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Album Review: Ross McHenry – ‘Waves’: A deep and dynamic set from the renowned Aus-jazz bassist/composer.

It’s sobering to think that it was way back in 2013 that Ross McHenry was landed with the ‘future of Australian Jazz’ strapline. If that was then then what is…

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Album Review: Nico van Wersch – Psychose

How do I explain something I don’t fully understand? How do I introduce a music theatre piece that overwhelms but continues to elude me? Van Wersch’s musical score is part…

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EP Review: The radiant Holly Hebe releases the gorgeous EP ‘Ruby’, cementing her place as one of the most exciting indie pop artists around.

We’ve long admired the output of Naarm/Melbourne chanteuse Holly Hebe ,who has produced some of the most brilliant shimmering pop delights over the past few years. Today she releases her…

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Album Review: Kenny Wayne Shepherd gives us Vol. 2 of Dirt On My Diamonds, his epic ‘virtual’ double album.

US blues-rock guitar wizard, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, along with his band, have unveiled the second half of the Dirt On My Diamonds project. Following on from Dirt On My Diamonds…

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Album Review: WE ARE WINTER’S BLUE AND RADIANT CHILDREN –’No More Apocalypse Father’: A probing, poetic and profound alt-rock record of today.

While much contemporary music of today seems required to focus on the ‘me’ some artists continue to probe wider into the things that ‘we’ do collectively, the injustices, the inhumanities,…

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EP Review: Rising Neo-Soul Artist TAMMIE Unveils Hotly Anticipated Debut EP ‘METAMORPHOSIS’

Rising neo-soul newcomer TAMMIE, releases her anticipated debut EP METAMORPHOSIS, a five-track collection that marks a significant step in her artistic journey. Following a wave of support across national radio…

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Album Review: Citron Citron – ‘Maréeternelle’ : more distinct and deceptive electronic pop from the Genevan duo.

What flavour of pop are Genevan duo Citron Citron, avant- arty- absurdist- alt, lo fi -leftfield- chamber- surreal, synth – electro – experimental – no-wave or bits of all these…

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Album Review: Michael Scott Dawson – ‘The Tinnitus Chorus’ : A poignant and moving ambient statement crafted through collaboration.

Saskatchewan sound artist and producer Michael Scott Dawson is someone who’s both artistically prolific and restless. A stalwart for the Torontonian We Are Busy Bodies label, he’s released three solo…

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EP Review: Bigfatbig – Rippin’

Just when you think the world is about to go mad, Bigfatbig return with another EP full of sunny vibes, social observation and straight-talking commentary. The North East band is…

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EP Review: Uncle Dave’s Biscuit Barrel – The Curse of Thirst

It’s not all chugging rhythms and hilarity. There is substance behind these songs and a drop of Egyptian menace weaved through too. With song titles like ‘Satan’s Evil Bed Sock’…

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