Here is our guide to the best of what 2018 has offered us so far, for your listening pleasure.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Cloud Control is Back in the Zone
Zone is raw control over a new sound, created in Cloud Control’s own time, space and leisure. Coming after the loss of bassist Jeremy Kelshaw, the album — 3 years in the making, as crafted by Alister Wright, Heidi and Ulrich Lenffer — provides audiences with an undeniable masterpiece that explores a complex and comprehensive new sound.
Run the Jewels: Still Killing it on RTJ3
Run the Jewels 3 is everything you could’ve hoped for from an RTJ project right now. It’s a full steam ahead onslaught of razor-sharp lines that cut to core of our times, leaving a deep impression on the listener.
ALBUM REVIEW: Sleigh Bells Sadly Don't Slay on "Jessica Rabbit"
Jessica Rabbit, the fourth album from Brooklyn noise pop duo Sleigh Bells, features too many songs that are overstuffed with scattershot ideas and incompatible sounds. Still, the album is not without its redemptive moments.
VIEWS of the Month- October
Our monthly round up of all things mainstream. Catch up on October's tune-age here.
An incredible night with an unfortunate fight- Smith Street Band Review and interview with frontman Wil Wagner
On Thursday night, we were lucky enough to catch Melbourne four-piece folk rockers, The Smith Street Band! On top of that, a few weeks ago we caught up with frontman Wil Wagner for a phone interview to discuss future plans for the band, the awful state of Australian politics and his passion for Hip Hop, among other things! You can check out our review of the show here, including a written transcript of the interview with Wil at the end.
Isolated Nation's Musical Best of 2015
Our music writers have banded together to come up with another summary of the amazing music that was put out in 2015.
Cosmic Gratitude: Beach House delivers an unexpected gift
Delving deeper into the album, it becomes clear that this release has higher highs and lower lows; there’s an edginess that was not present before. If Depression Cherry was walking into the waves at sunset, TYLS is jogging along a cliff during a blood moon.
The Waifs return with seventh LP ‘Beautiful You’ & Tour
One of Australia’s most loved touring bands The Waifs are returning in 2015 with their seventh LP ‘Beautiful You’, due for release August 14th via Jarrah Records/MGM Distribution. 6000 Miles is the first single off the LP, a stunning Australian anthem that finds Vikki Thorn contemplating the distance between her old home in Albany WA and her new one in Utah, USA. The Waifs are also set to go on tour this September through to November.
No Sound Without Silence - The Script
The Script are coming to town- Check out our latest album review and preview to the show.
Available at the Counter Album Launch at the Rosemount 14/02/15
On a surprisingly cool summers night, I was excited to be spending my 14th of Feb with a group of mates at the park for a picnic. With Valentine's Day already shaping up to be a memorable one, we headed to the Rosie to see some familiar faces launch their very first studio recorded album "Hello Reality."
Lana Del Ray - Ultraviolence LP
If you are looking for a night within the unstable area of the American dream, Ultraviolence will take you there in sound and style, just don’t pay too much attention to what is being said for the most part, it may drag you out.
The John Butler Trio - Flesh and Blood
The album as a whole is no doubt a good listen, ranging from the trademark folky fingerpicking of album opener ‘Spring to Come’, through to gritty funk of ‘Livin’ in the City’ where John opens up on the ol’ electric guitar into a Hendrix-esque crescendo; And this occurs over the first two songs.
Modern Classic Albums Part 6: 50-41
After some severely tardy article production from this writer, part 6 of the 100 Modern Classic Albums is finally here! As we move into the second half of the list, things start getting seriously interesting. Would any of these albums make your top 10 modern classics?
Ty Segall - 'Sleeper'
“Sleeper” was all about a shift in focus; emotionally, symbolically and stylistically. The electric guitar and distortion pedals were traded in for an acoustic guitar. With this album there was certainly more time to think and reflect.
Pond - 'Hobo Rocket'
At only 34 minutes long, you’d probably be thinking you’ve been swindled something a la Keyser Soze, but what you’re getting is 34 minutes of pure good music; which is probably what you’d get on a normal 50-60 minute record anyway. The music is real, and the album is a real gem.
Karnivool - 'Aysmmetry'
Just as “Sound Awake” was a departure from their 2005 debut “Themata”, “Asymmetry” is a step forward from “Sound Awake”; embracing the progressive side of metal even more so than its predecessor. The band has constructed a set of songs of immense sonic depth and diversity.
David Lynch - 'The Big Dream'
Lynch, as do most good artists, carries a very particular style throughout all of his work. Be it music, film, painting or sculpture you can generally tell that something is his through its lynchian traits if you will. This album is no exception...
Kaki King - 'Glow'
Kaki has done an amazing job and has come a long way from her first album 'Everybody Loves You'. This new album just speaks to you and is honestly one of the best instrumental albums I've heard in a long time. What's great about King is that she really appeals to everyone...
Jonny Taylor - 'Something To Say'
I think it’s great how it’s filled with topics that can sometimes be hard to talk about, things that affect normal people. It’s not superficial or fake; it’s just songs written by a normal guy, for normal people. (It is) Really refreshing in this day and age...