Midnight Juggernauts 'This New Technology' Australian tour

Do you feel like partying like it's New Years Eve 1999 again? Then this is the gig for you. Melbourne electro-pop, synth-rock group Midnight Juggernauts are set to blow your socks off this November.

To celebrate the release of their upcoming single, 'This New Technology', Midnight Juggernauts are back with their first headline shows since March 2008!

The first taste of the Melbourne band’s eagerly anticipated second album, 'This New Technology' will hit the airwaves in late September and sees the band play single launches across Perth, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne, Frankston, Brisbane, Canberra, and Adelaide during October and November.

The trio has recently been busy putting the finishing touches on its second album recorded at Melbourne’s Sing Sing Studios with assistance from USA based sound engineer Christopher Moore (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV On The Radio, Yeasayer and Foals). Known for creating expansive sound-scapes with hypnotic vocals, expect the most thrilling journey yet from Midnight Juggernauts when their new album hits the shelves in early 2010.

Supporting Midnight Juggernauts at all shows will be New Zealand pop quintet Cut Off Your Hands.

Dates:
Oct 31st - Capitol, Perth WA
Nov 5th - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Nov 6th - Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW
Nov 7th - Waves (Towradgi Beach Hotel), Wollongong NSW
Nov 13th - Billboard, Melbourne VIC
Nov 14th - Pier Live, Frankston VIC
Nov 20th - The Hi Fi, Brisbane QLD
Nov 27th - Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Adelaide SA

www.midnightjuggernauts.com

Chali 2NA to play Melbourne sideshow

The master himself, Chali 2NA, is coming downunder on the 'low:fi' tour with Nas, Qbert and MC Supernatural. Whilst in Australia, he is treating Melbourne fans to a sideshow of his own at The Esplanade Hotel.

Chali 2NA made a name for himself thanks to hip-hop legends Jurassic 5 and Latin funk band Ozomatli. His solo career began in 2004 with his 'Fish Market' mixtapes, and his long awaited solo debut 'Fish Outta Water' (been working on it since 2006) promises to mark yet another stage in Chali’s creative evolution. Released in July, you can hear a diverse range of influences on the album with thanks to collaborators including Damien and Stephen Marley, Beenie Man, Talib Kweli, Anthony Hamilton and the late great J Dilla. This album is a far cry from the usual violence, sex, pimpin', dealin', druggin', and partying dribble on most of rap albums that is out right now.

Chali 2NA live showcases his somewhat progression from the days of J5, embracing a more serious and inspired creative mission than any of his previous work. With his 4-piece band and having been in the game for ten years or so, Chali 2na, is finally ready to unleash his solo assault on Australian audiences.

Catch him on the following date:
Friday October 30 - The Espy, Melbourne VIC

www.myspace.com/chali2na

Fat Freddys Drop into Australia

We've just been informed by Ash, our Kiwi correspondent, that New Zealand 7-piece roots, dub and reggae band Fat Freddys Drop are coming for a short tour of Australia this October.

The band released their second studio album 'Dr Boondigga and The Big BW' back in June and it quickly became a number-one album in New Zealand in its first week of release and was certified Platinum in just four days. The New Zealand Herald thought the album was "beautifully cruisy, at times uplifting, and, if you're patient, it occasionally gives you the shivers, man."

Thanks to their sensational live performances, Fat Freddys Drop first studio album 'Based on a True Story' went gold and number one just a day after it had been released and with very little marketing or advertising. The band is no doubt one of New Zealand’s finest exports and definitely worth catching if you haven't already.

Tickets went on sale Wednesday 26 August.

Friday 16 October – The Palace, Melbourne VIC
Saturday 17 October - The Forum, Sydney NSW
Sunday 18 October – The Forum, Sydney NSW

www.fatfreddysdrop.com

UPDATE: Oasis call it quits

In what clearly appears to be a dummy-spit, fuelled rage, Noel Gallagher reportedly quit Oasis because his brother Liam "jokingly suggested" he was not the father of his daughter. Bit below the belt no?

Liam, the typical Manc twat he is, apparently insinuated that Noel's nine-year-old daughter Anais was conceived when the songwriter's former wife Meg Matthews was having an affair. Ouch.

The slur outraged Noel, who branded it "unforgivable" and started screaming at his brother as the pair prepared to go onstage at Paris' Rock en Seine festival. The fight reportedly ended when Liam smashed Noel's guitar while screaming: "You're no brother of mine!" Noel stormed out of the backstage area and officially quit the band later that night.

In a statement released on the official Oasis website, he said: "It's with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer."

He later added: "The details are not important and of too great a number to list. But I feel you have the right to know that the level of verbal and violent intimidation towards me, my family, friends and comrades has become intolerable."

We have no doubt Noel will go on to record a solo record, Liam will get fat and both will continue to enjoy watching their beloved Manchester City Football Club from opposite ends of the stadium. Looking forward to your reunion tour in about five years boys.

www.oasisinet.com