AXXONN is the self-described “pop/synth/doom/electronic music project” from Brisbane’s Tom Hall. Originally exploring territories solely of doom and drone in his earlier EP releases, his debut album ‘Let’s Get It Straight’ deployed a barrage of wider influences – from 80s mullet-metal, abstract electronica, hardcore noise, […]
‘The Sound Of Young Canberra’ represents the first New Weird Australia compilation in the series to be guest curated and the first to have a specific focus – in this case, a 12-track frozen moment of new music from Canberra in late 2010. New Weird […]
In this episode, Sydney band Hacks perform live in the studio. Published 11 November 2010 Subscribe to the New Weird Australia podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Known for their wild and transcendental live performances, Canberra immigrants Bum Creek have made a reputation for themselves as one of the strangest and absurd bands in town. Stu Buchanan talks to Trevelyan Clay about their new record ‘Al’ and their upcoming live shows. Published […]
Telafonica describe themselves as a group of musicians, visual artists, graphic designers and delay pedals. Starting as a duo, the group has evolved into a web of permanent and transient members and a handful of regular extra contributors spread across the globe. We chat to […]
The fourth release in the artist release series New Editions – the debut release from Melbourne’s TANTRUMS, titled ‘Anomie’. Anomie by TANTRUMS Tracklisting. 1. Anomie 05:09 2. Anomie (Collarbones Remix) 02:25 3. Anomie (WORNG Remix) 05:54 4. Anomie (TANTRUMS REMIX) 03:40 Jade McInally: Vocals, Bass, […]
As PANEYE, Sydney artist Will Treffry has pulled off a rare feat in the last two years – producing three full-length, self-released solo albums and a further body of work under a collaborative project with Jasper Rice titled BRISTLES ON THE CARAPACE. Lost In A […]
Electronic / hip hop / punk artist Simo Soo has not only dropped a brand new mixtape ‘Twenty Ten 4eva!!’, but is celebrating its release with a four-night residency at the Sydney’s Landsdowne Hotel. Stu Buchanan chats to Simo about this creative burst of activity […]
For the second release in the New Editions series, New Weird Australia presents the debut release from Sydney-based musician Blake Freele, titled ‘Pins’. Pins by Blake Freele Sleeve Notes: For the second release in the New Editions series, New Weird Australia presents the debut release […]
Stu Buchanan talks to Spartak – Canberra artist, label manager and promoter SHOEB AHMAD, and drummer, producer and sound artist EVAN DORRIAN. SHOEB has, for quite some time, been one of the key voices of dissent in the city of Canberra – single-handledly staging an […]
PIMMON is arguably Australia’s most well known and most successful experimental music producers, having recorded for various labels around the world (including Tigerbeat6 and Fat Cat) and collaborating with the likes of FENNESZ and OREN AMBARCHI. Over the preceding eighteen months, PIMMON released five albums […]
PANEYE is the moniker of Sydney musician Will Treffry. Residing in Sydney, Will’s music combines elements of psych-folk, ambient electronica and dream pop. In this episode, Stu Buchanan talks to Will about his work to date – which includes three full solo albums, and an […]
