- It’s true that the world “multi-talent” tends to lose meaning as we collectively spread ourselves more and more across various disciplines and interests, but every so often someone comes along who still feels markedly deserving of the word. Sydney-based OKENYO is that person - as a Playschool presenter she’s already conquered the archetypal Aussie dream job, as well as starred in, written and directed multiple theatre works, and with The Wave she executes a deft flourish on an already impressive musical output.

- The debut EP from US one woman producer / song writer / violinist / and singer, Sudan Archives was easily one of the most memorable from last year, with the well noted autodidact violin playing being manipulated, looped reused through a digital looping station, reproduced over off-kilter beats, and subdued vocals whisked together as garnish. Driving strings were propagated not for their usual whine but for the direct and sharp effect they emanated when used for percussion. It hollowed out a foothold not yet fathomed.