We are on the cusp of the festival season with Laneway back with an amazing line up.

(and not to mention a new venue in Adelaide.)

Laneway Festival 2014 lineup:

Mount Kimbie

Jamie xx

Earl Sweatshirt

The Jezabels (exclusive to Laneway)

Cloud Control (exclusive to Laneway)

Savages.

Adalita

Autre Ne Veut

Cashmere Cat

Cass McCombs

Chvrches

Danny Brown

Daughter

Dick Diver

Drenge

Four Tet

Frightened Rabbit

Haim (exclusive to Laneway)

Jagwar Ma

King Krule

Kirin J Callinan

Kurt Vile

Lorde (exclusive to Laneway)

MT Warning

Parquet Courts

Run the Jewels

Scenic, The Growl

Unknown Mortal Orchestra (exclusive to Laneway)
Vance Joy

Warpaint

XXYYXX

Youth Lagoon

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RTM

ST JEROME'S LANEWAY FESTIVAL 2014

SINGAPORE: Saturday 25th January - The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay

AUCKLAND: Monday 27th January - Silo Park

BRISBANE: Friday 31st January - RNA, Fortitude Valley

MELBOURNE: Saturday 1st February - Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC) and the River's Edge

SYDNEY: Sunday 2nd February - Sydney College of the Arts (SCA), Rozelle

ADELAIDE: Friday 7th February - Harts Mill, Port Adelaide

PERTH: Saturday 8th February - Esplanade Park and West End, Fremantle

www.lanewayfestival.com.au

Future Music Festival 2014

Future Music is back again.

Full Lineup:

Deadmau5
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Phoenix
Hardwell
Knife Party
Eric Prydz
Rudimental
Tinie Tempah
Chase & Status
Sub Focus
Netsky
2 Chainz
Kaskade
Dada Life
Porter Robinson
Naughty Boy
Cut Copy
Paul van Dyk
Markus Schulz
ATB
Chuckie
Arty
R3Hab
Martin Garrix
Baauer
Monsta
Helena
Adventure Club Carnage
Bassjackers
Deniz Koyu
Dannic
Dyro
Stafford Brothers
Timmy Trumpet
Walden
Tenzin
Will Sparks
Helena
Sven Vath
Dubfire*
Maya Jane Coles*
Paul Kalkbrenner*
Gesaffelstein Live
Brodinski
Kaytranada*
Gorgon City
Guy Gerber*

Future Music Festival 2014:

Sat 1 March
RNA Showgrounds
Brisbane

Sun 2 March
Arena Joondalup
Perth


Sat 8 March
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Sydney


Sun 9 March
Melbourne
Flemington Racecourse

Monday 10 March (Public Holiday)

Adelaide Showgrounds
Adelaide

* Artists may vary from state to state.

Drift away with Traveller and Fortune

As we head into Spring and leave August behind,  the high of the Adelaide International Guitar Festival is still lingering in the air.

For those looking for that next hit of indie folk music and strummin' banjos, let me introduce you to Traveller and Fortune.

There's something both refreshing and familiar about Adelaide indie-folk group Traveller and Fortune. Their songs are beautifully constructed melodies and harmonies, with lyrics equally as thought out and just as touching. Each song by the band will take you away to a different place, and it's certainly somewhere you don't want to leave in a hurry.

With a growing fan base in their home town of Adelaide (South Australia), Traveller and Fortune are about to take their music over the borders to launch their new single "Little Plastic People."  With a fair bit lined up for the coming weeks, including performing at the BIGSOUND conference in Brisbane later this month,  Tom West from the band took some time out of packing his bags and harmonica to chat to Ran Type Music about the music, the single and the upcoming gigs...


RTM: In your own words, how would you best describe the music of Traveller and Fortune?

T&F: We like to have songs that sound a bit like stories, with ups and down. They're generally bittersweet and we like to use a lot of different instrumentation to create moody soundscapes. We like to showcase the song's lyrics that we hope are always interesting and tell a unique or unexpected story!

RTM: What are you looking forward to most with your upcoming tour?

T&F: We're most looking forward to playing some really fun shows in front of new crowds. We're also really excited for the BIGSOUND conference where we are playing two showcases and meeting up with some really cool industry people.

RTM: "Little plastic people" is your new single - what's special about this track to Traveller and Fortune?

T&F: Yep, its our new single but its actually quite an old song. It featured on our EP from a few years ago, but we've decided to re-jig it with the new band dynamic,  its a bit more hillybilly this time around. We still love the song cos its fun to play but we also like the 'idea' of the song.

RTM: What can people expect at one of your shows?

T&F: A diverse set, highs and lows and lots of harmonies.

Traveller and Fortune are touring as of September 8th; to find out more about when you can catch them check out their Facebook Page.   You can also listen to their music online on Soundcloud
and Triple J Unearthed.  I'll be at their gig on the 15th at Jive in Adelaide - See you there!

Traveller and Fortune are:

Ally - Vocals, Ukulele, Sax, xylo

Tom - Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Mandolin

Emily - Vocals, bass, Keys

Ryan - Vocals, keys, drums

Todd - Bass, Banjo, Lapslide, Vocals

A huge thank you to Traveller and Fortune for their time,

Ran.

2013 - A Somewhat Big Day Out?

Festival heads around Australia would have received a little somethin' somethin' in their inboxes last week telling them to save the date - the Big Day Out 2013 Line Up is coming!!

But close your eyes and remember January 2012, and you may recall the widely discussed changes that the "Not such a Big Day Out" saw.  For a festival that has once had headliners such as Marilyn Manson, The Prodigy, Rage Against the Machine, The Ramones, The White Stripes and Nirvana gracing their stages, the more recent line ups have seemed lacklustre in comparison. Whilst there has been an explosion of festivals, from various genres, across Australia it seems the Big Day Out coordinators have been happy to take a step back from the limelight and let the other festivals have their time to shine. A strategic step? Maybe - but replacing your headlining acts with a water slide? To some - not such a rock and roll move.

A sight often witnessed at Big Day Out festivals
across Australia.

Yes, last year we did see international superstar Kanye West take to the stage, but the festival's headliner pulled out of 3 of the 6 festival spots he was lined up for, and for the most part of the others was lying on his back talking about his feelings through auto tune.

Kimbra amazed during her
2012 Big Day Out sets

2012 saw some of the best acts not on the main stage, with discovery of the amazing Kimbra for many, the always entertaining boys from Bluejuice doing what they do best and Foster the People drawing crowds away from Noel Gallagher. And then there are your festival regulars - the bands whose names are synonymous with "Big Day Out" - but are these acts getting tired? or alternatively are these acts the reasons the same people keep coming back?

This time next week we will have the first announcement of the line up for the 2013 Big Day Out. This time next week we may be able to tell if Big Day Out really is losing it's edge or if it will be redeeming itself for this year's disappointments.

But at the end of the day a festival is always going to be what you make it, and nothing beats the feeling of seeing your favourite band live, losing your shit with your friends and confusing bass-lines with your heart beat. There's a reason we keep going back after all.

This year tickets will be $165.00 - no catches!...
(apparently - carbon tax levy anyone?)

Big Day Out regulars Hilltop Hoods - Circa 2010

The line up will be announcced 12:01 Monday 16th July - $165.00 per ticket, On sale July 19th.

For more information on tickets or on how you can win a trip to Lollapalooza head to the

 Big Day Out Official Website.

Mumford and Sons are returning to Oz

The British folk rock band that made strumming a banjo somewhat sexy, have announced that they are returning to Australia to tour throughout October.

source: www.vmusic.com.au and www.mumfordandsons.com

The boys are back in town!....in October

Marcus, Ben, "Country" and Ted will be visiting Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Hobart, Melbourne, Canberra, Cairns, Townsville and the Gold Cost, bringing Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and Willy Mason along for the ride.

The British group have been prolific across Australian radio since the release of "Little Lion Man" in 2010 - the single that beat out Lady Gaga for Most Popular International Artist Award at the 2010 ARIA Award Show.

Whilst they do not douse themselves in fake blood or perform with exaggerated theatrics, the band with the  "wholesome family business name," produce a folk rock sound that sings to the heart and lyrics with deeper meaning than most.

Mumford and Sons feature on OST for
the new Disney movie "Brave"

This year, Mumford and Sons feature on the soundtrack for the greatly anticipated Disney flick "Brave" (currently screening in Australia) - the track "Learn Me Right," is performed with English singer Birdy.   The catch is you have to download the entire album off itunes - not a bad thing if your current itunes playlists includes orchestral scores from movies such as "Titanic" and "Braveheart".

Tickets for Mumford and Sons go on sale 9am, Monday the 9th of July.   To see when the boys will be near you, check out the dates below.  You can also touch base with Mumford and Sons via their facebook page or twitter.

Tour Dates

Saturday 13th October - Belvoir Amphitheatre, Perth

With Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros & Willy Mason 

www.ticketmaster.com.au

Monday 15th October - Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide


With Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros & Willy Mason

www.ticketek.com.au

Wednesday 17th October - Riverstage, Brisbane


With Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros & Willy Mason


www.ticketmaster.com.au

Thursday 18th October - Entertainment Centre, Sydney

With Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros & Willy Mason 

www.ticketmaster.com.au

Tuesday 23rd October - Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart

With Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros & Willy Mason

www.ticketmaster.com.au

Thursday 25th October - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne


With Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros & Willy Mason

www.ticketek.com.au

Friday 26th October - Royal Theatre, Canberra


With Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros & Willy Mason


www.ticketek.com.au

Sunday 28th October – Kuranda Amphitheatre, Cairns


With Special Guest & Willy Mason

www.ticketlink.com.au

Monday 29th October - Convention Centre, Townsville

With Special Guest & Willy Mason

www.tecc.net.au

Wednesday 31st October - Convention Centre, Gold Coast


With Special Guest & Willy Mason

www.ticketek.com.au

 

Lily Allen announces return to studio

Lily Allen created a buzz over the internet yesterday when she tweeted that she was back in the studio with Greg Kurstin, the grammy award winning song writer behind Allen's hit "The Fear," and producer behind her last album "It's Not Me, It's You."

The cute-as-a-button-don't-be-fooled-by-her-looks songstress had released 2 studio albums, 'Alright, Still' and 'It's Not Me, It's You' before announcing that she would no longer be recording, touring or performing under the name "Lily Allen."


Lily says she has always tried to write things that are both relevant to her life and universal. 'It's not Me, It's You' referenced everything from racism and celebrity and consumer culture to TV dinners and premature ejaculation.

Who'd have known - where Lily Allen portrays an obsessed fan who kidnaps Elton John.

Lily Allen for Chanel

Whilst content of her repetiore is both topical and entertaining it is the poppy style of the music and Lily's down-to-earth personanilty that makes her so well received by such a diverse audience. But Lily isn't just a singer/songwriter.  She is also a self described Fashion designer, Political activist, Mouthy blogshite, X-rated sexpert, Fall-down drunk, WAG-tagoniser, Queen of MySpace, Exhibitionist, Primadonna, Style icon, Celebrity girlfriend, Celebrity daughter, Celebrity sister, Paparazzi prey, Party starter and Princess. Constantly in the public eye, Lily battled having all aspects of her life pulled to pieces by media and paparazzi - it's almost no surprise she took the break she did.

Lily performed her last show supporting Muse at Wembley Stadium in 2010, and since then has set up a fashion rental shop with her sister and also launched her own record label, however the void she left has yet to be replaced, which is why everyone was so excited yesterday when she announced her return to the studio.

"You will be pleased to know that i am currently in the studio with @GregKurstin" she tweeted yesterday, following with "No big deal really, i'm jut throwing shit at the wall and seeing if anything sticks."

Well Lily, we certainly are pleased and cannot wait to hear what you have to say this time 'round.

The Fear

It has been reported that Lily Allen's next album can be expected as early as January next year.

Parklife 2012 - Hibernation Ends Here

It's coming...

Parklife has announced that the 2012 Parklife line up will be released June 19th - only 12 days to go! (let the countdown begin...)

Parklife is a varietal music festival featuring current and up-and-coming artists from a range genres.  Previous years as seen performances from artists such as Washington, Kele, Cut Copy, Missy Elliot, Digitalism, Gossip, Santigold, Example, Little Dragon, Kimbra, Duck Sauce, Nero and Adrian Lux! (just to name a few!)

Come back to rantypemusic as your point of call, Sunday June 19th, to see who features in this year's line up.

Parklife dates and venues: 

Brisbane
Saturday September 29
Riverstage and Botanic Gardens

Sydney
Sunday September 30
Centennial Park Perth

Monday October 1
Wellington Square

Melbourne
Saturday October 6
Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain

Adelaide
Sunday October 7
Botanic Park, Botanic Gardens of Adelaide

Register now via the Parklife website for your chance to snatch up a $25 ticket!

#winning!