THE STONES TO EMI

Tipped in these very pages some months ago to be a duo in demand, it’s all pretty exciting in the Stones’ camp. Angus & Julia Stone and band played to approximately 2000 people at Splendour In The Grass to an incredible response and have just been announced on the Homebake bill on 2nd December.

They are extremely happy to announce their newly inked deal with EMI Australia who will be releasing their EP “Chocolates & Cigarettes” in August.

They have also just directed their first video clip along with Nippard Productions for the Triple J played song “Paper Aeroplane” off the EP. You will be able to view this beautiful short film on their myspace, or download the song for free at Triple J.

Angus & Julia Stone’s debut EP Chocolates & Cigarettes” is due out in the UK & Europe in September via the UK Label Independiente, home to artists such as Travis and Gomez. Angus, Julia and band member Mitchell Connelly (ex drummer of The Beautiful Girls) are very excited to head to the UK in August for 3 months to support this release and record their 2nd EP.

The day before they fly out they will be headlining John Stone’s (yes their Dad) Music Room at Barrenjoey High School which is sure to be a great night for those who can make it out to the Northern Beaches on 6th August (6-8pm) – tickets on sale at the door.

ISLAND PYKES TO HIS DEMANDS

Ivy League Records has just inked a deal with Island/Universal (UK) for the worldwide release of Sydney songsmith Josh Pyke’s debut album Memories & Dust.

Josh was personally signed by newly appointed Managing Director of Island (UK), Dan Keeling, who made his mark signing global superstars Coldplay.

Josh is currently completing work on Memories & Dust with in-demand producer Wayne Connolly, and it promises to be one very special record.

The album is slated for a September release in Australia, with the first single set to hit radio in the first week of August.

In further exciting news, Josh Pyke will join Eskimo Joe for the majority of dates on their Black Fingernails, Red Wine tour throughout August and early September.

Studio commitments prevent Josh from playing the first shows on the tour, but he will join Eskimo Joe on the road on August 10 with a gig at Penrith RSL, NSW.

Dates:
Thursday 10 August – Penrith RSL, NSW
Friday 11 August – Forum, Sydney NSW
Tuesday 15 August – The Arena, Brisbane QLD
Thursday 17 August – Brothers Cairns, QLD
Friday 18 August – Coolangatte Hotel, QLD
Saturday 19 August – Buderim Tavern, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Sunday 20 August – Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW
Friday 25 August – The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday 26 August – The Forum, Melbourne, VIC
Thursday 31 August – Curly's Bar, Hobart, TAS
Friday 1 September – Saloon Bar, Launceston, TAS
Saturday 2 September – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, SA