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Album Review: Introducing Meanjin/Brisbane’s DIAL, Their Self-Titled Debut EP and Upcoming Show!
Meanjin/Brisbane-based band DIAL, comprising Elijah, Matt, Bobby, and Taylor, along with former member Hugh who contributed to the debut album, has made a compelling entrance into the world with their self-titled EP. Bonding over a shared love for bands like The Verve, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and The Replacements, DIAL’s influences are discernible throughout …
Live Review & Gallery: The Last Dinner Party Cook Up a Storm at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion 23.07.2024
Sydney Savours a Night of Musical Indulgence with The Last Dinner Party!
Track: Charlie Lane battles herself in her new single ‘I Hate Me’ – a raw and bittersweet paean to self doubt.
After the indie pop jaunt of earlier single ‘Dance With You’ (premiered by Backseat Mafia here) , the irrepressible Charlie Lane returns with ‘I Hate Me’: a far more pared down and reflective single that explores self doubt and the attendant anxieties with a raw authenticity. The emotions are expressed by a pounding insistent percussive …
Track: The mighty Salarymen return with a paean to a pooch with the sweet pop of ‘I Forget About Time’ with tour dates and new EP on the way
Not resting on their laurels after a massive year that included a British tour, the Salarymen return with news of an EP due out in September and a bright and sprightly single ‘I Forget About Time to tempt us in advance. As always, Salarymen inflect their songs with a day-glo pop brilliance that has traces …
Track: Sydney’s Postcards from Pluto return to earth with ‘Colorado’ – a thumping, eviscerating explosion of a track.
It wasn’t that long ago that rising Sydney band Postcards from Pluto blessed us with the track ‘What Do You Wear’ (see my review here), signaling a fresh, dynamic presence on the local music scene. Well, to prove this was no sonic accident, they have just unleashed a new track ‘Colorado’ into the universe and …
News: Health Drop New Single ‘Ashamed’ ahead of Australian Tour
‘Ashamed’: HEALTH Drops Latest Single Ahead of Australian Tour
Live Review & Gallery: A Night to Remember as TV Girl Make Their Eora/Sydney Debut – 17.07.24, Hordern Pavilion
In an unforgettable night at the Hordern Pavilion, LA-based indie pop band TV Girl made their Eora/Sydney debut to a packed house. Fans of all ages sprinted to the barrier and eagerly awaited the start of a show that promised to deliver cult classics, fan favourites, their most famous TikTok sounds, and even songs that …
News: SXSW Sydney® Announces New Speakers, Parties, and a Diverse Lineup of International and Local Artists for Music Festival
SXSW Sydney® Announces New Speakers, Parties, and a Diverse Lineup of International and Local Artists for Music Festival
Live Gallery & Review: Kim Gordon at the Art Gallery NSW 18.07.2024
The Tank’s industrial skeleton provided a hauntingly perfect backdrop for Gordon’s powerful, atmospheric performance.
News: Jorja Smith Heading to Australia in October
Jorja Smith will be heading to Australia in October