Swamp’s debut EP Spotto is a perfect collection of lackadaisical surf rock – full to the brim with twangy guitars, sunny melodies and good vibes.
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Going Swimming –
Sultans of Swim
Going Swimming’s debut album Sultans of Swim is a wild ride and a triumphant return for the band. The album barely clocks past 30 mins but it’s a whole lotta fun, packed with surf-rock guitars, a pounding rhythm section and heaps of energy.
Square Sounds – Chatting with they/them & Calavera
This weekend, Australia’s only chiptune festival Square Sounds returns for its 6th instalment and we reached out to two of Melbourne’s best chiptune artists and got them interviewing each-other to fill us in on what chiptune is all about.
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Jules Sheldon – Bloodshed & Serenity
Jules Sheldon’s new album is a powerful collection of brooding alt-pop, packed full with shimmering guitars, some explosive 80’s production and Jules’ powerfully honest lyrics. To help us delve further into Bloodshed & Serenity, Jules gave Trouble Juice an insight into each track.
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Sleep Decade – Collapse
Sleep Decade’s second album Collapse is a masterclass in lush soundscapes, sparsity and thoughtful instrumentation, and our mates at Dusky Tracks have been kind enough to give Trouble Juice an exclusive listen.
Tony Dork – Quarter Life Crisis
Tony Dork’s new single ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ is a brutal burst of fried garage punk, packed with pummelling drums, blistered guitars and some manic vocals.
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Chloe St. Claire –
Young Like That
Chloe St. Claire’s debut EP Young Like That is a really impressive introduction to the young musician – it’s a collection of ethereal psych folk, full with swirling guitars, emotive lyrics and Chloe’s gloriously dreamy vocals.
Denim – A Chat with Drunk Mums
TJ caught up with Drunk Mums to chat about their national tour, keeping healthy and their new EP Denim – their latest collection of blown out garage-punk stompers.
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The Citradels – God Bless
The Citradels’ eighth album is a collection of playful 60’s styled paisley pop, which tells of a town whose folk live under the powerful influence of religion. To help us delve further into God Bless, Curtis Goodfellow and Sam Heathcote gave Trouble Juice an insight into each track.
Bōnewoman, Edward Knight and Bitter Sweet
Speed dating this week with Bonewoman, Edward Knight and Bitter Sweet.
Life Without Sound –
A Chat With Cloud Nothings
TJ caught up with Dylan Baldi of Cloud Nothings, ahead of their Australian tour, to chat about the new album, their intense year and his thoughts on Australia.
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Picket Palace – Hooley Dooley
Picket Palace’s debut album Hooley Dooley is a wild introduction to the band – the album’s nine songs range from reckless to vulnerable, but are all covered in an endearing sense of irresponsibility.
