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Live Review: Soft Play / Panic Shack – Brighton Dome, Brighton 15.10.2024

By Henry Groves After releasing their latest album, ‘Heavy Jelly, ’ back in July and having a hectic festival summer, Soft Play (fka Slaves) were back headlining packed-out venues. Their…

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Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney in Full Swing as Local and International Artists Celebrate Day Four

Day four of Sydney’s coveted SXSW meant many things. Firstly, everyone had become more aware and in tune with the layout, as I spotted the same faces while bouncing around…

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News: The debonair Geoffrey O’Connor is back with news of album ‘I Love What We Do’ and he unveils the elegant title track ahead of live dates

Singer/songwriter/producer Geoffrey O’Connor last blessed us with his presence in his stunning album of duets ‘For As Long As I Remember’ back in 2021 (read my review here). O’Connor today…

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Album Review: Minotaur Shock – It All Levels Out

A chance encounter with an old school friend provided the inspiration for It All Levels Out, the 10th album from the Bristolian electronic producer Minotaur Shock, aka David Edwards. The original…

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Live Gallery & Review: The Sky Matches the Moment: Olivia Rodrigo Launches Her Sydney Shows Under a Supermoon 17.10.2024

Supermoons and Superstars: Olivia Rodrigo’s Meteoric Rise Touches Down in Sydney

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Video Premiere: Dolium – Get Off on My Machine

Get Off On My Machine’ is the first single to be taken from Dolium’s previously unreleased third album, Brother Transistor, now to be released on 18 October. BSM is honoured…

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Say Psych: Preview: Jarred Up Festival, Sheffield

The first ever Jarred Up Festival will take place at Sheffield’s Sidney & Matilda venue this Saturday across all three rooms. The line up is crammed to the rafters with…

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News: Norwegian/Scottish Duo amilost Return With Heartfelt New Single ‘Tiny War’

After a rejuvenating summer, the rising Norwegian/Scottish alt-pop duo amilost are back in the spotlight with their latest single, ‘Tiny War’ released via Icons Creating Evil Art. While amilost first…

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Album Review: boycalledcrow –‘eyetrees’: More heartfelt hauntological pop from a singular sound artist.

There’s something reassuring about the music of sound artist boycalledcrow regularly sneaking through all the noise and getting some attention. It restores faith that singular, outsider work will always find…

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Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney, Hidden Gems and Last Minute Punk-Rock Miracles

Kicking off the third night of SXSW Sydney at The Rolling Stone House, the energy across the city was electric and spreading fast. The night opened with a serious dose…

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Live Review: Soft Play / Panic Shack – Brighton Dome, Brighton 15.10.2024

Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney in Full Swing as Local and International Artists Celebrate Day Four

News: The debonair Geoffrey O’Connor is back with news of album ‘I Love What We Do’ and he unveils the elegant title track ahead of live dates

Album Review: Minotaur Shock – It All Levels Out

Live Gallery & Review: The Sky Matches the Moment: Olivia Rodrigo Launches Her Sydney Shows Under a Supermoon 17.10.2024

Video Premiere: Dolium – Get Off on My Machine

Say Psych: Preview: Jarred Up Festival, Sheffield

News: Norwegian/Scottish Duo amilost Return With Heartfelt New Single ‘Tiny War’

Album Review: boycalledcrow –‘eyetrees’: More heartfelt hauntological pop from a singular sound artist.

Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney, Hidden Gems and Last Minute Punk-Rock Miracles