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.
Coming Home –
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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.
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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.
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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.
VIVA! Nathalia Suizu
We had a chat to Nathalia Suizu aka NATSUI about her forthcoming debut solo exhibition VIVA!
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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.
Gala Sphere
We chat to Madalene Roper aka Gala Sphere about her vivid, dreamlike illustrations as an outlet from 9-5 life.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ellis D – Making waves from The Netherlands to The UK
We have a to chat to Dutch illustrator Ellis D about her enviable practice across both the UK and the Netherlands – the 45 minute flight between the two, easier and probably cheaper than taking a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane.
