We check in with designer/animator/podcast host/DJ/gamer James Devlin to find out what he’s been up to during lockdown.
Homebodies –
Homebodies –
Staying In with Juliette Lalli
We check in with venue booker and festival programmer Juliette Lalli to find out what she’s been up to during lockdown.
Homebodies –
Staying In with Spoilsport Records
We check in with Sam Lyons of local DIY label Spoilsport Records to find out what he’s been up to during lockdown.
Premiere: Ghost Bumps –
All Manner Of Manors
Today we’ve got the absolute pleasure of sharing an early listen to All Manner Of Manors, the debut album from weirdo-pop ensemble Ghost Bumps – whimsical, unpredictable and completely addictive, it’s a thrilling introduction into the band’s sprawling sonic world.
Track by Track:
Sophisticated Dingo –
How’s The Carry On!?
Two years on since their last EP, Melbourne surf-punks Sophisticated Dingo are back with How’s The Carry On!?, a familiar blast of their high-octane garage sound that’s energised by an omnipresent musical expansion. We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Lew Matte to get the run down on how the EP came together.
Dobbing in a Maven –
A Chat with Julian Schweitzer
After returning last month with their first new music in a couple of years, we caught up with Lazertits to dig into ‘Self Care’ – the latest blast of their signature brat-punk that more than makes up for lost time with its frenzied energy and passionate message.
Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands – A Chat with Lazertits
After returning last month with their first new music in a couple of years, we caught up with Lazertits to dig into ‘Self Care’ – the latest blast of their signature brat-punk that more than makes up for lost time with its frenzied energy and passionate message.
Positive Interneting –
A Chat with Donny Love
To celebrate the release of ‘Boredom Pills’, the latest dose of buoyant weirdo-pop from Gold Coast quartet Donny Love, we caught up with frontman Andrew Hodges, to talk mantras, gimmicks and their upcoming album Meeting of the Dons on Holiday Maker Records.
Speed Dating:
Rachel Hehl, Holly Leonardson,
Sandy Hsu and Naomi Barnes
Speed Dating this week with Rachel Hehl, Holly Leonardson, Sandy Hsu
and Naomi Barnes – four artists involved in the launch of the 17th issue of F*EMS zine later today.
Track by Track:
Maseta – Perfect Weather
Following the whimsical inquiry into teen love and self-discovery of his debut EP, Maseta’s intricately-crafted Perfect Weather EP further embellishes the Melbourne-based Indonesian singer-songwriter’s folk-pop sound with tenderness and sincerity.
Premiere:
Ecosystem – No Idea
Today we have the absolute pleasure of announcing the forthcoming debut album from emerging garage-punk duo Ecosystem – There and Back Again is set to drop on October 9th through Tiny Town Records, and in the meantime, we’ve been treated to a taste with the eccentric and sprawling ‘No Idea’.
Premiere:
Mother Culture –
Something’s In The Water It Seems
After a short break, indie-rock brothers Mother Culture are officially back tomorrow with their first new music in over a year – with its dirty guitars and pumping rhythm, ‘Something’s In The Water It Seems’ is a commanding return that’ll definitely stick with you.
