Future Universe is the debut solo effort from former singer/songwriter with Sydney heroes Died Pretty (and all-round local music legend) Ron Peno. Peno has called Melbourne home for some time and after forming a partnership with ex-Sliver Ray guitarist Cam Butler, The Superstitions were born. Possessed of one of the most uniquely brooding, soul-baring and recognisable voices in Australian music, Peno & Co. have delivered a fabulous record. Indeed, Peno himself reckons Future Universe to be his best work since Died Pretty’s definitive Doughboy Hollow – and after a couple of listens, it’s hard to argue otherwise.