On their debut EP, Melbourne space-rockers laedj. blast into the universe – full to the brim with other-worldly sounds and all-engulfing psych jams, it’s an incredibly powerful introduction to a band aiming for the stars.
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Queeristan: A New Dialogue
with ZĀN
Following the release of his debut EP Gulnaz, we caught up with electro RnB singer/producer ZĀN to find out about his musical journey, the new release and contending with identity in the midst of cultural tension.
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Goodnight Japan –
Shit Hits The Fan
Sydney indie-rockers Goodnight Japan are back with ‘Shit Hits The Fan’, a steady garage-rock jam that blurs the blues with heavier sounds, and hits hard with its atmospheric instrumentation and striking emotion.
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Noughts – Barefoot
Melbourne noise-makers Noughts are back with a vengeance on ‘Barefoot’ – blasting with hypnotic bass drones, abrasive guitars and a heap of noise, it’s a powerful return for the band.
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wasterr – Tape A
Melbourne garage trio wasterr burst out of the gates with a whole lot of manic energy on their “first proper release” – out through local legends Roolette Records, Tape A is a collection of frenzied noise-pop that’s as playfully charming as it is completely fried.
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JIM ALXNDR – Portal
We have the great priveldge premiering Portal, the hooky-as-hell new 3-track EP from Boston-based, Gold Coast via Melbourne export JIM ALXNDR.
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Ships Piano – Warmth of the Bar
Local garage-punks Ships Piano are back with another dose of frenzied rock ‘n’ roll – full with ocker accents and scrappy charm, ‘Warmth of the Bar’ is a chaotic return that sounds like they never left.
A Quick Initiation
to Common Cult
Ahead of their second birthday this Thursday at the Evelyn, we had Hayley Francis, the ringleader of young Melbourne-based label Common Cult, give us an initiation into the cult.
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Dark Fair – Distance In The Line
On ‘Distance In The Line’, local alt-rock duo Dark Fair serve up an explosive blast of invigorating yet poignant post-punk that hits just as hard sonically as it does lyrically.
Conscript – Volume 4
Ahead of the launch of the latest volume of Conscript, we had a chat with Darcy Berry, the mastermind behind the zine, to find out how his fourth edition came about and what it entails.
Gracie Edwards
Working across the mediums of photography and painting Gracie Edwards’ ties together visuals that highlight our interaction with the scenes that surround us, and what exactly can be found within them.
From Elsewhere –
A Chat with Pseudo Mind Hive
Ahead of their album launch tomorrow night at The Tote, we sat down for a chat with the boys from (arguably) Melbourne’s loudest psych band, Pseudo Mind Hive, to get the lowdown on their debut album From Elsewhere.
