Backseat Downunder
Track: Hooper Crescent bring back their angular quirky pop back with ‘Instant Lawn’.
Hooper Crescent, the quirky Melbourne alt pop group, have just released the ‘b’ side to last year’s release ‘Best In Town’ (reviewed by me here). ‘Instant Lawn’ maintains a vibrant low-fi buzz with an angular edge, a plethora of meaty hooks and an anthemic chorus. There is an ineffable charm about the track, mirrored by …
News: Introducing Winifred and her perfectly alt-pop debut ‘EP 1’: Watch the video for smooth new single ‘On Yr Time’
Just last August, rising artist Winifred played her very first headline performance to a packed crowd in her hometown of Townsville, Queensland. Flash forward to now – the singer, songwriter and dancer has just unveiled EP 1, her debut body of work, out now via MNRK Music Australia. Winifred’s creative journey with ‘EP 1’ saw her collaborate with …
Live Review: Get your motor running – Still Lovin’ Chopper Show
Live music is back with Still Lovin Chopper festival showcasing a host of bands and bikes.
News: Greta Stanley announces her second album ‘Real Love In Real Life’ through Double Drummer, and unveils shimmering new track ‘Red Earth Dirt’ in anticipation.
We’ve been huge fans of Greta Stanley for a number of years now and it has been fascinating to watch the development of this artist hailing from the far north of Queensland. Her debut album ‘Full Grown’ was released back in late 2017 and this was followed by an EP ‘Sun In My Eyes’ in …
Album Review: D.C. Cross releases ‘Hot-wire the Lay-low’ – an album of evocative instrumentals that provides escape and fresh air.
Last year, Darren Cross released the visceral album, ‘Distorder’, which I described as: …a brilliant expression of our times: discordant, unsettling and at times bleak, but delivered with a swagger and a panache. Cross puts on display his musicianship and creativity, creating something dark and elusive yet touched with a certain element of wry amusement. …
Track: Perth indie-pop favourites Dulcie return with new, sweetly amped single ‘tell ur friends’: Trio supporting Ocean Alley nationally, announce Lime Cordiale support show and headline date in April
Following some glorious indie-pop offerings in 2021, Perth three-piece Dulcie is riding that momentum into the New Year with newest single tell ur friends. The track, released just ahead of their Australian tour (supporting Ocean Alley from 9 Feb) is infectiously sassy, uplifting, and shows perfectly just how the group have evolved these past few …
News: Brisbane’s Bugs are caught ‘In The Middle (Of It)’ – a vibrant, exuberant anthemic single – as a new album and tour is revealed.
Bugs from Brisbane are a welcomed form of species: their new single ‘In The Middle (of It) is a vibrant serving of pop punk exuberance that will have you pogoing in your seat. A heady rush of pulsating guitars and sky high choruses are bolstered by some acrobatic singing that soars into the ether with …
Track: Brisbane’s Mallrat makes a welcome return with the dreamy pop of ‘Your Love’.
Brisbane pop queen Mallrat‘s brilliant EP ‘Driving Music’ (reviewed by me here) and a world tour in 2019 were all followed by a matter of mere months by the horror show of 2020 and 2021. Mallrat did drop a single ‘Rockstar in 2020 but it is great to see her back with her new single …
Track: Flume has something to say – drops new track ‘Say Nothing’ and announces upcoming album.
Grammy award winning musician Flume drops a new track and announces the release of album ‘Palaces’.
News: New Zealand alt pop sensation BENEE announces new EP, a world tour and unveils dreamy dream pop single ‘Beach Boy’.
New Zealand pop sensation BENEE has just announced the release of an EP entitled ‘LYCHEE’ due out through Republic Records on 4 March 2022. It follows the announcement of her first world tour since the pandemic struck, with forty shows scheduled in the northern hemisphere (Europe and the UK in April-May and North America in June) well …