Words: James Frostick
Band photo: Grace Stevenson
Dub-meets-R’n’B foursome Honey 2 Honey has released ‘Tone of Voice’ – the first taste of its forthcoming 12” release. The track is a meditative bop that wields sonic subtleties with pinpoint accuracy – creating a glossy mix out of a limited musical palette that is infused with rich texture and detail.
Words: James Frostick
Canberra and Sydney outfit Lower Body is following up on a well-received 12″ with a fresh track. ‘The Oasis’ is a captivating piece of post-punk, laced with nostalgia and ache and promise.
Desire by California Girls is an album of subterranean vibrancy. Colour is illuminated by pulsing strobes, revealing silhouettes of gyrating bodies. It’s a engrossing listen, making you wonder what happens in the darkest recesses of the night.
Continue reading In Review: CALIFORNIA GIRLS – DESIRE (OCHRE BEAT, 2016)
Devoted To You by Wives examines the effects of devotion to others and to ideals, revealing the unhealthy nature of being subservient and the power some exercise over others. This band is unleashing pent-up aggression and frustration, while also allowing vulnerable aspects of their selves to be laid bare. This album showcases the scars of past experiences and serves as a warning on how to avoid similar pitfalls.
Continue reading In Review: WIVES – DEVOTED TO YOU (NOPATIENCE RECORDS, 2016)
