Shaun Kirk, worthy of the cliche ‘Australia’s hardest working muso’, has just dropped his newest single ‘Save My Soul’ – a rolling boogie-rock belter about a Hume highway wanderer that proves he’s still got plenty more in the tank.
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Bullshirt – Wot C*nt
On their debut single, Sydney garage-punks Bullshirt aren’t worried about introducing themselves politely – ‘Wot C*nt’ is a burst of chaos, full with blistered guitars, caveman drums and the band’s unapologetic attitude.
From Farm Parties to National Tours – A Chat with Sofala
Despite asserting themselves as a dominant force in the local psych scene, Sofala have somehow managed to release no music – however, the drought is finally over, and ahead of their release show/mini festival Sofalarama, we caught up with Charlie to find out what exactly has been going on.
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Kill The Darling –
You Were Just A Building
Just before they drop their new heavily conceptual EP You Were Just A Building, south-side folk-grunge crew Kill The Darling have treated us to a little taster a week out from its launch.
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My Elephant Ride – Other Side
Cosmic-pop crew My Elephant Ride are back with ‘Other Side’, an eclectic slice of spirited psychedelia and the next taste of their forthcoming second album Beyond The Skin.
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Hardcoded Korean Subs – Banana
Hardcoded Korean Subs’ signature saturated vocals and grimy production is back in spades on their second release Banana, that balances being lighthearted, groovy and punchy perfectly.
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Dental Plan – Dental Plan
Local indie-punks Dental Plan introduce themselves with a bang on their debut EP, which comes packed with catchy-as-anything guitars, raucous grooves and a heap of energy.
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laedj. – laedj.
On their debut EP, Melbourne space-rockers laedj. blast into the universe – full to the brim with other-worldly sounds and all-engulfing psych jams, it’s an incredibly powerful introduction to a band aiming for the stars.
Queeristan: A New Dialogue
with ZĀN
Following the release of his debut EP Gulnaz, we caught up with electro RnB singer/producer ZĀN to find out about his musical journey, the new release and contending with identity in the midst of cultural tension.
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Goodnight Japan –
Shit Hits The Fan
Sydney indie-rockers Goodnight Japan are back with ‘Shit Hits The Fan’, a steady garage-rock jam that blurs the blues with heavier sounds, and hits hard with its atmospheric instrumentation and striking emotion.
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Noughts – Barefoot
Melbourne noise-makers Noughts are back with a vengeance on ‘Barefoot’ – blasting with hypnotic bass drones, abrasive guitars and a heap of noise, it’s a powerful return for the band.
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wasterr – Tape A
Melbourne garage trio wasterr burst out of the gates with a whole lot of manic energy on their “first proper release” – out through local legends Roolette Records, Tape A is a collection of frenzied noise-pop that’s as playfully charming as it is completely fried.
