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Premiere: Dande and the Lion provide us with an exclusive look at their exuberant new video for the sparkling, vivacious single ‘Children of the Hour’.
We are overjoyed to bring to you today an exclusive look at the new video for the track ‘Children of the Hour from UK/Australian band Dande and the Lion. ‘Children of the Hour’ is an effervescent track filled with exuberance and verve. Threaded with an euphoric feel grounded by an element of melancholy (as I …
Premiere: Lachlan Denton (The Ocean Party) exclusively unveils video for the sparkling single ‘You’ ahead of the release of the album ‘Furnishings’ along with an exhibition of work.
We are very pleased to premiere the video for the track ‘You’ from musician and songwriter Lachlan Denton, member of The Ocean Party and a skilled artisan to add to his many skills. The Ocean Party disbanded after the tragic death of Denton’s brother Zac (who played drums in the band) in 2018 at the …
Premiere: Troubadour Mark Moldre’s ‘Every Waking Hour’ is a sparkling gem filled with a poignancy and stature, released ahead of new album ‘Nambucca Fables’.
We are very honoured to premiere the new single ‘Every Waking Hour’ from Australian troubadour extraordinaire Mark Moldre, ahead of the release of his new album ‘Nambucca Fables’ due out on 14 April 2023. ‘Every Waking Hour’ is a poignant missive filled with a sense of reflection and lightly touched with a self-deprecating sense of …
News: 2023 Vive Le Rock Awards – Millie Manders, Jim Jones And Bad Barbee Join An All-star Line-up At O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, April 6th
After three long years of delays and cancellations, the Vive Le Rock Awards will finally take place at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on Thursday April 6th. And the good news is that the next day is a holiday so everyone can all party like it’s 1999! Featuring all-star chaos and one-off, unique performances, the …
News: Stephen Cummings (The Sports) announces new album ‘100 Years From Now’ and preview gigs.
Stephen Cummings from the legendary The Sports (and years of subsequent solo work) has just announced a new album to be released by the magnificent Cheersquad Records & Tapes, entitled ‘100 Years From Now’ Recorded in the aftermath of a stroke, the album was made in collaboration with Robert Goodge of the legendary I’m Talking …
News: RVG announces new album ‘Brain Worms’ and release the prowling, simmering single ‘Nothing Really Changes’ ahead of UK/Australian tour news and signing to Ivy League Records.
One of Australia’s most exciting post punk outfits RVG have just announced the impending release of their new album ‘Brain Worms’ due out on 2 June through Fire Records as well as their signing to Ivy League Records in Australia (home to Hatchie and Rolling Blackouts C.F.) It’s been nearly three long years since the …
Premiere: Melbourne artist Montana Sharp sees ‘Something Wicked’ coming this way – a thumping theatrical tour de force. Launch date also announced.
We are very pleased to premiere the new single ‘Something Wicked’ from Melbourne artist Montana Sharp: an effervescent and dynamic slice of rock replete with a theatricality and pulse quickening pace. With the thundering crack of a wave on rocks, this track surges its way to shore with a grandiose presence and an anthemic and …
News: New Zealand’s Tiny Ruins announce new album ‘Ceremony’ and unveil luscious atmospheric single ‘Dorothy Bay’.
New Zealand band Tiny Ruins have just announced news of their new album entitled ‘Ceremony’ due for release on 28 April 2023 through the inestimable Milk! Records. And to whet our voracious appetites, a new single has been unveiled. ‘Dorothy Bay’ is a reflective, dynamic track: an ambulant motion of instruments underpin the soft velvet …
News: The radiant Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird unveil tour news on release of fourth single ‘Every Morning It Breaks’ from last year’s magnum opus ‘Smiles of Earth’
In my humble opinion one of Australia’s most exciting bands, Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird (CTBNF) have just announced an Australian tour to promote the release of their fourth single ‘Every Morning It Breaks’ from last year’s magnificent ‘Smiles Of Earth’ (one of my favourite releases of 2022). ‘Every Morning It Breaks’ is achingly beautiful …
Track: Eora/Sydney pop punksters A Swift Farewell are ‘Sorry’ – they are back with a vengeance and better than ever.
A brief absence and line up change hasn’t softened the fire in the bellies of A Swift Farewell: they are back and better than ever with their new single ‘Sorry’ – a peppy blast of goodness that bursts into the ether with a frenetic blast. The trademark quiet/loud ethic is present and accounted for: soft …