Aussie Invasion – Here Come The Drums

The Rogue Traders are set to mount a full scale UKinvasion this summer as they bring their brand of funky electro-pop n rock to our shores following a deal with SonyBMG.
The live band consists of James Ash(Keyboards), Timothy Henwood (Guitars), Cameron McGlinchey (Drums) and Natalie Bassingthwaighte (Lead Vocals). The group's original members (James Ash, Steve Davis) met in London in 1989. Before forming Rogue Traders, Ash and Davis worked together on many projects, most notably as dance act Union State. Davis still contributes to the band and is still an active part of the songwriting process.The Rogue Traders are set to mount a real life Aussie Invasion as they invade the UK this summer with their brand of funky electro-pop, after recently signing a deal with SonyBMG.

They returned in 2005, with their new album Here Come The Drums, along with new band member Neighbours' Natalie Bassingthwaighte. The first single "Voodoo Child", reached number #4 in Australia, and #7 in New Zealand (their biggest hit yet) and made the band a household name. The second single from the album, "Way to Go" reached #7 in Australia, while "Watching You", which was their second single to reach the top 5, peaked at #5 in Australia. Like many other modern music acts, the Rogue Traders use elements of old songs in their music. However, rather than sampling the original 'Pump It Up' by Elvis Costello. "Watching You" also contains re-recorded elements of 'My Sharona' by The Knack.

[download Watching You] [official site] [discuss on forums]

Cheyne – Don’t Call Her Baby

Cheyne Coates is probably better known as one half of the successful dance act Madison Avenue, who came to the public's attention with the release of the anthemix track "Don't Call Me Baby".

Madison Avenue announced that it had broken up in 2003. Cheyne had married and had a child called Liberty in 2002. Cheyne started working on a solo album with Brian Canham, formerly of Australian synth pop band Pseudo Echo, and Ewen McArthur. The album will be released in the latter half of 2004.

The first single "I've Got Your Number" reminiscent of "Don't Call Me Baby" made the #15 on the Australian singles charts in 2004 and was added to the playlist on BBC Radio 1. She has also started the Aperitif record label in 2003. Her second single, "Taste You", also reached the top 100 in July 2004.

Following the release of the club stomper "Taste You", Cheyne released her debut album "Something Wicked This Way Comes". The album features an eclectic mix of chill-out, dance, jazz and pop music. "Femininity" could easily be seen as an homage to her days in Madison Avenue, while "I Don't Do Nice" is reminiscent of tracks on Madonna's "American Life" album. The 'show pony' makes it clear that she is a force to be reckoned with in Australian dance music.

[download I've Got Your Number]