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News + EP Review: Hobart’s The Black Sea Carnys announce new 6 track EP, ‘Cultland’ on back of news of Australian east coast tour dates
Following on from the release of their debut EP, Nistar (read about it here), The Black Sea Carnys, Tasmania’s kings of all things dark and industrial have announced the impending release of their second EP, Cultland. Cultland sees The Black Sea Carnys continue to shape their already unique sound as they add a further 6 …
Track: Fabulous Dreams follow up their debut single with ‘Measured By Mess’ – a glorious hip swinging dreamy pop delight.
New indie supergroup Fabulous Dreams follow up last month’s delicious debut single ‘Strange Incantations’ (see my review here) with new track ‘Measured By Mess’, and things are just getting better. ‘Measure By Mess’ kicks off with a swagger, high strutting and proud before the soft gliding velvet female vocals of Lauren Crew layers sweet honey over …
Track: The Valery Trails unveil new track, the nostalgic and anthemic ‘First Kiss’ ahead of new album ‘Winter Palace.
Following their return single ‘Everything Is Temporary’ last month (see my review here), Meanjin/Brisbane trio The Valery Trails are back with another jangly slice of joy on the poignant nostalgic track ‘First Kiss’. Songwriter Andrew Bowers says of the track: I wrote the song as an ode to young obsession carried by a raucous soundtrack that …
News: Kacey Musgraves to play two Sydney Opera House shows in November
Six years since her last visit, Kacey Musgraves is heading back to Sydney.
Live Gallery: Bear McCreary Brings Cinematic Worlds to Life on Stage at the Enmore Theatre 24.05.2027
Cinematic textures, heavy riffs, graphic novels: Bear McCreary’s universe hits the stage
Live Gallery: The Hives Tear Through Sydney’s Enmore Theatre with CLAMM in Ferocious Support Slot 23.05.2025
The Hives hit the Enmore with new material, old classics, and total command.
News: Aotearoa’s magnificent Ringlets announce intimate Australian East Coast tour
Aotearoa/New Zealand’s fabulous Ringlets have announced an Australian tour following the release of their second album, endearingly entitled ‘The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies)’ and recently reviewed by me here. I noted that the album is a blast of thoroughly commendable sonic joy. ‘The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time For Walkies)’ is …
News: Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath Frontman and Metal Icon, Dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at 76—just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath in Birmingham.
Track: CMAT Drops Title Track From Upcoming Album EURO-COUNTRY
CMAT is back with “EURO-COUNTRY” – the title track from her third album, out this August.
News: Ed Sheeran Announces 2026 Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand
Ed Sheeran is bringing the Loop Tour to Australia & NZ in early 2026.