From Melbourne in Australia we bring you an exciting new alternative rock band that oozes coolness and catchy indie rock goodness in the form of Mylk. The band sent us a track called Your Name, which is the perfect mix of fun indie rockiness and angst. It opens up with drums and a plodding bassline... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Cleo Alexandra
Australia's track record for rock singer-songwriters could be about to change with the emergence of Cleo Alexandra, whose style has been aptly described as a 'grungy rock version of Rihanna.'
‘Very heavy pop songs’ influenced by cults and the Occult: An interview with Pagan
Given they're self-monikered as 'real-life/pretend vampires playing real-life/pretend rock and roll,' you might be surprised to hear Pagan describe their music as: "Just very heavy pop songs."
Gig Review: Pagan cult arrives in the UK with Phoxjaw
Prior to their debut UK show, Pagan lead singer Nikki Brumen told us that part of her inspiration for writing debut album Black Wash revolved around the Jonestown Massacre and the more general issue of worshipping a cult figure. So it should come as no surprise that witnessing the Australian quartet for the first time... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Wildheart
Melodic, meaningful and, well, heavy. Wildheart are a metalcore outfit based in Brisbane, Australia, smashing it right out of the park with über-power. We caught up with the quintet of vocalist Axel Best, guitarists Adam Finlay and Jaya Shinn, bassist Kerry Rowe and drummer Andrew Cooke to get to the bottom of where all that power... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Smoking Martha
Brisbane rockers Smoking Martha have built an almost cult-like following in their Australian homeland since emerging in 2014 and now, for the first time, they're gearing up to bring their crushing live show to the UK. The quartet is led by the seductive, powerful vocals of Tasha D, who tells us she began living out... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Just About Done
Australian quintet Just About Done have honed a fascinating sound that crosses angsty punk with punchy, storytelling lyrics and rhythms and the occasional moment of calm melody. The Melbourne band initially started out in high school, went through several changes before finalising the current lineup of Samantha McGee (vocals), Jack Farnfield and Daniel Sunday (guitars) -... Continue Reading →
Introducing: HighView
Fusing high-energy progressive rock with more anthemic elements and intense synth sounds, Australia's HighView are keen to test the boundaries of the rock genre. The Canberra rockers formed out of various tribute bands covering the likes of The Prodigy, Rage Against the Machine and Garbage. Vocalist Matt Faulkner had been working on songs for several... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Pagan
Dust off your spellbook, start researching your rituals and prepare to be enchanted by Melbourne rock cult Pagan's brand of 'very heavy, gloomy rock and roll.' The self-monikered 'real-life/pretend vampires playing real-life/pretend rock and roll' will bring you under their spell with Nikki Brumen's engaging howled vocals alongside huge riffs from Xavier Santilli, booming basslines from... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Mullen
One of the most enjoyable things about music is when the fruits of musicians' labours have a positive impact upon their listeners and potentially society as a whole. When musicians can take a subject or an issue affecting them or people around them, highlight it and be the catalyst for change. This is the case... Continue Reading →
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