indie rock
Album Review: Anna Erhard –‘Botanical Garden’: jibing, jiving joy to be found in this slacker pop gem.
There’s something actually refreshing about a singer/songwriter who describes their ‘creative process’ as “…something makes me frustrated, and then I turn it into a little passive-aggressive song…just obsessing about stuff that’s not that important, actually!” So said Berlin based, indie pop realist Anna Erhard when asked about how her latest album ‘Botanical Garden’ which is …
Live Review & Gallery: A Night of Nostalgia as The Maine Celebrate Sweet 16th at Liberty Hall – Eora/Sydney, 20.09.24
Arizona alt-rockers The Maine took over Liberty Hall on Friday night to celebrate their sweet 16th (officially 17th!) anniversary and the release of their ninth studio album. Despite train strikes and the pull of the football match next door, fans flooded into the Entertainment Quarter, determined to make the most of the night. The evening …
News: Rolling Sets Festival Returns This December, Bringing The Wombats and More to the Sunny Central Coast!
As another blissful Aussie summer approaches, the Central Coast is gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable day of live music and good vibes. The Rolling Sets festival returns on Saturday, December 7th, bringing a powerhouse lineup to Memorial Park, The Entrance – Just a short day trip from Sydney City. Headlining the …
Premiere: Burr Oak stun with emotionally poignant and surprisingly heavy ‘Annabelle’
There’s a moment, about two-and-a-half minutes into the title track from Burr Oak‘s new EP, where everything drops out except a nervous, agitated guitar line—then, chaos and an almighty musical roar, coupled with a lurch into half-time for added effect. It’s a most unexpected twist, the entire song hinging around this extreme dynamic shift, and …
Track & News: Steve Balbi Releases Latest Single ‘Marrow’ Ahead of Upcoming Album ‘Breakdown’ & Sydney Opera House Performance!
Steve Balbi, the ever-evolving artist, composer, and producer, has just released his latest single ‘Marrow’, now available on all streaming platforms via Triplespeak & MGM Distribution. This track is the final sneak peek before the release of his fourth solo album, ‘Breakdown’ which is set to drop on Friday, August 23. ‘Marrow’ is a masterclass …
News: A. Savage Returns To Australia Following Latest Album Release ‘Several Songs About Fire’ + Tour Dates
After a self-imposed exile to Paris, A. Savage, the acclaimed frontman of Parquet Courts, has returned to Australia to tour his latest album ‘Several Songs About Fire’ (out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control). Talking about the album, Savage says, “I imagine myself playing these songs in a small club that is slowly burning. …
Live Gallery: Unforgettable Moments – Girl in Red Shines Bright in Sydney Concert
Baby it’s cold outside, but the Hordern Pavilion glows with the warmth of Girl in Red’s performance.
News: Julia Gaeta shares title-track video from debut EP; ‘Blur Divine’ out now
The American-born and Paris-based Julia Gaeta released her debut single ‘Weight of You’ in 2022, and it was promising enough that we wondered when she’d be back with something more substantive; that something is finally here, in the form of her debut EP. Its title track is full of intensity and soaring drama, and Gaeta …
News: Glass Animals Announce Australian Tour
Glass Animals set to shatter your expectations on their upcoming tour!”
Premiere: Brooklyn’s Gooseberry prep debut album for September, share anxious new single ‘Dying to Meet You’
Brooklyn trio Gooseberry‘s debut album is shaping up to be a must-listen. It’s not out for a few months yet, but they’ve shared an explosive new single that acts as an ideal introduction to their smoky, blues-tinted sound. ‘Dying to Meet You’ comes with a video made by Austin Koenigstein and Melissa Morrissey, and if …