Tammin

TAMMIN

Whatever Will Be
After 4 and a half years starring in 'Home & Away' and two Top 15 singles, 'Pointless Relationship' and 'Whatever Will Be', Tammin releases her debut album, 'Whatever Will Be'.

The album was co-written by Tammin and features some great producers such as Steve Robson (Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Imbruglia), The Location Crew (Dido, Christina Aquilera) and A-Side Productions (Britney Spears, Ashlee Simpson).

'Whatever Will Be' is an album of moods that runs through a spectrum of themes including relationships, family, love, growing up and finding your way.

Veering from dark and edgy mid tempo ballads ('World Without You', 'Backwards Again') to shimmering guitar pop-rock ('It's A Little Late', 'Better To Be Lonely', 'Almost Me'), Tori Amos channelled piano ballads ('Tender', 'Whatever Will Be' - both highlights), sunny pop ('It's a Beautiful Day'), searching ballads ('Something Better') to the gloriously off-kilter ('Around the World').

Tammin talked us through the album, track by track, to give us her take on each of the 12 songs.

Pointless Relationship
This is an up-tempo, guitar driven track. It was written and recorded in Sweden on a seven-day trip to Europe. It was minus 15 degrees when we recorded the vocal and everything inside was starting to freeze! I think it has a good message: if you're in a dead end relationship, then get empowered and move on.

World Without You
Also recorded in Sweden. It's dark and moody song and one of my favourites. When I heard the song I knew it had to be part of the album. I'd love this to be a single.

Backwards Again
This was recorded in LA with Soul Shock, who's recorded with Whitney and Toni Braxton. I think it gives the album a bit of light and shade. It's a funky mid-tempo, quirky song. I remember recording this with a wonderful writer but after every verse, he would have a cigarette. So we were there for hours too long!

Whatever Will Be
This is the titled track of the album and a song that I really think sums my life up. It's driven by piano - a big orchestral ballad. It says that even though life has many trials, there is a path planned out for us and whatever will be, will be. I flew to Stockholm for one day to record this? it was too good to let go!

It's A Beautiful Thing
I heard this in the car a few years ago and I had just fallen in love. I turned it up, rolled down the window and sang it at the top of my lungs. It's such a catchy, uplifting, up-tempo guitar track that makes me smile. It's one of the poppier songs .

Something Better
Every time I hear this song, I nearly cry. The melody is so beautiful and the words so true. It's a piano ballad written and recorded in the UK. The song is about going in and out of love, never knowing what we want, always holding out for something better. It was a hard song to record as we all wanted it to be perfect. But we got there in the end.

Better To Lonely
I heard this two years ago and really liked how I could zone out and just move to it. The song is an up-tempo guitar track and was recorded in Sydney. Now that I've grown up a bit, it reminds me of when I was a lot younger. It's a lot of fun it talks about how girls should feel happy being single and empowered.

Almost Me
This is a rockier song with a lot of life to it. I wrote it when I was feeling melancholy. It's saying I can't wait to be the person I know I could be. But it's OK, I've got a lot of time...

Tender
This song is a very slow, sad, discordant song which evokes so much emotion. It was recorded in London in an old house and I love everything about this song. It reminds me of relationships in my own life..."Life's not remote controlled, I need to get treated a little more tender". We only did the vocals twice - the emotion just seemed to flow out.

It's A Little Late
A guitar based, mid tempo track. I love this song because the lyrics tell a story. It's about not realizing what you have in a relationship and telling that person you need time to think. But when you decide you want them, they're gone. I love performing this song on stage acoustically as the harmonies really stand out. One day, I will be up there with my guitar joining in!

Around The World
A cute, quirky song that I wrote on a plane to London. It's about going to all these incredible countries all over the world but leaving someone special behind. We recorded the vocals in 30 minutes and had such a ball recording it.

Ordinary Day
It's a raw guitar song that was written about a past relationship I had. It's about the woman wanting to be loved and cared for and about the man never really understanding and always leaving when there's conflict.

CD Album

Pointless Relationship

World Without You

Whatever Will Be (Album Version)

It's A Little Late

Something Better

Almost Me

Tender

Backwards Again

It's A Beautiful Thing

Better To Be Lonely

Ordinary Day

Around The World

Release Date: 23.05.05

Catalogue: 5200272000

Tammin Debuts Top Ten And Hits Rove [Live]!!
After blasting the nation's airwaves for the last few weeks, Tammin's debut single 'Pointless Relationship' has rocketed into the ARIA singles chart for a whopping #7 debut! Go Tammin! Catch her on Rove [Live] tomorrow night from 9.30pm on Ten.
It's become a staple on radio across the nation over the last few weeks, and today, Tammin's debut single 'Pointless Relationship' has rocketed into the ARIA singles chart for an awesome #7 debut, beating out newies from the likes of Avril Lavigne and Missy Higgins. The first single to be lifted from Tammin's forthcoming album, due out early 2005, the public response to the catchy summery pop tune has gone through the roof - not only was it the #1 most added track to Oz radio the week of release but last week saw thousands of fans rock up to instores around the nation to get the former Home And Away star to sign copies of the hot single!!

And if you missed any of her instore appearances, don't sweat it! Tammin will be making plenty of cameos on radio and TV in the coming weeks, including a highly coveted spot on the Rove [Live] regular...

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Pointless Relationship
Millions around the world have fallen in love with her through her role as Dani Sutherland on the smash drama Home And Away, but Tammin Sursok is really going to blow everyone away with her debut single 'Pointless Relationship'.

For the past three years, Tammin has somehow been song-writing, singing and playing guitar while working 18 hours days on TV, her passion for making music finally culminating with her debut album (many of the tracks which she co-wrote), set for release in early 2005.

Recorded over the past 12 months in Los Angeles, Stockholm and London and featuring entirely live instrumentation, Tammin worked with some of the world's finest producers, including Steve Robson (Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Imbruglia), The Location Crew (Dido, Christina Aguilera) and Soulpower (Christina Milian, Brandy), on the collection.

The first track to be lifted from the album, 'Pointless Relationship' is a rocking slice of hook heavy, guitar driven pop that simply demands your attention. Produced by A-Side Productions (Britney Spears, Ashlee Simpson), it shimmers with a glistening pop sensibility but it's Tammin's raw conviction that is the song's emotional core.

The single also includes the B-Side 'Tender' as well as lyrics for 'Pointless Relationship' and a bonus poster in the pack.
CD Maxi Single

Pointless Relationship

Tender
Release Date: 15.11.04
Catalogue: 675463.2
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POINTLESS RELATIONSHIP

Three years ago, when she was just 17 years old, Tammin Sursok was offered a record deal that promised the world. She turned it down.

"I knew the music I liked and I knew who I was", recalls Tammin. "But I didn't know how to show that musically yet. And I knew that if I did sign I wouldn't have a long-term career. And that's what I want, because music is something I'm really passionate about".

Music is in Tammin's blood. Her mother, Julie, is an award-winning singer who collected a (ARIA equivalent) Springbok award in South Africa for Best New Female Vocalist prior to emigrating to Australia.

"I've been brought up in the music industry", says Tammin. "Mum is a classically trained pianist and guitar player, and still teaches guitar, so I've been exposed to music all my life".

It was this innate passion for music that was behind Tammin's decision to quit her Logie award-winning role as Dani Sutherland on Home & Away. For the past three years Tammin has somehow been song-writing, singing and playing guitar while still working 18 hour days on the show. "I could have stayed longer on the show, and they asked me to", reveals Tammin. "But it's hard to focus on two things at once. I want to focus on my music now".

Tammin's debut single, POINTLESS RELATIONSHIP, is a rocking slice of hook heavy, guitar driven pop that simply demands your attention. Produced by A-Side Productions (Britney Spears, Ashlee Simpson), it shimmers with a glistening pop sensibility but it's Tammin's raw conviction that is the song's emotional core.

"The first time I heard the song I could understand where it was going", says Tammin. "This girl is going out with this guy in this relationship and she thinks it's going to be everything she ever dreamed of, but it's doomed to fail because they both want different things. It's a feeling everyone can definitely relate to, because there's always a relationship in your life that never comes out the way you thought it would in the beginning".

POINTLESS RELATIONSHIP is the first single lifted from Tammin's stunning debut album, due to be released early 2005. Recorded over the past 12 months in Los Angeles, Stockholm and London with some of the world's finest producers, including Steve Robson (Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Imbruglia), The Location Crew (Dido, Christina Aguilera) and Soulpower (Christina Milian, Brandy). It features entirely live instrumentation and a number of Tammin co-writes.

"I write music and lyrics", says Tammin. "I've probably written lyrics for over 100 songs in the last couple of years, so that's definitely a strong point for me. I see song-writing as the heart and soul of being an artist. That's why this album is me".

POINTLESS RELATIONSHIP, the debut single for Tammin Sursok, is released nationally through Sony Music on November 15
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(Reach Up For The) Sunrise

Listen to '(Reach Up For The) Sunrise' in full

New-wave legends, '80's icons and ROCK GODS...Duran Duran need no introduction!!! With over 70 million albums sold worldwide, a career spanning 25 years, and a legion of die-hard fans eagerly awaiting this momentous occasion, Duran Duran have released their brilliant new single '(Reach Up For The) Sunrise' - the band's first featuring all five original members since 1985's 'A View To A Kill' and the first to be taken from their forthcoming new studio album 'Astronaut'!!

"It's the best collection of Duran Duran songs we have ever done, without a doubt," said Duran Duran's John Taylor.

Recorded at London's Sphere Studios with producer Don Gilmore (Good Charlotte, Linkin Park, Avril Lavigne, Pearl Jam) and mixed at Olympic Studios in London by Jeremy Wheatley (Massive Attack, Sugababes and The Dandy Warhol's), '(Reach Up For The) Sunrise' was one of the first tracks written by the band for their new album.

A killer and punchy slice of classic Duran Duran pop driven by Nick Rhodes' awesome keyboards and Simon Le Bon's inimitable lyrics and melodies, this feelgood, anthem-in-the-making is shaping up to be the ultimate comeback for the band. The track is burning up at radio across Australia (and the world), has been given an extra dose of exposure in Oz as the new theme song for Channel 7's 'Sunrise' show and is set to light up dancefloors across the globe with outstanding remixes by Jason Nevins, Ferry Costen, and Peter Presca featured on the single and serviced as white label promos to DJ's across the world.

Renowned for their pioneering, stylised videos, Duran Duran's clip for '(Reach Up For The) Sunrise' was shot in the US, UK and Spain by directors The Polish Brothers and filmed in five different formats (35mm, 8mm colour, 8mm black and white, high definition and mini-DV) for a truly unique and spectacular look. The storyline follows each of the band members out on their own personal journeys - John through deserts, Nick in spaceships flying through the streets of London, Roger driving an E-type Jag through London, Simon off-road bike racing through the Spanish Pyrenees and Andy braving the crowds at the Manumission nightclub in Ibiza - before eventually reuniting for a performance of the song as the sun rises. Watch it now!

The single package features three remixes of '(Reach Up For The) Sunrise' : the Alex G Cosmic Mix, Ferry Costen Dub Mix and Peter Presta NY Tribal Mix as well as the bonus non-album track 'Know It All'.

"'Sunrise' is a blast of fresh air. The uptempo dance/ rock track has a thrilling, uplifting chorus: 'Reach up for the sunrise/ Put your hands into the big sky/You can touch the sunrise/Feel the new day enter your life." The lyrics to the ebullient track are fitting.

"Simply put, this is a new day for Duran Duran. The group, along with co-producer Don Gilmore, has captured a mood and spirit sure to bring a smile to fans' faces, especially given the rabid response to the band's brief reunion tour last year. Welcome back Simon, Nick, Andy, John and Roger. We missed you,"Billboard, 04/09/2004