In our 70th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Black Whales from Seattle, and chat about the simplicity of 1960’s Californian rock ‘n’ roll, finding their label via Twitter and get a sneak peak at their latest record, Through The Prism, Gently. Band Name: Black Whales Website / Social Media: blackwhales.com Facebook / Soundcloud /…
In our 69th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet James Franklin from Melbourne, and chat about his inspirations from Stevie Wonder to Sting and get a sneak peak at a track his debut EP, The Laundry Room Mixtape. Band Name: James Franklin Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter Genre: Folk Members &…
In our 68th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Plastic Birds from Sydney, and chat about being in a band with your brother, rapping, Phil Collins and get a sneak peak at their latest track ‘In Time’. Band Name: Plastic Birds Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Psychedelic froth ‘n’ roll Members &…
In our 67th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet German rockers YUCCA, and chat about their changing influences (from Jimmy Eat World to Soulwax) and check out one of their most addictive tracks from 2011’s Make Up, Young Birds. Band Name: YUCCA Website / Social Media: yucca-music.de Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Indie, Electro Members &…
In our 66th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Ginger and Drum from Sydney, and chat about Damien Rice and the Dixie Chicks, meeting at uni, and check out the title track from their latest release, ‘Ticking Boxes’. Band Name: Ginger and Drum Website / Social Media: gingeranddrum.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Twitter Genre: Indie/Pop…
In our 65th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Denver’s indie rockers Redlands, and chat about recording in Phoenix, standing up for fans and have a listen to ‘Leather Boots’ off their latest release Adventurer. Band Name: Redlands Website / Social Media: redlandsmusic.com Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Indie Rock Members &…
In our 64th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Lex , the re-incarnation of Brisbane’s Lex Rüsten, chat about reforming as a three piece, the mental health release of rock’n’roll and get a sneak peak of their latest EP, Cactii. Band Name: Lex Website / Social Media: lexlikesyou.com Facebook / Triple J Unearthed / Twitter…
In our 63rd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Wollongong’s The Pinheads, and chat about ten pin bowling, sitars and other possible fabrications, but best of all, we get a listen to the title track off their upcoming debut EP, I Wanna Be A Girl. Band Name: The Pinheads Website / Social Media: Facebook /…
In our 62nd installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s Salvador Dali Llama, and chat about blending psych pop with gospel soul, band couples and their brand new single, ‘I Want You’. Band Name: Salvador Dali Llama Website / Social Media: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Soundcloud Genre: Psychedelic Soul Members & their roles:…
In our 61st instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet London’s Venice Trip, chat about the current psychedelic resurgence and get a sneak peak at their debut EP, Look Forward. Band Name: Venice Trip Website / Social Media: venicetripmusic.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Psychedelic Rhythm & Blues Members & their roles: Andrés Alcover – vocals and…
In our 60th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Sydney’s Penelope Austin, and chat about using music as a coping mechanism, living a nomandic life and get a sneak peak at her latest single ‘Trigger’. Musician: Penelope Austin Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram Genre: Alternative Pop Members & their roles: Penelope…
In our 59th installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Perth’s Verge Collection, and chat about their latest album Feel Bad Songs. Musician/Band Name: Verge Collection Website / Social Media: Facebook Genre: Alternative Members & their roles: Ben – Vox/rhythm Andy – Bass/backing vox Bryn – Lead Guitar/backing vox Barry – Drums What music or artists…
In our 58th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Eaves from Leeds, and chat about Glastonbury and their upcoming shows around Europe with Mumford and Sons. Band Name: Eaves Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Folk Members & their roles: Joseph Lyons – Singer/guitarist Daniel Catherall – Lead guitar Josh Pamplin – Bass…
In our 57th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Brisbane’s The Francis Wolves, and chat about going from a house band to signing a management deal, recording in 38 degrees and get a sneak peak at their latest track ‘Valley Heat’. Band Name: The Francis Wolves Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Garage…
Photo: Jess playing Clockenflap festival in Hong Kong. Photo by Johnny Au. What a wonderfully dark track Jess Ribiero has brought us with her new single “Kill It Yourself”. The song comes off the new Remote Control Records signee’s debut record, which she produced with Mick Harvey, due out in August. The song itself –…
In our 56th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Dallas’ American Werewolf Academy, and chat about wild cats, eyeballs, false confidence and their latest track ‘I Can’t Lose’. Band Name: American Werewolf Academy Website / Social Media: americanwerewolfacademy.com Genre: Rock / Powerpop Members & their roles: Aaron Thedford – sings, guitar Tony Harper – drums…
In our 55th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Ohio’s The Speedbumps, and chat about meeting at university, their collaborative process and their brand new album, Soil to the Seed. Band Name: The Speedbumps Website / Social Media: thespeedbumps.com Facebook / YouTube / Instagram Genre: Indie Folk Members & their roles: Erik Urycki – Guitars,…
In our 54th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet New York ‘s Archer Brady & The All Americans, and chat about his upcoming EP, Trucks & Guns, and get a sneak peak at his latest track “96 (F350)”. Band Name: Archer Brady & The All Americans Website / Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter…
In our 53rd instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we stay in Seattle to meet self-described ‘barf-core/fart-core’ rockers (and all round legends) Mommy Long Legs, and chat about their latest release Life Rips. Band Name: Mommy Long Legs Website / Social Media: Facebook / Bandcamp Genre: Rock Members & their roles: Lilly – Guitar/Vocals Melissa – Guitar/vocals…
Having just returned from a sensational Music Matters in Singapore, Dru Chen brings us this fun music video for his single “You Got it Babe”. Full of catchy Soul, Funk and Pop elements along with a room full of dancing youngsters, Chen is a fresh face in a world steeped in rhythm & blues tradition….
In our 52nd installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Seattle’s Zebra Hunt, and chat about their upcoming Spanish tour, putting the fun back into being in a band and learn about the music that inspired them. Band Name: Zebra Hunt Website / Social Media: Facebook / Bandcamp Genre: Rock Members & their roles: Robert Mercer…
In our 51st instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet West Yorkshire lads The Grand, and chat about their debut album and dark and twisted romances. Band Name: The Grand Website / Social Media: Facebook / Bandcamp Genre: Alternative. Pop. Members & their roles: Russ Smith- Vocals/Bass Tom Peel- Gtr/Backing Vocals Andy Jennings- Drums/Backing Vocals What…
In our 50th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Brisbane’s Black Limousine, and chat about their upcoming self-titled EP and performing dirty blues pop through to retro alt. country and classic blues. Band Name: Black Limousine Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Blues Members & their roles: Alex De Marco: drums/percussion/vibes/vocals Mark Smith:…
In our 49th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Brisbane duo Love Like Hate , and chat about their upcoming English summer tour and get a sneak peak at their latest track Unnoticed. Band Name: Love Like Hate Website / Social Media: www.lovelikehate.com.au Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Alternative / Indie / Rock Members & their…
In our 48th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet the charming Sam Wright from Townsville and chat about his friends influencing his songs and his latest single, “Make It So”. Musician: Sam Wright Website / Social Media: Facebook / Soundcloud / Bandcamp Genre: Indie pop Members & their roles: Matt Elwin – Electric Guitar Justin…
In our 47th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Bristol’s Meadowlark and chat about experimenting with their sound and their second EP, Dual, which is out now. Band Name: Meadowlark. Website / Social Media: meadowlarkofficial.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Alternative. Members & their roles: Kate McGill (keys, vocals) & Daniel Broadley (guitar, vocals). What music…
In our 46th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet London’s punk rockers Great Cynics, and chat about their upcoming UK tour and brand new record, I Feel Weird out this month. Musician/Band Name: Great Cynics Website / Social Media: Facebook / You Tube Genre: Punk Members & their roles: Giles – guitar Bob – drums…
In our 44th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Melbourne’s alt country rockers Raised By Eagles, and chat about their second album, Diamonds In The Bloodstream, and have a listen to their track, ‘Jackie’. Band Name: Raised By Eagles Website / Social Media: raisedbyeagles.com Facebook / Bandcamp / Instagram / Twitter Genre: Alt Country Members…
In our 43rd installment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet Brisbane’s latest electronic offering Glacier, and chat about their latest single, ‘Suspend’, released today! Band Name: Glacier Website / Social Media: glaciersounds.com Facebook / Soundcloud Genre: Electronic Members & their roles: Andrew Threlfo (synths/electronics) Zanna Blackburn (vocals and guitar) Michael Smallman (electronics and guitar) What music…
Melbourne-based country/soul stalwarts Saint Jude are today premiering their new video and single “St Clare” today on the AU, the first track to be released off their forthcoming third full length LP, Saint Jude III. Coming in a nine and a half minutes, the track is something of a musical odyssey, starting as a meditative…
