The Underground Stage
“Aodhan’s laid back vibe is fully reclined, but the songs surround it all with a fizz and a buzz that keeps it all moving and shifting underneath you. These are lovely and soaring songs and although they’re delivered with one eye barely open there’s more than enough Big Star-ish crackle and jangle to keep you […]
Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers bagged spots on more of the best Australian new music playlists than anyone else this week, with their latest “Never Saw It Coming”. That one track appeared on nearly 40% of the lists I track, and got spots on both major and indie lists, a notably high & wide […]
Last month’s insane show from Downgirl makes this month’s cover, a glorious display of lunacy and mayhem. There was a ton more goodies to be found across May though, and this issue features shows from Loser and Acacia Bloom, as well as the madcap return to Sydney of West Thebarton, plus a bunch more. Off […]
VV Pete‘s latest track “Jordan 1s” – a collab with UTILITY – was the most added track across the best Australian new music playlists this week, appearing on over a third of the playlists I track. Most Playlisted This Week 🥇VV Pete 🥈GUM 🥉Aodhan, BLESSED, Gretta Ray, Jack River, The Teskey Brothers GUM’s latest was […]
“Rumbly and blurred at the edges, this is a charming slice of driving and dreamy fun, so laid-back it arrives horizontally. It’s smart though too – there’s a steely glint in those sleepy eyes 😵💫”
The Rions latest shiny blast “Scary Movies” got the most spots on the most credible Australian new music playlists this week, taking up space on over a third of them. Most Playlisted This Week 🥇The Rions 🥈Body Type, Milku, dust 🥉Aodhan, RVG, The Teskey Brothers The always-excellent Body Type were hot on their heels though, […]
“Aodhan opens tonight’s doors to reveal a set of pure loveliness, tumbling and gambolling through fields under skies of delight. Like tickling the back of a puppy’s ear, this might slow your heart’s rate but it’s just as capable of making it soar at the same time.“ Gallery Learn More Facebook | Instagram | TikTok
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 […]