THE WEEKLY WRAP | 12/04/2024
The Weekly Wrap is a look at the biggest stories in music collected in one place for your reading ease.
The trailer for Disney’s Beach Boys doco Arrives
The music documentary genre continues to thrive, with the latest must-see doco focusing on the fun-loving pop surf act The Beach Boys.
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, The Beach Boys is a celebration of the famous surf rockers. The docos features new interviews with the original band members and appearances from rock and roll historian Josh Kun, OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder and Janelle Monáe.
The doco also includes never-before-seen footage of the band, interviews with former members Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar and archival interviews with the late Carl and Dennis Wilson.
“I’m super happy with the way the documentary turned out, they did an amazing job,” Brian Wilson said in a statement. “It really brought me back to those days with the boys, the fun and the music. And of course those incredible harmonies.”
The Beach Boys lands on Disney+ May 24.
tones & I announces headline Australian and New Zealand tour, Adelaide misses out
In another blow for Adelaide music fans, Tones & I has announced a national headline tour that’s bypassing our fair city.
Presented by Live Nation, the tour will take place this August and September, with Tones & I performing live in Sydney, Newcastle, Auckland, Brisbane, Townsville, Fremantle and Melbourne.
The five-time ARIA Award-winning artist will play all her big hits, such as ‘Dance Monkey’, ‘Fly Away’ and ‘Cloudy Day’, along with cuts from her yet-to-be-released sophomore album.
If you’re keen on tickets, there are three pre-sales before general sale tickets go on sale Monday April 15 at 11:30 am.
For the full lowdown on tickets head to livenation.com.
Billie Eilish’s new album hit me hard and soft dropping in may
British pop superstar Billie Eilish has taken to social media to reveal her much anticipated third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, is dropping next month.
Produced and co-written with her brother Finneas O'Connell, Eilish is taking a different approach to the standard album rollout. There will be no singles released from the record, with fans having to wait until Friday May 17 to hear the ten track release.
“Finneas and I truly could not be more proud of this album and we absolutely can’t wait for you to hear it,” Eilish said on Instagram.
Hit Me Hard and Soft will be available on all the usual streaming platforms as well as eco-friendly vinyl. According to Eilish’s website, there will be eight different vinyl fans can choose from, with “the standard black variant made from 100% recycled black vinyl.
“The remaining 7 coloured vinyl will be made from ECO-MIX or BioVinyl. The former is created using 100% recycled compound made of leftovers from any colour which cannot otherwise be used."
You can pre-order and pre-save Hit Me Hard and Soft here.
Party in the paddock returning in 2025
After a successful 2024 event, Tassie festival Party in the Paddock has been confirmed to return in 2025. This will be the 12th edition of the Launceston event.
Set to be held from Thursday February 6 til Sunday February 9, the confirmation of the three-day music and arts festival being held again is great news for music fans and the Tassie economy.
“We recognise the importance of these events as not only avenues for entertainment but also vital platforms for community engagement, artistic expression, and economic support for local businesses and artists,” Festival Director Jesse Higgs said in a press statement.
“It’s the most important time in our history, after running this event as a locally owned and operated business for the last twelve years, that we receive more support from the state government. We’re currently working towards more funding for PITP and this will be vital for our future as Tasmania’s leading Music & Arts festival.”
Understanding the current cost of living crisis, festival organisers are releasing a limited number of early bird tickets next Thursday April 18. Those lucky enough to secure these tickets will not only receive a cheeky discount, but have the opportunity to pay for their ticket using Zipay, with a minimum weekly payment of just $10!
To get all the details and be in the loop when tickets go on sale, register here.
Cosmo’s Midnight Announce New Album Stop Thinking, Start Feeling
Sydney electronic duo Cosmo’s Midnight has announced the release date of their third album. Stop Thinking, Start Feeling will drop on Friday May 24 via Sony.
The album was written over three years across the east coast of Australia, LA and London and is a celebration of dance music.
“We want people to listen to the music and feel in touch with the innateness of the music’s feeling,” said the duo in a press statement regarding the album. “We try to create a world that you can get in [and] insert yourself into, whether it be escapism or fantasising about being somewhere you’d rather be. It’s a way to transport you.”
You can pre-order and pre-save the album here.
Legendary New York DJ Mister Cee has passed away
Iconic hip-hop DJ and producer Mister Cee has died at the age of 57.
Rising to fame after appearing on Big Daddy Kane’s 1988 classic album, Long Live the Kane, Cee – real name Calvin LeBrun – went on to become Kane’s touring DJ.
Cee also helped produce The Notorious B.I.G.’s first demo tape and executive produced Biggie’s debut album, Ready To Die.
Along with his DJing and production work, Cee was a mainstay on New York’s hip-hop radio station Hot 97.
Taking to social media to address Cee’s passing, Hot 97 said in a statement: “As a family at #HOT97 and #WBLS, we’re deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved #MisterCee. He wasn’t just a DJ; he was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary ‘Throwback at Noon’ sets.”
The statement went on to say: “Mister Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture. Our hearts are heavy as we send our love and condolences to his family and the fans whose lives he touched through his music. Rest easy, Mister Cee. Your legacy will forever resonate.”
Scottish Punks The Skids Announce Debut Australian Tour
For the first time ever, punk rockers The Skids are touring Australia this May.
Celebrating their 45th anniversary as a band, The Skids will hit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth during their trip.
Originally formed in 1978, The Skids were only together for four years before disbanding. They reconnected for several years in the early 00s before founding member and vocalist Richard Jobson resurrected the band for good in 2017.
They’ve since gone on to release four albums, including last year’s Destination Düsseldorf, and tour the globe regularly.
Expect to hear all their big hits, including ‘Into the Valley’, ‘The Saints Are Coming’, ‘Working for the Yankee Dollar’ and more when they arrive in town next month.
Tickets for The Skids at The Gov on Friday May 10 are on sale now via Oztik.
Friday Five
We’re stripping things back to basic this week, with the Friday Five a simple collection of our favourite songs released this week.
1. Regurgitator – ‘Cocaine Runaway’
2. Lion Limb & Angel Olsen – ‘Dream of You’
3. Caribou – ‘Honey’
4. Nia Archives – ‘Forbidden Feelingz’
5. Crowded House – ‘Teenage Summer’
