I’ve always been a fan of Glenn Richards work in Augie March, so I was keen to see what his solo music brought. Solo projects are usually a bit of a departure, allowing musicians to explore genres and techniques they can’t within the constraints of their band, and it seems Glenn’s is no different. So…
You might remember me gushing about Mushu when I reviewed their self-titled EP a couple of months ago. If you wanted to see what all the fuss was about, feast your eyes on this gorgeous music video for their track “Neap Tide.” It’s suitably atmospheric and chilled, and has me craving summer. Great stuff!
Brisbane band Davey Spicer and the Creatures of Habit deliver groovy organic music with edge with their debut album The Murders. It’s an ominous sounding title, and one which is perhaps eerier than the album warrants. However, these tunes are a lot darker than your average roots music from Byron Bay. These musicians are no…
As a woman married to an American, I’ve always felt a wee bit jealous when he’s talked about Halloween. I remember once trying to trick or treat as a child with a couple of school friends, but as no one really expected us we only bagged health food bars and lollies that had sat in…
I was waiting until the live shows to write about The X Factor, but after spending last night screaming at my television I figured I’d fast track some posting. The X Factor has had its critics, especially those who applauded the “resting” of Australian Idol, but I was thrilled to see another musical talent show…
On Saturday I made a pilgrimage to the Hunter Valley to attend my third Funk N Grooves Festival. It’s a festival that’s been in a state of flux since I first attended, an event which seems like it’s ever changing in attempts to find its feet. And at its new home next to Tyrell’s Winery,…
Split Seconds, the latest outfit for Perth singer-songwriter Sean Pollard, is preparing for the release of their debut EP with a swag of headlining gigs and festival appearances around their home state. The EP was recorded in Perth with producers Steve Bond (The Panics, Snowman, The Bank Holidays) and Benjamin Golby, before Aussie expat Aaron…
I always admire a band that shows some real ambition. And ambitious is the only word that springs to mind on viewing the video for “Hit the Bottom,” the new song from Melbourne indie act Lucy’s Crown. I’m still trying to work out if I like it, but I know there are certainly parts that…
They might hail from Sydney, but hip hop outfit Loose Change is heading down south to launch their self-titled debut album. The disc combines laidback hook-laden beats, and honest emotive raps. With samples from jazz music, a splash of romance, and witty lyrics, these guys deliver hip hop that’s a cut above the average. Loose…
Soulful double act Atira are preparing to release their debut album Butterfly Rocket. Founding members Melissa Erpen and Chris Targett are the heart of this band, but they’ve enlisted a who’s who of Aussie talent on this album, including Thirsty Merc’s bassist Phil Stack, Marcia Hines’ percussionist Tony Azzopardi, and fellow Perthite Howie Morgan. They…