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Track: Norwich Folk-Rock Risers Takeda Share Transportive New Single ‘Reynardine’
Norwich quartet Takeda return with the stunning, transportive new single ‘Reynardine’ and announce the upcoming debut album In Venus’ Train, due September 17th on Drongo Records. Showcasing the bands stylistic blend of folk and rock, ‘Reynardine’ brings poetic storytelling over intricate instrumentation tinted with a gritty distortion that pulls the track to a more alternative rock …
News: The irrepressible Selve are involved in a thrilling ‘Strange Romance’ as they announce tour in support of forthcoming album ‘Breaking Into Heaven’.
We’ve waxed lyrical about the extraordinary first two singles from Gold Coast (Yugambeh/Kombumerri)-based six-piece Selve, and the delivery of pulse quickening music continues unabated with their third single ‘Strange Romance’. It confirms the emergence of one of the most exciting antipodean bands of the era. And it only serves notice that the band’s forthcoming album ‘Breaking …
News: Girlfriend Leads Darcie Haven’s New EP Release
From rural WA to national tours, Darcie Haven’s music continues to build a dedicated following.
Track: Teenager Share New Single ‘Love Is You’ Ahead of Fourteen
Teenager’s new single ‘Love Is You’ extends their comeback ahead of the album Fourteen, due later this year.
News: Verticoli unveil evocative single and video for ‘See You Around’ ahead of album ‘Silverlinings’, due out in November.
With a soul-infused laid back air, the new single from Tasmania’s Verticoli puts on show their musical versatility and range of expression: a little different from their harder sound. It burns intensely like a slow fuse, a touch bluesy, and born on distant warm organ sounds that oscillates under the instruments. A wild guitar solo …
News: Iconic indie giants Youth Group announce new album ‘Big Whoop’ for October and lead with the shimmering anthemic single ‘The Joke’ and tour dates.
Last year while supporting Underground Lovers and back touring after a five year hiatus, the iconic Youth Group released the single thrilling ‘Siberia’ (see my review here) as a portent of things to come. Now they have released news of an album ‘Big Whoop’ through the mighty Impressed Recordings and Cassell Records due out on …
Track: Lily Jupiter debuts her single sparkling ‘Stamp Alphabet’ and gives notice of a prodigious, creative talent emerging.
For an emerging artist who is only 16, Lily Jupiter displays an incredible assurance and prodigious ability in her debut single ‘Stamp Alphabet’, released today. There are detectable elements of Lorde and Olivia Rodrigo for sure with the electronic thrum, driving pace, wry lyrics and velvet vocals. Jupiter adds George Michael as an influence and …
News: Exploding indie stars Radio Free Alice announce their third EP ‘Empty Words’ for release this month, and entice us with new single ‘Toyota Camry’ and massive tour ahead
We have been closely following the rapid ascent of Radio Free Alice ever since premiering their video for ‘I (Gotta Fall In Love)’ back in 2023. This was followed by their signing to the massive and highly prestigious WME Agency for worldwide representation after their signing locally to the illustrious Double Drummer label. It may be an unrequited love …
Premiere: Nipaluna/Hobart’s The Native Cats exclusively reveal poignant and charming video for the track ‘Aces Low’, off their 7″ double single ‘Aces Low’/’ Lose Count’, ahead of live dates.
The Native Cats are a duo who have a built up a strong reputation in the indie scene in Australia for their visceral, innovative post punk music and do-it-yourself style through their label Rough Skies. Based in Nipaluna/Hobart, they have just released a double sided 7″ single with the tracks ‘Aces Low’ and ‘Lose Count’ …
Track: Sydney/Gadigal band Valley Onda release the dreamy hypnotic track ‘Minacious’
The new single ‘Minacious’ from Sydney/Gadigal band Valley Onda is shrouded in a mysterious fugue as sparkling guitars set up a hypnotic chime over the soothing vocals that have a yearning, expressive range. There are detectable elements of later period Radiohead in the delivery for sure, but infused with a soul-infused tinge and an atmospheric …