He’s been living in the United Kingdom for the last few days, but Joel Sarakula showed he still calls Australia home when it came time to record his new album The Golden Age. He returned to his hometown of Sydney to record it at Skeet Music, and several local musicians also appear on the songs….
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Pigeon’s Settle In Ready to Drop
Local electronic wunderkinds Pigeon will release their sophomore EP Settle In tomorrow. The second album from this acclaimed Brisbane band features the singles “Curtain Call” and “Two Moon Love,” which have been both been well received by local radio, fans, and the blogosphere. The songs give us a taste of the unique electronic cocktail we…
Sydonia Releases “Reality Kicks” Ahead of Album Launch
Melbourne metal act Sydonia have offered us a taste of their long awaited new album with the release of the title track “Reality Kicks.” It’s a suitably epic number which gets us in the mood for the long-player, scheduled to hit stores on February 7. The band’s rewarding fans for their patience, releasing the physical…
Dear Plastic Make Trip-Hop Splash with “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”
Lovers of Bjork and Portishead should take a listen to “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” the new single from homegrown trip-hop quintet Dear Plastic. They wear their influences on their sleeve, but this song is more than simply a ’90s throwback. Scarlette Baccini’s vocals are beautifully haunting, and there’s a real sense of theatre about the…
Stonefield Keep on Rocking with “Love You Deserve”
The stellar singles just keep on coming from Stonefield’s self-titled debut. The latest is “Love You Deserve,” another ballsy slice of old-school rock music from the Victorian sisters. The clip, directed by Gemma Lee, sees the girls battling it out racing gutted cars around an empty paddock. Awesome stuff!
Boy & Bear Announce Regional Dates
So many bands focus on the capitals, so it’s refreshing to see Boy & Bear heading out to regional centres for their next tour. After conquering Europe and America, the lads will return home to play regional towns in almost every state and territory in the country. “This will be the most extensive regional tour…
The Bon Scotts’ Get Us Ready for the Weekend
With all the excitement of Christmas and New Year’s falling mid-week, weekends haven’t quite meant as much to me of late. I’ve been working sporadically across the break, but with my husband enjoying a couple of well-earned weeks off it’s felt like I’ve been enjoying one big weekend recently. However, the fact remains that the…
Sydonia Offers Album Teaser
Melbourne metal masters Sydonia have given fans an early taste of their long-awaited sophomore album Reality Kicks. The follow-up to 2006’s Given to Destroyers will hit stores and the digital marketplace on February 7. Sydonia know their fans have been patient, and they’re rewarding their loyalty with the release of a CD/DVD combo pack. The…
Lester the Fierce Readies EP
Melbourne abstract pop muso Lester the Fierce floored me with her track “Howl” a few months ago, so I’m thrilled to hear she’s officially launching her self-titled EP. “The EP was a cathartic experience that I didn’t know I needed,” she explained. “Playing live has lit a fire under what I’ve written and has taken…
Anna Smyrk and the Appetites Anticipate the Apocalypse
Can you believe it’s one week until Christmas? I hope most of you aren’t working as hard as I am. It’s a time of year when we should all be winding down, yet it seems so many people I know are operating on hyper speed. If you’re feeling a bit ragged, give yourself just a…