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News: Rancid – ‘Tomorrow Never Comes’ (Hellcat Records)

June 1, 2023

So here we are 30 years after Rancid’s eponymous debut. The 10th studio album and 7th to be produced by Bad Religion and Epitaph head honcho Brett Gurewitz, Tomorrow Never…

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Album Review: Hobart’s follow take us to their ‘Old Haunts’ – a shimmering magnus opus reflecting the raw breathtaking beauty of their home in lutruwita/Tasmania

The album ‘Old Haunts’ from Hobart instrumental band follow is a stunning debut. I have written before about the brilliant stream of artists flowing from the tiny island at the…

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Album Review: The Telescopes focus on a dreamy, gothic sonic landscape in their shimmering and psychedelic new album ‘Of Tomorrow’, with European dates announced

The legendary The Telescopes return to the fray with their new album ‘Of Tomorrow’ – their astonishing fifteenth album and the fifth released through Tapete Records. Meeting somewhere in the…

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Album Review: Jump on board to ‘Destination Rock and Roll Station’ with The Sticker Club – a rollicking ride for all ages.

The Sticker Club ostensibly play music for the little ones (in age, not stature) but offer up delights for the more mature listener through their effervescent double layered indie pop…

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Album Review: Sand Brothers – when ‘Too Much Sky’ is never enough. A magnificent, poetic debut with launch date announced.

Sand Brothers have just released their debut album ‘Too Much Sky’ – a collection of poised and celestial songs that sparkle with a rough-hewn edge and a deep poignancy. The…

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Album Review: Lunar Twin releases the frosty shimmering chill of ‘Aurora’: a glacial adventure in gothic pop

It’s been two years since US electro-goth outfit Lunar Twin released their magnificent album ‘Ghost Moon Ritual‘ back in April 2020: a point in time when we were oblivious to the…

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Album Review: Trading Aces – ‘Rock n’ Roll Homicide’

Ok, firstly – full disclosure. I’ve worked with Frank and Dennis from Trading Aces on a project called Antifashion, and with Dennis also with The City Kids, and both of…

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Album Review: Billie Bottle’s Temple Of Shibboleth – Billie Bottle’s Temple Of Shibboleth

Spiritual, witty, dark, intriguing with an air of unbound exploratory creativity, Billie Bottle’s Temple Of Shibboleth showcase the full width of their unique musical approach on their new self-titled album.…

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Album Review: Damien Binder collects all his shimmering gems into one brilliant showcase with new album ‘Bright Side’. Launch date announced.

New Zealander and Perth resident Damien Binder has been drip feeding us a series of luminescent singles over the past two years, culminating in his epic new album ‘Bright Side’.…

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Album Review: Lachlan Denton’s exquisite ‘Furnishings’ fills the empty spaces with a paean to those we love.

‘Furnishings’ is the new album from musician and songwriter Lachlan Denton, member of The Ocean Party and a skilled artisan to add to his many skills. The Ocean Party disbanded after the tragic…

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