Following the release of their self-titled EP in late February, we had a chat with Body Maintenance to find out a little more about the five-piece and their disorientating brand of post-punk.
Glass Faces –
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with PEEL
After the success of their immersive debut single ‘Memory Loop’ and its tripped-out video clip, PEEL are back with ‘DYNA’, another dose of their explosive psych-fuzz paired with even more otherworldly visuals. We caught up with the band to delve into the influences that inspired the track.
Premiere:
Agent Apple Orange –
Winter McQuinn
Today we have the great pleasure of premiering the debut solo offering from local busy-bee Winter McQuinn – ‘Agent Apple Orange’ finds the Sunfruits frontman leaning into his usual vintage pop sound, with an extra dose of ramshackle folk-rocker spirit and glorious lo-fi charm.
A peer into The Gas
with Nibson Mother
Introducing The Gas, the monthly zine from local artist Nibson Mother that features some of the Melbourne’s wildest creatives and comes bursting with life and colour, packed with secrets hidden on every page.
Track by Track:
Family Jordan – Big Grass
Following the release of Big Grass, the fourth album of psych-folk from the prolific Family Jordan, we got in touch with the Jordan behind the Family to take us through each track and how the album came to life.
Premiere:
Hollywood Real Thoughts – Hydra
Alongside their album launch livestream that went live last night on Twitch, today we’ve got the pleasure of taking a first look at Hollywood Real Thoughts’ disorientating second album Hydra – a mix of turbulent soundscapes, evocative ambience and murky electronica that ties together into a surrealist 40 minute listening trip.
A Cassowary Apart –
A chat with Andrew Tuttle and Padang Food Tigers
Despite being made by three musicians on opposite sides of the world in a time of turmoil and uncertainty, A Cassowary Apart is a serene and intimate collection of collaborative instrumental creations by Andrew Tuttle and Padang Food Tigers, and an alluring fifth instalment in Bedroom Suck’s quietly growing Private Eyes series.
Video Premiere:
Monnone Alone –
Feel It Disappearing
Following the release of ‘Feel It Disappearing’ earlier this month alongside the announcement of Monnone Alone’s forthcoming third album Stay Foggy, we’ve got the pleasure of premiering the charming new clip for the single that picks up the track’s playfulness without fully shaking its gloomy undercurrents.
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with
Bones and Jones
Bones and Jones’ Ginger Gold (Farm Singles) is a 14 track masterpiece of pop rock synergy with a classic flavour. The Victorian six-piece are rapidly gaining momentum following this release, featuring zeitgeisty lyricism, arm-hair tingling harmonies and juicy guitar solos.
Scandal! A Reflection on Essendon’s Doping Saga: The Musical? –
A chat with Kit Richards
With opening night this Thursday as a part of this year’s Melbourne Comedy Festival, we had Naarm/Melbourne comedian and one-eyed Essendon supporter Kit Richards run us through her pub rock musical Scandal! A Reflection on Essendon’s Doping Saga: The Musical?.
Premiere:
Dexy Oscillator – Glory
With the release of their long-awaited debut album Glory today, Melbourne’s Dexy Oscillator share a collection of striking garage rock and post-punk that’s as restless as it is thoughtful.
Live at The Tannery –
A chat with Polite Skeletons
We caught up with rising weirdo-punk crew Polite Skeletons to find out what’s set to go down this Sunday at their DIY show at Preston skatepark The Tannery.
