Today RVG and Julia Jacklin share their version of Bjork’s ‘Army of Me’ as an element of increasing Singles Club monthly releases that are full-moon. Teaming up to take on the inimitable Bjork the group invested every day in the studio working together and perfecting their 90s Icelandic rock sensibilities.
With Julia and Romy Vager taking on provided vocal obligations the track is a effective rework, combining the strength and frenetic energy regarding the classic with Julia and RVG’s own distinctive sound, a crazy trip, and a genuine love letter to Bjork.
Stream/Download the track HERE
Speaking of the motivation for the track Julia said “we just love Bjork and I love RVG. I became operating on a treadmill which I don’t often do very, and I ended up being listening to ‘Army of Me’ again and again to create me feel stronger than i’m. Then I thought why don’t you try and cover this track with another musician that makes me feel more powerful I did than I am and! Had been a good musical punch in the face to wake me up from the year of residing a tremendously little life that is quiet. RVG are certainly one of my favourite bands in the whole globe plus it was merely a genuine blessing to pay a while with them making music.”
Likewise RVG included “We adore Julia’s music and were delighted when she asked us to complete a valuable bjork track along with her. I think we all desired to challenge ourselves to be because intuitive as possible.”
The track premiered yesterday evening on Triple R’s Breaking and Entering with Julia and Romy joining Simon to talk through the process that is creative. You can pay attention back once again to the meeting HERE .
In much more news that is good are joining the Vivid LIVE 2021 lineup. Playing their very first interstate show since 2019 the musical organization are using command regarding the Sydney Opera home phase in August, a much welcome return to non-Victorian shores.
Tickets for Vivid LIVE are available for sale now, it is possible to get yours RIGHT HERE .
And also this marks their first Sydney show because the launch of second album Feral this past year. Recorded at Head Gap studios with producer Victor Van Vugt (PJ Harvey, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Beth Orton), Feral had been RVG’s first full-length release in 36 months, coming in the same way the planet went into hibernation.
To Romy Vager, RVG’s lead lyricist and singer, to feel feral is always to feel outside of every thing. Throughout the record that sense of isolation is incited, nonetheless it never feels hopeless: these songs channel the raw energy of despair and frustration into melodies that frequently feel victorious, perhaps only because they therefore appropriately supply a sound recording to your end of days.
RVG live is Romy Vager, Reuben Bloxham, Marc 
Nolte and Isabele Wallace.
Photo by Jo Duck
GEORGIA MAQ SIGNS TO OUR GOLDEN BUDDY FOR MANAGEMENT & CHOOSE MUSICAL FOR AU/NZ BOOKINGS + PERFORMING VIVID 2021
We are thrilled to announce that Georgia Maq has joined the Our Golden Friend Management roster today. Georgia now joins management that is existing Chitra, Elizabeth, Good Morning and RVG as Our Golden buddy celebrates its 5th year.
Of the most recent signing Our Golden Friend’s owner / director Lorrae McKenna says “Georgia is this kind of amazing talent and I’ve been a huge fan of Camp Cope to her work for several years. I’m super excited to welcome her to the Our Golden Friend management household and can’t wait to fairly share her new solo music with the entire world.”
In a lot more news that is exciting are taking the stage for her first ever full production live show at VIVID LIVE 2021. Making her solamente phase first, Georgia is going to be taking out most of the stops when she plays the Sydney Opera home on 14th August saturday. Tickets carry on sale this Friday 28th May at midday, keep a watch out HERE.
Rounding out the day’s statement’s Georgia in addition has signed to pick Music, where she shall be working together with Casey O’Shaughnessy for several Australian and New Zealand bookings. Talking about the latest version to her booking roster Casey said “I were a fan of Georgia’s songwriting and powerful sound for over 6 years now, and have always been so extremely proud and excited to welcome her to the choose musical family. I look forward to watching her take over the global globe.”
Following launch of her debut solo record album Pleaser by the end of 2019 (Run For Cover/Poison City Records) Georgia dipped her toe to the world of pop music a distinct departure from her initial punk music roots. Her very first ever live show at VIVID LIVE 2021 will see her forging forward inside her new musical way and emerging through the waves a glistening pop star. Both in Australian and Internationally, was named triple j Feature Album , was Georgia Maq’s first full length solo release, and allowed her the space to experiment with a new sonic palette, expressing her love of pop music, but never letting go of the acute intimacy and no-holds-barred emotion that has always characterised her lyrics upon it’s surprise release Pleaser garnered rave reviews.
Our Golden Friend are so excited to Georgia that is welcome Maq the family and can not wait to fairly share what is coming next!
Georgia Maq has built by herself in recent years because the singer and guitar player of Melbourne indie rock band Camp Cope, whose sophomore album just how to Socialise and Make Friends (Run For Cover/Poison City Records) won widespread acclaim, included for a slew of 2018 end of year listings including NPR, Pitchfork, Billboard, Bandcamp, Stereogum, The Guardian, and Brooklyn Vegan.
The effect for the trio’s music in the indie landscape has been undeniable, with Georgia emerging as being a courageous, resilient, and figure that is often politicized. Using her formidable vocals to fight for the betterment of this music industry and rally against sexism, racism and all sorts of types of structural inequality, she has never shied far from the uncomfortable and difficult subjects that dominate the news period.
So when Georgia defines her debut solo record, Pleaser (Run For Cover/Poison City Records) as “a love album”, it is instantly clear that this is often a step up a new direction that is artistic. “we think the theme that is main love, demonstrably, all kinds of love. Love you walked away from so you might love yourself, unrequited love, forgiving love, love without any indicate it,” she describes.