Delphic to Release Debut Album "Acolyte"
With two shimmering single releases under their belt, Manchester trio Delphic are set to release their debut album Acolyte on Modular Recordings on January 22 in Australia and New Zealand.
Produced with the Berlin-based techno emigre Ewan Pearson, the man behind the boards on recent records by M83, The Rapture and Lost Valentinos, Acolyte was recorded mostly in Pearson's Berlin studio. It's evident the city's flourishing techno scene was bleeding into the crisp grooves inherent in Acolyte, however never to the detriment of the band's emotive songwriting.
On stage, their glorious hard-wired gene pool of anthemic indie and stadium techno comes into its own, driving along like a perfectly pitched DJ set, and where other bands might pause to sip their riders between songs Delphic slip into hypnotic driving techno interludes, turning "gigs" on their heads and opening fans all-seeing rave-eyes to the benefits of the breakdown. If there's any truth to the rumours we should have them down under in early 2010 too. Acolyte's lead single, "Doubt", can be heard/seen on radio and TV from November 23 and you can check out the record's tracklist, below.
01. Clarion Call
02. Doubt
03. This Momentary
04. Red Lights
05. Acolyte
06. Halcyon
07. Submission
08. Counterpoint
09. Ephemera
10. Remain
Oh Mercy Win Qantas SOYA Award
For those who aren't in the know, the Qantas SOYA Awards (Spirit Of Youth Awards) is Australia's influential grants program for up and coming creative folk. Spread across seven categories including fashion, film and photography, each of the categories' finalists are up for the grand prize of $10,000 in flights and cold hard cash, in addition to some choice advice from a guru in their field to help get a leg up in the biz.
November 12, 2009 at 1:59pm in news
Mod Shop: Pre-order Jonathan Boulet's Debut Album
Hey there shoppers, we've got great new items in the Mod Shop for you to drop your hard earned dollars on now that we've all managed to shake off that nasty ol' GFC everyone was talking about last year. First up we have the forthcoming self-tited debut album from the newest player in the clubhouse, the precociously inspired 21 year old skate rat from Sydney's Northwest, Jonathan Boulet. The highly anticipated 11 track record is released on December 4th, so get your pre-order on right away from the Mod Shop and JB HiFi.
November 11, 2009 at 4:43pm in news, Jonathan Boulet
Yeah Yeah Yeahs It's Blitz! Australian Tour Announced
NYC's shockingly excellent Yeah Yeah Yeahs will return to Australia over the New Year period, with a notoriously deadly live experience and universally adored new record, It's Blitz! in tow. The newly crowned proprietors of the finest zombie rock this side of the century haven't seen Australia since 2006, and their return comes not a moment too soon.
November 10, 2009 at 11:07am in live, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Jonathan Boulet - Self-titled debut coming Dec 4
The newest player in the Modular clubhouse is the precociously inspired 21 year old skate rat from Sydney's Northwest, Jonathan Boulet. Wielding a brand of ceremoniously uplifting, deeply colourful pop that sounds like something for which you've been inadvertently searching but never dreamed you'd find, the record is a certified treasure trove skip across the indie pop spectrum, from melancholic acoustic laments to more abstract electronica-tinged instrumentals, from tribal, ritualistic chants to full blown Panavision pop.
November 10, 2009 at 11:04am in news, Jonathan Boulet
Bang Gang 12Inches Compilation Sydney Launch Party
Get ready for action because the BG12s Compilation Launch Tour is finally hitting Sydney, with a line up that would put the '96 Dream Team III to shame - Bag Raiders, Shazam, Flight Facilities, Cassian, Doom, Hoodrat and Dangerous Dan will be making appearances in what promises to be a rancid good time.
November 10, 2009 at 11:01am in party, The Bang Gang Deejays, Bag Raiders
Modular Presents Circa 1979: Signal to Noise
Modular is proud to announce a very special event as part of the 2010 Sydney Festival, Circa 1979: Signal to Noise, a celebration of the unique and influential period of Australian music between 1979 - 1985; the avant garde, post-punk, new wave and early electronic styles of music that cultivated the thriving underground Sydney scene. This flurry of creative activity remains one of the most poorly documented of Australia's music history just as it was the most exciting.
The Circa 1979: Signal to Noise experience will be presented across a series of events, concerts and an exhibition - all of which can be found on the Sydney Festival website.
In addition to special guest panelists talking at the Signal to Noise Sessions and the Signal to Noise at the Sound Lounge exhibition, we're delighted to announce that the legendary John Cale will be performing in concert at the Enmore theatre and presenting a keynote address at the York Theatre. This very special event will feature his video and audio-visual works from collaborations with Andy Warhol and others. As a founding member of the Velvet Underground, Cale's career spans over 4 decades and in more recent years Cale has worked with such artists as LCD Soundsystem and producer Danger Mouse.
Seminal Sydney electronic and multimedia pioneers Severed Heads will playing at the Beck's Festival Bar. Recently Severed Heads regained attention overseas when internationally renowned DJ, DJ Harvey discovered their music and included tracks in his Sarcastic Disco mix. Playing alongside the Heads' are celebrated Australian new wave band, The Reels. Their highly acclaimed single, "Quasimodo's Dream" was recognised by APRA in 2001 as one of the top 10 Australian songs of all time. Closing the night is a DJ Set by very special guest, Steve Mallinder, founding member of prolific experimental, electronic band Cabaret Voltaire.
Circa 1979: Signal to Noise is the brainchild of Modular and we're extremely ecstatic to have had to the pleasure to curate what we believe will be a truly enriching and educational event. We've worked very hard for the past six months to make Circa 1979 a reality and we're thrilled to be sharing the experience with you.
Circa 1979: Signal to Noise
14 Jan, Becks Festival Bar Severed Heads, The Reels, Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire) DJ set
15 Jan, Seymour Centre John Cale Keynote and Opening Party including the opening of the Signal to Noise exhibition
16 Jan, Seymour Centre Signal to Noise Sessions - a day of talks with panelists including Julian Knowles, Tom Ellard (Severed Heads), Roger Grierson (Thought Criminals), Jaimie Leonarder, Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire) and many more
16 Jan, Enmore Theatre John Cale and his band
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November 5, 2009 at 11:40am in circa 1979: signal to noise
Modular x Kaleidoscope Caravan Club
After a run of off the wall parties at Cargo over the summer. We're back for our last little slice of penny pinching heaven. It all drops on Saturday, November 28, the drinks will be cheap and the tunes will be plentiful so come and party like a pauper!
November 3, 2009 at 10:10pm in party
Mod Shop: Bang Gang Tie Dye Tees & Shooting Stars 12"s
Need a new tee for the impending harsh Australian summer that gives off the vibe: I like to chill out while getting my groove on? The Bang Gang 12 Inches Tie Dye Tee exactly fits the aforementioned description, and then some.
Leaning more towards the 'groove' category, the Mod Shop also has a fresh stack of Bag Raider's Shooting Stars 12"s to hock.
November 3, 2009 at 8:57am in news, The Bang Gang Deejays
Modular Stars Get Behind Triple J's Ausmusic Month
We are smitten to announce that starting today, Modular's very-own finest and most beautiful will be featured heavily for Triple J's Ausmusic Month.
The celebrations kick off with the jack-of-all-trades Jonathan Boulet being the feature star for today's Next Crop, with his brand new single "321 Ready Or Not" being premiered on air & online.
November 2, 2009 at 4:47pm in news, Jonathan Boulet, Wolfmother, Kim
Video: Bag Raiders Cover Bangs' "Take U To Da Movies"
Blame it on cabin fever if you will but while holed up recording their debut album, the Bag Raiders paid tribute to recent Sudanese internet sensation
November 2, 2009 at 1:21pm in videos, Bag Raiders
Events
25.03.10 - Delphic
Hi-Fi Bar, Brisbane
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26.03.10 - Delphic
The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
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27.03.10 - Delphic
The Beach Road Hotel, Sydney
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28.03.10 - Delphic
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
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