Day: 12 August 2011

The Drifting + Jordan Leser + Drew Harris & Band + Natasha-Eloise – The Basement (09.08.11)

As a first timer to The Basement, the cold and vacant conditions outside the venue certainly didn’t give me a rousing reception. However, the interior sung a completely different tune, as I was warmly welcomed by a friendly box office attendant, Nicole, who clarified the line-up order for me and ushered me in without delay….

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Buckley Ward – So Pretend (2011 Single)

Local five piece Buckley Ward have unleashed a winner with their new single “So Pretend”. The lush instrumentation and delicate arrangements soothe as they swirl amidst heavenly vocals and beguiling tribal rhythms. “So Pretend” is one of those songs that gets stuck in your head but never grows old with its gentle atmospherics and comforting…

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Winter Street – A Little More (2011 Single)

Melbourne four-piece Winter Street show the world what they’re made of with their new single “A Little More”. Produced by Tom Iansek (Big Scary) the song is an absolute gem that exudes a poignant urgency as it charges toward the finish line with its sharp hooks and underlying melancholia that builds to a satisfying conclusion….

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Second Hand Heart – Self-Titled (2011 EP)

Melbourne five-piece Second Hand Heart write gorgeous melodies that stimulate the senses while tugging at your heart strings with their serene, emotive sounds. Their self-titled EP is a collection of songs that showcase the band’s maturity, with a depth to their sound which is severely lacking in the vast majority of popular music. The dual…

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