We’ve written about “The Knife” by Kyla La Grange, but acoustic version for “The Knife” (bel0w) is absolutely superb. Her new album “Cut Your Teeth” is out now (buy it on iTunes) and is the follow up to her debut album “Ashes”. “Cut Your Teeth” is 14 tracks of fantastic and Kyla’s voice is intoxicating and captivating. The entire album is filled with rhythms that capture … Continue reading OUT NOW: “Cut Your Teeth” by Kyla La Grange
Melbourne’s Vallée, released their 5 song EP “Radio” in May which was recorded by Beau Mckee (Closure in Moscow) at Oaklands Studio in Melbourne and mastered by Frank Arkwright (Bloc Party, Oasis, Coldplay) at Abbey Road Studios in London. With the title track “Radio” reaching #1 on the Triple J Unearthed charts and the second single “Cuba” debuting #9 on the Triple J Unearthed charts, we can hear why the band … Continue reading LISTEN: “Radio” by Vallée
SLUMMER TIME slum•mer time [slûm’ər tīm] noun 1. Bummer of a Summer time 2. EP by dance punk trio 8 Bit Love The fun loving Aussies, 8 Bit Love, have won a place in our musical hearts with their anything goes music. They have no fear of being silly, fun, punk, rocking, all the while ninja kicking you in the face with their talent. They just … Continue reading REVIEW: “Slummer Time” EP by 8 Bit Love
With their EP “Slummer Time” hitting on May 14th via Hive Mind, we are ecstatic to interview Melbourne, Australia’s 8 Bit Love. This trio of men is one animalistic band and we mean animalistic with love. They exude that crazy excitement and fearlessness that Animal from The Muppets showed every time he was on the screen. One can’t help but be in a better mood after listening to … Continue reading INTERVIEW: 8 Bit Love
Holy shit. That’s the first words I said when I heard track number one from The Kooks “Down” EP! The title track is so freaking infectious and catchy that if you’re not singing the chorus by the second round, there might be something wrong with your ears. The 4 song EP is just a tease and we need a full length, but this EP is amazing and everyone … Continue reading REVIEW: “Down” by The Kooks
I remember seeing Augustana opening for Stereophonics in Atlanta, GA right before their first album came out and I fell for their sound and have followed the band along their musical journey since then. I was saddened when I learned they had broke up and happy to hear that frontman Daniel Layus decided to make music as Augustana again. I spent the morning listening to … Continue reading REVIEW: “Life Imitating Life” by Augustana
We discovered Melbourne’s 8 Bit Love from AU Review and boy are we glad we tuned into this dance punk trio! They are fun and infectious like laughter not like an STD. Their EP “Slummer Time” will be out on May 14th via Hive Minds but you can download “FOMO” for free now at Hive Minds. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmps7M1VXMA?list=UUiFEzY0H7ZR8RpRzi6oCdFw] Continue reading NEW VIDEO: “FOMO”
Hailing from Sydney, Canada (yes, Canada, not Australia) Carleton Stone is a 28 year old singer/songwriter who’s new album “Draws Blood” on GroundSwell Music is heartfelt and and poetic. The 10 track album is a perfect accompaniment to a gray, rainy day as it lifts your spirits and soothes your soul. Carleton’s voice has a hint of David Gray and his music has the beautiful simplicity … Continue reading NEW ARTIST: Carleton Stone
I am a fan of covers and of the “Punk Goes…” The 90’s gave us many one hit wonders and bands that have become iconic in the world of music. Some of those hits and bands are covered by current artists in Fearless Records’ “Punk Goes 90s Volume 2”. Here is our track by track break down: 1. Get Scared – “My Own Worst Enemy” originally … Continue reading REVIEW: Punk Goes 90s Volume 2
We stumbled onto Norwegian siren, Mr Little Jeans (aka Monica Birkenes) courtesy of NPR and it took one track “Good Mistakes” to fall in love with her infectious and airy voice. Luckily, on this day, her full length album Pocketknife (iTunes) was released and we bought the whole shebang after hearing that one track. Pocketknife is twelve tracks of pure gold. Springtime captured on wax. Each track is placed perfectly and … Continue reading NEW ARTIST: Mr Little Jeans