29 August 2014 If a little birdy told you that you weren’t going to get what you expected from a humble Perth-based two-piece, it would probably deserve a fair go. These two exploit the skill of looping and good old-fashioned talent to produce the fuller effect of more members. Closing song, Until Tomorrow will stick … Continue reading
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Mammals – Animalia
05 August 2014 This fantastic EP will do one of three things for you. Firstly, it will offer insight into the lives of single musicians everywhere, building their career from the ground up. Secondly, it will get you to take that impulsive road trip, leaving everything behind. Finally, it will have you cursing the day … Continue reading
The Arsonist – Echo
22 July 2014 An unexpected thrill has surfaced in the form of electronic synth bliss. This killer release from Perth based band, The Arsonist is a movement of non-stop rock with elements of power pop and melodic reverence. Opening track, All Your Cautions is explosive and fresh. They’ve made a conscious effort to introduce new … Continue reading
Oslow – Days Are So Bright Now
15 July 2014 If you’re all about lovesick emo-rock, consider Oslow the hopeless romantics outside your window with a boom box in the pouring rain. The sound quality of their six-track EP isn’t as bright as it could be but the musicianship is perfectly ablaze. The grimy ether in Sydney makes for great angst, and … Continue reading
Paper Plains – Anaestalgia
28 June 2014 Perth born, Paper Plains, have been hard at work in anticipation for their album launch in late July with their first album Anaestalgia. Although these guys have put in a conscious effort with their lyrics, the sound quality doesn’t quite meet industry standard and the vocals were lacking any real identity. It … Continue reading
Revellers – Your Round
11 June 2014 Pop-punk is not dead; in fact, it’s making a come back with Revellers and their new EP, Your Round. Containing just enough screamo to give it edge, this Canberrian six-track EP is full of every punk rock melody and past time, from acoustic breakdowns on the first track, Far From Over, to … Continue reading
Indigo – Indigo EP
03 June 2014 Lend an ear to Indigo’s new self-titled EP that will offer more versatility than you would expect from a humble group of guys from Mandurah. Power-pop can come from the most unassuming places and these boys have it streaming from every angle. The most striking attributes of this five-track bag of confetti, … Continue reading
Mt Mountain – Mt Mountain EP
28 May 2014 Perth’s own psychedelic-rock group have re-incarnated the lustrous likes of ‘70s stoner music with their self-titled and consistently sweet new EP. Bass heavy from the get-go, this ambient five-track feature is the kind of experience you can only embark on through amplified headphones and slow motion dancing. Set to heavy beats and … Continue reading