Cheersquad

20/12/2024

Happy 21st of December, or what we at Cheersquad Records & Tapes like to call it, 'Davey Day'. As a special gift, Davey Lane has gotten together some of his favourite tunes and has recorded them all on his own, just for your aural pleasure. This is a digital only release and the last Cheersquad release for 2024.
Have a listen here
https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/album/how-to-make-davey-volume-one
Enjoy! Take it away Davey....

"Covers albums by my most beloved artists are usually my least favourite. And yet, here I am, foisting one upon you, dear listener. I’m a self-taught musician, so for me recording covers was a great way of forensically pulling apart songs I love, finding out what makes them tick, and putting em back together. A science experiment, if you will. Almost exclusively these were recorded for my friend Jon Von Goes’ radio show, JVG Radio Method, on Melbourne community radio RRR.

This is also probably my first true “solo” album, funnily enough. Everything you hear is played, sung and mixed by myself, for better or worse! The one exception being synth on “Go Solo” by Tony Featherstone.

The new album of my own songs, “Finally, A Party Record”, is coming in the new year, but here is my Christmas gift to you - a Christmas album, with no Christmas songs. How To Make Davey. Volume One (coz there’ll be more)…"

Jo Corbett Publicity

19/12/2024

Two Perth music luminaries, James Baker (Hoodoo Gurus, Beasts of Bourbon, Scientists) and Dom Mariani - Official (The Stems, DM3, Datura4 Band) have come together to record a wonderful new single under the moniker of The James Baker Beat.
‘Friday Night Friends’ and ‘She Said (Bad Weekend)’ both penned by James and Dom are classic garage punk and pop fare which recall the rock and roll sounds and tradition of both the early Scientists and Stems.

James Baker is unfortunately battling liver cancer. James is the backbeat, and the hammer and tongs drummer to the soundtrack of your misspent, angst-ridden youth – and let’s face it - to your modern day obsession of good music on your Spotify list.

From one of the most influential punk anthems (Victims – Television Addict) ; to the pre-swamp pop n’roll leanings (The Scientists – ‘Frantic Romantic’/‘Last Night) ; to the tall-tale future of the term Australian Super Group (The Beasts of Bourbon – Axemans Jazz) ; to the highly celebrated timeless Oz rock classic (Hoodoo Gurus – Stoneage Romeos) – James Baker has no peers when it comes to a rock n roll curriculum vitae.

‘Friday Night Friends’ and ‘She Said (Bad Weekend)’ will be released on 7” limited edition pink vinyl (300 only) and digitally through Cheersquad Records & Tapes on 10 January 2025. It was recorded at Benny J Ward Musicby Benny J Ward Music.
You can pre-order your copy now
https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/album/friday-night-friend

Born To Rock! Born To Be Punched! - James Baker Fundraiser (Perth and Fremantle)

Perth's music community has come together to celebrate the life and times of its dear friend and brother, the imitable James Baker.

Over one weekend in January, a host of artists and bands influenced by James Baker will come together and donate their services as a bond of love and gratitude to help assist with his ongoing treatment.

TClancy's Fish Pub Fremantle's Fish Pub Fremantle on Jan 10 features The Kill Devil Hills, The Volcanics, Greenzo's Weird Ol' Blues and The Shakeys, while Lyric’s Underground hosts a cracker bill on Jan 11 comprised of Datura4, The Floors, Carla Geneve, The Secret Buttons and Robber's Dog.

Freo tix https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/09936333-7804-4760-b92a-1bc721ee58e6

Perth tix https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/5afb5c45-a5c8-4d67-8a68-58dabaaa66f1

Please celebrate with us through what James seamlessly and selflessly gave us for nigh on 50 years - Rawknroll par excellence!!

18/12/2024

It’s a The Meanies sale! Get on it!

GRAND SALE! GRAND SALE!
30% off all Meanies merch at Artist First
Click here
https://artistfirst.com.au/search?q=The+meanies
Use the code ZAMBONI
Ends Jan 1, 2025 so don’t dilly dally.



Cheersquad
Wally Kempton
Link Mclennan II

13/12/2024

NEW VIDEO ALERT

So, it’s October 2023 at the end of Smoked Salmon's tour of France with the French lineup of Kim, Doug, Dimi & Delphine (Smoked Salmon in 3D on the merch tee shirts). Dimi’s got some connections and gets the band a couple of days recording near his home.

A year and a bit later, "Hell In A Handbasket" from that session is out as Smoked Salmon’s 2nd single! Get your copy here https://kimsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/hell-in-a-handbasket

The band is embarking on its 2nd Australian tour since recording its debut album (out next February). The single is #2 on the AIR ( look it up) charts 1st week in. Following their 1st film clip for "How Did They Ever Manage" they’ve re-enlisted the considerable talents of Benny J Ward Music to do what he would with lip synced footage from the band members interspersed with some crazy ink drawn visions of Hell from Kim. The results are somewhat like being in an episode of Get Smart at a Kaos party and someone’s spiked the punch with acid and there’s fuzz guitar and day glow triple exposure all round! What’s not to love about it!
Watch the video here
https://youtu.be/--brVXMw56o

Smoked Salmon's debut album, which is self-titled, will be released on February 28, 2025, and will comprise a selection of new material that sits seamlessly alongside 'the old stuff you love' (ie The Scientists, Beasts of Bourbon, Kim Salmon & The Surrealists and Antenna), all lovingly performed by an international cast. Stay tuned for further information.

SMOKED SALMON 7" #2 LAUNCH TOUR!
Dec 17 - Crowbar, Brisbane (with Tumbleweed) - https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/7bd5167c-7a8e-4a29-8ada-07ae597330e3
Dec 20 - Link & Pin, Woy Woy
Dec 21 - Crowbar, Sydney (with Tumbleweed) - https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/4f685b95-d142-4ef7-850f-ba02f6f4af31
Dec 22 - The Oak, Tighes Hill, Newcastle
Jan 11 - Brunswick Ballroom (with Tumbleweed) - https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/tumbleweed-smoked-salmon-jj-mccann-transmission/173346
Jan 24 - Royal Theatre, Castlemaine (with The Hard Quartet) - https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d606cc19-a1a2-4439-b49d-22dd2d832a28

Kim Salmon Kim Salmon Dave Laing Publicity

08/12/2024

The brand new album from Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats is available for pre-order now. Order your copy on limited edition clear 12” vinyl (100 only), black vinyl or digitally here

https://skyscraperstan.bandcamp.com/album/those-were-days

It will be released on 14 February 2025 ❤️

It is amazing, get on it!

08/12/2024

Hey mates! This week at Cheersquad Records and Tapes we have:
Skyscraper Stan and The Commission Flats with a new album 'Those Were the Days' available for pre-order today! Get your copy here https://skyscraperstan.bandcamp.com/album/those-were-days
They are also launching the single 'Talk to Me' which you can buy here https://skyscraperstan.bandcamp.com/track/talk-to-me
14 Dec at Smith's Alternative
15 Dec at Petersham Bowling Club
In other gigs:
12 Dec
- Freya Josephine Hollick is at Punters Club Fitzroy
- Queenie is at The Gov supporting Sarah Blasko
- Rinehearts are at Astor Theatre Perth supporting Hoodoo Gurus
13 Dec
- Rineheartss are at Astor Theatre Perth supporting Hoodoo Gurus
14 Dec
- Checkerboard Lounge the band are at Union Hotel Brunswick
- Nunchukka Superfly are at Marrickville Bowling Club
- Rinehearts are at Astor Theatre Perth
- Kim Salmon's Smoked Salmon are at Crowbar Brisbane
15 Dec
- Barb Waters Trio at The Merri Creek Tavern

07/12/2024

Vote for The Stems!
Posted • Check out Bill Kelly’s Top 10 Coolest Songs in the World from 2024!

You can vote for your favorite Coolest Song in the World at https://www.undergroundgarage.com/coolestsong2024

You can vote for your favorite once every 12 hours. The contest ends Friday, December 20 at 12:00 noon ET. Then stay tuned for Kid Leo’s end of the year special in the Underground Garage SiriusXM Ch. 21 to find out who you chose as 2024’s Coolest Song In The World!

1. Falling From The Sky -
2. Black Haired Girl -
3. Fly the Astral Plane - The Chesterfield Kings
4. I Mean You -
5. Complicated Sometimes - Marc Valentine
6. Went to a Party - Nick Lowe &
7. Off the Hook -
8. My Little Frankenstein - The Earls Of Babylon
9. I’m the Only One for You -
10. Vitamin U -

06/12/2024

Bandcamp Friday starts at 7pm AEDST!
Get your Xmas gifts or treat yourself!
For 24 hours Bandcamp waives their fees and that means more money to your favourite artists and labels!

Merch from Cheersquad Records & Tapes

01/12/2024

As we enter the final month of a cracking year, our Cheersquad crew have fab gigs for you and your loved ones to be merry at!
6 Dec
- Barb Waters and her band, supported by Joyce Prescher at George Lane St Kilda
- Queenie is supporting Sarah Blasko at Northcote Theatre
7 Dec
- Nunchukka Superfly at Pot Belly Bar
- Van Walker at Tanswells Hotel
8 Dec
- Nunchukka Superfly at The Oak, Newcastle
- Checkerboard Lounge the band at Beavs Bar

29/11/2024

Differently-abled pop rock trailblazers Rudely Interrupted continue to drip feed their upcoming album opus 'Emergency', which is out on Jan 24th and now available for pre-order, with the brand new single “Paying It Back” out now through Cheersquad Records & Tapes.

Listen to 'Paying It Back' here
https://rudelyinterrupted.bandcamp.com/track/paying-it-back

'Emergency' is available on CD and digitally and will be released 24 January 2025. Pre-order your copy now
https://rudelyinterrupted.bandcamp.com/album/emergency

Beyond being just a songwriting vehicle for founding members Rory Burnside and Rohan Brooks, Rudely Interrupted have generated 16 years of good karma and awareness, and through their many successes have opened doors for other acts in their community. The band’s raison d'etre is encouragement for those who face similar challenges, it’s a call to embrace and celebrate their own individual uniqueness.

“Paying It Back” is a noticeably crunchier offering than “Emergency” and “Christine”, the duo of well-received effervescent singles issued this year and reflects on the band’s ongoing desire to pay back the support they have received from loyal fans and followers over the past 16 years.

With gain drenched guitars and wigged-out keyboards carrying another incessant earworm, “Paying It Back” visits mindfully, hanging around for just enough time to burrow into your brain and further on into your subconscious. “We put this track down around simply paying it back”, Brooks believes “if we give out some goodness, we might receive some goodness in return.”

Rudely Interrupted launch “Paying It Back” with a special Christmas free entry at The Beast in East Brunswick on December 19th with fellow label mate and rising electro pop sensation Billy Peril as support.

28/11/2024

Smoked Salmon's second single 'Hell In A Handbasket' from their forthcoming self-titled album is out on Cheersquad Records & Tapes today!

Available as limited edition (50 only) green recycled 7" vinyl, limited edition (50 only) red recycled 7" vinyl, limited edition (100 only) 'Hellish" red opaque 7" vinyl and black vinyl.

Get your copy from Cheersquad Records & Tapes
https://kimsalmon.bandcamp.com/album/hell-in-a-handbasket
or from your favourite independent record store.

Smoked Salmon will be launching 'Hell In A Handbasket' tomorrow night at the Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy, alongside The Meanies who are launching their single 'Zamboni/I Agree', and special guests Curlers. There are still some tickets left, don't miss out.
https://evelynhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/00f73bb4-4aa7-4987-b57c-f6aa21e8c7e6

Kim Salmon Evelyn Hotel

27/11/2024

Our very own Sarah Carroll is joining Tim Rogers for some special shows.

Posted • .carroll.104 I’m very excited and well pleased to be playing a few Victorian shows in December with my mate, young Timmy Rogers! Links to tix in my bio there, get amongst it! There’ll be beautiful tunes, high fashion, yarns and jokes and possibly some stage invasion. Can’t wait!!

-b

26/11/2024

How do you show the world that you proudly support independent music? Get yourself an Official ‘Cheersquad Records & Tapes’ t-shirt or stubby holder!
A perfect Xmas gift or treat yourself because you’re worth it!
Get ‘em via Bandcamp.

https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/merch/official-cheersquad-records-and-tapes-logo-navy-t-shirt

Wally Kempton sound merch

Official 'Cheersquad Records and Tapes' logo navy t-shirt from Cheersquad Records & Tapes

25/11/2024

Extra screenings if you haven’t seen this yet

LAST SCREENINGS FOR 2024!!!
Melbourne, Wollongong, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Perth, Sydney!
Q&A with Ray & Blackie at Wollongong (Gala Twin) & Sydney (Randwick Ritz).

25/11/2024

Posted • So proud. Big thanks to Edge of Country for playlisting Ribbons this week.
Tune in to catch it or live stream from anywhere

24/11/2024

This week at Cheersquad Records and Tapes!
RELEASES
On Friday the 29th we have TWO singles for you! Kim Salmon's Smoked Salmon's 'Hell in a Handbasket' plus Rudely Interrupted 'Paying it Back'. Both will be available from https://cheersquadrecordstapes.bandcamp.com/music
GiGS
28 Nov
- Hard-Ons - Official at the Enmore Hotel Events
- Van Walker at The Ember Lounge
29 Nov
- Meghan Maike Music and the Cactus Flowers at George Lane St Kilda
- Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats 'Talk to Me' single launch supported by Al Matcott at Bergy Bandroom
- The Meanies 'Zamboni/I Agree' single launch Marrickville Bowling Club
- Wesley Fuller 'Wilding' single launch The Gem Bar
30 Nov
- The Meanies 'Zamboni/I Agree' single launch The Evelyn
- The Silversound is at Union Hotel Brunswick
- Van Walker is at The Eureka Hotel