Music News Tropical Fuck Storm talks chaos, codexes, and biscuit-scented dogs by Tammy Moir Tropical Fuck Storm are back with Fairyland Codex — loud, weird, and deeply on-brand Tropical Fuck Storm’s fourth album Fairyland Codex is out now via long-running UK indie Fire Records…
Music News See-Through, But Can’t Play? Lorde’s Transparent ‘Virgin’ CD Fails in Many Players by Alex Cooper Fans love the look—but can’t play a single track. Lorde’s latest album, Virgin, is making waves—but not for the reasons she hoped. Fans who purchased the crystal-clear, recyclable CD are reporting…
Arts Music The Sounds of Love. Home. & Heartbreak – Shéhan’s Soulful Ode to Life’s Deepest Emotions by Alex Cooper Heartfelt harmonies and genre-defying soul from Melbourne’s rising star. At just 21 years old, Melbourne-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shéhan Bodinagoda has already carved out an impressive musical journey. With Sri…
Music News Mac DeMarco Returns with Guitar—A Raw, Self-Made Ode to Home and Wanderlust by Alex Cooper Music’s hardest working slacker drops “Home” and expands tour to Asia and beyond. 🏡 Mac DeMarco has unveiled Guitar, his first vocal-driven album in six years, set for release August 22 on his…
Music Chinwag: Taking ‘Baby Steps’ with Raw Aussie Truth & Satire by Alex Cooper Politically charged riffs, accidental names, and the art of keeping it real Fresh off the release of their debut album Baby Steps, Sydney-based band Chinwag—Zac, Jarin, George, Josh, and Jacob—deliver a…
Music Phoebe Rings Interview: Dream Pop, Korean City Pop, and the Beauty of Biang Biang Noodles by Tammy Moir Phoebe Rings blend dreamy pop, Korean influences, and indie roots into something deeply personal With celestial synths and heartstring-plucking lyrics, Phoebe Rings is fresh off releasing their long-awaited debut album…
Music Cardboard Cutouts Interview: Five Years, One Album, and a National Tour That’s Just Getting Started by Laura Gordon Raw riffs, real stories, and the relentless hustle fuelling Cardboard Cutouts’ breakout moment. Toowoomba’s beloved alt-rock underdogs Cardboard Cutouts have spent five years sharpening their craft, and now, the wait…
Music News Lorde Calls ‘Solar Power’ a Vibe Shift Too Far ahead of New Album: “I Don’t Think This Is Me” by Laura Gordon From barefoot beach days to festival-stage bangers, Lorde’s ready to burn bright again with ‘Virgin,’ and she’s done playing it chill. Lorde, in a refreshingly candid chat on Jake Shane’s…
Music ‘For Losers, By Losers:’ An Exploration of Tooth Gore’s Cathartic Surf – Punk Explosion by Laura Gordon Cornwall’s DIY chaos agent dives deep into anxiety, love, and existential dread on his blistering sophomore album. Cornwall’s DIY maverick Tooth Gore (aka Kobi Joe) unleashes his sophomore album, For Losers, By Losers…
Music News Alice Cooper Reunites with Raucous New Anthem ‘Wild Ones’ by Laura Gordon The original shock-rock legends drop a blistering single and gear up for their first album in 50 years—plus a massive tour. The reunited Alice Cooper Group have stormed back into…
Music Stigma’s ‘Second Chance’ Is a Thunderous Rock Reckoning by Laura Gordon The German hard rockers deliver grit, growth, and guitar fury in an album that’s all heart and no compromise. Stigma’s sophomore album Second Chance roars in with grit, heart, and…
News Ocean Alley Unveil Hypnotic New Single ‘Love Balloon’ – Album Coming Soon by Laura Gordon The Aussie psych-rock faves dive into love’s wild currents with their dreamiest track yet. Live circuit favourites Ocean Alley have just dropped the title track from their upcoming album Love Balloon,…
Music News John Fogerty Pulls a Taylor Swift, Reclaims Creedence Classics with “John’s Version” by Laura Gordon A victory lap for the rock legend, inspired by the queen of pop. John Fogerty is taking a page out of Taylor Swift’s playbook by rerecording his Creedence Clearwater Revival…
