Casual Projects bring you a seamless fusion of
Soul Grooves, Hip Hop, Rock, Jazz and Funk
In their new album ‘NO REST’
Casual Projects are eight like-minded musicians that have played and collaborated together for
four years. With kudos to their name already, such as reaching the top 5 in the Musicoz ‘Best
Live Recording’ category and also being named a finalist in the International Songwriting
Competition, they are now about to unleash their distinctive sound to the nation. Hailing from the
Australian Capital, Canberra, this dynamic eight piece are ready to roll out an album that is sure
to positively surprise the majority of unaware industry folk and fans alike.
NO REST is the 2nd album, which sees Casual Projects cement their reputation in the
Australian music scene, as a band on the rise. Their blend of Hip Hop / Jazz / Soul / Funk is
intoxicating and highlights strong vocal abilities and musicianship. Recorded at Electric Avenue
Studios in Sydney, it was produced by Buchman a.k.a Tony Buchen (Macromantics, Kid
Confucius). Mastered by Chris Gehringer (Madonna, Timbaland, Ozomatli, Blackalicious, Bootsy
Collins) at Sterling Sound Studios, New York.
Already having released their debut album independently and selling over 3000 Copies, Casual
Projects, have built a large and strong fan base. The band has already broken into the
international market, with a distribution deal in Japan for the debut release.
Casual Projects success in Australian album sales was due to a constant commitment to
touring. They have performed over 150 energetic live shows in just 3 short years, including two
independent East Coast tours, 10 Victorian tours, frequent Sydney and regional NSW shows and
major festivals (Great Escape, Stonefest, Village fair & more).
Meaningful lyrics enveloped in Hip Hop beats and a true focus on melodic hooks, influenced by
Jazz, Funk, Soul & a touch of Rock describes what you will hear on NO REST. This array of
genres and sounds blend to the style that is Casual Projects and is portrayed through each
song. With four MC’s and a virtuoso soul vocalist, the band have a formula which plays out in
most tunes, Raps driving the verses, by Pat, Muchtar, Munro and Jules, while lead chorus vocals
from Nick. Each song is different to the next, due to the amazing compositions of melody and
versatile musicality.
NO REST starts with a track simply named, ‘Music’ – a soul and harmonic string hook, before
their trademark, Aussie Hip Hop is overlapped by soulful vocals. ‘Move Along’, the first single off
the album hears Munro’s brilliant jazz piano, supported by strong horn melodies by Dan Bray. In
contrast there are tunes on this album that are very guitar driven, ‘Little Things’ and ‘Time’ are
brilliant examples of this, thanks to Julian Abrahams. Track 13, ‘Parallel’, sees the album take a
beautiful turn, it is a piano ballad, with overlaying soft raps. Drums and percussion, by Yen
Nguyen, constantly drive the rhythms of Casual Projects, the beats always complementing the
directional changes on each track. Tasty and memorable bass lines, played by Kane Watters, are
a solid grounding for each tune and obviously something each member responds to.
NO REST is a must hear Aussie album of 2008. Sublime beats & grooves that will entice.
NO REST IS OUT NOW THROUGH ‘MGM/GREEN’ DISTRIBUTION – Australia
and STOMP INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION – Japan, UK, USA
The ‘No Rest Tour’, is also set, see below tour dates:
CASUAL PROJECTS ‘NO REST TOUR’
FRI 6TH JUNE – TRISELIES – KATOOMBA
SAT 7TH JUNE – THE MAC HOTEL – SYDNEY
SAT JUNE 14TH – TRANSIT BAR – CANBERRA
THURS 19TH – BEACH ROAD HOTEL – BONDI
SAT 21ST JUNE – OXFORD TAVERN – WOLLONGONG
FRI 27TH JUNE – BAR OPEN – MELBOURNE
SAT 28TH JUNE – SODENS HOTEL – ALBURY
4TH JULY – YAMBA HOTEL – YAMBA
5TH JULY – THE HOEY MOEY – COFFS HARBOUR
FRI 19TH JULY – BAR OPEN - MELBOURNE
More tour dates tba..
For all Radio / TV Enquires please contact:
The Right Profile
JOHN ZUCCO - john@therightprofile.com.au 0438 595 612
TIM WEST - tim@therightprofile.com.au
CASUAL PROJECTS ARE:
JULIAN ABRAHAMS – VOCALS & GUITAR
PAT LILLICRAP - VOCALS
MUCHTAR JOHNSON - VOCALS
MUNRO MELANO – VOCALS & KEYBOARDS
NICK KEELING – VOCALS, SYNTH & TROMBONE
DAN BRAY – SAXOPHONES & WIND SYNTH
KANE WATTERS - BASS
YEN NGUYEN – DRUMS
0405 589 488