Love Heart Cheat Code – Hiatus Kaiyote Hiatus Kaiyote has not missed a beat in their first album since 2021. Love Heart Cheat Code, blurring the lines between psychedelia, jazz and soul, is everything we love about the band and more. The album is at once familiar and groundbreaking, effortlessly bringing together traditional jazz structures […]
Migrating Bird – Veroniqué Serret With her third studio album, ‘Migrating Bird’, Veronique Serret delivers a heartfelt ode to Brisbane’s bushland. The Sydney-based violinist, composer and vocalist effortlessly blends her classical and contemporary influences, transporting us into the ethereal soundscapes of her mind. One of the album’s opening tracks, ‘Carbon Footprints’, immediately grips us with […]
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Into The Blue – Aaron Frazer Check out tracks and our talk with Aaron Frazer below: “Into The Blue is the clearest portrait of who I am as an artist. It’s me through and through,” says multi-instrumentalist Aaron Frazer. A daring blend of soul, psychedelia, spaghetti western, disco, gospel and hip-hop, Into the Blue represents […]
Here In The Pitch – Jessica Pratt Here In The Pitch, singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt’s fourth studio album—in the best way possible—sounds like a relic from a bygone era. With Pratt’s distinct mid-century vocals, dulcet acoustic guitar and a lo-fi production reminiscent of the Beach Boys, the album’s retro vision is clear. As is the case […]
Dissensation – Benjamin Samuels Sax-player, clarinettist and composer Benjamin Samuels has worked with everyone. The list of artists with whom he has collaborated is an eclectic mix, from world-beat connoisseurs to jazz-fusion virtuosos. More recently, however, he has shifted focus to personal projects, looking inwards for inspiration. “Dissensation”, Samuels’ solo debut album, is the result. […]
Fearless Movement – Kamasi Washington Kamasi Washington’s “Fearless Movement,” his fifth studio album released on May 3, 2024, via Young, showcases his evolution towards a more relaxed and expansive musical approach. With a runtime of 86 minutes, it’s notably leaner compared to his earlier epic works. Featuring members of his renowned collective West Coast Get […]
From the Fire – Audrey Powne Audrey Powne’s upcoming debut album features “From the Fire” as its title track and second single, where she shines as both vocalist and virtuoso trumpet player. Self-written and produced, the song blends a relaxed drum groove with a melody and lyrics that evoke themes of optimism and renewal. Influenced […]
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MESTIZX – Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly Frank Rosaly and Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti’s collaboration album, “Mestizx,” intricately weaves together their Latin roots with Western musical sensibilities. Rooted in their Puerto Rican and Bolivian heritages respectively, the album delves into the exploration of identity and cultural reclamation. The majority of the songs are sung in […]
Rising – Jasmin Myra Jasmine Myra’s album, Rising, is uplifting, vibrant, confident and beautifully arranged. Although inspired by her musical influences, Kenny Wheeler, Bonobo and Shabaka Hutchings Myra still delivers something unique, beautiful and profound through this new album. Rising is a reflection of Myra’s experience during lockdown where struggles with mental health arose, and […]
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Parallel Universe – Isaiah Collier Isaiah Colier’s album Parellel Universe pays homage to the giants of jazz and soul. He creates a timeless sound with animated vocal parts, catchy riffs, and saxophone improvisations. As a direct to disc recording, a nostalgic sound program is produced. It’s musically diverse, combining funk and gospel flavours that are […]
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EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Spirits – The Circling Sun Comprised of gifted musicians and sonic explorers, The Circling Sun crafts ambient compositions that blur the lines between genres and defy traditional categorisation.With their seamless blend of electronic textures, hypnotic rhythms, and organic instrumentation, Circling Sun channels their collective energy into creating music that […]
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EASTSIDE ALBUM OF THE WEEK PRESENTS Infinite Desires – Donny Benet Donny Benet is a multifaceted artist whose retro-inspired sound and charismatic stage presence have garnered him a dedicated following. With a nod to the nostalgic grooves of the ’80s, Benet’s music seamlessly blends elements of disco, funk, and synth-pop, creating a signature style that […]
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