We run a radio station. Traditionally, couldn't care less about video releases. Sorry, but it's true. But then... one of our favorite bands polishes up one of their recent classics, and makes a video for it. And the whole studio starts to buzz. This is certainly the case with Melbourne's Arbes, who released one of the sparkling EPs of last year, and the song that cracked #15 on our Top […]
We've been stalking Melbourne's hazy Crimsonettes for six months now. Early Soundcloud posts let us know there was something sparkly going on here, and all we had to do was wait for an official release date. We even begged for a pre-release track to push on air, which they graciously allowed for. Now they've finally released the EP they've promised, and it's a stunner. Sickly Sweet EP released to Bandcamp […]
Part Two in a series... Melbourne, Australia hosts the event of the year in Roogaze 2015, featuring the best and the brightest in the Australian shoegaze and dream pop scenes. We dug for answers about this incredible event, and got responses from Blush Response, Luna Ghost, Day Ravies, and Bloodhounds on My Trail. If you've heard of every one of these bands, it may be because they're heavy rotation staples […]
What began as a simple idea of a few shoegaze and dream pop bands coming together to do a tribute to The Cure (shortly after Robert Smith's birthday, no less) evolved as a premise. What had been a tribute show in a small venue became a much more ambitious festival, showcasing the talents of the genre's best bands. Jack from Contrast originally pitched the idea to like-minded musicians, and now […]
Perhaps the most impressive debut this year is Flyying Colours' "Wavygravy". Self-assured and masterful, Melbourne, Australia's Flyying Colours have been kicking around since late 2011, but their first single is pure polished sonic bliss. Don't take our word for it. Check out the newly-released video to accompany the single. Not simply content to rest on sound alone, these folks can write catchy, memorable tunes. Visit their website, join their mailing […]
