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You heard it here first! The croon is back, but not as we know it. Bing might be long gone, but Melbourne band Oh Mercy are here this weekend speaking sweet 60s-style fuzz and jangle – with a little harmonica thrown in for good measure. Standing in for Martin and Sinatra are Washington and Canvas Kites, who balance deep vocals with popped backing. Tell your friends. – Us
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ShameSteve McQueen’s beautifully crafted drama recalls Drive, and not just for transforming Manhattan into the same gritty, jaded demimonde as...
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The RooseveltThe Roosevelt may have had a certain heyday, but its 2012 reinvention is a pretty slick operation. It’s classic in look, but there are...
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Happy New Year / Nite Fields split 7″ ...The first release for Brisbane-based Lost Race Records comes in the form of a split 7”, featuring the dream-pop of Nite Fields and the more...
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The Iron LadyWhat better traditional holiday entertainment than a rollicking English pantomime? This political fairytale is seasonably hilarious, and ultra-conservative...