Music Winston and Goldstein – In The Eyes Of The Other by David Whiteway Despite any first impressions, Winston and Goldstein is not some sort of folk-duo reincarnation of Simon and Garfunkel, but the solo “alternative insanity pop” project of young musician Jacqueline Collyer. As a…
Music 0point1 – Clean Dirt by David Whiteway Melbourne-based artist Bob Streckfuss is gaining traction with his ability to meld nature and technology into a synergistic whole, like the Captain Planet of music production. Under the guise of 0point1 he…
Music Bedroom – Grow by David Whiteway Noah Kittinger is the 18-year-old kid from Tennessee behind the low-fi, dreamy moniker Bedroom. When I was 18, my dream bedroom involved a mini basketball hoop, a bar fridge and…
Music Parquet Courts by David Whiteway With their balance between parody and celebration of the 90’s rock sound, Parquet Courts have drawn constant comparisons to Californian outfit Pavement. Doing for the genre what their predecessors did…
Music Twin Haus by David Whiteway Now here’s a group of dudes you’d want to have handy at your next haus party. Killing it after barely a year together, Twin Haus have barged down the door…
Music Hockey Dad- Dreamin’ EP by David Whiteway Late last year we introduced you to Hockey Dad, the surf-pop rocking, Simpsons-referencing best buds from Wollongong. The first signing to a great new local venture, the lads are now…
Music The Muffs by David Whiteway If you’re a fan of the recent 90s pop-punk revival then you’ve gotta get all up in The Muffs. Lead by centrepiece Kim Shattuck for well over 20 years, their…
Music Wagons by David Whiteway Now here’s a wagon Lee Marvin would gladly paint, and paint it good. With an equally gravelly voice and as much outlaw country swagger as Marv, Wagons have toiled away…
Music Workman Song by David Whiteway Workman Song is a peculiar little undertaking by an intriguing figure. With the purest intentions at heart, the result is a true labour of love and a force of faith….
Music Twin Beasts – Bad Love by David Whiteway The Toot Toot Toots have upped their name and their game with their second LP Bad Love. Trading in the old moniker for the more internationally/everybody friendly Twin Beasts, the…
Music Seoul by David Whiteway At the back end of last year, Seoul sent music bloggers into mayhem with their out-of-the-blue debut single Stay With Us. With a lush, dreamy tale of disconnection – and…
Music Chet Faker – Built On Glass Review by David Whiteway Chet Faker’s debut album is finally here, and oh boy are we excited. Built on top of rock solid singles, EP’s and collaborations, the promise of Built on Glass has…
Music Glass Animals – Gooey by David Whiteway Gooey; not a term usually or easily personified by a song. However, upon first hearing the latest single from Glass Animals, the title feels instantly apt. The slinking, seductive tune…