Some old Two Flat Whites favourites the Paper Scissors’ have released a new single from their upcoming album and the lads have announced some accompanying tour dates in addition to their upcoming festival appearances at Peats Ridge and Falls.  Of course what Paper Scissors song would be complete without an accompanying zany film clip too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJpDMjYs_r4 .

After the hugely successful single We Don’t Walk , The Paper Scissors released their debut album ‘Less Talk More Paper Scissors’ (LTMPS ) in mid 2007 and the national response was staggering. The Sydney Morning Herald called first single Yamanote Line “The Greatest song ever written. Truly”,  Sydney Magazine made it their album of the month, FBI, RRR, and PBS Fm all made it their ‘album of the week’ whilst We Don’t Walk and Yamanote Line both received a huge national pasting via high rotation on Triple J. We Don’t Walk was featured in CH 9‘s ‘Underbelly’ and amongst such luminaries as Nick Cave and The Easybeats, quickly became the second highest selling song off the soundtrack. In short, TPS became hard to avoid.

The earlier part of 2008 saw the band sell out a national tour with bluejuice, be bestowed with the honour of being asked to program Rage and somehow, fit it all in between festival appearances at Parklife, The Playground Weekender and many more festivals and club shows to boot.

But then the band went quiet. The boys went their separate ways, holidayed, went solo, played in other bands, moved away from Sydney – generally sought a brief respite from the grueling Paper Scissors work ethic. As they say – all good things in moderation, right? Now returned as a re-focused and energized three-piece, they are more driven and disciplined in their sound and approach than ever before. Their two latest singles are a taste of their sophomore album which is busily being crafted between Sydney and the creative outcrop of Byron Bay.

You can hear the bands new single ‘T-T-Time’ here and for tour dates check out their website .

ASTREETLIGHTSONG are an eclectic three-piece act from Sydney who are quickly becoming masters of their trade. Since their formation the band have released two fantastic EPs and a number of radio singles including “I Never Knew” and “Little Mirrors”. ASTREETLIGHTSONG were runners up in 2007 Sony BMG Uncharted and have played on stages alongside great performers such as Belles Will Ring, Cloud Control, Peabody, Wolf & Cub, Steve Kilbey’s Painkiller, and The Church.

Their debut release I Never Knew EP favourably received by radio and music media, was the bands introduction to the world of music lovers and consumers. This effort was followed up by ‘The Ocean Floor’ EP released in 2008, making its way to radio and media throughout late 2008, supported by an extensive and rigorous performing schedule taking the boys interstate, and earning an invitation to support ‘the church’ on their 2009 ‘So Love May Find Us’ Tour. ASTREETLIGHTSONG have had high rotational airplay on FBI Radio (Sydney), Triple J support, community play and ABC Rage Airings for each video clip including Lighthouse as clip of the week, the result of unique online interaction between a Polish visual artist and members of the band.

2009 saw ASTREETLIGHTSONG focus on developing new material for their upcoming album, including their first single ‘Remind Me’ released in August 2009. This young Sydney 3 piece is a creative unit unto itself, being brought together initially by music this trio have mashed up their film making and electronic art capabilities to create a truly unique artistic platform. ASTREETLIGHTSONG are a band to watch. Here’s a link to their recent music video .

The band are an anagram of 80s Soho chic, all pointy collars, shiny shoes and a swing that starts at the foot and works its way through your hips and to your head.

The Paper Scissors are back on the road after releasing their new EP titled ‘Howl’. The track is getting flogged nationally on Triple J and is in the safe hands of community radio such as FBI 94.5.

The guys begin their journey on Friday the 31st July in Adelaide before heading up and down the East Coast. You can download the ‘Howl’ EP here .

Why not check out our interview with The Paper Scissors right here .

Gyroscope is an Australian band hailing from Perth. The band was formed in 1997 and comprises vocalist and guitarist Daniel Sanders, guitarist and back up vocalist Zoran Trivic, bassist and back up vocalist Brad Campbell and drummer Rob Nassif.

Their music can be described as melodic, intense, intricate and smooth. Gyroscope has released three studio albums in their eleven year career, all recorded with their current line-up. In 2000, they released their first two EPs (Scalectrix and Means to an End) , followed up by the Take Time EP in 2002. The guys released a further two EPs, Midnight Express and Driving for the Storm / Doctor Doctor , the later brought Gyroscope’s first appearance on Triple J’s Hottest 100 list, with the song “Doctor Doctor” featuring at number 92.

Gyroscope’s first album, Sound Shattering Sound , was released in 2004, seven years after forming. The debut album peaked at number 37 on the ARIA charts. A year later, Are You Involved? was released, debuting at number 20 on the ARIA charts. The second album was followed by the release of the split single “Fast Girl / Beware Wolf” ; both songs appeared on the Triple J Hottest 100 in 2005. The band’s rise in popularity continued, striking significant commercial success with their fourth album late in 2008 titled ‘ Breed Obsession ’.

You can catch the band on they’re ‘Raise The Alarm Tour’ touring all around Australia during May 2009. You can hear some of the bands music right here .