Tiny Little Houses‘ debut EP drew comparisons the sound of Neutral Milk Hotel, but their newest single “Milo Tin” brings them into a league of their own. The Melbourne four piece have crafted distinctively Australian lyrics, which act as a foreground to lazy guitars and busy drums. Its new video, shot in a convenience store in St…
Melbourne band The Sugarcanes are quickly generating some serious hype around the release of their debut album (due out this Friday) – a result of solid single releases and fire live shows that have been demonstrative of a brilliant rock and soul fusion that have left locals around the place wanting more. Well now, we’re going to get it….
As the smell of weed makes its way around the Enmore Theatre, the lights go down and Gang of Youths slowly take the stage to the Rocky theme. Young girls jump up and down in trepidation, their enthusiasm a sign of what’s to come in tonight’s show. Opening with “Restraint and Release”, the crowd sing “So…
Red Bull Sound Select is expanding its series to include Sydney in its continued global takeover, bringing in Johann Ponniah from I OH YOU and Travis Banko from the Laneway Festival to curate one hell of a debut event in Australia! Red Bull Sound Select have always been about unearthing innovative and talented artists through a brilliant development…
Well, god damn. After weeks of speculation, triple j today announced the line up for the 2016 Splendour in the Grass festival and it is huge. Headlining the Byron Bay event this July 22nd – July 24th at The Strokes, while rumoured headliners The Cure have also been confirmed. The Avalanches, who sparked excitement yesterday with updates to their social media channels,…
God, the good news just keeps coming this morning! Coming out of the gates with a huge Australian tour announcement is Bullet For My Valentine, who will be out in the country touring with Atreyu and Cane Hill this October! The news broke overnight on triple j’s show The Racket, with BFMV announcing their return Down Under with album #5 Venom….
It’s of little debate that indie-folk dreamers Daughter are one talented band. Countless times I have found myself curled up in the foetal position on my bed, their haunting melodies floating through my bedroom. Even when I’m not doing that, that’s the imagery that comes from their delicate music – the crumbling of the self. The woman…
For Toronto based band Fast Romantics, 2016 is set to be a year of introductions. We met up with songwriters Matthew Angus and Kirty at SXSW, where the excitement surrounding their forthcoming new album has followed them from Toronto and New York (where a lot of the material was worked on), to Austin. Following their own creative direction even more than…
Moody, full of punch and a vocal grit that leaves an impression, Neighbourhood Youth‘s new single “Atlantic” definitely struck a chord with us. Taken from the quartet’s upcoming EP, “Atlantic” saw the band link up with producer Greg Rietwyk again at Tender Trap Studios to record this slice of indie rock – a definite progression for the…
City Calm Down have had a dream run of a tour, the Melbourne band selling out shows right round the country over the past few weeks. With their album In a Restless House settling with the band’s fans as one hell of a debut effort, City Calm Down have continued to build upon the album’s success…
Bringing some excellent examples of songwriting and a wickedly endearing live presence out to Austin for SXSW this year was WA artist Matt Gresham. Currently in the process of finishing up an EP that we’re eager to hear, Gresham tells Larry about the writing and recording process that had him fall in love with LA and…
Blues-rock guitarist extraordinaire Joe Bonamassa has announced an Australian tour in September, just months after playing as part of this year’s Bluesfest in Byron Bay. The prolific musician will also perform for the very first time at the Sydney Opera House in addition to shows in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Melbourne. The tour will mark…
Celebrating five years in 2016, the annual NT Song of the Year Awards is going to be bringing its biggest event yet with their ceremony in July. There’s going to be some changes to the event this year, with two new categories being introduced, while MusicNT have begun the process of engaging with over 50…
Get those planners out because the playing times for this year’s The Gum Ball Music and Arts Festival, from 22-24 April, is here! Taking place over the long weekend at Dashville, festival goers will be treated to three days and two nights of live music and arts, following successful runs in previous years attracting capacity…
KLP, last seen hitting stages around the country with Art vs. Science, has today announced a headline tour of her own! Through May and June, KLP will be taking her current single “Air” (as well as a popular live show) to fans around the country, a tune that has fast become a favourite with crowds who’ve…
Adelaide favourites, West Thebarton Brothel Party, have recently dropped their banger of a new tune in “Red or White” and soon, more people down the east coast are going to be seeing just was the seven piece are made of now with some brand new tour dates having been announced too! WTBP have long been on our radar…
On the way to Brunswick to pick up a vinyl test pressing of his new album Chasing Love, Jason Heerah took the time to tell me what it’s like to be a real musician surviving success on commercial television. Jason’s professional is resume impressive but as he explains here, the new album is all about…
One of Australia’s most unique and adventurous festivals, Dark Mofo will be sweeping through Hobart this June for 11 days of what is being described as a “maelstrom of cultural pandemonium”, casting its multifaceted shadow over various nooks and crannies, as well as theatres, warehouses, and hubs, across the city. The program planned to fit…
I’ll be honest, it wasn’t hard to generate a list of questions for someone who has had such a varied and illustrious career in this industry. With a near twenty year wealth of experience to draw from, Ella Hooper has to be one of Australia’s hardest working artists. Smart, witty and oh so talented, Ella…
The Pretty Littles are packing up and heading out on tour from the end of the month, spreading the good word about their latest tune “Pride” with fans down the coast! The indie rockers have injected a solid dose of garage to their new single which is no doubt going to go down brilliantly as…
One of the principles of psychology is that “a man’s Self is the sum total of all that he can call his” — a statement that goes a long way in understanding the revival of vinyl. We are able to download and stream thousands upon thousands of files of music, often for nothing, and yet…
Off the back of releasing their debut record Oh Inhuman Spectacle on esteemed label 4AD and playing SXSW, Aidan Hogg chats to Perth genre defying three piece Methyl Ethel about their favourite new music, playing in Austin, and how their second LP is almost finished. You guys have just been at SXSW, which sounds like it…
Culture Club are returning to Australia this June for the first time in more than 15 years. With their single “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me”, Culture Club became an international phenomenon, and went on to produce their debut album Kissing to Be Clever, and hits such as “Karma Chameleon”, “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya”…
From 70’s rock and experimental bass music to bouncy house and Berlin techno, the Bixel Boys’ distinct approach to future house is difficult to pin to one specific genre. Along with their musical diversity, the Bixel Boys are introducing their new clothing label on their upcoming Australian tour. Their brand has become a familiar presence…
It has been announced that Little Georgia, an indie/alt-country duo, will join award-winning Ryan Bingham on his upcoming Australian tour. Ashleigh Mannix and Justin Carter are the force behind Little Georgie, which they launched for the first time at the 2015 Tamworth Country Music Festival. They’ve spent the past year touring Australia and North America, and…
Vivid Music has announced a handful of new artists that will feature on the 2016 line-up. Joining previously announced acts like Bon Iver, New Order and Hiatus Kaiyote will be Sydney locals Bag Raiders, singer-songwriter Don Walker and punk rockers The Hard-Ons. This will mark Bag Raiders’ first Australian tour in 5 years, presenting them with a…
Melbourne trio Huntly have gone and laid down a sexy beat in their latest single “We Made It”. In a similar vein to the likes of Oscar Key Sung and even Japanese Wallpaper, if we’re keeping things local, Huntly fuse some simmering deep production with an evocative vocal courtesy of Elly Scrine which just hooks you in. They describe themselves as…
Nahko and Medicine for the People have never been known for shying away from issues important to them through their music. Embracing the difficult and the confrontational has always been an element to their output that has roused such a loyal following of fans from around the world – the music is shining and the…
In This Issue: Another fresh week of releases coming out today with the latest from M83 and The Dandy Warhols as well as plenty of tracks coming out of Canada and abroad alike. Check out some sweet album covers and even sweeter tunes! M83 M83, aka Anthony Gonzalez, announces the details of his forthcoming full-length…
Melbourne duo Gypsy & The Cat have dropped a new single packed with 80’s vibes ahead of the release of their new LP. “I Just Wanna Be Somebody Else” is full of warm synths, but it’s the vocal hooks that take this track to the next level; it’s sad, but it’s definitely danceable. Mixed by Dave Fridmann, the…
