Releasing his third EP mixtape in 12 months, Western Sydney native Johnny Guagliardo aka Johnny [From the Burbs] has been busy solidifying his foothold in the hip-hop scene with topical lyrics that pull back the velvet curtain to comment on the Australian political landscape. Following the release of the title track earlier this year, the seven track outing brings us another key single ‘Dreamliner’ with an accompanying street inspired clip to boot, premiered on themusic.com.au, view it here. WATCH DREAMLINER HERE | STREAM FULL EP VIA SOUNDCLOUD HERE Provoking and self-reflective, ‘Propaganda’ navigates concerns of government distrust, institutional issues and refugee…
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Today, The Men share the latest single, “Wasted” off forthcoming compilation of their earliest and rawest recordings, ‘Hated: 2008-2011’ (out next Friday, November 9 on Sacred Bones). For those who were at those early NYC shows, ‘Hated’ will be a welcome reminder of a glorious time in the underground. For those who weren’t, it’s a chance to experience The Men as the locals did, and to get a glimpse of a Brooklyn DIY scene that doesn’t really exist anymore, at least not in the same way. And for diehard fans of the band, it’s a reminder of how much they’ve evolved, and how much more evolution they still…
Seattle’s Sloucher will release their debut album Be True in two weeks, and today they’ve shared the record’s third single “Up & Down.” Stereogum premiered the song and video today, praising its “nimble, fluorescent guitars, slow tempo, and existential musings,” and writing, “The entire legacy of Pacific Northwest ’90s alt-rock is a lot to have hanging over your head as a new band. But the comparisons mostly just help to highlight the strength and steadiness of their melodic, emotive guitar rock.” Be True, which also features the previously released title track and “Perfect For You,” is out November 16 on Swoon Records and is available for pre-order HERE. Sloucher Live: 11/15: Sonic Boom Records…
Adored Australian outfit Little May today make their long-awaited return with their stunning new single, “Lover.” The song is the first from the band since the release of their acclaimed, debut album, For The Company. It doesn’t take long into listening to recognize the signature sound that is Little May’s well-crafted and emotionally-connected indie rock. From the delicately woven harmonies, guitar and piano interplay, and marching pace of the beat, the song picks up right where they left off and thrusts them into a whole new chapter of music. “Lover” also marks a new era of the band, now comprised of focal members Hannah Field…
After the release of his acclaimed album Coup De Grace this past summer, Miles Kane has today unveiled brand new track “LA Five Four (309)” today. Listen to it HERE and look out for the video which will be available in North America soon. Written with Jamie T, Michael Shuman (Queens of the Stone Age and Mini Mansions), Zach Dawes (The Last Shadow Puppets), Tyler Parkford (Mini Mansions) and Loren Humphrey, the track is scuzzy garage-rock at its finest, fit for a Halloween release. “This is a spooky intense number that reflects on a reoccurring dream I would have while I was living in…