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EP Review: Second Idol’s ‘Defence Mechanisms’ is satisfyingly powerful indie rock with a heart, plus tour news
‘Defence Mechanisms’, the powerful EP by Sydney band Second Idol, is a solid, grounded guitar-driven indie rock’n’roll gem filled with memorable riffs, a hard unapologetic rough hewn edge and scintillating melodies that reach for the sky. Singer Kate Olivia’s strong uncompromising vocals and lyrics add an indelible sheen to the driving force of the instruments. …
EP Review: Prudence releases the haunting and enigmatic EP ‘Untitled’ and announces launch gig
When he isn’t providing the bottom line for DMAs, Sydney’s Tom Crandle is Prudence – a dreamy solo project that is ethereal and shimmering. We reviewed his single ‘Heart Sways’ this time last year and Prudence has followed this with the EP ‘Untitled’: a natural progression that sees his song writing craft developing and becoming …
See: Gordi unveils enigmatic and atmospheric video ‘Refractive’ – an evocative amalgam of tracks ‘Extraordinary Life’ and ‘Volcanic’ and announces news of live EP
Gordi, the name of Melbourne musician Sophie Payten’s solo work, is a living icon in the Australian music scene: her last album ‘Our Two Skins’ released in the middle of the COVID lockdown last year was a graceful and epic release, thrown into release by Payton’s extraordinary work as a doctor, assisting with understaffed local …
EP Review: Garsa unveils debut EP ‘The Unfairity’ – a collection of intimate and sparkling jewels
It was around this time last year, plunging into the uncertainty of lockdown and without a full realisation of the horrors 2020 was about to unleash, that I came across a debut single by Garsa called ‘Jimmy Sour Highs’ – a singular ray of sunshine at the time. Martin Garside is Garsa – a solo …
Track: Melbourne’s Tim Ayre launches low-fi dream pop delight ‘Mexican Holiday’ and announces news of EP
The story behind the new single, ‘Mexican Holiday’, from Tim Ayre has all the hallmarks of a Hunter S Thompson fable involving unhinged characters, consumption of illicit substances, wild journeys and all manners of excess. Appropriate, then, that the song and accompanying video has a bright effervescent indie pop low-fi vibe that exudes a whiff …
EP REVIEW: Årabrot – ‘The World Must Be Destroyed’ EP review; an album follows
A SURPRISE EP was released by the Norwegian band Årabrot, the duo of Kjetil Nernes and Karin Park, a few weeka ago, featuring a striking roster of guest musicians: Dana Schechter, of Insect Ark and Swans; Andrew Liles, (Current 93/Nurse With Wound) and tubaist Kristoffer Lo (Highasakite / Motorpsycho) among them. The gothic post-rock purveyors …
EP Review: Tim Burgess – Ascent of the Ascended plus tour news
It has been amazing year for Tim Burgess – a rare species that has bloomed under the claustrophobia of COVID and provided an endless source of entertainment and education through his twitter parties and his solo album ‘I Love the New Sky’ (reviewed by me in May). His creativity is boundless – so much so …
See: Pig Destroyer share video of new track The Cavalry taken from their new EP
Grindcore legends Pig Destroyer return with a new EP – ‘The Octagonal Stairway’ via Relapse Records. The band have also shared a music video, featuring fan-submitted video footage during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic for track The Cavalry. ‘The Cavalry’ is Pig Destroyer doing what they do best. Complete chaos but carried out with impressive precision. …
EP: Tommy Ashby Has Released A Rather Lovely EP ‘Everywhere Is Home’
Scottish singer-songwriter, Tommy Ashby, has released his three track EP ‘Everywhere Is Home’ out now via Wow and Flutter Records. Produced by the artist and double Grammy Award winning producer Sam Okell, ‘Everywhere Is Home’ includes the title track of the same name and previous singles ‘Blood Wolf Moon’ and ‘One Word’. The title track ‘Everywhere Is …
EP Review: Rex – Rex
The filthy, dirty, squawling guitars in ‘Punk por Buleria’, the closing track to Dutch band Rex‘s eponymous EP, epitomises why this band is so special and rare. ‘Rex’ (the EP) is raw and visceral – carnal even – dealing with themes of desolation, loneliness and survival on a bed of delirious and wildly intoxicating music. …