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News: Punk Godfathers Descendents announce ‘new’ album ‘9th and Walnut’; release track ‘Like the Way I Know

So-Cal punk veterans Descendents have announced that their upcoming 18-track collection – entitled ‘9th & Walnut’ – will be released on 23rd July through Epitaph Records. Named after the corner…

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EP: Brighton rockers Yonaka to release new EP/Mixtape, Seize the Power

Brighton based rock band Yonaka release their brand new mixtape Seize the Power on 15th July via Blood Records. The mixtape consists of eight tracks produced entirely by the band…

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News: Midnight Ambulance share anxious second single ‘5 AM’

Formed in the early days of the March 2020 lockdown as an online collaborative project, it took until their first gig for Fraser and Amelia – otherwise known as Midnight…

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Track: The Ophelias share new single and video for ‘Neil Young on High (feat. Julien Baker)’ with new album ‘Crocus’ due out Sept 24

Ohio four-piece The Ophelias have shared new single Neil Young on High (featuring Julien Baker), the first single from their new album Crocus, set for release on Sept 24 via…

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Track: Gold Coast’s dream pop exponents syrup go on engulf us in a dreamy reverie with the sparkling ‘Lavender Sky’

It’s been nearly two years since we reviewed the delightful album ‘Last Light’ from Brisbane’s dream pop giants syrup go on. They have returned after a year of songwriting, development…

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Album Review: The Goon Sax illuminate the firmament with spectacular album ‘Mirror II’

The Goon Sax have released their third album ‘Mirror II’ and it confirms their special place amongst Australian indie royalty. The album is essentially one of two parts – there…

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Track: The enigmatic Johnny Hunter unveils the dark and sizzling new track ‘The Floor’

Johnny Hunter released one of the most enthralling and fascinating albums of last year with their debut EP ‘Early Trauma’ (see my review here). Theatrical, gothic, effervescent and with just…

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GOAT announce compilation record; foreshadowed by new track ‘Queen of the Underground’

Swedish collective Goat have announced a career-spanning compilation album, Headsoup, encapsulating non-album singles, b-sides, and other rarities. The record also features the first batch of new Goat music since their…

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Track: The Cold Stares – Heavy Shoes

Indiana duo The Cold Stares have shared their new song ‘Heavy Shoes’, taken from their upcoming album of the same name, due 13th August via Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group. Talking about the song…

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Film Review: Dachra

Africa is a continent which has been raped, pillaged and ravaged by colonialism. The arguments for empire usually point to the benefits it brings for those under its yoke. The…

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News: Punk Godfathers Descendents announce ‘new’ album ‘9th and Walnut’; release track ‘Like the Way I Know

EP: Brighton rockers Yonaka to release new EP/Mixtape, Seize the Power

News: Midnight Ambulance share anxious second single ‘5 AM’

Track: The Ophelias share new single and video for ‘Neil Young on High (feat. Julien Baker)’ with new album ‘Crocus’ due out Sept 24

Track: Gold Coast’s dream pop exponents syrup go on engulf us in a dreamy reverie with the sparkling ‘Lavender Sky’

Album Review: The Goon Sax illuminate the firmament with spectacular album ‘Mirror II’

Track: The enigmatic Johnny Hunter unveils the dark and sizzling new track ‘The Floor’

GOAT announce compilation record; foreshadowed by new track ‘Queen of the Underground’

Track: The Cold Stares – Heavy Shoes

Film Review: Dachra