Brian Eno Give Us Another Mesmerising Glimpse Into His New Album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE
Sonically crystalline, ambient, atmospheric and hypnotic, Brian Eno‘s new single ‘We Let It In‘ features the voice of Brian alongside his daughter Darla Eno who provides an angelic counterpoint. It’s a sonorously chanted vocal track with synths and sounds creating a haunting organic and choral-esque background. FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE is released on October 14th. Continue reading Brian Eno Give Us Another Mesmerising Glimpse Into His New Album FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE
Aotearoa’s Hans Pucket Release New Single ‘No Drama’
A great sound on this brand new single from Wellington, NZ band Hans Pucket. ‘No Drama‘ is the title track from their forthcoming new LP due out on on USA label Carpark Records on November 4th. The single brilliantly blends crunchy guitar rock with soft art-pop shapes and a widescreen indie retro-futurist aesthetic. There are strings, horns and one can pick out a faint hint … Continue reading Aotearoa’s Hans Pucket Release New Single ‘No Drama’
VIDEO PREMIERE: Scattered Order – Third Rail
For fans of CAN, Public Image Ltd, Cabaret Voltaire, Severed Heads, Gary Clail Legendary, groundbreaking and innovative Australian group Scattered Order return with ‘Third Rail‘ the first taste of their brand new album Where Is The Windy Gun?, out Sept 16th and available for pre-order on Bandcamp from 5pm AEST time today. We’re very happy to bring you the premiere of the video clip for … Continue reading VIDEO PREMIERE: Scattered Order – Third Rail
Mess Esque Release New Single ‘Armour Your Armor’
They’ve been recently touring American and now on the eve of a European tour, Mess Esque, the duo of Mick Turner (Dirty Three) and Helen Franzmann (McKisko), have released the first part of a new double single – ‘Armour Your Armour’ on Milk! Records. The song follows their dreamy, interzonal template of wandering rhythms (courtesy of Jim White), Mick’s gently tidal guitar musings and Helen’s … Continue reading Mess Esque Release New Single ‘Armour Your Armor’
CONRAD GREENLEAF RELEASES EXQUISITE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE MOUNT ANALOGUE
Sydney, Australia artist Conrad Greenleaf (Richard In Your Mind, Stressless) has released the SPOD-created and AI-generated imagery of a video clip for his new single ‘Mount Analogue‘. The song is the first taste of his new solo album Dreamtape which is set for release on September 9th via Broken Stone Records/Remote Control and it’s a wonderfully hypnotic and immersive sound, augmented by the wordless vocals … Continue reading CONRAD GREENLEAF RELEASES EXQUISITE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE MOUNT ANALOGUE
COOL SOUNDS RELEASE THE BREEZY FUNK OF ‘6 OR 7 MORE’
On the new single and across the new album Like That, the Melbourne group Cool Sounds‘ usual jangle-pop sparkle has been supercharged by a disco-glam stomp, making for their most immediate record yet. Like That finds a bright pop-funk sweet spot between Ian Dury & the Blockheads, Hot Chip and 80s Francois K mixes. On this track you can also hear the enigmatic twitch and jerk of … Continue reading COOL SOUNDS RELEASE THE BREEZY FUNK OF ‘6 OR 7 MORE’
VIDEO PREMIERE: Victoria – Favourite Teacher
Sydney indie rock quartet Victoria have a brand new single out today called ‘Favourite Teacher‘, the follow up single to ‘Creative Frenzy’, out on Wayne Connolly’s Scenic Drive Records. The track perfectly captures that laconic, sun-dappled sound of wistful, jangly guitar pop. From The Bats, Sneaky Feelings and the latter day work of David Kilgour (The Clean) to their equals from this side of the Tasman, … Continue reading VIDEO PREMIERE: Victoria – Favourite Teacher
Cale and Bowie hang out in video for the new Cale single ‘Night Crawling’
John Cale is back with a brand new single called ‘Night Crawling‘. It’s a great ponderous, sweeping and rich sound he’s conjured up with a strong electronic feel. The bass sends sub-sonic ripples through the floating pads and twinkling synths while Cale weaves his stentorian melodies across it all. The animated video by Mickey Miles features Cale and David Bowie hanging out in New York … Continue reading Cale and Bowie hang out in video for the new Cale single ‘Night Crawling’
NEWS: Art of Fighting’s ‘Wires’ LP gets a 21st anniversary vinyl pressing and tour
Melbourne band Art of Fighting released the excellent Wires album back in 2001. Now they’re hitting the road to celebrate the release of that debut album on double gatefold vinyl (via Hobbledehoy) for the first time. The album featured songs such as the haunting elegance of ‘Skeletons’, with Ollie Browne’s heavenly falsetto, ‘Moonlight’s graceful sway, the jangly strum of ‘Reasons Are All I Have Left’ … Continue reading NEWS: Art of Fighting’s ‘Wires’ LP gets a 21st anniversary vinyl pressing and tour
FENN WILSON RELEASES THE DARK, SWIRLING BEAUTY OF ‘HOWL’
Melbourne songwriter Fenn Wilson has released his latest single ‘Howl‘ from this forthcoming album Honey Dates Death (ghazal), out early 2023. The song highlights Wilson’s rich vocal sound and his way with melodies that weave together and soar skyward while managing to be both tough and tender. The instruments rock in an ornate and emotive way, recalling Jeff Buckley in the swing of the rhythm section … Continue reading FENN WILSON RELEASES THE DARK, SWIRLING BEAUTY OF ‘HOWL’
COFFIN CLUB UNLEASH THE FRANTIC PUNK OF FSTFWRD/RWND
Hailing from Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau in Aotearoa/New Zealand, Coffin Club get taut and frantic on this mighty slice of post-hardcore and post-punk that brings to mind Hot Snakes, Fugazi, Mudhoney and their compatriots Die! Die! Die. The song deals with themes of exploitation in the workplace, lack of care for low income workers, and trying to cope in a capitalist world despite all the stresses and … Continue reading COFFIN CLUB UNLEASH THE FRANTIC PUNK OF FSTFWRD/RWND
DARK AND DREAMY GOODNESS FROM DOUBLE VANITY
Melbourne trio Double Vanity have released ‘Night Moves’, a magical new single taken from their upcoming concept album ‘Love To Leave You‘, via Psychic Hysteria. It follows the equally compelling and hypnotic first single ‘Elevator‘. The single is a dreamy swoon through vintage synths and drum machines – a dystopian torch-song given heart and soul via the Chrissy Amphlett meets Marianne Faithful in a Twin Peaks … Continue reading DARK AND DREAMY GOODNESS FROM DOUBLE VANITY
Doubtful Sounds 