Speed dating this week with Hobsons Bay Coast Guard, Fern and Alex Preston.
Coming Home –
A Chat with Cosmos
TJ caught up with Melbourne psychedelic blues band Cosmos ahead of the release of their second album – Coming Home is a monstrous return for the band that plays like a wild journey into their own sonic universe.
Track by Track:
Hello Tut Tut –
World Music Dance Band
Hello Tut Tut’s debut album is an authentic exploration into the world of Eastern European music – sometimes lively, sometimes dreamy, and always eclectic, World Music Dance Band is an exciting introduction to an immediately loveable group.
thando, Franjapan and Niine
Speed dating this week with thando, Franjapan and Niine.
Premiere:
Echo Mono – Retrograde
We’re really excited to premiere the new single by Melbourne five-piece Echo Mono – ‘Retrograde’ is a glorious slice of alternative pop, full with upbeat grooves, silvery vocals and ethereal synths.
Premiere:
The Hum Drums – MAKER/BREAKER
The Hum Drum’s latest single ‘MAKER/BREAKER’ is a burst of fried garage blues, packed with fuzzed-out riffs, pounding drums and a guitar solo that just won’t quit.
Premiere:
Bollard – Trawlers
Bollard’s debut album Trawlers is an explosive collection of abrasive post-punk – packed with intense chaos, it’s all sprawling guitars, ominous vocals and walls of noise.
Track by Track:
Barefoot Spacemen – Aquaphobia
Melbourne rockers Barefoot Spacemen are back with their sophomore EP Aquaphobia and it’s safe to say they’ve clearly hit their stride. We chatted with guitarist Scott Renton to find out what goes on across the EP.
Premiere:
Boyparts – sleepover
We’re really excited to premiere the debut EP from Melbourne garage trio Boyparts. sleepover is a collection of roughed up pop gems that’s packed with heaps of charm and energy.
Track by Track: Distant Stars –
The Way Things Work
Distant Stars’ debut release The Way Things Work is a wild journey across space and time – packed with grimy synth, weirdo electronics and a whole lot of intensity, their music is as eclectic and unrestricted as their transglobal partnership.
Whisky, Motorcycles and Dead Guys – A Chat with Astronautalis
Ahead of his national tour, including a spot on The Smith Street Band’s Pool House Party, we chatted with rapper Astronautalis about Australia, his unique version of hip-hop and dead guys.
Cracker La Touf –
You Had It Coming
Melbourne art-punks Cracker La Touf are back with ‘You Had It Coming’ – a cut of dark, brooding garage rock – and ahead of their launch shows this weekend we had a chat about the new single.
