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Live Review & Gallery: The Last Dinner Party Cook Up a Storm at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion 23.07.2024
Sydney Savours a Night of Musical Indulgence with The Last Dinner Party!
Track: The mighty Salarymen return with a paean to a pooch with the sweet pop of ‘I Forget About Time’ with tour dates and new EP on the way
Not resting on their laurels after a massive year that included a British tour, the Salarymen return with news of an EP due out in September and a bright and sprightly single ‘I Forget About Time to tempt us in advance. As always, Salarymen inflect their songs with a day-glo pop brilliance that has traces …
Track: Sydney’s Postcards from Pluto return to earth with ‘Colorado’ – a thumping, eviscerating explosion of a track.
It wasn’t that long ago that rising Sydney band Postcards from Pluto blessed us with the track ‘What Do You Wear’ (see my review here), signaling a fresh, dynamic presence on the local music scene. Well, to prove this was no sonic accident, they have just unleashed a new track ‘Colorado’ into the universe and …
News: Amorphis Release ‘Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)’ Album And Concert Film; Watch live performance video ‘Into Hiding’
Exactly 30 years after its original release, Finnish metal icons Amorphis are proud to celebrate the anniversary of their milestone ‘Tales From The Thousand Lakes’ with a unique live edition of the record, which represents an essential collector’s item for every Amorphis connoisseur. The magic of this work, grandly transferred onto the stage of Helsinki, Finland‘s Tavastia Club, shows the band in their full …
News: Arka’n Asrafokor – RPM label debut ‘Dzikkuh’ out now; Watch Video For Track ‘Final Tournament’
A new era has begun for Togo based metallers Arka’n Asrafokor [Asrafocore = “Music of the Warriors” (“asrafo” means “warrior” in their mother language)]: their Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) label debut is finally out, and this special day is even accompanied by a music video for the track ‘Final Tournament.’ It’s a song that celebrates the victory of truth, …
Album Review: Olivier Cong –‘Tropical Church’: a significant ambient hymn to the heart of a city.
Hot town, summer in the city“, The Lovin’ Spoonful’s immortal sixties pop hit may not be a song that will immediately ping into mind when listening to ‘Tropical Church’, the new album by musician, sound artist and composer Olivier Cong. Yet Cong’s graphic soundtrack for his own city, Hong Kong, puts the listener as closely …
News: Aruna Shares Radiant New Pop-Rock Fizzer ‘thoughts & therapy’
Passionate about championing diversity within her music, Aruna creates a space for those who feel they lack representation, pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a woman of colour in pop. This vision comes to life in her new single ‘thoughts & therapy’. Placing herself amongst the nostalgic rise of pop bangers laced …
News: Beat The Drum Share Take On The Stranglers ‘No More Heroes’
Beat The Drum are back with an addictive take on The Stranglers’ 1977 hit ‘No More Heroes’. The vivid familiarity of the original is brought forth with raw alternative nostalgia. Gritty guitars and sprinklings of electronic flourish balance homage with reinvigoration. Accenting moments with a Beat The Drum staple—sleek brass injections—allows them to steady the …
News: Indie-Rock Quartet Contemporary Club Share New Single ‘Plastic Dream’
South East London indie-rock four-piece Contemporary Club unveil the dazed atmospheres of their second outing, ‘Plastic Dream’. Brimming with catchy melodies, bouncing riffs, and energetic performances comparable to Fontaines D.C. The track’s lead vocals are drenched in a melancholy haze, while echoey production lends it an expansive, cinematic quality. This spacious soundscape sets the scene …
News: My Autumn Amor Returns With New EP ‘Mermaid Blood’
My Autumn Amor, the indie-rock sensation, is back with a much-awaited EP, ‘Mermaid Blood.’ This five-track collection showcases the artist’s unique ability to blend heartfelt lyricism with captivating musical arrangements, promising a deeply personal and emotionally resonant listening experience. ‘Mermaid Blood’ sees My Autumn Amor returning to the spotlight with a collection of alternative, indie-rock …