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News: UK Punk Icons Soft Play Kick Off 2025 with Australian Tour
UK punk duo Soft Play is bringing their explosive energy to Australia in January and February 2025, marking their highly anticipated return to live stages Down Under since 2019. Known for their razor-sharp lyrics and relentless live shows, the pair has carved out a loyal fan base that thrives on their no-holds-barred approach to modern …
News: Bluesfest Tours Announces Rodrigo y Gabriela Australian Tour 2025
Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela are set to embark on an electrifying Australian tour in April 2025, bringing their acclaimed live performances to six cities. Known for their unique instrumental performances, the Mexican-born duo will grace audiences in Brisbane, Sydney, Thirroul, Canberra, Adelaide, and Melbourne with their intricate guitar work and infectious energy. …
Live Review – 86TV’s/ Mickey Callisto – o2 Institute, Birmingham – 22/11/24
Following the release of their self-titled debut album this year, 86TV’s are on the road across the UK and Europe for the last time until 2026. Going into this show, I didn’t check out the support act except a couple of clips on X, and I was so pleased I’d left the full Mickey Callisto …
See: Father John Misty accompanies new album with video for standout single Josh Tillman and the accidental dose
Father John Misty’s new video for “Josh Tillman and The Accidental Dose”, is a stellar exercise in storytelling. Marked by a grainy piano line and his signature warm baritone, the performance pulls you into its narrative with all the finesse of a high-end barrister delivering closing argument. The song feels both intimate and grand, with …
News: MJ Lenderman Set To Bring Indie Rock Magic to Australia
Timeless and Raw: MJ Lenderman Is Indie Rock’s New Star
Track: Thornhill Ignite with Explosive New Single ‘Nerv’
Thornhill’s ‘Nerv’ Pushes Boundaries with Raw Intensity
Track: Madeleine teams up with dub legend Max Romeo, for persuasive new single Send The Praises Up
Madelaine’s new single Send The Praises Up, a collaboration with Jamaican reggae legend Max Romeo, is a soulful celebration of gratitude and resilience. Released on Jah Wheel Records, the track is an uplifting blend of roots reggae and heartfelt spirituality. “This song comes from a reasoning we shared with Max Romeo about how important it …
See: Cistern reveal brilliant new video for the awkward beauty of new track Pendulum
Cistern’s new video for Pendulum is as wonderfully off-kilter as the song itself. Animated in stark black-and-white by Noah Varley, it feels like stepping into a surreal sketchbook that pulses and shifts with the jittery, high-wire energy of the track. The band describes Pendulum as a song about “seeking balance in a world that won’t …
Track: Pretty Jane stretch either end of the spectrum with new understated single, Quiet
Pretty Jane’s new single “Quiet” is a masterclass in restraint—well, until it’s not. True to its name, the track tiptoes around your ears with a hauntingly minimalist vibe, Dalrymple’s barely-there vocals aching with longing. “It’s funny, we all seem to have a soft spot for a girl talking quietly,” he quips, encapsulating the song’s tender …
Live Review: Brand New Heavies – Boiler Shop, Newcastle 16.11.2024
Words and Photos: Victoria Wai. Excitement for the 30th Anniversary of Brand New Heavies ‘Brother Sister’ album ascended into Newcastles’ Boiler Shop with true weekend party vibes as the early excited revellers entered the venue they were met with a warm up DJ bringing the soulful club classics. A SOLD-OUT audience were in place as …