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Live Review and Gallery: Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds with Kim Salmon, The Republic Hotel, Hobart, 24/04/2024
By Arun Kendall
/ April 25, 2024
I was with a couple of friends at the iconic Republic Hotel in Hobart who had never seen Kid Congo…
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Say Psych: News: Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial Festival – The Line-Up (so far…)
By Le Crowley
/ April 24, 2024
Last year, BSM had the pleasure of being part of the 2023 edition of the Left of the Dial, and…
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Say Psych: News: Edinburgh Psych Fest announces more names!
By Le Crowley
/ April 24, 2024
Edinburgh Psych Fest, the sister festival to the UK’s leading Psychedelic music and arts festival Manchester Psych Fest, has announced…
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Track: Susanna signals new album Meditations on Love, with lead single Everyone Knows
By Jim F
/ April 24, 2024
Susanna’s upcoming album, “Meditations on Love,” promises to be a profound exploration of the intricacies of human relationships. Her lead…
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Track: Willie J Healey strikes gold with new single, The Apple
By Jim F
/ April 24, 2024
Willie J Healey’s latest single, “The Apple,” is a delightful continuation of his musical journey, following the success of his…
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Track: Pom Poko reveal infectious title track from forthcoming album, Champion
By Jim F
/ April 24, 2024
Pom Poko’s latest single, “Champion,” offers a tantalizing glimpse into their forthcoming album of the same name, slated for release…
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Swedish drone rockers The Janitors release glorious new single, Lies
By Jim F
/ April 24, 2024
The Janitors’ latest single, “Lies,” offers a haunting glimpse into their upcoming album, “An Error Has Occurred,” set to release…
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Album Review: Harvestman –‘Triptych: Part One’ : a breath-taking opening to an epic drone-folk series.
By John Parry
/ April 24, 2024
Steve Von Till (aka Harvestman) has always been a deep thinker who aims to reach beyond the surface level with…
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News: Girl In Red Is Doing It Again Announces Australian Tour
By Deb Pelser
/ April 24, 2024
From Oslo to Oz: Girl in Red ‘Doing It Again Baby!’ on Australian Shores!
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Track: Tahi’s ‘Wolf Grin’ has a blinding dream pop sparkle as live dates announced.
By Arun Kendall
/ April 24, 2024
Tahi are a relatively new phenomena in the southern city of Hobart, but in their short life span so far…
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Premieres / Exclusives
- Premiere: Jordy Burns Reveals Enchanting Debut EP ‘Games’by Jess Hutton
- Premiere: Iain T McKelvey exclusively reveals the anthemic rush of new single ‘There Goes Hollywood’.by Arun Kendall
- Premiere: Die Twice Shine On Melancholic Blues-Rock Stunner ‘Paris’by Simon Lucas-Hughes
- Premiere: Italy’s Varanasi unveil video for the track ‘L’odore della notte’ off their evocative album ‘Cattedrali per principianti’ by Arun Kendall
- Premiere: The Ronson Hangup (featuring members of The Anyones, Dallas Crane, The Church, Even, Paul Kelly’s band and Courtney Barnett’s band) unveil new video for single ‘SSDD (Same Shit Different Day)’by Arun Kendall
- Premiere: Geelong singer/songwriter Daisy Kilbourne exclusively unveils debut single, the haunting and ethereal ‘Mother’, along with a poignant documentary.by Arun Kendall
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Track / Video
- Track: Susanna signals new album Meditations on Love, with lead single Everyone Knowsby Jim F
- Track: Willie J Healey strikes gold with new single, The Appleby Jim F
- Track: Pom Poko reveal infectious title track from forthcoming album, Championby Jim F
- Swedish drone rockers The Janitors release glorious new single, Liesby Jim F
- Track: Tahi’s ‘Wolf Grin’ has a blinding dream pop sparkle as live dates announced.by Arun Kendall
- Track: Maria Chiara Argirò – Floatingby Craig Young
- Track: NYC shoegazers Hotline TNT reveal new video for Stump ahead of one off London showby Jim F
- Tracks: My Dying Bride – Her Dominionby Craig Young
- Track: Bywater Call – Rollby Craig Young
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Album Reviews
- Album Review: Harvestman –‘Triptych: Part One’ : a breath-taking opening to an epic drone-folk series.by John Parry
- EP Review: Motions – The Paralysis EPby Craig Young
- Album Review: The ‘Heathen Sound’ of Big League is a deliciously fuzzy onslaught filled with melody and chainsaws.by Arun Kendall
- Album Review : Arthur Melo – ‘Mirantes Emocionais’ : a dazzling alt pop escapade from the Brazilian guitarist and composer.by John Parry
- EP Review: ‘Accelerator’ – life speeds up for the brilliant HighSchool in this haunting epic release ahead of European tour.by Arun Kendall
- Album Review: Big|Brave – ‘A Chaos Of Flowers’ : The Montreal rock trio craft a post-metal touchstone.by John Parry
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Interviews
- Meet: Music is the vice – we chat to the legendary Kid Congo Powers about danger and excitement and being an alien.by Arun Kendall
- Meet: Pale Wizard Records Founder Dan Flitcroft Part Of The Duo Behind The Labelby Craig Young
- Meet: BCOS RSNS – London purveyors of post-punkby Don Blandford
- Meet: Nottingham New Boys Victory Lapby Craig Young
- Meet: The Avant-Garde entertainer – Blixa Bargeld from Einstürzende Neubauten talks about rocket ramps, the future for the band, writing the new album and creating a whole new genre of pop music.by Arun Kendall
- Meet: Keeley Moss; The Heart And Soul Of Dreamy Pop Band KEELEYby Don Blandford
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Features / Playlists
- Meet: Music is the vice – we chat to the legendary Kid Congo Powers about danger and excitement and being an alien.by Arun Kendall
- Meet: The Avant-Garde entertainer – Blixa Bargeld from Einstürzende Neubauten talks about rocket ramps, the future for the band, writing the new album and creating a whole new genre of pop music.by Arun Kendall
- Feature: Jon Crabb Gives Us A Track By Track His New Covers EPby Craig Young
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Live review
- Live Review and Gallery: Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds with Kim Salmon, The Republic Hotel, Hobart, 24/04/2024by Arun Kendall
- Live Review: Legends of Motown UK – Alexanders Live, Chester 20.04.2024by Jason Siddall
- Live Review and Gallery: Pandemonium Rocks Festival, Caribbean Gardens, Melbourne 20.04.2024by Arun Kendall
- Live Review: The Zutons / Casino – Leadmill, Sheffield 19.04.2024by Craig Young
- Live Review & Gallery: STUMPS Embarks on Nationwide Tour, Celebrating Sophomore Album ‘Arcadia’ – Factory Theatre, Gadigal/Sydney 20.04.24by Jess Hutton
- Live Review and Gallery: The Ronson Hangup, George Lane, Melbourne 19.04.2024by Arun Kendall
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Film
- Film Review: Januaryby Rob Aldam
- Sundance Review: Iron Butterfliesby Rob Aldam
- Sundance Review: Slowby Rob Aldam
- Sundance Review: When It Meltsby Rob Aldam
- Blu-Ray Review: Villa Ridesby Rob Aldam
- Blu-Ray Review: The Fighting Kentuckianby Rob Aldam