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03 Jun
2012

Song of the Day: Cameras – “June”

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We like to reserve our “Song of the Day” feature for songs that we’ll be playing non-stop throughout the day. They’re not always cheery, in fact most of the time they’re not. We could probably feature a different Morrissey song every time but we’re going to go with some really good new music from one of our favorite Australian bands, Cameras. They made their US debut at Culture Collide and CMJ last year (they played our party, they were fuckin great). Don’t confuse them with The Naked and Famous or Gold Fields, this band is a lot darker (and not from New Zealand). Their music evokes this sense of the end of the world (and we feel fine.. sorry).

Enjoy the song “June” below and pick up their album In Your Room

24 Oct
2011

Tony Mott and Australia’s Cameras and Guineafowl Tune Into CMJ

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Written by Tina Benitez, Photos by Patrick Eves

“I’m a rock ‘n’ roll photographer, which is a strange thing to be,” said Tony Mott. Mott’s shot of the Divinyl’s singer Chissie Amphlett taken during one of the band’s residency shows at Sydney’s Picadilly Hotel in the early ’80s was selected for their tour poster (with a $20 pay off) changing everything for the former hotel chef. Today, Mott has rock stories that could fill a book—and he has. Mott shared tales on the road and in the studio during an exhibit of photos in his new book, “Rock ‘N’ Roll Photography is the New Trainspotting,” Tuesday night at the Red Bull Space.

A photographic journey through 20 years, only a small portion of the Mott’s work was on display, including an “Express Yourself,” cone bra-clad Madonna (1990), Bjork in 1994, a younger Michael Hutchence portrait and David Bowie on stage, both circa 1988, Nick Cave and others flashed on a big screen.

Sponsored by Sounds Australia, the exhibit also included live performances by two Sydney-bred bands, including the aptly-named, Cameras, who just released their debut In Your Room, brought their atmospheric rock with vocalist and keyboardist Eleanor Dunlop evoking a brooding Florence Welch in Stevie Nicks garb. The band moved through a short, five-song set for their first New York show while Guineafowl, whose singer Sam Yeldham was recently shot by Mott on the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the CMJ exhibit, closed the evening’s music with some indie pop during another five-song set.

A tour with the Rolling Stones, intimate shots of Janet Jackson, Metallica, Iggy Pop, Nirvana, Stevie Wonder and INXS (list goes on), Mott is still amazed by his career path even three decades later. “I never meant to be a rock photographer,” he said. The photographer’s stories throughout the years spilled out, including the time he opened Ozzy Osbourne’s Sydney hotel window for some light to the astonishment of the metal god, who hadn’t bothered to the look at his view for three days; reviewing photos for hours with the Stones, whose tour was described by Mott as “the rock royalty of rock photography”; Perry Farrell grabbing the photographer’s private parts in a sign of trust prior to a shoot; and Bjork’s strange request to be photographed when the sun was a half-inch from the horizon—something Mott says worked perfectly.

Concluding his trip down memory lane, Mott reminded the CMJ crowd of the insanity of rock photography: “Rock ‘n’ roll is a strange game with strange characters.”

Read more of Tina’s work at http://tinabenitez.wordpress.com/ and check out more of Patrick’s photos at HippieDeathBed.com

Cameras

Guineafowl

Tony Mott w/fans

Tony Mott

17 Oct
2011

CMJ Spotlight: Cameras

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Australian natives Cameras invade NYC week for the CMJ Music Marathon. Their crisp and layered live show is one not to be missed and has been received with rave reviews. The band’s debut full length In Your Room is due out October 25th on Manimal Vinyl (home of Warpaint, Bat for Lashes, Sister Crayon and papercranes). The video for first single “Defeatist” recently premiered on MTV Hive.

CAMERAS IN NYC (dates in bold indicate during CMJ
Oct 18th New York, NY Red Bull Space (Tony Mott Exhibition) | 8:30pm
Oct 21st New York, NY The Delancey (6DB Unofficial CMJ Showcase presented by The Audio Perv, Some Kind Of Awesome, Audible Treats, Whips and Chords) | 12:20pm
Oct 21st New York, NY Fat Baby (CMJ Official Showcase) | 11:00 pm
Oct 22nd New York, NY The Delancey (Aussie BBQ Downstairs Stage) | 12:35pm
Oct 23rd New York, NY Bowery Electric | 8:45pm
Oct 24th New York, NY Pianos | 8:00pm

“It’s sometimes tinted with New Romanticism, other times baroque pop and on rare but welcome moments, surf rock. It’s both vampiric and faerie-like, and Cameras have the ability to translate these polar qualities into gorgeous musical notes and chord progressions.” – LA Weekly

Cameras consists of trio Eleanor Dunlop (vox/keys), Fraser Harvey (vox/guitar/bass) and Ben Mason (drums). Cameras formed in 2008 and began hastily writing and recording, before raking in international attention with airplay from Triple J (Aus), BBC 6 Music (UK) and KCRW (US). Earlier this year, Cameras were invited to tour Australia, opening for art rock legends Roxy Music with Bryan Ferry on their national arena tour.

Debut single “Polarise/Defeatist” Available Now

Pre-Order In Your Room: Amazon

Cameras: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Myspace

06 Oct
2011

Cameras Changing Lanes Festival Australia Review

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By Lachlan Mitchell

Soon to hit the road for the first time across America, Australian band Cameras played a hauntingly resonant gig in Sydney ahead of their debut international tour. Playing a mid-afternoon slot at Changing Lanes festival, the heat of the sun wasn’t a complement of the bands soundscape. But that was no restriction to their likeability.

The bands atmospheric sound travelled all the way down to Sydney’s Central train station where it left passengers in a trance and attempting to peer over walls to see who was responsible for the majestic climaxes of lead singer Eleanor Dunlop’s soul-piercing vocals. Dunlop’s piano melodies were layered with the sound of three other guitarists with the six-piece expressing maturity in their sound that appeared way beyond their years.

The intensity that came with lead-single ‘I Know’ grew the crowd by hundreds and as a true testament of their talent – they kept that growth for the rest of their set. The build-ups each song seemed to feature appear to be a calling-card for Cameras. Yet each time it’s unpredictable and exciting.

Captivate yourself when these Australian natives decorate the New York and Los Angeles live scene this October.

Upcoming U.S. shows:

• Sat, Oct 8
8:00 pm
Culture Collide Festival
Los Angeles, CA

• Sun, Oct 9
8:00 pm
Culture Collide Festival
Los Angeles, CA

• Thu, Oct 13
8:00 pm
Echo
Los Angeles, CA
w/ Papercranes, The Child, Guineafowl

• Tue, Oct 18
8:00 pm
Red Bull Space
New York, NY

Tony Mott Exhibition
• Fri, Oct 21
2:00 pm
The Studio at Webster Hall
New York, NY

• Fri, Oct 21
8:00 pm
Fat Baby (CMJ Showcase)
New York City

• Sat, Oct 22
12:00 pm
Delancey
New York, NY

Aussie bbq (CMJ)
• Sun, Oct 23
8:00 pm
The Bowery Electric
New York, NY

W/ John Steel Singers/ Declan Bennett
• Mon, Oct 24
8:00 pm
Pianos
New York, NY

05 Oct
2011

The Audio Perv, Some Kind Of Awesome, Audible Treats and Whips and Chords Present 6DB UNOFFICIAL CMJ SHOWCASE

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Sometimes one just isn’t enough! That’s why we’re coming back with ANOTHER CMJ PARTY!. Wait, we said that already didn’t we? Sorry but we jumped the gun on this announcement last week, had to make a few changes but we’re now ALL SET TO GO!

We’re bringing back our buddies Some Kind Of Awesome but this party is going to be so crazy and so much fun, we knew that we would need that extra extra bit of pure raw energy and fun (also SEXY). That’s why we’re happy to announce that we’re bringing one of our closest friends Whips and Chords along for this awesome party! Of course, no party is complete without someone who can get the word out and make sure that truckloads of people show up. That’s why we’re happy to bring in our new friends Audible Treats to present this show with us!

Friday, October 21st, take off work because you’re going to start your weekend early with us at the The Delancey!. The best part of this show besides the incredible lineup? IT’S FREE!

We’re bringing SEVEN GREAT BANDS for ONE AWESOME PARTY! Come join us for the 6DB UNOFFICIAL CMJ SHOWCASE! What does 6DB stand for? TAKE A GUESS! (No seriously, do it. We’re going to have a contest for this soon!)

Enough hype, here are the bands!

The Stepkids
Kid Savant
1,2,3
Caveman
Memoryhouse
Cameras
Lightouts

This show is FREE and open to those 18 and up (21 to drink though!)

We’ll have plenty more information coming through but stay tuned to here and the show’s Facebook page and go RSVP NOW!. See ya on October 21st!

About Some Kind Of Awesome:

SomeKindOfAwesome.com (or SKoA for short) is one of the leading music blogs in premiering new music of rock, electronic, indie, and sometimes polka (kidding on that last one). SKoA really will leave you more musically cultured. Make sure to waste a few hours everyday on their site www.SomeKindOfAwesome.com, follow them @SKoABlog and like and LOVE them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/somekindofawesome

About Audible Treats

Audible Treats is a Brooklyn-based entertainment marketing and publicity firm specializing in print and online media coverage. Working closely with the best record labels and lifestyle companies since 2004, Audible Treats creates customized, effective marketing and publicity campaigns for countless clients, ranging the spectrum from Grammy-winners to self-funded artists including T-Pain, Too $hort, David Banner, Anthony Hamilton, Slightly Stoopid, Black Milk, The Pharcyde, and many more. By combining out-of-the-box creative strategies with industry know-how, Audible Treats plays a vital role in assisting clients to meet their goals.

About Whips and Chords

Whips and Chords is run by Zooey Miller, a professional of many trades (music and sex). Her blog features great new music and advice on sex (you should be careful reading at work, you might turn on your coworkers!). Follow her on Twitter @WhipsAndChords and head over to www.whipandchords.com

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