Sydney band Mushu are back with their new single “Traps,” our first taste of the indie rock act’s forthcoming EP. Since the release of their self-titled EP in 2010 the band has been honing their live show with gigs here and in North America, and I think that’s reflected in the single. It’s a bit…
Regurgitator have taken the cheat’s way out with their fun new film clip for “No Show.” The single name is pretty appropriate, as the band members themselves were no shows for this clip. Instead they’ve relied on snippets from an old Japanese monster movie to back the single, a track from their brand new album…
Their latest song might be called “Awkward,” but I’d never use the adjective to describe Fremantle indie rockers San Cisco. This unsigned act sounds much slicker than anyone without the backing of a major label probably should, particularly considering all the members are under 18. The song is so infectious with its retro pop feel….
Describe Eliza frontwoman Eliza Hull is stepping out on her own with the release of her debut solo single “Five.” It’s a chilled out electronic-pop number with lush instrumentation and gorgeous vocals. The track comes from Eliza’s forthcoming album Hourglass, which has seen her working with Gypsy & The Cat producers Jonathan Steer and Leigh…
Boy & Bear and Gotye were the big winners at last night’s ARIA Awards ceremony. Boy & Bear took home five awards for their stunning debut Moonfire, including best album and best group. Gotye scooped four, including male artist of the year and best single for “Somebody That I Used to Know.” That’s all the…
Reece Mastin has taken out this year’s X Factor competition, narrowly beating Andrew Wishart by just 1% of the votes. Yes, I’m a bit late with the news, but can we all agree that more than two hours of television is far too long for this kind of thing? After all, we only want to…
We’re at the pointy end of The X Factor competition, with just three acts remaining. Andrew Wishart, Reece Mastin, and Johnny Ruffo had another chance to win us over tonight with some solo numbers and a duet with one of the visiting stars. Andrew kicked things off with his audition song, Adele’s “Someone Like You.”…
I haven’t heard anything from The Demon Parade since they released their debut EP God Said It’s Legal last year. But now they’re back on my radar with their new single “All The Cool Kids.” The Melbourne lads are sticking to what works here, serving up more of the Brit-pop influence psychedelia that first turned…
Made in Japan are going from strength to strength since they were signed up to General Pants Co’s Major Label last April. They’re preparing to release their debut album Sights & Sounds next February, but are already giving fans a taste with the title track. I love the tracks cruisy retro feel, which has me…
London’s April Albert will bring her passion project Die Knef to Melbourne next month. The show pays tribute to the life and music of Hildegard Knef, one of the biggest stars of post-war Germany. It’s an unflinching look at this important but oft overlooked talent, retracing her scandals and affairs as well as the songs…