[CD Review] JOHN GARCIA – John Garcia
As frontman for the mighty Kyuss as well as a string of underappreciated bands, including Slo Burn, Unida, Hermano and most recently Vista
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CD Reviews
[CD Review] 360 – Utopia
A testament to his own triumph, 360’s Utopia, is the conversation a lot of people need to have with themselves – not necessarily
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[CD Review] I AM GIANT – Science and Survival
New Zealand has been producing some fine rock music lately, and these guys, now London based, are only adding to that vibe. Being
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[CD Review] SOUNDGARDEN – Superunknown (20th Anniversary Reissue)
When done right and handled with care, reissues of revered albums can give a powerful new perspective on a much loved classic. Of
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[CD Review] JENNIFER LOPEZ – A.K.A.
J.Lo is back, again. Was it worth it? Some tracks were. A.K.A is the “songstress/actress/all-around-attractive mum of two”’s eighth studio album, and it
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[CD Review] SKY FERREIRA – Night Time, My Time
Like Britney Spears had a musical love child with The Rolling Stones…almost – Sky Ferreira’s much anticipated and highly controversial new album Night
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[CD Review] MASTODON – Once More ‘Round the Sun
Despite their ever snowballing popularity, Mastodon has gained their fair share of detractors during the post-Leviathan phase of their career. The bombastic showmanship
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[CD Review] FOSTER THE PEOPLE – Supermodel
Still channelling that deep-space pop vibe that delivered us ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ in 2011, Foster The People’s new album Supermodel is a more
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[CD Review] BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB – So Long, See You Tomorrow
A fun, fresh and playful album, Bombay Bicycle Club’s latest offering is heartfelt and bursting with a bubbly, frenzied sound. Not really rooted
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[CD Review] VOYAGER – V
In the present day and age, Australian heavy music never fails to impress. Or deliver. Or to blow minds. And on June 2nd,
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[CD Review] KELIS – Food
Nothing like the ghetto, booty-shakin beats of ‘Milkshake’ circa 2003, or even remotely like the techno, electronic bass that she delivered in ‘Bossy’
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[CD Review] CLOSURE IN MOSCOW – Pink Lemonade
A bouncing and energetic album, Pink Lemonade might take a couple of listens before it really sticks. With a much more effervescent take
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[CD Review] THE BLACK KEYS – Turn Blue
The Black Keys evolution from gritty garage blues minimalists into fully fledged rock superstars came full circle following the runaway success and arena
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[CD Review] ASGEIR – In The Silence
Following critical acclaim in Iceland, Asgeir translated his entire album, In The Silence, and re-recorded it in English. For his debut record, he has
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[CD Review] BALL PARK MUSIC – Puddinghead
Renown for their infectiously witty take on indie-pop/rock, Ball Park Music has taken a bold DIY approach to their latest release Puddinghead; renting
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[CD Review] THE USED – Imaginary Enemy
The Used’s new album, Imaginary Enemy, surprised me amiably in a number of ways. Musically they are deeper, the vocals are stronger, and
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[CD Review] SICK PUPPIES – Connect
New album Connect by Sick Puppies thoroughly showcases the dynamic sound of the band. The songs are catchy, but also relatable and real
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[CD Review] I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN – Beloved
This is another one of those albums that should prompt a ‘five listens minimum’ guideline for music reviewers. Upon initial listens, Beloved just
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[CD Review] CIRCLES – Infinitas
The Aussie progressive/alternative scene continues to grow, expand, astound, make jaws drop and attain the worldwide attention it so richly deserves. And a
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[CD Review] PIXIES – Indie Cindy
It’s been 23 long years since indie rock legends the Pixies released their excellent swansong album Tromp le Monde. In the process they
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