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Live Gallery & Review: Parkway Deliver Knockout Show at the Qudos Bank Arena 21.09.204
Parkway Drive Deliver Knockout Show in Sydney
Live Review & Gallery: Hiatus Kaiyote Transform the Enmore into a Universe of Sound 20.09.2024
Hiatus Kaiyote at the Enmore: A Night of Transcendence and Connection
Track: Brigitte Bardini is no ‘Fool’ as she unveils another ethereal track that positively glows with intensity.
There’s almost an operatic gloss to singer/songwriter Brigitte Bardini‘s vocals in her dreamy new single ‘Fool’: a floating and ethereal delivery above an aquatic bubbling instrumental that is cool and urbane. There is a sixties laid back quality to the track with the arpeggiated strings that swell in the distance – a song to be …
EP Review: The radiant Holly Hebe releases the gorgeous EP ‘Ruby’, cementing her place as one of the most exciting indie pop artists around.
We’ve long admired the output of Naarm/Melbourne chanteuse Holly Hebe ,who has produced some of the most brilliant shimmering pop delights over the past few years. Today she releases her second EP, entitled ‘Ruby’, and it is business as usual for this superlative talent. Hebe’s strength is her melodic mastery that puts pure pop treasures …
Live Review & Gallery: International Star Emei Stuns Manning Bar With Alt-Pop Power – Eora/Sydney, 18.09.24
Last night, LA’s alt-pop star Emei lit up the stage at the University of Sydney’s Manning Bar as part of Someday Soon Fest, celebrating 50 years of the iconic venue. Touring Australia for the first time, Emei brought an electric, sparkling energy that instantly endeared fans, both new and old. Opening acts J. Tajor and …
Track: The wondrous Greta Stanley bursts through the ether like a ray of sunshine with new track ‘Greatest Hit’ ahead of third album and launch date.
Greta Stanley is a firm favourite here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia (we’ve been closely following her upwards career trajectory for a while) and is an artist that has blossomed with a seemingly endless scope as her songs become increasingly addictive and deeply immersive. Her new track, ‘Greatest Hit’ is indeed aptly named …
Premiere: ‘I Find You Interesting’ – there’s a mutual attraction as Naarm/Melbourne indie/folk artist Sadie Mustoe unveils a delicious paean to longing.
We are very proud to premiere the new single ‘I Find You Interesting’ from Naarm/Melbourne indie/folk artist Sadie Mustoe. Mustoe’s voice introduces the song above a lush drone with a velvet caress: soft, longing and with a gossamer touch. The track picks up pace like a departing jet plane – gliding into the atmosphere like …
News: The Dare’s Highly-Anticipated Tour To Hit Australia
The Dare’s Breakthrough Year Continues with His First-Ever Australian Shows
Premiere: The legendary Kim Salmon and his band Smoked Salmon exclusively unveil the video for new track ‘How Did They Ever Manage’ ahead of Australian tour.
We are catatonic with excitement at being able to bring you an exclusive look at the new video from Kim Salmon’s new project Smoked Salmon for their first single ‘How Did They Ever Manage’. Kim Salmon of course needs no introduction, but, as is always the way, I will anyway: leader of the legendary swamp …
News: Primal Scream Set to Ignite Australia-Iconic Band Returns After 7-Year Hiatus
Primal Scream Return to Australia After 7 Years