Music Empty Soda: A Promising Artist with a Penchant for Experimentation by Tammy Moir While “Peke” might be challenging for some listeners, it showcases Empty Soda’s undeniable talent and willingness to take risks Empty Soda’s name is both catchy and symbolic, hinting at a…
Music Flip That Groove succumb to temptation on new EP ‘Getting Kinda Freaky’ by Tom Disalvo Seemingly pulled from a late-night bedroom romp, Flip That Groove’s Getting Kinda Freaky brims with lust, desire and temptation. Flip That Groove have trawled through feelings of lust, love and…
Music Meet Milan André Boronell and the introspective beauty of ‘ethos pathos logos’ by Ella Sterland “I don’t really create or operate through feeling inspired, but rather just feel these states of channeling something inexplicable and simply following it and trusting where it leads me” Texture,…
Music Isaac from ‘Something Zesty’ shares his top 5 zesty tracks by Ella Sterland Creative experimentation and funktastic fun is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding Something Zesty. The New Zealand bandits have charmed us from all angles, their…
Music News Björk enlists Shygirl and Sega Bodega for ‘Ovule’ remix by Tom Disalvo The update of the 2022 single offers “chill-bassdrum-gabba”, according to Björk. Björk has tapped Shygirl and Sega Bodega for a remix of Ovule, the second single from the Icelandic singer’s…
Music News Wondering what on earth Tom Waits listens to? Here’s his 20 favourite albums by Happy Ever been absolutely befuddled at what mixture of music could have possibly influenced Tom Waits? Gear it from the man himself with a list of his 20 favourite albums of…
Books Clocked Giveaways Music GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of MCP ‘Issue #1’ on vinyl by Happy US and Australian three-piece MCP have dropped their long awaited debut EP in the form of a self-titled Book Record MCP: Issue #1. Ever read a book and wish that…
Interviews P.H.F. on honouring his late friend Reuben with new record, ‘Purest Hell’ by Happy P.H.F. AKA Joe Locke has already made waves on an international stage, and now he’s back with his most intimate album yet, Purest Hell. Tāmaki Makaurau/Aukland-based musician P.H.F. (Perfect Hair Forever)…
Music News Australian cult favourites The Necks announce 2022 tour by Cassie Benco Australian cult favourites, The Necks, have announced a set of 2022 tour dates including the gorgeous Sydney Opera House Utzon Room. 2022 feels like a very distant future, but in…
Music Dave Hillis electrifies sonics waves with his mesmerising LP ‘Skylines’ by Jasmine Kassis In a rupturing collection of tunes, guitarist and producer Dave Hillis paints the skyline with his electronica LP. There is nothing more riveting then falling deep within the soundscape construed…
Music THE GAZE weaves intricate experiences through nocturnal beats on ‘lighter’ by Emily Elvish There is music out there that burns. The product of ingenuity, these are the releases that break down all assumptions and cast themselves into uncharted territory. On his latest release,…
Music WATCH: David Lynch – ‘I HAVE A RADIO’ by Samara Louise David Lynch has returned with a fresh video to accompany the experimental sounds of I HAVE A RADIO. In true David Lynch fashion, the video is idiosyncratic in nature, using…
News Sonic Youth are selling ‘Sonic Nurse’ face masks and shirts, with all proceeds going to charity by Luka Simonetti Sonic Youth are doing their bit by selling COVID-19 face masks and t-shirts to raise money for numerous charities to assist struggling communities during times of inequality and crisis. Sonic…