RAT!hammock’s debut EP ‘Pam’ is a cohesive collection of lo-fi pop tunes, full with jangling guitars, 90’s inspired weirdness and poignantly unconventional lyrics. Trouble Juice caught up with frontman Jackson Phelan to find out what goes on across the EP’s four tracks.
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Trouble Juice Records: Bad Bangs x Slim Pickins Split Single
Trouble Juice Records are really excited to finally put out our inaugural release – a split 7” single between two of our favourite local bands, Bad Bangs and Slim Pickins.
Creating Worlds with Toehider
On October 19, Toehider will release their third full-length album “Good” and we had a chat with the man behind the music side of things to help decipher how a band with equal-parts music and illustration function as seamlessly as they do.
Trouble Juice Records
We’re really excited to announce our latest undertaking at Trouble Juice – a new project called Trouble Juice Records.
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Hardcoded Korean Subs – Hardcoded Korean Subs
Hardcoded Korean Subs debut EP is a warped introduction into their unique take on psych-pop – a dizzying combination of woozy synths, blown-out beats and charmingly lo-fi production. We caught up with Lachlan Bowden, the man behind it all, to get an insight into what was going on across the EP.
Premiere: Squid Nebula – Ricochet
Over the last few years, Squid Nebula have been filling up dance floors around Melbourne with their groovy amalgamation of soul, jazz and funk, and they finally have something to show for it. Check out their debut single ‘Ricochet’.
Premiere: The Sunken Sea – Rattle the Cage
The Sunken Sea’s new single is a powerful burst of anthemic alt-pop, complete with bright horns, poignant lyrics and tense vocals.
A Few Cold Ones with Innocent World
TJ caught up with the girls from Innocent World to have a chat ahead of their Weekend Shindig.
Frontwomxn: a chat with Ruby Tuesday Records
We caught up with Ruby Wynn-Williams of Ruby Tuesday Records to talk running a DIY label and her latest project, Frontwomxn.
Video Premiere: Hannah Kate – You’re Not Gonna Buy That Shirt
Hannah Kate’s new video for ‘You’re Not Gonna Buy That Shirt’ is a quirky journey through Brunswick and beyond, matched with her dreamy, lo-fi goodness.
Trouble Juice Exclusive:
Cracker La Touf x Eddy Dillon Split Single
Cracker La Touf and Eddy Dillon’s split single is a exciting burst of weirdo pop, and Trouble Juice have an exclusive listen thanks to Ruby Tuesday Records.
Premiere: Kooyong – Hit the Piss
Kooyong’s latest single ‘Hit the Piss’ is a burst of chaotic garage-punk about (you guessed it) smashing beers. Grab a drink and have a listen.