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Melbourne electro-pop duo Mink Engine have chosen to create new trends rather than follow old and outdated rules with the release of the double A-side first singles 'Superpad' and 'Dick Chicken'

'Superpad' showcases Askii's love of synths. The track bursts with crunchy leads and synthetic strings, and lets the music set the agenda rather than the vocals taking the limelight.

'Dick Chicken' is an MA rated deep-fried morality tale. An overlooked and well-endowed Superstar Drumstick named Richard Chicken - after having been thrown in the scrap heap - rises up from his rejection and achieves success, fame and fortune.

The highlight of these tracks is the amazingly colourful video clips that the band have created themselves.

The Australian Government has announced it would push ahead with plans for compulsory filtering of the internet using a "secret list" rejecting criticism the measures lack transparency, are easily circumvented and will do little other than strangle free speech.

Blacklisted sites would be determined by an independent classification body via a "public complaint" process, said Communications Minister Stephen Conroy, admitting there was "no silver bullet solution to cyber-safety".

Internet user groups have strongly opposed the plan, saying any such measure would not fully prevent access to illegal content, block access to some legitimate websites and slow down Internet speeds.

Conroy said a seven-month trial had concluded that blocking could be done with negligible impact to connection speeds.

Internet service providers (ISPs) would be offered grants to offer optional additional filters of, for example, X-rated content and gambling sites.

EFA vice president Colin Jacobs criticised the Go

Having taken the country by storm with the release of their debut 'Blackbird E.P.' a few months back on Hydrofunk Records, Brisbane seven piece Omni Anti are hitting the road for a tour to support their curious and oh so charming second single '27'.

Have you ever wondered what its like to be a grave digger? Omni Anti have, eventually penning '27' so they could explore the life and mind of those amongst us who dig graves for a living.

"We were taking photos of Dutton Park cemetery in Brisbane and wondered about it. It's a song for gravediggers who sit on mounds of dirt and play poker over 5am coffee. The chorus we gave this shanty was manic, orchestral in scale, probably trying to wake the dead with it."

A number of grave diggers appear - with kind permission - in the paintings featured in the video directed by short film & documentary director Jasper St Aubyn West.

In November Omni Anti will be delivering their action packed live show to lucky audiences in Brisbane, Maroochydore, Sydney & Gold C

THUNDAMENTALS HEADLINE NATIONAL WAKE UP TOUR!

NSW hip-hop collective Thundamentals have announced their first national headlining tour in support of their recently released full length, Sleeping On Your Style! After successful runs supporting Astronomy Class and shows on the current Obese Records Block Party Tour, Thundamentals will cross the country hitting major cities and regional locations on a trek dubbed the Wake Up Tour!

The tour kicks off in Sydney on October 30th at The Gaelic Club with an eclectic lineup featuring the improvisational comedy/hip hop troupe Sketch The Rhyme. The tour will see the group perform live alongside labelmates Mantra and Coalition Crew on select dates and will wrap up in Perth December 12th at the Rocket Room.

You can check out the music video for the Triple J added single "Move It Up" right here: http://www.myspace.com/thundamentals

Tour dates:

Friday, October 30th - Sydney, NSW @ The Gaelic Club

w/ Daily Meds, Sketch The Rhyme, Loose Change, Host Manifest &

Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne have released the new video for the song "Where Did We Go Wrong". Directed by the Artifact collective (Dialectrix, Astronomy Class, Gully Platoon), the video features the song's plotline played out in reverse as both Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne share the story in real time.

You can now check out the video online: http://www.youtube.com/user/ObeseRecords

The song is the first released from the much anticipated sophomore full length album from acclaimed Sydney producer Chasm, who has teamed up with Melbourne-based singer Vida-Sunshyne for the collaborative soul/reggae/hip hop album Move. Featuring guest spots from UK artist Million Dan, Damajah, and Mantra, the album is a wonderfully eclectic and global effort that will surely appease music lovers all over.

Move is set for release October 23rd via Obese Records. Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne will embark on a nationwide tour supporting Astronomy Class along with a date on the Obese Records Block Party Tour in Melbourne, November 6th.

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'El Futuro' may mean 'the future' in Spanish but in this case it's also an album full of damn fine music! Nearly four years in the making, The Pryor Theory's organic debut release El Futuro is influenced by Hip Hop, progressive electronic beats, soul infused Jazz and is very groovy. Taking their magnetic live show on the road over the next few months, you are going to see more of The Pryor Theory as their quest of delivering a glimpse of the future continues.

Since winning triplej Unearthed in 2006, The Pryor Theory have been receiving accolades for their unique production and blend of styles. Comprising of band members Kid Katana (Matthew Kimberley) on Vocals & Turntables and Martino (Martin Steinocker) on Drums & Programming, the duo are embarking on their first Australian tour this October to support the album's release. As the new frontier of releasing album digitally comes into view, the tour will also give fans the opportunity to acquire the album in its physical format with full artwork (perhaps even

Obese Records is proud to announce the signing of Melbourne's Mantra to the family. Mantra is known for his pivotal role as part of local outfit Illzilla, whose 2008 debut full length Wasteland, received both critical and commercial reception (the single "Cut Feet" featured prominently on Triple J).

Now part of the new breed of Obese Records artist, Mantra will release Power of the Spoken Word in early 2010 and will join young artists like Illy, Skryptcha, Dialectrix, Thundamentals, and Spit Syndicate in bringing Australian hip hop forward in the years to come.

Obese Records owner and artist Pegz has said about the latest addition; "It's been a crazy 18 months of rebuilding the roster and Mantra is the cherry on top."

Mantra will be a late addition to several Obese Records Block Party Tour dates. Details forthcoming.

Any Sydney Opera House audiovisual upgrade piques the interest of the industry but when the ‘holy of holies’, the Concert Hall, gets a full-blown concert rig… well, then, we’re all ears!

As part of Integrate 09’s seminar program, ‘Sound in the House’ brought together three key players in the design and installation of the system: David Claringbold, Sydney Opera House’s Technical Director; Peter Holmes, Theatre Design Consultant with Marshall Day; and Ralf Zuleeg, d&b’s Head of Training & Application Support, as well as the system designer for the job. The session traces the rationale for the upgrade, the CAD pre-visualisation and pitch to the board members as well as the nitty gritty of the system designer itself.

This video provides a rare behind the scenes insight into the technical machinations of one of the world’s most famous concert halls as well as some practical tips on achieving even coverage with a rig that needs to be fl

Lee Coombs 'Light & Dark' album Tour Announcement

A taste maker, hit maker and true industry icon, over the past two decades, Lee Coombs has steadily built a reputation for himself the world over for his skills in the studio and as a DJ. In support of his new artist album 'Light & Dark' out on UK label Lot49, Coombs is headed to Australia for shows across the country during October and November.

Having released through heavyweight labels Finger Lickin' and Perfecto, Lee Coombs has gained support from the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong and a wide selection of top tier international DJs. Lee Coombs' talent for producing world class records and remixes has seen him rework tracks for Moby, New Order, Lamb, Planet Funk and alike. A pioneer in his own right, Coombs is one of the co-creators of the Tech-Funk genre having coining the term alongside fellow industry vets Elite Force, Meat Katie and Dylan Rhymes way back when.

His latest project 'Light & Dark' is a product of more than two years in the stud

Production expert Si Fixion aka Simon Durrington and keyboard maestro Dan Brown are the eclectic and boundary pushing duo that is Red Bantoo. Having garnered the attention of some Australia's key industry figures, El Gusto of Hermitude and Dave Atkins of Wolfmother/ Resin Dogs fame have both contributed tracks for the upcoming album 'Yesterday to the Rescue' out through Hydrofunk Records. Created with Byron Bay's beachside as a backdrop, 'Yesterday to the Rescue' is an album made of pure bliss. Reminiscent of artists like St Germain and Mo Horizons, the handpicked vintage samples and crafty beats combine vibrant live elements for a modern, innovative and atmospheric landscape.

http://www.myspace.com/redbantoo

Artist: Minuit (Minwee)

Release: Find me before I Die a Lonely Death.com

Label: Vitamin

Date: 26th October 2009

Minuit may have a sweet sounding name and an even sweeter album cover but don't let this fool you - this unassuming trio from New Zealand are taking over the world with their hugely popular brand of quirky electro pop. Next month sees the highly anticipated Australian release of their hugely successful album 'Find Me Before I Die A Lonely Death.com' which debuted at #8 in the NZ album charts in July this year.

Fronted by the enigmatic chanteuse Ruth Carr, band mates Ryan Beehre and Paul Dodge deliver a distinctive arsenal of indie infused pop melodies that have gained the band acclaim from fans and industry heavyweights alike. Radio 1's Annie Nightingale invited the band to record a thirty minute special for her BBC radio program and they appeared on Pete Tong's prominent 'Fastrax' video show. After winning the hearts and minds of legions of fans across Europe with spectacular live shows in

Surrounded by lush plant life, an ornately decorated egg bounces with excitement to a toe-tapping horn melody. All of a sudden the egg opens and ejects an eclectic collection of objects. Before our eyes cogs, tools, instruments, trinkets and treasures merge into a newly formed visual avian species. The music video 'Feather Leather' from critically acclaimed Spoonbill album Zoomorphic, is a lush and exquisite tale about mechanical birds and their mission to rescue a captive friend from evil, oil hungry machines.

Directed and animated by Jonathan Chong AKA Dropbear, the creation of the animated characters draws reference from Victorian era wind up toys and Steampunk culture. Layers upon layers of digitally created images and photos, bring to life a new species of audiovisual animated characters within their own science fiction world.

Check it out at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P_lhmM_tiY

Hello All

It is with great pleasure i announce the [B]Lightsounds Callout for Tracks for Circuit Breaker 2[/B]

We are looking for NEW Australian made (or ex-pats) music!!

A couple of years back Lightsounds pioneered a way for our customers to release their own original music via the Circuit Breaker CD. With a nationwide callout we received hundreds of entries from all over Australia and even from ex-pats living in Japan and the UK. The debut Circuit Breaker CD established a new standard in home grown electronic compilations when released in 2007. Circuit Breaker artists went on to receive air and club play both locally and internationally, sign record deals in Australia with tracks even licensed overseas.

A slew of wicked reviews and album of the week tags had dance fans and electro heads alike asking the question: [B]how do we get on the next one? [/B]

Well here we go again with Circuit Breaker 2. Get your freshest original electro, tech, dub, rave, minimal, house and hip hop tracks and send to Circui

Don't just sit by the phone -- make it ring!

Is your calendar as full as you would like it to be?

Do people know how to find you when they need a Mobile or Club Dj?

Are you expanding your customer base?

If you didn't answer yes to these questions, then it's time to get to work!

Before you reinvent the wheel, however, check out this list of 29 ways to maximize your bookings in 2004 and Beyond

1. CHECK YOUR BUSINESS CARD. Do you have a good supply? Is the information current? Is it a great-looking billboard for your DJ services?

2. UPDATE YOUR PROMO KIT. All the information should be current. Are your references up to date? How about your music list?

3. NETWORK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS. It's not who you know, it's who can you knowl. Expand your circle of influence.

4. DON'T BE SO CHEAP! Throw out that cheapo answering machine and get one that makes you sound as professional as you are.

5. JOIN YOUR LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Offer to trade your services for a membership. That way you can showcase yo

Customer Service

There's a bit of psychology involved when it comes to making customers happy. I had a fascinating phone call last week from a friend who's moving her office. Getting her telephone system up and running in the new location has become somewhat of a mind-boggling experience. As I listened to her account of the experience, I couldn't help but think back on Lily Tomlin's "Ernestine the telephone operator" character on Laugh-in. Remember that classic phrase, "We don't have to be nice, we're the phone company"?

Getting telephone service in this modern, computerized day and age should be as simple as making a phone call. Yet it seems the more technologically advanced we become, the more we slide backwards on the customer service scale. First, my friend was put through a "press-this-for-that" phone maze. Menus, sub-menus, even sub-sub menus. After pushing enough buttons to drive an elevator operator nuts, she got the dreaded, "All lines are busy... an attendant will be with you shortly" recording. Thi

TreeCreation is a collection of chilled beats to sooth the soul and heal the earth brought to you by the environmentally friendly label Regen Records.

Available now exclusively from our website www.regenrecords.com.au

Official worldwide release will be January 16.

Featuring the best of Australian down tempo artists from all corners of the country such as Spoonbill, Mystic Beats and Bent Intent, alongside special guest Hibernation from the UK. The music will take you on a fantastic ride through all genres of chill with tastes of psy dub, tribal, glitch, and psy chill. All expertly mastered by Huby at Ultimae this CD has a little something for everybody.

The ride goes like this:

1. Mystic Beats - Medit

For this track, the Mystic Beats was a coming together of Bodhi Seed - beats and guitar, Shai shriki - oud, Matt farrell - flute, Hugh - percussion and Leaf Barlow - sitar,

mixed at the mothership studio in North New South Wales. The tune blends the talents of these fine artists deliciously, drawin

The French producer will compile the next installment in EQ's mix series.

The Canadian electronic artist will release his next album on April 20th.

The Beyond The Wizards Sleeve and The Grid founder will issue his first solo full-length later this year.

Headliners for the WMC closer include Adam Beyer, Paco Osuna, dOP, Ida Engberg and more.

The pioneer dubstep producer will release his second album in March.