Two of Melbourne’s best up and coming bands join forces for some party times on the ‘Woah Nelly’ tour. Taking in Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and regional Victoria, the ‘Woah Nelly!’ tour will be short, sharp and straight to point. Point being – get there and see two of the most exciting bands to come out of the Melbourne underground scene in a long time.
The Boo Hoo Hoo’s - Updating the sounds of The Beatles, Jeff Buckley and The Strokes with their own brand of simple, no bullshit, guitar pop (‘Whatever the hell that equates to’, Ben admits), the Boo Hoo Hoo’s have become a staple in Melbourne’s live music scene since farewelling the schoolyard. Having played such iconic venues as The Espy, Revolver, and The Old bar, the boys have won over not only the punters, but also industry figureheads who have been quick to get the boys into the studio to lay down some tracks. The result? Songs like ‘B&B’, ‘Stop’ and ‘Into the Wild’, which show a song-writing maturity far beyond the band’s years.
The Ravenous - The Ravenous are a three-piece band from Melbourne’s inner north that play vibing, snazzy, heartfelt,robust, wonder-sounds. Their musical repertoire demonstrates a love for fun without sounding trivial or cheesy. Comparisons have been made to the power-pop of Weezer and the interesting hooks and melodies of Ween and the Flaming Lips.
How can one band be so crazed yet feel so right?! “This is great,” a punter might say, mug of ale in their paw. “Such a warm party-pop flavour! But wait, what’s this? Now it’s time for psychedelic rock?
By Jove, the contrast is rad-maxing me out!”. To be sure, there is much fun to be had at a Ravenous show.

‘Woah Nelly’ tour feat’ The Boo Hoo Hoo’s and The Ravenous proudly presented by Trusty Chords Music.

Thursday July 15th – The Karova Lounge, Ballarat. With Dark Arts.
Friday August 6th – MUM @ World Bar, Sydney, NSW
Saturday August 7th – The Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle, NSW. With Like Alaska and James Wiley (Hot Girls)
Thursday August 12th – The National Hotel Geelong, VIC.
Friday August 13th – The Workers Club, Melbourne, VIC

MATT CORBY

‘MY FALSE’ and ‘LIGHTHOME’

Having spent the last 9 months writing and recording in London, Melbourne and Sydney, and playing live shows across Australia and London, local Sydney singer/songwriter Matt Corby is releasing his first new material since his debut EP ‘Song For…’ in 2009.

‘My False’ is a stomping folk anthem recorded in Melbourne with Dann Hume, who produced Lisa Mitchell’s  debut album ‘Wonder’, whilst ‘Lighthome’, recorded in London late last year, is a stunningly stark ode to the draw of home. In February, Lighthome was featured on the critically acclaimed UK Communion compilation, brainchild of Mumford and Sons Ben Lovett.

Both tracks will be available online from May 21.

2009 was an incredible year for Matt. He released his critically acclaimed debut EP ‘Song For…’, signed a publishing deal out of the UK with industry giant BMG and has signed a record deal with Communion, one of the hottest independent labels in the UK.

Over the next 6 months, Matt will record his debut UK EP in London with Communion, play his first national Australian tour in July, support Mumford and Sons across two shows at the Enmore Theatre and finish off his debut Australian album due for release later this year.

‘My False’ and ‘Lighthome’ are released on May 21, 2010 through Scorpio Music

Matt Corby plays at Baby Black Espresso Bar, Saturday July 1oth. Supported by Ben Dowd (The Boo Hoo Hoo’s). Tickets are $10.00 presale from Baby Black Espresso Bar – phone 03 5367 5156 or book online at moshtix here!

The album ‘Turn Against This Land’ is currently in all good independent record stores across Australia and JBHiFi’s. If you local store or JBHiFi don’t have it, tell them to get off their lazy arses and order it in from Poison City Records!!

Last night on Australia’s youth network – Triple J. DOGS were played on the radio show ‘Short.Fast.Loud’.

Want to have a listen??? You can stream it here http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/shortfastloud/ go and check it out.

Donnie was recently interviewed in the Northern Territory news just before his show at the Happy Yess in Darwin.

Head  here to have a read!

The band has just annouced they will be supporting ‘Renegades’ (ex FEEDER) on April 22nd at the ‘Electric Ballroom’ in London. To get tickets and check out show details head – HERE

Cheers,

Lachlan