Tag Archives: Australia

Australia’s metalcore group The Amity Affliction attempt to get deeply personal and emotionally wrenching in the band’s fifth album This Could Be Heartbreak.

After their performance at Shaky Knees Keith and Mike stop to talk about life on the road, getting serious for their eventual third album, and the importance of “greens”. You can see photos of Atlas Genius live at Shaky Knees by clicking here = Atlas Genius at Shaky Knees You can …

Photos of Atlas Genius at Shaky Knees in Atlanta, GA.  All photos taken by Luke Spencer on May 15, 2016. Atlas Genius flew in from Houston after performing the night before just to make their performance on the Ponce de Leon stage at Shaky Knees at 1:30PM.  Even though they were …

Australian rock group Hands Like Houses have a brand new 12-track album titled Dissonants, and it’s a fiery production from beginning to end. The quintet have created a record that could be considered flawless given its blending of remarkable musicianship and crisp clean vocals. While they may be compared to …

After the success of his adaptation of A$AP Rocky’s “Fuckin Problems” and Rae Sremmurd’s “No Type”, Xavier Dunn revives an old classic hit, “One That I Want”, from the movie Grease. Adding orchestral arrangements for his own adaptation, Xavier once again impresses with a unique and emotional rendition. A modern twist on an old classic, the Xavier …

Perth in West Australia is known for being one of the most remote capital cities in the world and, for having some of the best surfing beaches anywhere around. A combination that has inspired some of Australia’s most successful bands to produce inspiring and introspective music that audiences around the …

Hard to believe that Tame Impala‘s last album release was four years ago because Lonerism still plays often in my library. The Australian neo-psychedelic group have been working on their Junior album since 2014, and just released the first booming single “Let It Happen” for free download, March 11th. Listen to …

Australian indie rock band from Brisbane, Art of Sleeping released their new single “Crazy” in late November. Slamming guitar riffs, smashing drums and raw vocals from Caleb Hodges makes the track powerfully rhythmic. Its slightly heavier than their previous releases, but I think they really pull it off. Perhaps this …

Australian indie pop trio New Navy released a new single “Pelican” four days ago. The single seems to have a more poppy, upbeat twist to it. Much like the bands older music like “Tapioca” and “Zimbabwe”, rather than their more recent relaxed, calming sound. Pelican’s smooth composure and catchy vocals remind …

Kickstarter funds have funded another album.  This time from Australia’s prog metal band Voyager.  Is V a voyage worth listening to?