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  • Listening Now : Those Saint Were Sailors – alone, in the middle of the ocean

    Those Saint Were Sailors craft a slow-burning instrumental meditation with alone, in the middle of the ocean. True to its title, the track drifts with patient restraint, favoring atmosphere over climax. Guitars (or synth textures) swell and recede like tides, while subtle rhythmic pulses echo the steady, isolating heartbeat of open water.

    There’s no dramatic crescendo—only immersion. The beauty lies in its quiet tension, that suspended feeling of searching for land that never quite appears. It’s cinematic yet intimate, evoking emotional distance without excess. A contemplative piece that trusts mood as its compass, navigating solitude with grace and understated depth.

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  • Listening Now : Joe Jackson – Fabulous People

    Joe Jackson returns with Fabulous People, a sharp, piano-driven reminder of his enduring wit and melodic sophistication. True to form, the track pairs buoyant arrangement with subtly barbed lyricism, observing modern characters with a raised eyebrow and a knowing grin. There’s a theatrical flair woven into the rhythm, echoing his fondness for classic songcraft while keeping one foot firmly in contemporary commentary.

    Fabulous People feels playful yet precise—satirical without turning cynical. Jackson once again proves that intelligence and pop sensibility can coexist beautifully, crafting a tune that’s as musically elegant as it is lyrically incisive. Timeless craftsmanship, effortlessly delivered.

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  • Hard-Ons/Redd Kross tour EP out now

    The national co-headline jaunt by the Hard-Ons and Redd Kross kicks off on Wednesday March 4.

    A strictly limited vinyl split EP is out now celebrating both bands, featuring three songs from each: acoustic versions of I’ll Take Your Word For it, Stuff and The Lady in the Front Row from Redd Kross, and Always Think With My Temper, You’ll Always be Safe With Us and a radiot edit of Getting Older from the Hard-Ons. Order now from the Cheersquad Records BandCamp.

    In related news, the Ritz Cinema in Sydney (March 7) and Lido Cinemas in Melbourne (March 14) will be screening Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story with Jeff and Steve McDonald doing a Q&A in person.

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  • Listening Now : ROREY – Temporary Tragedy

    ROREY’s Temporary Tragedy is a raw bedroom pop confession that cuts straight to the nerve. With minimal yet immersive production, her ethereal vocals carry the weight of self-abandonment and the quiet devastation of loving someone who can’t meet you halfway. There’s an unfiltered intimacy here—aching, honest, and unafraid to sit in discomfort. The track swells subtly, mirroring the spiral of post-breakup rumination, while never losing its emotional precision. ROREY doesn’t just recount heartbreak; she interrogates it, ultimately choosing self-preservation over illusion.

    A poignant, cathartic release that turns vulnerability into strength without sacrificing its bruised beauty.

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  • Listening Now : Sasha & The Bear – Air

    Sasha & The Bear return with Air, a hushed indietronica reverie that feels suspended between ache and acceptance. Recorded in the Portuguese countryside, the track breathes with spacious minimalism; Dov Igel’s skeletal yet textured production leaves room for silence to speak. Sasha Daniel’s intimate vocals glide gently, tracing grief not as something to conquer, but to coexist with. There’s no grand crescendo—only a fragile, defiant calm that slowly unfolds. Air lingers like dusk light through open windows: subtle, melancholic, and quietly transformative.

    A tender meditation that finds strength in restraint and emotional honesty.

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  • Vomitory – Release First Single Of Upcoming Tenth Studio Album

    Swedish death metal band Vomitory has officially announced the release of their tenth studio album, In Death Throes, set to arrive on April 10th via Metal Blade Records. To mark the announcement, the band has unleashed the lead single and official music video for “For Gore and Country”.
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  • Listening Now : Natural Right – Anna

    Natural Right introduce themselves with Anna, a vibrant first single that blends reggae and ska foundations with indie flair and subtle Balkan inflections. The groove is immediate and infectious, driven by upbeat rhythms and bright instrumentation that feel built for movement. There is a looseness to the performance that keeps everything feeling organic and alive, never overpolished.

    Anna carries that classic ska bounce while weaving in melodic touches that hint at the band’s broader influences. It is a confident opening statement ahead of their debut album, capturing both their multicultural edge and their instinct for hooks. Natural Right sound like a band ready to stretch the genre without losing the pulse that makes it move.

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  • New Album from Dreamkillers is Out Now

    They’ve been teasing it for months, but the new release from Brisbane’s legendary and influential Dreamkillers is now available.

    Proiphys Cunninhamii is out on all digital platforms now, featuring the singles Mulberry Sky, Close Down the Circus and Shirley. A deluxe edition on vinyl and CD with extra tracks will be available from June 5 – order it here.

    Dreamkillers will be appearing at Necrosonic in Brisbane on August 22.

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