Music News LISTEN: Didirri – ‘Begin Again’ by Lochie Schuster Warrnambool-raised, singer-songwriter Didirri is back with his first release since 2020, Begin Again. Didirri is still making gorgeous, mellow slow-burners to be enjoyed by lovers and over-thinkers worldwide, and his…
Books News Bob Dylan’s new book, ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song’, will come out this year by Ria Pandey Bob Dylan is set to release a new book, The Philosophy of Modern Song — his first book published since 2004’s Chronicles: Volume One. According to the press release, Bob…
Features Cat Stevens – ‘Tea for the Tillerman’: Why It Mattered by Dan Shaw Cat Stevens was already recognised as a prodigious songwriting talent, but with Tea for the Tillerman, he elevated his art to a new level, with a fresh and simple approach….
Music News 45 years after its release, Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ is still topping charts by Lochie Schuster Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours is regarded by many as the greatest album ever recorded. 45 years on, the album is still growing in popularity. This month, Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 record Rumours is…
Features Pro Audio Joni Mitchell – ‘Blue’: Why It Mattered by Tim McArtney Joni Mitchell’s Blue is a timeless masterpiece. Its songs arose from dealing with fame, and the sensations associated with grief and new beginnings. In 1970, as Joni Mitchell was dealing with newfound…
Music News Alt-rock icon Phoebe Bridgers to defend lawsuit in court by Lochie Schuster Phoebe Bridgers has responded in court to the defamation case filed against her by Sound Space studio producer Chris Nelson. In a court sitting, Phoebe Bridgers declared she will be…
Interviews Music Grace Cummings on the making ‘Storm Queen’: her raw and powerful new album by Dan Shaw All photos: Gil Gilmour Crafted under lockdown, Storm Queen doesn’t surrender to its circumstances. We chatted with Grace Cummings about the making of her sophomore LP. There are only a…
Music News Grace Cummings’ ‘Storm Queen’ is an immersive exploration of rawness and beauty by Dan Shaw With an unforgettable voice at its heart, Storm Queen by Grace Cummings is a beguiling body of work that enchants and haunts in equal measures. There’s something innately human about…
Music Pablo Naranjo’s ‘Ecos del Frío’ is an expansive and meditative journey by Happy Colombian-Australian composer Pablo Naranjo has just launched his new LP, Ecos del Frío. Contemplative and spacious, it feels like a sonic embrace. Across his three solo albums, Pablo Naranjo’s work has deeply…
Music ‘There You Are’ by In The Shallows is a sweet slice of celestial folk by Happy New Zealand outfit In The Shallows has just launched their latest single, There You Are. It’s a shimmering display of the band’s melodic instinct. Hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, In…
Interviews Music Josh Pyke and Jack Carty talk fatherhood, favourite cities, and the future by Happy Acoustic wielding singer/songwriters Josh Pyke and Jack Carty caught up to talk music, life changes, and favourite tunes. What do Josh Pyke and Jack Carty have in common? Quite a…
Music PREMIERE: ‘Endless Autumn’ by J. Nicolás by Dan Shaw In Endless Autumn, Portland songsmith J. Nicolás evokes the melancholy and meditative aspects of a life lived on the road. The opportunity for contemplation that accompanies a slow advance through…
Music Archie Shuttler’s ‘When the Heavy Breaks’ reflects an array of alt-folk influences by Happy London-based singer-songwriter Archie Shuttler has made a return with a new album, When the Heavy Breaks. While the wordplay comes thick and fast, it’s not afraid to deal with darker issues. Archie…
