Our long wait for a debut album from Swedish band Steve Buscemi’s Dreamy Eyes will be over on Valentine’s Day with the …
“Monsters” by Empathy Test
A new band for our ears is Empathy Test. Putting a fresh spin on the ’80s synth pop sound, we expect …
“Horn If You’re Honky” by Girlatones
Having featured a Melbourne guitar pop band’s record released by Meritorio Records earlier in the week, we were concerned that …
“Vice” by Cool Sounds
We have been silent for a few days, digesting life and the crazy world, but to make it up to …
Freedom Fry – Zombie Love
The Franco American, steak frites turned humans duo of Freedom Fry let a new single fly last week in Yeah You, with this …
“Fuzzy” by Bandicoot
If a band describes their new song as “a deranged attempt at seduction which draws on 70s ‘Top of the …
“Duo” by Sam Gellaitry
Scottish producer Sam Gellaitry released three EPs between 2015 and 2017. An EP titled IV is scheduled for release May …
“Chinese Medicine” by Quivers
I really can”t shake my obsession with Melbourne-based Quivers, although truth be told I can’t see any reason to try. Anyone …
“Concorde” by Melby
If we are not mistaken, “Concorde” is the fifth consecutive single by Melby since the band’s last album. While we are fond …
“Butterfinger Hands” by Carpet Burn
We have a carpet burn and we are thrilled about it. Wait — that didn’t come out as we intended. …
“Work All Day And Then You Die” by The Parrots
Madrid’s The Parrots are known as a garage rock band, but their growth suggests that the tag may no longer fit. Listen …
“Audre” by Novaa
Novaa is new to me, but a little research reveals that her music has been building a positive reputation in recent …
“Middleman” by The Saint Larsen
Our congratulations to Northern Portrait vocalist and rhythm guitarist Stefan Larsen on his promotion to The Saint Larsen, especially as such …
Yea-Ming & The Rumours – So, Bird …
So, what is it about So, Bird…, the new album by Yea-Ming & The Rumors? Although I covered their prior album I …
Jeanines – Don’t Wait For A Sign
The spirit of C86 is strong with New York City’s Jeanines. They do no-frills guitar pop that focuses the listener’s attention …
Man Behind Tree – 3
Man Behind Tree might be viewed as an ominous name for a band, but it only takes a few moments of …
HAAi – Baby, We’re Ascending
We needed this song to start the day. We mean, we really, really needed it. Swamped at work, exposed to COVID and …
Mayes – Icing
One last hoo-rah for 2018. It’s New Year’s Eve and this one deserves a special occasion. Hamburg’s own Mayes end the cake …
People Club – Lonesome
It’s easy to get lost in the heat of summer in the city, in the heat of Berlin. Not this …
Rachel Sermanni – Aquarium Kisses
How about some folk-y heaven for your midweek (ish) listening pleasure? Rachel Sermanni is back, and she’s got an EP on the …