Arts Music Sam Nicholls’ ‘Double Dutch’: A Raw, Resonant Anthem for the Lost and Learning by Alex Cooper The Newcastle indie artist turns growing pains into melodic gold, proof that confusion never sounded so compelling. Sam Nicholls, the Melbourne-born, Newcastle-based indie artist, has steadily carved out a space…
Music RUDEROW’s ‘Geishas’ – Where Tradition Collides with Futuristic Sound by Laura Gordon The Madrid-based producer blends darkwave, glitch-pop, and Asian electronica into a cinematic saga of identity and rebellion. RUDEROW’s Geishas is a shapeshifting journey through dark atmospheres, vibrant energy, and hypnotic electronic soundscapes….
Music YHWH Nailgun’s 45 Pounds: The Noise-Rock Revolution Starts Here by Alex Cooper The debut album that’s redefining noise-rock—YHWH Nailgun have arrived. New York City’s enigmatic noise-rock provocateurs, YHWH Nailgun, are set to unleash their debut album, 45 Pounds, on 21 March, and it’s…
Music News Indie-funk band Goodwin’s recent album is an experimental masterpiece by Cooper Marix-Evans The band has their new album ‘The Monarch and The Milkweed’ out on streaming services now and it’s a must listen It’s hard to pin down a single genre that…
Music News Video Destroyer have just shared a new video for ‘Hydroplaning Off The Edge Of The World’ by Cooper Marix-Evans The alt-rock outfit Destroyer has given us another taste of their musical prowess with a new music video for their recently released single The enigmatic alt-rock band Destroyer have just…
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)…
