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What's Hot for September 2004! |
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date:
3rd September 2004
columnist:
Margaux
 So Hot…
DOWNSYDE
Over the last few months there has been a creative avalanche at Downsyde central with Optamus, Dazastah, Dynamikes, Salvatore, Cheeky and Armee working overtime to put together an epic new release. Featuring up to 15 tracks ranging from hard hitting streetwise hip hop to stoner party tracks and downbeat monsters, the new album will be a step forward from ‘Land Of The Giants’, their last release. As ever, the lyrical ability is supreme across the frontline MC's Optamus, Dazastah and Dyna-mikes with a crate full of blips, scratches, samples and percussion brought to the party by Cheeky, Salvatore and DJ Armee. Thematically, it's a bit of everything…political, peace, party, cars, hip hop culture, the rat race, the works.
To celebrate what is looking like being a very exciting year ahead, Downsyde have release two of their new singles 'Bring It All Back' ( super funky slab with rolling grooves, smooth rhymes and the coolest drum roll in the world) and 'Street Machines' (an epic ruff and tumble track about boot-rattling stereos and fast cars. It's a live favourite and sounds massive with the big string section) for free download only from www.downsyde.com.au
Tour Dates:
13th Oct PERTH @ Robinson Pavillion with Black Eyed Peas
29th Oct CANBERRA @ Street Festival
30th Oct SYDNEY @ TBC
NITIN SAWHNEY
Award-winning and multi-talented musician, producer, composer, and re-mixer – Sawhney returns in October 2004 with a 2CD collection of re-workings of some of his most diverse and inspiring tracks. ‘All Mixed Up’ contains collaborations with some of the most talented remixers around, including the likes of Joe Clausell, Ges-e (Nasha), Quantic, Freeform Five, Seiji and MJ Cole.
Sawhney returns to Australia in October for Aftershock at the 2004 Melbourne International Arts Festival. Incorporating a concert, club night, film screening and workshop program aiming to explore and promote Melbourne’s musical culture, the culmination of the program is a one-off performance at the Hi-Fi Bar & Ballroom on October 18th, that sources and showcases the most exciting and emerging musicians who will perform along with Sawhney. For further information, go to www.melbournefestival.com.au
CENTRAL ENERGY TRANSMISSION
Next in line of this extremely popular series is "WHITE". Based around Transmission's 8th Birthday celebrations & massive events the birthday will be celebrated as an unprecedented 2 part series. White Party (18.09.04) as a day/night festival & then The Black Party (13.11.04) as a night festival.
This first instalment sees DJ NERVOUS & DJ 4 STRINGS share duties on the CD presenting the unforgettable & uplifting sounds that make the events guaranteed sell outs for 8 years now. As an extra bonus to fans of the series & anyone who has ever attended a transmission event there is also a bonus DVD of live footage taken from massive events including the 7th birthday celebrations, Anthem Evolution Phase 3 & Transmission live that is sure to impress. Featuring interviews sets & shout outs from the legends that have made Transmission what it is today including DJ Scot Project, JamX and DeLeon, Hennes and Cold & Kai Tracid this is a must have for any trance fan.
DJ ZEPH
Earshot Music is proud to present the Australian tour and new album from awesome US producer and turntablist DJ Zeph. One of the many top artists coming from the Bay Area talent pool, DJ Zeph is equally celebrated as a producer, engineer and turntablist and his career is very much on the up. In 2002 Zeph took the crown as "Best DJ / Turntablist" at the San Francisco Weekly Music Awards and is a graduate of Urb Magazine's oft studied "Next 100" list.
His new album 'Sunset Scavenger' offers up a wide spectrum of hip hop but also mixes in jazz, funk jams, disco-infused booty shakers as well as smooth rocking emcee tracks that roll over Zeph's signature soundscapes. 'Sunset Scavenger' features collaborations with Lyrics Born, Vursatyl of the Lifesavas and Boots of The Coup. The album also features an Australian only exclusive titled 'Meta456' which continues on the renowned Zeph sound.
Performing, making and breaking to hip hop for the past 12 years (including being protégé to legendary DJ Kut Masta Kurt) and with numerous DJ Battle titles under his belt DJ Zeph's live show is not to be missed - he'll be touring Australia this September.
Tour Dates:
15th Sept MELBOURNE @ At Ease, Honky Tonks
17th Sept SYDNEY @ Boogie Down, Candys
18th Sept PERTH @ The Flying Scottsman
TBC ADELAIDE
MISSY HIGGINS
In between her constant touring with John Butler Trio and Pete Murray, and her upcoming headline national tour this September and October, Melbourne’s Missy Higgins has decided to take up the opportunity to get up close and personal with her fans, by announcing a number of intimate in store appearances over the coming months. With her new single, “Scar”, hitting the #1 spot recently on the ARIA charts, there’s no doubt many fans will be keen to get the chance to say hello in person, and have their albums signed. “The Sound Of White”, Missy’s first full-length album release will be released on September 6th.
Catch Missy’s in store appearances on the following dates:
5th Sept BRISBANE , Rockinghorse Records – 1:00PM
9th Sept SYDNEY Hum on King – 5:00PM
10th Sept MELBOURNE Gaslight Records – 4:00PM
16th Sept ADELAIDE BigStar Records – 5:30PM
18th Sept PERTH 78’s Records – 12:00PM
So Not…
WANKER ALERT
To the purple BMW 318i with SA rego no. VXG 521 (not wanting to point the finger or anything) who nearly smashed my car trying to be a hero on Dandenong Road at the start of this week - GO BACK TO ADELAIDE! What a tool! As if Monday morning aren’t hard enough to deal with, last thing I need was some tool who doesn’t know how to check before changing lanes. I was already there buddy!
MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENTS
To reimburse before or after that is the question! And why is it only open when people are working? I don’t understand when I’m suppose to have time to fill out all the paperwork. Bring back bulk billing!
EARRING BACKINGS
Why do you always only lose one and why do they cost $5 to replace?
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Did anybody else know that Philippine Airlines baggage capacity is 40kgs! That’s just an excuse for my mum to ask for more stuff to bring back! What a FOB! My other luggage is a balikbayan box!
16 MORE AGONISING DAYS TIL MY HOLIDAY
Are we there yet?
So What…
What’s happening now?
The human brain truly is a mystery.
While sitting at your desk make clockwise circles with your right foot.
While doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand.
How funny! Try doing this not sober!
"You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on." - Dean Martin of the infamous Rat Pack
You feelin’ me? Forward all bribes, blackmails and bootycalls to margaux@12am.com.au |
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