HERALDED NEW ZEALAND PRODUCER, ESTÈRE, SHARES NEW SINGLE "CALCULATED RISK"

When is the last time that you did something you weren’t sure of? The last time you consciously decided to lay ease and convenience on the line, to take a chance towards the unknown?

"Calculated Risk" is the first single from Estère’s upcoming and highly-anticipated release, Archetypes, due out later this year on Blue Riot Records.

Described as Ravyn Lenae meets St Vincent, in 2019 Estère's songwriting and producing prowess grabbed the attention of esteemed Massive Attack producer Stew Jackson. Together, they created the future forward throwback album, Archetypes, featuring Estère's sultry and soaring vocals, body-moving R&B grooves, dense production and engrossing narratives.

Calculated Risk explores the vulnerability of love, breaking free of constraints and reaching the sweet reward of emotional liberation: We’ve all been there; we’ve all felt this way - Do I follow my head or my heart?

Estère says, "There are age-old myths and archetypes about how women taking risks and being curious about things can literally ruin the world.  Calculated Risk explores how I can be freed from the chains of judgement and failure, opening up about my feelings, deep desires, and dreams. This song is about naming this part of myself - letting it breathe and allowing it to holler out - with no specific end goal in sight."
 
Calculated Risk was co-produced alongside Stew Jackson (Massive Attack), and will be released via all streaming services on Thursday, 10 September.

MIRIAM CLANCY 'THE THIEF'

US based New Zealander Miriam Clancy releases haunting acoustic track The Thief in support of Coalition For The Homeless.

Written and recorded in isolation in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, The Thief is a time capsule, a message in a bottle drifting over empty streets in the time of pandemic. Within are the hidden dwellers and frontline workers whose hands have become a lifeline - medicating, intubating, comforting, holding up phones connecting the ailing and their grieving beloved. They stand bearing the light, they become the candle and turn up daily to do it all over again - thank you x 10000. 

Mixed in Dublin, Ireland by Ger MacDonnell (The Cure, U2), Mastered in New Jersey by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound, Cover art by New Yorker illustrator Drew Dernavich. 

The video was filmed by Winger Brothers in an eerie New York during lockdown on Memorial Day 2020 - it's lonely scenes echo the ominous times we are in.

All profits go to New York charitable advocacy and direct service organization the Coalition for the Homeless.

Download and donation details at https://miriamclancy-store.square.site or https://miriamclancy.bandcamp.com/track/the-thief - and whatever your donation - be it $1, $5, $20 or more - 25c goes to help cover costs - everything else goes to the coalitionforthehomeless.org - NICE ONE! pennies in heaven xo

FUR PATROL - PET PLEDGEME FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Chart topping kiwi rock band Fur Patrol have launched a PledgeMe campaign to raise up to $20,000 to realise their life long dream of pressing their debut album PET onto limited edition 12” double vinyl.

PET - which has never been available on vinyl before - spent a total of 30 weeks in the NZ Top 40 chart and includes singles such as, Now, Holy, Andrew and the famous song which holds the proud title of “knocking Destiny’s Child off the number one spot for Christmas in December 2000” - Lydia.

To mark the 20 year anniversary of PET’s release, pledgers will receive a variety of epic rewards for their donations which could include a personalised recording of Lydia with a chosen name sung in place of you-know-who, or even a private acoustic show.

Each and every pledger will receive a digital download of PET, plus a previously unreleased EP of a live performance recorded at Radio New Zealand's decommissioned Helen Young Studios.  

Recorded by RNZ stalwart Andre Upston in the year 2000, the EP features live recordings of “Holy”, “Andrew”, “Hauling You Around”, and “Lydia”, plus the rare track “Fall” and a never-before-released cut “Just Like You”. 

Ngā mihi nui, Radio New Zealand!!!

Having been out of circulation for almost as long as it’s been released, the iconic PET vinyl pressing will also officially include, for the very first time, the oh-so-'90s 'hidden track' "Bottles & Jars".

For more information on how to donate and the full list of amazing rewards available for pledgers who choose to donate their hard earned cash, see the campaign here.

CHRIS SANDERS TO PERFORM THE HULLABALOO CHILDRENS FESTIVAL

MMF self managed children’s musician Chris Sanders is excited to announced he is performing at the inaugural Hullabaloo Childrens Festival in Northland in October. 

The multi award-winning children’s author and Tui nominated musician, will be presenting a selection of his favourite kids songs including Angel Star, The Lonely Book and the 111 Ambulance Song, a real catchy tune which teaches kids what to do in an emergency. This show is interactive and a whole heap of fun, with an educational twist.

This event is part of the Hullabaloo Children's Arts Festival and is suitable for kids from 5 - 10 years old

Dates:

Wednesday October 7, 2020. 1pm

Chris Sanders: The Angel Star Show, Waitaha Events Centre, Waitangi

https://eventfinda.co.nz/2020/chris-sanders-the-angel-star-show/paihia

Thursday October 8, 2020.  10.30am

Chris Sanders: The Angel Star Show, Totara North Hall, Totara North, 10.30am ded

https://eventfinda.co.nz/2020/chris-sanders-the-angel-star-show/kaeo

The Festival runs through October with other children’s artists including Anika Moa and Cpatain Festus McBoyle.  All details on the festival website and social media

WEBSITE

www.hcaf.co.nz

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/hcafnz

@hcafnz

 
PAY IT FORWARD TICKETS

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/donation/for/hullabaloopayitforwardticket 

Hullabaloo wants to enable children and their families to experience the arts. We have kept our prices as low as possible, but for some the luxury of a ticket may still be out of reach, especially given the unsettling times we are living in right now. Our ‘Pay It Forward’ option allows the public to ‘donate’ a ticket to a Northland family. These tickets will be distributed by local charities. Hullabaloo is kicking it off with 50 tickets.

THOMAS OLIVER SHARES CATFISHING STORY SURROUNDING NEW SINGLE ‘ROSES’

GET TICKETS TO THOMAS OLIVER’S UPCOMING NZ TOUR HERE

Award-winning singer and songwriter Thomas Oliver today releases his new single ‘Roses’ and reveals the mysterious circumstances in which the song was written.

Written during the first few weeks of lockdown in New Zealand, ‘Roses’ was inspired by an online connection, which ultimately turned out to be not all that it seemed. 

The story of the song begins with a girl called Daniella, who Oliver became intrigued by. Their communication began over Instagram and graduated to phone calls and Oliver was inspired by her stories, particularly her story of roses and their significance throughout her remarkable life, which just fueled his intrigue.

Oliver was so moved by her stories, he wrote ‘Roses’. But the deeper he went with the communication, the more her story became harder to believe. After consulting with a friend and a bit of digging, he uncovered Daniella was not who she claimed to be. Even her photos had been stolen from another Instagram account.

“This incredibly intelligent and unique [person] was now a woman I essentially knew nothing about, and it started to occur to me that everything she had told me was a lie,” he says.

‘Roses’ was written before Oliver knew that he had made a connection with someone who he would never truly know, and represents the excitement of beginning a relationship with another human.

“It also now represents a valuable lesson for me. But thank you, Daniella, or whoever you are, because I think ‘Roses’ may even be my favourite song I've ever written.”

Oliver is a respected singer and songwriter, who has travelled the globe with his music. In 2017, he won the prestigious Silver Scroll Award for his song ‘If I Move To Mars.’ With a handful of records to his name, including FLOATING IN THE DARKNESS and 2020’s THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT he has made a lasting mark with his unique voice, compelling storytelling and mesmerizing live shows.

Don’t miss  Thomas Oliver live on tour this October.

18/09 Ohakune - Hot Lava

26/09 New Plymouth - Butler's Reef

02/10 Christchurch - The Piano

09/10 Tauranga - Totara Street

10/10 Auckland - Hyundai Marine Centre

15/10 Hawkes Bay - Opera House

16/10 Nelson - Theatre Royal

17/10 Wellington - Opera House
31/10  Queenstown - Mardi Gras (sold out) - new date
07/11 Ohakune - Mardi Gras (sold out) - new date

Tickets HERE

E TŪ WHĀNAU SONG COMPETITION INSPIRES POSITIVE CHANGE

Entry to the fifth annual E Tū Whānau Song Competition 2020 is now open!

The competition is being run online via the E Tū Whānau Facebook page in conjunction with the network of 21 Māori Radio Stations throughout New Zealand.

Entrants are asked to enter original songs inspiring positive change and incorporating at least one of E Tū Whānau six values (Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Whakapapa, Mana/Manaaki, Kōrero Awhi, Tikanga). Entry closes on Sunday 18th October 2020 at noon.

There are two entry categories and prizes will be awarded by judging. Judges will be announced in due course.

·       OPEN ENTRY [Any age] – Cash Prizes – 1st $5000, 2nd $2000, 3rd $1500

·       RANGATAHI [16 years and under] – Gift cards – 1st $750, 2nd $500, 3rd $250

Rangatahi entries will also be automatically entered into the Open Entry category.

Ann Dysart, Kaiwhakahaere for E Tū Whānau, encourages everyone to have a go.

“This is an opportunity for our talented songwriters to share their ideas and experiences of the E Tu Whanau values through song. They are values that people know and live every day. We have had so many creative, moving and insightful songs over the four years we have run the competition.

“As we all face the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic together, we need mana manaaki, aroha and korero awhi more than ever before. All our values help us navigate this new world.”

Competition organiser Teresa McGregor of Māori Media Network says there’s room for everyone in this competition.

“It’s an awesome kaupapa and there’s great cash prizes to be won. Last year we received a record number of entries, not only from individuals and bands, but also whānau and kura groups.”

Entrants are encouraged to read the competition info and rules first before entering. Once approved, entries will be able to be viewed in the competition gallery.

E Tū Whānau is a movement for positive change encouraging New Zealanders from all communities to reject unacceptable levels of violence in Aotearoa by nurturing and celebrating the things that make whānau strong. No matter how big or small, we can all make a difference and be responsible for creating positive change.

ISOL-AID

New Zealand artists - The Phoenix Foundation, Anthonie Tonnon, CHAII, Wax Chattels, Purple Pilgrims, 

Mild Orange and Princess Chelsea - perform @ Isol-Aid Festival.

On 12 September seven New Zealand acts virtually head over to the land of giant marsupials and even larger rock formations to perform the first all Aotearoa segment of Isol-Aid. Tune in from 3:40pm NZ time and enjoy the unique and wonderful sounds of The Phoenix Foundation, Anthonie Tonnon, CHAII, Wax Chattels, Purple Pilgrims, Mild Orange and Princess Chelsea.

Described by ABC News as "the biggest thing in Australian music to come out of the lockdown”, Isol-Aid is an award winning online music festival and gathering space, where every weekend artists play 20-minute sets streamed live via their Instagram accounts. At the end of their set, each musician tag-teams the next artist to play, sending fans down a rabbit hole of new music discovery, community, and good feels. 

The festival was created in the days after the coronavirus pandemic reached Australia, when it became immediately clear that musicians and their teams would be heavily impacted by the cancellation of their shows and tours. At that time, it also became clear that the music community would have to disperse and could no longer meet up at small or large venues, record stores or festivals, to participate, support, buy merch, sing and dance to their favourite artists. 

Since the festival started Isol-Aid has seen artists such as Courtney Barnett, Julia Jacklin, Marlon Williams, Jeff Tweedy, Arlo Parks, Jolie Holland, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Faye Webster, Frankie Cosmos, Julien Baker, Disq, Black Belt Eagle Scout, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and many more play live sets. 

The NZ schedule for Saturday 12 September (NZT) is:

3:40 PM Anthonie Tonnon - https://www.instagram.com/anthonietonnon/

4:00 PM The Phoenix Foundation - https://www.instagram.com/thephoenixfoundation/

4:20 PM CHAII - https://www.instagram.com/chaii_music/

4:40 PM Wax Chattels - https://www.instagram.com/waxchattels/

5:00 PM Purple Pilgrims - https://www.instagram.com/purplepilgrims/

5:20 PM Princess Chelsea - https://www.instagram.com/wonderfulprincesschelsea/

5:40 PM Mild Orange - https://www.instagram.com/mild_orange/

You can view each performance from the artist's respective instagram accounts or from the Isol-Aid website https://www.isolaidfestival.com/

MOUSEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORTS

Mousey has announced the supports who will be joining her spring tour of Aotearoa! After a summer full of incredible live performances, including a headline tour of NZ and Australia, a slot at Nostalgia Festival and supporting The Beths, Mousey spent her time in lockdown finishing the writing of her sophomore album. She and the band are heading off to record in October, but they’re itching to get out and play some more live shows first!

Mousey is playing 5 shows around the country with her band:

Sept 24th - Auckland - The Wine Cellar (w/ Mixed Vege)

Sept 25th - Wellington - The Third Eye (w/ Bored Housewives Club + Wiri Donna)

Sept 26th - Blenheim - The Plant (w/ Mim)

Oct 2nd - Dunedin - Bark! (w/ Emily Fairlight + Candice Milner)

Oct 3rd - Christchurch - Space Academy (w/ Too Woke for Toast + Candice Milner)

Tickets are available from Under the Radar or at www.mouseymusic.com/live