Melbourne alternative rock band Gretchen Lewis have jumped on the indie music motorcade that is Targa Tasmania: The Game.
Former Tasmanian Delsinki has teamed up with Jason Nehill to produce spiralling punchy vocals. Accompanied by Annette’s haunting keyboard melodies, Alex’s saxy hooks and Ricky’s punishing beats. Their electrifying sound stands apart from everything else that’s out there at the moment and they’ll be even harder to miss as you’re racing to beat the clock in Targa Tasmania: The Game.
Check out the comic book teaser for their first album to get an idea of the package that Gretchen Lewis has put together, or pickup a copy from any JB HiFi store across Victoria, Australia.
Northern Tasmanian band The Dirty Love, have signed on to be part of Australian gaming history in Targa Tasmania: The Game, but they’re no strangers to the lime light.
The Dirty Love have played alongside Magic Dirt, The Casanovas, Mammal, The Getaway Plan and After the Fall to name a few, and have picked up spots on the ’07 Falls Festival and 09’ Falls Festival on the main stage.
You’ve seen them on Channel V and Rage, you’ve heard them on Edge and FBI radio, now is your chance to experience them in a whole new way while racing in Targa Tasmania: The Game.
Lincoln le Fevre and the Insiders sign on as part of the growing indie music scene behind Targa Tasmania: The Game.
Built upon long-term work starting many years ago, Lincoln’s songs speak heavy thoughts and truths that are undeniably relatable. With a voice that draws you in, intense as it is melodious, make no mistake, Linc le Fevre is an artist with musical integrity and a sense of honesty placed well in his music.
Linc and the Insiders have rolled up their sleeves and belted out some awesome tracks for their debut album, 30 Watt Heart. You can find this album on the iTunes Store and we think you’ll agree, they make a great addition to the game.
Northern Tasmania jumps into the mix with Devonport band Novella signing on to be part of Targa Tasmania: The Game.
This talented group of lads in their early twenties are one of the hardest working bands in Tasmania, writing and rehearsing their sets most nights of the week and playing regular gigs on a fully-booked schedule for months at a time.
Novella’s original “alternative rock pop” sound is textured on record and blistering onstage. Their shows are energetic and original and their highly anticipated debut EP, recorded by Sydney based Producer Greg Stace, is available online through iTunes.
Continuing the rich indie rock theme of Targa Tasmania: The Game, Hobart band Red Rival has agreed to provide songs from their up coming album as part of the game’s soundtrack.
In December 2006, Red Rival won Triple J Unearthed. They played the dusk slots at the Falls Festival and were the only Tasmanian rock band invited to play the inaugural Southern Roots Festival alongside Gomez, Wolfmother and the Pixies.
Most of 2009 has had Red Rival locked down in the studio recording their full-length debut album. We look forward to racing around the Targa stages listening to this awesome up and coming band.
Hard hitting Tasmanian alternative rock band EJECTER have agreed to provide songs for Targa Tasmania: The Game.
Their unique song writing style, both powerful and emotive, will provide a great backdrop to one of the most unique racing games in years. They will capture the attention of players in the same way they have captivated audiences over the past 18 months.
The EJECTER boys have a dream to bring their unique brand of music to the rest of Australia and beyond. The willingness to do what it takes to get their music to the people is the cornerstone to their involvement with this exciting new game and is another step on their journey.
Their live sound can be heard in pubs and arena’s alike and they have the potential to be one of the great bands of our time.
Indie band Enola Fall have signed on to provide songs for Targa Tasmania: The Game.
There is a groundswell of fascination around Enola Fall, a growing rumble of excitement and energy that is spreading outwards from the group’s native Tasmania.
People really, really like it when Joe sings. There are bits when he sounds like he’s crawling into your ear and whispering images and feelings straight into the centre of your brain. Then everything explodes and Enola Fall come slamming in like hell’s own harp; Joe starts screaming those high bits and the top of your head feels like it’s going to come off.
But of course that’s not really the point… The point is that Joe is a hell of singer, and Enola Fall are a hell of a band.
Their new album Glorious Five Year Plan is also one hell of record. Aloof, crystalline indie pop scarred with cabaret piano, horns and churning guitars. Strange soviet imagery and vivid lyrics… like postcards from a dream.
3 piece (sometimes 4 piece) band The highLows have signed on to be part of Targa Tasmania: The Game.
With an emphasis on writing powerful melodic and at times “anthemic” rock songs, they’re often described as “rambunctious” yet focused. The highLows boast an edgy, no nonsense sound which has the ability to hook the listener in very quickly.
Rising out of the ashes of former Hobart band Sir Veto, the highLows band members bring together an enviable pedigree, having supported the likes of The Tea Party, Cold Chisel, Grinspoon and Silverchair. As well as being former JJJ unearthed winners.
Their first album “No Space, No Time” was released in late 2008 with the band culling an extensive back catalogue of songs down to a final 14. They are slowly building a reputation as a powerful live act with the ability to deliver tight performances with high energy, while never losing sight of giving the audience what they came for!
The highLows have settled into their niche with verve and you can expect to hear a lot more from them in Targa Tasmania: The Game.
Today the official Targa Tasmania: The Game fan page was added to the popular social networking site Facebook.
“We’re very excited to move into this space” said Lead Creative Adam Schofield, “grass roots support for the game will be essential to its success”.
The Facebook fan page can be found either by searching for Targa Tasmania: The Game on Facebook or by following this link.
