Watching Benedict Moleta play, I receive a peaceful, easy feeling. I know that’s a song by The Eagles, but Benedict is no MOR like said AM-staple band. No, Benedict’s guitarwork is skilled and his wordplay is thoughtful, conjuring a poetic reverie about the simplest things. With six albums and an interview zine to his name, Moleta is a stalwart of the Perth music scene, yet his presence shouldn’t be taken for granted. A Benedict Moleta gig is a rare treat, particularly when it’s a preview of songs for an upcoming seventh album. Alongside support from Pex, Davey Craddock and Andrew Ewing, this is the only site for peaceful, easy vibes.
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Uku Kuut, ‘Visions of Estonia’...On Visions of Estonia, Uku produces a mad blend of funk and soft jazz. Written and recorded at his home studio in Los Angeles and Stockholm between...
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Actress, ‘R.I.P’As rough as the sound of a thousand ladies having their nails filed and as warped as DJ Screw on a sizzurp-fuelled bender, Actress’ R.I.P....
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Happy New Year, ‘Happy New Year’...New York via Brisbane’s Happy New Year’s new self titled LP on French label Svn Sns fits tightly into the current wave of black-widow-esque...