Thoughts
What I Have Been Listening To: May 2023
What I have been listening to recently, reviews for the month.
What I Have Been Listening To: March
A couple of new listens and some classics.
What I Have Been Listening To (catch up)
Here I will write about 2 albums I should have written about last year. More to come in follow up posts.
Hot Chip Freakout / Release Album & Show Review
In this review I talk about Hot Chip’s Freakout / Release Album, and the live show I saw them at this week.
The Chats - New Album Review & Gig Thoughts
On the 17th of September, I got to see The Chats play at the Fortitude Music Hall. This week, I will discuss this gig and the new album theirs, Get Fucked.
What I Have Been Listening To: July 2022
This week I review music from Kevin Gates, Jordan Davis, Angelica Garcia and Lizzo!
Party Dozen – The Real Work (Album and Launch Show Review)
This week I had the pleasure of listening to The Real Work by Party Dozen, Australian Experimental Improve outfit featuring saxophonist Kirsty Tickle and percussionist Jonathan Boulet. I talk about their album launch tour gig and the album below.
Indie TTRPG Review: Sweaters By Hedgehog
This review is for the cute little journalling game, Sweaters By Hedgehog by Haunted Oak Press.
What I Have Been Listening To: June 2022
This week I review works from OJ Mengel, Alice Skye, Ben Bohmer and Paul Kelly.
What I Have Been Listening To: May-June 2022
This month I write about some singles and some longer works. Andrew Huang, Ramses B, Chance The Rapper, The Chats and Party Dozen.
Singles review – April 2022
Here are 10 songs I have been recently listening to, that inspired me to write.
Oscillo Scape 20 Reactions
This week I got the chance to see the latest Oscillo Scape show (20) at Alchemix Studios in South Brisbane. I run through a play-by-play and my reactions of the event below.
What I have been listening to (March - April) 2022
Over the last month of listening, I review the following works:
Labyrinthitis – Destroyer (2022)
Fool – Mk.gee (2018)
Once Twice Melody – Beach House (2021-2022)
Temple – Thao & Thao & The Get Down Stay Down (2021)
Rhinestones – HTRK (2021)
Antidawn EP – Burial (2022)
What I have been listening to - January-March 2022
Some highlight albums I have been listening to so far in the year.
2021 Music in Review
This year has had its lows and highs worldwide. One thing we all can agree on, is that it has been a great year for music. Below List my top 3 albums and a mix of 50 great tunes for the year, that were released on major streaming services.
A great Year for Indie Folk
It truly has been a magnificent year for the genre of Indie-Folk. With piles of great releases in the genre (and sub-genres), I thought I would briefly discuss some of my favourites below.