Ben Preece, Journalist

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Album Review: Dr. Dog - B-Room

The dual singing/songwriting and incredibly prolific front of Toby Leaman and Scott McMicken can certainly hold their own as top-shelf tunesmiths and the finest of vocalists on this here eighth long-player.

Features / Music

“Being creative, there are so many highs and lows – there were weeks where I felt like I was a terrible songwriter and I never achieved anything and I was never going to do anything as good as what I’d done in the past."

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Album Review: Grouplove - Spreading Rumours

While it does little to present further evidence of longevity for Grouplove, it sure won’t slow down their trajectory and will provide enough sweaty anthems for another festival season.

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Album Review: The Naked & Famous - In Rolling Waves

It feels as if this one will offer The Naked & Famous some well-earned longevity.

Features / Music

Weird And Wonderful

"Even though there’s a bunch of super-cultural shit as there is in the States, as there is everywhere, a lot of women in Australia seem to have a healthy, empowered attitude about their bodies and their ownership of their bodies and their look and their style."

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Album Review: Goldfrapp - Tales Of Us

In its entirety, it plays out beautifully with a majestic and cinematic aesthetic that beckons more. Goldfrapp truly are the musical gift that just keeps on giving.

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Rising Above The Dust

"I guess when I’m not [making music], I’m not exactly miserable but I’m definitely uncomfortable."

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Album Review: The Trouble With Templeton - Rookie

s impossible to criticise Rookie, this is world-class material from a world-class outfit. It’s not one to watch, it’s one to get behind, to flog and to show your mates.https://themusic.s3.amazonaws.com/Artists/T/trouble_with_templeton_the/slicks/trouble_with_templeton_the_rookie_0813.jpg

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Album Review: Vydamo - Becoming Human

Don’t expect this set of songs to necessarily challenge the musical spectrum as such, but do expect to have a damn good, guilt-free listen to a damn fine pop record.

Features / Music

Don't Worry, Be Happy

"Becoming Human refers to that notion of: we’re all on the path to becoming better as people."

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Album Review: The Love Junkies - Maybelene

The Love Junkies could be the country’s best kept secret.

Features / Music

Driving In The Fast Lane

"We spend pretty much every moment we have when we’re not asleep in our little house working on the songs."

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