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The Paper Scissors

Discovered by radio including FBi and Triple J, the band’s first single “We Don’t Walk” captured the playfulness and self-assured outlook of youth developing a loyal fan base which was cemented with national touring. Now back with their second album, “ In Loving Memory”, The Paper Scissors have created a record for lovers of long-form albums, bringing

Melodie Nelson

Melodie Nelson is the solo project of Lia Tsamoglou, one half of now defunct Sydney experimental drone duo Moonmilk and ex-bassist for alt-folk group Rand and Holland. Upon the release of her debut record, Meditations on the Sun, she answers our five questions.

Donny Benét

Fresh from inking a deal with Sydney based indie Rice Is Nice, Donny Benét – solo artist and son of Antonio Giacomelli Benét, the famous Italian disco accordionist, sat down and answered our questions.

KUSUM

Kusum Normoyle is an artist and musician working in the area of extended vocal techniques and noise for both performance and installation.

Black Math

Samuel Bruce is an artist and musician living in Western Sydney whose practice encompasses generative audiovisual abstraction, handmade electronics, a catalogue of garage sale signs and endurance karaoke. He performs crypto-occult sonic ritual as Black Math. Recordings are available from the futuristic virtual record label, Crypt Designers Guild.

Royal Headache

Described as “taking a hearty influence from 60’s soul/pop bands as much as they do the garage punk rock” (Collective Zine) Sydney’s Royal Headache have made a huge impression both locally and abroad in their short two year history.

Seekae

Having released their sophomore record, +DOME, to incredible reviews and sell out shows, Seekae have packed their bags and headed to the UK to showcase at Brighton’s The Great Escape, and across the UK and France. Here George (pictured: centre) answers our questions.

ELI WOLFE

Eli Wolfe is one of Australia’s most creative troubadours, and is now touring Canada and Europe on the back of compelling performances at Canadian Music Week and a series of summer festivals back home. On stage, Eli opens a doorway to a mesmerising musical experience, with smooth, enchanting vocals and captivating guitar-work.

Karen Hanna

Independent artist Karen Hanna recently released her debut album – “Carry Me Away”. Written and produced on the north coast, the album marries beautiful music to lyrics encompassing both passion and reason. “Carry Me Away’’ will, like an old trusted friend, who knows your every secret, sing you a song for every season of the

Reparatio

Former program coordinator/co-presenter for Radio Skid Row’s (2RSR 88.9FM) ‘Move on Up’ weekly dance music show and an old school DJ/Producer (aka DJ Astroboy) in the Sydney underground dance music scene of the late 80s to mid 90s. Specialising in minimal, trip hop, acid lounge, chillout, downtempo, ambient dub – tending more to music which