Tash Sultana releases special MTV UNPLUGGED (Live In Melbourne)
Recorded in Melbourne during the midst of one of the longest and most intense periods of pandemic lockdown, Tash Sultana’s MTV Unplugged (Live In Melbourne) album is an intimate look at one of Australia’s most beloved musicians, thriving in their natural element: on a stage, with their instruments, and their voice.
Having released Coma, Willow Tree, Dream My Life Away feat Josh Cashman, Flume and Crop Circles, Tash Sultana now reveals the full session in stunning audio detail. Produced and mixed entirely by Tash during lockdown, this MTV Unplugged (Live In Melbourne) record is striking in its presentation, dripping in the authenticity Tash Sultana’s shows are globally renowned for - an utter treat for audiophiles to listen to.
Along with the release of the full album, Tash has also shared the new live video for Crop Circles. Taken from Tash’s 2021 record Terra Firma, the MTV Unplugged (Live In Melbourne) audience was gifted with an immersive rendition of ‘Crop Circles’. A prime masterclass of how Tash Sultana’s vocal range weaves gorgeously with pared back arrangements as it does with a kaleidoscope of sounds, this version of ‘Crop Circles’ simply stuns.
“The best way to listen to it is to turn the light off and light a candle or incense. I want you to feel sensory overdrive by the end of the set. So dim the lights and just watch.”
TASH SULTANA
The opportunity for Tash Sultana to become part of the MTV Unplugged family came at a perfect time, not having been able to engage with an audience in this way for - at that point - two years. The experience was nourishing and ultimately, a remedy.
“The light that shines the brightest through me is when I’m on the stage. I wanted to take the audience on the ride with me because I hadn’t played live in two years. I produced and mixed this entire record myself over a few months during lock down."
TASH SULTANA
The evolution of Tash Sultana’s artistry in recent years has made the performer one of Australian music’s most significant success stories. Long considered one of the country’s hardest working exports, Tash’s appeal has transcended beyond simply being a maverick, multi-talented instrumentalist and vocalist. Tash has proven time and time again their talents as a producer, sonic curator and visionary; the results of such an unique vision reflected in their growing catalogue of work.
The multi-platinum selling artist reached new heights with the release of their sophomore record Terra Firma in 2021, including a #1 ARIA Album spot, #3 on the Swiss Album Charts and #7 on the German Album Charts. All the while, Tash’s profile as a live performer has continued to solidify off the back of sold out shows both in Australia and overseas, with over 120,000 tickets sold in Australia and Europe in 2019 alone.
MTV Unplugged Melbourne Presents: Tash Sultana will air on MTV Hits at 10am on Friday, June 3 in Australia and 12pm in New Zealand.
PRAISE FOR TASH SULTANA
“Tash may be globally renowned as an expert noodler but it’s the refrain and funk-dipped cadence in exactly the right places that make Terra Firma so bewitching.”
Rolling Stone Australia
“…imaginatively incorporates an array of diverse styles, resulting in a kaleidoscope of feel-good vibes…”
Hot Press
“They champion intimate connection over mass participation, the record aiming straight for the heart.”
NME Australia
This year, Tash is back on the road, taking in shows across North America, Europe and the UK and New Zealand before returning home to perform this Summer at Ocean Sounds. “It’s been a hot minute since I've played in my home state. Coming back to the roots always feels like a revival.”
“Everything I do in my life is a montage to reach the pinnacle which is me on stage. I craft everything I do around giving my performances down to what I think, eat, sleep, meditate on, pray, rehearse, exercise, socialise, read, write. Literally everything I do is for that 'moment', so to be back on stage; my life feels complete.” TASH SULTANA
TASH SULTANA NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2022
Tickets via www.tashsultana.com
Supported by Josh Cashman
June 10th The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas at The Chelsea Las Vegas NV
June 11th Sandy City Amphitheater Sandy UT SOLD OUT
June 12th Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison CO SOLD OUT
June 14th Palace Theatre St Paul, MN
June 15th Riviera Theatre Chicago, IL
June 17th Agora Theatre Cleveland OH
June 18th Promowest Pavilion at Ovation Newport, KY
June 19th Bonnaroo Music Festival Manchester TN
June 21st Roxian Theatre Pittsburgh PA
June 22nd Asbury Hall @ Babeville Buffalo NY
June 24th The Fillmore Philadelphia PA
June 25th The Anthem Washington DC
June 26th Pier 17 New York NY SOLD OUT
June 28th State Theatre Portland ME SOLD OUT
June 29th House of Blues Boston MA SOLD OUT
June 30th Montreal International Jazz Festival Montreal QC
July 2nd Sherblues & Folk Festival Sherbrooke QC
July 4th History Toronto ON
July 5th History Toronto ON
July 7th Festival d'été International de Québec Quebec QC
July 8th RCB Ottowa Blues Fest ON
July 10th Winnipeg Folk Festival Winnipeg MB
July 12th Edmonton Convention Centre Edmonton AB
July 13th Calgary Stampede Calgary AB
July 15th Royal Theatre Victoria BC SOLD OUT
July 16th Orpheum Theatre Vancouver BC
July 17th McMenamins Grand Lodge Forest Grove OR SOLD OUT
July 19th Paramount Theatre Seattle WA SOLD OUT
July 21st Fox Theatre Oakland CA SOLD OUT
July 22nd Fox Theatre Oakland CA
July 23rd Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles CA SOLD OUT
July 24th Fox Theater Pomona CA
TASH SULTANA UK TOUR 2022
Tickets via www.tashsultana.com
Supported by Josh Cashman
August 19th MS Dockville Hamburg GER
August 21st Lowlands Biddinghuizen NL
August 22nd OLT Rivierenhof Antwerp BEL
August 23rd OLT Rivierenhof Antwerp BEL
August 25th Zurich Open Air Zurich CH
August 26th Today’s Festival Turin IT
August 28th Budapest Park Budapest HUN
August 29th Open Air Arena Vienna AUT
August 30th Unaltrofestival-Magnolia Milan IT
September 2nd Zitadelle Spandau Berlin GER
September 3rd Jrhundertalle Frankfurt GER
September 4th Killesberg Park Stuttgart GER
September 7th Junge Garde Dresden GER
September 9th On Air Festival Warsaw PL
September 11th Lukiske Prision 2.0 Vilnius LT
TASH SULTANA NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2022
Tickets via www.tashsultana.com
Supported by Josh Cashman
October 13th Spark Arena Auckland NZ
December 10th Ocean Sounds Churchill Island AUS
MTV Unplugged (Live In Melbourne) is released Friday, June 3rd
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