As hard-hitting as it is danceable, Brisbane alt-rockers The Dollar Bill Murray’s latest single ‘The Shape You Take’ is full with swank and swagger. Currently on tour, we had a chat with the band to find out what influenced the new track.
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Gamjee – Crooked
Sometimes propulsive and brutal, others ominously sweet, Gamjee’s debut EP Crooked is a wild collection of manic garage psych. To get a better insight into the release, we had vocalist/guitarist Sam Harding talk us through each of the EP’s tracks.
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Talking Influences with
Bench Press
Off the back of new single ‘Baby Steps’ and in the lead up to their show at The Workers Club tomorrow night with Lazertits, Shady Nasty and Hearts and Rockets, we got talking influences with Melbourne mainstays Bench Press.
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Liam Linley – In the Course of Love
Liam Linley’s debut EP In the Course of Love is a collection of poignant indie folk, full with warm guitars, thoughtful lyrics and Liam’s endearing charm, indicative of a versatile musician who has clearly spent the last few years honing his craft.
Video Premiere:
The Midwayers – Soar
With their first album out in just a few weeks and a 17-show national tour about to kick off, we’re really excited to premiere the debut single ‘Soar’ and accompanying video-clip from Mornington Peninsula alt-rock crew The Midwayers.
Premiere:
Demi Mitchell – Man Of My Mind
Newcastle singer-songwriter Demi Mitchell’s new single ‘Man Of My Mind’ is a masterclass in sultry rock n roll, full with glorious strings, a powerful backing band and Demi’s intoxicating vocals.
Premiere:
Noughts – Skew
After six months of bursting eardrums around Melbourne, local post-punk trio Noughts have dropped their debut single, a mesmerising blast of visceral noise rock called ‘Skew’.
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Talking Influences with
Great Rack and an Empty Club Reverb
Great rack and an empty club reverb – one of the more intriguing albums to find it’s way into our inbox – is a masterfully erratic journey that blurs the line between improvised jazz and surreal comedy, so we got in touch with the mastermind Emily Bennett behind it to find out what inspired it’s creation.
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Hot Sludge Fundae – Put It On
Funk-rock powerhouse Hot Sludge Fundae’s debut album ‘Put It On’ is an explosive collection of groovy rock n roll, packed with catchy choruses, ripper solos and powerful vocals. We caught up with lead singer Dougal Shaw to get the lowdown on what goes on across the album.
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The Finks – Rolly Nice
Full with sincerity and nostalgic charm, The Fink’s latest album Rolly Nice proves Oliver Mestitz to be a master of the art of intimacy. We spoke with Oliver to get some insight into what goes on across the album’s eleven tracks.
Premiere:
Nothinge – Lost Slipper
We’re really excited to premiere ‘Lost Slipper’ from weirdo pop guy Nothinge – a cut of warped psych-pop, full with woozy synths, crispy production and absurdist vocals.
Introducing Stargazed Records
We’re really excited to announce Stargazed Records, a brand new record label that specialises in artists who incorporate audio-visual elements into their live performances.
