One of alt-soul’s brightest stars, Ngaiire draws inspiration from her mother. When speaking about strength, she cites her as a role model. ‘My mother is quite a strong woman and has definite beliefs about being ambitious and getting where you need to be, regardless of circumstances. She’s got a doctorate in environmental science and is…
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Not to be confused with the ‘70s group of the same name, Melbourne-based rock ‘n roll soul outfit, The Perfections, are grabbing Melbourne’s thriving soul scene by the ears and not letting go. They have been so busy playing live that it has taken them three years to release a debut 10” EP – yes,…
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The next time you hear that old wearied refrain, ‘They don’t make music like they used to!’, simply hand the utterer a copy of Boys & Girls by Alabama Shakes and bask in the guilty pleasure that is proving someone wrong. With elements of soul, country, blues, and roots, the debut album by this group…
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Tessa and the Typecast signed their single ‘Painter’ to Major Label this month. When I spoke to Tessa Pavilach from Victorian band Tessa and the Typecast, I quickly got the sense that she was a beautiful person making beautiful music. The five-piece, who formed five years ago at high-school, create honest music with integrity. The…
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