In 2006, a Sydney art-rock band named Teenager released their self-titled debut album, toured around a bit, then split up. Vocalist Pip Brown went on to become solo star Ladyhawke, while Nick Littlemore went back to his day job Pnau, whose own self-titled album the following year became Elton Johnâs favourite, shot them into the international limelight, and produced the seeds of what would flower into the even-more-successful Empire of the Sun. Close to 15 years later, after illness forced him into a six month sabbatical, Littlemore found his thoughts returning to his old band. Before the End is the result: a one-off track intended as the bones of a remix but sounding every bit the stadium-sized anthem. Like M83, this song takes the âfeelâ of teenage years rather than any specific reference points, synthesises it through a John Hughes soundtrack to arrive at something life-affirming and desperate, in the best sense of the word. By the sounds of things, this is isnâ�
Alright Already and 2019’s
Iguana, Sydney’s rollicking rock duo drop a much anticipated third album. Featuring latest single
Whack, Polish Club are gearing up for their national
Now We’re Tourin’ shows in September and October. Out July 23.
Do the Understanding is the fourth album from Ron S. Peno and The Superstitions.
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Ron S. Peno and The Superstitions,
Do the Understanding (Independent): Died Pretty’s frontman revealed another mighty string to his bow with the Superstitions’ debut album
Future Universe in 2011. This is the Melbourne band’s fourth long player and, superbly led by songwriter and composer Cam Butler, the group reaches stunning heights with this new batch of songs. Out July 26.
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New Zealand’s Phillipa ‘Pip’ Brown (aka Ladyhawke) will action her travel bubble opportunity to head to Australia for concert dates in October and November.