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“Thunder Fox are just pure S H O W from start to finish. The horns, the dancing, the genuinely stunning vocal acrobatics, the guitar wigouts – these are all just layers and layers of adrenaline-flavoured cream piled on top of a cake made entirely of irresistible groove and bits of Jamiroquai’s hat. Dance, you miserable […]
“EchoWave blow in from the Gold Coast, bringing enough 60s-flavoured sunshine and psychedelia to charm the flares off a hippie. Twanging and harmonies thicken the air, shuffly riffs and thudding rhythms wobble like blobs in a lava lamp, and it’s bloody impossible not to smile at the whole giddy daydream.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | […]
There’s been a lot of chatter about Melbourne’s Gut Health over the last twelve months, but that hype has also manifested into staunch support from critics and solid growth in listeners. Tracks released: 3 Playlists appeared on*: 17 – that’s a lot, and it included the biggest and the best in Australia, like Spotify’s New […]
Sydney’s got some spicy little numbers on offer this week, including: —- wed 24th thu 25th fri 26th sat 27th sun 28th —- 🤔Wait, wtf is this? Looking at the various gig guides out there, these are the shows by emerging, independent, or DIY artists that get my pulse going – this isn’t a complete […]
Most Playlisted This Week There was a large drop in releases this week but no let up in quality, and those that rose to the top of the pile for Australia’s best new music playlisters included strong representation from newer and more emerging artists. 🥇Forest Claudette, Full Flower Moon Band 🥈Blusher 🥉ONEFOUR, GUM, Eliza & […]
“Dip control their brutality and unleash their musicality in equal measure tonight, steering us like cattle between their viciously sharp edges and some glorious near-pop moments. Made of wobbling instances of mayhem and crisp segments of precision, this is an outstanding set – always inventive, occasionally aggressive, but always wildly good fun.” Gallery Learn More […]
“A deeply pretty song, full of melancholy beauty and floating like black smoke in a night sky”
“A welcome and typically well-honed return from a band totally in control while losing it completely, precise and wild all at once”
“Enough bounce to rock the head clear off your neck and shoulders”