Royal Headache’s Eloise
by It’s hard to believe but Royal Headache, from Sydney’s Western suburbs, were recently unheard of until they suddenly catapulted out of obscurity thanks to the digital age working its magic once again. Lush melodies coupled with heavy distortion is the basic framework behind the band’s post-punk sound. Their song Eloise, in particular, is a catchy, garage-pop gem. My pennies predict the days of recording lo-fi tracks on dictaphones are no more for these lads who are set to share the stage with Pavement next year at the Golden Plains Festival.
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Nathan DeYoung’s Windows and Mirrors
I am in total awe of Nathan DeYoung’s work from late last year titled Windows and Mirrors. This thoughtfully intelligent California-based artist pays particular observation to real life subjects around him, and the result is an inquisitive exploration into the human condition. Through inspirational conjured up characters at the tip of his paint brush, DeYoung is able to project his real life interpretations and analysis of those living around him onto canvas. Impressive, huh?
J Press Signature Chuck Bass Scarf
Call me loco, obsessed, whatever, but you can’t deny the hip, admirable effect this amazing Silk Patchwork Polka Dot Scarf by J.Press has — or could have — on the wearer. Being the Chuck Bass inclined lady that I am, I’m seriously thinking about spending $250 to wear this throughout our winter Down Under. Yew! Maybe I do watch too much Gossip Girl, after all.
So MGMT are set to bring back their flutes, horns and psychedelic falsetto melodies on their forthcoming album, Congratulations. But this teaser track seems to cram every imaginable genre into the space of less than five minutes, resulting in an interesting sound, to say the least. You will either love, hate — or like myself — allow this groove to grow on you in time. [Listen to the new MGMT song Flash Delirium here]
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