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.
Track by Track:
Trouble Juice Exclusive:
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.
Premiere:
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.
Track by Track:
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.
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.
Premiere:
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.
Sunset Sounds –
Hot Potato Band
For our last interview of this year’s Sunset Sounds artists, we got in touch with Hot Potato Band to talk about the new chapter they’re embarking on in 2018 and what the band do on their perfect Sunday.
Premiere: Squid Nebula –
Serious
We’re real stoked to be able to premiere ‘Serious’, the new single from our favourite unidentifiable sea-creature Squid Nebula.
Now Sound –
A Chat with Tobias Willis
TJ caught up with Tobias Willis, director of upcoming music documentary ‘Now Sound’, to talk Melbourne, music and the journey so far.
Sunset Sounds –
30/70
We got in touch with 30/70 to talk about this summers last Sunset Sounds show with Hot Potato Band in the Malvern Gardens, their massive 2018 ahead and how good Sundays are.