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Kahvas Jute – ‘Wide Open’ (1970): Antipodean April

Kahvas Jute – ‘Wide Open’ (1970): Antipodean April

If you were to take Southern rock and put it in a blender with British blues rock, then add a dollop of Vegemite, you’d get Kahvas Jute.

Cold Chisel – ‘Cold Chisel’ (1978): Antipodean April

Cold Chisel – ‘Cold Chisel’ (1978): Antipodean April

You simply can’t discuss Aussie pub rock without mentioning Cold Chisel.

Asteroid Ekosystem – ‘Live’ (2023)

Asteroid Ekosystem – ‘Live’ (2023)

‘Live’ proves that adding Ed Kuepper to a very good acoustic jazz piano trio transforms Asteroid Ekosystem into an experimental, improvisation-heavy rock outfit.

The Vampires, with Chris Abrahams – ‘Nightjar’ (2023)

The Vampires, with Chris Abrahams – ‘Nightjar’ (2023)

Since members of the Vampires have previously collaborated with each member of the Necks, Chris Abrahams’ inclusion in the former group for the attractive new release ‘Nightjar’ makes this addition by addition.

The Necks – ‘Travel’ (2023)

The Necks – ‘Travel’ (2023)

It probably goes without saying that if you like The Necks previous records, you’re going to like ‘Travel,’ too, guaranteed. It’s a familiar sound but the songs will still take you on an engaging journey where you’re not sure beforehand where they wind up.

Ashley Davies – ‘Gold’ (2022)

Ashley Davies – ‘Gold’ (2022)

Ashley Davies’ new album is a grand piece of mostly instrumental music that searches for gold and somehow manages to deliver melodic mythological mystery.

Charm of Finches – ‘Wonderful Oblivion’ (2022)

Charm of Finches – ‘Wonderful Oblivion’ (2022)

The new Charm of Finches album ‘Wonderful Oblivion’ is a delightful kite that floats in the airy beauty of folk chamber music, caressing melodic breezes.

Ben Craven – ‘Monsters From the Id’ (2022)

Ben Craven – ‘Monsters From the Id’ (2022)

Ben Craven has created a great big progressive-rock epic, smack dab in the midst of our very modern, rather silly ‘Masked Singer’ world.

Tol-Puddle Martyrs, “Mrs. Windsor” (2022): One Track Mind

Tol-Puddle Martyrs, “Mrs. Windsor” (2022): One Track Mind

This foot-tapping Tol-Puddle Martyrs tune could rightfully be tagged as the missing piece from the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ album.

Australian Crawl – ‘Sirocco’ (1981): Forgotten Series

Australian Crawl – ‘Sirocco’ (1981): Forgotten Series

‘Sirocco’ became Australian Crawl’s first No. 1 LP in their home country, but didn’t manage anywhere near that level of success on the ‘Billboard’ charts.