Americana / Alt-Country, Live Photos, Live Reviews, News

LIVE REVIEW: Lambchop @ Factory Theatre, Sydney

Lambchop, Antonia & The Lazy Susans, Jack R Reilly @ Factory Theatre, Marrickville, Oct 19th, 2017 Early arrivals were privy to opening sets from local acts Jack R Reilly and Antonia & The Lazy Susans. The former showed a fine line in intimate, emotionally open and vocally impressive singer/songwriter fare over sparse and haunting electric guitar. In contrast, Antonia & The Lazy Susans were a confusing choice … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Lambchop @ Factory Theatre, Sydney

Doubtful SoundsOctober 27, 2017October 27, 2017Leave a comment

Album Covers, Album Reviews, Folk, New Music, Video

ALBUM REVIEW: Jep And Dep – They’veBeenCalled

This is album number two for Darren Cross (Gerling) and Jessica Cassar and it finds them expanding their monochromatic and ethereal world into darker corners where mystery slowly reveals itself and both hope and despair are around every slow bend. Their debut was clearly a interpretation of folk music but here they use even more swooning strings, piano and billowing reverb to add a ghostly … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Jep And Dep – They’veBeenCalled

Doubtful SoundsOctober 24, 2017October 27, 2017Leave a comment

Album Covers, Album Reviews, Electronica, New Music, Pop, Video

ALBUM REVIEW: Beck – Colors

Beck’s much anticipated 13th album follows the lush and melancholic Morning Phase and though Colors is equally lush, it’s an album built on widescreen technicolor, bold sonic brushstrokes and a saturated pop aesthetic. On first listen it feels like the quirks and eccentricities that made Beck so iconic are absent on this album but dig below the pop-laminated surface and you’ll find an equally audacious … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Beck – Colors

Doubtful SoundsOctober 20, 2017October 24, 2017Leave a comment

Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Interviews, Post-Punk, Video

INTERVIEW: Protomartyr

LOUD NOISE AND FLOWING ALCOHOL Protomartyr’s frontman Joe Casey calls in from Detroit, MI to tell Chris Familton about the band’s new album, new record label and where that voice of his came from. Protomartyr are already four albums deep into their recording career, all in the space of five years. It’s the sign of a band riding a wave of creativity and a relentless … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Protomartyr

Doubtful SoundsOctober 6, 2017October 13, 2017Leave a comment

Album Covers, Album Reviews, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Post-Punk

ALBUM REVIEW: Gold Class – Drum

Gold Class seemed to hit the ground running when they released their debut album It’s You in 2015 and backed it up with urgent and emotional shows centred around the controlled drama and tension of singer Adam Curley. On their new album Drum they’ve cemented and built on their already impressive post-punk sound. Control is the order of the day on Drum. The songs feel … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Gold Class – Drum

Doubtful SoundsSeptember 28, 2017October 6, 2017Leave a comment

Album Covers, Album Reviews, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Pop, Soul, Video

ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Finn – Out Of Silence

Out Of Silence is unique for the fact that it was rehearsed and then recorded live at Finn’s Auckland studio, whilst being streamed live to the world via Facebook and You Tube. It was a fascinating insight into a logistical and creatively adventurous undertaking. Even for those who didn’t see or know about the process, the spirit and communality of the session is imbued in … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Finn – Out Of Silence

Doubtful SoundsSeptember 13, 2017September 13, 2017Leave a comment

Features, News, Video

Neil Finn – Out Of Silence album recording/webcast

Out Of Silence was recorded live in-studio via webcast on Facebook and YouTube and will be mixed, mastered and digitally released one week after the recording, on 1 September 2017. “It’s pretty damned exciting. It’s the way I always dreamed of making music.” Each Friday for the last month, Neil Finn has been convening in his Roundhead Studios in Auckland, New Zealand with a collection … Continue reading Neil Finn – Out Of Silence album recording/webcast

Doubtful SoundsSeptember 1, 2017September 4, 2017Leave a comment

Album Covers, Indie Rock, New Music, Video

NEW MUSIC: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile – Over Everything (2017)

The indie rock matchup of 2017 has finally revealed the first single and video with Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile releasing their new song ‘Over Everything’. It’s a stunning black and white video too, with swapped lip-syncing and some amazing scenery. The album Lotta Sea Lice will be released on 13th October via Milk! / Matador and they’ve also roped in colleagues such as Mick Turner and … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile – Over Everything (2017)

Doubtful SoundsAugust 31, 2017September 4, 2017Leave a comment

Indie Rock, New Music, New Release, Psych, Video

NEW MUSIC: Peter Bibby – Medicine

The larrikin troubadour returns with his first new release since his 2014 debut Butcher/Hairstylist/Beautician. ‘Medicine’ rolls and tumbles along with his trademark stagger and loose swagger. Super catchy, twitchy and jangly as he rattles off all kinds of medicinal relief. Top stuff. The track is available September 8 via Spinning Top / Caroline and Bibby plays Big Sound next week: Tue, Sep 5th | 11:30pm @ Ric’s Big … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Peter Bibby – Medicine

Doubtful SoundsAugust 30, 2017August 31, 2017Leave a comment

Folk, Indie Pop, Interviews, Video

INTERVIEW: Aldous Harding (2017)

The New Zealand folk singer arrived with a reputation for unsettling live performances which suggested a fragile personality that was, at the same time, quite unique and creatively courageous. Aldous Harding wrote and sang like a distant echo from archaic times. It was heart-on-sleeve stuff but delivered with a a theatrical bent that sounded quite magnificent and intriguing but perhaps obfuscated the content of her … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Aldous Harding (2017)

Doubtful SoundsAugust 30, 2017August 30, 2017Leave a comment

Album Covers, Album Reviews, Indie Rock, Stream

ALBUM REVIEW: Jen Cloher – Jen Cloher

This is album number four for Jen Cloher and in keeping with the title and stark artwork, featuring her naked and with guitar, it is her most honest, clear-cut and autobiographical release to date. So many songwriters cloud their ideas and experiences in metaphors and diversionary tactics but Cloher goes straight for the literal and personal, detailing the trials and tribulations of extended periods apart … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Jen Cloher – Jen Cloher

Doubtful SoundsAugust 29, 2017August 30, 2017Leave a comment

Album Covers, Album Reviews, Electronica, Indie Rock, Psych, Video

ALBUM REVIEW: Underground Lovers – Staring at You Staring At Me

Still one of the leading lights of the Australian strand of guitar strummed, literate indie pop/rock songs, Underground Lovers have influenced the sound of many a local band over the years from The Sleepy Jackson to Blank Realm and on to Shining Bird. They’ll no doubt continue to hold that sphere of influence with their latest and one of their best albums. Staring At You … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Underground Lovers – Staring at You Staring At Me

Doubtful SoundsAugust 29, 2017August 29, 2017Leave a comment