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LISTEN: The Comments by Yeo

YEO, Melbourne-based musician and producer gifts the Universe his new single, “THE COMMENTS”. His first single of 2018, “THE COMMENTS” is a slow sultry R&B jam. YEO says the song is about the futility sometimes found in online discussion. Stuck in denial, people often use the shield of the Internet to avoid the consequences of their words. “THE COMMENTS” is from this forth coming 2019 EP. … Continue reading LISTEN: The Comments by Yeo

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Track of the Day: “Stared at the Sun” by The Shabbab

What I like about THE SHABBAB is that I’m instantly reminded of early BOB DYLAN with a mix of that punk rock sound THE CLASH introduced into the world. The boys just released the video below for “Stared at the Sun” from their self titled EP. THE SHABBAB is Shuki Rosenboim (vocals/percussion), Said Choucair (Guitar/backing vocals), Vito Lucarelli (bass/organ/backing vocals) and Constantine Stefanou (drums) and you can download and stream The Shabbab … Continue reading Track of the Day: “Stared at the Sun” by The Shabbab

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Track of the Day: “I’ll Be Home(less) for Christmas” by 8 Bit Love

Those fanciful fun fellows from 8 BIT LOVE have given us a non traditional Christmas song (the best kind I say) with “I’ll Be Home(less) for Christmas”. 8 BIT LOVE‘s  quasi-Christmas carol was inspired in December 2012 when frontman, Vito, and housemates received an eviction notice in the mail. “It’s a tale of shock, anger, despair and the concerns of the bonds between housemates when bond is … Continue reading Track of the Day: “I’ll Be Home(less) for Christmas” by 8 Bit Love

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Track of the Day: “Halloumi” by Wayfarer

Melbourne beatmaker WAYFARER has released a brand spanking new single from his BEAT TAPE 02 EP and it’s downright fun, flirty, and sassy! While listening to it, I am instantly thrown back in time and watching my friends play Mario Cart. I believe there might even be a “one up” leaning sample in it! BEAT TAPE 02, released today and was mastered by Andrei Eremin (Chet Faker, Oscar Key Sung, … Continue reading Track of the Day: “Halloumi” by Wayfarer

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MUSIC ALERT: Sleepy Dreamers Release Second EP: LOCAL FOOTBALL

Melbourne indie-folk quartet SLEEPY DREAMERS have today released their second EP, LOCAL FOOTBALL. Recorded earlier this year at Head Gap Studios in Thornbury, the five track EP features singles ‘Bike Song’ and ‘Hunk’. LOCAL FOOTBALL is now available on Bandcamp, iTunes and Spotify and you can stream on LOCAL FOOTBALL on Soundcloud If you’re in Australia, then head out to the SLEEPY DREAMERS MELBOURNE EP LAUNCH Saturday November 29th | The Penny Black, Brunswick | With support … Continue reading MUSIC ALERT: Sleepy Dreamers Release Second EP: LOCAL FOOTBALL

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Track of the Day: “Beach Houses” by LANKS

I may have squealed when I saw this pop up in my Soundcloud feed and I am being honest. I did squeal. LANKS has become one of my favorite artists in the last few months. We’ve posted about LANKS on this site here, here, and here. Quick recap of LANKS (aka Will Cuming) is from Melbourne, Australia who also fronts FARROW. Just a mere 24 years … Continue reading Track of the Day: “Beach Houses” by LANKS

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Track of the Day: “Minor Swing” by Cabbages & Kings

CABBAGES & KINGS released their single “Minor Swing” from their forthcoming album DO PIG due early 2015 through Cubcave/MGM las week and we can’t stop listening to it. As we said in a previous post: For US music lovers who may need a comparison in sound, if I had to compare “MINOR SWING” in sound, I would put it that fun and iconic accordion sound that is signature … Continue reading Track of the Day: “Minor Swing” by Cabbages & Kings

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Track of the Day: “Sirens” by De̊ǰa (LANKS Remix)

Thanks to the musical greatness of LANKS, we discovered Melbourne’s De̊ǰa. De̊ǰa is haxx and Rromarin, who have combined “progressive production and diverse sounds” to create music that is fits perfectly with the musical stylings of LANKS. LANKS does a beautiful remix of De̊ǰa‘s “Sirens”. Listen to both versions below and let us know which version you prefer. De̊ǰa: Facebook | Twitter | Website LANKS: Facebook | Twitter | … Continue reading Track of the Day: “Sirens” by De̊ǰa (LANKS Remix)

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