by Matthew Jolly | Sep 24, 2015 | Reviews
be the revolution *** This is a strong record, well written and recorded and in their own words “jammed packed with big guitars, loud drums and soulful singing.” Stephanie Ann has voice that sounds like it should be on the radio – FM Country-Pop-Rock radio that plays...
by Matthew Jolly | Jul 21, 2015 | Reviews
making maps ft. joel braithwaite ***** I know Luke Carlino as a live solo performer who combines a sweet soulful voice with acoustic guitar and imaginative use of loop pedals to produce sparse but eloquent tunes. ‘Making Maps’ takes these ingredients and...
by Matthew Jolly | Jun 25, 2015 | Featured Review, Reviews
rest **** Opening with the cathedral ambience of Fleet Foxes, this song by Juno drew me in with its simple arrangement of voices, finger picked guitar and sparse percussion. The narrative of a broken heart told in two voices is reminiscent of the Indigo Girls – clear...
by Matthew Jolly | Jun 11, 2015 | Reviews
caribbean gold **** There is a lot to like here, especially if you like your dreams electric. Rolling bass, walls of synth pads, electric hand-claps, TR-808 beats, oscillators arpeggiators and big choruses – this is the sound of 1983 synth-pop; Duran Duran, Human...
by Matthew Jolly | Jun 4, 2015 | Reviews
your room ***** Released on the upcoming compilation ‘Oz Do It Better, Volume 2’ by the antipodes-appreciating French label Beko Disques, this song by Blush Response is like a time machine ride back to 1989. Breathy vocals drenched in reverb, guitars chiming and then...
by Matthew Jolly | May 21, 2015 | Reviews
songs and stories *** On the 6 song EP ‘Songs And Stories’ Fergus Maximus has delivered a set that can probably best be described as charming. Recorded live at the Austral it is a raw and honest account of his song-writing. It also includes between-song banter which...
by Matthew Jolly | May 14, 2015 | Reviews
misophonia ***** West Thebarton Brothel Party describe themselves as a “7-Piece Garage Rock Hydra” producing “Jangly Fuzzy Garage Rock” and they are.What this description doesn’t convey is the glorious raggedness of the voice of Ray Dalfsen or the untamed hookiness of...
by Matthew Jolly | May 7, 2015 | Reviews
tundra **1/2 With five songs over 40 minutes this was a long and daunting ride from Overview Effect. I was confused. I loved it. I was dismayed. I was ambivalent. I loved it again. And then… Duration was a concern during the first track (Untitled) as it consisted of a...
by Matthew Jolly | Apr 30, 2015 | Reviews
when you wake up ****1/2 I loved this record the same way I love good food – I may have tasted it before but if the recipe is good, the ingredients authentic and the cook is talented then it is very satisfying.It is impossible to review this song without mentioning My...
by Matthew Jolly | Apr 16, 2015 | Reviews
the future was yesterday ***1/2 The title of this release seems to be a statement of intent and there is a lot to like about the intentions of Adelaide band, Raygun. They are immediate without being disposable; they reference a bygone era without being trite. On first...
by Matthew Jolly | Apr 9, 2015 | Reviews
november rain *** Imagine a world in which sincerity is the new cynicism – where it is clichéd to be knowingly cool. Where it is original to be earnest and good. Christian Andrew could well provide the soundtrack to that world. Chances are you will see Christian...
