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Scratch The Surface

  • Sir Jude
    Track: Sir Jude captures the Zeitgeist with her new track ‘Madonna’
    by Deb Pelser
    June 30, 2022
  • Scratch the Surface: Urusei Yatsura – We are Urusei Yatsura (1996, Ché Records)
    by Jim F
    June 28, 2021
  • Scratch the Surface: Children of the Bong – Sirius Sounds
    by Jim F
    May 9, 2021
  • Scratch The Surface: The Jasmine Minks – Scratch the Surface (Creation Records, 1989)
    by Jim F
    March 28, 2021
  • Scratch the Surface: The Passmore Sisters – First Love, Last Rites (Sharp Records, 1988)
    by Jim F
    March 17, 2021
  • Feature: Scratch the Surface: The Wolfhounds albums Bright and Guilty / Blown Away (1989), and an interview with Dave Callahan
    by Richard Farnell
    July 6, 2020
  • Feature: Scratch the Surface – 14 Iced Bears self-titled album, and an interview with Rob Sekula
    by Richard Farnell
    June 7, 2020

Not Forgotten

  • News: Rob Hirst Tribute 03.09.1955 – 20.01.2026
    by Andrew Fuller
  • Thrice
    News: Thrice Return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for Horizons/West Tour
    by Deb Pelser
  • Marianne Faithfull
    News: Apropos the Death of Marianne Faithfull, Fascism, Apartheid, the Manics and Music
    by Deb Pelser
  • Live Review & Gallery: The Victims w/ Chimers and Hellebores, Crowbar Sydney 021223
    by Jo Forster
  • Angie Oeh
    News: Tragic Death of Angie Oeh South African Mumble Rapper
    by Deb Pelser
  • Track: Allah-Las release new track ‘Sky Club’ ahead of new album and UK dates
    by Jim F
  • Live Review: The Beasts w/ Chimers, The Factory Marrickville, 110823
    by Jo Forster
  • Live Gallery: Rose Tattoo w/ The Choirboys, Woodport Inn Erina 100223
    by Jo Forster
  • Live Review: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell kick off Australian tour at City Hall, Hobart
    by Andrew Fuller
  • Not Forgotten: Gong – Camembert Electrique
    by Briandroid
  • Not Forgotten: We revisit Augie March’s stunning debut ‘Sunset Studies’ from 2000 – still an essential antipodean sonic milestone – which gets a belated 21st birthday party.
    by Arun Kendall
  • Not Forgotten: Weezer – OK Human, on its first birthday
    by Staff Writers

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Buyers Guide

  • Introducing: Cherry Red Records
    by Jim F
    April 27, 2023
  • Feature: A Buyer’s Guide to DEVO
    by Briandroid
    October 27, 2021
  • A Buyers Guide to ZZ Top (The Warner Brothers Years)
    by Jon Bryan
    February 18, 2020
  • A Beginners Guide to Sparks
    by Jon Bryan
    June 14, 2019
  • News: Farewell Bastard Song, By Toad – a celebration
    by Matt H
    September 15, 2018
  • A Buyers Guide to Matt Berry on Acid Jazz
    by Jon Bryan
    July 27, 2018
  • A Buyers Guide to 80s Live Albums
    by Jon Bryan
    July 16, 2018
  • A Buyers Guide to Crowded House (1986-1996)
    by Jon Bryan
    June 17, 2018
  • A Buyers Guide to Electric Light Orchestra
    by Jon Bryan
    June 9, 2018
  • A Beginners Guide to Ian Hunter & Mott the Hoople
    by Jon Bryan
    April 14, 2018
  • A buyers’ guide to The Waterboys 1981-1990
    by Jon Bryan
    March 11, 2018
  • A beginners’ guide to Deep Purple
    by Jon Bryan
    February 20, 2018

Beginners Guides

  • Jack White
    News: Jack White returns with first new music since 2024 ahead of SNL appearance
    by Deb Pelser
    April 4, 2026
  • U2
    News: U2 release introspective surprise EP ‘Easter Lily’ while new album takes shape
    by Deb Pelser
    April 3, 2026
  • One Republic
    Track: OneRepublic return with new single ‘Need Your Love’ after global tour run
    by Deb Pelser
    April 3, 2026
  • Track: The mighty Victoria unveil the fey and wistful ‘S.C.R.A.P.’, ahead of album ‘Paris Flowers’.
    by Arun Kendall
    April 3, 2026
  • Olivia Rodrigo
    News: Olivia Rodrigo sets June 12 release for new album via Instagram reveal
    by Deb Pelser
    April 3, 2026
  • Live Review: Heavenly / Tulpa – Sidney and Matilda, Sheffield 21.3.2026
    by Jim F
    April 2, 2026
  • Album Review: Carol Maia & Jeremy Gustin – ‘it’s nice to see a lake in your eyes’: an mpb moment to treasure from the Rio/Brooklyn partnership.
    by John Parry
    April 2, 2026
  • Larissa Lambert
    Track: Larissa Lambert steps into her boldest era yet with ‘I Love You Out Loud’
    by Deb Pelser
    April 2, 2026
  • News: Futurecop! Returns With Dreamlike New Single ‘I’m Missing You’, Accompanied By Nostalgic New Visual
    by Simon Lucas-Hughes
    April 2, 2026
  • News: Matthew Holtby Releases New EP Yesterday
    by Simon Lucas-Hughes
    April 2, 2026
  • Metric
    Track: Metric surge back with defiant new single ‘Crush Forever’
    by Deb Pelser
    April 2, 2026
  • Anna Jeavons
    Track: ‘Smart Casual’ sees Anna Jeavons turn vulnerability into quiet resolve
    by Deb Pelser
    April 2, 2026

Classic Album

  • Album News: Laibach And Think Of Slovenia! – Cherry Red Records Release Expanded Version Of 1986 Album “Nova Akropola”
    by Jim F
    January 9, 2024
  • News: Wibbling rivalry – Liam steals a march on brother Noel with “Definitely Maybe” 30th anniversary UK tour
    by Jim F
    October 16, 2023
  • News: Underground Lovers release remastered vinyl version of stunning classic ‘Cold Feeling’ for Record Store Day in Australia.
    by Arun Kendall
    April 18, 2023
  • Paul Draper To Perform Mansun’s “SIX”
    by Jim F
    October 18, 2022
  • The Lemonheads @ O2 Ritz Manchester 8/10/22
    by Jim F
    October 10, 2022
  • The Lemonheads – O2 Ritz Manchester Preview
    by Jim F
    October 5, 2022
  • Sabrina Lawrie
    Live: The Exploding Boys at The Triffid, Brisbane 19/03/2022: A cure for Brisbane
    by Staff Writers
    March 21, 2022
  • Not Forgotten: We revisit Augie March’s stunning debut ‘Sunset Studies’ from 2000 – still an essential antipodean sonic milestone – which gets a belated 21st birthday party.
    by Arun Kendall
    March 13, 2022
  • News: Blonde Redhead Reissuing Fifth Album
    by Greg Hyde
    July 14, 2020
  • Droppin’ Knowledge: Nostalgia Ultra: Scarface – The Fix (2002)
    by MD Semel
    May 3, 2020
  • Classic Album: Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden
    by Jon Bryan
    April 14, 2020
  • Album Reissue: Raviv Gazit – Ze
    by Adrian Barr
    March 9, 2020

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