For Auckland four-piece Artisan Guns, their latest EP is demonstrative of how mature and developed their sound has come since the band’s break out a few years ago. It’s a strong effort from these guys, who are continuing to fly the flag for emerging indie-pop acts coming out of New Zealand. The record shows a development in style, moving away from the slight folkish elements seen on their debut, Birds and Bones.

Here's the music video "Private Universe" by Artisan Guns

Hungry Kids of Hungary took on the East Brunswick club for the second time this year, playing to a full house with the last tickets snapped up before the doors to the bandroom opened. Playing the final leg of theirShady Haze of Winter tour, the challenge was on to see if the boys could warm up the crowd and make them forget the freezing tundra that is Melbourne in Winter.