Lemaire really impressed me a few months ago with his relatable single “Ford Laser”. He’s dishing out more rhymes with an Aussie flavour in his new EP What Did You Expect?
Category: Reviews
“Everybody Knows I’m Here” – Various Artists
As every new single dropped, I got a little more excited about Everybody Knows I’m Here. Albums filled with cover versions are a dime a dozen. Usually they’re designed simply to sell. Gather up some popular artists, get them to record some popular songs, and you’ve got a recipe for success. Now that it’s finally dropped I can confidently say, this album doesn’t play it so safe. It’s so much better for it.
“Real Love in Real Life” – Greta Stanley
Greta Stanley is an artist who refuses to be pigeonholed. Just when you think you’ve got her figured out, she takes a left turn. It’s exciting. She showcases the full breadth of her artistry on her sophomore album Real Love in Real Life.
“Lonesome Blue” – Racing Birds
Just a couple of weeks ago I was raving about Racing Birds’ single “Rarely Never Loaded”. The reason I was so excited is that I already knew these guys weren’t just a flash in the pan. I was already listening to their debut EP Lonesome Blue, anticipating the day when I could tell you all about it.
“Queen of Turbulent Hearts” – ILUKA
On a grey and gloomy day, ILUKA’s long-awaited debut album Queen of Turbulent Hearts brings the sunshine. With irresistible pop melodies and danceable beats, this is the perfect album to take you into the weekend.
1927 @ The Art House, Wyong – 2 April 2022
After so many months without live music, nobody takes it for granted. Not the audience and not the musicians who are so excited to reconnect with fans again. I’m not sure how long this wonder will last, but it’s beautiful to witness. I felt genuine excitement as I took my seat at The Art House in Wyong for 1927’s show on Saturday night.
“Baltimore Train” – William Street Strikers
I’ve been maintaining this blog for so long that when things began I regularly received CDs in the mail to review. I understand digital review copies make more sense for artists and record labels, but I miss having my mailbox full of great music instead of bills. This week I received my first physical album for review in years: a copy of Baltimore Train, the latest album from Adelaide rock act William Street Strikers.
“Driving in the Dark” – Columbus
On a gloomy day in a week that seems far too long, Driving in the Dark, the new EP from East Coast act Columbus is the perfect punky pick-me-up. This three-piece band has punk-pop down to a fine art. Combining a nostalgia for the genre’s glory days of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s with a fresh perspective, I can’t get enough.
“ThornBird” – “ThornBird”
It’s a big day for new music releases. While everyone is buzzing about the new Wiggles album, there’s a chance ThornBird’s self-titled debut may fly under the radar. That would be a great shame because it’s a really special collection of songs.
“ReWiggled” – The Wiggles
If you’d have asked me in 2020 what 2021 would bring, I wouldn’t have predicted more lockdowns and pandemic struggles. And I definitely wouldn’t predict The Wiggles topping the Hottest 100. I’m a firm believer that the darkness of the former made the latter happen. Triple J’s main demographic is the generation that grew up on the Wiggles, and they wanted a little bit of the joy they experienced as kids. And that’s exactly why the release of ReWiggled today is not just genius, but essential listening.