Music

Album Review : We Are Busy Bodies reissue three mid-seventies SA Jazz gems from sax supremos “Mankunku” and Makhalemele.
The irrepressible curators at We Are Busy Bodies continue to tap into the energised seventies South African jazz eco-system with three more illuminating re-issues in their significant As-shams archival series. For some time now WABB have worked in close collaboration with Johannesburg based As-shams (aka The Sun) label, bringing the historic imprint’s burgeoning back catalogue …

Track: Chloe Parché Releases Dreamy New Single ‘I Don’t Wanna Know’ Ahead of Highly Anticipated Sophomore EP
Eora/Sydney-based artist Chloe Parché is making waves with her latest single, ‘I Don’t Wanna Know‘. At just 19, Parché proves herself as a natural talent, seamlessly blending shoegaze and indie pop to create a captivating atmosphere. This track, the second release from her upcoming EP ‘Bad With Words’, showcases Parché’s ability to craft a sound …

EP Review: merci, mercy Drops Alt-pop Gem ‘Like An Orchid’ EP and Tour Announcement
Merci, mercy has once again captivated us with her highly anticipated EP, ‘Like An Orchid‘, a vibrant collection of alt-pop anthems exploring the complexities of relationships, addiction, and anxiety. The EP solidifies her position as a prominent figure in the Australian pop scene, showcasing her evolution as an artist and fearlessness in exploring emotional vulnerabilities. …

Live Gallery: Highly Suspect at the Crowbar, Sydney 24.11.2023
Highly Suspect tore through the night with a ferocity that made every strained chord and throaty howl feel like a primal scream

Live Review: Norman Willmore Sextet – The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen 23.11.2023
Tonight’s gig was very special indeed. Not only because it was set in one of Scotland’s legendary Jazz locations, The Blue Lamp, but because this was only one of two gigs that Norman Willmore’s sextet would perform. Made up of highly acclaimed musicians from around the country, Drummer Corrie Dick and Laura Jurd on Cornett, …

News: Shooting Daggers share video for ‘Not My Rival’; Split single with Death Pill out now
New Heavy Sounds recently announced a very very special team up between their favourite punk sisters, Shooting Daggers and Death Pill. Both bands have recorded a brand new song, and what better way is there to present them (or any kind of punk) than a good old split single. Released on 17th November, queercore punk …