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 Tom Gaffney | Jun 4, 2015 | Reviews
heartaches & drum breaks ****1/2 Time and talent are two huge aspects of creating fantastic music. Luckily for us, Tim Whitt (aka DJ Bottlerockets) has a whole lot of both. The renowned deck spinner (and self-proclaimed serial procrastinator) has just put out his...
by Matt Saunders | Jun 4, 2015 | Reviews
heart & soul ****1/2 The beautiful thing about folk music is that when it’s done right, it can cast a spell with the sparsest of ingredients…a fingerpicked guitar, a comforting voice or two, maybe a harmonica swell here and there, and you can pave a reliable road...
by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2015 | Opportunities
Here’s a great way to be part of the St Paul’s Creative Centre community! “Community Memberships” grants are available to 10 individuals per year, which covers the value of a full-time membership at the hub. This includes full-time access to...
by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2015 | News
Finally! SA will get it’s own chance to stage the Reclink Community Cup! This much-adored charity football match series has a 21 year history in its hometown of Melbourne (and runs in Sydney too), annually pitting musicians vs media on the footy field. Once a...
by Skye Walter | Jun 4, 2015 | Top Pick Gig
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by Skye Walter | Jun 3, 2015 | Opportunities
Something for the tech lovers and innovators: the world’s first developer community for software & hardware developers, designers and algorithm experts, TechJam, invites you to collaborate with music industry businesses and individuals on 15 July. From...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2015 | Featured Video
Following in the footsteps of The Blair Witch Project, Urtekk shot their brand new clip for “Pareidolia” in The Woods, acknowledging its reputation for being a mysterious place. The 3rd of 3 parts in the DM3 Project for the instrumental electronic...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2015 | Featured Artist
Music SA welcomes electronic pop act Nakatomi to its South Australian Artist Directory. Comprised of local music veterans Emily Smart and Hamish Cox, the duo has been holed up for 12 months writing and creating their new sound, which has been quickly embraced by...
by Skye Walter | Jun 2, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, Opportunities
Music SA’s new Industry Development Manager, Emma Coyle, will be opening the doors every Monday for anyone needing one-on-one guidance with their band or music business. There’s no question too big or too small; from ‘how do I book a local...
by Skye Walter | Jun 1, 2015 | Featured Festival, Festivals, News
Congrats to the Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival 2015, which officially launched its 2015 season on 1 May at La Boheme. Founded by brothers Paul & Adam Boylon and Jay Robinson in 2008, the Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival is held annually each June in Adelaide and...
by Matt Saunders | May 28, 2015 | Reviews
fault lines **** We Do This have crafted an entrancing three-track EP that hovers in a space between synthpop and indie rock, creating a melancholy sound that’s still catchy and danceable. Live instruments are interwoven seamlessly with programmed beats and synths,...
by Savvy | May 28, 2015 | Reviews
time **** Boston April was set up by Kelly Breuer and Alicia Hettner, who sing very well together. The harmonies are awesome and are complemented by acoustic guitar. ‘Time’ is stripped back and easy to listen to. I have seen a lot of artists in my time who have got...
by Phil Catley | May 28, 2015 | Reviews
don morrison’s raging thirst ***** Don Morrison is a legend of the Adelaide blues/folk music scene, known and loved for his work as the front man for The Bodgies, The Lonely Cosmonauts, Prawnhead and more. If you haven’t heard of him or you don’t have any of...
by Michael Hunter | May 28, 2015 | Reviews
journey to myself **** I’m not sure if this is the first recording for Adelaide singer songwriter Kylie Brice, or just the first that has come my way. Regardless, what we have is a folk pop, or perhaps acoustic pop, song which has several positive characteristics....
by Skye Walter | May 25, 2015 | touring sa dates
Wednesday 1 July – Blien Vesne @ Crown & Sceptre Wednesday 1 July – Seether @ The Gov (FEATURED) Thursday 2 July – Marlon Williams & The Yarra Benders, Norma Jean @ Jive Friday 3 July – Belle Haven @ Enigma Friday 3 July – Tim Rogers &...
by Skye Walter | May 25, 2015 | Charts
We love it when a live recording at Three D Radio’s own Sound Lounge spawns a #1 release on the station. For several weeks the Hunky Punks have the honour (5 May, 22 May – 12 June). The “quirky poppy psychedelic country weirdness” band hail...
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 Craig Atkins | May 21, 2015 | Reviews
the stars in your eyes **** Camryn Jordans is a young songwriter, and with a list of influences such as Pink, Sia, Bruno Mars, Gabrielle Aplin, Rhianna and Ed Sheeran, there is a current familiarity in the arrangement of song. ‘The Stars In Your Eyes’ is a...
by Matt Saunders | May 21, 2015 | Reviews
all f’d up ***1/2 The ReadyMades have returned with a three-song EP of fun, danceable indie-punk-pop that’ll put a spring in your step and provide a ten-minute respite from your worldly cares. Guitarist/vocalist Kate delivers solid howls that do her punk...
by Kyle Opie | May 21, 2015 | Reviews
jawbreaker *** Relying On Luck are a young Punk Rock trio who have have supported the likes of British India and Bad//Dreems in their recent history around the traps. The two and a half minutes of madness known as ‘Jawbreaker’ bursts through as the second...
by Skye Walter | May 19, 2015 | Featured Video
If Melodic Hardcore is your thing, then you need to see Coves’ new video for hard-hitting track “Could’ve, Would’ve”, launched January 2015. Men of few words, they let the music – and vision – speak for itself. The single was...
by Skye Walter | May 17, 2015 | Opportunities
Reminder – Carclew Scholarship applications are open for artists aged 26 and under, for professional development opportunities to the value of $12,500 in categories of Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Creative Writing and Film/New Media. This is perfect for artists...
by Skye Walter | May 17, 2015 | Opportunities
The last Wednesday of the month is nearly upon us, and that means it’s Banter time. After a great start in April, the event gets a reprise on 27th May. Presented by Musitec and St Paul’s Creative Centre, this gathering of Adelaide’s music community...
by Skye Walter | May 17, 2015 | News
Congrats to Jess Nicks and Fat Trax – she’s has the honour of having the first CD launched on the studio’s new label, “Fat Trax Records.” Her new release “It’s Your Time” was launched to a full house at the Promethean in...
by Skye Walter | May 15, 2015 | News
The biggest night in SA film industry was held on 15 May with the annual SASAs (SA Screen Awards)! Congrats to all the winners, and extra thumbs up to Winner of Best Music Video (presented by Music SA). The accolade went to Dir./Prod Benjamin Dow for his treatment of...
by Matt Saunders | May 14, 2015 | Reviews
the whole half ***** Skythief’s new single is a frequently spectacular headphone odyssey: densely-composed, impeccably performed and immaculately produced. ‘The Whole Half’ sounds like if some of the more psychedelically-inclined mope-rock bands of fading recent...
by Phil Catley | May 14, 2015 | Reviews
self titled ***** Across the Atlas is a new 4-piece punk band who brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to this 3-track Digital EP.Comprising young guns Penny on vocals, Ben on guitar, Will on bass, and Johnny on drums, they thrash out some catchy tunes about ‘TV...
by Tom Gaffney | May 14, 2015 | Reviews
dots *** To say that Adrian Holmes, better known simply as Adrian, is prolific would be undermining his contribution to music. The musician has studied at the conservatorium, is a singing teacher, and is now a fully-fledged recording artist with the release of his...
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 Skye Walter | May 12, 2015 | touring sa dates
Wednesday 1 July – Seether @ The Gov Friday 3 July – Tim Rogers & the Bamboos @ The Gov Saturday 11 July – Jimmy Barnes @ Entertainment Theatre Saturday 11 July – The Church @ The Gov Friday 17 July – My Friend the Chocolate Cake @...
by Skye Walter | May 12, 2015 | Featured Music
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by Skye Walter | May 12, 2015 | Uncategorised
The latest #1 band on Three D Radio has a clever name you won’t forget in a hurry! And it’s just a little bit...
by Kyle Opie | May 7, 2015 | Reviews
dreamers ***1/2 There is no doubt that Thomas Capogreco’s Dreamers EP stretches the boundaries of what some would consider to be music. Whether or not you can find any aesthetic pleasure or purpose in the 5 tracks, each coming in at exactly 6 minutes and 33...
by Matt Saunders | May 7, 2015 | Reviews
inside upside down ****1/2 This debut single from Holly Younger and Ross Simpson, aka Hyrs, is an indie pop gem.Reverbed guitar arpeggios and syncopated toms revolve around Younger’s perfectly breathy and detached vocal delivery, and the result is nothing short 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 Skye Walter | May 7, 2015 | Music SA News, News
It is with a heavy heart that the team at Music SA announce that our Industry Development Manager of eight years, Gordon Andersen, is moving on to take up the role of Events and Promotions Officer at the City of West Torrens. Music SA General Manager Lisa Bishop said...
by Skye Walter | May 6, 2015 | News
UPDATE (6 May): An incredible outpouring of love yesterday at the celebration of the life of David ‘Daisy’ Day. Hundreds filled the Arkaba top room, with moving tributes, live music, famous faces and friends from all over the country. Photographer Ian...
by Skye Walter | May 6, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
What better way to spend your Thursday lunchtime than out in the open spaces of Victoria Square – with live original music!? Music SA has lined up a great bunch of bands from this Thursday 7 May through 28 May from 12noon to 2pm, for the Adelaide City...
by Skye Walter | May 4, 2015 | News
The songs, the stories, the places, the people… the Adelaide Songs Concert explores them all! This new event celebrates our city’s history and identity with a concert / cabaret featuring 20 brand new songs inspired by the City of Adelaide, with poems,...
by Skye Walter | May 1, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News
UPDATE 1 MAY 2015 After a very successful launch last night at St Paul’s Creative Centre, the latest video clip series from the MAPS film school students are officially online! Head to our Instagram for a few photos from the evening’s proceedings, and jump...
by Tom Gaffney | Apr 30, 2015 | Reviews
in love / in madness **** Adelaide’s answer to punishing but heartfelt rock and roll is undoubtedly Squeaker. The four piece band have been churning out guitar riffs and admirable vocals around Australia for the last seven years, and – as it seems – within every...
by Michael Hunter | Apr 30, 2015 | Reviews
fruition **** It’s probably unnecessary to say, but there is a lot of excellent music currently being made locally under the general umbrella of folk rock / singer-songwriter et al. Anyone who has heard the work of Thom Lion & The Tamers will be equally...
by Michael Hunter | Apr 30, 2015 | Reviews
fine dust **** They used to be Cow but are now Sun Theory. Whatever the name or line-up, their third CD together shows that the band knows how to construct roots-rock of a professional and enjoyable standard, and are also well adept at the songwriter’s art. Roots-rock...
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 Skye Walter | Apr 25, 2015 | Opportunities
Attention Adelaide artists: applications are now open for the Stigwood Fellowships. Now in its 2nd year, the program offers personalised professional development and connections across the globe for local musicians AND industry entrepreneurs. Introduced by the State...
by Matt Saunders | Apr 23, 2015 | Reviews
squatters quarters ***** Adelaide Producer/MC Elapsed Time (aka Lachlan Scott Emes) has returned with this, his third EP, and it’s a triumph from start-to-finish; an action-packed one-man show that does it all with memorable rhymes, beats, and hooks. This is textbook...
by Tom Gaffney | Apr 23, 2015 | Reviews
circles ****1/2 Electronica masters Nakatomi are on fire right now. The artists are new on the scene, but that hasn’t stopped them from getting Fresh 92.7 airplay, headlining Futuresounds Adelaide’s Sidechain showcase, and achieving serious attention nationwide. The...
by Tristan Newsome | Apr 23, 2015 | Reviews
self titled **** Now my friends this is do it yourself at it’s finest, no messing about with fancy packaging just a brown paper cardboard sleeve with hand written black sharpie writing…most things that come in brown paper bags appeal so let’s see how this goes…...
by Skye Walter | Apr 22, 2015 | News
The SA music industry loses a supportive local business as JL Music Publishing announce they will cease trading from the 30th of April as a part of voluntary windup of the JL Music Group by the Directors. They state it has not been an easy decision but have...
by Tom Gaffney | Apr 16, 2015 | Reviews
hanabi / starcrossing You may have heard the name Koolta around town. The established MC has grabbed slots from leading national festivals, played at the Clipsal 500, and has gained reputation around town for being a solid asset to Aussie hip hop.The Adelaide...
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 Matt Saunders | Apr 16, 2015 | Reviews
red dress *** The debut album from Benny C & the Associates offers an impressive platter of blues, funk, and jazz, but its sonic achievements can’t overcome underwritten songs.Technically speaking, the music is faultless, with sharp performances and a polished mix...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | Opportunities, SA Industry
It’s that time again! If you’re an SA based musician, who is writing and performing their own music, now’s your chance to apply for the next round of grants from the Arts SA Contemporary Music Fund. This includes funding for recording, touring...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | News, SA Industry
Musicians of Australia – let us all celebrate Record Store Day this Saturday 18th April by supporting our beloved local retail record shops! Hopefully your own stuff is in stock too, so show them some love. In Adelaide, scene stalwart Clarity Records will be...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | News, SA Industry
Music SA has teamed up with the Riverbank Precinct to produce a series of live music events called Sunday Vibes. The family-friendly (and free!) affair continues this Sunday, April 12, with performances from The Timbers, Banjo Jackson (band), and Paige Renee Court...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | News, SA Industry
Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga was recently redeveloped and is now host to a diverse range of events and activities in the heart of the City. Traversed by the tram, it’s easy to access and with cafes and the Adelaide Central Market nearby there’s always...
by Skye Walter | Apr 15, 2015 | Music SA News, Music SA Presents, News, SA Industry
The Central Market has over 80 stalls and is South Australia’s most visited tourist attraction. This Market remains the food Mecca for multicultural cuisine and fresh produce, trading in fruit, vegetables, small goods, and café food. Today it remains the ‘Heart of...
by Tom Gaffney | Apr 11, 2015 | Reviews
here ***1/2 It’s so wonderful to see Adelaide electronic artists continuously popping up out of nowhere, reinforcing the idea of diversity in the fantastic music scene on offer. Zeequil, a seasoned duo who successfully combine worldly beats and trip-hop vocals to...
by Michael Hunter | Apr 9, 2015 | Reviews
living in the sixties **** The ‘middle period’ of classic Adelaide band the Masters Apprentices was around 1967, with hits like “Elevator Driver” and a line-up that included guitarist Peter Tilbrook. After a few years service he moved on to other projects, and...
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...
by Tom Gaffney | Apr 9, 2015 | Reviews
all the frozen horses **** Hidden gem The Quiet Room may very well be our answer to the trip-hop hole that Adelaide unfortunately has. Made up of vocalist Matt Cahill and producer Andrew Muecke, the duo utilise elements of dark pop, new wave, and their own little...
by Savvy | Apr 9, 2015 | Reviews
no more **** Imagine sitting in a 1950s cocktail bar sipping on a martini with live lounge music coming from a small stage. Beyond the haze of cigarette smoke, band members are dressed in full period attire. That’s what I picture when I listen to Felatio Hornblower’s...
by Craig Atkins | Apr 2, 2015 | Reviews
shot me with your eyes *** One of the pleasures of being a reviewer is discovering bands within Adelaide I haven’t heard of before, with this week’s act being 5 piece rockers Skythief, consisting of Adam Barnett-Pierce (Vocals), Brett Benham (Bass), Jamie Korte...
by Tom Gaffney | Apr 2, 2015 | Reviews
the ghost music ***1/2 If you’re not yet familiar with A-Duff (the moniker for local beats producer Aaron Duff), it might not be a bad idea to become acquainted with his take on electronica. The artist has recently released “The Ghost Music”, an expansive,...
by Tristan Newsome | Apr 2, 2015 | Reviews
fell **1/2 Yet another wintery summer day and the latest review couldn’t have been more appropriate Vane of Barbs new EP Fell. Beautifully packaged with an intriguing winter themed artwork…I had to put a jumper on. First track “Science Without Humanity” is slightly...
