At a time when music is increasingly defined by algorithms, immaculate production and digital precision, Any Young Mechanic have arrived with something refreshingly human. The Tarntanya/Adelaide five-piece have quietly built a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting new acts through captivating live performances and richly textured songwriting, culminating in their remarkable debut album, The…
While their 2022 hit single “Silk Chiffon” might have put them on the map for many casual listeners, MUNA have been crafting their own brand of glittery, emotionally charged pop since 2013. Their latest record, Dancing On The Wall, is no different, but it’s elevated in every way. Packed with shimmering 80s-inspired synths and the…
After a decade spent moving through the relentless cycle of recording, releasing and touring, DMA’S finally allowed themselves the rare luxury of stepping back. That pause has led to DMA’S, the Sydney trio’s self-titled fifth album, due on 21st August. It is a record that looks forward while reconnecting with the raw, guitar-driven energy that…
Frontman of iconic grunge shoegaze band Swervedriver, Adam Franklin, shares his stories on the origins of the band, signing to Creation Records, Australian festivals and much more ahead of their tour down under, celebrating 35 years of their debut album Raise. Swervedriver’s story begins in Oxford, England in the late 80’s, an exciting time for…
Charlotte MacInnes speaks about her debut EP HIGHWATER with the kind of wonder that feels inseparable from the music itself. Across five tracks, the Australia-born, London-based singer-songwriter builds a world where rivers become places of reflection, ghosts become lessons to carry or release, and contradictions are embraced rather than resolved. Rooted in alternative pop but…
Angus Legg’s debut EP drops today, and I was lucky enough to chat with him about the journey he’s been on, allowing A Long Time Gone to come together. The folk singer-songwriter from Melbourne opened up about everything, from his creative processes and influences to complex relationships, emotions, grief and addiction; this EP is Legg’s…
Since her successful appearance on Australian Idol in 2006, Jessica Mauboy has gone on to capture Australian hearts with her dance orientated R&B sound. She will perform at this year’s Mundi Mundi Festival, near Broken Hill in Western NSW. We chatted to her about the influences in her life, and how her musical journey started….
It’s not the answer you’d expect from a man who helped invent British punk. For much of the past fifty years, Captain Sensible (real name Raymond Burns), has toured the world with The Damned, one of the most influential bands to emerge from Britain’s punk explosion. The group released “New Rose”, the first single by…
Just a year after the release of seminal album Force, which saw The Pretty Littles touring with new music again for the first time in 5 years, the prolific Melbourne band are back with Mulga Wire. The new album is The Pretty Littles at their most authentic, following their instincts, writing and performing with their…
Every now and then, a band comes along that feels like a secret too good to keep, and Dexter and The Moonrocks are one of those bands. For years, they’ve had a small but loyal fanbase made up of listeners who stumbled across them along the way. Now, thanks to one song, that’s changing in…
WIRED is Basement’s first album in eight years. The result of a band who knows exactly who they are, WIRED pushes Basement’s signature sound to new landscapes, while still retaining their essence. WIRED understandably received an incredibly positive reception, both from critics and long-time fans. Upon the album’s release, I caught up with guitarists Alex…
2026 has us all feeling a little nostalgic, and there’s something particularly surreal about realising that a significant album is now ten years old. For Luca Brasi, that album is If This Is All We’re Going To Be, their beloved 2016 record that still holds up today. A decade on, Luca Brasi are heading out…
Frank Turner has built a longstanding career on relentless touring and honest storytelling. Over 25 years on, he’s returning to Australia to join Bowling For Soup on a coheadline run starting this week. The Bowl My Bones Tour pairs two acts who’ve taken very different paths through the pink and alternative landscape, yet have landed…
Katy Steele, solo artist and lead singer of Perth band Little Birdy, has been busy preparing to tour for her latest album Undressed. Undressed features stripped back versions of well-known Little Birdy songs including “Relapse” and “Beautiful to Me”; Steele’s solo songs “Rescue Boat” and “Signal to You”; one new song “Honest With Me”, and includes…
It’s been a long road from Sydney’s inner-west folk nights to Sunset Sound in LA, but Melinda Kirwin is bringing Falls back to where it all began. On April 29, she’ll return to the Hollywood Hotel for a one-night-only free show — a fitting homecoming for an artist whose indie folk/Americana sound is built on…
With just days out from Matt Corby’s latest album release, Tragic Magic, the Australian artist is ready to finally release it into the wild. “We finished the record a long time ago, so it’s just been drip feeding songs.” Being his fourth time going through the album release process, I asked Corby what he typically…
Adelaide fuzz, drone and noise band Night Rites was formed by three mates, Peter, Adam and Rhys, in a backyard studio during COVID. They initially had an indie psych sound, but after switching roles—Peter to drums, Adam to guitar, and Rhys on vocals—it led to a more droning style. Influenced by bands like The Black…
In the early Manchester morning, Hannah Mee and Jim Shaw, two halves of punk/rock group Hot Milk, are keenly looking ahead to their upcoming Australia tour in May. Returning to Australia after their last visit in 2023, the group is back on familiar ground. “It feels like a second home”, Hannah describes. “I know the…
Brisbane pop-rock outfit The Idle Minds have today dropped their awaited debut single “Sideways”, a melancholy singalong for the broken-hearted who haven’t lost faith in their happy ending. It has everything you could want from a groovy ballad: haunting piano, warm guitars, shimmering pads, and a tasty rhythm section. The only thing that’s missing is…
Story Of The Year are rediscovering their prime, having just released their best record in recent times, A.R.S.O.N. Serving as a real return to form with an obvious natural progression of sound and talent, A.R.S.O.N is the result of a band with no agendas and nothing to prove, making the music that they want to…
Irish pop-rock outfit Picture This are about to play their first ever headline Australian shows this May, and they’re bringing Perth artist Sam McGovern along with them. Having just recently released their latest single, “Giants”, which follows their 2025 single “Yours Forever”, Picture This are rediscovering their own sound while playing some of their biggest…
After a little over two decades together, The Horrors are still finding new ways to evolve. The British alt-rock band recently hit their 20-year milestone following the release of their latest album Night Life– a record that leans slightly into a darker, more intimate side of their sound. With recent lineup changes reshaping the creative…
If you’ve been anywhere near the pop punk side of the internet over the last decade, you’ll know that Hot Mulligan have quickly become one of the most beloved bands in the scene. From chaotic house shows and jokey song titles to selling out thousand-cap rooms, the Michigan five-piece have built their world on being…
At just 26 years old, Billie Marten already has five studio albums under her belt. Starting out by posting YouTube videos at a young age, she slowly gained attention and was able to release her first EP at 15. Fast forward to now, millions of streams and monthly listeners later, and Billie Marten has found…
Last Dinosaurs have been an integral part of the Australian music scene for over a decade. With songs like “Apollo” and “Sense”, their music has shaped a generation with their notable shoegaze, indie rock, synth pop vibes. Reaching international shores, they’ve also gained a huge following overseas, playing at massive festivals like Lollapalooza, Corona Capital,…
Rain City Drive are on the brink of a long-awaited milestone. This March marks the band’s first-ever Australian tour under their current name- a significant moment for a group that has lived several musical lives. While all members previously toured Australia as part of Slaves, this run of shows further represents their fresh chapter and…
Talking to Stephanie McIntosh at the AACTA Festival Awards Industry Gala, you’re reminded just how fluid her career has always been – and how thoughtfully she reflects on it. From her breakthrough years on Neighbours and her pioneering pop album, Tightrope, to the accompanying televisual journey The Steph Show that felt almost ahead of its…
Anberlin’s rise was never part of a grand masterplan. Formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002, the band had signed to a label and released their debut record within a year, quietly laying the groundwork for what would become one of the most enduring catalogues in modern alternative rock. But it was 2005’s Never Take…
Newton Faulkner’s eighth studio album OCTOPUS marks a bold new chapter for the multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter and is his most adventurous work to date. Over five years in the making, the album signals a refreshed sense of artistic freedom, blending influences from funk, R&B, soul, and Latin grooves. We chatted to him about the making of…
Cavetown has always felt like a project built on connection rather than spectacle. Over the years, Robin Skinner has quietly grown from uploading songs online to becoming one of the most trusted voices in indie music, all without losing the intimacy that made people gravitate towards his work in the first place. Now, with a…
