The Twerps - Heavy Hands

Heard of dolewave? It's Australian, underground, mainly Melbourne based, and the emphasis is on the lo-fi, the low cost and the real DIY pop ethic. A tongue in cheek term, it's gained some traction in recent times. The Twerps, linked with this newly minted genre, have just released 'Heavy Hands' off their Underlay EP so you can give it a listen and see what you think. To my mind it's a lively chirpy number, reminding me more of the 60s surf pop sound than anything else. 

Parkay Quarts - Uncast Shadow Of A Southern Myth

It's no spelling mistake - band members Andrew Savage and Austin Brown from 'Parquet Courts' have gone all duo - releasing a new album under the moniker 'Parkay Quarts'. A side project (while other Courts members commit elsewhere), the track 'Uncast Shadow Of A Southern Myth' stands out and is all pure alt country drawl, lazy laconic delivery and laid back strumming guitar. Think contemporary Johnny Cash and you'd be spot on. Nice.