Cathartic is an appropriate term to describe the new sounds being made by Sydney based troubadour Roland Ellis and his musical cohorts – Ernest Ellis & The Panamas. With a separation from their label and a slight alteration to the band’s name their new direction has been firmly established and their latest LP Kings Canyon…
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Sydney trio Cameras are the next big thing in Australian music and they’re sure to have the hype machine buzzing in the lead up to the release of their debut LP this month. In Your Room is a fantastical record that plays on the light and darkness that lives within all of us. Cameras sound…
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Alan Palomo, better known as Neon Indian, rose to prominence in the chillwave explosion of 2009 and while the genre is now to music what MySpace is to social networking, Palomo has adapted and evolved his sound, proving that he’s no one trick pony with his brilliant sophomore LP Era Extraña. The acid-infused, bedroom recordings…
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The Buffalo Club is the latest hipster retreat to open its doors in the CBD and the vintage 90’s crowd were in fine form as they lazily sat back and watched Sydney duo Fishing doing their thing. Fishing are beat making maestro’s and their live mixing is inspired. Their party jams would be better consumed…
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Catcthing the last few songs of Albert Salt’s set was one of those special live music moments when you realise you’ve just walked in on something incredibly amazing. Albert Salt does the one-man-band thing very well and his eclectic arrangements that involve a hedonistic mix of jazz, classical and electronics were a pleasure to witness….
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It was a night of art wank at one of Melbourne’s hippest venue’s, where the cooler-then-thou love to show off their vintage threads and and self-importantly spout off their knowledge of obscure underground artists amidst a haze of booze fuelled electronic soundscapes. First off the bat was local Angel Eyes whose music is far better…
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Perth six-piece Boys Boys Boys! were an odd choice of support for one of the best rock bands of the ’90s; they stood out like a sore thumb with their childish lyrics, poorly choreographed dance moves, and horrendously cliched riffs. Lead by three female vocalists, the band muddled their way through a very average set,…
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Perth rocker Abbe May rolled on into Melbourne town this week amidst a haze of hard drinking hype, bringing fellow WA two piece Hootenanny along for the ride. Hootenanny put on one hell of a show. Jennifer Aslett and Nanwyn Hunt are strange individuals who play ‘blues punk crunk in your fanny’. Weird whimsy aside…
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LA Vampires are hitting our shores soon for Frankly! It’s a Pop Festival. Kat Mahina caught up with Amanda Brown – founder of Not Not Fun records and half of LA Vampires to find out what it’s all about. Your band is described as being part of the ‘witch house’ movement, a genre that is…
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Wet Hair are making their first trip down under to play at Frankly! It’s A Pop Festival next month. Kat Mahina had a chat with Shawn Reed to get the low down on their latest record and their upcoming Australian tour. Wet Hair is often tagged as being kraut-pop/ acousmatic-tape music – How would you…
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Second Hand Heart are a local collective whose serene, integral sounds have been making waves across the blogosphere since their inception back in 2006. The AUreview had the pleasure of sitting down with lead vocalist Jess Carroll to find out what it’s all about. When did Second Hand Heart meet and start playing together? We…
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A small crowed rolled up early to witness local three-piece Damn Terran kick off the evening with their post-punk fury. Damn Terran put on a ripper show with their passionate, energetic delivery. Front man Lachlan Ewbank has a compelling presence and his fierce vocal screams were perfectly suited to their massive sound. Damn Terran are…
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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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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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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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Adelaide natives Leader Cheetah have played it safe on their sophomore release Lotus Skies, applying their songwriting craft to a tried and true formula that offers an aural delight to the ears but leaves an underwhelming impression with the overall lack of originality and personality in the music. Lotus Skies features gorgeous arrangements and soothing…
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A large crowd gathered early at the Corner, with eager punters claiming their places in the front row ready to cheer on the states latest indie darlings Grouplove. Warming the stage were another international act Young The Giant whose set left a lot to be desired. The five piece from California aren’t big on showmanship…
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A small crowd gathered early to watch New Zealand natives Cut Off Your Hands kick off the evening, opening with “Down & Out” from their recently released LP Hollow. The boys started off slow and were lacking their usual charismatic energy as they played through their new material to an unreceptive audience. The set was…
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Pnau have finally made it back on Australian shores this year, touring with the Big Day Out festival and playing their first run of headlining side shows since Nick Littlemore ‘vanished’ from the spotlight back in 2009. The atmosphere in the band room was electric as the lights dimmed and the audience was bathed in…
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Melbourne based six piece King Cannons make music that is a little bit punk, a little bit reggae, a little bit roots and a whole lotta rock. This is a genre I’ve never cared for but even to my skeptical ears their self-titled EP is a well crafted release that showcases the band’s obvious talent…
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Welsh trio The Joy Formidable have been taking the world by storm with their massive grungy, guitar driven rock. Their debut LP The Big Roar, has been a long time in the works and the resulting sound is a testament to the bands brute force and chaotic beauty of their live performances. The Big Roar…
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There are a plethora of bands in Melbourne all attempting to carve a career for themselves in our effervescent and often unrelenting arts scene. Very occasionally an artist will come along and knock you flat with the incredible beauty and subtle genius of their sound. Local bands The Twoks and Elephant Eyes are two of…
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The hipsters were out in force at The Northcote on Friday, braving the cold in their op-shop finest, eagerly awaiting the appearance of Oscar Slorach-Thorn and Martin King. Warming the stage were local trio Absolute Boys who stole the show with an engaging, intense performance. Their music is a blend of post-rock experimental ambience that…
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Mebourne based duo Udays Tiger are ready to explode onto the live scene with their intense grunge infused punk sounds. The AUreview sat down with Nathan Morris (drums/vox) and Devin De Araujo (guitar/vox) to find out what it’s all about. First order of business – how do I pronounce your band name? DDA: We get…
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Aleks & The Ramps are one of the many local artists who have been kicking around for years and have never managed to do more than gain an eccentric mix of fans to match the quirky nature of their sound. It was a bold move getting Teeth & Tongue to open for them, as the…
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It was a laid back night of acoustic bliss as a sizeable crowd braved the wind and rain to seek refuge in the Northcote band room and help young upstart Kate Vigo celebrate the release of her new single “You’re Haunting Me”. First on the billing were The Commas. They are a mysterious two piece…
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Another day passes and another Brisbane based band propels an accomplished EP out into the universe. Three piece Bonfire Nights dropped their self titled debut in late 2010 and it showcases their diverse style and ability to move seamlessly between genres while still maintaining a sense of continuity and originality. Opener “Own Worst Enemy” is…
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Melbourne duo Big Scary create music that ranges in depth and breadth; from flat out rollicking rock to sweet, sentimental keyboard ballads. Their new single “Mix Tape” is another gorgeous pop gem full of tinkling keys and sweeping guitars that perfectly compliment Tom Iansek’s passionate vocal delivery. “Mix Tape” is full of youthful exuberance and…
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One could be forgiven for assuming there are music enhancing steroids in the Brisbane water supply, as the quality of talent coming out of that city is truly staggering. The latest on the list of ex-pats is the now Melbourne based duo Udays Tiger who are set to dirty up the local scene with their…
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There was a sold out crowd at the Northcote ready and waiting for N.S.W young guns Papa Vs Pretty to launch their debut LP United In Isolation. First on the billing were locals Buchanan who have been gathering momentum since winning the coveted Triple J Unearthed spot to play at Melbourne’s Laneway Festival earlier this…
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