Following the release of their new 7” double single, we got in touch with happening Aus-core fanatics Floodlights to dig into the influences behind ‘The More I Am’ and ‘Overflowing Cup’.
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Babyccino – Stomach Bug
Melbourne garage-pop trio Babyccino recently released their debut EP Stomach Bug, embarking on an emotional journey filled with playful melodies, evocative storytelling and clever twists along the way. We caught up with frontwoman Alannah Sawyer, who takes us through the narratives and lyrical themes explored on this collection of ramshackle indie-rock tunes.
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Alyx Dennison – Keep A Day Free
Five years on from the release of her debut solo album, Sydney-based composer and sound artist Alyx Dennison has returned to the fold today with ‘Keep A Day Free’, a hypnotic art-pop slowburner that serves as a breathtaking new entry point into Alyx’s surreal sonic world.
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Blonde Revolver – Red Ruby
On their debut single ‘Red Ruby,’ Melbourne punk powerhouse Blonde Revolver bring a thrillingly tight arsenal of scattering guitars and jolting beats that are built around a nervy bassline, guaranteed to make you sweat. This is the band’s first single from their upcoming self-titled EP, set to be released on Rack Off Records.
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The Vovos – Jana
Today we have the pleasure of premiering the debut album from rising garage-pop upstarts The Vovos – across eight tracks, Jana wrangles everything there is to love about the local five-piece, with its radiant hooks, contagious energy and irreverent indie-rock charisma.
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stressless – Catch & Release
Ahead of its official release tomorrow, rising Sydney quartet stressless have shared an early listen to their latest single ‘Catch & Release’, a slice of relentless indie-rock that comes loaded with energy and sprawling hooks.
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The Hunter Express – I Want You
A next taste of their forthcoming album, today we’ve been treated to a first look and listen to ‘I Want You’, a nostalgic love song from folk-pop dreamers The Hunter Express. Coupled with this is a chat with Brad Ellis, principle songwriter from The Hunter Express, to delve deeper into the project.
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The Scientists – Negativity
Negativity, The Scientists’ first album in 35 years is a continuation of their fiery fusion of blistering blues rock and swampy punk, proving that Perth’s post-punk legends still have it. We caught up with the iconic garage punk trailblazers to provide us with a track-by-track dissection of their latest record.
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Lisa Caruso – Borrow My Body (Live)
A twist on the evocative sounds of her debut album In Feelings, today Sydney songwriter Lisa Caruso has shared with us a stripped-back live clip for ‘Borrow My Body’, blending mournful and dreamy as she offers a stunning re-imagining of the album highlight.
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The Murlocs – Bittersweet Demons
Melbourne psych-blues five-piece The Murlocs fire from all cylinders on their fifth studio album Bittersweet Demons, delivering their most personal and daring album yet. We caught up with frontman Ambrose Kenny-Smith to dive into the stories and inspirations beneath the new record.
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Talking Influences with Stella Farnan
Following the release of the ‘The Blue’ last month, a vulnerable yet empowered ballad that doubles as the latest teaser of her upcoming EP, we had rising songwriter Stella Farnan talk us through the artists that were on high rotation and influenced the sounds of her stunning new single.
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Plaster of Paris – Lost Familiar
Despite being a name around town since 2015, Plaster of Paris only released their debut album Lost Familiar this June – however, the result is a powerful and important maiden statement that was well worth the wait. Creating an abbreviated post-punk and riot grrl sound, with regular bursts of brass, the trio have affirmed their authenticity through their new LP that critiques contemporary, toxic social structures and ignites discussion for societal change.
