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Category: Bands From Back Home

A nod to my roots. This section focuses on the best new music and legendary acts coming out of the UK. Keeping a finger on the pulse of the British music scene, from the underground clubs of London to the northern soul of Manchester and beyond.

Album cover for The Kooks Inside In Inside Out
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Album Review: The Kooks – Inside In/Inside Out

by suziescribblesJanuary 23, 2026
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Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys Album Cover
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Album Review: Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m Not

by suziescribblesJanuary 22, 2026
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Musician Cavetown running with scissors against a blue background
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Album Review: Cavetown – Running With Scissors

by suziescribblesJanuary 17, 2026
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Abigail Morris of The Last Dinner Party performing at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
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Review: The Last Dinner Party – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

by suziescribblesJanuary 16, 2026
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Alex Turner and Matt Helders on stage at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
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From Riot Vans to Jet Skis: Why Arctic Monkeys’ Evolution Was Inevitable

by suziescribblesJanuary 8, 2026
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Album cover for James Nothing but love
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James: Four Decades, One Definitive Album, and Five Surprising Stories

by suziescribblesDecember 7, 2025December 27, 2025
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Album cover art for Pulp Album More.
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Tour News: Pulp announce “You Deserve More” Australia & New Zealand 2026 Tour

by suziescribblesNovember 3, 2025December 27, 2025
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Cityscape taken from the middle of the road. People and buildings can be seen. Album Cover for The Clause Victim of a Casual Thing
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Album Review: The Clause – Victim Of A Casual Thing

by suziescribblesOctober 29, 2025December 27, 2025
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Miles Kane with his back to camera sat on a motorcycle. His face can be seen reflected in the wing mirror.
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Album Review: Miles Kane – Sunlight in the Shadows

by suziescribblesOctober 19, 2025December 27, 2025
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White wave on a black background. Cover art for Arctic Monkeys AM
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All Arctic Monkeys albums ranked from worst to best

by suziescribblesOctober 14, 2025December 27, 2025
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Image of man with his back to the camera holding up an acoustic guitar with the ocean and a sunset in the background. Album art for Richard Ashcroft Lovin You
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Album Review: Richard Ashcroft – Lovin’ You

by suziescribblesOctober 11, 2025December 27, 2025
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Jon McClure of Reverend and The Makers on a red sofa. Cover image for Is This Happiness
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Reverend and the Makers Drop New Single ‘UFO’ and Announce Intimate UK Tour

by suziescribblesSeptember 27, 2025December 27, 2025
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Matthew Murphy of the Wombats with his arms above his head at their gig at Festival Hall Melbourne September 2025
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Review: The Wombats – Festival Hall, Melbourne

by suziescribblesSeptember 25, 2025December 27, 2025
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Review: Wunderhorse – Forum, Melbourne

by suziescribblesSeptember 24, 2025December 27, 2025
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Album Review: Biffy Clyro – Futique

by suziescribblesSeptember 23, 2025December 27, 2025
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Black and white close up image of man holding his eyes wide open. Album cover for GANS GOOD FOR THE SOUL
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Album Review: GANS – GOOD FOR THE SOUL

by suziescribblesSeptember 21, 2025December 27, 2025
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Supporting local sounds and global favourites.
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We sat down with Gamilaroi alt-rock artist The Ter We sat down with Gamilaroi alt-rock artist The Terrifying Lows recently to talk about his journey in music and what’s on the cards for 2026.

Swipe for some of the highlights, including his upcoming St. Kilda Festival slot and his latest side project @superfreeband 

Head to our website to read the full article!
Soooo I totally forgot to double post yesterday 🤦‍ Soooo I totally forgot to double post yesterday 🤦‍♀️

Here’s this week’s guide with all the best live music Melbourne has to offer. 

Let me know who you’re seeing in the comments.
It’s a double post kind of day because, as usual, It’s a double post kind of day because, as usual, I’m behind on my self-imposed posting schedule. 

I revisited Inside in/Inside out 20 years on. Writing this review was the first time I’ve listened to this Kooks album as a whole in years, and I was surprised how much I still enjoyed it. 

Swipe to read the highlights or head to our website for the full review.
A little video from the opening night of Ocean All A little video from the opening night of Ocean Alley’s Love Balloon tour in Melbourne. 

(Sorry I’m tired, caption effort is low today)
Week three of 2026 songs to brush your teeth to al Week three of 2026 songs to brush your teeth to already!! 

Here’s your latest song recommendations for this week, we’ve got a great mix featuring: 

@wearefoley
@wouldbegoods
@slowcoaching 
@yourgirlsidney 
@labyrinthineoceans
☀️🎸Perfect vibes catching Ocean Alley on their Lov ☀️🎸Perfect vibes catching Ocean Alley on their Love Balloon tour. 

It was a great day with some solid festival feels and I’m so excited I finally got to see Rainbow Kitten Surprise! 

Further support from Ruby Fields and Nothing But Thieves who were both awesome too. 

Also could there have been a better venue for Ocean Ally than by the beach at sunset? 

If you’re keen to hear more details head to our website. 

Photo credit @leecrawford19
Revisited Arctic Monkey’s Whatever People Say I Am Revisited Arctic Monkey’s Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m Not 20 years on. 

An album that was as much about the momentum as the music, it’s widely heralded as the defining sound of indie rock music of the early 00’s. Head to our website to read the detailed post.
I’m in my Brain Again is the debut album from Slow I’m in my Brain Again is the debut album from Slowcoaching, the moniker of Melbourne-based artist Dean Valentino. Almost a decade after the release of his EP All The Same, this album, which saw its beginnings during lockdowns, has been quite a journey.

I can’t fully describe how much I enjoyed this album. It’s musically, so cohesive, thematically complex and it feels like it’s drawing you in to a world of secrets. I’d highly recommend listening.
It’s Wednesday! Which means it’s time for next wee It’s Wednesday! Which means it’s time for next weeks gig guide. 

Swipe to find your next live show, from band rooms to arenas (ok no arenas this week because, you know, the tennis, but normally there’s arenas) 

Head to our website for ticket links.
Our second edition of Songs To Brush Your Teeth to Our second edition of Songs To Brush Your Teeth to is here.

Swipe to discover some new music recommendations for this week. There was so much choice this time and I think these songs are all fantastic additions to the mix. 

Remember you can stream the full playlist on Tidal, Spotify or Apple Music
Another one from yesterday’s @teenjesusandthejeant Another one from yesterday’s @teenjesusandthejeanteasers gig in Melbourne for @alwayslivevic 

🎵 I used to be fun
Cavetown will be in Australia soon, performing at Cavetown will be in Australia soon, performing at @lanewayfest and also solo shows in both Sydney and Melbourne. 

We checked out his latest album Running with Scissors. A striking and emotional electro pop record. 

Swipe for the key highlights or head to our website for the detailed review.
Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers doing a little aco Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers doing a little acoustic/stripped back set for @alwayslivevic today.
Dancing in convertibles. The Last Dinner Party a Dancing in convertibles. 

The Last Dinner Party at Sidney Myer, Melbourne performing Nothing Matters.

Head over to our website to check out the full write up.
The Last Dinner Party last night at Sidney Myer Mu The Last Dinner Party last night at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

Goal of 2026 is to try to remember to post more of these live music videos.
This weeks gig guide is here. All the best live m This weeks gig guide is here. 
All the best live music in Melbourne. 

Swipe to choose your next gig.
First new music recommendations of the year! Che First new music recommendations of the year! 

Check out the five tracks we think you should have a listen to this week. 

And for anyone who missed our post last week: Take Five is now Songs To Brush Your Teeth To. Sam concept new (old?) name.
First gig of the year for us was @ixaras supported First gig of the year for us was @ixaras supported by @charlilucasmusic at Richmond’s The Leadbeater. 

Keep swiping to see the most iconic photo of Charli ever and read all about the show over on our website. I’ll pop the link in our story or head to our bio. 

Also, solidly advocating for afternoon gigs to become a thing.

Photos: Lee Crawford @leecrawford19
This one’s been on the back burner for a little wh This one’s been on the back burner for a little while but it’s a deep dive I’ve wanted to formalise for a long time. Alex turning 40 finally got me motivated to finish it. 

From Riot Van and When The Sun Goes Down, through almost 20 years, you can hear the seeds of The Car being sewn at every step. The full post is way too long for an insta carousel so head to our website to check it out now.
Next week’s gig guide is now up with all the best Next week’s gig guide is now up with all the best live music in Melbourne. 

I’m adding new venues each week so if you notice your fave is missing, let me know. 

Remember you can find ticket links to all events on our website (link in bio for this).
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