The Underground Stage
“Pulling an Aerosmith-vs-Run-D.M.C. is always a tricky move, but this seemingly unlikely pairing fits like a jigsaw to produce a joint effort as urgent and rowdy as its individual pieces would suggest. A *perfectly* executed – but gloriously faked – social media beef between the two (yup, fell for it!) hooked us in the buildup to release, but this track is more than enough of a punchline to deliver on the fabulous promise offered by both artists 🧩”
UK-born but Brisbane-based, Brixton Alley’s playful, giddy energy channels its roots but fits its new home like a glove. Another razor-edged cut from a band who always seem to have a story to tell, with the songwriting chops to back it up 🔪”
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 […]
“Exploding off the blocks, Brixton Alley add another jiggling maniac of a track to their recent string of crackling releases. It’s all flat-out sprint, more than enough to leave you sweating like a goon and in need of a solid lie down 🏃♂️”
Phoebe Go is on the cover of this month’s fanzine edition, and this issue also features brilliant live shows from Cry Club, Rat Public, Brixton Alley, Dedpan, and tons more. There’s also the usual reviews of the very best new music from DIY, independent, and emerging Australian artists, including The Buoys, THE RIOT, Bad//Dreems, Body […]
“I’ve been waiting a while to find out if Brixton Alley’s blistering energy on record translates to the stage and now my eyeballs hurt, my eyebrows are singed, and my neck may be irreparably sprained. Even more than the gift-wrapped promise of the records, this set tears important bits off of your body without you […]