Still feeling the post-midday blues? We’ve got some tasty afternoon treats in the forms of tracks, videos, and news tidbits from around the interwebs that you may have missed that are sure to get you through the afternoon. Dig in!
Paul McCartney Offers “New” Material, Literally
A little-known musician by the name of Paul McCartney has dropped the first single from his 16th studio album. The legendary Beatle’s (literally) “New” single is taken from the album of the same, due on Friday 11th October, that was producer by Mark Ronson, who has famously lent his magic touch to the likes of Duran Duran, Lily Allen, and Amy Winehouse. New follows on from last year’s covers collection, Kisses On The Bottom, and marks his first album of original material since 2007’s Nigel Godrich-produced Memory Almost Full. It could be argued that working with musicians nearly half the 71-year-old ex-Beatle’s age, such as the former members of Nirvana and more recently going EDM for a Bloody Beetroots collaborator, has done wonders for Sir Paul McCartney. But the fact of the matter is that he’s never lost much of his sparkle over his historical career; as evidenced in ‘New’ which positively radiates melodic charm with its jaunty harpsichord, dappled horns, and falsetto ‘ooh ooh oohs’. Now if only Ticketek would confirm those pesky Australian Tour rumours… (via Billboard)
Apple Patents ‘Silent Disco’ Tech
With an enormous audience of iTunes users at its disposal, and the large revenue that goes along with it, Apple has tried some pretty ‘out of the box’ ideas in recent times to try and stem the stagnation of its popular digital download store as it feels the pinch in competition from streaming services. Some have successful (the cloud storage of iTunes match), some have not (the ailing social media experiment that was Ping), and some yet to be tested (their own forthcoming iTunes Radio streaming service), but their latest is particularly interesting. The IT giant have registered a patent for ‘Silent Disco’ technology – which you may have caught at a music festival in recent years – in which a group of people share the experience of a DJ set or concert ‘silently’ through a pair of headphones. Listed as a “coordinated music experience”, by Apple’s patent, the tech would use bluetooth, wi-fi, and other wireless networking to allow multiple iOS users to connect and listen tunes, complete with onscreen avatars a la social networking, with one acting as the dungeon master DJ for the group, selecting their collective soundtrack. The idea being a new approach to music discovery where users are legally sharing music via their libraries and then going direct to the store to purchase their new find as they listen live. It may be some time before the tech is implemented into iTunes – if at all – but it’s an interesting approach by Apple nonetheless. (via TechCrunch)
Motorcycle Accident Forces Band To Cancel Australian Tour
Michigan metalcore masters For The Fallen Dreams have had to pull the plug on their forthcoming September Australian Tour dates following news that their vocalist has been involved in a tragic motorcycle accident. Chad Ruhlig was “in a severe motorcylce accident that has left him wheelchair bound for the next two months,” reads a press statement from promoters Destroy All Lines. “He will find out soon if surgeries need to be scheduled on his leg, which has suffered the most damage from the crash. Needless to say, he is unable to fly, or perform with the band.” While For The Fallen Dreams are out, the tour has not been cancelled, with the rest of the touring lineup – The Plot In You, Fit For A King, and Storm The Sky – bolstering the tour dates with added local support bands and a few venue changes (full dates and details below). “All tickets purchased to shows that have been moved to clubs will be refunded. Those seeking refunds for other shows can do so from point of purchase,” advise Destroy All Lines.
The Plot In You Australian Tour 2013
with Fit For A King and Storm The Sky
Wednesday, 11 September 2013 – YMCA HQ, Perth AA *
w/ Ruthless, Anchored, Iconoclast, Finders
Tickets available from Oztix on 1300 762 545, www.destroyalllines.oztix.com.au and Oztix Outlets
Thursday, 12 September 2013 – Amplifier Bar, Perth 18+ *
w/ Aveira Skies, Still Water Claims, Reflections of Ruin, We Run With Wolves
Tickets available from Oztix on 1300 762 545, www.destroyalllines.oztix.com.au and Oztix Outlets
Friday, 13 September 2013 – Fowlers Live Adelaide LIC/AA
w/ A Dead Silence + Floorgates
Tickets available from Moshtix on 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au and Venue*Tix on (08) 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au
Saturday, 14 September 2013 – Invasion Fest 2013, Melbourne AA
w/ Hand of Mercy, Brooklyn, Glorified, Belle Haven, Graveyards, Sierra, Hallower The Ever Cold, Left for Wolves & Sentinel
Tickets available from Oztix on 1300 762 545, www.destroyalllines.oztix.com.au and Oztix Outlets
Saturday, 14 September 2013 – Bang, Melbourne 18+ *NEW*
Tickets available at the door only
Sunday, 15 September 2013 – Masonic Hall, Wodonga AA *NEW*
w/ I See The End, Temples & Towers
Tickets available from Oztix on 1300 762 545, www.destroyalllines.oztix.com.au and Oztix Outlets
Wednesday, 18 September 2013 – The Basement, Canberra 18+
w/ Reigner & Knives To The Throne
Tickets available from Oztix on 1300 762 545, www.destroyalllines.oztix.com.au and Oztix Outlets
Thursday, 19 September 2013 – Hot Damn, Sydney 18+ *NEW*
w/ Hellions & Your Favorite Enemies
Tickets available at the door only
Friday, 20 September 2013 – Studio Six, Sutherland Lic/AA *NEW*
w/ Elegist & Alaska
Tickets available from Oztix on 1300 762 545, www.destroyalllines.oztix.com.au and Oztix Outlets
Saturday, 21 September 2013 – Thriller, Brisbane 18+
Tickets available at the door only
Sunday, 22 September 2013 – Invasion Fest 2013, Gold Coast AA
w/ Hand of Mercy, Aversions Crown, The Lane Cove, Emerald Vale, Hand of the Architect & Take Us to Vegas
Tickets available from Oztix on 1300 762 545, www.destroyalllines.oztix.com.au and Oztix Outlets
* TPIY only
Why Do We Clap At Concerts? The History of Applause
Ever thought it strange that despite the differences in languages across the globe, that all cultures use the same primitive gesture of flapping meatily together in large groups to show admiration or appreciation for live performance? (Yeah, us too.) The creators of informational YouTube channel VSauce have put together a short video that goes quite in-depth at the everyday phenomenon, looking at the history of applause as well as the science behind clapping, which host Michael Stevens calls “the most common human body noise, others are meant to her, that doesn’t involve the vocal cords.” There’s plenty of interesting tidbits, including how clapping may be taught rather than instinctual, the world’s fastest clapper, and the contemporary issue of ‘cocooning’. Just set aside 10 spare minutes and en-brighten your brain. Virtual applause to you VSauce.(via Alan Cross)
