Words: Doug Wallen
Tuscan Ruins is the moniker of Melbourne-based ambient producer Tom Murchie, whose late-2018 release Miel was one of the hidden gems that flew under most radars last year. Featuring serene soundscapes and a crumbling natural grandeur, Miel is an engrossing listen and an incredibly strong showing from a creative entity still in its infancy.
Continue reading In review: TUSCAN RUINS – ‘MIEL’ (BLACK SPRING, 2018)
Words: Doug Wallen
Band image: Louis Roach
How much articulated fury can a band communicate in just 128 seconds? In the case of Hexdebt, it’s more than most bands manage over an entire album, judging by the scorching commentary of their new single ‘Loops’.
Words: Doug Wallen
Banner image: Will Zerno
Celebrating a new drummer, Melbourne trio Life Strike unveil a loopy self-made video for one of their characteristically short and nagging songs.
Continue reading Video Premiere: LIFE STRIKE – ‘CALL OF THE WILD’
Words: Doug Wallen
Cult guitar-pop ensemble The Ancients celebrate their first album in nearly five years with an evocative clip marrying gig footage and city nights.
Continue reading Video Premiere: THE ANCIENTS – ‘I NEED YOU’
Words: Doug Wallen
Post-punk battlers Cable Ties come roaring back with the first taste of an exclusive 7” single, inspired by their volunteer work at Girls Rock! camps.
Continue reading Premiere: CABLE TIES – ‘TELL THEM WHERE TO GO’
