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EP Review: oWo release the powerful, expressive ‘Tunnel of Vision’ ahead of launch date.

Arun Kendall April 26, 2024

The Breakdown ‘Tunnel of Vision’ is a visceral collection of vibrant post-punk tracks that quivers with vitality and freshness, mixing a pop sensibility with a buzzsaw edge. Independent – 8.8 Eora/Sydney trio oWo have just unveiled their thrilling new EP ‘Tunnel of Vision’: a visceral collection of vibrant post-punk tracks that quivers with vitality and …

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News: Eora/Sydney’s inimitable Marilyn Maria have made you a cathartic ‘Self Help Tape’ and unveil launch date.

Arun Kendall April 26, 2024

With a name that reflects an eternal dichotomy between the sacred and the profane, Eora/Sydney post punk troop Marilyn Maria have released their new fantastic single ‘Self Help Tape’ ahead of a launch tomorrow night (27 April 2024). A bass that eviscerates the spine heralds squalling guitars and a machine gun rattle as the rocket …

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Album Review: St Vincent Delivers on ‘All Born Screaming’

Deb Pelser April 25, 2024

St. Vincent’s ‘All Born Screaming,’ a rock tour de force that’ll have you begging for more.

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Live Review and Gallery: Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds with Kim Salmon, The Republic Hotel, Hobart, 24/04/2024

Arun Kendall April 25, 2024

I was with a couple of friends at the iconic Republic Hotel in Hobart who had never seen Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds live before. I felt a certain level of envy about what they were about to witness for the first time. I recalled the first time I saw the band around …

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Say Psych: News: Rotterdam’s Left of the Dial Festival – The Line-Up (so far…)

Le Crowley April 24, 2024

Last year, BSM had the pleasure of being part of the 2023 edition of the Left of the Dial, and needless to say, we were obsessed, and we are going back this year. To Left of the Dial, all bands are equally important. There are no headliners and even though not everyone might know the …

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