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After performing in a string of loved Melbourne punk and garage bands over the past decade, Tom Ridgewell has stepped out on his own with Rock n Roll Heart, his debut EP as TB Ridge As The Director – an ambivalent ode to rock ’n’ roll that’s as playful as it is subversive.
Alex Marko’s debut release Tranquillity is an exploration of the ambience of nature and space – layered with sounds of gentle waves or bird chirping alongside myriad acoustic and electric guitars, and crafted to bring about a presence of calm and balance.
Over the last few weeks, eccentric MC Realname and wonky beatmaker Stoneset have combined forces for a handful of singular music videos culminating in a small but vivid window into the label-mates’ eclectic talents.
On Tom Riccioni’s new single ‘Rainbow River’, the nomadic songwriter captures the essence and sentimentality of a travelling lifestyle, his unique rasp humming with the wisdom of his storytelling nature alongside a wistful backdrop of strings and percussions. Conducted through homely recordings, ‘Rainbow River’ is a gift to the soul.
Back with her first new music since the release of her debut album in late 2018, today we have the pleasure of premiering ‘Trouble’ from local soul-pop powerhouse Heather Fiona – an enthralling rumination on vulnerability set to some of Heather’s most intoxicating sounds yet.
Following the long awaited return of avant-pop oddity Gregor, we got in touch with the inimitable mastermind to have him unveil the influences that inspired his latest offering Destiny.
Off the back of their ‘Radiant Eye’ 7” released earlier this month through Flightless records, we caught up with punk masters CIVIC to talk us through their latest signing, wider influences and the curious tale of forming a horn section.
On her debut EP Out of Myself under the newly minted moniker Feign Jima, Melbourne musician Jamie Fanning invites listeners into her enthralling world of serene and soulful psychedelia. From recordings at home, and sessions slipped in between lockdowns, comes three songs of momentary zen-like escapism from the mess 2020 has become.
Back with their second single of the year, Melbourne punk powerhouse Gutter Girls have re-emerged from lockdown with ‘Skin 2 Sin’, a ferocious return to form that’s as thrilling as it is relentless.
Today we’ve got the pleasure of sharing a sneaky listen to the debut single from emerging producer Kitsch Kitchen before it officially drops tomorrow – fluid, immersive and bathed in an enthralling nostalgic sheen, ‘Hills Hoist’ is a kaleidoscopic introduction to the burgeoning project.
Off the back of the release of Wet Paint, their latest collection of uneasy art-pop mixed with heady post-punk, we caught up with DIY oddball Lyndon Blue to dig into each track on the eclectic new EP.
To complete our deep dive into the mysterious world of the Motherland with Melbourne musician Veeka Nazarova, we’re introduced to the adventurous and experimental Moscow group Glintshake (ГШ).
