Interviews Music We dive into the darkened, decadent and disintegrated mind of Mark Zito, better known as Fractures by Cameron Gooley Mark Zito, better known by his stage name Fractures, has become somewhat of a live staple in Sydney and Melbourne in recent times. Now, after years of performing, he’s set…
Music Rich beats, sultry vocals and no identity crisis in sight, BEL is a fully-realised artist on Melancholia by Cameron Gooley “Melancholia is a body of work that I have been working on for almost a year. I wrote all the songs alone in my little home studio as I normally…
Lists If you can’t get enough synthesizer in your life you’ll be frothing our 10 best synth tracks of 2016 so far by Cameron Gooley Some are saying that synths have had their best year since the 80s. Some say the synths never left. Regardless, it’s been a huge year for all things synthesized, with…
News PREMIERE: How long have you been waiting for St. South’s debut EP? It’s finally here, and it’s every bit as gorgeous as we thought it would be by Cameron Gooley “A compilation of songs about independence, self-love, anxiety and loss.” This is how Olivia Gavranich, better known as St. South, describes her debut EP Nervous Energy. Standing at only five…
Features With more outspoken queer artists than ever can 2016 be the year that our LGBT community gets the musical recognition it deserves? by Cameron Gooley When listening to music, it’s no secret that love and sex often take the best tunes to the next level in terms of artistic depth. They’re fairly dependable themes to…
Music Could this EP be perfect? With bottomless versatility and flawless composition, Viet Rose is easily LANKS’ best work to date by Cameron Gooley LANKS’ latest EP blurs the boundaries between pop, trap, and electronica, showcasing his versatility as both a performer and producer. His third EP in three years, Will Cuming has…
News PREMIERE: Mailer Daemon, with some help from Sage, affirms his place as one of the most audacious new artists in the hip-hop game on Automation by Cameron Gooley Mailer Daemon’s latest single, Automation (featuring Sage) seamlessly blends 80’s electronica with contemporary hip hop to produce a genre-defying work of musical brilliance. Mailer Daemon, with the help of singer / producer…
News PREMIERE: Best debut of the year? Sydney’s Dead Language is the thought-provoking new act you can’t miss by Cameron Gooley Dominic Price launches an impressive debut single as Dead Language, providing a surprisingly thoughtful listening experience for a pop track. Stockholm is a rare song that can be best enjoyed both…
Interviews Behind the mask with Running Touch: Chatting anonymity, creative autonomy and side projects with the mysterious producer by Cameron Gooley Anonymity is a fascinating ideal. There is a certain appeal and mystique to anyone who hides their identity, for whatever reason they choose. It has always had a place in the…
News PREMIERE: Australia’s Florence Welch? Ginger and Drum’s new single Games is a vocal, indie-pop powerhouse by Cameron Gooley In an Australian pop scene increasingly flooded with gentle and airy crooners, it’s rare to find an act that balances ethereal vulnerability with a commanding voice. The latest offering from Ginger and…
