Rising rock ’n’ rollers Phil & The Tiles return today with another belter ahead of their forthcoming debut 7” release through Anti Fade, with a rollicking garage-punk slowburn titled ‘Elixir’.
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Lena Douglas – Esb
Today Melbourne composer Lena Douglas has shared an enthralling new film clip for her stunning instrumental track ‘Esb’, that adds an immersive visual element to the serene sonic rush that makes up her debut solo album Friends of the Future.
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The Uplifting Bell Ends –
Super Giant IV
Following the release of Super Giant IV last Friday, James and Chet from Sydney psychedelic masters The Uplifting Bell Ends have been kind enough to give us the inside scoop on their latest collection of charming and lopsided folk-tinged garage-pop.
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Slag Queens – Excuses
Alongside the release of nipaluna/Hobart group Slag Queens’ sophomore album Favours today, we’ve got the pleasure of sharing a first look at the new clip for ‘Excuses’, an album highlight that reimagines their grimy post-punk sound with an alluring visual accompaniment.
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Zac Denton – Love, Lust, Lost
Last month, Osborne Again shared Love, Lust, Lost, a collection of unreleased demos and sketches from the inimitable Zac Denton. Put together by his closest friends and family to celebrate his birthday at the end of August, the album serves as a celebration of the overwhelming musical legacy Zac left behind. His friends and family have generously shared with us their personal reflections and insights on each of the track that make up the new album.
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Carpet Burn –
A Little More / Pencils and Sharpeners
It’s hard to believe I know, but Carpet Burn have returned today with new music, ‘A Little More’ and ‘Pencils and Sharpeners’, two new tracks that expand upon the zany oddball-pop world they crafted with last year’s debut 7”.
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Alien Nosejob – Beatles vs Stones
Alien Nosejob is back with a new album in tow, kicking off with the unstoppable ‘Beatles vs Stones’ – a new tune that gloriously leans into the style of one particular rock ’n’ roll heavyweight, while simultaneously sneering at the legacy of two others.
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Rhysics – Together Now
Even though it’s a public holiday, Rhysics has swung his office doors wide open today with a new offering of his signature garage-pop goodness, paired with an equally endearing clip.
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Isobel Caldwell – Across The Hill
A second taste of the forthcoming debut album Duty of Care from local songwriter Isobel Caldwell, ‘Across the Hill’ comes as a serving of wistful folk, its fanciful tinges anchored by her alluring, contemplative songwriting.
Pinch Points take on the world (EU/UK edition)
Part 1
With Melbourne/Naarm post-punk heroes Pinch Points currently far from home and tearing through Europe and the UK, we ordered the band to keep us updated. Come along for the ride with part one of their tour diary!
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The Frowning Clouds –
Gospel Sounds & More from the Church of Scientology
Following the release of Gospel Sounds & More from the Church of Scientology – a collection of unreleased gems from cult garage-rockers The Frowning Clouds via the unstoppable Anti Fade Records – we caught up with Zak, Nick and Jake from the band to get the stories behind the tracks ten years on.
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HYG – EP 2
Hot on the heels of their latest single, Canberra-based groovers HYG are back with new music, a collection of enigmatic psychedelia that makes up EP 2.
