Indie Rock, New Music, News, Psych, shoegaze, Video

NEWS: Spiritualized Announce New Album, Release First Single/Video

J Spaceman returns with a new Spiritualized studio album, Everything Was Beautiful, to be released February 25, 2022, via Bella Union and available to preorder here. Spaceman plays 16 different instruments on Everything Was Beautiful which was put down at 11 different studios, as well as at his home. He also employed more than 30 musicians and singers including his daughter Poppy, long-time collaborator and friend John Coxon, string and brass sections, choirs , and finger … Continue reading NEWS: Spiritualized Announce New Album, Release First Single/Video

Doubtful SoundsNovember 3, 2021Leave a comment

Video

LIST: Top Songs of 2012

These are the songs that didn’t just drift by in the chaos and digital clutter. They caught my ear, took up residence in my brain and refused to let go without stirring some form of emotional response – physical or emotional. Which songs in 2012 made you stop and think to yourself ‘damn that is a good song’? In no particular order: Continue reading LIST: Top Songs of 2012

Doubtful SoundsDecember 7, 2012December 11, 2012Leave a comment

Audio Stream, Electronica, Guitar Rock, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, News, Pop, Post-Punk, Post-Rock / Instrumental, Psych, Tour/Live

NEWS: The line-up for Meredith Music Festival 2012

The first list of acts performing at this year’s Meredith Music Festival in Victoria has been announced and as usual it looks to be a great mix of electronic, psychedelia, rock and hip hop. Check out our Rdio playlist featuring bands appearing at the event that takes place from December 7-9th. There is a ballot happening so if you want to increase your chance of … Continue reading NEWS: The line-up for Meredith Music Festival 2012

Doubtful SoundsAugust 14, 2012Leave a comment

Guitar Rock, Psych

ALBUM REVIEW: Spiritualized | Sweet Heart, Sweet Light

by C. Familton Jason Pierce certainly has a strong vision for his music, whether it be the electric psych drones of Spaceman 3 or the more baroque, narcotic sprawl of Spiritualized. He has a template and he adheres to it with such devotion that every release is always an ‘album experience’ with a sonic flow and thematic cohesion. His latest, Sweet Heart, Sweet Light follows … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Spiritualized | Sweet Heart, Sweet Light

Doubtful SoundsJuly 2, 2012July 2, 2012Leave a comment

Audio Stream, Experimental, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, New Release, Psych

LISTEN: to Hey Jane from Spiritualized [NEW]

J Spaceman drops the first track from the new album Sweet Heart Sweet Light that is due out on April 17th. Hey Jane is a sprawling, urgent dispatch of Velvet chug and mantra delivery complete with chaotic mid-song collapse and sunrise re-birth that sounds like prime Spiritualized but with a renewed sense of energy post Jason’s medical issues in recent years. And yep that is … Continue reading LISTEN: to Hey Jane from Spiritualized [NEW]

Doubtful SoundsFebruary 28, 2012Leave a comment

Guitar Rock, Indie Rock, Live Reviews, Post-Rock / Instrumental, Psych

LIVE REVIEW: Spiritualized @ Sydney Opera House (28/05/11)

written by Chris Familton If ever a band is going to successfully transition from playing clubs and theatres to the iconic surrounds of the Sydney Opera House, Spiritualized would be high on the list. The music of Jason Pierce (J. Spaceman) is perfectly suited for a a seated audience who can sit back and soak up the epic wash and dark psych bruises that populate … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Spiritualized @ Sydney Opera House (28/05/11)

Doubtful SoundsJune 6, 2011June 6, 2011Leave a comment