indie rock
Premiere: Taylor Acorn strips back a pair of fan favourites for an acoustic EP
She may only have released her most recent album Survival in Motion in September, but true to the album’s title, Nashville-via-Wellsboro’s Taylor Acorn shows no signs of slowing down. Capping off the year, the Tennessee transplant’s releasing a two-song EP of acoustic reworkings from her new record, featuring another take on title track ‘Greener’ and …
Live Review & Gallery: Heat Waves Hit Sydney Harbour – Glass Animals at the Sydney Opera House 26.11.2024
Opera House Forecourt Transforms into a Love-Filled Alt-Pop Wonderland
Premiere: The Afro Nick races the clock in ‘Get There Before Noon’
We’ve all been there: we’re racing against time to do something or go somewhere and struggling to motivate ourselves. Without wanting to make the obvious reference, sometimes you really need to just get it done. Nick Anastasakis wrote a song about that sense of urgency. The Greece-born and LA-based musician, who records as The Afro …
Live Review & Gallery: From Rotherham to Sydney-The Reytons Bring the Heat Down Under 4.10.2024
Real Stories, Real Music: The Reytons Bring Their Truth to Sydney
Album Review: Anna Erhard –‘Botanical Garden’: jibing, jiving joy to be found in this slacker pop gem.
There’s something actually refreshing about a singer/songwriter who describes their ‘creative process’ as “…something makes me frustrated, and then I turn it into a little passive-aggressive song…just obsessing about stuff that’s not that important, actually!” So said Berlin based, indie pop realist Anna Erhard when asked about how her latest album ‘Botanical Garden’ which is …
Live Review & Gallery: A Night of Nostalgia as The Maine Celebrate Sweet 16th at Liberty Hall – Eora/Sydney, 20.09.24
Arizona alt-rockers The Maine took over Liberty Hall on Friday night to celebrate their sweet 16th (officially 17th!) anniversary and the release of their ninth studio album. Despite train strikes and the pull of the football match next door, fans flooded into the Entertainment Quarter, determined to make the most of the night. The evening …
News: Rolling Sets Festival Returns This December, Bringing The Wombats and More to the Sunny Central Coast!
As another blissful Aussie summer approaches, the Central Coast is gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable day of live music and good vibes. The Rolling Sets festival returns on Saturday, December 7th, bringing a powerhouse lineup to Memorial Park, The Entrance – Just a short day trip from Sydney City. Headlining the …
Premiere: Burr Oak stun with emotionally poignant and surprisingly heavy ‘Annabelle’
There’s a moment, about two-and-a-half minutes into the title track from Burr Oak‘s new EP, where everything drops out except a nervous, agitated guitar line—then, chaos and an almighty musical roar, coupled with a lurch into half-time for added effect. It’s a most unexpected twist, the entire song hinging around this extreme dynamic shift, and …
Track & News: Steve Balbi Releases Latest Single ‘Marrow’ Ahead of Upcoming Album ‘Breakdown’ & Sydney Opera House Performance!
Steve Balbi, the ever-evolving artist, composer, and producer, has just released his latest single ‘Marrow’, now available on all streaming platforms via Triplespeak & MGM Distribution. This track is the final sneak peek before the release of his fourth solo album, ‘Breakdown’ which is set to drop on Friday, August 23. ‘Marrow’ is a masterclass …
News: A. Savage Returns To Australia Following Latest Album Release ‘Several Songs About Fire’ + Tour Dates
After a self-imposed exile to Paris, A. Savage, the acclaimed frontman of Parquet Courts, has returned to Australia to tour his latest album ‘Several Songs About Fire’ (out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control). Talking about the album, Savage says, “I imagine myself playing these songs in a small club that is slowly burning. …