imbi the girl’s latest single ‘swell’ is a glorious combination of blissed-out beats, poetic lyrics and all-round good vibes. We couldn’t resist exploring what influences lie behind the track, so we had a chat with imbi to get a closer look.
They Made Me Do It –
Video Premiere:
Hobsons Bay Coast Guard –
Surf 1
Melbourne surf-psych crew Hobsons Bay Coast Guard are back with ‘Surf 1’ – a slice of sun drenched psych-pop with an accompanying clip that is just as playfully fried.
Premiere:
Lewellyn Irving – I’d Rather Not
Lewellyn Irving’s debut EP I’d Rather Not is a crafty collection of lo-fi garage blues, distinct with Lewellyn’s earnest vocals and unpredictable songwriting style.
Premiere:
STOKA – STOKA
After a year of playing around town, Melbourne alt-rockers STOKA have finally dropped their debut EP, a collection of breezy indie rock mixed with elements of reggae and psychedelia.
Video Premiere:
Jess DeLuca – Lucifer
We’re really thrilled to premiere Jess DeLuca’s brand new video for her track ‘Lucifer’ – it’s an immersive clip that feels both stunning and eerie, and plays as a perfect match to her emotive folk rock.
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with
The Bennies
Currently on tour in support of their fourth album Natural Born Chillers, we caught up with local punk-ska powerhouse The Bennies to find out what inspired their latest collection of psychotic rock n’ roll.
Premiere: Astral Skulls –
Light Noises
Melbourne post-punk act Astral Skulls are back with ‘Light Noises’, a volatile cut of noise-pop that feels both sinister and powerfully poignant, marking the closing of one chapter and opening of the next for the project.
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with
Goodnight Japan
On their debut single ‘Rush’, Sydney indie-rockers Goodnight Japan offer up a propulsive cut of garage pop, full with fuzz and emotion, so we caught up with the band to find out what inspired the track.
Premiere: Bōnewoman –
R E C I P R O C A T I O N
Melbourne based psych-soul outfit Bōnewoman are back with an immersive new single –
‘R E C I P R O C A T I O N’ finds the band continuing to massage their extensive list of influences into a delightfully pleasant slice of groovy psychedelic-jazz.
Track by Track:
Merpire – Endless Chatter
Merpire’s debut EP Endless Chatter is a dazzling collection of euphoric dream-pop, full with sparkling synthesisers, woozy guitars and mastermind Rhiannon Arkinson-Howatt’s illuminative vocals, and immediately asserts Merpire as an act to keep an eye on.
Video Premiere:
China Beach – My Mind
Party-starters China Beach are back with a new clip for their latest single ‘My Mind’ – it’s just as wildly over-the-top as you’d expect, and proves the track to be one you literally can’t get out of your head.
Video Premiere:
Anti-Violet – Heat Stroke
Anti-Violet’s new clip for ‘Heat Stroke’ is a whacked-out beach story complete with aggro seagulls and melted faces, and plays along perfectly with their equally fried track.
