punk

Live Review: Hot Mulligan made it fun to feel sad at The Princess Theatre in Brisbane

Michigan emo larrikins Hot Mulligan have just wrapped up their 11-date debut Australia and New Zealand tour with a sold-out show at The Princess Theatre in Brisbane on Saturday 9 March. Upgraded from The Brightside Outdoors, the beloved punks were supported by Nashville five-piece Free Throw and esteemed locals Bad Neighbour in an emotional farewell…

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Bloom are set to explode with their anticipated debut album Maybe in Another Life

Sydney melodic hardcore act Bloom have today unveiled their highly-anticipated debut album, Maybe in Another Life, via Greyscale Records and Pure Noise Records. The five-piece made waves with their acclaimed 2020 concept EP In Passing, followed by a live version in 2021 and pit-splitting single “Sink into the Soil” in 2022. Now, the band returns…

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Molly Rocket drop debut EP Syrup and share their favourite desserts

Adelaide indie-rock quartet Molly Rocket have today released their debut EP Syrup. The five-track project from these young hopefuls is not as sweet as it sounds, with darker lyrical undertones and grungy guitars inviting chaos. Featuring the singles “Rabbit Hole”, “Asphalt” and “Methany”, the EP is the band’s first collection of songs since emerging in…

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Exclusive Video Premiere: Snark “Wasted” (2020)

Thriving in the heady intersection of pop punk and indie rock, “Wasted” is the new one from Melbourne’s irrepressible Snark. The single was released last week to showcase a “more refined era” for the trio, hitting the hallmarks of both genres in a similar vibe to Violent Soho and Slowly Slowly. Today, we premiere the…

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Album Review: Tommy and the Commies’ Here Come (2018 LP) says a lot in very little time

Tommy and the Commies are a punk band from Ontario, Canada, and have just delivered their debut project Here Come. Even as most punk releases go, this project is quite short, weighing in at just 16 minutes. But it  makes up for its brevity with some excellent pacing, writing, and instrumental work. The project starts…

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