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A really impressive debut EP from Sydney four piece “Hurst”. “IV” is four tracks long and filled with some really cool songwriting. “Whine” is the first up, with an awesome funky riff on guitar and big vocals from Ana Veira, which both become a staple of the EP, this was the single, and easy to see
THE OCEAN AT THE END The Tea Party (SONY MUSIC) Canadian trio, The Tea Party, have unleashed their brand new album. The Ocean At The End is an album that has had fans waiting for a decade. For such an elaborate and meticulous set of performers, this album is exactly what you would expect. It’s full
JAMROOTS Jamroots (INDEPENDENT) Mornington-brewed surf blues band, Jamroots, have released their self-titled album. It’s smooth as hell and full of spunk. From the get-go you’re swept up in a whirlwind of blues and rock. The opening track, ‘Heavy Sea’, really sets the tone. The vocals are powerful a
PAULA Robin Thicke (UNIVERSAL) Luckily for the world Robin Thicke has released his latest studio album, Paula. It’s an album entirely about “feelings” and not at all about revenge. Let’s all be honest here. It’s like a cheap Enrique Iglesias rip-off, especially the opening track ‘You’re My Fantasy’.
MICROSCOPIC WARS Kingswood (DEW PROCESS) There’s more production value in Microscopic Wars than you would expect from a guitar and drum band but let’s face it, Kingswood have been shocking listeners since the release of their debut EP. Nobody else can really create bombastic rock tunes like the boys
FROM MERCURY TO PLUTO Cooking With Caustic (OBESE RECORDS) Blue Mountain natives, Cooking With Caustic, have released their debut LP. From Mercury To Pluto is a mash of sounds spanning from many genres over many periods. From 90’s hip hop to groove induced funk, the 10-piece collective have found th
LAZARETTO Jack White (THIRD MAN/COLUMBIA) Jack White has released his second solo album, Lazaretto and it’s an album for the vintage Jack White fan. Lazaretto has all the typical Jack White characteristics you’ve come to know and love. Funky guitar riffs with those bluesy overtones, charismatic drum
NOSE DIVE Saskwatch (NORTHSIDE RECORDS) To sum Melbourne band Saskwatch’s album Nose Dive up in one word, it’d be fun. From opening track, ‘Give Me A Reason’ to ‘Now That We’re Alone’, there’s an undeniable need to groove. The diverse ranges of influences in Nose Dive have you gasping at the talent
RITA SATCH Rita Satch (INDEPENDENT) Emerging from Melbourne’s neo-soul scene, jazz and soul prodigy, Rita Satch, has released her second EP which sees her pop-inspired Motown reach new and exciting heights. The self-titled EP carries a fuller, more developed sound then that of her first. Her song wr
MONIQUE BRUMBY (SELF-TITLED) Monique Brumby (INDEPENDENT) Two-time ARIA award winner and music extraordinaire, Monique Brumby, has released her fifth studio album. The self-titled effort sees Brumby reach exciting new heights. It’s creative, raw and full of passion. The fact that the better half of
CURRENT SWELL Ulysses (INERTIA) Canadian, folk-rock quartet, Current Swell, has unveiled their latest gift to man, Ulysses. A collection of songs so infectious you want to play them over and over again. On first listen the title-track, Ulysses, sounds like something straight out of the Marcus Mumfor
TIN STAR Lindi Ortega (LAST GANG RECORDS) Canadian singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega has released her latest album, Tin Star, earning her another gold star on her list of achievements. At first glance you assume the album will be as country as can be. However, when you get into it, you realise that it’
