Captured: Courtney Barnett + I Told You I Was Ill at The Tote 26/6/12
Photos by Tom Lukaitis. Courtney Barnett & The Courntey Barnetts and I Told You I Was Ill. The Tote, 26th June.
Captured: Leather Towel + Full Ugly + Peak Twins + Old Mate at The Gasometer 22/6/12
I took some (awful) photos at the Old Mate tape launch at the Gasometer on the 22nd of June. These are the only four photos that were slightly in focus, sorry guys. Great supports from Leather Towel, Full Ugly and the almighty Peak Twins.
Twerps Announce Melbourne & Sydney Shows
The following content is from a Chapter Music press release: Loveable pop janglers Twerps play their first Australian shows after a massive eight week US tour, which included a run of SXSW dates then a trek across the American nation supporting classy chillers and BFFs Real Estate. On the way, they recorded sessions for The...
Boomgates – ‘Whispering And Singing’
With members haling from bands such as Dick Diver, Twerps and Eddy Current Suppression Ring, anything Melbourne’s supergroup Boomgates release is bound to embody Australian music at it’s best. ‘Whispering And Singing’ is the first taste from the groups debut Double Natural which will be out August 24th through Bedroom Suck Records/Fuse Music. The track...
Fox + Sui = ‘Summer Storm’
Andras Fox and Sui Zhen are a musical match made in heaven. Together, they make up the down-tempo electronica via quirky folk duo Fox + Sui. ‘Summer Storm’ is our first taste of what’s to come from their forthcoming EP Taboo. Lapping water, lounge tempo and exceptionally crafted vocals are all in a days work...
True North – ‘Bespoke’ EP
A few day earlier, a friend from work told me to check out Sydney’s True North, after finding a track on her brother’s Sydney music blog Circular Key, I was an instant convert to True North’s downbeat style. Bass heavy, with an exceptional ear for samples, it’s easy to find yourself captivated in the lulling...
Video-Philes: The Falls + Cold Hiker + Bell Weather Department + Archers
Another installment. The last one wasn’t big enough. This little basket includes clips from the likes of The Falls, Cold Hiker, Bell Weather Department and Archers. Short and sweet, hope you enjoy. Directed by Johnny Welch Shot and Edited by Joss Kaspercyzk and Sam Bonser Directed by William Thomas Snel & Sam de Teliga...
Oliver Tank at NSC
Photo: kmih @ FasterLouder. Gallery here. Entering the Northcote Social Club was warming in more ways than one on this icy Wednesday evening. Relief from the cold as well as the immediate cosiness one feels when seeing a large group of people huddled cross-legged on the floor like primary school kids never fails to warm...
Video-Philes: Emma Louise + Love Migrate + The Laurels + The Shiny Brights
So many great clips hitting the webs in the last few weeks. Here are a few that caught my eye. Featuring great clips from Emma Louise, Love Migrate, The Laurels and The Shiny Brights. Rage on dudes. Directed and Produced by Alex Barnes Directed and Shot by Dylan Wiehahn Directed, Shot &...
Standish/Carlyon – ‘Critics Multiply’
Conrad Standish and Tom Carlyon, both formerly of dark rock outfit Devastations, are now creating some brooding down-tempo sounds under the monkier of Standish/Carlyon. It’s no coincidence that the track ‘Critics Multiply’ has a certain HTRK element to it, Conrad is married to Jonnine Standish. The duo have just recently joined the local power house...
Lehmann B. Smith – ‘Little Milk’
A few days ago, Lehmann B. Smith released his second record for 2012, titled Little Milk. I’m finding it difficult to convey the simple pleasures of these forty individual tracks, most are short with simple vocal and guitar arrangement. It’s perfect listening for kicking back, lounging around the house, even cleaning your room. It’s a...
Frafrafra – ‘Faces Pt.2′
After hearing this on fellow Australian blog Kaleidoscope, I thought it was a pretty good idea to share it around a bit. Melbourne based Frafrafra (Kelvin Giraldo) is a wizard. His beats are downtempo and super smooth with some pretty cool glitch moments. It’s 10am in the morning, I’m bobbing along to his bass heavy...
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