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Live Review and Gallery: Johnny Hunter, Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul 24.11.22
The crowd at Anita’s Theatre got more than they anticipated when they arrived to see the Psychadelic Furs at the end of last month when the charismatic Johnny Hunter band took to the stage and the room exploded with their brand of energetic pop/punk music with more than a nod to the 80s. This reviewer …
News: Adam Lambert announces his brand new album ‘High Drama’
Grammy-nominated international superstar Adam Lambert announces his brand-new album, High Drama, via his new deal with Warner Music. To celebrate his new album, UK fans will be treated to a one-off exclusive show in late February, with location and details to be announced in January. To gain access to the pre-sale tickets, all fans need to do …
Track: Maggie Cubillos – A Colder Christmas (Live)
Singer-songwriter Maggie Cubillos has released a new original holiday song, titled ‘A Colder Christmas (Live)’. Regarding the track Cubillos comments: “A Colder Christmas is about all the melancholy emotions you may feel during the holiday season. The holidays are filled with so much love, but sometimes it’s hard not to think about the differences between the current year …
Premiere: Melbourne’s Luke Seymoup is a purveyor of indelible ‘Pop Songs’ – his effervescent and anthemic new track.
We are very honoured to premiere the new single ‘Pop Songs’ from Melbourne pop punk maestro Luke Seymoup – in which he basically achieves what the song sets out to do: writing a memorable pop song fit for the radio. With arching choruses and razor sharp melodies, this is a bright effervescent ride with Seymoup’s …
Live Review: RÜFÜS DU SOL at The Domain Sydney 3.12.2022
Sydney rolled out the welcome mat and perfect weather for ex pats, RÜFÜS DU SOL on Friday and Saturday night. 50,000 people greeted the Grammy winners across two nights in The Domain. Holding seven ARIA nominations and following a hugely successful tour across North America, UK and Europe selling over 500,000 tickets there is no …
Live Review: CMAT – Limelight, Belfast 07.12.2022
Words & Photos: David McEneaney Admittedly, being a relative newcomer to the whole CMAT craze, I found myself walking into the photo pit in the Limelight, Belfast completely unaware of what was about to happen before my very lens. I did notice a slew of people all dressed in various stages of cowboy attire, from …
News: New Zealand-based legends The Veils return after a long absence, with the pent up creativity delivering a double album and an exultant single ‘No Limit of Stars’.
New Zealand-based indie legends The Veils have returned after a seven year long absence with news of a double album ‘…And Out of the Void Came Love’ and a new single ‘No Limit of Stars’ to whet the appetite. The single is a rich, luxurious delight – delivered with a preacher-like intensity that recalls Nick …
Premiere: Brisbane’s Fresco Kyoto’s ultra cool track ‘You Save Me’ is augmented by an enigmatic ethereal video. Out through Double Drummer.
We are overjoyed to bring an exclusive early look at the new video from Brisbane’s purveyor of ultra chic indie pop, Fresco Kyoto, for their track ‘You Save Me’. Signed to the brilliant boutique label Double Drummer label, Fresco Kyoto is band developing a reputation for their dark wave indie pop and masterful songwriting craft. …
Gallery: Lyra at Leeds Arena 22.11.22
On a cold November evening, Irish singer/songwriter Lyra descended on to the Leeds Arena stage as the support slot for fellow Irish musicians, Westlife. Her music in the past has been compared to the likes of Florence and the Machine, Kate Bush and Enya and it’s clear to see why. Her stage presence is magical …
PREMIERE: hurt season wants you to ‘feel sum’n’
If we could have your attention for exactly 54 seconds – here’s a brief new song from the pseudonymous hurt season. He doesn’t waste time – all bar one of his singles since relaunching the project in July have been under two minutes in length. Of his especially brief new song ‘feel sum’n’, which has …