“The Checks were the complete package. Looking the part, sounding fantastic and clearly possessing songwriting abilities that allow them to stand out from the overcrowded indie/rock/pop bottleneck that too often suffers from a lack of depth or longevity.” – FasterLouder

THE CHECKS have enjoyed major success in their native New Zealand with the release of their debut album Alice By The Moon, along with two hit singles and a string of sell-out shows. It is now time for Australia to see what all the fuss is about, as the quintet embark on an album launch tour along the East Coast of our continent in September to coincide with the Australian release of Alice By The Moon on 2 September 2010.

Ghostboy with Golden Virtues (GBGV) are Queensland-based avant-garde art rock brutes, nominated for Best Cabaret Ensemble for the Green Room Awards 2010. Delighting audience with their mix of Cabaret and indie performance, GBGV released their debut album ‘Enter’ earlier this year and are set to launch the second single ‘Love Me’ which includes the Faith No More-esque ‘My Cerulean Heart Breaker Remix.’ To celebrate the release of the single and brand spanking new music video (see link below), the twisted seven-piece collective are coming to Sydney for the first time to show us what all the fuss is about.

If the rumours are true that rock is dead, The Owls will be playing at its funeral.

I Dream In Transit are a three-piece band, formed in Sydney (in 2009) and who now dwell in the shadows of the rainclouds that shroud Melbourne town. Electronic Bells released digitally 4 September – off their debut album due to be released October 2010.

Following on from their debut self-titled EP, KIDS AT RISK have roped in some friends to give their tracks a rinse and re-interpretation. With the likes of Mark Ronson facebook friend Danimals, electronic upstarts Bon Chat Bon Rat and dance pop protagonists Convaire let loose, the end result is a refreshing demonstration of unbridled creativity coupled with serious talent.
KIDS AT RISK – Kiss It Dark remix EP
Released Digitally September 1, 2010