Following the release of Black Snake Whip’s debut EP last month, we caught up with the genre-bending powerhouse to dig into the psych/funk/prog odyssey that is 2000s.
Track by Track:
Video Premiere:
Ghost in the Sheet –
A Life of Constant and Nauseating Guilt
Ghost in the Sheet is an enigma, a musical spectre. Their new single ‘A Life of Constant and Nauseating Guilt’ is also the first thing to be released under the pseudonym; a striking debut to mark the beginning of an elusive creative endeavour.
Premiere:
Bumpy – Falling
An enthralling side-step from her work in other local projects, Amy Dowd’s debut single as Bumpy is a delicate exploration of vulnerability and the strength that comes with it, mirrored by the track’s lingering instrumentation that allows plenty of breathing room for Amy’s stunning vocals to truly shine.
Homebodies –
Staying In with James Devlin
We check in with designer/animator/podcast host/DJ/gamer James Devlin to find out what he’s been up to during lockdown.
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.
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.
