The word Eventide conjures up images of the sun setting as the dust hangs in the air, and is the name for the eight track EP release from Reliqua. Reliqa is the four piece alternative metal band that has been on the Central Coast, NSW scene for a year now. Their debut EP ‘Afterlight’ was…
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CD Review: Hadal Maw ‘Charlatan’ EP
The deepest realm of the ocean is known as the Hadal Zone—a term derived from Hades, the Greek god of the underworld. Fittingly, Melbourne death metal band Hadal Maw have assembled a discography that leaves listeners with the overall impression of trudging through the deepest and darkest oceanic trenches. Their forthcoming EP Charlatan maintains that…
Album Review: Tired Eyes’ ‘In Denial, Force a Smile’
Thoroughly dynamic, Tired Eyes’ debut EP ‘In Denial, Force a Smile’ schools unsuspecting listeners on how to boldly weave variety through six memorable tracks. Hailing from Brisbane, the alternative rock band made up of Joey Keating (guitar, vocals), Jesse Kampkes (bass, vocals), Judah Kampkes (keys) and Samuel Peacock (drums) has drawn from hard rock and post-hardcore influences as well as cinematic scoring and pop music to create an ambient…
Album Review: “You’re Not Alone” – Andrew W.K.
“You’re Not Alone” – Andrew W.K. If you’re a big fan of Andrew W.K., well you’re in luck because he just brought out another album that may literally help you get through all of those troubles that built up while waiting six whole years for more music from him. If you’re not a fan, well,…
Album Review: Jeremy Loops ‘ Critical As Water’
South Africa’s biggest contemporary export Jeremy Loops recently dropped his sophomore album ‘ Critical as Water’ seeing Loops take on a number of complex themes in the catchy free flowing album. Opening with ‘ Gold’ the album is simple, yet fun with a number of catchy tunes to make the wave of hit after hit. …