NEW MUSIC: Low Share Three New Songs from ‘Double Negative’.

Low have a new album called Double Negative coming out via Sub Pop Records on September 14th and today the label has shared a clip featuring videos for three of its songs – ‘Quorum’, ‘Dancing And Blood’ and ‘Fly’. Working again with producer B.J. Burton, Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk and bassist Steve Garrington returned once again to Justin Vernon’s April Base studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Low Share Three New Songs from ‘Double Negative’.

NEWS: The Babe Rainbow Announce New LP ‘Double Rainbow’

The Babe Rainbow, those cats behind last year’s superb single ‘Johnny Says Stay Cool’ and self-titled album are back with a brand new record, Double Rainbow, and its first single and video, ‘Supermoon’. It’s a moorish slice of languid, pastoral psychedelia. Double Rainbow is released July 13th, 2018 via Flightless Records. Continue reading NEWS: The Babe Rainbow Announce New LP ‘Double Rainbow’

ALBUM REVIEW: Earthless – Black Heaven

The trio, renowned for their epic psych rock and metal instrumentals that can reach the 20 minute mark, are back with a new album that turns that reputation on its head by way of shorter songs and most noticeably, the addition of vocals. Guitarist Isaiah Mitchell steps up the mic on Black Heaven and it’s a move that shifts the dynamic of the band. His … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Earthless – Black Heaven

ALBUM REVIEW: Eleanor Friedberger – Rebound

Eleanor Friedberger was the voice of the quirky and inventive Fiery Furnaces before going it alone. Now onto her fourth solo album, she’s more than established herself as a fine songwriter and clearly decided to stretch out into some new sonic territory on the more electronically textured Rebound. Eschewing the knotty indie guitar sound, she’s delved into a more synthetic world of drum machines, keyboards … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Eleanor Friedberger – Rebound

NEW MUSIC: White Denim Announce New LP ‘Performance’

Those crazy TX psychedelicists White Denim are back with a new album Performance which will be released on Friday, August 24 via City Slang Records and Inertia Music. The band have shared the album’s first single, ‘Magazin’. PRESS RELEASE Performance was mainly recorded over eight weeks at the band’s new downtown Austin studio, Radio Milk. Once an old general store constructed in 1902, it is now respectfully restored … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: White Denim Announce New LP ‘Performance’

NEW MUSIC: Roadhouses – Black Lights

    Sydney slowcore dream rock trio Roadhouses have released their second single from their forthcoming self-titled debut LP.   Pre-order Roadhouses  ‘Black Lights’ is an atmospheric piece of late-night, wistful psychedelia with Cec Condon’s drumming recalling Portishead and Yvonne Moxham delivering a beautifully melancholic vocal. Sweet sadness never sounded so good.   Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Roadhouses – Black Lights

NEW MUSIC: Harmony – Fatal Flaw

Melbourne band Harmony have been hibernating for the past few years but now they’ve re-emerged and they’re sounding quite sublime on this first new single ‘Fatal Flaw’, their first since 2014’s sprawling and dramatic Carpetbombing LP. They’ve also got their first headline show in over two years, launching ‘Fatal Flaw’ at Howler on Friday April 13, with Cable Ties, Bitumen and The Blinds. Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Harmony – Fatal Flaw

ALBUM REVIEW: Django Django – Marble Skies

In the past Django Django have managed to wrangle the seemingly disparate styles of electronic pop and rockabilly rhythms into songs that roll and pulse, both on the dance floor and as highly attractive synth pop. They continue that template here but it all sounds more refined and cohesive. Their trademark vocal delivery and the way the melodies and harmonies are layered and blended is … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Django Django – Marble Skies

NEW MUSIC: Courtney Barnett – Nameless, Faceless

Courtney Barnett is back with a new solo single and news of her new 2018 album, Tell Me How You Really Feel, due out May 10th. PREORDER Courtney Barnett – Tell Me How You Really Feel 1. Hopefulessness 2. City Looks Pretty 3. Charity 4.  Need A Little Time 5. Nameless, Faceless 6. I’m Not Your Mother, I’m Not Your Bitch 7. Crippling Self Doubt And A … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Courtney Barnett – Nameless, Faceless

NEW MUSIC: Okkervil River – Don’t Move Back To LA

Okkervil River continued the momentum they gained from touring their last album, Away (2016) and recorded this new batch of Will Sheff songs for In The Rainbow Rain, due out on Friday, April 27 on ATO Records via [PIAS]. On the album, Sheff has penned songs that present a declaration of hope, exploring the bravery of optimism and the beauty of community. In The Rainbow Rain is a ten-song … Continue reading NEW MUSIC: Okkervil River – Don’t Move Back To LA

VIDEO: Dictaphone Blues – Bully

Aucklander Edward Castelow has unveiled a new pop-tastic sound with the first single from his new EP due out next month. The video has been floating around the internet for a few months now but it’s worth revisiting or checking out for the first time if you haven’t seen/heard it. In the past Edward has written in more of an indie/alt-pop style, more similar to … Continue reading VIDEO: Dictaphone Blues – Bully

PREMIERE: Hoolahan – Instant Gain

After a 10 year break, Sydney quartet Hoolahan returned to active duty last year with the release of their Wayne Connolly-produced album Casuarina. We’re pleased to premiere the video clip for the second single from the album, ‘Instant Gain’. It’s a song draped in chiming guitar, keening and bittersweet vocal melodies and the kind of brisk rhythm you might find propelling a song by The … Continue reading PREMIERE: Hoolahan – Instant Gain