Electronic
EP Review: David Heine, Konstantin Kost – Freedom From Escape
Erich Fromm‘s “Escape from Freedom” was published 83 years ago. His assumption was that modern man, having freed himself from the shackles of the old days and living freely, longs to return to the totalitarian, destructive and conformist world. In 2024, the pluralistic and individualized way of life of the so-called West seems self-evident. Boundless …
Premiere: Kappekoff readies new album and taps Pasha for ‘Late Night’
Oslo-based producer and bassist Magnus Falkenberg is preparing a new record, out two weeks tomorrow and serving as a companion piece to last year’s excellent New Spring; before then, he’s releasing one more single from the record, one of five collaborations that form the backbone of the album, and it could very well be the …
Live Review: Caravan Palace – Brighton Dome, Brighton 22.10.2024
‘Caravan Place’ bring their energetic French Electro swing sounds to Brighton Dome on the leg of their current European tour. Right from the word go Brighton Dome erupted in dance and head popping aplenty and with the band dancing around the stage manoeuvring to various instruments! The Band itself are based in Paris with Zoe …
Live Review & Gallery: The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour: A Global Phenomenon Sells Out Sydney’s Accor Stadium 22.10.2024
Stadium-Sized Spectacle: The Weeknd’s Night to Remember at Sydney Olympic Park
News: Listen To First Single From Long Awaited Contemplative New Album By Electro Industrial Composer Lost Signal
Lost Signal is the solo project of electro-industrial music composer Charles Rehill. Extracting the marrow of euphoria, pain and everything in between to craft his contemplative yet rhythmically driven soundscapes, Lost Signal acts as a metaphor for reconnecting that which is broken, reminding us that it’s all in the details. Rehill is a lover of synthesisers and is inspired by …
Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney in Full Swing as Local and International Artists Celebrate Day Four
Day four of Sydney’s coveted SXSW meant many things. Firstly, everyone had become more aware and in tune with the layout, as I spotted the same faces while bouncing around the city to different venues—a rat race to catch the coolest acts, if you will. The highly anticipated Peking Duk show at The Commons had …
Live Review & Gallery: And We’re Off! SXSW Sydney’s Opening Party at The Underground
The SXSW Music Festival Opening Party at The Underground had a buzz that only a place like SXSW can conjure. Nestled in the intimate, electric atmosphere of the Underground, a series of talented artists all took the stage to kick off the festival with a dynamic blend of sounds that spanned genres and geographies. 2touch …
Live Review & Gallery: A Conductor of Moments, Ben Böhmer Performs ‘Bloom’ Live at Hordern Pavilion – Eora/Sydney, 11.10.24
Ben Böhmer‘s Bloom Live Tour hit Eora/Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Friday night, a sold-out celebration of his latest album release. Walking in, it was clear that Böhmer’s music draws a diverse crowd, with outfits ranging from sleek electronic rave-babe fits to earthy, bush doof-inspired ensembles. His reach into both worlds is undeniable, bringing together those …
Track/Video: Boorloo/Perth Stars Joan & The Giants Release coming-of-age track ‘How Could You?’
Boorloo/Perth based indie-rock band Joan & The Giants have recently released their euphoric single, ‘How Could You?’ – click to stream. Infused with lively rhythms, poignant vocals, and fleeting guitar riffs, ‘How Could You?’ feels like an anthem from a coming-of-age film. The soundscape captures a whirlwind of feelings as the gentle, vintage soundscape gradually …
Live Review & Gallery: A Look Into 2024’s Listen Out Festival Featuring 21 Savage, Skepta and John Summit! Eora/Sydney, 06.10.24
Listen Out 2024 took over Centennial Park on Sunday, transforming the lush parklands into a full-day festival, blending hip-hop, house, R&B, and everything in between. The sprawling space became a playground for music lovers who eagerly bounced between the three stages—Atari, 909, and Prophet. With a few last-minute lineup changes, there was plenty of anticipation …