Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Mature Themes
Ariel Pink is an extremely prolific and unique artist, and this latest record is a testament to his continuing inventiveness, humour and skill. 'Mature Themes' presents a distinctive reimagining of lo-fi psychedelic music…
Fabulous Diamonds - Commercial Music
Melbourne duo Fabulous Diamonds return with a masterful and entrancing album of new compositions. Drawing from an expressive palette of synths, drums and vocal elements, Commercial Music both strengthens the structures and develops…
Frank Ocean - Channel Orange
Frank Ocean's debut official studio album is an ambitious and affecting collection of songs that skilfully combines many of the various forms of contemporary hip hop and RnB. Associated with the Odd Future…
Grand Salvo - Slay Me In My Sleep
Grand Salvo is the project of Melbourne artist Paddy Mann, and Slay Me In My Sleep demonstrates the full scope of his singular skill as a singer and songwriter. Written as a complete…
Dirty Projectors - Swing Lo Magellan
The latest album from Dirty Projectors exhibits all the creative ambition and fearlessly experimental styles of previous releases, extending yet again the range and scope of this New York based band. Dynamic arrangements…
New War - New War
Melbourne four-piece band New War have developed a reputation for their intense, frighteningly good live performances. Comprising Chris Pugmire, Jesse Shepherd, Melissa Lock, and Steve Masterson, New War here offer an intense, frighteningly…
DIIV - Oshin
DIIV started life as the project of Zachary Cole Smith, also a member of atmospheric rock ensemble Beach Fossils, and the strengths of his previous work are clearly evident on this debut record…
Beak> - >>
One of the founding members of influential English group Portishead, Geoff Barrow has had an extraordinary and influencial career. While inspiring many others with his musical approach, Barrow has remained restlessly creative, working…
Patti Smith - Banga
Patti Smith, the iconic American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, artist, photographer, and author has had an extraordinary, and singular, creative career. Banga is the latest in a long line of cultural achievements, and illustrates…
Bobby Womack - The Bravest Man In The Universe
'The Bravest Man In The Universe' is a triumphant musical return for the renowned soul artist Bobby Womack; the first studio album of original material since the release of 'Resurrection' in 1994. Co-produced…
Bushwalking - First Time
Bushwalking is the collaborative project of Ela Stiles, Nisa Venerosa, and Karl Scullin, all experienced musicans and songwriters known for their work with other bands including Songs, Fabulous Diamonds and Kes Band. Performing…
Richard Hawley - Standing At The Sky's Edge
Sheffield songwriter Richard Hawley has written and recorded an impressive, thoughtful array of songs on Standing At The Sky's Edge. Well known for his guitar work with English pop outfits Longpigs and Pulp…
Ty Segall And White Fence - Hair
Garage rock and psych-pop specialists Ty Segall and White Fence recently joined forces to create an album that plays on both artists' strengths. Together, their disparate but complementary musical approaches have produced an…
Daughn Gibson - All Hell
Daughn Gibson's debut album is a rare hybrid of experimental pop and traditional Americana. With a resonant vocal style, Daughn crafts concise narratives with memorable melodies. Musically 'All Hell' draws upon shadowy country…
Lower Plenty - Hard Rubbish
The second album from Melbourne four-piece Lower Plenty presents a striking collection of memorable folk-influenced songs, occasionally fragile in sound but always robust in arrangment. The band itself comprises members of other well…
Chromatics - Kill For Love
On 'Kill For Love' Portland band Chromatics have crafted an exceptional album with a distinct aesthetic, one drawn from a rich palette of pop history and cinematic soundscapes. The earliest incarnation of the…
Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
Alabama Shakes's debut album is a striking record filled with timeless rock n roll, and gospel influenced rhythm n blues. Singer and songwriter Brittany Howard is an exceptionally expressive artist, delivering the album's…
Max Crumbs - Maidenhair
Max Kohane is well known for his work with grindcore supergroup Agents Of Abhorrence, and no-wave punk-pop duo Brain Children, but 'Maidenhair' represents his first official foray into solo territory. Released under the…
The Bombay Royale - You Me Bullets Love
Beginning life as a musical ensemble focused on reinterpreting forgotten gems from the classic Bollywood soundtracks of the 1960s and ‘70s, The Bombay Royale quickly earned a reputation for breathing new life and…
Django Django - Django Django
The self-titled debut from UK four-piece Django Django is a diverse yet cohesive record that showcases the band's range of skills as musicians and producers. Throughout the record Django Django use unexpected, and…