Pennsylvania’s Don’t Sleep have channelled 90s punk influences on their debut album Turn The Tide

East Coast outfit Don’t Sleep are gearing up to release their debut full length, Turn The Tide. First off, I…

Nathan Cavaleri debuts his solo album Demons, marking the return of the Aussie homegrown blues musician

After grappling with his own struggles, 38-year-old blues rock singer-songwriter gears up for the launch of his first solo album…

Geelong’s Vintage Crop have mastered their craft with third album Serve To Serve Again

Over the last few years Vintage Crop haven’t just honed their craft, they have to mastered it. With angular riffs,…

‘Like Nothing Else’ is the acoustic melody raising awareness for Zoe’s Fight

Entitled ‘Like Nothing Else’, two Melbourne based musicians – Aaron Schembri and Stefan West – have paid tribute to the…

Melbourne’s Riley Catherall’s new single will be sure to melt your heart

Set to release his first album later this year, Riley Catherall teases us with his new single ‘Leave Me Out…

LIKE NIRVANA is a staggering showcase of Cub Sports versatility and vulnerability

In this category-confounding album, singer-songwriter-producer Tim Nelson dives deeply and unapologetically into their journey of self-discovery to deliver a glittering,…

Andy McGarvie reveals musing new single ‘All I Wanted’

Earning himself a solid reputation for his guitar-driven blues-rock with soul and pop sensibilities over the past few years, Melbourne-born…

Perth’s Make The Suffer have released How to Survive a Funeral and it may easily become their magnum opus in years to come

There’s no mention of tumblr inspired pro-life lyricism, breakdowns haven’t been replaced by guitar solo’s and most importantly; at the same time MTS have maintained their brutality, they have also found their own unique subtleties.

Bendigo’s IRONSTONE deliver high energy, fast-paced metal with their debut EP Prophecy

IRONSTONE’s Prophecy at its core is what I would consider ‘modern metal’.

Ballarat punk trio The Shorts release their highly anticipated new EP Tango

‘Tango’ was my first encounter with the Ballarat based punk act The Shorts and god damn, they are a lot of fun.

Desolator’s forthcoming album is loaded with intelligent songwriting, creative guitar work and killer production

Their latest offering “Sermon Of Apathy” is rooted primarily in the death metal you would expect to hear from the Swedish alumni, but also hints at influences from some of the darker worldwide death metal bands such as Immolation and Dismember among others.

Noonday Axeman makes his presence known with debut single ‘Rolling Tide’

‘Rolling Tide’ leaves an indelible sonic impression on the listener and the dirty fuzz guitars ferments a desire for more.

Adelaide progressive metal quintet Dyssidia have truly captured their sound on their debut album, Costly Signals

What a journey of an album Costly Signals is.

Ocean Grove’s BIN just dropped their highly-anticipated debut album ‘Listen Guys’

Cure your iso blues and give ‘Listen Guys’ a whirl, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Armoured Earth return with a bludgeoning five track EP

There’s no telling what the future has in store for these Melbourne up and comers

Geelong’s Anna Waters has dropped a buoyant indie-pop gem with ‘Sunshine’

We sit down with Anna to delve into the details of her new release, collaborations, musical therapy and growing up in Geelong.

Scyphozoan’s sophomore release is a melting pot of heavy, progressive and cosmically melodic sounds

February saw the release of Scyphozoan’s newest album Arrive – bringing their heavy/progressive rock sounds mixed with some cosmic melodies.

Geelong punk rockers Social Haunts reveal their highly-anticipated album, Trash Art

Trash Art is an absolute doozy.

Sattwa Arising releases contemplative single ‘Strange Days’

‘Strange Days’ explores the nature of modern society, and the breakdown of communication as a result of social media, pondering its effect on human connection.

Matt Joe Gow unites with The Weeping Willows for ‘Too Far To Go’

Driven by hypnotic, lullaby plucking guitar, the track showcases the simple beauty of the acoustic guitar, accentuated by the dreamy, harmonious melodies.

Tiersman’s debut album Good Grief cuts out all the bullshit

Comprised of members of Grenaiders and Bronze Chariot, Tiersman are brutal, fast and funny all at the same time.

Godsticks’s fifth album, Inescapable, should be your next quarantine go-to album

If you’re into modern-day progressive metal acts like Circles and TesseracT, then ‘Inescapable’ should be your next quarantine go-to album.

Geelong’s Lagoon reveal breezy debut single ‘Cool’

Lagoon’s stargaze pop blends seamlessly with raw guitar work and honest vocals, that will speak equally to your classic angsty teen, yet is mature enough in its chilled-out vibe and solid songwriting that everyone can jump in for a swim!

Rach Brennan and the Pines make a stunning return with hypnotic new single ‘Sirens’

‘Sirens’ sees the band dive into bolder and darker territory.

 

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