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Following 2019’s self-titled debut, the experimentally-charged and eclectic surf rock group Hobsons Bay Coast Guard offer up another playful and kaleidoscopic palette of hyperactive dream pop and ramshackle psychedelia on their sophomore effort Tubular Swells.
One month after the release of Gap Tooth, the sprawling and meditative third full-length from enigmatic Melbourne outfit Jaala, band leader Cosi delves into the album’s change of pace and unravels the arcane soundscapes and oblique lyricism behind each of its tracks.
The third and final taste in a winning streak of remixes of their back catalogue, Sunfruits have today teamed up with local songwriter/producer Candy Moore to share a reimagining of ‘Mushroom Kingdom’, a take that transforms the original track’s playful psychedelia into a thumping dancefloor-ready banger.
Off the back of the release of their debut album in October, we got in touch with Laughing Gear to dig into the glitchy and agitated synth-punk that makes up Freak Lemons.
As Melbourne begins to reopen, we were lucky enough to head along to FLOW Festival last weekend in Footscray. With a sense of renewal in the air, it was a gloriously relaxed day with excellent vibes and some of the best funk and soul this city has to offer.
Following the release of their new EP TV is Boring last Friday, local favourites Hearts and Rockets are back again, this time with a fun new clip for the EP’s electric opening track ‘On/Off’.
Following the release of her enchanting and poetic debut EP To Slow Down Time, Melbourne singer-songwriter Louise Gaul connects with us to share a glimpse into some of the key influences and inspirations behind her six-track wonder.
Off the back of the release of The Dunes You Wander In last week, the second album from DIY coldwave artist SERF, we caught up with the Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist to look into the influences that have inspired his brand of icy post-punk.
Back with the third taste of their upcoming EP Standing On Thin Air, indie-rock powerhouse Localles have returned with ‘So Wasted’, a track that’s been in their vaults for some time but finally has emerged as a spirited blast of sharp and contagious garage-rock.
Out everywhere today, Sal Wonder’s debut album Tranquility is an exuberant journey into the kaleidoscopic musical mind of the Melbourne multi-instrumentalist, loaded top to tail with undeniable grooves, joyous hooks and infectious neo-soul charisma.
Back with their first new music since the release of Object Permanence in July 2020, today we’ve been treated to a first look of Hooper Crescent’s new single ‘Best In Town’, a thrilling expansion on the frenetic sounds of their debut album with an equally clever new clip to match.
Following the release of Sakura Flower earlier this month, we caught up with Glenn Bennie of Underground Lovers to dig into the influences behind his shapeshifting new record as GB3, alongside Steve Kilbey of The Church.
