Miranda La Fleur
Miranda La Fleur is the Readings visual merchandiser and a book buyer for Readings St Kilda
Review — 25 Mar 2013
Comedown Machine by The Strokes
After The Strokes’ phenomenal debut album Is This It (2001), fans of the New York outfit have had understandably high expectations for their subsequent releases, which have, more often than…
Review — 24 Feb 2013
The Messenger by Johnny Marr
After his legendary guitar and songwriting work for bands such as The The, The Smiths, Electronic, The Pretenders, Modest Mouse and The Cribs, Johnny Marr has released his debut solo…
Review — 29 Jan 2013
Fade by Yo La Tengo
Renowned for their wistfully melodic guitar rock, American indie band Yo La Tengo have developed a strong cult following since their formation in 1984. They are frequently compared to The…
Review — 28 Oct 2012
The Key of Sea: Volume 2
The Key of Sea is a fantastic collaborative project that pairs many of Australia’s finest established artists with talented musicians who have brought their cultural heritage to our shores, escaping…
Review — 28 Oct 2012
Brother Sinner & The Whale by Kelly Joe Phelps
Washington-based guitarist and singer-songwriter, Kelly Joe Phelps’s style is an impressive fusion of blues, folk, jazz, country and gospel, and he has played alongside the likes of Martin Simpson and…
Review — 30 Sep 2012
The Devil You Know by Rickie Lee Jones
[[rickie-lee-jones-rev]]Rickie Lee Jones is known for her interpretive work, and here we have a new collection of covers of songs that she loves and loves to sing. The Devil You…
Review — 30 Sep 2012
Born To Sing: No Plan B by Morrison Van
[[van-morrison-rev]]This is Van Morrison’s 34th studio album and his first since Keep It Simple in 2008. Self-produced, the album features a six-piece band with Morrison on vocals, piano, guitar and…
Review — 22 Aug 2012
Lawless by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis
[[nick-cave]]After collaborating to produce the remarkable soundtracks to director John Hillcoat’s The Road and The Proposition, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have teamed up once again for Hillcoat’s latest…
Review — 30 Jul 2012
Anastasis by Dead Can Dance
[[dead-can-dance1]]It has been 16 years since the recently reunited group Dead Can Dance released their last album, Spiritchaser. The core, founding members of the group, Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrrad…
Review — 2 Jul 2012
Among the Leaves by Sun Kil Moon
[[sun_kil_2]]This is the fifth piece from California-based singer/songwriter Mark Kozelek under the Sun Kil Moon moniker.
Among The Leaves retains many elements of its impressive predecessor Admiral Fell Promises with…