Popboomerang sign Danna & The Changes (Apr 2008)

Popboomerang are excited to announce they have signed new Melbourne pop/rock outfit "Danna and the  Changes." Lead singer/songwriter Danna previously fronted much loved Melbourne band "The Suits". Danna and the Changes will release their debut album "Consonant Cacophony" in July 2008. more info at http://www.myspace.com/dannaandthechanges

in other great news, the debut album from Adrian Whitehead & the brand new album from Tamas Wells have gone to pressing! Watch this space for more info!

Popboomerang Pre Easter Sale! (Feb 2008)

Easter comes early for pop fans with Popboomerang deciding to throw a pre easter sale! As we gear up for the release of a number of new releases in 2008, we have decided that some of the back catalogue CD’S sitting here in boxes deserve to find new homes & be heard!

So we have dropped the prices on most of various Popboomerang titles until the end of easter. Most albums at www.popboomerang.com have been reduced by between $5-$10 dollars each & most EPs & singles are at nicer prices! Snap up great melodic aussie pop by the likes of Brilliant Fanzine, Grand Atlantic, Tim Reid, Bryan Estepa, The Wellingtons & many more. Pick up cool “best of” comps by Kelly’s Heels & Splitsville as well as the critically acclaimed “Shake Yer Popboomerang” & “Planet Of The Popboomerang” Volumes

Take advantage if you or your friends are looking for some great pop for Easter!

Scotty/Popboomerang

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Popboomerang signs The Aerial Maps (Feb 2008)

Popboomerang Records is excited to announced they have signed Sydney based band The Aerial Maps & will release their debut album “In the Blinding Sunlight” in April this year. The Aerial Maps is the creation of Sydney based musician Adam Gibson. Popboomerang fans will recognize Adams name as he was formerly bassist/songwriter of the band Modern Giant – an outfit which combined Adam's unique storytelling with guitar pop songs. Adam has now taken his musical path an exciting step forward with the debut album from The Aerial Maps. The songs on this album are influenced by the bright landscapes described by Australian bands like the Triffids, the Go-Betweens, Weddings Parties Anything and Not Drowning Waving.

With like-minded people on board – Simon Holmes, former main man for the revered band The Hummingbirds, Adam's brother Simon Gibson on drums and guitar, plus Andy Meehan on guitar and piano and singer/novelist/guitarist Lucy Lehmann - In the Blinding Sunlight is a compelling and unique work.

The album invites the listener on a journey on long roads to empty towns, to forgotten cake shops and the loves you lost somewhere. It's hot or it's cold, it's crowded or it's empty ... but seen from above, seen from an aerial view, it all somehow makes a form of sense. The Aerial Maps connect the dots between all of that and more. The album will be preceded by the single “Australian Girls” which should hit your radio airwaves in the next few weeks.

Sample The Aerial Maps at www.myspace.com/theaerialmaps

Welcome to 2008! (Jan 2008)

Hey guys! Happy new year! Popboomerang is planning for 2008 to be our biggest yet! Lots of new releases on the horizon!

 

New Website!

 

Some of you may have already noticed the Popboomerang website has changed! A big thank you to Tom Collins who has been working hard over the past few months making all the changes! I hope you will find the site easier to navigate & more organized & informative! We have a new automated shopping cart that links to paypal. We hope to introduce credit card facilities later this year so stayed tuned for that!

 

Popboomerang sign Brilliant Fanzine (Aug 2007)

Melbourne indie band Brilliant Fanzine burst onto the scene in 2005, with
their track "One in 10,000" being discovered by Triples J's Robbie
Buck. They gained praise and accolades from both the media and fans alike,
being touted as the 'next big thing'. Amidst all the attention they retreated to the studio and began crafting works for their debut Album "Then Comes Monday" with producer Simon Polinski (The Church, Tim Finn).

Popboomerang are excited to announce we will be releasing the first single from the album "Change for You" (plus 3 exclusive non album tracks) on the 6th of October with “Here Comes Monday” hot on it’s heels in November.
www.myspace.com/brilliantfanzine

Add Brilliant Fanzine-'Change For You' To Your Basket

Skipping Girl Vinegar (Aug 2007)

Popboomerang are excited to announce they have signed Melbourne
Melbourne alt-acoustic, four-piece Skipping Girl Vinegar who are about to release their infectious, rambling, debut single ‘One Chance’ (complete with animation film-clip). Three years in the making, ‘One Chance’ will be in-stores September 15th across Australia through Popboomerang / MGM. Mixed at London’s famous Rak studios by renowned UK engineer Adrian Bushby (Ben Kweller, Gomez, Foo Fighters) and mastered at Sterling Sound, New York. Skipping Girl Vinegar combine old-world charm with new-school pop sensibilities, creating songs that are as urgent-sounding as they are unforgettable.
www.myspace.com/skippinggirlvinegar

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Summer Cats (Aug 2007)

Sweetness and sunshine are the flavour of the day when it comes to local Melbourne popsters, Summer Cats. Together since mid 2006, this effervescent girl/boy 5 piece are delighted to announce the release of their debut Australian EP, Scratching Post, through Popboomerang Records. Featuring former Earthmen lead singer Scott Stevens, Summer Cats sprang the litter at their debut show at the Tote, Melbourne in November 2006. Since that time, they have stretched their claws to an ever widening audience, whilst barely shaving a whisker off their nine lives in the process. Their progression from kittenhood was sealed with a 3 star review on Pitchforkmedia.com for their Hush Puppy demo. Last December, film director Spike Jonze completed this transition, referencing the band as a must see live act in a radio interview on Triple R.

In 2007, the sun continues to shine on the Summer Cats’ new release, Scratching Post. Their fizzy pop guitar and rousing vocal harmonies reveal varied influences, including everything from The Go Betweens to Stereolab and The Modern Lovers. However one thing’s for sure... when the cats come out to play, the pop is here to stay! You can hear the band at www.myspace.com/summercats

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Tim Reid (Aug 2007)

We would like to welcome back Popboomerang artist Tim Reid to Australia. Tim has been living in the UK for the past few years & he is returning soon to Australia to live (clutching a new batch of album demos also) Tim is already locked in to play a return show on October 20 at the Toff Of The Town in Melbourne supporting Emma Heeney & Sophie Koh
www.myspace.com/timreidmusic

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Gigs! Gigs girls (Aug 2007)

Skipping Girl Vinegar
24th Aug. Corner Hotel (Supporting ‘Shout Out Louds’ Sweedon)
04th Sept. Melbourne Uni (Lunchtime show 1pm)
09th Sept. Brisbane Powerhouse (Brisbane One Chance Single Launch)
22nd Sept. The Toff In Town (Melbourne One Chance Single Launch)
03rd Oct. The Hopetoun (Sydney One Chance Launch)
04th Oct. BB’s in Bondi (semi acoustic)
05th Oct. MUM World Bar in Kings Cross.
06th Oct. The Phoenix in (Canberra One Chance Single Launch)
17th Nov The Famous Speiegel Tent (Melbourne Arts Centre)

Gigantic
“Denim Tour” Dates:
Wednesday 29 August, Paddington Alehouse, Perth
Wednesday 5 September, Annandale Hotel, Sydney
Thursday 6 September, The Espy Front Bar, Melbourne
Friday 7 September (early), Youth Arc, Hobart (All Ages)
Friday 7 September (late), Republic Bar, Hobart
Saturday 8 September, Producers Bar, Adelaide

Til next time!
Scotty/Popboomerang