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Track: It’s ‘Prime Time’ for The Nature Strip – another blast of powerful effervescent pop.
Our favourite Sydney power popsters, The Nature Strip, are back with another effervescent slice of hyperventilating bop with their new single ‘Prime Time’. In their own inimitable fashion, this is an unique observation on the life of a cicada and the nature of hibernation as an analogy for life after COVID. As Pete Marley, purveyor …
Track: It may be the ‘Same Old Day’ but it’s another joyous release from Wilding.
The sun always shines brighter the day Naarm/Melbourne popster Wilding releases another one of his sparkling sonic jewels. This time it is ‘Same Old Day’ – another dappling ray of aural sunshine with a slightly wonky ramble and Justin Wilding Stokes’s sardonic and wry delivery. There is detectable a slight fairground, carnival lilt, redolent perhaps …
News: The magnificent Crime and the City Solution embark on killer UK/Europe tour to promote first album in ten years.
With Simon Bonney at the helm since it formed in Australia in 1977, the stateless Crime and the City Solution have been haunting and mesmerising audiences with their ethereal, dark gothic flavoured music ever since. Forever intertwined and associated with the vibrant Sydney and Melbourne scene in the late seventies and early eighties, with band …
News: Swedish Singer Vargen Unveils Live Studio Session as Teaser for Upcoming Album
In anticipation of his self-titled album dropping on November 10th, Swedish singer Vargen treats fans to a captivating studio session previewing the project’s live experience. Backed by a full band, Vargen delivers poignant soundscapes with gritty instrumentation, dynamic vocals, and wistful lyricism, exploring themes of characters, dreams, and love. The 40-minute video features original compositions …
News: Oliver Pinder Announces UK Tour, Shares New Single ‘pretty faces’
Oliver Pinder releases the explosive new single ‘pretty faces’ ahead of his upcoming UK tour. Departing from his indie-folk roots, the new single see’s Pinder move into a more rock led diorection, whilst also encompassing dappled synth lines. Built around a growling, fuzz soaked bass and soaring guitar riffs, the track instantly captures a senses …
News: To Kill a King, Release New Live EP ‘Unplugged In Berlin’ From Recent Tour With Bastille
To Kill a King, unveils new 6 live track EP ‘Unplugged In Berlin’. Recorded on the 2018 Bastille Re-orchestrated tour in Berlin, the 6 tracks showcase a stripped-back arrangements, topped with the bands stylistic emotive, commanding lead vocals. The focus track, ‘Choices,’ performed with Charlie Barnes and Bastille’s charismatic frontman, Dan Smith offers a highlight …
Track: Charlie Clark is back with new band Yama Rama, signing to Bubblebrain Records and new double singles ‘Influencers Must Die!’ and ‘Drunk As Fuck’
The highly talented Charlie Clark played in indie band Astrid before decamping to lead another life in LA as a music producer and artistic entrepreneur. He eventually returned to Scotland and this time last year released his brilliant solo album ‘Late Night Drinking’ (see my review here) and revived Astrid. Clark has earned a cult status amongst public …
Premiere: Slow Cinema have a new single ‘Pocket Knife’, and it’s a sharp, precise anthem that swings like a machete. Tour dates announced.
We are honoured to premiere today the absolutely scintillating slice of indie pop ‘Pocket Knife’ from Mulubinba/Newcastle-based indie-rock band Slow Cinema. With its razor sharp guitars and yearning emotive vocals, this is anthemic stadium-ready rock at its most invigorating. If you need a benchmark or point of reference, think of a merging of DMA’s and …
Album Review: Sydney supergroup Victoria has a bundle of ‘Treats’ for you in their stunning debut album, effortlessly delivering one of the albums of the year.
Sydney supergroup Victoria‘s debut album ‘Treats’ perfectly captures the vicissitudes of life with warmth and compassion, wrapped up in a series of tracks that positively sparkles. Sometimes, all that glitters is in fact gold, and this album is pure gold from start to finish. Released through legendary producer Wayne Connolly’s label Scenic Drive Records, ‘Treats’ is simply …
News: MEYBA Announce Exciting New Shirt Collab With The Beatles
Spanish sportswear brand Meyba has teamed up with The Beatles to create a limited-edition collection of shirts inspired by the epic back catalogue of music, film & images by The Beatles. The initial collection’s main focus is a monochrome deep dive into the iconic Abbey Road album artwork that was released in 1969. The famous …