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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Swamp – Spotto
Swamp’s debut EP Spotto is a perfect collection of lackadaisical surf rock – full to the brim with twangy guitars, sunny melodies and good vibes.
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Going Swimming –
Sultans of Swim
Going Swimming’s debut album Sultans of Swim is a wild ride and a triumphant return for the band. The album barely clocks past 30 mins but it’s a whole lotta fun, packed with surf-rock guitars, a pounding rhythm section and heaps of energy.
Square Sounds – Chatting with they/them & Calavera
This weekend, Australia’s only chiptune festival Square Sounds returns for its 6th instalment and we reached out to two of Melbourne’s best chiptune artists and got them interviewing each-other to fill us in on what chiptune is all about.
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Jules Sheldon – Bloodshed & Serenity
Jules Sheldon’s new album is a powerful collection of brooding alt-pop, packed full with shimmering guitars, some explosive 80’s production and Jules’ powerfully honest lyrics. To help us delve further into Bloodshed & Serenity, Jules gave Trouble Juice an insight into each track.
Trouble Juice Exclusive:
Sleep Decade – Collapse
Sleep Decade’s second album Collapse is a masterclass in lush soundscapes, sparsity and thoughtful instrumentation, and our mates at Dusky Tracks have been kind enough to give Trouble Juice an exclusive listen.
