Much of Billy Davis’ A Family Portrait feels like a dedication to the joyful hip-hop and jazzy neo-soul of the ‘90s, with reference points such as Arrested Development and D’Angelo sitting alongside those of more contemporary acts like Anderson … Continue reading Billy Davis – A Family Portrait (2017 LP)
The evolution of Saskwatch has been interesting to observe – while they started out as a fairly straight-forward take on ‘60s soul they have readjusted their direction over the last few years, turning their hands to a brand of indie … Continue reading Saskwatch – Manual Override (2017 LP)
On Sunday night I stumbled into a strange and foreign world – a pop concert by the US singer Kehlani. We found The Forum completely packed upon arrival, with the 22-year-old Californian already on stage and the similarly youthful audience … Continue reading Kehlani – The Forum, Melbourne (27/08/17)
Saatsuma is collaboration between Cesar Rodrigues and Memphis Kelly, and while they expand to a five-piece to replicate the production and dynamics of their songs on stage, one of the most immediate points about Overflow is how much of an … Continue reading Saatsuma – Overflow (2017 LP)
This is the debut EP from Sydney based electronic musician Love Deluxe, but it is a decidedly sure footed opening gambit. The sound is typified by disco house grooves, layers of synths and a decidedly retro feel to the … Continue reading Love Deluxe – Silk Mirage (2017 EP)
Life Is Fine finds Paul Kelly in ‘classic’ mode; unlike many of his recent releases this album is a collection of mostly new songs performed with his crack hot live band, without having to conform to any theme other than … Continue reading Paul Kelly – Life Is Fine (2017 LP)
“A Decade of Dickhead. And just to make it clear, we’re the dickheads,” says Joel Morrison, gazing around at the interior of The Old Bar. “It’s just amazing that three dickheads can run a bar for this long.” It’s only … Continue reading A DECADE OF DICKHEAD – THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOEL, LIAM & SINGA RUNNING THE OLD BAR
LCD Soundsystem’s first album in seven years kicks off with a filtered arpeggiating synth and heavy synth bass that immediately recalls their past. The song, Oh Baby, sees bandleader James Murphy step further into 1980s pop mode than ever before. … Continue reading LCD Soundsystem – American Dream (2017 LP)
LCD Soundsystem proved several things tonight, not least that music designed for dancing can also be vital, dynamic and filled with flawed human emotion. Another is how loud and detailed a band can sound in a stadium if they invest … Continue reading LCD Soundsystem – Marriage Equality Arena, Melbourne (26/07/17)
Angie McMahon’s powerful and surprisingly deep vocal filled the Melbourne Recital Centre, even if the majority of the seats remained unoccupied. The singer’s lyrical content and charmingly nervous between song banter revealed her youth, but this didn’t really matter once … Continue reading Father John Misty + Angie McMahon – Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne (24/07/17)
How Creativity & Technology Birthed The Modern Remix And Dance Music Musical history is littered with examples of innovators using technology in creative ways that have wide reaching and lasting affects. In part one of this article we examine … Continue reading THE HISTORY OF DUB MIXING TECHNIQUES PART 1
It’s extremely heartening to see the amount of love that is being shown to Cable Ties at the moment. Their debut album has been embraced by community radio and music publications around the country and the three launches being held … Continue reading Cable Ties + The Peep Tempel – The John Curtin Hotel, Melbourne (13/07/17)
