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Premiere: Victoria unveil brilliant new track ‘Rushing Bull’ ahead of debut album and live outings
We are inordinately proud to be able to premiere the brilliant new single ‘Rushing Bull’, with video, from Sydney supergroup Victoria. The single is out tomorrow through legendary producer Wayne Connolly’s label Scenic Drive Records. ‘Rushing Bull’ is a rambunctious angular slice of indie pop, leavened by a melancholy delivery as the guitars hop, skip and jump …
Live Review: CIVIC – Mississippi Studios – Portland, Oregon – 18.10.2023
This past Wednesday Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon welcomed Australian punk band CIVIC with opening support from locals Cut Piece. CIVIC is on their first U.S. tour in support of the sophomore album Taken by Force. The Australian’s bringing a throwback punk sound, that has sounds of fast paced bands of the late 70’s while …
Premiere: Zachary Leo Releases ‘Time After Time’, A Funk-Pop Revelation, with tour dates announced.
Naarm/Melbourne-based artist Zachary Leo is once again gracing our playlists with his latest single, ‘Time After Time’, set to release tomorrow on the 26th of October and which we are proud to premiere today along with the video. Produced and mixed by the maestro Tobias Priddle and mastered by the talented Pieter De Wagter, this …
Premiere: Meanjin/Brisbane’s SGO positively ‘Glimmer’ in their new dream pop/shoegaze glory. Out through 4000 Records.
The band formerly known as Syrup Go On!, SGO, return more sparkling evidence of their musical prowess with their new single ‘Glimmer’, which we are very proud to premiere here today. Of course its release through the extraordinary 4000 Records is proof enough of quality, but SGO continue to shine with their brilliant shimmering wall …
Track: Salarymen have ‘Second Sight’ and it’s a shimmering and beautiful thing, with tour dates unveiled.
Dream pop exponents Salarymen are continuing with a brilliant run of releases with their new single ‘Second Sight’, another anthemic slice of pie with its euphoric melodies and sky-scraping choruses. The duo say of the track: This track is essentially about having a good bullshit radar – seeing through the social climbers and the manipulators. It’s …
Premiere: Jet City Sports Club unveil effervescent video for their sublime single ‘My Everything’, with tour news as a bonus.
We are absolutely delighted to premiere the new video from Jet City Sports Club for their recent sublime single ‘My Everything’ (reviewed by us recently here). We have been increasingly impressed by this band’s delicious brand of anthemic dream pop, and this track is proof positive that something very special is happening here. ‘My Everything’ …
Album Review: Rinehearts are in ‘Full Bloom’ with their twelve string jangle and blinding radiance.
The shimmering, jangling guitars and harmonies of Perth band Rinehearts seemingly captures the brilliant bright Western Australian sunshine in their sound, and temper it with just a shake of yearning and melancholia. Rinehearts, who comprise former members of Screwtop Detonators and Snowman, have just released their second album, ‘Full Bloom’, through Cheersquad Records & Tapes in Australia and …
Track: San Cisco Drops New Single ‘High’ and Announces Fifth Album ‘Under The Light’!
Good news for indie-pop lovers – Australia’s beloved San Cisco is back in the game with a brand new single and a fifth studio album that’s bound to rock your world. The Fremantle trio, famous for their infectious tunes, has just unleashed ‘High,’ a single that’s got everyone talking. Plus, there’s a shiny new album, …
Track: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Unleash Electrifying Single ‘Dilemma Us From Evil’ – A Thrilling Prelude to ‘FRONZOLI’ Album Release
Buckle up and crank up the volume, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have just unleashed their electrifying new single, ‘Dilemma Us From Evil’, offering a thrilling taste of the sonic adventure that lies ahead. This Australian powerhouse of psychedelic garage rock is gearing up to drop their highly-anticipated album, ‘FRONZOLI’, on November 10th, and this single serves …
Live Review and Gallery: CANNONS Shine Bright with ‘Heartbeat Highway’ Tour – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney 19.10.23
Sydney was set aglow last night as Cannons took the stage for their ‘Heartbeat Highway’ album tour show at the iconic Oxford Art Factory. This marked a significant stop on their debut headline tour of Australia, and the Los Angeles trio did not disappoint as they enchanted the crowd with their unique blend of alternative …