Listen – Tim Cohen ‘Meat Is Murder’

Tim Cohen has shared the second single from his upcoming album Luck Man which is out Friday 20th January, 2017. ‘Meat is Murder’ premiered on FLOOD who describe the single as “lurch[ing] along a sleazy groove, Cohen sounding like Daughn Gibson doing his best Nick Cave.” Listen to the track below. Influenced by Van Morrison’s Veedon Fleece as well as his one-time day job as a delivery driver – heard in ‘Meat Is Murder’ – and other daily travails, Cohen’s Luck Man eschews focusing on overarching topics...

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The 12th AMP Longlist Announced!

61 albums have been announced for the 12th Australian Music Prize after the most ever submitted albums in AMP history (364!), we’re excited to see Dorsal Fins, friendships, Gabriella Cohen, Jarrow, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Teeth & Tongue amongst the longlist! See the full list of artists here. The Shortlist, made up of nine albums, will be announced on January 18 with the winner to be announced in March 2017...

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Watch – Novella ‘Does The Island Know’

Novella are excited to share their new video for ‘Does The Island Know’ premiered via The Line Of Best Fit. It is their second single following the title track, taken from their forthcoming sophomore album Change Of State out Friday 17th February 2017 via Sinderlyn / Remote Control Records. The London set clip was shot by Yuki Yamamoto and showcases a constantly moving city from many different angles, reflecting the movement of the song. Watch the video...

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Sleaford Mods announce new album ‘English Tapas’

Sleaford Mods have announced their new album English Tapas, to be released Friday 3rd March 2017. The album was recorded at Steve Mackey’s (Pulp) West Heath Garage studios in London. English Tapas will be available on a limited pressing of red vinyl, CD, DL and very limited edition cassette (150 only). The first 1000 vinyl pre-orders also include a bonus one sided 7” of exclusive track ‘Big Trouble In Little Costa,’...

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Listen – Warpaint ‘New Song’ (Soulwax Remix)

Listen to Warpaint’s ‘New Song’ (Soulwax Remix) below. The band tour Australia this February in support of their new album Heads Up out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control. Catch Warpaint play Perth International Arts Festival on February 19, Brisbane at The Triffid on February 22, Melbourne at Zoo Twilights on February 24 and Sydney Opera House on February 25. Full ticket details and links below. This will be the band’s third tour of...

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Out Now – The Colorist & Emiliana Torrini self titled live album

The Colorist Orchestra & Emiliana Torrini have releaased their collaborative self-titled live album, out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control. The Colorist Orchestra is a Belgian ensemble founded by Aarich Jespers and Kobe Proesmans in 2013. They re-envision the repertoires of established musicians from across genres using traditional classical instruments and arrangements, along with a variety of their own musical inventions to contribute innovative, never-before-heard sounds and grooves to their compositions...

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Watch – Diana Gordon ‘Woman’

Diana Gordon drops her first-ever music video for the anthemic single ‘Woman’, premiered via Vogue. Watch it below. Directed by Cameron McCool and featuring Diana herself, she writes of creating the video, “We shot this video on a cold day in November. Five pregnant women on the cusp of giving birth and hungry, everyone having to pee at the same time. It was also one of the calmest days I’ve ever experienced....

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Listen – Car Seat Headrest ‘Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales’ (Single version)

After performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with members of The Roots, Car Seat Headrest have shared a new version of ‘Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales’. The six minute Teens of Denial epic has been reworked into a brand-new 4 minute version featuring lyrics from Will Toledo’s previous track ‘Plane Crash Blues’. Watch the performance and listen to the single below. Catch the band tour as a part of Laneway Festival this summer. In addition,...

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Watch – Goat Girl ‘Scum’

Goat Girl have shared a new video to ‘Scum’, taken from their debut double a-side single ‘Country Sleaze’ / ‘Scum’, out now via Rough Trade / Remote Control. The video was directed by Holly Whittaker and features many friends and members of bands who are from the same south London scene that Goat Girl emerged. Watch them being force fed below. Goat Girl are: Clottie Cream, Rosy Bones, Naima Jelly and...

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Watch – New Gen ‘Jackets’ (Feat. 67)

New Gen have shared the video for 67’s ‘Jackets’, the second track to be released from the New Gen LP out Friday 27 January 2017 via XL Recordings / Remote Control. Watch it below! 67’s ‘Jackets’, reflects the current climate quite literally. In 67’s own words: “The beats cold, got some cold verses! And it’s cold out there… so everyone better grab their jackets!” With a video directed by KZN Creative and...

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Adele, Alabama Shakes, Jamie xx & Radiohead Nominated for Grammy Awards 2017

The nominees for the 59th Grammy Awards have been announced. Last year’s Best New Artist winner Meghan Trainor unveiled the contestants for the marquee categories live on CBS. See our artist’s nominations below! The awards night takes place on 12th February 2017, click here to see the full list. Album Of The Year: 25 — Adele Record Of The Year: ‘Hello’ — Adele Song Of The Year: ‘Hello’ — Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin, songwriters...

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Gabriella Cohen releases ‘Full Closure and No Details’ in EU/UK

Gabriella Cohen releases her debut album Full Closure and No Details throughout the globe – out Friday 2nd December in EU/UK via Dot Dash. The record was released earlier in 2016 in Australia via Dot Dash / Remote Control Records and in the USA via Dot Dash / Captured Tracks. Gabriella has quickly established herself as a brooding storm dressed in silk, gaining well-deserved attention with her vivacious live shows that still audiences to surrender....

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Watch – The xx ‘On Hold’

The xx have shared their video for ‘On Hold’, the first single from the trio’s highly-anticipated third album I See You, released on 13th January 2017. The video was shot in Marfa, Texas, where the band wrote and recorded some of I See You, and is directed by acclaimed filmmaker and photographer Alasdair McLellan. Watch the video below. Speaking of the collaboration, The xx say: “Today we get to share our new...

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Watch – Fat Freddy’s Drop ‘Fish In The Sea’

The tale of a magical fish in Fat Freddy’s Drop song ‘Fish In The Sea’ swims to life in a spellbinding new music video. ‘Fish In The Sea’ is Freddys’ spin on an ancient Russian poem by Alexander Pushkin of morality and the song was first released on the band’s fourth studio album BAYS. Making his directorial debut on the music video is Actor/Chef De Attache / Kaupapa Commander: Taungaroa...

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Listen – Velociraptor ‘Hunk With A Hunch’

Christmas has come early. After touring across Oz this month, Brisbane’s Velociraptor have released a new single to soundtrack your summer. Hunk With A Hunch is out today via Dot Dash / Remote Control Records. As vocalist Jeremy Neale describes the track: “2 key changes, 3 verses, 1 guitar solo, a bridge, a whole lotta choruses, all in just over 2 minutes – what more do people want? …Oh, the...

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard win ARIA award + announce Gizzfest sideshows

After adding an ARIA for Best Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Album for Nonagon Infinity to their swag of awards from Age Victoria Music Awards and J Awards in the last week, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have kicked off their very own national festival, GIZZFEST in Brisbane today!  On top of that, side shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth have all been announced. Full details below. GIZZFEST 2016 SIDESHOWS Sun 27 Nov | MELBOURNE  Gizzfest Hangover Party | Curtin Bandroom 5-9pm | $20 door...

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