Album Review: Sunshine Coast’s Swimsuit Issue reveal their true magnificence with their sterling debut ‘Burn for the Buzz’
It was only back in March that I was first introduced to Swimsuit Issue through their atomic blast of a debut single ‘Addict’. However impressive this debut was, it didn’t portend the incredible sonic versatility this band has within its canon. Indeed, there was much more to come over a series of singles that have …
Track: New Zealand French for Rabbits unveil the dreamy pop track ‘The Overflow’ and announce signing to UK independent label, Reckless Yes
‘The Overflow’ eases out of the speakers with a dreamy fugue – a soft and enchanting melody embellished with some glorious harmonies weaving in and out of the dappling notes. French for Rabbits, hailing from New Zealand’s capital Wellington, have created something that feels ever so delicate and fragile, deeply melancholic and yet floating on …
Premiere: Have an early listen to the scintillating retro/futuristic EP ‘Bloods, Side A’ from Man Without Country
Out later today, we are able to bring you an exclusive early listen to the fantastic new Man Without Country EP, ‘Bloods, Side A’. This is an EP soaked in an ambient electronic haze: syncopated beats, a throbbing pulse and waves of layered synths that carry producer and vocalist Ryan A. James’s delicate and haunting …
Track: James Leonard Hewitson comes out dancing and fighting with ‘Commercial Vibe’, ahead of EP release and tour
Backseat Mafia favourite pop punk exponent, Hartlepool’s James Leonard Hewitson, has put on his dancing shoes and boxing gloves in yet another dynamic and, dare I say, punchy track ‘Commercial Vibes’. This is the title track from his forthcoming EP due out on 29 July 2021 through Win Big Records. Hewitson has an uncanny ability …
News: Billy Bragg announces new album ‘The Million Things That Didn’t Happen’ and releases the romantic, devotional single ‘I Will Be Your Shield’
Living legend Billy Bragg will release his tenth studio album ‘The Million Things That Never Happened’ on 8 October 2021 through the Cooking Vinyl label. The record was produced by Romeo Stodart and Dave Izumi at Echo Zoo studio in Eastbourne. All songs are written by Billy Bragg apart from the final song (Ten Mysterious …
Track: Holy Holy unveil another heavenly and sparkling anthem in new track ‘The Aftergone (ft CLEWS) in the lead up to their new album.
Holy Holy are cornering the market in shimmering incandescent tracks that showcase their mastery at creating bubbling, flowing instruments matched with delicious vocals and melodies. Their new track ‘The Aftergone’ features the vocal input of uber cool sister duo CLEWS, who are establishing their own reputation in the Australian indie scene as well as musical …
Track: Melbourne’s The Belair Lip Bombs drop the catchy effervescent single ‘Out of Here’, and announce launch gig.
Skipping along on a circular guitar riff, The Belair Lip Bombs’ ‘Out of Here’ is a bright and effervescent indie pop blast that high steps its way into your head and stays to pogo blithely in a reverie. Dappling guitars form the spine to the track, providing a scaling, fuzzy layer all the way to …
Premiere: Australia’s Aodhan reveals a dreamy slice of antipodean indie pop with title single ‘Flies In My Room’ from his new EP
We are honoured to premiere today Aodhan‘s delicious new single ‘Flies In My Room’: a gentle reflective track with crisp acoustic guitars and a bed of billowing synths and harmonies. Hailing from the industrial town of Wollongong, Aohdan (the work of Dhawaral songwriter Aidan Whitehall) has a style that positively shimmers and sparkles in the …
News: Verve Records pay tribute to The Velvet Underground and Nico’s seminal album, with tracks from Fontaine’s D.C., Courtney Barnett, Iggy Pop, Kurt Vile and Sharon Van Etten
The Velvet Underground are of course every indie music fan’s favourite band – the band that launched a thousand musical careers. A new tribute album from Verve Records, ‘I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico’ with tracks from Iggy Pop & Matt Sweeney, St. Vincent & Thomas Bartlett, Sharon Van …
See: Damien Binder releases a gorgeous video for the spellbinding track ‘Everything But’
We premiered Damien Binder‘s track ‘Everything But’ way back in May. We said it was a glorious example of Binder’s craft: a shimmering restless piece that travels with a spark and a verve, laced with melancholia and a meditative air: Binder’s voice is so immersive and mesmerising there should be a warning not to operate …