Indie
Track: Sir Jude captures the Zeitgeist with her new track ‘Madonna’
Sir Jude to release euphoric new track ‘Madonna’ that perfectly captures the Zeitgeist
Premiere: Emily Lubitz (Tinpan Orange) exclusively unveils her atmospheric and elegant debut track ‘Like I Do’.
It is with great pleasure Backseat Mafia exclusively unveils the gorgeous new track from Emily Lubitz who performed in acclaimed indie-folk band Tinpan Orange for more than a decade. Teaming up with musicians Freyja Hooper on drums and Winona Miller on bass, the multi-skilled Lubitz has woven together a delicate and shimmering piece of musical …
Premiere: The magnificent Anatomy Class return with the explosive melancholia of ‘Expo 88’
It is with unbound pleasure that we premiere the new single ‘Expo 88’ from the magnificent Anatomy Class – one of our much beloved antipodean bands coming out of Melbourne. Anatomy Class’s forte are Himalayan mountain range-sized jingle jangle pop melodies with an anthemic force, and it has been more than eight months since we …
Live Review: Mannequin Pussy / Slow Crush – Broadcast, Glasgow 26.06.2022
By Ian Campbell It was 2017 when I last saw Mannequin Pussy. The world has changed radically since then and after a string of how can things get any worse events, the US supreme court decision on abortion has left the majority of us speechless, distraught and angry. Mannequin Pussy vented this anger in a …
Live Review & Gallery: Camp Cope at The Republic Bar, Hobart. 25.06.2022
Indie darlings, Camp Cope returned to Hobart for the first time in 4 years to deliver a masterful set of their “power emo”. Playing to a capacity audience at The Republic Bar, the now four-piece band belted out a strong, and popular selection of their songs from their self-titled debut LP, through their highly-regarded sophomore …
News: Tramlines Festival 2022 Preview
Tramlines 2022 the biggest festival event in Sheffield and the highlight of the local music calendar. A local lad myself I was born and raised in Hillsborough and spent a lot of my youth in Hillsborough Park so it holds a special place in my heart. The closest we ever got to this size event …
Soundtrack of Our Lives: Who Parked The Car
I was first turned onto the French funk outfit Who Parked The Car when they submitted their second single, “Other Side” to me for review. Their throwback sound, in line with modern sensibilities, inspired me to the extent of reviewing their song on this very blog. Who Parked The Car showcased a seamless blend of …
Premiere: The Valery Trails bring a little Fortitude Valley swing to their vibrant new single ‘Jaisalmer’, and announce new album.
With a euphoric use of horns and a jingle jangle pop swing, we are honoured to premiere the new single ‘Jaisalmer’ from Brisbane outfil The Valery Trails. Recalling the anthemic glory of fellow Brisbanites The Saints in their later, more melodic life, the track is dynamic and pulse quickening with a cool indie swagger and …
Review: Spacey Jane overcome the sophomore album jitters with ‘Here Comes Everyone’
Spacey Jane’s follow up to the wildly successful ‘Sunlight’ consolidates their position as Australia’s favourite indie band.
Album Review: The Brian Jonestown Massacre are back with a jangling psychedelic storm in the brilliant ‘Fire Doesn’t Grow on Trees’.
Apparently the first The Brian Jonestown Massacre album in three years has distilled ten tracks from more than 60 recordings made over the years during the COVID lockdowns in singer/songwriter/guitarist Anton Newcombe’s Berlin recording studios. And the result is concentrated goodness, recalling some of Newton’s best material from over the decades. With less experimental sonic …