Hi, it’s your friend Ben.
Hope all’s well.
I am celebrating the 20th anniversary Awake is the New Sleep with an Australian tour for September and October.
I’m not really a nostalgic person, I prefer to keep pushing forward with new projects and ideas, but this feels weirdly right to me. I’ve done so much touring in the last couple of years, averaging about 100 shows a year, and it’s become abundantly clear to me that this album Awake was a really vital part of so many people’s lives and emotional journeys. I’ve chatted to so many people about the wide-eyed exploration and optimism of the record, and how it still seems to find people at the exact right time that they need that kind of energy.
It’s an album that seemed to change a lot of lives, including mine. I’m looking forward to facing that, head on, and exploring what these songs mean to me and the audience today, 20 years on. They still feel potent.
I’m going to play the whole album in full, with a great band behind me, and tell you some stories about how these tunes came to be. We’re doing it 2005 style, no backing tracks, no click tracks, no video screens. Just a great band on a stage covered in flowers, singing songs about love and lust and adventure and interconnectivity. It’s gonna be a vibe.
Come along for the ride.
Big love!
Your friend.
Ben
DEJA VU — a magical night that brings past memories to life on today’s stage. This isn’t just a concert — it’s a feeling. This is DEJA VU.
Renowned for his dark and atmospheric soundscapes that make way for enthralling rap performances, Canadian songwriter and producer NIGHT LOVELL is finally bringing his 8 LEGS UNDER tour through to Australia and New Zealand this November, with very special guest HAARPER.
For Night Lovell, his trajectory towards global fame has been a rapid one since his first taste of viral success in 2014, with the release of his track ‘Dark Light’. Since then, the 27 year old from Ontario has evolved into an artist whose intricacies have been fascinating waves of hip hop fans and producers worldwide. The Canadian artis has also recently announced that he will be joining $UICIDEBOY$ on tour this August and September for their GREY DAY North American Tour!
With four albums to his name including latest release, 2023’s I Hope You’re Happy, Night Lovell has become a charged up force within this modern musical space – his music has been streamed over 1.1 billion times on Spotify alone.
Joining him on this tour will be Los Angeles’ HAARPER – a star of the underground who has been generating waves of his own in the mainstream, thanks to an infectious sonic style – for his debut Australian & New Zealand visit. HAARPER’s catalogue has accrued over 500 million streams, with a three album-strong body of work demonstrating a varied set of influences that span hip hop, garage and punk music. Latest track ‘Born From The Dirt’ is a prime example of HAARPER’s expansive sonic view; translated live, this stands to be a fitting addition to an already insane performance reputation.
“A raucous record that recaptures the lunging momentum, stealth nuance and unhinged Yow-isms of their best work”
The New York Times
“…as delightfully gnarly as they have ever been, and just as lively as all of the younger bands that have come in their wake”
Brooklyn Vegan
In news that will thrill fans, The Jesus Lizard announce their return to Australia for the first time since 1994.
Since their inception in Austin in 1987, the Jesus Lizard has thrilled audiences all over the planet. The impeccable rocket-thrust rhythm section of bassist David Wm. Sims and drummer Mac McNeilly was the perfect launchpad for guitarist Duane Denison’s jagged yet clean-toned riffing and vocalist David Yow’s mercurial vocalisations manifesting as everything from panicked citizen, reality escapee or wounded sea mammal.
The 2024 release of their seventh studio LP, ‘Rack’ marked a new chapter for the Jesus Lizard, whose influence on music remains undeniable. They have returned with a record teeming with the kind of madness needed to beat down today’s AOR mediocrity and piss-perfect pop drivel. With its relentless energy and razor-sharp musicianship, the 11-track album has garnered widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike.
The Biggest Baile Funk in Australasia is Back – Bigger Than Ever!
After sold-out editions, with the last one packing in 1,100 people, the 4th edition is here and it’s set to be the biggest one yet – now with a massive + than 1,250 capacity!
Giroloco turned into a community. It is not just a party, is a movement for the cultural underground scene in Australia.
Last time sold out fast, and we had + than 100 tickets sold in the first day – this one will be even crazier. Grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
Unified by music.
After taking a break from the road to focus on writing their self-titled album “The Terrys”. The boys are back and are coming to a city near you! Playing songs you all know and love!
A digital download of The Terrys brand new self titled album,”The Terrys”, will be emailed to you on the day of release (Fri 27 Jun). Customers provide consent for their contact details to be provided to Westway Records to distribute the album.
For all Vinyl Orders, they will be shipped on day of release (Fri 27 Jun) as well.
SYDNEY, HE’S BACK.
After that explosive closing set at MELTDOWN Festival, KARAH returns to Australia to unleash his signature chaos — this time ALL NIGHT LONG at Liberty Hall.
Get ready for a night of pure industrial energy as KARAH makes his Sydney comeback, backed by BPM’s unmatched intensity.
You survived Meltdown… now prepare for the next round
Tickets on sale now — don’t miss it!
In 2025, SIMPLE PLAN history will be made in Australia, with the revered Canadian rockers today announcing a surprise special headline show in Sydney at the Liberty Hall on Saturday 10th May playing their 2004 sophomore album Still Not Getting Any… in full in its entirety for the first time ever.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday 29 April at 12pm AEST time.
“Still Not Getting Any…” is one of our favourite albums we’ve made and last fall it celebrated its twentieth anniversary! We haven’t had the chance to properly celebrate the milestone and because we are not big fans of just sitting around, we thought we would take advantage of the few days off we have in Australia and do something really special….something we’ve never done before anywhere else in the world! We found a small, intimate venue and we’re gonna play the album in its entirety for our fans in Sydney!
We’re not sure when or even if we’ll ever do this again, so you know this is gonna be a very special show. We hope to see you all at Liberty Hall on May 10th” – Chuck Comeau, Simple Plan
Introducing the world to smash hits like Welcome to My Life, Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?) and Shut Up! over two decades ago, Still Not Getting Any… cemented SIMPLE PLAN’s legacy as bona fide pop punk legends with the album’s moments of perky pop fused with timeless teenage angst and sharpened rock undertones offering the ultimate soundtrack for the mid-2000s; and one that still firmly permeates to this day.
IT’S BEEN 15 YEARS OF ONE DIRECTION! On July 23, 2010 the world’s greatest band was formed and the we are throwing the ULTIMATE 1D party to celebrate!
Superficial x Call Me Maybe DJs will be spinning nothing but songs from One Direction + the boys all! night! long!
Tickets are going to move fast – C’mon C’mon and get yours now!
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