‘Stick of Sage (S.O.S.)’ is yet another taste from Dorsal Fins’ glorious sonic return, Star of the Show out now via Dot Dash. This year’s best feel-good song about a well-loved self-enlightenment product: ‘Stick of Sage (S.O.S)’ is a cleansing journey through spooky harpsichords & organs, a fantasy of rippling castanets, orchestral flourishes to a groovy beat. Penned by co-lead vocalist Jarrad Brown, the song speaks to our own obsessions with self-help, wellness and self-...
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Following their syrupy bop ‘Sugar’ and lush single ‘Sister’, Dorsal Fins share ‘Criminal’, their third single from their long-awaited third album Star of the Show, out Friday May 13. Watch the accompanying animated video by artist and illustrator Eleanor James below! ‘Criminal’ came together from a demo that Jarrad Brown had hidden in his vault, initially titled ‘Spirit Gambler’. Channeling the power of three in the name of the magic of collectivism. Brown’s sweet spy jazz/funk instrumental forming the basis, they rode...
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After marking their return with the release of their syrupy bop ‘Sugar’ last year, Melbourne’s cult pop-mystiques Dorsal Fins have announce tdheir long-awaited third album Star of the Show – out Friday 13 May via Dot Dash Recordings / Remote Control. Alongside the announcement comes their triumphant second single & video ‘Sister’. A bona-fidé anthem™, ‘Sister’ roars with quiet intensity, building from a lush bedrock bass groove to a soaring message of connection from co-lead singer Ella Thompson. Star of the Show is the group’s first record in six years, peeling...
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Melbourne’s cult pop-mystiques, Dorsal Fins are back after an extended stay in the musical wilderness, returning with new single and video ‘Sugar‘, via Dot Dash Recordings / Remote Control Records. In the 5 years since their last release, Dorsal Fins have peeled back from the epic cast of 9 mates, entrusting the band’s songwriting trinity, Liam McGorry, and co-vocalists, aka The-Twin-Tweaks, Ella Thompson & Jarrad Brown to navigate a kaleidoscopic bag of sun-soaked horns, love-puddle funk, and brat-pop night moves. Soak up...
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DORSAL FINS – Digital Zodiac Album Tour Fri Mar 3 – Northcote Social Club – Melbourne VIC | Tickets Sat Mar 4 – Karova Lounge – Ballarat VIC | Tickets Fri Mar 17 – The Beach Hotel – Byron Bay NSW | Free Entry Sat Mar 18 – The Foundry – Brisbane QLD | Tickets Thur Mar 23 – The Cambridge Hotel – Newcastle NSW | Tickets Fri Mar 24 –...
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61 albums have been announced for the 12th Australian Music Prize after the most ever submitted albums in AMP history (364!), we’re excited to see Dorsal Fins, friendships, Gabriella Cohen, Jarrow, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Teeth & Tongue amongst the longlist! See the full list of artists here. The Shortlist, made up of nine albums, will be announced on January 18 with the winner to be announced in March 2017...
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Dorsal Fins have released their new album Digital Zodiac, the songs on Digital Zodiac feel born of the kind of musical collaboration that can only be described as joyous: at turns frenetic, laconic, overblown and understated. Digital Zodiac is a decidedly more laid-back affair than its predecessor, 2015’s Mind Renovation. When asked how he manages to keep cohesion on a record so full of musical ideas, Liam McGorry warns, “It’s not...
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Remote Control will be heading to BIGSOUND 2016! Catch all our bands at the times below. On Tuesday night, we’re taking over The Elephant for a Pre-BIGSOUND party! Join the Facebook event here. SET TIMES 8:00 – 8:25pm – Jarrow DJ set – Sosefina Fuamoli 8:40 – 9:05pm – Leah Senior DJ set – DJ Darren Lesaguis 9:20 – 9:45pm – Gabriella Cohen DJ set – Lorrae & Georgia Remote Control DJs 10:00 – 10:25pm...
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Dorsal Fins are excited to announce the release of their forthcoming album Digital Zodiac out Friday 28th October 2016 through Dot Dash / Remote Control. To celebrate the release, Dorsal Fins have premiered their new video for the first single ‘Sedated’ lifted from the forthcoming album via Rolling Stone. The band will also be playing a string of east coast dates in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron and Brisbane throughout August in support of their...
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After the great success of our Dot Dash Pre-BIGSOUND Party last year, we are stoked to bring you the 2016 edition: REMOTE CONTROL RECORDS PRE-BIGSOUND PARTY Tuesday 6th September @ The Elephant Hotel, Brisbane From 8PM 18+ We are very excited about this incredible line up of Australian artists from our local labels Dot Dash, Barely Dressed & Flightless. A brilliant array of talent crossing multiple genres will join us for the parrrttaaayyy, including: friendships Lost Animal...
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Dot Dash and Remote Control Records are incredibly excited to announce the signing of Melbourne based 9-piece Dorsal Fins. The band have today shared the first single ‘Sedated’ from their forthcoming record. To celebrate the release, Dorsal Fins will be playing a string of east coast dates in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron and Brisbane throughout August. Dorsal Fins’ Jarrad Brown had this to say about the new single. “When the sun slinks way too low, and the stars forget to shine, and you need a cryogenic sleep chamber...
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