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News: Legendary writer Neil Gaiman teams up with Australian string quartet pioneers FourPlay to announce album ‘Signs of Life’, with single ‘In Transit’ unveiled, following earlier release ‘Bloody Sunrise’.
The limits to Neil Gaiman‘s creative forces know no earthly bounds – polymath author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audio theatre, and films. His works include the comic book series The Sandman and novels Stardust, Anansi Boys, American Gods, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. Recently, his novels Good Omens (co-written with …
Track: Connor Black-Harry has a ‘Stupid Monkey’ on his back – a delicate dedication to resilience.
The silky smooth tones of Naarm/Melbourne troubadour Connor Black-Harry offer a salve to the senses with his new track ‘Stupid Monkey’ – honey-dripping soft vocals draped over gently undulating guitars with lyrics that evoke a gently humorous take on the things that bear down on our shoulders. Black-Harry says of the song: Everyone knows how …
Track: Chavez Cartel burn twice as bright under the ‘Midnight Skies’ as they unveil expanded UK tour and EP ‘Man’s Best Friend’.
Exuding a swagger and attitude that would burn your eyebrows off at ten paces, the über cool Chavez Cartel have released the sweltering track ‘Midnight Skies’ on the announcement of an expanded UK tour later this year and the release of their EP ‘Man’s Best Friend’ through UK’s prestigious End Of The Trail Creative Records. ‘Midnight …
Album Review: Lachlan Denton’s exquisite ‘Furnishings’ fills the empty spaces with a paean to those we love.
‘Furnishings’ is the new album from musician and songwriter Lachlan Denton, member of The Ocean Party and a skilled artisan to add to his many skills. The Ocean Party disbanded after the tragic death of Denton’s brother Zac (who played drums in the band) in 2018 at the age of 24, and Denton has since channelled his energy …
News: Cable Ties may have no time for the mundane, but they’ve ‘Time For You’ and a new album on the way.
Indie icons Cable Ties have announced the release of their third album ‘All Her Plans’ due out on Friday, 23 June via Poison City / Merge Records, and in anticipation unveiled new single ‘Time For You’ – a scything post punk delight with a shouty declaration of love and devotion. Cable Ties’ guitarist and lead …
News: The legendary Dave Graney is getting the old band together – The Coral Snakes – and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic ‘Night of the Wolverine’ with an Australian tour.
A pillar of Australian indie music scene Dave Graney has today announced a tour with his old band The Coral Snakes to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the classic album ‘Night of the Wolverine’ which will include an expansive Australian wide tour. In a two-set performance, the original members of Dave Graney and The Coral …
Track: Kel’s debut ‘Paradise’ is a stunning cinematic ballad that promises a huge future ahead.
Sydney songwriter going by the simple name Kel is a bit of a prodigy based on the evidence of his debut single ‘Paradise’. With deeply moving vocals delivering a yearning cinematic ballad, Kel has seemingly captured the bright blue cloudless skies above Australia and wrapped them up in a bittersweet paean to the mutability of …
Album Review: ‘Find Her Way’ – Philippa Nihill (Underground Lovers) explores a light filled world with a journey into blissed-out pop, with album launch date announced.
Philippa Nihill provides the ethereal vocals and instrumentation for the magnificent Underground Lovers: adding a magnetic and enigmatic presence in the live shows that often contrasts with the maelstrom that surrounds her. She about to release a stunning new album ‘Find Her Way’ (due out on Friday). Each track in the album individually has an airiness and …
Gallery: Meadow Festival 9, Bambra 31.03.2023 to 2.04.2023
Meadow celebrated its 9th year with a line-up that had something for everyone. The Bambra festival is known for its unique blend of musical genres and its dedication to providing an intimate and friendly experience for attendees. This year’s event did not disappoint. The festival headlined big-name acts such as Kurt Vile and the Violators, …
Premiere: Simon Robert Gibson thinks ‘You Look Good In A T-Shirt’ and writes another sparkling song in the process.
Simon Robert Gibson has an unique Australiana style that glitters with authenticity and humour, and we are proud to premiere his new single ‘You Look Good In A T-Shirt’. As a poetic troubadour, Gibson excels in delivering sweet vignettes of everyday life in a street poet style filled with melody and a sort of naive …