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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royel Otis Announce 2025 Arena Shows Across Australia
Royel Otis are heading home. The Sydney indie-pop duo have unveiled dates for their biggest Australian tour yet, set to kick off this October in support of their upcoming sophomore album, Hickey. The four-show run, titled Meet Me In The Car, will open at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena on Friday, Oct. 17, before heading to Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on Monday, Oct. 20. From there, they'll take the stage at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Friday, Oct. 24, and wrap things up in Perth at the Ice Cream Factory on Wednesday, Oct. 29. More from Billboard Hilltop Hoods Announce 2026 Australian Arena Tour Ahead of New Album Release Simon Cowell Stops 'AGT' Audition, Asks Granddaughter to Sing Instead Mariah The Scientist Announces 'Hearts Sold Separately' Album: See When It Arrives Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 14, at 10 a.m. local time, following a Frontier Members pre-sale beginning Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. local time. The tour coincides with the Aug. 22 release of Hickey via OURNESS/Capitol Records, the highly anticipated follow-up to the duo's breakout debut PRATTS & PAIN (2024). Their first album saw them claim a top 10 ARIA debut, notch multiple ARIA Awards including Best Group. So far, the band has previewed the new album with the single 'Moody,' co-written with Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen and produced by Blake Slatkin (Gracie Abrams, Omar Apollo, Charli XCX). 'It's a song about a girl,' Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic said matter-of-factly when asked about its meaning. Their latest track tops a Billboard chart for the first time as 'Moody' climbs to No. 1 on the Adult Alternative Airplay tally dated July 12, surpassing the No. 2 peak of their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor,' which reached No. 2 on Alternative Airplay in July 2024. Prior to 'Moody,' the Sydney duo scored their highest placement on Adult Alternative Airplay with 'If Our Love Is Dead,' which peaked at No. 39 in January. They are also the first act to earn an initial No. 1 on Adult Alternative Airplay in 2025, following James Bay's 'Up All Night' with The Lumineers and Noah Kahan, which spent a week at the top last October. Since forming in 2019, Royel Otis has logged two career top 10s on Alternative Airplay, with 'Murder on the Dancefloor' joined by the No. 10-peaking 'Sofa King' in November 2024. This homecoming tour follows a whirlwind year on the global stage for Royel Otis. In addition to performing at festivals like Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Governor's Ball, the duo embarked on sold-out headline shows and even made waves with an impromptu DJ set at Beyond the Valley in Australia. Before returning Down Under, they'll take their 'Meet Me in the Car' tour across North America. 'It's always different. It's like building a cake,' Maddell told Rolling Stone AU/NZ of their collaborative writing process, with Pavlovic adding, 'We've got a little bit of time away to just work on some music.' Hickey arrives Aug. 22. Royel Otis 2025 Australian Tour Dates Oct. 17 – Margaret Court Arena | Melbourne, VIC (Lic. All Ages) Oct. 20 – The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD (Lic. All Ages) Oct. 24 – Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW (Lic. All Ages) Oct. 29 – Ice Cream Factory | Perth, WA (Lic. All Ages) Tickets: Pre-sale begins July 10; General sale July 14. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Emotional moment Aussie singer buries his head in his hands while performing iconic track tainted by heartbreaking memory
An Aussie singer bared all on Saturday night as he buried his head in his hands while performing an emotional singalong moment. Western Australia band Spacey Jane took to the Hordern Pavilion stage over the weekend, bringing their new album If That Makes Sense to Sydney fans, along with an iconic 2020 track that saw the audience go from raving to reminiscing in a matter of seconds. Booster Seat, released five years ago, is by far Spacey's most successful song - you only have to look at the crying, hand-holding audience to connect those dots, but the 2021 ARIA Award for Best Song gives it away too. The track's success doesn't rest on the laurels of its catchiness, vulnerability or moving lyrics, but rather is nestled in the nostalgia it conjures up in its listeners - and the band's frontman himself. Because five years ago, the Spacey fans who are losing themselves on the Hordern Pavilion dancefloor were, in fact, locked in their rooms for months on end as a mysterious illness lingered outside. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. A song telling the woes of anxiety, depression and loss of control, it's no wonder people still resonate with it to this day. It was also a moment in time that saw up-and-coming band Spacey Jane cancel both Australian and international tour dates just as they were about to make it big. What's more, frontman Caleb Harper, 28, has previously admitted to LiSTNR that the pandemic saw his anxiety at an all time high, particularly due to the music industry's unpredictable sway during a global lockdown. Which is why it is no wonder the lead singer got emotional on stage as he performed the song, burying his head in his hands and squeezing his eyes closed as he belted out the lyrics. As Caleb poured his soul into the microphone, so did the audience reverberate the sentiment, connecting in a way that seemed so difficult back in lockdown days. The band, who came together as a lump of instruments and gawky teenagers back in 2016, are currently on the Australian leg of their tour, and are soon to be playing shows across Europe and the US. On Saturday night, they cruised onto the stage to the sound of Intro's strums and synth, jumping into the set with their new single Through My Teeth, from their newly released album If That Makes Sense. Initially, it seemed like an ambitious move, especially considering the band's third studio album only came out a month ago. Who would be crazy enough to start with a song that hasn't had time to ruminate in the music sphere? However, as I waited for the song to land on deaf ears, I was instead met with a thunderous singalong that engulfed the entire venue. Which led me to another more suitable question: what kind of cult following does a band have if it can elicit a word-for-word citation of songs that are probably younger than the loaf of bread I currently have sitting in my fridge? The answer: a big one - especially when it comes to the Aussie beach rock mania. The band graced eager ears with a number of songs from their new album, including Estimated Delivery, Whateverrrr and How To Kill Houseplants, all of which had singers in the crowd. Of course, nothing quite upped the volume like their older, more iconic tracks, with songs like Lots Of Nothing, Skin and Feeding The Family inciting energy all around. But even if the band had nothing to show but sombre ballads, dull lighting and woeful looks, I can guarantee that lead guitarist Ashton Le Comu would have been able to ignite a buzz. The maestro leaped around the stage, parkouring from side to side as he headbanged, kicked and showed great athletic vigour - all while strumming a guitar. Even if the band had nothing to show but sombre ballads, dull lighting and woeful looks, I can guarantee that lead guitarist Ashton Le Comu (left) would have been able to ignite a buzz. When it comes to my daily 4pm slump, I want whatever he's having, or - at the very least - his ability to multitask. The show, which follows a year-long performance break for the band (but you wouldn't know it), was a strong return to the stage, especially one as revered as Hordern Pavilion. Debuting their banger of a new album on a tour that is making its way around the globe, the band's buzz was similar to that electric feeling you get when crouched down at a start line, awaiting the rush of the whistle. And as Spacey Jane sits on the precipice of their ten-year milestone, it's clear to see the band's energy, nostalgia and lyric-belting fan base may just see them spitting out tunes for decades to come. In my opinion, the race has just begun.
Sky News AU
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Time travelling now?': Fans voice concern for former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns after bizarre post referencing 1994 Pulp Fiction premiere
Daniel Johns has seemingly alluded to time-travelling in his latest social media post, leaving fans concerned and confused. The former Silverchair frontman, 46, took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo of himself draped in a pink paisley robe jacket, sitting against a plush green velvet backdrop. With his striking purple-and-blue hair and a knowing stare into the camera, Johns also showed off his neck tattoo that reads "DREAMS" a nod to his musical project with Luke Steele from Empire of the Sun, as well as a rose inked on his left hand. "Just got back from Cannes, the 1994 Pulp Fiction premiere was incredible- I always wanted to see it on the big screen!" he wrote. "Great job @tarantinouniverse and cast @johntravolta @samuelljackson #brucewilliss @umathurman / heading to a rave next week!" While the post quickly amassed nearly 16,800 likes (at time of writing), its strange caption raised eyebrows. "Time travelling now?" one fan asked, while another wrote: "1994DanielJohns is that you?" Another fan noted this isn't the first time Johns has referenced time travel, pointing to an earlier post marking his birthday on April 22, where he wrote: "I have to go back in time to finalise something and as a result I won't be on socials… All is love xx." Others saw deeper symbolism in his reference to 1994- the year Silverchair exploded into fame after their breakthrough single 'Tomorrow' hit number one on the ARIA charts. Originally named Innocent Criminals, the band was formed in Newcastle in 1992 by Johns and his childhood friends Ben Gillies and Chris Joannou. Rebranded as Silverchair in 1995, the trio would go on to become one of the country's most successful rock acts, selling more than 10 million albums and winning a record 21 ARIA Awards from 49 nominations. But by May 2011, the band announced they were going into "indefinite hibernation", citing a "lack of spark" between members. In 2023, Ben and Chris released a memoir titled 'Love & Pain: The epic times and crooked lines of life inside and outside Silverchair', detailing the rise and fall of the band and their complicated relationship with Johns. The book was supported by a two-part episode of Australian Story, which aired on ABC, but Johns was notably absent from the special and later claimed he was denied a chance to preview the memoir despite being asked to approve several of his songs for use. "I was told again that Ben and Chris would not give me a copy to read. That's why the iView use was denied," Johns claimed in a statement at the time. "I have never sought to block their book, I merely asked to receive a copy in advance to fact check it. "I was concerned about my personal health records being discussed, I don't think that's unreasonable." Since Silverchair's disbandment, Johns has launched a solo career with two albums, TALK (2015) and FutureNever (2022). He has been open about his struggles with anxiety, addiction, anorexia, and arthritis, particularly in his 2021 Spotify podcast, "Who Is Daniel Johns?'. In the series, he spoke about his five-year marriage to Australian pop star Natalie Imbruglia from 2003-2008, describing it as "the best marriage ever." In a notable episode, Johns famously stated, "I wouldn't even get Silverchair back together for a million dollars with a gun to my head." More recently, he described himself as "a truly independent artist" who loves "making everything on my own terms". It's understood that Johns still lives in Newcastle. If you or anyone you know needs help: Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 Lifeline – 13 11 14 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Amyl and The Sniffers, Troye Sivan, Kevin Parker Win Big at 2025 APRA Music Awards
Australian punks Amyl and The Sniffers have taken out the song of the year at the 2025 APRA Music Awards, held Wednesday (April 30) at Melbourne Town Hall. The Melbourne group received the coveted peer-voted award for their track 'U Should Not Be Doing That,' which was released as the lead single for their 2024 album Cartoon Darkness. The record itself became the group's second consecutive release to hit No. 2 on the ARIA charts, while the single received a nomination for best video at the 2024 ARIA Awards. More from Billboard CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso: The Duo Disrupting Latin Music's Boundaries With Flair, Friendship and Fearlessness Don Toliver & Doja Cat Hit the Fast Lane for New Song 'Lose My Mind': Watch the Music Video Turnstile Shares New Video & Songs Featuring Vocals From Dev Hynes & Paramore's Hayley Williams: Listen The award caps off an impressive run for the four-piece, having recently wrapped up two weekends at Coachella as part of their North American tour, and taking out both best live act and best LP/EP at the 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards. Troye Sivan, meanwhile, was named songwriter of the year, just shy of the one-year anniversary of 'Rush' being named song of the year at the 2024 ceremony. 'Songwriting is my favorite thing that I get to do. I think it'll be something that I do for the rest of my life,' Sivan said of his win. 'I feel like it's, one of the greatest gifts that I was born with. Not even the ability to write a good song, just the ability to create at all.' While Otis Pavlovic and Royel Maddell of Royel Otis received the emerging songwriter of the year award just months after winning four trophies at the ARIA Awards, Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker emerged as the night's big winner, being honored in the categories of most performed Australian work and most performed pop work. In both instances, Parker's win was for Dua Lipa's 'Houdini,' which he co-wrote alongside Lipa and international writers Caroline Ailin, Danny Harle and Tobias Jesso Jr. Released in November 2023, the single topped the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and reached a respectable No. 11 on the Hot 100. Sia's 'Unstoppable' was named most performed Australian work overseas, while Tate McRae's 'Greedy' took out most performed international work. King Stingray, Ziggy Alberts, Make Them Suffer, Kaiit, Lithe, and Dom Dolla also emerged victorious in their respective genre categories, while Kylie Minogue took out the previously-announced Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music. The 2025 edition of the APRAs cemented 'another huge year for Australian music, both at home and overseas,' comments APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston. 'It's heartwarming to see so many first-time winners this year, showcasing the incredible breadth of talent Australia produces, and it's a testament to the opportunity of Australia becoming a global songwriting powerhouse,' he added. 'With an election just days away, we hope that both sides of government can see the immense talent we have here, and the opportunities to build a stronger, fairer, more vibrant future for Australian music, recognising our music as the global cultural powerhouse and valuable export that it so clearly is.' Established in 1982, the Australasian Performing Right Association's annual songwriters' ceremony is one of the Australian music industry's most treasured events, a worthy counterpart to Britain's Ivor Novello Awards. Full List of 2025 APRA Music Awards winners: Peer-Voted APRA Song of the Year Title: U Should Not Be Doing ThatArtist: Amyl and The SniffersWriters: Declan Mehrtens / Fergus Romer / Amy Taylor / Bryce Wilson Songwriter of the Year Writer: Troye SivanPublisher: Universal Music Publishing Emerging Songwriter of the Year Writers: Otis Pavlovic & Royel Maddell (Royel Otis)Publishers: Kobalt Music Publishing obo Ourness Songs International Recognition Award Keanu Torres (Keanu Beats) Most Performed Australian Work Title: HoudiniArtist: Dua LipaWriters: Kevin Parker / Dua Lipa*^ / Caroline Ailin / Daniel Harle / Tobias Jesso Jr.^Publishers: Sony Music Publishing / Warner Chappell Music* / Universal Music Publishing^ Most Performed Australian Work Overseas Title: UnstoppableArtist: SiaWriter: Sia Furler / Christopher Braide*Publishers: Sony Music Publishing / Concord Music Publishing ANZ* Most Performed Alternative Work Title: ParadiseArtist: CoterieWriters: Brandford Fisher / Conrad Fisher / Joshua Fisher / Tyler Fisher / Robby De Sa*Publishers: Concord Music Publishing ANZ / Sony Music Publishing* Most Performed Blues & Roots Work Title: New LoveArtist: Ziggy AlbertsWriter: Ziggy AlbertsPublisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Most Performed Country Work Title: Take Forever (Hally's Song)Artist: Cooper AlanWriters: Kylie Sackley* / Timothy Cooper^ / Justin Morgan+Publishers: I Love You More Music Worldwide* / BMG^ / SHOUT! Music Publishing+ Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work Title: Saving UpArtist: Dom DollaWriters: Dominic Matheson / Clementine Douglas* / Toby Scott^ / Caitlin Stubbs^Publishers: Sony Music Publishing / Mushroom Music Publishing* / Kobalt Music Publishing^ Most Performed Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Work Title: EpitaphArtist: Make Them SufferWriters: Sean Harmanis / Nicholas McLernon / Jordan Mather / Alexandra Reade / Jeff DunneCooking Vinyl Publishing Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work Title: Fall BackArtist: LitheWriters: Josiah Ramel* / Omid KhasrawyPublisher: Concord Music Publishing ANZ obo Boss Level* Most Performed International Work Title: Greedy Artist: Tate McRae Writers: Tate McRae / Amy Allen* / Jasper Harris^ / Ryan TedderPublishers: Sony Music Publishing / Warner Chappell Music* / Concord Music Publishing ANZ^ Most Performed Pop Work Title: HoudiniArtist: Dua LipaWriters: Kevin Parker / Dua Lipa*^ / Caroline Ailin / Daniel Harle / Tobias Jesso Jr.^Publishers: Sony Music Publishing / Warner Chappell Music* / Universal Music Publishing^ Most Performed R&B / Soul Work Title: SpaceArtist: KaiitWriters: Kaiit Waup / Jake Amy / Anthony Liddell / Jaydean Miranda / Justin Smith Most Performed Rock Work Title: Through The TreesArtist: King StingrayWriters: Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga / Roy Kellaway* / Campbell Messer / Yirrŋa Gotjiringu Yunupingu* / Yimila Gurruwiwi / Lewis StilesPublisher: Sony Music Publishing* Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Service to Australian Music Kylie Minogue Licensee of the Year Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
News.com.au
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Christian Wilkins rocks see-through outfit to Kylie Minogue concert
Christian Wilkins rocked a stunning see-through dress to Aussie pop legend Kylie Minogue's Los Angeles concert over the weekend. Wilkins, 30, even scored an audience with Minogue herself backstage at the event. The son of Nine's veteran entertainment reporter Richard Wilkins posed at LA's Crypto Arena before the show in a beaded, floor-length, see-through golden gown, wearing just a string black bikini bottom underneath. Wilkins dubbed the event 'Kylie Christmas to every gay in LA.' The dress appears to be the same headline-making outfit Wilkins wore to the 2023 ARIA Awards. The Aussie presenter is known for rocking androgynous, sometimes very revealing outfits to events here and in the US – last year he wore a similarly sheer ensemble to the G'Day USA Arts Gala in Hollywood. But his daring fashion choices haven't been without controversy: Wilkins frequently cops homophobic abuse on social media after his red carpet appearances. In 2022 he hit back at tabloid outlet The Daily Mail after they declared of his Mardi Gras Fair Day outfit, 'Dude looks like a lady.' Wilkins moved to Los Angeles in 2023 to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He previously told Who magazine: 'I've always wanted to be an actor or a late-night TV host. That would be a dream … so let's try and manifest that and see if it happens.' In making the move, he last year sold his quirky Surry Hills home for $1.25m.
