Backseat Downunder
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News: Tasmanian post-punk duo, Mankind, release latest single, the deeply reflective ‘Home’
Enigmatic Tasmanian goth-rock/post-punk duo, Mankind, has unleashed their latest sonic creation – the brooding single ‘Home‘. With a sound characterized by sometimes-dark, yet melodic basslines and hypnotic drum beats, Mankind explores the profound human quest for identity and belonging in their newest release. ‘Home‘ serves as a poignant ode to the essence of humanity, delving …
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Live Gallery: Iniko at the Factory Theatre, Sydney 4.07.2024
Factory audience left in awe as Iniko delivered a transcendent performance
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News: Muloobinba/Newcastle’s RAAVE TAPES Announce Australian Tour Following Release of Self-Titled Debut Album
Muloobinba/Newcastle’s dynamic duo, RAAVE TAPES, are set to hit the road this August, celebrating the release of their highly anticipated debut album, which dropped in May. The self-titled album showcases some of their most diverse and creative sounds yet, including singles like ‘I Just Wanna Be Alone’, ‘k hi’, and ‘Braces’, all designed to make …
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Premiere: ‘Wake Up’ – Sage Roadknight sends out an effervescent blast of pure pop joy.
We are very pleased to bring you an exclusive first listen to the electric new track ‘Wake Up’ from 18 year old Melbourne wunderkind Sage Roadknight. The track has a motorik beat and a luscious wall of silky electronic sound with echoing vocals and half spoken verses – you cannot help but think of the …
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News: Sara Landry To Make Australian Debut In December
Sara Landry will make her long-awaited Australian debut in December
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News: Yard Act’s Australian Tour to Ignite Stages Across the Continent
Yard Act to embark on an Aussie Adventure
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News: Australian Legends, The Angels, Celebrate 50 Years With National Tour Featuring The Iconic Mi-Sex + Release of New Album ‘Ninety Nine’
If you’ve spent any amount of time in an Australian pub, you’re likely familiar with the cultural icons that are The Angels. Their journey began in 1974 when the Adelaide group, The Moonshine Jug and String Band, electrified their sound as The Keystone Angels at the Modbury Hotel. Their journey took them to iconic venues …
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Track & Video: King Krule Drops Latest EP ‘SHHHHHHH!’ Following Critically Acclaimed ‘Space Heavy’
A year has passed since Archy Marshall, famously known as King Krule, released his critically acclaimed fourth studio album, ‘Space Heavy’. The South London artist has now made a grand return with a new EP titled ‘SHHHHHHH!’, now available through XL Recordings / Remote Control. This record includes four highly sought-after tracks: ‘Achtung’, ‘All Soup …
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Premiere: lutruwita/Tasmanian band Dvrkworld unleash the powerfully intense shoegaze blitz of ‘Bonnie’ ahead of EP release.
I was hugely impressed when I saw Launceston band Dvrkworld earlier this year playing on the lawns of the iconic Museum of New and Old Art (MONA) in Hobart, and it is therefore a mighty honour indeed to be able to premiere their new single ‘Bonnie’, and bring you an exclusive look at the accompanying …