Artist info
Genre
Electronic, Hip Hop
Sounds like
https://www.facebook.com/FortunesMelbourne
band members
Barnaby Matthews - Producer, Conor McCabe - Vocals
Influences
The Internet, Young Thug, Justin Bieber, D'Angelo
Website
Bio
No-one blends the gritty groove of hip-hop with the raw emotion of R&B like Melbourne’s Fortunes. The duo bring intimacy to electronic music and fresh energy to classic soul.
A collaboration between producer Barnaby Matthews and vocalist Conor McCabe - both originally from NZ - Fortunes meld layered soundscapes on thick, glitchy bass-lines. Their sound flows with innate groove, and is brought to life by flawless and intimate vocal delivery. Both danceable and moving, Fortunes are an unmissable act.
Fortunes have become consistent crowd-favourites for their immersive live performances, and have built an impressive list of supporting slots while headlining multiple shows of their own: playing in Sydney and New Zealand, hosting their Hoodie EP release to an over-capacity crowd, and supporting artists such as SHLOHMO, JMSN, ODDISEE, and VALLIS ALPS.
Having kicked off 2016 with a performance at LET THEM EAT CAKE, and with their new JACKET EP freshly released, Fortunes are set to push further musical boundaries and build upon an already standout debut in both the Australian and international music scenes. Be sure to watch this space.
*NEW* JACKET EP (FREE): https://fortunes.bandcamp.com/
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/fortunesband
BOOKINGS: matt@nicheproductions.com.au
Melbourne future R'n'B studs Fortunes are getting up in your hair this week.
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
Coming from different musical backgrounds (pop/soul/jazz vs hip-hop/electronic/hardcore) but with similar ambition, we developed our sound through a lot of trial and error over a cask of wine.
What’s your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
People, mates, lovers, dickheads.
What can punters expect from a Fortunes live show?
Lots of dancing (dirty dancing), hot people, personal stories.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given and who was it from?
Protect your heart, turn it into art. Thanks Gemma.
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
Vanessa Amorosi - Absolutely Everybody
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
Madison Avenue - Don't Call Me Baby
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
The Tarantinos at Luwow. It was wild, a chick got her *** out.
Tell us about the bands or people in the Melbourne music community that inspire you.
Hiatus Kaiyote - Nai Palm is explosive.
The Harpoons - Rebecca's on some high-pitched Australian Amy Winehouse level.
What are your plans for 2015?
We're looking at jumping on a couple of tours and playing some festival spots which is gonna be sweet. We’ve almost finished writing EP#2, so aiming to get that out mid-year.
Review
Dayummm this is absolute F I R E
Dayummm this is absolute F I R E
Review
This was a hot one when you played it live! Lots of footwork among the crowd of adoring Fortunes fans, myself included.
This was a hot one when you played it live! Lots of footwork among the crowd of adoring Fortunes fans, myself included.
Review
Aw man aw man! This is hella smooooth.
Aw man aw man! This is hella smooooth.
