Category Archives: Australian Indie

SONG OF THE DAY D.D Dumbo – Brother

It’s been a long time coming but Castlemaine’s Oliver Hugh Perry, aka D.D Dumbo, has finally released his first full length album ‘Utopia Defeated’. Eagerly anticipating its release and living off the vast sounds of his glorious debut EP, ‘Tropical … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Fox and Fowl – Spark

Brisbane band Fox & Fowl released their single ‘Spark’ in July last year.  Inspired by the controversies that dogged Brazil’s hosting of the World Cup in 2014 the band described how,   “We wanted to highlight the fact that the Brazillian … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Lower Plenty – Dirty Flowers

Lower Plenty are an interesting Melbourne-based four piece whose experimental ensembles have given them a rather alternative and individual edge. When the band aren’t gigging together they spend a lot of time jamming and have been playing together as a … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY D.D Dumbo – Satan

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this day and it’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over and after a two-year hiatus Oliver Hugh Perry, aka D.D Dumbo, has finally returned! It filled my heart and ears with joy … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Nearly Oratorio – Tin

Melbourne artist Simon Lam goes by the name of Nearly Oratorio for all of his solo musical creations, and it would seem that this title goes far beyond being just some random label.  I had a little search to see … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard – Bitter Boogie

Fuelled by a myriad of cosmic sounds and space rock, Australian seven-piece King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard entered our cosmos in 2010 with a psychedelic bang. Eight albums later and the band are now entering into new experimental dimensions, expanding … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Mansionair – Hold Me Down

Sydney duo Mansionair hit the ground running last year when they released their debut EP via Chvrches’ label Goodbye Records.  Signed to the label that same year, ‘Hold Me Down’ was their first 5-song release which saw title track, ‘Hold … Continue reading

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SONG OF THE DAY Alex Brittan – Thirsty Bird

…“Can I cool off inside your kiss?”  asks the young 23 year old singer and producer Alex Brittan in his cool new track, ‘Thirsty Bird’.  Apparently inspired by the dating site Tinder, this song has a strangely magnetic and attractive … Continue reading

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