V Festival second announcement

After announcement one, questions were raised about whether this years V Festival line-up was solid or not, well we think this new injection of acts should shut those critics up. In past years we’ve had old schoolers The Pixies, Pet Shop Boys and Jesus and Mary Chain named, well look which grandfather of ska is coming this year.

Leading the second round are the ska godfathers Madness and synth-pop trendsetters The Human League, who’ll be performing their 1981 album 'Dare' in its entirety. As predicted earlier, The Kills have also joined the line-up. M83 have also been announced and will definitely be a highlight of the festival. Jenny Lewis will be there, as well as a few locals including the bloody fantastic Jackson Jackson, Howling Bells, Wolf & Cub and Children Collide.

V FESTIVAL SECOND LINE-UP

Madness
The Human League (performing Dare )
The Kills
M83
Jenny Lewis
Jackson Jackson
Howling Bells
Wolf & Cub
Children Collide

www.vfestival.com.au

INTERVIEW: Wolf and Cub

**The next line is to be read in the voice of Dennis Hopper from 'Speed'

POP QUIZ ASSHOLE. What do And You Will Know Us By Trail of Dead, Genesis, The Dirtbombs and The Allman Brothers have in common? What do they have in common??

Well, like Adelaide band Wolf & Cub, they all have two drummers in the band. However, unlike all the other bands, Wolf & Cub are probably the only band to perform at a zoo.

Wolf & Cub will be performing this Thursday, Feb 12th at The Royal Melbourne Zoo as part of the 'Roar Sounds' series of events. They'll be supported by Van She.

When asked about whether they'd allow one of the animals join them on stage, Wolf & Cub were adamant that there was no more room for any more animals in the band. "He who makes a beast out of himself, gets rid of the pain of being a man." The 'No Vacancy' sign has been up since signing new drummer, Marvin Hammond, from Adelaide band Artax Mission.

Wolf and Cub's music can be classified as hard rock, with a hallucinogenic undertone too it. When asked about whether anyone in the band has had a John Lennon 'lost weekend' moment before, one member mentioned that they'd "once hallucinated that they were the host of the most grand tea/dinner party ever. Once sobered up he realized that he was the only one in the hotel room surrounded by nicely placed tea spoons and dinner plates on the ground. Good times".

As for their hard in nature way, Wolf and Cub aren't the kind to accept a "figureheard for the masses" and believe it's all about "survival of the fittest" when it comes to surviving in the music industry, "if you can't keep up, kiss your ass to extinctionville, thats the way of nature."

Wolf and Cub expect to release their new album very soon. Catch them at 'Roar Sounds' this Thursday at The Melbourne Zoo.

Competition: Win a double pass to 'Roar Sounds'!

Happy January 21st guys! Why are we so happy today you ask? Well, we've just teamed up with the presenters of 'Roar Sounds' to give four lucky people a chance to win a double pass to one of the gigs at Melbourne Zoo.

As mentioned previously, ice cream brand Drumstick and Amphead Music and Entertainment Group are bringing Melbourne a unique series of gigs during February. Instead of the standard stock dark, indoor, sweaty venue, they've decided to get together with Melbourne Zoo and showcase some seriously good music with a unique experience. To have a chance to win a double pass to one of the gigs, just subscribe to Music Universe today!!! Subscribe here or look on the top-left hand side of the Music Universe homepage and enter your email address.

On Thursday 5th Feb, talented and emerging Brisbane artist Kate Miller-Heidke, will give a delicious performance. Kate is a singer-songwriter who is well trained in Opera but has now crossed over to pop songs. Her second album, 'Curiouser', was released in October and has become quite successful. She will be supported by The Verses.

http://www.katemillerhedike.com/

On Thursday 12th Feb, 'Roar Sounds' is providing a monsterous double act. Adelaide heroes Wolf n Cub and Sydneysiders Van She will deliver such a gig that we think the animals might break outta their cages. Wolf & Cub are about to release their second album and are sure to wake the animals up. Van She released 'V' last year to some stellar reviews and will make every bone in your body move.

http://www.vanshe.com/
http://www.wolfandcub.com/


As for Thursday 19th Feb, the acts haven't been officially announced yet. We know who it is and all we can tell you is that this will probably be the hottest ticket in town. Would be unbelievable if you won a double pass to this. Subscribe now!!!

Finally, on Thursday 26th Feb, Melbourne Zoo will host a massive hip hop show. The likes of the Resin Dogs, N'Fa (1200 techniques), Phrase and Alexx The Kid will bring the house or, should we say, zoo down! The Resin Dogs released their debut album back in 2000 and stamped their authority on the Auzzie hip-hip scene. Their live show is sensational and should not be missed.

www.resindogs.com.au

So, let's remind you of what you have to do. Subscribe to Music Universe today and you will go in the draw to win one of four double passes to one of the 'Roar Sounds' gigs. It ain't hard. Oh yeah, besides the double pass, you'll also receive up-to-date news from Music Universe. Not so bad hey?

For those that miss out on the double pass, you can still go to this awesome event. Tickets on sale now through zoo.org.au or 1300 ZOOS VIC. Get in early at 5:30pm to check out the zoo’s inhabitants till 7pm. BYO food and drink (no glass besides wine bottles, please!) or buy it there. This event is all ages.

For more info, visit www.zoos.org.au/Melbourne/Roar_Sounds

www.amphead.com.au

'Roar Sounds' at Melbourne Zoo

'Roar Sounds' is the brand new series of live music events being held at the Royal Melbourne Zoo’s open-air arena. It will run every Thursday night in February.

Roar Sounds boasts an exciting time for live music, because so far it features a range of genres including hip-hop and garage rock and the rare freedom of BYO at a gig. It aslo gives one the chance to take a break from those smoke filled, sticky carpeted rooms to experiencing live music at one of the most adventurous places whilst basking in the summer warmth. This has to be said......lions and tigers and beers! Oh my!

February 19’s line-up is yet to be announced but from all the talk, these two bands will have you scrambling for a ticket.

Get in early at 5:30pm to check out the zoo’s inhabitants till 7pm. BYO food and drink (no glass besides wine bottles, please!) or buy it there. This event is all ages. Tickets on sale now through zoo.org.au or 1300 ZOOS VIC

For more info, visit www.zoos.org.au/Melbourne/Roar_Sounds

Thurs 5 Feb - Kate Miller Heidke [pictured] + The Verses
Thurs 12 Feb - Wolf & Cub (SA) + Van She (NSW)
Thurs 19 Feb – TO BE ANNOUNCED
Thurs 26 Feb - Resin Dogs (QLD) Feat. N’FA (1200 Techniques) + Phrase + Alexx The Kidd

Wolf & Cub 'One To The Other' tour

With a new album only around the corner, psych-rockers Wolf & Cub are coming out to play this month.

The Adelaide quartet enlisted Christopher Colonna, frontman of electro-rap outfit the Bumblebeez, to produce their new LP. While it seems like an odd pairing, who knows, this may just be genius. You can find out exactly what Wolf & Cub have been working on when they hit the road in support of lead single 'One To The Other'.

Thursday 26 June – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
Friday 27 June – Valley Studios, Brisbane
Friday 4 July – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Saturday 5 July – Ed Castle, Adelaide

www.wolfandcub.com

Wolf and Cub sign with Domino

Adelaide's Wolf & Cub has signed a publishing deal with the UK's Domino Publishing.

General manager for Domino Publishing UK Paul Lambden said in a statement that "Joel Byrne (Wolf & Cub) writes great tunes that rock our world and Domino Publishing is proud to have him on board."

Domino is home to Franz Ferdinand and Arctic Monkeys.

The band released its debut album 'Vessels' on 4AD in the UK.

Wolf & Cub are currently in the studio writing and recording for the their next album with the first single due for release mid year.

http://www.wolfandcub.com/