30Dec2001
- AUSTRALIA: TOP 50 ARTISTS / TOP
50 SONGS <return
to top>
Killing Heidi also enjoyed huge radio support during
the year, with three songs making the top 100 played recordings
- Mascara, Live Without It and Weir.
TOP 50 ARTISTS - Killing Heidi ranked #18
TOP 50 SONGS - 'Mascara' ranked #39 ; 'Live Without It' ranked #48
(c) 2001 Nationwide News Pty Limited
Source: SUNDAY
TIMES (PERTH) 30/12/2001 P20
30Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: KILLING
Heidi have been fairly quiet since...<return
to top>
By Yolanda Garcia.
KILLING Heidi have been fairly quiet since they won the 2000 Aria
Awards. The awesome Aussie band were scheduled to play at Rumba,
but unfortunately Ella's throat was a little under the weather.
In fact she was there signing autographs but she couldn't sing because
she had recently had a throat operation. But all is well with the
girl and the band. And now Killing Heidi's latest single, Heavensent,
is one you should definitely listen to. The single includes three
versions of Heavensent and three other new tracks. My favourite
on this single has to be the Remix radio edit version of Heavensent
- it's super super cool and it's out now through Sony Music.
(C) 2001 Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd.
Source: SUNDAY
MAIL (QUEENSLAND) 30/12/2001
30Dec2001
- AUSTRALIA: Star-gazing for our stars<return
to top> Astrologer
Kristine Gibson, who has a keen interest in Chinese astrology, as
well asclairvoyant Sharina White, a numerologist and 2UE's psychic
to the stars had both been consulted on her views/thoughts upon
various people in the media, including Ella Hooper.
Kristine Gibson:
"With such a successful 2001, along with a small crisis over
her vocal cords, Ella (Killing Heidi's singer) seems to have come
through the past year with flying colours.
"Although she is not completely out of the woods yet, it won't
be too long. She just needs some more time to rest and be nurtured.
"These are the most important things that were forgotten on
the merry-go-round journey of 2001.
"There will be a leap of faith needed in areas of the heart
- something she can't quite see just yet. Ella may also get an offer
that is more for her than the rest of Killing Heidi.
"By the end of 2002, there will be lot to celebrate, as long
as each step of the way is taken with care."
Sharina White:
"Ella will have a short absence from the music industry for
an acting commitment on the screen.
"She will have many offers to go solo, and will eventually
pursue this career move in the music industry."
27Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: Make it in the end<return to top>
By JON HART.
Setbacks haven't stopped Killing Heidi from powering on, reports
JON HART.
THE book The Body is the Barometer to the Soul - So be your own
Doctor suggests that physical ailments have a connection to one's
emotional life.
Point this out to Killing Heidi's Ella Hooper, who has just recovered
from surgery to remove a cyst from her vocal cords, and the response
is anything but cynical.
"I've got a chart from back in my belly dancing days which
links parts of the body to what they mean and what they represent,"
says Ella.
So can she link recent trouble with her throat to difficulties in
her emotional life? "I know it's to do with communication,"
she says. "But I don't know, I feel like I'm communicating
well."
She is for this interview. Hooper, along with band members, guitarist
brother Jesse, 21, bassist Warren Jenkins, 28, and drummer Adam
Pedretti, 24, are all in a chirpy mood.
They are happy with the band's new song Heaven Sent, which heralds
a slightly more mature sound for the group.
It's the first single from the new album, a follow-up to the band's
triple-platinum debut Reflector which spawned hits such as Mascara,
Superman, Supergirl and Weir to make them a household name in Australia.
"It's not as immediate as our other songs," Hooper says.
"It's not as in-your-face and straight away catchy, catchy,
catchy. It does grow on you. It's kind of a more mature sound I
guess."
So is this a reflection of the entire album? "I guess the feel
of the album is but melodically, no," she says.
"This will be one of the sweetest songs, one of the nicest.
We're getting a bit more angsty, a bit more tough and rocky."
The new album is yet to be titled but Killing Heidi has a few ideas.
"The boys like `Damage Control', just because we've been in
damage control mode for the last couple of months with all this
stuff happening with my voice and setting the album back,"
says Ella.
The group, which has been confirmed to play at the SAFM Sky Show
on February 2, were well aware of the pressure of producing the
all-important second album. They chose to block it out.
"I'm sure there is (pressure) but we're not really feeling
it, we're kind of ignoring it because then it taints the way you
write or the way you perform," says Ella.
"When we recorded Reflector we weren't even really a band.
We were just four people getting to know each other. Now we're as
tight as. We're family."
Killing Heidi will perform at the SAFM Save the Murray Sky Show,
at Bonython Park, on February 2. Heaven Sent is out now through
Sony.
(C) 2001 Advertiser Newspapers Limited.
Source: ADVERTISER
(ADELAIDE) 27/12/2001 P70
21Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: Ella's new lease of life<return
to top>
By AMY FREEBORN.
HEAVEN sent, indeed. Killing Heidi has been confirmed for a performance
at the SAFM's Save The Murray Sky Show on February 2.
The event, which is expected to draw about 200,000, will bring the
group back to Adelaide for its first performance here in 12 months.
They will play new songs from its yet unnamed upcoming album, which
includes the band's new single Heaven Sent.
For singer Ella Hooper, right, it is her first series of concerts
since recent surgery to remove a cyst from her vocal cords. "I'm
only just allowed to start singing again," she told PS from
East Timor, where she is entertaining 1500 Australian soldiers stationed
there.
"I had to take all this time off. I'm over here in East Timor
and it's the first singing I'll be doing since the operation.
"We're getting a bit more angsty, a bit more tough and rocky,
but the maturity is there."
(C) 2001 Advertiser Newspapers Limited.
Source: ADVERTISER
(ADELAIDE) 21/12/2001 P20
13Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: the singles<return to top>
By CAMERON ADAMS.
Killing Heidi Heavensent (Wah Wah/Sony) SWITCHING from a guitar
thunderstorm to a harmonious pop rainbow in a heartbeat, this is
the best thing they've done; maturing before your very ears. Now
to the top of the charts with you, pronto.
Riva feat. Dannii Minogue Who Do You Love Now? (Warner) DANNII has
played Jan to Kylie's Marcia Brady of late, but no more. This shimmering,
credible dance pop anthem now means two Minogues will be unavoidable
over summer.
No Doubt Hey Baby (Universal) AFTER a surprising flop album, No
Doubt return with a killer single that mixes their in-house secret
weapons (Gwen, reggae, Gwen, funk, Gwen, pop) in a big blender.
Damage control has rarely sounded so good.
(C) 2001 Herald and Weekly Times Limited.
Source: HERALD
SUN 13/12/2001 P46
11Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: `Ugly'
bands united over East Timor troop tour<return
to top>
Rock stars Killing Heidi were "united in ugliness"
when they left Darwin to perform Christmas concerts for Australian
troops in East Timor yesterday.
Lead singer Ella Hooper, noted for her fashion sense, was unimpressed
with the khaki greens the rockers were made to wear for the RAAF
Hercules flight.
Sporting a new straight hairstyle, Hooper said: "It feels like
I am wearing a hessian bag - it's really hot.
"I'd much rather be wearing a kaftan, but at least we are all
united in ugliness."
Killing Heidi guitarist, and Ella's brother, Jesse, said: "We
can't wait - the troops will be the first to hear our new song,
Heaven sent, performed live."
Killing Heidi will be joined by Something for Kate's Paul Dempsey,
DJ Groove Terminator and Triple J's latest unearthed signing Missy
Higgins in Timor for 10 days to perform half a dozen concerts.
The artists have donated their time.
This is the third annual Christmas concert for troops in East Timor.
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Reynolds said the concerts recognised
the role of the 1500 troops still in East Timor and were to provide
them with a special event at a Christmas away from home.
SUELLEN HINDE.
(c) News Limited.
Source: NORTHERN
TERRITORIAN 11/12/2001 P5
10Dec2001 -
The Killing Heidi
Realm: Heavensent track-listing details - <return
to top>
Although some retailers have already put the 'Heavensent'
CD-single on their stands, the single is officially released today,
December 10.
The track listing is as follows:
1 - Heavensent (radio mix)
2 - Heavensent (Psy Harmonics radio edit)
3 - Up & Down (Violet Town live)
4 - What You Say I'll Do (Violet Town live)
5 - Nutha F..ken Love Song (Violet Town live)
6 - Heavensent (Psy Harmonics remix full version)
10Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: Q&A
with Killing Heidi's ELLA HOOPER<return
to top>
Q. Heavensent, the first track from your new album,
is a little different from the Killing Heidi sounds we're used to. A. Yes, it's more mature, but I'm really, really happy with
it.
Q. When will we see the new album? A. We've had a few setbacks, but it should be
out by March.
Q. What will it be called? A. We've got a few ideas. One of them is Damage
Control, because that's what we've been doing a lot of.
Q. You just had surgery on your throat. How is it? A. It's going really well. The surgeon said it
was a really good operation. I've got a speech therapist who's helping
me to talk and sing. It doesn't hurt at all.
Q. Did the surgery threaten to end your career? A. Yeah, it was pretty damn scary. If something
had gone wrong if they cut the wrong tendon it would pretty much
have been all over.
Q. How long were you out of action? A. I couldn't sing for about a month. It was kind
of cool, a blessing in disguise, but I'm keen to get back.
Q. How did you get involved with the upcoming East Timor concert?
A. We were asked by Triple J, who are presenting
the tour this year. We just wanted to be a part of it. I don't know
what to expect, that's the really exciting thing.
Q. What will you be performing for the troops? A. A couple of new songs, a bit of acoustic, some
electric stuff.
Q. And you've ditched the dreadlocks? A. They are gone. I made a really big furry hairball.
I just need to change the feel, to brush my hair again, to feel
myself again. A new look couldn't hurt.
Q. Do you dress yourselves or do you have a stylist? A. We pretty much dress ourselves. I get a lot
of my clothes made, that's why they are so unique. I co-design them,
too.
Q. What's next for you after East Timor? A. We get Christmas off, then it's back into the
studio to finish the vocals off and get this bloody album out.
* Heavensent (Sony) is released today.
(c) 2001 Nationwide News Pty Limited
Source: MX 10/12/2001
P18
07Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: Ella's new killer look<return
to top>
Killing Heidi wild child Ella Hooper says she will
sport a brand new image for the release of the band's second album
next year.
The singer who recently underwent throat surgery to remove a cyst
told MX the ditching of her trademark dreadlocks was the start of
a new look.
But if you're expecting her to glam up, think again.
"I think it will be a bit grunged down, but funky and pretty
wild," she said.
Hooper, 18, co-designs her distinctive wardrobe and has many outfits
custom-made.
She admitted shedding her dreadlocks was messy.
"I made a really big hairy furball," Hooper said.
"I just needed to change the feel, to be able to brush my hair
again, to feel myself again."
Still recovering from surgery with the help of a speech therapist,
Hooper said the operation was a frightening experience.
(c) 2001 Nationwide News Pty Limited
KILLING Heidi's Ella Hooper has admitted recent throat surgery to
remove a cyst almost ended her singing career.
Hooper, 18, sought medical advice after having difficulties singing
during the recording of the band's second album.
"I couldn't sing the way I know I can," she said.
"So the doctors put a tube camera down my nose and found a
lump on my vocal cords that was a cyst.
"The use of my voice aggravated it and it flared up."
Before going into surgery to remove the cyst, Hooper was told there
was a risk she would never sing again.
"I wouldn't feel like my life was over if I couldn't sing,
but it is my favourite thing to do.
"I've only just started and it's going so well."
Recording of the second Killing Heidi album, tentatively titled
Damage Control, has been delayed, but the first single, Heavensent,
will be released on December 10.
(c) 2001 Nationwide News Pty Limited.
Source: CAIRNS POST
07/12/2001 P20
07Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: Dressing up and acting
silly<return to top>
By Cameron Adams.
IT was a nondescript, deserted lot in Port Melbourne. But when Killing
Heidi finished with it, it looked like another world.
The chart-topping band was using the empty space as the set for
its new video, Heavensent, directed by Bart Borghesi.
Outdoor filming took place last week, with the interior shots being
filmed at an inner-city gallery.
Borghesi's company will then add several computer effects this week,
to meet the single's release date of December 10.
And the clip is calling for new skills for singer Ella Hooper: acting.
"Even though I'm not an actor it's a lot of fun," the
18-year-old said.
"This video is not so much about us performing as a band, it's
slightly darker and more abstract, which I'm happy about."
Hooper has ditched her trademark dreadlocks, while brother Jesse
is running around the lot in lime-green hospital pyjamas and a dressing
gown, being chased by a nurse.
Nearby there's a priest, a business man, a debutante and a handful
of kids as extras, while Killing Heidi's bassist, Warren Jenkin,
and drummer Adam Pedretti are dressed as labourers.
"It's a great excuse to dress up and act silly," Hooper
said.
"In this clip, there's two parallel worlds going on, it's like
nature versus civilisation. Well, that's my spin on it. And there's
a twist at the end."
Heavensent is the first taste of Killing Heidi's second album.
Hooper said the new sound had surprised some fans.
"It is a little different," she said.
(c) News Limited.
Source: TOWNSVILLE
BULLETIN 07/12/2001 P28
06Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: Diggers to
welcome Ella and the band<return
to top>
By MICHAEL OWEN-BROWN.
ROCK band Killing Heidi is about to set off on its own tour of duty
- entertaining 1500 Australian troops stationed in East Timor.
The Christmas concert tour will be 18-year-old singer Ella Hooper's
first concert since recent surgery to remove a cyst from her vocal
cords.
The tour begins on December 11 and includes seven performances at
remote locations such as Batugade and Aidabeleten. The main concert
will be at Dili Stadium on December 16.
Many soldiers specifically requested Killing Heidi, one of the hottest
bands in Australia.
Other musicians performing for free on the tour include Paul Dempsey
from Something for Kate, popular DJ Groove Terminator, Triple JJJ's
latest "Unearthed" winner Missy Higgins, and the Australian
Army Band Sydney.
Launching the tour in Sydney yesterday, former deputy prime minister
Tim Fischer said the concerts reminded the soldiers how proud and
appreciative Australians were of their efforts.
Tour organiser, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Reynolds, said the musicians
were excited at the prospect of giving something back to their country.
The festivities were a welcome departure from the soldiers' usual
daily routine, at a time when many would be thinking of their families
back home.
"It's clearly tremendously moving, uplifting and great fun,"
he said.
(c) Nationwide News Proprietary Ltd, 2001.
Source: DAILY
TELEGRAPH (SYDNEY) 06/12/2001 P7
05Dec2001 -
AUSTRALIA: Tackling river woes<return to top>
A GROUP of Year 9 Geography students from Ravenswood
recently went on a school excursion with a difference.
The five - Isabel Lumsden, Michelle Denis, Merryn Silink, Tamara
Sutherland, Hannah Valentine - accompanied teacher Leanne Miller
to Mildura on the Victorian border where they took part in the 2001
Murray-Darling Basin Commission International River Health Conference.
Held from October 14 to 17, the conference gathered a group of people
ranging from TV presenters, soap stars and musicians, including
Ella and Jesse Hooper from Killing Heidi.
Four hundred students, from Year 5 to Year 11, and 100 teachers
from around the world came together in an effort to promote a collective
environmental conscience.
Some of the objectives of the conference were to build a culture
of environmental awareness; raise importance of river health; and
promote the activities to the community.
The Ravenswood students said they found the hands-on learning techniques
exciting and extremely interesting.
"It was really relevant to us because we are currently studying
salinity in the Murray Darling Basin," Merryn said.
Mrs Miller, a Year Nine geography teacher who accompanied the group
to Mildura, said the conference focused on a kids-teaching-kids
approach.
" We hope this will be developed further into the National
Environmental Education Curriculum," Mrs Miller said.
(c) 2001 Nationwide News Pty Limited http://www.news.com.au.
