Their debut album, ‘From a Liar to a Thief’, released in April 2010, won praise from audiences and critics alike. Come 2011 and with a ground-swell of anticipation thanks to notable appearances at Port Fairy Folk Festival, The Apollo Bay Music Festival, The Falls Festival and The Hills Are Alive, the excitement for new material is palpable; thankfully The Tiger & Me have just the tonic, three doses of it in fact.

On July 9 at Melbourne’s The Toff in Town, The Tiger & Me launch The Howling Fire, the first of a series of three EPs. The separate releases explore a descent into madness, the ensuing struggle, and ultimate embrace of insanity. Produced by Myles Mumford, the new recordings represent an organic evolution for the band, infusing more indie and classic pop influences into their signature sound.

The Howling Fire tour starts this Saturday the 9th of July at Melbourne’s The Toff in Town.

The Howling Fire tour dates:

Saturday July 9 - The Toff in Town, Melbourne with Sal Kimber and the Rolling Wheel
Friday July 22 - Melbourne Cabaret Festival with The Nymphs
Saturday July 23 - Melbourne Cabaret Festival with The Nymphs
Sunday July 24 - Melbourne Cabaret Festival with The Nymphs
Saturday July 30 - The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide with Cheer Advisory Council
Friday August 5 - The Wrong Crowd, Geelong
Saturday August 20 - The Basement, Sydney with Peregrine and Evan & The Brave

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Time : Saturday, April 2 · 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location : the globe, 220 brunswick st, fortitude valley

Brisbane Show Announced
The Tivoli, Friday 18th Feb

One of the most important recordings in the evolution of hip hop is De La Soul’s milestone album, ‘De La Soul Is Dead’. At the time of its release it literally altered the cultural landscape of hip hop music across the globe and ushered in a new era of positivity and consciousness in global hip hop culture.

The album was produced by legendary DJ producer Prince Paul, and between them, Paul, Mase, Dave and Pos gave birth to one of the most loved and celebrated hip hop records of all time, which included classic De La joints like ‘(A Rollerskatin Jam Called) Saturdays’, ‘Ring Ring’, ’Keepin The Faith’ and ‘Pass The Plugs’.

2011 is the 20th anniversary of the release of this golden moment in hip hop history, and to celebrate, Peace Music is proud to present De La Soul, Prince Paul and special international guests, live in concert, performing the album in its entirety from start to finish.

This is a once in a life time opportunity to see one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time recreated live in concert. De La Soul’s 2009 tour of Australia sold out venues around the country, so get your tickets fast to avoid disappointment.

Check out this summer’s hottest hip hop jam in Brisbane:

Friday 18th Feb @ The Tivoli
On Sale Thu Jan 27th  - www.ticketek.com.au

The Brisbane Show is further to the already announced:

Finally home, the man behind WILD FM, Behind CLUB [V] and of course 4PLAY is getting behind the decks to move OZ Once again. The eclectic dance pioneer is bringing the infamous 4PLAY party to venues right across the country, transforming selected clubs into “GOLDEN PALACES” while showcasing tracks from 4Play’s latest offering and dropping Jimmy Z’s brand new single into the mix.

Jimmy will be touring QLD from November 2010 through to early 2011; don’t miss your golden opportunity to catch Jimmy Z performing exclusive extended sets and new 4Play mixes at a club near you.

With special guests TBA, The Ecstatic Tour is the first time Mos Def has been in OZ since he was out this way with DJ Shadow in 2009 and as aforementioned, this is his first and ‘only ever’ headline Australian tour.

Sat Jan 8th@ Soundscape Festival, Hobart
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Sun Jan 9th @ The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
www.ticketek.com.au / Enmore Theatre Box Office: www.enmoretheatre.com.au / www.peacemusic.com.au

Thu Jan 13th @ The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane
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Fri Jan 14th @ The Palace Theatre, Melbourne
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Tix Go On Sale Nationally: Thu Oct 28th

Mos Def began his music career, forming the short-lived group Urban Thermo Dynamics (UTD) with his younger brother DCQ and his younger sister Ces. Signed to Payday  Records, the group only released two singles but in 1996, Def emerged as a solo artist, working with De La Soul and Da Bush Babees before releasing his own first single, “Universal Magnetic” which was a huge underground hit. After signing with Rawkus Records, he and Talib Kweli released a full length album under the band name Black Star.

As a solo artist he has released the albums ‘Black on Both Sides’ in 1999, ‘The New Danger’ in 2004, ‘True Magic’ in 2006 and ‘The Ecstatic’ in 2009. In recent news, for his next album, Def has just signed on with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music imprint. (Via Consequence of Sound.) West and Mos have collaborated several times, most recently on the G.O.O.D. Friday track “Lord Lord Lord”. Mos has taken on something of a spiritual adviser role for Kanye as of late — in a recent Tweet about his “Power” remix verse Kanye wrote, “Mos helped me find the ‘old me’ lyrically.”

Initially recognized for his musical output, Mos Def’s screen work since the early 2000s has established him as one of only a handful of rappers who have garnered critical approval for their acting work. Brown Sugar, Monster’s Ball, The Italian Job, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and the HBO made-for-TV film Something The Lord Made have been particularly acclaimed by critics.

While searching deep in the back catalogue of house and techno for forgotten tracks that sound decidedly fresh and exciting, Shaun remains committed to pushing all genres of dance music forward. His is music not just for the dance floor, but also for the body, soul…and brain. As the recent resurgence of interest in the border between house and techno makes all too clear, Shaun has always been one to set musical trends rather than follow them.

Best known for his collaborative work as Uli Kunkel and with Miss Fitz, Shaun has recently been working with fellow Detroit-native Seth Troxler, a collaboration that will appear on Raum, as well as with Argentina’s Dilo. Recently he has begun to produce on his own, crafting elegant house music that has learned from the best aspects of minimal, but bringing back an element of emotional depth often lacking from that genre. And as friends and family know, Shaun’s re-edits are highly sought after by Djs and music lovers, often stripping the music to its barest elements but in the process bringing out a depth and complexity lacking in the original.

TOUR DATES:

Melbourne: Shaun Reeves @ Base Space | 27.08.10

Facebook event for Melbourne show: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140581585962232

Sydney: Shaun Reeves @ Plantation | 4 Hour Set | 28.08.10

Facebook event for Sydney show: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132721923433670&ref=ts

Get tickets on Resident Advisor: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?180612

Two new tracks are now available for listening now on the myspace: http://www.myspace.com/shellfinmusic

After being around for only a few years and supporting the likes of Mondo Generator (USA), Winnebago Deal (UK),Pod People (ACT), Clagg (VIC) and a plethora of local and interstate talent, SHELLFIN bring their grooving stoner rock goodness to the red-eyed masses once more!

With their EP, Stay For Tea, sold out in physical form SHELLFIN have been locked away and hard at work writing and recording their sophomore release. “Secondhand Family” boasts eight tracks of their trademark detuned, groovin’ take on the cult genre from the mid nineties.

For nearly 15 years, UK producer Nick Bracegirdle has been part of the scene, hitting high peaks with last year’s hit single ‘I bruise easily’ which featured Natasha Bedingfield on the vocals.

With a chain of chart hits under his belt - ‘Don’t Give Up’ (feat. Bryan Adams), ‘Offshore’, ‘Saltwater’, ‘Stoned In Love’ (feat. Sir Tom Jones), more recent hits include ‘Poppiholla’ and ‘Hiding All The Stars’. After three successful artist albums, 2009 saw the release of Chicane’s ‘Best of’ album, a prelude to his new one: ‘Giants’.

When it comes to great heights, Chicane’s been there alright . Working with A-class artists such as Bryan Adams, Tom Jones, Maire Brennan from Clannad and Keane,  made his music attract a wide audience. ‘Giants’ displays that diversity, from the ambient opening track ‘Barefoot’ to the housey radio-hit ‘Come Back’, warm progressive ‘Middledistancerunner’ in collaboration with Owl City singer Adam Young and enthralling classic interlude called ‘Titles’. Chicane has crossed all boundaries and shows that those 15 years have only made him more creative.

On ‘Giants’, Chicane returns with a new dose of energy for the crowds, intimate home-listening moments and timeless, gigantic highlights.

The fifth instalment in the Ultimate NRG series, this Megamix edition will include Alex K’s exclusive remixes of Ian Carey Project Get Shakey, Agnes’ I Need You Now and System F’s Cry – all only available on this compilation. It also includes remixes by Darren Styles – Cascada’s Dangerous and the Hypasonic remix of Immerze’s Come Back to Me.

Pioneered by Alex K, this is the number one NRG series in the world making Alex K’s Ultimate NRG series the biggest Aussie dance export of his generation. Residing in both the UK and Australia Alex K’s fan base reaches all four corners of the globe.

Signed to Central Station Records, at the tender age of 16, he is widely regarded as the ‘King of Bounce’. Selling Platinum in the UK, alone, and Gold in Australia check him out at a venue near you!

Ultimate NRG Megamix, in store now.