Matt O'Neill, Journalist

In 2005, Jeff Martin spontaneously disbanded The Tea Party – without even consulting his band-members. Ahead of their Australian reunion tour, Matt O’Neill speaks to the frontman about getting the band back together.

Idea Of Happiness has arrived and, somewhat unbelievably, it is actually somewhat unbelievable.

“We didn’t actually mind being lumped in with all of those acts back in the old days. We’re all on Modular and, when you’re signed to Modular, you’re very much a part of a family – so it’s not that surprising that people lump us in with those acts."

For the most part, The Slow Push succeed in crafting their own sound and songs. Check them out.

Douglas Quin is renowned for his groundbreaking work with Antarctica – but it’s a mere component of a much larger, more diverse career. Matt O’Neill speaks to the American iconoclast about the thread between contemporary dance and video game design.

Between their immediate rise and widespread international acclaim, Melbourne’s Clubfeet have already developed a reputation as synth-pop svengalis. Ahead of their debut Australian tour, keys-man Montgomery Cooper explains to Matt O’Neill why they’re really not.

Cancer 4 Cure may not shock as immediately as its predecessor, but El-P’s newfound precision may actually mean it will be remembered more kindly in the long run.

After nearly three years, Edward Guglielmino’s finally ready to deliver second album Sunshine State.

On the verge of Manhood, Muscles (Chris Copulos to his mum) tells Matt O’Neill, “I feel like I’m in my own little universe and I’ve got no path to follow from other people.”

Chris Madak’s work as Bee Mask is both gritty and sophisticated. Matt O’Neill speaks to the American sound artist ahead of his debut Australian tour.

"Forever Sky’High bears all the hallmarks of a premature release. Saturated with charisma and exploding with ideas, Sky’High’s debut album nevertheless lacks the requisite craftsmanship and maturity to warrant too many listens."