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Track/Video: Argentinian sound artist QOA announces new album ‘SAUCO’ with the vibrant detail of ‘LIQUEN’.

John Parry April 10, 2024

LA based, Argentinian QOA (aka. Nina Corti) is a digital sound artist and illustrator whose practice is centred on listening and tuning in. That doesn’t mean QOA’s attention is solely drawn to other conventional tunes or conversations but instead they seek out the auditory stimuli of the non-human world, plants and animals, streams and undergrowth, …

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News: Boundary-Pushing Artist Rainer Ild Releases Thought-Provoking Single ‘Honky’

Simon Lucas-Hughes April 10, 2024

Renowned composer Rainer Ild has once again pushed the boundaries of artistic expression with his latest single, ‘Honky’. Known for his innovative approach to music, Ild’s new release promises to captivate audiences with its engaging melody and insightful lyrics. A graduate in music with a diverse portfolio spanning theatre, commercials, and movies, Rainer Ild brings …

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Live Review: No One Could Save Us But Chris Isaak- Live at the State Theatre, Sydney 10.05.2024

Deb Pelser April 10, 2024

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Album Review: ‘FYEAR’ – a phenomenal, poetic statement from the Montreal post-jazz ensemble (aka. FYEAR)

John Parry April 10, 2024

The Breakdown Make no mistake, this is an epic work in terms of scale, focus, impact and integrity. Constellation Records – 9.0 Music and poetry, poetry and music, the Montreal convened collective FYEAR show how potent this combination can be on this self-titled debut, out now via Constellation. Led by poet/novelist Kaie Kellough and composer/saxophonist …

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Track: ‘We Had An Island’ – the dreamy new track from the legendary Mick Harvey ahead of his first solo album in ten years and tour.

Arun Kendall April 10, 2024

Displaying his extraordinary vocal range, Mick Harvey has unveiled his latest single ‘We Had An Island’ ahead of his first solo album ‘Five Ways To Say Goodbye’. The new track is Harvey’s interpretation of Bruno Adams (Fatal Shores)’s ‘We Had an Island’. ‘We Had An Island’ is an achingly beautiful song about the the delicious …