Tag: Social Family Records

THE LOCKHEARTS release video for ‘Ride Home’ and it ROCKS

THE LOCKHEARTS release video for ‘Ride Home’ and it ROCKS

Sydney’s favourite Old Mates Block Party execs The Lockhearts have officially released their new music video for their latest single Ride Home. Filmed entirely on hand-built miniature sets made by The Media Collective, Ride Home is the first video release from their upcoming debut album,Americana Doom Fuzz, out via Golden Robot Records in early 2018. Award-winning Director and longtime friend, Tanzeal Rahim helmed the video, following on from the success of the […]

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Photo credit:  Simone Cecchitti

TOMMY EMMANUEL announces September 2017 tour!

“When you see him playing you think ‘Oh my god, he’s doing that all by himself’.” – Eric Idle, Monty Python “Imagine Chet Atkins with the testosterone of Eddie Van Halen…” – Steve Vai   Australia’s world acclaimed acoustic guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel CGP returns home this September, for an increasingly rare capital city tour. Tommy brings the power and […]

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Baby Animals surprise Melbourne with an intimate warm-up gig at Cherry Bar tonight!

Baby Animals surprise Melbourne with an intimate warm-up gig at Cherry Bar tonight!

The Baby Animals original line-up (Suze DeMarchi, Dave Leslie, Frank Celenza & Eddie Parise) recently announced they’d be reforming for two shows only, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their iconic debut self-titled album. In a surprise announcement, the band have also confirmed that they will play a secret warm up show at Cherry Bar on AC/DC Lane in Melbourne […]

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Baby Animals & Habitat for Humanity partner to launch ROCK THE HOUSE

Baby Animals & Habitat for Humanity partner to launch ROCK THE HOUSE

In partnership with Habitat for Humanity Australia, Baby Animals, as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, are calling on 300 volunteers to join them in building 25 homes across one week in Indonesia. The campaign, called ‘Rock the House’, will take place from 22-29 October 2016 inYogyakarta. Volunteer registration is now open at www.rockthehouse.org.au “Baby Animals have had a lot of help over the past 25 […]

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BABY ANIMALS reform original line-up & release 25th anniversary deluxe package of debut album!

BABY ANIMALS reform original line-up & release 25th anniversary deluxe package of debut album!

BABY ANIMALS REFORM ORIGINAL LINE UP FOR 2 SHOWS ONLY AND RELEASE 25TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE PACKAGE OF DEBUT ALBUM 2016 CELEBRATES 25 YEARS SINCE THE RELEASE OF AN ALBUM THAT BROKE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC HISTORY RECORDS, SIMPLY TITLED BABY ANIMALS. Celebrating 25 years since the release of their iconic self-titled debut album, Baby Animals are set to play two huge shows […]

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The Superjesus – The Factory Theatre, Sydney – November 6, 2015

The Superjesus – The Factory Theatre, Sydney – November 6, 2015

Date: Friday November 6, 2015 Venue: The Factory Theatre, Sydney Supported By: Calling Mayday & Van Cooper Photos by: Gwendolyn Lee – Gwendolyn Lee Photography Images should not be reproduced without consent of photographer and MTRBWY  

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THE SUPERJESUS release new single, ‘ST PETERS LANE’, as they embark on tour

THE SUPERJESUS release new single, ‘ST PETERS LANE’, as they embark on tour

St Peters Lane is the new single from THE SUPERJESUS and has been taken from their forthcoming EP. At radio now and due for release on Friday, 6 November, the song was written by Sarah McLeod and bassist Stuart Rudd, and explores a different kind of lyrical content for the band. Instantly memorable and instantly recognisable as THE SUPERJESUS, this guitar-laden track draws from […]

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UGLY KID JOE are back and Uglier Than They Used Ta Be

UGLY KID JOE are back and Uglier Than They Used Ta Be

After a 19-year hiatus, raucous rockers UGLY KID JOE are set to return with a new full-length album entitled, Uglier Than They Used Ta Be. Known predominantly in Australia for their massive hits of the early 90’s, which saw ‘Everything About You’ reach #4 on the Australian ARIA Charts, followed by ‘Cats in the Cradle’ soaring to #1 in 1993 with massive amounts […]

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JON STEVENS releases new single, ‘Woman’, ahead of forthcoming solo album

JON STEVENS releases new single, ‘Woman’, ahead of forthcoming solo album

Performed with all the power and passion his voice is renowned for, Jon Stevens new single, Woman, is the lead and title track from his forthcoming solo album of the same name, which is slated for release on Friday, September 18.  Making its way to radio today, the new single is also free to download via Jon Stevens Facebook page […]

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THE SUPERJESUS announce THE SETTING SUN tour!

THE SUPERJESUS announce THE SETTING SUN tour!

ARIA award winning and rock resurrect, THE SUPERJESUS, are hitting the road again this November as they embark on The Setting Sun tour, unleashing their super strength rock show on Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide.Topping off 2015 with a tour in support of their latest single, The Setting Sun, THE SUPERJESUS have had a memorable year including co-headlining with Baby Animals for the inaugural She Who […]

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TROY KEMP releases catchy solo single, ‘How We Roll Around Here’

TROY KEMP releases catchy solo single, ‘How We Roll Around Here’

Golden Guitar winner, TROY KEMP, has wasted no time since going solo, with his first single, ‘How We Roll Around Here’, lifted from his upcoming solo album, ‘Against The Grain’, released to radio today and available via Play MPE and AMRAP. The single will then be released digitally on June 19. ‘How We Roll Around Here’ is an energetic country rock […]

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THE SUPERJESUS have signed with Social Family Records and announce their new single, THE SETTING SUN

THE SUPERJESUS have signed with Social Family Records and announce their new single, THE SETTING SUN

Fronted by one of Australia’s most charismatic front-women of our time and currently on tour and performing to sold out crowds across the country as part of the She Who Rocks tour with the Baby Animals, THE SUPERJESUS are the latest rock act to sign a record deal with Social Family Records, with their new single, ‘The Setting Sun’, due […]

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EXCLUSIVE stream of ‘Rise’ by DALLAS FRASCA

EXCLUSIVE stream of ‘Rise’ by DALLAS FRASCA

Australian riff rock trio, Dallas Frasca will release their highly anticipated third studio album, Love Army, on April 17th, through Australian independent label Social Family Records. It’s the culmination of almost 10 years of hard work, performing over 700 shows, seven international tours and fast becoming one of Australia’s most exciting and revered bands across the globe. Love Army was written across the globe during […]

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WIN a copy of the ‘She Who Rocks’ compilation album (CLOSED)

WIN a copy of the ‘She Who Rocks’ compilation album (CLOSED)

Thanks to our very good friends at Social Family Records, we have THREE copies of the kick ass compilation ‘She Who Rocks’ to give away to three of our lucky readers. She Who Rocks is the ultimate compilation album. Featuring four decades of women who have influenced rock’n’roll, including Blondie, Suzi Quatro, The Pretenders, Heart, Garbage, Roxette, Tina Turner, Baby Animals and […]

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NEW REGULARS new music video, “Shut Up”, released today!  Single at radio now!

NEW REGULARS new music video, “Shut Up”, released today! Single at radio now!

If you’ve missed it so far, get onto it!  Lifted from their debut EP, ‘Shut Up’ is New Regulars second single and at radio now where it’s receiving airplay across the country, recently debuting at #4 on the AMRAP regional charts.  Blaring from the Central Coast of NSW, New Regulars are making big noise across the country with their pounding […]

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STEVE BALBI announces two intimate Sydney dates to unveil new music!

STEVE BALBI announces two intimate Sydney dates to unveil new music!

Songwriter, performer, and producer, Steve Balbi, is set to play two intimate shows in Sydney, on Friday 27th March at The Vanguard, Newtown, and Friday 24th April at Brass Monkey, Cronulla. Steve Balbi, current frontman for Mi-Sex, Noiseworks bass player and former Electric Hippies guitarist/vocalist, will be performing a collection of tracks from his debut solo album, “Black Rainbow”, as […]

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Baby Animals & The Superjesus announce extra Melbourne date on She Who Rocks Tour!

Baby Animals & The Superjesus announce extra Melbourne date on She Who Rocks Tour!

Aussie rock royalty, Baby Animals and The Superjesus, will be performing an extra show at The HiFi in Melbourne as part of the She Who Rocks Tour, with Saturday May 30 being added to the run of dates across the country. The tour kicks off in Suze’s hometown of Perth on Friday, May 22, followed by two show’s in Melbourne […]

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She Who Rocks – Baby Animals & The Superjesus announce 7 date national tour!

She Who Rocks – Baby Animals & The Superjesus announce 7 date national tour!

AUSSIE ROCK ROYALTY BABY ANIMALS & THE SUPERJESUS ANNOUNCE 7 DATE NATIONAL TOUR SHE WHO ROCKS NATIONAL TOUR KICKS OFF IN PERTH – MAY 2015 Dust off your black t-shirts! Two of Australia’s most loved female-fronted rock bands are packing their road cases and pulling out their biggest hits, for a double headline powerhouse rock show. The truth is, it […]

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THE DEAD DAISIES to support Def Leppard & KISS on US tour and release new EP

THE DEAD DAISIES to support Def Leppard & KISS on US tour and release new EP

The Dead Daisies Face I Love EP cover The EP cover art was created via the bands own innovative Face I Love App, which had fans uploading images of “faces they love” to help complete a photo-mosaic portrait of the band’s daisy-skull logo. The Dead Daisies much-anticipated new EP, Face I Love, is out today across Australia, as the band gets ready to […]

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THE DEAD DAISIES flawless as they perform across the States

THE DEAD DAISIES flawless as they perform across the States

The Dead Daisies are flawless as they show North America that new classic rock is well and truly alive With rave reviews pouring in, The Dead Daisies are impressing even the staunchest of classic rock fans with their lives shows, as they wrap up their support tour with Bad Company & Lynyrd Skynyrd, before heading off to join the juggernaut summer tour that […]

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THE DEAD DAISIES Fans have the Chance to Be on the Cover of their New EP / New App & Single

THE DEAD DAISIES Fans have the Chance to Be on the Cover of their New EP / New App & Single

The Dead Daisies will release the Face I Love single across Australia today, in conjunction with launching the innovative “Face I Love” App on their Facebook page. By fans submitting the face that they love via the app, they will become part of the artwork for the EP cover and touring posters, with selected fans’ faces being chosen to be […]

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Bonney Read

Bonney Read

“We go for catchy melodies and riffs, we try to say something we think is profoundly important in the space of one sentence, and we always try to put something special in there that people can sink into – like a groove, a breakdown, or a dancey bit.” From Bio: Bonney Read was born out of the teeth, nails, and […]

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Suze DeMarchi of Baby Animals

Suze DeMarchi of Baby Animals

“I was just doing that because I wanted to do it, and we’re very lucky as we’ve always had a very loyal fan base, they’re quite rabid our fans, they stick there, they want more and they never sway, so they’re reliable.” From Tour Release: Since exploding onto the scene in 1991 with the release of their first single, Early […]

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Steve Balbi Debut Album Sampler + Confirmed for National Baby Animals Tour

Steve Balbi Debut Album Sampler + Confirmed for National Baby Animals Tour

STEVE BALBI – BLACK RAINBOW Steve Balbi has lived a remarkable life. His is the sort of story that sells books, and shifts movie tickets. It’s a tale of incredible highs and rare lows, a rock ‘n’ roll reality with all the trappings that come with being a familiar face from one of Australia’s biggest bands of the late ‘80s […]

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Baby Animals – This Is Not The End

Baby Animals – This Is Not The End

Twenty years is a long time between releases and especially for a band that was so big in their hey day like the Baby Animals were, but here we are now in 2013 and Suze DeMarchi and Dave Leslie thought it was time to return, and what a time it is. ‘This Is Not The End’ sees Suze and Dave […]

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