REW “Olive Skinned, Silver Tongued Sirens Sing Swan Songs” Reviewed at The Big Takeover
“Although the DIY tactic has always been a popular way for musicians to record and release material, the process has never been as fruitful, popular, or exciting as it is today. After all, the advent of newer technologies, coupled with the growing possibilities...Zealous Chang “ZC” EP Reviewed at Cool Perth Nights
“Perth-cum-Melbourne sound wizard Jimmy Chang is the kind of guy who will materialise behind you at a gig or party with a frosty tinny in hand, flash you a wildly contagious grin, and readily dive into a jocular yarn or an energised boogie, all while wearing a...The October Solution “Axis Swim Scar” Reviewed at Music Won’t Save You
The borders of new-wave, shoegaze and ambient guitar overlap in this new project, The October Solution, which sees protagonists Jarrod Manuel (City Of Satellites) and Drew Sullivan ( Slow Dancing Society) join together.
The Star Department ‘This Ship Won’t Sail’ Reviewed at MFMOA
Dublin, Ireland band The Star Department trade in lush, atmospheric indie rock, making them a perfect fit for their label Hidden Shoal Recordings. Their new single ‘This Ship Won’t Sail’ flows along with mellow vibes guided by a current of organs down below and a glitchy drum beat. The vocals float on this stream like new fallen leaves.
The Star Department ‘This Ship Won’t Sail’ Reviewed at The Sunday Experience
Admittedly a little crooked and of kilter at times its stuttering and bobbing lolloping motifs adding to the shanty shimmer toned attraction as it emerges sleepy headed from out the haze of a psychedelic prism possessed of a curious out of step artistry that much recalls the criminally undervalued the Crimea while the wheezing antique organ fugues instil a weaving and blissful atmospheric calm that hints of a seesawing sonic axis where sits landshipping at one end and j xaverre t’other.
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