Essential Tracks
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Despite initially – and inaccurately – being viewed as a Pavement side project, David Berman’s Silver Jews now rightfully occupies a place in the indie rock canon. Between 1994 and 2008, Berman oversaw six albums under the moniker, all of which were released via Chicago indie mavericks, Drag City. Berman’s songwriting revolves around his deadpan […]
To trace each and every contour of Underworld’s close to 40 year career would be no small feat. Given the longevity of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith’s musical partnership (not to mention the ten year creative stint of Darren Emerson), the sheer multitude of Underworld’s output – the singles, albums, remixes, extended-plays, advertising jingles, film […]
What happens when you combine emo and rap? You get Juice WRLD, and a string of multi-platinum singles. Blending the melancholy, introspective lyrics of the former with the flow and instrumentals of the latter, Jucie WRLD is someone to keep your eye on. With two full lengths albums under his belt — 2018’s Goodbye & […]
With ‘Zero Gravity’, the world was introduced to the eccentric pop stylings of one Kate Miller-Heidke, Australia’s competitor in this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest. This was the singer’s introduction to the world stage, but anyone who’s been paying attention in Australia knows that it’s far from her first rodeo. In fact, the Brisbane native has […]
Following a successful stint at Falls Festival this year, Welsh indie rockers Catfish and The Bottlemen are returning down under for Splendour in the Grass and a bunch of sideshows in July. And what better way to celebrate than to squabble over our top 10 favourite songs and argue why my choices are right and yours […]
Donald Glover started out as a stand-up and sketch comic before nabbing a writing gig on 30 Rock. This led to a starring role on adored sitcom, Community, and the creation of his own comedy-drama, Atlanta. In recent years, his work as Childish Gambino has started to take primacy. Gambino co-headlined this year’s Coachella, but […]
If Arlo Guthrie’s surname sounds familiar, it’s because it is: he’s the son of folk music legend Woody Guthrie. Since the release of his debut album Alice’s Restaurant in 1967, Arlo Guthrie has forged his own path, becoming one of folk music’s essential artists. It’s a legacy that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with his old man’s. The […]
Less than three years into his career, Khalid has already become a favourite among Australian audiences. The singer and songwriter from El Paso, Texas appeared on three songs in each of the last two triple j Hottest 100s. His 2017 breakthrough hit, ‘Young Dumb & Broke’, landed at #13 while the Billie Eilish collaboration, ‘Lovely’, […]
There are few lyricists who are able to make me feel grateful to be Australian the way Paul Kelly can. Amongst the many popular songs that sing the praises of cities like New York, Los Angeles and London, Kelly is able to portray a much-needed, down-to-earth and honest representation of Australian cities and life. As […]
They are not called one of the big four of thrash metal for nothing. Twelve solo albums, two Grammy Awards and millions of copies sold; few bands have ever come close to achieve such critical and commercial success as thrash metal heavyweights, Slayer. With a career spanning close to forty years, to try and pick […]
