‎Paulini - Scarless‎

יום שני‏ בשעה 17:17‏

Debuting at Number 18 on the DStar Independent Radio Charts

We noted a few months ago that we were experiencing a purple patch of independent hardcore bands achieving great success. Hardcore bands hit the top of the AIR Charts time and time again this year despite the polarising heaviness of the music.

On the other side of the coin, success has come over and over again with Australian Idol 'rejects'. Artists that have left Sony and by choice, or necessity become independent. Ricki-Lee is the obvious one, but we can also add Jacob Butler, Bobby Flynn and Lisa Mitchell to the list of artists that have used Australian Idol as a springboard to success despite the stigma attached to the manufactured feel of reality talent contests.

The latest development is the comeback of Paulini, who after surviving a very public relationship breakdown with an NRL player due to abuse has released a song drawing attention to White Ribbon day and the heinous behavior of those that perpetrate domestic violence. It's a brave and public move for the singer but it serves the dual function of re-invigorating her career and leading the fight against domestic violence by shining example.

See Paulini's Press Release Below.

“What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger. Losing you means I live longer.”

Paulini was barely in her 20’s as we watched her shine through the lens of the first series of Australian Idol, thrust into the spotlight as the competition reached fever like pitch. She left the competition at the final four stage and went on to carve out a successful solo career, complete with number one single “Angel Eyes” and album “One Determined Heart”, and a highly successful turn with vocal group “Young Divas”.

It was during this time, at the height of her career three years ago, she was involved in a violent relationship where physical abuse would be followed by declarations of love and promises that it would never happen again.

“I believed him. At the time I couldn’t see there was nothing left in me. I was dry. I was scared of him, scared of the impact on my career and scared of the shame. I couldn’t see it wasn’t my fault. I just wanted it to go away and didn’t want any questions. Thank goodness my friends and family were there for me. They gave me the strength and power to finally leave.”

Two months later Paulini wrote “Scarless”, her soul-felt acknowledgement of the past and overwhelming optimism to look positively to the future. The lyrics tell of the brutal emotional and mental damage of domestic violence with the song having an even greater impact as it comes from Paulini’s own personal experience.

“I want women to take action. I want people to actually do something. If you know someone who is a victim, speak out. Break The Silence. Those who are doing this need to know it’s wrong. I really regret I didn’t stand up for myself. I hope people will hear my song and be inspired.”

She says she’s developed both musically and personally in the last few years, the songwriting process and development of “Scarless” proving cathartic, enabling her to emerge defiant, strong, courageous.

Paulini is now moving her career forward in a fresh and positive manner, having just finished a sell-out tour with the Ladies of Jazz, and inking a publishing deal with Alberts Music (home of ACDC and Vanda and Young).

“I’m spending all my spare time in the studio writing and producing all my own work. “Scarless” is only one of a number of songs I’m preparing for my album next year. I can’t wait!” she enthuses. “I’m at the happiest point in my life. Words from my new single say it all – ‘No need to put my make up on to cover the scars coz the scars are gone. Now I’m scarless. It’s true.”

Paulini’s new single “Scarless” will be released on 23rd November to help raise awareness for White Ribbon Day, and the White Ribbon Campaign. ...

‎John Butler Trio - One Way Road‎

יום ראשון 13 דצמבר 2009‏ בשעה 22:28‏

In it's first week of sales "One Way Road" is number one on the Jagermeister 100% Indie Singles Chart, Indie Label Singles Chart, 100% Indie Radio Chart and Indie Label Radio Chart. That's 4 out of 6 of our weekly charts... It's never happened before! Just wait til the full album "April Rising" comes out next year, he'll be gunning for all 6 charts!

John Butler's story is unique. His 10 year development from street musician to bonafide superstar has spawned a thousand copys but his music, his musicianship and his history can't and won't be replicated. He's a true jewell of Australian music.

John and his label Jarrah Records are figureheads of Australian music (not just Australian independent music). The John Butler Trio may well have been lucky enough to come at a time when Australian music is crying out for a social conscience and some blues riffs, but it takes skill, persistence, patience and an incredible team (management, label staff and family) to remain at the top of your game for a decade.

‎Tin Alley - Out Of Control‎

יום שלישי 08 דצמבר 2009‏ בשעה 14:27‏

December is a rough time for chart watchers. New releases get less and less coverage while the charts become a tad predictable and uninspiring. Established artists reignite their sales and larger labels ramp up their marketing campaigns to take advantage of the Christmas dollar. It's no surprise that artists like Powderfinger, John Butler Trio, The Waifs and Hilltop Hoods increase their stranglehold over the indie sales charts when the mainstream music buying public come out to play in order to fill some stockings. Meanwhile, award winners like CW Stoneking (AIR and ARIA Awards), Bertie Blackman (AIR and ARIA Awards), Sarah Blasco (ARIA and J Award) are getting more entries in the top 20.

So it's refreshing to see a new, 100% indie band who've engaged with AIR plenty of times before, climb the sales charts to their highest point so far. Tin Alley have been hanging around the airplay and singles charts for about a month now but a spike in sales of "Out Of Control" has made them mover of the week.

Produced by the perplexingly named Stuart Stuart (Veronicas, Small Mercies) "Out Of Control" features an anthemic FM Rock chorus exploring the "excesses of youth, rock stardom and fame". Woah, i mean it's a good start but you're you're not there yet boys!

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‎Paulini - Scarless‎21 דצמבר 2009

‎John Butler Trio - One Way Road‎13 דצמבר 2009

‎Tin Alley - Out Of Control‎08 דצמבר 2009

‎Ricki-Lee - Hear No, See No, Speak No‎30 נובמבר 2009

‎Dan Sultan - Get Out While You Can‎24 נובמבר 2009

‎Bridezilla - The First Dance‎16 נובמבר 2009

‎Polo Club - Shouldn't Let Him Out‎09 נובמבר 2009

‎Wolfmother - Cosmic Egg‎09 נובמבר 2009

‎Vida Sunshine & Chasm‎02 נובמבר 2009

‎50 Lions‎02 נובמבר 2009

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