Music HYG deliver ambient psychedelic masterclass on debut album ‘Hopeless Youth Group’ by Tom Disalvo HYG have released their debut self-titled album ‘Hopeless Youth Group’, an eight-track collection that traces the Canberra band from indie rock to post-punk. It comes off the back of a…
Music A pinch of punk & a smattering of folk, we get to the heart of A Commoner’s Revolt by Tammy Moir A Commoner’s Revolt has been making waves with their unique blend of punk & folk, coupled with politically charged lyrics With recent releases like ‘Don’t Bang Blue’ and ‘Where’s My…
Music Highland Light on debut album ‘Sleep in the Garden’, Canberra’s music scene and spending “a few too many hours on the Xbox” by Happy With a stellar debut album Sleep in the Garden under their belt, we caught up with Canberra band Highland Light for a yarn on all things gaming, songwriting and caffeine…
News Behind the smoke: A candid interview with Mr Industry by Tammy Moir Mr Industry bring the heat with their hard-hitting, introspective tunes that will leave you feeling like you just got hit by a semi-truck being driven by a coked up Josh…
Features Music Mr. Industry share fictional ‘Smashed Booty’ recipe inspired by their latest single by Happy Fresh off the release of their recent single Booty Smashers, Mr. Industry continue their experimental streak with a fictional recipe that explores their musical artistry. Mr. Industry explore the themes…
Music Parrots with Piercings: The evolution of an impactful alt-punk band in Australia by Happy With their unique sound and powerful messages, Australian alt-punk band, Parrots with Piercings, are quickly becoming a driving force in the music scene, and their impact is only set to…
Music Mr. Industry showcase their versatility on new double single ‘Booty Smashers / Hidden Cameras’ by Happy Canberra band flit from dungeoncore to pop-punk on just-released double single Booty Smashers/ Hidden Cameras. Pop punk, with its insistent hooks, bouncy rhythms, and emotionally direct lyrics, is a…
Lists 6 Canberra bands who prove Questacon isn’t the only good thing about our capital by Lucille Sadek Canberra; wide and oddly named streets, Floriade, political dramas and a few of Australia’s well-respected bands. The highly underestimated city needs a little compensation, especially for raising fine class acts. We say…
Exclusives Music Vid Premiere: Fun Machine – Shave by Happy Alex wrote about the sex-pop quartet that is Fun Machine back in November. They’re a raucous, colourfiul, glitter-exploding wild machine from Canberra, and we love ’em. When they asked us to…
Music Assassins 88 by David Whiteway Killer name, killer tunes. These assassins come armed with a brand of pop-y noise-punk aimed directly at your eardrums. With a precision-developed low-fi sound and distorted guitars aplenty, their musical…
Music Introducing The Fighting League by David Whiteway The Fighting League first stepped into the ring brandishing their own brand of pop punk at the end of 2011 with their debut album Tropical Paradise. The Canberra kids penned…
