Perth Music

Eskimo Joe - New York

Neko Case, the modern day folk singer (and the soaring voice behind pop group the New Pornographers), is renowned for her beautiful alt country melodies.
Neko Case returns to Australian stages throughout January and February next year, to perform songs from her solo records.

The fourth and latest studio album from Case, ‘Fox Confessor Brings the Flood’, is lyrically reflective and self –assessing. The twelve songs on the dynamic release are playful and heartfelt and showcase her unique vocal talents. Her role as producer is profoundly felt, as styles, influences and sonic signatures from dozens of musical traditions thread through the new songs.

After leaving home at the age of 15, Case began her career as a drummer in punk rock bands The Del-Logs, The Propanes and Maow, and it wasn’t until the then 19 year old discovered an obscure spiritual album by Bessie Griffin and her Gospel Pearls, that she realized she wanted to sing.

“I was heavily into punk rock…but this record made me feel like, you know what, these people are singing about something they really care about. It’s like their voices are these crazy cannons or something, and they could just blow the shit out of their way with them. I wanted to be able to sing like that, because I thought that must’ve felt really good.”

And sing she can. After a long and ongoing role in The New Pornographers, Case began her solo career. In 1997 she released her debut album ‘The Virginian’, followed by the ‘Furnace Room Lullaby’ and ‘Blacklisted’, all praised by the critics.

2006 has been another big year for Neko Case, ‘Fox Confessor Brings the Flood’ is her best reviewed and highest selling record to date, she’s performed on The Late Show with David Letterman and has recently been nominated in 4 categories of New York’s PLUG Independent Music Awards, including Album of the Year and Female Artist of the Year.

Don’t miss Neko Case as she tours Australia with her band in January/February next year.

ON SALE TODAY!!!

Thu 25 Jan : Governor Hindmarsh ADELAIDE
Fri 26 Jan : Fly By Night PERTH
Sun 28 Jan : Zoo BRISBANE
Tue 30 Jan : Annandale SYDNEY
Fri 02 Feb : Prince of Wales MELBOURNE

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The BIG DAY OUT is almost upon us and we are very excited to announce the third round of touring and local additions to the 2007 summer series!

THE VINES have come a long way since the early days of belting out Nirvana covers at suburban house parties. Garnering world-wide attention for their debut Highly Evolved, THE VINES have returned to prove they’ve got something more to offer than flannel-clad angst.  Their highly anticipated third album, Vision Valley released in 2006 showcases a spectacular return to form. Don’t miss THE VINES’ highly evolved, eclectic hybrid of grungy, garage rock swagger, ’60s psych, and ’70s pop at a BIG DAY OUT near you this summer. (ALL SHOWS)

SNOWMAN is yet another incredible band to emerge from the thriving Perth music scene.  Cinematic post-punk with a riff or two of surf and blues, SNOWMAN is the soundtrack to your imagination turned up to eleven.  Their debut, Zombies on the Airwaves of Paris and their 2006 self titled album will leave you scrambling for adjectives.  Call them strange, beautiful, jagged, swampy, hypnotic, ambient, loud, quiet, manic or whatever you will, but do not miss your chance to see what all the fuss is about at the BIG DAYS OUT. (ALL AUST SHOWS)

For a change of pace, listen up for the wisdom of the Jah Messenger, the reggae master, LUCIANO (Jamaica) at the BIG DAY OUT. Renowned worldwide for his rasta message of love and peace set to irresistible melodies and mellow, soulful vocals, LUCIANO will tantalize fans with his wit, charisma and good-lovin reggae vibes. (ALL SHOWS)

Previous winners of the Triple J Unearthed competition, the SICK PUPPIES have been living it large with the world-wide YouTube success of their “Free Hugs” music video campaign – even finding the time to jump on Oprah’s couch and then stop off in LA to record their new album.   This fully sick guitar-fuelled three piece return to Oz for with a brand new album afoot and will rock BDO audiences into a frenzy around the country. (ALL AUST SHOWS)

DIGITAL PRIMATE is an underground legend. Since his first album release in ’95, DIGITAL PRIMATE has pushed the boundaries for Australian techno with his solid and dirty mix of ghetto techno, proper electro and Chicago style booty.  With the release of his new album Siege Mentality, expect to see DIGITAL PRIMATE at the global forefront of electronica. Don’t forget, we saw him first… and this won’t be the last you’ll see of Digital Primate. (ALL AUST SHOWS)

Since stepping up to the decks in 1996, MARK MURPHY has become one of Sydney’s most loved and respected DJs. Champion of the electro explosion and the rave sounds emerging from Europe, his talents have been in demand at every major club and party in Sydney from Mardi Gras to Field Day. Make sure you get your dancing shoes on and boogie along to MARK MURPHY to your heart’s content at the BIG DAY OUT. (ALL AUST SHOWS)

Plus Local Additions In Each City
PERTH - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4th CLAREMONT SHOWGROUND
DIRTY SECRETS, CALERWAY, TnT, BIRDS OF TOKYO, STREETLIGHTS, FARRYL PURKISS & VEEVA FEEVA, HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMP, SUGAR ARMY, SCHVENDES, CLUE SHADDY, NEW RULES FOR BOATS, DJ FDEL (DJ SET) + ARMEE MC and the TRIPLE J UNEARTHED WINNER

These new acts join the already announced Tool. Muse, Jet. Violent Femmes, Eskimo Joe, The Streets, The Killers, John Butler Trio, Kasabian, Crystal Method DJs, Scribe, My Chemical Romance, Evermore, Justice. Peaches & Herms, Trivium, John Cooper Clarke, Afra & Incredible Beatbox Band, Little Birdy, Presets, Spank Rock, Something For Kate, You Am I, Bob Evans, The Butterfly Effect, The Sleepy Jackson, The Herd, Spazzys, The Drones, [love] Tattoo, Hot Chip, Lily Allen, Lupe Fiasco, Diplo and Shapeshifter

For more info visit www.bigdayout.com 

Event and ticketing information available on December 7 at www.soundwavefestival.com

SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY BRISBANE – RIVERSTAGE
SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY SYDNEY – SYDNEY PARK, NEWTOWN
SATURDAY 3 MARCH PERTH – ROBINSON PAVILION & SURROUNDS

The multiple stage event will feature exclusive performances by:
Deftones
+44
Thrice
Unwritten Law
Hatebreed
Parkway Drive*
18 Visions
Juliette & The Licks
Something With Numbers
Flyleaf
The Format
Houston Calls
Hit The Lights

And then, there is the carnival rides, market stalls, good food, affordable drinks.

* Parkway Drive not appearing in Perth

Bang The Gong

New Years Eve Fiesta

Snowman - You Are A Casino

Little Birdy - Bodies

As a band at their beginnings, Birds Of Tokyo are already ahead of their game. As ‘Off Kilter’, the new single from Birds of Tokyo’s debut album shows, that magical essence of greatness is right there, glittering and beckoning… and that’s but one song of many. With their debut album ‘Day One’ due for release in February next year, Birds of Tokyo are pleased to announce a national run of dates to coincide with the release of ‘Day One’.

Fronted by Ian Kenny - the bombastic singer known Australia-wide as the voice of Karnivool – Birds Of Tokyo are essentially a Frankenstein’s monster made up of individuals whose long-standing impact on the Perth music scene continues to be felt to this day. Not only as musicians and supporters of the ever-blossoming Perth music scene, but as producers and respected figures of what is now an emerging industry.

Even with an established fan base that has crossed over from Birds Of Tokyo’s Karnivool and Tragic Delicate connections, the sudden rush of popularity of the band has stunned even its members. Few bands generate such a groundswell so early on… and next-to-none do so without even trying. The massive initial success of Birds Of Tokyo has come from the punters… not the media.

‘Off Kilter’, the first single to be serviced to radio has been added to triple j and community radio across the country. The spine-chilling chorus may narrate a tale of the end, but for the band itself the song is a bold and promising beginning.

Don’t miss Birds of Tokyo on their Day One Album Tour.

Tickets for all shows on sale from Friday 15 December.

BIRDS OF TOKYO
DAY ONE NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR
FEBRUARY 2007
With special guests to be announced

Thursday 8th: THE ZOO, Brisbane
Friday 9th: THE ANNANDALE, Sydney
Saturday 10th: THE EVELYN, Melbourne
Sunday 11th: ENIGMA BAR, Adelaide
Thursday 15th: PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL, Bunbury
Friday 16th: CLUB CAPITOL, Perth * WAMi Festival ’07 Showcase Event
Saturday 17th: 3 BEARS BAR, Dunsborough

***Edit*** For a limited time you can download Birds Of Tokyo’s new single Off Kilter from the Triple J website.