The Best and Worst Albums of Q1 2022
With the unending barrage of horrendous news coming at us from all angles in 2022, it’s comforting to know that for every unfortunate or disappointing event that takes place in the music world, there’s a much more pleasing one to balance it out. Valerie may have left Sweet Trip, but Florida Geor
SONG REVIEW: Lime Cordiale prove sex sells with ‘Facts of Life’
Lime Cordiale obviously needs no introduction. Formed on the Northern Beaches in 2009, consisting of brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach, along with touring members James Jennings, Felix Bornholt and Nicholas Polovineo, the band has been topping the charts and winning awards ever since. As a fellow Nort
‘I vaxed the sheriff’: A begrudging review of Eric Clapton’s latest live album
When I first heard Eric Clapton was releasing a set of ‘Anti-Lockdown Anthems’, I had a singular reaction: They’re probably going to be fantastic. It was a realization that I found regrettable, and one that surprised me as much as it might you, but it soon dawned on me that as much as I would
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.
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.