the marrickville sound Archives

Track: Victoria unveil a twin blast of nostalgic goodness with double A sides ‘AK79’ and ‘Kids My Age’.

It’s just like those fabled London buses – nothing comes for ages then all of a sudden, two come at once. I guess I might be accused of trying to…

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Track: ‘Strange Lights’ herald the return of Sand Brothers with a dreamy shimmering soundscape and a new album in the wings.

Last year’s EP ‘Shadows in the Square’ from Sand Brothers was described by Backseat Mafia as being an unique and thrilling series of anthemic delights, and it is good news…

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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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Track: The Night Packers relive a footy day like no other on ‘Cumberland Oval 1975’

It’s not every day a post-punk band writes a footy song, and rarer still that they do it as a first-person, spoken-word true story rather than a terrace singalong. The…

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Track: The mighty Victoria unveil the fey and wistful ‘S.C.R.A.P.’, ahead of album ‘Paris Flowers’.

It is indeed a good Friday when one of our favourite bands, Victoria, releases a surprise holiday single that positively sparkles like jewels in the firmament with its gentle and…

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EP Review: The Night Packers’ ‘Invisible Ink’ shines with a pop sensibility and a wry humour.

The Night Packers are literally one of those The Marrickville Sound bands I always go on about – based around the very same inner city suburb of Sydney and still…

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Premiere: ‘Ready For It’ – after 28 years, The Remotes exclusively unveil their dreamy, evocative new single.

Some things age like a fine wine. Originally a duo comprised of Ollie Browne (Art of Fighting/The Hoodangers) and Kristian Brenchley (S:Bahn, Degreaser), The Remotes released their debut album, ‘Lonely…

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Premiere: ‘It’s All Been For Nothing’ – Take the Indian Pacific for a sparkling ride.

We are very proud to premiere the sparkling single ‘It’s All Been For Nothing’ from Sydney band Indian Pacific, a shimmering ride that is threaded throughout with a satisfying melancholia. Horns…

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Premiere: We bring you an exclusive look at the distinctive video for Snakehead’s song ‘Top of the Pops’, ahead of album release.

We are very honoured to give you an exclusive early look at the exciting new video for the track ‘Top of the Pops’ from the band Snakeheads, as their one…

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Track: ‘Lucy’s Gardening Again’ is Moderate Lovers’ glorious sparkling paean to the pleasures of neighbourly horticulture in the sunshine.

Eora/Sydney trio Moderate Lovers follow up the power pop fuzz-infused serious message of their last single ‘Lost City’ (reviewed by me here) with a glorious sunshine filled ray of light in the…

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