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.
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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.
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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.
Swampland – Issue 4
Ahead of their issue 4 launch at the Gasometer Hotel, we had a chat with founder and editor Kim Thomson to find out what’s been happening in the world of Swampland.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fingerless – Outhere
We’re really excited to premiere the third album from Brisbane psychedelic rock crew Fingerless – Outhere is a collection of hazy acid-folk paired with other-worldly soundscapes, and sees the project smoothly transform from a solo venture to a full band.
They Made Me Do It –
Talking Influences with
Mount Defiance
Local indie-punks Mount Defiance latest single ‘Hospital Gown’ is an anthemic track about growing up that hits hard with emotion and explosive energy. To celebrate the release, we had a chat with the band to find out what has been influencing their latest tracks.