Datura4: West Coast Cosmic Highway

Submitted by chrisc on Mon, 27/04/2020 - 14:23

<p><span><span>- It's a standard dig at Western Australia to say its timeszone is not hours but decades behind its east coast compatriots. This ribbing lends itself a little too easy when talking about the crew of Datura4,<strong> </strong>taking on a tried-and-true method of psych-rock goodness with often walloping production. A minor caveat, I’ve not waded much into the waters of psych / stoner rock but after this delightful dip, it could very well slot into high rotation.

Brainbeau - 'Infinite'

Submitted by charlottec on Mon, 27/04/2020 - 10:05
4ZZZ's Album of the Week: Brainbeau - 'Infinite Ways' The latest release from Brisbane's electric duo Brainbeau comes during one of their most challenging times yet, having travelled Europe on a low-budget for nine months, planning a move to Berlin, the pair are now stuck in Turkey as a result of COVID-19. In an unfortunate attempt to make it back to Australia, Turkey banned inter-city travel before they could make their flight out, so they are now holed up in an apartment Cappadocia where they have decided to release the 'Infinite Ways' album as a way to make money now that they can no longer busk or gig. 'Infinite Ways' was recorded in lounge rooms and hostels throughout Europe, primarily Germany, Italy, Portugal, France, Poland, Bosnia, Albania, Greece, and Turkey. The pair are safe and are asking for fans generosity in helping them afford basic accommodation, utilities and food which is equivalent to 450AUD/ month. "If you could help us through this, we can help you later, and for now, hopefully, we can brighten your days with some free tunes. Would you like private access to our new stuff? We have two new albums worth of unreleased stuff, soon to be three, and random art we make to shamelessly share. Hot budget travel tips, like how to become weirdo travelling minstrels that everyone stares at, loads of other stories from our trip, like how to camp rough in the city, and the most minimal recording and camp set up we could manage, or whatever else floats your boat about us, because we'll divulge it all, just ask! ;)" - Kat and Chelvis, Brainbeau You can read the full story and support Brainbeau during this time by following their Patreon at: www.patreon.com/BRAINBEAU

Primo!: Sogni

Submitted by chrisc on Fri, 24/04/2020 - 17:06

<p><span><span>- The second album from Melbourne’s Primo! arrives bearing a contrasting collage of paintings and portraits. It shows a more complex and obfuscated arrangement than the simple but elegant band photo that adorns their 2018 debut <em>Amici</em>, revealing something of the explosion of ideas that has taken place between them<em>.</em></span></span></p>

Lucinda Williams: Good Souls, Better Angels

Submitted by chrisc on Fri, 24/04/2020 - 16:46

<p><span><span>- It's forty-one years since Lucinda Williams released her debut album, twenty-two since she enjoyed a career renaissance with the country rock masterpiece <em>Car Wheels On A Gravel Road</em>. But the sixty-seven-year-old is back with <em>Good Souls, Better Angels</em> - a new album that sounds right at home in 2020.</span></span></p>

Middle Name Dance Band: Middle Name Dance Tracks Vol.2

Submitted by chrisc on Wed, 22/04/2020 - 16:16

- Brisbane trio Middle Name Dance Band have just released their second record, suitable titled Middle Name Dance Tracks Vol. 2. This follow up volume is the effort of collaborators Megan Christensen (keys), Sam Stosurr (bass/keys) and Sampology (sampler/sequncer/mixing duties). They’ve managed to elaborate upon their sound over these four new tracks, taking a jazzy/improivisational approach to disco and house.

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Jaguar Jonze - 'Diamonds & Liquid Gold'

Submitted by charlottec on Mon, 20/04/2020 - 14:06
Released on April 17 Jaguar Jonze's new EP includes “Rabbit Hole,” “Beijing Baby” “You Got Left Behind” and “Kill Me With Your Love,” as well title track “Diamonds & Liquid Gold” and EP opener “Rising Sun.” The EP is the musical output of a multi-dimensional creative that uses art to confront shame and taboos. “It feels surreal to finally be putting out an EP. I feel like this EP is a journal to the first 18 months of Jaguar Jonze so it's a bit eclectic in nature. It explores heartbreak, mental health and self-discovery and hopefully, invites people into the world I've spent so long creating and learning to share with no boundaries,” says Deena. With her debut EP, Jonze establishes herself as a unique and incomparable talent whose artistry is always expanding and never predictable. Known for her adjacent projects - the narrative illustrations of Spectator Jonze and gender-subverting photography of Dusky Jonze - as Jaguar, Deena brings “fuzzy indie guitars, strong haunting vocals, and a manic stage presence, bending over backward, writhing, crab-walking and altogether looking like she’s possessed by some sort of musical genius,” [Cool Accidents]. “everything I do stems from the need for dialogue - Jaguar being an internal dialogue with my subconscious, Spectator being an external dialogue with others on mental health and the mind and Dusky being a dialogue with the body,” says Deena.

The Smith Street Band: Don't Waste Your Anger

Submitted by chrisc on Mon, 20/04/2020 - 11:20

<p><span><span><span>- <strong>Wil Wagner</strong> and the Smith Street Band are back with their fifth full length album <em>Don't Waste Your Anger</em>. A few things have changed since the last one - the band has expanded with a couple of new members, in particular <strong>Lucy Wilson</strong>'s keyboards a prominent addition. The band also for the first time recorded the album themselves at their own Bush House Studios.</span></span></span></p>

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