On the latest Rattle label release two Kiwis interpret the slyly witty cabaret songs of an obscure American songwriting duo.
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Songs From The Front Lawn by Matthew Bannister
Just in time for Don McGlashan’s latest tour comes a book about one of the singer-songwriter’s least-known projects. GARY STEEL reviews it.
Matthew Bannister goes to the movies
GARY STEEL has a sneaky listen to Matthew Bannister’s best album in years and declares it a qualified success.
50 Years Later: Tim Buckley’s Sefronia is a gem ripe for reassessment
They say it’s a dud but GARY STEEL reckons Tim Buckley’s Sefronia album is a jewel that deserves another spin.
Far Out – tripping the light fantastic
Twenty years ago GARY STEEL interviewed Trevor Reekie and Tom Ludvigson of Trip about their Pretty Cool album.
The fascinating ins and outs of a piano – Tania Giannouli’s Solo
GARY STEEL waxes passionately about a rather extraordinary release that is much, much more than just another solo piano album.
1001 Albums You Must Die Before You Hear – Avril Lavigne’s Hello Kitty
MATT KELLY doesn’t mind Avril Lavigne but makes an exception for this 2013 album on which she is pointedly annoying.
Jillian Hall’s combined wrestling and Xmas album: Gah!
MATT KELLY has heard it all but this insane coupling of wrestling novelty and Christmas album takes the mouldy cake.