Bad Mary remind us that ‘Better Days’ are coming
Bad Mary plays a New York brand of alternative punk rock. They live outside of the conventional. They do whatever…
Bad Bangs ups the ante with their Out Of Character LP
Sometimes things just fall into place. That may certainly be said about Melbourne psych / country / garage / punk…
Sydney’s Middle Kids release new album, ‘Faith Crisis Pt. 1’
Next level is a term I use when identifying the extra special. Next-level talent is something instantaneously obvious. As I…
Katy Kirby: Table / Cubic Zirconia
An ebullient strummy sweetness bubbles in 'Cubic Zirconia' like champagne efflorescence. The song is a journey, meticulously mapped out. Dynamics…
Broken Baby: Ugly
Christmas has come early this year because we are being blessed with another single from LA's Broken Baby. 'Ugly' marks…
Con Brio: Scream At It – record review
Scream At It is the band's fourth full-length album, blending Oakland soul, Motown, rock n roll, with a touch of…
The Dollyrots: Night Owl – track of the day
Earlier this year, my social media algorithm suggested The Dollyrots. I checked them out, loved what I heard and began…
L7: Cooler Than Mars – track of the day
Memories of my adolescence include music from L7. I was too young to understand the road L7 was pioneering but…
LA HAINE: OUT – EP review
Many may claim to shatter boundaries, but few seldom do. Berlin's LA HAINE describe themselves as indie/hardcore and they live…
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers: I Used To Be Fun – track of the day
As soon as I heard the guitar, I knew I was going to love this song. After viewing the corresponding…