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)
Despite his size and trademark ninja vest, strapped loosely over a lumberjack flannel, Thundercat cuts an unassuming figure. Touring as a trio with acclaimed jazz drummer Justin Brown and keyboardist Dennis Hamm, the cat otherwise known as Stephen Bruner donned … Continue reading Thundercat – Max Watt’s, Melbourne (11/02/2016)
Jazz-pop scuzz-ninjas Mangelwurzel have delivered the goods with Gary, their debut album. The Melbourne sextet’s energetic shows, which are a happy mixture of brash, confrontational charisma, joyous abandon and some serious chops, are a sight to behold and have ensured … Continue reading Mangelwurzel – Gary (2016 LP)
words by watts 