Author: AshleighDouglas

Syd rockers Sevsons have slapped together a spicy playlist for your heavy listening pleasure

Syd-based alt-rockers Sevsons have just stepped off a whirlwind east coast tour, throwing their weight behind Brissy rockers Dead Letter Circus. The four-piece have been on the up and up in local alt-rock circles over the past coupla' years, and have already supported Aussie prog rock and metal vets Closure in Moscow, Caligula's Horse and Circles. If … Continue reading Syd rockers Sevsons have slapped together a spicy playlist for your heavy listening pleasure →

Jack Biilman offers up one rendition of ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ I can get behind

Blues and roots bloomer Jack Biilman is making waves across the country, currently riding a mammoth national tour off the back of the release of his latest single 'The Hills Have Eyes'. For some, the Canberra-based crooner bears similarity to Matt Corby, but that's not to say he doesn't bring a mixed bag of his … Continue reading Jack Biilman offers up one rendition of ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ I can get behind →

Thomston burns bright with liberating banger ‘Acid Rain’

NZ-hailing artist/producer Thomston (aka Thomas Stoneman) has debuted a minimalist video clip and contradicting Malfoy-esque look today, with the release of his latest single 'Acid Rain'. To my weathered ears, the bridge in this little cherry is super reminiscent of Cat Stevens' 'Father and Son'; but, like, not as el depresso? Instead, Thomston explains that the … Continue reading Thomston burns bright with liberating banger ‘Acid Rain’ →

Jack River is driving me wild with super sultry ‘Limo Song’

Holly Rankin, powerhouse singer/producer behind the moniker Jack River, has driven home a hot lap of sensuality in her latest single 'Limo Song'. Lone western whistlin' into the soft pink glow of an American diner, an aproned Rankin is pictured surrounded by tables of seriously aesthetically-gifted humans. The sensual tension is on high from the … Continue reading Jack River is driving me wild with super sultry ‘Limo Song’ →

Slow Turismo swerving into Rad Bar, tonight

Canberran indie-pop outfit Slow Turismo have embarked on a gran turismo of Aus, and will be steering into the Gong later this eve for a dreamy show at Rad Bar. The guys, self-described as the 'new Hanson, but older, one less relative, darker hair and different taste in music', are kicking it around the traps promoting … Continue reading Slow Turismo swerving into Rad Bar, tonight →

Bad Pony up for a trot @ Rad Bar, June 23rd

Woah, Nelly. Syd/Melb-based outfit Bad Pony are saddling up to hit local stable Rad Bar next month. These guys are wilder than a mule in mating season; blending similar sounds from indie pop heavyweights Two Door Cinema Club, Phoenix and Local Natives, with the rocky chops of Royal Blood and Muse. Fans can expect these unbridled fillies to play a stack … Continue reading Bad Pony up for a trot @ Rad Bar, June 23rd →

‘No Place’ I’d rather hear new RÜFÜS DU SOL

Sydney alt-dance extraordinaire RÜFÜS DU SOL have signalled their return from a lengthy two year break with the release of their new single 'No Place'. To my just-rolled-over-and-started-scrolling morning ears, the track sounded a little on the darker side, but after a coupla' loops it's clear the guys haven't lost their dreamy essence. 'No Place' … Continue reading ‘No Place’ I’d rather hear new RÜFÜS DU SOL →

Stonefield stoked to play @ UOW UniBar, May 26th

Stellar Aussie rock outfit Stonefield are v excited to be playing at UOW UniBar this Saturday night, accompanied by Kimono Drag Queens & Comacozer. I asked the Findlay sisters what they were most looking forward to about their brief stop on the South Coast, We’re stoked to be coming back to Wollongong on our ‘Far From Earth … Continue reading Stonefield stoked to play @ UOW UniBar, May 26th →