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News: US bluesman, Albert Cummings set to release new album, Strong
Guitar-slinger, Albert Cummings has written and recorded his third album for release on his own indie label imprint, Ivy Music Company, and will be his eleventh overall album in a career spanning back to the 1990’s. Cummings began his musical journey as a self-taught banjo player, but soon progressed to guitar after seeing Stevie Ray …
Track: BNDT (Tim Powles from The Church) unveils a scintillating piece of electronic whimsy in ‘Goodtimes 4 Free’.
Tim ‘timEbandit‘ Powles is currently one of the longest serving members of the legendary The Church, whose most recent album ‘The Hypnogogue’ stormed the world last year, making it to the top of many lists of albums of the year (including our own Backseat Downunder list). Powles is also a bit of an experienced producer …
Track: Hollow Coves Unveils Heartfelt Single ‘Photographs’ as Prelude to Upcoming Album ‘Nothing To Lose’ + European and North American Tour Dates
Gold Coast-based duo Hollow Coves has recently gifted us all with their latest single, ‘Photographs‘. The track, steeped in nostalgia and warmth, serves as a tribute to the traditional charm of tangible photographs, inspired by the heartwarming tradition of Matt Carins’ mother who compiled a photo album for him from the day he entered the …
Track: Unveiling Spacey Jane’s Next Chapter with Latest Single ‘One Bad Day’
Spacey Jane, Perth’s sensational musical phenomenon, has just graced the airwaves with their latest single, ‘One Bad Day.’ This track serves as a poignant tribute to moments of overreaction, shedding light on the human tendency to overlook the positive amid the complexities of the present. ‘One Bad Day’ is a song that demands to be …
Track: Naarm/Melbourne’s Okay Dane unveil the epic anthemic single ‘Interstellar Nihilist’ with launch date.
‘Interstellar Nihilist’ is the new single from Naarm/Melbourne indie band Okay Dane and it reveals a cool and enigmatic burst of thundering pop that is cathartic and joyous. A detectable and delicious strain of melancholia threads though a track that is anthemic and nuanced, with a chorus that flexes its pop muscles with a quiet/loud …
Track: Office Dog unveil ‘The Crater’ ahead of northern hemisphere release of debut album ‘Spiel’ through Flying Nun and New West Records: a dreamy fuzzy soundscape.
New Zealand band Office Dog, signed to the legendary Flying Nun label in the southern hemisphere and with genetic roots to that mecca of indie music, Dunedin, are causing a lot of justified excitement. Having expanded their horizons by signing to northern hemisphere label New West Records and on the eve of the northern hemisphere release of their debut album ‘Spiel’, …
News: Texan Cowboy Charley Crockett Set to Lasso Australian Hearts in 2024
The modern Texan cowboy, Charley Crockett, and his ensemble, The Blue Drifters, are set to make a triumphant return to the land of Aus beginning this January! Their spellbinding sold-out performances in early 2023 have paved the way for another exciting dimension to their tour – a special Valentine’s Eve event at The Forum, Melbourne. …
News: Mainland Break Unveils Latest Jangle-Pop Anthem ‘Promises’ + Australian Tour Dates!
Mainland Break, the indie-rock sensation hailing from Colorado, is making waves once again with their latest bittersweet jangle-pop anthem, ‘Promises‘. The band has also thrilled fans by unveiling their upcoming Australian tour scheduled for this February. An enchanting fusion of indie elements, ‘Promises’ features a dynamic bass line and intermittent jangly guitar riffs throughout. Vocalist …
Live Review and Gallery: Atmospheric Beats and The Spellbinding Charisma of Destroy Lonely – Enmore Theatre, Sydney/Eora, 09.01.24
In a mesmerising showcase of entrancing rhythm and atmospheric trap beats, America’s rising star, Destroy Lonely, took centre stage at Sydney/Eora’s Enmore Theatre last night. The eagerly anticipated event marked the premiere Sydney headline show for Bobby Wardell Sandimanie III, professionally known as Destroy Lonely, as he treated Australian fans to an unforgettable night of …
News: Meanjin/Brisbane’s enigmatic Shugorei announce new album and special one-off live show entitled ‘The Sounds of Chow Gar’
Having been stunned by Shugorei‘s live performance at the birthday bash of their esteemed label 4000 Records way back in 2021 and premiered their single ‘Meet The Sun’ this time last year, it is with great excitement that we can report their next move will be a one-off live performance in Meanjin/Brisbane entitled ‘The Sounds …