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Track: Charlie Clark’s Yama Rama beautifully cover ‘Smoky Mountain’ with a haunting delivery.

We are very proud to bring you the new track ‘Smoky Mountain’ from Scottish band Yama Rama, a trio consisting of Charlie Clark (ex-Astrid) and Gill and Craig McIntyre. ‘Smoky Mountain’…

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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…

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News: The mighty Crowded House announce a series of pop-up shows across Australia

Following the release of a roundly well received album ‘Gravity Stairs’ last year and a massive tour of the major cities, the legendary Crowded House have announced a return bout…

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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…

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News: Kesha Confirms 2026 Australian Tour Dates After a Decade Away

Kesha has confirmed a February 2026 return to Australian stages for the first time in over ten years.

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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…

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News: Open-air concert series announced for Hobart’s Wrest Point Casino Lawns this November

Introducing…………….”NIGHT AT THE POINT“ Toyota present an inaugural weekend of open-air concerts at the Wrest Point Lawns, Hobart, from the 7th to the 9th of November. The all-star lineup includes…

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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…

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Album Reviews

EP Review: Tall Child innovates London’s indie pop formula on debut ‘Somehow you Grow’.

Tall Child is the pseudonym of South-East London based songwriter Zha Ghandi, whose music and talent I’ve been aware of for a long time. They are a permanent fixture of…

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Live Review + Photo Galleries: The Black Sea Carnys at Hobart’s The Grand Poobah, 26.07.2025

The Black Sea Carnys held the launch for their latest offering, the EP (more of a mini-album, in reality) Cultland at The Grand Poobah here in Hobart on Saturday evening.…

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Track: Charlie Clark’s Yama Rama beautifully cover ‘Smoky Mountain’ with a haunting delivery.

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.

News: The mighty Crowded House announce a series of pop-up shows across Australia

Track: Lily Jupiter debuts her single sparkling ‘Stamp Alphabet’ and gives notice of a prodigious, creative talent emerging.

News: Kesha Confirms 2026 Australian Tour Dates After a Decade Away

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

News: Open-air concert series announced for Hobart’s Wrest Point Casino Lawns this November

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.

EP Review: Tall Child innovates London’s indie pop formula on debut ‘Somehow you Grow’.

Live Review + Photo Galleries: The Black Sea Carnys at Hobart’s The Grand Poobah, 26.07.2025