Feature Sounds

by Billy Bragg Is there anything to stop Billy Bragg? Since his solo recording started in 1983, he has challenged right wing governments, stood up for the working man and, most of all, written some...

by Various Even though the title of this fabulous compilation sounds like a title for a uni assignment, it delivers 20 lesser known gems from the late sixties early seventies era of politicised Afro-American soul...

by Nuru Kane Born and bred in the Senegalese capital Dakar, a city renowned for its rich and vibrant music scene, Nuru Kane is an amazing artist with an incredibly unique perspective and approach. On...

by Autechre Exai is the 11th album from Rob Brown and Sean Booth, collectively known as Autechre, one of the most prominent acts on the cult U.K. label Warp Records. The title is derived from...

by Low Slow, quiet, haunting, eerie. These are all very apt words to describe the music of ‘Low’. Since 1993, music fans have been mesmerized by their creative blend of moodiness and space. A sound...

by Dick Diver Dick Diver's new offering Calendar Days makes me feel good in all of my cells, starting as a warmth in my ears and heading for my heart and my fingertips and it...

by The Melbourne Ska Orchestra For more than a decade The Melbourne Ska Orchestra have been ubiquitous on the Australian music festival circuit. Lead by Nicky Bomba the 30 odd members of the group have...

by Various The 'Record Kicks; label was set up in 2003 by Nicolo Pozzoli. Based in Milan, the label specializes in a range of new and vintage black music. Whether it be funk, soul, afrobeat...

by Milk Carton Kids The Milk Carton Kids are duo Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, based predominantly in Los Angeles. While their style could easily and comfortably be pitched in the folk camp, the absolute...

by Various Really digging this compilation recently released by UK label BBE. Compiled by broadcaster, DJ and event promoter Kev Beadle, this mix of tracks from Beadles ‘personal collection’ presents rare jazz grooves and funky...

by Brighter Later Brighter Later is essentially the solo project of Jaye Kranz, and The Wolves is her debut release. With a little help from friends across the instrumentation (including Shane O'Mara, and Simon Bailey...

by Heritage Blues Orchestra The Heritage Blues Orchestra is traditional without being reconstructive. It's got second line New Orleans bounce mixed with a Clarksdale Mississippi moan and a Memphis backbeat with a Sly Stone jam...

by Some Jerks Some Jerks, from Qld, have produced an awesome little 11 track LP called "Buddy Rich Made Me Cry" on the top label Turkeyneck Records. Have a bit of a sixties feel, mashed...

by Tully Tully are one of the more interesting bands to come out of the Australian Psychedelic scene. They started out as a loud organ-driven rock band but after a couple of personnel changes including...

by Various Belmar Records is a studio and record label operating out of Altona in Melbourne. Mainly focused in blues, soul and jazz, they've just released this compilation, featuring several artists from the label. The...

by Joseph Tawadros Hot on the heels of his recent ARIA Award, Joseph Tawadros has produced a stunning new album that takes his 'ud playing in startling new directions. Joe has always been committed to...