Words: James Frostick
Band image: Jaclyn Paterson
Hypnotic Sydney-based post-punk four-piece Mere Women return with news of a new full-length album rumbling just over the horizon. Precipitating the release of the record later in 2019, the band is teasing us with fresh single ‘Spell’, a track that explores the notion of breaking away from bewitching coercion, rediscovering autonomy and the feeling of freedom.
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: James Frostick
Image: Jamie Wdziekonski
Coinciding with an incredible showing and response at their mini-fest HEXFEST, incandescent Melbourne-based quartet HEXDEBT have announced that a new album is approaching on the horizon. The first taste of the record is ‘Covenant’, a brilliant and searing example of HEXDEBT’s near-unmatched intensity and barely contained fury.
Words: James Frostick
Band image: Tracy Lee Hayes
Premiering today, searing alternative-rock duo Dark Fair are bringing some ferocity to the airwaves with new single ‘Off Into My Head’ – a tightly wound offering that sees the group exploring the insides of the mind and taking refuge amongst its reality obscuring sanctuary.
Words: Doug Wallen
Banner image: Rhea Caldwell
Poster image: Steve Tierney
Michael Beach follows up his stellar contribution to the Split Singles Club with a clip for his track ‘Sessin’. We’ve got the first glimpse, with some on-point analysis by Doug Wallen.
Words: Doug Wallen
Prized indie labels Our Golden Friend and Poison City take over Split Singles Club, sealing the first 7” with fun linked videos from Moody Beaches and Bench Press. Continue reading Video Premiere: MOODY BEACHES / BENCH PRESS – ‘GUNS’ / ‘BABY STEPS’
Words: Doug Wallen
Melbourne trio TV Haze take an affectionate trip into the past with the twangy new single, ‘Maple Leaves’, the first taste of their third album. Continue reading Video Premiere: TV HAZE – ‘MAPLE LEAVES’
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’
It’s our sincerest pleasure to premiere the newest track from Adelaide’s Fair Maiden. ‘Coal’ is the name of the captivating track, which is featuring on the band’s forthcoming split 7″, released through Poison City Records this month. Boasting undeniable smoothness, ‘Coal’ pairs Fair Maiden’s signature elegance with exasperation.
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