELEGATE NETWORKING COCKTAIL FUNCTION AT WOLF LANE

Hosted By: Billy Thorpe’s Tangier (Sony Music), Howling Wolves Wines, Foster’s Group
Celebrating the release of Michael Chugg’s book “Hey, You In The Black T-Shirt”

8:00PM – 1:00AM

INDUSTRY SHOWCASES Presented by Rolling Stone

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FRIDAY, 8 OCTOBER, 2010

8:00AM – 9:00AM

REGISTRATION OPEN (First Floor Conference Foyer)

8:00AM – 9:00AM

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

9:00AM - 10.00AM

GLOBAL MANAGERS FORUM: From The Eye of The Storm

Presented by: AEG Ogden

Moderated By: Bill Cullen – Manager & Chairman, One Louder & Association of Artist Managers

Speakers:

Dan Medland – Manager, IE Music (Ladyhawke)

Dylan Liddy – Director, Blue Max Music (Hilltop Hoods)

Paul Piticco – Founder, Secret Service/Dew Process (Powderfinger)

Phil Stevens – Director, Jarrah Music (John Butler Trio)

Rebekah Campbell – CEO, Posse/Scorpio Music (Evermore)

10:00AM – 11:00AM

ANARCHY IN THE UK?: How to Import & Export Successfully Via the UK

Moderated By: Andrew Phillips – Group Program Director Geraldton, ABC

Speakers:

Ben Mawson – Legal, SSB (UK)

Crispin Parry – Director, British Underground (UK)

James Foley – Music Editor, Record of the Day (UK)

Martin Elbourne – Booking Agent, Glastonbury, The Great Escape (UK)

Mike Walsh – Head of Music, Xfm (UK)

Seven Webster – Managing Director, A7 Music (UK)

11:00AM – 11:30AM

MINI KEYNOTE – Presented by Kosmic Sound

Moderated by: Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum - Music Reporter/Presenter, Channel 7/MTV Classic/Foxtel (Aust)

Featuring: The Legendary Todd Rundgren

11:40PM – 12:30PM

AUSTRALIA: State Of The Host Nation

Presented By: Darren Sanicki Lawyers

Moderated By: Damian Trotter – Managing Director, Sony/ATV Music Publishing

Speakers:

Harvey Lister – Chief Executive Officer, AEG Ogden (Aust)

Leigh Treweek – National Marketing & Sales Director, Street Press Australia

Mark Pope – Producer, ARIA Awards

Mark Poston – Country Chairman, Australasia & Sr. VP Marketing, Australasia, EMI

Paul Piticco – Founder, Secret Service/Dew Process (Aust)

Shaun James – General Manager, XYZ Networks (The Music Channels)

12:30PM – 1:45PM

NETWORKING LUNCH (Parmelia Hilton Perth, Conference Terrace)

1:45PM – 2:35PM

GLOBAL BROADCAST FORUM: Music Communication To The Masses

Presented By: AirCheck

Moderated By: Kathy McCabe – Music Editor, The Daily Telegraph

Speakers:

Ande MacPherson – General Manager, George FM & Kiwi FM (New Zealand)

Jimmy Steal – VP Programming, Emmis – Power 106 LA & Hot 97 NYC (USA)

Mike Walsh – Head of Music, Xfm (UK)

Richard Kingsmill – Music Director, Triple J Radio (Aust)

Rob Graham – Radio/Media Consultant (Asia)

Shaun James – General Manager, XYZ Networks (The Music Channels)

2:35PM – 2:50PM

NETWORKING TEA BREAK Presented by EventsCorp

2:50PM – 3:50PM

LET’S GET DIGITAL: Bridging The Gap Between The Virtual and Reality Worlds

Moderated By: Jakomi Matthews – Managing Director, The Music Void Consulting (UK)

Speakers:

Carney Nir – Director, Secret Service Digital (Aust)

David Loiterton – Managing Director, Omnifone (APAC)

Kevin Arnold – Founder/CEO, IODA (US)

Shayne Locke – Founder, Cowbell Digital Music (Aust)

Wu Jun – CEO, R2G (China)

4:00 PM – 5:00PM

MUSIC MARKET FOCUS JAPAN: Land of The Rising Sun

Moderated By: Rob Zifarelli – Agent, The Agency Group (Canada)

Speakers:

Frank Takeshita – General Manager, Creativeman (Japan)

Keith Cahoon – Founder/President, Hotwire K.K. (Japan)

Nori Tsuzki – CEO, Any Sound Inc. (Japan)

Sebastian Mair – Founder, Music Solutions (Japan)

Taichi Inoue - President, Surfrock International (Japan)

Tak Furuichi – Int’l Operations/A&R Manager, JVC-Victor Entertainment, Inc. (Japan)

5:30PM – 7:30PM

DELEGATE NETWORKING COCKTAIL FUNCTION

VIP Delegate Facility, The Esplanade, Perth (Festival Grounds)

5:00PM – 10:00PM

ONE MOVEMENT FOR MUSIC TWILIGHT FESTIVAL (At The Esplanade)

10:00PM – 1:00AM

INDUSTRY SHOWCASES Presented by Rolling Stone

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SATURDAY, 9 OCTOBER, 2010:

9:00AM – 12:00AM

REGISTRATION OPEN (First Floor Conference Foyer)

9:00AM – 10:00AM

NETWORKING TEA (First Floor Conference Foyer)

10:00AM – 12:00PM (Parmelia Hilton Perth, Swan Conference Room)

MENTORSHIP SUMMIT & WORKSHOP:

Featuring: Tim Riley – Vice President Music Affairs, Activision / Blizzard

Moderated by: Sat Bisla – President/Founder, A&R Worldwide/MUSEXPO

1:00PM – 10:00PM

ONE MOVEMENT FOR MUSIC FESTIVAL (At The Esplanade)

10:00PM – 1:00AM

INDUSTRY SHOWCASES Presented by Rolling Stone

SUNDAY, 10 OCTOBER, 2010

9:00AM – 12:00AM

REGISTRATION OPEN (First Floor Conference Foyer)

9:00AM – 10:00AM

NETWORKING TEA (At the Parmelia Hilton)

10:30AM – 12:00PM (Parmelia Hilton Perth, Swan Conference Room)

THE STATE OF GLOBAL INDEPENDENCE: Doing It My Way

Presented By: A.I.R

Moderated by: Nick O’Byrne – General Manager, A.I.R.

Speakers:

Franz Schuller – President, Indica-Records (Canada)

Jaddan Commerford – Co-Owner, The Staple Group (Aust)

Mark Smutz Smith – Founder, C Management (UK)

Martin Novosel – Founder, Boundary Sounds (Aust)

Monte Malone – Vice President, A&R Worldwide (USA)

Patrik Larsson – Partner/Founder, Headlock Management/Lights Out! (Sweden)

Raghu Dixit – Artist (India)

Russell Thomas - Owner, KAOS Entertainment (Aust)

12:30PM – 3:30PM:

AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP MENTORSHIP SESSIONS

(Fremantle Room at the Parmelia Hilton)

1:00PM – 10:00PM

ONE MOVEMENT FOR MUSIC FESTIVAL (The Esplanade)

10:00PM – 12:00AM

INDUSTRY SHOWCASES Presented by Rolling Stone

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PLEASE NOTE all conference and playing times, days, speakers and session details are subject to change.

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With just two weeks until the event kicks off, check back in on One Movement Word regularly as we continue to publish exclusive interviews with festival and showcase artists.

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Want to win a double pass to this year’s One Movement Music Festival? Thank to our friends at Tourism Western Australia, now you can! They’re offering 9 general admission double passes to each of the following events:

• One Movement Music Festival by Twilight: Friday 8th October 2010 at The Esplanade, Perth (valued at $89 + booking fee per ticket)
• One Movement Weekend Festival: Saturday 9th October 2010 at The Esplanade, Perth (valued at $59 + booking fee per ticket)
• One Movement Weekend Festival: Sunday 10th October 2010 at The Esplanade, Perth (valued at $59 + booking fee per ticket)

The total prize pool is approximately $3,834.

The competition is open to Western Australian residents aged 18 years and over. Entries close at 11.59pm on Friday 1 October 2010.

What are you waiting for? Head to Tourism WA’s competition page right now for your chance to win!

Tickets for One Movement are on sale now through www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX.

With just over two weeks until the event kicks off, check back in on One Movement Word regularly as we continue to publish exclusive interviews with festival and showcase artists.

Subscribe to the blog via RSS, follow us on Twitter, or ‘like’ us on Facebook to stay abreast of the latest One Movement news.

Having been busy the last couple of years, writing and recording a staggering 16 unreleased albums in his own home, frontman Thomas Rawle has spent a lot of time honing his sound.

His band is Papa Vs Pretty [pictured right], where Rawle plays alongside bandmates Tom Myers and Angus Gardiner. Their sound is post-shoegaze, cherrypicking the best bits of ‘60s and ‘70s pop and peppering it with frantic guitar rock. Papa Vs Pretty might transcend their sweet melodies with raw grunginess, but they make no apologies about it.

The band have made a whole lot of waves with their intensely energetic live act, but now they are on the brink of releasing their debut EP, Heavy Harm.

Ahead of their appearance at the One Movement industry showcases in October 2010, One Movement Word caught up with Papa Vs Pretty’s frontman, Thomas Rawle.

What’s your favourite song of all time, Thomas?

‘King’s Crossing‘ by Elliott Smith [audio embedded below].

No other song has ever moved me more. I remember the first time I heard it, the transition from the the introduction to where the piano first comes in always affects me. I’m not sure why, that song just kills me every time, in the nicest way imaginable. If you haven’t heard it please go out and listen, it will change your life. Words cannot describe it.

Favourite musical moment of 2010 so far?

I’m not sure, I’m really quite terrible at ranking things in a particular order.

Touring with Paul Dempsey was amazing, recording the EP with him as well was fantastic. The Surfer Blood tour was heaps of fun as well, really sweet guys. Supporting Phoenix was a bit bizarre, in a good way of course! We got to meet Jonsi as well at his Enmore show, that was pretty amazing, he was the nicest man I think I have ever met. DFA party was surreal as anything.

I have no idea - it’s all good!

You’re a musician. Why? What compels you?

It’s what I’ve done since i was like 4, its like my oldest dearest friend, always there. Im not the best social character either so I love to spend days and days just lost in recording, its really really relaxing. Im happy when I play music, feels like I am myself.

What’s more important to you: living comfortably from your art, or artistic integrity? Is it possible to have both?

It’s definitely important to have both to me. It’s possible as well. If you make something truly honest, it resonates. I could never sacrifice artistic integrity because I can’t write songs for a purpose, it just happens. I just write with what Ifeel, I can’t devise a song to be popular, I just hope what that enough people like what I do to make a career out of it. I suck at pretty much everything but music so I have to try my best to make it work as a job.

Social media for musicians: friend or foe?

I guess its a friend and a foe depending on who you are. It’s great to chat to people who like your music, but you can’t always be happy and bouncy and you don’t want to leave like sad sack replies to people who are keen on your stuff. So it can be a bit draining i guess, I find twitter pretty confusing. I just use it to post youtube videos I find funny or say, if we are playing a concert. I wouldn’t tweet about what I’m about to eat for dinner, unless it was lobster or something really cool, I might then MAYBE get my tweet face on.

Favourite music video of all time?

‘Just‘ by Radiohead - watch it and you’ll understand [music video embedded below].

If you’ve already watched it you will understand. Such a strong concept and its pulled of flawlessly, it helps that the song is amazing as well! Haha.

Your recorded music is an advertisement for your live show. You should not expect that people will buy your music. Agree/disagree?

I still buy records cause I love the experience that comes with getting a new record. The physical product is always something awesome and as an artist you can work that physical product to look the way you like. If records where free they couldn’t be a physical product, how would you pay for them to get pressed etc when you know your getting no money back? I can understand digital music being free to a degree if the artist chooses for it to be. But physical records should always cost monetary value, I think music is something worth paying for. It is a new time though so I can’t say what the solution is.

What do you hope to achieve as a result of playing at One Movement?

For overseas and national industry folks to see us and like us enough to want to collaborate with us.

Favourite song of 2010 so far?

This year, well probably ‘Answer To Yourself‘ by The Soft Pack, I’m not sure if that was released this year but I heard it for the first time this year [music video embedded below].

I’ve been obsessing over the lyrics of that song for months now its like my musical conscience, “You gotta answer to yourself, you can’t depend on anyone else”. Its so simple but its such a good line, I wish I thought of it! It’s so loose as well, the chorus is amazing, the whole song just hits the nail on the head. I’m gutted I missed their show at OAF, hopefully I’ll see them live soon!

Finally, please recommend our readers an amazing band/artist from your hometown, and tell us why you love their music.

They’re not together anymore but I used to be in love with Mercy Arms.

Thanks for your time, Thomas.

Papa Vs Pretty are appearing in Perth at the One Movement industry showcases in October 2010. For more details on the festival, including artist and ticketing details, click here.

Visit Papa Vs Pretty on MySpace here. The music video for their song ‘Heavy Harm‘ is embedded below.