Chinatown is a dark, psychedelic journey into the world of Full Flower Moon Band, and Trouble Juice spoke with mastermind behind it, Kate ‘Babyshakes’ Dillon, to talk through the album, track by track.
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Video Premiere: laedj. –
Heard from Space (Live 360º)
Melbourne space-rockers Laedj have treated us to a premiere of their new live clip for ‘Heard from Space’, shot in 360º to match their spacey out-of-this-world sounds.
Premiere: Franjapan –
How Was Your Night
Melbourne alt-rock group Franjapan’s debut single ‘How Was Your Night’ is a summery slice of indie pop that could perfectly soundtrack your next big night out.
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RAT!hammock – Pam
RAT!hammock’s debut EP ‘Pam’ is a cohesive collection of lo-fi pop tunes, full with jangling guitars, 90’s inspired weirdness and poignantly unconventional lyrics. Trouble Juice caught up with frontman Jackson Phelan to find out what goes on across the EP’s four tracks.
Trouble Juice Records: Bad Bangs x Slim Pickins Split Single
Trouble Juice Records are really excited to finally put out our inaugural release – a split 7” single between two of our favourite local bands, Bad Bangs and Slim Pickins.
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Hardcoded Korean Subs – Hardcoded Korean Subs
Hardcoded Korean Subs debut EP is a warped introduction into their unique take on psych-pop – a dizzying combination of woozy synths, blown-out beats and charmingly lo-fi production. We caught up with Lachlan Bowden, the man behind it all, to get an insight into what was going on across the EP.
Premiere: Squid Nebula – Ricochet
Over the last few years, Squid Nebula have been filling up dance floors around Melbourne with their groovy amalgamation of soul, jazz and funk, and they finally have something to show for it. Check out their debut single ‘Ricochet’.
Premiere: The Sunken Sea – Rattle the Cage
The Sunken Sea’s new single is a powerful burst of anthemic alt-pop, complete with bright horns, poignant lyrics and tense vocals.
A Few Cold Ones with Innocent World
TJ caught up with the girls from Innocent World to have a chat ahead of their Weekend Shindig.
Video Premiere: Hannah Kate – You’re Not Gonna Buy That Shirt
Hannah Kate’s new video for ‘You’re Not Gonna Buy That Shirt’ is a quirky journey through Brunswick and beyond, matched with her dreamy, lo-fi goodness.
Premiere: Kooyong – Hit the Piss
Kooyong’s latest single ‘Hit the Piss’ is a burst of chaotic garage-punk about (you guessed it) smashing beers. Grab a drink and have a listen.
Barefoot Spacemen – Take A Ride Out East
Barefoot Spacemen’s new single ‘Take A Ride Out East’ is a perfect slice of summery indie rock, released just in time to put some warmth back into the cold Melbourne winter. TJ caught up with guitarist Scott Renton to have a chat about the new release.
