News: The mighty Crowded House announce a series of pop-up shows across Australia
Following the release of a roundly well received album ‘Gravity Stairs’ last year and a massive tour of the major cities, the legendary Crowded House have announced a return bout of pop-shows across Australia later this year, covering areas they missed last year and targeting more intimate venues. Neil Finn says: We are very excited …
Track: Lily Jupiter debuts her single sparkling ‘Stamp Alphabet’ and gives notice of a prodigious, creative talent emerging.
For an emerging artist who is only 16, Lily Jupiter displays an incredible assurance and prodigious ability in her debut single ‘Stamp Alphabet’, released today. There are detectable elements of Lorde and Olivia Rodrigo for sure with the electronic thrum, driving pace, wry lyrics and velvet vocals. Jupiter adds George Michael as an influence and …
News: Exploding indie stars Radio Free Alice announce their third EP ‘Empty Words’ for release this month, and entice us with new single ‘Toyota Camry’ and massive tour ahead
We have been closely following the rapid ascent of Radio Free Alice ever since premiering their video for ‘I (Gotta Fall In Love)’ back in 2023. This was followed by their signing to the massive and highly prestigious WME Agency for worldwide representation after their signing locally to the illustrious Double Drummer label. It may be an unrequited love …
Premiere: Nipaluna/Hobart’s The Native Cats exclusively reveal poignant and charming video for the track ‘Aces Low’, off their 7″ double single ‘Aces Low’/’ Lose Count’, ahead of live dates.
The Native Cats are a duo who have a built up a strong reputation in the indie scene in Australia for their visceral, innovative post punk music and do-it-yourself style through their label Rough Skies. Based in Nipaluna/Hobart, they have just released a double sided 7″ single with the tracks ‘Aces Low’ and ‘Lose Count’ …
Track: Sydney/Gadigal band Valley Onda release the dreamy hypnotic track ‘Minacious’
The new single ‘Minacious’ from Sydney/Gadigal band Valley Onda is shrouded in a mysterious fugue as sparkling guitars set up a hypnotic chime over the soothing vocals that have a yearning, expressive range. There are detectable elements of later period Radiohead in the delivery for sure, but infused with a soul-infused tinge and an atmospheric …
Track: Lisbon-based band pôt-pot return with glittering new single ‘S3xtape’ ahead of debut album release.
Lisbon-based Irish quintet pôt-pot follow up last month’s single ‘WRSW’, covered here by Backseat Mafia, with new single ‘S3xtape’. Of course it’s not written like that but given the tender sensibilities of the faceless corporations in charge, we are loathe to fog up their glasses with anything vaguely considered lewd or risque. But regardless of the …
Premiere: Italy’s God in a Black Suit exclusively unveil the luscious and enigmatic video for their thrilling track ‘To Forget’
We are very proud to premiere the new video for the track ‘To Forget’ from the über cool Italian band God in a Black Suit (GIABS). GIABS are an essential element of that massive wave of psych, new wave and shoegaze bands that flourish in Italy and that have been enthusiastically and proudly covered by …
Track: Fabulous Dreams follow up their debut single with ‘Measured By Mess’ – a glorious hip swinging dreamy pop delight.
New indie supergroup Fabulous Dreams follow up last month’s delicious debut single ‘Strange Incantations’ (see my review here) with new track ‘Measured By Mess’, and things are just getting better. ‘Measure By Mess’ kicks off with a swagger, high strutting and proud before the soft gliding velvet female vocals of Lauren Crew layers sweet honey over …
Track: The Valery Trails unveil new track, the nostalgic and anthemic ‘First Kiss’ ahead of new album ‘Winter Palace.
Following their return single ‘Everything Is Temporary’ last month (see my review here), Meanjin/Brisbane trio The Valery Trails are back with another jangly slice of joy on the poignant nostalgic track ‘First Kiss’. Songwriter Andrew Bowers says of the track: I wrote the song as an ode to young obsession carried by a raucous soundtrack that …
News: Aotearoa’s magnificent Ringlets announce intimate Australian East Coast tour
Aotearoa/New Zealand’s fabulous Ringlets have announced an Australian tour following the release of their second album, endearingly entitled ‘The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies)’ and recently reviewed by me here. I noted that the album is a blast of thoroughly commendable sonic joy. ‘The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies)’ is …