Author: pimpod

1/2/3/4 — #157 — That’s Why We’re Running Away

Roadside Graves have carved out a small and strange piece of musical territory over the course of nearly 20 years together. On That’s Why We’re Running Away, the group has created a cycle of songs about acceptance – the struggle to accept defeat, and whether to give up peacefully.

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1/2/3/4 — #154 — Warmer in the Wooden Box (with Strings)

John Encarnacao is a writer, multi-instrumentalist and all round talented and super friendly chap. I’m a fan of his early work with Smelly Tongues, The Native Strip, his excellent curation for his label China Pig and he’s back with a new album as Warmer which will be a highlight of 2020 for me. Forged away from home and from his usual cohort, he teamed up with David Carter in Hobart and many students or ex-students of the Tasmania Conservatorium for a stunning slice of orchestral folk pop. Highly recommended plus stunning new releases from Sweet Whirl, Pop Filter, The Electorate and Adelaide label Drongo Tracks with a killer new compilation.

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