Author: Alex Kirk
False London – Therapy
Salarymen – Young Guns
Xavier Dunn – Hold Me (XD Project)
A clear winner this week, with The Terrys’ new track ‘Situation 99’ bouncing onto over a third of the best new music playlists in Australia. They’ve been on a tear this year, growing with each release – great to see. 🥇The Terrys 🥈Julia Jacklin 🥉 Aodhan, Jesswar, Ninajirachi, Pacific Avenue, Phoebe Go Julia Jacklin came […]
Before The King @ The Lansdowne, 27th Aug
“Those Before The King boys know their onions, if those onions were made of fine, fine sounds. There’s the Arctics’ lyrical rhythms, the Strokes’ guitar tones, and there’s massive bloody pop hooks and jumping and going boing at every possible moment. The whole set bounds along like it’s got springs welded to the soles of […]
Allerdyce @ The Lansdowne, 27th Aug
“This Allerdyce set is powered by *that* sort of voice, the type that could both knock down brick walls and lull you into a fitful sleep. It’s a massive sound all on its own but alongside a varied and agile band – with a sax! I love saxes! – it turns into, by turns, a […]
Lariska @ The Lansdowne, 27th Aug
“That Lariska haven’t recorded anything yet is a travesty. But then, since they veer madly and delightfully between genres and speeds and moods across their set, it’s forgiveable to be confused about which track to get down first. The common threads of “high musical talent” and “having a boatload of fun” both shine through them […]
