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The Paper Kites have long been teasing this new album, At The Roadhouse, with the band issuing five of its’ songs prior to its’ release on 1st September. The Sweet Sound Of You, Till The Flame Turns Blue, Hurts So Good, Black & Thunder and June’s Stolen Car have all been pre-released, yet they barely …

The Melbourne quartet of Andrew Tanner, Ross Richard, Cam Prestipino and Leroy Cope, collectively know as The Woodland Hunters, are set to release their latest album on Friday, September 1st. Celebrating 10 years together, the band have again called on long-time friend and collaborator, Shane O’Mara to produce this, their fourth long-player, at his Yikesville …

Hobart post-punk heroes, The Native Cats, have just released hard-hitting new song, My Risks Is Art along with an accompanying new video ahead of the November 10 release of 5th album, The Way On Is The Way Off, The Native Cats’ Chloe Alison Escott (vocals, electronic programming) and Julian Teakle (bass) have been making and …

We are very honoured to bring you a first listen to the new single ‘Prize’ from London-based shoegaze maestros Ghost Patterns. ‘Prize’ is a cataclysmic onslaught of jangling, scything guitars and fuzzy, ambulant bass that creates an immersive wash, while distant, observant and louche dual vocals stream through the undercurrent. The driving attack has ghostly …

The magic that is a live show by The Waifs was unleashed on a sold-out, and hugely adoring crowd at The Odeon Theatre in Hobart on Friday night. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal album, Up All Night, the band have been touring across Australia since June and have been supported by a slew …

The legend that is Fiona Boyes continues to grow with the release of her 11th solo effort, Ramblified. For those unaware of Fiona Boyes, she is one of those rare masters of her craft who tends to sail under the radar of the mainstream, yet still commands attention as an artist of significant talent, and …

Inspirational Hobart post-punk duo, The Native Cats, in conjunction with Chapter Music have released their four celebrated albums John Sharp Toro (2018), Dallas (2013),Process Praise (2011) and Always On (2009), as well as early singles Ten Years Transportation (2012) and Catspaw (2009) to streaming services for the first time. The Native Cats are bassist Julian Teakle and singer/electronics operator Chloe Alison Escott. Spiritual forebears to the …

Legendary Australian singing sisters, Vika & Linda brought their regional tour to the Theatre Royal in Hobart to rapturous applause from an adoring audience. The show contained a selection of music from across their vast catalogue, with a focus on their latest album, The Wait, and showed that the wonderful harmonies that are such a …

Just when you thought you had heard it all from The Paper Kites prior to the release of new album, At The Roadhouse, the band have unfurled what is to my mind, a fantastic change of pace in latest release, Black & Thunder. Unveiling the latest insight into the album (which is to be released …

As with many of the acts at Dark Mofo, I had to do a little research to find out who many of the acts were, and what sort of music they played. This is one of the exciting parts about the Dark Mofo Festival here in Hobart – discovering new and exciting artists, both international …