Reviews / Album

"The Torontonian isn’t a multiple Juno Award winner for nothing and if ever you wanted proof, here it is."

"Packwood has found the perfect balance between the technical, emotional and inventive qualities in his music. "

"Monarchy have always sounded better remixed or featuring on other people’s songs, but like the real monarchy, there’s a fascinating and sometimes guilty pleasure in following what they do."

"For a refreshing step outside the norms of the Australian music scene, look no further than Blue City."

"It doesn’t quite live up to 2012’s darkly rollicking Racketeering but it’s an enjoyable journey nonetheless."

"It’s fast, fun, intelligent pop-punk of the highest order."

"This debut long-player from Canberra outfit Cracked Actor makes no apologies for wearing its influences on its sleeve."

"Evidently creative pressure has taken its toll, the ferocious power and groove of earlier greats such as Hail Destroyer and Sorceress lost in the wind."

"M13 scrapes the hull just enough to be counted as a hit. But it was a close game."

"Surprising – and then some."