The Underground Stage
“Little Girl Likes Her Brain barrel off the walls with jagged Distillers-flavoured punk, roaring and melodic and with granite-solid heft. There might be humour and wit in there too for a bit of sugar but make no mistake, it’s squaring up for a knock-down, drag-out ruck of the first order.” Gallery Listen
“Maxine Wild takes their fearsome musical skill and applies it to some equally fearsome experimental racket. There are flashes of Velvets in the more laconic moments, but the abiding memory is of electronic mischief paired with impressive bass or guitar chops swooping over and around it. Something that few people would ever come up with, […]
“Charli Lucas’ set of epically big pop also carries a rich vein of fuck-you within it, a settling of scores as well as a celebration of dancing and joy. The added spiciness is just one of the many, many things that elevates this into next-level pop – absolute bangers, dancefloor killers, and raised middle fingers. […]
“xiao xiao roll in with a focus on art and leave with the place in rubble, a set that builds, relemtlessly and furiously, from sharp-edged precision to finish in wild and untethered mayhem. Creative and mischievous, tough and imperious, it’s a full blast of gloriously clever noise.” Gallery Listen
“Allerdyce’s set is magnificently loud but never really raises its voice, a masterclass of clever, light-touch songwriting that keeps its temper but still pushes at the walls and ceiling. Fabulous and rich, a deep pleasure.” Gallery Listen
“justina. brings a neo soul base with a top layer of spice and bite, bars dropping neatly and swiftly into the broader smoothness of the set like little grenades. It’s as danceable and buttery as you’d guess, but the spikes keep you right on your toes – what a treat.” Gallery Listen
Every week, I scour the latest releases from emerging, DIY, and independent artists in Australia. The best of them end up on the playlist. Follow The Playlist Listen to this week’s edition here or below, 100% made up of the best brand-new music from the best new artists in Australia – never pay-to-play, and always […]
