Bluejuice On The Road Again

Bluejuice have recently emerged, filthy and mole-eyed from the studio after an extensive recording session with producer/herbalist Dr. Chris Shaw (responsible for Bob Dylan's most recent albums, Public Enemy, Weezer, Ween and Panic at the Disco) and are now venturing into the fresh air and hitting the road with their pals Philadelphia Grand Jury (playing all shows except WA) in May and June.

Jake and Stav have also been diligently recording their studio experience on their blog here.


Recently signed to Dew Process and with the new album well and truly on the way, the boys promise a showcase of all the usual antics plus more...hopefully no arrests or brocken bones this time, although it does make their shows just that little more interesting:)


Philadelphia Grand Jury or "The Philly Jays" for short for those of you who don't know are a Sydney Punk-Rock threesome responsible for that infectious "Going to the Casino Tomorrow Night" song i've heard so many times on JJJ. Don't let that song be your sole judge though, they're a great high energy band that combined with Bluejuice is sure to be a massive night out.

Full Tour Dates as Follows:


(PHILADELPHIA GRAND JURY play all dates EXCEPT WA)

THURSDAY 28th MAY ¬ EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB, MELB
Tickets: $16.50 pre/ $20 Door.
Tickets available from website ; or East Box Office either via phone on 03 9388 9794, or in person at the venue - 280 Lygon Street in East Brunswick.
Box Office hours are Monday to Friday 11-6pm and Saturday 12-4pm.

SATURDAY 30 MAY ¬ JIVE, ADELAIDE
Tickets: $16.50 pre/ $20 Door.
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets

THURSDAY 4 JUNE ¬ INDI BAR, SCARBOROUGH
Tickets: $16.50 pre/ $20 Door
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au 1300 GET TIX, www.bocsticketing.com.au 08 9484 1133, 78's 08 9322 6384 www.78records.com.au and www.heatseeker.com.au

FRIDAY 5 JUNE ¬ PLAYERS BAR, MANDURAH
Tickets: $16.50 pre/ $20 Door
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au 1300 GET TIX, www.bocsticketing.com.au 08 9484 1133, 78's 08 9322 6384 www.78records.com.au and www.heatseeker.com.au

SATURDAY 6 JUNE ¬ AMPLIFIER, PERTH
Tickets: $16.50 pre/ $20 Door
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au 1300 GET TIX, www.bocsticketing.com.au 08 9484 1133, 78's 08 9322 6384 www.78records.com.au and www.heatseeker.com.au

SUNDAY 7 JUNE ¬ NORFOLK BASEMENT, FREMANTLE
Tickets: $16.50 pre/ $20 Door
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au 1300 GET TIX, www.bocsticketing.com.au 08 9484 1133, 78's 08 9322 6384 www.78records.com.au and www.heatseeker.com.au

FRI 12 JUNE ¬ THE ZOO, BRISBANE
Tickets: $16.50 pre/ $20 Door.
Tickets available from Oztix www.oztix.com.au or 1300 762 545

SAT 13 JUNE ¬ ANNANDALE HOTEL, SYDNEY
Tickets: $16.50 pre/ $20 Door.
Tickets available from www.annandalehotel.com or 02 9550 1078

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Classic Bluejuice Antics

Sorry this was just brought to my attention:



Genuine, and hilarious!

It's been a little like...

Well to be honest, its been like <<Dà Nào Tiān Gōng,>> or for those of you who can't read my poor pinyin Chinese, "Monkey King creating Havoc in Heaven." Many fellow Australians of generation Y will remember watching "Monkey Magic" which was loosely based on the Monkey fables from Chinese folklore, but done by a Japanese production company and dubbed in English. So now that i've got you all wondering what in god's name i'm going on about let me just conclude with, it's been crazy round here the past few weeks! like Monkey Magic crazy...



We've had Big Sound come and go a couple of weeks back with three of our favorite artists up in Brisbane for the festivities. I had a chance to meet Mark and the Gang from Skipping Girl Vinegar on the Thursday night and see them play to the largest showcase crowd of the summit. Without mincing words, they absolutley smashed it and it was fantastic to see them play at the Troubador in such an intimate setting. (Can't wait to pull that experience out of the bag a few years from now!). SGV's performance at Big Sound also summoned the release of their debut album "Sift the Noise" which has been receiving a good deal of attention here in Oz, being placed up on the itunes Asutralia homepage, it has been sybaritically encroaching upon the lifestyles of music fans and aficionados alike. If anyone's interested in giving it a listen you can find it on itunes or buy it here.
If i may be allowed one moment to digress and indulge myself here too... Can i just say a big up to Skipping Girl's Keyboardist Amanthi Lynch, proving like so many other Linguists out there, that it's not what you do with a linguistics degree that counts, provided that you finish it! Thanks Amanthi for showing me i'm not the only one who wondered what on earth i'll do with it!

Big Sound also saw bluejuice playing at the Valley Fiesta to what i hear was a great show with all the usual antics, but thankfully without any broken bones this time. Pinky Beecroft himself also graced Brisvegas with his presence (and was back up last weekend to actually play). Pinky Beecroft and the White Russians are actually on the tour path atm so be sure to check out their website here for upcoming tour dates as they surface. I had the good fortune to Meet Pinky at the SGV show and in response to his last comment if he's still keen - Count me in for the next video clip - screen center - killing people...saying nothing. They say beauty is life's easy pass but apparently it's just looking like you're Russian. если я только знал это раньше!

Besides Big Sound the usual wheelings and dealings going on, only more fast paced and aggressive than normal. Technology chose to smite us down but we smoted it...

I'll leave you with an artist we've been listening to alot lately - Sophie Koh. Sophie now hails from Melbourne, but was born in New Zealand from Malaysian parents, and grew up in Singapore. She was “Unearthed” by JJJ in Darwin and has played with everyone from the Eels and Paul Kelly to Pete Murray and Alex Lloyd. For more information check out her website. In the Meanwhile check out "Objects in this Mirror":



And Finally what post would be complete without the weekly fail...without Further ado:


see Sarah Palin pictures

Peace out from Brissie,

Will.

Friday Tunes 18/7/2008

Heaspafriday at Heapsaflash again, it's been a busy week punctuated by upcoming work with Pinky Beecroft of what was Machine Gun Fellatio, Sophie Koh, the Paper Scissors, Skipping Girl Vinegar and of course Bluejuice. i recently found this following video on youtube with Jake and Stav and couldn't stop laughing at the boy's response to Vera's question "Why does no-one take Bluejuice Seriously?"...I think the answer is self evident...



Needless to say we've all heard of The Shins before, but (besides the fact we all love them) as this is a blog on Australian Indie music, i thought it only fitting to include a song called Australia which has, in fact, possibly nothing to do with Australia by an American band. I must admit i wonder why they called it Australia after all. If anyone out there in the blogosphere has any light they can shed on this i'd love to hear it. ( I read they wrote it on tour here but i've yet to see any verification for this claim)



Finally given Paul's noticable absence from the office this afternoon i feel it necessary to reaffirm Heapsaflash's electronic contigency with the following video, just to show you all out there that not only do we support all kinds of music here but we have proper respect for the New Zealand Drum and Bass scene (and dub scene). Hope you dig one of Concord Dawn's chiller tracks - You Don't Have to Run.



Will Out.

Announcing the Papers Scissors and bluejuice 'Less Talk, More Problems' tour

Whao! The tour to end all tours (well, not exactly, but it's still very big) is here. The Paper Scissors and bluejuice are heading out across the nation for one massive, MASSIVE co-headlining tour. Tell me more you say? Well, all in due time, but what I can tell you now is that there are a tonne of exciting extras that will be annouced very shortly.

For now what we can reveal is below, so start getting excited, because the 'Less Talk, More Problems' tour is gonna be huge!

The ‘Less Talk, More Problems’ Tour

The Announcement
Two of Australia’s premier emerging acts, bluejuice & The Paper Scissors have officially announced a massive co headline Australian tour. Covering 6 states, 2 territory and 1 hemisphere, The ‘Less Talk, More Problems’ Tour will see both bands tread the boards together throughout April / May.

The After Parties, The Video Blogging & The Bang For Your Buck

Final details are still being completed so stay tuned for information on a number of additional features that will accompany the ‘Less Talk, More Problems’ tour. These will include Purple Sneakers’ very own PhDJ who will be aiding in the process of getting absolutely stonkered post-show at a series of After Parties which will be held in every major city that the tour passes through. The tour will also be video-blogged ever step of the way so that fans can stay in touch via video footage of the bands’ travels. Stay tuned.

The Shows
Catch all these sexy men-boys at...

Fri 11 April – Jive, Adelaide
Support: tba
$22 on door, $15+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets

Sat 12 April – Gaelic Club, Sydney: ALL AGES SHOW
Support: tba
$22 on door, $15+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.thegaelic.com/tickets & www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets

Sat 26 April – Amplifier, Perth
Support: tba
$25 on door, $18+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.bocsticketing.com.au & www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets
Plus: www.78records.com.au

Sun 27 April – Newport Hotel, Fremantle
Support: tba
$25 on door, $18+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.bocsticketing.com.au & www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets
Plus: www.78records.com.au & direct from the venue

Sat 3 May– Trisellies, Blue Mountains
Support: tba
$18 on door, $12+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets & Direct from the Venue.

Thu 8 May – Oxford Tavern, Wollongong
Support: tba
$15 on door, $10+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets

Sat 10 May – Cambridge, Newcastle
Support: tba
$18 on door, $12+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets

Fri 16 May– Transit Bar, Canberra
Free Entry

Sat 17 May – East Brunswick, Melbourne
Support: tba
$22 on door, $15+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from The East Box Office, on (03) 9388 9794 & www.eastbrunswickclub.com

Fri 23 May – Republic Bar, Hobart
Support: tba
$18 on door, $12+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets

Sat 24 May – James Hotel, Launceston
Support: tba
$18 on door, $12+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets

Fri 30 May – Atlantis Room Port Panthers, Port Macquarie
Support: tba
$22 on door, $15+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au or Moshtix Outlets & Direct from the venue.

Sat 31 May – Step Inn, Brisbane
Support: tba
$20 on door, $15+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au and 1300 762 545
Plus usual Oztix Outlets: Rockinghorse, Butterbeats, Central Station, MoshPit Music

Sun 1 June – Great Northern, Byron Bay
Support: tba
$22 on door, $15+bf pre-sale
Tickets available from: www.oztix.com.au and 1300 762 545
Plus: Hotel Great Northern, ABC Centre Ballina: Music Bizarre Lismore, + all Oztix outlets

Friday Tunes

This is a new thing we're starting on Heapsablog, Friday Tunes! Every week we will bring you new tunes / video clips for music we're digging.

Today it's bluejuice (again we know, it's been a very bluejuice week). They've just released the clip for their new single 'The Reductionist', and it's awesome. Check it out:



Have a look at Stav's face as he leave's the plane, haha!
Nate out.

AMP Short List

News just in - bluejuice have been short listed for the Australian Music Prize (AMP) - Woot!

The list was announced on Tuesday night, and this years' finalists are:

• bluejuice - "Problems"
• Architecture In Helsinki - "Places Like This"
• Dardanelles - "Mirror Mirror"
• Devastations - "Yes U"
• Lisa Miller - "Morning In The Bowl Of Night"
• Midnight Juggernauts - "Dystopia"
• New Buffalo - "Somewhere Anywhere"
• Perry Keyes - "Last Ghost Train Home "
• The Mess Hall - "Devils Elbow"
• Urthboy - "The Signal"

Winners are announced on March 13, go here for info and to vote for your favourite album of 2007.

Let the celebrations begin!!!

Hottest 100 and more madness

Howdy cyberland, just a quick update on a few things.

Firstly, congratulations to bluejuice for picking up Legs 11 in the Triple J Hottest 100. The guys are obviously still riding high on the news, and express their thanks to all those who voted for 'Vitriol'. While we're on the topic, Skipping Girl Vinegar just missed out on a spot, but considering the competition (Radiohead finished at #94, what's with that!) the guys aren't disapointed.

Secondly, those lucky enough to score tickets to the Sydney BDO were treated to a top live set from bluejuice. Despite technical problems, bass strings breaking, and stage invasions, all reports point to a great gig. For those looking for proof there are some telling photos floating around the internet, get Googleing and check 'em out.

What's coming up? well the good news for bluejuice keeps rolling in - Vitriol is currently iTunes 'Single Of The Week', which means once again you can get your hands on the track for free. That's right, FREE, nada, nothing, so what are you waiting for. Also, the new clip for 'The Reductionist' debuted on Rage last week, and is currenly being featured as their 'indie clip of the week'. Stop by their MySpace to check out the clip, and while you're they're check out their gig guide, they've got some great support slots coming up.

Plenty more is going on around the country, Kate's off to Perth soon, Skipping Girl Vinegar are jamming the festival circuit, and Matt Ellis is packing his bags in anticipation of his quickly approaching hometown gig at the Hopetoun. So what are you waiting for? Get along to some gigs and support some Australian music.

Till next time.
Nate

2008 Shaping Up

Hey there everyone and welcome to the Heapsaflash Heapsablog!

2008 is already shaping up to be a big year here at Heapsaflash. With the summer sun high in the Brisbane sky and collaborations scheduled with a host of new talent it’s sure to be an exciting and formative year!

With the holidays well and truly over we’ve hit the ground running with action all over the country:

Kate Miller-Heidke continues her busy tour schedule, hitting Western Australia in February.

On the Sydney side of things, Matt Ellis is returning to Australia from his new base in Venice Beach, CA, for a one night only show at the Hopetown Hotel in Surry Hills on the 27^th of February. Following the great response to his current album ‘Tell the People,’ he’ll be playing a mix up of songs old and new - the mans a gem and well worth checking out for all alt country fans. Unquestionably his finest yet, ‘Tell the People’ was recorded and mixed by Ronan Chris Murphy at Veneto West Studios and attracted a eminent line-up of artists, the credits of whom speak entirely for themselves: Nels Cline (Wilco, Banyan), Tim Young (David Sylvian, The Youngs), Greg Leisz (KD Lang, Beck, Joni Mitchell), Tim Luntzel (Bright Eyes, Norah Jones, Emmylou Harris) and Dave Palmer (Fiona Apple, AIR).

Still in Sydney, as Australians across the country warm up their BBQs in preparation for Australia Day, bluejuice are gearing up for the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown and a performance at the Sydney Big Day Out. With ‘Vitriol’, the 1^st single from their debut album Problems (4 Stars – Rolling Stone Magazine) the 2nd most played song on JJJ in 2007, the stats are looking good for some serious top 100 contention on Jan 26^th. Regardless of the outcome, with endorsements like the Rolling Stone Magazine including ‘Vitriol’ in their top 100 tracks of 2007, 2008 is going to be another explosive year for the juice.

In Melbourne, come the 26^th Skipping Girl Vinegar will also be listening intently to the Hottest 100 countdown results for their own massive single ‘One Chance.’ Whilst ‘One Chance’ is still enjoying regular airplay on Triple J, the band is putting the final touches on their debut long player ‘Sift the Noise’ - due out in April.

So 2008 is shaping up to be as busy and efficacious as ever - we’ll keep you posted!