+ Jane Dust (self‑titled 2010 album) voted one of the best albums of 2010 by Inpress’s Boomeister
+ ‘Her self-titled album is a joy’ - Chris Johnston, The Age Melbourne
+ 'In a world of disposable starlets, hyper-inflated trends and gimmicky revionist chic, she’s the rarest thing: a class act'. Rene Scheffer from Mess and Noise 29 September 2012
+ The brand new eponymous record from Melbourne singer/songwriter Jane Dust has just been released and we’re pleased to let you know that it’s pretty damn fantastic” Dan Condon, Inpress, 25 August 2012
+ ‘You know when you fall in love with something and you’re not exactly sure why? You just love it? That is how I find my thoughts … regarding the selt-titled release for local songstress Jane Dust”, Boomeister, Inpress, 18 August 2010.
NEXT SHOW: YA YAHS, Smith St Collingwood Friday, 22 June with Go Go Sapien and a mystery guest!
Jane Dust and The Giant Hoopoes are a symphonic pop group that have been playing round Melbourne since the start of 2010. Jane Dust is on vocals and electric guitar and the Giant Hoopoes are Stu Thomas on bass (of Stu Thomas Paradox, Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist, Kim Salmon and the Surrealists), Clare Moore on drums (Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist and The Dames), Will Hindmarsh on keys and synth (Go Go Sapien, Emily Mae and the Alarum Belles) and Louisa Trewartha on trumpet (Hawthorn Brass Band, State Opera).
Here are some of their websites:
www.facebook.com/#!/JaneDustAndTheGiantHoopoes
http://soundcloud.com/janedustgianthoopoes
http://janedust.bandcamp.com/
http://www.myspace.com/janedust
http://janedust.blogspot.com.au/
In late 2012 Jane Dust and the Hoopoes will be releasing their next concept album Space Odyssey: Part I . The album is the first part of a symphonic space odyssey and has three suites, each dedicated to the planets of Mars, Venus and Earth. Beautifully recorded and co-produced by Casey Rice (Dirty Three, Liz Phair, Tortoise) Space Odyssey: Part I is an overarching sonic narrative about a galactic hunt for a menacing, dastardly space menace - 'The Creature' . JD explains:
'I wanted to record again with Casey Rice for my third album, because he is a genius when it comes to capturing and crafting sound. My last album clearly referenced and celebrated the early sounds of the 70s. I love that period - I love the sounds of the drums, I love the soaring symphonics. This new album is very symphonic too and is also concept album. This time there is an over-arching narrative about a space hunt. It is designed to be listened to in a single sitting - much like a short story should be read in a single sitting. Whilst the last album had country touches, this album is clearly within the genre of pop -- space pop, if you will. Over the last couple of years I've developed quite a passion for the works of composers Barry Gray and early 70s bands like Renaissance -- I think this new album reflects that'.
Jane Dust released A Spray of Red from the Deep in 2008. A solo, stripped back affair, recorded expertly by Dave Graney and Clare Moore, her first solo album enabled her to hone and refine her song-writing craft. Dust's self-titled second album Jane Dust was released in 2010 on Vitamin Records - a symphonic tribute album that tipped its furry, feathery hat to late 60s British pop and early 70s torch ballads. The album was well received, reviewed and listed as one of the best releases of of 2010 by Boomeister of Inpress . You can read some the reviews here.
JD and the GH's have played with many Melbourne groups including Sir, Ally Oop and the Hoopsters, Ana Nicole, Go go Sapien, Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist, The Ooga Boogas, Luluc, Bulls and Laura Jean plus many more
