Grand Atlantic Joins 44 Aussie and New Zealand bands at SXSW

"Over 300 bands and artists from Australia and New Zealand applied for SxSW along with more then 10,000 others from 49 countries. Out of close to 75 OZ & NZ bands or solo artists were invited to showcase with a total of 44 confirmed." -SXSW

Heading to SXSW? Check out Grand Atlantic at the FREE Sounds Australia Day Party at Maggie Mae's on Saturday, March 20th. Click Here to Read More..

Two Amazing Bands You Should Already Know

Ryan's Smashing Life has it in for The Motion Sick and Golden Bloom proclaiming them "two amazing bands you should already know." Now we know Ryan is in the know, which is why we gave him a sneak peak, or listen if you will, of The Motion Sick vs Golden Bloom split release. Don't miss out, check out Golden Bloom covering The Motion Sick's "30 Lives" and The Motion Sick returning the favor on Golden Bloom's "Doomsday Devices."

In Boston? Get your tickets to the release show tonight at the Middle East before it sells out! Click Here to Read More..

Golden Bloom Joins Rocky Votolato at Mercury Lounge on February 24th

New York's own, Shawn Fogel of Golden Bloom will open for Rocky Votolato on at the Mercury Lounge on Wednesday, February 24th. With Thieving Irons (Nate Martinez formerly of Pela)and Peasant on the bill, this one's sure to sell out so be sure to get your tickets before it's too late! Click Here to Read More..

The Dumbing of America Jumps on Board with Grand Atlantic

The Dumbing of America knows Grand Atlantic ain't no dummies. Comparing them to Sub Pop's Love Battery and Creation's Swervedriver they claim, "Australia's Grand Atlantic make pure unabashed rock," while suggesting "you buckle up now and jump on this train before it becomes bandwagonesque."

So if these lads could have any superpower, what would it be? In no particular order, we've got:
- Time travelling
- Bulletproof Hair
- The ability to wear womens’ jeans which are 2 sizes to tight.
- Sick round house kicks

Y'know all the standards for a good rock band. To read the full interview and catch some snappy videos head on over to The Dumbing of America Click Here to Read More..

Golden Bloom vsThe Motion Sick Split Single Now Available on iTunes!

Golden Bloom Vs. The Motion Sick split single is now available on iTunes! Check out Golden Bloom's version of The Motion Sick's "30 Lives" and their take on Golden Bloom's "Doomsday Devices". Download it while it's HOT! Click Here to Read More..

Golden Bloom's front man, Shawn Fogel, asks "Who Do I Make the Check Out To?"

After Fan the Flames was rated one of the top ten albums of 2009 by The Red Alert, Golden Bloom's Shawn Fogel took the time to answer some questions from their writer, Kevan Peterson, allowing him to "pick his brain on music, politics and what makes a one-man band tick...[pulling] the curtain back on this mad wizard of the indie music world."

Peterson asked Fogel "What's one question you've never been asked in an interview, that you wish you had?" and he replied, "Who do I make out the check to? I’d like to hear that question more often."

Click here to read more of Fogel's witty banter and see what inspires his music. Click Here to Read More..

Leopold and his Fiction's Live Shows Steal the Spotlight with Their Music and Hair!

SF Weekly made it out to see Leopold and his Fiction play Bottom of the Hill and Jasmine Blocker had this to say about the experience: The talented Leopold and His Fiction stole the Blank Tapes' thunder. The local three-piece has more energy and soul on stage than I've seen in a long time. Working double-time, the members played at least two instruments each to create a fast-paced, full sound. Lead singer Daniel James has a soulful, powerful voice that keeps your attention. His songs tell stories about growing up, women, booze, and living in a small town. He forced the crowd to come closer to the stage at the beginning of the set, and by the end he had half the room dancing.

But please take note of the "Editor's Notebook" at the end of the review: "Between Leopold and His Fiction and The Lonely H, there was a lot of fabulous hair going on. I was a bit jealous." Click Here to Read More..

The Motion Sick Really Does Have "30 Lives"

We think The Motion Sick were on to something when they wrote the song, "30 Lives". Released over two years ago on the album,The truth will catch you, just wait... , the song featured the oh-so-secret (ok, not that secret) Konami Code. In the two years, there's been a video, an inclusion on Dance Dance Revolution, and of course the Konami Code interactive "dance" during the live show. It seemed inevitable a cover would follow.

So prepare yourself this week for the release of the split 7 inch featuring Golden Bloom covering The Motion Sick's "30 Lives" and The Motion Sick covering Golden Bloom's "Doomsday Devices".

Dying to hear it? Check out the streamed audio. Click Here to Read More..

Grand Atlantic offers free mp3 to Largehearted Boy

They may be Aussies, but Grand Atlantic appeal to the Anglophile set in pure Brit-pop pleasure. If you're a fan of bands like Redd Kross and My Bloody Valentine, head on over to Largehearted Boy to download the free "Coast is Clear" mp3! Click Here to Read More..

AUSTRALIA'S GRAND ATLANTIC RELEASES HOW WE SURVIVE ON MARCH 9TH, 2010 SUPPORTING WITH US TOUR IN MARCH INCLUDING OFFICIAL SXSW SHOWCASE

"…most of the songs recall the time when bands like Teenage Fanclub, the Posies, Redd Kross and Velvet Crush made power pop with enough sonic muscle to rival the grunge band…How We Survive is highly recommended…"(Underneathica, USA)

BRISBANE, Australia (February 9th, 2010) - Described by Ripple as molding the "psychedelic post-punk ethereal moods of their countrymen, The Church, with the shoegazing swirling madbeat of The Stone Roses", Brisbane Australia's Grand Atlantic will release How We Survive on March 9th, 2010 through Laughing Outlaw Records with SXSW showcases on March 18th and 20th.
A swaggering rhythm section in tow, Grand Atlantic combines crunchy riffs and chiming, Byrds-esque guitars, welded seamlessly to robust pop songs with instantly-memorable choruses. Lyrically, the new album attempts to reconcile lead singer Phil Usher's feelings on mortality and loss, self-belief vs. self-doubt, and the challenges of living in this modern world. If that all sounds too serious, don't be put off - these songs are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and Usher delivers an uplifting set of pop gems that can stand proudly beside the best in the genre. Usher says "The title of the album deals with how people particularly in our Western society get by from Sunday to Sunday and the differences and contrasts that people from diverse cultures experience. What someone in our city considers a tough time is completely different to what someone in a war zone would be experiencing daily. I think the title is particularly aimed at Westerners, as most of us have been handed so much opportunity, yet we often complain and think that we are hardly done by."

How We SurviveTrack Listing

US Tour Dates Click Here to Read More..