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Scoop
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
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The Teskey Brothers' 'Live At The Hammersmith Apollo' Is Out Now
In celebration of three triumphant sold-out shows at London's iconic Hammersmith Apollo last year, The Teskey Brothers release new album Live At The Hammersmith Apollo – out on digital, CD & vinyl today. The release comes off the back of the band's biggest single headline show to date in London last night at Alexandra Palace, playing to 10,000+ fans to mark the final chapter of a world-conquering, two-year-long tour in support of their acclaimed #1 ARIA-charting album The Winding Way. Live At The Hammersmith Apollo is an immersive extension of the band's rich and beloved catalogue, featuring songs from, The Winding Way, a powerful cover of Otis Redding's 'Try A Little Tenderness' and for the first time on vinyl/CD, one of the band's early hits, 'Forever You and Me'. 'We always love recording to tape and we wanted to make this live album special, so we wheeled a big old tape machine into the Apollo for three nights. The sound is exactly what we wanted: a warm, lively snapshot of some very fun shows in London.' – Josh Teskey In keeping with the band's love for analogue, Live At The Hammersmith Apollo was recorded entirely to tape, just as live albums by Bruce Springsteen ('75), David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust '73) and countless others would have been recorded in the same room. London-based producer/engineer Declan Gaffney was tapped to handle the technical side, having previously engineered and mixed live albums for U2 and The Rolling Stones. Gaffney set up a makeshift studio behind the stage curtain where the tape rolled through a StuderA80 borrowed from the famous Metropolis Studios just down the road. Nostalgia aside, the record is above all an ode to the brothers' famed chemistry and dynamics onstage, bolstered by band members Olaf Scott (keys), Fabian Hunter (bass), Audrey Powne (trumpet), Nick Lawrence (drums) and Lily Shaw (sax), who have all been touring with The Teskey Brothers since 2023. Live At The Hammersmith Apollo is The Teskey Brothers' sixth album. Most recent release The Winding Way debuted at #1 on the ARIA Chart, won Best Blues & Roots Album at the 2023 ARIA Awards and Best Record of 2023 at the Rolling Stone Awards. Following its release, the band played sold-out shows across the world and a prime set on The Other Stage (3pm Sunday) at Glastonbury in 2023. The Winding Way was the highly anticipated follow-up to Run HomeSlow - a colossal success by anyone's standards, reaching #2 on the ARIA charts, winning 3 ARIA Awards and saw Sam Teskey earn a Grammy nomination for Best Engineered Album - all watering the grass for sold-out headline tours across the world. More significantly, Run Home Slow fulfilled the promise of their highly acclaimed debut record, 2017's Half Mile Harvest, cementing The Teskey Brothers as a classy modern band with an appetite for classic soul and R&B music. Live At The Hammersmith Apollo is available now on limited edition red & white marble vinyl, CD & digital services. DIGITAL & CD TRACKLIST 1. Man Of The Universe 2. Oceans Of Emotions 3. Take My Heart 4. London Bridge 5. Carry Me Home 6. Paint My Heart 7. What Will Be 8. Try A Little Tenderness 9. Forever You And Me 10. I'm Leaving VINYL TRACKLIST Side A Man Of The Universe Oceans Of Emotions Take My Heart London Bridge Carry Me Home Side B What Will Be Forever You And Me
Scoop
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
WILSN Brings The Sass On 'Keep Walkin''
[Wednesday 2 July, 2025] Melbourne/ Naarm-based soul powerhouse WILSN (aka Shannon Busch) today unveils a sassy, smokin'-hot, break-up anthem with her new single ' Keep Walkin ''. Following on from her previous release, irresistible bop ' The Way ', WILSN continues to cement herself as one of the most essential voices in a new generation of Australian soul singers. 'Keep Walkin'' arrives off the back of two packed-out shows last month in Melbourne and Sydney, and finds WILSN in a defiant mood - her stunning vocals taking centre stage like the soul queens of days gone by, shining over classy, timeless production. Written with long-time collaborator and producer Stephen Mowat (Tyne James-Organ, Jessica Mauboy, Matt Corby) 'Keep Walkin'' draws inspiration from the sounds of yesteryear. As with previous single 'The Way', Busch headed to NYC to help her capture a timeless sound. Enlisting an ensemble of legendary musicians from the NYC soul scene, including members of Sharon Jones and the DapKings, Thee Sacred Souls, Charles Bradley and Jalen Ngonda's bands, 'Keep Walkin'' was tracked at Hive Mind Recording in Brooklyn - a studio that specialises in the use of analogue equipment and capturing a classic soul sound. Co-produced byStephen Mowat and Billy Aukstik, the band took an old-school approach to recording, with everyone playing live in the same room, feeding off each other's energy and vibe. Originally hailing from Geelong in Victoria,WILSN moved to Melbourne to study jazz at the Victorian College of the Arts. She signed a deal with US publisher Pulse, prompting a move to America, where she spent two years working with Grammy-Award winning songwriters honing her craft, before being asked to join The Teskey Brothers on their 2020 tour of Europe and the UK, playing to sold-out crowds across the continent. Since thereleaseof her debut album, Those Days Are Over, in 2023 - a record bursting with jaw-dropping vocal performances and fusing modern soul, pop, jazz and Motown – it's been a big couple of years forWILSN. Her debut album won the AIR Award for Best Independent Soul/RnB Album or EP and was also nominated for the Australian Music Prize, she's sung alongside Jimmy Barnes and Budjerah and shared the stage with contemporary heroes like Allen Stone, she's played at Bluesfest two years in a row, and once again supported The Teskey Brothers on an extensive Australian tour. Alongside her success asWILSN, she's also been amassing praise as a songwriter, winning the 2025 Vanda and Young Global Song Competition with 'Give You Love', a song she co-wrote for Jessica Mauboy and Jason Derulo. Her most recent release, 'The Way' which marks the start of a refreshing new chapter, received support from triple j, double j and community radio locally, along with spins from BBC Radio 2 and 6Music, and playlist adds to Apple Music's Soul Revival, New In Indie and Spotify's Soul 'n' the City, Dinner Chill Music and more. If you are lucky enough to be attending RockWiz Live - Live at the Gardens in Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, WILSN will be opening the night with her nine piece band - tickets HERE. A slice of soul-pop perfection, 'Keep Walkin'' carries on from the momentum of 'The Way' – it's bold yet melodic, empowering but vulnerable, classic and somehow still refreshingly of the moment.
Irish Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Trinity Summer Series 2025: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more
The Trinity Summer Series kicks off this week, with the Norwegian electropop artist Aurora headlining the first of seven nights of music in Dublin city centre. Thousands of people will descend on the Trinity College campus to attend the run of gigs, which has been in place since 2017. Read on to prepare yourself for the events. Who is playing? Sunday, June 29th: Aurora with support from Jack Kane Monday, June 30th: The Teskey Brothers with support from The Heavy Heavy Tuesday, July 1st: Simple Minds with support from KT Tunstall Wednesday, July 2nd: Weezer with support from Teen Mortgage Thursday, July 3rd: Rag'n'Bone Man with support from Simple Things Saturday, July 5th: Amble with support from David Keenan Sunday, July 6th: Marti Pellow with support from Wallis Bird What time should I arrive? Gates open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7.30pm. Organisers aim to avoid queues outside the venue, so attendees should arrive 30 minutes before the show starts. Remember to give yourself an extra two hours of travel time, as delays around traffic and entry are inevitable. How do I get to and from the gig? Trinity College Dublin is located at College Green, in the middle of the city. You can enter the campus at the Lincoln Place, on Nassau Street/Westland Row; or via the Science Gallery gate, on Westland Row/Pearse Street. READ MORE As traffic is guaranteed, you are advised to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the venue. Fortunately, the campus is highly accessible given its location. Travel by bus: Dublin Bus offer a wide range of routes that service TCD. The 11, 37, 38 (A/D), 39(A) and 70 buses all stop at Nassau Street, which is a five-minute walk from the entrance. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland here . Travel by Dart: The nearest Dart station to TCD is Pearse Street, which is just over a 10-minute walk from the site entrance. The latest trains should be leaving Pearse Street around 11.30pm on the night. Travel by Luas: The Luas green line stops at Dawson Street both northbound and southbound, which is only a five-minute walk from the TCD entry. The northbound Luas also stops at Trinity directly. Travel by car: There is no public parking in place for the Trinity Summer Series, and organisers advise attendees not to park illegally or in residential areas. If you must drive to the gig, utilise one of the city centre car parks and look to book a space in advance. Are there any tickets left? Tickets for the full list of concerts are available to purchase on Ticketmaster here . Several gigs are already sold out, but it is worth checking the site for resale tickets in case you get lucky. There is a box office at the concert entrance. Remember to download your tickets to your phone as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue, and with Ticketmaster's live barcodes, screenshots may not work on the day. What is security like? The events are strictly over-18s. Bring an official form of identification with you: a passport, Garda age card or driver's licence. Security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search. You are advised not to bring large bags/backpacks, as you may experience delays or be refused entry. Flag poles, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, e-scooters/e-bikes, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. What does the weather look like? Met Éireann says temperatures are expected to be around average for early July, which means there should warm evenings throughout the week. There may be some rainfall, so packing a light jacket or poncho would be wise. A full forecast can be found here . Trinity is a standing, outdoor venue, so consider wearing boots or runners.
Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
All the biggest gigs in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond this July
From TRNSMT Festival to concerts from huge stars such as Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Kneecap in Glasgow, July is set to be a huge month for music in Scotland. Even for those outside of the Central Belt, there's Dundee's Discovery Festival from July 25 to 27, with shows from headliners including Ocean Colour Scene, The Human League, and Tom Jones. Then, up in Aberdeen there's Quayside Concerts headlined by Deacon Blue, Ministry of Sound Classical, Tide Lines, Calum Bowie and the Kaiser Chiefs, all to celebrate the 2025 Tall Ships Races. There are many, many more individual gigs taking place around the country outside of these massive events. So, whether you're looking for last-minute ticket inspiration or you're curious about what's going on where you are, here are all of the gigs taking place in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond in July 2025. 1 . Lucy Dacus at Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow — Tuesday, July 1 Following a show at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on June 30, Lucy Dacus will then head to Glasgow to perform at The Barras on Tuesday, July 1 with support from Jasmine 4.T. | Getty Images Photo Sales 2 . Playing at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Tuesday, July 1 are Australian soul group The Teskey Brothers. Playing at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Tuesday, July 1 are Australian soul group The Teskey Brothers. | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . Chris Brown at Hampden Park, Glasgow — Tuesday, July 1 The controversial American R&B artist Chris Brown is still set to play Hampden Park in Glasgow on July 1, after being released from jail on a £5 million bail. He has been accused of causing grievous bodily harm to a music producer, with a further court date set for July 11, and a trial scheduled for October. | Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Kaiser Chiefs at Edinburgh Castle – Friday, July 4 The first of the band's two shows in Scotland this July, the Kaiser Chiefs will perform at Edinburgh Castle on Friday, July 4. | Contributed Photo Sales
Scoop
13-06-2025
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Mikhail Laxton Announces Debut Aotearoa Show
After capturing the hearts of Kiwi listeners with his soulful new single ' I Like The Way ', Australian-born, Canadian-based artist Mikhail Laxton is heading to Aotearoa for his debut headline show happening on Friday 3 October at The Tuning Fork in Auckland. Tickets for this show go on sale Monday 16 June at midday from Moshtix. Laxton has been steadily rising in Canada's Americana and roots scene since relocating from Mossman, Queensland to Ottawa. A proud Aboriginal (Kuku Yalanji) artist, he has built a reputation for his rich, honeyed vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and deeply resonant live performances. His 2023 self-titled debut album drew critical acclaim and positioned him as a powerful new voice in what he calls 'outlaw soul' – blending classic Americana with the raw emotion and groove of soul music. Now, with a new album on the way, Laxton is leaning further into the soul and roots influences that have long shaped his sound. His single 'I Like The Way', a tender love song written for his wife, has found unexpected popularity with a New Zealand audience after a short teaser video went viral on TikTok. ' I actually visited New Zealand when I was 12 and I fell in love with the place,' explains Laxton. ' I was actually a little obsessed back in the day. So to have Aotearoa showing the kind of love it has been showing is really kind of like a little bit of a full-circle thing. Absolutely stoked that it is panning out this way and I can't wait to get down there with the people and have a great time.' Known for his emotional authenticity and connection with audiences, Laxton's live show has already seen him open for heavyweights like The Teskey Brothers and Kathleen Edwards. His first New Zealand appearance promises to be something truly special. Don't miss Mikhail Laxton's debut Aotearoa show at The Tuning Fork this October. Tickets available Monday 16 June at midday from Moshtix.
