New Tours: Art Vs Science, Sally Seltmann, I Know Leopard & More

There’s always plenty of concerts and gigs for live music lovers to see all around Australia.

Get all the latest info on dates, venues, and tickets for announced upcoming tours from Art Vs Science, Sally Seltmann, I Know Leopard, and joint shows from Machine Translations and Ernest Ellis.

Art Vs Science Announce New Single, Australian Tour 2014

The Aussie electro favourites are back. Art Vs Science have a brand new single ‘Create/Destroy’ (out 21st Feb via the band’s own imprint Magellanic/MGM) and a new run of tour dates through Aussie clubs this April.

“It’s about a faltering relationship, and the myriad questions the mind throws out and the crumbling footholds to which it clings as it falls into an unknown conclusion,” says Dan Mac on ‘Create/Destroy’. Known for inciting audiences with massive hits like ‘Parlez-Vous Francais?’ and ‘Magic Fountain’, it’s been some time since the band have released new material but they’ve been busy: multiple US tours (including Bonnaroo and Governors Ball festival slots); a well-received side project (in Vydamo), and a headline slot at the St Kilda Festival that wowed a crowd of 10,000.

Already announced to play the Big Pineapple Music Festival in May and Tasmania’s Breath Of Life 2014 this August, the Create/Destroy Tour offers the first chance to catch the trio’s brand new live show.

Fri 4th April: Adelaide Uni Bar – LIC AA
TIX: www.moshtix.com.au // 1300 GET TIX (438 849)

Sat 5th April: Amplifier Bar, Perth
TIX: www.oztix.com.au // 1300 762 545

Thurs 10th April: The Corner, Melbourne
TIX: www.cornerhotel.com // 03 9427 9198

Fri 11th April: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
TIX: www.moshtix.com.au // 1300 GET TIX (438 849)

Sat 12th April: The Zoo, Brisbane
TIX: www.oztix.com.au // 1300 762 545

Tickets on sale Thursday 20th February at 9am.

Sally Seltmann Australian Tour 2014 Announced

Having announced details for her new solo album, Hey Daydreamer, Sally Seltmann is now confirmed to play a series of dates to celebrate her new release. Returning from her new home in LA, these intimate East Coast performances will see Seltmann joined by multi-instrumentalist Bree Van Reyk and other special guests, while Melbourne’s Wintercoats will be opening support for all shows. Hey Daydreamer is a crafted collection of numbers that aim to express the full range of human emotion, with luscious soundscapes that wrap around the heart and soul. Current single ‘Catch Of The Day’ is an unbridled and joyous song fuelled by Seltmann’s inimitable melodies and playful lyrics. “A dark fairytale for grown ups,” is how she describes her song ‘I Will Not Wear Your Wedding Ring’, while ‘Billy’ tells the story of a woman lamenting the loss of her beloved man.

Thursday April 3 – Lizottes, Kincumber
Tickets available from the venue online: www.lizottes.com.au

Friday April 4 – The Vanguard, Sydney
Tickets available from the venue online: www.thevanguard.com.au

Saturday April 5 – The Clarendon Hotel, Katoomba
Tickets available from the venue online: www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au

Thursday April 10 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
Tickets available from OzTix online: www.OzTix.com.au and OzTix retail outlets

Friday April 11 – Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh, Melbourne
Tickets available from the venue online: www.caravanmusic.com.au

Sunday April 13 – Kelvin Club, Melbourne
Tickets available from the venue online: www.kelvinclub.com

I Know Leopard Australian Tour 2014 Announced

Aussie purveyors of dream pop, I Know Leopard, have released a video for their whimsical second single ‘Hold This Tight’ (watch here) taken from the band’s debut EP Illumina due later this year. Following on from dropping their new clip, I Know Leopard have revealed dates for an East Coast Tour this March. Made in a single 22-minute flight with a quadracopter, the ‘Hold This Tight’ video captures the band floating to their tranquil indie sounds on the waters of Sydney’s Parsley Bay. The track was recorded with young producer Craig Willson (Flume, New Navy, The Church), while I Know Leopard have been building a solid live reputation after performing alongside the likes of Deep Sea Arcade, The Rubens, Goldfields, and Miami Horror.

FRI MARCH 7 – CANBERRA @ Smith’s Alt Bookshop

SAT MARCH 8 – SYDNEY @ Brighton Up Bar

THU MARCH 27 – MELBOURNE @ Workers Club

FRI MARCH 28 – ADELAIDE @ Rocket Bar

Tickets and info at www.iknowleopard.com

Machine Translations & Ernest Ellis Team Up For Dates

Ernest Ellis and Machine Translations are joining forces for two shows this February in Sydney and Melbourne. Both artists join forces with new albums in tow. Machine Translations’ latest album, The Bright Door, was the first in six years for the celebrated singer-songwriter and swiftly rose to critical acclaim. Meanwhile, Ernest Ellis is also set to follow on from his two albums (2010’s Hunting & 2011’s King’s Canyon) with the release of Cold Desire (out 7th March) a record heavily influenced by golden era Lou Reed and Phil Collins after a writing and recording session in Austinmer, working with co-producer Russell Webster from Shining Bird. Don’t miss your chance to catch these two songsmiths uniting for one special performance at the following dates.