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EP Review: The Summertimes sign to Golden Robot Records and unveil the fittingly titled EP ‘Luminous’.

There could not be a more appropriately named band than The Summertimes, nor a more fitting title to their new EP ‘Luminous’ which we are proud to premiere today. Newly…

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News: The Hoodoo Gurus ‘Rewind – All Killer, No Filler’ Tour adds Hobart date with Ratcat and The Stems also set to hit The Odeon Theatre

Due to high demand for the Rewind – All Killer, No Filler Tour, one of Australia’s most enduring and beloved musical acts, Hoodoo Gurus, have decided to “cross the pond”, confirming a new Hobart show…

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Premiere: The Summertimes ask who will ‘Save You Now’ in another shimmering and sparkling release, ahead of new EP.

Back in 2023 we enthusiastically reviewed the debut self-titled album of The Summertimes, calling it an album filled with sparks and electric jolts, perfectly formed pop brilliance that shimmers with…

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News: The legendary Teenage Fanclub announce new album ‘Do Not Dare To Dream’ out October 9 on Merge Records and unveil the shimmering single ‘There Was You’.

When all else appears dark in the universe a sudden ray of sunshine reaches out like a spotlight to brighten the gloom. The band that is the favourite band of…

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Album Review: The Low Priorities put powerful pop perfection at the top of their list with extraordinary debut ‘Dice’

If you were ever to look up the meaning of power pop in a decent thesaurus or in Wikipedia, then in any accurate discussion, The Low Priorities would rate a…

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Premiere: Icecream Hands declare it’s ‘Shakespeare Always’ as they exclusively unveil video for the anthemic track ahead of EP release and live dates.

We are honoured to exclusively premiere the video for the track ‘Shakespeare Always’ from Melbourne power pop icons Icecream Hands on the eve of the release of their new EP…

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Premiere: ‘Melt’ – Townsville-based Poison Oak exclusively unveil their soaring single ahead of launch date.

We are very honoured to bring you an exclusive early listen to the radiant new single ‘Melt’ from Townsville-based band Poison Oak. ‘Melt’ is a shimmering indie pop delight delivered…

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Album Review: The Boojums –‘The Boojums’: From garage punk to grunge rock, the Nova Scotian trio never miss the spot.

It seems to have been a while waiting for this debut LP from Nova Scotian power-punk trio The Boojums. Last seen around here on their breakneck showcase gigs with We…

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Album Review: Absolute Losers – ‘In The Crowd’ : Power pop gets a real refresh from this tightly sprung Canadian trio.

There’s the coolest Ian Dickson photo of The Jam live at the 100 Club circa 1977, Foxton caught jumping mid-air, Weller leaning into a power chord and Butler sticks raised…

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Premiere: ‘Back On The Road’ – Icecream Hands exclusively unveil video and high voltage power pop single with announcement of new album ‘Giant Fox Pineapple Tree’ for November.

Icecream Hands achieved prominence in the nineties and early noughties with their vibrant brand of harmonious power pop, and we are extremely honoured to bring you a taste of new…

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