Converse

Converse is launching a new series of live music events designed to disrupt the traditional live music and tour mentality, by asking selected Australian bands where they want to play, no matter how creative the location.

The event series starts in Sydney with first location by the artist King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard, taking place at the recently shut down and vacant Rozelle Hospital. Additional events with different bands and locations are scheduled for major cities across the country.

Acts Of Disruption Sydney

King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard w/ Guests
Friday 11th of May

The former Rozelle Hospital.

RSVP here to get your tickets, or visit Converse Australia on Facebook.

*Converse Acts Of Disruption is ticketed free and in limited quantities.

"I'm A Goner" is the new song from pop duo MATT & KIM, rapper and producer Soulja Boy and singer-songwriter ANDREW W.K. Coming straight out of the US, "I'm A Goner" is the newest Three Artists.One Song collaboration from Converse.

Check out a behind the scenes look into the making of "I'm A Goner" while the track was recorded at the Converse Rubber Tracks studio in Brooklyn, NY.

We're pleased to announce the opening of Converse Rubber Tracks, a state-of-the-art community based recording studio in Brooklyn, NY. As a way of giving back and inspiring musicians from all genres, Rubber Tracks provides the opportunity for artists to record their original music in a high quality studio at no cost.

Of the opening, Geoff Cotrill, Chief Marketing Officer of Converse says, "It's a way for us to say thank you to musicians all over who have helped us become the brand we are and to provide a place for new artists to have access to resources they may not be able to afford. This is our way to invest in the future of music and we couldn't be more excited about it."

Converse Rubber Tracks will allow up-and-coming artists increased exposure and a means to promote their music to a much larger audience.

View the official Press Release here. 

Desire is the exclusive new track and interactive music video from Paloma Faith, Graham Coxon and Bill Ryder-Jones and the latest chapter in Converse's ongoing collaboration of the UK music scene.

Following on from Didn't Know What Love Was, the incredible track and music video from Hot Chip, Bernard Sumner and Hot City, Converse have brought together another collective of iconic UK artists. This time Paloma, Graham and Bill take it in a brand new direction, collaborating on an amazing indie rock track. Their Desire record blends driving rock riffs with Paloma's soul and jazz-infused voice to bring to life the darker side of passion.

Converse has also created an interactive music video featuring the three artists. Inspired by neo-noir graphic novels, the video is a unique blend of animation and live action. The narrative unfolds to take us on a journey into the weird and wicked world of Desire. For the first time, you are also able to join Paloma, Graham and Bill in this strange and sensuous place. Using Facebook Connect, you can pull photos of yourself and two friends into the video, creating a personalised Desire experience.

Download the track for free and connect with Desire here