Mushroom Music Publishing

Mushroom Music is delighted to announce Husky’s worldwide record deal with renowned American label Sub Pop, as well as a huge Australian headline tour and a slew of international tour dates across multiple countries.

The Melbourne band will be the first-ever Australian group to be signed to Sub Pop, joining the likes of world-class acts Fleet Foxes, Beach House and The Head and the Heart, and grunge legends Nirvana and Soundgarden.

Husky had a steady climb throughout 2011, winning Triple J unearthed, releasing their debut album Forever So to critical acclaim and touring nationally at sold-out venues. The band has supported Australian heavyweight Gotye and international stars Laura Marling, Devandra Banhart, and Noah and The Whale. Taking on the international market is a natural step for the band, and signing to Sub Pop is an extraordinary opportunity for them to do so.

“Sub Pop is enamoured with the Melbourne quartet, Husky,” says President of Sub Pop Jonathan Poneman. “The band's strength rests in its infectious, evocative songs and stirring live performances.”

Husky’s album Forever So will be released globally through Sub Pop over coming months.

To celebrate the deal, Husky is hitting both the local and international touring circuit. Following recent national appearances at Laneway Festival, the band will tour throughout Germany with European duo BOY performing more than 15 shows to over 20,000 people, then perform at SXSW in Austin, Texas, at Canadian Music Week and in New York City and LA.

In April, the band will return home to embark on an extensive national tour in support of their current single, ‘The Woods’, for which the stunning video clip by visionary animator Brendan Cook (Gotye, Temper Trap) has just been unveiled. ‘The Woods’ tour will kick off with a performance at Perth’s West Coast Blues and Roots festival and take the band to all major cities, so fans across the nation can share in the celebrations.

As Sub Pop’s first-ever Australian band, Husky is not only making waves in the Australian music world, the band is making history. Make sure you’re part of the festivities.

Gifted singer-songwriter Kina Grannis has captured the attention of music lovers worldwide through her captivating live and video performances and is very excited to greet her Australian fans live in concert for the first time this March.

An undoubtedly irresistible performer, Kina first started broadcasting her videos on her YouTube Channel in 2007.

The American songstress will celebrate the release of her debut album Stairwells (out 16 March through Liberator) with her first Australian tour, performing at intimate venues in Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Melbourne in a visit as highly anticipated by fans as by Kina herself. Undoubtedly charming, Kina recorded this personal message to her Australian fans:

"I have been trying and trying for years to get over to Australia, so I'm just about as ecstatic as can be that it's actually happening! I cannot wait to meet and thank all the people there who have been a part of my journey and helped allow me to do what I love every day."

With over half a million subscribers on YouTube to date, the Internet darling is one of the most prolific acoustic musicians to come out of the video hosting website which is no surprise given her talent and the level of engagement with her fans and viewers. Of her fans, Kina says:

“One of the most amazing things that came out of the whole experience was the relationship that formed between me and my supporters online. They were right there on the journey with me, and every bit of success I had was thanks to them.”

Mixing her original compositions with a range of beautifully re-imagined acoustic covers earned her immediate credibility, attention and praise for both her refreshing take on popular hits and innate ability to pen genuinely charming songs.

Her latest single ‘In Your Arms’ was accompanied by a stop-motion video comprising almost 2500 frames constructed out of 288,000 Jelly Belly jelly beans. The masterpiece, which took 22-months to complete, has been admired by numerous international television programs including The Today Show, Good Morning America, E! and The Ellen DeGeneres show.

The video is truly a marvel to behold and has blasted her into the stardom stratosphere, amassing nearly 5 million views to date. ‘In Your Arms’ and album Stairwells have shot to #1 and #2 on the US iTunes’ Singer-Songwriter Charts respectively. Watch ‘In Your Arms’ in all its jellybean goodness here .

Joining Kina Grannis on tour will be Ollie Brown. Recently crowned ‘Australia’s Best Busker’, the 21 year old musician has taken his music across the country and around the world before returning home for the release of his debut EP Moving On.

"I tend to be influenced by whatever artists or bands that I'm listening to at the time. I remember consuming Bon Iver and Ray LaMontagne's first albums before and during the time in the studio, so I think that the intimacy of those two records rubbed off on to the EP."

Ollie beat out 50 other musicians for the grand title of ‘Australia’s Best’ and took home a $20,000 recording contract before securing a spot on the coveted Bluesfest festival lineup and a national tour, these dates with Kina Grannis are the icing on the cake!

Shane Nicholson won the highly coveted APRA SONG OF THE YEAR for the title track from his critically acclaimed album Bad Machines at the Jayco C.M.A.A. Country Music Awards announced on Saturday night in Tamworth.

With a total of six nominations the album obviously found favour with the country music voting panel, and his nomination for VOCAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR, which features iconic Australian Paul Kelly on guest vocals, is very timely given its release this week.

“Whistling Cannonballs was one of those rare songs that almost seem to write themselves” says Shane.

“It just fell out of me. I had Paul Kelly’s voice in my head as I was writing, imagining him singing it, relaying the story. So to have him record it with me was a dream come true.”

Also worth noting that Shane produced Beccy Cole’s Award winning album ‘Songs & Pictures’ and he was also nominated as ‘Producer Of The Year’ for that recording.

Thursday 26th of January 2012, AUSTRALIA DAY. A day of national celebration and of course that famous radio event, the annual Triple J Hottest 100 countdown.

A staggering 1,378,869 million votes were polled for this years countdown in what is widely known as the worlds largest musical democracy.

The countdown was the soundtrack for BBQ's and backyard parties across the nation and Mushroom Music joined in the celebration with 11 songs polling in the top 100.

Melbourne's Husky, came in at #78 with the song 'History's Door' from their debut album 'Forever So'.

Indie Pop sensation Owl Eyes had success with her track 'Raiders' from the EP with the same name snagging #64 on the countdown. The songstress also had success with her cover of 'Pumped Up Kicks' by the US band Foster The People landing #28 (4 spots better then the original the previous year). To top off a memorable Australia Day for Brooke Addamo, #OWLEYES was a trending topic on TWITTER in Australia.

Sparkadia's 'The Great Impression' heralded two songs for the group with 'China' grabbing #56 and 'Mary' following closely at #47.

Melbourne Hip Hopper and no stranger to the Hottest 100 Illy, was again amongst the best with his track 'Cigarettes' from his 2010 LP 'The Chase' landing #35.

Hip Hop royalties Jay-Z & Kanye West teamed up earlier in the year to bring us 'Otis' which featured at #33 in the countdown.

Bangin' club favourite Example, earned #27 with party track 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me'.

In what has been an astonishing year for the teenage group and Triple J Unearthed High winners, Snakadaktal have solidified themselves as the real deal and popular amongst the J listeners finishing up at #22 with their track 'Air'.

Energetic party starters and Triple J favourites Bluejuice, impressed again in this years countdown with 'Act Yr Age’ earning the #20 spot.

Adding another cherry to The Jezabels 2011 cake was the bands track 'Endless Summer' from their critically acclaimed debut album 'Prisoner' which landed #9 on the listener voted poll. The band is currently on a victory lap around Australia as part of the Big Day Out national tour.

Matt Corby was unlucky to not take out top spot honors in this years countdown with his haunting and incredibly juicy track 'Brother' which polled at an impressive #3. Matt Corby kicks off his 'Into The Flame' tour on FEB 19 which takes in a staggering 5 Corner Hotel shows in Melbourne (a record he shares with Washington).

The eventual Hottest 100 winner was the un-backable favourite Gotye, with his hit 'Somebody That I Used To Know'.

Mushroom Music Via The Frontier Touring Company regret to inform fans that due to poor ticket sales, the tour scheduled for Madeleine Peyroux in March will not be going ahead as planned.

Following this unfortunate cancellation, existing ticketholders seeking a refund should note the details below.

AUCKLAND
Refunds will be available from point of purchase, call 09 357 3355 or email tickets@the-edge.co.nz for further information

BRISBANE
For patrons who purchased ticket(s) using credit card via QPAC, you will receive a refund of the full purchase price within ten (10) business days. For patrons who purchased ticket(s) using cash or EFTPOS, please return to QPAC Box Office to receive a refund of the full purchase price.

SYDNEY
All tickets purchased with a credit card will automatically be refunded back to the credit card account used to make the original purchase. Any tickets purchased using cash or EFTPOS will need to be returned to point of purchase along with valid photo ID to collect the refund”

ADELAIDE
All tickets purchased by credit card through Ticketek will be automatically refunded. Tickets purchased by cash or EFT can be refunded only at The Adelaide Entertainment Centre box office (Port Road, Hindmarsh - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) Cheque refunds can be obtained by sending tickets back to PO Box 596, Hindmarsh SA 5007

MELBOURNE
Refunds will be processed automatically back to the credit card used at the time of purchase for tickets booked via phone or internet. Please allow up to 10 business days to receive your refund. Patrons who booked at a Ticketmaster Outlet need to return to the original Outlet with their tickets, identification and credit card used for the purchase to obtain their refund.

PERTH
Tickets purchased via credit card will automatically be returned to the credit card used to make the purchase. For tickets purchased via other means at an agency, patrons will need to take their tickets to one of the following Ticketek agencies and have them refunded: REGAL THEATRE: 474 Hay Street, Subiaco 6007

BURSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: Ticketek Head Office Agency, Burswood Entertainment Complex, Riverside Entrance, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood, WA (Opposite Paddy Hannan's).

MADELEINE PEYROUX

MARCH 2012 | CANCELLED

Tue 6 Mar Town Hall, Auckland, NZ
Thu 8 Mar QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane, QLD
Fri 9 Mar Opera House, Sydney, NSW
Tue 13 Mar AEC Theatre, Adelaide, SA
Wed 14 Mar Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC
Fri 16 Mar Riverside Theatre, Perth, WA