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TO OCTAVIA

After Melbourne’s To Octavia released their groove laden track ‘They Tell Me They’re With Me’ in early 2020 I felt for sure that it was going to be their year. I saw them live when they supported The Brave, Sleep Talk and Bad/Love and was blown away. Then Covid hit….. But….. they are back!! ‘TheContinue reading “TO OCTAVIA”

IGLOO ZOO

“In my darkest moments, I wrote a song about hope and perseverance.” Igloo Zoo triumphantly return with ‘Through The Night’. I first discovered Igloo Zoo back in 2019 when they released Light I Sound I Dimensions (which is a must listen album). After dropping their debut album Igloo Zoo used the 2020 lockdown to their advantage,Continue reading “IGLOO ZOO”

VILLA MORTA

The new and reformed Melbourne metalcore outfit Villa Morta are debuting their brutal sound and inspired vision with brand new single “Cryptex“. “Cryptex” is the first to drop from upcoming ‘Subvert‘ EP out July 23 and welcomes a physical journey to seek answers and reap a reward. “Cryptex” joins the big leagues taking mix and mastering creditsContinue reading “VILLA MORTA”

SUNBOUND

Sunbound are: Tristan Brouwer – Vocals Jordan Roe – Guitar Joseph Floyd – Bass Liam McLaren – Drums FFO: Periphery, Monuments, Void of Vision, Diamond Construct, Northlane. “Stillpoint is finding a place within your mind that is quiet”. Newcomers Sunbound are releasing their latest single Stillpoint tomorrow. From the build-up of the opening riff thatContinue reading “SUNBOUND”

Judo CHOP!

“Our technology allows us to connect to millions of others but it is for nothing if we cannot communicate effectively and listen to one another with an empathetic heart and mind. An antithetical anthem for today’s dualistic, tribalist society.“ This is a pretty powerful statement and Judo CHOP! (you need to say it just likeContinue reading “Judo CHOP!”

TIMOTHY WOLF AND THE HOWLERS

Timothy Wolf + the Howlers are: Tim Richardson (vocals, choral harmonies, piano, Wurlitzer, electric rhythm guitar) James Difabrizio (lead electric guitar) Jesse Richardson (trumpet) Ayden Thorne (bass and saxophone) Graham King (drums and percussion) Piper Bennett-Swinley (vocals) Jessie Singleton (vocals), Lawson Kennard (bass guitar) Barry White (keys) “Introspective soulful blues with a hint of ‘I’m ready toContinue reading “TIMOTHY WOLF AND THE HOWLERS”

WILDHEART

Australia had some of the worse bushfires ever in the summer of 2019/2020. Brisbane’s Wildheart have used their latest single ‘Backburner’ to call on the government to start listening and adopting the indigenous techniques used to care for the land. I spoke to Yugambeh man and vocalist Axel Best about the message the song carries.Continue reading “WILDHEART”

LUCY FRANCESCA DRON

I came across Lucy a few months back and fell in love with the her emotion filled vocals. Listening to her latest single ‘Liquid Numbing Pain’, while watching the accompanying video, left me with a huge lump in my throat. I think at some stage most of us have been here, life doesn’t always goContinue reading “LUCY FRANCESCA DRON”

REVOID

Brisbane’s Revoid have released a beautifully haunting, reimagined version of their single ‘Cut Me Down’. When the band first released ‘Cut Me Down’ vocalist Dale Dudeson had this to say about the single: “I wanted the song to really hit home on an issue that is often very hard to talk about, from a perspectiveContinue reading “REVOID”

RISE AGAINST

“What will continue to be, Is what we allow…” The Numbers. There is a reason that Rise Against are the most played band on my Spotify. Not only are the band talented musicians but they use their platform to speak out about social issues. Their latest release from their forthcoming album ‘Nowhere Generation’ which isContinue reading “RISE AGAINST”