Album Review: Gareth Koch’s ‘Ghost Stories’ is an ethereal collection of instrumentals that shimmer and sparkle with an ethereal glow.
Tamar Valley-based Gareth Koch (in lutruwita/Tasmania) has released an sparkling album of instrumentals entitled ‘Ghost Stories’ and it takes you on a magnificent journey. Koch has, of course, impressive form – he has collaborated with Steve Kilbey (The Church) and Martin Kennedy (All India Radio) in the past in a sort of triumvirate of sonic …
Premiere: Mark Moldre unveils evocative new video and single ‘Homecoming’ from his exquisite album ‘Nambucca Fables’.
We are very honoured to premiere today the new single and video ‘Homecoming’ from troubadour extraordinaire Mark Moldre. The single comes off his exquisite album ‘Nambucca Fables’ released earlier this year, and in a sense encapsulates all the grace and beauty of that album. Setting off with the iconic sounds of birds warbling in the …
Album Review: Melbourne supergroup The Ronson Hangup (featuring members of The Anyones, Dallas Crane, The Church, Even, Paul Kelly’s band and Courtney Barnett’s band) launch the celestial ‘Centaurus’ into the universe
Melbourne psych-pop supergroup The Ronson Hangup – featuring members of The Anyones, Dallas Crane, The Church, Even, Paul Kelly’s band and Courtney Barnett’s band – have launched their second album ‘Centaurus’ and given the constituent ingredients, it is no surprise it is an album of distinction. Opening title track ‘Centaurus’ blasts off proceedings with a bit of …
Album Review: The Wreckery’s visceral ‘Fake Is Forever’ is a triumphal return that has gestated and matured over 35 years. Launch date announced.
After 35 years, the uber cool The Wreckery are back and sounding as suave and brooding as ever in their brilliant new album ‘Fake is Forever’ released through Golden Robot Records. The legendary Australian rock outfit has made an astounding return: it has been a long-awaited release, and the band does not disappoint. This record is a …
Track: Sam Hunn (Verticoli) channels a little ‘Kurt Cobain’ in thundering new solo track.
Ahead of new material from his band, Verticoli (a firm favourite here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia), singer Sam Hunn has released a debut solo track ‘Kurt Cobain’. The track is about feeling emotional turmoil like the eponymous singer. Hunn says: …although tongue-in-cheek, (it) is a commentary on the long-standing issue of glamourizing …
Meet: We talk to Mark Monnone of Lost and Lonesome Recording Company ahead of 25 Birthday Celebrations
As part of an occasional series on the essential talent behind the musicians – the labels and promoters – we are delighted to be able to fire a few questions to Mark Monnone, co-founder of Lost and Lonesome Recording Company based in Meanjin/Melbourne. In return, we get some very amusing responses. Established in 1998 by …
Track: ‘I’m Trying’ – Fallon Cush unveils raw emotive single ahead of EP ‘Tricks’ slated for early 2024
Fallon Cush – essentially the vehicle for musician and songwriter Steve Smith – is cementing their recent come back with the release of a delicate new single ‘I’m Trying’ – a bittersweet exposition of vulnerability. The delivery is naked and raw, dealing with the debilitating nature of anxiety faced by Smith in a period in …
Premiere: Boorloo/Perth’s King Ibis exclusively unveil sparkling single ‘Watch My Mind Bend’ with announcement of Coldplay support and live dates
We are honoured to bring you an exclusive listen to the new single ‘Watch My Mind Bend’ from rapidly rising Boorloo/Perth band King Ibis, who are creating quite a buzz in the industry. There is no further evidence required than the fact they have also been selected to support Coldplay for their limited visit to …
Track: KHAOS EMRLD feels ‘myself again’: another hyperactive melodic pop hit, with live dates announced.
KHAOS EMRLD (the nom de plume for Cody Stebbings) caught our attention earlier this year with the singles ‘getting better’ and ‘not the same’ (lower case intended in all cases). The third release, ‘myself again’ comes out today, bereft of capitals again, and we are once more treated to a yearning bravura performance that puts on …
Premiere: Milk Teddy unveil video for the gorgeous track ‘Iron Rose’, ahead of reunion for The Lost And Lonesome Recording Company’s 25th Birthday Celebrations.
We are honoured to bring you an exclusive look at the new video for an old track called ‘Iron Rose’ by the band Milk Teddy. The track comes off an album ‘Time Catches Up With Milk Teddy’ released by Milk Teddy six years ago, but the band has got back together for the remarkable 25th …