By A Web Design
By A Web Design
THE STROKES
Comedown Machine
RCA/Sony
When The Strokes first arrived on the scene their rise was about as meteoric as humanly possible. A debut album that was untouchable at the time was augmented with a live show that brimming with energy and vibe.
BRYTE
BRYTE SIDE OF LIFE
TOO SOLID RECORDS
Brisbane born, Perth based emcee Bryte pulls no punches on his second album. A grim intro featuring the sounds of an hysterical crowd punctuated by gunfire, launches the listener straight into World On Strike - an aggressive but thoughtful take on the financial crisis. Abruptly shifting gears sonically, but not lyrically, the next track Brainwash speaks on media control, a logical progression. Then comes Gotcha Goin’ Like, which is a little bit NSFW.
BOB EVANS
Familiar Stranger
EMI
It must be said that Kevin Mitchell has the best of both worlds. When he feels like turning up the volume he has his band Jebediah to scratch his itch, and when he’s not feeling that way inclined he can fall back on his ARIA crowned alter ego, Bob Evans.
THE CHEMIST
Ballet In The Badlands
Create/Control
From the day that The Chemist played their first gigs as part of the Next Big Thing competition in 2007 and scooted their way all the way through to the runner-up position, they have been a band that has turned heads. Lead by wonder kid Benjamin Witt, they were destined to be signed sooner rather than later.
JULIA AND THE DEEP SEA SIRENS
Family Pets
Independent
Followers of Australian alt-folk will find plenty to enjoy with Family Pets, the sophomore effort from triple j darlings, Julia And The Deep Sea Sirens.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
The 20/20 Experience
RCA/Sony
When your last album was the pop monolith FutureSex/LoveSounds it makes sense to take your time on the follow up.
BRITISH INDIA
Controller
Liberation
For some years now British India have been the rockin’ little independent band that could. In a manner similar to Perth’s Gyroscope up until around 1997, they have, without hype or fanfare, simply taken a hard work ethic and continually plied that on stages around the country, working up a loyal, live following.
FLETCHER
Upon Ayr
Dramatico/Warner Australia
They say ‘you can never go home’, but it’s also true that sometimes you have to leave home before anyone there remembers who you are. This is certainly the case for Fletcher, who cut his teeth in Australian music with Bluebottle Kiss and The Devoted Few before, y’know, growing up.
BIFFY CLYRO
Opposites
Warner Music
Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro are back with album number six and, true to form, Opposites is an absolute cracker of a record.
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE
Temper Temper
Sony
Bullet For My Valentine continue their transition from metalcore upstarts to modern metal giants with their fourth album, Temper Temper.
