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.
Track by Track:
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.
Premiere:
King Cnut and the Waves –
Find Yourself!
We’re really excited to premiere the debut single from King Cnut & The Waves. ‘Find Yourself!’ is equal parts cruisey and reckless, and a perfect track for your well deserved long-weekend getaway.
Premiere:
Cousin Tom – Ice Cream
We’re real excited to be able premiere ‘Ice Cream’, the jangly, jazz-laden first glimpse into Cousin Tom’s second album.
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.
Premiere:
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.
Premiere:
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.
Premiere:
Kill The Darling –
Hounds
We’re stoked to be premiering Kill The Darling’s new single, ‘Hounds’, a brooding slice of electric guitar-driven pop that sees the band paving a new road for themselves.
Track by Track:
Tram Cops – even in my dreams
Tram Cops’ first full length release of warped lo-fi pop is a wild and unpredictable experience and pretty unlike anything else out there. We got Mike from Tram Cops to walk us through the journey track by track.
