Cameron Emerson-Elliott has been writing songs, recording them and playing live as Community Radio since 2008, when he first debuted his indie-pop-folk act supporting Luke Steele at the Brass Monkey in Cronulla. Cameron also plays guitar with indie rockers Youth Group, and was a founding member of late nineties punchy mod troupe The John Reed Club.
Cam’s new outfit – Community Radio – are reminiscent of the ecstatic shifting lofi guitar play of “chimp rock” era Tang! Records releases, and the breezy zip and awkward space of early Go-Between’s. On a more contemporary tip – their also inspired by artists such as sonic bohemian Ariel Pink, and the beauty, wit and songwriting smarts of crooner Cass McCombs.
In the last 6 months, Community Radio has grown into a full band (with the addition of drums, bass and farfisa), and they’ve been described live as “living up to their name perfectly: charming, ramshackle and enjoyable, but there was no way you’d confuse them with a professional outfit … their effect-heavy guitar, languid vocals and minimalist drums (floor tom and snare) was something more akin to 80s dream pop, especially that of New Zealand during Flying Nun’s heyday”. – Andrew P Street, Time Out Sydney Magazine, Sept 2009.
The band are currently working on an EP, which they plan to release mid 2010.
Come along to the third Natural Selection and be treated to a night of veritable Australian music royalty. Multiple ARIA award-winning producer Wayne Connolly and his band, Knievel will be road testing some undoubtedly classic lo-fi tracks from their forthcoming fifth album.
Citing influences including The Go-Betweens, The Triffids and Sonic Youth, you can rest assured that Knievel will once more be pulling some pretty solid sounds.
Supported by Youth Group guitarist Cameron Emerson-Elliott´s other project, Community Radio, as well as World Champion. You can see Knievel at Melt Bar (12 Kellett Street, Kings Cross) for $10 at the door, or online at http://naturallyselected.com.au. Doors open at 8pm, music shortly thereafter.
Times Fly is directed by Jefferton James, taking in the picturesque nature of Ivan Milat’s old stomping ground. Unfortunately embedding is disabled so follow the link below.
Prolific Sydney band Georgia Fair are stepping ever faster in their journey away from the horizon and deeper into the Australian music scene. After performing a string of convincing duet shows with the likes of fellow Sydney band Boy & Bear and the nightingale-haunting voice of Lisa Mitchell, Jordan “Jordo” Wilson & Ben “Benno” Riley have acquired a brand new band and hold a fresh EP up their sleeve. Georgia Fair will be playing the very first Natural Selection, gracing the slowly swelling stage of shiny new Sydney venue; Melt (no. 12 Kellett Street Kings Cross), along with Sui Zhen and Patrick James. See them all on the 16th day of September for $10. Doors open at 8pm; music shortly thereafter.
Natural Selection are happy to announce that Georgia Fair will be headlining the first ever show we put on. With support from Sui Zhen and Patrick James.
