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Women of Letters by Marieke Hardy and Michaela McGuire (eds)
Back in 2010, Marieke Hardy and Michaela McGuire organised for a single afternoon to be devoted to ‘the lost art of correspondence’, gathering smart, funny women from all around Melbourne and beyond and asking them to pen a letter to…
In Red by Magdalena Tulli
In Red, the new novella from Magdalena Tulli, tells the story of the ill-fated town of Stitchings. From the very first sentence, though, Tulli makes it clear that this will notbe a story that ends happily: ‘Whoever has been…
Orvieto by Chick Corea & Stefano Bollani
Chick Corea and Stefano Bollani rewrite, or at the very least extend, the jazz piano rulebook at a historic duo performance at Umbria’s Teatro Mancinelli.
Corea forged his reputation as perhaps acoustic piano’s bravest improviser with a string of ECM…
Ex Tropical by Lost Animal
Debut album from Jarrod Quarrell, formerly of St Helens. On paper it seems the key elements of this album would not necessarily sit well together – shades of calypso, horns, marimba, the occasional guitar and his dark lyricism held together…
Time by Sara Tindley
Rootsy, folky, melodic, rambling, gentle. There are many words to describe this long-awaited third release from the talented Australian. Comparisons have been made with a list of the who’s who of alt-country darlings (Lucinda, Kasey and Gillian … I would…
The Smile Sessions by The Beach Boys
Way back in 1966–67 the legendary Brian Wilson was hard at work on the follow-up to the phenomenal Pet Sounds. Smile was, however, shelved amid infighting, nervous breakdowns, drug abuse, and probably various other reasons. For the past 40-odd…
Anar by Marketa Irglova
Like Tori Amos, Irglova – keyboardist half of The Swell Season and star of the movie Once – plays the piano like an extension of her body. Listening to Anar is an enchanting, soothing experience, something comforting and exquisite to…
Ceremonials by Florence & the Machine
Few can bust out a torch song as well as Florence and her accompanying Machine – her voice rings with as much passion as her hair colour. After taking over the world with 2009’s Lungs, she returns with Ceremonials…
Inni by Sigur Rós
Inni is a very exciting release and a definitive Sigur Rós live experience released on the band’s own label ‘krunk’. This release comprises a double live album (the first live CD release for the band) which covers a wide spectrum…
Josh Rouse & the Long Vacations
Interesting title for Josh Rouse’s new record; it does have a light restful feel to it. Nebraskan born Rouse has lived in many parts of the US and has recently relocated to Spain with his new wife and musical partner…
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