Ahead of Sunset Sounds, a series of free shows taking place across some of Melbourne’s gardens and parks, we got in touch with the artist opening the proceedings, Alexander Biggs, to talk about his big 2017, what he’s got planned for 2018 and Sundays.
Sunset Sounds –
Dead Set – A Chat With
Hammers
Northern Rivers hard rock crew Hammers have just released “Dead Set”, their latest slice of massive, pub rock laced heaviness and we caught up with bass player Ricky T to talk their upcoming shows with Cog, the shape of the Aussie hard rock scene and how they’ll be following up their big 2017.
Premiere: Atticus Street –
Holding Out
Melbourne alt-rockers Atticus Street offer up a huge introduction to the band with debut single ‘Holding Out’, proving the band have the power and intensity to match any of the country’s strongest heavy-hitters.
Steph Hughes, Clingan Guitar Tone and Swamp
Speed dating this week with Steph Hughes, Clingan Guitar Tone and Justin Kelly from Swamp.
Tigerlily – A Chat With
Dom Youdan
Dom Youdan’s debut EP Tigerlily is a collection of five mature pop songs that flirt with an array of different genres and influences without losing sight of their sweet singer-songwriter heart. We had a chat with the Londoner, now living in Sydney, about his new music and new home.
Cool Explosions, Aaron Grech and Hudson Whitlock
Speed dating this week with Cool Explosions, Aaron Grech and Hudson Whitlock.
Premiere: Lorelai –
Forever
‘Forever’ is the dreamy debut single from Boston-based pop duo Lorelai and we’re super excited to be able to help present it to the world for the first time.
Track by Track:
Josh Cashman – Instinct
Josh Cashman’s debut EP Instinct is a powerful burst of indie-folk, full with impressive vocals, intricate guitar work and unabashed sincerity. Ahead of his Melbourne show, Josh talked TJ through each of the EP’s tracks.
Premiere: Anti-Violet –
Heat Stroke
Just in time for the first day of summer, local indie-punks Anti-Violet have arrived with a brand new single, Heat Stroke, and as the name suggests, it’s a sizzler of a track.
Premiere: Messy Mammals –
Again
We’re real stoked to be able to premiere ‘Again’, the latest serving of electro-pop psychedelia from Melbourne’s warped pop masterminds Messy Mammals.
Trouble Juice Exclusive:
BLOOM – You
Melbourne group BLOOM are back with an impressive new single – ‘You’ is powerful burst of soulful pop and a glorious return.
Too Far Gone – A Chat With Steve ‘Mongo’ Cohen
An iconic business within the Melbourne music industry, Steve “Mongo” Cohen started Too Far Gone twelve years ago and has since built up a reputation as the go-to-guy for merch.