Melbourne has always been a city where bands quietly evolve out of long musical histories. Musicians move between projects, scenes shift, venues come and go, but the through-line is the players who keep writing songs. The Droptails are very much part of that tradition. This incarnation, formed during Melbourne’s extended COVID lockdowns, brings together musicians…
You could be forgiven for thinking that Hands Like Houses never take a moment to catch their breath. The Canberra alt-rockers are back again with the brooding banger “Flowers”, which dropped 19 February via Civilians with an accompanying video. It comes just a year after their 16-track album ATMOSPHERICS – the deluxe version of which…
Change is both uncomfortable and necessary, which is why it’s such a touchy but relatable subject in contemporary music. There comes a point in every band’s career where they must decide whether to continue doing what they know and their fans enjoy, or instead follow their instincts and pursue their own style. Naarm/Melbourne-based alt-rock act…
It’s been a huge week for Brisbane alt-rock act sunbleached, who have today returned with the punchy new single and video “White Lace” and announced that their new EP I Crawled into the Hole is due 30 August. The news comes just after revealing that they will be playing at BIGSOUND 2024 and main support…
Brisbane alt-rock outfit Bad Neighbour have established themselves as one of the city’s most exciting acts in recent years. The band have today announced their debut album Millions, which will be out 20 September, and shared the punchy new single “Heart Pumps Blood”. Following previous singles “And the Fleas” and “In the Car”, the latest…
Brisbane alt-rock trio East Capri are one of the most exciting acts to emerge on the local heavy scene in recent years. The band shared their empowering single “Not What They Want” last Friday, the latest in a string of fresh tunes since their debut EP Wake n Repeat in 2021. This melodic anthem shines…
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…
With how fast the world moves, there seems to be constant pressures and stressors in circulation – often it can all seem a bit too much. In situations like these, where it feels as if the Earth itself is crumbling, you need an album like Helium. Alt-Indie favourite HOMESHAKE are back with another beautifully composed,…
