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ALBUM REVIEW: Hjalte Ross – ‘Waves Of Haste’: gorgeous, nuanced indie-folk hits you in the chest

Chris Sawle December 1, 2020

Composed at an isolated lighthouse on the Lofoten Islands, Hjalte’s second reaches inside your chest and doesn’t stop squeezing. Truly lovely

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Track: Pink Bedrooms and Green Dystopias -The Duality of DOWNGIRL’s New Music Videos for ‘Horsegirl’ and ‘Dig’

Deb Pelser November 16, 2024

DOWNGIRL don’t just make music—they create a world, and their latest dual release, ‘HORSEGIRL’ and ‘DIG,’ feels like stepping into a bedroom circa 1999, where rebellion, femininity, and unvarnished angst meet. In the video for ‘HORSEGIRL,’ the band takes you inside a teenager’s room, plastered with Aaron Carter, Britney Spears, Hole, and their own posters, …

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News: Irish Singer-Songwriter Sarah Hickey Shares Stunning Debut Album ‘Fastener’

Simon Lucas-Hughes November 15, 2024

Following a series of captivating teaser singles throughout 2024, Sarah Hickey takes a bold step forward with the release of her debut album, Fastener. A captivating blend of folk, indie and country undertones, the album is close, heartfelt and warming. Comparable to the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, The Staves, Bon Iver and even singer-songwriter legends like …

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News: Alina Ly Shares Intimate And Beautiful Live Version of ‘Keep Me Warm’

Simon Lucas-Hughes November 15, 2024

Returning from a four-year hiatus, Alina Ly shares the new video of ‘Keep Me Warm’ performed live, a beautifully intimate performance which enforces the emotive nature of the songwriting. This stripped-back recording showcases Alina’s tender artistry, blending soothing pop hooks with folk-inspired warmth. Featuring Alina and two of her live band members, the shimmering picked …

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Track: Glam Rock Meets the Outback: Mulga Bore Hard Rock Release ‘Young Men’

Deb Pelser November 15, 2024

Mulga Bore Hard Rock are a band born of contradictions—rooted in a community of fewer than 40 people yet channeling a sound big enough to rattle stadium walls. Their debut single, ‘Young Men’ (Younga Barla Mapa), is out now via Community Music. It’s a howl from the red-dirt heart of Central Australia. Sung in Anmatjerre, …

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Track: Sydney’s finest, The Nagging Doubts, unveil a paean to a friend in the gorgeous track ‘Glue’ with debut album on the way.

Arun Kendall November 15, 2024

As I incessantly say, The Nagging Doubts are one of the finest and underrated young bands coming out of Sydney at the moment and we have followed their relatively nascent career with avid interest. Their new single ‘Glue’ proves that this band is a powerful force that deserves a wider audience. Sung by Ruby, the …

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