Author: Dylan Oxley

Movements drop latest single “Fail You” and announce new album RUCKUS!

June 1, 2023

In case you missed it, last Friday California alt-rock favourites Movements dropped the new single “Fail You” and announced their third album RUCKUS! will be out 18 August via Fearless Records. The gritty, upbeat track – their third this year – has something for all fans to enjoy, from the chunky lead riff to the […]

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The VANNS give us a gear rundown with their new album Last of Your Kind

June 1, 2023

Sydney indie-rock quartet The VANNS have returned with their sophomore record Last of Your Kind, released 19 May. Featuring the singles “Making it Out Alive”, “Haunted” and “Ever”, the anticipated new album follows from their 2019 debut full-length Through the Walls. In support of the album, the band treated fans to an intimate East Coast […]

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Album Review: Saint Lane – CRYING IN THE PORSCHE (2023 LP)

May 26, 2023

NZ-born, Gold Coast-based alt-pop artist Saint Lane has already returned with new album CRYING IN THE PORSCHE – released 19 May – after his acclaimed 2022 full-length i thought my name was cursed. With a wealth of singles and two EPs under his belt, the multi-instrumentalist offers a beguiling record with pop, hip hop and […]

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Live Review: Slowly Slowly + Between You & Me + CLEWS at The Tivoli, Brisbane (25.05.23)

May 26, 2023

Melbourne alt-rock sweethearts Slowly Slowly brought their Daisy Chain album tour to The Tivoli in Brisbane last night for the third show on their five-date national headline run. Supported by Between You & Me and CLEWS, the quartet played a whopping two-hour set which included their latest album in full. Sydney indie-rock duo CLEWS kicked […]

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Interview: Citadel talk new single, video and album launch

May 25, 2023

Brisbane progressive metalcore outfit Citadel have been making moves and they’re ready to bounce back with crushing new single “Nightmare Frontier”. After releasing their debut album DECOMPOSE on 4 November last year, the band have made a name for themselves in the local live circuit. “Nightmare Frontier” is an evocative track with aggressive breakdowns and […]

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Interview: Liam Guinane of Windwaker talks lineup change, national tour and The Legend of Zelda

May 22, 2023

Melbourne metalcore outfit Windwaker are back with new music after a lineup change and some big tours recently. The beloved five-piece shared their latest single “Left in the Dark” on 11 November, the first to feature returned member and newly appointed vocalist Liam Guinane and synth maestro Connor Robins. In support of this, Windwaker have […]

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Album Review: Sleep Token – Take Me Back to Eden (2023 LP)

May 19, 2023

UK alt-metal juggernauts Sleep Token have today revealed their highly-anticipated new record, Take Me Back to Eden, via Spinefarm. The enigmatic quartet have acquired a enormous devoted fanbase in recent years who ‘worship’ at their ‘rituals’ worldwide, including a sold-out Australia tour last month – without supports. Fronted by the masked Vessel, Sleep Token further […]

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Interview: Emmy Mack of RedHook talks Unify, tours and meeting Billy Corgan

May 17, 2023

Eora/Sydney alt-rock powerhouse RedHook have exploded onto the global stage with their debut album Postcard from a Living Hell, released 21 April. Having toured extensively with In Hearts Wake last year, the band are currently in the middle of their own national headline tour before playing at Unify Off The Record in June. We caught […]

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Interview: Jake Taylor of In Hearts Wake talks Unify, anniversary tour and getting back to nature

May 15, 2023

Byron Bay melodic metalcore favourites In Hearts Wake are coming off the back of a huge year with no signs of slowing in 2023. In that time, the environmentally-conscious quintet have released Green is the New Black – a documentary on creating an entirely carbon-offset album – with a stellar soundtrack, a deluxe version of […]

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Krooked Kings share new album All Out of Good Days and favourite Aussie artists

May 12, 2023

Salt Lake City indie-rock quintet Krooked Kings have returned with their awaited sophomore record All Out of Good Days, released yesterday via Nobody Gets It. After a successful debut album with The Comedown in 2021, the band have gone on to perform at SXSW, sell out their West Coast tour and dominate Spotify playlists. Featuring […]

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Guest Playlist: Safety First share the songs that inspired “Office Romance”

May 10, 2023

Sydney indie-rock quintet Safety First are starting the year off strong with their fun new single “Office Romance” – released 27 April – to get you through the day. The track is their fourth since emerging in 2022 and demonstrates their knack for spotlighting the interesting stories in everyday scenarios. Inspired by workplace sit-coms like […]

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Molly Rocket drop debut EP Syrup and share their favourite desserts

May 3, 2023

Adelaide indie-rock quartet Molly Rocket have today released their debut EP Syrup. The five-track project from these young hopefuls is not as sweet as it sounds, with darker lyrical undertones and grungy guitars inviting chaos. Featuring the singles “Rabbit Hole”, “Asphalt” and “Methany”, the EP is the band’s first collection of songs since emerging in […]

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Guest Playlist: The Southern River Band share the songs that inspired “The Streets Don’t Lie”

April 29, 2023

Perth’s favourite larrikins The Southern River Band bring 80s hair metal and pub rock to the 21st century with their latest single “The Streets Don’t Lie”, released 13 April. With an electrifying live show and a 2022 W.A.M. Rock Band of the Year award, the band is what you get if Motley Crüe and The […]

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Interview: Broken Earth talk new single, influences and live shows

April 28, 2023

Sydney metalcore upstarts Broken Earth have today shared the ferocious new single and video “Breathe”, their first offering of the year. Produced by Mark Williamson (Inertia, Closure) and mastered by Kris Crummet (Sleeping With Sirens, Dance Gavin Dance), “Breathe” is a taste of exciting things to come from the band. The aggressive track boasts crushing […]

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Live Review: Citadel + East Capri + Violent Conflict + ZUKO at Bad Luck, Brisbane (22.04.23)

April 24, 2023

Brisbane melodic hardcore quintet Citadel made Bad Luck in Brisbane their house of worship last Saturday night. The belated launch show for their debut album DECOMPOSE saw the band perform the record in full, with support from East Capri, Violent Conflict and ZUKO. After being postponed a week, the show at Brisbane’s newest heavy venue […]

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Set Mo reveal new album Flux and share their five favourite EDM tracks

April 21, 2023

Sydney electronic duo Set Mo have today released their sophomore record Flux, a bold journey of evolution traversing the concept of change. The 13-track project offers bouncy rhythms and sharp percussion with vibrant piano and glossy synths. Comprised of members Stu Turner and Nick Drabble, the polished production is sweetened by the silky vocals and […]

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Album Review: RedHook – Postcard from a Living Hell (2023 LP)

April 21, 2023

Eora/Sydney alt-rock giants RedHook are sending their best for their debut album Postcard from a Living Hell, out today. The 11-track project is an impressive offering of contemporary pop-punk with nu-metal nostalgia at its core. Featuring the singles “Low Budget Horror”, “Jabberwocky” and “SAY”, Postcard from a Living Hell showcases everything RedHook has to offer […]

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Mélancolia take us track by track through their debut album HissThroughRottenTeeth

April 21, 2023

Melbourne deathcore act Mélancolia have today shared their highly-anticipated debut album HissThroughRottenTeeth, via Greyscale Records and Nuclear Blast Records. The conceptual record follows the torturous birth, life and death of a fallen deity who is reincarnated as a human and doomed to repeat this painful cycle. Mélancolia use graphic storytelling, guttural screams and eerie soundscapes […]

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Interview: Shōkan talk new single, lineup change and Mortal Kombat

April 21, 2023

2023 is the dawn of a new era for Brisbane hardcore quartet Shōkan. After switching up members and creating again, the four-piece are back with a new single and a stack of live shows. Their latest effort “Spineless” – out today – is a heavy hitter that demonstrates everything the band has to offer, with […]

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chloe: the brand shares five moments Co-Star came true

April 20, 2023

Melbourne electro-pop artist chloe: the brand is making moves and starting the year strong. Their latest single “Co-Star” – released 31 March – is a heartbreakingly hopeful track reminiscent of daine and Mallrat. Produced, mixed and mastered by Samuel K Sproull (Eliza & The Delusionals, Japanese Wallpaper), “Co-Star” ebbs and flows with processed vocals over […]

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Interview: GhostSeeker talk new EP, tour and Ghost Adventures

April 14, 2023

Melbourne alt-metal quintet GhostSeeker is a band that you definitely want to put on your radar if you haven’t already. They recently announced their Initium Novum East Coast tour next month for their debut EP of the same name, with support from The Atomic Beau Project, Aurateque, Synge and more. Get your tickets HERE. The […]

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Wifecult share new single “Hold It Down” and announce EP

April 14, 2023

Sunshine Coast alt-rock trio Wifecult have today shared their new single “Hold It Down” and announced their forthcoming project Kindness in Clarity, an EP, out 9 June. Featuring the 2022 single “Wearing Thin”, the EP will be their first collection of songs since the debut album When All is Said and Done in 2020. Wifecult […]

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Interview: RinRin talks tour, influences and debut album

April 12, 2023

Perth alt-metal act RinRin is filling a void in the local heavy scene with her fusion of J-rock and pop-punk. With frenetic guitarwork, stomping grooves and vibrant synths, her powerful vocals and catchy hooks soar high above the modern mixes. RinRin and her band will be heading out on their debut headline tour this May […]

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Anthony Locascio compares Melbourne and Sydney residents ahead of his Heart of Darkness tour

April 12, 2023

Sydney-based comedian Anthony Locascio is about to head out on his Heart of Darkness tour for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Sydney and Perth Comedy Festivals. Kicking off today at Belgian Beer Café in Melbourne, the tour will stay until 22 April before moving to Factory Theatre Fusebox in Sydney from 3-7 May and […]

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Album Review: Headwreck – Reflection Room (2023 EP)

April 7, 2023

Brisbane metalcore upstarts Headwreck have today released their sophomore EP Reflection Room, a six-track project exploring human connection. Featuring the singles “Let It Feel” and “Shiver”, the EP demonstrates the band’s ambition and cements them as a creative force to be reckoned with. Produced, mixed and mastered by guitarist/vocalist Jamo Benadie, Reflection Room is a […]

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Exclusive Video Premiere: Franjapan “Lucy” (2023)

April 6, 2023

Melbourne indie-rock quintet Franjapan have today shared their new single and video “Lucy” – a nostalgic track that captures the innocence of youth. Inspired by late-night parties and sticky-floored clubs, the anthemic bop is made to play the morning after whilst holding onto distant memories. Produced in their home studio, “Lucy” was mixed by members […]

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Interview: KEYAN talks new single, guitar tech and big collabs

April 4, 2023

Adelaide-based Iranian-Australian guitarist and YouTube sensation KEYAN is carrying the torch for the next wave of technical instrumentalists. After his conceptual 2022 EP Gradient and more recent single “Pulse”, the shred-lord followed up the offering with complex counterpart “Arrhythmia” last Friday. With crushing guitarwork, intricate drumming and eerie soundscapes, the latest instrumental features a lead […]

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Album Review: Archetypes Collide – Archetypes Collide (2023 LP)

March 31, 2023

Melodic hardcore upstarts Archetypes Collide have proven they are ready for the big stage with their self-titled debut album, out today via Fearless Records. The Arizona five-piece blend breakdowns and fierce screams with electronics and soaring hooks for a catchy, dynamic offering. With a unique sound influenced by the likes of Linkin Park, Beartooth and […]

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Guest Playlist: Miss Lucy shares latest single “Chocolate” and his favourite sweet songs

March 29, 2023

Meanjin/Brisbane electro-pop artist Miss Lucy is gearing up for a big return this year by sharing the latest taste with new single “Chocolate”, released 17 March. The track draws inspiration from 70s songwriting greats, with funky basslines and slick synths over dance beats. Produced and co-written by Matt McGuffie and recorded at home in 2021, […]

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Great ~ Falls share the best long songs that inspired their debut EP Negatives into Positives

March 27, 2023

Melbourne indie quintet Great ~ Falls have brought an interesting dynamic to their debut EP Negatives into Positives – released 22 March – that sets them apart from the rest. With fuzzy guitars and crisp vocals, their ambient sound transports listeners to 70s rock bars with a jazz lounge feel. Featuring the singles “April’s Child” […]

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