Bands, all bands, are arguably their most dynamic and appealing in their infancy. A school of thought reinforced in the debut release of Acid Amora. This single, titled On Replay is the bristly, shining, bright light of 18 months in a studio and a years’ worth of hard touring. Just when you think you’ve nailed […]
Read moreCousin Betty seems to be one of those bands that have been around and referenced for so long, that one could assume they have a plethora of studio albums – but not the case. Cousin Betty’s debut self-titled album, just off the vinyl press, is an eclectic mix of everything brilliant about “Rock” music. A […]
Read moreThey’re at it again. Aussie punk reprobates The Owen Guns have released new video for their song Drunk Shirtless Guy, from the recently released album Dawn of the Braindead. Written about that guy that most of you would be familiar with – the drunken buffoon who shows up at gigs, rips off his shirt and […]
Read moreIf you ask Conor O’Donoghue – The Person. He’ll tell you that his influences are The Church, The Stones and The Beatles. While hints of these are present in debut single Shine On Through, Conor O’Donoghue – The Band tweak them so they aren’t so prevalent that they detract from the sheer Pop-Perfection of this […]
Read moreHailing from the Blue Mountains in NSW, Paint Job are at the pointy edge of an impressive collective of bands emerging from the area. Their success during COVID-19 has been largely due to their determination and self-awareness. Perfect yet undefinable, these guys can only be pigeon-holed as a “Rock” band by the laziest of listeners. […]
Read moreFrom the land of strong female storytellers like Beth Orton and Kate Bush, we present the hypnotic and moreish tunes of Jen Eve. Two future classics; ‘Persistent Flattery’ – a layered and instantly accessible story about the nuances of ending a relationship, and ‘Darling, It’s Hard’ – a fragile duet about the struggle to continue […]
Read moreAfter an 8 year sabbatical LITTER are back with a new album and the lead single Hate Will Own You (out 11 July, 2022). From the mind of singer/songwriter Matt Downey (Death Mattel, Cousin Betty) comes another 10 songs with specific caveats and challenges to make it all interesting. This album is frankensteined together from […]
Read morePulling On The Boots is the latest single from The Owen Guns. A hardcore punk band from the South Coast of N.S.W. Australia. Since 2020 they’ve released two EPs – Violating Community Standards, and EP 2 Electric Boogaloo. Their blend of politics and tongue-in-cheek social commentary is their recurring contribution and has even seen them […]
Read moreNight Rider is the new single and lead track from Roadkiller’s debut album – Pick of the Litter. Pick of the Litter is a femme-driven Thrash/Punk/Metal contemporary monster of an album. Featuring contributions from Tommy Akerholdt (Turbonegro), Dave Witte (Municipal Waste), Jess Margera (CKY), Donald Tardy (Obituary), and Adrian Aguilar (Exmortus) – the vision of […]
Read moreThe mark of a truly excellent dance or instrumental act, is getting through a hook-riddled pop gem and not missing a vocal at all. This is the magic of Spectral Gates. If DJ Shadow and The Cure had a love child their latest single, sparkler, is how it would express it’s love for its mother. […]
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