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THE VANNS
SOUTH COAST FAVOURITES, THE VANNS, HAVE MADE THEIR RETURN WITH CHARGED UP NEW SINGLE ‘RED LIGHT’. THE SINGLE, THE BAND’S NEWEST MUSIC SINCE THE RELEASE OF THEIR ACCLAIMED DEBUT ALBUM THROUGH THE WALLS IN 2019, IS THE VANNS’ STRONGEST.
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They’ve re-emerged from the shadows of 2020 ready and raring to go; ‘Red Light’ is the perfect green light moment for the band’s new chapter. Released ahead of their fi rst Australian tour in twelve months, the single is drenched in catchy melodies, vocals and rhythms. In short, ‘Red Light is tailor made for The VANNS’ live experience.
Recorded in Byron Bay with Chris Collins, the band nailed the song in the bag after a few days across multiple sessions. The band’s dynamic has only become stronger as they’ve managed to navigate 2020 together as creatives. It’s the type of song that can act as a gateway for new fans of The VANNS, while serving as a tight reminder for those who have been there from the beginning: The VANNS are building a legacy to be proud of.
“We recorded ‘Red Light’ in an insanely nice studio just outside of Byron Bay called ‘The Music Farm.’ We were there for a few days and recorded a couple of tunes with all round legend Chris Collins. The process was pretty stressfree, and we recorded live with all of us in the same room which I’d like to think
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translates on the recording. Helluva time,” says Cameron Little.
The single revolves around an individual who is battling their own demons, speaks to a wider feeling of losing control and spiralling out of it. “I view the single as a ‘lack-of-control’ state of being. Not everything is as it may seem, jumping to reactions may cause more harm than good. For myself, this single involves and shows a move towards a sound that is infl uenced a lot more on groove and feel,” says Andrew Banovich.
INKLINES
A BRAND NEW YEAR OF MUSIC FOR SYDNEY’S INKLINES HAS KICKED OFF STRONG ALREADY WITH THE RELEASE OF ‘BLOSSOM’ BACK IN FEBRUARY. AND NOW, THE TRIO RETURNS, BACKING IT UP WITH ANOTHER STRONG DOSE OF INDIE ROCK IN ‘ALL GONE’.
For the music video, The VANNS headed to Broken Hill with director Todd Hardingham. The cinematic feel of the video comes with ease, with shots of the band performing in the remote landscapes, the sunset adding to the vast, striking nature of the clip.
“It was hot, we are running in RM William boots, not the best combo but damn we had a ball. Our videographer, Todd, tried to capture as much red outback dirt as possible. We had no real plan, we were more in it for the journey,” explains Jimmy Vann.
‘Red Light’ is out now. •
As an indicator of the band’s new EP, coming out later this year, ‘All Gone’ is Inklines at their fi nest. The fi rst song written as part of new sessions laid down with producer Lachlan West, ‘All Gone’ is rich in its guitar and melodic arrangements. The band has always thrived within the alt-rock space and here, we can hear those infl uences fusing easily with more contemporary notes.
“‘All Gone’ fell together pretty quickly in the studio as we had been gigging for a few months beforehand, and we were all ready to get back into the writing process. It defi nitely helped that this track is on the mellow side of things, as it really allowed us to let the song fl ow and take its own course,” says the band.
Since their formation back in 2017, Inklines have become seasoned performers on stages around the country performing alongside the likes of British India, elevating as headliners in the years that would follow. With two EPs to their name already, Inklines’ vision squarely remains on pushing their sound forward and exploring more musical infl uences as they step into new personal and creative chapters. Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the band is part of a wave of Australian musicians who can’t be beaten right now. •
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HOLLOW COVES
WITH THEIR AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES SELLING OUT FAST, HOLLOW COVES HAVE COME THROUGH WITH BRAND NEW MUSIC FOR FANS TO GET AROUND.
With the release of their new single, ‘Hello’, the single follows on from their track ‘Lonely Nights’ released earlier this year.
Captivating and heavy on the evocation, the band’s duo, Matt and Ryan, fl ex their best songwriting muscles when they’re utterly in tune with one another.
Written at their home on the Gold Coast as everyone found themselves plunged into lockdown, ‘Hello’ speaks to their experiences of being isolated from their normal day to day.
“We ended up recording and selfproducing the single at our home studio. The single is all about the mundane day-to-day life of being stuck inside alone and going a bit stir crazy. We think a lot of people will be able to relate to this one after the past year.”
With 2.1 million monthly listeners and over 250+ million streams on Spotify, as well as over 100 million views and 300k subscribers on YouTube, Hollow Coves’ success internationally speaks for itself.
Their early success in the U.S. market is largely thanks to their song ‘The Woods’ featuring on CBS drama Scorpion. It rocketed to the top of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top TV Songs chart, generated momentum for Hollow Coves.
Hollow Coves have enjoyed sold out tours through North America and Europe as headliners and have supported Jeremy Loops, Tom Walker, Radical Face and Walking on Cars; courting the attention of BBC Radio, Radio X and more. They have also maintained a solid presence at international festivals like Reeperbahn, The Great Escape, Boardmasters, NYE On The Hill, and Pukkelpop.
Band members Matt Carins and Ryan Henderson have won over fans right around the world with their rich and warm songwriting. Consistently building an enviable reputation as artists across a number of striking releases including to EPs and their debut album Moments in 2019, Hollow Coves is one of Australian music’s true gems.
‘Hello’ is out now. •
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COAST & OCEAN
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COAST AND OCEAN IS ALEX JOHNSON. GROWING UP ON THE SOUTH COAST OF NSW, HIS SONIC STYLE OF R&B, SURF HIP-HOP AND SOUL HAS CERTAINLY BEEN INFLUENCED BY THE OCEAN. TODAY SEES THE RELEASE OF HIS LATEST SINGLE ‘LOST’.
“I wanted to give a new positive meaning to being lost and what it means to discover yourself… off the back of a global pandemic where people have experienced being lost by other means – lost in fear, hurt, pain and sadness. The timing could not be any more perfect, which is a beacon of light to send a positive message to people all around the world that they too can get lost in a world of love, happiness, health, joy and abundance,”says Alex.
Coast & Ocean encompasses a whole range of emotion with his music. Alex writes songs with an entire range of dynamics.
“‘Lost’ came to me after a 6am meditation in my hometown. After picking up my guitar I found myself lost. That night I performed the single at Sydney’s Slyfox’s Enmore Freestyle night. There I met Minimal Miggy, who was keen to produce me after hearing the song. Two years later, with a third European Tour under my belt, ‘Lost’ was recorded from a home studio in Byron Bay,” said Alex.
Growth is a common theme throughout Alex’s music, expressing how important it is to grow, seek adventure and change in positive ways.
Having toured across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and South East Asia, Alex has supported with the likes of Lime Cordiale, Hot Potato Band, Lyall Moloney, Ty Dolla $ign, Peach Furr and Dylan Joel. ‘Lost’ is out now. •
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