TJ Howlett has officially ushered in the heavy, introspective season with his new release, "Easy Street". The Melbourne singer, songwriter, and early-90s grunge veteran bypasses modern polish altogether, choosing instead to steep himself in sultry, slow blues-rock that carries the weight of a smoke-filled room and deep-seated regret. https://open.spotify.com/album/6wLvX4vix5YygVOuQ7039p?si=aasK_0XHSAmhDNLFrh-aUw The title track maps out the murky topography of a rundown dive bar. We are observing melancholic...

The song very much is what the headline describes. We don't dramatize anything; everything is exactly as we describe it. Perpie has released a new song titled "Ututu (Teta)"; it is a lively and soulful song that expands on the rhythmic patterns and erratic tempo of African labour songs. It's a wonderful mix of jazz, soul, and folk, with captivating rhythms, calm melodies, and honest lyrics....