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We Set Sail join the Hobbledehoy family!

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ February 12, 2010 ⋅ One comment

I’m thrilled to announce that Brisbane’s We Set Sail have joined the Hobbledehoy family. The band are currently demoing for their debut record after-hours at Paul’s record store in Brisbane, to be released on Hobbledehoy expected sometime this year. Follow their progress with videos, photographs & off-hand notes via Tumblr [...]

Hobble artists supporting Walter Schreifels tour

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ January 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Legendary guitarist Walter Schreifels will be performing 3 special solo shows in Australia this month with the Melbourne & Sydney shows featuring support from Hobbledehoy artists! Over the past few decades Walter has played in many bands including Youth Of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand and Rival Schools – all of which became important and highly [...]

Owen's new album continues to delight press

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ December 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Owen‚Äôs latest full-length New Leaves was released Sept. 21stst and the good reviews have been nonstop. Check out reviews in Absolute Punk, Billboard, The Onion A.V. Club, The Daily News, The Quietus, and more by [...]

Arrows writing new record

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ December 12, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Brisbane’s Arrows are almost finished writing their follow up to last years brilliant debut album Modern Art & Politics, the band will enter the studio (as well as various recording set-ups in bedrooms) shortly. The record will first be released on LP format with a digital download, a CD format may follow shortly after. More [...]

Hobbledehoy Records featured in Heidelberg Leader

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ November 12, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Shortly after The Age Hobbledehoy feature “How Labels Are Cashing In On Music Piracy” was published, my district local-paper decided to also interview & photograph me at the state-of-the-art facility that is Hobble HQ. After a 30 minute interview and a very awkward photo-shoot, the end result is now published [...]

Owen Band of the Week in Beyond Race Magazine

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ November 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Beyond Race Magazine just featured Owen as their Band of the Week! Mike Kinsella had a chance to talk with publication about his latest album, New Leaves, and his new experience with becoming a father. Continue reading for the interview links [...]

Hobbledehoy Records featured in Mess & Noise

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ October 26, 2009 ⋅ One comment

The Australian Music publication Mess & Noise contacted me quickly after the July announcement of our ad-generated free download model, interested in finding out more. I later learned the interview would become part of a feature article examining three different Australian labels whom give away music to varying degrees.
The article is now online to view, [...]

Hobbledehoy Records featured in The Age

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ October 22, 2009 ⋅ One comment

I was recently interviewed / photographed for The Age Melbourne newspaper, concerning the label’s ad-supported free download model launched back in July (click here to find out more!). The feature was published today (22/10/2009), as well as being syndicated into other Australian publications such as the Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times, WA Today and more.
Unfortunately [...]

Owen interview in North By Northwestern

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ October 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Owen recently played an outdoor show at Northwestern University and the school’s publication, North by Northwestern, was there to document it. They also sat down with Mr Mike Kinsella to talk about his latest album, New Leaves. Continue reading for the interview links [...]

Arrows interview in UTC

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ October 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Unable To Convey recently got in touch with Anthony Morgan of Arrows for an interview. Anthony shares some thoughts on his hometown of Brisbane, a brief band history lesson and an ideal dream tour playing with Blueline Medic, drinking with Tim Kasher and traveling sing-a-longs with David Bazan. Continue reading for the interview links [...]

Bob Nanna of Hey Mercedes Alt-Press interview

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ October 2, 2009 ⋅ One comment

On the back of Hey Mercedes’ recent reunion show in Chicago, Alternative Press writer Jesse Raub caught up with Bob Nanna (who also fronted Braid and side-project The City On Film). Together they talk about the reunion, his other musical projects and ‘life with a steady paycheck’. Continue reading for the interview links [...]

Owen ‘New Leaves’ album in stores now

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The brand new 10 song full-length album from Owen is in stores now! Already receiving praise from Australian and international press, New Leaves’ sound is a beautiful marriage of both the earliest & recent Owen records. We’re running some pretty cool promotions around the place with this release, most Australian indie record stores will be offering a free copy[...]

Owen 'New Leaves' album in stores now

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ September 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The brand new 10 song full-length album from Owen is in stores now! Already receiving praise from Australian and international press, New Leaves’ sound is a beautiful marriage of both the earliest & recent Owen records. We’re running some pretty cool promotions around the place with this release, most Australian indie record stores will be offering a free copy[...]

Owen ‘Good Friends…’ music video

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ September 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The music video for ‘Good Friends, Bad Habits’ from Owen’s latest album New Leaves is ready for all to view! Featuring a cast of (some recognisable) friends and family confiding some of their lesser proud habits [...]

Owen 'Good Friends…' music video

By Tom (Hobbledehoy) ⋅ September 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The music video for ‘Good Friends, Bad Habits’ from Owen’s latest album New Leaves is ready for all to view! Featuring a cast of (some recognisable) friends and family confiding some of their lesser proud habits [...]

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