The Vines cancel shows

Following a blow to Perth fans over the weekend, whereby Vine's lead singer Craig Nicholls’ flight related anxiety had recurred and therefore had to cancel their gig,
an announcement has just come through informing us that The Vines have cancelled all future shows. These include their Japanese tour, Homebake, Pyramid Rock or the Big Day Out. This is all due to a rapid deterioration in Nicholls’ mental condition which will require help over an extended period of time.

“On behalf of The Vines we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to those of you who have bought tickets to see us perform and will not get to do so” said Hamish. “We are all absolutely devastated that we’ve been forced to cancel all upcoming shows as there’s nothing we love more than playing on stage before an enthusiastic audience. We ask for your understanding in this situation”

Aside from sincere apologies from the rest of the band, and thanks to management and promoters for their understanding, The final word on the matter is a plea from Nicholls’ family that sensitivity be shown at this difficult time, and that this statement be accepted as their only comment.

www.thevines.com

Big Day Out 2nd announcement

We've all been waiting for it since the moment the first announcement was made. (click here) Who was going to be on the second announcement for Big Day Out 2009??

Well, the wait is over.

This morning the following artists were added to the Big Day Out for 2009. The frontman of System Of A Down, Mr Serj Tankjan. He recently released a solo album 'Elect The Dead' and hasn't been back to the Big Day Out stage since 2002! Look out for his awesomeness on the main stage. The old school punkers Dropkick Murphy's will be here too ripping and tearing it up. As mentioned in a previous article, Hot Chip will be performing once again. They toured the Big Day Out in 2007 and were an instant hit with the crowds. They now have three albums under their belts, so expect the dancefloor to be pumping full of classics.

Another artist who was recently here for a Big Day Out tour is back again. Lupe Fiasco will showcase his explosively cool sounds to the Australian people once more. Also, to keep those hip-hop fans smiling, turntablist Z-Trip will be hitting the decks to prove once more that he is a legend of the game.

Now, it ain't a true Big Day Out without the likes of some 'buzz' acts of the moment. The two bands on this announcement to fill that spot are The Black Kids (with their killer 'Partie Traumatic' debut album) and popular remixers Holy Ghost!

Let's not forget about the local talent. This year, the likes of The Vines, Died Pretty, The Getaway Plan, Mercy Arms, The Drones and many many more.

Big Day Out second round line-up:

Serj Tankian
Dropkick Murphys
Black Kids
Hot Chip
Lupe Fiasco
Holy Ghost!
Z-Trip
Died Pretty
The Vines
Infusion
Children Collide
Pee Wee Ferris
Sparkadia
The Getaway Plan
Little Red
Mammal
Mercy Arms
Ajax
Andee Frost
The Drones

Check out who will be joining these guys on the bill here (first announcement)

www.bigdayout.com

Homebake 2008 announce Crowded House

Details and the first lineup installment for Homebake 2008 has been announced.

This year it’s all about the Kiwis and world peace. Hombake will be teaming up with Amnesty International to celebrate and commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and they have some amazing artists to help do just this.

Heading up the bill will be the band that we like to call ours and they like to call theirs – the amazing and newly reformed Crowded House. They will be joined by the likes of The Vines, British India, Cut Copy, PNAU, Bliss n Eso and Homebake veterens, You Am I.

Check out the line-up in all its peaceful glory:

Crowded House
Sneaky Sound System
The Vines
Cut Copy
Gabriella Cilmi
PNAU
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson
Died Pretty
The Potbelleez
Bliss N Esso
Karnivool
You Am I
Headless Chickens
British India
The Getaway Plan
Infusion
Sparkadia
Bluejuice
Eddy Current Suppression Ring
Drapht
Little Red
Bag Raiders
Snob Scrilla
Pegz
Dash and Will

And so many more to come.

HOMEBAKE 2008 – Peace In The Park
Saturday December 6th, 2008
The Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney City, NSW

Tickets on Sale 9.00am Mon Aug 18th

www.homebake.com.au

The Vines set to release 'Melodia' in July

The Vines will release their 4th album, ''Melodia'', on July 12.

''Melodia'' is the first album for The Vines to be released on their new label Ivy League Records.

The album includes fourteen new songs, including new single, ''He’s A Rocker''.

The Vines will be performing tracks off their new album at Splendour In The Grass.

Below is the full tracklistings for their new album.

1.Get Out
2.Manger
3.A.S III
4.He’s A Rocker
5.Orange Amber
6.Jamola
7.True As The Night
8.Braindead
9.Kara Jayne
10.MerryGoRound
11.Hey
12.A Girl I Knew
13.Scream
14.She Is Gone

www.thevines.com

The Vines To Play Aussie BBQ

The Vines have been added to the Aussie BBQ at SxSW.

The Aussie BBQ, put on by the Australian Music Collective, will take place between midday and 7pm at Brush Square Park in Austin, Texas.

The BBQ line-up this year also features Paul Kelly, The Chevelles, The Stems, Mink, Ash Grunwald, Whitley, The Panics, Something With Numbers, Old Man River, Yves Klien Blue and Kate Bradley.

The night before the SxSW Music Conference officially starts, the Australian Music Collective will also have a preview showcase at Emo's on Sixth St in Austin.

The preview will feature performances from Chad Mason, Whitley, Chris Pickering, Kate Bradley, Dan Kelly, Ash Grunwald and The Chevelle.

http://www.sxsw.com/