Alongside the release of his debut album Vol i today, we caught up with alt-country songsmith Jumpin’ Jack William to talk about home, friends and family, and the album he made to honour them.
Premiere:
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with
Flight To Dubai
Sydney garage-punks Flight to Dubai continue to broaden their scope with their frenzied new EP Strife.
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with Moth
Following the release of their latest collection of nervy post-punk, we caught up with Darcy Berry, the mastermind behind Moth, to dig into the key influences that inspired Modern Madness.
No Sovietski –
inside the new wave of Russian and Ukrainian underground music
Pt. 1 – Sonic Death
Over the next five weeks, Melbourne-based musician and artist Veeka Nazarova (from Kosmetika and Moth) will be inviting readers into the mysterious world of the Motherland, as she introduces us to acts from across Russia and Ukraine. First up is Saint-Petersburg garage-punks Sonic Death.
Straight To The Point –
Tackling Mental Health with
The Be Good Project
Ahead of its official release tomorrow, we caught up with some of the artists featured on The Be Good Project – an initiative presented by Robot Jaw Records that aims to broaden the conversation around mental health, through collaboration with emerging musicians and visual artists.
Track by Track:
Hope Wilkins – Coffee Cups
On her long-awaited debut EP Coffee Cups, Canberra-based singer-songwriter Hope Wilkins shares a collection of evocative indie-rock, packed with heartfelt musings and wry jabs at toxic exes. Now one week since its release, Hope gave us the inside scoop into what inspired the EP.
Track by Track:
Wilding – The Death Of Foley’s Mall
Following the release of The Death of Foley’s Mall earlier this month, we had the enthralling Wilding walk us through each track, to share the stories that make up his new Coburg-centric concept album.
Artist on Artist:
A chat between Sing Leaf
and Jordan Borg
Following the release of Sing Leaf’s new album Not Earth last month, we dropped in on a conversation between David Como (the Canadian mastermind behind Sing Leaf’s blend of rustic indie-folk and surrealist experimental-pop) and Australian visual artist Jordan Borg.
First Dance –
A chat with Siberian Tiger
Following the release of First Dance in August, we spoke with Chris Panousakis from emerging folk duo Siberian Tiger to dig into their stunning debut collection of amorous and idyllic dream-folk.
One Of Our Best Punts –
A chat with Dumb Punts
To celebrate the release of their long-awaited sophomore album, out today through Pissfart Records, we caught up with local garage-punks Dumb Punts to dig into The Big One Two.
Track by Track:
Alien Nosejob – Once Again The Present Becomes The Past
On Once Again The Present Becomes The Past, Melbourne’s busiest rocker Alien Nosejob (aka Jake Robertson) pulls another U-turn and veers back into grimy punk territory with a new level of focus, firmly gripped on war and history’s insistence on repeating itself.
Once in a Blue Moon –
A chat with Ed Moon
Enriched with whimsical poeticism, honey-like vocals and a captivating and timeless charisma, Ed Moon’s latest single ‘Moon’ is a gentle, soul-inspired creation. We had the pleasure of chatting with the emerging singer-songwriter about the new track and what’s next.
