australia

You are currently browsing articles tagged australia.

The Preatures – “Is This How You Feel?”

April 23, 2013 in Indie, Indie Rock by chase | 2 comments

“Ugh, god, not another press photo”

The Australians wanted to get in on the “sounds like Fleetwood Mac” party after the early success of Haim and now we have this brilliant new tune from The Preatures. In all fairness, they’ve had music on their Soundcloud account for over a year and when you hit the “sounds like Fleetwood Mac” nail as squarely on the head as they have, it cannot be denied. It may be a while before we get a full LP or an American tour date but you can get connected on their Facebook page.

Thanks to Neon Gold for the find.

Gypsy & The Cat – “Sorry”

August 14, 2012 in Dream Pop, electro pop, Indie, Indie Rock by chase | No comments

Hello Brooklyn! I mean, uh, hello Melbourne!

The explosion of quality indie, pop and electronic from Australia continues with this latest release from Gypsy & The Cat. Anyone who appreciated the kind of tripped out indie rock from Gotye beyond the song that will not be named, will easily fall in line behind “Sorry,” the first single off their upcoming album. There’s a weird music video to go with it AND they’ll be releasing the album independently. Be still, my hipster heart.

Gypsy and the Cat “Sorry” by Alsatian Music

Saint Lou Lou – “Maybe You”

August 4, 2012 in Dream Pop, electro pop, Pop by chase | No comments

“Come and play with us… for ever and ever and ever”

Sweden has a bit of a reputation for producing incredibly upbeat electro pop, seemingly from another planet where everything is amazing and wonderful. In fact, on several occasions I’ve referred to it as “magical unicorn rainbow land” or some variation of that. Still, every once in a blue moon they churn out something wistful and moving. Swedish/Australian (not sure how that works) sisters Saint Lou Lou are kicking off their duo’s work with “Maybe You,” a beautifully produced melancholy record filled with hope and lost love.

Unfortunately, this is all we’ve got from them for now. We’ll keep watching Saint Lou Lou’s Facebook page for more.

Saint Lou Lou – Maybe You by saintloulou

The Temper Trap – “Trembling Hands”

May 22, 2012 in Indie, Indie Rock by chase | 1 comment

Behind those sunglasses are sad, weary eyes

The Temper Trap might have a hard time competing with fellow Australian Gotye’s breakup song, “Somebody That I Used To Know,” but damn if they don’t take a good stab at it. “Trembling Hands,” off their upcoming self-titled album, is a beautiful, poetic anthem to loss.

I’ve never been a huge fan of their entire discography, but like with “Sweet Disposition,” sometimes they can really nail it.

Trembling Hands by The Temper Trap

The Jezabels – “Endless Summer” [Video]

March 7, 2012 in Indie, Indie Rock by chase | No comments

They're the honey badgers of indie rock

There are some songs, no matter how late to the party you are, just cannot go un-posted. “Endless Summer” by The Jezabels falls into that category with an epic, sort-of arena rock feel and vocals that soar. Really, their entire body of work falls into that category.

It reminds me of something Best Coast could pull off if they weren’t so damned trite. Thank goodness someone was up for the task.

With Australia seeing a rise in notoriety from the likes of Gotye, Angus & Julia Stone, Kimbra and several buzz-y hip hop acts, maybe The Jezabels can ride into the spotlight this year. Give this song a listen and I’m sure you’ll agree.

The Jezabels – Endless Summer