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RICE IS NICE are very happy, excited and over moons to announce the signing of SHADY LANE a pop/electronic four piece from Sydney.

You may have caught the now SHADY LANE performing as “Jordy Lane” with a geriatric iMac and a collection of backing tracks, but Jordy is now joined by a full live band in time for the release and tour of his self produced debut “Here We Go, Down The Black Hole” out August 15th.

If you have not heard the wonder that is SHADY LANE you can find it here for now www.myspace.com/jordylanemusic

We await to bring you more news but i hope this leaves you as content as we are for now.

‘Here We Go, Down The Black Hole’ is out August 15 through RICE IS NICE.

photo by Monika Wadolowski

RICE IS NICE RECORDS are very happy to say they have a long loving future planned for themselves and MINIATURE SUBMARINES!

MINIATURE SUBMARINES is a vehicle for the solo recordings of Mark Nelson, otherwise known for his work in Melbourne band The Stabs. Stylistically the Submarines music couldn’t be further removed from The Stabs sound – this is unashamedly an exercise in pop.

Mark is joined by Monika Fikerle (Love of Diagrams, Baseball) who has been good enough to nail the hell out of the drum parts on the first couple of tracks.

The first release will be a limited 7” inch along with clip and national tour, which we will fill you in on very soon…

For now, we offer you some live Miniature Submarines where Mark is joined on stage by Greg Kerslake, Alex Jarvis and Duncan Blachford to play at the following places.

Jun 13 – THE TOTE with Tucker B’s and St Helens
Jun 20 – THE HOPETOUN with Aleks and The Ramps
Jun 27 – EDINBURGH CASTLE for Castletones
Jul 18 – THE TOTE front bar with Mother And Father

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www.myspace.com/miniaturesubmarines

Traps scored a support slot for one of Deerhunters recent Sydney shows at the Annandale. They provided
and awesome display playing songs from thier first ep and 7″ single to the packed house. We got some super amazing photos of them on the night. Check em out beloooow.

Traps are also in the studio putting the finishing touches on their new single which will be out sometime in July as a digital only release, keep an eye on the RICE IS NICE site for more details.

Photos from Deckland – www.hobogestapo.com

Holy crap-balls people, the time is here!!! The long awaited Talons album is ready to blow minds across the room, through the wall and out into space. There is loads of great talk about this record in press and internet land at the moment. Talons had the Album of the week on FasterLouder (May 25th 09). Also some stellar reviews of the album from Time Off Brisbane (scroll down the page a bit) and Rave Magazine. There is also an interview with Talons on Bomshellzine.Keep an eye out in the press for the interview and review in Rolling Stone and the review in Jmag.

Finally – As you would already probably know, the Talons boys are heading out on a massive national tour with buddies Regular John over the next couple of months, then get prepared for some super special not to be missed Album Launch spots during August. All in all a big few months coming up for your ears and Talons.

This tour is gonna be more fun than a clown on fire.
TALONS on National Tour with REGULAR JOHN! Check it b, one love.
Triple J, The Atlas Agency & Difrnt Music presents REGULAR JOHN

“The Peaceful Atom is a Bomb” tour

WITH TALONS

AND REMEMBER -
“Talons blew the fucking place apart! There’s a cut-throat brutality to their sound, a brittle teeth-grinding severity that’s distinctively un-Melbourne in a way – an underlying cynicism indicative of Sydney life perhaps? We pride ourselves on the quality of rock music coming out of this town, but my word when Sydney produces diamonds they are jagged, robust little fuckers and they’re not afraid to tell it like it is. Talons blew my fragile little mind and turned a killer night into one of the gigs of the year.”
INPRESS-2009

Thursday 18th June

Karova Lounge, BALLARAT, VIC

www.karovalounge.com

Cnr Camp & Field St BALLARAT

Tickets $10 + BF from Venue (03) 5332 9122 & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

Friday 19th June

Ding Dong Lounge, MELBOURNE, VIC

www.dingdonglounge.com.au

Level 1/18 Market Lane Chinatown, MELBOURNE

Tickets $10 + BF from www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

Saturday 20th June

Enigma Bar – ADELAIDE, SA

www.enigmabar.com.au

173 Hindley Street, ADELAIDE

Tickets $10 + BF from www.oztix.com.au

Doors open 8pm

Thursday 25th June

Oxford Tavern – WOLLONGONG, NSW

www.oxford-tavern.com.au

47 Crown Street, WOLLONGONG

Free entry

Friday 26th June

Oxford Arts Factory, SYDNEY, NSW

www.oxfordartfactory.com

38-46 Oxford St DARLINGHURST

Tickets $12+ BF from www.moshtix.com.au

Door open 8pm

Saturday 27th June

The Hamilton Station Hotel – NEWCASTLE, NSW

2-6 Beaumont Street ISLINGTON

Tickets $10 + BF from www.theatlasagency.com & www.bigtix.com.au

Door open 8pm

Thursday 2nd July

Coolangatta Hotel – COOLANGATTA, QLD

www.thecoolyhotel.com.au

Cnr Warner Street & Marine Parade, COOLANGATTA

Tickets $10+ bf via the venue & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

Friday 3rd July

The Step Inn – BRISBANE, QLD

Corner of St Pauls Tce & Brunswick St, FORTITUDE VALLEY

Tickets $10 + BF from www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

Saturday 4th July

Hotel Great Northern, BYRON BAY, NSW

www.thenorthern.com.au

35-43 Jonson St, BYRON BAY

Tickets $10 + bf from the venue & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

Wednesday 8th July

Beach Road Hotel – BONDI, NSW

www.beachrdhotel.com.au

BONDI

Free Entry

Friday 10th July

Sodens – ALBURY, NSW

www.sodens.com.au

Cnr Wilson & David Street, ALBURY

Tickets $10 + bf from the venue & www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

Saturday 11th July

The Area Hotel – GRIFFITH, NSW

www.areahotel.com.au

208 Banna Avenue, GRIFFITH

tickets $10 + bf from www.theatlasagency.com

Doors open 8pm

Friday 17th July

Mona Vale Hotel – MONA VALE, NSW

www.monavalehotel.com.au

Tickets $10 + bf from www.moshtix.com

Doors open 8pm

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!