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  • “I had huge insecurities, knowing I’d be compared to Thom Yorke or Jonny Greenwood. I felt like, ‘Who am I?’” Ed O’Brien steps out from Radiohead’s shadow with Blue Morpho

    After dealing with a deep depression, he’s eventually freed himself from concerns about being measured against his day-job bandmates. That’s why he’s dumped the EOB title to finally use his own name
  • Listening Now : Lukka – StarDazer

    Lukka drift through cosmic introspection on StarDazer, a hypnotic blend of psychedelic synth-rock, dreamy atmospherics, and meditative sonic exploration. Built around swirling textures, spacey melodies, impeccable kraut ethos and immersive rhythms, the track feels like a slow journey through inner and outer universes alike. Its hazy, transcendental mood balances melodic warmth with expansive psychedelic energy, creating a soundscape that feels both grounded and weightless. Reflective, transportive, and beautifully immersive, StarDazer captures the sensation of dissolving into dreams, vibrations, and endless cosmic wonder.

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  • Listening Now : J MESA – Untitled (fọláṣadé)

    J MESA radiates warmth and emotional intimacy on Untitled (fọláṣadé), a smooth indie-soul slow burner built around tropical textures, laid-back grooves, and deeply romantic atmosphere. Blending soulful melodies with rich organic production, the track captures the feeling of enduring love through restraint, tenderness, and quiet emotional depth. Every element moves with effortless fluidity, allowing the song’s warmth and sincerity to fully breathe.

    Dreamy yet grounded, Untitled (fọláṣadé) is a soulful meditation on connection, devotion, and emotional steadiness wrapped in irresistibly mellow vibes.

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  • Listening Now : People Pleasing – The Movies

    People Pleasing capture the bittersweet ache of impossible love on The Movies, a deeply emotional indie track wrapped in dreamy textures, cinematic atmosphere, and raw vulnerability. Built around heartfelt songwriting and intimate production, the song explores the painful realization that love alone cannot heal unresolved trauma. Warm instrumentation and expressive performances give the track a lived-in sincerity, while its slow-burning emotional weight lingers long after the final note. Honest, melancholic, and quietly beautiful, The Movies feels like a late-night confession suspended somewhere between romance and heartbreak.

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  • Listening Now : Telephone Romeo – Running From Fury

    Telephone Romeo channel emotional unrest into gripping indie-rock momentum on Running From Fury, a deeply personal track driven by propulsive rhythms, soaring melodies, and restless intensity. Blending sharp songwriting with dynamic instrumentation, the song moves with constant forward motion while exploring vulnerability, recovery, and emotional confrontation beneath the surface. Layered guitars, punchy drums, and expressive vocal delivery give the track both urgency and emotional depth, balancing melodic immediacy with introspective weight. Honest, energetic, and richly textured, Running From Fury captures the feeling of pushing through inner chaos toward clarity and release.

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  • Listening Now : Raye & Marlowe – Porch

    Raye & Marlowe radiate timeless warmth on Porch, a beautifully understated retro-soul duet built around rich Rhodes textures, gentle acoustic guitar, elegant strings, and soft flute flourishes. Trading heartfelt vocal lines before melting into lush harmonies, the duo create an intimate atmosphere that feels romantic, nostalgic, and effortlessly soothing. The song’s laid-back groove and classic soul sensibility evoke the comfort of slowing down and escaping the noise of everyday life, allowing emotion and chemistry to take center stage. Smooth, soulful, and deeply comforting, Porch feels like golden-hour music made for quiet moments and late-summer evenings.

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  • HOT MILK, BAD/LOVE: 170 Russell, Melbourne, 20/05/2026

    Photos by: Lucinda Scott Words by: Mitch Patrick There is a distinct, electric shift in the air when a highly anticipated international tour finally kicks off, and Wednesday night at 170 Russell was absolute proof of it. Manchester’s premier alt-rock powerhouse, Hot Milk, made their triumphant and long-awaited return to Melbourne, turning the iconic basement […]
  • Listening Now : NO VALE NADA – Sombre héros

    NO VALE NADA unleash controlled chaos on Sombre héros, a ferocious collision of post-hardcore intensity, noise-rock abrasion, and mathcore precision. Driven by epileptic drumming, dissonant guitar arpeggios, distorted Moog bass, and emotionally raw vocal delivery, the track feels relentlessly urgent from start to finish. Beneath the aggression lies meticulous musicianship and atmospheric depth, creating a dense sonic experience that balances brutality with experimentation.

    Dark, volatile, and sonically overwhelming, Sombre héros captures a band pushing extreme music into something both punishing and strangely hypnotic.

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