SONG REVIEW: VOH’s ‘Amnesia’ is Hard to Forget
When describing distinguished artists and performers, people often talk of the mysterious “X–factor”. As much as we can attempt to verbalise their talent with colourful descriptions, there’s an ineffable charm which arrests our attention. With her sparkling second single, it’s clear that w
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: REX ORANGE COUNTY, ALEX CAMERON, AND THE MYSTERINES
It's an exciting week here for Fresh Music Fridays, as Harry Gay, Matt Forbes and Iggy lead us on a journey through tracks hot off the presses: some highly anticipated Rex Orange County, a funky 80s tune from Alex Cameron, and a dash of debut grunge-rock from the Mysterines.
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Homework (25th Anniversary Edition)’ is a worthy tribute to Daft Punk’s legacy
Last week, Daft Punk finally came out of the woodwork – a year after they announced their breakup – to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their debut album Homework. The Deluxe Anniversary Edition of the album was released alongside a Twitch stream of a rare performance from 1997 at the
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: BENEE, NILÜFER YANYA, AND SOFI TUKKER
It’s that day of the week again, and returning FMF veterans Harry Gay and Andy Park have teamed up with Tamsyn Bellew to deliver us a little bit of feel-good pop from BENEE, moody indie-pop from Nilüfer Yanya, and a dark dance track from Sofi Tukker and Mahmut Orhan.
SONG REVIEW: The Sunday Cartoons carves a unique sonic path with ‘Oasis’
Harry Gay reviews an isolation-inspired track from Sydney artist The Sunday Cartoons.
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: GANG OF YOUTHS, LIZZY MCALPINE, AND MOM JEANS
Fresh Music Friday is BACK, baby, and this week Harry Gay, Victoria Gillespie, and Niamh Elliott-Brennan deconstruct a bit of self-deprecating Gang of Youths grandeur, a tragic love ballad from Lizzy McAlpine, and a throwback pop-punk track from Mom Jeans.
Welcome Week Playlist 2022
Uni is back for another year, which means your favourite University of Sydney-affiliated radio station is too! To get in on the Welcome Week festivities, we’ve put together a playlist featuring a plethora of Aussie tunes, both new and old. We recommend blasting it as loud as humanly possible t
RETROSPECTIVE: Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ is a timeless ode to non-conformity
Nirvana became the figurehead of a disenfranchised, anti-establishment generation overnight; they burnt bright and burnt quickly.
Here’s why you need to listen to Halsey’s new album
If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, is a masterclass in transcribing intimate, personal antitheses.
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Aisles’ – Angel Olsen
“Angel Olsen’s latest release, Aisles, indulges in the melodrama of ‘80s pop which speaks to today’s anxiety of uncertain futures.” Words by Ana-Sofia Petrovic.