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News: CIVIC unfurl first single, the titular Chrome Dipped, from upcoming third album and announce expansive international tour

Melbourne’s brilliant punk rock outfit, CIVIC, have today announced the May 30th release of their third album, Chrome Dipped via ATO Records. With the band willing to cut the ties to the raw, distinctly Australian…

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Album Review: Neal Francis – Return To Zero: a study in groove heavy cool.

Neal Francis’ Return to Zero is a lush, groove-heavy odyssey that seamlessly blends ’70s rock, funk, and disco into a sound that feels both timeless and immediate. His most ambitious…

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Track: My Morning Jacket herald new album with beautiful new single ‘Time Waited’

My Morning Jacket’s new single, Time Waited, is a masterclass in classic songwriting that feels both timeless and fresh. The track opens with an almost lounge feeling that luxuriates in…

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News: With ethereal new single ‘On and On’, Grace Cummings announces new album ‘Ramona’ and UK/Europe tour with King Gizzard

Melbourne chanteuse Grace Cummings has the voice of an angel and the capacity to deliver the most ethereal and atmospheric music in the process. Case in point is her new…

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SEE: The lyric video for Drive-By Truckers’ ‘Tough To Let Go’

IT’S AN album that came out of nowhere; Drive-By Truckers’ The New OK grew from a lockdown EP, something to occupy crack musicians after their last album, The Unraveling, collecting…

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SEE: Drive-By Truckers share visuals for their cover of Ramones’ ‘The KKK Took My Baby Away’

ATHENS, Georgia’s next most famous musical sons, Drive-By Truckers, have shared a lo-fi video for their cover of Ramones’ classic “The KKK Took My Baby Away”. Have a watch below. The…

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Album Review: Nick Hakim: – Will this make me good

Brooklyn based Nick Hakim asks the questions with his new album, principally that. Will this record, this piece of art make him good. As a person or as an artist…

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See: Temples release video for Hot Motion, plus new album and tour news

Temples have announced details of their new, third abum. Called Hot Motion its out via ATO Records on 27th September, and from it the band have released a new video…

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Track: Jim James – I just wasn’t made for these times (Beach Boys cover)

My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James’ politically charged solo album Eternally Even brought him critical recognition on its release in 2016, but he’s stepped back in time in more ways…

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The Claypool Lennon Delirium : Monolith of Phobos

I know what you’re thinking if you haven’t yet heard the Sean Lennon and Les Claypool collaboration called The Claypool Lennon Delirium. You’re thinking you have no interest in hearing…

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