The success of Vance Joy’s ‘Riptide’ is already a well-known quantity here in the Melbourne singer-songwriter’s native home, but the ukelele-led, Hottest 100-topping single’s overseas momentum could see Vance Joy becoming the next Australian to earn a US #1 Chart hit.
Though ‘Riptide’ already cracked the US Billboard Hot 100 in July, it’s been slowly but steadily working its way upward thanks to its dominance on specialist charts.
‘Riptide’ is currently #1 on the Alt Songs Radio chart in the US for the second week running (the last Aussie to achieve that feat was Gotye), while the single also rises from #2 to #1 on the Rock Airplay chart, as Billboard details. The achievement makes Vance Joy the second ever solo male artist to conquer the Rock Airplay rankings in its five year existence (the first? Gotye again). The only other soloist who’s topped the Rock Airplay charts is Lorde with ‘Royals’ (last year) and ‘Team (this year).
Hot on the heels of Vance Joy’s appearance at Outside Lands – the latest in a string of US music festivals the songsmith has played this year (including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Firefly) – ‘Riptide’ is currently sitting at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart (rising from #70 last week).
It might seem like a long way to the top still, but Vance Joy is bolstering his efforts by locking in a series of American dates following the release of his full-length debut album Dream Your Life Away (out 5th September via Liberation in Australia and Atlantic in the US). His headline American tour will see him travelling across the country throughout October and November.
By the time Vance Joy returns home to ring in the New Year as part of the Falls Festival 2014 lineup, he could well have another US #1 under his belt…
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This Week’s New Tracks On Triple J
Adds:
One Day – Leave Your Windows Open [Elefant Traks]
Catfish & The Bottlemen – Cocoon [Caroline/Universal]
Caribou – Our Love {Edit} [City Slang/Inertia]
Holy Holy – History [Wonderlick]
Megan Washington – My Heart Is A Wheel [Universal]
Porter Robinson – Flicker [Astral Werks/EMI]
Sia – Burn The Pages [Inertia]
Vic Mensa – Wimme Nah {Prod. Kaytranada} [EMI]
Spots:
Kele – Doubt [Kolbalt]
Lanie Lane – Celeste [Ivy League]
Raury – God’s Whisper [Sony]
Sea Legs – Christopher Strong [triplejunearthed.com]
Superfood – Right On Satellite [Liberator/Infectious]
Industry News
AIR Independent Music Awards Announce Return, Change Of Venue For 2014
Presented by the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), the Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards are retuning for its ninth annual edition, once again recognising the achievements of the country’s best and brightest independent artists. This year’s ceremony marks a change of scenery, taking place at the heritage-listed North Melbourne Meat Market on Wednesday 8th October, moving away from Kensington’s Revolt warehouse where it has resided the last three years. This year’s list of guest presenters and performers will be announced in the coming weeks following the Independent Music Awards 2014 nominees across 13 categories. Plus there’s the second-ever Carlton Dry Global Music Grant to be awarded; the inaugural $50,000 prize was handed to King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard who used the money to tour American and recording two new albums. (via AIR).
Springsteen, Bluesfest, Hunters & Collectors Win 2014 Helpmann Awards
Frontier Touring and Bluesfest were the big winners at this year’s annual Helpmann Awards. In a ceremony held at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on Monday, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street band’s 2014 tour and Hunters & Collectors’ reunion tour – both presented by Frontier Touring – claimed top honours in the respective Best International and Best Australian Cotemporary Concert categories. The Boss beat out the likes of Eddie Vedder, Beyoncé, and Pink, while Hunters & Collectors edged out Tame Impala, Flume, and The Presets & ACO. Meanwhile, Byron Bay’s 25th Anniversary edition of Bluesfest won the Best Contemporary Music Festival gong, triumphing over nominees Laneway, Falls, and VIVID Live. View the full list of winners and nominees here.
Dan Sultan Wins Big At NIMAS 2014
Melbourne songwriter Dan Sultan scooped three major accolades at this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), held in Darwin last Friday. He took out the National Album, Song, and Cover Art of the Year categories for his Blackbird album, while also performing live at the ceremony. Other big winners included pop singer Jessica Mauboy, who received the National Artist of the Year for the second year running, rapper Briggs (for National New Talent of the Year), East Journey (National Film Clip of the Year), and Desert Sevenz (National Community Clip of the Year). View the full list of winners here. (via NIMAS)
Wanna Play St Kilda Festival 2015?
One of Australia’s biggest free music events, St Kilda Festival, is beginning the process of putting together next year’s lineup this Friday 22nd August when it opens artist applications for 2015. Bands and artists interested in performing at St Kilda Festival 2015 have a few options – City of Port Phillip acts are encouraged to be a part of the Live N Local stage, while national music-makers can apply for the New Music Stage and be in the running for the grand prize of $5,000 cash and a spot on the 2016 Main Stage. Artist applications open on Friday and submissions close on Monday 29th September. Full details and info available here. (via Beat)
Tropscore 2014 Calls For Entries From Music-Makers
Short film festival team Tropfest and APRA|AMCOS are calling on songwriters, bands, budding musos and screen composers to hit the keys, strings and brass and enter Tropscore 2014. Entrants must score or synch for Capture, a Tropfest New York 2013 finalist film, directed by Jen Gerber. The winning composition will take away $5,000 in cash and a chance to perform their score live at Tropfest 2014. You can download Capture from the Tropfest website along with checking out the full list of details. Entries close 6pm on 2nd October. (via Tropfest)
Artist Signings
Violent Soho Signs To Canada’s Dine Alone Records
Having inked a US deal with Side One Dummy!, Violent Soho have now scored a deal with Toronto’s Dine Alone Records to release their Hungry Ghost album in Canada on 30th September. The Brisbane grunge disciples join fellow Aussies DZ Deathrays and The Jezabels on a roster that includes City And Colour, Billy Bragg, FIDLAR, James Vincent McMorrow, Jimmy Eat World, and more.
Future Classic Sign George Maple
Sydney indie label Future Classic have expanded their roster with the addition of George Maple. Having worked with the likes of Flume, Flight Facilities, and Snakehips, the London-based Maple will now be managed by Future Classic, who will issue her debut EP later this year. The Sydney native plays her first ever live shows supporting Little Dragon’s sold out gigs this week in Sydney and Melbourne.
