Ambient, Electronica, Jazz, New Music, Post-Rock / Instrumental, Stream

NEW MUSIC: Past Present & Tortusa – Black Mist

Out of Norway comes this fascinating piece of experimental dubbed and smeared atmospheric jazz fusion from Past Present & Tortusa. The trio of trumpet, upright bass and live sampling is composed and performed by Simen Kiil Halvorsen, Alexander Hoholm and Tortusa respectively. Space is the key to what makes ‘Black Mist’ so compelling as the digital details flicker and dance around the edge of the music, creating … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Past Present & Tortusa – Black Mist

Doubtful SoundsDecember 3, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Experimental, New Music, Post-Punk, Psych, Video

NEW MUSIC: Gold Dime – My House

New York trio Gold Dime recently released this video for the title track of their new album My House. The sum of their parts but each distinctly carving their own niche in the band’s sound – Andrya Ambro (drums/vocals), Ian Douglas-Moore (bass), John Bohannon (guitar) all play with/off each other in a heavily rhythmic and mantra-like way. There are dense, pummelling sections, punctuated by squalls of … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Gold Dime – My House

Doubtful SoundsNovember 27, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, New Music, Post-Punk, Psych, shoegaze, Video

NEW MUSIC: Burning House – Her Vowel No

A blistering sonic harmonic scree is the order of the day on this new track from the Southampton, UK band Burning House. You can hear the spirit and verve of bands like Swervedriver, Trail Of Dead, My Bloody Valentine, Smashing Pumpkins and Sonic Youth as they careen across the speakers, leaving vapour trails of melody and distortion. ‘Her Vowel No’ comes from their debut LP … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Burning House – Her Vowel No

Doubtful SoundsNovember 26, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Album Covers, Electronica, Experimental, New Music, Stream, Video

NEW MUSIC: Squarepusher – Vortrack

Taken from the new album Be Up A Hello, here’s the latest glitchy, electro squelch from the mercurial musician and producer Squarepusher. After a 5 year hiatus that has seen him delve into a range of diverse musical projects, Tom Jenkinson will release his new album on the 31st of January. Fans can enjoy a taster as the double-A side 12” ‘Vortrack’ will be released on … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Squarepusher – Vortrack

Doubtful SoundsNovember 21, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Indie Rock, New Music, Post-Punk, Stream

NEW MUSIC: JW Francis – Lofi

When he hits the central tangled and tumbling guitar riff, JW Francis sounds like the lovechild of The Strokes, Real Estate and Talking Heads on this smart earworm of an art rock single. ‘Lofi’ is the second of three singles he’s released in 2019. Check out the others too – ‘Is That The One’ in particular is excellent. Francis was born in Tulsa Oklahoma, raised … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: JW Francis – Lofi

Doubtful SoundsNovember 20, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, New Music, Post-Punk, Psych, shoegaze, Stream

NEW MUSIC: Charcoal Burners – The Verlaines and Husker Du

We posted another Charcoal Burners track earlier this year and this one also hits the spot with its warm buzz and jangle of guitars, interlaced with piano (that reminded us of Able Tasmans). I like that they reference the sound of the song in its title, you can definitely hear both bands that they mention, more so their Dunedin counterparts. I’d also throw in a … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Charcoal Burners – The Verlaines and Husker Du

Doubtful SoundsNovember 20, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: Joan As Police Woman @ Factory Theatre, Sydney (2019)

Joan As Police Woman Factory Theatre 9 October As a venue, the Factory Theatre often lacks warmth and atmosphere but on this night Joan As Police Woman transformed it into a dreamy basement cabaret bar. There was no support act due to her playing two sets – another tip of the hat to the jazz bar scenario. It also gave the fans a chance … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Joan As Police Woman @ Factory Theatre, Sydney (2019)

Doubtful SoundsNovember 14, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Americana / Alt-Country, Garage Rock, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, New Music, Psych, Video

NEW MUSIC: CJ Stranger – Strange One

“A stream-of-consciousness ramble of a day living in the inner-west” Hooks and riffs abound with laidback verve and hypnotic charm on this new single from Blue Mountains, NSW resident CJ Stranger. That’s the nom de plume of songwriter and guitarist Cameron James Henderson and on this track he hits a sweet spot between The War On Drugs and Kurt Vile with a cool blend of … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: CJ Stranger – Strange One

Doubtful SoundsNovember 8, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Album Covers, Album Reviews, Electronica, Indie Rock, Post-Punk, Psych, shoegaze, Stream, Video

ALBUM REVIEW: Underground Lovers – A Left Turn

Underground Lovers A Left Turn Rubber Records ★★★★ Underground Lovers are back with their ninth studio album, their third since they reactivated after a hiatus through the first decade of the 21st century. That return showed they were still in fine form with their blend of psychedelic indie rock and electronica and they’ve again produced a strong album that brings those elements together in perfect … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Underground Lovers – A Left Turn

Doubtful SoundsNovember 8, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Indie Rock, New Music, Post-Punk, Psych, shoegaze, Video

NEW MUSIC: ACUA – Keep Spinning

ACUA are a post-punk band from Cologne who sit somewhere in the sweet spot between the aforementioned genre and the more hypnotic side of dream-pop, shoegaze and indie rock. ‘Keep Spinning’ is the their latest single and finds the fairly new band blending synths and guitars into a really nice sound (reminiscent of RIDE), balanced between drift and drive, where texture is everything. Continue reading NEW MUSIC: ACUA – Keep Spinning

Doubtful SoundsNovember 6, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Album Covers, Album Reviews, Guitar Rock, Metal/Hard Rock, Punk, Stream

ALBUM REVIEW: Refused – War Music

Refused War Music Spinefarm/Search and Destroy ★★★½ With the band’s split in 1998, it took 14 years for them to spread their various music wings (including the excellent International Noise Conspiracy) and re-set their personal lives before reconvening for live shows and then delivering the strong comeback album Freedom in 2015. It showed they were still vital and able to conjure up fire-in-the-belly forward thinking … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Refused – War Music

Doubtful SoundsOctober 30, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment

Album Covers, Folk, Indie Rock, New Music, Psych, Video

NEW MUSIC: Caoilfhionn Rose – Being Human

‘Being Human’, by Manchester songwriter and producer Caoilfhionn Rose (pronounced Keelin) is one of those tracks that combines mystery, beauty, lush production and a voice that possesses effortless melodic qualities. It comes from her debut LP Awaken, out now on Gondwana Records. Mixing pastoral folk, light psychedelia and indie sensibilities the song is a good reflection of the overall strength of Awaken as an album. Recommended! Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Caoilfhionn Rose – Being Human

Doubtful SoundsOctober 29, 2019December 9, 2019Leave a comment