#4 As guitars make a reappearance in the Shazam world, here’s some more to wet your appetite…

So one last musical splurge before I immerse myself with the Sol Cal music scene. Back with you the first weekend of October. But for now enjoy these musical beauties. Not usually my thing, but slowly converting to the sounds of this New York duo Ms Mr from their debut EP ‘Candy Bar Creep Show’...

#3 How the hell have I never heard ‘Violent Soho’ before? And other music…

Every week I catch up with 4ZZZ - an alternative station in Brisbane, Australia that has a great selection of alternative music on it's playlist. And this week's Top 20 included a band by the name of Violent Soho.  They're releasing a new single 'Tinderbox', which sounds great, but they've been going for at least 3-4...

#2 Velociraptor’s new album, plus other global gems

Really happy to hear this in full! Aussie band Velociraptor are streaming their mini LP in full here. Taking influence from The Vines, scuzzy bluesy rock in general and adding some Brisbane glamour it's a great listen in this Indian summer. My favourite (video too!) is still Riot though by far!   Big news for Queens Of...

#1 – The Chili’s didn’t mention California?

There's been such a lot of activity on the new music scene this week! Every Thursday from 10pm 'Alive And Amplified' on DIY Radio brings you the best in new music from the alternative music scene, but here's a sneak preview at the best on the circuit this week.   First up. Red Hot Chili...