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Live Gallery: Karen Zoid in Sydney 17.03.2024
Karen Zoid’s debut show in Sydney is a riveting experience as she takes the audience on a nostalgic and heartfelt journey
Album Review: Deep in the Blue Mountains, Kid Cornered releases the ethereal ‘Mist On The Plains’ album.
Kid Cornered is the moniker for Matthew Toohey, who has slung guitar in the past for Tania Bowers (we have review in the past under T Wilds). Kid Cornered has just released an album (with The Ice Chest Orchestra) of sparkling gentle tracks entitled ‘Mist On The Plains’. It a gorgeous collection of folk-driven songs …
Track/Video: Gretta Ray Gifts Us With ‘Roses’ with the deluxe edition of her sophomore album ‘Positive Spin +’
Australian singer-songwriter Gretta Ray has revealed her latest single, ‘Roses’, detailing her deep connection to London and the longing to return. Gretta Ray has unveiled the song just in time for her run of shows supporting Maisie Peters, where she will be performing across Australia. The release comes ahead of her next London headline show …
Live Gallery: Thee Sacred Souls At the City Recital Hall, Sydney 15.03.2023
Thee Sacred Souls live – guaranteed to touch your heart and move your feet
Track & News: Naarm/Melbourne’s Jess Ribeiro Releases Latest Single ‘Jump The Gun’ Ahead Of Upcoming Album ‘Summer of Love’ + European Tour
Set to unveil her upcoming album ‘Summer of Love‘ on April 12th through Poison City Records and Labelman, Jess Ribeiro, the versatile folk artist hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, is captivating listeners once again with her latest single and accompanying music video, ‘Jump The Gun’. In addition to this exciting release, Ribeiro has also announced a European …
Track: Rinse is no ‘Stranger’ to us – he’s back with a shimmering new single with Caroline Loveglow, live dates and news of signing to Cohort Records.
Now ensconced in Naarm/Melbourne, former Meanjin/Brisbane dream pop maestro Rinse (the nom de plume of multi-instrumentalist and producer Joe Agius) has just announced his signing to Cohort Records (home of the marvellous Juice Webster) and celebrated with the release of another shimmering gem ‘Stranger’, with Los Angeles-based producer and songwriter Caroline Loveglow. Of course, Rinse’s …
Live Gallery: Morcheeba at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney 14.03.2023
Morcheeba mesmerise Sydney crowd with their iconic trip-hop grooves.
Track/Video: Church Moms Unveil New Music Video Directed by Filmmakers Zachary and Sebastian Benn
Amidst the vibrant energy of the Adelaide Fringe, 10 local artists and bands collaborated with filmmakers, embarking on the challenge of crafting music videos within a brief 10-day timeframe. Among them is Church Moms, who have unveiled their distinctive interpretation of the task. Directed and filmed by the dynamic duo Zachary & Sebastian Benn, the …
News: Holy Holy Gears Up For Australian Tour Following Latest Album ‘Cellophane’
Renowned Australian indie-rock band Holy Holy, comprised of Timothy Carroll and Oscar Dawson, are gearing up for an extensive tour across Australia next month in April 2024. Fresh off the success of their latest album, ‘Cellophane’, which reached #4 on the ARIA album chart, the duo is poised to enter a new chapter in their …
Album Review: Golden Fang’s ‘Small Worlds’ is a galaxy of pure delight, absent of formulaic tropes and filled with light and creativity
Golden Fang inhabit an entire universe of their own making that floats in the firmament and simply shimmers with an incandescent light. Tomorrow sees the release of their new album, ‘Small Worlds’ in which not only do their unique song talents and musicianship shine through, but with the added production of guru Anth Dymke, a …