On his debut album Sheds, local dreamboat Barry Bays offers up a collection of warbly folk-pop and neo-psychedelia, and despite the fact it was recorded in a leaky shed, explodes with playful instrumentation, crafty production and a heap of charm.
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Mihra – Underwater
On ‘Underwater’, local dream-pop mastermind Mihra serves up a burst of ethereal psychedelia that drifts smoothly before exploding into a whole new universe of lush pop goodness.
UGLY –
A Chat with Amber is Blue
Ahead of the launch of UGLY, we had a chat with local artist and zine-maker Amber is Blue, to find out about the project and the new zine.
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KILNS – Go Slowly
New band on the block KILNS have just dropped their super impressive debut single “Go Slowly”, proving to us they intend to do anything but that and we’ve got the exclusive premiere right here.
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Milky Thred – Awkward
On ‘Awkward’, Novacastrian three-piece Milky Thred defy their age and hit hard with a jangling, fast, beach rock stunner.
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The Overheads –
Only Knew Me Well
On their debut single ‘Only Knew Me Well’, local dream-pop crew The Overheads serve up a powerful dose of ethereal alt-pop, thick with emotion and hazy nostalgia.
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Lip Sync Chicks –
Looking For A Victim
On ‘Looking For A Victim’, local new-wave rockers Lip Sync Chicks serve up a propulsive cut of 80s influenced rock ’n’ roll, and exciting teaser of their forthcoming debut album.
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Yossarian – Red Paranoia
UK-via-Australia-via-Argentina alt-rockers Yossarian are back with a bang on ‘Red Paranoia’ – a masterful blast of atmospherical indie-rock and an enticing first taste of their debut album.
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Shaun Kirk – Save My Soul
Shaun Kirk, worthy of the cliche ‘Australia’s hardest working muso’, has just dropped his newest single ‘Save My Soul’ – a rolling boogie-rock belter about a Hume highway wanderer that proves he’s still got plenty more in the tank.
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Bullshirt – Wot C*nt
On their debut single, Sydney garage-punks Bullshirt aren’t worried about introducing themselves politely – ‘Wot C*nt’ is a burst of chaos, full with blistered guitars, caveman drums and the band’s unapologetic attitude.
From Farm Parties to National Tours – A Chat with Sofala
Despite asserting themselves as a dominant force in the local psych scene, Sofala have somehow managed to release no music – however, the drought is finally over, and ahead of their release show/mini festival Sofalarama, we caught up with Charlie to find out what exactly has been going on.
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Kill The Darling –
You Were Just A Building
Just before they drop their new heavily conceptual EP You Were Just A Building, south-side folk-grunge crew Kill The Darling have treated us to a little taster a week out from its launch.
