Can you believe it’s time for the July wrap? I cannot. However, I am determined to survive arctic winds and early sunsets to share some of the best I have been listening to this month. Bring on new projects from all time hero, Malkmus and friends, plus some cool girls and warm voices.
"Earth Hater", The Hard Quartet
Finally, a supergroup that I can get behind. Members of Pavement (yes I am excited about that documentary), The Dirty Three, The Duo and Zwan? Thank you, Stephen, for refuelling my crush.
I dropped the bottle, Beaks
Nonchalant deadpan vocals with interesting lyrics over a driving post punk track. Powerful song for the minimal instrumentation. I’m listening.
The Fireman Is Blue, Ryder The Eagle
It is no surprise to anyone that I would be into a contemporary French take on 80s era Leonard Cohen. The video was a collaboration between Ryder and his partner which obviously makes me love it even more. Apparently, he may be touring Australia later this year. I wouldn’t miss that show.
777, dogworld
Is it the cold that produces consistently cool bands from Naarm? This post punk outfit have a generous amount of indie warmth and depth to this single and forthcoming EP. I love the contrasting airy melodic vocals against the more cynical male verses.
No Good Memories, The Melodrones
What if The Jesus and Mary Chain loved a bit more doo-wop and had a bit more swing? Add a male female split on the lead vocals, added 60s warmth through the lens of weirder Beatles tracks and a hint of latter day Vegas records, and I think that’s what The Melodrones are getting at...
Sick Of The Blues, Porridge Radio
Glad this band is back with a new record, what a dream to record this live at the Pompidou Centre? We can but dream.
The Big Man Upstairs, Party Dozen
A new Party Dozen track and a history lesson? Punk and trivia, two of my favourite things.
heartbeat ft. Vv Pete, Logic 1000
Solid combination of talents here. Vv continues to grow, we continue to listen.
Fight The Power, Public Enemy
I saw that they are heading down here so I had to revisit. Undeniable classic with a cause that hasn’t aged a day.
PROVE ‘EM WRONG, ONEFOUR
Contemporary hip hop fresh out of Mount Druitt, arguably one of Australia’s most important groups to date.
Death Valley High, Orville Peck & Beck
Okay... Orville is doing an album of duets, is this better than the one with our Kylie? I need guidance.
Starling, Sarah Kinsley
I think the Lana-leaning girls will love Sarah if they aren’t already part of the church.
The Way, Sarah Blasko
Sarah Blasko is an institution. She is back.
Coast, Kim Deal
Kim continues to deliver the goods, may she never stop or retire.
Haunting, Stocker
Bedroom pop being bedroom pop with big chorus melodies.
"Johnny", Radio Free Alice
Quite infectious as it swings between darker 80s references with the upstrokes of indie sleaze the first time around.
Fix Your Heart or Die, Lo Carmen & The Great Beyond
Such validity in the title and honesty in the song.
