Mess Esque’s sprawling yet intimate self-titled album offers a landscape of pensive thoughts and moody art-rock. Following the release of the record last month, the duo took us through the minute details of their project.
A Playful Collaboration –
I’m on my own path –
A chat with Mo’Ju
Ahead of the release of their upcoming mini-album O.K., we caught up with innovative R&B powerhouse Mo’Ju to delve into the sounds and themes that make up their soulful new record.
Track by Track:
Lee Sullivan – Tiny House
Following the release of his second EP last Friday, today Sydney singer-songwriter Lee Sullivan has kindly walked us through the five moments of captivating bedroom-folk that make up Tiny House.
100 Show Celebration of Underground Love –
A chat with Jordan Oakley
On the cusp of the 100th airing of Underground Love, we got in touch with Jordan Oakley, a true champion of Melbourne music, to dig into his PBS FM radio show. Across our wide ranging chat, the importance of connection to community ran deep – a theme that we’re sure will come beaming over the airwaves during the 100th show tomorrow.
Track by Track:
Timeshare – Red
Just two months on from the release of Blue, his first new release in three years under his Timeshare moniker, Jordan Thompson (of The Ocean Party and Pop Filter) has returned with Red, a collection of acute indie-rock fuelled by his incisive storytelling.
Track by Track:
Indira Elias –
Songs from a Moon//Songs by the Sun
Off the back of the release of her debut album last week through Loba Records, we caught up with Sydney folk-noir artist Indira Elias to unravel the stories that make up her breathtakingly evocative new record Songs from a Moon//Songs by the Sun.
Track by Track:
Power Supply –
In the Time of the Sabre-Toothed Tiger
Following the release of their debut album last week, we caught up Melbourne rock ‘n’ rollers Power Supply to dig into the stories that make up their electrifying new record In the Time of the Sabre-Toothed Tiger.
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with Traffik Island
Following the announcement of the forthcoming third album under his Traffik Island moniker, we got in touch with the unstoppable Zak Olsen to dig into the influences that inspired him in the creation of his warm and ragged new record A Shrug Of The Shoulders.
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with Placement
Last week, Placement released their debut EP Lost Sun, an all-enveloping sonic adventure through post-punk and beyond. The band kindly caught up with us to let us in on some of the music and film that influenced the creation of Lost Sun.
Barnyard –
A chat with Good Morning
Following the release of Barnyard last week, we got in touch with Liam Parsons, one half of local lo-fi pop institution Good Morning, to get to know their glorious sixth record a little better.
Remembrance Of Things To Come –
A chat with Papaphilia
Following the release of Remembrance Of Things To Come last week, we got in touch with local electronic experimentalist Papaphilia to explore the new album, her different creative outlets and the importance of dancing.
Premiere:
It Thing – Dress Code
Back with their first new music since 2019, Hobart-based garage-punk outfit It Thing have returned with a punchy new single ‘Dress Code,’ the first glimpse to their anticipated nine-track EP Syrup, out November 26 on Marthouse Records.
