Music
Meet: Stephen Jones talks creativity and influences, ahead of the upcoming Babybird tour
Stephen Jones is the all-round music aficionado, singer and writer of “lullabies” behind Babybird. He’s forever associated with “that song”, but the writing prowess has never abated, and continues on through the freedom that Bandcamp affords artists. 3 and half albums already dropped in 2023, it seems the creation of new material is something that …
See: Video for Cam Butler’s (Ron S Peno and the Superstitions) album ‘Solar’ provides an immersive arresting visual for the radiant music.
Cam Butler is a seasoned and experienced multi instrumentalist and producer who is also the co-writer of songs with the legendary Ron S Peno (Died Pretty) in the fabulous Ron S Peno and the Superstitions which he co-founded. We reviewed Butler’s radiant album ‘Solar’ towards the end of September, saying: ‘Solar’ takes us on a magnificent sonic journey, …
Live Gallery: Modest Mouse play Daydream Festival in Sydney 29.04.2023
Modest Mouse celebrate return to Australia at Daydream Festival.
Live Review: Midge Ure / India Electric Co – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 24.04.2023
A Monday night trip to the City Hall in Sheffield, suffice to say it was well worth the effort for the first night of Midge Ure’s much anticipated and Covid delayed ‘Voice and Visions’ tour. First up were a band previously unknown to me by the name of India Electric Co. A three piece namely …
Live Gallery: Tropical Fuck Storm Performing as Part of the Daydream Festival 29.04.2023
TFS make welcome return to Sydney.
EP Review: Atarka – The Mountain
Hailing from Birmingham, Atarka were originally conceived in 2018 and initially comprised of Daniel McCarthy (guitar), Adam Bayliss (bass), Jamie Smith (vocals), Alex Dutton (guitar), and Phil Sheldon (drums). Following the completion of the new record, Daniel McCarthy left the band for new horizons, but this opened the door for Haydn Edwards to step up and …
Track: Eleine – Never Forget
Eleine have shared a new digital single ‘Never Forget’ to kick off their American Full Moon North American tour with Moonspell. The track is taken from the bands new album ‘We Shall Remain’ which will be released on July 14th, 2023 via Atomic Fire Records. The band comments: “Have you ever met someone who has scarred you? Made you …
Album Review: aus -‘Everis’: a serene and subtle post-classical work of distinction from the illusive Japanese composer.
Sometimes an album just sneaks up on you. Tokyo musician Yasuhiko Fukuzono maybe prolific as a producer, sound artist and curator of the renowned electronic music label FLAU but his solo releases in the guise of aus are rare. Sure there was the pan-global richness of the ‘Until Then’ twelve inch in February this year …
Gallery: Kilkenny Roots Festival 25th anniversary , Friday 28.04.2023 – various venues
Its that time of year again where the city of Kilkenny is taken over by music fans from all around the world, people travel near and far for this weekend of Roots / Americana / Rockabilly and more. The weekend comprising of paid shows and a large number of free shows in numerous venues around …
Track: RVG Release New Track ‘Midnight Sun’ off Upcoming Album
RVG deliver another post punk classic.