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Anirban Jee is proving to be an unstoppable force in the Australian R&B pop world. His latest, ‘Looking for Something’, comes hot on the heels of a remarkable string of successes and awards from his past releases.

Looking for Something is a soulful and sophisticated exploration of human desire for long lasting happiness in life and within our relationships while accepting the consequence of pleasure and pain in the process. Anirban Jee says about what’s behind the new track – ‘Looking for Something is about the journey from attachment to detachment while we continue to search for happiness in life despite our individual challenges.’ The track was penned, composed and performed by award winning singer-songwriter Anirban Jee. It was recorded and produced by Sydney’s sought after producer Tony Cvetkovski from TopCat Music Productions.

Chart Success in 2023

#1 on World Independent Music Charts Top 100

#3 European Independent Music Chart

Global Top 150 Independent Airplay Charts

#1 on SoundsLikeCafe Singles Chart (Aus)

About Anirban

In his early years of songwriting, Anirban managed to catch the attention of Australian music industry heavy weight producer and ‘song doctor’ Matt O’Connor (Thirsty Merc, The Beautiful Girls) from the A&R Department, Sydney. Originally discovered from a rough demo, Matt O’Connor took Anirban under his wing to further develop and hone his craft.

His third release “Deep Down” featuring X-Factor artist Mary Ann Van Der Horst pegged number one position under the International Category at 2017 Australian Songwriting Awards. His subsequent releases “Mayday” (2020) and ‘Move Out’ (2021) generated quite a positive and exciting reviews on online music magazines such as GongScene, Vents Magazine, Around the Sound, BMA Magazine and even pegged at #1 on Soundslikecafe Singles Chart!!

His first Video single ‘Will Above My Wish’ pegged as a finalist at the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest and secured #1 position on the World Independent Music Chart Top 100 and #3 on the European Independent Music Chart. His second Video single ‘You On My Side’ shot up to #4 on World Independent Music Chart Top 100 and reached #5 on European Independent Music Chart in 2023.

Anirban’s current series of compositions alone range from Pop, Urban, to R&B, featuring a unique and un‐patterned soulful infusion that’s embedded in an expressive lyrical muster. Having recently worked with many sought after music producers such as Simon Cohen (Will.I.Am, Guy Sebastian, Vera Blue, Thelma Plum), Steve Peach (Icehouse, Marcia Hines, Stafford Brothers, “The Voice” Contestants, Choirboys, Fabrice (Milli Vanilli), Sophie Monk), Adrian Hannan (Delta Goodrem, Gabriella Cilmi, Taxi Ride, The Androids), Sven Tydeman (Josh Pyke, Tina Cousins, Candice Alley), AJ’s compositions and songwriting repertoire have resulted in numerous radio plays spanning both commercial and community radio stations across Australia.

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Revered soul/pop songstress Ann Vriend (AV) is returning to Australia for her annual summer tour to showcase her new single, Anybody’s Different. Bringing her band back with her down under, the sultry songwriter will be traversing throughout New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and even the nation’s capital. Showcasing new material from her as-yet-untitled EP–due for release in early 2017–AV will also be jammin’ out audience favourites from For The People In The Mean Time, plus a few back catalog selections.

“I can’t wait to play some of my new tunes for everybody down there,” says Ann. “Some of the new tunes we’ve been playing for a year live already and people always ask for them at the merch table. And, I’m not going to lie, Australia’s summer is such a thing to look forward to when you’re from such a cold northern city as Edmonton.”

She is bringing her acclaimed band back with her, the award-winningRooster Davis Group, who are rapidly gaining fans in Australia with their New Orleans blues and funk sound in their own right. They can’t wait to perform back down under. “We’ll play the new songs we’ll be releasing, plus some favourites from the previous albums,” says Ann. “In general, it’s a lively show on the soul-funk- pop side, with some quiet ballads on the piano here and there. Described as an enchanting cross between ‘the girly timbre of Dolly Parton and the blues-filled prowess of Aretha Frankin’, Ann is revered for her live shows–endearing audiences from the first bar to the closing song. As a musician, she loves the diversity of playing both solo and with the backing of the Rooster Davis Group, and it is that versatility that has seen Australian audiences embrace Ann and her music. She is always pushing the envelope–both in the studio and on the stage–and acknowledges the great support she receives from fans ‘down under’ for her live shows.

“I love both scenarios equally,” she says of performing in a solo or band setting. “As an artist you sometimes get pigeonholed in the music biz so that your artistic freedom gets very compromised. I’m lucky to be working with people who see my diversity as a plus and not a minus–that is a real gift.

Don’t miss Canadian songstress Ann Vriend as she brings her exceptional live shows with The Rooster Davis Band back to Australia in 2017. Tickets are on sale now.

Thursday 9th February 2017

Brass Monkey, CRONULLA NSW

www.brassmonkey.com.au

Friday 10th February 2017

Australian Blues Music Festival, GOULBURN NSW

www.australianbluesmusic.com.au

Saturday 11th February 2017

Australian Blues Music Festival, GOULBURN NSW

www.australianbluesmusic.com.au

Sunday 12th February 2017

Smiths Alternative, CANBERRA ACT

www.smithsalternative.com