Lolo’s Arsenal
Lolo sounds like a seasoned performer, her new single unapologetic in its seductive and unflinching confidence. There’s a catchy rhythm to the vocals which click together perfectly. In this sense it’s no sing-along, it’s a dark and accusatory piece, a proclamation that Lolo is emerging from some shitty stuff: “You can try to tie my … Read more
Col(d)well to Canberra
A quick post from me today as I plough through my overstuffed mailbox. The very talented Jack Colwell is gracing freezing Canberra this Friday evening, performing in a set with Julia and the Deep Sea Sirens. The gig has been framed with the title “The Winter of Content”. The energy of a gig at the … Read more
Weekend Wind Down
We all make hard decisions in our lives. I’m not always willing to make them, no matter how prepared I am. I find myself a bit numb from a big decision and change in my life. It has been tough and unusual, and while some days are easier than others, mostly I’ve felt flat. The … Read more
Lou in the ICU
I’ve often said that I could never live up to my father. At once, when necessary, commanding with a belly full of fire he knows how to manage people well and is built for work. He’s never sick, he handles difficult situations deftly and works like a dog. If he’s not working for the boss … Read more
BURNS collaborates with dems
Suave, minimalist, smooth, and a little dark, BURNS’ recent involvement with Dems is a rare treat. The vocals in Poison introduces just enough hurt to add a dimension to BURNS’ crazy sexy, cool approach. I’m sure I’ve heard of BURNS before but just to recap, this Londoner was born on Halloween and according to Last … Read more
R(ise) E(xist) D(emise)
Curated by Chloe Mandryk, the mysterious and ceremonial exhibition RED (Rise, Exist, Demise) focuses on physical, emotional and spatial binaries associated with the colour red. This provocative colour is connected to renewal and oppositional forces, for example birth, living with gusto, cycles and death. I sauntered in late to the opening on 15 March to … Read more
Modern Spender
At first listen you might consider Melbourne’s Tom Spender a bit like a slow cooked Tom Vek or a hark back to Neil Finn’s stuff. Already a couple of good names to be compared to, right? Never Again unveils Spender with a little more complexity. The minimal use of horns and strings reminds me of … Read more
Maple’s Fixed Gaze
George Maple carries the beautiful voice on Flume’s Bring You Down. She also has ties to the accomplished Flight Facilities. Maple has also kept busy working on her own material in a London studio with Bondax, Two Inch Punch, Juk Juk, Royce Wood Junior and Snakehips. It will be exciting to see her career unfold! … Read more
Weekend Wind Down
Canberra turns 100 this year and this long weekend marks its birthday party. 100 is pretty young when you consider that “neighbouring” cities Sydney and Melbourne are nearly twice as old. Many overseas eroneously believe that Melbourne is the capital of Australia. Not the biggest error considering it was our capital until 100 years ago. … Read more
Colour Bomb
Understandably citing Billy Joel, David Bowie and Nick Cave as influences, Colour Bomb (comprising duo, James Saunders and Tom Whitty) performs pop with a few surprises and a lot of promise. Their songs stay steadfastly true to their melodies but harness experimentation much the way that Sparkadia’s and MS MR’s songs have. This could be … Read more
